Year 2009

It's been a hectic start of the year.

Mainly, work. I guess it's time to buck up and start performing on a totally different level now. It's not like school where you can chill and whatever. With all the changes and new styles of management, work is going to be tough yet educational in many ways.

I guess the whole fact of the matter is that I hope to progress and learn much more in the near future. I know I will be learning new techniques and styles it's just a matter of how long it will take to absorb and notice it. The only thing that needs to be done is a little change of mindset on my end and start working towards a goal instead of just thinking about a monthly paycheck. It's more of a journey and survival trait and I definitely feel the tension.

I know it's gonna be hard, you just gotta endure, if ya know what I mean.

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Anyhoo..

CHINESE FUCKING NEW YEAR IS COMING SOON!!


grr.....I'm starting to hear all the music and seeing all that red shit getting displayed in stores. It's just the fucking beginning and it's PISSING THE HELL OUT OF ME!

Like I said over and over again, I HATE CHINESE FESTIVITIES!! with a passion of course =)

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Wanted to put up some pix, but i'm having issues with photobucket..maybe next time?

I'm out..holla atcha boy!
peace!

Sibu, Malaysia

Leaving for Sibu, Malaysia tmr morning.

God...I wish I could just stay here....it's gonna be so boring!! Work has been so tiring that I just wanna stay in bed and sleep all day. I haven't had a good 8 hrs sleep all week....i guess that's the life of a working adult eh? haha ...shitty!

Anyhoo...the bright side is that I get to meet up with Alan tmr morning for brunch or lunch?

It's been awhile since i've seen him, so atleast we'll have some time to catch up and talk a bit!

Anyways, I'll be back on monday night, so I hope to post something a bit more interesting then.


Take Care!!

Malaysia

It's been a while and I'm sorry everyone. It's been a crazy period and it's hard to find time to do anything drastic. I wanna drink and get crunked, but I just get soo tired over the weekends, I just don't have the mood to go anymore. weird...i guess the age is catching up with me lol!!


I'll be headed to Malaysia next Friday on the 17th for my Grandpa's B-day.

Luckily I was able to apply for leave cuz it's been hectic at work. The end of the year is always peak season so i'm quite happy my director approved the leave.

However, I don't really feel like going back. It's gonna be fucking tiring and boring. I gotta travel from here to the airport in JB, then take a flight to my hometown. Furthermore, my hometown is such a bore that there is nothing to do...AT ALL!!!

It's gonna be a boring weekend and I'm dreading it already....dammit!

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Anyhoo...


I'm starting to mix up some things at work. Trying to bring in a different flavor, if you may. I got loads of new fresh ideas to bring up and it's gonna be hard work. I'm trying to incorporate a lot of IT work and some new fresh marketing ideas. It's difficult in such a large organization because you gotta go through a lot of departments and get approval from different sectors of the company. Mainly, i gotta pass the hierarchy up to the EAM to approve my ideas and proposals. Which in hand, will take quite a bit of time.

But if everything goes well and smooth, I'll be gifted with the warmth of satisfaction. I just hope there will be minor hiccups and a much smoother path way to get my ideas passed through.

Some of them are:

- new e-mail proposal formats
- new marketing brochure EG. sales kits
- Higher quality images for references
- incorporating external sources EG. bands and contractors
- Organizing the filing methods
- stronger communication methods


etc etc..

I got a lot of ideas, but I just need to find a way to get them heard and written into a proper proposal format. It's gonna be tough, with the layouts and writing. It's gonna be like going back to school for a period of time.

argh...dreadful but it should be satisfying haha!

Since the F1 is now officially over, I'll have more time to concentrate on work and life itself. It's gonna be a crazy, hopefully fun, year end. On top of all that, I may be playing a big roll in the Hotel's annual Christmas Tree Auction, which should be fun and exciting. On the plus, it would look good on my future resume too...can't wait to see what happens.

Overall, work is good and fun. Can't wait to shine and show my abilities.

I'm out..

If you guys want anything from a crappy ass town in Malaysia, let me know hahaha.. jokes!

peace y'all!

24 years of age!

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!


I am now officially, 24 years of fucking age!!

Bones rotting, mind thinking slower and hearing getting worsened. It's just the way of life...right?

oh god, please tell me this is the way. I can SO feel everything starting to slow down and my flow of thoughts are just starting to disperse!

If this is what is intended with the circle of life, then i guess i'll just have to fucking deal with it!!

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anyhoo...

- Last Saturday, on the 13th, Nove and I went to Meritus Mandarin for a anniversary cum b-day dinner. The buffet wasn't that great. I wouldn't recommended to people, unless they lowered the price from 75++ to about 35? hahaha. There was a nice scenary however, but it just wasn't up to par with other hotels. After the dinner, we headed to watch a movie. Great night to spend with Nove as i wasn't working the next day. Just perfect in everyway!

- On Thursday, the 18th, I was surprised by my colleagues at work right after our morning meeting. They came in with a mango cake from Ah Teng's a some nice presents. I was so surprised, as i didn't find any suspicious actions going around the office prior to my b-day. I don't know how they managed to plan everything but i as very grateful. It has been awhile since i received a b-day cake, so that was pleasant. I got 2 boxers and a pair of cuff links from Raoul, which was definetely a nice treat. Thx folks in Catering Sales!! Much appreciated!!

- On Friday, the 19th, was a fun night. Finally got to meet some of my friends and catch up. It was a pretty interesting night. Getting to know what some of my ex-classmates were up to and finding out that many of them did not stay within the hospitality industry. It was kind of shocking but kind of expected as well. I don't really know how to explain it but ya...

So after a good meal at Nic's steamboat place, we headed to Fairmont, where Eunice booked a room. I was amazed at how BIG the shower head was!! oh my fucking shit balls. It's huge! I wanted to take it home, haha! I got a pen and name card holder from Mat, which was very nice. Thx alot Mat for the gift!

After that, we split our ways the next day and I headed to meet Nove for food and movies. We ended up watching Mirrors and Step Brothers. Mirrors was alright, Step Brothers was good - funny as hell! I advise you to go and watch Step Brothers asap if you haven't already done so..

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Here are some pix for you to enjoy first....(I think you'll like the last one =P )





Mango cake from Ah Teng's Bakery @ Raffles Hotel (Delicious I might add)



Happy Birthday Rich Pimp hahaha!



Your never too old to make a b-day wish...RIGHT?!?!?! lol!



Jarlyn and I! She helped order the cake lol!



Raoul Packaging!



I was quite struck when I found out it was from Raoul, just cuz it's quite pricey.



Pink Boxers...



HAHAHAHA!!! Priceless!!

I'm out!! peace!

24

[SONG] New Kids on The Block - Stare At You

So...there's about 3 days til my b-day and well...all i feel is OLD!

i mean 24 is still young right? right? oh god..

However, working and trying to manage time is making me age 100 times faster then most. I can feel my bones starting to rot and mold all at the same time. It's amazing how time catches up with you. Now i understand why my mom was always so tired from working. Up until i was 21, i felt that i had the energy to do whatever, whenever! now it's all my what time will i get to hit the bed and how much sleep will i have before i have to get up.

I wish i was as energetic as i was before, but i'm not and that's a fact i'm going to have to live with!!

I'm going to start doing some exercises' at home...nothing big and fancy - just small ones to keep my muscles stronger and my body a bit more fit. I know it's funny, especially coming from me (HAHA), but it's something i'm going to have to do if i wanna keep up with time. They say the more you exercise the longer your stamina, so i'm gonna give it a wift and see how it goes.

On thursday, when i officially become 24, I see a world and a life that is unchanged. Living the way i do and doing the things i do makes me wonder what more can come out of this life. Besides starting a family and growing old, there isn't much left. I have dreams and wishes but how much of it will come true and how much of it will be accomplished? It's hard to follow a dream and i truly admire those that do!! A lot of sacrificing and hard work is what drives most people to chase what they want...as for me, i prefer to live a simple life rather then chasing something that may be unrealistic.

Life...what does it mean? growing old and having a family? living each day like it was the last? dreaming about something that will not happen? going about a regular joe's lifestyle? no one knows for sure. I guess each individual has to come up with their own answer.

For me, it's growing old and having a nice family to return to each and every day. Having a wife that cares and awaits my arrival. Having a nice cooked meal when i walk through the door. A typical story book, tv drama kind of life. Nothing fancy dancy about the whole thing. Just a normal and fruitful life!

24..what a number. It makes you think and realize! looking back at my past and the experiences i have gained really makes me grateful. I bring me with so much learnings and experiences that one may have never gone through. It is something that i will carry forth with me. Once i pass the mark of 24, everything will start to shift and turn for the better of my future. No more looking back and thinking what i should have done instead, now it's all about looking forward and thinking about what i should do, how to do it and going for it!

It funny how most people chase a dream after they realize they've aged. Not wanting to waste their lives as a hag and bum. It's hitting me slowly and i believe it's time to start going forth and becoming someone i never pictured myself to be in the past!

think about it...i sure do, every morning on the train to work! i've come up with a solution that only i will bare within me! good luck to all your soul searching! it will be quite a journey ahead!

peace!

the first week

[SONG] Keith Sweat - Girl of My Dreams

So the first week back to work was well...pretty much the same, lol!

Besides having a bit more daily duties, i am now part of ever discussion, input and update. Last time when i was there as a trainee, it did not matter if i was there or not, they would still continue with what needed to be said and done. Now if i am not around, they wait. It's kind of overwhelming, but it feels good to belong.

I recommended some changes that needed to be done with the social and weddings side, which has made me stand out a bit more. My managers and directors seemed impressed that i want to help out with some improvements almost right away. I'm in charge of the new e-mail templates and proposals and configuration of some new packages. It's fun because i can feel a sense of empowerment and belonging which makes me feel good to go to work.

The only thing that would make things really great right now would be if i had a larger wardrobe and tie collection, haha!! It's tiring and hard to wear a limited amount of work clothes. Trying to keep up with the laundry is already a mission, but having the lack of outfits to mix and match is so embarrassing. Did i mention i only have one suite? which makes it really hard for me to take for dry cleaning. It's been so long since it has been really cleaned. I need a NEW SUITE!!!!

Anyhoo..i'm glad that this is a slow period and that the work days are cut to 5-days a week. It gives me more time to rest and learn. When december comes...i'm pretty much screwed as every weekend is packed with weddings and events. It's going to be one hell of a month!

So anyways...not much about work, since i've been through it before, blogged about it somewhere here and well...at the end of the day, it's just work!


So...here are 2 pix for ya...



haha..check it...named in the 'welcome' section of our daily AM report



Snapped this after a piss...was kind of embarrassed to ask someone to help me =)

peace y'all!!

a new start

starting in a few hours..i'll be going back to Raffles Hotel Singapore to work full time. Due to the fact that i was on a mini holiday, my sleep rotation has been turned upside down, hence the insomnia right now.

It's like 4:11am and i need to be at work @ 8:30am. I can't seem to sleep and all that is on my mind right now is Desperate Housewives. That's right! you heard me, Desperate Housewives.

I'm so excited to get back to work, and at the same time so un-excited! I guess because now i know i'll be bringing in a stable income and i'll be doing something with my time rather then rotting at home and shit. However, the downside is that, it's well, work!! Enough said right? haha.

Raffles hotel and the team at Catering Sales have been so patient and understanding. Knowing that i had a thesis to complete and loads of tasks that needed to be done before obtaining my S-Pass, they held the fort down and awaited my return. I owe them so much and i don't even know who to start thanking for this great opportunity.

After 2 months of leaving, i heard much has changed. The office organization has changed and there are many new faces. The most exciting part of the change is that when i go back, they just implemented 5 day weeks. Which means....i have my WEEEKENDS FREE!!!! what?!?! that's so ill. Friday nights would be crazy and the weekends would be super relaxed! Just gotta wait to get my first pay check before doing anything drastic haha! I've got so many things planned when i get my first pay check. I can't wait!!

I hope all goes well within the next 6 months. I hope to get back to part time studies early next year, so i hope that i can pick up and learn as much as possible before having to start my studies again. It's gonna be tough but i believe i can make it! it's all a state of mind!! haha ya right!

anyways...

Nove got me hooked on watching it online and now i can't seem to stop haha. I feel like such an aunty, tai tai, see lai, ah sum etc etc etc. My favorite character has to be Susan and Bree. I'll probably dedicate my next post to Desperate Housewives when i get the chance. I wanna get more in-depth with the episode before saying much haha. I'm up to seasons 2 episode 5 so it won't be long!!

one last thing

[SONG] 98 Degrees - My Everything

Finally...

Thesis is completed and submitted, finished moving, submitted social visit pass extension....

now for one last thing...awaiting my collection of the letter of Attestation and collection of my s-pass.

It's been a crazy 3 weeks. Just when i was finishing up my thesis, i had to find a place to move. It was mad because they wanted me out asap. I thought i had a one month notice, but they told me only about 3 weeks before they were leaving the unit. So i had to source an agent and look for a room that was suitable to move in asap. It was difficult because most places require you to move-in in the beginning of the month. Luckily, with a week left, i was able to find a place to move in to.

The new place i'm staying at is about 3 min to Sengkang mrt, and is so much more cleaner and bigger then my old place. I'm quite happy i had to move, but it was tiring to view a number of unsuitable rooms that met my requirments. I'm kind of picky when it comes to looking for a place to stay, cuz well at the end of the day, i want that homly feeling. Fortunately, everything worked out and i was able to move in on the 15th.

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The thesis was completed and submitted last week on the 13th. I was so worried that it was going to get rejected when i went to the admin, but luckily it wasn't. There are still so many people that have yet to submit their thesis's from DHM and HDHM. To think i thought i was extremely late as it was.

I'm very glad that part of my life is over. To think people have to write a 100k thesis, 30k was way too mad for me already. However, it's over so i hope i won't have to think about another thesis ever in my life again =)

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So, i guess now all that awaits is the collection of my Attestation letter from school and using it to collect my s-pass from MOM. I can't wait to get back to work. Raffles has been chasing me like a hog. I can't seem to please everyone. it's hard.

Everytime i get calls from the HR and my colleagues asking when i will return to work and stuff is very stressful and tiring. It's hard to give an answer with no ending. I hate having to repeat myself over and over to different people. It sounds as it is my fault when clearly it isn't.

i hope all this stress will be over soon and i can get back to my life. I've been neglecting so many people because i've been so busy. Sorry to everyone that i am unable to meet up with recently. No hard feelings i hope. It's been rough times and i hope you can understand that.

I'm out. Gonna finish unpacking and organizing my new room.

peace! take care!

Coming Soon

Alright folks....


Been busy at work with the weird timings i haven't been able to sit in front of the computer and blog.

Banquet so far isn't as bad as i thought, however, i'm quite vexed that i have to stay for 8 weeks before going into catering sales. I mean, fuck, i don't wanna be in banquet. I'd rather bloom potential elsewhere. On a brighter note, my time isn't being wasted and i am learning quite a bit. I'm being trained as a captain right now and in no time, i'll be coordinating my own functions. This doesn't defeat the point though. I want to leave cuz well honestly speaking, i'm just too lazy.

I wish i could just do 4 weeks of banquet and concentrate the rest of the 8 weeks in catering sales. That would just be magnificent! Human Resource has been kind enough to sympathize and shown concern for me learning, that's why they want me to stay for at least 6-8 weeks. All in all, i am a trainee and the main point is to - LEARN!

That's the update so far from work.

Oh, do come back sometime this week around wednesday or thursday. If i'm not too tired i'll be uploading the pix from the BBQ we had prior to then new year. Thx amy fro loading them and e-mailing them to me.

I can't wait to share the pix with y'all. It was a grand day!

Alright, headed to bed, gotta work tmr!

peace y'all!