HK Update

Quick post.

Sat night was quite fun. Got to hang out with some classmates at Eunice's B-day thingy at K-Box. Sang til 2am and headed to upper thompson for crispy prata. Oh oh oh, were they ever delicious. After that, we headed to Eunice's house to hang out, talk and just slack around. It was a fun time though, even though we were all falling asleep - some accomplished that *ahem* eunice? haha!

Sorry to mat and chansey for disturbing you the whole night muhahahaha!

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Today marked the first day back to school for Higher Diploma in Hotel Management Semester 2.

The books were pricey and some things were done that i felt were childish. I won' t discuss the issue because there really isn't much to say, except, what's done is done, period.

We've been in Shatec for so long, so there isn't much excitement for the first day of school or anything. I guess there's just more dreading and cussing in the morning when everyone needs to get to class.

anyhoo...

Here are a some pix...



T-B: I, Janice, Mat, Eunice, Amanda, Jerlyn, Douglas, Jessica and Chansey @ K-Box for Eunice's B-day!



Normal Pic haha!



I in Guangzhou..I'm sad cuz i was cheated into going by my dad!



Michaelangelo? This swimming in a chinese restaurant in Guangzhou...i don't know if it's edible though lol!



HK Scenaric Pic!



Initial D Replica @ the HK Int'l Airport!



Some Chinese Words on the Street!



I and Vivian @ Causeway Bay...My most happiest and memorable part of the whole trip was to see her!!! it's been like 3 yrs since we've last met...it was just amazing! I've known her since i was 16 or 17 and she's always been like the sister i've never had!



Being Dumb!



My Dad and I @ Causeway Bay

! Do we look alike? I put this up for all of you to have a glimpse of what i most probably will look like 30 yrs down the road. That's just sad!!

I haven't taken a picture with my dad in years and i only did so because Vivian asked me to. If not, i wouldn't have had such a huge smile on my face, looking all happy and shit! For that split second, i think i made that old man happy. who knows...oh well..! whatever!

that's all for now..peace!

Hong Kong

[SONG] chris brown ft. mario smitty - tell me


Got back from HK yesterday afternoon.

The trip was..uh..alright?

Let's just say it wasn't the best and it wasn't what i was expecting.

Let's see..

the first day was already a tragedy. After landing, i had to wait for my dad at the airport for around 3-4hrs. After getting to the hotel, which was just horrible, we headed out to shop. So, my dad, being more of a shopping freak then me, headed to all his favorite shops. Meaning, i was just tagging a long the whole night. Luckily i got to skim away a bit and bought myself a bottle of cologne.

Day 2, we headed to Shenzhen, which i thought was gonna be a day trip, but was i wrong. After he met his clients and all, we took a train to Guangzhou. Oh man was i ever pissed! i wanted to get back to HK asap!

However, Guangzhou wasn't as bad as i thought because i got to experience my first mid-autumn festival celebration. After dinner and all, we headed shopping and again..i bought nothing.

Day 3, headed back to HK. Got back around 2:30pm and i went to have a late lunch with Inasa, whom i met in Singapore during my attachment at Raffles Hotel. Lunch was good, the talk was fun. Overall, i was just happy to be back in HK.

After that, i met up with my dad again and we headed down to Causeway Bay. I got to meet up with Vivian!!! oh man, was i so happy to see her! it's been like 3 yrs since i saw her and it was just wonderful. We went to have dinner at a thai restaurant and we talked and talked! it was amazing!

After dinner, we separated from my dad and went shopping. I finally got to buy something. After everything, we went back to Kowloon and i left my dad at the hotel to go to Temple street (which is like a night market) i didn't have much time, about 15min, to go shopping cuz a lot of the stands were closing up.

Day 4, woke up dirt early to get to the airport and hung around for about 3hrs before my flight left.

Overall, the trip was a bit boring and super sucky cuz i was with my dad. I had to sneak around to go for quick smokes and stuff. On top of that, my dad promised to get me a Nintendo DS or a PSP and a China made cell phone that can watch TV, but because of time constraints and all the time he was shopping, i didn't get the opportunity to go look around.

The highlight of the whole trip was...

Vivian

I've always treated her like the sister i never had. It was just great to see how well she's doing and how much she has grown since we first met. the whole 5 hrs or so we were together was just amazing! When i get the pix from her, i'll upload them.

That was pretty much my whole trip, which felt super short by the way!

For now, peace y'all!

HK

HK here i come..

be back on thursday!

peace y'all

take care!

[SONG] israel ft.slim of 112 - unperfect love

EXAMS ARE OFFICIALLY OVER!!!


Confident papers to pass?

Tourism Psychology
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Research Methods


Fails...

Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Human Resource Management and Development

argh..i'm doomed! oh well..next semesters schedule is out and it seems quite fine to me...except maybe Finance lol!

I'm probably gonna head out to butter factory tonight to let off some steam! anyone wanna join me? lol!

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On another note..i'm going to HK on the 24th of Sept. which is monday!! w00t!

i kind of DON'T wanna go but when i think of the money my dad is gonna give me, the food and the shopping..i'm a bit more tempted.

Though HK is like my most favorite place in the, I'd rather stay in Singapore and become some crazy couch potato before school starts again..

oh well..i'm just a lazy ass motherfucker! so ya..

If your gonna be in HK during the 24th to 27th..let me know..peace y'all!!

Happy Birthday

*birthday song melody* ready...? set! go!

Happy Birthday to ME,
Happy Birthday to ME,
Happy Birthday to MMMMMMMMMEEEEEEE!!
Happy Birthday to ME!

lol, i feel so childish, but i just had to do it!

So, i'll be celebrating my b-day in school doing my Managerial Accounting Exam with Mrs. Jenny Lai and the rest of the HDHM0707 batch. w00t w00t..it's gonna be a friggin blast (sarcasm) There are no real plans to go out and do anything as it is exam week, so i guess, it's just gonna be a dull year, yet again! =(

what are my birthday wishes?

hm..besides the obvious materialistic objects such as:

money
dress shirts
cologne
justin lo concert dvds
janice wei lan dvs (if any lol)
scented deodorant ie. armani black code etc.
clothes
girlfriend?
losing weight (haha which is nearly impossible might i add)

....there isn't really much =P

*if anyone is planning to get anything, it's okay, i'm not asking for anything from you guys...the presence of you guys around me is more than enough*

HOWEVER HOWEVER HOWEVER...

the real thing i want this year, something no one can give me, is to be back home in toronto with my friends! getting crunked at some club and passing out, would defiantly bring back a lot of friggin wicked memories!

I wish i could be with, Maggie, Ken, Stella, Sam, Alan, Andy, Vivian, Jazzy, Richard, Chi, Duncan, Min, Jacky, Richard Y., and the rest of the crew (way too many to name) to live up this day.

Anyhoo, thx for all the b-day wishes, facebook posts and friendster testimonials from everyone!

It means a lot that you guys remembered and took the effort to wish me.

from the bottom of my heart....I THANK YOU!!!

Richie!

desperate?

[song] Winsu - Stunned

This post may seem like i'm desperate, so think what you think, but deep in my heart it's a journey, a mission.

It's been a long time since i've had the opportunity to share my thoughts, my love, my heart and my soul with someone. Everyday is a new day, hoping to search for the perfect one to hold a decent conversation with, share my feelings and thoughts, hold close within my arms and treasure the times.

I always talk a lot about sex and girls but my real friends will know that, it's just talk. I may per sway myself as some perverted jackass wannabe by the way i talk, but in the down-lo, i'm the complete opposite. I guess it's in my culture to be open-minded and my past friends that have molded me to who i am today. I'm glad i am the way i am. It defines me as someone unique and someone that is forthcoming.

Desperate am i?

No, to me, it's a search to finding someone special. Desperate may mean a lot of things, but in this context, desperate means trying to get laid as many times as possible before death. alright?

Think what you may. When it comes down to it, i'm just a simple guy trying to find that soul mate. I'm looking for someone that i can cherish and add joy into my life and vice-versa. It's been a hell of a long time, but it seems like the way i'm going now, it's gonna be quite awhile before any miracles happen. Desperation it may seem, but in reality, it's a mission to seek a greater height. It's a mission to a whole new world of humanity.

It's not a girlfriend that i seek, it's a partner for life. Girls can come and go, seriously, but that 1 special person to make you happy for the rest of your life, now that's a once and a lifetime opportunity.

I'm not rich, handsome or fit. I know! I know i have much more faults than many. However, I know i may not be the best candidate for any deserving girl, but i know deep within me, if they're worth ever second, i can defiantly try to be that guy.

All i can promise is to give that special someone something they may not be able to get from anybody else.

so what is it i'm looking for?

someone that...

- can hold a smart/intellectual conversation
- has brains and isn't always blur and unconscious
- is willing to spend the time and put in the effort
- has a sweet smile
- i can share the sunset/sunrise with
- isn't afraid to show her feelings
- is outgoing and can keep up with my craziness

i think that's about it. looks aren't the most important but an added bonus.

this topic may have hit me because of my upcoming birthday, wishing to find someone special to share it with. If i was able to have 2 wishes this year, it would be to hold someone special in my arms or to have my friends from canada right next to me!

I miss the conversations i use to hold with some of my dearest friends in canada (ie. stella, maggie, wanda and ken) It was these people that brought a different scope on life and gave me something that not everyone is capable of. It is these people that have made a mass impact on me. I miss them! and i wish them all the best!

Double Dragon!

Double Dragon!!

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!



Low budget, old skool style but it's still so GOOD!

I just burned a copy and after that...i was glued in front of the television.

when i watched this i laughed! with the advancements in technology and computer graphics, this movie looks super cheap! The plot wasn't the greatest, the acting was alright, the fighting sucked but i STILL HAD A GREAT TIME WATCHING IT!!

it must be because i grew up during this era and i use to love playing the video game. If you were to compare this movie to say, transformers or spiderman, you'd be so shocked on how movies use to look like and how they are now.

I'm so glad movies turn out the way they do now, but i guess, going back to the more simple days once and awhile would be good too.

i'm out..it's 3:30am and i need to get up in 4 hrs =)

peace!

Spider Lilies

[SONG] Mario - This is for

Just finished watching a movie called 'Spider Lilies'

It's a Taiwanese production, but i happened to have it in Cantonese.

This is a great film. I find the way it was directed and scripted quite unique. The way they portray tattoos in this movie, really bring a new insight on body art to my perception. Though the subjects are about homosexuality, the way they put the 2 actresses together, was just great.

There was a lot of controversy about this film when it came out. I guess it's the mindset behind the typical asians. However, many people disliked the film, not because of the content, but because of the story. I beg to differ. If you look at the movie at a more artistic point of view and some strong beliefs, then i am quite positive that everyone will enjoy this movie.

I was more shocked to see Isabella Leung in this movie. She's one of my favorite actresses from the HK movie industry. i would say she added a bit of spice to my interest when i watched the movie. Not forgetting the obviously cute Rainie Yang, which is one of my favorites in the Taiwan Industry as well.

You may think that my opinions to this movie is a bit biased because 2 of my favorites are starring in it. In this instance, i'll leave you with this...Just watch it if you don't believe me, nuff said!

here is a movie syn ops...

Lycoris aurea: The golden flower is native to the northeastern coast of Taiwan. Local people call it the spider lily. Japanese legend has it that spider lilies line the path to hell, poisoning the memories of all who smell their scent, forming a bridge between the living and the dead.

Tattoo artist Takeko keeps a framed design of the spider lily flower on the wall of her parlor. The design was literally cut from the flesh of her father, after he was crushed to death in an earthquake. The image of the spider lily tattoo is the last cohesive memory of Takeko's traumatized brother, Ching, who is no longer able to recognize anyone, including his sister. Takeko has the same tattoo of the poisonous flower on her body in the hope of helping Ching remember and bridging the gap between them.

Webcam girl Jade visits Takeko's tattoo parlor, looking for sexy decoration to excite her clientele. Entranced by the tattoo of the spider lily on the wall, Jade gives Takeko her business card and invites her to visit her on her website where she professes her love for the tattoo artist. Finally, Jade asks Takeko to give her the same spider lily tattoo to bring her closer to the object of her desire.

Some pix for you to indulge in!




Official Poster!



Screenshot...Isabella on Raine!



Screenshot 2..

Enjoy! peace!

Finally, pix time!

I'm so sorry for the delay guys.

I've been so caught up with my recent project submissions and tests. However, you should be glad to hear that, i've finished 2 projects and all our required tests. So i have 2 more projects to complete and in 2 weeks or so, it's exam time..!

Alittle update, i haven't been really sleeping for the past 4 days. It was mostly due to doing last minute project stuff. But there were some times that it was all on me, for example, going to eunice's place to hang out all night. haha..it was fun and relaxing, so no regrets!

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Back to Bintan. The trip was great. The villa was amazing, the buggy was a great bonus and the company was fantastic. I just wished we had more time. The activities and stuff were much more better than Nirwana (which is where i went the lat time). The best thing is that, the villa is quite facilitated so we didn't have to worry much. We spent our days playing ping pong, riding go-karts, taking photos, massages etc.

I HOPE to go back to Bintan again soon..but seriously speaking, who goes to Bintan 3 times a year? haha I guess i just like it alot cuz it's a quick get-a-way from the city and it isn't THAT expensive, if you source for the right package and choose the right period to go.

I spent about the same on this trip as the last, which was about 400+ but it isn't that expensive if you compare it to say, Bali or Phuket, though the destinations are better. Oh well, i was pretty satisfied, so whatever.......

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Anyhoo..i gotta get some sleep quick time. It's 4am and i've just finished my video show for my presentation tmr..i'm only gonna get about 3 hrs of sleep or so..i'm totally screwed for tmr!

ENJOY some pix from Bintan, til the next update! peace y'all!



The Villa!



Top view of the living room!



I, Aisah, Dang, Elliott, Paulina and Wayne @ Paseh Oleh Oleh!



Elliott, Aisah and I @ Bintan Lagoon's Beach!



I, Elliott and Paulina @ Breakfast!



I Miss the BUGGY SO MUCH!!!



Dang, Wayne, Aisah, Paulina, Elliott and I..Our Last Day..So Sad!



Playing Table Tennis w00t!

slacked out!

I've been super lazy recently! can't seem to focus on the tasks at hand.

I can't..

wake up for school
focus on projects
focus on studying

all i feel like doing is having fun, relaxing and just forgetting about everything!

I seriously need to re-think my strategy and get my life back on track. I have the highest demerit points in class and i don't show up atleast once a week.

argh...can't seem to concentrate on anything right now. i'm super stressed!!

i'm blogging from Piper's Pie @ Bukit TImah, cuz the Raffles City outlet closed because of a change of management. So..ya, came to help mrs. lau with her computer problems as well.

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I've uploaded the Bintan pix to my facebook and imagestation, so go check em out if ya want. the imagestation link is on the right hand panel. I will try to take out my fav pix and post em here, when i have the time and the willingness to get off my lazy ass to do it =)

some interesting vids i found on youtube..enjoy!



Yellow Fever



my crazy asian mother



why asian men have trouble dating (watch the responses on the main youtube site, it's interesting!

That's all for now y'all...peace!

Bintan

Just got back from Bintan, Indonesia.

I'll post pix and details when i get all the pictures.

for now, peace!

old friend!

got a msg from a very good and old friend, Wanda.

she just graduated from the Vancouver Film School (VFS). I was so happy to hear from her on facebook. We use to talk about everything, from problems to happy times. Since moving here, i haven't seen her in about 3 yrs and to think it's been so long, saddens me. Though we do have our occasional phone calls, it's just not the same.

Memories like, picking her up for dinner, talking in the car and smoking, going for jitz, movies and whatever, all just came back and it just well, overwhelmed me.

I'm so proud of her. seeing some of her work really brought tears to my eyes and made me so happy. To think, we never knew what we wanted to do with our lives, and now, being able to accomplish something, really brings joy.

To Wanda, I LOVE YOU, with all my heart and soul! I'm proud of you and your accomplishments. Remember, i'm always here for ya so give me a ring or better yet, get on a plane and come to Singapore, haha lol!

Here is some of her work..



Final project!

introvert vs. extrovert

[Song] Lucky (from MTB4) - Pushing Beauty

Webster's Dictionary

introvert

Noun

1. (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts.

extrovert

Noun

1. (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings.

http://www.dictionary.com

introvert

noun
1. a shy person.
2. Psychology. a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings (opposed to extrovert).
3. Zoology. a part that is or can be introverted.
–adjective
4. Psychology. marked by introversion.
–verb (used with object)
5. to turn inward: to introvert one's anger.
6. Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) partly to things within the self.
7. Anatomy, Zoology. to turn (a hollow, cylindrical structure) in on itself; invaginate.

extrovert

–noun
1. an outgoing, gregarious person.
2. Psychology. a person characterized by extroversion; a person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment (opposed to introvert).
–adjective
3. Also, ex·tro·vert·ed. Psychology. marked by extroversion.
–verb (used with object)
4. Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) outward or to things outside the self.

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I believe i'm a mix of both.

I've always been an extrovert. I always take peoples energy and use it to my advantage. Making not only myself happy but, hopefully making the people around me happier as well. I've always been quite sociable and i love the act of interacting with people; it's just in my nature. Many may agree some may not, but that judgment would be based on a majority of perceptions and mentalities.

However, this post is more related to the issues that have been on my mind recently.

Recently, i've been very introvert. I always have been. I like to spend quite times, alone and in private. Perhaps that's the reason i choose to live alone and at times just stay home and relax without disturbance. I believe this state of extreme introverting is the cause of my insomnia. I don't say it, but alot of things are bothering me and are getting on my nerves. It's nothing with the ppl around me, or the things i do on a daily basis. It's more to the past, holding on to something i wanna let go. There are many dark secrets that many don't know, and it will probably stay like that for eternity. I always tell myself over and over:

"never regret your past and look back. Look forward to what i gain for my future."

and

"Take life 1 mile a day, and never think about tmr, as life is too short."

Initially i thought i was just suffering from some kind of medical concern, but after some deep soul searching and thinking, i realized that all the problems lie within myself. There are things that i guess i will never be able to let go, which is normal, but i just need to stay strong and positive and continue my journey of life. This was the path that I chose, the future i'm making for myself and the way i see it is i'm doing the best for myself, my future, my career and my future family. This may sound like i'm a conceded motherfucker, but it's the truth, we all want the best for ourselves and we all do what we do for ourselves. No one can steer us wrong, unless we want them to.

So, you may think i'm a hypocrite, cuz i'm contradicting my values and beliefs. But it's in human nature to have emotional feelings and attachment. These values and beliefs have helped me far beyond your imagination, so what's a little stress and insomnia once and awhile. If i go through a phase 2 to 3 times a year, at least for the rest of the time i'm happy and stress-free.

Now, that i have these issues and problems stated, i feel better. I let myself loose, think about the good and bad times of my past. It not only leavened a whole lot of stress but it made me feel good. Knowing that i control my feelings and thoughts and resolving my personal issues alone, makes me not only feel a sense of accomplishment but it makes me feel stronger and more independent.

Thx for reading this long and tedious post. Sorry if i have bored you. (That's if you've actually took the time out to read it or not lol)

Take care, Peace!

Shocked nerves!

GOD DAMN FUCKING NERVES!!!

they're all shocked up. I haven't slept since 11pm Sunday night. I got 2 hrs of sleep..that's IT!!!!

I've been trying to sleep, on my bed, chair, and even on the living room floor. NOTHING SEEMS TO BE FUCKING WORKING!!

I hope i can get some sleep a bit later on, it's going to be 24hrs in about 3 and a half hrs.

On top of all the insomnia, i gotta put up with all the fucking fires going off in the neighborhood. The smoke is killing my breathing and my eyes. I gotta keep replenishing them every hour or so.

I know it's 'hungry ghost festival' and all, but don't they have special places for these things? i mean really, it is a tad dangerous too, to have open flames everywhere. It was this time last year that the void deck beneath me went on firs and caused my whole unit to turn black.

argh...pissed..how long does this festival end?

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On another note, i'm quite pleased with my accounts test today. I think i can actually PASS accounts this semester lol. Intro. to Accounts was a disaster, so let's hope i can buck up and do well for my Managerial Accounts.

AND

I think i flunked my Macroecons test. The signs all seem so positive haha. Damn, i really need to buck up on the rest of the subjects to cover up my weak ones.

I'm out..gonna go watch dvds (again) and pray i can fall asleep somewhere in my house!!!

peace!

Insomnia

[Song] Anthony - My Girl

I have insomnia right now..

i'm super tired but just can't fall asleep. It's like 8:30am and i'm stuck staring at the television and computer screen. It's been like this all night.

Perhaps, it's all the sleep i've been getting.Who knows! I just know it's a bitch when i can't get comfortable in bed and fall asleep.

Stayed up all night watching Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, New Police Story and God of Cookery. My eyes are sore and i can't get them to stay shut. one word: FUCK!

I watched Legend of Speed starring Ekin Cheng last night. it brought back SO SO SO SO much friggin' memories. I have no idea why, but i got the same feelings as when i watch the young and dangerous series'. Perhaps it's just one of those things. you know what i mean?

anyways, back on topic. This week has been so stressful with the migraine and thinking about the upcoming project submissions. Damn, i feel like i'm falling behind. Schools pretty much in a slump, missing class and fucking up my tests.

I NEED TO BUCK UP ASAP!!

Anyhoo..gonna go and watch another movie to see if i can just fall asleep on my chair from over-drainage of energy lol.

One more thing.

HAPPY B-DAY ALAN! Let me know when your free to meet up yo. May all your wishes come true and i hope you enjoy this one year. Next year will be a bitch, cuz well, besides the obvious of getting older, your also gonna start to slow down haha. trust me on that lol!

Migraine

Dying of a serious migraine. Slept pretty much all day ytd and all day today.

Elliott says "You have spider webs all over yourself" which i agree with. I'm feeling much better now, but i do get the occasional thumps in my head. The meds that the doc gave me are fucking strong. One tablet and in the next 20 min, i'm knocked out for hours.

Couldn't even get up to take a piss this morning, i just held it in and went back to sleep. God dammit! i feel like such a bum. On top of everything, i've missed 2 days of school. I'm missing a lot recently, i gotta get back on track asap!

Anyhoo..

went to watch Knocked Up on Monday with Aisah and Thomas.



FUCKING AMAZING FLICK!! one of the funniest movies i have ever seen!!

The way that they slam and diss each other, really really reminds me of how i and my friends use to talk to each other back home in T.O.

Funny flick, great laughs and a touching story of a fucked up fat guy! Though i was laughing at a lot of the jokes, when the cinema was still quiet, i totally enjoyed myself haha! (I think they didn't get some of the jokes)

I'm out! gonna head to bed now, peace!

Movie Reviews

[Song] Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girl (Remix)

These 3 movies that will be listed below, are movies i've just watched on vcd. I wanted to blog about them, because these movies blew my mind. Amazing story line, acting and as well, casting.

First up, Die Hard 4.0: Live Free or Die Hard.

Starring: Bruce Willis



one word: WHOA!

This movie smoked the shit out of me. Full of action throughout the film and laughter in just the right time. Great cast, story and action! If you haven't watched this yet, then my advice GO OUT AND GET THE DVD OR SOMETHING!

It was great to see Bruce Willis do his shit on screen again. The previous trilogy of Die Hard was amazing. Now with the Die Hard 4.0 added to that collection, it's the best boxset to get!

What i really like about this movie, is the technology they used to incorporate into the story. The tech stuff was great, the action made it better. Sorry folks, i'm a nerd when it comes to computers =) i love tech films. I.E. Hackers and The Net.

MUST WATCH, IF YOU HAVEN'T YET!

Secondly, The Perfect Stranger.

Starring: Bruce Willis and Halle Berry



This movie was a shocker. The story line was wickedly written and very well directed. Halle Berry, was great! As for Bruce, i'd prefer him in a action flick.

This movie was mind-blowing. I don't wanna say much cuz i don't wanna ruin it for you guys. Just take my advice and WATCH IT, especially if you like those semi-thrillers and mystery type flicks.

Lastly, The Number 23.

Starring: Jim Carrey



I was VERY VERY skeptical to watch this movie. Maybe because i couldn't picture jim carrey in a horror movie. But this movie isn't a horror, the poster was deceiving. Actually, it's a mystery, thriller.

WELL WELL written, and Jim Carrey played the part very well. It was a shocking flick as well, but it's one of those movies you wouldn't watch again. Go out and rent it though! it would be worth it. The story line was a tad twisted, but it's what made the movie good i guess.

The creativity in the writing of the script was flawless. The way the writer put everything together was superb. Jim Carrey has put a new perception in me. He isn't just some movie comedian but he's also very very good in thriller movies, depending on what part he's playing though haha!

I'm out peace!

The Simpsons

FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY!!!

I caught the Simpson's movie! Oh my fucking god!

it was pure laughs the whole way through, pure simpson styles yo!

Watching homer, bart, lisa, marge, maggie, apu, mr burns, flanders, etc etc etc. on THE BIG SCREEN was just amazing!

I had the exact same feelings when i watched TMNT 2007. It was another childhood take back. With my jaw wide open and non-stop laughing, it's what made me feel comfortable, taking me back to when there were no worries and threats in life.

I pray that there will be a sequel, i really do!

I've watched SO MANY RE-RUNS of the simpsons cartoon episodes, but i never seem to feel disappointed or bored. It always seems to be so fucking entertaining that it's just amazing. It's amazing how the creators can keep their viewers entertained with the same old episodes. just spectacular.

I believe that my childhood is almost complete on screen. I'm just missing thundercats i think haha! However, imagine this, 30yrs from now, when i'm 53 yrs old, they re-release a whole new movie of transformers, tmnt and simpsons.

IT WOULD BE THE ILLEST SHIT AROUND!

I'm sure for the 2 hrs or so on the big screen, all the white hair i grow will disappear for that time and make me feel super young, yet again!

If you've yet to watch the movie, do so ASAP!!

peace y'all!

Dragon Boys

Dragon Boys is a 2 part mini series/movie from Canada.

I don't rmb if i actually blogged about this before, but my records didn't pull anything up so...ya i'm here to inform y'all (again).

This is a production made in Vancouver, Richmond and Langly, BC. It involves an international cast as well. This series discuss's the issues of the Asian-community in Canada.

Organized crime in canada has grown within the chinese community over the years so this series takes people in deeper on what asians go through in canada. On top of that, you see how triads in canada run their shit, which is the true insight of the film.

I love the flick cuz it really portrays what the asian's go through, if not do. Things over in canada can seem so bright and prosperous but one wrong move or decision can mean a whole other story. Trust me when i say, nothing in this world is great! i've seen it, been there and done it!

It reminded me a bit of my past and what i went through as a teen. 2 characters in the film really bring myself back, to when i was running around on the streets of Toronto. These triad stories may seem a tad extreme, but believe me, they can and will happen.

CBC aired this show back in december or so and has made lots of controversy and took people by storm. If you do want to watch this, i have the vcd, so let me know.

It was a great series! a must watch! it's about 4 hrs long and i heard their will be a sequel to it, which i can't wait!

trailer:



for more info on the show goto:

http://www.dragonboys.ca/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Boys

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=3538f090-0f23-4a1b-98c6-c581c65229f8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnVmNjg-vg -the making

The Results Show

So..curious on what happened at the Bartender's of the Year (BYC) gala dinner on Wednesday night?

well..i'm glad to announce that i got 2ND PLACE for the BYC student category. "Golden Salutations" will follow me down as an experience of a lifetime.

So during the dinner, there were LOADS of bartenders, flairers and people with years of experience from the industry. Over 30 tables were setup at the Goodwood park Windsor room. With 4 large pull down screens displaying the final events from Clarke Quay on Tuesday.

The best part of the whole dinner, besides getting to meet new friends and all, was FREE FLOW ALCOHOL!!!!! w00t!

There were suppliers displaying their products and giving away free drinks. For example, the Choya Martini was a great insight on inspiration and making a new cocktail from a base that has been loved by millions world wide.

The dinner wasn't that good, but the experience gained from the whole thing and the accomplishment's that i achieved was more than enough. I MAY join again next year, but not for the student category anymore, this time it will be the open category. The open category will be much more difficult and much much more challenging. So, lots of thought has to go in before i decide anything.

After the dinner, a bunch of us headed to China 1 @ Clarke Quay. Played some pool, drank and hung out.

After that, we headed to Dragon Fly @ St. James Power Station and well, drank some more.

Got pretty buzzed when i took the cab home. Everything just rushed up at one time lol. Luckily, i still made it home safe and sound. Got home super late and hence no school for the second time in a row.

Here are all the pix i have. Thx to Aisah and Elliott for the photography. Some are repeated from one of the last posts. so enjoy!



Before the competition!



Another Shot before the competition!



Awaiting the judges!



prepping the cocktail!



About to shake!



Garnishing the cocktail!



Top 4 Finalists!



The Competitors!



After the competition!



On stage at the finals!



Shake Shake Shake!



Stage @ Goodwood Park Hotel!



The 4 Finalists @ Goodwood Park Hotel!



Elliott, I and Brandan!



Elliott and I!



Elliott, Natalie and I! (Natalie is a competitor for Asia Pacific Cocktail from HK and also attended the John White course!)



I and Natalie!



Happy Celebrations!



Awards Ceremony! "Golden Salutation 2nd Place"

BYC Finals

So, last night was the finals of the Bartender's of the Year (BYC) Competition.

I arrived at around 4:20pm. The crew was still setting up so i stood aside and waited.

Until about 6:30pm, when i started seeing friends come down and a crowd standing by, my heart started to pump.

I was quite confident, replaying the steps in my head and trying not to fret. I thought it would be alot easier this time as i didn't have to look at a specific crowd, I could have looked far into the back.

So, after getting my garnish ready, finish setting up my tray i was set for stand by.

I was the first contestant up, with the second finalist beside me showing off our skills together at the same time.

However, after getting up on the stage, with the crowd staring at us and the lights shining in our faces, my confidence disappeared and fear took over.

Friends and support were cheering on and i was doing my cocktail, the overwhelmed crowd took me by surprise and i blacked out for a second.

I FORGOT TO MUDDLE MY APPLE CUBES! for christ sakes. I was so upset. I'm sure i lost alot of points for that. I hope that all will work out though, as the final results will be announced tonight! Overall, i believe i did quite well. I think the showmanship was there and the taste is what will make me rise above the rest, hopefully!

I felt so bad and disappointed when i got off the stage. I was in a blank for awhile until my friends came up to me and started giving me a pat on the shoulders! it was nice to know who was there to share the moment with me. It is a memory i will never forget!

Thx to Alan, Alicia, Cao Yan + boyfriend, Susanna, Xiumin, Aisah + boyfriend, Paulina, Wayne, Elliott, Jude, Thomas, Fabian, Hui Bin and to the rest if i missed ya out!

and to Eunice and Chansey for being there in spirit with me! much appreciated. Too bad you weren't there, but it's okay, i understand =)

Thx for the support and advice that i received! I hope i didn't let any of you guys down!

That's all for now, i'm headed to Goodwood Park Hotel for a gala dinner and to hear the results of the finals! wish me luck!!

Cocktail Competition!

[Song] Tech N9ne - Girl Crazy "Crazy Love"

On Saturday 21st July 2007, I joined the Student Category for the Bartender's of the Year Competition. The result was spectacular. I gained the chance to enter the finals which will happen at Clarke Quay on Tuesday 24th July 2007.

As i was preparing for this competition, i was getting utterly nervous. I never expected it to be that bad as i was quite calm for the whole week. While i was preparing my garnishes and utensils, i was getting a tad intimidated by some of the other contestants. However, with the support of my friends around, i managed to keep my cool, remember my concoction and perform better than i expected.

I would like to thank Aisah, Fabian and Hui Bin for being there and giving me support and advice when needed.

I would like to extended a special thanks to Elliot, who helped me throughout the competition. He guided me with the procedures of excellent showmanship and helped me with the garnish and concoction. Thank you so much for sticking by me. I know that i could have worked a lot harder on my smile and shake. I hope i haven't let you down.

After being entered to the finals, i had a great sense of relief and a even greater sense of accomplishment. I heard one of the judges say that "we should find out where this guy works" when i was doing my cocktail. This made me even more nervous (lol). I almost lost my sense of concentration. However, i'm very proud of myself and i'm glad that i can go up on stage once again at Clarke Quay in front of an even larger and more difficult crowd.

I was SUPER happy when one of the judges came up to me and started talking to me about my drink and bartending. He said out of the whole competition, he would only buy 2 of the drinks, which included mine. He gave me tips about cocktails in general and tips on how to remain calm during the performance (i was shaking a lot when i was pouring the alcohol in to the jiggler). He was a former editor for Wine and Dine magazine, which made me happier as he could back up what he said; He had the credentials to speak with experience. After, he made a speech to the contestants and it really made a lot of sense. For example, making a drink with complex concoctions doesn't mean it will be a good drink, simple can be just as great.

The drink was named "Golden Salutations" the concoction consisted of

Muddled apple cubes (I used Fuji apples, but any will do as well)
20mL Ciroc Vodka
10mL Bols Peach Liquor
Top up with Sparking grapefruit juice
dash of 1883 Raspberry Sryup

Garnished with apple slices and raspberry

The drink (in my opinion) is a tad sour and sweet. The color is light golden with a hint of red flowing up.

Alan's opinion was too much alcohol, that was when i was testing it out. I am proud to say that it has improved a lot since then. I hope everyone that tried it liked it, if not i hope they would tell me, so i may improve it for the future.

Anyhoo, i was quite upset when one of my trainer's came up to me asking me to change my steps and name of cocktail. He said i had too many steps because it made room for errors, which i thought was a tad insulting. I thought this competition was to show our skills and drink, not to cut out some steps. This kind of bothered me for awhile, but fret not, i will not be listening to him and i will stick to my old procedures. However, he and 1 of the judges suggested i change the name of the drink, which i will, probably to what Elliott said "beautiful goodbyes." I have this thought that my trainer asked me to skip steps because he was afraid i may bring my schools reputation down because i show that i'm nervous and un-calm. However, he also said that besides being faster, that the tasting portions would be more consistent, which is true. So, i was a bit confused but i'm sure with a bit more practice at home, i should be able to pour out just the right amount, i hope! =)

Now, to me, this was more than a competition or a drink, to me it was a sense of accomplishment and happiness.

I'm glad i took part!

here are some pix! Enjoy peace!



After the Competition =)



"Golden Salutations"

star wars vs star trek

normally when you associate star wars or star trek, you wouldn't combine the both.

Many fans of star wars dislike star trek and vice-versa. I use to think this was weird. I never liked star trek and i always thought star wars was a bit boring.

But why argue? who knows...

However, since the times of being a kid, that perception has changed.

I am officially a (semi) fan of Star Wars.

How did it happen? well, let me tell you.

I was at Sembawang music store and i saw a boxset for sale. Yup, that's right! it was the star wars boxset. I told myself, since i had nothing to do, why not go home and download it for the sake of adding it to my collection.

Hence, I downloaded all 6 episodes and i started burning them.

After watching star wars I(episode 1) i was addicted! i couldn't get over not continuing.

I'm not so sure why that happened, but after completing the 6th episode, i can happily say that, i am a (semi) star wars fan.

But Richie if your a fan why put "semi" in front of star wars?

the answer is, Yes, i do like to watch the series BUT however, i will never get so engrossed in it. Meaning i wouldn't go out and start buying action figures or clothing of star wars.

If it was TMNT, transformers, thundercats or simpsons figurines, that would be another case.

I'm not too sure why people argue about star wars and star trek but for me, i know i would never start a debate over it, especially with those nerdy kids who are so into it.

that's all for now.

If you haven't watched star wars then might i suggest renting it and giving it a try, like myself?

Everyone has wants and needs

Wants are objects that you don't really need. Eg. a car

Needs are objects that you use frequently. Eg. toothpaste

Materialistic objects can make people go crazy. For example, buying that new video game console that just released. As humans, do we really desire to purchase overpriced items for our daily needs/routines?

We probably don't, but it's the way these products are being marketed that we THINK we do. All the new designs, technologies and items that are now available on the market make it so hard to choose. Years ago, during our parents' era, they probably didn't have much to choose on. It was either 'that or this.'

In order to facilitate our lives all we really need are our basic needs. For example, shampoo, mattress etc. But do we ever consider buying a new mattress when they come out with something more advanced? or do we ever think about buying that new shampoo because it smells better? again, probably not.

It's because of these multi-million dollar corporations that our so called 'needs' are actually thought of as 'wants.' We don't need to buy that brand new HD tv ready lcd television screen to watch tv, we can do it with the old type of television sets. so is it in our normal human nature to desire? the answer is YES!

We are so blinded that we don't realize that we have been sucked into their schemes.

my needs are simple,

basic toiletries
television
internet
food
clothes
fluids (H2O, soda etc.)
and money

but my wants are so much more greater than that. To name a few;

LCD tv
new computer
a car
a house
dvd recorder
dvd handycam

and the list goes on...

These 'wants' are usually overpriced items if you can tell. 'Needs' are usually not a costly.

I'm posting this entry because i feel that alot of people don't know how to tell the difference between wants and needs. Also, to prove a fact that we as humans, all have our desires. The desire to show off our latest cell-phones and the desire to show our competent wealth.

No one would go up to you and say 'Hey, look, my new toothpaste guarantees whiter teeth in 14 days.' right?

if you do, then i have nothing else to comment on =)

i'm out. peace!

Starting school, again!

Later on in the day, or some may still consider it tmr, i will be venturing off to school to further my studies. I am pursuing a Higher Diploma in Hotel Management.

You may be asking yourselves, why don't i go for my degree straight.

the answer is simple, i don't know if i want a degree. It will take me another year or so before i can acquire it, However, after i finish this higher diploma course and if i do intend to further after, i can transfer credits over and hence a shorter school term =)

Some of you may think I'm stupid or whatever if i don't intend to further, but it doesn't really matter to me. I'm use to working from the bottom up. The only worry i have is, for instance, 10 years down the road, younger more educated kids with degrees or mba's or whatsoever come and take over, when i knew i had a chance to further into a higher education.

Oh well, I'm still young and i still have the time to re-think my situation and strategy.

Kind of sidetracked..my bad. So, the course will take 6-months and i will defiantly have a great time relaxing from my internship. The only scare is tests, exams and projects. From what i know, HDHM has a lot of projects. I think i can overcome it, since i'm so use to it but i'm just worried that it will be way too difficult, but atleast it can serve as a challenge to overcome. =)

The first semesters schedules isn't THAT bad. I still get to wake up a bit late on mondays and end early on fridays. I have 6 modules like; Human Resource, Research Methods, Managerial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Tourism Psychology and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing.

I'm so excited for Human Resource, Tourism Psychology and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing. They sound so interesting. However, i'm super doomed for the subjects with calculations. I'm gonna have to buck up for the next 6 months if i wanna pass haha!

anyhoo...

So wish me luck.

I'm off to bed.

Jeans

[Song] Hamilton Park - The Side Line

WTF?!?!

I've been in Singapore for almost 3 years and I can't find a simple pair of jeans to suit my taste.

See, the trend here for jeans is to keep in straight cut, regular cut or tight fitted.

There are occasions when i do find loose style jeans, but they are too straight down the leg.

Now, if i were back in Toronto, finding a pair of jeans would be dirt easy. Our trend (atleast back in the day) were loose, baggy and wide leg. Some people may have matured out of this stage but i'm too comfortable with it.

I can see guys wearing jeans that are so fucking tight their balls are squeezing outta their pants! damn, it's so disgusting! whatever happened to loose and comfortable? argh..

I just wish there was a place i could find a nice pair of wide leg jeans. I've been looking for a long time and the closets i can find are from levi's or polo.

argh it's pissing me off.

On top of that, i can't find any ORIGINAL phat farm, enyce, sean jean, shady or Roca wear clothing. There is however a store that sells original ecko, but their stock is limited. I think i should venture into retail and bring in these african american brands =)

it would be good money if people were into it and knew how to appreciate rather than buying fake ones from a street market (which they do).

Oh oh...and, i can't seem to find nice looking newera fitted caps or any nice flexfitted caps. There are some, but yet again it's limited!

Many people here claim that their style of dressing is 'hip hop' but they dress up in some fancy ass clothes that you would never see a hip hop artist wear. Where's the branding? the baggy ass jeans? the over sized tees and jackets? The only place that comes close in asia is in HK, but that's a understatement as well!

alright, i'm out! too vexed over the issue of clothes!

love is not all around

Just finished watching a new HK movie called "Love is Not All Around."



it's a great flick. A bit tacky, but nicely put together.

What i love about this movie, is how it portrays female and male relationships. It's amazing how people can lie and cheat to the extreme that it becomes part of their lives.

However, it made me realize that if life were a movie, it would be wonderful. There's always a happy ending. It seems that whatever tasks or obstacles that come their way it is easily solved.

In the instance of this movie, they show that love shouldn't be feared and that you should fight for what you want. Which would end up in happy ending. If it was as easy as they portrayed it on screen, then love wouldn't be so difficult for the normal joe.

How i wish my life was one of those movies. Having the ability to speak and fight for what i want and having it all bundled into a great everlasting future. Nothing is as easy as it were on screen, but just only, if i or any normal folk on the street had the guts to do what some characters on screen can do, then wouldn't life be so much meaningful?

Perhaps it's these stories and characters that make me such a movie freak. Putting my feet in the characters position for that hour and half or two and feeling what is going on around me, makes me leave this would of regret, hate and un-wantedness behind. It's like going into another world, experiencing a different type of life-style.

You may think i'm crazy, but i'm sure there's a movie out there that gives you the same feeling; you probably just don't know it yet.

I'm out and if you have a chance to watch this movie; hope you enjoy it!

an old friend

Whoa...

it was such a surprise to see an old friend. Her name is Andrea and we went to junior high and high school together. Her dad is from malaysia and her mom is singaporean. I only know 2 ppl that have a chinese-malaysian background from canada, and she was the first! =) haha!

We've known each other for 9 years and i haven't seen her in about 5 to 6. So many things have changed in our lives but we still look the same and our hearts are still as youthful as when we first knew each other.

Man, i was so happy to see her in Singapore. I'm so glad that we have facebook and friendster to keep in contact after so many fucking years.

We talked and talked and talked. The memories that were brought up and the laughter that was generated were sure indulgence. I can't believe she came to Singapore and we got to caught up.

We use to be so close back in the day. It's surprising that she is still really good friends with alot of our high school classmates. As for me, well i've lost contact with most of them. There's only a few that i'm still contacting through facebook.

Anyhoo, she's coming back next monday from malaysia, so i'm gonna treasure the 1 or 2 days that we do have. It was so great. I'm super happy that i got to meet an old friend once again.

i'm out...peace!

transformers

[song] B5 - Gotta Get Her

WHOA!!!!!

super happy today. I got to catch the Transformers movie on it's opening day.

The to Eunice for helping us book the tix, much appreciated!

The movie was so spectacular. The directing was a bit off cuz the fighting scenes were so intense that the camera wouldn't stop moving. It kind of gave me a headache.

The movie, was something like TMNT. The memories of megatron and Optimus Prime, really gave me shock from the past. It is these 2 come back movies that make me so happy. Watching a memory and interest from the past on the big screen once again really makes me happy. Kind of puts me back in the past, when there were no worries or what so ever.

Being a only child with no siblings to play with, cartoons from my era were the only things keeping me entertained. My paretns would work til late and i'd just be in front of the television all day stoning. If it weren't for these shows, i wouldn't know what i would have been doing.

anyways..

I belive overall, the movie was wicked! the fighting and the laughter made it a nice combo.

I think i can watch the movie over and over, without falling asleep haha!

the trailer:



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On to another note. I have ended my 3 month attachment on the 26th of June. Man is it every a relief that i don't have to wake up and head to work. I guess you can call the next 6 months a semi-breather.

I know it's gonna get a bit hectic in school, with projects and exams and so forth. However, it will sure be fun to hang out with old friends for awhile before heading out to another 6 months of attachment work in dec.

I seem to have so much planned out for the next 10 days. Seems like i have no time haha!

Anyhoo, i'm off to catch up on some sleep.

Call me if your off so we can go out k? take care man!

peace!

dedicated to the elderly!

I just want to say that, i feel sorry for the elderly community!

After working at Raffles Hotel for about 3 months, i have realized how heartbroken i am to see the elderly uncles and aunties working hard day to day.

I know this one uncle, aged 75, who delivers pineapples, lemons, limes, juices and strawberries to us. He is a grandfather and his oldest grandchild is already 23 years of age.

This is the most sweetest uncle i have ever met. He is so nice and i love having conversations with him when we smoke together.

I feel sorry for him because he works 9-5 everyday, except Sundays. He walks so slow and he has to load up his trolley with items to deliver to the various outlets in the hotel alone. He always says thank you 3 times when i or anyone that helps him carry the heavy items. He is so full of history and he always talks about the past with me. It's an incite to me and it's great that he is sharing his stories with me.

I feel so sorry for him and the rest because they are still working very hard and not enjoying their lives to the fullest as they should.

I see so many uncles that seem to have so much energy and i envy them. At my age, i always feel so tired and lazy; i guess i have been so spoiled in life that i take things for granted.

The uncle always says he is bored at home, that's why he is working. I can understand that but I'm sure he wouldn't mind resting during the day and going out for coffee with his friends.

It just hurts to see them work so hard; harder then some of the young ppl too.

I guess it's a trend to get the elderly folks in Singapore to continue working after retirement. If this was Canada, it would be so discriminated upon.

It's a different picture here, and i guess there are ups and downs to the whole thing.

I just hope one day, when I'm old, i can still go on like them, as in spirit and energy. However, i would still love to enjoy my last few years to the fullest.

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Anyhoo.....

just got myself a new toy.

I bought the Sony NW-A-808 MP3/MP4 player.

Retail cost of S$479 + freebies.

I got the 8gig in black (the only color it comes in).

It's a little bigger than the Ipod Nano, but it can play videos and photos and the screen is about 2 inches, if I'm not wrong.

I haven't stopped fiddling with it since ytd lol!

the only downside is that the music transfer from computer to player is slow! but overall it's just wicked! haha!

the official website for pix and specs is at

http://www.sony.com.sg/walkman/a800/

here's a pic!




I'm out! peace!

slips and pants

[song] Dons & Tricosta - Listen To Your Heart

This issue has bothered me since the first time i came to Singapore, apporx. 3 yrs back.

I hate it, with a strong passion, when guys where slippers or sandals with jeans, chino, khakis or any type of long pants.

I find it disturbing and irritating when i see guys dress like that.

I'm just discussing the issue now, because on my way back from home today, i saw a young chinese man, where a nice pleated suit with sandals, which disgusted the hell out of me.

I believe, in theoretical terms, that slippers or sandals should be paired with shorts or bermudas.

Everytime i see a guy where long pants with slippers, i utter in disgust. I can't stop emphasizing the fact on how ugly and digusting it is when they dress in that way. I was told that this trend was quite in back in the days, but this is the 20th century my friends!! times have changed and that style is way wack!

For the ladies, i find it perfectly fine, because well, they can pull it off well. Many woman wear open toe court shoes or fashionable slippers, so normally they pull it off with wearing something that matches.

Many men on the other hand, (which i've seen) wear jeans with a dress shirt and some cheap ass slippers to match. Nothing matches what they wear and it's totally ugly.

I'm just venting this issue because i can't stand it anymore. I hope the trend slides away asap!

i'm out peace!

Update

[Song] Shai - If I Fall in Love

Elliott, Chansey, Nic, Eunice and I headed to the Bar and Billard Room @ Raffles Hotel on Friday.

Absolutely fantastic! They serve up a crazy array of dishes for this international buffet. Just wonderful! the oysters and the grilled meat were my fav. of all!

I would defianetly go back for another meal, when i have the cash of course haha!

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I NEED TO SAVE MONEY!!!!!!!

I have started going mad with this Great Singapore Sale! I can't seem to really control myself, especially when i work right in front of a shopping mall!!

I have bought:

A vest, Shirt, Shorts, 2 T-Shirt and 2 Pair of Shoes.

OMG! i'm going broke very soon!

but but but..

i still want so much more like...

Onitsuka Tiger shoes
new digi cam
ipod nano or the new sony one
jeans from polo
cologne
and so forth and so forth..haha!

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On to something that really bothers me.

I started my Bar segment of the attachment on tuesday, but it seems like i'm still a normal service staff. Why you ask?

Well, besides the fact that we're lacking of manpower, the normal full time staff is always on unpaid leave. I wouldn't mind going out to help once and awhile when it's busy, but having to setup the whole restaurant and doing normal service in a bar uniform, is really irrtating. I mean, i'm here to learn, not to cover your asses cuz no one is there to work.

I understand from a management's point of view that operations still need to go on, but i feel used in ways and my training isn't going to be optimized to it's fullest. I have about 3 weeks left before i leave and i haven't leanred much about the bar operations yet.

What am i gonna do? i had to FIGHT my way into the bar and wear the uniform. Now the work load has doubled if not trippled.

very annoyed!

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I'm out for now. Gonna sleep! i pray the full time staff girl will be there everyday from now on!

agitated!

work is great! i love the people i'm working with!

however...

the management team isn't the greatest. As friends, yes they are awesome, but if we're talking about managing and organizing, they could put in more effort.

As a trainee at Raffles Hotel, i expect not only to learn but to gain in experience. However, with the lack of staff at Raffles Courtyard, i am limited on what i can learn.

For example, i'm suppose to start my bar segment of my training. It turns out becuase of lack of staff, i will not be able to fully optimize the opportunity, just as yet. I will keep nagging and fighting for my right to be a bartender and stop being a waiter.

I feel as i'm taking over a full time position and getting paid peanuts. I keep reminding them that i am here to learn not too full up a position cuz you guys don't take the initiative to hire your own full time staff.

I'm leaving in less than a month, and i am suppose to fulfill a 1 month segment of bar. This isn't going as planned but i really do hope to get 3 weeks in before i leave. AND I MEAN I WILL KEEP ON PUSHING THEM UNTIL THEY GET FUCKING ANNOYED LIKE ME!

I don't mind doing the same thing everyday if i was getting paid the right figures, but what i especially hate is that i have to do it all by myself; just me and myself working!

I'm out to bed!

peace!

work x3

WHOA!!!

what a week..

work work work!

super tired and super stressed.

I feel like i have a load on my shoulders to handle. If i don't show up for work, it's over for the management team. I'm the only staff that can make it in the morning and i'm the only one that can out perform to standards.

I feel good about it, but it's tiring when i have to handle the whole show myself. I mean some of the part timers are great, but i mean when it comes to work, it's another story.

Luckily for me, i'll be in the bar sometime next week, so i won't have to do much service! YES!

alrighty then, i'm headed off to drink tonight since i have an off day tmr! whoo hoo!

can't wait to get my bar segment started, i'm so excited! haha!

take care y'all. peace!