Many things happened today at work. First it was sentencing of celebrity monk Mingyi. I first predicted High Court would lower his sentencing to 6 months jail because the initial 10 month jail was way too harsh. Afterall, he had contributed a lot to the society before he commit the silly error. Wala! I was right! He respect the judge decision and is now in jail liao.
How will he look like 6 months later? Longer hair unless he still shave his bald head? Someone ask will he be wearing his monk robe in jail? My answer is quite certain. I believe the prison had a set of protocol when all convicts are equal. I believe he will be wearing the convict tshirt as anyone in the jail too. What I am more concern is, will he be in a single cell room or with a couple of other jail mates? How will other jail mates look at him? Well, only convicts in Changi know.
Then came civil servant mid year bonus. Surprisingly, it was 0.5 months plus $300. It is one of the highest mid year bonus for the last 5 years for civil servants. Not to forget, these bonuses are across the board, what about their performance bonus? I believe most of them will get a fat sum. hahahha... My civil servants friends, when are you bringing us out for dinner? hur hur... lol
An even shocking news was few of my colleagues are leaving for good. Well, for better prospect and for better opportunities. The grass is always greener on the other side. When is my turn? hahaha... I wish I had greener grass on the other side too....
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Kingdom Crackdown
Its such a pity Bkk has turned into a war zone. I was so upset when I saw tanks moving into the city with soldiers firing at protestors. The place is no longer the hip, happening and fun place to go. It is now deserted, with tourists running away. My heart sank this afternoon when I saw Central World almost gone.
Here's an interview of a foreigner living in Bangkok
"We dun want to leave Thailand, but this is a disaster. It's a vibrant, metropolitan, cosmopolitan place - its an exciting place. Today in my heart, when i looked at Central World, I was devastated"
Can you believe it? Even a foreigner is making such comments. I visit the Kingdom regularly too. The pictures of Central World collapsing and engulfing flames broke my heart. How could such a loving place turn ugly? The last time I was there was in April last year. And I stayed along the stretch of the protestors zone, Ratchaprasong intersection
Now it has become the deadliest zone. Before I left Bkk, I had lunch over at Central World. I also did some shopping there. Not forgetting the coffee sessions that I always had there with Ed and gang. Now the whole place is almost gone. I wonder how are Thais going to rebuilt and inject new confidence.
I hope Thais will emerge stronger after the crisis. If it doesnt, it will lose out to neighbouring countries like Cambodia and Vietnam. I believe most Thais are peace loving. I miss the old days of Bangkok...
Here's an interview of a foreigner living in Bangkok
"We dun want to leave Thailand, but this is a disaster. It's a vibrant, metropolitan, cosmopolitan place - its an exciting place. Today in my heart, when i looked at Central World, I was devastated"
Can you believe it? Even a foreigner is making such comments. I visit the Kingdom regularly too. The pictures of Central World collapsing and engulfing flames broke my heart. How could such a loving place turn ugly? The last time I was there was in April last year. And I stayed along the stretch of the protestors zone, Ratchaprasong intersection
Now it has become the deadliest zone. Before I left Bkk, I had lunch over at Central World. I also did some shopping there. Not forgetting the coffee sessions that I always had there with Ed and gang. Now the whole place is almost gone. I wonder how are Thais going to rebuilt and inject new confidence.
I hope Thais will emerge stronger after the crisis. If it doesnt, it will lose out to neighbouring countries like Cambodia and Vietnam. I believe most Thais are peace loving. I miss the old days of Bangkok...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Still Young
This shall be a short entry! I suddenly recalled on my way home after a drinking session with Ken last week, the taxi driver tot i was a student.
The coversation
Taxi Driver: So where are you studying?
Me: I am working now (was thinking why he asked me)
Taxi Driver: I see
Me: I left school 5 years ago. I am more than 30 years old
Taxi Driver: Really?! (He looked at the front mirror for a better view of me)
Me: Yes, been working for sometime after I graduated
Taxi Driver: Oh! I tot you were studying in University, like 25-26!
Me: .... (Smiling deep in heart)
Hahaha.. Like wat my friend said, little conversation like this can also make your day. Oh tat time was already 230am. I was quite sleepy but that conversation did perk me up a bit! :P
The coversation
Taxi Driver: So where are you studying?
Me: I am working now (was thinking why he asked me)
Taxi Driver: I see
Me: I left school 5 years ago. I am more than 30 years old
Taxi Driver: Really?! (He looked at the front mirror for a better view of me)
Me: Yes, been working for sometime after I graduated
Taxi Driver: Oh! I tot you were studying in University, like 25-26!
Me: .... (Smiling deep in heart)
Hahaha.. Like wat my friend said, little conversation like this can also make your day. Oh tat time was already 230am. I was quite sleepy but that conversation did perk me up a bit! :P
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Super Tired
After 3 days of R&R, it was back to work for me. What caught me off today was the enormous workload that I had on my first day to work. I thought it would have been an easy day after my assignment. However, in the afternoon, I was asked to rush off to another assignment. I was so tired that I fell asleep in the van while on the way to the next venue.
The first assignment started early at 930am. This is my first visit to City Hall. I have passed by several times but this is the first time I am going into the building. This is the place when Singapore declared independence in 1965. It has got strong historical values. Wow, the facade maybe old, the interior was nice. I was ushered into the City Hall Chamber. Beautiful!
I believe that is the same place where the Japanese surrendered when World War 2 ended. The place have been kept pretty clean. I understand it will be converted into a museum in the years to come? I was also treated to a nice breakfast and lunch reception. Though not fabulously delicious, it did fill up my stomach.
When I have finally completed my assignment, my boss informed me to rush for another one. I was like, oh dear, I am so tired and hungry. No choice, headed down to a place in the West. It was pretty far. Thankfully, the roads were not jammed and I had smooth journey to the location. By 7pm, I was back in office rushing for the second assignment and also coordinating for another assignment on Friday.
Hahahhaa.. I think it was really a very SIONG day for me... Thankfully, its my off day again tomorrow :P
The first assignment started early at 930am. This is my first visit to City Hall. I have passed by several times but this is the first time I am going into the building. This is the place when Singapore declared independence in 1965. It has got strong historical values. Wow, the facade maybe old, the interior was nice. I was ushered into the City Hall Chamber. Beautiful!
I believe that is the same place where the Japanese surrendered when World War 2 ended. The place have been kept pretty clean. I understand it will be converted into a museum in the years to come? I was also treated to a nice breakfast and lunch reception. Though not fabulously delicious, it did fill up my stomach.
When I have finally completed my assignment, my boss informed me to rush for another one. I was like, oh dear, I am so tired and hungry. No choice, headed down to a place in the West. It was pretty far. Thankfully, the roads were not jammed and I had smooth journey to the location. By 7pm, I was back in office rushing for the second assignment and also coordinating for another assignment on Friday.
Hahahhaa.. I think it was really a very SIONG day for me... Thankfully, its my off day again tomorrow :P
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Woman?!
I am watching Mediacorp's English production called "Enbloc" and it set me thinking of about professional woman. Once on my way back from work, I was taking a cab when a cabbie share with me stories about professional and highly educated woman. He told me he had fetch women who sleeps around with male prostitute and even superior.
I was initially skeptical as I believe woman of such level would think intelligently. However, after watching the show, I believe there are some real instances. Woman trying to scale higher heights may choose to sleep with their superior. Taxi uncle told me he once fetched this woman with a guy and where they behave intimately on cab. Once she dropped off the guy, she went ahead to meet another guy.
As typical taxi uncle, he was shocked and asked which is her bf, she said, of course the latter one. She said as long as she is not married she can choose to sleep around with whoever she likes. But more importantly, the first guy is someone who could help her in her career. WOW! I was like sure ma, did cabbie brag? Then he continued and said the ger was pretty in executive wear.
Not only that, he also fetched woman from male prostitude bar. Most of the times, these women were of high education level and in professional industry. Then taxi uncle started to use vulgar against these ladies. hahha.. I was like amused and entertained throughout the journey. Are woman these days becoming like tat? I mean even TV serials are already showing, there must be certain degree of truth in it.
Although most women are not like tat, it is a worrying trend. You never know one day, it may become something that you dun wish to see. hahaha... WOMEN are finally on par with MEN!
I was initially skeptical as I believe woman of such level would think intelligently. However, after watching the show, I believe there are some real instances. Woman trying to scale higher heights may choose to sleep with their superior. Taxi uncle told me he once fetched this woman with a guy and where they behave intimately on cab. Once she dropped off the guy, she went ahead to meet another guy.
As typical taxi uncle, he was shocked and asked which is her bf, she said, of course the latter one. She said as long as she is not married she can choose to sleep around with whoever she likes. But more importantly, the first guy is someone who could help her in her career. WOW! I was like sure ma, did cabbie brag? Then he continued and said the ger was pretty in executive wear.
Not only that, he also fetched woman from male prostitude bar. Most of the times, these women were of high education level and in professional industry. Then taxi uncle started to use vulgar against these ladies. hahha.. I was like amused and entertained throughout the journey. Are woman these days becoming like tat? I mean even TV serials are already showing, there must be certain degree of truth in it.
Although most women are not like tat, it is a worrying trend. You never know one day, it may become something that you dun wish to see. hahaha... WOMEN are finally on par with MEN!
Monday, May 10, 2010
KL Getaway
Opps! I din update my blog for nearly a month. I think I am really getting lazy all these weeks. Sometimes I wanted to blog but forget abt it. I should make it a habit to update whenever possible. Stop playing all the FB games!!! hahhaa... Then I would have some time to give an update of my life!
Was back from KL last week. Met Andrew. Stayed over his place and it was really hot. hahah... His apartment have finally upgraded to cable TV and also aircon in his room. However, his aircon malfunctioned when i was there. I ended up sleeping in his living room as it is cooler. We had nice food too. Madam Kwan was not as bad as some pple had described. The set dinner that i had was yummy!
Eric came the next day. We went Zouk KL. Oh man! I am impressed by the place. Similar settings to the one back home. I saw Terrance Cao too! lol. I liked their Velvet. It was damn nice. I was also at Phuture too, same music genre. Velvet was more of Top 40s. Zouk was more of house music. We drank quite a bit there. Oh yes, I was nearly bashed up by some drunkard. Thankfully the bouncer came to my rescue. So funny.
I stayed at an apartment near zouk. I only stayed at Andrew place for one night only. Well, the room was good. Comfortable and the aircon was working! hahaa.. I had a bed and LCD TV all to myself. They had cable movie channels! I webcam to Jun and she was like, wow u had a big TV. It was an apartment worth staying! Not too exp, abt S$100 plus per nite.
Eric and his friend plus me went Midvalley the next day. It was raining quite heavily on late afternoon. We took a cab to Pavilion. hahah.. It was like N years that I took cab in KL. hahaha... Oh I had KL fried Hokkein Mee too! Finally! I miss the Hokkien mee! ahahha... Oily but delicious. On way back to SG, I bought Kreme and Cream! hahaha.. Typical Singaporean! A short getaway but was good enough for me.
Next Stop, New Zealand!!!
Was back from KL last week. Met Andrew. Stayed over his place and it was really hot. hahah... His apartment have finally upgraded to cable TV and also aircon in his room. However, his aircon malfunctioned when i was there. I ended up sleeping in his living room as it is cooler. We had nice food too. Madam Kwan was not as bad as some pple had described. The set dinner that i had was yummy!
Eric came the next day. We went Zouk KL. Oh man! I am impressed by the place. Similar settings to the one back home. I saw Terrance Cao too! lol. I liked their Velvet. It was damn nice. I was also at Phuture too, same music genre. Velvet was more of Top 40s. Zouk was more of house music. We drank quite a bit there. Oh yes, I was nearly bashed up by some drunkard. Thankfully the bouncer came to my rescue. So funny.
I stayed at an apartment near zouk. I only stayed at Andrew place for one night only. Well, the room was good. Comfortable and the aircon was working! hahaa.. I had a bed and LCD TV all to myself. They had cable movie channels! I webcam to Jun and she was like, wow u had a big TV. It was an apartment worth staying! Not too exp, abt S$100 plus per nite.
Eric and his friend plus me went Midvalley the next day. It was raining quite heavily on late afternoon. We took a cab to Pavilion. hahah.. It was like N years that I took cab in KL. hahaha... Oh I had KL fried Hokkein Mee too! Finally! I miss the Hokkien mee! ahahha... Oily but delicious. On way back to SG, I bought Kreme and Cream! hahaha.. Typical Singaporean! A short getaway but was good enough for me.
Next Stop, New Zealand!!!
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