Personal Transport

My best friend caught me by surprise when he bought a new car. Well, he was pretty debt ridden but still able to get a car. Probably he did his maths and find it affordable. It is nice to sit in a new car, with the new aroma, nice seats. ha... Ying was very enthusiatic when he sat on the car. Looked here and there to inspect every corner of the car.

Of course there is the car idiot (ahem your truly) ha.. Din know anything except the feeling of a new car. With ur own form of transport, you can get to anyplace anytime at your convenience. The cost of such luxury is humongous. I am glad i dun need to be burden with that. However, having a car has its own prestige. Imagine ur mum telling ur cousins, "Wun Gia Aei Qia" ha.... feel shiok shiok lar....

Whether to own a car or not is a personal decision. I would say most guys prefer to own their vehicle except me. ha... strange... Till now, i dun have the intention at all. Is it the cost attached to it or other reason? Eh... dunno. I am pretty satisfied with the current public transport system. Ok, i complained abt some buses. Overall, still not tat bad.

Probably i have a bigger goal. ha... To own my condominium. Yeah! A unit with excellent view will be good. Read the story on Zaobao. At the age of 39, this guy is living comfortably in a condo with his wife and family. A 1600 sq feet unit, 4 bedrooms. Very attractive ya. Definitely more expensive than a car. That is why it is easier to own a car than a condo. Maybe i should also forget abt the dream.... ha... I have another 13 years to work hard. hee....

Courageous Move

Tried the higher platform for the first time at dbl o just now. Wow wow.... I understand why pple enjoy standing at such a high position. You can scrutinise every corner of the place, cleaner air and not being disturbed by irritating pple. It really take lots of courage to stand at the higher platform. Reminded me of the time spent in MU. There was once that i stood on a higher platform too... but not as powerful as the one in dbl o.

Anyway, music wasnt good. Met the same few pple who party every wkend with us. But they are definitely hardcore dancers than us. They mambo every wed then proceed to dbl o on sat. Nothing to say. Well, they are students and NSF. I wonder where they get all their money from. During the time when i was a student or NSF, i opted free entry in MU. If you were to ask me fork out 20 bucks back then, no way man. But things are different now.

Tried out the function of my brand new phone. COOL! I transfered a couple of songs into the phone. Boy, the quality was good. My colleague said it was so much better than Nokia. Well, maybe Samsung sell entertainment appliances too, which made them expert in sound technology.

Tried out bluetooth function. I have been a "mountain turtle" for a very long time. Blue tooth technology made life easier for everybody. Its like an upgraded version of Infra red. ha... But the technology did make transfer of files between phone so much easier. Getting more and more season to the phone. I like tat. I guess the money was very well spent without feeling any ache or dissonace at all.

Brand New E720C

In case u are wondering what the hell was that, it's my new hp. Yeah! Ha.... Rewarded myself with a new Samsung handphone. Partly to celebrate my seventh month into the job. Can't believe that i stayed so long. Been very stressful lately so bought a new phone to motivate myself. Self-fulfillment. Held on to the old model for more than a year. The old phone was with me since NTU days.

New Hp New Life. ha... Thanks to jun that i bought at a cheaper rate. Has budgeted the amount long ago to buy a new phone. It was just too bad that none of the phone caught my attention. Talking abt spending, it has also been a long time since i went for a retail theraphy. Ooh.... This one was good. Feel very happy and excited after getting the phone. ha....

My next retail theraphy is to get a Raoul shirt. whahaha...... Din get any new shirt nor tshirt for a long time too.... Of course not forgetting my overseas theraphy. Expensive hobby but definitely worth it. How how.... The urge of flying out is here again. Fortunately, the new phone manage to ease the tension a bit. ha.... After watching Da Chang Jin, feel like flying there again for Ginseng Chicken.... yum....

I am BACK!!!

Opps... Been missing for the last 5 days. All thanks to Jewel of the Palace aka Da Chang Jin. I became mad after watching disc after disc for the last 7 days. A set of 50 disc which means 50 hours of non stop action from the serial. I even sacrifice TVB serial for Lee Ying Ai. Really madness, endless of late night sleep, episod after episod.

I even miss my regular gym session. Ha... Suddenly, remembered the time i used to catch TVB serial when i was in Poly. ha... I used to rent tapes to watch but with SCV now, decide to give it a miss. hee... Da Chang Jin was indeed a sincere production. However, near to the end, the story became pretty bored with all the love and stuff story. Shall not elaborate, wait till u see the show. But the ending was good, all well and xing fu. hee....

Due to late night sleep, get tired easily at work. Was assigned to be the coordinator for NDP live satellite feeds. God, seems simple but to remember and take down the correct timing was tough. Colleagues came asking where to get wat and when did a particular event take place. A slight delay in work will affect the entire production crew. Eyes became tired since the torture went on continously for 6 hours.

I could not take it anymore. When i reach home last night, dozed off immediately. Gave Chang Jin a miss. I used to feel very patriotic and touched during National Day, but somehow this year, felt very differently. I am not sure if it was due to work or for some other reasons. Anyway, birthday over and life moves on. I am adjusting my life to resume normal too....hee....

Unforgettable Moment

Yes, finally took some time off to do some blogging. Been busy after meeting up Jun on our anniversary. Time flies and it has been a good three years since we first dated. The relationship wasnt long nor short. But comfortable! Thanks to the little ring she bought for me. I love it.

We spent our night (that night was tues) at the all time favourite Esplanade. Couples sitting along the river, enjoying paranomic scenery of skyscrapers, merlion and Clifford Pier. It was a fine evening. I always enjoyed the quality time spent together. I mean spending time with someone you love, talking to her makes me a satisfied person. Yar rite, being simple again....ha....

I remembered the first time we met. Yes, the camp. I was in that stylo korean long hair (ok in case u puke, i used to perm my hair) instructing freshies to play orientation games. ha... sucky... I guess this is fate. I was the one who pair her and myself up during the "secret pal" game. Ha... I was the IC for the game ha.... So in the end, Jin Shui Lou Tai Xian De Yue". But seriously, at tat time, i dun really know who she was.

There were so many freshies in the camp. I paired people up and when there were insufficient guys or gals, i get my committee to join in. During tat time, i was too busy with running the camp that I dun really have the time to check out who she is. It was till the last nite when our identities revealed, then i found out. I still did a little dance with her. kekeke.... It has been a good three years and i hope more good years ahead.....

Work Hazard

Shock and disbelief! ha... Lilian and Ken are birds of the same kind. ha.... Both cannot tolerate unprofessional work behaviour. Eventually, both will call it a day if they felt resistance. Well, i can definitely understand that. For one, i went thru the same phase before. I guess my endurance level is much higher than them. But hey, i still complain, remember?

3 Words to describe

DISGUSTED, DISORIENTATED, DISAPPOINTED!

I felt exactly the same when i came over to the company. Really feel like giving a slap on the face, same like Lilian. She is just unlucky. Initiating a handshake, yet someone turned away and said not necessary. I do encounter things like when u put on a smile, pple can pretend nothing and walk away.

To make things worse, some even call u STUPID indirectly. Is that the kind of treament that you want? Humans have pride, they are also their parents' son and daughter. Work stress is fine, but the emotional stress, that is the challenging part. Anyway, i always believe there is always a greener pasture on the other side, so make the best out of it.
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PS: Had a great celebration this evening with jun. Wat's so special? Well, will update more when the day is here.

Poly Clinic

I am extremely disgusted with the type of service provided by Singhealth. No doubt they provide the cheapest form of consulation, the service they rendered correlate directly with price!!! I would have expected some value added advice but NO! Not forgetting the doctors here graduated with at least a second upper or MBBS. They are the top notch in the society. Only the best qualify for the medical school. However, it was utterly disappointing.

I was on a visit to one of the polyclinic. Recently, there is some problem with my eye. Went to see a GP, provided excellent advice. He was able to tell me wat went wrong, wat are the serious consequences. Then, the condition din improve neither did it detoriate. So decided to seek for another doctor advice. This time from a polyclinic practitioner.

Doc: How can i help u sir?
Me: Something wrong with my eye
Doc: Let me see. (Use a torch to shine into my eye)
Me: How?
Doc: I cannot see anything
Me: That was wat the GP said too
Doc: Oh, i can precribe you with some eye drop
Me: .... (If eye drop was good, i would not have come to consult you)
Doc: Ok?
Me: huh... (Show disgusted look)
Doc: Maybe i refer you to a specialist?
Me: ... (Bingo, that was wat i wanted)
Doc: Or do you want to try the eye drop first then refer to specialist later?
Me: Doc the problem has been with me for a month.
Doc: ...... I will write the letter, my nurse will make the appointment for you

I was out of the clinic in less than 5 mins. No advice. Nothing. Keep stressing there is nothing wrong. Aiyoh. I cannot believe it. I waited for more than half an hour for a 5 min consulation. If the service was good, i got nothing to complain abt. Totally UNPROFESSIONAL! Our health and life lies in the hands of doctors. They are supposed to be the experts. Yet, they can claim nothing, hoping to get the patient out of his room quickly.

Now, i have to go online to see what my condition is all abt. Even from the advice of Jun and her friends. So does that make us doctors too? This is RIDICULOUS and ABSURD. For now, i lost all the confidence in a poly clinic. Long queues, kids running ard shouting, auntie lecturing kids, fragile elderly whom i worried may collapse anytime, unfriendly looking nurses, long waiting time. These are things that i can still tolerate. Disappointed with the doctors.

No wonder ken always said "They know nuts". Agree. But they write powerful referral letters. Also agree. That is still a consolation to me. Anyway, i hope the specialist would offer better advice. If not, the reputation of Singhealth would be at stake.