I Happy, You Happy

Dinner went well last night. Everyone was happy (I guess), food was sufficient, although I thought some of my China colleagues found the taste of Rojak weird, which left Bubbles and me and another colleague eating away, wondering what was wrong with Rojak.

After a whole day of walking and listening to boring speeches, I thought that everyone was tired, and would head back for the hotel after dinner. I even saw some girls rubbing their tired eyes, with a ready-to-sleep look. BUT, boss came out with ‘bad news’ that durian was next, followed by Mustafa-the-24hr-shopping-mall. I looked at her, amazed. I mean, I don’t know about boss (yes, my full-of-don’t-know-come-from-where-energy boss), but I knew that they were tired. Plus some of them don’t really like durians (one of the topics I ‘found’ during dinner, since I don’t know them at all), and were not keen for it. Oh well, boss is the boss. If boss says go, we all go. Lucky me, I did not have to follow.

Today is another long day for them, with another dinner tonight. Again, I am the ‘coordinator’ for the dinner, BUT I am not joining them tonight kekeke. After making sure everything is ok, I will leave for my appointment. Going waxing tonight with Elfie’s Godma-I!

I got the Elle magazine 1-for-1 promotion for Hollywood waxing. I jio Bubbles, but she backed out at the last minute, said scared pain… -_-.. so I jio Godma-I instead lor. But Godma-I is almost 5 months pregnant now, so we are both worried that she might not be able to do it, though the therapist told me before that she has done for pregnant woman before, so should be ok right? I also called to ask, and they said should be no problem. So Godma-I, no worries la!

Ex-D called me a few times the day before. I did not pick up the calls. Not that I am being heartless, but I am scared of hearing things like ‘Can we be together again?/How come you never call me?/I am so useless./I wish I can die and leave the insurance money to my family.’ and so forth and so forth. I heard it not once, not twice, but countless times from this man. And to this day, he is still alive. Of course, I am not cursing him to die or disappointed that he did not kill himself, but I am just sick of hearing the same thing all over again for the Nth time. If he has the energy to do all these, why not spend the time looking for a job, or doing something else more meaningful? Yes, I may not have the same feeling for him anymore, but I still wish him well, and I hope that he can pick himself up, soon.

I received an sms from a friend (I shall not reveal who) last night at 3.30am. I think he was feeling quite down, and needed to let out some steam. He mentioned something like ‘its time to start living his own life, instead of for others’.

Sometimes, it is hard to make a decision – to make yourself happy first, or to make others happy first?

I used to think that it is important, and I should always make others happy first, before I can get happy myself. But over the years, I have learnt to be more selfish. I feel that I must be happy first, before others can feel happy too. Maybe its because I am born with a bitterguord face, plus I am not one who will, or can hide me feelings, so if I am not happy, it just shows on my bitterguord face, and that, in turn, makes those around me unhappy as well. So, I conclude that I must first be happy myself, only then can I make others around me happy.

Which, I think, it has made me a happier person. Ask my friends, and I am sure they will tell you that I am a happier person than before. Yes, I may now have that care-less attitude, I may be selfish now, but if it makes everyone happy, why not?

For my that friend who smsed me last night, I hope you can find what you want in life, and do it. I wish you happiness!

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My Lunch

Nasi lemak for lunch

Barley drink from Ya Kun

How not to get fat when you have colleagues who loves to feed you yummilicious BUT sinful stuff????

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Boss Stays, I Stay

I have a big group of colleagues from China here for a study trip this week. Its like, quite a major event for us. From nominating the participants, to confirming the namelist, to getting travel visa (and passports for some) from the embassy, to confirming the list, to finding a hotel (for some reasons, hotels are always fully booked when I need them most), to thinking of places to bring them, to grouping them together, to finding the appropriate room partner for everyone, Bubbles and I have been busy with this for the past 2 – 3 weeks.

Today finally arrived, and boss has to be late… Well, luckily she is not really involved in this morning’s first program, so they started first.

I have been talking to my China colleagues for the longest time, and I have no idea how they look like, whether they are fat or thin, tall or slim. Now, at least I see some of them, I can finally put faces to the voices I have been talking to, and them vice versa.

One of my colleagues who travels to China quite frequently, told me that plump people, especially girls, are very rare in China (not even fat ok, just plump!). When another colleague, who is rather on the plump side went over, she was treated like a rare species, and everyone stared at her like they have never seen such a ‘creature’ before.

That puzzled me, because I have always thought that in China, the food is always rather oily, and rice is always given very generously. How come they can maintain being that slim and fat-free after all these years of high carbo diet? Then I knew – they walk a lot. Must be right? Not like Singaporeans, who will want to take a bus, or even a cab, even if the destination is only 2 bus-stops away, I think most people in other parts of the world walk more than us. Is this the main culprit of obesity on the rise in our country? Maybe…

Tonight, we will bring them out for dinner at a well-known hawker center for dinner. Well, there are over 40 persons, can’t expect us to bring them to restaurants every night, right? Come Singapore, of course must try Singapore hawker food mah, right? Cannot be come Singapore, bring them to Chinese restaurant right? And that easily cost us around $700 already…

We pre-ordered the food last night, so that we can just sit down and eat later, and not have to wait too long for the food. And the earlier we finish, the earlier we can leave, the earlier we can go home. Good idea right? That is, IF boss goes home too. Is boss stays, I stay. Yes, Jack and Rose are our middle names. Boss stays, I stay. Boss jumps, I jump…

Dear all, help me cross all your fingers and toes, ok?

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IT Show or PC Show?

I really need a new laptop at home. Neighbourhood-doglover-friend D asked me to wait till the IT Show to get one. Good idea hor?

Er… IT Show and PC Show, are they the same har?

D also recommended that for users like me, Acer is cheap and good. Cheap, I like. But Acer I heard there are quite a lot of problems. D told me it depends on the user. So, does it mean if I am nice to it, treat it well, don’t overwork it, let it rest for at least 8 hours a day, sayang it once in a while, give it a massage every other day, it will be good to me too?

IT Show
Date: 8 – 11 Mar 2007
Venue: Suntec Convention Hall 601 – 603, Level 6

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Just Me

Like any other Chinese New Year, this year’s CNY is the time for gathering. For people who usually don’t have the time to meet, there seems to be little excuse to skip this important meeting. This is the time when we all take the opportunity to catch up with one another’s lives.

We went to Mdm Foo’s new house along in the east area. She had moved there since last June, but we had not had the chance to come visiting (is this another excuse?). Her new home is nice -cosy, comfortable and convenient. Much better than the ulu even-birds-don’t-lay eggs place she used to stay in. So nice that I forgot to take pictures. And she got it really cheap (Ok, its not really cheap. Just that she got it at a good price). We all urged Gangster to buy the empty unit on the level above Mdm Foo’s kekeke.

Mdm Foo and I used to be really close, when we were much younger. Every week, we will spend at least one night partying together, at Hard Rock Cafe, Sparks (erm… there is no more Sparks now), or somewhere else that is hip during that time. Even if it was only the 2 of us, we still enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, dancing to the music, catching glimpses of the people around us.

Somewhere along the way, we drifted apart. Maybe it was because I closed myself to everyone at one time. Maybe it was because she studied at the U, while I did my diploma. Maybe she was busy paktoring, while I was struggling with my degree. Anyway, we sort of lost that closeness.

But, I am glad to say that although we are not as close as before, we still do try to keep up with each other’s lives. Now and then, I will sms her, ask her out for lunch (our work places are very nearby each other), or at gathering such as the last one we had. We still do confide in each other things that we may not have volunteered to tell other people.

Like Mr. A mentioned, people change, the world changes, and all we can do is – to grow together, with the people and the world. As much as we would like certain things to remain the same forever, the sad truth is that nothing can be forever.

How many people we come across in our lives, can remain in our lives forever? I can only say that most in my life, are only passing clouds. But despite the fact that they are only passing clouds, they, together with the people that I cherish, and chose to stay close with, make my life whole. Without any one of them, I may not be who I am today, or what I am like now. There may be people that I hate (hate is a strong word, yes. But I admit, there are people that I do hate), there may be people whom I love, or have loved before. But every single one of them, make up the person I am now.

The world is so big. I am only me, the insignificant me. But still, I think I make up part of some other people’s lives as well.

Right?

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Kara-forever-oke

KTV anyone? Bubbles suddenly said that she has not been singing for a long time, and asked if I wanted to extend the booking we had for a company fuction next week, so we can both sing to our heart’s content after that. Haha… Yes, we both love to sing. In fact, most of the Beach gals love singing, yeah?

I remember the time when HP made me sing Jay Chou’s 珊瑚海 for the Nth time, and no matter how many times we tried, the end result was the same – H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E. ! This is one damn challenging song man! Try it, you know what I mean.

When I was in Taipei, LA also chose this song, and I accepted the challenge once again. And of course, the result was the same. When the chorus part came, we both burst out laughing after I sang one note. Really horrible lor. I would say, I am not that bad a singer, but when it comes to this song, I admit defeat. I can’t do it.

Even after practicing it many many times at home and in the office, I still can’t do it nicely in KTV. Maybe, it’s the wrong key (yeah, blame it on the key)?

KTV anytime soon, gals?

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Happy Gal

I got my letter today. I am a very happy gal!

*BIG BIG GRIN*

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加油！

YAWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNNN…

I feel so lazy… Yes, I AM lazy…

Can I don’t work??

Maybe I don’t like what I am doing… That’s why I always don’t feel like working, no mood to work etc etc etc…

I have a Lo Hei lunch today with my boss and team. After that boss is coming back for meeting with her boss. Hope she won’t stay after that… *cross fingers*

Actually, I should count myself lucky already, that boss does not always come back. The time I see boss is only like, once a month for 2weeks max? Sometimes once every 2 months? So, yes I am lucky de… So hopefully before boss gets posted back here, I can find another role… *cross fingers and toes*

It is predicted that those born under my zodiac sign will have a lot of 小人 in the year of the Pig, and we are advised to get a metallic pagoda to chase away those 小人… *makes a mental note to get a metallic pagoda*

But then, I have to say that I have always been quite lucky, in some ways. Despite the many 小人I have encountered, I have quite a few 贵人 as well. Although I have not been doing very well in my career, that, I feel, has only got myself to blame. For not being ambitious enough. For focusing on the wrong things in life. For not being zealous/enthusiastic/passionate enough in what I do. For not knowing what I want to do. And still, I managed to do somewhat good enough for all the things I did or did not do. Because I have some good friends, some 贵人, who are always there to help me.

I know who you are, you know who you are. Thanks! *Hugs & muaks!*

Now, what I need to do is to get a new notebook, decide on what I want, set a goal, and go achieve it.

Go, Rose, go!

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ThinkPad X60?

My home laptop dieded on me. Its time anyway. It has served me faithfully for many many years already. So I think I should let it go peacefully, instead of trying to revive it.

Anyone got lobang for cheap and good notebook?

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Thank You Buddha

Today is the first day I come back to work, and I totally no mood to work! Yes yes, I know… I never have the mood to work, anyway…

Maybe, I should find work that is own time, own target. Wanna work, work. No mood to work, then declare off day. How shiok can that be? Wait till I strike that S$10Million New Year Toto, I shall fulfill my dream. Or, let me strike that S$2Million Big Sweep, I am also happy enough.

Today my company got Lang Sai. Reminds me of the time in my ex-ex-company, where they will throw our company products sample and everyone will grab. So fun! Oh ya, the Lang Sai also gave a 4D number leh. Must go buy…

Alternative is: find a rich man who is willing to marry me and support me for the rest of my life, and give me unlimited money to spend. NOW, isn’t that shioker than shiok? But then… where got such good things one?

School always teach – you have to work hard for your future; you have to earn what you want. Even the song also sings: she works hard for her money. You don’t work hard, you don’t get money, and you don’t get what you want so easily.

But then, how about those born with silver spoon in their mouths? Must be their ancestors work damn hard so it benefit their descendents’ descendents’ descendents.

Since I don’t work very hard, and I assume that maybe my ancestors did not work hard enough to benefit me, I shall conclude that my returns are not that high, as compared to some of my friends. I should thank Buddha that I have what I already have, based on the fact that I have not worked so hard, and yet can still get what I have.

Thank you Buddha. I will work harder so that next year, I shall get more, if not equivalent to what some of my friends got this year.

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