Batam Business Trip

Just came back from my first overseas business trip to Batam. Visited 2 companies there, and had a really tiring day. But it was really fun. Even had some problems with a taxi driver because of communication, haha. But even with the communication breakdown, the driver was actually really nice. At least he didn't seem to be out to cheat our money. And he just stayed on to look for us to complete the trip. He geniunely wants to make our money lawfully, haha. Thats the best way I can put it. Took some photos too...

My pals for the ferry ride

Of course not forgetting this pal, Gina.... playing Sudoku on the ferry ride, haha

I was busy taking photos... Gina's asleep le... And me, I was practically knocked out after this photo

This is the lobby of the first company.... it looks more like a hotel lobby than a company lobby

The name tag of the second company. I just thought it was quite fun that they took my pic and printed it on the tag... haha... I could possibly be the only one who struck a pose of such photos, lol

Took a few pics on the ferry ride back... it really does look pretty nice... the evening view

More of myself, bwahahaha.... getting a little 自恋

Gina still at Sudoku on the way back.... after this she changed to play some word game on her lappie.... only reached SG like 8.30 pm.... freaking tired

Business trip

Tomorrow will mark another first in my life. Its my very first business trip. Not very far away, only to the near by island of Batam. Hahaha. Will be there in the morning and will be back by afternoon. Going there for a meeting with some guys. Was actually supposed to be there last week, but was postponed because we couldn't get the ferry tickets (after we got all the way to Harbourfront). So I guess it'll be exciting. I am looking forward to it though its only a short trip. Work has been pretty hectic, really being forced to learn as fast as possible. Sometimes I feel like I'm a little like struggling in the sea, on the verge of getting drowned, then suddenly someone will come along to help me a little, and then after a while, I'm struggling again. Now, I'm like super busy in office. From the moment I step into office, I'll work all the way till the end of the day (and I have to do OT every other day). But the problem is after the day has ended, you really don't know what you have been busy for the entire day. I don't really like that feeling. It just seems like I still don't know what I am doing (which is also true), so I must really bring it on and step up to this challenge. Good luck to me!

Susan Boyle

This 47 year old singing sensation was found on the British talent show, "Britain's Got Talent". Just a few weeks ago, Susan Boyle went on the show with big aspirations to be a professional singer, and boy did she achieve her dream. Her rendition of Les Miserables's I dreamed a dream was impeccable. When she first stepped on the stage, many of the audience jeer at her, and were laughing at her. Mainly because she didn't look like any of the conventional singers out in the market. She's not exactly younger anymore and her looks were not appealing, her hair was a mess and her eyebrows were dark and unkempt. But the moment she started singing, everyone started cheering. Her success on the show is a wake up call for us not to judge people by their looks. I have also fallen to this before, being judgmental on looks and being really superficial and cynical .. Its only human to be superficial, but I guess we should all know our limits and understand that at the end of the day, it is the real talent that outshines all else. Susan has shown the world the true meaning of talent, and I wish her all the best in the competition. She may not look like a sex goddess, but she's got the voice of an angel and her singing is just inspirational. Look at her now, people are no longer laughing at her, but laughing with her. Kudos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

Another Lunar niteout

It was yet another niteout with the boys at Lunar... Yup 2 weeks in a row at our newest hangout. This week's performance wasn't as great as last week though. I very much prefer the band before, but the music and the singers were still good. Well another night of booz, and another morning of blogging with a hangover. Haha.... Well thats life... I better stop drinking for a while, for heath lah. Not only the health of my body, but also the health of my wallet. In 3 days I've spent like $80 solely on cab. The amount of money spent is possiblely more than what I can spend on usual months. Okie time for some health activities, but these days the weather is just crazily hot. I can sweat away just sitting here and type... Argh, I think I'm going for a bathe again

Awfully Chocolate

Just to add onto my earlier postings.... It just suddenly came to my mind, and I just had to blog about it. Not advertising this shop is a total sin. Awfully Chocolate is just awfully great.... The thought of it makes me want to just take a bus down to Vivo just to buy a scoop of ice-cream, haha. Hmmmmm.... The chocolate is very rich, and very very very nice... おいいしね Do check out their website for more information. There's even chocolate cake... come to think of it, maybe I can get a cake from awfully chocolate for mother's day this year... Haha... Anyway the webby is http://www.awfullychocolate.com/

Pasta Mania

I'm eating this pasta that my mum just cooked. It really isn't too bad, just a tad too oily... Mama, please hold back on the oil next time. But its not eh type of pasta-pasta thingy, its a 'chinese' style pasta. It just isn't very Italian, haha. But it still does taste good.

This morning my mum surprised me with a present for my birthday! My birthday according to the normal calendar is on 5th May, but my birthday as according to the lunar calender is on the 23rd day of the 4th lunar month. So that had passed already, without me knowing. I'm not really good at counting lunar months. So this morning, my mum took out a bag, and inside was this box with a pair of glistening ear studs! I was pretty surprised that my mum would buy such a gift for me, because she had never like the idea that I wore my ear stud. She told me that its a return gift (remember that she poured away my ear studs quite a few months ago. I already forgotten about it. And moreover it wasn't really all her fault. Haiz, I love my Mum. She just knows me so well. Thats why I say that I'm ok with not getting into any relationships because I have one very important relationship to manage at home, and that is my family. I love you mummy! Muack =)

Kinda expected it

Its sort of a rejection, but not exactly. Well I kinda expected this outcome anyway. The thing is just earlier I finally took the courage to tell someone that I do like her, and ask if I stood a chance at all. Initially she thought I was just joking because we always joke about these stuff. So when she realised that it was a serious proposal, I guess she could have been a little taken aback. She has already rejected many, and I think currently already has quite a few suitors, so I guess it wasn't difficult for her to give me the standard answers. She said that we had only been going out for a few weeks, and that we had been buddies for so many years... and that maybe we can go out more often first then re-look at this. Well I sort of get the idea, in any case even if we arn't together, we're still good friends. I will not avoid her for this, she's still gonna be my msn-mate during office hours, lol. Well she has too many options available, so who am I to be in the Q?

My birthday is coming soon, I'm inching towards the second part of my twenties. You can say that I am getting older already, and I think if there is any chance that I will get together with someone, it'll probably be within these 2-3 years. If it doesn't happen, it probably never will, and I will accept that (Remember that I did say before that I'm perfectly alright with being alone for the rest of my life). Okie I'm sleepy already... will write more on my thoughts another time, maybe tomorrow (no training tomorrow, so its rest day!). K goodnitey world!