Monday, September 24, 2007
Shoes and Cars
Remind me never again to buy shoes that are too big nor too small. Found the loveliest dark red pair of platforms two weeks ago, the sort that made you go, "I just gotta have it or I won't sleep tonight." The sweet salesgirl informed me that they didn't have one in my size and proceeded to help me call other branches while I crossed my fingers. Nope, it's all out. All out?!? I looked at my reflection wearing it longingly. To cut the story short, I bought it. One size too large. And spent the weeks after getting inserts to fill up what my three-inch-golden-lotus couldn't. Now it is slightly tight, but I am sure it will expand, soon. It better.
Ok I have never had issues with undergrads driving to school till coming here. I know that more parents can probably afford to pay for their zippy little four-wheelers, but I think indiscriminate parking is plain inconsiderate. Just because it is free parking (for now at least) does not mean that you can block other people's exit just because it happens to be nearest to your classroom and that you are running late (another greatest ironies of driving something that is supposed to get to somewhere in the quickest possible time).
Ok I have never had issues with undergrads driving to school till coming here. I know that more parents can probably afford to pay for their zippy little four-wheelers, but I think indiscriminate parking is plain inconsiderate. Just because it is free parking (for now at least) does not mean that you can block other people's exit just because it happens to be nearest to your classroom and that you are running late (another greatest ironies of driving something that is supposed to get to somewhere in the quickest possible time).
Labels: Saya Affairs, Se-lat-por Affairs
Monday, September 10, 2007
Waiting till the cows come home
As a rule, nobody likes waiting. I used not to mind it. I would sit patiently at bus stops, just waiting for that vehicle of a certain number to carry me to my destination to screech to a stop in front of me. Then board it. And just chug along to wherever I needed be. And I would wait for friends, relatives. For some reason, guy friends keep me waiting the most *lol* But most of all, I would while away my life waiting for God to bring certain things to pass in my life. Career, relationships...
But now that I am working, I no longer like to wait. I have to learn to compose myself when people take longer to come to their points in conversations sometimes. But the grandaddy of all waitings has got to be waiting for your relatives to pick you up after work, at least at this moment when I am typing this. I am exaggerating very little when I say that I have grown extremely weary of it. Especially when you follow another relative very early in the morning just so that he can drop you off at work. So in effect, I put in 12 hours of work each day, not exactly because I have to in terms of workload, but because I have to wait for a convenient time to be picked up.
I know, I really should not be complaining, especially when this means I am saving transport money and you can say, time *groan* It is only the mental drainage of sitting too long in front of your PC, because you don't want to waste your waiting time unwinding because that will mean backlog the next day. And having to get up earlier and go home later than you are supposed to, when your body's all fatiqued.
So it was real nice when Mister gave me a lift home last week, before official knock-off time. Hey, I guess I am entitled to it, given the fact that I come in an hour earlier than others? Anyway I was home nice and early, when the sun was still shining and settled down into a cozy nap. *Bliss*
I also managed to claim my off day, which I used to visit the National Museum. I saw The Prince of Gowns, Benny Ong's works, which featured 10 gowns of his design. Interesting! It was a great feeling, to be away from work when everyone else is working.
By the way, I found a stall selling Kee Wah mooncakes from Hong Kong at Takashimaya basement! Delighted, I rushed down to buy the large box of its oh-so-delicious butter egg rolls which I did not get for myself when I was down in HK last month. I will always miss HK, with its great and cheap food and transportation, cool service, vibrant environment in general. It is hard to be bored there. I miss luncheon meat instant noodles, almond drink, herbal tea, guiling gao, dim sum... And I miss Victoria's Peak with its breeze and great view of HK, Stanley for its quaint seaside town-ness. I even miss our hostel, Dragon Hostel (Mongkok) despite not really sleeping well cos of the fact that the room din have a window and the bed creaks haha. Miss the proprietors, Stanley and his cute father. Strangely, I even miss the odour of the smelly toufu that perpetually hang about the ground level of our hostel building, which I had sworn never to eat after an experience swallowing it in S'pore. And I kinda regret not eating :p heehee.
And yes, in case you are still wondering, I am still waiting....
But now that I am working, I no longer like to wait. I have to learn to compose myself when people take longer to come to their points in conversations sometimes. But the grandaddy of all waitings has got to be waiting for your relatives to pick you up after work, at least at this moment when I am typing this. I am exaggerating very little when I say that I have grown extremely weary of it. Especially when you follow another relative very early in the morning just so that he can drop you off at work. So in effect, I put in 12 hours of work each day, not exactly because I have to in terms of workload, but because I have to wait for a convenient time to be picked up.
I know, I really should not be complaining, especially when this means I am saving transport money and you can say, time *groan* It is only the mental drainage of sitting too long in front of your PC, because you don't want to waste your waiting time unwinding because that will mean backlog the next day. And having to get up earlier and go home later than you are supposed to, when your body's all fatiqued.
So it was real nice when Mister gave me a lift home last week, before official knock-off time. Hey, I guess I am entitled to it, given the fact that I come in an hour earlier than others? Anyway I was home nice and early, when the sun was still shining and settled down into a cozy nap. *Bliss*
I also managed to claim my off day, which I used to visit the National Museum. I saw The Prince of Gowns, Benny Ong's works, which featured 10 gowns of his design. Interesting! It was a great feeling, to be away from work when everyone else is working.
By the way, I found a stall selling Kee Wah mooncakes from Hong Kong at Takashimaya basement! Delighted, I rushed down to buy the large box of its oh-so-delicious butter egg rolls which I did not get for myself when I was down in HK last month. I will always miss HK, with its great and cheap food and transportation, cool service, vibrant environment in general. It is hard to be bored there. I miss luncheon meat instant noodles, almond drink, herbal tea, guiling gao, dim sum... And I miss Victoria's Peak with its breeze and great view of HK, Stanley for its quaint seaside town-ness. I even miss our hostel, Dragon Hostel (Mongkok) despite not really sleeping well cos of the fact that the room din have a window and the bed creaks haha. Miss the proprietors, Stanley and his cute father. Strangely, I even miss the odour of the smelly toufu that perpetually hang about the ground level of our hostel building, which I had sworn never to eat after an experience swallowing it in S'pore. And I kinda regret not eating :p heehee.
And yes, in case you are still wondering, I am still waiting....
Labels: Review, Saya Affairs, Travel Diary
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
New...
Hello! It's been ages since my last posting. Well, work has been occupying far too much of my time than I like, but well, such is the common complaint in the fast-paced environment of our sunny island. I wish for time to myself a lot... especially when some people don't seem to understand the need for a separation of work and personal life, which I guard jealously. I also get disillusioned easily especially seeing that greed for fame and money can so easily ensnare people of our age. But I guess I am learning to put things into perspective. At the same time, I am still much blessed with those who care abt me and all the material stuff.
For an update, last week I decided to give love a chance, after much praying and waiting upon the Lord. Let's surrender every step henceforth to God and see where it leads us to.
Hope to blog more. I really have to get back into the whole regime, which I miss. Anyone going for the Alumni Mooncake festival on 14 Sept?
By the way for those who love good food and like the idea of donating to social causes, do check out this little diner: http://www.foodforthought.com.sg/hello.html I highly recommend the desserts (still dreaming of the brownie and apple spice cake) and the chicken caesar salad! Prices are reasonable too :)
For an update, last week I decided to give love a chance, after much praying and waiting upon the Lord. Let's surrender every step henceforth to God and see where it leads us to.
Hope to blog more. I really have to get back into the whole regime, which I miss. Anyone going for the Alumni Mooncake festival on 14 Sept?
By the way for those who love good food and like the idea of donating to social causes, do check out this little diner: http://www.foodforthought.com.sg/hello.html I highly recommend the desserts (still dreaming of the brownie and apple spice cake) and the chicken caesar salad! Prices are reasonable too :)
Labels: Saya Affairs, Wine and Dine
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