The departure of a good friend..

Well.. today I was totally sianx at work towards the end of the day..

Today is audit at my company, and everyone was busy.. so ya.. I was of course busy as well..

Had lunch with Alex as usual.. then during lunch, I asked him wat time is he eating his dinner (which is usually both of us meet to eat dinner), then he told me that he is eating buffet.. then I was like curious and asked him why and all.. he told me the reason.. And its tonite that they are celebrating and giving Cheong a farewell treat.. my boss was the organiser.. so ya..

I was initially quite mad with my boss, becos its like this kind of thing why never ask me? But then I think I shld not be petty over something like that, becos even if he ask me, I still can't go becos my production have not finish, and then how can I just leave like that rite..

Then its like I just suddenly felt sianx.. I also dun koe why.. I think its becos of the following 3 reasons:

(1) Disappointed with my boss who didnt even bother to invite me.
(2) No dinner kakki.
(3) Sad that Cheong is leaving like in 2 days time..

So ya.. Just thinking of this just wanna make me cry lahx, becos its like we have been colleagues like since last October.. and he has NEVER fail to cheer me up or just talk crap when I work late into the nite with him.. and trust me.. the only reason why I decide to stay on this job is not becos of the pay or what.. its actually colleagues like Cheong which really make my working experience worthwhile, because at least there is something that I can look forward to, at work everyday. But now he is resigning, I wonder how long wld I stay at the job lahx..

But seriously, I think I felt sianx this whole nite is this thing abt Cheong leaving the Company.. so ya.. Just thinking of it, and if I'm really alone at office, I think I would just shed a tear or two.. that's how strong I treasure our friendship.. so ya..

But oh well.. when ppl got to go, they got to go.. 2 more days before he say goodbye.. so ya.. Going to buy a farewell gift for him, and give him on Friday lohx. so ya.. haix..

Don't disturb me,
<<< abriel >>>

Its been a long time...

Well.. you can say yesterday nite (Sat - 15/7) was really one nite which was really unforgettable! Believe you me.. As I'm writing this post, I'm still in yesterday's mood man!

You may then think wat is so special about yesterday nite which makes it unforgettable.. so ya.. Its actually going to a KTV session with my church friends (Tjow, Christina, Ryan & Cat).. I tell you.. yesterday nite was really unforgettable!

I have not gotten over the momentum yet! So ya.. yesterday was a church camp debrief and then followed by dinner @ Sakae Sushi near church.. so ya..

Then becos Tjow yesterday was alone (becos his wife and daughter were at home resting, as her daughter is sick and his wife needs to look after), its obviously he can actually spend out late as he has no "burdens" mahx.. so ya..

So the 5 of us (Tjow, Christina, Ryan, Cat & me) went over to "The One" KTV @ Neil Road (opp. Maxwell Market Food Centre & very near our church), and we just sang the nite away! From 2200-0120! Had a blast of a time lahx.. I think our KTV studio is the only one in the whole building which actually have a mix of old and new songs (which reminds us of the FM station of MediaCorp, Love 97.2FM).. hahax.. we actually pick those songs from the 80's till now..

Believe it or not.. I actually pick 2 songs which were super old drama serials theme song.. so ya.. it was really refreshing to hear it lahx.. =)

Then for once, yesterday I sang a variety of songs from different artistes.. from of course my fav singer, JJ Lin to Coco Lee.. If I remember correctly, here are the artistes' song that I sang:

(1) JJ Lin (aka Lin Junjie)
(2) Hong Junyang
(3) Coco Lee
(4) Kit Chan
(5) Elva Hsiao
(6) Ronan Keating
(7) Chen Hanwei
(8) Guang Liang
(9) Cao Ge
(10) Diana Ross
(11) Harlem Yu (Yu Chen Qing)

So ya.. so now you koe yesterday I was so happy yesterday.. I sang so many new songs lehx.. hahax.. =).. Well.. its a 3 hrs period, so naturally sang for the full 3 hours.. so by the time we are done, its 0120 hrs.. so ya..

Tjow fetched me home as he was on his way to Hougang (becos he stayed over at is in-laws house).. Thanx bro for the lift! =).. it was indeed a blessing lahx =)..

Then by the time I bathe and start sleeping, its already 0200 hrs.. and wats worst.. woke up at 0600 hrs this morning to go to work.. so ya.. sianx rite?

Today at work was just supervising the painting process, but its super sianx lahx.. just can't get over the KTV session lohx.. haix.. ok.. I better end this post, or else other ppl will say I too long post and all.. hahax.. =P..

KTV is my kind of thing and wonder when is the next time...,
<<< abriel >>>

The time is drawing nearer..

Well ppl.. the time is drawing nearer when Cheong had to leave the workplace for greener pastures.. its really saddening lahx.. Just really wondering when the day comes and Cheong have to go, what will I do? Cry? ha.. I dun koe..

Then my boss is also leaving soon.. though last day is in on 09 Sept.. so ya.. really saddening lahx.. and the same time, excited becos there maybe a chance for me to be promoted, so I must out-perform myself.. but well.. I shall see how it goes lahx.. I think I'm getting more excited liaox, becos its like everytime there is a mystery abt who is promoted and all, I would get all hyped up but in the end, its always a disappointing answer.. haix..

Cheong (who is my colleague and is leaving soon, but very close to my boss) a few times saying that I would become Production Executive and take over his place, or taking over my boss position (always jokingly).. so ya.. I wonder whether he is hinting to me sumthing or is he joking? I dun koe.. so ya..

My boss also requires me to go back to office on Sun (gulp!) to work (ie, to supervise the workers on the painting job that they do). So its like his reason is he wants to train me.. so wonder whether this is a sign of promotion?
Though yes, I get double pay for it, but then look at it this way.. I actually work 7 days a week.. naturally I wld feel sian rite? One day of not being in office is considered very good liaox.. now want me to work? Then worst still.. no good friends there, so confirm bored one lohx.. just see see look look and spend my Sunday rotting in the office lahx..

Then worst still.. tml is church camp 2007 debrief, and Tjow happen to be Chairman for Church Camp 2008.. and he told me to expect something big.. so ya.. but wonder what it is.. becos I'm like suddenly I can't take it how.. hope everything wld go on well ya.. =)

Ok.. gtg liaox.. have to sleep becos waking up early tml.. so ya..

Sunday have to work.. why????,
<<< abriel >>>

Think.. think.. think..

Well.. today I was having lunch with Alex (one of the AQCOs who is also one of my good friend at my workplace..)..

And we were discussing abt the ppl that we expect will leave the company will do so in a very short time..

Then I told him what my executive told me this morning.. its either my executive or my boss himself actually suggested I learn how to work the computer system, as after my boss is gone, the executive is the ONLY one in my dept who koes how to use the computer programme.. so in the event that he is on leave, there is no one else to key in the figures into the computer system, which must be done on a daily basis..

I was of course shocked when I first heard it, becos its like I tell you.. learning this programme is not easy.. a lot of hiccups to do and stuff.. so learning it means more work at office to do..
At the launch of this program, I actually asked my boss to teach me becos I was not very involved in production then.. but then now I'm involved in production, and moreover, if I manage to master this computer program, I reckon I would be somewhat heavily involved in this system.. so ya..

Of course, tots that run thru my head at first moment is that there is quite a higher chance for me to be promoted to executive level (instead from my humble supervisor level), becos this computer program is mostly done by executive level and above, and you seldom see supervisors actually do this stuff.. so ya.. but then again, I do not dare to place my hopes too high, becos its like everything is not confirm.. I dun even koe whether I wld be promoted.. so ya..

Then while Alex & I was chatting, I actually told him that if I'm heavily involved in this computer program, this means that even if I want to resign (becos its like I'm on the verge anytime, becos its really stressful), I have to re-consider.. becos if its like if there is no new ppl to replace my boss and/or the other dept's executive position, then my executive have to do the planning for both depts (which is ultimately hectic).. so with such a hectic schedule, do you think he have time to key in the daily figures?
So this is why I'm hesistant to quit if really such a situation persists.. I have to wait till everything settle down before I start quitting lohx..

So anyway, Alex and I was chatting.. and he said becos I'm doing so much work, there is quite a chance for me to be promoted.. so he asked me this question which puzzles me even till now.. the question is:

"If I'm really promoted to Production Executive, would I still stay on becos of the position or wld I still decide to leave?"

Its really hard to answer.. becos its like so tempting to stay, but then, I can't work in the environment anymore, which explains why I wanted to quit.. but then again, ppl have also been saying me that I would take the place of my boss, which is asst. production manager, becos I got the necessary qualification.. I'm of course totally flattered, but I rule that possibility out TOTALLY! Its like jumping and promoting 2 positions leh.. I'm not even well-versed in the other section (ie, juice), and I only got 8-9 mths experience, how then can I be a manager? They muz be kidding lahx..

But ya.. this question still remains.. if I'm promoted, would I still stay or insist on leaving the Company?

Just have to pray abt it and just hope that God will reveal to me the answer sometime real soon.. At the same time, I will also seek some advice from some of my close friends, so as to get their views.. so ya.. Just hope I can untie this persisting tot lohx.. its getting quite irritating actually.. haix..

Too much thinking for a supervisor,
<<< abriel >>>

another resignation in my office

yes ppl.. this time its another resignation in the office, and its none other than my boss.. so ya.. his reasons for quitting were very clear.. and I'm just beginning to suspect whether is there really anything wrong with this company, that so many ppl were just quitting lahx..

Its just so discouraging to see so many ppl quitting, and its like the ppl I can click with.. haix.. Sometimes I really wonder when would be my turn..

Today, I heard from my colleague, that the HR manager has sent down an email saying that in the event that they spot the operators wearing old uniforms, they are going to issue warning letter to the supervisor/executive. Well.. this is becos the workers got new uniforms, and we are suppose to do a 1-1 exchange.. however you see.. not all the workers will throw the uniforms, becos they complain not enuf.. so ya.. so wat I did is I trust that they wld throw away, and I conveyed the msg yesterday to my senior operator and section leader, trusting that they would follow wat I say.. so ya..
So I tot of it liaox.. in the event that I really get a warning letter becos of this, I would just resign becos you see.. its not entirely my fault.. by then, I hope I can find a job by then, or else, if I just resign like that, wat do I eat? Grass? so ya..

Am really angry over the email sent by the HR Manager, becos its quite unreasonable lahx.. but wat to do? I'm employed by the Company, and have to listen to every word that the HR Manager says rite? Its all a matter of submitting to authority..

This morning actually I find something not rite.. becos I happen to saw my boss writing a performance appraisal.. but dun koe for who.. becos its like if its any of the operators, then the direct superior (which is the supervisors) would do the appraisal.. but then my boss write the appraisal.. so that could only be the appraisal for executive level (which is the 3 of us - 2 supervisors & 1 executive).. its either someone is gonna get promoted soon, or pay adjustment, etc..
Of course, I really hope that he is doing a performance appraisal for me, so that I get promoted to executive position, instead of being at supervisor position.. but then again, I dun dare to place my hopes too high, becos one of the supervisor has worked for like 26 yrs, so ya.. so even if there is a promotion, this supervisor shld be promoted first mahx..
So wat if I have Diploma but only 8 mths of experience? Comparing me in managing the ppl on the production floor, I feel that my colleague who has 26 yrs of experience, fares much better than me, and able to supervise more than me.. so ya..
So tats why I dun place my hopes too high.. In fact, I wish to forget all abt it, juz in case I get disappointed that it is not me.. so ya..

So ya.. Now I'm at a loss now.. dun koe whether shld I continue working or would there come a day that I would submit that very "important" letter to my new boss? I dun koe.. I'm now living on a day-to-day basis..

Living on the edge,
<<< abriel >>>

A great weekend..

Saturday at church nothing really much to mention.. it was great as usual.. but nothing to commend, becos no after church activities mahx..

Then Sunday (8/7).. morning was driving as usual.. then after which, went over to church for Youth Leaders' mtg. Then after which, its lunch at Tanjong Pagar Market.. had my usual Set A (this is wat Alvin & me call our standard menu at Tanjong Pagar Market).. hahax.. its actually the delicious lau mee (of course both of us dun even spare the black vinegar, for we pour it as if it was free.. hahax.. we really "whacked" the black vinegar until dun koe like wat lohx.. =).. Then after which, Set A wont be complete until we had our Annie's Peanut Ice Kachang! Yummy.. =)

After which, sat in my brother and mentor, Tjow, car to go to Funan to accompany him to get the DVD burner for our church stuff.. so ya.. I'm in charge of editing the videos, and he is in charge of burning them.. so ya.. so we both are a team lahx =).. of course, in the car, I share with him some of my problems I face at work.. so ya..

Then after that, went over to Raffles City to meet Boon Sen (my bunk mate from NS.. we are a clique lahx.. so after so long, we managed to meet up lohx..).. We are waiting for another friend of ours, Kok Wei, but becos he had something on, he cld only meet up an hour later.. so Boon Sen & I went to Starbucks @ Suntec, and we juz share with each other wat we do at work and all...

After which, we met up with Kok Wei, and went for dinner @ Seoul Garden @ Marina Square (both Boon Sen & I had the initial same idea when we met earlier in the day, and both of us went over to the place to reserve seats, juz in case lohx.. hahax..)

The food was so so only, but wat matters most is the conversation between the 3 of us.. lots of catching up to do lahx..

But then wat I really didnt expect was tat Kok Wei is now an insurance agent and he tried to sell me a policy.. I wasnt very keen in the beginning, but then after so much talking, I decide to let him say his piece.. and then I told him I would have to think over and see how, becos it involves another sum of money, which every mth I have high expenditure costs, and they are even shock how detailed is my monthly budget and the amt I spend each mth..

So ya.. Then whilst on my way back home, I did seek some advice from Tjow, my brother, regarding this.. and he gave me some sound advice.. thanx bro! =)
Came home and spoke to my mum abt it and she also not in favour, becos its quite risky.. considering that I juz started work and ya.. Tats what I tot of it too, becos you koe me lahx.. I'm NOT a risk-taker lohx.. so ya.. now you koe why I never will imagine myself (and perhaps never) opening my own business.. hahax.. =P

So this morning, I sent over an SMS to Kok Wei telling him of my decision, and I'm glad that he respected it.. so ya.. =)

Today at work was quite smooth, except for a small glitch lahx.. but other than that, nothing much happened at work.. so ya..

Came home today at abt 4.30pm to study my final driving theory, which is happening on 30/7.. and I have not even done half.. so ya.. let's see how much I can stufy b4 the time is up lahx.. and see whether this time I can pass.. juz hope lohx.. becos this is the 4th time I take liaox.. so ya.. dun wan to malu myself further lahx.. =(

But then half-way fell asleep, and decided to stop studying, and do up a minor change to the church camp video which I'm currently editing lohx.. so ya..

Ok lahx.. need to go and sleep liaox.. am really short of sleep.. =)

Sleepy head,
<<< abriel >>>

My working life..

Well.. one by one, I just find that my good friends/colleagues in my company is like either has already tendered their resignation or they are probably on the verge or thinking about it. I can sense it lahx..

Sometimes I really think whether I work so long for the company, whether is there any returns for me? Do I work just for money or do I work for passion?

I guess its just money that I'm working for.. my passion in this line has already died out, since I have not got the dream job that I always wanted.

And even if I'm working only for money, there is of course I hope good working colleagues to work with.. Its like after so long, that I finally found who are my good colleagues and all.. and its always the good colleagues which always leave, and the bad ones (I dun mean the office staff but my workers under my charge) which stay. How come like that? I dun understand.

And then today, one of my office staff came and told me that Cheong is leaving.. I said "I koe, that's why I'm sad".. and he told me that in corporate world, there is no such thing as permanent colleagues. I tot of it, that actually its true lahx, but I just can't get over the fact that someone who is so close to me is actually resigning. I sometimes really wonder whether I draw my strength to carry on working in this company, is it because of our working relationship? I dun koe..

Then yesterday in company, my product got a bit of problem.. 2nd time happening already.. the last time, the QC manager said no problem.. can issue out.. but then it happened again.. called my boss yesterday but he never pick up.. Went to look for the QC Officer, but she went back liaox.. so I'm at a loss.. dun koe wat to do..
Then fortunately my boss called back (after giving him like 15 missed calls!) and asked me wat happen.. so ya..

Then this morning my boss went to talk to the QC Officer, and she said that she have to consult her boss (which is the QC Manager) to see whether it is able to be released since it is the second time that this product happened..
(Her boss, which is the QC Manager, is only coming back tml!)

Well.. I got the feeling that tml I would be called up to explain this to the QC Manager.. haix.. I juz hate myself, becos its like everytime I run this flavour, something would happen.. I koe its not my fault, but you koe.. I feel just so fustrated when something happens and though its not my fault (becos I didnt koe how it happened!), I would sure need to answer for it.. Tml also sure kenna asked a lot of questions by the QC Manager one.. confirm.. let's just hope that she would not scold me ya becos its not my fault lahx..

Well.. just see how long I can last lohx.. I'm totally confused and sad lahx..

My working life has gone from 100% exciting to 1% exciting,
<<< abriel >>>

Work is getting more stressful each day!

Well.. u may think why I said this..

I dun koe.. I got so much problems at work these few days, esp. this week.

That troublemaker worker (the youngest one) is causing a lot of discomfort in me.. its like everytime I see him, I would get very fustrated.. and every little wrong thing he does, I would want to like shout at him, but I controlled..

Then just last Mon (02/07), I quarreled with him, becos he was not happy that I took off his process allowance.. The reason why I did it is becos' that he is not involved in the process section, becos of his attitude and its my boss decision as well to like take him to packing side, so as to prevent him from making other trouble.. Eventually, he wld be terminated or transfer to other dept. Anyway, I told him off that if he doesn't want to do, he can resign.. then he gave me that look and said something else.. I dun care about him.. I just walk away!

Then the next day, this troublemaker actually forge my signature.. Fortunately I found out and its not an impt document or sumthing, or else, I'm so gonna get it.. I wanted to tell my boss abt it, but decide to see whether he does it again.. becos if he does, I got all the more reason to penalise him..

This troublemaker is really getting on my nerves lahx..

Then not only that.. my fellow colleagues, Cheong & Andy had tendered their resignations from the company..

Andy is like I'm quite "close" to him, becos everytime I always call him regarding my workers' pay, etc.. but its nothing compared to the working relationship with Cheong.. becos Cheong is a guy who sits behind me in office, and he frequently works late, and I does so weekly too.. so its like he is the one whom I always joke with or talk with when I get bored.. and moreover, our age gap is only 4 yrs.. so its like I look up to him as like a big brother.. so ya..
And his last day would be like soon lahx, so its like I'm gonna be so bored lahx and no one to talk crap or joke with..

Cheong and me can really click well lahx.. and I actually asked him today when he was beside me, I asked him, "who will humour me when I'm stressed or sad?".. and he was like "aiya..".. well.. when ppl got to go, they got to go rite? I can't stop them lahx! But I will sure miss the times when we talk a lot of crap and laugh together in the late nites when its only both of us in the office toiling for the company, and doing our respective work! haix.. Trust you me.. I was like wanted to ask him whether got lobang in the company, becos its really great to work with him, but then I held back, becos its like I have not even have enuf experience, and I want to jump ship?

Well.. I juz wonder when God wants me to jump ship, becos I really can't tahan liaox.. its getting more stressful.. haix..
I'm just afraid that all the stress can like make me get depression lohx..

Ok lahx.. gtg and do my publicity stuff again.. its never-ending lahx.. haix..

Stressful supervisor,
<<< abriel >>>

JJ's new album!

Yes ppl.. its official! I got the LATEST JJ's album in my hands, entitled "Xi Jie"..

The song, "Sha Shou" is good lahx.. its like you listen and you want to listen and listen again.. Well.. if you get your hand on this album, you wld koe wat I mean..

Have seen the MTV for this song.. all I can say is that its one of the "darkest" MTV that JJ has stared in.. so ya.. its totally fits the title of the song.. so ya.. now you koe why I said its dark.. =)

Went straight after work to Toa Payoh's CD Rama to get it.. was absolutely worth it lahx.. dun regret, becos you koe why? I'm a fan of JJ.. =)

Other than that, I dun think I have anything else to comment.. hahax.. am very happy today! =)

JJ rox lahx!

Xi Jie Sha Shou,
<<< abriel >>>

Problems.. problems & more problems!

Ok.. its official! I'm super stress today and my patience line is running thin!

I got so much to worry abt.. dun care whether its church or work.. I got tons of things to achieve within a short span of time (as a matter of fact, only 2 days!)..

And ppl have been pressing me to produce results.. the problem is that they dun understand how busy I am, and when I get busy, I wld be stressed easily and the typical me, wld produce such short tempers.. so ya..

So if you see me very stress, best not to mess ard with me ya, or else you wld be "bitten"..

And if you koe me well enuf, when I do a certain thingy, I wld make it as perfect as it can be, becos I'm simply a perfectionist.. so if it doesnt meet my standard, what do you think I will do? I'll leave it up to your imagination *grinz*

Fortunately I got my bro, Andrew, who never fails to make me laugh despite all my griefs that I'm feeding him rite now on MSN.. hahax.. thanx bro! =)

Ok.. but I'm still feeling angry.. dun koe why.. Got to run to achieve all the things.. I dun koe how am I going to do it within 2 days, but I try.. worst come to worst, I just give up.

Don't mess with me,
<<< abriel >>>

A world of coincidence!

Well.. this is not exactly today's post lahx.. its just I tot of something funny and thought of sharing with you readers.. =)

Anyway, this is supposed to be Sun (24/6) post.. so ya.. so here is a slight continuation..

Was with family on Sun after my church music practice, and was on the way to Suntec City from Citylink.. then we were at the entrance of the convention centre.. then suddenly a gal came by and approached me.. She looked familiar..

I rejected her becos I roughly koe wat she is up too.. then she like said, "its ok.. just choose one".. Then I stopped and asked her whether is she the person I tot she is.. And surprisingly, she said, "ya.. how I koe?".. Then I answered her, "I your insurance client, how come I dun koe?"..

Then she was like "oh yah.. sorry sorry.. really sorry leh..".. I was like "its ok..".. then soon, another surprise came.. another familiar face appeared.. its none other than my former sgt during my RP course (who is also one of my favourite and the best sgt in my course), Goh Kah Xian..

I was like totally surprised lahx.. Kah Xian actually told my insurance agent (when she asked how come he koes me as well) that I was his trainee when in NS.. So ya.. its a small world huh, but a pleasant surprise though! =)

Then its fast forward to today (Wed - 27/6).. Today at work went quite smoothly lahx.. no hiccups and that is a good thing..

Ok lahx.. cant chat further.. need to get back to my production work.. so ya..

Tata everyone,
<<< abriel >>>

Of great food & company!

Ok ppl.. this wkend is like I eat non-stop, no wonder I put on another kilogram *eeks*..

Here is a brief lowdown..

Saturday (23/6)

After church, went for my church Anniversary mtg and thank God for Christina, that she has agreed to lighten my load by taking the role of the publicity person.. hahax.. gambate Christina! =)

** Photo on left: Me with the Ben & Jerry's bus @ Dempsy Road..

Ok.. this is my 2nd time in the month eating Ben & Jerry! I just had one serving of it like last Sun (17/6).. so ya.. I juz can't get enuf of Ben & Jerry lah..

You maybe wondering how come I was at Dempsy Road? This is becos after church, Tjow called me to like whether want to join them at Dempsy Road to just chill out?

I was like ok loh.. becos Dempsy Road is juz a nice place lahx.. So ya.. Eating ice cream just made me very happy.. so ya.. I actually forgotten all my worries away..

** Photo on right: The Ben & Jerry's banana split with 3 flavours: Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey & Berry Berry Extraordinary, and 3 toppings: M&M's, peanuts and hot chocolate fudge!

And I got the shock of my life.. Tjow wanted me to like perform in front of the crowd at the Ben & Jerry's place, as there was a small synthesizer.. so ya.. I didn't want to embarass myself, but Tjow seemed very determined to do it.. so you shld have see how I was like begging him not to do it.. Just thinking of it really puts a smile on my face.. so ya.. I'm super stress sia tat nite.. Thank God that Tjow didnt do it, or else I dun koe where to hide my face liaox..

But ya.. I just love tha ambience there, and the ice-cream.. but wats most is the company of friends who was there.. so ya.. Thank you one and all for making my Saturday nite so fun! =).. It was truly an unforgetable nite! =)

Sunday (24/6)

Driving this morning was ok.. In fact, I enjoyed it so much.. no stress somemore.. I tot the Malay instructor was good.. in fact, this instructor which took me on this day is like the BEST lahx.. I wanted to attach to him for my Sunday lessons, but he said that he dun work on Sundays.. so ya.. He is really a good instructor.. At one pt, he even on his radio, so as to reduce my stress from driving bahx.. =).. This kind of instructor where to find? His instructions and method of driving were very clear and precise.. haix.. I think if he teach me, I sure pass one.. so ya..

(Saying of which, I have not started studying my advance theory.. nxt mth is my test liaox.. die.. but long time.. still got time to study.. I think? hahax..)

This day was spent on eating again.. except this time is with family.. Went to Kuishibo @ Suntec for my dad's pre-birthday dinner, as well as also belated Father's day dinner.. so ya.. =)

** Photo on left: The oh-so-heavenly Unagi sushi

Well.. since I'm a working adult already, and this is a treat for my dad, I decided to pay the bulk of it..

And the spread is really good.. considering its $39.80++ per person.. so ya.. And there is of course unagi.. My favourite lah.. the Unagi on this sushi is much better, than the one that is the whole piece and put there for ppl to take.. so ya..

** Photo on right: Me having some fun with the Snow Crab!

One of the must-eats there is the Snow Crab.. the snow crab is similar to the flower crab, but there is much more "flesh" than the flower crab.. its quite shiok.. but of course, there was only a limit I can eat.. so ya..

Being the playful me, I decided to take a photo of me (making the legs as my moustache) doing some tricks with the snow crab's legs! hahax.. =P

** Photo on left: An interesting dish, called Dobin Mushi.

Believe it or not.. the photo you see on the left is actually a soup!

This soup is special.. Its served with a wedge of lime. You are supposed to squeeze it into the soup. Inside the soup are 1 prawn, 1 shitake mushroom, and a gingko nut. The soup is really tasty with a hint of lime!

The soup has a slight miso taste, but then its not totally miso base.. its like a clear broth soup.. so ya..

** Photo on right: My dessert platter!

The time came where I really cannot eat anymore, and had to settle with desserts! So ya.. this was my dessert platter.. the yoghurt is really shiok lahx.. I actually ate 2 cups! =)

Monday (23/6)

Well.. had a tough day at work today..

Its not only the Monday blues, but its also some stuff problems, which my boss and I had a hard time solving them..

Had a chat with the staffs involved, but dun koe whether it wld help, becos I'm so afraid that the staff wld sabotage or make things difficult for me.. so ya..

My boss handled it all himself (first time I see him so angry!), so I dun koe whether the staff involve wld take it out on me.. well.. lets take one step at a time lahx..

Then of course, I dun koe wat happen to me.. When I first came home, I actually had butter fingers, and drop my 7 year old porcelin cup which I got from Australia (when I was juz 13 yrs old), and it broke..
As a result, I got quite a small deep cut on the sole of my feet, and blood juz flowed down like nobody's business.. Managed to stop the bleeding after a while, but ya.. wonder wats wrong with me today??

Then came online, actually want to do my Youth Camp Publicity one.. but then I felt this blogpost more impt, so I blog..

And juz as I got a bit bored, I surfed websites, and got onto Sidney's blog.. and just then, he called, and we chatted for 30 mins.. thanx bro! That short 30 mins even though its quite lame conversation, but it help to chase my blues and stress away! It's always enjoyable to chat with ya, even though you always suan me.. Bros forever ya =)

Then went I came online, Tjow was in as well, and he refused to tell me why he is so happy.. and he was so bad.. asked me to call his wife to ask him why he is so happy.. I was like eh... dun want to disturb lahx.. also quite lazy as well.. hahax..

Then Tjow also told me that he wld be the Chairman for Church Camp 2008, and I as usual, when he is in, he wld always "pull me in" and I was like expecting only publicity, but he said that there is more.. so ya.. I dun koe wat, but I'm sure scared of the decision! I got a gut feeling that its something which is very great [in fact too great for me to handle and could ever imagine!] (which I shall not say it, juz in case, gave Tjow the idea when its actually not.. becos this bro of mine, is very determined one.. once you say something and he think its good, he wld take it one!.. so ya.. on the safe side, better not say juz in case it give him some crafty ideas!)

Ok lahx.. gtg liaox.. this post quite long liaox.. need to end or else you wld juz fall asleep! =)

Till next time,
<<< abriel >>>

A shoutout!

Well ppl.. I koe you ppl must be complaining or wondering, how come this avid blogger is not blogging at all.. rite.. hahax.. koe you can't survive 1 day without my updates! hahax.. =P

Anyway, the past few days has been to work and then come home to edit my church camp post presentation video using Pinnacle Studio (which was my 23rd birthday present this year, courtesy of my church mates!) =)..

Have been exploring and using the software.. its great I tell you.. so ya..

And since this wk was low production, therefore I have to try to finish EVERYTHING by this week, becos deadline is 7 July.. so ya..

And if you have counted how many hours I have spent on this video, you can count it as 1 min of the final finish product is 1 hr of hard work putting in..

Its hard work becos I have to cut the videos, and well as add sound effects and subtitles.. so ya.. its really tiring at work, becos I did not have enuf sleep the nite before.. so ya..

But well.. I'm almost done.. so that's a good sign (becos I started at abt 6pm this evening, and only until now, I'm done!.. so its abt 3 hrs liaox..).

Ok lah.. gonna binge this wkend, becos going to Kuishinbo @ Suntec to celebrate my dad's birthday as well as also having a belated Father's Day dinner.. so ya.. just hope my weight doesn't go up? hahax.. =P

Saying of which, my brother, Matt Tjow has asked me the recommendation of Pearl River Palace Restaurant @ Suntec for his father-in-law Father's Day dinner (becos I been to it quite a no. of times liaox mahx).. so ya.. and I'm so happy that he said that its good.. hahax.. =)

Ok.. gtg and get back to my video editing liaox.. wonder wat time I would sleep tonite.. hmm..

Video-editor in the making,
<<< abriel >>>

House-Blessing @ the Chens!

Well.. I koe that I have not blog for so long.. ppl have been complaining liaox..

Well.. All I can say is that for the past few days at work, it was totally awful, becos I enjoyed myself at church camp so much that I dun feel like going back to work lahx.. I'm serious!..

Anyway, the work week was short and it was fine.. (Thank God!)..

Yesterday was church.. the skit for Father's Day went on unexpectedly smooth (becos during the rehearsal, its like so messy and all can't get their parts rite and stuff!).. Though I'm the director for the skit, I still have to act, becos its like the person who acted the role came late, and didnt really attended the full rehearsal.. so ya.. so not very good to go up and act, or else last min mess up the whole thing how? so ya..
Even Jaslyn was also shocked at how smooth the skit went.. so ya.. so what can I say? To God be ALL glory!

Today was church worship practice at church (I'm leading next week @ Youth lahx), then after that, went over to Ryan & Catherine's Chen hse for house-blessing.. Their house is super nicely furnished lahx, and money also very nice.. Shall not disclose the amt.. so ya.. *sheepish grin*

Had quite a fair bit of fun there.. so ya.. its always a pleasure to be in the company of my church friends.. I think I'm even closer to them than my working collegues whom I like see everyday.. so ya.. I dun koe why.. haix.. but oh well...

Then Ashley asked me whether I want to join them to go Brisbane free & easy at end of this yr.. I said I want to, but then I have to see my leave balance lohx.. so ya.. but in the meantime, I'm gonna save up.. so its lesser or no more shopping for me for the next few mths, and saving up for my trip to Brisbane.. so ya.. =).. woohoo! Finally another holiday at the end of year!! =)

I actually so wanted to do my video production rather than this blog, becos its like I'm super short of time to complete it.. before 7 july have to finish.. so you say I stress or not? I only got next wk to do, becos its low production week lahx.. so ya..

But oh well.. I'm falling asleep liaox.. eyes getting heavier by the minute.. so ya.. so I guess I need to turn in.. long day tml at work and come home, need to do the video thingy.. haix.. I wonder when is my next blogpost entry? hmm.. we shall see ya.. =)

Weekends are great,
<<< abriel >>>

Church Camp 2007 was FUN!!

Well ppl.. I koe this is super late.. but then its better late than never rite.. so ya.. for once, I have put my blogpost on top of my video production.. hahax.. but this wld be a "chop chop" one, becos I got tons of things to achieve.. so ya..

**Photo on left: The Game Marshalls team for the Camp (also known as Team Joy!)

Well.. just in case you are wondering, this is one of the funniest pics for the camp.. so ya..

This is my team in camp, Team Joy.. its the so called "zou kang" group, becos everyone of us is heavily involved in the camp in one way or another.. so ya.. I of course was the camera-man.. so that explains why I'm inside rite =)

And there were "white" ppl too, as they are acting in a mime skit during talent nite.. so ya.. so that explains the "geisha-lookalikes"!

**Photo on right: One of my brothers in church, Ashley!

Well.. ppl its up to imagination what happened to this photo.. something did happened when this photo was taken like so suddenly lah..

I'm not saying what happened, as I've mentioned above.. its all up to your imagination.. *grins*

**Photo on left: Part of Team Joy posing for the camera!

Mime is the theme for this year's Talent Nite @ Church Camp.. and it was fun I tell you.. its like it all lies in the expression of your face and actions (sometimes its so exaggerated that its really funny lahx!)

**Photo on right: Another cam-whoring moment for part of Team Joy!

Doing a mime is not as easy as you have thought it to be.. you have to be very precise in your actions, and it must be so clear cut, that the ppl who are viewing your skit must koe wat you are talking.. so its really challenging lahx! =)

**Photo on left: "What's up dudes?" says Rachel & me!

Seeing ppl performing the mimes can really make me laugh.. becos its like exaggerated actions can really make one laugh.. so ya..

But I was not involved in the mime skit, so ya.. Thank God.. becos its like I'm not cut out to act and stuff.. so I was the camera man and I so regret it, becos its like I got tons of videos to edit and meet the deadline.. so ya..

**Photo on right: Natasha & me kawai-neh-ing! Its all in the Japanese fever!

But I think its offical! I think I love cam-whoring..

Cam-whoring is like one of the best things that can happen when you are overseas, of course not forgetting my first love, shopping!!

And when I'm in front of the camera (be it video or digital camera), somehow the crazy side of me would just appear and outrageous poses would juz appear, like what you see on the right lahx! Its the result of my craziness!! hahax.. You would never expect me to so kawaii rite =)

**Photo on left: Cam-whoring me with my NUM apparel

I so love my NUM apparels lahx! They just totally rox!

I think it fits me to a T! I'm serious.. the cutting of the T-shirt (you see on the left), as well as the comfort factor simply owns big time manx!

Somehow, I think I have a weakness for NUM apparels.. they are like so nice..

Ok.. I shall stop blubbering about how good NUM was.. so ya..

**Photo on right: A sporty cam-whoring me with NUM apparel, NUM Party Tank! I look good in it, dun I? =)

This party tank on me totally rox lahx!

I think if I'm going to suntan, this wld be the sleeveless tee to have.. becos its like its quite revealing, but then I would think that the tee is not just like fit me or anything.. its just the colour was rite.. it is MY kind of colour.. so ya.. =)

**Photo on left: Another cam-whoring moment of the sporty me in NUM Party Tank!

The difference of this photo from the previous, is that I didnt have my sunglass at the back of my neck.. so ya..

But I think that my tee looks better with the sunglass rite.. becos you koe why? I'm a "yang guang nan hai ma"! hahax.. ok.. dun vomit.. its ok.. I koe I'm too handsome for you to vomit.. hahax.. eat more pills ok! =)

I actually had a room-mate with me (sleeping in the same room as me in the hotel), but he was not in.. so ya.. so I tot to save myself from all the embarassment (though I koe he would read my blog and then laugh to himself), I would only do it when he is not ard.. and thank God he is not lahx, or else, I would juz die of embarassment!

**Photo on right: My mentor and one of my best brothers, Matt Tjow!

Well.. but on a serious note, this Camp is abt letting go of all you have and let God take over.. so ya..

Was greatly ministered spiritually as well as emotionally.. God apparently was present at every sermon session.. and sometimes whilst praying, I would just tear.. I dun koe why..

Then there was this day when the speaker asks for anyone who wants to go up to the Altar for prayer.. I koe I have something to be prayed for, but I just lack the courage to do so.. but somehow suddenly, I dun koe why.. I just walked up like that in front of the Altar and just wept.. its really weird.. even till now, I dun really understand why..

Then some of the Youths went up for prayer as well, and surprisingly, Ashley, actually got a vision from God for the Youths.. so ya..

But that was not the main thing.. The main thing is that some of my Youths actually received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and this is so coolz lahx.. so ya..

Well.. to end up this blogpost (which I spend 45 mins on), I would just like to say that this camp is one of those events of the year which is permantly etched in my brain lahx.. so ya.. Just hope that the things I experienced during this camp is not a one-time all thing, or a spritual high period, but pray that this is a permanent feature of me lahx.. so ya..
I koe I'm getting all spiritual and all, but well.. I juz can't contain all the joy rite.. so ya..

Let go and let God,
<<< abriel >>>

2 days...

2 days to my church camp.. Woohoo ~

I have waited for this day like for 2 years liaox, and finally the day is here!.. didnt go for church camp becos its NS for me mahx..

Moreover, I'm gonna do a mega production for the camp, so its like its gonna be fun but tiring.. I juz hope I dun burn out lohx.. =)

I was like thinking how come the days pass so slow lohx.. Even today I tot its like Saturday liaox.. hahax..

Yesterday at work left office at 10.30pm, becos of my usual paperwork lohx.. so ya.. but other than that, nothing really much happens..

In the meantime, I juz cant wait for Church Camp to start! =)

Trying to contain my excitement,
<<< abriel >>>

Officially sick!

Well ppl.. after mths of toiling and working in my company, I finally got a 0.5 day MC.. but before you start accusing me of chao keng-ing, look here before you point your finger at me..

I was really sick.. becos its like I've got a on-and-off headache that just wldn't go away.. wanted to see my company doctor yesterday, but I gave up in the end, becos its like I tot I can control..

Today was the final straw.. My headache I think has becoming a slight migrane, and its totally painful lahx..

Went to see the company doctor and he actually wanted to give me 1 day MC, but then its like already half a day already.. so he had to give me half day MC instead of the normal 1 day..

So its like I told my boss, and he like not very happy, becos its like not enuf ppl and still MC.. well.. as I was going home, I SMSed my boss abt the reason why I take MC today instead of tml or the day after, where production is not so high.. so ya..

Well.. you think I want to take MC meh? I didnt want to ok, becos this wld mean that I have to let my boss oversee the production till late today (which I dun wish to impose on my boss), and also lose a bit of my OT money ok.. but I guess that God says I need rest, so thats why lahx..

The past 2 days has been hectic.. Just last Monday (4/6), I stayed office till 2330 hrs, and yesterday (5/6), I stayed office till 2230 hrs.. and then by the time I sleep on these 2 days, its like already 0000 hrs and wake up at 0600 hrs.. this is like totally torturing lahx.. Guess my body just dun have the necessary immunity to fight it lohx..

Even now as I write this blog, I also dun really feel well lohx.. I still have the very satiated feeling in my tummy, and its like my appetite is not very good.. haix.. Guess after I took the medicine, its worst.. I also dun koe how..

This weekend is church camp already.. I dun want to fall sick.. its like I got lots of things to achieve during camp.. and now, I'm sick.. haix.. I seriously need to get well fast! Wonder whether is this a spiritual attack? I dun koe.. but watever it is, I wanna get well soon.. so ya..

Ok lahx.. think I dun want to waste so much time on this blog liaox.. need to do a bit more stuff before I start to pack for my church camp.. or else dun koe when I have the time.. haix.. =(

Being sick is like one of the most torturing things in the world,
<<< abriel >>>

A fruitful retail therapy!

Ppl! Its official! I just love shopping! I bought a lot of stuff today ok.. so here are the details..

** Photo on left: The result of my retail therapy!!

Here are the breakdown of the stuff I bought (and of course, it includes the prices too).. I think I spend a lot today man.. anyway, here are the details:

(a) Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel (UP: $11.95, after 20% discount, the final cost is $9.55)

(b) 1 Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lens ($110.00)

(c) Charlotte's Web VCD ($15.95)

(d) Giordano Kakkis Bermudas (UP: $39.00, after 20% members' discount [original is only 10% discount, but becos its the Great Singapore Sale, members' discount has gone up to 20%!], the final cost is $31.20)

(e) Onitsuka Tiger Sneakers ($169.00)

(f) Newurbanmale T-shirt (UP: $49.90, after 10% members' discount, the final cost is $44.90)

Total amt spend today: $380.60 (gulp!)
Total savings (becos its the Great Singapore Sale): $15.20 (3.84%)

** Photo on right: Close-up on the words on my newurbanmale t-shirt.

Frankly speaking, I took close to 15 mins to choose this t-shirt.. becos its like I like the colour of some of the t-shirts, but the words on the t-shirts were simply too provocative (you koe wat I mean if you are a newurbanmale fan or have stepped into the shop before!).. so I decided to give that a miss.. and just as I was about to give up finding the right t-shirt, I saw this shirt, and it was like quite nice.. white somemore.. my favourite colour! =).. so ya.. so I got this lahx..

Being a member of newurbanmale, I got this t-shirt at 10% off the price of the t-shirt.. so ya.. so its like quite worth it.. I got the members' discount card, so might as well use lohx..

I actually wanted something different (as in everytime I in newurbanmale, I would get t-shirts, and then the polo tees caught my eye, but then its like so plain.. colours were my kind of colour, but its simply too expensive.. $69.90 for just 1 polo t-shirt lahx.. totally not worth it.. so ya.. If I were to buy the polo tee, I rather get another party tank which is only $59.90.. so ya.. so that's why I gave it a miss lahx!

** Photo on left: The star of my shopping trip today, my precious Onitsuka Tiger sneakers!

Well well.. this is my aim of my shopping trip today, and I'm proud to announce that I finally got what I wanted!.. Its none other than the Onitsuka Tiger sneakers..

It was my last stop of shopping, and its like already 2100 hrs, but thank God that the store @ Wheelock (store name is "star three sixty") is not closed yet.. so ya..

After 10 mins in the store, I saw a few of my favourites and tried on them.. my optimal sizes they dun have (including the pair that you see in the photo).. so guess I have to make do with the biggest size they have.. and thank God, it fits perfectly.. so ya.. and I can safely tell you that this shoe is worth EVERY cent that I pay (which is $169.00), becos its like super comfortable lahx..

This shoe has some small holes punched on the shoe, so that it reduces heat friction inside the shoe.. so ya.. Super comfortable lahx.. I got the marathon series, so probably that's why it needs to be so comfortable.. so ya..
But $169 is like the most expensive shoes already.. dun think there is anything higher than $169.. so ya..

Well.. all in all, I have a very fruitful shopping trip today.. at least I got what I wanted in a matter of 4 hrs! =)

One of the main reasons why I purchase so many things today, is becos of my church camp next Sun (10/6).. gonna go to camp with all these lahx.. so ya.. =).. so if you gonna go camp, you wld see my almost new wardrobe lohx =).. so those of you going to camp, anticipate ya! =)

Ok lahx.. after a hard day's work, I need to rest liaox.. The next 3 days is gonna be tough, becos high production.. so ya.. Just hope I can cope well..

This is the thing that worries me now: When can I pack my church camp stuff? I dun have time next week! Yeeks!! I will see how.. Just hope I one day have at least 2-3 hrs free time, then can liaox.. but now, the problem is when is that one day? *scratches head*

Confused about packing, but a satisfied customer,
<<< abriel >>>

Driving..

Well.. the funny thing is that driving this morning initially was a breeze (becos no car mahx), but then as the day went by, more cars started to appear, and I very kan-cheong.. and moreover, stop on slopes and all (which I'm very weak in, becos I take very long to move off on slope! scared lan-ga mahx!)..

Now my sharp bends in circuit is chicken feet! Its the road which is killing me.. So its like today I go thru 4 test routes in Ubi area, and the worst I experience today was route 2, becos its like on slope, which is my weakness lahx..

Then today I requested my instructor to teach me how to do 3 point turn, and I tell you, it takes a lot of skill! I only manage to do it only 40%.. can't control the clutch properly.. so ya.. but wats comforting is that 3 point turns is NOT tested.. so ya.. but now, at least I can put my mind at rest, in a way that I now koe a bit of 3 point turns.. so ya.. =)

That pretty wraps up my morning.. Gonna do some retail therapy later.. will blog more if I reach home early, if not, you have to wait lohx.. =)

The shoppaholic me,
<<< abriel >>>

Work was tiring..

Well today.. my senior operator came back and somewhat took over a bit of my job..

My boss and executive is not here, and thank God that there were no pressing issues to be decided, or else I think I would just die..

But I got 1 thing that really took half a day away!! I was busy emailing ppl and stuff.. its really by God's grace that I manage to get all these done, becos its like a lot of work emailing different ppl.. so ya..

Then work juz went on, but its like my body juz can't function well.. its like I'm totally exhausted lahx..

So many things I wanna achieve, but then so little strength to do it.. haix.. =(

And ppl, I got so short memory, that for 4 times today, I tot today was Monday! isn't that bad? my goodness!

Came home after work and came online to do some of my miscelleous stuff.. then my bro, Sidney, MSNed me and he said he need some help in his attire.. so ya.. so being a very fashion conscious me, I gave him my 2 cents worth.. but in the end, he did not heed my advice.. haix.. so I guess I got very different fashion taste from him lohx..
And of course, Sidney didnt only to ask me to MSN him abt my advice, but also call him.. and his old self started again.. once he start talking, he can't stop! So as you can guess it, he disgress for a while lohx.. hahax.. but its always a joy to talk to him on the phone.. Somehow, I dun koe; when I tok to him on the phone, my stress for the day somehow disappears!.. Weird huh..

And I "caught" him saying that he likes newurbanmale stuff, becos last time, I remember he told me that he wont want to step into newurbanmale, and as a matter of fact, he finds newurbanmale very "alternative".. so ya.. and now, look who's talking? hahax.. Caught you there bro.. =P

And today, I confirm with some of my working colleagues to go for dinner next Sat (9/6) at some German Restaurant in Siglap.. so ya.. apparently, this is the FIRST time that I'm going out with them.. so ya.. and we 4 got along very well, becos we had tea together for like the past 2 mths.. and we built rapport with each other lahx.. so ya.. we can click lahx.. and we machiam like a bunch of old friends liaox lohx!.. So ya.. will tell you more when the dinner happened nxt week ya.. in the meantime, can't wait for it to happen loh! =)

Wat's best is that the next day, Sunday (10/6), I'm going for church camp.. woohoo.. =)

Ok lah.. I gtg liaox.. tml I have another long day.. working in morning, and after church, I got a Father's Day Skit to direct, and also a Youth Camp mtg after that..
Just hope that I get enuf sleep lohx!..

Got to run...

Workaholic me,
<<< abriel >>>