Archive for June, 2005

The Superstar

Thursday, June 30th, 2005

Just finished watching the results for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s quarter-finals. One thing which annoyed me, was how the guy with the highest points [37 over 50] got eliminated! Not that I’m a particular supporter of this contender, but I could sympathise with him about the cruel facts of life.

This is not about who can sing the best. It is actually a popularity contest in disguise. Or rather, it’s a contest to see who has more friends [and fans perhaps] who are willing to part with their money to root for the contenders.

Saying that it’s a popularity contest satisfy the reason why some of them are able to go through to the next round, even without the liking or approval of the judges. Somehow it justifies the reasoning why this is called Project Superstar. She doesn’t necessarily have to have the best voice in the competition, she just needs the audience’s support, and perhaps a big group of friends would help much too. Well, if the participant got her votes purely from supporters which arose out of the competition, I’d say that she is on her way to stardom.

Then again, we have those who rely on the big group of friends and boyfriend’s friends [for example], to get all the votes. Eventually, the sales of albums would still depend on fans, just how much can friends help out?

The poor guy, in a moment of helplessness and irritation, said to the rest of the contenders to "do their best, and try to relate to the audience, because good singing isn’t everything". In a way, I could see how annoyed he was with the results, and that was his subtle display of dismay. Poor thing.

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I went out with Gina today, which was supposed to be her birthday celebration. In the end, I forgot to bring her present [which was bought a few weeks ago!] and I ended up getting a dinner treat from her. Thanks Gina! Now, this made me feel as if I were the one having the birthday. Ha ha. At 20, you’re neither a minor, nor an adult in the eyes of the law. It’s a very dilemmatic age, so to speak. Oops. =X

She arrived fashionably [literally] late, about 5 to 10 minutes? Her idea of "I’m about to reach" is very different from mine. Haha. Anyway, nice skirt! =P

We had our dinner at Cafe Cartel, and the venue was changed from Plaza Sing to Raffles City, as the popular girl was meeting her friends for a second round of dinner. But we were so full towards the end of the meal that she protested that she could at most stuff a dessert into her tiny stomach when her friends are having dinner.

You should have seen the table which was next to ours. They were first-timers, and this fact I know because I overheard the waitor popping that question. And no, I wasn’t eavesdropping! Remember I said that the tables were cramped together at Cafe Cartel, Raffles City?

In the end, they ordered a huge platter [I think it was more meant for 3-4 average eaters], just for the both of them. The waitors were exceptionally nice to them, and even offered to help them pack the remaining portions should they not be able to finish the food.

What about poor Gina? She also couldn’t finish her food what. They should pack the corn [side dish] for her mah, so she could eat it at home, or I could feed it to Momo! =D

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After our hearty dinner, we were on our way out of the cafe, when Gina mentioned that we were wearing the same slippers! Except that hers was of a darker colour than mine, and I later found out that hers was slightly cheaper than mine. -.-"

Same brand, same design, different place of purchase, and she got it cheaper! KNS! Seriously, I wouldn’t have noticed it, but it is indeed such a coincidence. Hehe.

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Went Mango to shop around, and it was interesting to see the mess the store was in. Even after some discount, the bulk of the items were still quite pricey, but just not as expensive. Rather, I accompanied her to shop around since I don’t think I can wear anything from there, and the bags and shoes didn’t appeal to me.

The way some people flip through the flimsy clothings reminded me of how aunties would pick pieces of clothes from a pasar malam [Night Market]. Except that the latter would prolly pay much lesser for her picks. Heh.

Someone came to join us for a while. After wishing Gina happy birthday, that someone went off. Busy person, who was ever on the phone for voice calls and SMSes.

Don’t know why, but it feels a tad strange and distant. It’s just rather queer, how I’m putting up the invisible wall. Hmm…

Once again, happy birthday Gina, and I’ll "return" you your present the next time we meet, and make it fast, so it doesn’t have to be too belated! =D

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All the best to Regina for her ballet performance! Though I couldn’t be there personally to root for her, I’m sure it will be a smashing performance at the Expo! Gambatte!

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Finally going to visit the pasar malam near my place. It is great to have close friends, who are living even closer to you! It rocks. =D

Memory Lane

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005

Earlier on, I went out to meet my pals from a previous working place. I was the one who organised this outing, since it had been quite sometime since we last met up, and moreover, it was Joleen’s birthday!

Anyhow, from the initial decision to dine at B-Boss, and later discovering that it had already closed down, we changed the venue to Sketches. But platypus [her request for me to call her platypus] and Joleen saw a cheaper option, and we settled down at Terra Cafe eventually.

The place serves pretty affordable food, though the premise is rather cramp. I think one criteria for the waitresses and waitors to be employed, is that they should be slender enough to weave through the gaps between the tables.

The last place I went to, with such cramp premise, was Cafe Cartel at Plaza Singapura. The tables are damn close together!

Anyhow, I clocked OT again today, and I was late in meeting the two girls. I was supposed to knock off at 5.30pm, and would make it to Bugis before 6.30pm, but in the end I reached at 7 plus. The 2 days’ OT I’ve clocked is enough to pay for today’s dinner, but somehow, it was not worth it, because of the negativity involved. Someone was too insistent for their own good.

I was a little stressed up with 3 people hovering behind my back while I edited the document, but with the speed I’m typing at, and the many shortcuts I know and use often, I didn’t face much problems except for the pagination.

Oops, I think I digressed too much, anyway, the girls [Zane, Platypus, Yvonne, Joleen] and I settled down at Terra Cafe, with Yvonne joining us last, because she already had dinner at Swensen’s. -.-"

The image below is what I ordered, Roast Chicken with spaghetti!

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Same food, same cafe, but a bigger company of friends. =) The birthday girl says she loves the presents we gave her. I got her a bracelet, and she had new earrings, nail polish and lip gloss.

I enjoyed myself today, and I’m looking forward to more gatherings!

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Anyway, it’s quite ironical that I’m the one trying to avoid some topics. Perhaps I wanted to make the situation less awkward. During lunch, I was asked about the price of my mobile phone, to which I replied it was a gift.

Earlier when I flashed out my key rings, I was quite apprehensive that my friends would ask where it originated from.

I mean it’s not a taboo to me, so why should I feel so close-minded?

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I’m celebrating with Gina tomorrow, and we’re dining at the cramped place I mentioned earlier in this post. Gee! More blogging tomorrow!

Oh by the way, did I mention that Joleen is the 5th person who read my friendster blog, but didn’t leave traces? It’s funny how you don’t tell people things, and then suddenly they mention that they know about it! Not pointing fingers at anyone, nor making complaints, just find it a little ironic.

Is it going to be the situation whereby friends find out how each other are doing [when they are too busy to meet up] through blogs more than a phone call? I shudder to think of that if it becomes reality! Would people direct their friends to their blogs when being asked what’s their latest news? Hmm. For me to know and for you to find out!

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And, do you ever wonder if let’s say you have two friends and which you’re not aware of their acquaintance with each other, and the same goes for them?

Simply put, person A knows B and C, but A is unaware of the friendship between B and C.

B is unaware that A knows C.

C is unaware that B knows A.

The day when you realise that you all know one another, it’s gonna be so weird. I just found out that my ex-colleague was my friend’s ex! It was so coincidental, as CPF was so huge, and my friend merely asked if I knew "D" from CPF. Then we described "D", and realised that it was the same person! So cool!

Happy Birthday!!

Tuesday, June 28th, 2005

Happy Birthday to Yufen [28th June], Yuhui [29th June], Sean [29th June], Joleen [29th June] and Gina [30th June]!

Gee, I wonder why there are so many people born in the month of June?! Anyhow, my gang of babes celebrated Yuhui’s birthday in advance at Dragon Gate Restaurant on Monday the 27th. Located at Harbour Front Tower, in an inaccessible Lobby C, the restaurant makes the meaning of inconspicuous shine.

I wouldn’t notice that restaurant, let alone be passing by.

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The restaurant served simple fare though its decor could be on par with the restaurants of 4 or 5-Star hotels. By simple fare, I meant that the food didn’t really impress me.

From the image above [which I edited in 2 hours], I wonder if anyone thinks that the food is delectable? They are just passable. Even their dessert is limited to 2 types, namely the red bean "paste" [which is not thick enough] and the honeydew sago. Not very impressive.

We paid $26 each for the buffet [served in an ala carte manner], and dare I say, we are but [small] nibblers? After my department’s dinner, I don’t think I can find anyone or group comparable to their voracious appetite!

I think the most tantalising thing would be… No wait, let me think… I can’t recall, but it has to be their fried buns? Hmm. Their service leaves much to be desired, even though their waitresses and waitors were standing some 2 metres away from us, they didn’t show enough initiative and responsiveness when that’s the very reasons why they were assigned their positions.

Seems like I’m a picky person who has nothing good to say. But I think their staff was relatively approachable [though not super-friendly] except for one cute, but snobbish guy.

Some of their other stuffs are quite nice, like the fried scallops, and whatnot. But I didn’t reckon it was worth the traveling though. Hehe. Had a rolling good time with my buds, even though the Blur Queen had us ready to puke blood anytime.

It was after a year that she realised I was attached. For someone who doesn’t reply her SMSes, I am hardly surprised. Laughs. I don’t mean that in a vindictive tone, by the way. =P

Anyway, we got Jurong Point vouchers for Yuhui, so that this indecisive lady can decide what to buy for herself. =P We got tired of deciphering whether she wanted, shoes, bags, clothings, etc. She made mention of some items, but later changed her mind, so we reckon the vouchers would do some justice. Plus, it’s closer to [her] home, and it wouldn’t be out of the way for her. =D We are so thoughtful! HAHAHA! Happy Birthday, Yuhui!

I’m looking forward to more celebration and photos, so will be blogging when the occasion rises.

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Anyway, I clocked OT for the second time today, due to the fact that I was needed at a meeting with a vendor, who came in only at 6pm, when the stipulated time was at 4pm. They did inform us of the change in time, when they knew they couldn’t make it, but the inconsiderate thought of it just supercedes everything. I count myself lucky that my dinner appointments were on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. =)

Office Shuffle

Tuesday, June 28th, 2005

This must be some kind of flattery. Either that, it must be a little prank. Haha.

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Anyway, recently I’ve been receiving a few Friendster requests to be "friends". These are my first encounters, and though I can’t be bothered to "make friends" in Friendster, I am somehow slightly amused that a person of my calibre, actually entice people to befriend me! It’s an ego-boost!

For the next person who’s gonna tell me that I’m nothing… I have this to say: I’m nothing less than beautiful. =)

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The title kind of reminds you of a certain device from Creative, doesn’t it? Which also means that I would be editing my wish list soon. It is going to contain lesser things, I hope. =D Why have a wish list that may never, or take an awfully long time to fulfill?

Why have a list of items you would wish to receive on your birthday, but they are too dear to be given as a gift? Right, me and my inane mumblings. This is what goes on in my mind when I think too much. Haha.

Reason for this blog, is because I have just overheard some news that the department is going to be restructured very soon. I know that someone is leaving, but I was discreetly told that someone else is going to lead the department.

That person is the youngest [I'm not included]. But even though I made mention that her age is the youngest, I think she deserves it the most, apart from the other guy who was leaving.

I kind of foresee trouble coming from this shuffle. And it’s a horror to think if 7 years down the road, when I reach that manager’s age, I am still gonna earn $1k plus. How pathetic!!

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I have two lunch partners, of which one hasn’t been contacting me. I think these few days she’s lunching with her colleagues instead. So this other guy has been initiating to meet me for lunch.

Come to think of it, I’m quite an amicable person. And I find that I do chat more with guys than girls. I wonder why so, when all my buddies are females.

I don’t mind the awkwardness in lunching with friends and their colleagues [whom I do not know], and this is vastly different from the situation as of a few years back. I would shun away from acquaintances even when they are as new to one another as me.

Though I still am anti-social when it comes to my own colleagues. Hehe.

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Just now, the lunch partner called me up, and he was telling me regarding his job search through our agent. While he happily yakked on, I was thinking aloud, whether the phone call was recorded, due to the nature of his job. Then he said yes. I was like, "omg, byebye" so as to end the call quickly.

Why would anyone make private calls when you jolly well know that you are going to be recorded?! This is not the way to save money on your mobile bills!! -.-"

Act Cute Guys

Monday, June 27th, 2005

[27th June, 5.45 pm]
As usual, the office is empty because all my managers are at a teleconference. I’m not required to attend, and hence I have all the time to myself now.

Ironically, I had not "rested" for the whole of today [until now]. Even when the office was empty since an hour ago, I was quietly making official calls and doing my work.

Could this be a scenario where I wanna feel time pass by like a breeze? Hence the choice not to take a breather even when they aren’t around? I don’t know.

Anyway, this is going to be a short post.

I have always been annoyed by act cute guys who just "cannot make it". But today, I just realised I totally abhor their repulsive behaviour. Won’t name names, but just for instances, we have MSN nicks like, "sweet sweet de darl dar" and "someone never go dating with me, I’m so sad sad leh".

Apologies to owners of those nicks [if you happen to read this entry by mistake], but I just feel the repugnance when guys speak like that online. I cannot fathom how they would transform those into daily sentences. Bah. I am so, so cynical.

Anyhow, another topic aside, I am aware of my shortcomings, and I treat loved ones badly at times. I take them for granted, I know I was/am wrong to do that.

Just yesterday, I encountered the worst form of jolting I ever received. Why would anyone make comparisons? When you start to make comparisons between two individuals, have you wondered whether it was fair to do so?

True enough, I am the worst kind of friend you could befriend. I’m paranoid, and sometimes I really think I should visit a psychiatrist to find out whether I have such problems. But all along, even towards evil guys, there are certainly good points about them.

A guy who bashes up his elderly mother, may be a volunteer at the Old Folk’s Home, for all you know! A guy who steals underwear, may be selling them off, so that he could donate the proceeds to charity organisations!

Every person has his or her good and bad points. I’m no exception, perhaps I have more bad than good. But to call me "worthless", or "you’re nothing compared to…" had to be the worst.

I’m nothing? I’m worst off than pollution? Worst off than tsunamis which killed so many people? I have just refuted my own theory, and have juxtaposed apples and oranges in comparison. I’m worse off than Hitler? Even he was a filial son.

Who am I? Nothing.

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[27th June, 11.38 pm]
I don’t mind clocking OT, but if I’m discouraged to clock OT, and inevitably waste the company’s money, I wouldn’t appreciate it if I’m given last minute work/instructions.

Further if you cannot articulate yourself properly, and give crystal clear instructions [like which file you want to be copied onto which file], please wait till I’m less groggy, in the next morning. I would be more receptive to your lengthy 10-paragraph instructions that could be explained in a mere 3 sentences.

I was mentioning this scenario to a friend, and I said, "Would you blame the doctor for prescibing a wrong medication? Or would you blame the nurse for reading the doctor’s handwriting wrongly?" Which is why doctors are advised to have illegible handwriting.

The boss prolly knows of everyone’s work ethics. I could see exactly who’s diligent, and who’s not during the first week of my stint there. And there are really few supervisors whom I show my due respect to. I am, but another disgruntled employee.

And as Daphne says, in my organisation, I’m part of a upturned pyramid. 1 boss, 5 managers and 1 administrator. It makes a nice little diamond.

Black Knight

Friday, June 24th, 2005

This is a rather cute, and addicting game. Sam says it’s gay, and Ivan says he has no time for it, since he has to watch 16 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by the end of Saturday. Nice ambitions.

Rongwei was too busy with his photo-editing [I highly suspect he uses Photoshop] to play. Yuhui just gave me the tongue emoticon when I pasted the URL to her.

It suddenly occurred to me that it might be fun to have a screenshot of all the emoticons I have. Sam says "you’re definitely more female, since you use/have so many emoticons!"

To figure out what we were talking about, visit this website. It shows you whether your brain is more male or female.

The abovementioned website tests certain aspects of the brain usage (through your responses), and determine whether your brain is more male or female. Generally, it is known that females is more empathatic and males are better at reading maps, though there are exceptions.

I am 25% female. I know I’m not those demure, and dainty ladies, who might eventually make very good mothers.

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[Play Black Knight]

Task

You are the Black Knight, and you have been asked to collect back the gold from the peasants, because they hid it instead. You have a minimum quota to hit for every round.

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You start by holding a wooden club [from the Caveman time] and you smack every living or non-living thing you can see. The witch cannot be whacked, else she’ll turn you into walking pork for a few seconds. For whacking, the longer you hold the mouse button or the spacebar, the harder it is, and more coins fall out thus. Please be accurate, inaccuracy will disallow your equipment :p to be raised and for you to whack.

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After every level, you would enter into a shop to purchase better weapons, or potions that help you recover faster, whack faster, or have better chances of getting more gold per hit. This is where you access your risk and the money you have. The quota gets higher and higher [stupid king!] and you cannot afford to buy too many things. I usually buy the potion that allows me to reach maximum power faster, and avoid buying the healing potion. So long as I don’t make a bad hit, I don’t need to recover fast, right? Haha. Oops, I bought all the items [refer to above image]!

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This is my high score. 45910. What’s yours?

I attract the wrong guys

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005
What is this topic all about? Is there really a wrong guy out there? Just because he’s not your type, doesn’t mean he’s not the type for other people!

So yeah, by that I mean "not my type".

Had a few encounters already, but I shan’t mention names.

Last night, I was rushing home to catch my Channel U’s Superstar, and it was almost 8pm. I think the travelling time seemed shorter yesterday, as normally I would reach home at 8pm (I knock off at 6.30pm, how pathetic!).

So I strolled towards my feeder bus’ waiting area, when this African American guy was heard saying "excuse me, excuse me!"

I was listening to my radio, so initially I didn’t hear him, but when I realised it, my bus had arrived, and was going off soon. Being the good Samaritan (spelling?) that I am, I stopped, and was prepared to give him directions.

"Excuse me, I’m looking for internet cafes, do you know where they have it?"

I said, "Jurong Point used to have it, but now I’m not so sure…"

He chatted me up, and said, "Hey, I’m from Peru, and I like to make friends, are you Chinese?"

No, I’m Japanese! =P "Yeah, I’m Chinese, hey sorry, I’ve gotta catch my bus!" And I turned a little towards my bus.

"Hey, wait. You’re beautiful. I like the way you speak. Can we be friends?"

"Erm, it’s okie, I am not used to giving my number out anyhow."

In the end, I wanted to just give him a bogus number and ask him to SMS me later or what, and get out of his sight (which is impossible because the bus just left, darn!).

BUT, the stupid me asked him for HIS number instead, so that I could just scot off without giving him my number!

I think you all are going to scold me for what I did. I gave him my number indirectly! Zzz.

Then I bid him farewell, determined to ignore him if he ever did call or sms. I was not even anywhere near well-dressed. I was pale and sickly-looking because of my cold. And I sounded yucky cos of my sore throat.

I think people have different perceptions of beauty! Hehehe. But I think normally people would have their guard up if they meet strangers or what. Unlike the westerners, they would even dare to hitchhike and just chat anyone up!

But of course, I’m not so dumb as to go out with that fellow, even if he’s got nothing malicious up his sleeves. No ONS whatsoever, contrary to some people’s sarcasm about me having "new suitors".

Bleah.

It just occurred to me, maybe in his country, they prefer fleshy people, with husky voice. HAHAHA! =X I think I spoke with a little slang, that’s why.

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Di: i wish i could be like you jie…
Me: in wad sense
Di: nothing.. just realised something
Me: realised wad. tell me!
Di: jie is such a sweet and beautiful person
Di: both inside and outside

Aww. He’s just so sweet sometimes. The rest of the conversation were about his explanation. =P

I’m a devil treating people nicely, if they don’t step on my toes. =P Hehe.

Lessons I’ve Learnt

Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

For those who are earning big bucks, here are some tips which you could go through for your own benefits:

1) Don’t be good at administrative work. If you are good at administrative work, chances are you would be helping your colleagues and superiors do backend work, and these are mundane and doesn’t pay off. I’ve met yet another company’s boss who confessed to me that she was NEVER good at administrative work!

2) Be very good at public speaking, or negotiation, if need be, be assertive. After all, a compromise is to make everyone believe that they have the biggest piece of cake.

3) Be presentable. You have to look smart, dress smart, think smart, work smart.

4) Stay back late in the office. Don’t overdo it, because if this tip backfires, your boss may be thinking that you are wasting too much electricity instead of being diligent.

5) Have coffee breaks as and when you like. Do this subtly so that you can convince your boss that you have a lot of clients to meet. Not for deskbound administrators like me though. Sigh.

6) Enjoy free vouchers to the fullest. Even if you are beginning to earn a fat salary, you have to partake in department outings, particularly those activities that are free (with complimentary vouchers given by vendors). Save some money for the evening’s dinner! =P

7) Monkey around with your colleagues. You are Mr/Ms Socialable.

8) Sit on your boss’ chair when you have the chance to. This is to test how capable you look in front of unsuspecting folks who come by to look for your boss, when they’ve never meet him before. This is also to show the rest of your colleagues that you are up to it, and that you are pally with the boss. Please do this only when the boss is not a very petty guy or girl. =P

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Alright, that’s about it. I conjured most of those (fine, all of them) tips from mere imagination!

Just came back from lunch, and I have no idea what’s wrong with me, but my appetite seems to have shrunk. Ivan says it is good, cause I can take the chance to lose some kilos. -.-" Yeah, what if when the appetite comes back twice as much?!

Haha…

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Today, I was given the chance to have a meeting with one of the vendors. It was just some basic editing of documentation, and then for them to sign. But nevertheless, it’s good that I’m being given this chance even though I highly suspect that it was just something mundane that needed not much discussion!

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On Tuesday (21 June), I went out with Yuhui and her friend Michael. I think there was some miscommunication that went on, because we were supposed to watch Batman, and in the end it became "A lot like Love" instead.

I arrived pretty early, and walked around the Jurong Point that I knew at the back of my hand. Just kidding. =P

It was only when I saw the movie timeslots for Batman on Golden Village’s screen, that I realised that the timing that Yuhui informed, wasn’t available. In the end we knew that we weren’t watching Batman at dinner-time.

I reckon I would have my jaws dropped if I go into the cinema, and then ask, "Hey! I thought we were watching Batman?!" Haha…

Right, so that was surprise number one. Okay, I think that’s the only surprise for that day. The show seems to remind me of the show, "Closer".

The plot’s a little far-fetched and exaggerating. But it was alright, I guess. Haha. It is quite a typical story, though I quite like the way some of the photographs were taken. I love photography! =D

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Movie watching is dependant on the company you’re with. No wonder someone has been watching a lot of movies lately. Haha.

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Lately, the half of the office seems to be suffering from colds and The Flu. And very unfortunately, I am seated on the side of the sickly half! Now I can somewhat feel a sore throat coming, and I’ve sneezed a couple of times since morning.

Update: I was running a fever since last night (23 June), but I recovered from it. Now I’m having a cold, and sore throat. The manager whom I report to, told me not to worry and rest well in a reply SMS after I notified him. Thereafter, he asked me something and I replied. His last message was, "Thanks. RIP."

Isn’t that what they put on tombstones? Then again, rest in peace could also mean good, right? I should not be so narrow-minded. =)

It is the germs in the office! And did you know that your mouse (not you, Regina :p) has 400 times more germs and bacteria than the average toilet bowl?

So please wash your hands before any meals! The last I heard, was that the keyboard has a lot of germs too. Are they detering us from using the computer? Is this some kind of propaganda? Haha, just kidding.

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The other day I was sorting out some documents in the office, and I happen to get a paper cut. It was quite deep for a paper cut. Tried to press on the slit wound, but the blood keeps flowing out. -.-" Amazingly, it wasn’t painful at all. Not even when I run my thumb under running water.

I must be numb, literally!

It was more irritating than pain-inducing. I was putting those documents in an envelope, and suddenly when I thought the blood had stopped, it bled again. -.-" Double Duh!

What is wrong with my blood platelets?! *Gasp*

Update: Daphne has just reminded me that I had a stapler bullet pierced through my index finger at work once, and I felt nothing. She was busy nursing my wound, and the blood kept falling out, yet I was so composed. In the end she wondered whether I was human. Ha ha ha. I just have a high threshold of pain!

Like how there was once, my ear stud got hidden inside the flesh of my ear, I went back to the jeweler, and she "fished" out the ear stud, while saying that I can endure pain very well!

But still, there are some pains I am paranoid about, and cannot endure… Gee.

Heavy Diner/Dinner

Monday, June 20th, 2005

I am damn pissed off. I shall ignore everyone and let them think or say what they want. I just came home from a department dinner, and it went on well, except for the fact that I was so damn full, and they keep making me eat (sorry, my tummy fails me when it comes to buffet, thank you), and I kept quiet most of the time.

I do understand their jokes and such, but everyone there is your superior, so how corny can you get? Anyway that’s not the point.

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Now my mum knows about it, and she has made her own conjectures about the whole saga. "What happened to the two of you?" she asked.

Slightly irritated, I said, "Isn’t it obvious? We’re over." And then she left me alone. Few hours later, and then she probed, to see who the "culprit" was. "Who blew the relationship?"

"Must be you lah, aiyoh he very poor thing leh…"

I was like, WTF? I almost wanted to curse out every swear word that I’ve learnt before. But I didn’t. I ignored her, and asked her why she is making assumptions out of nothing she knew.

Then she went into her room, and few minutes she came out, to hand me my daily dose of fish oil supplements. "You never give him back the phone ah?" I kept silence. I’m fine with monetary aspects, he can take back all the things he gave me, but that’s not the point.

"Aiyoh, why don’t you apologise to him?"

HELLO?! You don’t even know what’s going on, Mummy! In the first place, it could have been a mutual breakup, no? Fine, I’m the bitch for blowing all my relationships! Please do not fall for me, anyone?!

I still remember what happened when we first got together, so many people were like so predictable of our future, that I would betray him, since they claimed that I have done it before. What the?

HELLO?! You’re not in my shoes, what do YOU know? I ended my previous relationship before I embarked on this, you know? =/

Why is it that everyone blames me for the end of the relationship? I was (am still) depressed. Like it makes a difference to those idiots who keep thinking that it’s my fault because I have someone new, etc.

True, it’s my own fault for not being able to articulate my feelings through words. And sad enough, he doesn’t understand my every action and behaviour, so it was a goner. Though it has been scientifically proven that words only form 35% of the conversation, and the tone, pitch, the body language, and non-verbal aspects form the other 65%.

It’s my fault for finding fault. My fault for throwing tantrums. My fault that I was being lied to. My fault that he has chosen to shower concern on other more important people and stuffs instead.

Who am I? Nobody!

BAH.

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On a lighter tone, and a heavier stomach, this evening’s dinner was an impromptu one. I wasn’t invited, but I was included in the email notification, but since a colleague said in his email, "Everyone must be there. Managers especially," I took it that my presence was voluntary.

We went to the Tong Luk Seafood Gallery at East Coast Park (behind MacDonald’s) and I realised that my department can really eat.

I was having fun taking pictures of the food, and HS asked, "HEY! You taking pictures ah? Free food also no need to do that right?"

I was slightly annoyed. I was thinking of this blog when I took those pictures. But I stopped after what he said, since it did indeed make me look out of place (even though photo-taking was done very discreetly) and a little "cheap-skate".

So we ate buffet, at the expense of $480 vouchers that was given to the department by some suppliers. The dinner cost $340 in total, and they ordered so much food that made me wonder whether they are earning high incomes.

The way they behave is no difference from those who go to the Marina Bay’s seafood buffet, and bring food back by the truckload. Only difference is, that we are served, and they paid $12 for the food (we paid nothing!).

I am a loser when it comes to buffet. I have very little capacity for buffets. My lunch kaki can eat 12 slices of pizza at her highest record, whereas I can only manage 3, at the most! -.-"

My boss keep picking food for me, cause there were just too much food to be finished. It was quite a disgusting sight, in the sense that there were too much food, and we have to force ourselves to eat those food. -.-"

And they ate dog meat before! OMG! And some of them even wanted to travel all the way overseas just to try dog meat! =/ I was so put off, I nearly puked out all my food at that instance. Yucks.

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One of my colleagues sent me home because she lives quite near. Hehe, at least it won’t be after midnight that I reach home! Pictures are not included here in this blog, because they are too sucky to be seen. Bah.

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Sunday, June 19th, 2005

EDIT: How does it feel to be ignoring someone? Some 5 years ago, I was being ignored by a guy, who used to call me 6, 7 times a day, and reason why he ignored me was because he didn’t want to get too close to me. And because all his friendships were that of a bell curve, and everyone of them would reach its peak and drop to zilch, so ours were no different.

In the end, when I got to chat with him again a year later, he told me how terrible it felt to ignore anyone. It was excruciating, and harder for the person ignoring, than for the person to be ignored.

So since now I’m feeling crushed, does that mean you are feeling much worse? Or you can’t really be bothered? Reality bites. =/

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In any case, guess what I’m thinking now? A myriad number of thoughts are floating in my brain.

Just came back not too long ago from Jurong Point, and basically I just slacked around with a friend.

My mood, like what was being said, was not having its ups and downs in a matter of months, but more volatile, changing every minute or second. It’s alternating from bad, to worse, to bad again.

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My weekend flew past so fast, and it’s amazing, after 2 days of late nights, I’m having the Monday blues again. So I should do something about my life, to reorganise it, to move on.

Anyway, would just like to tell people around me, when I’m laughing at your jokes, and crapping with you, it doesn’t mean that I’m happy, or faking to be happy. It is just my natural reaction at that point in time.

Women are complex creatures, that’s why never attempt to understand a female.

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Anyone can beat my score of 90? Throw this annoying frog into the sky, and see how far you can go!