On my way to work this morning on our glorious MRT, I was squashed beyond recognition. But I am not about to fire my salvo at the current government. Not even with the recent hike in taxi fares. It was the people!
Let's not talk about the commuters who refused to move into the middle of the train, rendering the rest of the helpless commuters standing by the train doors not being able to get into the train.
While waiting to get on the escalator at the legendary Raffles Place stop, some lady was trying to bulldoze her way through and was pushing me. As you can imagine, I could barely move then. I was very close to asking if her middle name is "Lawn Mower". A minute earlier in the office is not going to make her a better employee. She can try to be one if she makes an effort to come way earlier and show more graciousness. You can tell the type of person this is and I wouldn't wish to deal with her at a workplace. When you spare zero consideration for others and want things done your way, it's just a pity that you'll get nowhere in life. At that juncture, the best solution was to be a bigger person and not deal with her directly. Besides, it will only serve to be a huge waste of my time.
I would urge all my fellow Singaporeans to stop complaining about the foreign talents nor what the government can or should do for you. You should first learn to reflect and ask if you are of first class citizen quality to deserve first class treatment.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Christmas Came Early
It's been too long and I'm sure my friends including A&E Quack would agree. Too much procrastination for such a commitment.
Buying Christmas gift for Watziznehm was easy this year. He got so poisoned by his latest road bike, all I had to do is to pay for the accessories which includes the funny shoes, the special pedal for the shoes, a professional looking pump, the bicycle stand etc. It is still a rather big gift considering his birthday that was over not too long ago was "enhanced" by the iPad 2.
We went shopping for watches because I had wanted the big ass Tag Hauer's Aquaracer.
Meanwhile, I was tempted by this awesome watch - Cartier Tank Francaise.
The temptation didn't stop there. Over at Hour Glass in Ngee Ann City, I was torn between 2 incredible looking Rolexes. One of those evergreen brands which I have never expected myself to be caught wearing one.
While I was caught with the dilemma, he asked me one question that made me dropped the idea of buying an expensive watch completely. Essentially, if I had gotten any of the Rolexes, I can forget about "The Ring" because it ain't gonna happen. It didn't take too long and I went... Diamond!
So I came to a conclusion - For the coming Christmas and my coming 31st birthday, I will be happy with a 60D. Almost without any hesitation, he told me he will be getting me one. That very weekend, we went camera shopping and I walked out of Parisilk with a smile that stretched from end to end of my face while he holds on to the bag containing my latest love and it's mate, the 18-200mm.
Since the 18-200mm is more for my travels and walk about, I needed to have something that satisfies the portraits-shooting me. He drove me straight to Funan and the next thing I knew, I was lost in the g'zillion shops there. I knew this is a gift that would empty my very own pockets as well. Apart from the usual screen protector, blower, I actually walked away from TK Photo with a Canon 50mm F1.4. Many would think I'm crazy to head straight to the F1.4 and not work from the F1.8 first but I'm a girl who knows what I want.
Now, don't hide away from me whenever I point my camera at you!
Buying Christmas gift for Watziznehm was easy this year. He got so poisoned by his latest road bike, all I had to do is to pay for the accessories which includes the funny shoes, the special pedal for the shoes, a professional looking pump, the bicycle stand etc. It is still a rather big gift considering his birthday that was over not too long ago was "enhanced" by the iPad 2.
We went shopping for watches because I had wanted the big ass Tag Hauer's Aquaracer.
Meanwhile, I was tempted by this awesome watch - Cartier Tank Francaise.
The temptation didn't stop there. Over at Hour Glass in Ngee Ann City, I was torn between 2 incredible looking Rolexes. One of those evergreen brands which I have never expected myself to be caught wearing one.
While I was caught with the dilemma, he asked me one question that made me dropped the idea of buying an expensive watch completely. Essentially, if I had gotten any of the Rolexes, I can forget about "The Ring" because it ain't gonna happen. It didn't take too long and I went... Diamond!
So I came to a conclusion - For the coming Christmas and my coming 31st birthday, I will be happy with a 60D. Almost without any hesitation, he told me he will be getting me one. That very weekend, we went camera shopping and I walked out of Parisilk with a smile that stretched from end to end of my face while he holds on to the bag containing my latest love and it's mate, the 18-200mm.
Since the 18-200mm is more for my travels and walk about, I needed to have something that satisfies the portraits-shooting me. He drove me straight to Funan and the next thing I knew, I was lost in the g'zillion shops there. I knew this is a gift that would empty my very own pockets as well. Apart from the usual screen protector, blower, I actually walked away from TK Photo with a Canon 50mm F1.4. Many would think I'm crazy to head straight to the F1.4 and not work from the F1.8 first but I'm a girl who knows what I want.
Now, don't hide away from me whenever I point my camera at you!
Friday, December 02, 2011
Christmas Exchange Game for Recruitment Consultants
My email to the rest of the office and yes, it's an all girls office...
*Those words in italics are replaced as the original email contains intimate information.
Hello all you beautiful ladies,
It’s the end of the year and we’re gonna have some fun… As the self-nominated chief entertainment officer for whatever that is left of 2011, we will be having the Company Gift Exchange Extravaganza!
The Job Description as follows:
• Each of you will equip yourself with 2 gifts with value ranging from S$9.99-S$14.99 each.
• The gifts cannot be the following:
o From The Body Shop
o Soft Toys
o Edible
• You must bring it in on the 22nd Dec 2011 (Thursday) and place it under (or around) the grand Company Christmas Tree.
The official start date is on 23rd Dec 2011 (Friday) at lunchtime 12.30pm – 1pm (just in case you’re on the phone with any client/candidate at 12.30pm)
The Company “Offer” Exchange
o You will pick a number from a bowl. The number will be reflected on a gift.
o Our special girl, AJD will pick the first gift, opens it and shows it to the rest of you demanding consultants.
o Then the fun begins…
o AJD will have the honour of picking out the next person who will be choosing the gift from the pile. This person can 1. Choose to negotiate your package and swop your “offer” OR 2. Keep your “offer” and open it
o The game continues where “candidates” can pick their “offer” and exchange it with their potential client for a new “offer”.
o The game continues in this fashion through until all “offers” are offered and accepted.
Rules of Engagement
o A gift cannot be immediately stolen back from the guest who just stole it.
o A gift can only be stolen twice. The third guest to own the gift gets to keep it.
o All gifts that are eligible to be stolen must be in sight at all times.
o After the last wrapped gift is opened and kept, then AJD has the last turn. She can decide to keep their gift or trade it for an eligible gift (one that has not been stolen twice) and the game is over.
Please try to participate and I promise it will be fun.
Best consultant… I mean regards,
Snugloft
*Those words in italics are replaced as the original email contains intimate information.
Hello all you beautiful ladies,
It’s the end of the year and we’re gonna have some fun… As the self-nominated chief entertainment officer for whatever that is left of 2011, we will be having the Company Gift Exchange Extravaganza!
The Job Description as follows:
• Each of you will equip yourself with 2 gifts with value ranging from S$9.99-S$14.99 each.
• The gifts cannot be the following:
o From The Body Shop
o Soft Toys
o Edible
• You must bring it in on the 22nd Dec 2011 (Thursday) and place it under (or around) the grand Company Christmas Tree.
The official start date is on 23rd Dec 2011 (Friday) at lunchtime 12.30pm – 1pm (just in case you’re on the phone with any client/candidate at 12.30pm)
The Company “Offer” Exchange
o You will pick a number from a bowl. The number will be reflected on a gift.
o Our special girl, AJD will pick the first gift, opens it and shows it to the rest of you demanding consultants.
o Then the fun begins…
o AJD will have the honour of picking out the next person who will be choosing the gift from the pile. This person can 1. Choose to negotiate your package and swop your “offer” OR 2. Keep your “offer” and open it
o The game continues where “candidates” can pick their “offer” and exchange it with their potential client for a new “offer”.
o The game continues in this fashion through until all “offers” are offered and accepted.
Rules of Engagement
o A gift cannot be immediately stolen back from the guest who just stole it.
o A gift can only be stolen twice. The third guest to own the gift gets to keep it.
o All gifts that are eligible to be stolen must be in sight at all times.
o After the last wrapped gift is opened and kept, then AJD has the last turn. She can decide to keep their gift or trade it for an eligible gift (one that has not been stolen twice) and the game is over.
Please try to participate and I promise it will be fun.
Best consultant… I mean regards,
Snugloft
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