The GSS and a bunch of random thoughts

The GSS and a bunch of random thoughts

The title for this entry sounds like it can be one for a cheesy novel, a cheap paperback.

Oh well.

I am sure I'm not the only one that went for the midnight sale at Wisma Atria on Thursday. I didn't even know there was a sale actually until my good friend brought me there. The place, needless to say, was crowded.

Well, usually, I am not the kind that will squeeze through the bodies of some other tens of strangers to get to that glam, vintage top. Not to mention that my bank account decided to go on a diet at the wrong time of the year.

So i did what the optimists call 'window-shopping'.

I can't help but felt that the atmosphere last night at Wisma Atria was somewhat like people buying CNY stuff at Chinatown. I actually saw and heard a few of the shops ringing a bell. They just lack the endless chant of "Lelong, Lelong! Buy 2 get 1 free!". No, not exaggerating.

I guess I was infected by the GSS virus and decided that I should spread the news around to my shopping friends. I cannot believe I did that really. Usually it takes a lot of effort for me to brave through crowds to get to a sale.

"G2000 up to 50% sale leh! Super a lot of people! Somemore, they are also a one night only 15% off the final bill! That's up to 65% off! Wa!!!"

I was quite surprised at my involuntary reaction really.

I noticed a really interesting phenomena too.

Gentlemen, this is for you.

While the ladies were in Charles and Keith, or Forever 21 or GG5 hoping to grab a few bargains, the poor gentlemen stood outside the shops - almost in a straight horizontal line facing the shops. Most of the have their arms crossed in front of their body, with a defeated look on their face. They look almost like part time security guards. This is really a sociological phenomena!

Today, I went to Bugis. I tried to search for security guards but found almost none today. They have all become porters.

Right hand 2 bags - M)phosis, Addidas

Left hand 3 bags - POA, URS, Levis

I think the porters at the hotels have an easier job. At least they do not have to follow the owners of the luggage around. Oh, they even get tips. Those porters today, they may even have to pay.

No, I am not speaking up for the men, in case you are wondering. I just want to bring this to your attention. (if anyone is reading at all that is)

Nor am I a man trapped in a woman's body.

Which brings me to my next point.

There is this non-profit organisation call Liberty League. Not that business releated liberty league I think

If I am not wrong, I heard that their cause is pretty interesting but perhaps somewhat sensitive in this land we call our home. I won't share what I have heard here, in case I am sued for libel, just in case my hearing has failed me.

I am in the process of finding more information about them. If you know, share it with me ya.

Hereby conclude the first chapter of The GSS and a bunch of random thoughts.

Just blogging

At the end of the month I would have to register for my subjects.... Time seems to pass so quickly.... Haha... I am so afraid that I would missed the date for registration and get all the lousy time slots and subjects. The upcoming school term seems very exciting.. I kind of like all the 'design' modules... Hee.... Seems like I may have been influenced by Huiz ya.. Work is fine. Starting to get back to action already. Especially so with a lot more responsibilities coming my way. I think I might have the tendency to become a workaholic.... I get bored easily, especially with this long weekend. Anyway, thanks for the wonderful night out, girls! It was so fun seeing all of you again. Thanks for the cake Sharon, it was a great first attempt! Except I was really to full to eat it! And to Chitra, hope you are feeling better now. You seemed to be troubled by stuff ya.. And yes, I know you are not drunk! Gracia ah... All the best in your work ya. It is tough but I am sure you are up for it! Last Friday was kind of a different experience for me. To actually go out with fellow volunteers in heartware and chit chat - outside of work. Manage to catch a spectacular fireworks display at the Clarke Quay.. Haha.. Lucky us..... Will update soon.... Someone date me... I'm bored... haha...

First week Anniversary

Today marks my first week back at work. The same place, the same kind of warmth, the same passion. mixed with new challenges, new tasks, new faces, new expectations. I am actually excited about the upcoming programmes. All hype up. For a moment, I thought I was mad.

Friends know how much I would like to have time to have fun and just slack around the house. They also know how I would like to get involved in other kinds of work. But yet now, I am excited about the rest of the short 2 months that I will be here. Funny. What if I say I might consider working for December as well? Huiz will probably say: "No surprise." Oh well. We'll see...

Haunted Rooms-Take your pick.

One day, you get lost in the wilderness while travelling. It gets dark and you have no choice but to seek refuge in a small hut nearby. The owner tells you all his rooms are haunted. Which room will you choose? The room where: Room (A) - a human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window Room (B) - the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are sounds of a woman sighing Room (C) - the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it Room (D) - a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you awake in the middle of the night MAKE A COMFORTABLE CHOICE THEN PROCEED. A) A human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window. Explanation: You need a lot of private space and are more suitable to work alone. You look for stability i.e. a job that is not easily affected by external factors and provides steady income. E.g. Doctor, lawyer, SOHO, teacher, administrator. B) The bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are sounds of a woman sighing. Explanation: You prefer a stable job that does not require you to run around or meet people. You are willing to be subjected to pressure from your bosses if that lets you sit in an air-conditioned office all day. E.g. Civil servant, engineer, computer engineer, accountant. C) The bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it. Explanation: You are an active person who cannot sit still and does not like to be restrained. You are easily adaptable to a job which is full of changes and not routine. E.g. Marketing, insurance, sales, delivery man, chauffer. D) A headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you awake in the middle of the night. Explanation: You suit jobs that need you to meet people, especially large crowds. Your job will depend on these people, but you will not know who they are E.g. superstar, politician, PR, counter/frontline sales.

Werk

Work. Work. Work. I should have taken a longer break! But then again... Haiz. So.... Work. Work. Work.

Banter Mag

Found this mag on my sister's desk and realise that it is pretty interesting. Check out their webbie at www.bantermag.com They should pay me for publicity man... A joke from their latest edition That Airline A chap, sitting in Danny's BAr at Singapore's Changi Airport, noticed a very beautiful woman sitting next to him. He thought to himself, "Wow, she's so gorgeous, she must be a flight attendant. But which airline does she work for?" Hoping to pick her up, he leaned towards her and uttered the Delta slogan: "Love to fly and it shows?" She gave him a blank, confuses stare and he immediately thought to himself, "Oh crap, she doesn't work for Delta." A moment later, another slogan popped into his head. He leaned towards her again, "Something special in the air?" She gave him the same confused look. He mentally kicked himself and scratched Singapore Airlines off the list. Next he tried the Thai Airways slogan: "Smooth as silk." This time the woman turned on him "What the f**k do you want?" The man smiled, then slumped back in his chair and said, "Ahhhhh, Quantas!" Erm... quite lame la... But there are other funny ones... check it out online...

2nd Sunday in May

It is the time of the year again... It is amazing how this woman would do everything for you - wash, cook, clean - without a word of resentment or complain. To think about it differently, she have had a choice not to give birth to you at all. But she did. Throughout the years, you shouted at, you screamed at, you quarreled with, you fought at, you lied to, and prehaps even swindled this woman who have given you the life that you have and probably enjoying now. It is also amazing how we never think twice about being rude to her, it is almost like a child's innate characteristic. I remembered something that a new father told me, "Yes, he is adorable and cute now. But the day will come when he will tell his first lie to me." Sounds depressing I think. How much effort mothers and fathers alike have put into to ensure that their children get a good life. I do not even know if I can even manage the role of a mother one day. Cheerios to all mothers! You have, whether you realise or not, made a big difference not only to your own children, but to this world. You have shown us that geniune love and care still exists in this world. Thank you mum, thank you for being my mum. Although today is a special day, you are special to me all year round - 365 days a year, every minute, every second. I love you mum!

My friends and I

When you have too much time on your hands, you do all sort of things... And this is what I have done so far.. hahaha

Quote of the month

Thanks to Adrian... This phrase is stuck with me.... And to make sure that I am not the only one affected by it, I shall share it with all of you...

"A moment on your lips, forever on your hips"

Argh!

I found a dead pixel on my laptop's LCD screen!!!!!!! I am so traumatized!

Random Thoughts

It is midnight. Just back from a night of great fun with huiz and xinz. My favourite sambal fish, 2 big cups of ice water, 3 hours of ktv. The theme for today's singing session was Oldies. Had so much fun and laughing our hearts out. Thanks you gals... Our nights out have always been so much fun... All the old songs reminded me of all the happy days in the past as well as pretty depressing ones. Pondering and bothered and confused. I thought everything would be back to normal. I have tried my best. I guess it is not going to happen in the near future. haiz.

Free like a bird~~

Indeed I am finally free! I am finally freed from my exams! Just finished my last paper today. Don't smirk, you terrible people. I can almost see you grin... I know that most of you have either finished your papers long ago or do not need to take exams at all... Oh, and to celebrate the end of my last paper, I actually left the examination hall early.. Okie, lame. Haiz.. Hope I will do well though... The sociology papers are killers and I am no Weber or Marx. 3 absolute months without school, projects and exams! Cheers to fun, fun and more fun! Finally I can do my favourite stuff without guilt... Talking about school, I remembered one anecdote from kindergarten... Back then I was a little girl with 2 long pigtails studying in a PAP Foundation kindergarten, just like most of us in Singapore. During an exam once, I finished my paper - a combination of Maths, Chinese and English - way too early and started looking for other stuff to do. I realised that the little girl beside me was pondering over a chinese character. She drew one stroke, ponder for a while and then rub it away. Drew another, rub away again. And she repeated this at least for another 3 times. I felt quite annoyed when I see it as I thought it was quite easy. So.. I took her paper and wrote the character for her. That's not enough. I flipped her paper and realised that she had not completed anything at all. So out of courtesy or ignorance or stupidity or whatever you call it, I completed the paper for her. The rest, like they say is history.... All I remembered was that my teacher had a good laugh. The beginning of a smart alec... Alas... Why do I remembered so clearly? My dear mum never failed to remind me whenever she sees me studying for exams. "Remember the last time you completed the exam paper for your friend?" Argh! Thanks mum...