Wednesday, July 30, 2008

First day at Gap International Sourcing- I don't feel like working anymore.

But I have a 1 month contract that if I break I would hafta pay 30days of my pay which is... $1000 plus. Madness I'm telling you.

Reached office at 8.30, not a soul. People are always late ya know. Why can't they be early like me? Then I had to wait around, which I didn't mind though. Pay me to sit around, hell yeah..

Weird culture though at the office- almost everyone dresses like shit. Like fucking casual as though they are about to go to the market. Tee, capri and slippers.. Hello we are working at Ngee Ann City, and for an apparel company for pete's sake.

I was the only one in a shirt. But no way am I gonna dress down to fit in. 3 years of immersion in fashion knowledge ain't gonna go to waste. And I ain't gonna walk around town in sloppy clothes.

Checking and mailing of fabrics sample, from factories like Ghim Lee, Ocean Sky.. Ah I miss school lah.. So textile and merchandising. Haha.

2X2 Rib, French Terry..

Tried to save money by bringing my own lunch to work- pasta, brocolli and mushroom. Food in town are $$$$. Had lunch with Joanna, who is working as VM assistant at Robinsons now. Hey, POs sucks lah, I totally agree with you man, Taurus.

Really stupid sign in the toilet. From what I can decipher, it says:

"Hello, my name is Loo the Bear like seriously??.

I have something to share with you. The toilet needs your attention and urgent co-operation to keep it clean and dry.

If you have noticed on previous occasions, there were tissue papers, toilet papers, sanitary pads and plastic wrappers thrown on the floor, or maybe you may have forgotten to dispose of it after use?"

You can read the rest for yourselves.

I will take more pictures of my new workplace.

Well, I'm starting work tomorrow. Don't get excited- its only a 1 month temp admin job.

The pay is shit at $6.50/hr, but I chose it because the company is GAP INTERNATIONAL SOURCING, which means I can work for an apparel company!

So maybe it can open up some doors in future.

And I can get to touch some fabrics while mailing them out.. haha.

Hope that my colleagues are hot. :)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

10 THINGS I LACK

1. MONEY
There are alot of things I wish I can have, if only I have the greens. The ever elusive greens.

2. GENEROSITY
Contrary to beliefs, I am not a miser. I am.. well.. someone who is weirdly programmed (by God i believe) to feel extreme heartache whenever I hafta fork out some greens for someone else (read: I only spend my cash on myself).

3. LOOKS
That will soon change, I hope. Hated it, hating it.

4. LOVE
Ah... Another elusive element in my life. I think #3 has a part in it. But I don't know how much of me is actually looking forward to it, like REALLY looking forward to it 100%.

5. LUCK
Luck- you either have it or you don't. Some people suceed in most/everything they set their minds to do: luck presents the right opportunity, the right connection or the right situation; and some others just.. ya know.. seem to get the shit end of the bargaining stick.

6. SELF-CONTROL
Nope, I don't go around bashing people up; I'm talking about a different type of self-control. Self-control to stop eating, self-control to reign my temper in (some people are just born-pissers yeah? They piss you off with every little action they make.)

7. A DEGREE
I want to pursue a degree, but situation is such that it is just but a dream, for now. I would love to got to the States to get a degree there. San Franc would be good :)

8. A JOB
Not just any job, but a job I would love (read: fashion marketing-related). Even better still, Men's fashion-related job. Ah..

9. CONFIDENCE
Self explanatory I think.

10. MONEY
Have I mention it yet?

Monday, July 28, 2008

I came across this hilarious video.

Apparently some guy (with serious free time on his hand) went through these foreign language videos and made English subtitles for them. No they are not direct translations but the lyrics are what these foreign words sound like in English. And they are utterly hilarious.

The lyrics alone are pretty funny already but if you read it WHILE watching the video whose context is totally different is making it even funnier.

In an effort to find a part-time job to pay for my backpacking trip, I have been sending out countless of emails to various companies.

If anyone knows of a temp job thats available, please let me know. I'll repay your kindness with 20baht.

Talking about the Baht.. It has been 24.2 these few days. Not too good. I want 24.4 and above. Haha. I'm such a miser.

I, with my unlimited free time, have been reading up on many blogs by expats in Bangkok. They are informative, some are sacarstic, and a really great tool to pass time.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

I FINALLY got to catch this year's most talked about movie- The Dark Knight, at Kallang Leisure with Shermain, which was a great place to catch a movie because of the lack of crowd there.. well, kinda like a ghost town I would say.

The movie (my first this year!) did not disappoint, though I did get lost at some point in the movie. Was it the fact that I was eating my subway sandwich and watching the movie at the same time, or was it due to a complicated plot?

The cast were great. Heath Ledger as the joker was a great casting choice. His expressions were hilarious without even trying too hard. But a major complain.. why did they cast a rather old looking lady as Rachel? Rachel, in my mind, should be hot, not with drooping face. SHE NEEDS A FACELIFT!!!

And Shermain if you reading this, your 09 holidays is from Sat, 7 Mar 2009 – Sun, 19 Apr 2009.

So I need to know if you are serious about going to Hatyai with me. Then I can postpone my planned date.

Monday, July 21, 2008

The hilarious faces of Hilary Clinton... It's as if she had the silent film version of Tourette's Syndrome.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Came home at 4.30 am this morning and I'm still tired. Taking the 2N bus all the way from South Bridge Road was helluva long journey.

Met the Bangkok magazine investors, David and Richard, last night, finally. Things started rolling when the Singaporean guy, who is into publishing and media, and the Russian businessman joined us at Hyatt's Scotts Lounge, which is damn nice and romantic place for a date.

I think I now know what I want.

Following the meeting, Richard, David, Stefan, Ron and I headed down to Tantric, which was followed by a night of dancing and drinking at Taboo.

The good thing about going out with people older is that... THEY PAY FOR EVERYTHING!

My drinks, my entry fee.. Haha.

Who knows, I might be in Bangkok next year. Cross my fingers.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Got these pictures from Phil. This are pictures of VC Apartment in Hatyai, which I am considering renting a room here for a month.

4500 baht a month, which would come up to around S$200 plus! Cheap! With fridge, hot water, security.. maybe internet (waiting for Phil to check out for me).

The orange building

Got these pictures off the net. Ellen and Portia celebrating their "pre-honeymoon" in Rome, Italy on the 4th of July 2008. Heard that they will be getting married in Palm Springs, California.

The engagement ring

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

I have been corresponding with this UK guy, named Phil, who is currently living in Hatyai. Have been asking him questions about Hatyai and sending emails to and fro.

It is so good to know someone in Hatyai who can give me first hand info on houses/apartments to rent, transportation etc, even if he is farang!

So excited about my trip to hatyai next year. One month baby, gonna stay there for one month!

And I already started changing my Sing dollar (S$640) to Thai baht, especially when Thai baht has fallen to 24.4baht to S$1!

So now I can't go out, cos all I have with me now are thai bahts and S$29.

Oh, and did I mention that I am now trying to be a Vegetarian? After seeing video clips on how animals are being treated (or rather, mistreated) before they end up as food on our plates, I decided that screw the meat, give me the greens.

But I do miss having a chicken here and there, ya know..

Check out http://www.peta.org/ for more info.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

On my way home from church today, on bus 518, i witnessed an accident near my house. Well, I didn't actually see the lady get knocked down by the bus, but I saw her lying on the road.

I was shocked out of my wits. Life is so precious, one minute you are alive, the next you are not. I hope she didn't pass away.

Are Singaporeans too pampered? Are we oblivious of how lucky we are to be in a country that even the poor have some form of support from the government?

I am thinking of a child sponsorship plan which will cost me US$32 per month, till the child turns 18. Of course with my current financial situation (or should I say the lack of it) makes things difficult. But once I get a job it will open up a door for me.

If every christian bothers to do act on what they say every sunday, this world would be a better place.

If you would like to sponsor a child, check out http://www.compassion.com/. It is a christian child sponsership programme, just like World Vision. Spread the word around too.

I am only one, but I am one. I can not do everything, but I can do something. I must not fail to do the something that I can do. - Helen Keller

Friday, July 11, 2008

Life without the Ellen show at 5pm is simply a wreck to my systems. Now I have to patiently wait for the next season, which will be god-knows-when.

I am now addicted to Sex And The City, yes I know I am wayyy overdue. Everyday, I am living a meaningless life watching SATC from morning till dawn.

Seems like the only thing I'm good at doing right now is watching drama serials and eating.

I.HAVE.BEEN.EATING.LIKE.A.100KG.PIG.

And I feel like a pig.

As I am typing this, I am eating.. or rather snacking.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

When does one realise the change of tides in life? What triggers it?

Just yesterday, one of my dearest and loved friend, Aretha, left for Down Under for her studies. It was at the airport that I realised how much have changed. The 4 of us grew up together, and now each of us are leading our own lives, pursuing our different dreams.

And what am I doing now? I began to look into my life, and I have a sense of jealousy and regrets and other loads of emotions running through me. Aretha's chance to study abroad made me pissed about my situation, wishing I could have what she and many other friends are having.

I also began to question my future. Right now beauty is all that is on my mind. My meagre salary is all being saved up for it. Am I too sucked into a superficial world where whats inside doesn't matter as much as the outside? But can I pretend to ignore it?

I'm sorry if you are reading this and wondering what is going on. Unfortunately, I can't divuldge it here, though only a few friends have an idea. It will remain a secret for I cannot stand yet another judgemental opinion on me.

Life is precious, but when things go wrong, will we give it up? A friend of mine suspect he has Aids, though he can't test it yet. He gravely told me that if it turns out to be positive, he will end his life.

Suddenly my life is so much more complicated than what I had imagine it to be many years ago. Aids was never part of my life equation, so when I have to face it through the eyes of a dear friend, I am sadden by how real the situation is. I pray to God that it is negative.

Without trying to sound cheesy, I miss you Aretha, and I am gonna miss you till you come back (thank god for school breaks in Dec!).

I love you lots babe, you really are my joke book.

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Found this picture of me when I was probably 6 or 7.