A Long Yet Short Weekend...

Spent the long weekend with Ben. =D

At Mount Faber

Saturday, we went to explore Mount Faber and watched G.I.Joe. The climb up to the Mount Faber was not too difficult but was quite tiring to me after not exercising for so long. The view up there was not very spectacular, but was quite beautiful. Sentosa looked small up there. After that, we went to VivoCity and had Merlionster at Ben & Jerry's. Guess the price... $32.90!!! Damn ex la. And seriously, other than the various chunks found in the ice cream, the ice cream itself was not very splendid. The taste and texture of Gelare and Swensens ice cream are much better. I guess that will the the first and last time patronising Ben & Jerry's together. Anyway, after that, Ben went home to 'show face' for awhile then we meet for G.I.Joe at Yishun GV. I would say that the show is worth watching for the fighting scenes and the special effects, I like it. Thought I would fall asleep during the movie as I was really tired after so much walking that day, but I was wide awake throughout the show. That proves that the movie was quite engaging.

Sunday was National Day. We were supposed to join in the service for the National Anthem and Pledge but... We were late! Late by more than half an hour, but luckily we weren't the only ones. But we ended up sitting in front. I don't like sitting in front cos I'm afraid to be noticed. Cos I think I'm the only one who don't join in the singing, raise my hands for prayers and say 'Amen' when we're prompted to. All in all, I'm the only non-Christian there. That day, the pastor talked about Overcomers. As usual, I didn't really understand what she was preaching. But I guess it's something to do with seeking peace after failures or setbacks so as to pick oneself up again... Something like that ba. Anyway, hope this week's service I won't be going alone. After service, we shopped at Yishun's NTUC for some tidbits for the movie then went for lunch at Northpoint's Food Mall. Went back home to rest awhile before the movie, Where Got Ghost. But we were extremely late, missed one third of the movie, didn't catch the first story. The movie wasn't scary at all to me. It's very comical though. Very Jack Neo style. Lots of dialects and the way they speak and act just made me laugh throughout the movie. It's worth watching for those who likes comedy but not for those who expects the movie to be scary. We wanted to go to Safra's gym after that but it was closed. Didn't know it closes so early. Ben was very disappointed. We went back to my house and Ben cooked potatoes for me again. I love the potatoes he makes even though it's damn fattening. Haha! =D While eating, we watched the Singapore Idol audition. We were wondering why those people who sings so badly and yet so proud of themselves dare to participate, we felt embarrassed for them. But there were some who could sing quite well. I won't be following the show throughout though, not an Idol fan.

Woke up at 11.30am on Monday. Was very tired after spending two long days out. But I really enjoyed myself very much and feel that we a fruitful time for the two days, although we didn't seem to have done a lot of things. Looking forward to spending more quality time together. Sent Ben to Boon Lay for his book in. Hope he would be able to have a longer book out time this weekend. =D

3D UP with Ming Yun =D

Went to watch the animated movie UP in 3D. The movie wasn't very fantastic but alright la. Have some comical scenes here and there. But not really worth to watch in 3D, cos no special price leh. Anyway, here's a shot we took.

Daily Bread

Another posts on Daily Bread which I like:

2nd August, Best Friends
(http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2009/08/02/devotion.aspx)
"Friends listen to our heartaches without blaming us for having problems.
They defend us when we’re under attack.
They are happy when we succeed and sad when we fail.
They give us wise counsel to keep us from making foolish choices.
They even risk making us angry for the sake of making us right.
My friends have done all of this and more for me.
...
True friends are like diamonds—precious and rare."

3rd August, Being Glad
(http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2009/08/03/devotion.aspx)
"Thankfulness finds something good in every circumstance."

Blood Donation! =D

Yesterday was Nee Soon South CC's Annual Blood Donation Drive. Went with Ming Yun, who is always as enthu as me when it comes to donating blood. Haha! =D As I was at service in the morning so arranged to meet her at around 11.30am. Was quite shocked that there was so many people. Not because majority of them were Indians (cos I kind of expected it as I went for last year's one too. It was co-organised by Indian radio station Oli 96.8FM), there was really lots of people. So took up quite a long time to complete all the procedures. Finally it was our turn. =D

One of the shots taken before our turn

I'm pumping out my blood. Haha! =D
(MY's bloody photo is on her blog)

Quite like MY's yellow smiley bandage =D

The nurse asked me if I wanted the Pink or Green bandage,

but I requested for my favourite colour, Purple. =DUnwrapped the bandage. My small needle wound revealed.

Very puny, right? =D

Actually when it was nearing my turn to donate blood, I was quite scared. I was afraid that the nurse wasn't skilled enough to inject the needle into my arm painlessly. While waiting for our turn, we were observing how the nurses were serving the other donors and thought some weren't very caring. Apparently, we misjudged them. The large number of people awaiting to donate blood kept the nurses very busy, but they still try their best to be patient towards everyone. And the nurses who attended to me injected and ejected the needle on my arm without me feeling any pain. Believed that the nurses were facing a lot of pressure from the numerous donors waiting for their turn. Salute the nurses there for being able to maintain their calmness.

After that, we had some refreshment. The refreshment was to my liking. Haha! =D They had packet milo and apple juice, oreo and the DEWBERRY biscuits!!! Just simply love the DEWBERRY biscuits, yum yum! =D And we got a goodie bag, in which there's a pen, Indian calendar and a car sticker. (Only the goodie bag itself and the pen are useful. Hehe. =D)

Thanks Ming for accompanying me to the Blood Donation. Hope you had fun in one way or another. *Wink* =D

Girls Night =D

Met up with Ming Yun, Yi Siang and Clar on Wednesday night. Thought it's going to be a short catching up session but we went home only when it's near 2am.

At first, we were having some drinks at Bakerzin. YS shared with us her orientation experience and her 'ambition' to become a clubber (Haha! :p), while Clar talked about 'him' (If I were you I'd either wait or take the first step forward, won't let go. =D). When we were leaving, YS thought of playing bowling, so off we went to Safara. Clar didn't want to play at first as she didn't want to break her nails again, but she was persuaded to play in the end. Indeed, she broke her thumb nail again. Haha! =D Took some pictures there. (In Facebook)

It was quite late already after the game, so Clar wanted to go back home. Not wanting to end the night so 'early', we brought Bacardi and Balley's from YS home to Clar's kitchen. Yes, in the kitchen, so that we won't disturb her family. We played Big 2 and the forfeit for the loser of each round was to add more Bacardi to her own drink, while the winner get to dilute her own drink. I only lost for a few rounds but the small amount of additional Bacardi added made me feel really HOT. I could feel the heat and kept asking the girls if my face was really red. It was damn red but I was still sober. Some time later, I spotted a cockroach which crawled halfway into the cabinet, showing only the backside. Clar wanted someone to catch, but I was afraid of cockroaches too. Maybe the alcohol induced some courage in me, so I 'volunteered' to kill that pest. I took the insecticide and wanted to spray at it but nothing came out. (Haha! =D Didn't use enough strength.) After testing that the insecticide can still be used, I aimed at the cockroach at very close distance and sprayed at it. It landed on the floor and started struggling. Afraid that it might fly, I sprayed even more pesticide until it turned over. I guess it was the first time I really killed a cockroach. But I don't wish to have a second try. =D

Anyway, we drank until it's nearing 2am. The effect of the alcohol had diminished by then as I had drank up the green tea and A&W to dilute the alcohol in my stomach. I was expecting to have a good night rest after a few days of sleepless night but I couldn't get a proper sleep again. Next day, woke up feeling quite tired still and went to work. Thought I was bound to make mistake during work as I wasn't very alert then. Luckily, there wasn't many customers. Haha! =D Surprisingly, I knocked off on time without any mistakes. Good Thursday for me. =D

The Value Of Friends

Perhaps Daily Bread is a good way in bringing me closer to Christianity. But still, it will take quite some time before I can convince myself to convert.
A meaningful phrase from today's daily bread:

"A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out."
( http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2009/07/28/devotion.aspx)

Castle Green

I miss working in Castle Green, the cosy environment and easy going colleagues. Went back there last Tuesday to visit them. Guess what? Ray and Daniel are resigning! This week's the last for Ray and Daniel just tendered. So Siti is the last lady standing. She has been complaining to me how much work Ray is leaving to her. Poor Siti, and I guess there's still no news of a new CM. It's going to be tough for her, but I believe she's able to handle it well. Though she may complain, she has the drive to do her job well. And congrats to her, her efforts are being paid off, she got a pay rise upon confirmation. Believe that she'll have a good future with ECC. That's the good thing about small company, employees effort will not go unrecognised.

Back to my visit, as expected, everyone thought I was going back. I'm glad I was being missed. Of course la, I'm too kind and helpful le. Haha! =D Siti and Ray definitely miss me a lot. The new AA is not very pro-active at work. I'm not being proud, but I believe I'm better than her, at least attitude wise. And she's pregnant and going for maternity leave a few months later. Siti will complain more often then. Hopefully there'll be a temp AA to replace her during that period. Anyway, can tell that the relationship between Susan and Ray has soured. Too bad for them, hope that the new CM can handle Susan. Guess Susan missed me the most, cos I was the only one who was willing to help her when I was still there then. She and her guards kept asking me to go back. But too bad, there's no part time, if not I would consider going back.

The visit made me realise that I do leave impact on people, good ones. The help I render to people are being appreciated. Even if my help isn't appreciated or taken for granted, it's still worth it. It's better than doing nothing when you think that you can do something to help.