1. The corridors in orange and black.
2. The sofa set in the staff room.
3. My desk!
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Snapshots of my Workplace
(pardon the cheapo low res digicam)
1. The corridors in orange and black.
2. The sofa set in the staff room.
3. My desk!
1. The corridors in orange and black.
2. The sofa set in the staff room.
3. My desk!
Simpang Rengam Where Forth Art Thou?
I'm off to Simpang Rengam in Johor today for another college roadshow tomorrow. Wished these people would give more than a day's notice. Gah... got to postpone mailbox spamming till Thursday and Friday. Am looking for a map now, where on earth is Simpang Rengam?
Been a little on edge lately. Not to say I've always been patient (I'm not), but I don't usually get unnerved so easily. Just kinda peeved with people who:
1. Ask for an opinion then can't deal with it.
2. Wants everything their way.
Grr... ah well, enough of a mini-rant. Off I go again to Johor!
(ooo, won a coffee table book commemorating 100 years of flight, yay!)
Been a little on edge lately. Not to say I've always been patient (I'm not), but I don't usually get unnerved so easily. Just kinda peeved with people who:
1. Ask for an opinion then can't deal with it.
2. Wants everything their way.
Grr... ah well, enough of a mini-rant. Off I go again to Johor!
(ooo, won a coffee table book commemorating 100 years of flight, yay!)
Monday, April 19, 2004
Moving into Hyperdrive
First up, Ipoh was great! It's really a pleasant city, with very nice people, and superb food without the hefty price tag. Enjoyed the trip and would never thought I say this but would definitely love to go back. After numerous work trips to (ack) Penang, Ipoh is such a refreshing change. Work however was a different thing. Doing roadshows at Chinese Schools severely highlight my language handicap. Spent the day saying, 'tui' 'ke yi' and 'ten ee sia'. Sad. Thank goodness for the tauge chicken kuetiau... how I miss thee... and the heang pia's... ah....
Arrived back in USJ on Friday evening and rushed off to my final class at The One Academy. Pretty uneventful except when a student started crying because she couldn't understand the questions. I have no idea how someone with such limited English language understanding can get to final year. Gave in to her request for a dictionary, unfortunately, she still failed the course. Thank goodness I won't be there for that drama.
Spent the weekend doing last minute shopping and getting the studio in shape. Things seem settled now, just need to add a few decorative stuff and put up a sign and I'm good. Will be printing flyers later for distribution. ANYONE who wants to help out in the evenings will be forever remembered. Spamming mailboxes is boring solo work.
Also got my aquarium finally set up. Pretty... spent quite a bit on bulbs as well. Changed most of the bulbs in the house to the economical ones... though at the hefty price tag, I wonder how much savings it actually works out to. One of those bulbs = RM15+ as opposed to RM1.50 for the regular ones. However, they claim a lifespan of up to 4 years. Hmm... someone should do the math and let me know. Wonder if there's an online calculator for it. Hehe...
Also finally got my garden settled. After endless rainy evenings and postponement with Saw, decided to just get the grass cutter to do it with the weed whacker. 30 mins and he's all done. Will have probably taken 2-3 man hours instead. Garden is so bare tho... anyone with plants to contribute? :)
And oh, also watched Super Sapiens on Thursday... fun :)
First up, Ipoh was great! It's really a pleasant city, with very nice people, and superb food without the hefty price tag. Enjoyed the trip and would never thought I say this but would definitely love to go back. After numerous work trips to (ack) Penang, Ipoh is such a refreshing change. Work however was a different thing. Doing roadshows at Chinese Schools severely highlight my language handicap. Spent the day saying, 'tui' 'ke yi' and 'ten ee sia'. Sad. Thank goodness for the tauge chicken kuetiau... how I miss thee... and the heang pia's... ah....
Arrived back in USJ on Friday evening and rushed off to my final class at The One Academy. Pretty uneventful except when a student started crying because she couldn't understand the questions. I have no idea how someone with such limited English language understanding can get to final year. Gave in to her request for a dictionary, unfortunately, she still failed the course. Thank goodness I won't be there for that drama.
Spent the weekend doing last minute shopping and getting the studio in shape. Things seem settled now, just need to add a few decorative stuff and put up a sign and I'm good. Will be printing flyers later for distribution. ANYONE who wants to help out in the evenings will be forever remembered. Spamming mailboxes is boring solo work.
Also got my aquarium finally set up. Pretty... spent quite a bit on bulbs as well. Changed most of the bulbs in the house to the economical ones... though at the hefty price tag, I wonder how much savings it actually works out to. One of those bulbs = RM15+ as opposed to RM1.50 for the regular ones. However, they claim a lifespan of up to 4 years. Hmm... someone should do the math and let me know. Wonder if there's an online calculator for it. Hehe...
Also finally got my garden settled. After endless rainy evenings and postponement with Saw, decided to just get the grass cutter to do it with the weed whacker. 30 mins and he's all done. Will have probably taken 2-3 man hours instead. Garden is so bare tho... anyone with plants to contribute? :)
And oh, also watched Super Sapiens on Thursday... fun :)
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Monsters unleashed? Really?
Caught the Scooby Doo sequel last night. Was kinda expecting a fair bit but movie didn't quite live up. It was like watching a big screen tv movie and it felt like the third part of a trilogy with the 2nd movie missing. Rather big jump from the first movie. In the first, they were kinda jaded and lacking the Mystery Inc. team spirit. And suddenly in the sequel, they're mega superstars with a kick-a** hq. Just felt like a jump of sorts.
No need to dwell on the premise and such as the movie will prob be out of screening come Thursday (which is why I decided to catch it on a week night). Pretty usual standard fare, ideal for kids, mildly entertaining. Monsters are pretty cool tho and definitely got laughs here and there. Just would have liked to be bowled over... ah well.
Going to Ipoh tomorrow afternoon... I have college roadshows at two SMJK's. Hope it'll be fun, although it'll be nice to be away from office. However, going with a colleague I don't know quite well and if the students from the Chinese medium schools don't speak English, I'm screwed. Lalalalala...
Caught the Scooby Doo sequel last night. Was kinda expecting a fair bit but movie didn't quite live up. It was like watching a big screen tv movie and it felt like the third part of a trilogy with the 2nd movie missing. Rather big jump from the first movie. In the first, they were kinda jaded and lacking the Mystery Inc. team spirit. And suddenly in the sequel, they're mega superstars with a kick-a** hq. Just felt like a jump of sorts.
No need to dwell on the premise and such as the movie will prob be out of screening come Thursday (which is why I decided to catch it on a week night). Pretty usual standard fare, ideal for kids, mildly entertaining. Monsters are pretty cool tho and definitely got laughs here and there. Just would have liked to be bowled over... ah well.
Going to Ipoh tomorrow afternoon... I have college roadshows at two SMJK's. Hope it'll be fun, although it'll be nice to be away from office. However, going with a colleague I don't know quite well and if the students from the Chinese medium schools don't speak English, I'm screwed. Lalalalala...
Monday, April 12, 2004
Bunny Battle Royale
Weekend in Melaka has been somewhat the usual. Took my obligatory Saturday nap but instead of the usual 2-3 hours, I woke up 5 and a half hours later. My sleep debt must be higher than I thought. Feels great tho... darnit... I so love napping.
.....
Brought bunnies together. Wombat initially staked dominance by chasing everyone about. For those who don't know, rabbit society always has to have an Alpha Rabbit, usually male. And they determine the alpha by the rabbit who can put down the heads of the other rabbits, whether by submission or force. Anyways, Wombat took an early lead in alpha domination by sheer size and since Dominose and Biscuit still recovering from travel stress. A few hours after however, saw ALL of them engaged in bunny wrestling. Sigh... Worried that they might injure themselves... Wombat also kinda got spooked and took refuge on the upper level of the cage. Gah...
After a few more hours of this rabbit silliness (Biscuit and Dominose took to actual wrestling, with Biscuit literally rolling Dominose about) and Wombat retreating, I got them all by force, forced down all their heads and put Wombat's head firmly on top of theirs. Held them in that pose for a minute or so and now, everyone's amicable again. Silly rabbits...
.....
I've deduced that Biscuit is the only normal rabbit (normal as in behaviour and temperament). Wombat reminds me of Garfield... fat, lazy and cat-like. He doesn't flinch at anything and allows you to rub and pet him without fear (very unlike most rabbits). Dominose is like a small dog. I have never in my life had a rabbit that attacks you. Put my hand in to pet Wombat and here comes Dominose darting towards you, takes a bite, and then retreats! GAWD... pyscho... took a broom to whack some sense into his bunny head and before I knew it, he was attacking the broom! Sigh...
Weekend in Melaka has been somewhat the usual. Took my obligatory Saturday nap but instead of the usual 2-3 hours, I woke up 5 and a half hours later. My sleep debt must be higher than I thought. Feels great tho... darnit... I so love napping.
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Brought bunnies together. Wombat initially staked dominance by chasing everyone about. For those who don't know, rabbit society always has to have an Alpha Rabbit, usually male. And they determine the alpha by the rabbit who can put down the heads of the other rabbits, whether by submission or force. Anyways, Wombat took an early lead in alpha domination by sheer size and since Dominose and Biscuit still recovering from travel stress. A few hours after however, saw ALL of them engaged in bunny wrestling. Sigh... Worried that they might injure themselves... Wombat also kinda got spooked and took refuge on the upper level of the cage. Gah...
After a few more hours of this rabbit silliness (Biscuit and Dominose took to actual wrestling, with Biscuit literally rolling Dominose about) and Wombat retreating, I got them all by force, forced down all their heads and put Wombat's head firmly on top of theirs. Held them in that pose for a minute or so and now, everyone's amicable again. Silly rabbits...
.....
I've deduced that Biscuit is the only normal rabbit (normal as in behaviour and temperament). Wombat reminds me of Garfield... fat, lazy and cat-like. He doesn't flinch at anything and allows you to rub and pet him without fear (very unlike most rabbits). Dominose is like a small dog. I have never in my life had a rabbit that attacks you. Put my hand in to pet Wombat and here comes Dominose darting towards you, takes a bite, and then retreats! GAWD... pyscho... took a broom to whack some sense into his bunny head and before I knew it, he was attacking the broom! Sigh...
Friday, April 09, 2004
Introducing Dominose and Biscuit
Snuck to the pet shop during lunch today and finally found one that had adult sized rabbits at a price I won't faint at. They had 2 left (both thankfully males), one almost all black with splotches of white (his nose is white), and the other in varying shades of brown. Was contemplating which one and then realised that if I do take one, the other will be left alone. Adult rabbits are notoriously hard to sell and the black one didn't look all too saleable. So decided to take both instead. All I hope now is that Wombat welcome them without too much trouble, especially also since these 2 are quite docile and smaller than Wombat.
So, black rabbit = Dominose, and brown rabbit = Biscuit. :) Welcome to the family!
ps: Rabbits will be in Melaka for the time being. USJ seems to be filled with cats. Have to figure that one out when the place is a bit more settled.
Snuck to the pet shop during lunch today and finally found one that had adult sized rabbits at a price I won't faint at. They had 2 left (both thankfully males), one almost all black with splotches of white (his nose is white), and the other in varying shades of brown. Was contemplating which one and then realised that if I do take one, the other will be left alone. Adult rabbits are notoriously hard to sell and the black one didn't look all too saleable. So decided to take both instead. All I hope now is that Wombat welcome them without too much trouble, especially also since these 2 are quite docile and smaller than Wombat.
So, black rabbit = Dominose, and brown rabbit = Biscuit. :) Welcome to the family!
ps: Rabbits will be in Melaka for the time being. USJ seems to be filled with cats. Have to figure that one out when the place is a bit more settled.
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Minty Staleness in Your Mouth
Was munching on my Cloret mint from my trusty Cloret mint dispenser that I have in my bag. Was giving it some thought and realised that my Clorets seem to be lasting a long time! Very economical I thought. How wonderfully convenient I thought. Then think somemore and realised that I could count the number of times I've taken the mint and I have enough fingers to do the math. Hmm... so flipped the dispenser over and read:
MFG: 04092001
EXP: 04092002
'Ack'ing ensued.
Was munching on my Cloret mint from my trusty Cloret mint dispenser that I have in my bag. Was giving it some thought and realised that my Clorets seem to be lasting a long time! Very economical I thought. How wonderfully convenient I thought. Then think somemore and realised that I could count the number of times I've taken the mint and I have enough fingers to do the math. Hmm... so flipped the dispenser over and read:
MFG: 04092001
EXP: 04092002
'Ack'ing ensued.
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Monday, April 05, 2004
Friday, April 02, 2004
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For...
It's a Friday! Whoopeedoo! Let's all do the dance for joy... all together now...
Met up with Chun and Saw last night for dinner. Vietnamese food is great! Anything with lots of vege, vinegar, and chilli echoes well with me. Nyam... Also managed to assemble one of my bookshelves last night. Took me an hour and a half but with only ONE mistake, I thought it was pretty good. I usually screw up 3 times at least and resort to hammer and nails. This time round managed to stick to the instructions for the most part. Woohoo!
Looking forward to the weekend. Days are going by fairly quickly now. Wonder why...
It's a Friday! Whoopeedoo! Let's all do the dance for joy... all together now...
Met up with Chun and Saw last night for dinner. Vietnamese food is great! Anything with lots of vege, vinegar, and chilli echoes well with me. Nyam... Also managed to assemble one of my bookshelves last night. Took me an hour and a half but with only ONE mistake, I thought it was pretty good. I usually screw up 3 times at least and resort to hammer and nails. This time round managed to stick to the instructions for the most part. Woohoo!
Looking forward to the weekend. Days are going by fairly quickly now. Wonder why...
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Bright and cheery, So orangey...
College is going through an aesthetic upgrade :) Plain beige walls are now being painted a bright orange with black accents! Ah... I love orange. So reminiscent of StudioKuning tho. Ah... if anyone didn't yet know, orange is probably my favourite colour. Thus all the logos I do has orange, and I get most anything in orange if given a choice. When I repaint my car, it'll be orange as well :)
And oh, I bought a 2nd hand bicycle yesterday. Decided that cycling to work would be quicker and more fun. And the bike's orange as well :) Didn't even test it, just bought it. RM 90 for a year old mountain bike in great condition. Sounds like a good deal to me. Hope no one steals it tho.
Need to go get a raincoat later, just in case. Hope they have an orange one. :)
College is going through an aesthetic upgrade :) Plain beige walls are now being painted a bright orange with black accents! Ah... I love orange. So reminiscent of StudioKuning tho. Ah... if anyone didn't yet know, orange is probably my favourite colour. Thus all the logos I do has orange, and I get most anything in orange if given a choice. When I repaint my car, it'll be orange as well :)
And oh, I bought a 2nd hand bicycle yesterday. Decided that cycling to work would be quicker and more fun. And the bike's orange as well :) Didn't even test it, just bought it. RM 90 for a year old mountain bike in great condition. Sounds like a good deal to me. Hope no one steals it tho.
Need to go get a raincoat later, just in case. Hope they have an orange one. :)
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Haven't done this in quite a while so here goes :)
Food Review: Spicy Oriental Chicken Salad (Starbucks) ~ RM 11.90
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What can I say, I love good salads! Especially chicken ones. This salad has it all! Generous portions of tender juicy chicken breast, crunchy leafy lettuce and a tossing of the slightly bitter kind (pardon my gourmet inadequacies), and this great dressing of vinegar and chilli somewhat reminiscent of chicken rice chilli sauce but funkier. Great meal although could do with more vege. It is however somewhat spicy but oh so yummy! Garlic bread will probably go well with this, although none available to order. Lack of side dishes is my main gripe but the salad itself is delicious!
Food Review: Jumbo Hot Dog (Ikea) ~ RM 2.50
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Boiled hot dog in a bun. Simple pleasures :) What's great though is the unlimited supply of relish, onions, and mustard! NYAM! I love lots and lots and lots of onions and relish and bad breath withstanding, this is just a feel good simple meal :) NYAM!
Food Review: Spicy Oriental Chicken Salad (Starbucks) ~ RM 11.90
Rating: <> <> <> <> <
What can I say, I love good salads! Especially chicken ones. This salad has it all! Generous portions of tender juicy chicken breast, crunchy leafy lettuce and a tossing of the slightly bitter kind (pardon my gourmet inadequacies), and this great dressing of vinegar and chilli somewhat reminiscent of chicken rice chilli sauce but funkier. Great meal although could do with more vege. It is however somewhat spicy but oh so yummy! Garlic bread will probably go well with this, although none available to order. Lack of side dishes is my main gripe but the salad itself is delicious!
Food Review: Jumbo Hot Dog (Ikea) ~ RM 2.50
Rating: <> <> <> <>
Boiled hot dog in a bun. Simple pleasures :) What's great though is the unlimited supply of relish, onions, and mustard! NYAM! I love lots and lots and lots of onions and relish and bad breath withstanding, this is just a feel good simple meal :) NYAM!
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Warning: Windows may showcase nudity
To anyone who's moving into a new house, first thing you should do is put up curtains. I say again, before anything else, make sure your windows (especially the ones looking out to the street) has curtains (or blinds or newspapers even). And do this ESPECIALLY before you undress for the shower. Nuff said.
(I don't see how I'm ever going to get any students from my neighbours.)
To anyone who's moving into a new house, first thing you should do is put up curtains. I say again, before anything else, make sure your windows (especially the ones looking out to the street) has curtains (or blinds or newspapers even). And do this ESPECIALLY before you undress for the shower. Nuff said.
(I don't see how I'm ever going to get any students from my neighbours.)
Monday, March 29, 2004
20 Car Trips, 12 Hours, One Exhausted Dan
I've moved! Woke up like any other day, then went to sleep in a brand new house in a brand new room and with my entire body aching. Sorry Saw for the disappearing act! Got so caught up that I didn't quite kept you informed. But it was either this weekend or next anyways.
First of all, not to say this is of any use, but to my irritating ex-neighbours who insist on taking up my parking space, sweeping leaves to where I park, and numerous evil eye exchanges, SEE YA! It is so frustrating to not have a place to park at home to the point where you hesitate going out in case your spot gets taken. FREEDOM!!! :) Gonna miss being near to Taipan tho and living in a home with friends. Renting out rooms to strangers takes a way some privacy but having the space helps give Creativekids a boost.
Have my room settled, TV plugged in to crystal clear reception. Next up, the rest of the house... GAH. Gonna take quite a bit of work. Will also be starting on the studio setting up. Anyone wants to come and help let me know :) Also, those wanting to teach, do bring over some of your artworks for display. Lots of bare walls to liven up. Come come help.
Gonna be welcoming first room tenant today, a TGIF chef and his wife, a pastry chef. And tomorrow, room tenant #2, an aerobics instructor :) talk about opposites. Lalalala....
ps: walked to work today, woohoo!
I've moved! Woke up like any other day, then went to sleep in a brand new house in a brand new room and with my entire body aching. Sorry Saw for the disappearing act! Got so caught up that I didn't quite kept you informed. But it was either this weekend or next anyways.
First of all, not to say this is of any use, but to my irritating ex-neighbours who insist on taking up my parking space, sweeping leaves to where I park, and numerous evil eye exchanges, SEE YA! It is so frustrating to not have a place to park at home to the point where you hesitate going out in case your spot gets taken. FREEDOM!!! :) Gonna miss being near to Taipan tho and living in a home with friends. Renting out rooms to strangers takes a way some privacy but having the space helps give Creativekids a boost.
Have my room settled, TV plugged in to crystal clear reception. Next up, the rest of the house... GAH. Gonna take quite a bit of work. Will also be starting on the studio setting up. Anyone wants to come and help let me know :) Also, those wanting to teach, do bring over some of your artworks for display. Lots of bare walls to liven up. Come come help.
Gonna be welcoming first room tenant today, a TGIF chef and his wife, a pastry chef. And tomorrow, room tenant #2, an aerobics instructor :) talk about opposites. Lalalala....
ps: walked to work today, woohoo!
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Putting a Price on Education
My prevailing optimism seems to be nose-diving these past few days. After giving out my 2nd exam, and my first subjective one to the One students, I've been going through academic hell and back with the results. Appaling is to put it nicely. If I had it my way, only 10% of the students will pass. What with the incredibly poor command of English (that has already been dumbed down), zero commitment, intense cheating, and probably downright stupidity, I have no idea how any of the students made it to final year. Now, most people would say, 'but they're designers, they don't need to know business management'. That's probably like saying designers are stupid ignorant folk who's only fascination is with colours and font-type.
I am beyond disgust at the way these colleges are bringing up their students. Taking money from the students and deluding them into skill-based superiority. The students have no vested interest to be better, their only concern is to pass (and being ONE, draw quick sketches). They are happy regurgitating old ideas and don't see any need to question, test, or challenge anything. If this applies to all other colleges in Malaysia, we might as well rename the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Population Cloning for Mental Degradation and Subjugative Control. GAH! You know, lecturers should NOT HAVE TO DUMB DOWN TO THE STUPIDITY LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS but students should strive to meet the pre-set bar! I am so incredibly pissed not because of the sheer pointlessness of giving them marks but the affect it has on the overall growth of society and country.
Needless to say, I can't fail them all. College admin has already told me to pace down to the students. I've already revised the syllabus twice. At its current level, a Form 5 student can take it and do well (probably better). Education is a misnomer. These students are not learning, heck, they're not even memorising. I actually don't know why they are there in the first place. Probably needed a justification to hang out at Sunway all the time.
Now, that's let out. I'm never accepting a lecturing position at the One again, though I doubt they'll want me after I land my wrath on the students tomorrow. There are a lot of things I can tolerate, like inefficient admin, greed, corruption even... but messing about with education is jeopardising our future. Can you imagine our kids (if) being under leaders like these? ARGH!!!
My prevailing optimism seems to be nose-diving these past few days. After giving out my 2nd exam, and my first subjective one to the One students, I've been going through academic hell and back with the results. Appaling is to put it nicely. If I had it my way, only 10% of the students will pass. What with the incredibly poor command of English (that has already been dumbed down), zero commitment, intense cheating, and probably downright stupidity, I have no idea how any of the students made it to final year. Now, most people would say, 'but they're designers, they don't need to know business management'. That's probably like saying designers are stupid ignorant folk who's only fascination is with colours and font-type.
I am beyond disgust at the way these colleges are bringing up their students. Taking money from the students and deluding them into skill-based superiority. The students have no vested interest to be better, their only concern is to pass (and being ONE, draw quick sketches). They are happy regurgitating old ideas and don't see any need to question, test, or challenge anything. If this applies to all other colleges in Malaysia, we might as well rename the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Population Cloning for Mental Degradation and Subjugative Control. GAH! You know, lecturers should NOT HAVE TO DUMB DOWN TO THE STUPIDITY LEVEL OF THE STUDENTS but students should strive to meet the pre-set bar! I am so incredibly pissed not because of the sheer pointlessness of giving them marks but the affect it has on the overall growth of society and country.
Needless to say, I can't fail them all. College admin has already told me to pace down to the students. I've already revised the syllabus twice. At its current level, a Form 5 student can take it and do well (probably better). Education is a misnomer. These students are not learning, heck, they're not even memorising. I actually don't know why they are there in the first place. Probably needed a justification to hang out at Sunway all the time.
Now, that's let out. I'm never accepting a lecturing position at the One again, though I doubt they'll want me after I land my wrath on the students tomorrow. There are a lot of things I can tolerate, like inefficient admin, greed, corruption even... but messing about with education is jeopardising our future. Can you imagine our kids (if) being under leaders like these? ARGH!!!
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Goodbye my dear bunny...
On this day and hour, my dear bunny, Wallaby Wallace the Fourth has passed on leaving behind his brother, King Wombat. Wallaby had to be sadly put to sleep due to the worsening of his illness. Sob sob... he is sorely missed and dearly loved and hope he can now hop free and happily in the lush green fields of rabbit heaven. God bless...
On this day and hour, my dear bunny, Wallaby Wallace the Fourth has passed on leaving behind his brother, King Wombat. Wallaby had to be sadly put to sleep due to the worsening of his illness. Sob sob... he is sorely missed and dearly loved and hope he can now hop free and happily in the lush green fields of rabbit heaven. God bless...
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
2 Weeks to April
March seems to be the most interesting month of all this year. In this month, I've started a new job, signed a tenancy agreement for a house, planned and came up with CreativeKids and committed to the business model, met a new friend and we're now good buddies and it's only middle of the month still. Wonder what April will bring but life at least seems exciting now :) Can't imagine that just 3 months ago I was in a dead-end job, complaining and griping, and living a routine dull life. Change is exciting, not to mention highly addictive. It's like once you start something different, you just keep wanting more. :)
Can't wait for this weekend. Been awhile since I've had the opportunity to go home. Work and all. Will be good to spend a weekend in Melaka and catch up.
March seems to be the most interesting month of all this year. In this month, I've started a new job, signed a tenancy agreement for a house, planned and came up with CreativeKids and committed to the business model, met a new friend and we're now good buddies and it's only middle of the month still. Wonder what April will bring but life at least seems exciting now :) Can't imagine that just 3 months ago I was in a dead-end job, complaining and griping, and living a routine dull life. Change is exciting, not to mention highly addictive. It's like once you start something different, you just keep wanting more. :)
Can't wait for this weekend. Been awhile since I've had the opportunity to go home. Work and all. Will be good to spend a weekend in Melaka and catch up.
Friday, March 12, 2004
Oh Friday, Oh Friday, where forth did you go?
For though now you are here,
You were not days ago...
Come save us from Monday, malicious and sly,
Stay with us through tomorrows,
Never do say goodbye...
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Two whole weeks have gone in new work place :) Time sure did whizzed by. Been having a pretty good time so far, probably due to me still not having a full work load. Slowly starting to realise what I got myself into. Managing the Multimedia major means being proficient in software such as Flash! Gawd... back to the computer then...
One interesting thing about this place is that it is very chinesed. And me speaking zero dialects and a handful of Mandarin words makes me stick out like a sore thumb. Haven't been called a banana for ages. Ah well... got to start learning Mandarin I guess. Maybe I'll take a class at the CreativeKids@Studio in USJ. Muahahahahaha!
Happy Friday everyone :) Enjoy the weekend!
For though now you are here,
You were not days ago...
Come save us from Monday, malicious and sly,
Stay with us through tomorrows,
Never do say goodbye...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two whole weeks have gone in new work place :) Time sure did whizzed by. Been having a pretty good time so far, probably due to me still not having a full work load. Slowly starting to realise what I got myself into. Managing the Multimedia major means being proficient in software such as Flash! Gawd... back to the computer then...
One interesting thing about this place is that it is very chinesed. And me speaking zero dialects and a handful of Mandarin words makes me stick out like a sore thumb. Haven't been called a banana for ages. Ah well... got to start learning Mandarin I guess. Maybe I'll take a class at the CreativeKids@Studio in USJ. Muahahahahaha!
Happy Friday everyone :) Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, March 11, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AH MENG!!!
First up, happy returns for the day Meng :) Someone turns 24 today! (Applause) No cracks needed about the age (since we're all of the same age anyways). Sorry for forgetting though, hope you can forgive me! (Bila makan?).
Work for me has been good so far. Finally got my desk settled and my computer moved from the central workstations to my desk. Yay... surfing in private! Woohoo... weird thing tho is that my PC has no CD-ROM drive. Ah well... LAUNCH @ Yahoo! it is then.
Gonna be moving out soon so gonna be real occupied. All of you guys on the Groups thingy, well, let's get it rolling! Don't want to bring out the whip just yet.
So once again, best birthday regards to meng meng :) Have a good Thursday everyone!
Cheerful Dan logging out.
First up, happy returns for the day Meng :) Someone turns 24 today! (Applause) No cracks needed about the age (since we're all of the same age anyways). Sorry for forgetting though, hope you can forgive me! (Bila makan?).
Work for me has been good so far. Finally got my desk settled and my computer moved from the central workstations to my desk. Yay... surfing in private! Woohoo... weird thing tho is that my PC has no CD-ROM drive. Ah well... LAUNCH @ Yahoo! it is then.
Gonna be moving out soon so gonna be real occupied. All of you guys on the Groups thingy, well, let's get it rolling! Don't want to bring out the whip just yet.
So once again, best birthday regards to meng meng :) Have a good Thursday everyone!
Cheerful Dan logging out.
Saturday, March 06, 2004
Blardy Frigid on a Hot Saturday Afternoon
I have finally 'personalised' my computer and suddenly feel at home again. Getting a new computer is like a new house I think. You take some time to take stock, evaluate the potential, and then get right on making it look and feel like your previous home. Comfort is such a driving human ambition!
Anyways, I am at work this blistery cold Saturday... with the air conditioning at full blast and me tucked in my sweater. College has an open day event today so all staff out at full force. This is officially the end of my first week at work and things have been interesting. Here are some notable insights.
~ Big company environment: We all get a monthly ration of one ream of A4 paper, two rolls of toilet paper, and enough Milo, Nescafe, and Coffeemate for each day.
~ Working hours: I have a punchcard. It feels weird but at least I don't have to justify to anyone when I leave. Hoorah!
~ Working Saturdays: Only twice a month and occasionally for fairs and etc. Have to work next Sunday but there's immediate leave compensation and etc. And no one complains. Unlike previous company where everyone does. It's amazing what an understanding boss and good office morale can do. Everyone here is very cheerful :)
~ Having more colleagues than you can remember: It feels weird coming to work and seeing more than 3 familiar cars and 6 familiar faces.
So far, things have been interesting. No complaints and I have a feeling I will be pretty contented here for a while :) Largely also due to the fact that I can walk to work. I just cannot stress enough how liberating it is to be free from bad traffic snarls! WOOHOO!!!
I have finally 'personalised' my computer and suddenly feel at home again. Getting a new computer is like a new house I think. You take some time to take stock, evaluate the potential, and then get right on making it look and feel like your previous home. Comfort is such a driving human ambition!
Anyways, I am at work this blistery cold Saturday... with the air conditioning at full blast and me tucked in my sweater. College has an open day event today so all staff out at full force. This is officially the end of my first week at work and things have been interesting. Here are some notable insights.
~ Big company environment: We all get a monthly ration of one ream of A4 paper, two rolls of toilet paper, and enough Milo, Nescafe, and Coffeemate for each day.
~ Working hours: I have a punchcard. It feels weird but at least I don't have to justify to anyone when I leave. Hoorah!
~ Working Saturdays: Only twice a month and occasionally for fairs and etc. Have to work next Sunday but there's immediate leave compensation and etc. And no one complains. Unlike previous company where everyone does. It's amazing what an understanding boss and good office morale can do. Everyone here is very cheerful :)
~ Having more colleagues than you can remember: It feels weird coming to work and seeing more than 3 familiar cars and 6 familiar faces.
So far, things have been interesting. No complaints and I have a feeling I will be pretty contented here for a while :) Largely also due to the fact that I can walk to work. I just cannot stress enough how liberating it is to be free from bad traffic snarls! WOOHOO!!!