it was only yesterday that I did something out of my comfort zone once again.
it was just like any other day.
i woke up late and floated around the web before heaving my fat ass off to the gym.
after which, i met my close polymates, tiffany and aaron who have adjusted well to their high flying jobs.
joked a lot, shared a lot, laughed a lot.
and as it turns out yesterday, it only brought attention to my plight as a student on how my "allowance" limits me.
i had to reserve my finances to my main course while I look on with a glean of jealousy as they drank their tea and feast over their gourmet.
granted tiffany was nice enough to treat the fruit fondue, it only just highlighted it's time to wake up from la la land for me.
that said.
it sucks to be jobless.
i know it's my vacation but i have to watch the slimming bulge of my wallet.
what's eating up the hole is my dental costs and driving lessons.
speaking of which, i had my first lesson yesterday and i think it was super fun despite the engine jams. Weee~~~
and back to reality, these few days will be an intensive search for any jobs out there.
decent jobs that pay well. i abstain from insurance related jobs, just a personal peeve.
other than that, i really think by December, i should be earning my dough or i will feel damn downright miserable.
to carry on with the rest of the day, a mahjong session was held at night and since my wallet was being a miser due to my studently ways, i vehemently chose the cheapest route.
the reliable bus transport. from simei, i took 2 buses and walk 4 km to an ulu ulu place to reach my destination at 1.30 am.
it's an adventure for me i reckon.
and a normal day turned out not so normal after all.
forgetting to mention after 2 round of session, i chose to take bus home again and walk home from bedok reservoir which was like another 5 km.
yes, i'm crazy but you only live life once.
ben
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
smell the singapore air
Yoz.
I'm back on da mainland.
First off, it's good to be back.
Lemme recount my steps and share my thoughts throughout my return flight.
Somehow, I was not as eager as the previous time.
It was a feeling of wading through wanderlust.
Went for last minute shopping to get necessary souvenirs like nougats and fish oil.
Showered and packed my luggage.
Went for tibetian food with Zane and Marcus before heading to the airport, courtesy of Geri.
Upon arrival, the check-in queue was long.
My head was telling me, sianz, must be a full flight and worst off, from the sample population of the people in the queue, it looks like it's gonna be a miserable flight.
Finally was my turn, my 2 check-in luggage was H-E-A-V-Y as accounted for by Mr. Zane.
And yes it was. 42 kg in fact.
I tried to be polite and smile to her while I talk.
A little flirting goes a long way, although I wasn't sure how to measure effectiveness of the "smile", I was able to pass thru.
I always though student allowance was 40kg, didn't know it was 30kg as a matter of fact.
Went to the bookstore and got a magazine to while away time.
Waited at the lounge and like 1 hour before the boarding gate was open, Asians started to queue.
So kiasu [roll eyes].
I managed to book the last few rows where I could lie all the way back without anyone kicking me from behind.
Was pleased with Singapore Airlines as usual.
Everything was up to expectations, just that of the top 5 featured movies, I already have downloaded 4 of them on my laptops so there wasn't much movie selection left, save for Underdog and a Mighty Heart.
There was this gal who serve me, i think she's quite pretty in her dolled-up SQ girl persona.
Throughout the whole flight, I barely even slept.
I just couldn't and didn't know why.
I visited the loo like 6 times, not because I had an upset stomach but just wanted to find something to do.
I always like SQ toilets, it's SO much spacey as compared to the rest of the other airlines I've taken.
Collected my luggage, didn't use my alcohol allowance and met my brother and parents.
It was a great feeling, haven't seen them for 3 months plus.
It was barely dawn, headed down to the SAME market for breakfast (The previous time I came back, we went to the same market). Begins to think this is a family ritual.
Ate vegetarian bee hoon, you tiao, half-boiled eggs and milk tea. Most of the other stores were not open, although I look forward to oily carrot cake.
Went home to unpack a bit, but my kind-hearted tired brother fetch me to Aljunied to get my handphone back from Jacque.
Grrr... he scratch my new phone cover. Then, headed to Sheng Shiong supermarket to get my toiletries.
Headed home, unpack till 12 noon, had a light shower and tried to nap.
Failed terribly as I barely clock 1 hour of sleep.
Right now, I'm just feeling out of sync, my head is light headed from the lack of sleep.
Am heading down to City Hall later and also meeting my family for dinner again.
Further thoughts to share, I'm beginning to feel more family-oriented and starting to cultivate a gentlemanly behaviour after my overseas study stint.
Oh yar, not forgetting, I'm in need of mahjong therapy, so *waves*, I'm back !!! Call me, call me.
I'm free now before I start finding work.
And to end this entry, I'm trying to finish my mom's porridge which was meant for lunch but it's like 3:45 pm here and it feels like dinner for me. Yikes.
I'm back on da mainland.
First off, it's good to be back.
Lemme recount my steps and share my thoughts throughout my return flight.
Somehow, I was not as eager as the previous time.
It was a feeling of wading through wanderlust.
Went for last minute shopping to get necessary souvenirs like nougats and fish oil.
Showered and packed my luggage.
Went for tibetian food with Zane and Marcus before heading to the airport, courtesy of Geri.
Upon arrival, the check-in queue was long.
My head was telling me, sianz, must be a full flight and worst off, from the sample population of the people in the queue, it looks like it's gonna be a miserable flight.
Finally was my turn, my 2 check-in luggage was H-E-A-V-Y as accounted for by Mr. Zane.
And yes it was. 42 kg in fact.
I tried to be polite and smile to her while I talk.
A little flirting goes a long way, although I wasn't sure how to measure effectiveness of the "smile", I was able to pass thru.
I always though student allowance was 40kg, didn't know it was 30kg as a matter of fact.
Went to the bookstore and got a magazine to while away time.
Waited at the lounge and like 1 hour before the boarding gate was open, Asians started to queue.
So kiasu [roll eyes].
I managed to book the last few rows where I could lie all the way back without anyone kicking me from behind.
Was pleased with Singapore Airlines as usual.
Everything was up to expectations, just that of the top 5 featured movies, I already have downloaded 4 of them on my laptops so there wasn't much movie selection left, save for Underdog and a Mighty Heart.
There was this gal who serve me, i think she's quite pretty in her dolled-up SQ girl persona.
Throughout the whole flight, I barely even slept.
I just couldn't and didn't know why.
I visited the loo like 6 times, not because I had an upset stomach but just wanted to find something to do.
I always like SQ toilets, it's SO much spacey as compared to the rest of the other airlines I've taken.
Collected my luggage, didn't use my alcohol allowance and met my brother and parents.
It was a great feeling, haven't seen them for 3 months plus.
It was barely dawn, headed down to the SAME market for breakfast (The previous time I came back, we went to the same market). Begins to think this is a family ritual.
Ate vegetarian bee hoon, you tiao, half-boiled eggs and milk tea. Most of the other stores were not open, although I look forward to oily carrot cake.
Went home to unpack a bit, but my kind-hearted tired brother fetch me to Aljunied to get my handphone back from Jacque.
Grrr... he scratch my new phone cover. Then, headed to Sheng Shiong supermarket to get my toiletries.
Headed home, unpack till 12 noon, had a light shower and tried to nap.
Failed terribly as I barely clock 1 hour of sleep.
Right now, I'm just feeling out of sync, my head is light headed from the lack of sleep.
Am heading down to City Hall later and also meeting my family for dinner again.
Further thoughts to share, I'm beginning to feel more family-oriented and starting to cultivate a gentlemanly behaviour after my overseas study stint.
Oh yar, not forgetting, I'm in need of mahjong therapy, so *waves*, I'm back !!! Call me, call me.
I'm free now before I start finding work.
And to end this entry, I'm trying to finish my mom's porridge which was meant for lunch but it's like 3:45 pm here and it feels like dinner for me. Yikes.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
i'm walking on sunshine
Yes.
My exams are over.
It just seems like a breeze as compared to my friends who have YET to start having their first paper and their last paper are like a fortnight later.
So yea, lucky me.
I'm coming home soon.
Whoopie.
My internet at home is down. =(
Am just slacking these last few days, really nothing to do.
Am looking ahead at job opportunities and really do hope that I'm able to seize one.
Packed my luggage halfway le, really nothing much to do.
Oh well.
Singapore, here I come.
Ben
My exams are over.
It just seems like a breeze as compared to my friends who have YET to start having their first paper and their last paper are like a fortnight later.
So yea, lucky me.
I'm coming home soon.
Whoopie.
My internet at home is down. =(
Am just slacking these last few days, really nothing to do.
Am looking ahead at job opportunities and really do hope that I'm able to seize one.
Packed my luggage halfway le, really nothing much to do.
Oh well.
Singapore, here I come.
Ben
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