October Update (1)(16-22Oct)

Continued from the previous one.

This month, I had my first interview since the last one at DSO (Late February). This is the first time; I got an interview without sending a resume. They (STK) called me two weeks ago, asking me whether I interested in a job at ST kinetics. I told myself, why not? The first interview is just a kind of formal chatting. Besides, I had two attempts of interview with STK. The first one was at the end of 2001, which I got through to the 3rd interview, after which I was still been filtered off. The second one, at Jalan Boon Lay , I didn’t make it through the first one. Now this is the third time, where I will go back to Portsdown Rd.

The DSO interview didn’t make it, I believe it was because I wasn’t looking enough confidence, and I had not prepared enough to speak on my strength. So this time, I will try to be focused on my strength, be more relaxed and composed. After all, there are pros and cons. If I do get the job (which starts at December), I may have to forgo my bonus at VMD. Tough decision! Guess what, I can’t worry too much, things will get better in God’s way.

17 Oct
Today, I still went to work as usual. The difference is I packed my bag with full of my resume and certificates. I spent the whole day noting down and memorizing on my strength. There weren’t any compiling work at that day, so I can concentrate on my interview preparation. The interview starts at 1830 hours at Portsdown Rd, so I had to take an hour time off to reach there on time. The trip (by bus) is as long as the HR personnel mentioned, and I spent exactly an hour on the bus. But luckily, I reached the place 5 minutes earlier. Being early is a nice thing

The interview was rather nice. Initially, there are 2 interviewers. Later, an Indian Guy (believed to be the head) joined it. They asked tough questions, which some I couldn’t answer. But overall, I rather satisfied with my performance. The interview lasted till 2000 hours. I would have to wait another two weeks, as they got another candidate to see. I told myself, let’s not get upset, if this falls through. I will still get my year-end bonus at VMD. Things are always nice in any way. I rushed home to take my lunch, and I have Fo tang activities later.

22 Oct
Today is Suisen’s wedding, I didn’t go in the morning, because I got Fo tang activities (Shao nian ban) in the morning till afternoon. I only reached home at 1530 hours, so I spent my afternoon sleeping. There’s some rain to chase away the smoke for a while. But since the winds still stays at SE/S 5 knots, the haze returns exactly afterwards. Siwei called to say that, he got suisen's parent to fetch, so I had to take public transport there.

After eating two biscuit, I left my house at 1900 hours. Maybe, I didn’t read enough on the map, and over rely on the map stated in the wedding invitation card. I took the MRT to Outram Park MRT, and realized that, I could not walk to River view hotel from that MRT. Not knowing what bus to take. I had to settle for a taxi. The taxi took 5 minutes to bring me there. So I reached at 1945 hours. Not very late, I thought. Things are fine.

The night was doing fine; I was being allocated to table 4. Rather near to the host’s table. The Dinner starts at 2100 hours approx. I am the only one at that table that eats vegetarian, and I saw a few others on the other table as well. Vegetarian food had came much later than the normal set on several times. So Eddie had helped me to rush the waitress on this part. So I must thanks him for helping out. I got took some photo, but generally only 2-3 of them can be used. I should be posting very soon. Siwei is busy doing his camera men stint, couldn’t help me to take photo either.

I sit with Liang Guang and another guy, Zhi xiong. The table wasn’t filled with enough people and moreover, Siwei and Yunfu was busy helping out in photo taking, so they had several dishes "Ta bao". I did saw Raine sitting on far corner on the latter part. This is the second time I saw her. From my personal feeling, she looks nicer on photo and a bit fatter. Liang Guang told me that he come across the lady at Siwei’s wedding two years ago. Maybe at that time, I didn’t noticed bah? I didn’t go over and try to talk to her. Maybe, I should have done it, but I just can’t do it. But then I believed I wouldn’t stand any chance, so don’t get upset bah. She wore a black gown with her group of "sisters" (which also wore similarly) and left rather early.

By including this, for a while. I thought, Raine would get upset if she’s seen my blog. But then, I sincerely believe, she won’t (see my blog). But then, If you are Raine, I say sorry first. Don’t get upset bah. I just wrote the lines for myself only.

At the end of the celebration, several of our brothers have opt to stay overnight at the hotel. I got work tomorrow, so I have to leave. Zhi xiong drove me to clementi, where I took SBS bus (154) home. I reached home at 1200 midnight. Where I played some computer games, and sleeps. The day’s fine overall.

I stop for now again (so to keep within 1000 words)
There is nothing to be sad of
So I remember the rainy quote (pls read them on my friendster)
God bless
Cheers
Toii

September Update (2)

Today is Sept 30, afternoon where I write my blog again. My Birthday passed again, so fast I have been through 30 birthdays. In Chinese saying, people at the earlier years weren’t as long live as the people today. So they treat 30 years as a life. To live over thirty years is a bonus. Looking positively, I‘ve been through a life already. Sometimes, I did ask myself, what have I achieved? Haha, maybe it’s good to look ahead, and see what good can I do in the next 30 years. After all, we don’t have much 30 years to waste.

I do a simple update of what’s happening with over the last fortnight

22 Sep
Today, I visited Chinese Garden. As usual, after my work, I went straight home for dinner. I didn’t manage to meet Waimun for dinner because; he had entered the Chinese garden much earlier (at 6pm). He has his company giving him free tickets (so he will have to go in earlier with his colleagues. I could only join him at 1930hours. By the time, most of his colleagues had left. So he spent time with me to walk another round. Earlier, I tried to call any friend (Weibo), but he is not interested in going Chinese Garden, so left two of us. I couldn’t get anymore people in, guess less people around me likes to walk park liao.

The walk looks rather fine, just that the lights were rather dim. Thus most of the photo we took was also rather dark (maybe also due to our skills and the quality of the camera.
As we walk along, we see the majority of the visitors as couples, with or without kids. Two guys walking together look a bit weird (that’s what I feel a bit). But then we still managed to crack a bit of jokes here and there, things are still fine. Just hope by the time I visit again next year, I would have a girlfriend bah. We took 45 minutes walk, in which after, we met Weibo at Jurong East for tea. We chat for an hour plus. Until 11pm, Waimun latter came to my house to do some of his e-mails and only left at 0030 hours.The day was tiring, but nice.

23Sep
The morning, I overslept rather a bit, and only wake up at 0930 hours. I spent my time going to my father’s house. I reached the place at 1100 hours with some cans and newspaper. He is nice to treat me to some mee. He says, he might want to visit Malaysia or possibly batam, or some cruise. Hope by the start of next year, I could save a bit to see him go. Not too far, still within my means. God bless.

24Sep
I was rather busy in the morning, so I suggest meeting my sister in the evening. But she don’t seem want to eat at home, so we went to a restaurant (LOTUS) at Quality Hotel. John (my Jie Fu) Came with my sis at 1825hours, and drove us to the venue. Meanwhile, we do spent a while chatting and the topic is centered on my sister’s coming wedding (at Jan). It’s seems that John’s mother want to do a grand ceremony, so my mum have to wear some cheongsam or those high class clothes. I might end up have to wear suit. I don’t have one at home, so likely to buy again. And shoes? Have to see on my sister’s decision. But then, I still hope I wouldn’t need to buy as I dislike buying (spending)

The dinner was cordial, my mum also bought some moon cakes in the restaurant, and some Durians outside the hotel, after that, John drove us back. The day was fine overall.

25 Sep
It’s my Birthday today. But then, I still make an effort to work half day, since my leave isn’t too much. Look at it, half day would be enough. I clocked off at 1200 hours, and reached home at 1250 hours.

I took some sleep, before settling my lunch with Maggie Mee and Coke. This is one of my favorite during my secondary school life. I used to eat instant noodle for the whole day (thus, I still very small sized till now). Now things get better, I don’t get the chance to eat instant noodles often, so I should enjoy it on my birthday. Meanwhile, I said happy birthday to myself. I would also like to thanks whose had sent their greetings thru email, msn or friendsters.

The afternoon, I spent my time typing my blog (of my wishes) in mandarin. Kind of difficult because, there were a few words, I just can’t remember. I had to check dictionary or something. Other then this, I spent too much time chatting with QiuPing, I didn’t managed to finished the blog today (25). I managed to complete only on 27. A sentence to describe my wish. “Be quiet and be contend, things will go better in GOD’s way”.

Final part, my birthday had passed. I got 7 testi, 4 msg from friendster, 9 msg from HP and some from msn. I guess it’s nice enough already. If I can choose, I rather choose happiness rather than sad. Be contend is the word.

Write too long again
Hope next one shorter?
Cheers
Toii