Rather smoothly, I completed the first month at my new job, ST Kinetics. Things are going fairly smooth. I had opted out for the OT scheme since the start of the month, but I guess I had made a good choice after all. I only clocked less then 3 hours of OT for the month of Jan, maybe just too little to be exchanged for my flexible hours.
Now, I was at my office. Since I wasn’t allowed to use Internet, so I might spent some time to write my blog at office (to be saved as Word file). I was too engrossed with my maple at home to write any blog or so. I haven’t been chatting for a while since; maybe I had no special people that I must chat everyday. All those new net friends, I had nothing to talk to them also. I had reached level 29 after playing for possibly 6 weeks. Maybe after I done a level 50 for my maple, I should stop playing or just slow down.
This month is fairly nice month where my sis got married, below are some details
27 Jan 2007
Today is the eve of my sis wedding. Looking initially, it’s seems that I won’t have much things to do, so I just spent time playing my maple. My 2nd uncle came in by the evening to tell us many things not yet prepared. Coming with him is my 2nd aunt. My First uncle‘s wife came from Taiwan and only touch ground at 2300 at night. My mum and I spent the evening doing. Things like some incense to pray for god (Tian Gong) and some other necessity also. My sis didn’t come home as she’s spending her night at her friend’s house. I sleep at 1145 pm, to wake up at 0445 hours, for my sis to come in at 0500 hours.
28 Jan 2007
The morning, I woke up at 0450 hours. The makeup artist reached at 0515 hours (where most of us are still in a sleepy mood). My sister and her “six sisters” came in only at 0540 hours. They started doing makeup for each of them. Two photographers also came in at 0545 approx. The second makeup artist came only at 0615 hours. It was supposed my sis and my jie Fu to comb hair together at 0600am at different place. But I missed the scene (or is there such event?). While they are busy with their makeup, I was a bit feeling out of place. I couldn’t talk to the “sisters” or with the photographers. At least my 2nd uncle and my Da Ju mu were clever enough to go to coffee shop for some breakfast. My mum and my second aunt also went hidden away at some corner outside the flat.
I shifted several times here and there while the sisters were preparing some “Food” for the bridegroom. It contains some Ku Gua (Ku), some sugar (sweet), some small chili (hot) and some lemons (sour). They also prepared some “difficult questions” such as when the first movie watched?” or “when is the first kiss?” etc. some kind of “where got time to go and remember?” question. Maybe I should start some of this question if I would to get married in the future.
The bridegroom reached the car park at 0805 hours. But they were made to wait for half an hour while my sis were still making up. I do take one or two photos.
It was until 0840 hours, I was allowed to go down to open the door for the bridegroom. There are “5 brothers” along with him. The “sisters” initially want the bridegroom to climb flat in front and shouted the words “I Love Joell (my sis name). But latter to realize that time is limited, so the bridegroom had to shout from the first floor. It’s a nice thing bah.
There are also a few tests at the door before my Jie fu was allowed to come in. That includes the food to be eaten (which the Brother’s help to eat). They had to wear white underwear each with words written. As expected, my Jie Fu couldn’t answer most of the question posted, and had to do push up and jumping jack etc. My jie fu and his brothers are also clever at the Ang Baos, which they use Taiwan money instead, so the figure look bigger. Why not rupiah instead? That’s what I though.
After halve an hour of bargaining, the guys were finally allowed to come in. My sis and my jie fu left after some congratulations and photo taking. They head for My Jie Fu parent house, so there’s all for the morning.
In the morning, I spent my time playing maple (Sea) again. My uncle complained that I played too much. Maybe, I should reduce a little. At 1140 hours, one of the “brothers” came and brings my uncle, my aunt and myself to John’s parent house. We reached there in 10 minutes. There were a buffet going on, and many people including the “bros” and “sisters” were eating also. Since there is no vegetarian, I just took some drink and desert.
John’s family were too busy to talk to us, and maybe kinda cold also. The house was filled with people, so we spent most of the time standing outside.
After an hour, the same bro fetch us back to our home. After a while, my sis and jiefu came back for tea ceremony. They came with all the brothers (5) and sisters (7). My mum prepared some soup with eggs for the couple. It’s been supposed to be bird egg, but my mum got 2 chicken eggs instead, so the couple can’t finish!!! But they just drink part of the drink, and my mum and I finished the rest. And again, we took another set of photos. This time, they stayed for 20 minutes. At 1410 hours, they left again.
At 1430 hours, my sis and jie fu fetched my mum to the hotel, while we rest at home.
We went to the hotel only at 1820 hours, the taxi trip took 25 minutes, and we reached the Hilton hotel at 1845 hours.
We went up to the hotel room at 13th room to see my sis, she’s busy doing makeup. Also with her doing makeup, are my mum and John’s parent. The particular attracting one is John’s father doing his great hairstyle; possibly look younger by 20 years old.
We went to the ballroom later, and waited outside the room till 1950. My mum got 2 tables, and of the friends she invited, only one people were absent. Things were fine overall
The dinner started at 2045 hours approx. my mum’s entire relative’s had no problem-eating vegetarian. The food was nice and the scenery was also good, but my uncle and a few drank some red wine. My cousin, Ah Peng seems to drink too much, and for a while worried that he might not take it.
The event ended at 2300 hours, since the “brothers” was not available to fetch us home. We had to take taxi instead. We waited half an hour for the taxi. It’s a long wait, as most taxi does not want to get to west side; they rather go back to east side, so they can fetch people from change airport again. Maybe this is a bad thing about choosy Singapore taxi drivers. But at least, with the help of the hotel staff, we got one at and reached home at 1205 hours.
A busy day, and at last my sister is married. In regard whether the entire event is successful or not, there will not be second chance as I had only one sister. Next one should be for me. But when would I have to wait? I guess it should be a long time to come.
Valentine day is coming again. So I would like to take the chance to have greetings for some people like Weixin Jie jie, Huipink, Shijie and raine, and all couples in the world. Just hope that their relationships last. I had holy shrine activities on that day, so I would be kept busy. The day will still be normal for me.
Write too long again
But anyone ever read this?
I keep quiet and continue again
Cheers
Toii
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Feb 9, 2007
Dec 31, 2006
December Update
It’s the last month of the Year 2006; it has been raining for most of the month, either Singapore or Malaysia. My 2nd aunt and 5th uncle house in Malacca has been flooded. I guess it’s not a good timing, so I just cancelled my plan to visit my 3rd uncle at KL. But since I had taken leave for the 3 days, so I would have to find something to do. Maybe housekeeping and reading should do the job.
Due to some holy shrine activities, I didn’t manage to make time to go to CHC with either waimun or Yuan feng. I Hope next year, I should have the chance to go once bah, but I also hope its still at Jurong west St 91, instead of any other place.
25 Dec 2006
We had Lian Huan Hui at the Chinese Garden in the morning. With the sky very dark in the morning, I thought it might rain again. Fortunately, It’s was good weather. And with the cooling environment, things are smooth also. I spent the afternoon sleeping, and for the night, I planned to go to suisen’s house for gathering. But luckily, I called before I started traveling there. Only then, I realized that I made a mistake, the gathering should be at 24, not 25 (and that’s yesterday). It’s a sad thing; I couldn’t see my friends for the year 2006. So I had to see them only next year. I just went to see my dad for a while and that’s all for my day.
26 Dec 2006
This is the last day I spent in VMD, so I would have to treasure the last moment. I have still a lot of personal items to bring home, so I borrow the van from my father and drive
there. Since it’s my last day, so I didn’t have to anything. I went around, taking photos and shaking hands with my colleagues for the last time. There are mixed reactions, some voiced a little sadness, while some just don’t bother. Maybe this is natural, so I took some photos to be posted later.
I bear some sadness also, since I had been there for 45 months. Things had changed, and staffs were different over times. But time to part, I guess I cannot always look behind. It’s time to look ahead, and see on my future again.
At night, I do spent time to celebrate my friend siwei’s birthday. Initially, we planned to meet at Jurong Point for some tea, Later, Siwei called to say that his mother had bought a cake, so he wants to me to go to his mother house to celebrate as well. Since, I wasn’t so nice to go empty handed (that’s what I think). So I just went to Jurong point to buy a simple gift. I managed to get a discounted gift (a pig for the year 2007). I got free wrapping also (only for Christmas period)
I met Siwei and went up at 2100 hours. In her mother house, I also see both of his brothers (SiJie and SiDa) and also the wife of SiJie. SiJie didn’t talk to me much (maybe we are not close enough. Ann (Siwei’s wife) on afternoon shift, so I didn’t see her also
We just eat some cake, while I presented my gift. I also spent some time at Sida’s room watching premier league “live” from a china website. I also spent a while chatting with my friend. Until 2220, then I left. It is still raining heavily, like never ending kind of thing.
27-30 Dec 2006
It; has been clearly raining for 27 - 29. In so that, I can neither go swimming or jogging
Other than sending my van for inspection and road tax extension on 27(which I spent almost $475 of repair, 87 for inspection and 295 for Road Tax), I didn’t do really other things. So I took time to read Dao De Ching. I last took 9 days to complete the 778 pages book. This round, I hope to finish them within 6 days (27 – 31). Until yesterday, I done 708 pages, so I should be doing up the final part today. Reading makes me think less and not too bored. Btw, msn had been down for a few days, so I couldn’t chat either
Other than reading, I also done some up keeping for my few drawers, so I thrown several things away. So at least, things are tidier, and wait for my sister’s wedding next Jan
I got a new hand phone from my Biao Ge. It’s a Samsung phone, but I don’t know what model is that. It’s not a 3G phone anyway, so I paid 160 bucks for it. It’s not as good as Nokia phone (this is what I feel). There’s no game, and the MSG keying is a bit different. But at least the camera is better than my 6610i. But since I got one hand phone working, I should be contend and use it for a while. Maybe I should wait for another half year to get a nokia 3G phone. Bike wise, I would see if my new job requires them.
Today is 31st, the last day for the year 2006.i didn’t look for people to go out with, and I just don’t want to make myself feel that I am desperate for company or a girlfriend. I just want to have a feel of self contend, the good part of being self sufficient. I would think and draw up some wishes for the New Year.
Just stop for now
Happy New Year
Cheers
Toii
Due to some holy shrine activities, I didn’t manage to make time to go to CHC with either waimun or Yuan feng. I Hope next year, I should have the chance to go once bah, but I also hope its still at Jurong west St 91, instead of any other place.
25 Dec 2006
We had Lian Huan Hui at the Chinese Garden in the morning. With the sky very dark in the morning, I thought it might rain again. Fortunately, It’s was good weather. And with the cooling environment, things are smooth also. I spent the afternoon sleeping, and for the night, I planned to go to suisen’s house for gathering. But luckily, I called before I started traveling there. Only then, I realized that I made a mistake, the gathering should be at 24, not 25 (and that’s yesterday). It’s a sad thing; I couldn’t see my friends for the year 2006. So I had to see them only next year. I just went to see my dad for a while and that’s all for my day.
26 Dec 2006
This is the last day I spent in VMD, so I would have to treasure the last moment. I have still a lot of personal items to bring home, so I borrow the van from my father and drive
there. Since it’s my last day, so I didn’t have to anything. I went around, taking photos and shaking hands with my colleagues for the last time. There are mixed reactions, some voiced a little sadness, while some just don’t bother. Maybe this is natural, so I took some photos to be posted later.
I bear some sadness also, since I had been there for 45 months. Things had changed, and staffs were different over times. But time to part, I guess I cannot always look behind. It’s time to look ahead, and see on my future again.
At night, I do spent time to celebrate my friend siwei’s birthday. Initially, we planned to meet at Jurong Point for some tea, Later, Siwei called to say that his mother had bought a cake, so he wants to me to go to his mother house to celebrate as well. Since, I wasn’t so nice to go empty handed (that’s what I think). So I just went to Jurong point to buy a simple gift. I managed to get a discounted gift (a pig for the year 2007). I got free wrapping also (only for Christmas period)
I met Siwei and went up at 2100 hours. In her mother house, I also see both of his brothers (SiJie and SiDa) and also the wife of SiJie. SiJie didn’t talk to me much (maybe we are not close enough. Ann (Siwei’s wife) on afternoon shift, so I didn’t see her also
We just eat some cake, while I presented my gift. I also spent some time at Sida’s room watching premier league “live” from a china website. I also spent a while chatting with my friend. Until 2220, then I left. It is still raining heavily, like never ending kind of thing.
27-30 Dec 2006
It; has been clearly raining for 27 - 29. In so that, I can neither go swimming or jogging
Other than sending my van for inspection and road tax extension on 27(which I spent almost $475 of repair, 87 for inspection and 295 for Road Tax), I didn’t do really other things. So I took time to read Dao De Ching. I last took 9 days to complete the 778 pages book. This round, I hope to finish them within 6 days (27 – 31). Until yesterday, I done 708 pages, so I should be doing up the final part today. Reading makes me think less and not too bored. Btw, msn had been down for a few days, so I couldn’t chat either
Other than reading, I also done some up keeping for my few drawers, so I thrown several things away. So at least, things are tidier, and wait for my sister’s wedding next Jan
I got a new hand phone from my Biao Ge. It’s a Samsung phone, but I don’t know what model is that. It’s not a 3G phone anyway, so I paid 160 bucks for it. It’s not as good as Nokia phone (this is what I feel). There’s no game, and the MSG keying is a bit different. But at least the camera is better than my 6610i. But since I got one hand phone working, I should be contend and use it for a while. Maybe I should wait for another half year to get a nokia 3G phone. Bike wise, I would see if my new job requires them.
Today is 31st, the last day for the year 2006.i didn’t look for people to go out with, and I just don’t want to make myself feel that I am desperate for company or a girlfriend. I just want to have a feel of self contend, the good part of being self sufficient. I would think and draw up some wishes for the New Year.
Just stop for now
Happy New Year
Cheers
Toii
Dec 6, 2006
November Update
It’s a fairly quiet month, I guess. I had not been doing my monthly update, maybe because there are really nothing special for the month to be mentioned
Last month, I got a game of FF4 (Final Fantasy 4) from my friend. So I spent most of my time playing it. Maybe it’s true to say games are additive. I lost a lot of time playing it, and I didn’t have enough time for the others. I didn’t read enough and I didn’t exercise enough either. Time flies fast and a month gone
I do start learning Malay, and I guess it’s a better experience than when I learn Japanese. At least, I had Malay friends that can speak to me once a while. Words like "Apa Khabar" (how are you). From here, maybe I should start making some new Malay friends as well.
For the month of Dec, I should be busy for the first two weeks. I had sent in my resignation letter at 1 Dec, so my last day would be 31 Dec. But by including my leave, I may have my last day on the day before Christmas. I had 7 days leave, so I should plan properly.
For a while, I though I should plan a visit to KL. But going alone can be very lonely, I’m still thinking of anyone that can go with me. If not, I might just scraped the plan, and stay at home. After all, I still got house painting to be done by year-end. I can also read books, spent a while jogging and swimming. I should (and try) to read a round of Dao De ching (should take 10 days). Just a bad thought, if I don’t go KL this time, I don’t know when will I be available to go there. Think about it, I am still struggling. I hope someone would come and give me better advice. Just hope.
At least, for this month. I hope to be able to enjoy in my present company for the last few days. Boss had gone overseas, so workload had dropped a bit. But I shouldn’t be too relaxed. Find something to read, and to improve.
I’ll just stop with a short blog. For now, looking forward for Christmas. Just hope I hear any gathering from my secondary school friends on Christmas.
Cheers
Toii
Last month, I got a game of FF4 (Final Fantasy 4) from my friend. So I spent most of my time playing it. Maybe it’s true to say games are additive. I lost a lot of time playing it, and I didn’t have enough time for the others. I didn’t read enough and I didn’t exercise enough either. Time flies fast and a month gone
I do start learning Malay, and I guess it’s a better experience than when I learn Japanese. At least, I had Malay friends that can speak to me once a while. Words like "Apa Khabar" (how are you). From here, maybe I should start making some new Malay friends as well.
For the month of Dec, I should be busy for the first two weeks. I had sent in my resignation letter at 1 Dec, so my last day would be 31 Dec. But by including my leave, I may have my last day on the day before Christmas. I had 7 days leave, so I should plan properly.
For a while, I though I should plan a visit to KL. But going alone can be very lonely, I’m still thinking of anyone that can go with me. If not, I might just scraped the plan, and stay at home. After all, I still got house painting to be done by year-end. I can also read books, spent a while jogging and swimming. I should (and try) to read a round of Dao De ching (should take 10 days). Just a bad thought, if I don’t go KL this time, I don’t know when will I be available to go there. Think about it, I am still struggling. I hope someone would come and give me better advice. Just hope.
At least, for this month. I hope to be able to enjoy in my present company for the last few days. Boss had gone overseas, so workload had dropped a bit. But I shouldn’t be too relaxed. Find something to read, and to improve.
I’ll just stop with a short blog. For now, looking forward for Christmas. Just hope I hear any gathering from my secondary school friends on Christmas.
Cheers
Toii
Nov 2, 2006
October Update (2) (23-31 Oct)
Today is 1st Nov, so I do a short update on the last week
I had not heard from STK for a fortnight, and looking like this, I guess I had been knocked out. So I would have to start modifying my resume this few days, and kick off job finding possibly this Saturday (Nov 4)
In my present job, I was being told that I am going to have a new computer in install the new AutoCAD 2007 bought a week ago. There’s good and bad. Good thing is, I got new software and new hard ware. The bad thing is, the management told me not to install any personal software in it, particularly Chinese star. Then I might not have to chance to type "WU xia Mi " any more. Another thing is I couldn’t install my MSN again, but I can still chat using ebuddy.
Haze over the last week had improve due to a weakening of SE/SW winds, and some rain also. It happen to coincide with the "Jiu wang Jie" Birthday which lasted 9 days. My mum says that every year at this 9 days, there are bound to have rain, and there are no exception this round either. With the NE monsoon coming end Nov, the haze problem will be very mild for the rest of the month. (if there’s any)
28 Oct
The morning, I wake up early so to go to my dad’s house. Today, I am supposed to persuade my dad to go to CDC at Jurong East to look for CDC assistance (in finding a job). After pondering for some times, I realized that his gara guni business couldn’t really cover his daily expense. So working some part time would be better.
But then, my father wasn’t willing to go, because he was being rejected several times, so I went on his behalf. I reached Jurong east CDC at 1115 am, only to be informed that the job matching dept had moved to JTC summit. I reached the place at 1130. The personnel weren’t very friendly and coldly told me that my dad needs to come down personally. Looking at it, I had a very big problem. How to get my dad to come down? I must think again.
29 Oct
The morning, I spent time doing housework, before visiting my friend, Rohadi for Hari Raya Puasa celebration. Another friend, chong pei didn’t inform me early enough so I can meet them at 1330 to go together. But I still got there by driving at 1430 hours.
The gathering was rather amicable. Other than Rohadi and Chong Pei, and also another lady (Kee Chia), the rest I wasn’t familiar. All the staff joined MSA after me, only Rohadi worked the longest (8 years). A few of MSA old staff didn’t make it. I do bring a camera and Rohadi took a few also. Most of the time, we do spent eating and drinking bah. Thing are still fine. Just a feeling, maybe if Chan or Kuan is around, I might feel better.
I did try to talk to Kee Chia, but it never gets more than a sentence. I guess she’s not interested. But anyway, she’s at least 4-6cm taller then me (too tall for my part). But never mind, I do talk to a few other engineers (name forgot) also (just plain talking). Just heard that Mr Ong plays badminton well, I guess it’s a nice thing, at least he don’t over work, and do spent time for relaxation. At 1700, we left. I only got a name card from an ex-Msa staff (Ong Wee Tiong). The rest of them, I guess I should forget them very soon. Kee Chia says she will pass me her email, so I just wait bah. Waiting is a nice thing. Whether will she does this is not important. I guess she won’t bah.
And now is November again, another two more months, and the year 2006 will ends. So any plan for this month? I guess not. My handset earpiece is failing completely. But I might just wait until it’s totally spoilt before buying a new one, very poor recently.
Since this year, some of my friends and colleagues suggest I should do something to get a lifetime partner. And they say those from Vietnam or Thailand can be very nice. I told myself, I still prefer Singaporean, and that should be Chinese (just because I love Chinese language very much). Ok ah, thanks for these people for their concern. But things not moving, there’s nothing I can do. Maybe wait is the word. Maybe, if I still can’t get one by 35, I would then consider other options.
Meanwhile, I will take time to learn some simple Malay, so I can talk to my biao di and biao mei, when I visit Malacca next time.
I should stop for a while
And write later
Cheers
Selemat Jalan (Good Bye)
Jampa lagi (see you again)
Toii
I had not heard from STK for a fortnight, and looking like this, I guess I had been knocked out. So I would have to start modifying my resume this few days, and kick off job finding possibly this Saturday (Nov 4)
In my present job, I was being told that I am going to have a new computer in install the new AutoCAD 2007 bought a week ago. There’s good and bad. Good thing is, I got new software and new hard ware. The bad thing is, the management told me not to install any personal software in it, particularly Chinese star. Then I might not have to chance to type "WU xia Mi " any more. Another thing is I couldn’t install my MSN again, but I can still chat using ebuddy.
Haze over the last week had improve due to a weakening of SE/SW winds, and some rain also. It happen to coincide with the "Jiu wang Jie" Birthday which lasted 9 days. My mum says that every year at this 9 days, there are bound to have rain, and there are no exception this round either. With the NE monsoon coming end Nov, the haze problem will be very mild for the rest of the month. (if there’s any)
28 Oct
The morning, I wake up early so to go to my dad’s house. Today, I am supposed to persuade my dad to go to CDC at Jurong East to look for CDC assistance (in finding a job). After pondering for some times, I realized that his gara guni business couldn’t really cover his daily expense. So working some part time would be better.
But then, my father wasn’t willing to go, because he was being rejected several times, so I went on his behalf. I reached Jurong east CDC at 1115 am, only to be informed that the job matching dept had moved to JTC summit. I reached the place at 1130. The personnel weren’t very friendly and coldly told me that my dad needs to come down personally. Looking at it, I had a very big problem. How to get my dad to come down? I must think again.
29 Oct
The morning, I spent time doing housework, before visiting my friend, Rohadi for Hari Raya Puasa celebration. Another friend, chong pei didn’t inform me early enough so I can meet them at 1330 to go together. But I still got there by driving at 1430 hours.
The gathering was rather amicable. Other than Rohadi and Chong Pei, and also another lady (Kee Chia), the rest I wasn’t familiar. All the staff joined MSA after me, only Rohadi worked the longest (8 years). A few of MSA old staff didn’t make it. I do bring a camera and Rohadi took a few also. Most of the time, we do spent eating and drinking bah. Thing are still fine. Just a feeling, maybe if Chan or Kuan is around, I might feel better.
I did try to talk to Kee Chia, but it never gets more than a sentence. I guess she’s not interested. But anyway, she’s at least 4-6cm taller then me (too tall for my part). But never mind, I do talk to a few other engineers (name forgot) also (just plain talking). Just heard that Mr Ong plays badminton well, I guess it’s a nice thing, at least he don’t over work, and do spent time for relaxation. At 1700, we left. I only got a name card from an ex-Msa staff (Ong Wee Tiong). The rest of them, I guess I should forget them very soon. Kee Chia says she will pass me her email, so I just wait bah. Waiting is a nice thing. Whether will she does this is not important. I guess she won’t bah.
And now is November again, another two more months, and the year 2006 will ends. So any plan for this month? I guess not. My handset earpiece is failing completely. But I might just wait until it’s totally spoilt before buying a new one, very poor recently.
Since this year, some of my friends and colleagues suggest I should do something to get a lifetime partner. And they say those from Vietnam or Thailand can be very nice. I told myself, I still prefer Singaporean, and that should be Chinese (just because I love Chinese language very much). Ok ah, thanks for these people for their concern. But things not moving, there’s nothing I can do. Maybe wait is the word. Maybe, if I still can’t get one by 35, I would then consider other options.
Meanwhile, I will take time to learn some simple Malay, so I can talk to my biao di and biao mei, when I visit Malacca next time.
I should stop for a while
And write later
Cheers
Selemat Jalan (Good Bye)
Jampa lagi (see you again)
Toii
Oct 23, 2006
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.
There is nothing to be sad of
So I remember the rainy quote (pls read them on my friendster)
God bless
Cheers
Toii
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
Oct 1, 2006
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
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
Sep 16, 2006
September Update(1)
Today is 16sept, so I should do update for this month. So I should start on an afternoon again. Title, I should just place a simple one instead of a complicated one
The month had been rather fine for me, for the past fortnight, I been helping my dad to collect old cans and newspapers. I think giving him money directly might not motivate him much, but helping on his gara Guni business a bit, so at least, he got more barang to sell, maybe he can see life more positively. Or else, seeing he depressed, makes me feel bad also.
But them collecting this can prove a tough job, I tried to collect a bit from my company, (several people just discard cans after drinking). But had to collect secretly bah, over the fortnight, I managed to collect 67 cans. And positive looking, the cans can be sold at 5cents each, so its 5x67 = 3.35 dollars .Enough to buy a meal +coffee only. And Newspaper is worth at 15cents/kg. I got a 10 odd kilos, and it’s worth a dollar more. All this teach me to save money more bah.
Coming, I should be posting some of his Lighters (Items received from his regular beer drinking) on the yahoo auction; I see if these items can fetch some price, so I might give all to my dad. Just hope his is doing fine. God Bless.
Personally, I’m still ok, I bought a pair of shoes, so I can start jogging in the Chinese garden, and the place has been renovated and had been very nice. Lian Huan Hui in December may be held there also. But if this is true, then it will be the 4th consecutive years there.
9 days away from my birthday, I had yet to hear from anyone, but I do make effort to see four of my best friend, which I met two last weeks
13 September
Today, I spent my evening meeting up with my best friend, Siwei. Its was supposed to be next Wednesday (20) instead. But Siwei got mixed up (because I inform him too early), by the time i knew, it’s 2045 hours, and he has been waiting at Jurong Point. Since he’s there, I see no point to cancel. I took bus and rush there, reached the place at 0915 hours. There we spent the time at Food court drinking fruit juice bah. At 2200 hours, then we left.
14 September
Today, I spent my time going to Alan House (at Circuit Rd). It’s been a while since I took bus there (previously, I drive there). The trip took fairly long, I could not make it there by 2100 hours and was late for 20 minutes, We spent time play chess ( I had been a while not playing, and my skill has gone rusty. Ha-ha, still loss!! But still nice, after that, I treat him to “Qing Tang” at the nearby coffee shop. His birthday come earlier, and that’s today (16). So wish him a nice one. At 2300, then I left to go home.
Next, I still had Waimun and Yuan Feng to meet; I should be seeing waimun this Friday (22). Supposed to meet for dinner at some vegetarian restaurant, and I must thanks him for trying to pull some of my ex-classmate over to celebrate, but alias, only one of 6-7 people he called make it, and that’s weibo, expected results, but then still have to thanks him. Today, he called me, and we might change schedule and visit Chinese Garden after all.
Yuan feng, we are supposed to meet at Tuesday (19), but guess have to cancel due to a last minute Fo tang activities, I should call him, say sorry, and also to find another date.
Look at it; I think I should be glad to have a few good friends, and 4 some more. So in life, the most thing is to treasure what one have, don’t worry for those not with me, things are always as nice as ever, GOD Bless.
I should stop here for now, and on my birthday, I write my birthday wish. I shouln;t be meeting other people this month, so there’s no surprise, and no gifts either. I got one card from my insurance agent. That’s good enough. STAY QUIET.
Cheers
toii
The month had been rather fine for me, for the past fortnight, I been helping my dad to collect old cans and newspapers. I think giving him money directly might not motivate him much, but helping on his gara Guni business a bit, so at least, he got more barang to sell, maybe he can see life more positively. Or else, seeing he depressed, makes me feel bad also.
But them collecting this can prove a tough job, I tried to collect a bit from my company, (several people just discard cans after drinking). But had to collect secretly bah, over the fortnight, I managed to collect 67 cans. And positive looking, the cans can be sold at 5cents each, so its 5x67 = 3.35 dollars .Enough to buy a meal +coffee only. And Newspaper is worth at 15cents/kg. I got a 10 odd kilos, and it’s worth a dollar more. All this teach me to save money more bah.
Coming, I should be posting some of his Lighters (Items received from his regular beer drinking) on the yahoo auction; I see if these items can fetch some price, so I might give all to my dad. Just hope his is doing fine. God Bless.
Personally, I’m still ok, I bought a pair of shoes, so I can start jogging in the Chinese garden, and the place has been renovated and had been very nice. Lian Huan Hui in December may be held there also. But if this is true, then it will be the 4th consecutive years there.
9 days away from my birthday, I had yet to hear from anyone, but I do make effort to see four of my best friend, which I met two last weeks
13 September
Today, I spent my evening meeting up with my best friend, Siwei. Its was supposed to be next Wednesday (20) instead. But Siwei got mixed up (because I inform him too early), by the time i knew, it’s 2045 hours, and he has been waiting at Jurong Point. Since he’s there, I see no point to cancel. I took bus and rush there, reached the place at 0915 hours. There we spent the time at Food court drinking fruit juice bah. At 2200 hours, then we left.
14 September
Today, I spent my time going to Alan House (at Circuit Rd). It’s been a while since I took bus there (previously, I drive there). The trip took fairly long, I could not make it there by 2100 hours and was late for 20 minutes, We spent time play chess ( I had been a while not playing, and my skill has gone rusty. Ha-ha, still loss!! But still nice, after that, I treat him to “Qing Tang” at the nearby coffee shop. His birthday come earlier, and that’s today (16). So wish him a nice one. At 2300, then I left to go home.
Next, I still had Waimun and Yuan Feng to meet; I should be seeing waimun this Friday (22). Supposed to meet for dinner at some vegetarian restaurant, and I must thanks him for trying to pull some of my ex-classmate over to celebrate, but alias, only one of 6-7 people he called make it, and that’s weibo, expected results, but then still have to thanks him. Today, he called me, and we might change schedule and visit Chinese Garden after all.
Yuan feng, we are supposed to meet at Tuesday (19), but guess have to cancel due to a last minute Fo tang activities, I should call him, say sorry, and also to find another date.
Look at it; I think I should be glad to have a few good friends, and 4 some more. So in life, the most thing is to treasure what one have, don’t worry for those not with me, things are always as nice as ever, GOD Bless.
I should stop here for now, and on my birthday, I write my birthday wish. I shouln;t be meeting other people this month, so there’s no surprise, and no gifts either. I got one card from my insurance agent. That’s good enough. STAY QUIET.
Cheers
toii
Aug 16, 2006
Unlucky Monday 14 Aug 06
14 Aug 06
I got my second accident of my lifetime. The last one ( and the first one) happen at the year 2000(July 01).
I went to buy lunch at 1145am at Tuas Ave 3,and came back to office at 1155am. When I reached the exit of my office, there is a slight jam on the opposite traffic( going towards Tuas Ave 2). I managed to squeezed to the yellow box in-front of my office.. After the car in-front gave way. There is also a trailer infront of me. Within a split second, a motorcycle squeezed from the right of the trailer and crashed onto my van.
I was so shocked that my mind went blank for the moment, I got off my van at the next second. The indian guy ( which I mistook as a malay guy) just fall off the motorcycle. Around a quarter of the bike went below my chassis.The friend of the Indian guy managed to call the police and the ambulance.The Police came around 5 mins later, followed by the ambulance 10 mins later. To me, the guy seems ok except some bruises on his knees, and he complain chest pain, and looked like some soccer player after they are tackled. The medic had no
choice but to sent him to NUH. Only after the ambulance went away, then the TP came.
Meanwhile, i access my damage, my side mirror totally broken, so is my front left headlight, my bumper suffer damage on the left side also. my door was slightly dented. But luckily windows is still intact. On the other hand, the bike seem to have less damage. Other than the damage to the shin guard of the motorcycle( which half a piece came out), and some leak of petrol, the rest seem ok. The Tp after accessing the damage, allow his friend to ride away the bike. The thing finally ended at 1315 hours. A long ordeal make me very tired, the TP instructed me to go to Ubi HQ to see the investigator for further reports, and handed me an intended persecution letter (For inconsiderate driving). So i had to take half day leave, SAD Thing!!
I took some rice, and drive to HQ at 1500 hours. Unlucky enough, i forgot which officer I am supposed to meet. So I waited an hour or so while they helped me to check out. Meanwhile, I spent a while in the reporting section writing police report. The officer don;t seem to be interested to help me write better. It;s a bit a weird, as I thought this is the job of the officer, but then Police cannot be complained, just include some broken english. So can help myself bah. The office also sign for the sake of signing.
Finally at 1630hours, the officer (named Vincent Ho) came down. but to my dismay, he;s still have 1-2 case to settle in-front of me. I ended having to wait another 1.5 hours.I waited until i rather upset, but the officer still apologise and expain to me the need to wait. he says that today, a lot more accidents happening, maybe today is accident day. I managed to start the session only at 1815 hours. The Officer is rather nice, at least better then the previous investigator i experience in the year 2000. He did brief me on the possibility of facing penalty. But if the victim is not seriously injured, then things might look simpler, that i might get away with a compound fine, without having to go to court. I managed to complete the procedure at 1845 hours.
I called home to realized from my mother that my house fridge has broken down. Have to buy new one again. I am supposed to go to IDAC to access my damage, but the center was closed after 6pm. So i have to rushed home to accompany my mother to see a new fridge.At the same time, drive before the day gets dark( as i had only one side of the head lamp working), very dangerous to drive at nite. Although i plan to see Yunfu the nite, but no choice have to cancel it.( Anyway Yunfu didn;t call also, maybe he forget liao?). At nite, i also spent a wihile to call the guy;s friend and was relieved to hear that he is discharged. God bless.
15 Aug
I had to take another half day, so i might spent time completing my Idac inspection. I reached Bukit batok idac at 0835 hours. The staff that told me that, until such circumstances, chances of claiming the third party is low, so i have to prepare for the worst. But then claiming is still necessary, whether is it successful, it will come later bah
After that, i went to repair shop at upper Pioneer Rd, the staff there echoed the same comments as what i heard from Idac."Let;s not be discouraged", i told myself, the priorty is on repairs. the cost was around 400 ( without changing bumper). but luckily, the bumper can still be knocked back, or else , i might have to fork out another 200 plus dollars for a new one. The van cannot be ready today , so i had my breakast and went back to office.
Looking back, i had a fairly difficult times this month, and maybe due to the 7th month. The moment i had a little spare cash, unlucky things happened to dry up my pockets.But looking on the bright side, i managed to take some practical lessons on accidents. The investigator told me that i should look out for some details of the other party vehicle no, or any possible independent witness. It means also to look out for the no of vehicle nearby.At least, i do learn things in a hard way, and in the hard way, i must learn as much. Things passed, no use getting upset, pick up and look ahead.Just hope, this is the last time bah.
So looking at it, i should on hold my bike buying activities and new handset as well. Maybe i might wait until my favourite model "Nokia N70" dropped to a good price,( 100 buck ?) before buying. I should be quiet for the next two 7th month. And after my birthday, i see again.
stop here
continue later
cheers
toii
I got my second accident of my lifetime. The last one ( and the first one) happen at the year 2000(July 01).
I went to buy lunch at 1145am at Tuas Ave 3,and came back to office at 1155am. When I reached the exit of my office, there is a slight jam on the opposite traffic( going towards Tuas Ave 2). I managed to squeezed to the yellow box in-front of my office.. After the car in-front gave way. There is also a trailer infront of me. Within a split second, a motorcycle squeezed from the right of the trailer and crashed onto my van.
I was so shocked that my mind went blank for the moment, I got off my van at the next second. The indian guy ( which I mistook as a malay guy) just fall off the motorcycle. Around a quarter of the bike went below my chassis.The friend of the Indian guy managed to call the police and the ambulance.The Police came around 5 mins later, followed by the ambulance 10 mins later. To me, the guy seems ok except some bruises on his knees, and he complain chest pain, and looked like some soccer player after they are tackled. The medic had no
choice but to sent him to NUH. Only after the ambulance went away, then the TP came.
Meanwhile, i access my damage, my side mirror totally broken, so is my front left headlight, my bumper suffer damage on the left side also. my door was slightly dented. But luckily windows is still intact. On the other hand, the bike seem to have less damage. Other than the damage to the shin guard of the motorcycle( which half a piece came out), and some leak of petrol, the rest seem ok. The Tp after accessing the damage, allow his friend to ride away the bike. The thing finally ended at 1315 hours. A long ordeal make me very tired, the TP instructed me to go to Ubi HQ to see the investigator for further reports, and handed me an intended persecution letter (For inconsiderate driving). So i had to take half day leave, SAD Thing!!
I took some rice, and drive to HQ at 1500 hours. Unlucky enough, i forgot which officer I am supposed to meet. So I waited an hour or so while they helped me to check out. Meanwhile, I spent a while in the reporting section writing police report. The officer don;t seem to be interested to help me write better. It;s a bit a weird, as I thought this is the job of the officer, but then Police cannot be complained, just include some broken english. So can help myself bah. The office also sign for the sake of signing.
Finally at 1630hours, the officer (named Vincent Ho) came down. but to my dismay, he;s still have 1-2 case to settle in-front of me. I ended having to wait another 1.5 hours.I waited until i rather upset, but the officer still apologise and expain to me the need to wait. he says that today, a lot more accidents happening, maybe today is accident day. I managed to start the session only at 1815 hours. The Officer is rather nice, at least better then the previous investigator i experience in the year 2000. He did brief me on the possibility of facing penalty. But if the victim is not seriously injured, then things might look simpler, that i might get away with a compound fine, without having to go to court. I managed to complete the procedure at 1845 hours.
I called home to realized from my mother that my house fridge has broken down. Have to buy new one again. I am supposed to go to IDAC to access my damage, but the center was closed after 6pm. So i have to rushed home to accompany my mother to see a new fridge.At the same time, drive before the day gets dark( as i had only one side of the head lamp working), very dangerous to drive at nite. Although i plan to see Yunfu the nite, but no choice have to cancel it.( Anyway Yunfu didn;t call also, maybe he forget liao?). At nite, i also spent a wihile to call the guy;s friend and was relieved to hear that he is discharged. God bless.
15 Aug
I had to take another half day, so i might spent time completing my Idac inspection. I reached Bukit batok idac at 0835 hours. The staff that told me that, until such circumstances, chances of claiming the third party is low, so i have to prepare for the worst. But then claiming is still necessary, whether is it successful, it will come later bah
After that, i went to repair shop at upper Pioneer Rd, the staff there echoed the same comments as what i heard from Idac."Let;s not be discouraged", i told myself, the priorty is on repairs. the cost was around 400 ( without changing bumper). but luckily, the bumper can still be knocked back, or else , i might have to fork out another 200 plus dollars for a new one. The van cannot be ready today , so i had my breakast and went back to office.
Looking back, i had a fairly difficult times this month, and maybe due to the 7th month. The moment i had a little spare cash, unlucky things happened to dry up my pockets.But looking on the bright side, i managed to take some practical lessons on accidents. The investigator told me that i should look out for some details of the other party vehicle no, or any possible independent witness. It means also to look out for the no of vehicle nearby.At least, i do learn things in a hard way, and in the hard way, i must learn as much. Things passed, no use getting upset, pick up and look ahead.Just hope, this is the last time bah.
So looking at it, i should on hold my bike buying activities and new handset as well. Maybe i might wait until my favourite model "Nokia N70" dropped to a good price,( 100 buck ?) before buying. I should be quiet for the next two 7th month. And after my birthday, i see again.
stop here
continue later
cheers
toii
Aug 1, 2006
Introduction from me
halo
this is the first time, i created a blog here. When i saw "raine" blog on blogger.com.
I say," No bad leh, still can post photo some more", i couldn;t or ( don;t know bah) how to post any on my friendster blog. So i can see only a junk of words, maybe i try writting one here. But i shouldn;t be abandoning my friendster blog also, so i should just keep 2 instead, and maybe a more range of people can just come in and have a glance.
I do self intro first, my name is Yeong hwee toi(30) ,Ht(160).(Wt)50. from singapore and a small place call Taman Jurong . I been staying in jurong area form more 24 years liao. i was born at Gelyang Bahru, where i spent my kindergarden times there. I got a couple of years staying with my dad at Jurong west st 91, Jurong still looks nice as it stays near to Tuas, where most factories located, so i wouldn't have to travel too far. presently taking Bus, but hopping to buy a Bike soon.. any one introduce one?At Taman Jurong here, old flats is being replaced by new ones,Block 105-107 is pulling down soon with the SERs program. and there;s go the sole Single storey carpark in our area liao
study wise, i was at Bendemeer primary school from pri 1 to mid of pri 2(82-83), where i shift to xingnan pri school at jurong where i complete my pri school(83-88). In my sec school life, i went to Bukit view sec in bukit batok and stay until 1993 ( sec 5), After that, i do my teritiary studies at NYP ( GSI campus), and i done My manufact diploma (94-97) during my Ns, i was doing a observer at met station at sembawang Airbase(97-00) ( interesting job bah)..
Working wise, i had been doing as a draftsmen or related jobs for most of my career life, and looking back. It had been 5 and a half years liao. A boring job bah. seeing pc from 8- 5.30 every day.. sounds bad. I rather do some service job where i can talk to people, and sometimes jokes, meetings here and there, running around, and maybe some oversea's exposure as well. i ever tried doing insurance for a while, but didn;t make it because , i just can;t pass the 4 test required!!! This year in VMD, i got increment recently, maybe i should just on- hold my job finding efforts bah.. next year, i need to see again.
Hobbies wise, i spent most of my time in Fo tang bah.. there i enjoy with the shao nian class, and er tong class also.. and all the activities there, and i should spent my main time with it coming for a very long time bah.
Others, i do also play chess, ( but recently no playmates, all no longer interested) too busy working bah. or with relationship or family, not to mention soccer or table tennis which require more people. maybe can gather once in a year, it;s very nice already, luckily most of this friends still remember me when i call them bah
I also spent time reading, mainly chinese history books or religous books. i do read Non friction books also, don';t ask me why i don;t exactly read friction one, i don;t know either, but to me novels particular love ones are too perfect to be true. Only can cheat people of their feeling. But history books had bearings on how they come about, and in sequence also. only some of them do conflict with each other in terms of years and meaning.
relationship wise, maybe i failed several times, or i start to forcast that i will fail for another couple times ( BTw). i used to be in the weather stations during my Ns times.. so forcast weather still ok bah..). I have try to meet new friend from website service and i done two blind dates since then, the first one, gone case liao.. the second.. i have yet to call her.. don;t know where can go or what to talk on phone.. sometimes. worries can be very difficult bah.. i guess being alone is a nice thing also.. Maybe a simple thing, Just wait and wait bah
lastly, after reading the above , u know me liao? if not, pls tell me which part u don;t know? okie.. i love to make activities friend .. those can laugh on cue one.. and ladies that are availiable?
i continue latter
cheers
toii
this is the first time, i created a blog here. When i saw "raine" blog on blogger.com.
I say," No bad leh, still can post photo some more", i couldn;t or ( don;t know bah) how to post any on my friendster blog. So i can see only a junk of words, maybe i try writting one here. But i shouldn;t be abandoning my friendster blog also, so i should just keep 2 instead, and maybe a more range of people can just come in and have a glance.
I do self intro first, my name is Yeong hwee toi(30) ,Ht(160).(Wt)50. from singapore and a small place call Taman Jurong . I been staying in jurong area form more 24 years liao. i was born at Gelyang Bahru, where i spent my kindergarden times there. I got a couple of years staying with my dad at Jurong west st 91, Jurong still looks nice as it stays near to Tuas, where most factories located, so i wouldn't have to travel too far. presently taking Bus, but hopping to buy a Bike soon.. any one introduce one?At Taman Jurong here, old flats is being replaced by new ones,Block 105-107 is pulling down soon with the SERs program. and there;s go the sole Single storey carpark in our area liao
study wise, i was at Bendemeer primary school from pri 1 to mid of pri 2(82-83), where i shift to xingnan pri school at jurong where i complete my pri school(83-88). In my sec school life, i went to Bukit view sec in bukit batok and stay until 1993 ( sec 5), After that, i do my teritiary studies at NYP ( GSI campus), and i done My manufact diploma (94-97) during my Ns, i was doing a observer at met station at sembawang Airbase(97-00) ( interesting job bah)..
Working wise, i had been doing as a draftsmen or related jobs for most of my career life, and looking back. It had been 5 and a half years liao. A boring job bah. seeing pc from 8- 5.30 every day.. sounds bad. I rather do some service job where i can talk to people, and sometimes jokes, meetings here and there, running around, and maybe some oversea's exposure as well. i ever tried doing insurance for a while, but didn;t make it because , i just can;t pass the 4 test required!!! This year in VMD, i got increment recently, maybe i should just on- hold my job finding efforts bah.. next year, i need to see again.
Hobbies wise, i spent most of my time in Fo tang bah.. there i enjoy with the shao nian class, and er tong class also.. and all the activities there, and i should spent my main time with it coming for a very long time bah.
Others, i do also play chess, ( but recently no playmates, all no longer interested) too busy working bah. or with relationship or family, not to mention soccer or table tennis which require more people. maybe can gather once in a year, it;s very nice already, luckily most of this friends still remember me when i call them bah
I also spent time reading, mainly chinese history books or religous books. i do read Non friction books also, don';t ask me why i don;t exactly read friction one, i don;t know either, but to me novels particular love ones are too perfect to be true. Only can cheat people of their feeling. But history books had bearings on how they come about, and in sequence also. only some of them do conflict with each other in terms of years and meaning.
relationship wise, maybe i failed several times, or i start to forcast that i will fail for another couple times ( BTw). i used to be in the weather stations during my Ns times.. so forcast weather still ok bah..). I have try to meet new friend from website service and i done two blind dates since then, the first one, gone case liao.. the second.. i have yet to call her.. don;t know where can go or what to talk on phone.. sometimes. worries can be very difficult bah.. i guess being alone is a nice thing also.. Maybe a simple thing, Just wait and wait bah
lastly, after reading the above , u know me liao? if not, pls tell me which part u don;t know? okie.. i love to make activities friend .. those can laugh on cue one.. and ladies that are availiable?
i continue latter
cheers
toii
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