Last day of year 2008.
Had a lunch at office, not a lot of food, but more than enough for the people. We don't have a lot of staff yet, till now it's only about 17 people.
We ordered for 20 people, but only about 13 or 14 people were around for the food. :P
In the end, I had to pack a large tray of noodles home, and another smaller tray of other food.
Eat until I damn full.
So what's the thought for year 2008?
Too much headache with the current financial crisis faced everywhere. Amazing greed of a certain few can cause such big ripple effect all around the world.
Anyway, small fry like us cannot do much, and probably have no power in preventing it. We have to leave it to the leaders of all corporations and perhaps governments to do the work.
Then again, who are the greedy ones?
Hmmmmm ...
I have no other thoughts. I can't think.
I'm not a leader. :P
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pat
As I was searching the internet for the song 秋心赋 previously, I stumbled into a blog where some of the entries put up were pretty interesting.
noxologous
He had an entry as below:
=== Begin ===
I think there's a reason why we pat animals on their heads.
Because we have no other means of establishing communcation with them.
When dealing with humans of different wavelengths.
Perhaps we should just go up to them.
And pat them on their heads
=== End ===
I find it quite funny.
noxologous
He had an entry as below:
=== Begin ===
I think there's a reason why we pat animals on their heads.
Because we have no other means of establishing communcation with them.
When dealing with humans of different wavelengths.
Perhaps we should just go up to them.
And pat them on their heads
=== End ===
I find it quite funny.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
X'mas
This year's X'mas doesn't seem to be very joyful. Afterall, it's the badly-hit-financial-crisis-year. :P
Anyway, I don't really celebrate X'mas, it's just another holiday.
On X'mas eve, we cancelled our office buffet lunch, because we didn't plan earlier, and by the time we want to make booking for the mini buffet, the vendors were all fully booked! How cool!
So I told my colleague to arrange for New Year's eve instead, to usher in the new year.
Didn't do much on X'mas day itself either, only went to Karinna's friend's house in the evening for dinner. And please, 9pm somemore!
There's a purple theme to the party, but I have nothing purple, so didn't bother about the theme for myself.
Brought a wine that was wrapped in purple, and the wine won us a bottle of wine to be brought home! How exciting!
By the time we reached home yesterday was already midnight.
And yes, I did give my wife a present. It's the item (c) in this picture, the necklace. Nice or not?
Today, went office to interview 2 candidates. All not experienced in our line of work, but we should always give chance to new people right? That took the whole of my morning, and the rest of the days, I was just surfing the net researching for information regarding Perth.
Have to have a rough idea of what to do and where to go in Perth. We've booked our flights for April!
Anyway, I don't really celebrate X'mas, it's just another holiday.
On X'mas eve, we cancelled our office buffet lunch, because we didn't plan earlier, and by the time we want to make booking for the mini buffet, the vendors were all fully booked! How cool!
So I told my colleague to arrange for New Year's eve instead, to usher in the new year.
Didn't do much on X'mas day itself either, only went to Karinna's friend's house in the evening for dinner. And please, 9pm somemore!
There's a purple theme to the party, but I have nothing purple, so didn't bother about the theme for myself.
Brought a wine that was wrapped in purple, and the wine won us a bottle of wine to be brought home! How exciting!
By the time we reached home yesterday was already midnight.
And yes, I did give my wife a present. It's the item (c) in this picture, the necklace. Nice or not?
Today, went office to interview 2 candidates. All not experienced in our line of work, but we should always give chance to new people right? That took the whole of my morning, and the rest of the days, I was just surfing the net researching for information regarding Perth.
Have to have a rough idea of what to do and where to go in Perth. We've booked our flights for April!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ah Ma Birthday
Today celebrated my mother's birthday. Her actual birthday is tomorrow, gotto do it earlier right?!?!?!
Then she called me at 11am, said wanted to go and pray my grandmother.
Ok lor. Drove her there, finished the rites, then went on to pick my father, then go back to Tampines at my brother's home. On the way, picked up Karinna and the food prepared.
Alas!
People are late. As someone who is seldom late, I sometimes really cannot understand why people can be late for appointment, and with poor reasons.
More specifically, my sister Kelly and brother Melvin cannot make it in terms of being on-time.
WEAK.
The food is not a lot of variety, but somehow, was still quite full from the food. But the kids are there to make the atmosphere a little noisier. Of course, the noise-maker is none other than Casper.
Cha-si-lang. hehehe
Some pictures taken when Ah Ma needs to cut the birthday cake.
See the stylo-mylo hairstyle. C@@L.
A short clip of Matthew playing 'ball ball'. :P
Then she called me at 11am, said wanted to go and pray my grandmother.
Ok lor. Drove her there, finished the rites, then went on to pick my father, then go back to Tampines at my brother's home. On the way, picked up Karinna and the food prepared.
Alas!
People are late. As someone who is seldom late, I sometimes really cannot understand why people can be late for appointment, and with poor reasons.
More specifically, my sister Kelly and brother Melvin cannot make it in terms of being on-time.
WEAK.
The food is not a lot of variety, but somehow, was still quite full from the food. But the kids are there to make the atmosphere a little noisier. Of course, the noise-maker is none other than Casper.
Cha-si-lang. hehehe
Some pictures taken when Ah Ma needs to cut the birthday cake.
See the stylo-mylo hairstyle. C@@L.
A short clip of Matthew playing 'ball ball'. :P
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Stewhaus 2
This evening, went to Stewhaus at Siglap there to eat again.
This time, we took the stew. Hungary Beef Goulash. Quite alright, the beef pretty soft. Took a chicken chop too, so so only.
Cannot miss the mushroom soup, so ordered 1 as well. The last time we went, mushroom soup was also on our table. :D
Had a quick bite, coz the dinner was like 9pm. Was hungry you see. :P
This time, we took the stew. Hungary Beef Goulash. Quite alright, the beef pretty soft. Took a chicken chop too, so so only.
Cannot miss the mushroom soup, so ordered 1 as well. The last time we went, mushroom soup was also on our table. :D
Had a quick bite, coz the dinner was like 9pm. Was hungry you see. :P
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
齐天大圣
I was browsing the net, and was linked to this.
Laugh until I pengsan, then sit straight then laugh until I heh heh chuan again.
我的眼泪都掉下来了！
It's pretty vulgar, please do not watch if you cannot take it.
You've been warned!
This episode will definitely not be able to pass censorship by Singapore's MDA standard.
Laugh until I pengsan, then sit straight then laugh until I heh heh chuan again.
我的眼泪都掉下来了！
It's pretty vulgar, please do not watch if you cannot take it.
You've been warned!
This episode will definitely not be able to pass censorship by Singapore's MDA standard.
大家说华语
In the late 70s and early 80s, Singaporean chinese speak their own dialects, and communications between different dialect groups can be problematic at times, although this allow people to be exposed and learn other dialects as well.
鸡同鸭讲 can be quite funny sometimes.
Then, the government decided to come up with the "Speak Mandarin Campaign", and TV was then not allowed to broadcast dialect shows anymore. That's when we cannot watch Hong Kong serials in Cantonese any longer, and they were all dubbed in Mandarin.
The "Speak Mandarin Campaign" came with the signature song, sung by the "不食人间烟火的" Tracy Huang!
Isn't it cool that people still managed to have this song somewhere?
鸡同鸭讲 can be quite funny sometimes.
Then, the government decided to come up with the "Speak Mandarin Campaign", and TV was then not allowed to broadcast dialect shows anymore. That's when we cannot watch Hong Kong serials in Cantonese any longer, and they were all dubbed in Mandarin.
The "Speak Mandarin Campaign" came with the signature song, sung by the "不食人间烟火的" Tracy Huang!
Isn't it cool that people still managed to have this song somewhere?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dinner
Sometimes, I get worried about what we will have for dinner.
No, not that it is not enough or no good.
On the contrary, it can be TOO MUCH.
See? If you can count, there are NINE plates of dishes, of which 2 of the plates have their identical counterparts in there as well, so that makes it SEVEN different dishses!
How scary?!?!?!
How many people for dinner? In total, should be 6, out of which my mother-in-law doesn't eat a lot of the food, and my wife will decide depending on the food available.
Still, 9 plates of dishes is really too much.
*burp*
No, not that it is not enough or no good.
On the contrary, it can be TOO MUCH.
See? If you can count, there are NINE plates of dishes, of which 2 of the plates have their identical counterparts in there as well, so that makes it SEVEN different dishses!
How scary?!?!?!
How many people for dinner? In total, should be 6, out of which my mother-in-law doesn't eat a lot of the food, and my wife will decide depending on the food available.
Still, 9 plates of dishes is really too much.
*burp*
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Zoo
Today, went to the Singapore Zoological Gardens. We reached there around 0930, then started our trails.
First, saw the otters, damn smelly. :P
Then walk down towards the Polar Bear showcase. They had a feeding time at around 1000hrs. Along the way, look at some other animals blahblahblah.
Can't remember what some of those animals are also.
The polar bear quite cute.
Sheba and Inuka. Inuka is the polar bear that is born in Singapore Zoo!
Took quite a bit of pictures, and some videos as well.
Enjoy!
First, saw the otters, damn smelly. :P
Then walk down towards the Polar Bear showcase. They had a feeding time at around 1000hrs. Along the way, look at some other animals blahblahblah.
Can't remember what some of those animals are also.
The polar bear quite cute.
Sheba and Inuka. Inuka is the polar bear that is born in Singapore Zoo!
Took quite a bit of pictures, and some videos as well.
Enjoy!
East Coast Parkway Gathering
Went to East Coast Parkway today around 4pm. Weather was good, no very bright sun, a little cooling actually. Sun only came out brightly for a short while.
Had a small gathering again, meeting a few aunties. This time, another uncle came along. I was betting that he wouldn't appear though, but he did. hehehe
As usual, the kids went to play at the beach, and the oldies just sit at the bench and talk.
I was the first to be there, only managed to get a small bench, but they all complained got ants running around. It's only after some time that another location was vacated, then we moved to the bigger and better location.
To the people who are not early, don't complain! :P
After the kids finished the beach play, they wanted to play balloons, and asked me to blow. I blew like mad, but the balloon just cannot inflate! @!#$@#$%#%^#@@!$&
hehehe
Left the place around 7+, drove WeiLee home then head back home.
It's a pretty long day.
Had a small gathering again, meeting a few aunties. This time, another uncle came along. I was betting that he wouldn't appear though, but he did. hehehe
As usual, the kids went to play at the beach, and the oldies just sit at the bench and talk.
I was the first to be there, only managed to get a small bench, but they all complained got ants running around. It's only after some time that another location was vacated, then we moved to the bigger and better location.
To the people who are not early, don't complain! :P
After the kids finished the beach play, they wanted to play balloons, and asked me to blow. I blew like mad, but the balloon just cannot inflate! @!#$@#$%#%^#@@!$&
hehehe
Left the place around 7+, drove WeiLee home then head back home.
It's a pretty long day.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Exciting Saturday
This Saturday, we're going to the ZOO!!!!!!!!! Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We've got 2 complimentary tickets that are going to expire end of this month, so might as well use it.
She has not been to the zoo for like more than 20years, and he last visited it like 15 years ago!
The 2 suakuS.
*giggle giggle gi gi*
So exciting!!!
Then don't know how long we'll stick around out of home this Saturday, and I have a date with my girlfriends around 5.30pm too!
Life is full of activities huh? :P
Last met these OLD friends like half a year ago, also during school holidays.
Guess the mamaS are free-er during holidays.
We've got 2 complimentary tickets that are going to expire end of this month, so might as well use it.
She has not been to the zoo for like more than 20years, and he last visited it like 15 years ago!
The 2 suakuS.
*giggle giggle gi gi*
So exciting!!!
Then don't know how long we'll stick around out of home this Saturday, and I have a date with my girlfriends around 5.30pm too!
Life is full of activities huh? :P
Last met these OLD friends like half a year ago, also during school holidays.
Guess the mamaS are free-er during holidays.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Sony Picture Station
Yesterday, one of the gift collection is a Sony Picture Station.
New toy! :D
So now can print pictures without going to the shop or machine anymore!
Cool huh?!?!
It's still in the box, coz' I have nothing to print now.
The only thing, how much is the paper, and how much is the ink? Hmmm.
New toy! :D
So now can print pictures without going to the shop or machine anymore!
Cool huh?!?!
It's still in the box, coz' I have nothing to print now.
The only thing, how much is the paper, and how much is the ink? Hmmm.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Spare Tyre
This morning, after sending Karinna to work, I drove around to run some errand.
Went to NTUC at Bras Basah to collect gift redemption, then went to Kallang to collect dog food, which we had been buying for quite some time.
Buy 10 get 1 free, and we have 4 free packets.
On the way to office, I decided to stop by at a Caltex Service Station to check on my tyre. Suspected another hole in the tyre again!
The guy checked checked checked, then told me that the tyre is beyond repair. He suggested to use the spare tyre in the car, and then get another older tyre from him as a spare.
OK. What choice do I have? NOTHING!
Let him do lor. More important to have the tyres in proper working condition.
The "new tyre", have not seen the daylight for the past 2.5 years, is finally put its use on the road.
The only tyre on my car that has 'colour lines' on its surface. :D
Went to NTUC at Bras Basah to collect gift redemption, then went to Kallang to collect dog food, which we had been buying for quite some time.
Buy 10 get 1 free, and we have 4 free packets.
On the way to office, I decided to stop by at a Caltex Service Station to check on my tyre. Suspected another hole in the tyre again!
The guy checked checked checked, then told me that the tyre is beyond repair. He suggested to use the spare tyre in the car, and then get another older tyre from him as a spare.
OK. What choice do I have? NOTHING!
Let him do lor. More important to have the tyres in proper working condition.
The "new tyre", have not seen the daylight for the past 2.5 years, is finally put its use on the road.
The only tyre on my car that has 'colour lines' on its surface. :D
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Dream or SleepTalk
Yesterday night (more like wee hours in the morning), I was awoken by Karinna around 3am+. She was telling me something ...
Karinna: dear, do you have ????? stage?
Simon: huh? wat stage??!?!?!
K: ?????? stage lah (still cannot hear her properly ...)
S: simi stage?!?!?! huh?!?!?!
S: wat again??!??!
K: ????? stage..... ohhh nevermind
Then went back to sleep. Since awoken, I went to peeeeeeeeeeeee.
This morning, on the way to work, I asked her what she was trying to ask me during the night.
K: got meh?!?!?! i dun remember anything at all
S: har?!?!?!
K: what did i ask u again??
S: dunno what stage or something like parsley sage... like parsley sage rosemary and thyme ...
K: isit?!?!?!?! hahahah... why would i ask for parsley sage?!?
S: wa ma la eh zai? siow
K: (still laughing like siow char bor) hahahahha ... i dun remember anything...got meh?
S: die lor...u sleep walking!!!!!
K: u dreaming is it?!?!?!!
S: ahhh...may be lah....
I should have left the jeo I peed at 3am+, unflushed, as proof... ... :P
Karinna: dear, do you have ????? stage?
Simon: huh? wat stage??!?!?!
K: ?????? stage lah (still cannot hear her properly ...)
S: simi stage?!?!?! huh?!?!?!
S: wat again??!??!
K: ????? stage..... ohhh nevermind
Then went back to sleep. Since awoken, I went to peeeeeeeeeeeee.
This morning, on the way to work, I asked her what she was trying to ask me during the night.
K: got meh?!?!?! i dun remember anything at all
S: har?!?!?!
K: what did i ask u again??
S: dunno what stage or something like parsley sage... like parsley sage rosemary and thyme ...
K: isit?!?!?!?! hahahah... why would i ask for parsley sage?!?
S: wa ma la eh zai? siow
K: (still laughing like siow char bor) hahahahha ... i dun remember anything...got meh?
S: die lor...u sleep walking!!!!!
K: u dreaming is it?!?!?!!
S: ahhh...may be lah....
I should have left the jeo I peed at 3am+, unflushed, as proof... ... :P
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