Got my friend to buy this for me when she went to the US.
Bought this from Lee Hwa Jewellery...one of my biggest splurge of the year. Why did I buy? Had a $100 voucher.
10 years ago
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Indulgences
Ssshhh...my latest splurges...
Got my friend to buy this for me when she went to the US.
Bought this from Lee Hwa Jewellery...one of my biggest splurge of the year. Why did I buy? Had a $100 voucher.
Got my friend to buy this for me when she went to the US.
Bought this from Lee Hwa Jewellery...one of my biggest splurge of the year. Why did I buy? Had a $100 voucher.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Feeling inspired to be inspired
It's one of those loner days again. Feeling inspired to be inspired.
Got off work early today :P. Ok, my course finished early, so I was on my own. As I walked, felt like going to the Esplanade; felt a loner needing some inspiration; felt a need to be an artiste.
As I moved along, this urge to escape, to morph out of the surroundings. In our society, everything seems so fast-paced. In my mind, I visualised citylife flashes, people rushing about, but yet, in our souls, there is this need to slow down, to break free. I felt myself torn, saw myself in a desire to journey slowly, but my heart was in an inertia with the fast pace of life; like you're pushed along while trying to take time to stand still, to reflect.
I visualised myself... can I be an artiste? To take time off from work, to do those things that bring out the art soul in me. I saw myself, running around the city, but taking my time photographing things, to sit somewhere composing... something reflective, somewhere.
Can one dream?
The outsider.
Got off work early today :P. Ok, my course finished early, so I was on my own. As I walked, felt like going to the Esplanade; felt a loner needing some inspiration; felt a need to be an artiste.
As I moved along, this urge to escape, to morph out of the surroundings. In our society, everything seems so fast-paced. In my mind, I visualised citylife flashes, people rushing about, but yet, in our souls, there is this need to slow down, to break free. I felt myself torn, saw myself in a desire to journey slowly, but my heart was in an inertia with the fast pace of life; like you're pushed along while trying to take time to stand still, to reflect.
I visualised myself... can I be an artiste? To take time off from work, to do those things that bring out the art soul in me. I saw myself, running around the city, but taking my time photographing things, to sit somewhere composing... something reflective, somewhere.
Can one dream?
The outsider.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Injustice to foreign workers
Wow, I was aghast that this happens here (sorry lah, don't really read the newspapers, so a bit slow). Are Singaporeans getting too selfish? Read this recently:
"Not too long ago, there was a debate on whether the Ministry of Manpower should enforce a mandatory one-day off every month for foreign domestic workers here. Employer brought up various arguments to justify why the maids should not be given a day off. Granted, some considerations may be valid. But the double standard it exposes is also rather frightening! Surely most Singaporeans would not accept a job that does not guarantee even one day off a month! So why are Singaporean employers so reluctant to give their maids the rest that they themselves would unashamedly demand?"
Although I don't have a maid, I would say grant them at least 2 days off per month! They only have these off days and us? We get at least a day off each weekend plus annual leave. Quite terrible right?
"Not too long ago, there was a debate on whether the Ministry of Manpower should enforce a mandatory one-day off every month for foreign domestic workers here. Employer brought up various arguments to justify why the maids should not be given a day off. Granted, some considerations may be valid. But the double standard it exposes is also rather frightening! Surely most Singaporeans would not accept a job that does not guarantee even one day off a month! So why are Singaporean employers so reluctant to give their maids the rest that they themselves would unashamedly demand?"
Although I don't have a maid, I would say grant them at least 2 days off per month! They only have these off days and us? We get at least a day off each weekend plus annual leave. Quite terrible right?
Thursday, July 13, 2006
New revelation on my promised job
Had a new revelation yesterday.
Some of you may know the story behind 'how I came to be in my current job'. Just a "brief" summary.
After my graduation, I didn't know what career I should actually build on. I didn't really like accounts (which was my basic degree) but discovered my passion or rather it struck me.
After applying for my desired job (although there weren't any openings) which gave me no replies, I decided to take a postgrad degree in the related field (it is an added advantage for the job, even though possibility of sponsorship is included if you get in), so praying to GOD that if it's meant to be, for Him to open the doors. I submitted my application to NTU & went through all the tests smoothly (yes, besides application, had to take a written test & go through an interview!).
Upon completion of my studies, openings were available, applied, went through interviews, prayed...& eventually, I got here!
Ok, ok, am getting to the "new revelation". Besides the point that GOD is good & real, He opens doors if it's His will, makes sure ALL the doors are opened if He does, He answers...
I realised that GOD sometimes brings you through a process first rather than just saying "Ok, here you are" even though He says "yes". He makes sure you grow to be able to reach the level you require and through this process, one really gets prepared. It's a "packaged deal", everything planned nicely and you just know it has to be planned by GOD.
The key is to have the faith to keep believing the promises. GOD does not necessarily grant you things immediately...there's a bigger plan. Never give up.
As preached by one of my church leaders a couple of weeks ago (wondered how come I didn't get this revelation/strike a chord then), we've got to outwait it, till it's fulfilled. For He never goes back on His word. Just like when GOD said He will make Abraham the father of nations, but He only gave Him a son, Issac (the legitimate son) when Abraham was 100 yrs old and his wife Sarah was 90!
Some of you may know the story behind 'how I came to be in my current job'. Just a "brief" summary.
After my graduation, I didn't know what career I should actually build on. I didn't really like accounts (which was my basic degree) but discovered my passion or rather it struck me.
After applying for my desired job (although there weren't any openings) which gave me no replies, I decided to take a postgrad degree in the related field (it is an added advantage for the job, even though possibility of sponsorship is included if you get in), so praying to GOD that if it's meant to be, for Him to open the doors. I submitted my application to NTU & went through all the tests smoothly (yes, besides application, had to take a written test & go through an interview!).
Upon completion of my studies, openings were available, applied, went through interviews, prayed...& eventually, I got here!
Ok, ok, am getting to the "new revelation". Besides the point that GOD is good & real, He opens doors if it's His will, makes sure ALL the doors are opened if He does, He answers...
I realised that GOD sometimes brings you through a process first rather than just saying "Ok, here you are" even though He says "yes". He makes sure you grow to be able to reach the level you require and through this process, one really gets prepared. It's a "packaged deal", everything planned nicely and you just know it has to be planned by GOD.
The key is to have the faith to keep believing the promises. GOD does not necessarily grant you things immediately...there's a bigger plan. Never give up.
As preached by one of my church leaders a couple of weeks ago (wondered how come I didn't get this revelation/strike a chord then), we've got to outwait it, till it's fulfilled. For He never goes back on His word. Just like when GOD said He will make Abraham the father of nations, but He only gave Him a son, Issac (the legitimate son) when Abraham was 100 yrs old and his wife Sarah was 90!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Skeptical
I declare I'm getting skeptical at work. Not good hor. Giving me a bad attitude. Hopefully it doesn't undermine my performance or cause me to get bad appraisals!
"sigh" What to do with this kind of environment. Well, fortunately still got some colleagues whom I can 发牢骚 to. Hopefully they don't get tired of it, get transferred out or leave soon.
"sigh" What to do with this kind of environment. Well, fortunately still got some colleagues whom I can 发牢骚 to. Hopefully they don't get tired of it, get transferred out or leave soon.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Alone
Am listening to Gold 90.5 FM, the oldies channel.
Suddenly felt alone in the world. Many thoughts, many feelings arise...not sure what they are. Music somehow always make me feel this way.
Thought of the phrase "no man is an island". If there were no other human beings around, will we feel lonely? Is it because we have come into contact with other humans, hence we can't be an island...hence the feeling of loneliness as you know what it is like to be 'not alone'?
This reminds me, it is high time I got on with finishing the song I was writing - "Loner in a Crowd".
Suddenly felt alone in the world. Many thoughts, many feelings arise...not sure what they are. Music somehow always make me feel this way.
Thought of the phrase "no man is an island". If there were no other human beings around, will we feel lonely? Is it because we have come into contact with other humans, hence we can't be an island...hence the feeling of loneliness as you know what it is like to be 'not alone'?
This reminds me, it is high time I got on with finishing the song I was writing - "Loner in a Crowd".
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