Comfort Zone

It doesn't matter how long u hv stayed in a job. 2 yrs, 5 yrs or 10 yrs...

U know u r in ur comfort zone at work when u:-

1. start going to work as a routine and no longer look forward to it
2. go thru work like a robot set on automatic mode
3. no longer take initiative or volunteer to take on projects coz u think its a waste of ur time
4. keep complaining abt stuff or pple at work but does nothing to improve the situation
5. knock off work on time even though work has not been finished and would think tat there is always tomorrow to finish it
6. keep telling urself to start looking for a new job for months before finally sending out a few resumes
7. attend the 1st interview since ur job hunt and feel demoralised
8. are hesitant abt job advancement coz u r not sure if u r up to it
9. dread having to adjust to a new working environment and getting to know new pple

Realised that I am in the exact situation - I am in my comfort zone.

But since I decided, like all decisions I hv made in the past, I will break out of tat zone.

My MIXPOD Music

Since I dun have my own iPod, I went to get my very own MIXPOD to embed in this blog.

Took me quite some time on Thu night putting together this list of Chinese Pop songs as I went thru lists and lists of songs trying to find those with fuller versions and nicer MVs. These are songs from Original Sound Tracks of Taiwanese Dramas which I like...I think these are really touching and hope that they touch ur heart too.

Will go and put more songs in the playlist now. Meanwhile, enjoy tuning into my blog, even if its just for these songs.

Controversial Topic - Charity

Here comes a highly controversial topic - Charity.

I seldom blog on controversial topics in fear tat it might cause some unhappiness among readers and who knows, I might even get sued for my own views and opinions (this seems ridiculous though coz "WHATEVER I WRITE IN THIS BLOG IS PURELY MY VIEW AND OPINIONS").

Anyway, I am not about going to comment abt charity towards the big charity organizations such as NKF, Renci or the likes. Nor about donations to schools or communities that sent their people out to sell "flags" and coupons.

Its abt a group of people out there selling little token gifts for a rather high price in the name of charity to "them"? The Deafs, Ex-Convicts, etc.

The only difference I see between them and those old uncles/aunties selling tissues at food centres/hawkers for 20 cents is tat they have an able body which I think can be put to better use.

U may find the following scenarios familiar:-

Scenario 1
Some deaf guy/girl will place cards with messages and soft toys on diners' tables in restaurants, fast food restaurants and food centres. Making their round, they will come back to ur table in a few minutes to collect the cards and toys, and hopefully some pple who might feel generous enough to "buy" the little soft toy.

Scenario 2
Some mean/not mean looking guy/girl approach u in a cafe where u r having a nice chat with a friend. The person held up a paper/board/certificate of sort and started telling u tat he/she is an ex-convict and how difficult it is to find job and earn a living. About the family members and children they have to feed and yet they cant find a job.


A badge, a keychain or a small toy for S$5 - $10 of which say S$1 - S$3 will go to themselves. Maybe its the real thing...to help others in need. But wat if its all a scam? Is it any easier for us to earn tat S$5 or S$10 than them? Do we not deserve some charity ourselves then?

Ok, wat I feel is...they have able bodies...if they are desperately in need of job, I am sure they can do jobs like dishwashers, cleaners, road sweepers, fast food waiters, etc. Low paying jobs...but they are all decent jobs. So why cant these pple from scenarios 1 and 2 do tat?

Am I just too judgmental?

Old vs Young

I have been following a young friend's twitter recently and understand tat she was having some issues among her group of friends. From snippets here and there, I wasnt able to fully understand wat went on...but think she had some problems on her blog too.

I was trying to empathize but really dun know wat to say. Recalling back on how I had friends issues too when I was young. Everyone was hot-headed in those younger years...more emotional and expressive...not able to withhold thoughts and feelings...hurting and selfish words are thus communicated across to pple we might love or care about.

Found tat as we grow older, we learn to hide our feelings better...some to the extent of unreadable. Issit coz we have learnt to be more pretentious? cunning? manipulative? unfeeling?

Ok, time for lunch...

The Helix Bridge

Have u heard of the Helix Bridge in Singapore?

I saw the Helix Bridge a couple of times before it got lighted when I was passing by along ECP. Din think much of it...and then it got lighted and it became beautiful.

So wonder where the Helix Bridge is and how to get there?

The nearest MRT station is the Promenade Station along Circle Line. A short walk from there across towards the flyer/floating platform side near the river and u will come to the entrance to the Helix Bridge. Its just between the flyer and the floating platform.

Colourful lights from beneath are there to greet everyone

Beautiful lights at the bottom of the lamp posts

Wall of children drawings...not too sure why they are there anywhere

Found this interesting shadow art on the wall of the building on the side (hmm...was it the side of the floating platform)

Lots of night visitors at the Helix Bridge

The bridge is a pretty sight with the hotel as the backdrop...my phone camera doesnt do the sight any justice

Walking along the bridge you can spot magnificent views across the river

The floating platform...guess NDP will be held there again this year

What is this? A flying ship?

No, its the top of the hotel

The Helix Bridge is blocked in the middle for work in progress

So many pple taking a sneak peak to the other end of the Helix Bridge

Anyone realised anything special with the above 2 photos?

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Wah la! Not real pple...

I took a sneak peek too

I think Helix Bridge is really pretty at night especially with the lightings.

So, if u are game for a walk, go there.

Random Pictures from my BB

I have been fiddling with my BB (ie. Blackberry) often lately and am awed at how technology has evolved through the years.


From a simple phone used by people for conversation, not so much different from a home phone.
To being able to send short messages (sms) and multimedia messages (MMS).
To taking picures/photos with better and better resolutions.
To having lots of functions in the phone such as calendar, alarm clock, games, calculator, MS applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
To be able to subscribe to Data Services to use the Web Browser, BB Messenger and Navigational Maps.


I discovered the BB App World a couple of days ago and found tat there are actually hundreds of applications available out there.


Before I familarize with all the uses of my BB, I am satisfying myself by taking pictures.


Here's one my niece Charmaine on the PSP....learning games at her tender age. This is the era of computer age.

Olio Dome at Marina Square. Wat a fantastic photo I have taken here.

Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll

Fried Chicken Cutlet and Satay with Egg and Fried Rice too. Ok lah, I forgot the name of this dish.

Yummy Cheesy Pizza

I have been travelling a lot more to Orchard Road lately. Mainly coz I like shopping in 313 Orchard and perhaps the welcoming fragrance in Orchard Central. Haha...the sweet Orangy scent in Orchard Central might just be worth the trip.

Horse Carriage in the middle of Orchard Road

Some pictures from Orchard Central.

Gigantic Woman Statue in Orcard Central

with Gigantic Heels...
Tully...heard of this new coffee place? Its comparative to Coffee Bean and Starbucks and their price range is similar too. But wat attracted me most are their cups, saucers and spoons....classic wo.

Earl Grey Tea with Milk and Sugar...looks smooth huh. Even the cup, saucer and spoon looks special

Coffee with Milk and Sugar in Grande size. The cup is definitely less cute than the Tall size cup above.
The major problem I have with Orchard Central is the weird way the escalators and lifts connect the floors. Cannot really figure out my way inside though I have already been there more than 5 times at least.

J brought me up to this place...I think its at level 7...or issit 9? Anyway, quite high up lah....tats why its called "Heaven's Loft".

Heaven's Loft @ Orchard Central

Doesn't the place just sound "Heavenly"?

Actually its Ben & Jerry's Restaurant...considered one of its theme restaurant

Free Ice Cream, compliments of J

Then I went to another Ben & Jerry's Restaurant near Dempsey Road...Ranch Theme. I think Country style might be a better description. Anyway, the place is cool with its own live band (probably on weekend nights ba).

Food is good too......

BBQ Chicken Pizza

A Large Basketful of Fries (too much for 2 persons though)

Juicy Golden Calamari Rings

Husband Installation

Got this forwarded email on Husband Installation and decided to share with you. Enjoy reading it and TGIF, start your weekend with laughters:-

Husband installation......really good one

A desperate woman writes to the Technical support Guy,

Dear Tech Support ,

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5..0 . In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as NEWS 5.0, MONEY 3.0 and FOOTBALL 4.1 . Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2. 6 simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.

What can I do?

Signed, Desperate Woman

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Dear DESPERATE Madam,

First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Please enter command: i thought you loved me..html and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Silence 2.5 , Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1 . Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually
seize control of all your system resources.) In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend: Cooking 3.0 and Hot Looks 7.7.

Good Luck Madam!

Bloated with Donuts

Feeling so bloated since last night. Ate dinner at Yoshinoya but was unsatisfied. So, went J.Co for hot chocolate n donut.

1, 2, 3....Finished 1 donut n got tricked into sharing the 2nd n 3rd donuts with A. Though I technically only ate 2 donuts, combined with drinks n my dinner earlier on...very bloated.

Regret! Knew I cannot resist food in front of me.

My First Post From My BB Bold

It has been 2 weeks since I got my Blackberry Bold 9700. 1 week since I started using my data services.

So fun!!!

Being able to access Facebook, Twitter, MSN messenger, Blackberry Messenger and now Blogger! Hehehe...

Till next time...

VIP

Am sure most of u heard of the title "VIP". It basically stands for "Very Important Person" and signifies that this person is special among all the other people around. It can be used in a variety of situations, eg. VIP of a company's Dinner & Dance, VIP of a certain Country Club, etc.

But what about people who has not been acknowledged as VIP but think of themselves as one? What should they be called then? SPVIP - Self Proclaimed Very Important Person?

LOL.

Personally I know a few SPVIPs myself and its not easy to stomach such a person coz u will be at the constant reminder of their self importance.


Case No. 1

The infamous ASSFUCKDIOT aka Public Enemy aka most hated person mentioned in my blog. His persistent effort to make us colleagues aware of his existence by introducing poorly planned policies, sowing discords among existing colleagues, bootlicking the bosses, etc...just to make pple notice him and acknowledge his importance. - I feel like I am almost becoming an expert in ignoring the existence of this person.


Case No. 2

She always talks about herself, protrays a goody goody image in front of friends and offers a helping hand to pple while rarely seems to mean it. Every topic of conversation with her ultimately turns into her experiences, her views, her.........just her. It seems that she revolves in her own world and expects everyone else to revolve ard her world.

Note: To identify a person who genuinely care for u as a friend and one who just wana appear helpful and nice in the eyes of the public, just observe how he/she talks and act. If he/she cares, he/she will listen more than talk and act to help when they are able to instead of talk.


Case No. 3

She does the littlest amount of work possible and claim the biggest credit for it. She takes MCs and leaves when she knows that a busy period with loads of incoming work is arriving. She threatens to quit just to get the bosses to agree to a pay raise and then boasts around to say that she is too important for the bosses to let her quit. She claims no one can replace her job and that she is a valueable asset to the team. - She is delusional


3 examples of SPVIPs for the moment...need to get back to work..self proclaimed break time is over....sob sob.