I wrote this to LTA some time back.... Wanna see their reply? Stay tuned...
Hi, I understand that LTA is reviewing the existing bus routes. If I can add in my suggestion, I would like to suggest that the bus routes of feeder bus services be looked into. Feeder bus services (to the heartlands) have existed for a long long time. Especially in old towns, the routes were in place even before MRT stations were built. I would give 2 examples. Service number 334 from Jurong East MRT station serves Jurong West st 42. However, the nearest MRT station for residents staying along Jurong West st 42 will know that the nearest MRT station is not Jurong East but rather, Lake Side or Chinese Garden. I think the feeder bus services should send residents to the nearest MRT stations. This will inprove productivity that is in line with PM Lee's message. Also, the bus service 229 from Bedok MRT which serves residents along Bedok south ave 3 should pass by Tanah Merah MRT station, which is the nearest MRT station from Bedok South. I hope you will consider my feedback. It will greatly reduce the traveling time for many Singaporeans and thus, giving more time for rest to all sleep deprived Singaporeans.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tie-Pin
I was made when another piece of metal melted. You can say that I got to live because someone else died. Made in around 1998, I was placed in a nice box and was shipped to a shopping centre in sunny Singapore and it marked the beginning of an exciting journey.
I was placed in a departmental store like many of my friends but I was lucky anough to come out of the storeroom and be placed in a glass display. Everyday, I would see many of my friends getting bought by new owners and getting to leave the departmental store and most importantly, getting to come out of the box that we were all placed in from day 1. I too wished that my owner would come and pcik me up real soon.
One afternoon when I was fast asleep, I suddenly felt some movement as the sales girl picked me up. I thought I was dreaming but then I saw that it was real. Someone was considering buying me. I opened my eyes and I saw, to my surprise, not a businessman, but a young gentleman. He looked like a teenager and I thought he must be buying this for his father as a present. After much, deliberation, he finally paid $60 for me and brought me home.
After some days, my owner took me out from the box and marked the beginning of a very exciting journey for me. To my surprise, he didn't give me to his dad but rather, used me as his own. He was a teenager in a shirt and tie and needed me to pin the tie down. I felt a little strange but didn't bother too much. It was a sunday and he was rushing to church.
As I followed him, he made his way to Paya Lebar MRT station and soon, I find myself going to a church. I realised that the place was called City Harvest Church and the building was what people called Hollywood. I was so excited as I wondered how would it look like to be in Hollywood. The gitz and glamour... ah... It's good to be like a celebrity.
Then after the corner round KFC, I was shocked to see the building a run-down, almost collapsing building... There were so many people, easily a few hundred and they too were all clad in shirt and tie. It was like the norm there. I had always expected myself to appear in formal dinners, or boardrooms, fancy D&Ds, but not a church!
Well, I do not have a choice but I thought I'll just make the best of the situation and notice the people there. One thing I must say, they were all rushing. Even when my owner was walking from the MRT, he was walking real fast. Even as he was walking, his pager was beeping. the people around him were all walking very quickly as if they were late. I now it was only 8am and I cannot understand why. Soon, I realised that people were there in church 45 mins before service starts to pray. It was called the pre-service prayer meeting. I mean almost everyone was there. It was like the service before the service. The pre-service meeting was like the seperation between the new friends and the members. After the prayer meeting, or even during the prayer meeting, there were some people who left and they rushed to the MRT station again to pick up new friends that they have invited for the weekend's service. I felt that it was really funny why one can be so serious about religion. However, one thing I noticed, each and everyone of them were very happy. They wore this bright smile on their faces and they were so genuine and warm. They were so passionate and were all so willing. Young they may be, they certainly do not look young, especially with fellow tie-pins like myself to help bring out the mature looking side of them. Were they trying to act old or act rich? I don't know for now, but one thing I know, they were all very passionate.
There are the leaders who wore suit and they looked even more formal and much older. There were also people who carried big bags with lots of files in those bags. I soon realised they are the 2nd in charge in the cell group. They are like the up and coming leaders. Those files contained the admin for the cell group. The larger the cell group, the more papers there are in a file and there are many names inside, probably an attendace sheet or something. However, almost in every church goers; bag, there is a letter or a card of somesort. Yes, everyone has one. Either you are giving one this week or you are receiving one this week. Everyone was hot and sweaty but no one complained and just waited patiently for the service to start.
Ok, service started. Man, the place was jammed packed and the chior started singing. There were so many flags on the stage. I wonder why... Then the band started playing, oh man, it was so so so lound, however, as I looked at the faces of the people around me, I can see real joy during the faster songs and tears were flowing when they were singing the slower songs. People were so genuine.
People here are definately excited as they jumped and jumped during the songs and dance time and I nearly fell off my owner's shirt a few times if not for the chain that chained me to his button.
So that marked the end of the day when he said good bye after lunch with his cell group mates at the coffeeshop nearby. I noticed, having lunch together was only done by the committed members, the not committed members usually leave straight after service. The real committed members will also wait for the cell group leader to come out after a meeting. I mean these people really follow closely to their cell group leaders. I wonder where on earth would the cell group leader have so much time to entertain all of them? It's like every cell group had at least 5 to 8 people wanted to hang around the leader. and the leader only chooses about 3 to be his super close. In some cells, only 1 is selected to be in the innermost circle.
So I was placed back into the "Sunday bag", which was the church service bag and I stayed in the bag for a week. Meanwhile just thinking what the pastor has preached about on stage. He is quite an interesting speaker and the things he spoke about surely made me look forward to the next meeting.
Then the next sunday. Same thing, running from Paya Lebar MRT to the church and this time round, we had breakfast. A drop of chilli nearly landed on my owner's shirt of not for me. I saved it but got myself dirty in the end. My owner wiped it off and then very quickly, we went in for the prayer meeting.
Service was fun today as there was a pastor from Africa and he thought us some dance moves. We were moving to our left and then to our right. Haha, everyone ended up laughing and laughing.
And so this continued for weeks and months and years. Over time, I noticed the church had changed. Slowly, they shifted to Jurong West. The people changed too, slowly, more and more people were coming in T-shirt and jeans, nomore the formal wear. It is out of fashion? As for my owner, he changed too. He has already completed his A levels and will be going to the Army soon.
For a period of time I didn't go to church as my owner was in Pulau Tekong and boy, I do miss going to church. I missed seeing the happy faces of the people there. I also noticed that my owner uses less and less of me as he changed his dressing. I was spending more time in the bag.
Months became years and soon, I was under a stack of bags. Perhaps I've been forgotten.
It was on 24th of November 2010 that I got to see my owner again. As he took me out of the bag, I knew it was him, he has aged. I was greeted by his unshaven face. I noticed he wore a ring on this left hand now. He is married. He has completed his studies and his graduation gown was just beside me. I'm glad that my owner has matured and has started working. I looked at myself under the light and I noticed that I have rusted on my sides. I do not look as nice as before. Seems like everythign has changed. even the room colour. They have painted it. The furniture all changed. I know my time has come. I must die and be melted, so that someone else will be formed. I am glad that I was able to attend City Harvest Church for that period of time. The time where everyone wore a shirt and tie.
I was placed in a departmental store like many of my friends but I was lucky anough to come out of the storeroom and be placed in a glass display. Everyday, I would see many of my friends getting bought by new owners and getting to leave the departmental store and most importantly, getting to come out of the box that we were all placed in from day 1. I too wished that my owner would come and pcik me up real soon.
One afternoon when I was fast asleep, I suddenly felt some movement as the sales girl picked me up. I thought I was dreaming but then I saw that it was real. Someone was considering buying me. I opened my eyes and I saw, to my surprise, not a businessman, but a young gentleman. He looked like a teenager and I thought he must be buying this for his father as a present. After much, deliberation, he finally paid $60 for me and brought me home.
After some days, my owner took me out from the box and marked the beginning of a very exciting journey for me. To my surprise, he didn't give me to his dad but rather, used me as his own. He was a teenager in a shirt and tie and needed me to pin the tie down. I felt a little strange but didn't bother too much. It was a sunday and he was rushing to church.
As I followed him, he made his way to Paya Lebar MRT station and soon, I find myself going to a church. I realised that the place was called City Harvest Church and the building was what people called Hollywood. I was so excited as I wondered how would it look like to be in Hollywood. The gitz and glamour... ah... It's good to be like a celebrity.
Then after the corner round KFC, I was shocked to see the building a run-down, almost collapsing building... There were so many people, easily a few hundred and they too were all clad in shirt and tie. It was like the norm there. I had always expected myself to appear in formal dinners, or boardrooms, fancy D&Ds, but not a church!
Well, I do not have a choice but I thought I'll just make the best of the situation and notice the people there. One thing I must say, they were all rushing. Even when my owner was walking from the MRT, he was walking real fast. Even as he was walking, his pager was beeping. the people around him were all walking very quickly as if they were late. I now it was only 8am and I cannot understand why. Soon, I realised that people were there in church 45 mins before service starts to pray. It was called the pre-service prayer meeting. I mean almost everyone was there. It was like the service before the service. The pre-service meeting was like the seperation between the new friends and the members. After the prayer meeting, or even during the prayer meeting, there were some people who left and they rushed to the MRT station again to pick up new friends that they have invited for the weekend's service. I felt that it was really funny why one can be so serious about religion. However, one thing I noticed, each and everyone of them were very happy. They wore this bright smile on their faces and they were so genuine and warm. They were so passionate and were all so willing. Young they may be, they certainly do not look young, especially with fellow tie-pins like myself to help bring out the mature looking side of them. Were they trying to act old or act rich? I don't know for now, but one thing I know, they were all very passionate.
There are the leaders who wore suit and they looked even more formal and much older. There were also people who carried big bags with lots of files in those bags. I soon realised they are the 2nd in charge in the cell group. They are like the up and coming leaders. Those files contained the admin for the cell group. The larger the cell group, the more papers there are in a file and there are many names inside, probably an attendace sheet or something. However, almost in every church goers; bag, there is a letter or a card of somesort. Yes, everyone has one. Either you are giving one this week or you are receiving one this week. Everyone was hot and sweaty but no one complained and just waited patiently for the service to start.
Ok, service started. Man, the place was jammed packed and the chior started singing. There were so many flags on the stage. I wonder why... Then the band started playing, oh man, it was so so so lound, however, as I looked at the faces of the people around me, I can see real joy during the faster songs and tears were flowing when they were singing the slower songs. People were so genuine.
People here are definately excited as they jumped and jumped during the songs and dance time and I nearly fell off my owner's shirt a few times if not for the chain that chained me to his button.
So that marked the end of the day when he said good bye after lunch with his cell group mates at the coffeeshop nearby. I noticed, having lunch together was only done by the committed members, the not committed members usually leave straight after service. The real committed members will also wait for the cell group leader to come out after a meeting. I mean these people really follow closely to their cell group leaders. I wonder where on earth would the cell group leader have so much time to entertain all of them? It's like every cell group had at least 5 to 8 people wanted to hang around the leader. and the leader only chooses about 3 to be his super close. In some cells, only 1 is selected to be in the innermost circle.
So I was placed back into the "Sunday bag", which was the church service bag and I stayed in the bag for a week. Meanwhile just thinking what the pastor has preached about on stage. He is quite an interesting speaker and the things he spoke about surely made me look forward to the next meeting.
Then the next sunday. Same thing, running from Paya Lebar MRT to the church and this time round, we had breakfast. A drop of chilli nearly landed on my owner's shirt of not for me. I saved it but got myself dirty in the end. My owner wiped it off and then very quickly, we went in for the prayer meeting.
Service was fun today as there was a pastor from Africa and he thought us some dance moves. We were moving to our left and then to our right. Haha, everyone ended up laughing and laughing.
And so this continued for weeks and months and years. Over time, I noticed the church had changed. Slowly, they shifted to Jurong West. The people changed too, slowly, more and more people were coming in T-shirt and jeans, nomore the formal wear. It is out of fashion? As for my owner, he changed too. He has already completed his A levels and will be going to the Army soon.
For a period of time I didn't go to church as my owner was in Pulau Tekong and boy, I do miss going to church. I missed seeing the happy faces of the people there. I also noticed that my owner uses less and less of me as he changed his dressing. I was spending more time in the bag.
Months became years and soon, I was under a stack of bags. Perhaps I've been forgotten.
It was on 24th of November 2010 that I got to see my owner again. As he took me out of the bag, I knew it was him, he has aged. I was greeted by his unshaven face. I noticed he wore a ring on this left hand now. He is married. He has completed his studies and his graduation gown was just beside me. I'm glad that my owner has matured and has started working. I looked at myself under the light and I noticed that I have rusted on my sides. I do not look as nice as before. Seems like everythign has changed. even the room colour. They have painted it. The furniture all changed. I know my time has come. I must die and be melted, so that someone else will be formed. I am glad that I was able to attend City Harvest Church for that period of time. The time where everyone wore a shirt and tie.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
2nd best
In life, we will all encounter failure(s) at a certain point in time. An individual who has always been winning or has been successfully may not know how to accept defeat or how to handle it.
I recently read on the papers 2 differect individuals who faced defeat in that sense. How did they react to it and can we draw some logical conclusion / lessons from their reaction?
I shall not name names here but one wept bitterly after losing. There was nothing much the person can do but cry... It's a release of emotions, not necessarily a bad thing. However, after that, what should the person do? Keep on fighting? Or retreat and re-evaluate?
There is a school of though that promotes the "never-say-die" attitude. Keep fighting and keep pressing on until you see the results. Well, I personally think that this type of mentality depends on situation. Fight on if you know that it is your strength or rather, you are battling in your field of expertise. If it is a foreign ground, then move on. It may not be your playground afterall.
Then I noticed another individual. He was not promoted to be the big boss of a huge company and he chose to leave the company altogether. Was he foolish? Is he a person who possess no tenacity? Gives up easily? I do not think so. I think it is wise to know which are the battles that are for you and which are the ones that you must engage in and fight to the end.
There are certain things that one do not have a choice. Must fight on. Basically, there are no other options. However, there are also back-up plans that one can fall on. In such situations, think, plan, seek counsel and see if the battle is worth the effort. Else, move on and go conqueur land that is more suited for you. Do not fight a losing battle. You may succeed in the end, but at what cost? Why operate the concord when it is not cost-effective. There are certain things, we just need to achieve it once and that's it. Move on.
As I begin to reflect on this, I am reminded of my IPPT silver that I got when I was serving my NS. I'm not a physical hunk and will not consider physical fitness to be my strength. While all things are possible to those who believe, it will be an uphill task for me to achieve something in that area as conpared to other individuals who have a natural flare for it. I'm glad I didn't sign-on or else I will be struggling. That is not my strength.
So in everything we do, focus on what we are good at. However, we need to know what we are bad at too so that we can avoid the situation that we need to utilise that skill set. Move in the direction of your strength and you will be much appreciated. Moving upwards will also be easier....
I recently read on the papers 2 differect individuals who faced defeat in that sense. How did they react to it and can we draw some logical conclusion / lessons from their reaction?
I shall not name names here but one wept bitterly after losing. There was nothing much the person can do but cry... It's a release of emotions, not necessarily a bad thing. However, after that, what should the person do? Keep on fighting? Or retreat and re-evaluate?
There is a school of though that promotes the "never-say-die" attitude. Keep fighting and keep pressing on until you see the results. Well, I personally think that this type of mentality depends on situation. Fight on if you know that it is your strength or rather, you are battling in your field of expertise. If it is a foreign ground, then move on. It may not be your playground afterall.
Then I noticed another individual. He was not promoted to be the big boss of a huge company and he chose to leave the company altogether. Was he foolish? Is he a person who possess no tenacity? Gives up easily? I do not think so. I think it is wise to know which are the battles that are for you and which are the ones that you must engage in and fight to the end.
There are certain things that one do not have a choice. Must fight on. Basically, there are no other options. However, there are also back-up plans that one can fall on. In such situations, think, plan, seek counsel and see if the battle is worth the effort. Else, move on and go conqueur land that is more suited for you. Do not fight a losing battle. You may succeed in the end, but at what cost? Why operate the concord when it is not cost-effective. There are certain things, we just need to achieve it once and that's it. Move on.
As I begin to reflect on this, I am reminded of my IPPT silver that I got when I was serving my NS. I'm not a physical hunk and will not consider physical fitness to be my strength. While all things are possible to those who believe, it will be an uphill task for me to achieve something in that area as conpared to other individuals who have a natural flare for it. I'm glad I didn't sign-on or else I will be struggling. That is not my strength.
So in everything we do, focus on what we are good at. However, we need to know what we are bad at too so that we can avoid the situation that we need to utilise that skill set. Move in the direction of your strength and you will be much appreciated. Moving upwards will also be easier....
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Let the weak say I am strong
There is a verse in the Bible that says "Let the weak say I am Strong" It is actually found in Joel 3.
Well, the weekend's service by PK was great and it set me thinking. There are 4 season of our faith. Therefore, our faith actually moves in a cycle. There will be different seasons for us. While we all love the fun times, we must know that the tough times are for us to grow. Pst said that he is glad the winter is cold and tough as if it is not cold enough, the bud will grow out prematurely. How true...
I begin to wonder and started looking around at the Christians near me. Are they weak or strong? Regardless of the seasons they are in, what is the attitude and outlook? Sad to say, there are certain individuals that give me an impression that they are pretty much weaker than they are stronger.
Let me give you a scenerio. There was once, I was reaching out to this girl and she came to church for a while and after a few weeks, she stopped attending as her boyfriend didn't allow her to. I asked her to invite her boyfriend as well so that he too, can enjoy the love and blessings of God. Well, she said that according the her boyfriend, Christianity is for those who are weak. People who are too weak to do anything in life and thus, need to rely on God's power and strength. It may sound like a sure issue about pride at first but if you think closer, it may not be too hard to understand why he has that perspective.
When I meet up with new friends who join us for service or cell group meetings, I would like to hear from them what do they have to say about the people in church. The recent comment I got was "Wow, the people here are all so young". It can mean two things: 1) high energy, enthusiastic, youthful kind of young or 2)immature, childish, naive kind of young....
I got a nasty feeling it's the 2nd one...
In church, we believe in love, in care and concern for others and it seems like it's always spring time. The time for new born. New Christians who have joined us can have this new life of love, joy, peace and hope. Yup, don't get me wrong, it is true. However, there will come a time whereby some pruning will have to take place. That is in preparation for the next level. It is necessary. I do not want to sound like a hard man or some militant general who wants to "tekan" the people for growth, but it is needed. Else, how would you grow? I have seen Christians who are forever in their spring time. It's been 3-5 years in chruch and to date, they still cannot take hard knocks. Totally dependant on aid. External aid. Cannot stand on his/her own. So WEAK. At the slightest defeat, they need all the attention from the CG and the rest of the world. At the slightest sneeze, they reported sick. At the slightest persecution, they give up and say that they cannot take it anymore.
Probably the most frustrating thing is that the people around them actually condole such behaviour and thus, they will never grow out of it. Instead of saying "Come on, you can walk out of it! you can do it!" they agree and together, they take pity with each other. It becomes a circle of boo-hoo. Job's friends? Haiz. Instead of helping them grow stronger, they are promoting weakness unconsiously.
When people try to intercept and push them a little, they are blamed for being to harsh and unloving.... ok, in love I'll leave you to die. Come on! the Bible says be strong.! pick youself up!!!! keep running, keep going!. It's like trying to train a BMT recruit and when he feels tired, let him rest. Come on! His 2.4km run will never be less than 12mins. His pull ups will forever be zero if he doesn't push himself more....
Faintz*
In companies, there are certain positions that state only Degreee holders need apply. The average salary for a fresh grad is about 2.5k to 3k a month. That of a Diploma holder is around 1.8k maybe? Both of them are clueless as they are both fresh. WHy is it that organizations are willing to pay that few hundreds more to hire a degree holder? well, I believe it is because of what a degree holder had gone through vis-a-vis a dip holder. Traditionally, it is more stressful in the uni than say, a local poly. This was told to me by poly graduates who took on undergrad programmes in NUS. People pay more to hire people who are able to take more pressure. Who are willing to inconvenient themselves more. Are they necessarily smarter or can perform the job better? Not necessarily. But, they are suppose to have better attitude. Those are the kind of people who can stand strong. They make things happen, they find various solution to solve a problem. Not the weak ones who just wait for people to take pity on them.
I want my CG to full of people who are strong, not weak. I pray they can see this and the benefits of being strong. What a blessing they will be to society. What great value they will be. Leaders are to be strong. They make things happen. They provide solution. They are problem solvers. They influence the situation. They take ownership. These are stuff which we have learnt in church. How many actually put it in action?
When we face tough situations, we be an overcomer. Yes, it is hard at times but our attitude stands firm. Our values are put to a test. PK's under fire at this point but look at his attitude! Trusting in God! Knowing what Jesus can do and will do. Awaiting deliverance but at the same time, there is so much to learn from this experience. I know that after this episode, Pst's sermons will be better as he has been through stuff. There will be more examples he can share.
I know of individuals who want to be CGLs. Great vision and goal but with the current lifestyle, what kind of examples can you put in the message of your sermon? Can you pack the punch? "Oh, I was unable to attend church for 3 weeks as I had a mosquito bite. Praise God I recovered." or "I learned that MRT will not arrive on time as I have been late 8 out of 10 services" or "I'm sorry guys, I do not know how to start a prayer meeting as I am always late for prayer meetings"... How on earth are you ever going to lead a crowd?
OK, enough said. Let's get stronger.. Together Stronger!
Well, the weekend's service by PK was great and it set me thinking. There are 4 season of our faith. Therefore, our faith actually moves in a cycle. There will be different seasons for us. While we all love the fun times, we must know that the tough times are for us to grow. Pst said that he is glad the winter is cold and tough as if it is not cold enough, the bud will grow out prematurely. How true...
I begin to wonder and started looking around at the Christians near me. Are they weak or strong? Regardless of the seasons they are in, what is the attitude and outlook? Sad to say, there are certain individuals that give me an impression that they are pretty much weaker than they are stronger.
Let me give you a scenerio. There was once, I was reaching out to this girl and she came to church for a while and after a few weeks, she stopped attending as her boyfriend didn't allow her to. I asked her to invite her boyfriend as well so that he too, can enjoy the love and blessings of God. Well, she said that according the her boyfriend, Christianity is for those who are weak. People who are too weak to do anything in life and thus, need to rely on God's power and strength. It may sound like a sure issue about pride at first but if you think closer, it may not be too hard to understand why he has that perspective.
When I meet up with new friends who join us for service or cell group meetings, I would like to hear from them what do they have to say about the people in church. The recent comment I got was "Wow, the people here are all so young". It can mean two things: 1) high energy, enthusiastic, youthful kind of young or 2)immature, childish, naive kind of young....
I got a nasty feeling it's the 2nd one...
In church, we believe in love, in care and concern for others and it seems like it's always spring time. The time for new born. New Christians who have joined us can have this new life of love, joy, peace and hope. Yup, don't get me wrong, it is true. However, there will come a time whereby some pruning will have to take place. That is in preparation for the next level. It is necessary. I do not want to sound like a hard man or some militant general who wants to "tekan" the people for growth, but it is needed. Else, how would you grow? I have seen Christians who are forever in their spring time. It's been 3-5 years in chruch and to date, they still cannot take hard knocks. Totally dependant on aid. External aid. Cannot stand on his/her own. So WEAK. At the slightest defeat, they need all the attention from the CG and the rest of the world. At the slightest sneeze, they reported sick. At the slightest persecution, they give up and say that they cannot take it anymore.
Probably the most frustrating thing is that the people around them actually condole such behaviour and thus, they will never grow out of it. Instead of saying "Come on, you can walk out of it! you can do it!" they agree and together, they take pity with each other. It becomes a circle of boo-hoo. Job's friends? Haiz. Instead of helping them grow stronger, they are promoting weakness unconsiously.
When people try to intercept and push them a little, they are blamed for being to harsh and unloving.... ok, in love I'll leave you to die. Come on! the Bible says be strong.! pick youself up!!!! keep running, keep going!. It's like trying to train a BMT recruit and when he feels tired, let him rest. Come on! His 2.4km run will never be less than 12mins. His pull ups will forever be zero if he doesn't push himself more....
Faintz*
In companies, there are certain positions that state only Degreee holders need apply. The average salary for a fresh grad is about 2.5k to 3k a month. That of a Diploma holder is around 1.8k maybe? Both of them are clueless as they are both fresh. WHy is it that organizations are willing to pay that few hundreds more to hire a degree holder? well, I believe it is because of what a degree holder had gone through vis-a-vis a dip holder. Traditionally, it is more stressful in the uni than say, a local poly. This was told to me by poly graduates who took on undergrad programmes in NUS. People pay more to hire people who are able to take more pressure. Who are willing to inconvenient themselves more. Are they necessarily smarter or can perform the job better? Not necessarily. But, they are suppose to have better attitude. Those are the kind of people who can stand strong. They make things happen, they find various solution to solve a problem. Not the weak ones who just wait for people to take pity on them.
I want my CG to full of people who are strong, not weak. I pray they can see this and the benefits of being strong. What a blessing they will be to society. What great value they will be. Leaders are to be strong. They make things happen. They provide solution. They are problem solvers. They influence the situation. They take ownership. These are stuff which we have learnt in church. How many actually put it in action?
When we face tough situations, we be an overcomer. Yes, it is hard at times but our attitude stands firm. Our values are put to a test. PK's under fire at this point but look at his attitude! Trusting in God! Knowing what Jesus can do and will do. Awaiting deliverance but at the same time, there is so much to learn from this experience. I know that after this episode, Pst's sermons will be better as he has been through stuff. There will be more examples he can share.
I know of individuals who want to be CGLs. Great vision and goal but with the current lifestyle, what kind of examples can you put in the message of your sermon? Can you pack the punch? "Oh, I was unable to attend church for 3 weeks as I had a mosquito bite. Praise God I recovered." or "I learned that MRT will not arrive on time as I have been late 8 out of 10 services" or "I'm sorry guys, I do not know how to start a prayer meeting as I am always late for prayer meetings"... How on earth are you ever going to lead a crowd?
OK, enough said. Let's get stronger.. Together Stronger!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Races
Someone once said that there are no different races. There is only 1 race that is the human race...
well, I think that is Brother John Avazini if I'm not wrong.
After leaving the previous company, I start thinking it through and wonder what actually went wrong. Perhaps I am a thinker. I believe it is good to think it thru so as to prevent such incidences from happening again.
So after much reflection, I think one reason that I decided to leave the company was that it is a pretty racist company. Yup, one of the reason why I'm leaving is that it is too racist for me. Well, it may sound shocking but it speaks volumes of their moral character and it is something I do not feel comfortable with. Well, let me be more specific.
According to anthropology, there is a difference between prejudice and discrimination.
Basically, prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. That is from dictionary.com. whereas, discrimination is an act or instance of discriminating. OK, that may not be too helpful but the main difference is that one is a thought while one is an action. It is one thing to joke about stuff and one thing to actually commit it or simply put it, making it into an action. It is like mother-in-law jokes... well, we love our MILs of course but we do share MIL jokes, same for dumb blonde jokes. However, for a company to have a policy that recruits based on race preference, that is really racism to the max. There is not a single Malay or Indian in my previous company. and they are open about it... Well, it's time to move on.
So I'll start work in Dec. Shall not reveal the company's name here but it's aviation related alright. I'm excited to go back to the airport and Huiqin's god a great word from the Lord about this. hope all will turn out fine and will end the year well...
It's Christmas very very soon. My first Christmas in the new house. Should I decorate it? That means spending $$$...
well, I think that is Brother John Avazini if I'm not wrong.
After leaving the previous company, I start thinking it through and wonder what actually went wrong. Perhaps I am a thinker. I believe it is good to think it thru so as to prevent such incidences from happening again.
So after much reflection, I think one reason that I decided to leave the company was that it is a pretty racist company. Yup, one of the reason why I'm leaving is that it is too racist for me. Well, it may sound shocking but it speaks volumes of their moral character and it is something I do not feel comfortable with. Well, let me be more specific.
According to anthropology, there is a difference between prejudice and discrimination.
Basically, prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. That is from dictionary.com. whereas, discrimination is an act or instance of discriminating. OK, that may not be too helpful but the main difference is that one is a thought while one is an action. It is one thing to joke about stuff and one thing to actually commit it or simply put it, making it into an action. It is like mother-in-law jokes... well, we love our MILs of course but we do share MIL jokes, same for dumb blonde jokes. However, for a company to have a policy that recruits based on race preference, that is really racism to the max. There is not a single Malay or Indian in my previous company. and they are open about it... Well, it's time to move on.
So I'll start work in Dec. Shall not reveal the company's name here but it's aviation related alright. I'm excited to go back to the airport and Huiqin's god a great word from the Lord about this. hope all will turn out fine and will end the year well...
It's Christmas very very soon. My first Christmas in the new house. Should I decorate it? That means spending $$$...
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Posts
Just realised I've been blogging on this blog for a couple of years now. Eversince I started work I guess. The first few posts were about the proposal and then the marriage and the honeymoon and there was the house and then there was me quiting my previous company to join my current company.
Well, as of Monday, I fired my boss. Well, I tendered basically. It's no secret now. I tendered without having another job. It is simply too boring and I think I should never fake my way in. Basically, be truthful during the interview and that will ensure that you get the job that best fits you. Well, I must say that we all behave not quite ourselves during interviews. Maybe I was just better at acting. But I cannot simply put on the mask everyday from 8.30 to 6.30 right? So I've called it quits. I have something in the pipeline, something exciting....
Shall not reveal it for now, well, it's aviation related I must say. and that is why it made it to "Aviation Passion" blog... haha
OK, 2010 is a year that I've been very busy, and hence blogged very little. It's a year of switches, career switches in fact. Ok, I'm going down to help carry the groceries now. Qin bought them from Carrefour and is back in a cab...
Chaoz.
Well, as of Monday, I fired my boss. Well, I tendered basically. It's no secret now. I tendered without having another job. It is simply too boring and I think I should never fake my way in. Basically, be truthful during the interview and that will ensure that you get the job that best fits you. Well, I must say that we all behave not quite ourselves during interviews. Maybe I was just better at acting. But I cannot simply put on the mask everyday from 8.30 to 6.30 right? So I've called it quits. I have something in the pipeline, something exciting....
Shall not reveal it for now, well, it's aviation related I must say. and that is why it made it to "Aviation Passion" blog... haha
OK, 2010 is a year that I've been very busy, and hence blogged very little. It's a year of switches, career switches in fact. Ok, I'm going down to help carry the groceries now. Qin bought them from Carrefour and is back in a cab...
Chaoz.
Attitude
I spoke with a gentleman some time back. Basically called him to ask if he wants to leave for another company. Asked him to share with me more about what he is doing and man, what attitude.
"I tell you technical things you also don't know" "I can understand cos you are not technically sound, so it is normal for you not to understand what I am doing"
Nevermind, I see you can zuai for how long. Finally asked about the pay. He is earning SGD2,600 on contract. Ok, forget it. Earn so low and still so zuai.
Guess what, today he called and asked if the offer still available. Well, according to him, the contract has become very unstable. He needs to look for another job.
My reply...... "Sorry, the position is closed"
Lesson: always have a good attitude. You'll never know when the tide will change.
"I tell you technical things you also don't know" "I can understand cos you are not technically sound, so it is normal for you not to understand what I am doing"
Nevermind, I see you can zuai for how long. Finally asked about the pay. He is earning SGD2,600 on contract. Ok, forget it. Earn so low and still so zuai.
Guess what, today he called and asked if the offer still available. Well, according to him, the contract has become very unstable. He needs to look for another job.
My reply...... "Sorry, the position is closed"
Lesson: always have a good attitude. You'll never know when the tide will change.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Heavy
Service just ended and it was about Hope. Great preaching by PK and my heart weighs heavy.
Is there anyone? My hope is for us to feel the heartbeat of God, the heartbeat of CHC, the heartbeat of our leaders. To be urgent of the things God feels urgent. To celebrate the things that God feels worthy to be celebrated. Pst asked me if Huiqin and I are the only ones booking seats for the CG. I said yes. Pst asked if we are the only ones who came for the morning PM. I said yes. The look on his face made me feel bad. Where is the support, where is the firepower. Are we in this alone?
Are we fighting a losing battle? People are fleeing, people are not giving, people are holding back, but why? Are we afraid? Have we lost hope? Lost faith?
I need to do something about it. I tried. I gave liberty, I gave lattitude. It was disasterous. My heart weighs heavy... Is it so hard to choose to be teachable. Went for a wedding yesterday and Pst Zhuang said, make a choice to love and love the choices we made. Character is questioned. How can one make a choice only to regret. This is not like a simple lunch, or a job or an educational course. It is abt life and death, about destiny.
Can we make it happen? Yes, I have invested in every course mate. Have the hearts grown cold? Have we become complacent? Distracted? If only there is one. There was no one.
Heavy... Perhaps I need more HOPE.
Is there anyone? My hope is for us to feel the heartbeat of God, the heartbeat of CHC, the heartbeat of our leaders. To be urgent of the things God feels urgent. To celebrate the things that God feels worthy to be celebrated. Pst asked me if Huiqin and I are the only ones booking seats for the CG. I said yes. Pst asked if we are the only ones who came for the morning PM. I said yes. The look on his face made me feel bad. Where is the support, where is the firepower. Are we in this alone?
Are we fighting a losing battle? People are fleeing, people are not giving, people are holding back, but why? Are we afraid? Have we lost hope? Lost faith?
I need to do something about it. I tried. I gave liberty, I gave lattitude. It was disasterous. My heart weighs heavy... Is it so hard to choose to be teachable. Went for a wedding yesterday and Pst Zhuang said, make a choice to love and love the choices we made. Character is questioned. How can one make a choice only to regret. This is not like a simple lunch, or a job or an educational course. It is abt life and death, about destiny.
Can we make it happen? Yes, I have invested in every course mate. Have the hearts grown cold? Have we become complacent? Distracted? If only there is one. There was no one.
Heavy... Perhaps I need more HOPE.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Career Opportunity
My client is an established SPA centre and is recruiting due to their expansion into the SEA market.
I am looking for a Spa Tester (full time)
The incumbent must be able to travel to places such as Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey etc to experience the SPA treatments and provide a comprehensive report after the course of treatment.
Strong passion for massage and spa treeatment is required for this role. Strong ability to write well in English is a must. Knowledgeable in massage techniques will be an added advantage.
Degree/Diploma need apply.
Salary range S$ 3,500 - S$ 6,000. With AWS and at least 3 months annual bonus.
21 days annual leave.
Ya right, dream on.... back to work.
I am looking for a Spa Tester (full time)
The incumbent must be able to travel to places such as Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey etc to experience the SPA treatments and provide a comprehensive report after the course of treatment.
Strong passion for massage and spa treeatment is required for this role. Strong ability to write well in English is a must. Knowledgeable in massage techniques will be an added advantage.
Degree/Diploma need apply.
Salary range S$ 3,500 - S$ 6,000. With AWS and at least 3 months annual bonus.
21 days annual leave.
Ya right, dream on.... back to work.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
3 weeks
It's been 3 weeks since I started on this new job. Must say it is pretty boring. Well it's kind of like fishing and there's lots of waiting. Patience is definately needed. So I shall not talk much about this job... One thing good about this job is it helped me understand the job market better...
Well, Qin and I recently celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary. I mean time really flies. I cannot imagine being married for 1 year already. We celebrated by watching the video/photos of our wedding tgt. Haha.. what hilarious time. Back then it was really quite madness come to think of it. There was so many things to do with so little time. The house, the honeymoon, the banquet, the matri, photos, bridal gown etc... madness. But glad they are all over. One year on, we are happily living in Bedok South and enjoying every moment of it. In my opinion, my house is the best house... I'm sure everyone thinks that way as we all design our house ourselves. Everyone will think his/her house is the best. I truly enjoy living in it that I still struggle to leave the home for work. Esp when I see Qin still sleeping in bed. Last night, she switched on the a/c... we seldom on it. I slept well but still woke up at 1am and then again at 5am. Why? I dunno.
I'm happy that my friend Wanyun is getting married soon... Like real soon. Happy that she is settling down and joining the club. Life'll be different. Happy to see people getting married. I think cos that always reminds me of my own wedding. In fact, just had dinner with Qin's family at boon lay raja restaurant. That was exactly 1 yr anni to the day.
Ok, tmr's Christine Too's birthday. Gentle reminder... haha.
Well, Qin and I recently celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary. I mean time really flies. I cannot imagine being married for 1 year already. We celebrated by watching the video/photos of our wedding tgt. Haha.. what hilarious time. Back then it was really quite madness come to think of it. There was so many things to do with so little time. The house, the honeymoon, the banquet, the matri, photos, bridal gown etc... madness. But glad they are all over. One year on, we are happily living in Bedok South and enjoying every moment of it. In my opinion, my house is the best house... I'm sure everyone thinks that way as we all design our house ourselves. Everyone will think his/her house is the best. I truly enjoy living in it that I still struggle to leave the home for work. Esp when I see Qin still sleeping in bed. Last night, she switched on the a/c... we seldom on it. I slept well but still woke up at 1am and then again at 5am. Why? I dunno.
I'm happy that my friend Wanyun is getting married soon... Like real soon. Happy that she is settling down and joining the club. Life'll be different. Happy to see people getting married. I think cos that always reminds me of my own wedding. In fact, just had dinner with Qin's family at boon lay raja restaurant. That was exactly 1 yr anni to the day.
Ok, tmr's Christine Too's birthday. Gentle reminder... haha.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
HDB rising
As I read today's Straits Times, I find a familiar face. Dr Tan Ern Ser was my NUS prof who taught me sociology. I remember him as he mentioned that he just had an accident while jogging over the weekend when the lecture first started. I do not know a lot of profs who exercise so he is one good role model.
In any case, I was more interested in the HDB news in today's papers... As I read the various comments from your average Jo from the street, I cannot help but spend more time reading the view of a Mr Alex Teo who is 28 and is planning to get married 2 years later. He works as a bank executive. He intends to purchase a HDB flat just only to upgrade to privateproperty few years down the line. However, with the new HDB ruling, his plans may be changed. I can understand who he feels and I was scouting around for a flat not too long ago. He is looking for a 4-room HDB with a decent COV and most importantly, it must be in the East... Pretty close to my requirements too. One comment that he made caught my attention. that is: "It looks like the Government is trying to tell everyone that your first home should be your dream home." The reason for his statement is because he has to choose his first home wisely as he has to live with it for the next 5 years. Previously, he had the option to dispose it after 3 years and upgrade to private property. With the 30% new ruling for private property, he may not see himself owning a private property for some time...
This statement caught my attention as I recall sometime back that one person once said that we should not be too choosy and that do not expect the first home you own to be your dream home... At that point, i thought this is rubbish. It is so "unexcellent" to think this way. It's like telling a Primary school kid, dun worry, if you fail your PSLE, it's ok. Don't expect too much from your first major exam. Ya right, maybe this person will have success in life much later... like being a successful druglord... Well, I shall not comment further in case I get arrested. My point is that whatever a leader preaches, you'll know if it is successful by looking and hearing what the end users received. Remember in all messages, it is not what comes out but what is absorbed that is important. That is effective communication....
Thinking back, my secondary school Chinese teacher once said that the best govt ministry is HDB....
In any case, I was more interested in the HDB news in today's papers... As I read the various comments from your average Jo from the street, I cannot help but spend more time reading the view of a Mr Alex Teo who is 28 and is planning to get married 2 years later. He works as a bank executive. He intends to purchase a HDB flat just only to upgrade to privateproperty few years down the line. However, with the new HDB ruling, his plans may be changed. I can understand who he feels and I was scouting around for a flat not too long ago. He is looking for a 4-room HDB with a decent COV and most importantly, it must be in the East... Pretty close to my requirements too. One comment that he made caught my attention. that is: "It looks like the Government is trying to tell everyone that your first home should be your dream home." The reason for his statement is because he has to choose his first home wisely as he has to live with it for the next 5 years. Previously, he had the option to dispose it after 3 years and upgrade to private property. With the 30% new ruling for private property, he may not see himself owning a private property for some time...
This statement caught my attention as I recall sometime back that one person once said that we should not be too choosy and that do not expect the first home you own to be your dream home... At that point, i thought this is rubbish. It is so "unexcellent" to think this way. It's like telling a Primary school kid, dun worry, if you fail your PSLE, it's ok. Don't expect too much from your first major exam. Ya right, maybe this person will have success in life much later... like being a successful druglord... Well, I shall not comment further in case I get arrested. My point is that whatever a leader preaches, you'll know if it is successful by looking and hearing what the end users received. Remember in all messages, it is not what comes out but what is absorbed that is important. That is effective communication....
Thinking back, my secondary school Chinese teacher once said that the best govt ministry is HDB....
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
New Job
It's been some time since I've last blogged. Seems like after getting BB, twitter is the more convenient way to post.
Realised that I've been getting quite a lot of comments from people I do not really know in this blog. This is quite surprising as I thought no one reads this. Hahaha.
Just an update, I'm leaving the airport and am going to work in town. yeah, found a new job. Pays better and I believe will lead to a better life too. So I'm leaving this "more better" place for a "most better" place. Seriously, the longer I stay here, the more I'll lose my English. Nothing against the lower educated people, but seriously, I do not know what are you talking about. I secretly recorded one of the meetings I attended recently. I went back and replayed the recording but I still am clueless what was discussed... It confirms that it was time to move on...
Realised that I've been getting quite a lot of comments from people I do not really know in this blog. This is quite surprising as I thought no one reads this. Hahaha.
Just an update, I'm leaving the airport and am going to work in town. yeah, found a new job. Pays better and I believe will lead to a better life too. So I'm leaving this "more better" place for a "most better" place. Seriously, the longer I stay here, the more I'll lose my English. Nothing against the lower educated people, but seriously, I do not know what are you talking about. I secretly recorded one of the meetings I attended recently. I went back and replayed the recording but I still am clueless what was discussed... It confirms that it was time to move on...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Twisted Media
Recently, the media has really twisted facts and muddled things up. I heard from a colleague today that 17 of CHC guys have been arrested. I wonder what more can the media say? How abt...
Pst Kong was handcuffed and brought away in an armored vehicle. 30,000 angry protesters marched along orchard road with banners requesting for the release of their church leader. Just as the armored vehicle was nearing the detention centre, snippers were spotted at the high rise buildings nearby. A fire fight broke out and the SAF was called into action.
While all this drama was going on, investigators searched for more edvidences. It was finally found that Kong Hee had indeed misused church funds. As he is constantly fasting, he wanted a mint sweet before an urgent counselling session. His PA took a mint sweet from the reception counter and gave it to him. This was recorded by a church goer and was posted on Stomp-ST's interactive news portal. That was the only criminal breech of trust investigators found as the sweets at reception was for church members and not church pastors.
Back to the war at orchard rd, more Christians gathered and the total number of protetors has crossed 100,000. Due to the similarity of this scenerio with Thailand's red shirt protest, the SAF had engage their Thai consultant Mr Sawadi-cup to advise them on how to handle this angry mob. While Mr Sawadi-cup's suggestion was to bring in his Thai army, the SAF was apprehensive abt it. Will the Thai army proove to be better than the SAF?
As the Thai moved towards orchard rd, there was a sudden change in the faces of the Thai people!!! They started shooting the SAF! Oh, apparently they had erroneously sent their Thai farmers instead of their Thai soldiers. The Thai farmers prooved to be better shooters when it comes to shooting SAF commandos... And 2 commandos were shot. However, news of the incident were not immediately reported. Oh no, what a media boo boo...
Pst Kong was handcuffed and brought away in an armored vehicle. 30,000 angry protesters marched along orchard road with banners requesting for the release of their church leader. Just as the armored vehicle was nearing the detention centre, snippers were spotted at the high rise buildings nearby. A fire fight broke out and the SAF was called into action.
While all this drama was going on, investigators searched for more edvidences. It was finally found that Kong Hee had indeed misused church funds. As he is constantly fasting, he wanted a mint sweet before an urgent counselling session. His PA took a mint sweet from the reception counter and gave it to him. This was recorded by a church goer and was posted on Stomp-ST's interactive news portal. That was the only criminal breech of trust investigators found as the sweets at reception was for church members and not church pastors.
Back to the war at orchard rd, more Christians gathered and the total number of protetors has crossed 100,000. Due to the similarity of this scenerio with Thailand's red shirt protest, the SAF had engage their Thai consultant Mr Sawadi-cup to advise them on how to handle this angry mob. While Mr Sawadi-cup's suggestion was to bring in his Thai army, the SAF was apprehensive abt it. Will the Thai army proove to be better than the SAF?
As the Thai moved towards orchard rd, there was a sudden change in the faces of the Thai people!!! They started shooting the SAF! Oh, apparently they had erroneously sent their Thai farmers instead of their Thai soldiers. The Thai farmers prooved to be better shooters when it comes to shooting SAF commandos... And 2 commandos were shot. However, news of the incident were not immediately reported. Oh no, what a media boo boo...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
It's Over
It's over... I'm typing this with a heavy heart. It's over. People who know me - Kenneth Teo, will know that I am a faithful and loyal person. At least that was the image I projected. This time round, I think I'm far from it. I'm sorry to let the people around me down. I thought this relationship that started back in Secondary School would last a lifetime, who knows? I keep asking myself why?????
I'm sorry for physically abusing you from time to time. I just cannot control my anger. At times when you cannot meet my needs, you know how frustrated I am? I should never have shouted at you, I should have protected you, but I didn't.
I know, we have been through the thick and thin, I know we have been to NZ and US together, but..There are good times though.. I love to look at you every night before I sleep, and I like to wake up with you just beside my head.. well...
Some people may ask if it was a third party. I cannot deny that fact. Someone else introduced me to her. I was attracted by her beauty. Please, people reading this post do not blame her. If there's anyone to be blamed, it is me.. Everyone's doing it, why can't I? I never thought my heart would change, I have finally decided...
Today is a very significant day. Today, is a day I will sever all relationships with Nokia, for I, Kenneth Teo, am now a proud user of BlackBerry 9700 BOLD.
I'm sorry for physically abusing you from time to time. I just cannot control my anger. At times when you cannot meet my needs, you know how frustrated I am? I should never have shouted at you, I should have protected you, but I didn't.
I know, we have been through the thick and thin, I know we have been to NZ and US together, but..There are good times though.. I love to look at you every night before I sleep, and I like to wake up with you just beside my head.. well...
Some people may ask if it was a third party. I cannot deny that fact. Someone else introduced me to her. I was attracted by her beauty. Please, people reading this post do not blame her. If there's anyone to be blamed, it is me.. Everyone's doing it, why can't I? I never thought my heart would change, I have finally decided...
Today is a very significant day. Today, is a day I will sever all relationships with Nokia, for I, Kenneth Teo, am now a proud user of BlackBerry 9700 BOLD.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thoughts
I've been thinking... I'm tired. I so so so feel like going to NZ for another honeymoon. I close my eyes and I see myself at Queensland and having a nice burger with thick fries at "Fergburger". More info here : http://www.fergburger.com/fullscreen.html .I see myself driving with Qin beside me and pulling somewhere along the road and the beautiful scenery is just in front of us. There's water and the sun is shining, the birds are singing, everyone's happy.
On a more realistic note, I stayed at the new house over the weekend. It was so cool. I fell asleep on Qin's lap while watching TV in the dark. I need no climb any stairs and I'm in my bedroom already, ready to sleep...
On a more realistic note, I stayed at the new house over the weekend. It was so cool. I fell asleep on Qin's lap while watching TV in the dark. I need no climb any stairs and I'm in my bedroom already, ready to sleep...
Friday, May 7, 2010
2nd furniture
The first to arrive was the coffe table. Today, the TV console will arrive. It's 2.4m and pretty heavy in my opinion. As it's long, it cannot fit in the lift. I'm quite interested to see how they are going to move it up 11 floors. The guy assured me there'll be no damages as he will send his best mover.. There's only one person who can handle such cases according to him.... Let's see.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Getting to the House
Many have asked.. Well, not too many actually. But a few. So, I did some research and found out that there are a few ways to get to Bedok South Ave 3...
1. Cab in from Tanah Merah Mrt, alight just before Temasek Pri Sch. The taxi meter will only jump once, so it's either $3 or $3.20 cab fare if you take the common taxis.
2. Take bus 38 or bus 12 from Tanah Merah MRT station. It's 2 bus stops, about 3 mins journey not including waiting time, then walk for about 5mins.
3. Take bus 14 from Tanah Merah MRT. This has to be taken from the opposite direction (i.e. on the side near the condos/open field). Approx 8 bus stops, I haven't tried this route.
4. Take buses like 10, 13, 14, 43, 48 from town and get off at Upp east Coast Rd, opp Fairview Ct. The walk from this bus stop should take less than 5 mins.
5. Take feeder bus 229 from Bedok. Takes 20 mins as it goes to Chai Chee.
6. Walk from Tanah Merah MRT. Cutting through the private housing. It's a nice 15 min walk that brings you through the nice houses. Enjoy the architecture and before you know it, you're at Bedok South already.
In my opinion, I think method 1 is the best for people coming for CGM. Cab-polling will cost less than a dollar each.
Personally, I use method 6 when I visit the house after work. When it rains or when I feel lazy, I'll take method 2.
For Huiqin, she uses method 4 as she comes from town.
From this image, you can see where is the place with respect to Tanah Merah MRT. The redstar shows the location of the block.
From the following image, you can see where are the nearby busstops with respect to the house.
1. Cab in from Tanah Merah Mrt, alight just before Temasek Pri Sch. The taxi meter will only jump once, so it's either $3 or $3.20 cab fare if you take the common taxis.
2. Take bus 38 or bus 12 from Tanah Merah MRT station. It's 2 bus stops, about 3 mins journey not including waiting time, then walk for about 5mins.
3. Take bus 14 from Tanah Merah MRT. This has to be taken from the opposite direction (i.e. on the side near the condos/open field). Approx 8 bus stops, I haven't tried this route.
4. Take buses like 10, 13, 14, 43, 48 from town and get off at Upp east Coast Rd, opp Fairview Ct. The walk from this bus stop should take less than 5 mins.
5. Take feeder bus 229 from Bedok. Takes 20 mins as it goes to Chai Chee.
6. Walk from Tanah Merah MRT. Cutting through the private housing. It's a nice 15 min walk that brings you through the nice houses. Enjoy the architecture and before you know it, you're at Bedok South already.
In my opinion, I think method 1 is the best for people coming for CGM. Cab-polling will cost less than a dollar each.
Personally, I use method 6 when I visit the house after work. When it rains or when I feel lazy, I'll take method 2.
For Huiqin, she uses method 4 as she comes from town.
From this image, you can see where is the place with respect to Tanah Merah MRT. The redstar shows the location of the block.
From the following image, you can see where are the nearby busstops with respect to the house.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Love Nest
We started this project round about the 15th of March. It's been 5 weeks now and based on estimation, we'll be getting the keys to the new gate around the middle of this upcoming week. Was just looking at my previous few posts, the pictured showed piles of sand. Well, things have changed much now. I have been going down to take snapshots of the place off and on. Just that I haven't been posting them. No one knows how the place looks like except for Qin and myself and out immediate family members. Of cos the contractor - Cheng himself. The floor is not the typical glossy white.
Today, we just procured the TV console. This should be the final big ticket item already. It cost just under 1k. I think we are a little crazy but ya, that's how things are to be. We have been going to the shop for about 5 times already and finally decide to get this. I think we are too fickle minded. Or, in my company's terms, we adopt a more dynamic approach in our development.
I'm not too sure if I have mentioned about this before, but a child's brought up must be in a centre of Excellence. I just noticed this and man, it really blew my mind when I discovered this truth. My Chairman says he is a person of excellence. He elaborated further and said that everything that he sees, touches or comes into contact, must be excellent. He is a multi-millionaire. In CHC, we generate many millionaires too. Most of them grew up in the church. Pst has a spirit of excellence and this is shown throughout the whole building and the projects CHC takes part in. Growing up in such an env, will cause one to know what is the bare min standard and hence, pushing the level of excellence up. Same for a house, it may cost more to get furniture from a certain shop as compared to another one. But well, if your next generation is going to be brought up in this env, it might just be worthwhile to invest a little more...
Today, we just procured the TV console. This should be the final big ticket item already. It cost just under 1k. I think we are a little crazy but ya, that's how things are to be. We have been going to the shop for about 5 times already and finally decide to get this. I think we are too fickle minded. Or, in my company's terms, we adopt a more dynamic approach in our development.
I'm not too sure if I have mentioned about this before, but a child's brought up must be in a centre of Excellence. I just noticed this and man, it really blew my mind when I discovered this truth. My Chairman says he is a person of excellence. He elaborated further and said that everything that he sees, touches or comes into contact, must be excellent. He is a multi-millionaire. In CHC, we generate many millionaires too. Most of them grew up in the church. Pst has a spirit of excellence and this is shown throughout the whole building and the projects CHC takes part in. Growing up in such an env, will cause one to know what is the bare min standard and hence, pushing the level of excellence up. Same for a house, it may cost more to get furniture from a certain shop as compared to another one. But well, if your next generation is going to be brought up in this env, it might just be worthwhile to invest a little more...
Friday, April 23, 2010
Efficiency
Just had company function. A group of clowns giving out prizes to another group of clowns. Had 20 plus 30 people organizing for an event with ten plus tables. I remembered my wedding had about 10 people planning for 20 over tables... And the best part is an events company was engaged, still 20plus people were invovled. haizzz. I think I'm so not used to the non-CHC way of running things.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
House
We were so close in getting the TV console but no... haha. We went to the place yesterday and the fans are up, aircon is working fine, lights are up and running. Doors are also up. Next up, paint touch up and also the installation of glass doors. Need to install the door of the storeroom also. All doors need to be vanished. Followed by installation of carpentary works. Then all's completed.
Yay.
Yay.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Updates on the house
Just went yesterday after work and just a quick update. Walls are painted. Wiring all done, Tiles all laid, Toilets all up and running, Toilet pipes are painted as well. Slight hic-cup about the main door but it's settled now. Plastering of walls also completed (duh! else how to paint?)...
Pretty much completed. Lights will be up today and left grills and Carpentary works. That's the update on-site.
For off-site, we have bought the firdge, washing machine, TV, Sofa, Bed, other minor items such as iron and toaster are also available... haha. Really looking forward to moving in...
Pretty much completed. Lights will be up today and left grills and Carpentary works. That's the update on-site.
For off-site, we have bought the firdge, washing machine, TV, Sofa, Bed, other minor items such as iron and toaster are also available... haha. Really looking forward to moving in...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Trust
For the past few weeks, CHC has been on a roller coaster. Up and Down and being a member, I can feel the emotions that ran with it as well. What essentially is the root of all the news and accusations was the fact that CHC has bought shares of Suntec. The latest and most ridiculous piece of accusation is that CHC has bought over 1 of the 5 towers of Suntec.
OK, back to the main point, I can tell that PK has been quite dissappointed. Perhaps not because it came from outside but from within. I too had that feeling before. In fact, just recently. When the people whom you trust to fight along side with you suddenly becomes your attacker, the feeling is really bad. You'll feel like erm.. I start to wonder if what you've done is correct or not.
Well, maybe only those who have gone through it will understand.
OK, back to the main point, I can tell that PK has been quite dissappointed. Perhaps not because it came from outside but from within. I too had that feeling before. In fact, just recently. When the people whom you trust to fight along side with you suddenly becomes your attacker, the feeling is really bad. You'll feel like erm.. I start to wonder if what you've done is correct or not.
Well, maybe only those who have gone through it will understand.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
6-month Anniversary
Last Friday was the 19th March 2010 and it has been 6 months since I married Qin. We tied the knot on 19th Sep 2009 and how time flies. Since there was no CGM, I brought her out to the place where we wanted to go for a long time... Outback Steakhouse @ Millenia Walk.
Qin feeling happy... With their brown bread.
It's Me... in my new shirt for this event.
Great Starter-Cheese fries...
I'm such a fan of fried mushrooms...
Before we start..
The surrounding
Their staff.
More surrounding
Yummy, sizzling steak.
Black Pepper steak
Qin eating
Qin eating still
Artistic shot 1
Artistic shot 2
Artistic shot 3
Everything...
Total damage = SGD 100 plus
Qin feeling happy... With their brown bread.
It's Me... in my new shirt for this event.
Great Starter-Cheese fries...
I'm such a fan of fried mushrooms...
Before we start..
The surrounding
Their staff.
More surrounding
Yummy, sizzling steak.
Black Pepper steak
Qin eating
Qin eating still
Artistic shot 1
Artistic shot 2
Artistic shot 3
Everything...
Total damage = SGD 100 plus
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Renovation Day 4
This are the last few pics I'm going to post on my blog. No time to tidy them up.. so a little messy. Those close up ones are the toilets.
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