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.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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.
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