Life still goes on even with the haze

Yes I know the haze situation is one of the worse this year. And yes, it hit a high of 371 which is hazardous.

But is there a need for everyone to post about it on FB day after day?

I don't even have desire to go into FB as almost every post is about the haze. 

People, don't you have better things to do than to talk about haze all the time? This is not something within our control. 

Life still goes on irregardless so just get on with your life and hope that we get fresher air soon. 

How much worser can it get

This family day seems to be doomed!

First rooming which is finally resolved.

Now the haze is causing me headache again! 

I might need to re-plan the entire program now. 

I just can't wait for the weekend to be over and done with! 

Myriads of feelings

I can't sleep last night, so many feelings all coming  over me at the same time. 

Excited and happy in what I heard

Uncertainty and shy in what my next step to take

Fear of losing this chance if I don't grab it

Worry about the future 

Everything seems to be going wrong

Every cloud has a silver lining or not

Today turned out to be the most shitty day I have had this year.

Early in the morning, I received a call from the resort telling me that they do not have enough 1 br for my group. Out of like 120, they only have max of 25 1br available for me.

I was left trying to re-adjust the rooming list and asked people if they can share rooms. More bad news came in the afternoon when they said their 2br are running low too. I was almost on the verge of despair.

I felt worse when in my urgency when I sent out the list to the staff asking them for help if they mind sharing room, I forgot to delete away the personal information. Received feedback from fellow colleagues. Even though they did not bash me, I felt bad though. 

I admit that it was partially my fault for not confirming with them on the number of rooms blocked for each category.

I finally thought of a solution and all I hope is that it will work out just fine in terms of the rooming and that the resort can also helped in terms of costing.

Keeping my fingers crossed and hope that 明天会更好. 

Never will I want to be in family day committee anymore! 

Looking forward to Sundown

My Oslo trip is cancelled! Surprising I didn't feel disappointed, I was actually glad. 

And the good news is I can now go for my sundown run. :)

Mervin brought over my race pack today, I must say this t-shirt this year is much more cheerful looking than the previous ones.

Right now I just hope that I don't fall sick and run a good time on Friday or rather Sat morning. 

好累

Not a good day at all today. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. 

Post Holiday Blues

I can never understand why people always say they feel rejuvenated and are raring to go back to work after a holiday. I feel completely opposite whenever I come back from a holiday. I DREAD going back to work.

I thought that perhaps that's because I might have done too many activities during my holiday and thus not enough rest.  However, I did nothing during my latest 1 week holiday and I came back feeling worse.
For the first 2 days, I really need to push myself hard emotionally to get back into work mode. 

The only thing I can do is start planning for my next vacation so that I have something to look forward to.

Born to be a slave

Sometimes I feel like I'm born to be a slave and to repay whatever debts i have in my previous life.

Every time when I feel that things are going smooth, something always come up.

Sianz....

Latest addiction

I think I'm addicted to the maple fruits and nuts granola from Starbucks. I've been buying a packet of that almost everyday.

The barista said its good for stomach digestion, hers took effect in half hour. I don't think I've experienced the same but I just can't help eating the crunchy granola.

My Favorite Ovaltine Biscuit

I first discovered this in BKK and I have been addicted to it ever since. I remember that I would buy boxes of them back whenever I go to Bangkok or get Guat to help me buy back whenever she comes back to Singapore. Until I found that supermarket in Singapore has started selling them.

Recently I found them in Candy Empire as well. Naturally I bought a pack to try especially when I saw that this was made in Switzerland.

I made the right choice! This one from Candy Empire is soooo different front those made in Thailand. It's less sweet and more creamy. Super yummy!!!!

Desaru - not as bad as I thought

Went for site inspection to Desaru yesterday. I've heard so many comments from people who been there that's its very rundown. Perhaps it's be because of these negative feedback that I went there with very low expectation. And I was pleasantly surprised, it's not as bad as I imagined.

The first resort - Lotus was better than Pasir Ris chalet although I didn't like their buildings where the rooms are, they look a bit like our HDB flats. Beach is not dirty but rather comparable to our East Coast beach. The rooms were huge, all come with small kitchenette and living room. There seems to be much more activities for kids especially in Lotus.

The second resort - Pulai is modern and look more classy. I would have chosen to stay here if not for the fact that there's not much facilities available in Pulai.

Looks like our Family Day is likely to be at Lotus instead. Not my first choice but I have to think for the group and not myself.

Chiang Mai - Day One

My first time to Chiang Mai and its for a site inspection. The minute we arrived, we were in for a packed day.

We checked out the temple which was not very impressive to me.

I was wowed by the hotel though. The Mandarin Oriental is beautiful and huge. The entry room itself is a suite. Big bedroom, big bathroom, big balcony and there's even a jacuzzi tub!

What is CNY without gambling

Chinese New Year never feels like CNY without indulging in a bit of gambling. This is also the only period where gambling is kinda 'legal'. Although I have no 横财运, I still cannot resist playing mahjong or cards. After all, these games are good for your brain...exercising them with maths and strategy.

Have spent the past 2 nights playing Big 2. Lost some and won some. Next week 再战大老二！

Gathering

Tonight was our annual class gathering...CNY period is the only time we gather coz Mark is back during CNY.

It was fun to catch up with everyone, update each other and reminisce the old days.

Till the next CNY...

'Lucky me'

How lucky can I get? I seems to kena stones falling onto my car all the time.

Today was the worse of all, was driving on aye to Clementi Mall during lunch when I heard glass breaking sound on my windscreen.

I was prepared for the worse when I got off the car in the car park to inspect the damage. The break is actually very mild and surface only but the crack is super obvious and ugly. 😞

I was upset as its only 2 days to CNY! Hope that this bad luck is for this year and won't go into the next year!

Not sure if I would need to replace the windscreen, will need expert advice.

Enough is enough

When are they going to stop talking about the government's plan to increase population growth? I'm getting so sick of reading every headline in papers, online, FB that says 6.9 million population!

After reading all the views and reports, there are points that I agree with and I don't agree with. My personal take:

• Increase in foreign worker - it is probably needed as no singaporeans are willing to do the dirty work of construction, plus pay is not great.
• Please fix the infrastructure and transportation system. The system now is not even able to support our current population. If you can get it fixed, you can go ahead and have population growth.
• Are we setting our ambitions too high for 6.9 million?  Singapore is only a small island and we are scarce in land. Even though the govenment assures that we have room but at what price?  We will lose not only green areas where people can enjoy, home size will probably become even smaller and housing will be made even more expensive by those bloodsucker developers

In any case, whether we agree or disagree, will the government change its mind???  I think I already know what's the verdict on this.

My mani and pedi for CNY

Went to did my mani and pedi today. It's freaking expensive...$117...faintz

Worse still, it's so disappointing, I only did basic glitter nail art but it didn't meet my expectations. And my pedi is already chipped! Now I felt the Holland one was even better than this.

Really need to find a good nail salon soon.

Candymania

I'm obsessed with Candy Crush Saga. I can't help myself, the game is super addictive!

It has been keeping me up long after my bed time...switching playing between my 2 phones and waiting for friends to send me more lives so that I can advance.

And now my wait has paid off. I'm off to continue with my game!!

CNY goodies

Woohoo...CNY gifts from the company.

Shopping vouchers, Ang pow and Ang kum. Not sure what's the logic with giving shopping vouchers and Ang pow but I'm not complaining. :)