The title for this entry sounds like it can be one for a cheesy novel, a cheap paperback.
Oh well.
I am sure I’m not the only one that went for the midnight sale at Wisma Atria on Thursday. I didn’t even know there was a sale actually until my good friend brought me there. The place, needless to say, was crowded.
Well, usually, I am not the kind that will squeeze through the bodies of some other tens of strangers to get to that glam, vintage top. Not to mention that my bank account decided to go on a diet at the wrong time of the year.
So i did what the optimists call ‘window-shopping’.
I can’t help but felt that the atmosphere last night at Wisma Atria was somewhat like people buying CNY stuff at Chinatown. I actually saw and heard a few of the shops ringing a bell. They just lack the endless chant of “Lelong, Lelong! Buy 2 get 1 free!”. No, not exaggerating.
I guess I was infected by the GSS virus and decided that I should spread the news around to my shopping friends. I cannot believe I did that really. Usually it takes a lot of effort for me to brave through crowds to get to a sale.
“G2000 up to 50% sale leh! Super a lot of people! Somemore, they are also a one night only 15% off the final bill! That’s up to 65% off! Wa!!!”
I was quite surprised at my involuntary reaction really.
I noticed a really interesting phenomena too.
Gentlemen, this is for you.
While the ladies were in Charles and Keith, or Forever 21 or GG5 hoping to grab a few bargains, the poor gentlemen stood outside the shops - almost in a straight horizontal line facing the shops. Most of the have their arms crossed in front of their body, with a defeated look on their face. They look almost like part time security guards. This is really a sociological phenomena!
Today, I went to Bugis. I tried to search for security guards but found almost none today. They have all become porters.
Right hand 2 bags - M)phosis, Addidas
Left hand 3 bags - POA, URS, Levis
I think the porters at the hotels have an easier job. At least they do not have to follow the owners of the luggage around. Oh, they even get tips. Those porters today, they may even have to pay.
No, I am not speaking up for the men, in case you are wondering. I just want to bring this to your attention. (if anyone is reading at all that is)
Nor am I a man trapped in a woman’s body.
Which brings me to my next point.
There is this non-profit organisation call Liberty League. Not that business releated liberty league I think
If I am not wrong, I heard that their cause is pretty interesting but perhaps somewhat sensitive in this land we call our home. I won’t share what I have heard here, in case I am sued for libel, just in case my hearing has failed me.
I am in the process of finding more information about them. If you know, share it with me ya.
Hereby conclude the first chapter of The GSS and a bunch of random thoughts.
At the end of the month I would have to register for my subjects….
Time seems to pass so quickly….
Haha… I am so afraid that I would missed the date for registration and get all the lousy time slots and subjects. The upcoming school term seems very exciting.. I kind of like all the ‘design’ modules… Hee…. Seems like I may have been influenced by Huiz ya..
Work is fine. Starting to get back to action already. Especially so with a lot more responsibilities coming my way.
I think I might have the tendency to become a workaholic…. I get bored easily, especially with this long weekend.
Anyway, thanks for the wonderful night out, girls! It was so fun seeing all of you again.
Thanks for the cake Sharon, it was a great first attempt! Except I was really to full to eat it!
And to Chitra, hope you are feeling better now. You seemed to be troubled by stuff ya.. And yes, I know you are not drunk!
Gracia ah… All the best in your work ya. It is tough but I am sure you are up for it!
Last Friday was kind of a different experience for me.
To actually go out with fellow volunteers in heartware and chit chat - outside of work.
Manage to catch a spectacular fireworks display at the Clarke Quay.. Haha.. Lucky us…..
Will update soon…. Someone date me… I’m bored… haha…
Today marks my first week back at work.
The same place, the same kind of warmth, the same passion.
mixed with
new challenges, new tasks, new faces, new expectations.
I am actually excited about the upcoming programmes. All hype up.
For a moment, I thought I was mad.
Friends know how much I would like to have time to have fun and just slack around the house.
They also know how I would like to get involved in other kinds of work.
But yet now, I am excited about the rest of the short 2 months that I will be here.
Funny.
What if I say I might consider working for December as well?
Huiz will probably say: “No surprise.”
Oh well.
We’ll see…
One day, you get lost in the wilderness while travelling. It gets dark and you have no choice but to seek refuge in a small hut nearby. The owner tells you all his rooms are haunted. Which room will you choose?
The room where:
Room (A) - a human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window
Room (B) - the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are sounds of a woman sighing
Room (C) - the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it
Room (D) - a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you awake in the middle of the night
MAKE A COMFORTABLE CHOICE THEN PROCEED.
A) A human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window.
Explanation: You need a lot of private space and are more suitable to work alone. You look for stability i.e. a job that is not easily affected by external factors and provides steady income. E.g. Doctor, lawyer, SOHO, teacher, administrator.
B) The bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are sounds of a woman sighing.
Explanation: You prefer a stable job that does not require you to run around or meet people. You are willing to be subjected to pressure from your bosses if that lets you sit in an air-conditioned office all day. E.g. Civil servant, engineer, computer engineer, accountant.
C) The bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it.
Explanation: You are an active person who cannot sit still and does not like to be restrained. You are easily adaptable to a job which is full of changes and not routine. E.g. Marketing, insurance, sales, delivery man, chauffer.
D) A headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you awake in the middle of the night.
Explanation: You suit jobs that need you to meet people, especially large crowds. Your job will depend on these people, but you will not know who they are E.g. superstar, politician, PR, counter/frontline sales.
Work. Work. Work.
I should have taken a longer break!
But then again…
Haiz.
So….
Work. Work. Work.
