Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
off to lombok...
this is just a brief update of my upcoming MIA. i must make sure the people who cares knows my whereabouts. I know what potential havoc it may cause if i failed to do so.
i remembered most recently on a sunny day that i decided to fall sick. it was early in the morning that i decided to call in sick. so i texted one my bosses to inform him that i would not be coming in.
decided to sleep in a lil longer before i head out to see the doctor. around 9am i received a text msg from a colleague asking why i wasnt at work today. thinking that he'll eventually be informed by my boss (whom i had informed), i decided to ignore the text and headed out, leaving my phone behind thinking why would i need it except probably having to receive calls from the contractors.
now here's where it gets exciting. so all the while i was out, things got heated up in the office. apparently, my colleague who texted me started to get worried of my no response and decided to call my phone. being away i was unable to take the call. soon the other bosses stepped into the office, and as usual they start questioning my absence. so she started asking everyone (who obviously was clueless because i only texted one person) all except the boss whom i had texted. to be fair, he at that point of time decided to be busy zone, completely ignoring his surrounding. so because no one was there to vouch for my absence, the big boss texted my phone and called several times. with no response from me, naturally everyone got worried. the thought that i might be dead and rotting at home came to her mind. just at that point when she was instructing my concerned colleague to perhaps drive down to my place to check on me, the only boss who knew my absence quickly stopped my colleague from going to see me. he then clarified that i had already texted earlier that i had called in sick. my big boss was furious, and started blasting him of his ignorance. small boss had a real spanking from the big boss.
now that's real drama for you. i like.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
wireless...
im currently writing this entry in my toilet while pooing. "wow, how on earth is he able to do so??" you may ask. yes, the secret of this amazing mobility is... WI-FI!! "whoa! so amazing! you are a god... *bow in aweness" you might react in such a manner. but rest assure... it's no biggie really. the installers came in earlier today to finally set up the new wi-fi which also comes with mio tv at no extra cost. unfortunately i do not have a tv. so i am a bit lacking in taking advantage of the complete package. the installers were rather shocked when they arrived and discovered that there was not a tv to be found. so perhaps its time to get one... the installers hinted to me that pc fair is coming up. can buy cheap outdated tv sets. wonder if flat screens are a dated tv technology these days.
so now, instead of only limited to reading while in the poo... i can now chat/ surf/ skype in the loo as well.
oh stop giving me those green eyes people... go get your own.
theres a song that's been playing inside my head that best describes my current situation... defying gravity
*flush...
so now, instead of only limited to reading while in the poo... i can now chat/ surf/ skype in the loo as well.
oh stop giving me those green eyes people... go get your own.
theres a song that's been playing inside my head that best describes my current situation... defying gravity
*flush...
Friday, January 21, 2011
TGIF...
woke up this morning realising that i have developed cravings for scones (never browse through food blogs in the morning when the mind is fresh). scones with jam and cream are just sinfully amazing. i remember there was once that i had an obsession with them back in melbourne. so i begin to start learning how to make them, and as how my obsession usually entails... i made lots of them. it's no wonder i gain so much weight. the purpose of making the scones was for the cream and jam. nicelicious. reminds me of the time i had my risotto obsessed month.
and so while having my breakfast this morning (wheatgrass omellete + sauteed mushrooms), i decided to google around for places that would sell scones. i soon discovered that majority of these places that serve scones are hotels for high-tea. why would i want to pay S$80-150++ for lumps of flour with dollops of cream and jam?!
i shall make plans... as soon as i can find the perfect non-expensive scone serving place.
hmmm... ah-teng's bakery looks rather promising. plus the name doen't seem "atas".
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ophiuchus...
my colleagues today pointed out that i may no longer be a Sagitarius. and suddenly my life has taken a drastic turn. apparently there is a 13th zodiac sign which has recently made headlines and quite a stir all across the world. this perhaps changes everything... or maybe not. however, being a christian this does not really mean much to me. but its strange when people ask me of my zodiac sign... i can no longer refer myself as a man with a horse's ass.
decided to find out more and came across a list that describes the sign. let's see if the shoe fits:
1. interpreter of dreams - eh... i struggle to interpret my own at times
2. attracts good luck and fruitful blessings -
i hope so too
3. serpent holder, lofty ideals -
me = idealistic = ?!?
4. a seeker of peace and harmony -
well i usually "siam" from conflict
5. doctor of medicine or science, natural-pathhic -
me? a doctor?! my dad could only dream.
6. adds, increases, joins, or gathers together -
huh?!
7. poetical, inventive nature, expanding qualities -
not sure about the first two, but i'm definitely expanding horizontally in the physical aspect.
8. seeks higher education and wisdom -
seek only lar... never actually get there.
9. overseer, supervisor of work -
hmmm... that explains certain matters.
10. fame- either grand or completely misunderstood -
definitely misunderstood. but i do at times have delusions of grandeur.
11. longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man -
and again... my dad could only dream.
12. architect, builder, reaches for the stars (figuritively and literally) -
sounds familiar. we have impossible ideas maybe.
13. tax assessor or levys taxes -
i hate paying taxes
14. astrological talents, intuitive -
really? no leh. my sense of intuition sucks.
15. large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young -
is 5 a large number?
16. the number twelve holds great significance -
i was born in December
17. foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times -
hard times? uiseh...
18. has secret enemies in family or close associations -
i'm sure
19. many jealous of this subject -
oh most definitely, whats not to be.
20. notable father, apple of father's eye when young -
i was born right in the middle.
21. high position in life expected (depending on aspects) highest fame and legend comes after death -
dammit! crap! shit! sigh...
22. feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality -
i'm definitely a genius! nice...
23. likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors and plaids in particular -
i wear white. any color which stands next to me would definitely be accentuated.
24. receives the favor of those in authority -
haha... yea man.
decided to find out more and came across a list that describes the sign. let's see if the shoe fits:
1. interpreter of dreams - eh... i struggle to interpret my own at times
2. attracts good luck and fruitful blessings -
i hope so too
3. serpent holder, lofty ideals -
me = idealistic = ?!?
4. a seeker of peace and harmony -
well i usually "siam" from conflict
5. doctor of medicine or science, natural-pathhic -
me? a doctor?! my dad could only dream.
6. adds, increases, joins, or gathers together -
huh?!
7. poetical, inventive nature, expanding qualities -
not sure about the first two, but i'm definitely expanding horizontally in the physical aspect.
8. seeks higher education and wisdom -
seek only lar... never actually get there.
9. overseer, supervisor of work -
hmmm... that explains certain matters.
10. fame- either grand or completely misunderstood -
definitely misunderstood. but i do at times have delusions of grandeur.
11. longevity, aspirations of healing the ills of man -
and again... my dad could only dream.
12. architect, builder, reaches for the stars (figuritively and literally) -
sounds familiar. we have impossible ideas maybe.
13. tax assessor or levys taxes -
i hate paying taxes
14. astrological talents, intuitive -
really? no leh. my sense of intuition sucks.
15. large family indicated, but apt to be separated from them when young -
is 5 a large number?
16. the number twelve holds great significance -
i was born in December
17. foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times -
hard times? uiseh...
18. has secret enemies in family or close associations -
i'm sure
19. many jealous of this subject -
oh most definitely, whats not to be.
20. notable father, apple of father's eye when young -
i was born right in the middle.
21. high position in life expected (depending on aspects) highest fame and legend comes after death -
dammit! crap! shit! sigh...
22. feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality -
i'm definitely a genius! nice...
23. likes to wear clothing of vibrant colors and plaids in particular -
i wear white. any color which stands next to me would definitely be accentuated.
24. receives the favor of those in authority -
haha... yea man.
upon further contemplation... i'm wondering if the snake actually resembles a certain part of the human body. male specific. woot!
Saturday, January 08, 2011
designer's block...
and so a new year begins yet again and thus my fourth year in the island. 201o was the year of change and self re-evaluation. and the year ended so pleasantly with the gathering of good unwithering friendship. as friends we begin to realised how much more we are to cherished moments. every spoken word felt like it would be our last breathe of thought and not to be taken lightly. it was a realisation that time truly passes so inevitably. a scary thought realising what has been done in the past cannot be erased but feeling of uncertainty of what the future would be.
its interesting to observe as the new year begins, the faces of people seem rather hopeful and full of life. people in general seem so fresh and friendly. i personally thing its so full of crap of how we humans like to assure ourself of a hope we ourself are unsure what exactly this hope we are looking forward to. most of the hopes are pretty general... career related, wealth, health, relationships, etc. but if you pry deeper into it, it usually tends not to go any further from that surfaced of hope. hence by mid year, many get tired and deluded. many faces turns black, taxi drivers are less nice and friendly. come year end people just want it all to end hoping to recharge and make a change in the year ahead. an endless cycle for most people. but of course there are others with a larger purpose and goal in life. you can tell by their unphased attitude which sometimes can be seen in their faces. but i'm no philosopher/ intellect to write and comment of such issues. in fact, whatever i just wrote is probably all jibberish stuff.
so anyway, for me it seems its about getting back into the designing. as in designing a whole piece of architecture and not bits and pieces of it. i realised that i have not actually done this for the last 2 years. and i am really very rusty. irony is that when i started out my working career as an architect. i told myself that i would focus on learning/ improving on my lacking of contract administrative skills. learn to how to handle people, write letters, documentation, etc. i told my self that it is THE true way to go far in life. in most ways that would be true, if i become a project manager or work for contractor. but then i realised and after chatting with my boss, what use is an architect if he cant design. designing is still the bread and butter of being a architect. and no matter what people say otherwise. you aint an architect if you don't/ cant design. after 4 years i realised that contract admin has become of my strngths and my comfort zone. i rather sit down trying to crack my head in wrting a AI/ AD. putting/ crafting words carefully together. during yesterdays mini internal design review with the bosses i felt so vulnerable and lacking that confidence in letting out my ideas as compared when i run meetings, solve site peoblems, figuring out how to deal with contractors/ authorities/ consultants, where i know what i want and exactly what i want to do. imagine that i used to dread typing minutes, now i type minutes to relax. i always thought that designing was a subjective manner and it depends solely on preference hence i refuse to dabble with much indepth. instead focus on the more objective manners of contract admin. but actually contract admin can be as subjective as designing. there is no one certain way of doing things as well. its also about preference and style. whichever method works best to get the results. it is an art in itself that not many people can grasp. but just today, i decided that its not something i would wanna be proud of although of course i believe many at my age are no where close to the skills i have. i will not be satisfied until i get the best of both worlds... designing and contract admin. to master both skills and be equally as good at each of it. i want to be... the GREATEST renaisance architect in my era. yes i am dreaming. but nothing wrong dreaming big i supposed. deep down i do feel that i have the heart to design. i just need to brush up that confidence which dearly lacks in comparison with my other skill. sigh. and so... i am sitting hear experiencing my first designer's block in a long time. feels good. hope it gets easier once i break it thereafter. i shall find myself a muse this year to inspire me, which also goes in line with my other resolution to get my plus one by November. the greatest new year resolution.
i think my boss is good in forcing to spend more hours to design and banning me from writing ADs/ AIs. i had a goal of issuing out 100 ADs by the end of the project. unfortunately my boss dictates how many ADs should be issued since she signs them. dammit!
its interesting to observe as the new year begins, the faces of people seem rather hopeful and full of life. people in general seem so fresh and friendly. i personally thing its so full of crap of how we humans like to assure ourself of a hope we ourself are unsure what exactly this hope we are looking forward to. most of the hopes are pretty general... career related, wealth, health, relationships, etc. but if you pry deeper into it, it usually tends not to go any further from that surfaced of hope. hence by mid year, many get tired and deluded. many faces turns black, taxi drivers are less nice and friendly. come year end people just want it all to end hoping to recharge and make a change in the year ahead. an endless cycle for most people. but of course there are others with a larger purpose and goal in life. you can tell by their unphased attitude which sometimes can be seen in their faces. but i'm no philosopher/ intellect to write and comment of such issues. in fact, whatever i just wrote is probably all jibberish stuff.
so anyway, for me it seems its about getting back into the designing. as in designing a whole piece of architecture and not bits and pieces of it. i realised that i have not actually done this for the last 2 years. and i am really very rusty. irony is that when i started out my working career as an architect. i told myself that i would focus on learning/ improving on my lacking of contract administrative skills. learn to how to handle people, write letters, documentation, etc. i told my self that it is THE true way to go far in life. in most ways that would be true, if i become a project manager or work for contractor. but then i realised and after chatting with my boss, what use is an architect if he cant design. designing is still the bread and butter of being a architect. and no matter what people say otherwise. you aint an architect if you don't/ cant design. after 4 years i realised that contract admin has become of my strngths and my comfort zone. i rather sit down trying to crack my head in wrting a AI/ AD. putting/ crafting words carefully together. during yesterdays mini internal design review with the bosses i felt so vulnerable and lacking that confidence in letting out my ideas as compared when i run meetings, solve site peoblems, figuring out how to deal with contractors/ authorities/ consultants, where i know what i want and exactly what i want to do. imagine that i used to dread typing minutes, now i type minutes to relax. i always thought that designing was a subjective manner and it depends solely on preference hence i refuse to dabble with much indepth. instead focus on the more objective manners of contract admin. but actually contract admin can be as subjective as designing. there is no one certain way of doing things as well. its also about preference and style. whichever method works best to get the results. it is an art in itself that not many people can grasp. but just today, i decided that its not something i would wanna be proud of although of course i believe many at my age are no where close to the skills i have. i will not be satisfied until i get the best of both worlds... designing and contract admin. to master both skills and be equally as good at each of it. i want to be... the GREATEST renaisance architect in my era. yes i am dreaming. but nothing wrong dreaming big i supposed. deep down i do feel that i have the heart to design. i just need to brush up that confidence which dearly lacks in comparison with my other skill. sigh. and so... i am sitting hear experiencing my first designer's block in a long time. feels good. hope it gets easier once i break it thereafter. i shall find myself a muse this year to inspire me, which also goes in line with my other resolution to get my plus one by November. the greatest new year resolution.
i think my boss is good in forcing to spend more hours to design and banning me from writing ADs/ AIs. i had a goal of issuing out 100 ADs by the end of the project. unfortunately my boss dictates how many ADs should be issued since she signs them. dammit!
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