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Tuesday, July 29, 2003
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Monday, July 28, 2003
After work yesterday, I took SBS service 198 from Bukit Merah interchange, as per usual. Also as per usual, I was asleep as soon as I was seated. However, I must have been extra tired as I did not wake up in time to alight at my usual stop.
In fact, when I eventually (and grudgingly) pried opened an eye, I was on the AYE somewhere in the Clementi region. Screw it I thought, I'm too sleepy to bother. Since I'm already lost, might as well get a good long nap.
I did wake up intermittently, but as I was groggy and the bus windows were foggy, I couldn't figure out where I was. Imagine me: Er... where am I? Snooze... That looks familiar... Oh! Its Pearly's house! Snooze..... Wha? Snooze..... That's Jurong JC, so I'm not too lost... Snooze.....
I finally woke up somewhere along Boon Lay Avenue and alighted at the next available bus-stop, where I crossed the road and took SBS service 99 directly home. Best sleep I've had in ages!
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And one parade to brainwash them all...
Most of you have been subjected to my tedious story about how I was born just as the parade was starting and how it’s become a family tradition to have a birthday tea party whilst watching the parade on TV. It’s probably no surprise then that I’ve always wanted to receive NDP tickets as a birthday present. (Yeah, I admit it sounds lame…)
I thought it would be a grand gesture of love if someone queued up for days just to get tickets for me. This admittedly silly and overly romantic notion was blown to bits by my guy friends who said that queuing is for chumps and that smart folks use their military connections to score tickets instead. And that was precisely how my brother-in-law got the tickets to the NDP preview: from his policeman pal who was on guard duty during the parade.
Truth be told, after so many years of not being able to see it “live”, I was losing interest in the whole NDP thing. Isn’t it ironic that only when I didn’t care about it, was when I finally get to attend? But maybe it was precisely because I was losing interest that the powers-that-be felt I should go. The NDP sure did an excellent job of re-instilling nationalistic pride and fervor in me. (There’s a Singapore flag on my bedside table…) I swear it’s all a government conspiracy!
Anyway, I arrived at the National Stadium in the middle of the cheesy cheering segment. All I could think of was how similar everything was to the marches held by the Third Reich, the Red Guard and so on. But the mood was infectious and I was soon clapping in tune with everyone else. (See brain go bye-bye!)
My favorite part of NDP is the actual parade of the various military and civilian contingents. It’s nice to see them march in formation and go through all the rituals like saluting arms and what not. Am I weird to like such things? Maybe I have a military fetish, because the rest of the dancing/singing segments sure bored me to tears… I remember the last time I was at an NDP, I couldn’t stop looking at the tanks as they drove away from the stadium and my Dad had to remind me to watch the dancers on the field.
What else? The fireworks were awesome, even though it was not the full spread. The funpack came with a think wad of discount coupons. (The next time I see you guys, I’ll let you have some.) And I saw Dr Henry Yeung from the Geog Dept, who was there with his wife and daughter (Kay).
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Friday, July 25, 2003
What's up with me?
Well I'm at work now, even though I'm not supposed to work on Saturdays.
I'm going to the National Day Parade preview later. Wearing this bright red t-shirt and feeling a bit self-conscious. I don't wear bright colours that often.... I'm not sure how my sister got the tickets, but I'm super happy to be going. I haven't been to the parade since I was in primary school!
My parents have gone on a shopping-and-eating holiday to KL. They left on Thursday night and will be back on Monday afternoon. It's nice to have the house to myself, but it's a real pain having to do chores. I simply have no time or energy to do them, what with my constant OT-ing.
That's it I guess...
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Monday, July 14, 2003
Happy Shiny Entry
I'm really happy that Shan's blogging. I've been wondering what's going on over there and how to contact her. I hope her teething blues will be shortlived and that she'll soon be showing everybody what she's really made off.
Some time ago I read that China banned access to Blogger. But they soon overturned their decision when the Western media caught wind of it and made a big hoo-hah about it. I wonder if the Chinese authorities quietly went and blocked it again? That might explain why Shan can read our blogs...
I'm in a good mood because I'm significantly less sleep-deprived than usual. I spent the whole of last Saturday eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating. What more, it was raining the entire day- perfect weather to be a lazy bum! My parents even went out, so for a few hours I had the whole house to myself. Ah... peace and quiet...
As you probably know, I'm still in the office now. Stuck printing some important documents for a big meeting tomorrow. I hope I'll be home in time for Friends or Smallville. Clark... *swoon* Lex!!! *swoon* *swoon*
(Random thought: I'm sure Ange knows of some Smallville slash site where C&L get it on...
Finally, anyone wants to go for the GeogSoc D&D? Huayi is quite keen to go and she's looking for people to go with. I told her I'll go if there are 8 other people I can stand at our table. Hehe... Any takers?
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Friday, July 11, 2003
Birthday Blues
It's that time of the year again, time to re-evaluate my life and make resolutions for improvement. To audit my achievements and to analyse my failures.
As I've told a few of my friends, I'm going to make a decision about my job by the time I blow out the candles. I need to decide whether to stay or go. If I leave, I need to think of where I'm headed. If I stay, I'll need to formulate a plan to get what I want out of this place.
I'm in limbo right now. I'm not miserable enough to leave, yet not happy enough to stay. I dont know what to do...
Sigh... I'm so angsty these days...
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Friday, July 04, 2003
THURSDAY
7am
Boss wakes me up with a phonecall. He's forgotten his office keys and wants me to be at the office in 30 minutes so that I can open the door for him.
7.20am
Boss tells me not to rush, since he's having breakfast first. I'm already on the way to the office.
1.30pm
Boss gives me unrecorded half-day leave. This means that I still get paid and it doesn't affect my leave allowance. Yay! I spend the afternoon at NUS Museums helping to install an exhibition. This is the first leave I've taken in the 5 months that I've been working. Feels really good!
7pm
Boss calls and asks if I could possibly leave NUS and come back to work for 2 hours.
So, in a 12-hour period, I've commuted thrice between Clementi and Henderson.
8.30pm
Boss asks me to follow him to meet a business partner at their Duxton Road office.
10.15pm
Boss brings me to business dinner with a shareholder of the company and our new corporate lawyer at La Smorfia (Italian restaurant).
11.45pm
Boss drops me off at City Hall MRT.
Quote of the Day
Boss: "Your friends must think I'm the most evil boss in the world!"
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