ChEWy

Dear Bloggie,

 

June seems to past really fast. That's cos I was away for 2 trips. Shall write about them so that I don't forget when I get old. :o)

 

Phuket Trip - 24th May 2009 - 26th May 2009

The Phuket Trip somehow started from a lunch chit chat with a group of colleagues in the cafeteria. Somehow the air tickets for Phuket was rather attractive and the trip was materialised. Soon after, tickets and hotel accomodation was booked and we were all pretty excited. Suddenly there was unrest in Thailand as well as Pattaya, which was near Phuket. I didn't want to cancel my trip but I was hoping that the unrest would soon die down. Some higher powers from high above must have heard me and soon there was somewhat peace in Thailand and off we go to Phuket, all 5 of us, 2 guys and 3 girls.

 

24th May 2009

We landed in Phuket International Airport and amazing someone was there to pick me up even though I have only paid for the airport transfer the night before. We reached our Hotel early in the morning but was really fortunate that they have rooms available for us to check in. And our rooms are connected. We had a lovely balcony, and a very beautiful open concept toilet with glass windows which of course you can close with curtain blinds. Oh how I wish I can import that concept into my future home! In short, the hotel was really luxurious and classy.

 

 

I am really glad we stayed in Patong Beach, because it is really lively and close to the Beach. The Hotel is connected to a Grand Shopping Mall, which is well, just like any shopping mall in Singapore.

 

Didn't really do much on the 1st day. Did some swimming and tanning and basically was just very relaxing.

 

25th May 2009

We did a day tour to James Bond island, which is really simply just a boring piece of rock. I didn't really find it amazing. However we did some canoeing through the mangrove swamps and around the arches and stacks. Some of the arches were so low that one had to lie down to allow the canoe to pass under the arch. Some of the arches lead to enclosed caves which are open to sky. The scenery is beautiful. It reminds me of the Halong Bay in Vietnam.

 

 

 

26th May 2009

It is actually our last day in Phuket. I really miss the beautiful hotel room. Before leaving for the airport, we went for a body massage along the streets. Price was cheap, around SGD$20 or so. It was so-so cos I didn't really like the mattress and the blanket as I dunno whether clean or not. Haha. And the rooms were separated by curtains and I could hear some guy in the room next door so clearly.

 

I have no regrets joining the trip as it was an eye opener and I really get to understand my colleagues better. Will I go back to Phuket again? I don't think so actually as I felt the place is filled with too many ang mos hanging out with local thai girls.

Me: "What's the date today?"

Him: 19 April

Me: You sure or not?

Him: Yah of course. (thinking to himself, of course la, dumbass, it is my birthday today leh)

 

I innocently forgot my dear's birthday! I have no idea why it slipped off my mind. Everyone, including his mum and old friends wished him happie birthday, except me. Prior to that date, I kept reminding myself of its significance. But when the actual day comes, I actually forgot!

 

And i only realised the day after, and a million belated wishes cannot replace the actual one on the actual day. And I have to live with this guilt and kena reminded for one year. :(

 

Happy birthday dear, everyday with you is a joyous occasion.

 

 

 

 

Dear Spacey,

It has been a long long time since I have updated my spacey.

 

Today the weather was exceptionally hot. Perhaps it was hot the whole week but probably didnt felt it cos i was working. Feels like 35 deg. The moment I stepped out of the shower, I am already sweating.

 

Went to check Yahoo Weather and it is gg to be hot hot hot for the next few days. :(

 

Tonight	Tomorrow	Tue	Wed	Thu	6-10 Day
Scattered T-storms	Scattered T-storms	Scattered T-storms	Scattered T-storms	Scattered T-storms	Extended Forecast
High: 31° Low: 25°	High: 32° Low: 26°	High: 33° Low: 26°	High: 33° Low: 26°	High: 33° Low: 26°

 

 

Today went down to the new DBSS Parc Lumiere in Simei to kaypoh kaypoh. Typical Singaporeans. Was quite surprised that despite the downturn, almost 70% were sold. Suprising thing is that they were supposed to launch on the 21st April, but due to overwhelming response they brought forward the date. There were still some top floor units left though as of Sunday afternoon, dunno about now. But its facing isnt fantastic. Liked the 4-room size cos it seemed big and spacious, though there was this uncle, who kept complaining everything is sooo small and the Nice Interior Design showcased is like "What you see is what you dont get". Haha...anyway my dear found out that my house is actually within 2 Km of Parc Lumiere. I didnt know I was THAT near simei. Anyways, I thought this walk in selection concept is really cool. You get what you what if you are willing to make the effort to queue early.

 

Was travelling along East Coast park service road today after dinner when I saw an obstacle ahead, and it turned out to be a motobike lying on the road, with some liqiudy stuff around the bike. Blood? But I didnt see any thing else beside it, or any other signs of smthg being knocked into. Did the bike just collaspe like that? Couldnt find any injured person lying around. Saw the police arrived a short while later. Means there is really someone injured wor. Wanted to drop by to take a look, but dearie doesnt like all the gore. So now, I am still curious what happened along east coast park road at 8 plus? Couldnt find any information in CNA as well. Now I am left with that strange curious feeling.

 

 

 

 

Last Wednesday I meet up with the Gals - Michelle and Mel for some chit chat and catching up. Had Sakae Sushi at Century Square. I can never get tired of eating Japanese Food, cos I really don't get to eat that often. Furthermore, there is a Salmon Promotion with 20% off Salmon dishes. Are Salmon fish in abundance now? Well, I can eat loads and loads of sashimi, especially when it is really fresh and smooth. Yummy, thinking about it makes me hungry.

 

So if you are longing for salmon too, do drop by Sakae Sushi before the end of March.

 

 

Dear Bloggie,

Well it has been some time since I was last here. Loved the new look of MSN spaces. 2009 has been a great start. Initially I wasnt really looking forward to it cos the arrival of 2009 is when my darling is going to leave this workplace. Reading his Last day Email always gives me a sad feeling, hence I have put away in my personal folder and choose not look at it. I do miss my butter chicken and naan saturday lunches, cos i dont think i can find another kaki with similiar food interests. Canteen food is fine too. We eat to live, not live to eat, so food is no big deal. Heard from him that his seat has already been replaced by another "old-newcomer". I totally didnt like it at all. That corner, that seat, that extension was special to me.  That table I always lookout for when it is time for lunch, that seat, where Eeyore used to sit on, now Eeyore have moved to join Beanie and Poohie...my 3 friends who accompany me to work and back home everyday. Lucky Lucky....

 

I really look forward to sundays, cos that's when I get a chance to meet up with my dear. So I will be lonely on my off days. But my dear has already got something to keep me busy on my off days, now I am so busy I have got time to get it started.

 

Had a movie date today with my dear today, at Causeway Pt!! Of all places! Well that was because Chandi Chowk to China dont really show at many places. Great comedy, good for a little laugh, and quite a refreshing idea of bringing Kungfu to bollywood movies. The lead female actress plays dual roles, herself as Sahki, an indian girl, as well as a Chinese girl named Meow Meow (of all names! chinese names dont sound like that!), which is actually her long lost twin, Suzy. Quite cute and stereotype, but great for laughs. But I still prefer romance movies, those that make girls cry and think about it again and again after the movie. :o) Looking forward to the next movie date!

 

This year, I will not be working on CNY! Yippie! Will be gg back to work on 3rd day of CNY. Love it! Can go pai nian except I havent got any new clothes! Bought a pair of killer heels today, "killer" in my sense cos I have been wearing flats for sooo long. But they make the legs look longer and gives people the illusion of slim legs. haha.

 

Something to look forward to next weekend!