Relaxing weekend

It's one of the more relaxing weekends for me and Margaret. The next best thing I did was to support my favourite football club Arsenal. Watched the match against Swansea at 12.30 am and went to bed at 3 o' clock in the early morning. Definitely, it's one of the rare occasions I stay up so early or late. Anyway, it's worth it for my Gunners won 2-1 and lead the table. Arsenal rule!!!!

We are supposed to go for our monthly Javanese massage this afternoon. Somehow we forgot to book the appointment and when we called this morning, our masseurs are fully booked today. Arghhh... no big deal. But then, my body is aching badly.

Hello again

Smily and Sheryl are on vacation at Bali Indonesia. They flew off yesterday and will be back on Saturday i.e. in 2 days time. Happy holiday...

Finally, I received an email reply from my childhood friend Serene Yip. Lost her contact number when I changed my mobile last year. I understand she tried contacting me numerous times but were unable to get connected. What is more important is that she is well in Melbourne. Cheers!

Empty

I was promised a new project but it's not going to start anytime soon. Maybe I have to wait for another 6 months down the road. My boss is kind to offer me another project for that period. Accepting the offer would mean that I am going to lose out at least $10K financially. If not, I have to look out for a new project else where. Gosh! Life is never plain sailing. So is my job.

Roller

It's always nice to catch up with old acquaintance. Needless to say, everyone loves a joker like me. I believe purely on friendship. There were gatherings where I attended and these guys were all out to do social networking. That really cheese me off. Thank God, most of my buddies value each other dearly regardless of status. They were there on occasions which require their presence and support.

My bathroom door makes a lot of noise when slide. The bearing in the roller has wear off. The worst thing is that the roller is obsolete i.e. no long in production and use. Alternatively, I can modify the frame to support a different model roller or to change the whole door with a new roller. It's a headache. Somehow, I had sprayed lubricant on the existing rollers and the noise has reduce significantly. We shall leave it at that for the time being. Hush.....

Teochew mooncake

Teochew Mooncake

 

OMG! Thanks to my wife for giving me the information on Thye Moh Chan @ Chinatown Point. It came out in the paper last year that they were closing for good. So, I take for granted that they were gone forever.

If I am not wrong, they are now under the management of BreadTalk. But who the heck cares? I rushed there after work and happily bought the mooncake and the black paste cake. It was not till Margaret arrival that I realised the prices have increased sharply. The mooncake was selling at $10 last year and I paid $22. The black paste cake has increased from $5 to $8.80. Since it is an annual affair, I will not regret paying more if the standard or quality is maintained.

Well, we will celebrate and enjoy the goodies tomorrow. Keep our fingers crossed. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2013!

My favourite black paste cake

 

Rock on

When you are happy, you enjoy the music. But, when you are sad, you understand the lyrics. Well said, well written and that someone who came out with this is no ordinary being. He/she fully understood what music is all about. Like what I always say, 'those into music are passionate people'. And passionate people bring with them beautiful music. Rock on.

We are human and so is my good friend. He was frustrated losing out $6000 to $7000 for the past 2 months. A new guy came along and claimed the money away. Well, I am like him staying put in my job. Missed opportunities with better benefits and incentives. Sincerely hope I don't regret. Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be....

New signing

We will be pretty busy next weekend not because of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix but our 29th Wedding Anniversary. Besides, there will be a Remembrance Day for my father. I had to cancel a Sunday lunch appointment for next week after accepting it. By the way, this year Mid-Autumn Festival falls on next week too. Anybody buying me mooncake?
 
Meantime, I am waiting for the Arsenal match against Sunderland this evening. Curious to know how good this new signing Ozil is. A football expert has picked my team to win by three goals. Better be so or this expert got to eat all the balls 'not scored'. Worst, if the Gunners lose he will be stripped of his pants. Haha...

Lunch with Win & TK

Just visited my salon and had my hair trimmed. I have the intention to keep it long but worry I might look old and haggard. Let me try for a month or two and see how it goes. I grew up along with hippism and no longer live there anymore. That sort of lifestyle is history.

Finally we made it. Supposed to have this lunch weeks ago. Unfortunately, everyone was busy. Bak kut teh at the café in Hotel Royal as suggested by brudder Winston was good. Bet you can never get bored when brudder Tuah Kiat is around. With an OCBC credit card, we were offered a free dish of our choice and a free plate of fruits for each of us. This offer is meant for those who spend above $15 in a single bill. Whatever, nothing beat the laughter we had. Sadly, our little sister Lee Hoon could not make it. Well, there is always a next time. Cheers!

Annual leave

 

The year is coming to an end and as advised by our HR officer, I need to clear my annual leave. We are allowed to bring forward about 5 days leave to next year. Anything more than that, if not utilised will be forfeited. I am trying very hard to have 2 short overseas trips, probably one this month and an another in November. If both don't materialise, I shall go sightseeing at Orchard Road. Anyway, it's a well-known international shopping street with many spent thousands of dollars just to shop here.

What the fish!

Our fridge is full of fishes and we are not complaining. Last Thursday, I bought a few fishes at Pek Kio Market during lunch time since my fridge was empty. Coincidentally on the next day, a family friend went in to Pengarang Johore and bought the fishes fresh from the sea for us too. And today, my younger brother carried a cooler box of fishes all the way from Pontain Johore to my house. Gosh! The last time our fridge was packed was during the Chinese New Year. Since then, we had to buy fishes from our neighbourhood market which is costly and not fresh. Believe me, it's worth paying the money for the fishes from JB. I can keep them in the fridge for a month or so and it's still as fresh and sweet when cook. Excuse me, when is the next time you are going in again? Haha...

Mental illness?

I have seen many friends where everything they do, they must make a profit out of it. It's not that they are poor but unknowingly to them, they are suffering from a sickness which I do not know what it's called scientifically. Sadly, I notice that these people do not have friends too.

In my line, I witnessed many who stole mock-up samples like electrical accessories, sanitary fittings, etc  meant for consultants' approval and returned to supplier once the project is completed. Not too long ago, I have a colleague who used to take can drinks home from our office everyday. And there is this guy who used to bring bread home at our office expense. In fact if I were to carry on writing, it can end up with a book.

Are there medicines for these sick people? I really do not know. Most probably it's a mental illness. Hopefully their love ones at home take notice of their behaviour and bring them to consult a professional before they gets worst.

Dental phobia

It's TOP time for my Newton project. BCA officers will be coming down for the inspection tomorrow and hopefully the comments will be minor. We should obtain our TOP by the middle of this month. The handling over team should arrive by next week to prepare and at the same time orientate themselves. Then what the hell am I doing there? Honestly, I don't know. Haha...

It's sure a torture at the dental clinic washing and polishing my teeth this evening. What a relief when it's all over. The gum will be infected should I choose not to go through. Anyway, that's the minimum I can do maintaining my dental health. I performed a David Copperfield magic when they asked me to book an appointment for my next visit in 6 months time. Dental sucks!!!

Give thanks

I happened to pass by Novena Church the other day and saw the 60 anniversary celebration banner. I decided to go in to take a look as the last time I visited was about 30 years ago.  No doubt it was a weekday lunch hour, there was a crowd attending a mass. Well, I gave thanks and said a prayer before leaving.

Okay, today is the last day of the 7th Lunar Month 2013. We had our final prayer session at our workplace this evening. Peace and good health to everyone. And here is to those who are waiting, huat ahhhhh!!!!!!!!

My favorite Club buzz

What a beautiful beginning to a wonderful September with Arsenal triumphed over arch-rival Spur by a goal to nil in the London derby last night. It's more like a cup final especially in the last five minutes where the gunners had to defend their solidary goal. Cheers to their team spirit and may they march on to seek the glory they deserved.

The summer transfer will be closed in a few hours time. From the gossips and rumours I have gathered, a few new players will be joining the team. Let's not speculate and let them announce the good news in due course.

September