Work Attitude

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
-- Colossians 3:23-24

Uppy Downy Uppy Week

This week went past pretty fast. Quite a number of things happening. Ups and downs and ups. And yet only within a week!

Anyhow, looks like the way ahead is going to see a number of changes. People moving ahead. Work scope moving ahead. Relationships moving ahead. I have a new goodest friend! Wahahaha...quite a dangerous one though...a lot of different attacking moves (and weapons)...

Suddenly everybody is looking for mahjong kakis. Hahaha...well, hope that means more chance to play the game. Trying to learn more different styles and flexibility.

Looks like I need to make some changes to travel plans. Might make a long one in the next month or two. Time to make some connections again...

Gingerbread Birthday!

Two groups of lunch kakis celebrated the birthday of Gingerbread (aka Jowin) today! By celebrating, they mean carving their own piece of nibbles from her cake! Never even sing her birthday song one!!! How can like that?!

Josh was determined to finish his cheesecake. I think it should be called The BlueWobbly Cheesecake. Wins said it reminds of the failed X-Men experiment. Just thinking about it is gross. Slimy... yucks! Siao Char Bor is smartest of whole group. Just order her vampire tea and then snacked off everyone's plates! Hmmm......picked on my food still keep saying why I don't dare to eat the section she robbed... "Why? I got sickness is it?"

Actually it was great fun that all of us went out. Though lunch is always a little too rushed. Maybe we can go for dinner together sometime. Tomorrow would be a good chance for a smaller group dinner after the badminton. Maybe East Coast Hawker Centre? I hope Josh remembers that badminton is played differently from tennis. Bet he will be tempted to throw the shuttlecock into the air and smash it over the net.

For a moment, did think about Alina "deserting" us. Just when we were all getting along! :o( I'm sure we'll keep in touch somehow, but just not the same. Will miss her giggling in the canteen. Hahaha... And I hope she is still considering getting me a friendship ring! Wahahaha...... my precious.........

Was a little late in pickup today due to some unforseen jam. Which also means that I was spared from one errand! Wahahahaha...would have gladly gotten it though. Next time should say earlier mah! (It's actually dangerous to offer freebies, might get a million arrows on my back! :op)

I'm a little surprised to see the effort to want to communicate more recently by the two of them with me. But it is a good thing. Maybe this will produce a fresher environment for a while.

In good spirits today lah..............should sleep well (again!)

My Defensive Good Friend

I am now sitting behind a defensive siao char bor. Suspecting a certain emotion I have or atmosphere I am trying to create for simple messages. Can see that she is struggling with entries into her blog. Probably as stress as trying to cramp all her notes into one single A4 piece of paper double-sided. I never knew of any humans reading font size 4 until she appeared.

Anyway, situation seems much better now after some "thrashing" out. I think it is good to communicate more. It would be crap to face a possible repeat of an entire lousy day. But somehow past few days were pretty.......stressful, uneasy...... basically felt there is a barrier of some sort.

Can't say I love the responses and the way they were put plainly to me, but at the same time feel better for the situation. Can breathe easier.

Asked more about NZ trip today. Probably get more information tomorrow from Ben. The idea of visiting the glacier seems good. Wonder if this will really happen. All depends on the others now...

Explanation Not Required

There was never a need to explain. I knew it all along.

But if not now, then maybe never.

A Walk To Remember

3 hours. The usual. Was out and about. Sat beside Pat & wife. Thought about some stuff. Saw and felt what I didn't like. How did it come to this? It was all bright and blue before and then now it seems like a drag. Should I do anything at all or leave it to be sorted? Just keep thinking I should be the one. Haiz. Made our separate ways since I was going to Bugis to get some stuff. I needed a walk.

It seemed like there was a purpose. I have not gone for a walk for a long time. It felt like I had an agenda. I kind of did anyway. The route was just way shorter this time. Somehow not willing for this to be the walk. Am surprised that I did make the detour to satisfy the craving. But it was not worth it at all. Felt worse. Crap. It's time for them to get fresher victims.

Got distracted to shop for a waist pouch while I was browsing. Did not get one, but ended up staring at that same pair again. I bet it is a female cut, though it looks unisex. No one served after 5 minutes. I walked out. No urge to pull me back, so maybe it's not a strong want. But I might not have a choice soon. Why did I have to think about all these within such a short period of time?

Supposed to get my contacts. Walked right into Time Club instead. One look. Two looks. Three looks. Walk away. Return look. Tried the white. Asked the variants. Tried the black. Decided on the white. Done deal in 5 minutes. What got into me? Not so sure. But something flashed when I browsed the top row. I remembered something. But I know I cannot be doing everything. Sometimes it irritates more than it impresses. Already it is inclining so.

Got a pretty good deal for the contacts from Eric. He serves patiently as usual. Visits there without Amelda is always shorter. Otherwise I have to wait for her to try out all the frames in that shop. Credit to her for being able to carry almost every single frame off though. And I bet I've gotten quite a number of good deals already. Have ruled Lasik out after long deliberation. Didn't like the strong reason why I should not do it. Crap. Felt lousy when it comes to this. So I guess I will be shopping for contacts now and then. Quite a number of activities are naturally filtered out. Like it or not.

Prawn Ultimatum tomorrow. Unexpected win.

Went for a run. A must. Because I cannot take it anymore. Even if it was in the rain and thunder. Felt it both sides. Thought I noticed one side. First thought "YOU ARE KIDDING ME". I guess there is a certain level of questioning even if I am not bothered somehow.

Don't feel good about it. I might just give up tomorrow. See how it goes.

Shopaholic?

I am not a usual shopper. Hardly spend on myself is probably not enough to describe. Rarely would be more appropriate. In cases where I finally decide to buy something, it is after long considerations. Of course, this means that I sometimes end up buying big ticket items (eg. house, car, camera, etc.)

So I am surprised that I actually spent $431 in a matter of two weeks. And not on a single expensive item. Not that I took long to think about buying the stuff too. I hope I do not turn into a shopaholic. Hahaha, though I just have to compare with Tingie and I should be well into the safety zone of thrifty :op

Anyway, I guess they are spent on stuff that I would use. So that should be a good justification. Holding back on buying the rollerblades does make it feel a little better. (Like real... think I just did not find a pair that I like). Aiyah, money is earned for spending anyway. As long as I am not spending more than I am earning, I should be safe! Saving seems on target anyway.

Funny how I think it is ok and go on trying to reason to myself that it is really ok. Spending a lot on myself is really not a norm...

Well, at least I am the proud owner of something that I bought in 5 minutes!