I dunno what overcame me. I have been disciplined enough not to consume fluid/water after 8pm every night because of my frequent trips to the loo in the middle of the night. Yet yesterday after that lovely bowl of white radish soup, I 'caved in' at the sight of green bean soup (my favourite!) in the fridge (OK, I also need to kick this bad habit of checking out the fridge every now and then, esp after meals).
The price to pay was awaiting me. 5 fucking trips to the toilet in the middle of the night! How am I gonna survive the meetings today! Some dudes from HQ are coming down to discuss with me what I have indicated in the Internal Control Ops Checklist. Sounds like a wonderful Tuesday...
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Resume
Finally, it's updated. Upon reflection, I'm sure the 3 years and 3 months haven't given me a strong competitive edge over other people in similar capacity. But the working hours are so god-damned good to pass. I dun want to miss out on my kids' growing up...but I wonder - is this it? My ultimate sacriface?
Belated Cake-cutting (for sis)
Cake-cutting for sis' big 3-0 was belated this year. Cos of Becks' fever last weekend, we didn't hold it during dinner. Instead it was done on Friday.
Sis didn't want it but I pressed on. She probably doesn't understand the thrill candle-lit cakes bring to a child (Becks for this case). And of course, the joy of family gathering....,as well as, a chance to eat Awfully Chocolate cakes again (haha, so this IS my hidden agenda huh).
Weekend was the usual. In the end, I didn't attend Katherine's son's one-month celebration. Just didn't feel like it. Instead we went to my in-law's place at Marine Parade where I could have the chance to taste the char kway teow again. I crunched on a couple of crispy lard and felt that my life just lost by a few years. :P
Speaking of that, WB (or "Bong" known to some of my sec school friends since we were 14) emailed that her friend died of heart attack suddenly at the age of 37. She sent me and Serene a heart-warming email suggesting more frequent breakfast meetings at Compass Point. Close friends and family are most important. We never know when the last day of our lives is.
Sis didn't want it but I pressed on. She probably doesn't understand the thrill candle-lit cakes bring to a child (Becks for this case). And of course, the joy of family gathering....,as well as, a chance to eat Awfully Chocolate cakes again (haha, so this IS my hidden agenda huh).
Weekend was the usual. In the end, I didn't attend Katherine's son's one-month celebration. Just didn't feel like it. Instead we went to my in-law's place at Marine Parade where I could have the chance to taste the char kway teow again. I crunched on a couple of crispy lard and felt that my life just lost by a few years. :P
Speaking of that, WB (or "Bong" known to some of my sec school friends since we were 14) emailed that her friend died of heart attack suddenly at the age of 37. She sent me and Serene a heart-warming email suggesting more frequent breakfast meetings at Compass Point. Close friends and family are most important. We never know when the last day of our lives is.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Toilet Training
No, I haven't started with Mong yet. Initially I was worried why he hasn't shown any signs of readiness yet at his age (Jiejie was completely toilet-trained in the day by age 2). But I did recall my friends who have sons, telling me that they did not rid the diapers in the day till their boys were above 3-4. This is consoling.
So anyway, I came across this article which was very useful.
Does it really take longer to toilet train boys than girls?
Yes, although no one, including expert T. Berry Brazelton, seems to know why....(blah blah blah)
How do I teach my son to pee standing up? Once your child has mastered going to the bathroom sitting down, he can advance to trying the standing position. Having a readily available male role model is key. Arrange for your son to follow Dad, an uncle, or family friend to the bathroom to watch him in the act. When your son seems to understand how to do it, let him give it a go, perhaps into his own potty chair while standing next to the big toilet.
If he seems reluctant, try floating a few Cheerios or other small, flushable objects (some companies sell products just for this purpose) in the toilet bowl for target practice. Be prepared to do some cleanup around the toilet since it may take him some time to master the skill (practice makes perfect).
Cheerios???? OK, if friends happen to visit and see some Cheerios or chocolate bits or raisins (I think chocolate bits and raisins are a bad idea...they look like shit from a person who is constipated...so let me think what Mong's favourite snacks are...) floating in my toilet bowl, please dun misunderstand for poor house-keeping. It's simply that I have begun my mission with Mong. ;)
So anyway, I came across this article which was very useful.
Does it really take longer to toilet train boys than girls?
Yes, although no one, including expert T. Berry Brazelton, seems to know why....(blah blah blah)
How do I teach my son to pee standing up? Once your child has mastered going to the bathroom sitting down, he can advance to trying the standing position. Having a readily available male role model is key. Arrange for your son to follow Dad, an uncle, or family friend to the bathroom to watch him in the act. When your son seems to understand how to do it, let him give it a go, perhaps into his own potty chair while standing next to the big toilet.
If he seems reluctant, try floating a few Cheerios or other small, flushable objects (some companies sell products just for this purpose) in the toilet bowl for target practice. Be prepared to do some cleanup around the toilet since it may take him some time to master the skill (practice makes perfect).
Cheerios???? OK, if friends happen to visit and see some Cheerios or chocolate bits or raisins (I think chocolate bits and raisins are a bad idea...they look like shit from a person who is constipated...so let me think what Mong's favourite snacks are...) floating in my toilet bowl, please dun misunderstand for poor house-keeping. It's simply that I have begun my mission with Mong. ;)
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Withdrawal Symptoms!
No wonder I've been feeling restless and fidgety lah (OK OK, besides the boredom from work)...I realised I haven't eaten chocolate for days! Craving is strong now; I hope the chocolate bars that ah-neh stall sells are not expired yet...
Things about Me that most wouldn't know...
I was listening to the radio on the way to work this morning...and I heard a song which sounded like a Christmas carol. Instead of being turned off by it, it brought me back to 1986. The year when I went for my one and only caroling. It had been so so enjoyable.
Then I kinda thought, hmm...what are the other things that most of my friends didn't know about me?
1. Caroled at 12.
2. Took part in story-telling at 11 in school. Came in 2nd.
3. Nail-chewing habit (still super active today!) started at 11.
4. Went for a piano studio recording at 12.
5. Went to a DJ workshop with Amy at 16.(Yes, I always wanted to be a radio broad-caster!)
6. Got dropped out after 2nd round of interview with Power 98 in 1995.
7. Really 'broke up' with a galfriend in 1997 along Boat Quay.
8. Stalked outside Mike's flat unit with WL...(WL, when? 1999???)
OK. I feel stripped naked so let's stop at 8 for now. What are yours? :)
Then I kinda thought, hmm...what are the other things that most of my friends didn't know about me?
1. Caroled at 12.
2. Took part in story-telling at 11 in school. Came in 2nd.
3. Nail-chewing habit (still super active today!) started at 11.
4. Went for a piano studio recording at 12.
5. Went to a DJ workshop with Amy at 16.(Yes, I always wanted to be a radio broad-caster!)
6. Got dropped out after 2nd round of interview with Power 98 in 1995.
7. Really 'broke up' with a galfriend in 1997 along Boat Quay.
8. Stalked outside Mike's flat unit with WL...(WL, when? 1999???)
OK. I feel stripped naked so let's stop at 8 for now. What are yours? :)
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Rafee's Corner (#02-85)
Only after Michelin has left Tanjong Pagar area and :B is going to too do I discover this heavenly stall at Amoy Food Centre that sells yummilicious teh tarik. The stall will have you know through a newspaper article dated 15 Jan 2006 hanging outside.
Move over #01-67.
PS: OK, as I was typing this, :B sms me that she may be going Japan for an interview! WOW!
Move over #01-67.
PS: OK, as I was typing this, :B sms me that she may be going Japan for an interview! WOW!
Get Star Trekked!
Did I tell you what M has been up to every night? 11pm-2am without fail. Star Trek Voyager first, then X box. I can understand the enthusiam for the latter but Star Trek????!!!
He said the series is a span of 7 years wor.
I know I will offend some die-hard fans. Just can't get it though, what with the spandex, colour of the spandex, hairstyle, cheesy backdrop, etc.
OK, at least it's not porn he's into. :P
He said the series is a span of 7 years wor.
I know I will offend some die-hard fans. Just can't get it though, what with the spandex, colour of the spandex, hairstyle, cheesy backdrop, etc.
OK, at least it's not porn he's into. :P
Got cold?
ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been sneezing dunno-how-many-thousand-times since this morning. Please dun tell me I've caught a cold. :(
Phase 2 of Project
The project team met yesterday to discuss about Phase 2. Finally. Let the real work begin! :P
Civic-mindedness (in the office)
I walked into the pantry to warm up my soya bean milk when I saw so much crumbs on the table top. Tsk tsk...
Last time, there had been coffee stains, unwashed containers, mouldy bread, long-expired yoghurt in the fridge. Then there were used sanitary pads found inside the dustbin outside the cubicles of the female toilet...this really set off the cleaner who complained to CF.
After a few complaints and even a self-made notice (by Admin) aimed to remind females to dispose their used sanitary pads properly, the episode finally stopped.
I just can't understand that some person/people in the same office would be this daft?! CF's dirty job I guess. To spot check and to send mass emails which all of us dread to receive and read.
Last time, there had been coffee stains, unwashed containers, mouldy bread, long-expired yoghurt in the fridge. Then there were used sanitary pads found inside the dustbin outside the cubicles of the female toilet...this really set off the cleaner who complained to CF.
After a few complaints and even a self-made notice (by Admin) aimed to remind females to dispose their used sanitary pads properly, the episode finally stopped.
I just can't understand that some person/people in the same office would be this daft?! CF's dirty job I guess. To spot check and to send mass emails which all of us dread to receive and read.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
In & Out of Sleep (night diaper weaning)
I have been waking up more often in the night....Becks frets quite a lot now. I suspect that is when her bladder starts getting full. You see, she has been managing to stay dry for much longer periods and finally, on Saturday 15 Jul, despite her illness, she woke up, woke me up and asked me to bring her to the toilet. That I gladly did. :) Signs of growing up.
Anyways, luckily most of the time, I managed to sleep back when I got woken up....then I'd move on to dream a new dream.
I dun remember all of them and when I do for some, it's only a distinct part. The night before yesterday, I dreamt of integration of trigonometry. I dun really know if I did a test on it or I stumbled upon some work (yea right...John Nash's?), but when I woke up, first thing I thought: integration of sine becomes cosine? Tangent becomes cotangent?
WTF?!
If it is true that we dream of what lies in our sub-conscious state of mind, what was my mind thinking on Sunday night then?
Sibling Bond
Mong has reached the age whereby he'll take refuge in the one whom he finds most comforting.
Whenever Jun calls out to him: "Travis, are you hungry? Time for dinner.....! Mumm mumm...!", he'll come running to me. Heh. Yesterday, he ran into the room where I was, with his favourite Hungry Caterpillar book in hand and sat at my feet literally. I had to scoop him up and bring him to his chair.
He is also at the age whereby he is capable of feeling and expressing empathy. Last weekend when Becks was feeling so unwell and cranky, he looked at Jiejie and hugged her from behind. 2 arms around the entire circumference of Becks' body. Jiejie immediately stopped crying and broke into a smile despite tears-a-flowing.
Becks could also recover fast cos she's been such a co-operative gal. Unlike stories you hear of children protesting over medicine consumption, she needed no coaxing. She'd know when it was time for her medicine, opened her mouth widely and swallowed the liquid in a split second. She reasoned with me: "I must get well soon so that I can get near Travis again."
Kodak moments.
Happy Birthday Sis!
Time flies...it didn't occur to me that my cute l'le sister has finally reached the big 3-0 today. She says it's the new 20. Heh.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FONG!!!
My cousin Ivy emailed me last week that she will be doing a c-section today. So her twin boys, Ian & Aidan will also share the same birthday as sis. :)
Twins...gonna be oh so very cute...but I shudder at the thought of the care-giving part. Good luck to her man. :P
Monday, July 17, 2006
New Staff
I am amused by CF. Each time she brings new staff around to introduce them to us, she will shake her q-mo and flutter her eye lashes as she speak. God save us please...
Anyway, 3 new staff. They don't belong to my side but the other. Still, I appreciate that I have new faces to see every now and then. Of course the manager will not share the same sentiment; it's been a very tough period for the ops team.
3 gals of different shapes and sizes. One had her pants a tad low that I heard her bright blue undies was peeking out (her blue bra can be seen through her top though - that I saw), the other appeared immaculate and the 3rd was just different (short hair, funky specs) and seemed aloof. Angie said Blue Undie Gal looks like xxx (name of ex-friend). I checked her out again. She does. Hmm, I do miss her a leeeeetle bit.
Anyway, 3 new staff. They don't belong to my side but the other. Still, I appreciate that I have new faces to see every now and then. Of course the manager will not share the same sentiment; it's been a very tough period for the ops team.
3 gals of different shapes and sizes. One had her pants a tad low that I heard her bright blue undies was peeking out (her blue bra can be seen through her top though - that I saw), the other appeared immaculate and the 3rd was just different (short hair, funky specs) and seemed aloof. Angie said Blue Undie Gal looks like xxx (name of ex-friend). I checked her out again. She does. Hmm, I do miss her a leeeeetle bit.
Down and Out (Becky's turn)
It was a looooong and tiring weekend. On Friday afternoon, I received a call from mom informing that Becks was running a high fever (39C). I gave instructions on what medicine and the dosage to give. Mom's lack of sense in taking instruction (or simply too lazy to listen to wordy advice or anything from ME) grated on my nerves. She seemed to be in a hurry to disconnect also. Got me flared up... in the office. So there ya go. More than 3 years of cool n calm image projected in the office was gone in 1 sec.
By night, her temperature got higher. That meant sleepless night for M & I.
Saturday was spent separating the troops from each other ...and listening to Becks' every beck and call. Tired as I was, I was the willing 'slave'.
Finally, at 7am on Sunday, her fever broke and all was well when she woke up. We hurried her to Tien Hsia and again, brought Mong to Punggol Park. I am beginning to love that place. :)
It didn't end badly...but it taught me a few things. That being a parent isn't for the weak-hearted, it isn't for the impatient, it isn't for those who love or need to sleep, it isn't for those who badly want time and space for themselves. I got none of those.
I've learnt to function with just 2-3 hours of quality sleep on Friday and Saturday night. By function, I meant being the clown and playmate to Mong, being the attentive care-giver to Becks, being the companion to M (thank God we managed to squeeze in time for Gelare's waffles with their to-die-for chocolate ice cream - kept my sanity in check!), being the employer to Jun, and being the regular friend to :B (I didn't respond too poorly over sms despite my crazy schedule, did I?).
To better days ahead...... *cheers*
By night, her temperature got higher. That meant sleepless night for M & I.
Saturday was spent separating the troops from each other ...and listening to Becks' every beck and call. Tired as I was, I was the willing 'slave'.
Finally, at 7am on Sunday, her fever broke and all was well when she woke up. We hurried her to Tien Hsia and again, brought Mong to Punggol Park. I am beginning to love that place. :)
It didn't end badly...but it taught me a few things. That being a parent isn't for the weak-hearted, it isn't for the impatient, it isn't for those who love or need to sleep, it isn't for those who badly want time and space for themselves. I got none of those.
I've learnt to function with just 2-3 hours of quality sleep on Friday and Saturday night. By function, I meant being the clown and playmate to Mong, being the attentive care-giver to Becks, being the companion to M (thank God we managed to squeeze in time for Gelare's waffles with their to-die-for chocolate ice cream - kept my sanity in check!), being the employer to Jun, and being the regular friend to :B (I didn't respond too poorly over sms despite my crazy schedule, did I?).
To better days ahead...... *cheers*
MotoGP 2006 in Sepang
It's here again. Staff has received CF's email regarding the trip.
After seeing this article online about Rossi's victory (one of his many), I reckon it should be another exhilarating experience.
Rossi battles to German MotoGP win
July 17, 2006 - 8:14AM
Valentino Rossi has kept alive the defence of his MotoGP title with a battling victory in the German Grand Prix.
The Italian Yamaha rider fought from 11th position at the start for his second straight win at the twisting Sachsenring circuit, holding off a stiff challenge from compatriot Marco Melandri on the final lap to win by 0.145 seconds.
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Details of the trips are forgotten....of course I'm not going, again. :P
After seeing this article online about Rossi's victory (one of his many), I reckon it should be another exhilarating experience.
Rossi battles to German MotoGP win
July 17, 2006 - 8:14AM
Valentino Rossi has kept alive the defence of his MotoGP title with a battling victory in the German Grand Prix.
The Italian Yamaha rider fought from 11th position at the start for his second straight win at the twisting Sachsenring circuit, holding off a stiff challenge from compatriot Marco Melandri on the final lap to win by 0.145 seconds.
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Details of the trips are forgotten....of course I'm not going, again. :P
Friday, July 14, 2006
Hidetoshi Nakata
Everybody loves him. Or rather, I know WL loves him.
In our almost-daily afternoon sessions, Shen forwarded us a picture of Nakata and I can't help but agree that Shen does look like him. Wow, Shen...I never knew leh...
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