The recent spate of unfortunate events has brought people to their limits. First, it was the middle eastern countries in protest of their governments, then Japan met with a series of disasters.
Last Fri, a level 9 earthquake shook Japan. This was followed by a deadly tsunami that swept across the northeast coastline of Japan. People were unprepared, taken aback.
Thousands are dead, maybe more.
As if these were not enough, there came several aftershocks.
Then, the nuclear radiation.
My heart goes out to the people in Japan. Nature has its fury, and fury has no eyes.
But what happened to strengthening the 40 year old nuclear plant? Didn't the authorities foresee or plan for a possible emergency? Why were people living near the surroundings of the nuclear plant anyway?
Whatever questions asked, I believe the government is now too busy dealing with the massive destruction, than to answer questions that can be studied later.
The terrible images on the Internet, TV, Iphone gave me a massive headache. I even went to see a doctor for that. I was told, my headache is caused by stress.
My favourite country, is now suffering.
Some people believed that it is their retribution for their deeds during WW2.
Well...
Japanese remain calm (or at least they try to) and I applaud that. I do hope that our donations reach them in time, and that their government can rescue as many people as possible.
Pls don't leave them to suffer.
Japan, be strong!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Resignation - Mar 2011
I submitted my resignation 3 days ago.
After enduring for >1.5 years, I finally mustered the courage to throw the letter.
In fact, the whole department tendered their resignation in the same week.
One of us, who worked here for several years, confirmed that she will not regret her decision. She was pretty loud when she complained to us abt the company and emphasized her decision.
Afterwhich, she even took the opportunity to scream at one of the supervisors whom she disliked for years.
When I told her to calm down, she got even more agitated.
I told her that even after resignation, she could show some grace towards other colleagues, and forgive them although they have wronged her in the past.
After all, leaving a company is not really a joyous event (to the organization). The least we could do is to clear as much sh*t as possible before we hand over to the next victim, and be as nice as possible to the colleagues who remained.
The toes that you step on today may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
The twist of the tale came on Monday, when our boss took this angsty lady out for a cup (or few cups) of coffee regarding her decision to leave.
She returned, obviously brainwashed, and took back her resignation.
She told me that the boss, used religion on her, and God is her soft spot.
Oh my GOD.
This is the wierdest office tale I have ever heard of. I do not understand why was religion brought into work anyway. I do not want to go into details but it seemed to me, that there was a hint of threat in the boss's attempt to persuade her to revoke her resignation.
And she fell for it??!!
Oh! I forgot to mention that I have initially suspected her intention to leave. She purposely dated her resignation to be the last amongst the 4 of us. She did not hand the letter to our manager by hand.
It was accidently emailed to our customers, cc our managers.
She recalled the msg, but someone in the loop who read it already, replied all...
with the original attachment.
After enduring for >1.5 years, I finally mustered the courage to throw the letter.
In fact, the whole department tendered their resignation in the same week.
One of us, who worked here for several years, confirmed that she will not regret her decision. She was pretty loud when she complained to us abt the company and emphasized her decision.
Afterwhich, she even took the opportunity to scream at one of the supervisors whom she disliked for years.
When I told her to calm down, she got even more agitated.
I told her that even after resignation, she could show some grace towards other colleagues, and forgive them although they have wronged her in the past.
After all, leaving a company is not really a joyous event (to the organization). The least we could do is to clear as much sh*t as possible before we hand over to the next victim, and be as nice as possible to the colleagues who remained.
The toes that you step on today may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
The twist of the tale came on Monday, when our boss took this angsty lady out for a cup (or few cups) of coffee regarding her decision to leave.
She returned, obviously brainwashed, and took back her resignation.
She told me that the boss, used religion on her, and God is her soft spot.
Oh my GOD.
This is the wierdest office tale I have ever heard of. I do not understand why was religion brought into work anyway. I do not want to go into details but it seemed to me, that there was a hint of threat in the boss's attempt to persuade her to revoke her resignation.
And she fell for it??!!
Oh! I forgot to mention that I have initially suspected her intention to leave. She purposely dated her resignation to be the last amongst the 4 of us. She did not hand the letter to our manager by hand.
It was accidently emailed to our customers, cc our managers.
She recalled the msg, but someone in the loop who read it already, replied all...
with the original attachment.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
圆满的婚礼 Feb 2011
This post is overdue!
Too busy these days.
Spent the week starting 20 Feb preparing for Z's wedding. 23rd Feb was the hen's night and it was really fun until we ended up at Dbl-O, which is now a hangout for students and bengs/lians/mats/minas.
The bouncers didn't even bothered to check our identity. So embarrassing.
Had wanted to hire some strippers since we boooked a room at MBS, even considered Steven Lim, but backed out of the idea cos' too expensive (even though the agency told me it's negotiable).
I feel a little sad for myself - that I'm not as pretty. I'm almost sure that I'm NOT going to be the pretty bride that everyone visualizes.
I'm so scared. I need cosmetic surgery.
Couple of days after the wedding, the couple lovingly invited us to a thank you dinner.
We went for a nice chinese dinner and later on to St. James to club.
I have not stepped into a club for years (pls do not count Dbl-O). It was exciting.
Oh. I was asked for my ID to verify my age. I was flattered. *Beams*
And my friends whistled and called for the bouncer to check theirs. LOL!
Great place, good music, fantastic company.
I love my friends.
Too busy these days.
Spent the week starting 20 Feb preparing for Z's wedding. 23rd Feb was the hen's night and it was really fun until we ended up at Dbl-O, which is now a hangout for students and bengs/lians/mats/minas.
The bouncers didn't even bothered to check our identity. So embarrassing.
Had wanted to hire some strippers since we boooked a room at MBS, even considered Steven Lim, but backed out of the idea cos' too expensive (even though the agency told me it's negotiable).
But before we ended the day at Dbl-O, we were at New Asia bar and the view was beautiful. I want to go there again some day. It's my type - atas & classy. *Blush*
The wedding day (26.02.2011) was extremely busy for the bride, groom, their families and the 'brothers' and 'sisters' (incl. me)!
We started off at 7:30am at Z's hse until midnight at the hotel, after the banquet.
In between, I took a 2 hr rest at hm and freshened up.
The wedding was beautiful. I almost wanted to cry with joy.
Z was beautiful. She's amazingly captivating in her gown. My heart melted when she walked in for her solemnization. But I'm not lesbo.
I'm so scared. I need cosmetic surgery.
Couple of days after the wedding, the couple lovingly invited us to a thank you dinner.
We went for a nice chinese dinner and later on to St. James to club.
I have not stepped into a club for years (pls do not count Dbl-O). It was exciting.
Oh. I was asked for my ID to verify my age. I was flattered. *Beams*
And my friends whistled and called for the bouncer to check theirs. LOL!
Great place, good music, fantastic company.
I love my friends.
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