28th of February is always a special day because it is R's birthday. If he were to be born slightly later, he would have to celebrate his birthday once in 4 years.
R was quite unlucky too. His taxi met a minor accident with another car. As a result, he has to bring his taxi for a repair which means no work and thus no income. I am unsure if he has to foot the repair cost for his taxi too.
Anyway, we have arranged something interesting for him today.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Unlucky Events
On Fri afternoon, one of the tyres of J's car was punctured. He knew something hit the tyres but unsure if would caused any serious troubles. After dinner, he went to the carpark to check the tyres.
True enough, the left front wheel of the car was almost flat! He was shocked and called R for help. R was busy with his work but still rushed over to help. In the end, the two macho men managed to change the flat tyre using the spare tyre in the boot.
On Sat, we went to Jurong East for our routine grocery shopping. The card-reader in the car was faulty. As a result, the machine at the carpark was unable to detect our card reader. J has to insert his cash card manually.
J went to Autobac for the flat tyre and then VICOM for the card-reader. The mechanic did a patchup for the tyre but adviced might not work too well because a thick and long nail has punctured it. Why such a nail was found in our tyre? If we were to buy a new tyre, the cost would be around $125. We adopted the wait and see attitude.
Our card-reader was faulty and a one to one exchange was allowed with no cost involved. After driving for so many years, this is my first time encountering such a problem with the reader.
On Sun early morning, I was almost reaching my office when I suddenly saw something on the middle of the road. I thought it was a big plastic bag and since there was no way I could avoid it, I ran over it! It turned out to be something hard and it was stuck underneath my car! I dragged the thing for almost 50 metres before it came out of my car. OMG, what was this hard plastic cover doing in the middle of the road? I am unsure if it has caused any damages to my car.
True enough, the left front wheel of the car was almost flat! He was shocked and called R for help. R was busy with his work but still rushed over to help. In the end, the two macho men managed to change the flat tyre using the spare tyre in the boot.
On Sat, we went to Jurong East for our routine grocery shopping. The card-reader in the car was faulty. As a result, the machine at the carpark was unable to detect our card reader. J has to insert his cash card manually.
J went to Autobac for the flat tyre and then VICOM for the card-reader. The mechanic did a patchup for the tyre but adviced might not work too well because a thick and long nail has punctured it. Why such a nail was found in our tyre? If we were to buy a new tyre, the cost would be around $125. We adopted the wait and see attitude.
Our card-reader was faulty and a one to one exchange was allowed with no cost involved. After driving for so many years, this is my first time encountering such a problem with the reader.
On Sun early morning, I was almost reaching my office when I suddenly saw something on the middle of the road. I thought it was a big plastic bag and since there was no way I could avoid it, I ran over it! It turned out to be something hard and it was stuck underneath my car! I dragged the thing for almost 50 metres before it came out of my car. OMG, what was this hard plastic cover doing in the middle of the road? I am unsure if it has caused any damages to my car.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Chingay 2010 at (Formula 1) Pit Building
This year's Chingay was held at Pit Building on 19 & 20 Feb 2010. We were lucky to have 3 tickets in the Yellow Sector (at $45 each) to watch Chingay on 20 Feb.
See the famous Kungfu Panda on the float by Universal Studio S'pore.
Performance by Rulang Primary School.
The S'pore's Flyer seen in a close range.
See the famous Kungfu Panda on the float by Universal Studio S'pore.
Performance by Rulang Primary School.
The S'pore's Flyer seen in a close range.
Friday, February 19, 2010
My Appointment with HOD Part 2
Just when I thought I could have a slight chance of delaying my transfer, my hope was completely shattered.
HOD called to tell me that she has found a solution to my problems/concerns.
She would arrange me to work regular office hours most of the time and I would step into shift duty only when is necessary. What a nice and generous offer! The management is willing to give in slightly to accommodate my situation.
Do I have any chance to delay or argue? Do I have any objections against this transfer?
Look from a positive angle; I am getting a change in the working environment which is quite a norm if I want to remain employed. I am still paid though the same amount but my expenses due to travelling and meals have shot up. I spend more time travelling on the MRT but my chance being exposed to wet weather is greatly reduced. I will face more human beings and newer technologies but lesser trees, insects, pests, stray dogs, frogs and even snakes. I can change my wardrobe and start looking for new dresses or skirts since I will not be "confined" to only long pants as there is no need for me to cycle from the bus-stop to my office,... etc.
But I will miss this little cosy office with my most understanding boss L, the little pussy cat which often loiters around for leftover food, the squirrels that often climb down from the big trees to look for food, the double rainbows which I have seen a few times after a downpour, the freshly brewed coffee which N will buy whenever he knows I am on duty,... etc.
Please tell me what should I do!
HOD called to tell me that she has found a solution to my problems/concerns.
She would arrange me to work regular office hours most of the time and I would step into shift duty only when is necessary. What a nice and generous offer! The management is willing to give in slightly to accommodate my situation.
Do I have any chance to delay or argue? Do I have any objections against this transfer?
Look from a positive angle; I am getting a change in the working environment which is quite a norm if I want to remain employed. I am still paid though the same amount but my expenses due to travelling and meals have shot up. I spend more time travelling on the MRT but my chance being exposed to wet weather is greatly reduced. I will face more human beings and newer technologies but lesser trees, insects, pests, stray dogs, frogs and even snakes. I can change my wardrobe and start looking for new dresses or skirts since I will not be "confined" to only long pants as there is no need for me to cycle from the bus-stop to my office,... etc.
But I will miss this little cosy office with my most understanding boss L, the little pussy cat which often loiters around for leftover food, the squirrels that often climb down from the big trees to look for food, the double rainbows which I have seen a few times after a downpour, the freshly brewed coffee which N will buy whenever he knows I am on duty,... etc.
Please tell me what should I do!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
My Appointment with HOD Part 1
Finally I faced this long-waiting appointment which has been fixed before CNY, this issue which has been bothering and torturing me mentally for months.
It was quite a long talk - close to 4 hours! In a way, I was quite glad to have this opportunity to talk to my HOD. We talked almost anything and everything related to our occupation, our problems, our organisation's and department's visions and goals etc. We also shared the times when our department was still quite a small one and now has grown so much that there are staff whom I do not know much.
HOD understood my concerns and I understood her difficulties in implementing policies for the benefit of the organisation. I even suggested taking no pay leave or resign but she objected strongly. In a way, I was quite glad because she viewed me as an asset and not a liable, that I am still useful to the department and organisation. I was touched by her words. But how to solve my problems/concerns?
I have done my best to explain my situation to her.
God will do the rest!
It was quite a long talk - close to 4 hours! In a way, I was quite glad to have this opportunity to talk to my HOD. We talked almost anything and everything related to our occupation, our problems, our organisation's and department's visions and goals etc. We also shared the times when our department was still quite a small one and now has grown so much that there are staff whom I do not know much.
HOD understood my concerns and I understood her difficulties in implementing policies for the benefit of the organisation. I even suggested taking no pay leave or resign but she objected strongly. In a way, I was quite glad because she viewed me as an asset and not a liable, that I am still useful to the department and organisation. I was touched by her words. But how to solve my problems/concerns?
I have done my best to explain my situation to her.
God will do the rest!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
CNY (fortune bamboo)
I bought a small pot of fortune bamboo before CNY. (http://bungerstar.blogspot.com/2010/01/cny-fortune-bamboo.html)It has been growing very well. Look at the yellow or orange water babies!
CNY 16 Feb 2010
God of Fortune came to Spring View Estate at 9am. Many residents whether Chinese or non-chinese took the chance to shake hand with him and get an red packet with him.
Although there was no lion-dance, the residents enjoyed a simple "lo-hei" and received a small bag of mandarin oranges.
In the evening, we visited a relative's home for dinner. Another round of food and drinks till we were so full and hours are needed to digest the food.
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