Well let's face it, I am an introvert character. It is unusual for me to be having many social activities on weekends not to mention weekdays, as I am one who wouldn't initiate one with my friends even that I am free and slacking at home. I prefer the quietness back at home and my sofa bed. Hahahaha.
Spent my Friday night meeting up with the 4e3 guys at Causeway point for a dinner and chit chat - well the usual suspects - Idris, Wahid, Ashiq and myself who are now the "ever present" for any gathering. Another constant is the girlfriend of Idris. Haha. The addition last night is Angeline. Well having a girl to join us, it spices things up in a way, than the usual conversation that we will have during a pure guys outing. As per usual, I didn't contribute much to the conversation, I am listening but some part of it, I got to say that I am lacking in terms of knowledge when it comes to Kuran, Traveling to Middle East, etc etc. As the guys are either traveling in opposite direction or stay in the North, I decided to accompany Angeline back to Toa Payoh before transfering to a bus home. Reached home only at around midnight.
Woke up quite late at 8 plus almost 9. After some considerations, decided to head back to camp. Well because of the dinner commitment the night before, there are certain stuff that I didn't manage to finish and then I am away on course for the whole of next week. Of coz there is the factor that I am meeting Albert and Bernard at Jurong Point in the afternoon so in a way, it is along the way. So I went back and finish the stuff that I wanted to do, like setting out of office reply for my emails, taking my course instruction, processing some ad hoc request, etc. Haha.
Left camp only at 2pm when I am supposed to meet the two buddies whom I know from the track days at 2pm. Hahaha as per usual. These are the good old true friends, I dun have many from poly days - we have known each other for 6, 7 years. Especially Albert, the one who have responded when I need the assistance for someone to send me from the hospital after my day surgery. But of coz, we dun catch up so often nowadays due to work and family commitment. Bernard brought along the pictures of his two kids who has grown up quite a lot since I last saw them, it feels like just like yesterday that he got into the clubhouse one fine day in my last year of poly and told me that his then girlfriend, now wife was pregnant. Hahaha.
After we parted way at around 4 plus, I headed to Suntec. Well no choice. Because I went back to work today, I accidentally brought out the card that I am not supposed to. By right, it is not right. But then due to my appointment and in case of last min request, someone got to stand in for me. When I reached there, well the human crowd at IT Fair is very huge. I was sweating all the while, and I didn't bother to go in despite being there. So what recession are we talking about? While I am walking to Suntec from City Hall, I can see many going back home with purchases. Hahaha.
Was supposed to proceed to han san si temple at around Kembagan area for dinner - hmmm my father is kinda involved in the committee I think. I heard got 3 tables or something for my father and my uncle's company. So they told me to go and perform my best ability - to eat and drink. But then after passing my card to my 2IC, I am so tired that I decided to take the bus home. I slept all the way home. I carried on to sleep after reaching home until I got the call from my father at 8 plus to question my whereabouts. Hahaha.
Haha he can already tell that I was sleeping so well... I fly him aeroplane. I have my reasons for not going. I dun like the environment. And to make up the numbers, I know that he will be calling his ladies friends from China. Well there are some that is fine, working as teachers. But there are some that I do not like. To be truthful, through I visit my father almost every weekend, there are not so many dinners that is just me and him. Almost every one we got company, I am okay but i got to say that I am not particularly happy about it. I travel all the way from the west, sometime even best from work, from the northwest of Singapore to the east of the Singapore and then you cannot even talk much with some outsider around.
Well but there is something I got to adapt to if I would be moving to his place come 2011. I think the chances are rather high. I know that I have been complaining a lot about work. But then I dunno what else I want to do outside. And the new degree study sponsorship scheme that is yet to revealed which I know not many are interested due to professional reason. Well many are more interested to raise through the ranks, they see going for a full time study, will slow them from their peers for many years so they are mostly not interested. To me, it is different. I rather want the papers because given that the new enhanced scheme, I am still kinda unconvinced that everyone that is crossing over will keep their jobs till 55. Well to me, the organization will not change overnight, it cannot be the case that suddenly a lot of senior positions is created. Yes the new scheme eliminates the fear of being out of job after completing first 10 years of service, but then I am starting to have fears on how they will trim the force when there is not enough posts. They are saying the good things for now, but I know chances are that there might be many more stringent conditions attached. I might stay for good for now but I want to upgrade in case of Plan B. I am especially vulnerable in a way, in terms of medical condition and BMI. So I better be careful.
Going for course that is supposed to prepare for the appointment that I have been holding for like close to 11 months. Well complacency is a big enemy, but I should do well for the course. Ya 11 months in my new work place liao. Time really flies.
And I would be 25 soon. Haha not getting any younger. And still single. Perhaps it is time to look around.
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