It's New Year's Eve! And I'm out with some of my friends to have dinner and watch the fireworks. We don't really bother with the countdown, but transiting into the new year with others outside is better than holding up at home watching TV or doing something else.
We had a steamboat dinner - even though I don't really like steamboat or BBQ as it's a pain to have to cook for oneself, but whatever. The selection was kind of limited though, and service wasn't that good. The level we were at (we were at the 2nd level of the establishment) was totally devoid of staff most of the time and the food items also took quite some to be refilled once they were depleted. Kind of sucky, but oh well, at least we filled our tummies. Not quite worth the $21 price tag though.
We then went over to the Padang to grab a spot and wait for time to pass for the fireworks. Meanwhile, we had some snacks, and played games. And then... the fireworks started at 12 midnight!
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Gathering
Some of my colleagues came over this afternoon after work for a gathering at my place. We played mahjong and also a couple of round of card games. We wanted this gathering for quite some time because we hadn't had the chance to really get together and relax for quite a while. Work was also getting rather hectic and stressful for some of us, and a chance to relax and enjoy was greatly appreciated.
Most of my friends who came over were tolerant of the dog, but one of them was quite terrified at her, saying that her nails were long. But honestly, her nails are significantly shorter than what they used to be. Those who actually think that those nails are still long don't really understand how nail cutting works for dogs.
Oh well. At least we all managed to have fun and relax. Perhaps we'll have another one of these get together sessions in future. Or perhaps not.
Most of my friends who came over were tolerant of the dog, but one of them was quite terrified at her, saying that her nails were long. But honestly, her nails are significantly shorter than what they used to be. Those who actually think that those nails are still long don't really understand how nail cutting works for dogs.
Oh well. At least we all managed to have fun and relax. Perhaps we'll have another one of these get together sessions in future. Or perhaps not.
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Happy Birthday!
It's my birthday today! So happy birthday to me～♪
Anyways, I finally got around to paying back my computer and study loan this morning. And it's not a cheap sum either. Total of over $20k. Thankfully, my mother can help me pay upfront, so we don't have to pay interest for the loan. Then I can pay my mother the amount back. I intend to pay back as much as I can as fast I can though, don't really want this to drag on. Better to get your debts out of the way.
And we went out to celebrate my birthday with a lunch buffet followed by a massage session. I went for the body massage while the rest of them went for the foot reflexology. Perhaps I should have went for the foot one too, as my shoulders are still aching now from the body massage. It was quite an experience though, with plenty of pain and squirming. Guess I'm totally not used to this.
The only bad thing about today is having one of my colleague call me up to ask where I was. Don't they already know that I'm taking leave since it's my birthday? Shesh. How thick can they get?
Anyways, I finally got around to paying back my computer and study loan this morning. And it's not a cheap sum either. Total of over $20k. Thankfully, my mother can help me pay upfront, so we don't have to pay interest for the loan. Then I can pay my mother the amount back. I intend to pay back as much as I can as fast I can though, don't really want this to drag on. Better to get your debts out of the way.
And we went out to celebrate my birthday with a lunch buffet followed by a massage session. I went for the body massage while the rest of them went for the foot reflexology. Perhaps I should have went for the foot one too, as my shoulders are still aching now from the body massage. It was quite an experience though, with plenty of pain and squirming. Guess I'm totally not used to this.
The only bad thing about today is having one of my colleague call me up to ask where I was. Don't they already know that I'm taking leave since it's my birthday? Shesh. How thick can they get?
Friday, 25 December 2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! It's Christmas today, but to me, and most of us here, it's just another public holiday as we don't celebrate Christmas. That doesn't mean that we can't wish others or enjoy ourselves though.
And I've also given myself plenty of gifts this Christmas - all at my own expense. I bought myself the LE Lightning bundle PS3 for $685, and I just went and bought a HD ready TV today for another $688. Thank goodness there's a bit of subsidy for the TV, but it was still a significant investment.
Bonus for the year was totally burnt on all of these. But I think it's all worth it.
And I've also given myself plenty of gifts this Christmas - all at my own expense. I bought myself the LE Lightning bundle PS3 for $685, and I just went and bought a HD ready TV today for another $688. Thank goodness there's a bit of subsidy for the TV, but it was still a significant investment.
Bonus for the year was totally burnt on all of these. But I think it's all worth it.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Christmas Eve!
It's Christmas Eve today! I'm kinda caught by surprise when some of my colleagues at work gave me Christmas presents. I guess Christmas is truly the season of giving. I've never celebrated Christmas before, nor have I truly participated in any gift exchanges before, so it was all quite new to me. Guess I'll have to do better the next time round.
And my classmates cum colleagues also surprised me by buying me a cake and celebrating my birthday at work today. That was totally unexpected since my birthday is not till 2 days later, but it was still appreciated. I kinda spoiled it since I wasn't aware of what was going on and got frustrated at one point, but thankfully, everything went well in the end. All's well that ends well, eh?
I also caught a movie with my brother today. Avatar in 3D. We originally wanted to catch the normal version, but it was unfortunately sold out when we went down to the theater, so we bought tickets for the 3D version since the timing of the next show for both were quite close and we might as well catch the 3D version as we haven't watched a movie in 3D before.
Overall, I must say that the movie was quite impressive. The 3D was good, but nothing spectacular. Perhaps I do not know how to appreciate it, but I believe the normal version would have been just as good, sans 3D. But the graphics and story itself is quite good. And it's one of those rare instances where you will actually sympathise with and side with the other side. The tickets were expensive, with it being 3D and the eve of a holiday, but it was worth it.
And my classmates cum colleagues also surprised me by buying me a cake and celebrating my birthday at work today. That was totally unexpected since my birthday is not till 2 days later, but it was still appreciated. I kinda spoiled it since I wasn't aware of what was going on and got frustrated at one point, but thankfully, everything went well in the end. All's well that ends well, eh?
I also caught a movie with my brother today. Avatar in 3D. We originally wanted to catch the normal version, but it was unfortunately sold out when we went down to the theater, so we bought tickets for the 3D version since the timing of the next show for both were quite close and we might as well catch the 3D version as we haven't watched a movie in 3D before.
Overall, I must say that the movie was quite impressive. The 3D was good, but nothing spectacular. Perhaps I do not know how to appreciate it, but I believe the normal version would have been just as good, sans 3D. But the graphics and story itself is quite good. And it's one of those rare instances where you will actually sympathise with and side with the other side. The tickets were expensive, with it being 3D and the eve of a holiday, but it was worth it.
Friday, 18 December 2009
NCC attachment
To be honest, I've been getting quite lazy in my posting and it has been quite a while since I've actually posted anything, sans what was writing yesterday in a state of excitement. Needless to say, I've mentioned nothing about my attachment to NCC and today is already the end of the attachment.
All in all, the attachment was nothing like what I had expected. There was little to nothing exposure to oncology per say, though we did have plenty of opportunities to talk to the patients and understand more about them. We also had the chance to try to resolve their problems and help make their QOL better.
I guess I will be seeing onco patients in a different light after this. They don't really look that much different from the normal person you'll see on the street, and most of them are very different from those they show on charity shows to touch you and drive you to donate. They are, like any other person, normal people, except with some underlying problems that most others will not understand. Thankfully, that also means that most of them can get through life quite normally, even those who have advanced illness and may not have much longer to go.
Then again, it is quite a sad thing to work in such an environment, cause you know that regardless of what you do, some of the people that you've connected with will eventually go, and it won't be that long into the future either. I think I wouldn't be able to handle it, so kudos to those who can stay on and help them.
All in all, the attachment was nothing like what I had expected. There was little to nothing exposure to oncology per say, though we did have plenty of opportunities to talk to the patients and understand more about them. We also had the chance to try to resolve their problems and help make their QOL better.
I guess I will be seeing onco patients in a different light after this. They don't really look that much different from the normal person you'll see on the street, and most of them are very different from those they show on charity shows to touch you and drive you to donate. They are, like any other person, normal people, except with some underlying problems that most others will not understand. Thankfully, that also means that most of them can get through life quite normally, even those who have advanced illness and may not have much longer to go.
Then again, it is quite a sad thing to work in such an environment, cause you know that regardless of what you do, some of the people that you've connected with will eventually go, and it won't be that long into the future either. I think I wouldn't be able to handle it, so kudos to those who can stay on and help them.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Final Fantasy XIII
At long last. After a very long wait, today was the day when Final Fantasy XIII was released. And my eyes have been on the limited edition Lightning PS3 bundle for quite some time.
Unfortunately, the online site that I originally intended to get it from was a farce. All trickery. And it wasted a lot of my time checking and anticipating when it announced that it was opening up for preorders soon to only reveal that they are not going to release it to anyone who did not preorder in the first place. How could anyone have preordered it when they didn't open it up for preorders in the first place? How thick can they get? What a scam.
But anyways, I kind of suspected something was wrong when they announced that about a week before the release date, so I was kinda searching around for an alternative site, and I finally found one local store that might be bringing it in. Hence, I called up the store this morning and to my surprise, they were indeed bringing it in, and there were still slots for reservation. I naturally reserved a copy and bought the bundle set later in the day.
The local edition was the Asian model with a price tag of $685. Not exactly what I had wanted in the first place, nor was it cheap, but it was still worth it since I've been waiting for it for quite some time. I've also been waiting to buy a PS3 for quite some time, and what better time is there to buy one when you can get a LE set at the same time?
Needless to say, I'm satisfied. Might be sometime before I have the chance to play the game itself, but having the set in my possession is quite enough for now.
Unfortunately, the online site that I originally intended to get it from was a farce. All trickery. And it wasted a lot of my time checking and anticipating when it announced that it was opening up for preorders soon to only reveal that they are not going to release it to anyone who did not preorder in the first place. How could anyone have preordered it when they didn't open it up for preorders in the first place? How thick can they get? What a scam.
But anyways, I kind of suspected something was wrong when they announced that about a week before the release date, so I was kinda searching around for an alternative site, and I finally found one local store that might be bringing it in. Hence, I called up the store this morning and to my surprise, they were indeed bringing it in, and there were still slots for reservation. I naturally reserved a copy and bought the bundle set later in the day.
The local edition was the Asian model with a price tag of $685. Not exactly what I had wanted in the first place, nor was it cheap, but it was still worth it since I've been waiting for it for quite some time. I've also been waiting to buy a PS3 for quite some time, and what better time is there to buy one when you can get a LE set at the same time?
Needless to say, I'm satisfied. Might be sometime before I have the chance to play the game itself, but having the set in my possession is quite enough for now.
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