Wednesday, October 26, 2005
new posting3 weeks into my job, i was shifted to another shop downstairs. it was actually my initial choice to work in, just that when i first came in, the other side needed a staff and i was posted there.
throughout the 3 weeks, i could say i learn alot in a short time, was actually slightly regretting having to leave just when i was getting settled, but still, the brightly colored batik styled uniforms was THAT ludicrous and gay. just was a downer for me initially, only consolation was that i was able to don jeans and sneakers (def no worries about that) but still, during the 3 weeks, i had to numb myself from looking or thinking about what was i wearing at work. the new place, because of its clientele, we have to project a smart image, thus the shirt and pants. which prompted my friend at FEP to comment the first thing he saw me in that - BAI LEI. which literally means, hypocritical bastard. bollocks.
well, a few more hours, to be exact - 10. will be my 3rd day in the new place. actually the colleagues there would on paper, be my kinda crowd. BUT, we need time to get to know each other better, cos i've been, crudely put, somewhat left in the cold by them. damn. may sound pathetic, but its not as bad la, do talk to them, just that maybe the ice need to be thaw a little bit more.
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poured this out to raf, whom i met of teh-0 at simei kopitiam just now. these things aside, received news that my ex colleague/batchboy just passed away in a motorcycle accident. really somewhat put things in perspective for me. although we are not really close, but from what ive recalled, he's always very proactive, positive and motivated. best memory is of during our SAF day n NDP rehearsals and actual parades, he would always be the timer, his trumpeting voice would keep us in step when most of us is too tired to even muster strength and bother to be the one shouting "left right, left right" . ..
realise that life's like that. the good ones die young. heard from raf about how he was in ICU during his last hours. how the bed was bloodied and dripping with blood, its that bad, i omitted some more details cos its so disheartening and heartbreaking to know that someone u know would be in that condition, NOT to say someone who's close to you.
these things do happen, probably it goes like this... the retrospective mood, for a couple of days, then after awhile people forget. and life goes on.
but i know this will stick in my mind for quite sometime. as cliche as it can be - remember to cherish your loved ones. life is unpredictable.
R.I.P Stanley. you'll definitely be missed.
*EDIT : deleted some comments about someone whom isnt that bad as i thought.
wen|ong @ 1:07 AM
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I shall say 'Good night' till it be morrow.
Monday, October 17, 2005
a new chapter begins (dot)(dot)(dot)
apologies firstly for the overly navy nuanced previous post. guess those not in the know might not know what i'm blabbering about. just overdoing the reminiscing part. =p
its my OFF day today and its my 3rd week into the new job. started work 4 days after i ORDed on Children's Day. so far so good i might say, not much adjustments made to settle in, just probably the usual cashier stuff cos i've not been taught that in my previous retail jobs - cos previously i was a part-timer, and my job is to pose, look good, and provide service with a smile - and the occasional curses behind it. heh. but now, with great powers, comes great responsibility. sorry, the spiderman2 quote just came into mind, lame i know... lolz
yea, for those who have the privilege of having my msn, i've been proudly broadcasting my new job as a "friendly ladies' shoes salesman in town" these few weeks. actually have previous experience in selling ladies' shoes in my poly days, will reminisce from time to time days in Kenneth Cole at Wisma, working with my long lost poly mate Chelsea, and my openly gay supervisor and his friends who will drop by time to time - nice people to talk with. and my other poly mates, Charlton, Thomas, Desiree, Martin, Gabriel who will wait for me to knock off then hang out at around Orchard, a fav spot then was the Sky Garden at the Shaw Lido building, when u can peer over the ledge high up and look at the sounds n sights around. damn cool i tell ya.
the new job (well, actually wouldnt wanna reveal where it is, sense of mysticism eh?) place is kinda located beside a coffee place, where pple next door could actually see you working while casually sipping their java. well, i suppose the gawking is mutual as i would blank stare at them just for the fun of it. targeted at a specific clientele (namely, ladies/girls with lotsa dough to splurge on heels, wedges, espadrilles, ballerinas, peekaboos, mary janes, sandals, boots, sneakers that costs a few pairs of your regular shoes chainstores like C&K add together.
have made a list of the kind of customers that i've had the privilege or hell of a time serving -
- tai-tais who are humble and friendly
- tai-tais whom you wanna strangle them
- tai-tais's daughters who are humble and friendly
- tai-tais's daughters whom you wanna strangle them together with their mothers who spoilt them badly
- working class ladies' who have the poise and class
- working class ladies' who have the poise but no class
- celebs - though i dont understand the logic of wearing shades in a sheltered a/c shopping mall and NOT attracting any attention from passerbys - but so far those i've met or served, are cool.
sure i'll probably interact with more members of the opposite gender in a day then the average joe, but im real professional about it. one thing i really enjoyed serving people and making their day, like what i would expect service dished out to me. and in the words of my colleague syahril "you're here to work, and not be a chee kor pek" - that really cracks me up when i first heard it.
another thing is that im always been fascinated by shoes (which explains the towering boxes in the corner of my room) my as much as i love sneakers, ladies shoes are so much more. designs, materials, styles, so multi dimensioned/faceted the ways you can put them together.
right... been ranting off too much.. my mind's wandering off again. haha. till then - cya!
wen|ong @ 3:04 PM
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I shall say 'Good night' till it be morrow.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
back from the wildernessguess i've been away for quite awhile. should have update this earlier, but keep procrastinating. oh well, im back. but i suppose no one has been missing me also. wahaha. yea, my self deprecating humor is still intact.
been wanting to share my thoughts on my ORD date (27th Sept), about the 6 years i've spent in the navy, my thoughts, reflections, feelings, sentiments blablabla. but i guess its somewhat superficial. now i've started a new chapter in my life, still getting the hang of civilian life. kinda carefree i suppose. no ops, sailings, simcens, sbfs, pointless cohesion get togethers, blowing own's balloon during writeups, obeying illogical commands from those higher in rank and appointment. lots more, kinda a bore. F.T.N
but i'll miss...
- long naps during working hours
- winning eleven during working hours (esp with gu, my only worthy competitor)
- slacking at the canteen during working hours
- my bunk (seasick bunk, where the fittest survive)
- 谈心事 sessions at my bunk
- bravo gunners with BG1 CB Meng, BG2 Phua, BG3 Shikai, BG 4 Me
- my C.E.G members, fuck lor, only me and tenny are the only authentic ones lor
- hanging out at the bridge, sitting atop the window ledge
- maintenance of FCRs with william, shikai, siwei, xingjie, chan.
- the Top Gun gunnery team
- serials in the CIC with seng as Action
- showing up the officers by getting a fucking A in every simcen
- the stars out at sea
- the sunsets and sunrises out at sea
- going shore leave with the guys
- book and movie conversations with huiwen
- fabian and jimmy passionate rantings of how the ship should work (cos no one dares to voice up)
- seeing the ONLY time i've been real seasick during my OJT- green vomit
- leaning by the AR15 locker while doin POOW
- where the whole Bridge Defence Watch gathered to take pics during ops.
- having a good chatty watch during bridge night watch
- Buffer Lua's dedication and leadership.
- Buffer Pang's PFC
- ------ will add on more.. bushed. go zzz already. nitez.
wen|ong @ 12:13 PM
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I shall say 'Good night' till it be morrow.
