We always talked about how to be effectively and efficiency both at work and in life, that's why when something happened, we will look for solution in the fastest way to avoid any inconvenient to ourselves or others.
So we get use to our fast-moving life in Singapore when most of the people do works in this both 'E' way (or else, do you think your boss will let you go so easily). And I never realise how much a single thing can affect a lot in our daily work when things turn up the opposite way until I am here.
Imagine one simple thing in our daily work, printer runing out of toner so what do you do next?? Get a new toner which normally sit next to the printer (pls don't tell me that you are running out of stock) and change it, right! But here, you have to wait for the person-in-charge to submit the request to the Admin dept, then have to wait for approval before you see someone from 'no idea where' come to replace. These steps can sometime take more than a day to complete. I don't consider now I am complaining but continue to imagine, you need to print out all the documents to submit for another process of approval (which take few days too) and this hold you back. You have so many documents to print and it fraustrated you cos all your work is 'ON HOLD'.
Here I realised how fraustrated I can be when this kind of incident happened (this is only one example) but it was also here that I learned to become more appreciation in life, even a simple task. I am learning to endure my quick temper which this is my bad point. After all, I am glad that I am going through all these without both 'E' of working style, otherwise I will be taking things for granted in life.
But no more taking for granted!!!! Yeah!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Marry Or Not????
Monday, the first working day which a lot of people don't like it, that's why it is called Monday Blue. I think I am suffering a lot of Monday Blue here, my feeling always feel so down when reach Monday, but luckily we only need to work 3 days this week due to long weekend holiday.
Alright, why turn up to be marry or not??? While on our way back home, we were talking a lot and one of the topics were those TV programmes like Sex and The City.
Then CK said he don't understand why when Carrie (Played by Sarah Jessica Parker) met such a nice guy, Aidan (Played by John Corbett), she still do not want to get marry. I said maybe some of them afraid to be married. This topic hit me cos I guess I am one of them, then I ask myself this question, should I say "Yes, I do" just because he is a nice guy. Staying together with that piece of paper is a big deal and betting to me. A lot of things have to consider for 'us' and especially kids, which I don't know how much I can handle with kids.
Anyway this situation didn't happen to me right now so why worry and think so much. Be happy is the most important thing.
Alright, why turn up to be marry or not??? While on our way back home, we were talking a lot and one of the topics were those TV programmes like Sex and The City.
Then CK said he don't understand why when Carrie (Played by Sarah Jessica Parker) met such a nice guy, Aidan (Played by John Corbett), she still do not want to get marry. I said maybe some of them afraid to be married. This topic hit me cos I guess I am one of them, then I ask myself this question, should I say "Yes, I do" just because he is a nice guy. Staying together with that piece of paper is a big deal and betting to me. A lot of things have to consider for 'us' and especially kids, which I don't know how much I can handle with kids.Anyway this situation didn't happen to me right now so why worry and think so much. Be happy is the most important thing.
Cabo Frio & Arraial do Cabo
At first I am hesitating to go Cabo Frio cos I was told it is another beach, and I am not very keen in it (or basically anything that need to explose under the sun. Am I a vampire or what??) But those uncles keep asking me to join in, I also don't know how to reject them. Well, thanks for their 'pestering' cos I do enjoy this Cabo Frio.
We left Niteroi around 10 plus in the morning, and reach there around 12.30 after travelled 167km. The weather was great for me, as the sun is not too strong and it is quite windy. I went to soak in the sea for a while (less than 5 mins) and then sit under the big umbrella for a nice coconut drink and peanuts. Lazy me, hee hee!!! Only KC went to swim after he bought a short, Iqbal and Edward did almost for the same as me.
Then we continue travelled further down to Arraial do Cabo, which Edward suggested to drive up the hill to 
have better bird view of the place. He said it is very beautiful and we will like it. He is right, I enjoyed the overall view of the city very much. Too a lot of photos but too bad, my poor photography skill took bad shots for most of them. Most of it was because of the strong sunlight facing the camera.
have better bird view of the place. He said it is very beautiful and we will like it. He is right, I enjoyed the overall view of the city very much. Too a lot of photos but too bad, my poor photography skill took bad shots for most of them. Most of it was because of the strong sunlight facing the camera.Then we went for dinner nearby which I had my pizza (as usual).
Talking about food, I had been curving for vegetarian steamboat for a long long time, sometime can think untill my tears almost drops.
Flower and I
Alright, I had finished my memory flashback and now it is back to NOW. I will start off with my lovely purple flower which bought from Sendas (supermarket) at only BRL0.99 few weeks ago. It brighten up my empty apartment although it is just a small pot of flower. The flower is so strong, as long as I water them every morning, they will always be as beautiful as I first see them.
Zeon and Jimmy have one each, and like mine, theirs are still growing well.
Monday, October 30, 2006
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Teresopolis Cachoeira Frade 09 SEp 2006
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Ok, this time we went different place of Teresopolis although we did passby "The finger of God" and took some
photos there again.
We simply stopped at one of the restaurants and had a wonderful lunch. Then we search for the little waterfall which was introduced by the restaurant owner, Edward managed to find it and we enjoyed the waterfall there.
More Photos
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Ok, this time we went different place of Teresopolis although we did passby "The finger of God" and took some
photos there again. We simply stopped at one of the restaurants and had a wonderful lunch. Then we search for the little waterfall which was introduced by the restaurant owner, Edward managed to find it and we enjoyed the waterfall there.
More Photos
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Parati 07 Sep 2006
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260km away from Rio, after almost 5 hrs drive, five of us (CK, Jimmy, Zeon, KB and I) finally reached Parati.
Parati was declared Historical Heritage in 1958 and it still remains one of the most harmonious architectonic complexes in the country. The colonial houses maintain the characteristics of the city’s foundation in the 16th Century. And its streets – made of cobblestones – call the attention of those who come from abroad. Most of these streets have two names, one official and the other popular. The main attractions are in the Historical Centre, which covers practically the entire city, and which offers several places that are open for visitation, such as the old jail, a fort, museums, houses exhibiting arts and crafts, and churches. We took some photos in this little small town.
Then we drove back 5 hrs back again to Niteroi on the same day.
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260km away from Rio, after almost 5 hrs drive, five of us (CK, Jimmy, Zeon, KB and I) finally reached Parati.
Parati was declared Historical Heritage in 1958 and it still remains one of the most harmonious architectonic complexes in the country. The colonial houses maintain the characteristics of the city’s foundation in the 16th Century. And its streets – made of cobblestones – call the attention of those who come from abroad. Most of these streets have two names, one official and the other popular. The main attractions are in the Historical Centre, which covers practically the entire city, and which offers several places that are open for visitation, such as the old jail, a fort, museums, houses exhibiting arts and crafts, and churches. We took some photos in this little small town.
Then we drove back 5 hrs back again to Niteroi on the same day.
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Fiscal Island and Barra on 13 Aug 2006
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FINALLY! We got the boat ticket to Fiscal Island as we went there very early to buy the ticket at only BRL 4.00 Although nothing very nice but it is good to have a look to see how the "Mickey Mouse Island' look like. Trying to imagine how the Majestry held the dinner in the century ago.
Then we decided to go for lunch. As it was Father's Day on that day (Yes, Brazil Father and Mother's Day are different from the world, even their Valentine's Day too!), so many restaurants are packed and we just drive further down and ended up at Barra. Settled down at a 3 weeks old restaurant for lunch, and of course taking some loving photos while waiting for the food.
The most interesting part of that day was, we were standing near the road watching the beautiful beach while a van, with a group of Brazilian men show us their ass. Zeon immediately take a photo to show how crazy they can be sometime.
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11 Aug 2006 41st Singapore National Day Dinner
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Our company in Brazil organised a dinner for all Singaporeans and local clients to celebrate our National Day. I love this 09 Aug, National Day especially to watch the National Day Parade and firework.
Zeon and I were invited to lead the 2006 National Day theme song "Island Home" before the dinner. Nothing much but we were quite embarrassing to sing in front of the crowd.
As usual, both of us took a lot of photos on this special day.
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Our company in Brazil organised a dinner for all Singaporeans and local clients to celebrate our National Day. I love this 09 Aug, National Day especially to watch the National Day Parade and firework.
Zeon and I were invited to lead the 2006 National Day theme song "Island Home" before the dinner. Nothing much but we were quite embarrassing to sing in front of the crowd.
As usual, both of us took a lot of photos on this special day.
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Bangkok Trip again from 03 to 06 July 2006
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Home again, and if you ask me now, I will say that time flies. This was my 3rd home trip to see my family and 
friends and of course, back to office to say hello to my bosses and colleagues before they forget me, hee hee.
friends and of course, back to office to say hello to my bosses and colleagues before they forget me, hee hee.Then this time I went Bangkok with my special friend, it is only for rest and relaxation. I didn't really buy a lot of things but I manage to take a photo with Brazil National soccer group in Bangkok, of course not real person cos the World Cup 2006 is still on.
But next time I wish to go Taiwan for my 1st holiday trip when back to Singapore.
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World Cup 2006 Brasil Vs Ghana 27 June 2006
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This game start at 12 noon so no more half the day as previous game. What our company do was to let us go for longer lunch hour so that we can watch it in the restaurant. Of course a lot of companies were doing the same way, so we need to book one restaurant to avoid disappointment. Ended up we need to have two restaurant (just next door) to watch this exciting game.
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