A Mind of My Own

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Today it’s raining cats and dogs. Yesterday was bright and hot. I had to go for my medical checkup this morning. Woke up at 7am. Feeling terribly tired and cranky. To make matters worst, I had put my clothes in the toilet so that I could to the washing. My sister, 早不冲晚不冲 had to choose the moment I was out of it, locked the door to bathe. My cranky mood burst the crankymeter. I was throwing tantrums and putting on a black face. Could have burnt the door.

The worst was yet, she had dumped my clothes on top of the toilet bowl and just left them there. How irresponsible! Cranky turned into violent curses. I was cursing her all morning. Just not in her face. Silent curses do work. Just becareful what the curses are. They may just bounce back one day.

The only consolation was that there wasn’t a lot of people at the clinic. For 9.30am on a Saturday morning, Orchard road sure was crowded. I guess, we’re no longer going to the central after lunch. Tangs has decided to open its doors until midnight every last Friday of the month. For those who are Tangs fans, you may want to take note since most shops close at 9pm or 9.30pm .

It took about 50 minutes for my medical checkup. I wanted to ask my friend out but she had an appointment already. Darn. Well, since I didn’t want to walk around aimlessly, I decided to go home. With nothing at home to munch, I bought some waffles and swiss rolls. Then my lil’ brother won’t complain that there’s nothing to eat at home and that others are saying he’s so thin. The least he could have done is to accompany my mother to buy the stuff that he likes to eat, right?

When I finally got home, it rained heavily. Luckily, I had decided to return home. With so many things to carry, I don’t like to balance things on one hand and the other trying to cover myself using the umbrella in the heavy rain. The rain has become a drizzle. I just hope that it won’t rain tomorrow.

I’ve finally endured until it’s 2 days left. Counting just the working days is pure bliss. I had dinner with my university classmates just now. I feel so sinful and fat again. Really feel like an aunty. I’m not married yet!

We went to this cafe which had a dim ambience. However, the air was contaminated with cigarette smoke residue. Apparently, smoking’s allowed indoors. Luckily, when they started lighting up, we were leaving. The weird thing is that they don’t accept credit cards. The drinks had interesting names though. I had a Copabanca Beach which tasted like lime juice. It came with a boot shaped glass with a handle. Will upload the photos soon.

I still have to wake up early to go to Paragon for the medical checkup. Argh! Been sleeping very late for the past few days and DD said I look like a panda already. I feel so old!

Apparently, the mosquitoes love me very much. Just a simple dinner at home, I get bitten 10 times. I don’t understand why I didn’t feel the 1st bite! My mom always says, “When you feel the bite, tense your muscles and slap it! Why didn’t you do it?”

My reply was, “Well, only when it’s itchy then I try to find it.”

Is my threshold for the mosquito bites higher than ants bite? Ants tend to bite more painfully than the pesky mosquitoes. Even when I go up to the 14th floor of the HDB, the mosquitoes always manage to find me. Oh cripes. It’s 14th floor! It’s too high for them insects!

Oh yeah, the news reported on mosquitoes being able to fly higher due to the evolution of the environment. Dang it! The best way to totally kill ‘em off to extinction is not via fogging nor poisoned waters. It’s plain ol’ squashing them flat. Except, there’s karma. I squashed one the other day and got bitten quite a lot for the past few days after that, till now! Geez!

This is my last Wednesday at my current work place. Hurray! I will miss some of the people. I won’t be missing those who haven’t been, well, I’ll just keep it this way. I’m so happy, next Wednesday, I shall be in Genting! Have to wake up early to get to Golden Mile Complex for the coach though. Wonder if I should get my dad to drive me there, hence, saving the taxi fare
I wonder how I should plan the itinery for the trip. Most probably try to make it to Ripley’s Musuem and casino to check out the jackpots. Not sure if the outdoor and indoor theme parks are worth it. There’s also a water park.

I’m so excited about the holiday. I’m finally going for a short break! I should bring the food to munch on the coach. I just hope that the coach is comfortable enough. It’s too bad that we’d have to pay extra $30 for the super VIP coach. What a rip off. The ad should have stated more prominently instead of in fine print or when we asked.

Oh well, I hope that it won’t mar our excitement for the trip. Can’t wait for next Wednesday!

I finally figured out why men are so doctor-aversed. This article has given me some insight. I give up trying to convince any man in my family to see the doctor when they do need to see. Only a high fever will convince them that they need to see the doctor and get the medicine and MC.

When you’re not feeling well, even if slightly, go see the doctor la. There’s no harm in just getting the MC to rest for the day. I mean, we do need to rest when we’re not feeling well enough to concentrate on the work, right? I’m so glad that I’m not the only one trying hard to convince DD to visit the doctor.

I’ve been looking back on my past bosses/supervisors. Most of the time, I’ve been under bad bosses mostly guys. The guys tend to lack the skills to lead. The ladies will mother over the subordinates. No wonder when I saw the polls that ask “So, are females better bosses or males?”, I want to click on females.

However, the gender doesn’t really matter on how to be a good boss. Maybe the perspective of a female and a male defers. It’s how they employ the skills or how they wish to connect to their workers. Females tend to be motherly, some going overboard. Males tend to leave it to you and will give options if they have the knowledge.

Mr Angry has a few scenarios on hand. Very interesting comparison, I must say. I definitely agree with him on the fact that respect is to be earned. Though I don’t it was specifically spelt out. His post is more general on the ways a good boss and a bad boss would handle the same situations.

Comparing the gender on whose the better boss is rather stale tactic, I must add. The big picture is not there just by going through the same old study.

One week left before I can go for my holiday. How wonderful to be able to stop work for a while and have a relaxing break. However, due to my new assigned task that is being rolled out soon, I’ve been doing OT again. So tired. Been meaning to go for my medical checkup today but after doing OT until at least 9pm, I’ve to postpone it. DD is happy that I’m leaving the company. Have to do OT until so late but no OT pay. Ridiculous, right?

Anyway, I’m doing it only because the person is sort of my mentor. If it were anyone else, I’ve left the office at 6pm sharp, Monday to Thursday, 5.30pm sharp on Fridays. Endure the final week and I will be what the other colleagues said, “终于脱离苦海了，恭喜你。” Had a final goodbye from this colleague who travels almost every few days after being in the office. He won’t be back 2 weeks later, by then, I’m no longer there.

Been wondering if I should attend the wedding of another colleague in mid October. It’s a Tuesday. I don’t know my feelings, I think I’m confused.

I’ve been doing OT again. Today is the longest yet. I left at 10.30pm. Gosh. I was hoping to leave at 6pm sharp but sometimes when it comes to programming, you’d never know. The transfer took 45 minutes. Sheesh.

Then the bugs started. At least I managed to solve them. The only console is that I can claim taxi fare. On the way, I saw the cars in front stopped suddenly. An old drunk man was crossing the road even with the red man. Boy, was he drunk. He nearly staggered back onto the road just when my taxi was going to past through. It gave me a sad feeling. He looked lonely and unwanted.

Well, unhappiness aside, I’m looking forward to my holiday. I’m just glad that I didn’t insist on going to Thailand. With the coup, things can turn ugly at any moment. Anything happening in SEA, it’s magnified and the impact is huge. No one wants to invest or even visit other countries thinking that Malaysia, China, Singapore is part of Thailand. How can some people’s geography be that bad? Oh yeah, the little dot can’t be seen.

My PC’s finally alive again after weeks of delay. Yeah, I know, I’m a procastinator. I guess after 2 weeks, it’s a torture for my brother and sister. They both can’t live without the Internet. I’m so delighted that it’s back and my sister won’t harp me about the laptop that she’s about to buy.

Ok, so I’m the cause of it because I told her to buy her own laptop. 活该, right? Anyway, I just booted it and ensure that everything is alright and it is! Isn’t that wonderful? I tested the Internet and it works too. Now, I’m sure my brother is going to be happy this weekend. So is my sister.

I can gain my peace too without my sister harping about HP and Acer just because they are more affordable on her pocket. I’m biased. I prefer Thinkpads, ouch on my pockets.