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09 Sep - 02 Oct

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~ Daniel Bedingfield ~

I feel like a song without the words
A man without a soul
A bird without its wings
A heart without a home
I feel like a knight without a sword
The sky without the sun
cos you are the one

and I’m never gonna leave your side
and I’m never gonna leave your side again
still holding on girl
I won’t let you go
cos when I’m lying in your arms
I know I’m home

Allo Allo!  Sorry Folks! Haven’t been getting much time to update my blog lately.

I’ve got so much to say! So much things have happened! 1st thing 1st… Charmaine has given birth!  Baby Adelynne Chia was borned on 14 Aug, Sunday @ 2245hrs! Yup, Caryl, Anne and me paid her a visit the next day at KK hospital after work… Baby Adelynne is so cute! Charmaine will be staying at her mom’s place to recuperate… BUT! Poor Me! I gotta suffer for 2 months from immediate effect! Charmaine, what am I to do without you!? Hmmm… Wa lau… The trend now is baby booming is it ah? Seems like everyone is giving birth!!!  

Wa… Following that, Barry’s baby came today!!! Wow wow… What a double strike! Looks like it’s really baby booming period! Baby boom? Baby Bloom? Boom? Bloom? Argh….

Sad to say, today is also Shawn’s last day with us… He joined our competitor - ”Fed-Up”!  But before he left, he sent us something which I felt was kinda interesting…

Manager vs. Leader

The manager administers; the leader innovates

The manager is a copy; the leader is an original

The manager maintains; the leader develops

The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people

The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust

The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective

The managers asks how and when; the leader asks what and why

Managers have their eyes on the bottom line; leaders have their eyes on the horizon

The manager imitates; the leader originates

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it

The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his own person

The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing

– Warren Bennis

So which type are you? As for me? I’m just like Mickey Mouse!

“Mickey is a NATURAL LEADER“!

Today, Kerwin, Jimmy, Kek Kheong and Shawn came down to Tampines and joined us for badminton too! So happy! Finally we see some Seafreight contenders! These folks are going to take part in the internal badminton selection for NTUC Open this coming Saturday! Cool huh?

Speaking of that, I woke up at 3am to make it to the first in queue for Badminton court reservation for this internal selection!  Together with Coach Hassan and his 3 children, we reached the sports hall at 4am! Then came Coach Hassan’s other students - Saleh and Hafiz at around 6am. Wa lau… It was really creepy to walk through the park at that hour of the early morning! There were like, 3 to 4 “blindspots” where people can simply hide and spring on you when you least expected. Anyway, we finally managed to book the courts we need for Saturday’s activity. Otherwise, how am I going to answer to those participants!

Another news blast: Our BD Management Support Team babe, Melissa gave me her resignation letter yesterday! Wa lau… Now I’m gonna be down with one less headcount! Really didn’t know what to say, man. Is there something wrong with me? Guess I’m really lousy in managing the team. I was kind of saddened by the news actually. Though she said she wanted to pursue a career more focused on marketing, and that we seldom get to talk much, but somehow, I just felt sad… Another Management Trainee resigned! And it’s under my charge that it happened!

Hmmm… Does anyone remember this song besides our “Count on me Singapore”, “Stand up for Singapore”, “We are Singapore”???

There are five stars arising…. Out of the stormy sea… la la la la….

It’s National Day! What could be different this year? Got! They moved the celebration into the neighbourhood! Here’s what was “live” from Tampines!

I woke up especially early on the special day too! Evidence? Nah! Give you!

Oh yes… Since the public holiday fell on a Tuesday, I took the day off on Monday! Long holiday! Woo hoo! Oh! For the first time, I joined Coach Hassan at Tampines Sports Hall in the wee hours of the morning to “line up” for badminton courts booking! Let’s see… I think it was something like 5.30am when I reached! And there were already like 7-8 pax there! Wow wow… And the best part is… The booking office doesn’t open until 7 am!

Anyway, we only managed to book 4 courts with an hour each for the coming Wednesday. Haiz… By the time we’re done, it was 7.30am. I went home in anticipation of the new event on the list - Jeslyn’s Baby Full-month celebration!    Kristen Ong Ning Xuan. Isn’t she adorable?

Eeks!  Look what I discovered on my walk home from the Sports Hall! A dangling wormy! Eh? Wait a minute! Am I at Manchester United or Liverpool territory? Orh… The Community Centre at my area organized this “Walkathon”! Wow wow… But that’s not all. Check out how they have decorated the place!

Speaking of Jeslyn, she invited Adelyn, Lynn, Tricia and myself to her house for the celebration. Wow… Her family is so so big! So many folks there!

Anyway, we were discussing of the long-awaited graduation ceremony in September. Initially, we all agreed to attend together. But then… we heard of Lynn collecting her cert already… And now it’s Adelyn and Jeslynn not attending the ceremony as well! Adelyn said it’s “not necessary” and Jeslyn… Erhm, she fears that the whole hall will be occupied by the Chia Family!  Haiz… So it’s just me… As for Tricia, well, she needs to do another semester for the most hardcore subject - “Strategic Analysis and Decision Making”. I hope Mum can see me on stage wearing the full academic dress while receiving the cert.

All thanks to Steph. She called me and told me that there’s gonna be fireworks at the National Day celebration in Tampines. Else, I would hv missed it. Well, since I have nothing on I decided to go there and check it out.

There was the carnival, with live telecast from the Padang. Quite a sacrifice leh! Cuz I got my feet into the mud and there goes my white sandals! *Heart Pain* ah!

Left to Right

1st Row: Nice Clouds Huh? What’s that white strip across the sky? It’s a bird, it’s a plane. No! It’s 3 combat jets!

2nd Row: The party starts here! That’s the big TV! Check out the crowd!

Last Row: Manchester United playing against Liverpool? Fireworks at close proximity! Zoom out and see!

Just when I was on my way out of the crowd, look! Mermaid of sand!

Babyface (Featuring Mariah Carey)

Girl it’s been a long, long time comin’, yes it has

But I, I know that it’s been worth the wait
It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up it’s gates for me and you

Every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I’ve got you
And you’ve got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself cuz I don’t believe it’s true
That someone like you loves me too

Girl I think that you’re truly somethin’, yes you are
And you’re, you’re every bit of a dream come true, yes you are
With you baby, it never rains
And it’s no wonder
The sun always shines when I’m near you
It’s just blessing that I have found somebody like you
Ooh Oh

Every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I’ve got you
And you’ve got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself cuz I don’t believe it’s true
That someone like you loves me too

To think of all the nights I’ve cried myself to sleep
You really oughta know how much you mean to me
It’s only right, it’s only right
(In my life) that you be in my life right here with me
Oh baby, baby, yeah

(-Kenny G. Saxophone solo-)

I’ll tell you girl that…

Every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I’ve got you
And you’ve got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself cuz I don’t believe it’s true
That someone like you loves me too

Loves me too

Woo! Look what I discovered in Changi Village this afternoon! Japanese food! Hmmm… Yummy!

Proudly presenting…. Una Don with Miso Soup & Orange Carrot Fruit Juice!

“E-ta-ta-ki-muz” (Dig-in)!!! Sorry, dunno the actual spelling. *Oops*

God Bless The People!

Wow… Nicole sent me this today… Hmmm… She must be having a real tough time at work!

 Went to the doctor yesterday. He told me there could only be one.

Doc Ryan Thian: How long has it been? 

Fer: Since last week? Or maybe the week before?

Doc Ryan Thian: Why only now then you come and see me?

Fer: I thought it would be ok shortly. ‘Cuz I never had it so long and so drastic like this time.

Doc Ryan Thian: Can you cut your hair short?

Fer: Huh? No lah… I don’t think so…

Doc Ryan Thian: Why not? How about tying your hair up?

Fer: Ok.

Doc Ryan Thian: Have you been doing or eating anything out of the norm recently?

Fer: Regular exercise… Weekly Badminton sessions… A few meals at Buffet Restaurants… That’s about it, I guess.

Doc Ryan Thian: Badminton? You don’t look like one that likes to exercise leh!  Hmmm…. Can you don’t play Badminton?

Fer: Har!?  No, of cuz not leh!

Doc Ryan Thian: Why? Are you a National Player???

Fer: Ah??? No lah!  I’m not National Player… I liked the games and it helps to release my stress at work.

Doc Ryan Thian: Really?? HAI! It’s best to keep away from anything that will aggravate your condition. After all, you do know that this rash thingy is gonna be with you forever rite? Your choice lor… Badminton or your skin lor!

I hate it when I have relapses of rashes.

What are you thinking about ah???