Recently, I applied for the an apprentice scheme. I received the phone interview. I thought I screwed it up because the interviewer's English accent was too thick and I keep saying 'I big your pardon'. Furthermore I could not answered the questions well. Until last Monday, I received an email and I was selected by them. I am 1 of the 6 new apprentices, out of so many applicants. I feel so happy for it! I cannot wait to go there soon!
What? You do not have a girlfriend before? Are you gay?
It seems like getting more people concern about my single status. Sometimes, I do not know how to answer these 5 'W' questions. Anyhow, I would like to thank for your concern. I am still alright with my current situation although got few problems on work and I have to face an exam soon. My pressure level is increasing. I found few solutions for it and I hope it is working. This year seems like a good year for marriage proposal. So far, I saw 5 friends proposed to their partner. I wish them a wonderful life ahead and I hope I would not receive the 5 'W' questions again during the wedding reception. Haha... I hope you have a good start tomorrow.
We gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn!
P/S: This is the song that I always sing out loud when I face pressure. This is one of my solutions. Haha!
My mood swings like the weather recently. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The work flow progress was not that smooth. So many problems need to solve. Luckily, I got a long weekend to rest. When I posted pictures where I had been in my hometown, few of my friends asked me why I did not tell them that I am back and find them for a meet up. Let me ask you a question back. Why should I tell you that I am coming back? Readers may think that I am arrogant but I would like to say that if a friend who really want to meet me, it is better for him/her to ask me when I will be coming back and arrange the time to meet up instead of I use a hailer and shout that 'I am coming back!'. It is more sincere. The holiday is going to end soon. I hope I got sufficient strength to move forward.
Last few days ago, there was a urgent internal meeting held after the CEO met the project client. My project manager informed to all team members that the client is not satisfy with the performance. Oh yes. We delayed our works. Too many of design change requests by the contractors. Too many design inquiries (RFI) raised by the contractors. I am wondering how long I can survive in this project. Meanwhile, my project manager informed us that he got increment, after he negotiated with his boss because of he was so tired with the project. I was like... What does he meant? How about his subordinates? The FEE is coming soon. Less than 2 months to go. I just started to do revision. I am not sure that I can pass or not. I do not pass, what is my next step?
Last few days ago, I could not sleep well. I think that my old sickness is back. Sudden wake up during middle of the night. Auto wake up in the early morning. Is it true that if a person sudden wake up during wee hours, there is 'something' watching that person? I hope not. Today I went to Southern Ridges for a morning walk, to release stress and strain and 'wash' my eyes.
Refer to the above map, I just realize that I had walked around 6km trail from Start Point to the End Point. A good adventure but I cannot feel my legs now. Haha..
From Faber Peak.
Henderson Waves Bridge.
Forest Walk
Alexandra Arch Bridge
Interlace Condo. I think it is not easy to construct it.
HortPark.
I was impressed with the NParks, they managed to keep the parks in Red Dot well. I hope my homeland will follow the same suit, although the current situation is not that really good.
Last week was an 'Amazing Week' for me. So many last minute things need to be done or resolve on the same day and there was an 'earthquake' in the headquarter on last Wednesday. The company had started to retrench the employee. 19 employees affected by this retrenchment. I was so shocked when I heard this news and thank God that I still survive at the moment. Now everywhere got retrenchment, not only in oil and gas industry. I do not understand why the company used the this last card. Although the company is facing a hard time on this year, I believe that there is an alternative way to solve this. Why they do not want to the implement a shorter work week, temporary layoff or redeployment? The employees are also one of the company assets. Now, the morale is low in the office. Most of the employees are worry about their future in the company. There may be second round of retrenchment. Who knows? Should I plan something to save my own rice bowl? May God bless everyone!
Last week, I went to Down Under after 17 years. This was my second longest trip after Heart of Asia trip back on 2012 with friends. It was planned on last year, after one of my ex-colleagues transferred there and we would like to visit her there. There were so much changes in Down Under and the governance is similar to Red Dot here. I was happy that I managed to see the changes there, visited many exquisite places and ate a lot good food in Sydney and Melbourne, drove a car around the Blue Mountains & Great Ocean Road, said 'Hi' to the Penguins at the Philip Island and accomplished my first wish and climbed the Harbour Bridge. It was the end of Autumn and I really like the cold weather there. It was a memorable trip. Great experience!
Spectacular view from Circular Quay..
Blue Mountains
Darling Harbour
Magnificent Victoria State Library
Not easy to drive on the Great Ocean Road
Fortunate to visit & see the last 7 out of Twelve Apostles before all corroded & gone forever.
The oysters here are not that pricey. They say oysters are an aphrodisiac?
There are few things that I would like to share about this place:
1. Most of the traffic controllers in the city are women, certified and fit for the job. Not sexist and I believe they control it well.
2. The public amenities here are well-maintained.
3. A plumber's salary is higher than engineer. It is consider as a specialist job.
4. The speed limit and traffic rules need to be follow. Or else, heavy penalty will be given.
5. The McDonald's in Down Under is so 'Un-Mcdonald's'.
6. The people here are open minded.
I hope I will go there again, maybe after 17 years later?
Where are you now? Another dream The monster's running wild inside of me I'm faded
P/S: This song had been played on the radio for almost every hours when I was driving on the Great Ocean Road and Blue Mountains. Happy Teacher's Day to my all who taught me before!
