yeah....Things will only get better

Just throw anything to me. I believe I'm in a positon to complete the task.

Doesn't matter what it may be, as long as I have a fighting chance I will go on. Trust me, things will only get better. Believe in me for I can make you share this belief too.

We will survive!

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Nestled in a corner of Bishan is a place that I used to call my second home. Incidentally, my first home is located within Bishan too. Haven't really been back for a visit since my graduation from Catholic High. Most, if not all of my teachers are no longer with the school.

I understand that there are many new faces. Too many in fact. I no longer recognise the place. Attended a fucntion on Saturday. It was held at my alma mata. It was nice of them to host the event without charging a fee. Well, my focus wasn't on the event, to be frank. In fact, much as I would want to, the experience back there is very much overwhelming for me.

The very first thing I did when I arrived was to search for my former classrooms. I'm not too sure if the locations are the same. The compound underwent a major facelift several months back. I can hardly recognised. The initial feeling wasn't very positive for me. In fact, i felt sad as if a part of me is gone.

I made my way to the hall where the event was to be held. I was in charge of ushering the guests. Deployed my guys, moved around the new compound to ensure everything's in order. It was a race against time for a moment. The guests were already arriving while the prep was still ongoing. Thankfully, things fell in place. Some slight delays but overall it's still pretty decent.

The Crucifix at the corner of the new hall caught my eye. I felt at peace immediately. I closed my eyes and uttered a silent prayer. Time stood still. I can recall myself running up the long driveway to the parade square for the morning assembly. The morning prayer was the very same prayer that Jesus Christ taught us.

The VIP, incidentally was also an old boy of the school. I was beckoned over to start a conversation with him. Thanks Ma'am. As an old boy, I'm sure the memories of the old site at Queen's St are still fresh in his mind. Suddenly I had the urge to pay a visit to this old site. (Someone was supposed to accompany me there, at least as agreed some months back. But that's all history).

The people may no longer be around, the building may have changed. But I'm still experiencing the same emotions. The very same feeling when I left this school.

I guess this place will always be a part of me.

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I didn't realise that got people read my blog one leh...

Hmm.. therefore I had better blog in proper English? But well, as much as I'll like to do so, I don't think it's possible? A couple of reasons

1) I don't think my command of English is that perfect. I mean, my grades in school were pretty alright, with my fair shares of As. However, upon graduation, I have never been in touch with "standard English" so to say. Those that know me understands my work environment. The language used is in fact Hokkien or a mixture of whatever languages you can name.

2) My life ain't perfect. So how to use perfect English to illustrate an imperfect life? But it's getting better. So my England should also improve huh?

3) My thoughts , a mixture of several events, not neceesary linked. For a moment, I might be thinking in English, the very next,　用华文思考。

Hence, sorry hor, Any Engrish 'cher out there want to teach me the correct way ?

Anyway, today's Friday. yeah.... Things will only get better

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Well for the transaction of the lorry. Lotsa delays and ding dongs

1st Ding Dong- Loan is not approved because of age of main director. Have to wait for another director to return.
2 weeks gone as a result.

2nd Ding Dong- Board not happy because dealer insist on their company policies. Have to hand over $$ or bank in before any transaction can take place. Boss feels that they don't trust our company and insisted on handing over cash. Salesman was taken aback but agreed to it initially. Cash on Delivery terms
1 week gone

3rd Ding Dong- Salesman called me up and says they need another 2-3 days to complete the transaction upon receving the money, regardless of cheque, cash or whatever. Board wasn't too please to learn of this. Another delay
3 days gone

4th Ding Dong- Salesman Kan Chiong already. Called me up so many times. I told him straight that our conditions must be met, otherwise, "the board will have to meet up for another round of discussions". I even offered to speak to his boss if he can't put it properly. He went back to speak to his boss, I spoke to mine. He called the next day but I was out on a seminar. Further delays
2 day gone

5th Ding Dong- An agreement was reached. The cheque will be handed over today and all paperwork to be completed on the spot. Vehicle to be handed over in 2 days. He was late for 30 minutes. Some documents not properly completed. When pressed, he just told me to sign on the line and chop. He was eager to close the deal. I was too. But well, how to sign when they are so many "openings" ?

1 hr wasted on discussion.

He was frustrated. Boss appeared and gave him a piece of mind. For the first time, I felt sorry for the salesman. I'm not too sure if he's genuinely "blur" or overstressed. He just smiled and kept his cool.

Solution to end: all blanks to be strucked off and initialed.

A simple and straight forward transaction took a total of 4 weeks. The lorry better be in working condition man.

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Not that I'm a Buddhist, just that I'm thankful for that stretch of break.

Will be taking a short trip. Hopefully that will provide some form of "enlightenment".

Start a new work week, things will get better and that is one day nearer to Vesak Day. Hopefully, emotions will not flow.

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Got to know Brandon at Hon's place. He's a marketing person from a company that promotes Budweiser beer. Never really like Budweiser, it 's too Americanised for my liking. Then again, I never really enjoyed American beer, hence the equation. I'm not saying that lager doesn't taste nice. I enjoy my German beer( Erdinger, Paulaner) or Belgium (Stella Artois) beer.

Bran's from KL, speaks Hokkien and Cantonese. Somehow, it's much easier to break the ice using dialects. He commented that I looked stressed and troubled. Perhaps my facial expressions betrayed my intention to mask the unhappiness. I'm not too sure what my clients observed about me and made any observations. I mean I won't be surprised if they did since a relatively new associate like Bran actually managed to detect that. I certainly hope that no harm was done to the company's image.

Bran related to me his childhood ambition. He had wanted to be a farmer. One doesn't come to Singapore as a farmer, you don't get much greens to work on, or any poultry or hogs for you to rear. Not too sure how did he join this industry and forsaking his ambition. I mean, he seems to be pretty educated and perhaps being a farmer seems to be something too "low class" for him. Here he is in Singapore, away from home. What struck me most is his enthusiasm for life.

" Seriously, I look forward to going to work everyday."

I mean how many of us can actually say that? I know I can't and I won't pretend to do that. I try my best to be as professional as possible. But that's the best I can be.

Uncle Hon commented that one can never enjoy his work as a salaried employee. I disagreed and so did Bran.

" It's sad that people can't do what they want to do life."

How true is that.

This reminds me of one of the more meaningful gifts my ex gf gave me ( Well, not to say that the other stuff aren't). It's a little blue mug with a simple message: Do what you like , Like what you do

How very true....

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