On Medical leave

Dear all

On MC since last night but going to work later tonight. My auntie visited us today, picture above of her and my grandparents (a little overexposed though). Some other relatives came as well but they stayed a short while only. Yesterday before my toothache accident, another set of relatives (my grandauntie and family) visited us. Two days before, another grandauntie of mine came. So happening to see my relatives.

I also collected my bike from the bike shop. Yay, finally. How I miss you bikey.

Going to work now, hope my gums didn't hurt again.

Helmi

The loss of my wisdom

Our first long-journey MRT ride together

Dear all

Currently on MC. This is what happens. Was on the MRT on way to work for midnite shift when I experienced this terrible toothache. This was followed by a headache. I was shaking and so in pain. Called my workplace to enquire of any 24hrs dental clinic. Sandra, my colleague gave me a number. Thankfully the dentist answered and an appointment was set at 1/2 hr later. Apparently, he's at home and will rush down to the clinic. Made my way to the clinic and waited outside. Pace here and there waiting for the dentist to arrive. Some time later, received a call from the nurse informing me that they are held up and will be late. Great just great. My tooth still hurts. Decided to smoke at the staircase while waiting. However when I finished my cigarette, I realised that its a one-way entry door and I cannot open the door from my side.

No choice. I got to go down from the 4th to 1st floor and then take the lift up again, all this while with my throbbing toothache and headache bothering me. Once at 4th floor, continue with my pacing here and there while waiting. Shortly later, they arrived. Yippee. Very fast registration and I'm seated in the chair. The cause of my toothache, my wisdom tooth. The upper left one. Goodbye then wisdom tooth. It was such a painful extraction. The dentist said that the roots of that teeth is curved hence the difficulty with the extraction. After that, my gums was stitched up. Phew, I feel so much better after that. The feeling is like from terrible headache and toothache to instant ease. However now my gums started to feel the pain as the painkiller is loosing its effect. Ouch.

Cost of the bill, S$250. Not sure whether cheap or expensive as long time never visit the dentist. Furthermore, its after opening hours and near to midnight as well, so I won't dispute on that. Hope I can claim it from the company.

On Tuesday, went for a job interview at another property. Regretted going there. The place did not leave any lasting impression on me. The building looks run-down and did not look like a hotel as well. The front desk, err. Thats the thing, theres no front desk. Its just 3 tables acting as the front desk counter. The executive lounge is even in the lobby itself. Even though the salary offered was better, I'm having second thoughts if I can work there. What I can foresee is that I will not be happy there. I must point this out though. The Human Resources Manager is really multi-skilled, she can MSNed while interviewing me.

On Wednesday, me and dearie watched the movie Mr Bean's holiday. Quite funny but the first movie is better in my opinion. After the movie, collected my camera which I reserved 2 weeks back. Nikon D40. Yay. Snap a few pics and impressed by the image quality. Can't wait for my off day to fully test the camera. Photshoot in April and Sandra's wedding in May. Hehehe, feeling professional photographer.

Take care all. Remember to visit the dentist

Helmi

Visit to the Airport

Dear all

Morning shift today. It sucks to wake up very early at 5am to catch the MRT to work. Usually Im only awake at 530am. To make it worse, the MRT started late today as its Sunday. Waste of my time. Busy at work as usual with heavy arrivals and departures. Where is all the staffs promised to us? I wonder whats happening to my department?

Me, Daniel, Chandran and Evelina headed to the airport after work today to send off Liah and Norain. They are going to Australia for a holiday. So cool. How I envy them. We took some pictures as well. Oh, must add this. I had presents for them before their flight, a packet of rice for each of them. Hehe. They like that particular rice mah. After the send off, took a direct bus home. Quite fun sitting inside the bus on way home. Did lots of thinking, one of them is on my next holiday destination. Not sure though where but hopefully end of this year, Yippee.

Morning again tomorrow. My misery never ends but just add up.

Helmi

My very short Off day

We are so cute

Dear all

Its my off day today. Was on nite shift yesterday but back to morning shift tomorrow. So short my rest. Me and dearie watched the movie 300 before my work yesterday. Classic medieval war movie of no retreat, no surrender, Honor in death. Action-packed and violent. Lots of fighting scenes. After the movie, I feel like killing somebody, hehehe. Now I just need to get a shield, spear and sword. hahahahahaha. But I still think the movie Troy is better. just my comments.


Work last night was smooth sailing till the morning when busy with unexpected departures. Was at home sleeping earlier when I received an SMS from an old friend. Hehe, glad to accept. Had to cancel going out with dearie as I need to rush something. Instead she came to my house. Slack around with her and watched on DVD the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. Such a sad movie. Very sad but I never shed tears though. However, the movie is very inspiring. Will Smith potrayed the character so well. No wonder my friend Zaine recommend me to watch this movie so much.


Take care all

Helmi

Taking public transport

Dear all

Just back from midnite shift. Been taking public transport these few days ever since my bike was sent to workshop. Very troublesome. Had to go out earlier than usual and reached home from work later. How I miss my bike.

Last nite before starting work, something funny happened. I was doing my work printing reports at the back office when all of a sudden, the ceiling above me was noisy. Sounded like water dripping. True enough, droplets of water flowed from the ceiling. Nickole, my partner in crime at work and me was flapping big time. We were moving one of the computers and clearing all the important stuffs out of the wet area. Before long, it was like raining there. When I informed engineering, they thought I was joking and did not take me seriously. However, imagine their faces when they saw the mess. So funny. When the engineering team had to open the ceiling to sort out the mess, more water flowed out. I opened an umbrella which coincidently was there to prevent myself from getting wet. Raining at the back office, hahaha. A few hotel guest saw me with the umbrella. I must have looked so stupid.

Work was OK last nite. No complaints. Faizal and Rynn was disturbing each other the whole night. I had a good laugh. Heres to Minah and Mat, hehehe. We had breakfast after work at Marina Square. While on way home at Citylink, Faizal had to go to the toilet as he had a bad stomach so he excused himself. We pointed him the direction to the toilet. So me and Rynn carried on to the MRT station. A very short moment later, we were startled by a very manly voice from behind. It was Faizal. He was complaining to us that the toilet we pointed him to was full so he had to look for another. hehehe. Very fast goodbye again and he's gone to the next toilet. Must have been urgent.

While in the MRT, I was trying not to fall asleep. Scared will miss my station. But the temptation is too good and I duly fell asleep. Thank goodness I managed to alight at my station. Tonite is my last midnite shift before off day. Roster is out for next week and I'm plotted for midnite again. And I will only have 2 off days for the next 2 weeks instead of the usual 3. Oh how I need a break.

Helmi

Midnight Shift

Dear all

Was on midnite shift just now. Happening, A famous hong kong superstar is in-house. Many fans but manageable. One funny incident happened which me and ma frens laugh so hard. The president of SG came to the hotel to attend a private party. As its a hush-hush event, there is no presidential blockade to assist our president. However, when his car arrived at the driveway, our dear GM knock on the window to chase the car away not knowing who is inside. Acording to eyewitness, the private security of the president was already holstering his gun. Only then did other staff intervene thus avoiding a scene. How stupid can he be, hahaha. Serve him right. Ma Duty manager called the episode, Mad G***** old man trying to chase the president.

Was also busy throughout the nite. Arrivals first and then early morning departures. Thats normal. Didn't managed to really do all my duties due to the time constraint. Have to make up for it today. After work, had to send ma bike to the workshop. Its time for full-servicing. Now i'm taking public transport. Bike will only be ready by end of this month so good luck to me. Hope I'm not late for my morning shift. I miss you already, bikey.

Helmi

Full-time Slacker

Dear all

Life has been good to me today. Sleep, slack, sleep and slack. If only I can do this full-time. What a feeling it will be. My fren Sue Lyn is at Krabi now on holiday. Norain and Liah going this weekend to Australia . Oh, how i envy them. Now I miss Bangkok. When will my next holiday be?

Last Sunday, I followed bellboys fishing at Pasir Ris park. Pond fishing. OMG, the fishes there so huge. The biggest fish caught is slightly smaller than the length of my arm which is already big. And the fishes look yummy. he he.

My radiator on my bike is leaking. More money to be spent on repairs. Just when my finances is running low. Always happens.

Helmi

Busy, busy and busy

Dear all

My worse shift ever. Don't wanna go through it again. Started work and have to monitor this and monitor that. Apparently, a huge superstar is arriving tomorrow and the rooms assigment is commited. So can only sell the rooms to guest who stayed for 1 night and must depart early. On top of that, 1 floor of the hotel will be transformed to a hospitality suite on Wednesday so that floor can only be sold to guest who stayed 2 nites and depart early as well. So stress. What is the management thinking. And we are full house today. Damn shitty.

Staff strength me, chandran, TG and Eve. Mom0 is mid-shift. Halfway through , Eve went back. She reported sick as not feeling well. After 8 pm Momo left for the day. Only left me, chandran and TG. 3 personnel to attend to guest. Please lor, we are 5 star. Where is the staf that you promised us?

An incident happened at work. A lady approached me to go to a suite room. She introduced herself as the sis-in-law. As we were very busy, I gave her the lift-access key so that she can proceed herself. Some time later, the guest in that suite (the hotels' wedding couple complained of an unauthorised entry to her room). Damn cheapo lor. Using your own family to get freebies from the hotel. Hope your marriage dont turn sour.

When my shift ended, we held a mini-birthday party for Mayte whos my duty manager. Pity her being all alone in Singapore whereas her boyfren is overseas on a business trip. Hope u enjoy your day.

Now at the lowest point of my working life. It sucks big time. Overworked, unappreciated, taken for granted.

Helmi

A new beginning

Dear all



This is the new me. I'm going to use blogspot.com instead of my usual frenster blog. Due to my stupidity, I have erase all contents of my previous blog. So stupid of me. Please do not try to view my old blog as it is gone. I will miss u my old blog.

Anyway, will see u all soon.

Helmi