Nail polishing

Dear all

Finally had my day OFF yesterday. Went to IKEA with my family and dearie. Got some furnitures (shelf, footstool, relaxing chair) and miscellaneous stuffs. Got a hard time assembling them when I'm home. My very own retail therapy.

Me and dearie at IKEA Tampines.

Morning shift today. Not so bad, workload today was fine. While at work, Frankie showed us his newly-bought nail polishing kit. Tempted big time, I got one from Guardian pharmacy (the cheaper version of course) for dearie and my mum. After work, met dearie at her workplace to pass her the polishing kit. Then I rushed home, wanna try the relaxing chair which we bought yesterday. Yay, my cousins and aunties were at my house. But I still got to try the chair, hehe.

Since we all had nothing to do, I opened the polishing kit which was meant for my mum. In the end, all of us were polishing our nails. Haha. Family bonding is in many ways. My nails are so shiny but now I have to get another polishing kit for my mum.

So happy to see my families. How we miss Grandma very much.

Helmi

Fire Drill

Dear all

Worked the afternoon shift. Theres a fire-drill exercise today, my first fire-drill as a duty manager. As a DM in a fire situation, we are part of the fire fighting team. Like real. When theres a real fire, you guys go up and fight it. I'll rather be at FCC downstairs. Much more safer, hehe. Worked was fine today. No log entries but had to check many rooms today.
Taken a few days back. My face looked smaller.

This is the usual me.

After work, me and friends went to Newton for supper. How I love it. Finally had my chilli crab. Feeling so full now.

Helmi

16 hours later

Dear all

Question: Would you run with me and never look back?
Answer : Can we walk instead. I also need to look back as you're lagging behind.

Worked double shifts today. Was on morning shift today before receiving a call from TG. She can't make it to work in the afternoon so its 2 shifts for me. Can't complain about the extension as I owe her a favour. Besides, work was OK in the evening as compared to morning today. Total hours worked is 17 but I was given an extra day off by my 2nd boss, Nelson. Yay.

As the days passes by, I'm beginning to get into the rhythm of my new job. It surely is fun but also very challenging. Had a wonderful chat with the Executive on duty today, Ivy. She's so funny asking me to accompany her to check rooms as shes scared, hehe.

Have been downloading movies these past few days. Now I can't think of any more movies to download. Sadiq just informed me to help him take photos of his sister's engagement on July. Yay. After that, it's Sandra in November I think. Gonna send my babies (cameras) for servicing soon.

Helmi

Morning Blues

Dear all

Morning shift is killing me. Work was OK today. Kind of slacked a little. However, the sleepiness at work is killing me. Previously as AM, I can sleep when on my break. Now, forget about it. Am not even sure if I can have my break in the first place.

Anyway, Sadiq is getting his camera soon. Yay, welcome to the world of photography.

Helmi

Starting Anew

Dear all

Slowly, I'm getting my life together again. Been at a loss these past few days. Home brings many memories, I try to avoid my home. But when I'm outside, I miss home badly.

Work has been good, it keeps me occupied. It's hard losing your loved ones.

Helmi

To my Grandma, thanks for the 27 years of taking care of me.

Dear all

We initially planned a family gathering last Sunday to celebrate mothers day and grandma's birthday which falls on 10 May. However, Grandma fell very, very sick on that day. Her husband, daughters, son-in-laws, grandchildrens, sisters, friends, relatives were with her on her deathbed. She breathe her last breath on 14 May 2007 @ 0410hrs. She was 67 years old.

Her funeral was attended by hundreds of family members, relatives, and friends. It was a very grand funeral for my grandma. I escorted grandma to the cemetery and personally lowered her into the grave. Thank you for taking care of me since the day I'm born till now.

If only I could turn back time and talk to her for one last time.

Helmi

Accident

Dear all

Me and grandpa was on my bike travelling on the expressway at about 8am when traffic came to a standstill. Cause of it was an accident. My worst fear came true when I realised that it involves a motorcycle. What's worse was that theres 2 dead bodies on the road. One covered and one partially covered. May god have mercy on their souls.

Helmi

Is it me or am I just fated?

Dear all

Work is getting busy and busier. My phobia of the phone beeping is really high. 4 log entries today. Skipped dinner also as had no time to eat. I really need to soak myself in flowers.

After work, went for supper at Newton with the afternoon shift. Enjoyed the meal so much as I feel that I earned it.

Received a shocking news from my mum after work. Well, no news is good news.

Helmi

Broadband madness

Dear all

Imagine yourself in front of a laptop but without internet connectivity for a few hours. How frustrating will that be. You have the device but no connection. Now imagine 50+ guest who are in the same scenario. Yes, internet is down from about 8pm till 1 am while at work just now. Calls after calls from 'badly needed to get on the internet' guests. Some were screaming, mostly unhappy and just a handful who are understanding. What luck I have. Also handled a double-rooming and a carpet-stained case. Frankie was telling me that I should bathe with flowers to rid off my bad luck. Everyday since I started my DM cross-training, there are major cases on my shift.

I dread going to work now.

Helmi

Headache Frenzy

Dear all

On my 2nd week of cross-training. Has been very challenging so far but am still coping. Suddenly, my outlook of my job is becoming very different. Stressed I may be but its fun on the other hand.

Been getting headaches these past few days. I'm only left with 2 painkillers in my bag, gotta stock up because I'm sure will need more in time to come.

Helmi

My blog is corrupted

Dear all

Was posting on my blog yesterday when the layout went haywired. Am also unable to add any link as the page display error after error. Have just send an email to the support center. Hope they revert back asap as my blog looks funny.

Work today was, hmph. I very much miss AM. It has been slightly more than 1 week, many more weeks to come.

But I must endure.

Helmi

My Bike

Dear all

Spend the day with dearie yesterday. In the afternoon, went to bottle tree park at Yishun but never go in as the place looks deserted and dearie had something on last minute. After dropping her off, headed to my bike shop to discuss with my mechanic the fate of my bike. Thought of not renewing the COE and to just scrapped the bike. However, I was offered $1000 for the bike. The mechanic wanted to buy my bike instead. What a good surprise. Didn't know that my bike still got value even though the remainder of the COE is only left with less than 2 months.

Now the thought of a new bike thrills me. But the agony of instalments again scares me.

Helmi

My babies

Dear allLet me introduce my 2 very lovely babies. Nikon D50 and Nikon D40.

D40 is a good camera for everyday use. The picture quality is very good as well. D50 bigger and heavier but feels good in the hands.

Helmi

My very own

Dear all

Sue Lyn did one so heres mine.

Helmi

Where are you, my money?

Dear all

On my dreaded morning shift again today. Was too tired to update my blog yesterday but anyway nothing special to mention. Work today was very fast-paced. Had a total of 14 VIP rooms to check. Just my luck. Frankie, my buddy who happens to be a grandbuddy to others taught me to troubleshoot broadband. Bring it on I say, hehe. Followed up on my first ever major service shortfall to a guest. Phew, thank goodness the guest is very nice. And I mean nice K. After work, we took pictures.Frankie and yours truly.

A funny thing happened while taking pictures. Frankie was asking the girls to pose for his camera. Me meanwhile was standing beside him and also took a shot with my camera. It turns out however that Frankie is making fun of them. Instead of taking their picture, he took the dustbin instead. So evil, I nearly laugh my heart out. If you girls who are inside that picture want that particular photo, just tell me.

When I reached home, did some repairs on my bike before I decided to wash it. It has been a very, very long time since my bike has been washed. Now it looks and feel so clean. After the wash, was walking home under my block when a lady stopped me. She was an ice-cream door to door saleswoman. Declined her at first citing no money however change my mind later. She was saying that sales is poor today due to being a weekends. Me and my soft heart. Bought some ice-creams from her (6 cornettos and 1 tub in fact). My little brother is now smiling with all the ice-creams.

Did my finances for this month. Conclusion, I'm broke big time (My insurance, road tax and COE renewal). Now regretting my decision to buy the ice-creams. My spending allowance per day is calculated at $4 and that is still on the borderline. So to all my friends and to my dearie, please do not ask me out as I'm a miser currently.

Thank you.

Helmi

My first day

Dear all

Today, this date, I embark on a new journey. My cross-training has officially started. Feels weird leaving my usual AM chair during briefing. I miss you chair. Im attached to Frankie and we went through some of the duties. Was also given advices and tips along the way. Thank you.

While on duty, talked with Roland, the management trainee currently attached to front desk. He was telling me the story of the rabbit and the tortoise. The rabbit is fast while the tortoise is slow but ultimately both will reach their objective. I figured I must be the tortoise, hehe. A fat tortoise some more.

Anyway after work, followed Frankie to Harvey Norman. He wanted to get some DVDs but in the end, he bought an external hard drive and an antivirus software. Frankie is enjoying retail therapy big time. When will I have the extra money to enjoy my own retail therapy.

Gonna sleep soon. Morning shift is really not my strength.

Helmi

The beginning

Dear all Dearie came to my house today. She was revising for her exams but then fell asleep on my bed. Hmph. As usual, my 2 brothers are with us. We took a photo together.

Tomorrow will be the first day for my cross-training. Hope all goes well.

Helmi

May Day

Dear all

Happy Labour Day and happy working once labour day is over.

Anyway, my day started early. Met up with the night shift for breakfast at Suntec City.
Deserted Suntec on May Day.

Following that, me and Frankie went around looking for his digicam. He finally decided on a Nikon Coolpix S9. Yay, welcome to the Nikon club. Got a lot of freebies with the purchase as well. Had lunch at Marina Loft while waiting for Selamat, Frankie's friend to arrive. View from Marina Loft.

Walked around a bit more there before we proceed to Frankie's house. While there, the 3 of us watched this funny malay movie called 'Main Main Cinta' which translate to 'Play Play Love'. Had such a good laugh.

Went home after the movie to watch a DVD which I bought while at Marina Square titled 'Yamato'. Its about a World War 2 Navy crew on their last suicidal mission. The movie also potrays the many hardships of war not only from the men fighting but also from their families point of view as well.. A classic Japanese war movie. Must watch.My room looks nicer now after some spring cleaning at night.

Thank you.

Helmi

Cheeky little-brother of mine

Dear all

My cheeky little brother. Anyhow use my in-built webcam.

And my blog will not be complete without us.

Helmi