Engagement part 2

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Helmi

At home.

Dear all

Just share some photos of my 2 little brothers lazing in my room.

When I took this picture, his arm gesturing make me into a 'paparazi'.My 2nd little brother.

Thank you.

Helmi

IPPT

Dear all

Took my IPPT this morning. I failed as expected. The worse was 2.4 km run, 4 rounds around the parade square. I swear I could have fainted after the first round. Now gotta train for the retest in about a months time. All I need now is a personal trainer, hehe. Anyone??

Helmi

Engagement

Dear all

Was at Sadiq's little sister's engagement. Just a sneak preview.

Will post more later.

Helmi

29 July 2007

Dear all

Officially my first day of leave. Yahoooo. Will update you all.

Helmi

Singapore Hotel Association Athletics Heats

Dear all

Was at the SHA Heats today. Some shots of the day.

The race is on.
Posing before the races.Oooops, its my boss.No. 1 supporter.The youngsters.The veterans. Guess who?

Helmi

The loss of my wisdom......again.

Dear all

Last March, I extracted my upper left wisdom tooth. Just now, its my upper right wisdom tooth. Both happened on midnight shifts. March was on way to work, yesterday while on duty. It just had to happened at such hour.

After work this morning, left early and headed to the dentist near my house. Was there early at 9am. Waited till 1030hrs before the nurses informed me that the dentist is not coming in today. Its OK, as I'm in pain, didn't complain. Was referred to the clinic at Sembawang MRT. Once I'm seated at the dentist chair, they worked on me. When its finally done, I was so relieved. The dentist injected once on my lips and 5 or 6 times on the gums. It feels so numb and......swollen. I swear to you all, he injected so much anaesthetic that when he poked my gums with a sharp instrument of his, I felt no pain.

The total costs, $140. $20 for x-ray and $120 for extraction. Went home after that with swollen gums and lips. The numbness lasted till evening when I woke up. Pain has subsided much, no more headache. Yay.

Helmi

Midnight shift

Dear all

It has been 3 months since I did any midnight shifts. This time round, I'm doing it as a DM with my buddy, Frankie. So tiring. Not the DM duties though, my body just can't take the unearthly hours anymore. Now I realised that I'm no longer young. Gone were the days of doing midnight shifts and still go out in the day. Now after doing any midnight shifts, I really need my bed.

I also realised that as a DM, midnite duties can be very busy. Especially before the closing of the system. Work was not too bad these 2 nights. Had a few cases here and there but still manageable. 12 more days to the end of my cross-training, counting down the days slowly.

I'm now at home in my room listening to the raindrops. Don't know why but the raindrops sounded so peaceful.

Helmi

Family camping

Dear all

I need 2 tents, preferably 4 men tents or bigger. Organising a barbeque cum camping trip on 4th August.

Anyone willing to lend or sell theirs to me.

Thank you

Helmi.

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Helmi

Friday the 13th.

Dear all

Finally.

My favourite day of the week is here. Its my OFF day tomorrow. Yes, yes, yes. After having worked 4 straight morning shifts (where I slept immediately when i reached home), I really need my rest. Now I miss my afternoon shifts.

Morning again on Sunday. Then from Monday, its 2 more weeks to the end of my DM's attachment. Woohoo.

Helmi

Finally, morning shift.

Dear all

Finally on morning shift after like ages doing afternoon shifts. It even got to the extend that I forgot 1 important morning shift duty. No harm though, still managed to do it. In the afternoon, went to GM's office to get my 5 years award and certificate. I was so touched with what my GM said to me. Now I'm wondering if he really mean it. After work, had a craving for starbucks but in the end, me and Frankie headed to coffee bean instead. Same lah, both also coffee.

Past few days, news from family and relatives are a mix of emotions, joy and sadness. My mum, being the usual busybody kept me in the loop, calling me now and then. Imagine, my mum being the field reporter and I'm the editor, hehe.

Yesterday, dearie and me bought new helmets. Yay, finally. Initially thought of only getting 1 for dearie but since the price has dropped drastically, we got 2 instead. And to think that I'm short of money.

Family outing on 4 August confirmed, barbeque cum camping at Changi beach. All I need now is 2 more tents and we are set to go. Can't wait.

And Sadiq, I'll see you on 29 July. My gears are ready, hehe.

Helmi

7 entries.

Dear all

Today was the day I wished I would not have to go through again. 7 log entries in total. 1 alarm activated, 1 missing item from room, 1 found property, 1 medical assistance, 1 taxi driver dispute with guest and 2 loss and found items in guest rooms. The worst was the missing item from the room. The guest was just so hard to appease. Anyway, I will not elaborate on the entries. Will just take it as a learning experience.

2 good things happened today and will be in my memories. Firstly, theres this very famous malay singer currently staying in-house. She called up and request for my assistance in the room. Hehe, I kept my cool when face to face with her. Even though shes not my kind of favourite singer, shes a legend though. And shes so funny, haha.

Secondly, the medical assistance case. An Indonesian old lady was sick and feeling cold. I attended to her, bringing a hot pack and some ointment to her. Made her a cup of tea as well. Before leaving the room, I covered her with a duvet. Funny thing was, I did not complained at all in my mind . I was sincere in helping her and really wished I could do more. When I stepped out of the room, then only I realised that the old lady reminds me of my grandma. I'm used to caring for my grandma and its like second nature for me.

How I miss the times when I cared for my grandma.

Thank you.
Helmi

HelmiTron

Dear all

Watched the movie Transformers after work on Sunday with dearie and my friends from work. Superb movie. Ferdaus gave it 5 popcorns out of 5 which I agree. The only complain from Frankie was the action scene being too fast. But let me tell you this, the whole movie was fast. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. For me, its like going through my childhood again. Hehe, I grew up watching the transformers cartoons.

If only I can have a car like Bumblebee.

The action scene in the desert was my favourite. Just shows how the robots are vastly superior to humans . Everyone's favourite robot, Optimus Prime.

Thank you.

Helmi

Is this the end.

Dear all

More friends resigning. Aisah's last day was 2 days back on thursday. Today was the last working day for Suew, June and Cindy. Good luck and take care of yourselves. Received news another staff had just submitted his/her resignation letter. Now I'm able to count how many of us are left.

Even Sadiq left a comment on another blog, saying we should all leave and not look back. If only its that easy.