Singapore Formula One

Dear all

Finally it's over, phew. Gonna go crazy soon if its gonna last a few more days. I however knew of someone (or 2 of them for that matter) who's gone crazy at work. Wanna share some thoughts of this event. People would pay hundreds or thousands for a chance to watch the F1 live, buying tickets for grandstand views or booking hotel rooms with trackside views. Hehe, I watched the race from a comfort of a 5-star hotel with track-side views, at no charge. Let's just say me and a few others are the lucky ones.

The past 5 nights, my duty at work was to ensure that nobody disturbs the 2 drivers currently staying in. I would be in close contact with them, communicating with them daily. I had to fend off fans internally and externally. Let's just say that since they'll be checking out today, I would miss my babysitting job, hehe. Before one of the drivers (the top driver actually) left for his room earlier, I shook his hand congratulating on his success and wishing him well for the future, hoping also to see him again next year. He in turn, thanked me for all the assistance rendered, saying that he's happy with staying here and will definitely be back. That's all, just a handshake. No signatures or photo requests from me.

Anyway, sharing some photos of the event.

View of the track from my location. Start of the race. Go FERRARI.Felipe Massa Heiki Kovalainen Kimi Raikonen Lewis Hamilton. And Dearie was there too, with her new camera.

More pictures can be found here.

Take care all,
Helmiton

Thrills of my job

Dear all

In any point of time, surely someone will surely ask you what's the thrill of of your current job? Previously, I pondered on this question BUT I have finally found the answer and that is......to meet celebrities, haha.

Till then.......take care.

'Helmiton' signing out.

Halfway through dreaded-midnight shift

Dear all

Monday night, went to the Hari Raya bazaar at Geylang with Dearie, nothing much there compared to previous years. Didn't buy anything much except FOOD!!! And also, due to an unfortunate incident, I was scolded by 3 transvetites, hehe.

After that, went to work. 3 constructions/renovations/refurbishments works taking place at the same time during midnight..........headache. The rest of the night was busy with the check-ins and check-outs. After work, was so tired that I slept a while at the locker room. Dozed off at 1000hrs, woke up at 1330hrs.

Tuesday night, work again. Many VIPs arriving so bosses around, more 'Kan-Cheongness' syndrome at work. Thankfully, there's no construction taking place but its so eerie and quiet. Halfway through the night, I wished for the many contractors. Our server room had relocated back to its original room, right at the end of a dark, quiet, long corridor. What's worse was, the servers are now in an enclosed room and the air-conditioning was so cold. You can only stand inside for about 5-10 mins and then you just had to get out of there. Can't understand the rationale for this. After work, slept again at the locker room. Dozed off at 1000hrs woke up at 1330hrs. AGAIN!!!!! Argh.

Thanks all

Helmi

Memories of Ho Chi Minh city

Sharing a picture of me and Dearie in HCM city last July.

Helmi

Elevator or Escalator

Dear all

Just returned from the Hilton Elevator Assessment which was held in Hilton KL from 2-4 Sept 2008. Had so much fun, faced different challenges and learnt many new things. Made new friends too.


Hoping for the best.

Helmi

Hotelier

From 'Facebook',

What is a hotelier?

"A hotelier must be a diplomat, a democrat, an acrobat, and a doormat. He must have the facility to entertain prime ministers, princes of industry, pickpockets, gamblers, bookmakers, pirates, philanthropists and prudes. He must be on both sides of the political fence and be able to jump that fence. He should be, or have been a footballer, golfer, bowler, tennis player, cricketer, dart player, sailor, pigeon fancier, motor racer or linguist, as well as have a good knowledge of any other sport involving dice, cards, horses and pool cues.

As he sometimes has to settle arguments and squabbles, he must be a qualified boxer, wrestler, weightlifter, sprinter and peacemaker. He must always look immaculate when drinking with ladies and gentlemen as well as with bankers, swankers, theatricals, commercial travellers and company representatives, even though he may have just made peace between any two, four, six or more of the aforementioned patrons. To be successful he must keep the house full, the storeroom full, the customers full, and not get full himself.

He must have staff who are clean, honest, quick workers, quick thinkers, mathematicians, technicians, and at all times on the boss' side, the customer's side, and the outside bar. To sum up: he must be outside, inside, offside, glorified, sanctified, crucified, cross-eyed and - a strong silent type."

Of course, there's always suicide.