The life of me....

Night at the Museum 2

2009-05-22T03:51:00.002+08:00

New movie continuation from the first movie. Nice plot, jokes, scenes and effects. Very refreshing. 4/5 ratings.

More movies

2009-05-12T21:13:00.005+08:00

Star Trek
4/5 stars. Great movie, great plot, great action. But I'm just not a Star Trek fan so not too excited about this movie, hehe.

Horsemen

3/5 stars. Very draggy, make me fall asleep.

252 Signal Of Life

3/5 stars. Too draggy, dramatic and so unrealistic. Not up to expectation.

Wolverine

2009-05-10T03:21:00.001+08:00

Watched the Wolverine recently. Such a flop, 3 out of 5 stars.

Another friend, another wedding

2009-05-04T11:05:00.002+08:00

Zul and Umie. 3rd May 2009.

Shinjuku Incident

2009-04-26T06:22:00.003+08:00

Shinjuku Incident

Jackie Chan's weakest but strongest movie also. Weak coz it's not the usual Jackie movie where he knows martial arts, managing to subdue his opponents easily, adding some comedy as well to the movie. Strongest coz he manage to potray a simple street guy in this movie. Totally refreshing. 4/5 ratings.

Movie reviews

2009-04-20T04:34:00.006+08:00

Watched the following movies recently.

Fast and Furious 4

Action-packed, starring the first original stars. While the plot was good, the car scenes were lacking. The ending however slightly disappointing personally. But still a must watch for the babes and cars. Ratings 3.5 /5.

Knowing

Great performance by Nicholas Cage as usual. Beginning of the movie was great, mid-movie kind of laggy but still keeps the viewers guessing. Ending was out of this world (and I really mean it). Read up on your Adam and Eve story and you will understand the ending better. Ratings 4/5.

Taken

'I will find you. And I will kill you'
Fantastic of the lot. Superb performance by Liam Neeson. For those spy-thriller lovers, this movie is a must watch. This movie is NOT unreallistic as other James Bond movies. It's mostly a clean action-packed bare-hands fighting scene. Only lose out slightly to the Jason Bourne series. Ratings 4.5/5.

Another recent purchase of mine

2009-04-18T03:00:00.002+08:00

Got myself a new watch.

Citizen Eco-Drive

Recent spendings of mine

2009-04-17T11:37:00.006+08:00

Creative T20 speaker system. Was S$199nett, on offer at S$99.00nett.Tatonka daypack 'Trillian'. Cost S$109.00nett.

Sniper

2009-04-17T11:11:00.002+08:00

Dear all

Watched the movie 'Sniper' before my midnight shift last night. Seriously, have never ever really came out from watching a movie feeling so negative about a movie. The movie SUCKS BIG TIME. So unrealistic and illogical.

Firstly, the movie quality was very bad, like it's a low-budget movie. Some scenes were also unrealistic. For example;

1) Raining heavily, policeman on patrol BUT without any raincoat(????). They were drenched wet in the movie, what was the director thinking.

2) The snipers training to shoot bare-bodied. Not that I'm jealous of their bodies, BUT which special operations force trains like that. Snipers are supposed to blend into their environment, using foliage and cover to conceal themselves. Without any top clothes on, how to blend in.

3) A scene whereby their fellow comrade had fallen. Flag was at half-mast and a salute was given in honour BUT without their peak-caps. In military or police tradition, a salute can only be given when their caps are worn.

4) Lone sniper against a whole assault team. Assault team charging in an open field towards the sniper. The sniper picked off the assault team easily one by one. In reality, which commander would send an assault team charging in an open field against a sniper (so called top-sniper in the movie).

5) The team of good snipers assaulting into a warehouse to search for the bad snipers. Fair enough. However, the snipers were carrying sniper rifles instead of assault rifles. Snipers shoot with long rifles at long distances. Snipers pick their targets from far and provide cover for the assault team. A sniper rifle is also much heavier and more delicate than an assault rifle. An assault/forced entry into a building is done by the assault team and not by snipers. Where's the logic by the director with the snipers doing the assault.

Overall, this is the worst movie ever I watched in a movie hall and I felt cheated parting with the money to watch it. The movie plot was not bad. So much hype about Edison Chen for this movie but really nothing special. Out of 5, only deserve half a star.

The negative lists could go on but will only make the movie worse.

Helmi

Subaru rocks

2009-04-16T15:55:00.002+08:00

OK

Here I was travelling home from work at about 0200hrs on my bike riding at about 100km/h on the middle lane of a 3 lane expressway when I spotted a pair of headlights on my right side mirror. Less than a second later, that 'pair of headlights' rocketed past me. And I really mean it's like a rocket, I was really damn surprised. In my more than 10 years of riding, no other vehicles had overtaken me at such speed. BUT in that second that the car rocketed past me, I could only make out the Subaru words on its rear, guess must have been a WRX.

Woohoo.

Helmi

14th April 2009

2009-04-15T04:10:00.002+08:00

Dear all

Can't think of any other title for this post. Was busy at work earlier, with 2 VIP events. One of them with 14 Ambassadors. As expected, the usual 2 suspects caused mayhem, like always.

Newbies arrived at work finally, boosting up the team strength. Hope they will last long. The current team will not last much longer with 2 existing staff leaving soon. Anyway, my direct boss is on leave these few days but surprisingly, the top bosses have not find fault with us yet.

Hope I didn't speak too soon.

Helmi

Random visit

2009-04-14T04:34:00.002+08:00

Dear all

Haven't been back regularly here updating. Been busy these past weeks or months and will be more busy to come. Mixed feelings experienced as well when I'm away.

Anyway, good news is will be going to Ho Chi Minh for pre-wedding shoot in July, Yippee. Can't wait.

Hope to be back here regularly as well. Till then, take care all.

Helmi

CATS - The Musical

2009-04-10T23:03:00.001+08:00

First time watching a musical and I LOVE it.

Wedding of Tommy and Riza. 5th April 2009

2009-04-09T03:08:00.000+08:00

My thoughts

2009-02-11T04:58:00.001+08:00

Don't cry coz it ended but smile coz it happened.

LUCKY

2009-02-03T13:40:00.000+08:00

Enjoy the song

Durex Ad

2009-01-22T05:44:00.001+08:00

Enjoy all

Post - Holiday blues

2009-01-17T12:38:00.003+08:00

Dear all

So I'm back in Singapore after 12 days abroad in Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok and KL. My favourite city of them all is Siem Reap, with its nice majestic temples, nice weather and clean environment. Phnom Penh gets my vote for the worse city.

While I'm glad to be back in Singapore, I so HATE to be back at work. System getting worse and sucks big time.

Photos might be loaded to my multiply account. Alternatively, it's now being loaded to my facebook acount.

Thanks
Helmi

A wedding to remember

2008-12-30T05:46:00.001+08:00

Congratulations to my darling cousin Maria on her wedding to Hilal.

Christmas time

2008-12-27T05:04:00.002+08:00

Dear all

8 eight presents in total this year. Here's the list.

Dearie - Toiletery kit (Thanks dear)
Frankie - Tie (I like)
Roszel - Tie (I like also)
Robert - Shower gel (can be use for other intentions too)
Nelson - Shaving cream
May - Cigarette case
Tanglin - Towel (Adidas ok)
My mysterious angel - Travel cube (my wishlist)

Yippee.

Helmi

The day Helmi stood still

2008-12-21T04:57:00.002+08:00

Dear all

It's been a crazy time at work, with a new computer system to learn. New procedures set and new SOPs and bla, bla, bla. Occupancy also low these few days and many clearing leave. More work then to do. A famous boyband stayed recently, the fans are madness that's all I can say. They are all over the place and fanatical.

Realised that I watched a lot of movies recently, Quantum of Solace, Madagascar 2, Quarantine and The Day The Earth Stood Still. Iwon't go into individual movie reviews but the Keanu Reeves sci-fi thriller is a must watch.

While at work today, a certain organisation was holding a Christmas celebration party for a group of kids from a local orphanage. Kind of sad to see them, we never realised just how lucky we are. Can see the joy in their eyes in receiving their gifts.

Anyway an update to my upcoming backpacking trip, 14 more days to go. Yippee, can't wait.

Helmi

It's been a long time

2008-12-13T13:03:00.002+08:00

Dear all

Pardon my absence from here. Been busy lately. Just a few updates. Came back from short holiday in KL last month, going on backpacking trip next month, cousin getting married end of this month AND work getting more and more busier.

Till then, take care all.

Helmi

Wedding Slideshow

2008-10-30T05:10:00.002+08:00

For those who's getting married and looking for photographers.

Photos taken by me but ALL credits to Essential Photography.

OnQ training

2008-10-26T03:55:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Sharing 2 photos of doing OnQ online training.
After midnight shift. In the end, fell asleep.

I'm still awake though.

Till we meet again

Helmi

Singapore Formula One

2008-09-29T12:03:00.017+08:00

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

2008-09-25T05:36:00.002+08:00

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

2008-09-17T14:52:00.002+08:00

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

2008-09-06T00:51:00.001+08:00

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

Helmi

Elevator or Escalator

2008-09-06T00:39:00.004+08:00

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

2008-09-05T02:36:00.001+08:00

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.

A Pre-wed

2008-08-22T20:58:00.001+08:00

Just a picture to share from the pre-wedding shoot did recently in Ho Chi Minh City.

Post-Birthday

2008-08-04T23:54:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Turned 28years old few days back. Celebrated my birthday at work, working the midnight shift. Exactly at the stroke of midnight (halfway through me conducting briefing for the midnight team), Craig and the afternoon shift switched off the lights and brought out the birthday cake, singing the birthday song of course. It really caught me by surprise, hehe. This round of midnight was much better compared to previously. Much much better. Seeing that there's no incidents or cases from my shift, 'Botak' remarked that I did 'nothing' during my shift. My reply in exact words, ' Well, I did do something'.

Was OFF yesterday, me and Dear headed to the 'NATAS' fair at Singapore Expo. Dear wanted to checked if there's any promotions on flights for her upcoming Korea trip. A funny incident occurred when we are looking at internal thermal wears at one of the booths. Dearie was looking at a few choices of thermal wear when I pointed out to her of one which cost $19, as compared to others which cost more. She was browsing through when she finally looked set on buying one made of cashmere, a better quality. Furthermore it comes in a set (top and bottom), which I think was a real bargain. On my advice, I told dearie to purchased 2 sets instead of just 1. As Dearie was short of cash and there's a further promotion if settled through Citibank cards, I paid for it through my card. Imagine my shock when I was signing the bill. The bill amounted to $214 instead of $38, which I had expected. The cost of 1 set was $119, instead of $19. After discount was $107, 2 sets costs $214. Dearie said that the expression on my face was so funny. Apparently, she's aware that the price was $119 but stupid me thought its $19 all along.

After that, we headed to Marina Square. Had dinner at Swenssons, dearie's treat. Dearie also got me my birthday present, a lightweight cargo pants from Columbia. Thanks dear, I can use it for my proposed backpacking trip. Before the day ended, we watched the movie 'The Mummy'. Quite dissappointing as compared to the previous 2 Mummy movies but still a must-watch.

Anyway, will be on afternoon shifts next few days.

Thanks

Helmi

A good leader leads from the front, not from the background.
A good leader listens to advice of others around him.

1st August

2008-08-01T20:00:00.004+08:00

New month, new beginning. Big day

Back to work

2008-07-24T13:53:00.003+08:00

Dear all

On midnight shift after 11 days away from work.

During the 1st day at work, was running full-house. Gotta assist to clean room. Second day at work, experienced a challenging situation with a demanding guest.

How I just love my job, hehe.

Helmi

Post-Ho Chi Minh City

2008-07-21T16:10:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Returned home on 18th July, last Friday. Was actually glad to be back in Singapore. Even though I missed HCMC these few days, I hated the weather and especially the traffic there.

Please click here for pictures taken while there. Please forgive the picture quality as I did not take much photos as compared to my previous 2 Bali trips. Besides, theres nothing much to take also, hehe.

Thanks

Helmi

ps: My next holiday hopefully will be a backpacking trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand (Start at HCMC, ending in Bangkok). Duration 3 weeks.

Greetings from Vietnam

2008-07-15T01:07:00.002+08:00

4th day in Ho Chi Minh city. Just a picture to share.

Ho Chi Minh, here I come.

2008-07-11T06:30:00.001+08:00

Dear all

Going to Ho Chi Minh in a few hours time, flight at 1250hrs. Will update all on my escapades while there.

Till then, take care. Will see you all again.

Helmi

Pre-'Ho Chi Minh' trip

2008-07-07T03:02:00.005+08:00

Dear all

5 more days to the HCM trip. Can't wait. Been working lately for the past few days and will be working for next 4 days before clearing my leave, being away from work for about 11 days. SHIOK.

Went to JB today in the afternoon with Dearie. We proceeded to City Square shopping centre as Dearie intended to get contact lens. In the end, she returned to Singapore with an extra 2 shoes and me with a new jeans.

Anyway, this is me driving my Auntie's car earlier with Dearie to accompany me. Had to collect my luggage from Norain so unable to use my bike.

Thanks

Helmi

My first drive

2008-06-24T12:29:00.001+08:00

Dear all

Over the weekends, drove my mum's van for suppers over 2 consecutive days. First day was with Dearie and my little brother. Hehe, don't wanna talk much over how it turned out.

Helmi

Driving test

2008-06-17T05:16:00.003+08:00

Dear all

Just wanna update that I passed my driving test today, after my 2nd attempt.

Yippee.

Helmi

SEAL

2008-06-12T07:05:00.001+08:00

Dear all

A photo of a cute seal.
Credits to Paul Ward.

Thanks
Helmi

Just a random 0630hrs post

2008-06-12T06:26:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Last friday, me and dearie went to Newton for supper. Dearie had a craving for sting ray. Eventhough I was at Newton the day before, I still enjoyed the food there again, hehe.

The food which we ordered.

Dearie concentrating hard.

Thanks all

Helmi

Here's something for you, Dearie

2008-06-06T05:46:00.002+08:00

Back to AM days

2008-06-06T04:44:00.002+08:00

Dear all

These past few days, I was rotated back to desk, covering AM duties. It was kind of a much-needed break, with the whole day concentrating solely on handling guests check-ins, check-outs or special requests.

Wanna highlight a special moment which happened on Tuesday. Was checking in a well-mannered male caucasian guest when I noticed that he's holding on to a few Singapore old currency notes. And I really mean old notes, the S$1, S$5 and S$10 notes which was no longer in circulation. Seeing this, I commented to the guest that it must have been a long time since he's in Singapore and I further advised him not to spend the currencies but instead to collect it. His reply was that he's recently in Singapore last year but he was actually born in Singapore before migrating to Australia. Both his parents met while in Singapore after World War 2. His father was an engineer for the British empire and was actually imprisoned by the Japanese when Singapore fell.

On the way to the room, he was sharing his childhood experiences of playing at the Padang, entering the many colonial buildings surrounding the Padang without being stoped by the Gurkha soldiers or Indian guards then and sharing stories leading up to Singapore's independence. He further mentioned that last year, when he tried to enter those buildings which he had played around many many years back, he was stopped by the many guards and police officers.

Just before entering the room, I mentioned to him that he will like the view from the room. True enough, he stopped and admired the view for a while. Overlooking him directly was the Padang and the buildings which was his childhood playground many many years ago. At that split moment, I can see in his eyes all those happy memories many years ago.

Thanks

Helmi

Mother's day...a year ago

2008-05-14T13:07:00.002+08:00

Dear all

13 May 2007, mother's day. The whole family had planned to celebrate but that day also was the day my grandma fell ill. Next day at 0410hrs, she passed away with all her family members by her side. The mother's day cake which we bought was left untouched. Fast forward to present day, it's been a year since grandma left us but it feels just like yesterday.

As a remembrance to her, mother's day was not celebrated by myself this year.

Anyway to end on a happy note, Happy Mother's day to all. Cherish your loved ones and treasure the moments together.

Thanks
Helmi

2008-05-13T21:28:00.000+08:00

Just an update.

Driving test - FAILED

Bintan trip

2008-05-08T19:24:00.022+08:00

Dear all

Me and Dearie was on my bike, on the way to my house when I asked her jokingly if she wanna go to Bintan. A quick stop at the shoulder lane of the expressway to check for her passport, grab our essential stuffs from my house, book the hotel room and then off we go to Bintan. Like what I always believe in, a last-minute holiday is the best. If it didn't go to plan, it's fine as there's no planning involved.

Me and Dearie at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Our ferry tickets.

At Bintan.
Our room. Me at the lobby.
Dinnertime.
Sunrise. View from the room.

My cute dearie at breakfast.
Dearie walking to the beach. At the beach.
View from the main lobby.
Dearie with her souvenir

All pictures taken with Nokia N95 so please pardon the picture quality.

Thanks

Helmi

Post JPMorgan run

2008-04-27T14:48:00.004+08:00

Dear all

You will not believe this but on 23rd April Wednesday, I joined the JPMorgan chase run together with my colleagues. It was so much fun participating except for the distance 5.6km which need to be covered. Anyway, I managed to survive barely. hehe.

Before the run, me and dearie headed to Food and Hotel Asia 2008. Still the same as the previous one, not much difference.

Driving test on 12 May, wish me luck.

Anyway, will update further.

Thanks

Helmi

Birthday cum Wedding Anniversary Chalet

2008-04-19T12:28:00.014+08:00

Dear all

Invited to my uncle's birthday and wedding anniversary chalet. Enjoy the pictures.Food. YummyMy little brother

Birthday boy, er man blowing the candles

Our gracious hosts.

For the rest of the pictures, please click here

Thanks all

Helmi

Mini-chalet gathering

2008-04-16T08:59:00.013+08:00

Dear all

Attended a small chalet gathering organised by fellow friends from work. Took some pictures with my newly-gotten camera, Nikon D80. Pardon the picture quality as all using onboard pop-up flash.

Dearie was there too. Seen here in the picture, limelight being stolen by Cindy. Frankie concentrating with his PSP.

The main attention to this picture is on Zul in the background on the left and not of Riza.

Expression of a person losing money at gambling, the money which was borrowed from someone else. Unable to repay the debt, Ferdaus sacrificed himself. Frankie was asleep when picture was taken. Caught in the act!!!! Hehe.

Thanks

Helmi

Mono - Life in Mono

2008-04-16T08:52:00.001+08:00

Enjoy the video.

Mariah Carey - Without you

2008-04-16T07:59:00.001+08:00

Dear all

This is in response to my dear neighbour, Shahidah's blog. Enjoy the song.

Updates

2008-04-11T03:14:00.002+08:00

Dear all

Been a tiring last few days, with 12 hour shifts and 6 straight midnights. Like what my friend said, even a cow can die.

Anyway, wanna update that I've cleared practical 5 of my driving lesson. 12 May will be the day.

Helmi

ps: My posts is getting shorter and shorter, too lazy to blog nowadays.

Work sucks

2008-04-05T22:30:00.000+08:00

Work sucks. Work sucks. Work sucks. Work sucks. Work sucks.

27th of the 27th.

2008-03-27T21:43:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Its the 27th today. And it's also me and Dearie's 27th month anniversary. Time really flies, hehe.That's us sometime back.

Helmi

Singapore Flyer and Dinner Outing

2008-03-23T12:13:00.010+08:00

Dear all

Sharing some pictures of the outing last Thursday.

My ticket.

Me, Jamadi and Chandran.

The aerobrige to the capsule.

Lift off.

View from the top.

Please click here for more of the series.

Helmi

Getting there.

2008-03-19T23:33:00.004+08:00

Dear all

An update on my driving. Just completed practical 3 yesterday, learnt all the courses and parking and other stuffs. Starting on practical 4 soon. Yesterday also went for my driving simulator training, like playing racing games at the arcade, hehe.

Work today was shocking, long time never work morning shifts. Cases after cases came pouring in. After work, conducted a training titled 'Pillow menu'. It's basically a training to familiarise staffs of the different types of pillows in the hotel, hehe. Just realised that I can also be a pillow salesman, at least I have an alternative career move.

Morning shift again tomorrow, sighs. But after work tomorrow, there's an excursion to the Singapore Flyer, fully paid for. Yippee.

Helmi

Helmiton

2008-03-16T13:59:00.003+08:00

Dear all Formula 1 fever has gripped my workplace. During the F1 race in Singapore this September, a high-profile F1 team with a very famous up and coming, young driver will be staying with us. Hence, my decision to call myself Helmiton, hehe.

What's left is for me to pass my driving license.

Helmi

ps: Let's see who can guess who's the driver in question. (Oh and also those who's working in the same workplace with me is not eligible to guess the identity of the driver).

Quality time for my bike

2008-03-14T15:04:00.004+08:00

Dear all

Had some free time so I decided to clean my bike, with the help of my litthe brother.

My freshly-cleaned bike, hope there's no rain today.

Helmi

Halfway

2008-03-14T02:15:00.001+08:00

Dear all

Just an update on my driving lessons. Advanced to practical 3, nearly there.

Yippee.

Helmi

My new pursuit

2008-03-10T23:37:00.001+08:00

Dear all

My new pursuit is 'Class 3, driving license'. TP date on 12 May.

Wish me luck.

Helmi

Long awaited Bali Pictures

2008-02-27T19:38:00.012+08:00

Dear all

Apologies for the late post. Enjoy.
For the full series, please click here.

Thank you.

Helmi

Post-Bali

2008-02-05T16:21:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Just returned from the holiday yesterday. Apologies but the pictures will not be up soon as my laptop needs to be sent for repair.

Helmi

Pre-Bali

2008-01-25T05:17:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Apologies for my absence. Been very busy lately with work, work and more work. My time basically is seperated between my work, family, dearie, friends, work and work, hehe.

Anyway, had our Dinner and Dance yesterday. The announcement which we had been waiting for had been announced. 2 months bonus in January and another half month in May. Add the 1 month AWS which was received in December, that makes a total of 3 1/2 month bonus. Yippee.

Will be in Bali (again) from 26th January till 4th February. 1 more night shift to go.

Helmi

Story of a Mother

2008-01-08T06:08:00.000+08:00

Again, came across this on the internet. Just to share with you all.

1. The story began when I was a child; I was born as a son to a poor family. Even during meals, we often had a lacked of food.Whenever during meals, mother often gave me her portion of rice. While she was removing her rice into my bowl, she would say “Eat this rice, son. I’m not hungry”.That was Mother’s First Lie.

2. When I was growing up, the persevering mother gave her spare time for fishing in a river near our house, she hoped that from the fishes she had caught, she could gave me a little bit of nutritious food for my growth. After fishing, she would cook the fishes to make fresh fish soups, which raised my appetite. While I was drinking the soup, mother would sit beside me and eat the remaining flesh of the fish, which were still on the bones of the fish which I ate. My heart was touched when I saw it. I then gave the other fish to her. But she immediately refused it and said “Eat this fish, son. I don’t really like fish.”That was Mother’s Second Lie.

3. Then, when I was in Junior High School, to fund my study, mother went to a company to bring home some match boxes to stick them for some income. It gave her some money for to cover our daily needs. As the winter came, I woke up from my sleep and saw my mother who was still awoke, supported by a little candlelight and within her perseverance she continued the work of sticking some match boxes. I said, “Mother, go to sleep, it’s late. Tomorrow morning you still have to go for work. Mother smiled and said “Go to sleep, dear. I’m not tired.”That was Mother’s Third Lie.

4. Then came the final term exam. Mother applied leave from her work in order to accompany me. As the morning disappeared and the rays of the sun was starting to shine, the strong and persevering mother waited for me under the heat of the sun for several hours. As the bell rang, which indicated that the final exam had finished, mother immediately welcomed me and poured me a glass of tea that she had prepared before. The very thick tea was not as thick as my mother’s love, which was much thicker. Seeing my mother covering with perspiration, I at once gave her my glass and asked her to drink too. Mother said “Drink, son. I’m not thirsty!”.That was Mother’s Fourth Lie.

5. After the death of my father due to an illness, my poor mother had to play her role as a single parent. By holding on to her former job, she had to fund our daily needs alone. Our family life became more complicated. No days without sufferings. Seeing our family’s condition getting worse, there was a nice uncle who lived nearby came to help us, in some big and a small ways. Our neighbors saw that our family’s life was so unfortunate, they often advised my mother to marry again. But mother, who was stubborn, didn’t heed their advice, she said “I don’t need love.”That was Mother’s Fifth Lie.

6. After I had finished my study and got a job, it was time for my old mother to retire. But she didn’t want to; she continued to go to the marketplace every morning, just to sell some vegetables to fulfill her needs. I was working in the other city, often sent her some money to help her in fulfilling her needs, but she was stubborn and did not accept the money. She even sent the money back to me. She said “I have enough money.”That was Mother’s Sixth Lie.

7. After graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree, I continued my studies to get the Masters. I got the degree, which was funded by a company through a scholarship program, from a famous University in America. I finally worked in that company. With quite a high salary, I intended to take my mother for a holiday in America. But my lovely mother didn’t want to bother her son, she said to me, “I’m not used to travelling.”That was Mother’s Seventh Lie.

8. After entering her old age, mother got a flank cancer and had to be hospitalized. I, who lived in miles away and across the ocean, directly came home to visit my dearest mother. She lied down in weakness on her bed after having an operation. Mother, who looked so old, was staring at me in deep yearning. She tried to spread her smile on her face; yet it looked so stiff because of the disease she was holding out. It was clear enough to see how the disease broke my mother’s body, but not her spirit and love..thus she looked so weak and thin. I stared at my mother with tears flowing. My heart was hurt, so hurt, seeing my mother in that condition. But mother, with her strength, said “Don’t cry, my dear. I’m not in pain.”That was Mother’s Eight Lie.

After saying her eighth lie, She closed her eyes forever!

Just for laughs

2008-01-07T14:09:00.000+08:00

Something from the Internet.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE When you rearrange the letters: FLIT ON CHEERING ANGEL
DILIP VENGSARKAR When you rearrange the letters: SPARKLING DRIVE
BARA THEDA When you rearrange the letters: ARAB DEATH
PRINCESS DIANA When you rearrange the letters: END IS A CAR SPIN
MONICA LEWINSKY When you rearrange the letters: NICE SILKY WOMAN
DORMITORY When you rearrange the letters: DIRTY ROOM
PRESBYTERIAN When you rearrange the letters: BEST IN PRAYER
ASTRONOMER When you rearrange the letters: MOON STARER
DESPERATION When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT
THE EYES When you rearrange the letters: THEY SEE
GEORGE BUSH When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE
THE MORSE CODE When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS
SLOT MACHINES When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME
ANIMOSITY When you rearrange the letters: IS NO AMITY
ELECTION RESULTS When you rearrange the letters: LIES - LET’S RECOUNT
SNOOZE ALARMS When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z ‘S
A DECIMAL POINT When you rearrange the letters: IM A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO When you rearrange the letters: TWELVE PLUS ONE

AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE:
MOTHER-IN-LAW When you rearrange the letters: WOMAN HITLER

Happy New Year

2008-01-01T20:16:00.000+08:00

The truth about your Date of Birth

2007-12-28T07:10:00.000+08:00

Came across on the web, just to share with you all.

If U were born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month U r NO. 1.
If U were born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month U r NO. 2.
If U were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month U r NO. 3 .
If U were born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month U r NO. 4.
If U were born on the 5th, 14th, 23rd of any month U r NO. 5.
If U were born on the 6th, 15th, 24th of any month U r NO. 6.
If U were born on the 7th, 16th, 25th of any month U r NO. 7.
If U were born on the 8th, 17th, 26th of any month U r NO. 8.
If U were born on the 9th, 18th, 27th of any month U r NO. 9.

NO. 1You are smart, straight talking, funny, stubborn, hardworking, honest, jealous on competing basis, kind hearted, angry, friendly, authoritive, famous person… Always want to be and regarded as first on people position, they are often like to be independent, will never be under others, self confident people!
You are most likely to fall in love in the younger age, but will get marry when you mature! You are likely to have problems with people who have opposite views and you are most likely to take revenge over your enemies in a long time basis. You are a spender, but you will have a good profession in the future. If you are guy you will be very popular that everybody will have mental attraction and respect at you. You can go anywhere from the local shop to the heart of the parliament because you are positive and well talented in numerous issues!! But in your life you will always have some people who will work hard to bring you & your name down. This is undercover!! Coz of your smart behaviour you will be hated by some people too…
Your family life is very cool, you will have a very nice partner & wonderful children… You are pioneer, independent & original…
Your best match is 4, 6,8, and good match is 3, 5, 7!

NO. 2 No matter what, you will be loved by every one coz your ruler is the Moon and every one loves the Moon. Well.. you are a person who day dream a lot, you have very low-self confidence, you need back up for every move in your life, you are very much unpredictable. Means you do change according to time and circumstances, kind a selfish, have a very strong sense of musical,artistic talent, verbal communication. Your attitudes are like the Moon, comes to gloom and fade away so everybody can expect changes in you. You can be a next Mahatma Gandhi who does peace love or you can be a Hitler who wants to destroy the man kind and peace (I mean in the community and your own home).
If you really have a deep thought about your own believe in God you can feel the difference which will make you stronger! Most of the time your words are a kind of would be happening true! So without any knowledge you can predict the situation.. You will become poets, writers, any artistic business people! You are not strong in love, so you will be there and here till you get marry.. If U r a girl you will be a responsible woman in the whole family. If U r a man you will involve in fights & arguments in the family or vice-versa. Means you will sacrifice your life for the goodness sake of your family…You are gentle, intuitive with a broad vision, a power behind the scenes, well balanced People!!!
Your best match is 2 ,5 ,9 no other people can put up with you !!!

NO. 3 You are a person of hard hearted, selfish most of the times, religious, loves to climb up in your life. You always tend to have lots of problems within your family in the early stages but you will put up with everything.. You have the strong word power, pretty happy face.. so wherever you go always you have got what you wanted!!! And from the birth always wanted to work hard in order to achieve something.. You will not get anything without hard work! When you reach a man/ woman age you want other younger once to listen to you because you want younger people to respect people older than them. You do set so many examples to others. Generally you are not a cool person. It’s not easy thing dealing with you. A tough player you are! But once you like someone’s attitude! then here you go, what can I say? It will be a lasting friendship. You always have respect from others. Your life seems to have lots of worries and problems but sure they won’t be long.. You will always have brilliant kids!!! You love the money a bit too much so temptation will push you to endless trying and trying.. If you are a guy then it’s over. Looking after your family and help friends, so you will spend a life time just being generous and kind (except 21st born men). And number 3s you will be such an example of how to be in the culture & life!!! If you are girl then you have good character and culture & hardworking attitude. You always follow. You are a freedom lover, creative, ambition focused, a person who brings beauty , hope & joy to this world!!!
Your best match 6 ,9. Good match 1 ,3 ,5 !!!

NO. 4 You are very stubborn too, very hard working but unlucky in important matters in life, very cool, helpful, you have rough word power.. Might put lots of people away from you, you may cause nuisance to others if you are a man, and you often understands others and their problems well. If you are a girl you are very good with studies and arts. If you are a guy you spend most of the time after girl friends (almost) at times, you will have sort of too much fun life with mates & girls. Your friends will spend your time & money and get away with their life and you will become empty handed and don’t know what to do.. So be careful!! You love to spend anyway!!! Your good will is you are always there to help family and friends. Tell you what you people are little gems! specially the girls.. You always fall in love in younger age as well. You often live with disappointments, for an example you have got a degree in some thing..but you will be unemployed… or will do very ordinary jobs. But you will take care of your family very well…All you need to be careful of people who will take advantage of your kind heart. And beware of your relations too.. You are radical, patient, persistent, a bit old-fashioned, you live with foundation & order…
Your best Match 1, 8. Good match 5 ,6 , 7 !!!

NO. 5 You are very popular within the community, you can get things done by justchatting..to even enemies! You have a pretty good business mind, you are often have no-idea what is today is like, or tomorrow is like, you are aperson who does anything when your head thinks ‘lets do this’. You will be famous if you open up a business, get involve in share dealings, music etc.. Very popular with sense of humour ,you are the one your friends and families will always ask for help, and you are the one actually get money on credit and help your friends. You will have more than 1 relationship, but when u get settle down you will be a bit selfish anyway. Coz your other half will have a pretty good amount of control in you, be careful! You tendto go for other relationships! Contacts even you are married at times ‘coz your popularity.. You are someone who get along with anyone coz the number 5 is the middle number.. Changes & freedom lovers you are! You are an explorer with magic on your face. You learn your life through experience and it’s your best teacher!!!
Your best match 1 ,2 ,9. Good match 6 ,8 !!!

NO. 6 Ooopppss..you are born to enjoy.. You don’t care about others. I mean you are always want to enjoy your life time, you are a person.. You will be very good in either education or work wise or business management! You are talented, kind (but with only people who you think are nice), very beautiful girls and guys, popular and more than lucky with anything in your lives. All the goodness does come with you. Your mind and body is just made perfect for love. You are loveable by any other numbers. But if you are a number 6 man, you will experience kinda looks from most girls and will involve in more than few relationships until you get married. If you are girl, most of you will get marry/engaged early. You are! a caring person towards your family & friends . If you miss the half-way mark then you are about to suffer physically and mentally. Generally you will lead a very good inner-home happiness with nothing short of. You are a person of compassion, comfort & fairness, domestic responsibility, good judgement, and after all you can heal this world wounds to make peace for every life coz you have the great power of caring talent to make this world of love one step further…
Your best match 1, 6, 9. Good match 4, 5!!!

NO. 7 You have got the attraction to anyone out there, you are realistic, very confident, happy, such a talented individual with your education, music, arts, singing, and most importantly acting too. You have real problems with bad temper! If you are a girl, you are popular with the subjects listed above. You give up things for your parents. I mean you value your family status a lot, you will be in the top rank when you reach a certain age. If you are a guy you are popular with girls, you are a very talented too. Most of the number 7s face lots of problems with their marriage life. Only a very few are happy. You have everything in your life, but stillalways number 7s have some sort of unfullfilness, such worries all their lifetime. It’s probably the Lord given you al! l sort of over the standard humans talents and you are about to suffer in family life. So you need to get ready looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you don’t, then you might end-up single. So take care with this issue, ok? You are wonderful, friendly, artistic, happy person. You are born to contribute lots to this world!!!
Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4 !!!

NO. 8You are a very strong personality, there’s no one out there will understand you. You are very good at pointing your finger at some thing and say ‘this is what’. You are more likely to suffer from the early ages. I mean poverty. If your times are not good you might lose either of your parent and end up looking after your entire family. You often suffer all the way in life. The problems will not allow you to study further, but you will learn the life in a very practical way. You are the one who will fight for justice and may die in the war too. You are normally very reserved with handful of friends and most of the time live life lonely and always prepared to help others. Well, once you get married (which is often late) then your bad lucks will go away a bit and you become safe. You will face un-expected problems such as : the error, government, poisonous animals, accidents. You are some one with great discipline, persistence, courage, strength which will take you to success. You are a great part of a family team. You are a fighter!
Your Best match 1 ,4, 8. Good match 5 !!!

NO. 9 Hey, you guys are the incompatible people in the world. You are so strong, physically and mentally. You are often having big-aims. You will work hard and hard to get there. Normally you suffer in the early age from family problems and generally you will have fighting life. But when you achieve what you have done, it’s always a big task you have done! You are so much respected in the community, you are a person who can make a challenge and successfully finish the matter off. You are very naughty in your younger age, often beaten up by your parents and involve in fights and you seemed to have lots of injuries in your life time. But when u grow you become calm and macho type. Love is not an easy matter for you. You are good in engineering or banking jobs coz people a! lways trust you. Your family life is very good, but will have worries over your children. You r such qualities are humanitarian, patient, very wise & compassionate. You are born to achieve targets and serve every one all equally without any prejudice. You are totally a role model to anybody in the world for a great inspiration.
Your Best match 3, 5, 6, 9. Good match 2.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji

2007-12-20T22:43:00.000+08:00

Dear all

On leave these few days but busy days as well.

16 Dec

Cousin's birthday, some pictures to share.

18 Dec

IPPT in the morning was cancelled, administration error on their side. Later on, wedding dinner in the evening. 19 Dec

Pre-Hari Raya. Had a little prayer session at home in the evening. After that, watched a midnight movie, 'The Warlord' with Dearie.

Watch it if you must but the battle scenes are quite disappointing.

Before the movie, Dearie was hungry so she ate at one of the restaurant at Cineleisure while I accompany her. Food has been ordered. Dearie fooling around. Hello, hello. Where's my food? Attack!!!

20 Dec, Hari Raya.

Thank you all

Helmi

Happy Birthday

2007-12-15T03:47:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Its Daniels birthday yesterday. Took some pictures and posted them here as requested by Nickole.

Afternoon shift of 14/12/07. The guy on the right of the picture is yours truly. Can't take it, I look so cool. Alamak, so compatible.

Bonus picture. The words speak for itself.

Happy Birthday Daniel.

Thank you.

Helmi

Disclaimer:

The pictures were posted to celebrate a birthday celebration and not for other intentions which might be misintepreted wrongly. If any feelings were hurt while reading this post, the writer apologises in advance.

Terminal 3

2007-12-15T02:17:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Went to Terminal 3 last Saturday with Dearie. Some pictures to share.

A dark shadow was following Dearie. The dark shadow still followed Dearie.
Dearie playing around. Oh my Bali
That's all, folks. All pictures taken by my N95. Some pictures were taken by Dearie and credit also goes to her. No editing done on the photos, just resizing.

Helmi

A (different) wedding

2007-12-09T21:46:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Some pictures of a wedding which I did this morning.

Thank you all

Helmi

Its already December

2007-12-03T17:51:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Please bear with me for my absence in posting the wedding pictures. Got 3 sets of photos to edit so please bear with me.

Thank you

Helmi

3 days later

2007-11-27T11:59:00.000+08:00

Been busy past 3 days. 3 wedding shoots in a row. Will post some pictures later.

Helmi

Last day in Bali

2007-11-20T01:31:00.000+08:00

5th day

Woke up earlier than dearie.......again. However, both of us woke up after 10am hence we missed out breakfast. Ordered some food as I'm very hungry. While waiting for the food and for dearie to get ready, I snap more pictures of the hotel.

For S$70 nett per night, the facilities in Samsara is very good. Plus point is that the staff is always accomodating, doing their best to serve the guest.

Dearie at the entrance of the hotel. On our way to more shopping.

M minimart, their local version of Singapore's 7-11 or cheers.

Dearie imitating the big mannequin.

We had a meal at one of the many roadside restaurants. Dearie here posing with her papaya juice.

The last few moments of shopping. The holiday is ending soon.

With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to bluebird. Look at me all dark and tanned after spending the afternoon at the pool and then at Kuta beach.

Departing back to Singapore.

Waiting for our flight back to Singapore. The end of our journey.

Total expenditure each:

Flight: $305

Accomodation: $230

Expenses: $500

Insurance: $27

Thank you all. Hope you enjoyed the posts on my holiday to Bali.

Helmi

Bali yet again

2007-11-18T22:37:00.000+08:00

4th dayAs you can see, I'm wide awake while she's still in dreamland......again. We had breakfast at the balcony. We both decided to shorten our stay by 1 night and move back to Samsara hotel. Conrad is too far from the town. Took more pictures after settling our bills. Dearie in action taking pictures with her Digicam. Gigantic chess pieces. See the extra one on the left. Potraits of dearie. Macam honeymoon sey. Look at my surfer shorts also. Dearie's a little bit mad for having to carry the tripod. But she's happy when she's posing for the camera.....while sitting down.
Going back to Samsara. We rented a bike and called it bluebird and took it for a spin around Kuta.

Kuta beach again to catch the sunset but the sun hide from us. I like this picture taken by dearie. This is by me.

By me also.

We went for more shopping around Kuta before going back to the hotel. Later at night, we headed to a beach bar just beside Kuta beach for late dinner. Our last night in Bali.

Helmi

Bali again

2007-11-18T00:31:00.000+08:00

3rd day

I woke up early but dearie is still in bed. Sleepyhead.I then left the room and snap pictures of the hotel. A Balinese woman delivering supplies. We got ready and left the hotel. Dearie feeling like a celebrity here.Our first stop, Kuta Beach. Woohoo. And then, we ate at McDonalds at Kuta beach. Notice the ice-cream in the coke. Yummy. We walked around Kuta area till we came to Hard Rock Megastore. Dearie bought some shirts from there. Their bag is very cool. Walked around Kuta Square. Got a new cap from Quiksilver. Yay. The shops along Kuta area. It's also damn hot there. We left for the hotel after some shopping. Back at the hotel, we laze at the pool. In the evening, we headed to Jimbaran Beach for seafood to celebrate dearie's birthday. The sky is so nice. Coconut. Look at the amount of food that we had. Back at the hotel, I sang the birthday song for dearie. Birthday cake compliments of the hotel.Birthday gal making her wish. Happy birthday dear.

Stay tuned for the next 2 days.

Helmi

Bali 11-15 Nov 2007 Part 2

2007-11-16T23:25:00.001+08:00

Some pictures of Conrad Bali
Nice resort but too far from main town.

Helmi

Bali 11-15 Nov 2007

2007-11-16T16:11:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Reluctantly flew back to Singapore yesterday night, after 5 days in Bali. It was sad leaving the beautiful place called Bali, eventhough we went to a few places only.

1st day

At Changi airport.

Arrive in Bali at 2135hrs. An old friend, Bagus picked us up and we headed straight to Samsara hotel at Kuta town. We passed by the beach on the way to the hotel. When we saw the waves rushing to the beach, we were captivated. In the darkness illuminated only by the moonlight, the sea stretches out as far as the eye can see. The hotel is located in a dark lane. At first glance, it looks deserted and eerie, like in the movie Vacancy. After checking in, we headed out again for Dinner. Bagus brought us to this food court at Kuta beach. A good meal to start our holiday.

2nd day

Had breakfast at the hotel. Quite a good spread considering the 3 star status. In the morning, the hotel looks nicer also. After breakfast, we then ventured out.

The long lane from the Samsara hotel's entrance to the main road.

On the main road itself, there are many shops, stalls and boutiques selling their items. There are branded items as well as cheap goods all at the same place. The hotel we stayed in is located near to the 2002 Bali bomb site. A few minutes walk away, we reached the monument, built in honour of those who perished.

We somehow came across Popis Lane ( I called it Popiah lane), the famous street in Bali. Throughout the street, there are again many stalls and shops selling their goods. After a long walk (and shopping of course) later, we finally saw the beach. It was so nice and was a truly different experience to see. Slacked a while at the beach before continuing our exploration. We came across a familiar dude, Ronald McDonald.

Surf's up dude.

Again we headed to another part of Popis lane. Bought some items along the way before heading back to the hotel. While dearie went for her massage, I slacked around the hotel. Bagus picked us up later in the afternoon. We checked out of Samsara and make our way to Conrad Bali. Woohoo. Along the way, bagus brought us to Jimbaran beach to have a look. Bagus then brought us to a cultural village (sorry but forgot the name). They are constructing a very big statue here. Which is located on top of a hill. It's a long climb to the top. After that, we headed to Conrad Bali.

View from the lobby bar.
Our room.

Please strictly ignore the model on the bed.

Our room service meal with 50% F/B staff discount, hehe. Dearie was so happy to see the sea.

Later part of the holiday to be continued. Will be updated shortly.

Helmi

Greetings from Bali

2007-11-16T05:15:00.000+08:00

Sneak preview.

Helmi

Pre-Bali

2007-11-11T00:21:00.000+08:00

Sunday 1900hrs. Bali, here I come.

Yippee.

Helmi

Midnight shift

2007-11-04T10:05:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Friday night was the day when I really earned my pay. Total of 6 log entries, on a midnight shift. Tough luck. Just now though was a breeze, phew. Other than my midnight duties, was practically researching on my upcoming Bali trip on the internet the whole shift.

Just now also, met up with a guest who would always call me directly whenever he wanted to make a room reservation. Surprise, surprise, he gave me a S$50 tip, hehe. Syukur Alhamdullilah (praise be to god). However when I met my mum and little brother after work at the MRT station, I gave the S$50 to my mum for groceries. I'm such a filial son, hehe.

In the morning before finishing work, escorted an artiste for his departure. Not a normal artiste, I kind of adore this one. Of the many artiste which I have come across, I watched his movies a lot. I must say though thats he's very humble.

A colleague is getting married today and another colleague invited me to his Hari Raya open house. On top of that, my friend asked me to go to the photography trade show at Suntec. Hope I can wake up on time but still have enough rest.

Helmi

ps: Paintball outing will be updated soon. Don't worry guys.

Anticipation towards my holiday.

2007-11-02T06:27:00.001+08:00

Date: 2 November

9 more days to my holiday. Yippee.

Helmi

Facebok

2007-10-29T00:23:00.000+08:00

Dear all

I'm damn addicted to facebook now especially the applications of Attack, Pirates and Slayers. All thanks to Nickole.

Anyway, just a recap of work today. 5 log entries and 1 sarcastic mail sums up my day. After work, went to the hospital to check on the pain at my chest, all thanks to teambuilding. Thankfully, the doctor said that my heart looks normal. However, he cautioned that it could be the lungs and informed me to go to the doctor immediately if the pain did not subside. Current diagnosis is muscle tear.

Also an update on the proposed paintball excursion. Here's the breakdown.
1 box of 2000 paintball pellets is S$250. Per entry per person is S$15. So lets take ten person for example. Total cost will be $15 (entry fee)+$25 (200 pellets each). Gears all provided however, the only downside is players have to use own attire. Currently, theres 6 guys and 1 lady who's interested. Once confirmed, I will send in the enquiry. Oh and the venue is at Orchid Country Club at Yishun.

Helmi

Teambuilding

2007-10-26T02:07:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Went for my company's teambuilding today. Body aching and bruises all over. Participated in many games, overcome hurdles and solving of clues. BUT I had lots of fun, especially the game of paintball. 1st match my team won however 2nd match we lost. I'm the last man still 'alive' in the game in the 2nd match versus 5 of the opposing team. Thankfully, they shoot the target instead of me. Can't bear to think of the pain if you're shot by the paint balls. Had heard many horror stories and saw the bruises when shot by one. Phew.

End of the day, my team won, yay. Seriously, I'm still wondering how we won.

And recently, I'm addicted to facebook. Nickole introduced it to me but I had my doubts about it in the first place. Now I'm not turning back.

Me and a friend from executive floor will be organising a paintball match soon, hopefully in Singapore. Can say I'm addicted already. It will not be cheap though. From what I know, each paintball bullets cost 50cents. Anyone interested?

Helmi

A dream

2007-10-20T13:21:00.000+08:00

It came to me again. Somehow, grandma was in it too.

Helmi

Yesterday

2007-10-19T22:56:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, i believe in yesterday.Suddenly,
i'm not half the man i used to be,
There's a shadow hanging over me.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.

Why she had to go i don't know she wouldn't say.
I said something wrong, now i long for yesterday.

Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.
Now i need a place to hide away.
Oh, i believe in yesterday.
Mm mm mm mm mm.

A nice Beatles song

The Unit

2007-10-17T21:30:00.000+08:00

Rented the drama series 'The Unit' yesterday and watched it from 1st till 13th episode the whole night till 9am+ in the morning. After watching the show, I have this sudden urge to buy walkie-talkies, not sure why also.It explains the life and problems of the soldiers and families of an ultra-secret special forces group in the US. Recommended to watch.

Helmi

Selamat Hari Raya

2007-10-14T13:19:00.001+08:00

A love story

2007-10-09T12:16:00.000+08:00

A photographer and a beauty. Touching love story, confirm will cry one.

Helmi

Isabella

2007-10-09T11:58:00.000+08:00

One of my favourite songs of all times.

Enjoy

Helmi

Life

2007-10-03T12:30:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, an act of impulse can have undesireable effects.

If only life is a lot simpler. Like the days when work was still simple, reporting to work and leaving on the dot. Having managers to answer for me instead of answering for others now.

Helmi

October

2007-10-01T12:53:00.000+08:00

Dear all

1st October, Happy children's day. The days to my Bali trip are drawing near. Can't wait for this month to be over. Was on midnite shift last night.

Had a little fire-fighting exercise just now. Over 50+ firefighters and many fire trucks and vehicles took part in the exercise. Pity those firefighters climbing all the way to level 22 to put out the 'fire'. All I can say is, its not easy being a firefighter with all the equipments on their back.

And to dearie, I got to play with their torchlights. Woohoo.

Helmi

Another loss, the few still remains.

2007-09-29T02:23:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Faizal's last day at work.

Thank you

Helmi

Off day

2007-09-27T21:56:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Its my off day today after my midnite shift. Dearie dropped by my house.

Taken with my new lens, 50mm f1.8. Some editing done.

Helmi

A wedding

2007-09-24T19:47:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Covered a wedding on Sunday. Didn't cover the dinner part as I'm on midnight shift. Here's a sneak preview.

Thank you

Helmi

Bali trip

2007-09-20T12:36:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Hotel reservation confirmed. Flight bookings confirmed.

Bali, here we come in November.

Helmi

Here birdie, birdie, birdie

2007-09-19T18:24:00.000+08:00

Dear all

Off day today, somehow ended up at Sembawang park. If theres any reports in the news of a suspicious man with a camera kneeling, creeping, and stalking a flock of birds, that's me by the way. Here's why.

Helmi

Lazy days

2007-09-17T22:25:00.000+08:00

Dear all

I'm too tired or shall I say lazy to blog nowadays. Anyway, just wanna update that my leave to Bali in November is approved.

Yay. Can't wait to go.

Helmi

Pictures from work

2007-09-17T00:36:00.001+08:00

Dear all

Some pictures at my workplace.

The mess at work.

The elephant at work.

Ooops, hehe.

Thank you

Helmi