Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Post - Holiday blues
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
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
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas time
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
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
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The day Helmi stood still
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 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
Saturday, December 13, 2008
It's been a long time
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
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
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wedding Slideshow
For those who's getting married and looking for photographers.
Photos taken by me but ALL credits to Essential Photography.
Photos taken by me but ALL credits to Essential Photography.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
OnQ training
Dear all
Sharing 2 photos of doing OnQ online training.
After midnight shift. In the end, fell asleep.
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
Monday, September 29, 2008
Singapore Formula One
Dear all
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.
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.Thursday, September 25, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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
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
Saturday, September 06, 2008
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
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
Friday, September 05, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Monday, August 04, 2008
Post-Birthday
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.
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.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Back to work
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
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
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