Cha Thai

For those of you that have seen my Instagram, you would know that I went Cha Thai for lunch. It's a little concept restaurant/ cafe along Telok Ayer street.

If you're interested, do look it up. 

Anyhow, I feel the price is slightly on the pricey but if you share it with your colleagues, it should be quite worth while. They do have set menus so please make sure to flip till the back of the menu to see what they offer. The lunch sets are 25nett with main course, drink and fruit.

Frankly, my colleagues and I forgot to request for our fruit dish and left. So I really don't know what they serve. Hahaha. Stupid, I know. But there's a reason behind everything right? 

1. We didn't know the portion of all-carte was that big.

2. On top of our individual mains, we ordered the pandan toast to share. 

3. Something funny and serious happened at the same time...

We were all so engrossed in the menu. Because of the variety and the price, and Grace who always puts her phone conveniently on the desk. 

Somehow when we were done eating, which I'm pretty sure would have landed me in a food coma, we were headed out to the cashier for payment when Grace realizes she has a phone missing. Well, most of us at work carry two mobiles - one for work and one personal. 

While Winnie was making payment, I stepped out and checked my phone to find few missed calls from the office and one from another colleague.

Upon calling back, the conversation was as such.

Liz: Gek, you called?

Gek: Yes.. (In an anxious voice) Are you out for lunch with Grace? 

Liz: Yeah. What's wrong?

Gek: Does Grace know she misplaced her phone?

Liz: Yeah, she's looking for it now. Do you know where it is? 

Gek: Her mum called the office and said she lost her phone. It's now at a Thai Restaurant. You need to tell her to go collect.

Liz: We're still here. I'll tell her now.

*At the same time, Grace was calling her personal phone using the company mobile, and the cashier took it out from her pocket*

We were all just staring wide-eyed when the cashier explained. "We found it within our menu. But we didn't know whose it was and we could only call your mother."

I was just laughing and shocked that they managed to find her mum's number and also, how her mum managed to call the office. Over that hour of lunch, no one realized the phone was missing. And when we did, it felt like it all happened so fast, it was even comical. Haha.

After lunch, on our way back to the office, I reminded Grace to call her mum to give her the peace of mind. Then Grace said, "Wa. My mum actually went to our store to find our office number cause she didn't manage to get through on my company phone."

Tsk. This blur sotong! 

*p.s. Stay tuned tomorrow, or later today since it's already past 12...

I am damn pissed. Or am i just sad?

I just ended exams for my first semester/ trimester at school and boy am I pissed. The last paper just had to piss me off. Damn!

The first paper was tough but it should be passable. The second paper (I.e. my first paper today) is considerably alright. Especially since there was MCQs. However, like what I said. What pissed me off was the last paper. They just had to.

The paper was supposed to be about the case study. But among 6 questions, only 2 had relations with the case. I am so mad. I don't know to be mad at myself or at the bloody paper. Ughs. Forget it.

I'm going to get an early rest. Since I'm working tomorrow. If it really comes down to remoduling, we'll talk about it when the time comes.

P.s. I will be writing a review in a few days for a facial treatment. Stay tuned ya? (:

This might be something new...

I swear I think I'm allergic to my books! Hahahaha. I know how crazy this sounds but I'm serious. 

Every time I start studying, especially at night, my nose starts to run. Like out of the blue the river flows. Damn irritating but also amusing me while I'm dying in my pool of books, slides and notes. 

Ahhhh! I have yet to finish one subject and I have 2 more to go. Omg. This is the time when I start questioning myself. Why did I even sign up for this in the first place? And why did I insist on taking 3 modules? Preparing for reports and presentations are still alright. When it comes to exams, I doubt my brain can fit in all these chapters in just a matter of days... Can someone please give me doraemon's bread? I'll gladly copy the notes down!

Getting back to reality, update soon~!

Waiting to board...

I'm blogging as I am waiting to board the plane. Somehow, I always think that it's logical to have food before boarding the plane. 

Once again, I am wrong. Or they are wrong! I did ask okay? Not that I blindly went in without confirming... Scammed again by KLIA2. I need to remind myself that this happens too often. Sigh. Faster call for boarding! Don't delay ar! I need SuperMaggie to rescue my stomach. If you know what I mean (;

Anyhow, this work trip hasn't been all that fruitful. My trainee had some family emergency and called one day short. Of course, training plans are slightly behind schedule and I sort of wasted this trip. Oh well, no point looking bad right? Forward, here I come! But first... SUPERMAGGIE, I NEED YOU~!

Today is 7th August, one of Singapore's Jubilee weekend. Extra holiday for all Singaporeans and those working in Songapore. And for me, replacement off on Tuesday! Long weekend too but I'm afraid it's mostly been booked for books. Yes, you read right. I have a date with my books for the next few days so as to prepare for my exams. Got to do well especially since I'm slogging my guts out at work and school while sacrificing my sleep. Beauty does not come cheap, cause pimples popping on my forehead like multi-buy. 

Sigh. 

Sigh. 

Sigh.

Okay, I should stop typing 'Sigh'. Hahaha. Frankly, looking back at this trip, it has been fun. Somehow I've became a fan of PARK STAR unknowingly. Hahaha. 

And, although I am more like a carrier... I managed to score some Korean seaweed for myself and the team from Park. Hahahaha. 

Leaving you with the picture and the mental image of Korean Seaweed. Drool now and never see it. Muahahaha. Okay, signing off. 

24-hours don't seem enough

Everything's just moving too fast, seriously. I was hoping to finish my degree at the soonest possible but finishing 3 modules in 12 weeks is really FAST~!

I don't know if I've had the actual lessons in my head but I know I've got to study hard to pass my exams, and I got to work hard at work to get my promotion. Yet all these come at the cost of sleep and sleep is my energy... They are like 3 lines never meeting. Ughs.

See what I mean?

I don't know anymore. Should I really try to finish everything at the soonest? Will I be 'free-er' if I take only 2 modules each "trimester"? Will I be able to promote if I gave up one more than the other? What is the opportunity cost in here. ARGHS.

Irritated by my own questions. Shall head to bed and get myself more energy for work as much as I can... Nights~!

Reserving with Jeunesse

So, I've decided to finally try Reserve. Especially since I've heard it few months back while travelling in Australia.

I wasn't really interested in building it as a business at the moment so Sean just got me into the 'backoffice' while I figure things out slowly. Delivery was super fast and efficient. I remember ordering and setting up an account with Sean  and while thinking when I will receive the items, I received it 2 days later. Super speedy.

Nice packaging and all too. Original RESERVE Box with the Jeunesse 'recyclable' tote bag.

Been having it for the past few weeks now and I'm in love with it cause its'simply "BERRILICIOUS". Get it? HAHAHA. Am not able to tell you how this impacts/ changes me yet but will make sure to talk more about RESERVE (and its wonders) in future. 

Jeunesse has been growing rapidly in the market these days. You see RESERVE, and well, you mostly see "Instantly Ageless". Videos and all proves that it really takes effect almost instantaneously.

Like I said, will take more about this in future but in the meantime, if you would like to know more information about the brand and its products, please click here.

Cheers, and to all my muslim friends, SELAMAT HARI RAYA~!

There's just too many things going on.

There's just too many things going on lately. I'm sorry I haven't been blogging. Frankly, I have many things I want to talk about. So, let's start with the biggest story this week that affected thousands. HAHA. Yes, you know where I'm going with this... That fateful Tuesday when the train broke down during the crazy rush hour.

So, I had class that day so when I ended work, I hopped on a bus and got to school. Thankfully, there was a straight bus from work to school but that wasn't the point since I always take the bus if I'nm going school from work.

When I got to school, most of our classmates were already there and there was going to be a student presentation going on that day. Sadly, one of the classmates (let's just go by the name of A) - whose presenting - is late and the tutor wasn't quite happy. His team leader reported that A was caught on the train and the tutor thought it was A leaving work late that resulted in him being late. And again, black face. Time for waiting was up and the team had to present without A. Thankfully, A's parts were all the way at the end so they might be able to stretch some time. Out of curiousty, I started rumbling through my phone and saw my colleagues complaining on whatsapp that there were no train service at Jurong East. Both NSL and EWL are 'dead' for the day. Knowing that, out of goodwill, I had to say something so I told the tutor the current situation at the train stations. The tutor sort of understood the situation.

A finally arrived, after the team completed their presentation and even their Q&A session. The tutor jokingly asked if he wanted any airtime for himself since he didn't present anything. And A, the first thing that came out of his mouth was.. "Sir, so how would I be marked?"
The tutor started laughing and said, "I was prepared to fail you" and A's jaw dropped. Then the tutor continued by saying, since you have a 'valid' reason, I cannot blame you for the train not working and decided to grant him marks based on the groups presentation and effort - agreeable by his team member as well.

Long story short, if he really did fail this module because of the train breakdown, will he be able to claim his tuition fees from SMRT? Hahaha. And, frankly, although I was not affected  by the train fault, I felt the pain of many friends and colleagues who did. they left work at 1900, only to get home by 2200 and some even 2300. Then again, although the train failts and breakdown causes much pain ana agny to the people out there, I have to applaud SMRT workers for their speedy works at recovery. Such that the next morning, although train services were slower, we still had the luxury of taking the trains to work and home again. So, kudos to the workers~! SMRT management should look into giving the workers - and not the CEO - more bonuses for their great effort!

More updates next time...