I was having a random morbid revelation last night -

Will the funeral be fucking expensive? Got tentage and serve curry chicken, peanuts and packet drinks? Or english pastry, sheperd's pie and vintage wine? What sort of coffin will I lay in? Will it have air-conditioning (considering I didn't have any when I was alive. Okay. Got one grievance then.), and crisp white inner cushioning?

I haven't really blogged much about my new job since I joined a month ago. I figured I might as well, I might want to re-look into this episode in my life sometime in the future.

I stepped into my office today at 9:10 am, punctuality has been increasingly harder to maintain as I reach a certain status quo with the train schedules. I'm in a mad routine of waking up and doing all the morning stuff in under 20 minutes everyday. Its a matter of timing actually - I miss this train, I'll be stranded for another 10 minutes for the next. Screw SMRT.

Colleagues have been swell, albeit the tumultuous generation gap I may have with some, or perhaps it's just a matter of frequency. I believe I'll be able to gel with everyone soon; I didn't really have much trouble in my previous jobs. A good friend told me it's only a matter of time before you find your footing.

The job itself is challenging, I'm doing things I've been looking forward to be doing since I took that leap of faith to step into this field a year ago, which I can't really say I've been shortchanged of in my previous appointment (of whence I've made some really memorable friendships and a few forgettable grievances), but I am glad I am here now. I'm picking things up bit by bit as I go along. That much I can tell myself. Assurance for now at least.

I've never really flown on a job before, and I'd dare say its rather exciting. I've been told I'm on a yearly schedule of at least 8 to 10 trips, which makes up about 10% of the scope, to countries that are emerging and robust, which I've been reassured would look good on my resume in future. I'm just gonna play my cards right for now though and I wouldn't want to spell the premise of being uprooted.

I really hope this would be somewhere I can finally lay my anchor at, having to hop around jobs doesn't really reflect well on my CV. Hopefully, this time round in the coming year, I'd be telling a different story to everyone.

Really. It really looks like shit. That just sums up my afternoon. 3 entries in a day. I am in not much of a working mood.

Plug from Gni - www.drawahouse.com

This is my house. I was asked to give it a name. I called it Awesome. So when I enter, I feel like I'm within the inner sanctum of awesomeness.

Which loosely translates to "shit". Considering the way it looks. And that wrangly thingy in the front would be me. I am still awesome though.

Anyhoo, here's the verdict :

"Based on your drawing and the 10 answers you gave this is a summary of your personality:

Your house tells the world that you ought to be a leader. You are a freedom lover and a strong person. You love your house and family. You are a gifted artist as well. Once you have a problem, you need a friend with you.

Your life is always full of changes. Once you have a problem, you need a friend with you. son. (What the heow is "son"?!)

You will avoid being alone and seek the company of others whenever possible. You love excitement and create it wherever you go. You see the world as it is, not as you believe it should be.

You added a flower into your drawing. The flower signifies that you long for love. (I added quite a lot of flowers. Does that mean I'm like DESPERATE?!" Geez.) We also see that you are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. You don't think much about yourself."

Suddenly, I really don't know myself. Hmm.

You know who you are. Stop it. Don't abuse it. (And I want my card back hor.)

Meanwhile, Fred and I were having this conversation with regards to the above issue :

"Duh."

"Dun keep duh-ing me leh."

"The "duh" very irritating hor. Tell that to MJ."

"A bit. Knn I talk so much then you just "duh" one time I dunno what to say liao."

"I know. It's like a full stop."

"Ya and it's a full stop from the other party some more. Must tell MJ dun abuse "duh". It's beginning to turn into another “whatever”."

"Or “anything”."

"Irritating nouns."

"Hmmm….maybe we can create alcohol "DUH"

"You mean a drink called "Duh" but.... ALCOHOLIC? Idea.
go counter and just say "DUH!" then u get 1 can either is Tiger/Heineken/Corona then bonus is Hoegarden?"

"or Erdinger? idea hor..."

"Erdinger the can tall tall one like cannot leh.."

"Aiyah who cares can squeeze into 330ml can already mah"

"I can imagine it now ..."

Cashier : Hi can i help u?
Us : DUH!!!
Cashier : ????"
US: Aiyoh, "DUH" also dunno, aiyah, "WHATEVER" lar...
Cashier: ??????
US: wau piang, "Whatever" also dun hve ah, then "ANYTHING" lar "ANYTHING" lar..
Cashier: -_- '''


*****

I am slightly too free.

This is just pure hilarity. Kudos to the guy who came up with the subs.




courtesy plug from Adrian

I need help. I need to get out of this island. The travel-bug's biting again. (Which again reconstitutes the fact that I feel no sense of staying here in the long run.)

I'm considering a short escapade to any one of these locations but am in a rut to make my choice.

Pulau Tioman



"Tioman is the biggest and most impressive island at the east coast. There is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west section of the island, which ends at the idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed beach. Tioman offers a wide range of activities for visitors: snorkeling in crystal clear water, discover the beautiful underwater world when you go diving, or just laze on the beach while you work on that tan. Also, there is a jungle on the island that is just begging to be explored. The dense forest is a habitat for many kinds of flora and fauna." source

Pulau Rawa



"Rawa Island is a beautiful spot and famed for its white coral sand, lazing palm trees, and offshort coral reefs. Its abundant marine life is another winning factor to its popularity. If you are looking for a 'kick-off-your-shoes, let-down-your-hair' atmosphere, Rawa Island is the place for you.

The eastern coastline of Rawa Island is mainly ragged and rocky hills that are most interesting as their shapes were sculpted by the forces of nature. In fact, Rawa Island has one of the awesome rock formations amongst the rest. Its crystal clear and cooling waters is a favorite haunt for visitors who gather there for specific activities such as scuba diving, spear fishing and lobster hunting.

Accommodation is quite likely the small wooden chalets that dot the place, tucked cosily amongst the palm trees and flowers. To fully energized yourself, Rawa Island is the place to be!" source

Phi Phi Island



"Phi Phi Island, located just 45 minutes by boat from Phuket, offers a great laid back tropical lifestyle. Soak up the sun, go beach hopping, or simply enjoy the great outdoors in some of the most beautiful scenery in Asia!

Picture postcard perfect, with classic white sandy beaches, surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs and sunlit crystal water, Phi Phi actually consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, so gorgeous it was used as a location for the Hollywood film, The Beach." source

Krabi



"Classic beaches fringed with towering limestone formations, is an understatement to describe this stunningly beautiful area of Thailand. A coastline dotted with gorgeous tropical islands, palm fringed beaches and coral reefs. An interior with jungle, waterfalls, mysterious caves, hidden lagoons and strange rock formations, just 800 kilometres south of Bangkok." source

Koh Samui



"Koh Samui - "the island of the coconut tree" is Thailand's 3rd largest. A backpacker's secret for years, this sun lover's paradise, with its coconut plantations, rolling hills, curved sandy beaches and offshore islands, has gradually developed into a holiday destination with a distinctly local island flavour.
Samui is a place to relax, meet people, sunbathe and party. Nightlife is good with open-air discos, music bars and good restaurants. The island retains its laid back feel, with friendly and welcoming locals, good food and offbeat local attractions which haven't become over commercialised." source

I'm more or less gonna go with Phi Phi or Krabi, although Koh Samui does have its charm on me. I'm open to more ideas, anyone?