And On With Photos

So, I finally went to church after such a long break. It was so nice to see everyone again! And today was Pastor's birthday, and guess who made it so special? It was none other than Dunamis Rock!

Credits:

Pastor Heidi - Organiser/Card Maker
Aunty Anna - Providing the fantastic cake!
The Rest - Heartfelt wishes and thanks to Pastor!

Oooooh

the message on the screen

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the cake!

love brought them together

love brought us together!

And I was off to Aunty Em's place for a party! It was to celebrate Gladys' and Gabriel's birthday! It was great food, filled with all the smiles from all the children, and a great time of family fellowship!

princess gladys!

suave gabriel

passing the parcel

*sings* head shoulders knees and toes..

And here are 2 videos of the kids having a great time!

so much cake in a day

Yea, too much cake in one day. It was the monkey, then now tweety. The best part? Both of these cakes were chocolate and with buttercream. Ok, I won't make anyone feel guilty here, but buttercream is seriously not good for obvious health reasons. Lolx.

I'm off to reading fanfic now! I'll see you people around!

Nights!

Great Pay Equals Good Treats

Remember I once said that the most important reason why I need my pay is because I love giving treats? Well, so many people in my life give me treats, so I figure I will make it a point to pay it forward. It's a good feeling to know that you have the means to give people a good dinner, and of course a great time of fellowship.

Ben and Ken were not expecting one, and neither was I planning on it. It just happened I was in the mood for good food, and they didn't mind a treat either (who does?). Lolx. Ben has horrible sore eyes, which I am now living in fear of contracting, because alot of people have gotten it. *gasp*

Anyway, we decided on Eatzi, which is a restaurant under Jack's Place. It's the exact same, just that Eatzi has a wider variety, and it being a Halal restaurant attracts it's huge crowd of malay customers.

Here are some photos of all of us and our food! Fabulous dishes!

Ben (sore eyes guy)

Steak and Dory

Ken (a nice shot aye?)

Black Pepper Steak

Me (the host)

Roast Chicken with Rosemary Sauce

The fellowship was great. We talked a great bit, and it was a great dinner. All the time, I was so so so scared I'll get Ben's sore eyes, but I hope that I don't get it. Seriously, the way Ben describes it, it could infect the entire nation. Lolx. Even SARS didn't bother me this much. Paranoid, much.

Next few people on my list of treats is Jerome and Jon. I can't believe I haven't given them a treat in such a long time. Jerome was so nice to talk to me when I dropped by in church tonight. Thanks bro, I've missed you loads.

Alright, tomorrow I'm going to church!! Finally! I was called to work but rejected because I really want to attend church after such a long time.

Nights People!

Ethan Ong - A Prodigy From God

Ethan Ong's Website

At 7 years old, he's Singapore's youngest busker. He plays the drums, a prodigy everyone calls him. Giving all praises to the Lord, this boy and his family hopes to spread the love of Christ to the world.

Amazing drumming skills. Click here to watch one of his best. I have no words to describe what he does. I teared and laughed while watching. At such a tender age, this boy boasts about his faith for the Lord who granted him his skills. Can you believe he started at 2 years old? And only 5 years later, he can play to the beat to any song.

You wanted to see a miracle from the Lord. Well, Ethan's just one of them. Eternal perfection, that's what we all are. It's been a great night for me.

I've decided. I'm going to compose a song called Eternal Perfection. Well, guess where that title came from? Lolx. It's from a sermon Pastor preached a few weeks back. Well, I composed Unconstrained with Jerome, so up for another one Jerome?

Euphoric Photo Mood

I'm sorry for the lack in blogging, I have been busy with work and all. However! Today was my off day, and I went bowling with my colleagues! The photos that are to come are all courtesy of Rosie and Gaz, both of them did magnificent jobs with getting great photos of me. *smiles*

the usual pose

And the rest are all not taken by myself. *shouts* I'm so happy with all the photos, I look extremely good! Great dressing, a great hair-day, and great angles for the shots!

half body shot

full body shot

And the next two are my favourites. Can't decide which is better so I'll let you people decide which you prefer. Lolx. I love all the photos!

Waa..

And this is probably my favourite shot of the day!

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so nice!

Ok, that's all folks. I'm turning in. It's 3.40am and I'm still awake. I just came home from bowling, and later in the evening's the big game. All 19 outlets of TCC battling it out for the championship. I hope our team from CBJ would do good enough. *cross fingers* And I have to wake up in 6 hours time to meet Jon. *sigh* Would I even be able to wake up on time?

*drifts to sleep*

First Time Working Till So Late

Alright, it's 3.33am and here I am blogging. Lolx. I just got home not long ago, had a good bathe, and now eating dinner. Yes, dinner. This is probably the first time I'm eating dinner so late. My sis went over to JB this morning, and she brought home food my my nanny's! It's the best I tell you. Still the same old fried chicken, spinach soup, and fish keropok. Yay!

Work was, as usual, great today. Guess who came down to my outlet just to visit me? It was Pastor Simon! *smiles* It was so nice to see him after so long, and I was really blessed because I know he came just to see me. *grins* You see, we almost didn't meet. He came to the main outlet where I was working, ordered an Ice Lemon Tea of all things, and was trying to look for me (or so it had seemed). I, however, was in charge of the al fresco area, which is somewhat not visible to where Pastor was sitting.

I felt the vibrations of a call in my pants, and hurried to a secluded corner to check who it was.

"Simon? Isn't that Pastor? Why is he calling me at this hour?"

Me: Hello? Pastor?
Pastor: You working ah?
Me: Ya.. Why?
Pastor: I'm here.
Me: Really?! Why don't I see you?
Pastor: Yea I don't see you too.
Me: Ok, I go look for you.
Pastor: Ok. Bye bye.

I went searching for Pastor, and found him in less than 30 seconds. Going over, we striked a conversation quickly, revolving mainly about my disappearance. *raise one eyebrow*

Pastor: What sin have you commited that you are running from me?
Me: Huh?
Pastor: How come I haven't seen you in 4 weeks?
Me: Aiyah. I've been busy you see.
Pastor: Yea, yea.. I must come all the way here just to look for you.

"Whoa, my pastor chases me just to find me. Isn't he just the best I can ever have?"

Giggling at that thought, I was pretty amazed that Pastor came just to see me. Of course, he declined that by saying he was in the area, but the thought (of him coming to see me) touched me all the same. Which youth can boast his pastor is concerned enough that he comes all the way down just to see how his youth is doing? Not anyone I know.

So, I left him to his book and Ice Lemon Tea (which is obviously not a good buy, so all of you please don't buy that ever), as I was attending to a restaurant at full house. A pity I couldn't talk to Pastor much. Before I knew it, he was gone, not even saying a 'goodbye'. Tsk. Pastor, next time you come, at least say 'bye' before you leave ok? I was wanting to ask him who he brought 2 weeks ago, that he reserved a table for 12, but unfortunately I didn't get the chance to.

So, back to work! Iqbal and I were taking care of the al fresco area. It was always fun working with him because we all have a common goal in mind. To upsell, and see who gets better orders. Well, let's just put it this way. I got a table to $193 and another at $112, that pretty much impressed him. *grins*

Having a great person to work with you, makes you really motivated to do well. Our sales was good today, just short of $300 for hitting our target. Nonetheless, me and Iqbal were proud we sold countless drinks with ice cream. *pats self*

Tonight was a first for me! I ended work at 1.30am, and was waiting for our shuttle bus to fetch us to PZ (Paradiz), before we would divide to our different areas to take our buses. Sadly, the first for me was ruined, and Syera was saying that I was very suay. Lolx. My first time, and I didn't get to take the shuttle bus. However! I shared a cab with 3 others, of course the bill would be foot by the company ultimately. Had a good chat with some new people I know from AT (Atrium), Nora and Matthew. Oh yes, and I saw Damian too, this time so cheerful, I was left standing dumbfounded. He was waving his hands frantically when he saw me, though I was only 2 metres away from him. *roll eyes*

Damian: Hi!!!
Me: So are you happy or sad today?
Damian: Happy of course!!

"Man, he is one weird guy. Definitely worthy of the title 'quirky'."

Lolx. He was so chirpy it was almost unbelievable he was sad the other day. But anyway, everyone gets sad sometime, and it is so important for friends to help them through those difficult times. *smiles*

Ok, I'm so so tired. I think I better get some rest. A repeat of tonight later in the evening. 5.30pm till 1.30am in the morning. I hope I get to take a cab home again tomorrow. And the best part is Vincent is working too!! This will be the first time that I, and this colleague that followed me over to CBJ from IS, would be working together!! *grins x200*

*snores*

It's Been Some Time

Today was another great day! I woke up real early, obviously deprived of my beautiful 8 hours that I could have gotten, to meet Jon for some catching up.

I was somewhere deep in DreamLand, when suddenly I was reminded that I had to wake up on time, preferably at 9am.

"Oh no, I better wake up."

Throwing my eyes wide open with energy that could only have resulted from good sleep, I took up my handphone only to find a time I would rather not have seen or believed.

"10.15am?! I'm so dead"

Lolx. And indeed, I made Jon arrive on time at 11am, only to realise that I would be the one making him wait. Tsk. I rushed out of bed, got a good morning bathe, and somehow looking like I was dressed to kill. *roll eyes* But nonetheless, it was good to dress up to meet your friends, and not wear uniform like I always do.

He was alright I guess, cool as always, upon knowing I was going to be late. He was bringing Ye Kai along, and it was some time since I last saw these 2 teens.

All along the way to meet them, my new found interest, also known as the suave choker I am now wearing, was resting somewhere between my neck and chest, proudly boasting of it's radiant blue. I love it alot!

And so, after making them a fair bit, I walked to the regular meeting spot that we always frequent - the bridge beside the Esplanade. The conversations that started were effortless and we quickly got used to talking like we always do.

Taking out my camera, one of the 2 was slamming his palm against his cheeks, while the other rolled his eyes in my said course of action.

Ye Kai: No...
Jon: Not again Peter..

Explaining that I needed to start putting pictures up on my blog again, the rolling of eyes and gasps were doubled. They clearly didn't want their faces of my blog, but I guess I always had a way to make people know that they look good when I'm taking these shots. *grins*

the duo

Being the usual self-obsessed boy that I am, a good shot of me was clearly needed to show you people how much you've missed this face on my blog. Lolx. A great haircut, and hairdo, makes a great photo out of this little boy. Now now, stop rolling your eyes already..

*grins*

Still the same old Peter aye? *giggles* A pity you all can't see my choker, I love it alot and want to showcase it to the world! Haha, I seem like a maniac with that sentence, but nonetheless, I still want people to love it too!

After chatting a bit and having lunch at Raffles City food court, the two young kids were off for home (or so I hoped), and I was off to work. A shift like 3-11pm clearly saps alot of energy from oneself, and I was thankful I had lunch before I started my shift.

Something really nice happened at work. I bet my sister's old classmate, Kelly, who greeted me with nothing short of a really fabulous smile. She noticed me first, and calling out my name, I turned my head and fixed my glance at someone who seemed familiar yet distant.

Me: Kelly?
Kelly: Hi Peter! You work here?!
Me: Yea, Sarah didn't tell you?
Kelly: Nope. Hey, your face changed.

"Oh no, I'm dead.. I'm dead.."

Kelly: It's so much better now. Less pimples and all.

"Phew, nothing bad after all. Ok now Peter, don't start blushing.."

Kelly is, after all, one of the most pretty girls in my sister's class in Holy Innocent's. She is very very pretty. Of course, the word pretty is something I'm using in my very limited vocabulary. Lolx.

Kelly: And you used to wear specs right?
Me: Er.. Yea. Why?

"Ooo, this is getting good.."

Kelly: Ah.. So charming..

"..."

That comment compliment shot me too fast to register a smile, but recovering from my sudden shock, or rather, disbelief, I gave her the smile that I've always loved, the blushing obviously breaking beneath her said 'good complexion'. Lolx.

Me: Thanks. I thought that was really nice.
Kelly: Alright then. Take care. I'm going to the ladies.
Me: Alright. See ya around Kelly.

That was so sweet of her. These beautiful words to get me all smiley (not that I was not already), and my motivation to work going up three-folds. Lolx.

And I was reminded of tonight! We were going bowling after work! Yes.. that's been 20 months since I bowled? We were playing to see who would represent CBJ for next week's inter-outlet bowling competition. And yes, it's for TCC staff only. Lolx.

After work, we changed out of our uniforms (I'm so thankful I dressed up to meet Jon), and it was quite a surprise that Farhan was driving us there!

my cool MT

We were later than the others who were there a bit earlier. And obviously nervous and shy, I rejected any remarks that I knew how to bowl. It was true that I wasn't the least confident of even hitting an 80, but the games that followed proved otherwise. *grins*

And here are some cool photos of my CBJ team!

Fara, and where did Dez come from?!?!

Dez is my Assistant Store Manager, the highest post in CBJ. Sometimes, her fun-loving attitude really baffles me. She's really nice to hang around with, but she's still the ASM ain't she? Lolx. Not that I'm complaining though, it's good to have cool MTs and ASMs!

like him!

Oh, and Elene (I hope I got it correct), was there too! She was being permanently transferred over from AT, and she was such fun to be around with. Being a novice, she was taught by almost everyone, and screamed for joy even if she hit only one pin. Lolx.

Elene!

Bowling after so long is so fun! And I actually beat my personal best of 132, now making it 135! Wahahaha, I'm over the moon! My break from this wonderful sport has made me miss it so much! I miss the times I always went bowling with Isaac, and how he was training for the SHATEC competitions. Lolx.

After we ended our bowling session (the place closes at 2am), we were all too tired to even bother who followed who home. Naturally, I shouted if anyone was going Hougang, or somewhere near. You all should know me and my calculations of taking a taxi home after midnight (it's best to have 2 others to share with you). Zie and Elene followed me, and we were off for home!

Zie got off at Hougang Ave 3, and the next best place to go was my place, since Elene stays at Sengkang. However, being the nice gentleman that I always am, my personal principle is to send all girls home first, especially since it's so late. Not that I'm afraid of something happening, I just feel it's right to send the girls then the guys. Please agree with me on this. Lolx.

Elene was kind of shocked that I would rather send her home first, but was quickly accepting my adamant generosity. Of course, it would be more expensive, but what's that little bit for making a girl feel better? *smiles*

Finally got home, and got a great bathe. I helped my sister print her project stuff, and now blogging at 3.30am in the morning. Thankfully, work is at 5.30pm later. However, I'm ending work at 1.30am. *raise left eyebrow* Tsk. That means I will be home only around 2 to 3am? *roll eyes*

Ok, I can't take it anymore. I'm off to DreamLand.

Nights!

Well Spent Off Day

Thank you EQ for making me enjoy such a great off day. It was so well spent I think I have what it takes to work another 10 days in a row. Just kidding, I would never want to work for so long without a break again. *roll eyes*

And so, here's what happened today. I forced myself to wake up so that I could give a call to Babara and ask if she was available to get my hair done. She declined, very politely, due to unavailability and also because she wasn't working today. Disappointed, I could only hang up only to find a message from my phone that made me smile from ear to ear.

Pay is here. You can come collect. Lini.

Woohoo!! That would mean I have the means to spend again. Ok ok, I know I should save and all, but not being able to spend well the last 2 weeks could have killed suffocated me. Lolx. And receiving pay would mean I could give EQ a dinner treat!

Apparently, around 1pm in the afternoon, I received a call from a number I've never seen before, and was hoping that it was Derrick from Kelly Services asking me to come down to collect my pay (greedy me huh..). Instead, it was Babara.

Babara: Hey Peter, I will be in town.
Me: Oh wow! That means I can come down?
Babara: Yea. Would you be free around 3.30 to 4?
Me: 4 sounds good to me. Thanks Babara!
Barara: Alright then. I'll see you at 4.

Woohoo!! Everything I planned for is right on! I would, as planned, go for my haircut, then get my pay, and finally to meet EQ for dinner!! Wahahaha, I love it when things happen the way I want them to. *grins*

Babara did a magnificent job. The best she's done yet! She did everything I wanted, and on top of that, I was surprised to see a reflection of my back which resembled something very close to the mohawk style. Mini mohawk I would call it. Lolx. The tail is still here, as always, and she did a great job with thinning my hair. *grins x100*

Then it was off to collect pay. My cheerful mood was complimented with a clear sky, and the sun was not glaring it's dreadful heatwaves on me. The weather was anything but bad, and it was nice walking along Orchard Road once again, the street seeming somewhat foreign because I haven't been here in weeks.

Entering Isetan Scotts almost brought tears to my eyes. It feels so good to step in there once again, and knowing that I was meeting the great bunch of colleagues that I am so very close to. It was so good to see all the old faces, but more surprising was seeing new ones too. There were 2 new white shirts, and 2 brown ones too. Lini passed me the cash and asked for me to sign. I can't reveal how much I got, because then, hundreds would swarm to me like bees asking for a treat. Lolx, just kidding. It felt so good to be there once again, everything the same, it seemed like only yesterday that I left for CBJ. Also, I had a long and good chat with Roy, voicing some things that I've kept inside while working in CBJ for a month now. It was so comforting when he gave me advice, telling me to hold on, and striving hard to make things work. Motivational talk really does wonders to a weary soul.

So! I was off to meet EQ! All this time working in CBJ, I was always craving for Fish and Co's Seafood Platter. I mean, they're just beside us, serving that gastronomical dish to their customers, and enticing us service staff from just a few feet away. EQ was on time, I was earlier. He brought a friend, named Oliver, who was a card magician. He showed me a cool trick, which of course messed my mind up, but still, I know a trick is a trick. I told EQ I had a bad craving for Fish and Co, and he was more than ok to oblige. Lolx, it's not like I'm making him eat monkey meat or the like. Eeks.

The food was great, a tad too filling for us. I was up there (points at throat) in my intake, and a Seafood Platter for 2 was just about the limit for the both of us. Or was it?

A thought passed swiftly even before I could retract the words that were to come.

Me: EQ, we go for desserts ok?
EQ: Er.. ok..

"Peter, what are you thinking?"

*roll eyes* And to think I just mentioned how full I was? It was a good thing EQ suggested Macdonald's. It had been sometime since I had one of their delicious ice creams. EQ had a McFlurry while I had a Strawberry Sundae. *licks lips*

We sat by the trees, chatting under the clear night sky, void of stars but one which I pointed to and EQ quicky claimed it as a satellite. *roll eyes*

"Why did you have to spoil that EQ? I would have believed it was a star even though I knew it wasn't, till you had to tell me it was a satellite."

I passed by TCC AT (Atrium), and saw Damian. As he turned around and saw me, I was waving my hands in a friendly gesture. He didn't even smile, and turned away soon after. Knowing he was rather unwilling to say 'hi', I walked off with EQ, my mind disturbed by what had happened.

EQ: Peter, I'm very happy today.

"Why? Why did he not even smile?"

EQ: I finished all my homework before I met you.

"Was he angry with me? What did I do? I was just being friendly right? Or maybe, he was just having a bad day. Everyone has one once in a while. Yea, that must be it."

Me: EQ, I think he had a bad day..
EQ: Er.. Yea! That must be it!
Me: Sorry I wasn't listening to you.
EQ: Haha, it's alright la.

Still obviously disturbed by my friendliness being turned away, I gave Damian an sms, remembering vividly that I had his number.

Hey Damian. What's up? You seemed out of sorts today.

And that put my mind at ease, giving EQ all the attention I could give without being distracted. We continued talking about church, about him telling me about who missed me and all (you people are so sweet la!), and how he's been doing. It was a great evening. I was actually walking around PS in hope to find a good game to buy (the cons of having pay. Tsk), but was later attracted to something more alluring from 77th Street.

come to me..

And I bought it! Don't you think it's fab? It's so beautiful, EQ agreed with me on that. On top of that, I signed up for the 77th Street card! There are so many outlets I can use it on! And on top of that, I get to use it at other places too! The biggest pull for me was Spectacle Hut, because that is where I get all my contact lenses and solutions. *grins x200*

I accompanied EQ home to Tampines. In case you people are wondering why Tampines when he stays in Simei and I in Hougang, let me explain. He rides his bicycle to Tampines every morning, and travels to school by bus. After his day, he rides it back home. For me, I thought it would be good, since I was free, and work is only at 3 tomorrow, to send EQ to Tampines so I could chat more with him.

Upon nearing his bike, he gave me 5 bikes to choose from. And that if I got it correct, he would.. er.. what did you say you would do EQ? Lolx, I myself can't remember.

EQ: Ok choose.

"Man, this is tough."

Walking to the third from the right that he had given me the choices, I answered rather confidently, masking any doubt even though I had plenty.

Me: This one.

Silence.

EQ: Aye!! How you know?!?!

"Hmm.. What should I answer to that?"

Me: I'm your twin brother after all.

*roll eyes*

Yes yes. What an answer I know. But it seemed politically correct to me. And so we parted, him riding off in opposite direction of where I was headed - the bus interchange.

The queue was bad. Figuring that I was going to stand all the way home, I clipped on my headset, and turned on my mp3 to the o' so familiar History Maker. I love this song alot, it has always been on my personal top charts since I was in, what, Sec 2? Lolx.

So here I am blogging rather long tonight because I feel so happy that I had a wonderful off day. It was time well spent and I believe EQ had a good time too. You better have enjoyed yourself EQ. *glares* Lolx.

And Damian replied saying he had quite a foul mood today. He apologied, even though I felt he didn't need to, and promised a better meeting next time. Smile dude, it's not like it's the end of the world alright? Everything is going to be just fine.

I'm meeting Jonathan tomorrow at City Hall before work. I love to catch up with this youngster about what he's been up to, and how he's been coping and all. Of course, the usual crapping would be inevitable. Lolx.

Off to my fanfic now!!

Weather Forecast Spot On

Can you believe it? The sky was an overcast all day, and it was so cooling. A storm would have followed, but somehow the raindrops refrained from falling. It was a beautiful day I tell you. Work was alright I guess, nothing new happened. Pay has yet to arrive which gets me quite frustrated. It's been a week since the supposed release, and I have yet to receive news about collecting it.

This is a very important lesson learnt. For me at least. Pay is very important to staff. It's what they need to survive. Denying them of their pay on time would result in poorer service, and attitude. Why? Because they need to eat, they need to top up their ez-links to get to work, and most importantly, they need to bless others. Haha, that's my case of course. I want to bring a lot of people out for dinners and stuff, and it gets me down knowing I don't have the means to till I get my pay. *grumbles*

The one thing that made me smile was news that I'm getting it later in they day! Woohoo!! Pay pay pay *chants*. I'm going down to collect it, then have my haircut, and finally meeting EQ for dinner! I am so looking forward to my first day off in 10 days. It's a nice feeling knowing that you can finally breathe and walk around other than work, sleep, and read fanfics. *roll eyes*

It's 1.20am in the morning and I'm eating my dinner. Dinners have become so fashionably late that I've gotten used to it. My dinners start earliest (on good nights) around 10pm, and can sometimes be like tonight. My sister got me a packet of rice from Plaza Singapura. Initially, the contents seemed so familiar, the smell somewhat special, but I never could decipher what it was. It was only after I heated it up (and opened it again), that I realised it was the famous 'Ampang Chicken' rice. Lovely.

And here I am, most of you probably already deep in sleep, savouring every mouthful of this wonderful dinner. Lolx. And by the time I turn in, I think you people are close to getting ready for school. Sometimes I do believe that if I ever went to a country with a totally opposite GMT, jetlag would not even be an issue for me. Lolx.

I'm off to reading my favourite fanfic now. 40 chapters down, and 10 more to go. *reads eagerly* It's been promised with a good ending so I hope it's nothing short of that. Lolx. Now then.. It still amazes me that I read. I guess I myself have to get used to the fact that I'm addicted to fanfics. And good ones at that.

And off I go!

Trying To Make Things Better

Work was rather alright today. Time passed fast, and I had a good time making people smile and laugh as usual. It's been a good journey knowing these guys and gals from my outlet, and to learn that they have a good sense of humour too.

Since the first few days working here, I've always known Lawrence to be rather uptight and quiet in nature. His nature was never to strike a conversation unless someone takes the initiative first. And as I've said in an earlier post, I've learnt that he's an amiable guy after all - capable of smiling and even laughing. *roll eyes* (it seems like I stereotype people aye?)

I know it's not good to judge people, but sometimes I think it is more than judging them. It's being sensitive and knowing others. I've always felt that he was rather sad, a mask covering his inner thoughts. His smile somehow never felt quite right, my finger never being able to point out why either.

Tonight, as I was on the way to the horrid garbage dump to throw the daily waste, I was allowed some time to speak to him. I wanted to know what was, beneath that smile that seems so forced, his true feelings.

True enough, I probed about his personal life, maybe a bit too much, but I was glad he opened up. He told me about his dreams, his sadness, why he feels down, and why he never has a genuine smile. That hit me quite hard. All along, though I hated to acknowledge it, I wanted to feel that all his smiles were genuine.

Anyway, as we chatted, I realised that I felt empathy. It wasn't sympathy at all. I went through this before, carrying a lot of burdens upon my life, and feeling lost. But due to one little boy (now Sec 3 and doing well in school), and many others in church, I overcame this way of thinking.

Somehow knowing someone is going through something you've gone through before really pricks you quite bad. People always felt making me feel special and to feel loved impossible. Now, I'm the one feeling this way. I want to make Lawrence feel better, but I don't know how. All that little boy did for me was to say 'hi's and 'how are you's. I wish it would work with Lawrence.

On a much brighter note! I'm off on wednesday!! Yes!! That would be 9 days of working before having my first off day. Lolx. It seems like only yesterday when I had an off. I believe my colleagues must have contributed much to my acclaimed jovial attitude.

Tomorrow I'm working from 4pm to 11pm. I hope that the sun would be hidden behind the clouds, and a slight breeze soothes the weather all day. I love lazy days. It doesn't mean that I slack, it just means I feel better working. Lolx.

I'm off to reading my fanfic now. It's fabulous I tell you. How does one even conjure such profound adjectives to describe events in her story, and pen 150,000 words just for a fanfic. Yes, that a huge lot for 50 chapters. She should seriously consider writing for a career. Something within me tells me she'll go very far. After all, she's the one who got me hooked on reading. *smiles*

Alright! Adios people!

Can You Believe Peter Reads?

Yes, I know I've said before many many times. My whole life, I've dread reading. I've hated it so much that I find it a huge chore to read. I could never understand how people could actually pick up a book and start reading it with so much effort.

And now, after 20 years of living, I've realised something. I love reading. Amazing huh? All along I've hated it so much. But now, it seems like I'm addicted to it. Reading what people write, and how they phrase their sentences so well is something really beautiful.

This started when I read someone's blog, and this person writes about how great fanfiction is. Yes, I thought nothing of it till I read a chapter of this blogger's favourite author.

Amazing I tell you. Words to describe the character's facial features were so explicit you could almost envision the person himself. And the way the author describes the scenes, everything the character feels - all were so precise and specific. I'm actually looking forward to coming home every night just to read more fanfics like these. I think I'm hooked to reading. *roll eyes*

Work was great today. Yes, again. Singaporeans have a keen sense to know when is the best time to visit this event aye? It seems they all knew that after 5pm there would be a 1 for 1 special. This means you buy let's say an english title, you get another one free. Yes, the magical word. F-R-E-E. Goodness, singaporeans singaporeans..

*roll eyes*

Being a cashier was great. I got to interact with the customers and give them good service. I believe that I made every customer in my counter smile today. *pats self*

Tomorrow I'm working from 3pm to 11pm! That would mean I can sleep in and have a good long rest!! However, these 7 days of working non-stop doesn't feel tiring at all. It's amazing how time flies when you're enjoying what you're doing.

Alright, I'm stopping here for tonight. I'm arranging to meet EQ for dinner sometime this week. If any of you want to meet up, just drop me an sms or give me a call. I'll try my best to meet up alright?

Nights people!

Singaporeans Singaporeans

That's what you say when you see loads of people, all of different races, gender, and age groups gathering at some 'good buy' event. Lolx.

*roll eyes*

It was packed at Expo Hall 4 today as it was the National Library Board's sale of old books. Yes, you got it right. At dirt cheap prices. All english and chinese titles go at $2, malay and tamil at $1, and a pack of 10 magazines for $5. And guess who I saw? Aunty Doris!! Haha, ok we didn't talk much, but it was nice seeing her there.

What happens when news like this goes around. Yes! You see ants in a room. And everyone's pushing and rushing, trying to get what they want. The bigger the book, the better. Why? Because everything is selling at a fixed price!!

*roll eyes*

I was having quite a good time working today though. I was initially set for the post of cashier, but they needed a few of us guys at the replenishment area. My job was to unload books from like a million boxes full of them, and arrange them nicely. However, when the books reach the hall (with all these kiasu people), guess what? Yes, they all get jumbled up. *cold sweat*

Dinner was provided and I thought it was good. It was a packet of chicken rice. Now you see, when there are so many mouths to feed, chances of getting good food from a caterer is very low. But that packet was good I tell you, very tasty.

It was fun pushing the wagons back to the replenishment area as the time reached 8pm - closing. We packed up and got the wagons filled nicely with new books back up in the hall as all the customers left.

Tomorrow is going to be the same thing, except I get to be the post that I was supposed to be in the first place - cashier. I would love to interact with customers rather than those dusty/smelly books. Lolx.

After work, I followed a colleague to Max Pavillion to try whether I could catch a glimpse of the Planet Shakers. Lolx. I thought maybe the chances of meeting the youths were kind of high. I met an old classmate, Wai Kit, and am very glad that he's still the jovial Clifford I know him to be. I called up Jerald and Janine, but sadly they were not there.

Thankfully, Ben was there and we met up. We caught up quite a bit and he gave me a lift to the bus stop where there was 87. He and his uni friends were going blk 85 for dinner/supper. Man, I miss that place for wonderful porridge and minced pork noodles. Yum!

I better get some sleep now. It's late and I need to have energy to smile for the customers tomorrow! Lolx. I need to put a smile on Singaporeans because they take around 1 hour just to get payment for their books. Lolx.

Smile Singapore!

Coincidence or Divine Appointment?

I ended work at 6pm today, after 8 long hours. I worked at the 'baby' side from 3pm to 6pm, and was getting ready to change out of my uniform. I came to get my bag, and guess who I saw at our cash register. Li Tong.

He is probably one the very few people I remember from St. Andrew's. We knew each other way back in primary school, he is one year my senior. We were both in St. Andrew's School after primary school, and I remembered him for being a great friend.

Me: Litong! Wassup!
Litong: Er.. Hi..
Me: What are you doing here?
Litong: I'm working around here.
Me: Oh ok, see you around then.
Litong: Yea, you too..

At first glance he didn't recognize me. Lolx. I've changed so much since secondary school that nobody from St. Andrew's can remember me unless I first say 'hi'. So he left the outlet, and was walking around the traffic lights. I changed out of my uniform and was about to get ready to meet my friend.

...

My friend called to say we weren't meeting anymore. He flew my kite as usual. Gragh. At the very last minute too. I got out of my outlet, not happy at all, and was seeing if I could find Litong. And there he was, sitting outside my outlet, with a list, pen, and clickers.

He explained to me that he was keeping track of traffic for this lane. Guess how much he earns? $10 an hour. *pukes* So much lor!! And just to record how many vehicles pass by in 2 hours!! That's $20 for 2 hours of work! So I chatted with him a bit, and he was 10 minutes early of counting the traffic.

We caught up with one another and he started work at 6pm. We talked on and on and I accompanied him because I had nothing else planned up. EQ wanted to give me his ticket to the Planet Shakers thingy, but I figured I would be late for it anyway. So, me and Litong talked about our lives, and knowing he is still in the faith really is very nice to hear. He attends The Rock now (yes the one at Suntec City).

So I talked with him all the way till 8pm. 2 hours flew by very fast, and it was really nice catching up with a friend whom I've not seen in years. He also lives in Hougang, and so we took the train home together. It was a bad evening turned good.

I told him that most of the time, I wouldn't call this a coincidence. He would have been bored counting traffic flow, and I would have gone home. But both of us were thankful that we caught up, and it was a good evening. Divine appointment? Definitely.

Things like this come once in a blue moon, and I treasure them alot. I miss my friends from St. Andrew's, especially those who made an impact in my life. Yes, Litong was one of them.

Tomorrow I'll be working at Expo! So for those of you who are attending the Planet Shakers tomorrow, please be informed that I end work at 9.30pm. Maybe we could meet up for supper or something ya? Sms me at 9489****. Lolx.

I'm beat. Going to get some rest. Heard of this new game. *roll eyes* Do I ever stick to one game? Nope, not for Peter. Lolx.

Bye everyone!

Worst Night In My Life

As I lay to rest last night, little did I know it would be the worst night in years. I still shiver and shake when I think about it.

Most of you may already know that long ago, I had a fear of darkness. It was a fear so bad, not only must I sleep with someone near me, I also needed light around me. Along came someone, by the name of Aunty Anna, who taught me that I could overcome this fear of darkness.

I learnt to rebuke the spirit of darkness and fear in my life, and gradually over months and years, I overcame it fully. I finally started sleeping in my own room, by myself, and without light. I didn't believe I could overcome this fear. Until last night.

It was horrible. All I remembered were dark and shadowy figures. I don't know what the dream was. All I know was I woke up, shouting at the top of my voice. And the fear that followed was the worst fear I ever had. It was as if I was cursed, and it felt like I lost someone close to me. It was bad, very very bad.

I did everything I could. I prayed, and rebuked the spirit of fear. Nothing could calm me down. And as I drifted slowly back to sleep, the sensation of shouting would come once again, preventing me from even calming myself down enough to rest. I shook as I laid in bed. I didn't dare to open my eyes. The fear I had years ago came back. I prayed, like I always did, for the blood of Jesus to cover me from head to toe, and every corner of my house. It couldn't calm me down, not even a bit.

Finally, I prayed for an angel to be by my side. I didn't know what else to ask for. I couldn't calm down, I tried for half an hour. I was tormented so bad I had to pluck up enough courage. I took up everything I had and opened my eyes. I rushed to my cellphone and called my sis (who is only a few doors away).

Sarah: Hello? (sounding pissed)
Me: Sarah, please come to my room and knock on my door.
Sarah: Huh? Why? Er.. Ok ok..

Time passed like what seemed like an eternity. Seconds that she took seemed like hours. And finally, there was that knock on the door. I rushed to it, opened it and shook in front of my sister. I grabbed my pillow, bolster, and blanket and rushed to her room for 'safety'. She took out a mattress for me, and I lay to rest, terrified and shaking.

I guess she was that angel. I wouldn't have been able to survive the night without her. Thanks rah rahz (my affectionate term for Sarah). It still took me quite a bit to sleep. I couldn't let go of the dark and shadowy figures in my mind. What were they doing there, standing still and not doing anything? Why did I fear even though I have the Prince of Peace with me? I don't know, and till now, I don't know how I'm going to survive tonight. I don't want a repeat of last night.

Lord, please. I don't know if that dream is from you or if it's from the Devil. All I pray is that you do not let this fear creep back into my life. I would rather be taken back home than to be tormented like this every night. I pray for peace Lord. Thank you Father.

If someone can provide me answers, I would appreciate it.

*sigh*

Happy Birthday Singapore?

So, I just ended work and felt like blogging. Today was the longest time I've worked in a day. 10 hours. It was not a dread because I knew I was working at the 'baby' side. Over there, I have more freedom, and because I'm more relaxed, I do everything well.

10 hours is not a short time, but with a great bunch of colleagues, it seems much shorter than what you expected. Iqbal is a damn cool barrista, and running a 2-man show is very challenging. And because today is the eve of a public holiday, the outlet is open till 1.30 am!! I'm so thankful I don't have to work till then. I'm here blogging, and most of them are still working. Lolx.

On a very very good note too! Vanessa and gang loved the cake. My sis told me they digged it. Knowing that people enjoy what I do for them really brightens me up. I love it when people tell me they love my cakes - makes me feel over the world. Lolx.

Tomorrow is 1.5 times pay! Though I'm working only 5 hours, it's good enough. I don't need to be spending my public holiday at home. Lolx.

Oh yes. Jeslin has a very nice blogskin now. I love it! Say 'thank you' Jeslin! And Joash updated his blog too. Seems he's been tired due to runs. Tsk. I hate running. I mean, running while playing a sport is good. But running (just running itself), is so so boring. Lolx. Or maybe it's just me. *roll eyes*

I want to video blog too! Seems like everyone is putting up videos of their life in their blog. Cool stuff aye? I must think of a theme, and then I'll get down to it. Lolx. So 'bo liao' right? But I think it's going to be rather fun.

Ok, I'm going to Eudemons for a while then I'm turning in. Hope I will have a good day at work again tomorrow, and I hope everyone will enjoy their holidays too!

Nights everyone!

Ta Da!!!

The most colourful cake I've ever done. Also a first for me. A 10-inch Fruit Flan for Sarah's beloved classmate - Vanessa! Yes, the one from Heart of God. Lolx.

I want to eat it so much. It's so pretty.

*drools*

Time to turn in, it's 2.15 am. Tsk. Nights people!

Time Waits For No Man

How true. Sadly. I've been so busy, so so busy. This week is going to be the most taxing week of my working life. I will be working for 9 days straight without an off. Tsk.

Anyway, my sis is coming home soon and we're doing up a cake for Vanessa. Her birthday cake, and it's going to be a Fruit Flan. Pictures will be up later. My sis will be doing most of the work though, I'll just be guiding her. I hope that everything will turn out fine.

I love my colleagues, they're a great bunch. Having a good bunch of them really helps you alot at work. When times are dull and tiring, they really lift you up. *smiles*

I was listening to 'God Is Moving' just now on the way home, and the lyrics captured me for the first time. The words are very powerful, and true.

Can You Hear The Sound Of Revival?

Hmm. What else, what else.. Ah yes! There's a wonderful new MMORPG that I'm playing. It's g-r-e-a-t. And I mean it. I think it beats all the other RPGs I've played before. It's Eudemons Online. Go check it out, you might just like it too!

Hah. I think I've missed out so much these last few weeks. I got to walk out of the house yesterday, and it was not for work. I sat at the bus interchange, and while waiting for Derrick (my boss from Kelly Services), I actually gazed at the trees, clouds, and basically all of God's creation. Amazing I tell you - especially when you've not done it in 3-4 weeks?

I wonder when is the next time I can see all of you again. Sometimes I wish life was as simple, and carefree. Sometimes I ask myself the same thing Damian asks himself - why do I work so much? I guess I don't really have the answer to that. Maybe because for the first time in a long time, I feel good doing something I'm recognized for, something I can boast about.

Alright I'm stopping here for now. I'm going to bathe and play Eudemons Online. You people take care, remember to drink loads of water, and don't fall sick!

God Bless

My Quirky Closing Gang

Last night's closing shift was fantastic. Firstly, I've got all the people I like to do closing to be on this shift. That means it was going to be fun, and very enjoyable. The shift-in-charge was Farhan (who is in the middle of the picture).

Things have changed so much since we started here at CBJ. He's been so stressed up, we rarely talk about 'stuff' anymore.

Oh yes, and secondly, there's this super quirky guy you all have to meet.

closing the bar

Did I mention before that I never can understand why people are so shy of my camera? Grr. I mean, it's not like I'm a bad photographer (right?), and they all look so good in pictures. Sometimes, self confidence is really important in oneself. Please agree with me on this one.

why so shy.. =.=

Oh yes, and there's this new girl (my colleague, not anything more ok). I really can't guess her age. But one thing that really striked me the moment I talked to her was her uniquely sweet voice. I think she has the sweetest voice in TCC man. Seriously. If you actually strike a conversation with her, you will quickly be in awe of her voice. Cool.

that's her! Joey (did I spell it right?)

And of course. Closing shift would never be complete with probably the funniest (and crappiest) junior captain around. Gaz is so.. so.. weird. Lolx. He cracks me up all the time. And the girl beside him is Rosie. Try guessing their nicknames, it's kinda cool.

Guns and Roses

Get it? Gaz and Rosie = Guns and Roses. Come on, don't roll your eyes at me, other people gave them that ok, it wasn't me. And they have this super duper hilarious pose that I couldn't take a photo of. It's R-O-F-L quality.

Lawrence (also a service ambassador), was working this shift too! Yes!! At first when I entered CBJ, I thought he never could smile. And I thought he must have been like those really serious colleagues, who don't joke around. I was so wrong man. So so wrong. This guy can smile, he actually can smile. *roll eyes* Lolx. He's someone I've gotten to understand more as each day passes, and he's a really nice guy.

yes!! smile for the camera!!

Good job Lawrence! Remember to smile always, everyone looks better with a smile, no?

So on monday, there was this guy who came to report for work. I've never seen him around before, so I reckoned he was from another outlet. He gave me the exact same impression Lawrence gave me the first time I knew him. Tsk. Are all good-looking guys like that? Double tsk.

And I think the both of them are very similar in alot of areas. They look the same, have the same hairstyle, have the same height, and are born even on the same year (I can't publish the year because I think these 2 will come after my head).

Damien Damian (yes, the quirky one)

I made him pose that. It's what I call a 'spoilt brat pout'. Cute right?! It would have turned out much nicer if he didn't smile, he would have looked like some 5 year old then. Cool stuff! He's from AT (Atrium, beside Plaza Singapura), and over the last few days that he's been attached here, I've found that he's a really fun-loving guy.

He has a scandal. Can you believe it?!?!

Tsk. And of all people Zie. Yes, Zie. Probably the only gal in this outlet capable of making me laugh so hard I can fall flat on the ground. She's the supposed scandal of her toyboy (or so she claims), Damian.

I don't get this photo at all

No direction, no theme, no meaning. It makes me go 'huh?' when I look at it. However! It cracks me up alot. Alot alot. There are many captions I could place for this photo, but I'm keeping it to myself. Lolx.

So there we have it. The best closing shift ever. Took a train home and chatted with Damian quite a bit. It was a shock to me that he was older than me (not saying I don't look younger ok!!), but it was really cool talking to this quirky fella.

I just finished my exercise for the day. Burning 500 calories in 24 minutes and 20 seconds feels really good. And I'm going to keep it up till.. till.. er.. ok, I can't end that sentence. Lolx.

I'm going to take a shower now, then have dinner. I'll most probably play abit of my MMORPG before turning in. I don't plan to stay up till too late tonight, not like that quirky fella who works 12 hours everyday for the whole week. *roll eyes*

Hope you people enjoyed knowing more about how everything's been going on in my life. Work's tiring but really fun. I miss all of you alot, and I can't wait to see all of you again.

God Bless!