Well work at HSBC is complicating and easy. Complicating because it involves very confusing steps and easy because they don't let me handle too complicated stuff, so i'm stuck with filings and scannings and printings. sounds easy yeah?
The long weekend involves several bombings.
It has been a long time since i went to town and this time round with yy and wq to replenish my office clothes supply at Uniqlo at 313, and not forgetting the waffles at Marvelous cream (we had 2 each). Dinner's ramen at Tampopo at taka and supper at Ion, with many Jap snacks and Happy Lemon!
Nando's chicken at bugis the following day for lunch, ah chew for dessert and then our current fav pastime: L4D 2. haha
All these constitutes my weekend Money Bombing. One whole week's salary all returned to the economy in a weekend and mayb a little deficit. haha. Indirectly, all the food galores becomes Calorie Bombing and i have not been exercising for the past week because of work.
Thirdly is the Internship Bombing, which i refuse to accept the fact and i believe i can change it thus i'm going to do something about it.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Smallville
This is a really amazing version of a modern Green Arrow, from Smallville
I was a smallville fan in high school but the show timing changed so i stopped, until a few days ago Zhengnian told me Green Arrow joined in as well as Martian Manhunter, the Flash, Aquaman and other DC comic characters and a TV film featured Hawkman, Dr Fate and Star Sprangled Kid.
I went on a Smallville marathon to catch up on almost everything and its so fabulously good! All the new DC heroes as well as villians like Doomsday, Zod, Bizarre Clark appeared and Green Arrow aka Oliver Queen became a regular.
Its an incredible feat to make a live action show based on a modern superman and kept running for 9 seasons! and i still haven't got enough of it. Amazing script, storyline, character development and sometimes a little lousy CGI, its the best show for a comic fanboy like me.
Actually the same team did one more based on Aquaman and the pilot episode was the no 1 downloaded show on itunes but i'm not sure why they didn't continue on that.
I sure hope they decide to do one on the amazing life of Peter Parker!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
so what is confirmed in the holidays....
I figured instead of wasting my time during this 2 months holiday i might as well get out of the house and do something productive because for the past week i've been rotting my life away at home with a limited supply of allowance... and alas!
i got a job at HSBC for 2 months exactly! Just a temporary one and because banks pay the most for temp jobs. Guess i'm becoming an office guy at raffles place again.. recall the raffles experience: tissue paper/umbrella/newspapers to 'chop' lunch table.
My place at Exxonmobil is confirmed.. that is if i can accept them. I had the interview in the morning then they sent me the confirmation email like 1 hour later and luckily i got the department i wanted.
I still have another pending so until then, i have one last interview which will pretty much settle everything for next semester.
no more lying in bed until 11am, hello peak hour train rides and peak hour lunchtimes.
i got a job at HSBC for 2 months exactly! Just a temporary one and because banks pay the most for temp jobs. Guess i'm becoming an office guy at raffles place again.. recall the raffles experience: tissue paper/umbrella/newspapers to 'chop' lunch table.
My place at Exxonmobil is confirmed.. that is if i can accept them. I had the interview in the morning then they sent me the confirmation email like 1 hour later and luckily i got the department i wanted.
I still have another pending so until then, i have one last interview which will pretty much settle everything for next semester.
no more lying in bed until 11am, hello peak hour train rides and peak hour lunchtimes.
Monday, May 17, 2010
我要吃下去
Dear ERNEST,
Congratulations, you have been selected to progress to the next stage of ExxonMobil recruiting process. A member of our recruitment team will contact you soon with the additional details.
We look forward to discussing ExxonMobil's opportunities with you.
er... but the person who called me said that the email will have additional details and the email says the person who called will tell me details?!
ok so anyway i'm so relieved to get this interview after 2 weeks of waiting gingerly with my phone 24hrs switched on by my side. I should expect another interviewing call from ford coming in soon!
If i get either one i will be very happy.
I've also sent in my resume to recruitment agencies to look for a temp job to fill my time in the 3 months summer hols, at least to get some cash and buy extra stuff. hah
Sunday was the 我要_下去 {Chapter Gourmet} aka 我要吃下去！！
so we went ALL around Singapore to eat many many things.
This is my fav warm chocolate pudding from sunset way!
First Stop: The shop at sunset way with many many other desserts
Damage: $7.50 for a sundae. i didnt eat warm choco pudding coz my fren's ordering it!
2nd stop: Provence at Holland V to eat nice bread
Damage: $1.20 per bread
3rd: The Daily Scoops near Holland V for VERY VERY NICE ICE CREAM!
Damage: $3.80 for an ice cream float
4th: Fry-yourself ham chim peng at Maxwell food center
Damage: 6 for $1 Cheap!
5th: Zui kueh at Chinatown market
Damage: $2 for 8
6th: Chicken rice Steamboat at Golden Mile. First time i've been there and it's not the last time i'm going there! cheap and good!!
Damage: $10.50 per person
Last and 7th: Choco fondue with belgium waffles and fruits and ice cream.
Damage: $14.80 per set! cheap!
A totally sinful but marvelous food day!
The following week is spent working out all the calories intake.
Congratulations, you have been selected to progress to the next stage of ExxonMobil recruiting process. A member of our recruitment team will contact you soon with the additional details.
We look forward to discussing ExxonMobil's opportunities with you.
er... but the person who called me said that the email will have additional details and the email says the person who called will tell me details?!
ok so anyway i'm so relieved to get this interview after 2 weeks of waiting gingerly with my phone 24hrs switched on by my side. I should expect another interviewing call from ford coming in soon!
If i get either one i will be very happy.
I've also sent in my resume to recruitment agencies to look for a temp job to fill my time in the 3 months summer hols, at least to get some cash and buy extra stuff. hah
Sunday was the 我要_下去 {Chapter Gourmet} aka 我要吃下去！！
so we went ALL around Singapore to eat many many things.
This is my fav warm chocolate pudding from sunset way!
First Stop: The shop at sunset way with many many other desserts
Damage: $7.50 for a sundae. i didnt eat warm choco pudding coz my fren's ordering it!
2nd stop: Provence at Holland V to eat nice bread
Damage: $1.20 per bread
3rd: The Daily Scoops near Holland V for VERY VERY NICE ICE CREAM!
Damage: $3.80 for an ice cream float
4th: Fry-yourself ham chim peng at Maxwell food center
Damage: 6 for $1 Cheap!
5th: Zui kueh at Chinatown market
Damage: $2 for 8
6th: Chicken rice Steamboat at Golden Mile. First time i've been there and it's not the last time i'm going there! cheap and good!!
Damage: $10.50 per person
Last and 7th: Choco fondue with belgium waffles and fruits and ice cream.
Damage: $14.80 per set! cheap!
A totally sinful but marvelous food day!
The following week is spent working out all the calories intake.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
hi summer holidays
first official day into the holidays and i'm officially bored.
Its like coming out of a cave after 2 months with the rugged look: Messy long hair, stubbles, deep eye bags and stress acnes. i still have not come to a conclusion when to cut my hair because of certain plans made for the next few months.
One good thing is no insomnia during holidays, which i have developed unconsciously due to exam stress.
I'm bored because:
1. i have already watched most of the films.
2. i want to shop but have no money.
3. Large percentage of my allowance is spent on eating.
What else can i do?
Therefore i've sent my resume to apply for jobs so as to earn some extra cash during the holidays instead of parasiting at home. any lobangs anyone?
next semester is internship and i have yet to receive any calls or emails from my choice of companies!!!! Totally Argh-ness. My friends who applied for Exxon had their emails and their interview is tomorrow when i am having none!!
oh man i'm so worried that i'm keeping my phone next to me for 24hrs a day and checking my email several times a day.
Really really wish to get into the internship company of my choice!
Its like coming out of a cave after 2 months with the rugged look: Messy long hair, stubbles, deep eye bags and stress acnes. i still have not come to a conclusion when to cut my hair because of certain plans made for the next few months.
One good thing is no insomnia during holidays, which i have developed unconsciously due to exam stress.
I'm bored because:
1. i have already watched most of the films.
2. i want to shop but have no money.
3. Large percentage of my allowance is spent on eating.
What else can i do?
Therefore i've sent my resume to apply for jobs so as to earn some extra cash during the holidays instead of parasiting at home. any lobangs anyone?
next semester is internship and i have yet to receive any calls or emails from my choice of companies!!!! Totally Argh-ness. My friends who applied for Exxon had their emails and their interview is tomorrow when i am having none!!
oh man i'm so worried that i'm keeping my phone next to me for 24hrs a day and checking my email several times a day.
Really really wish to get into the internship company of my choice!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Salmon knowledge
This period of exam was unusually hectic. i started isolating myself 1 month before exams for catching up because i have 7 paper. Fortunately the exam stretched for 3 weeks so there's a lot of time in between to study.
i hope my results will pull up my grades this sem!
oh during this time i did something that i'm very proud of.
One day i was infusing knowledge at home and there was no lunch. i wanted to eat something healthy at the same time boosts my brain power so i went to NTUC to buy a piece of salmon fillet.
salmon: healthy, with omega 3 acids for the brain, simple to cook, at least $6 for a piece.
Salt, pepper, cornstarch and lemon juice for seasoning, then i pan-fried it. At first the fire was too big and the bottom was almost burnt but the center is still raw so i cut the salmon into 3 pieces under small fire. After pan frying salmon, i fried a scrambled egg using the fish oil on the pan.
the meal was AMAZINGLY FABULOUS!!!
Such simple ingredients and cooking whipped out such a wonderful dish thats comparable to a restaurant! I'm not kidding or praising myself! It was THAT good thats why i'm so proud of myself. If it isn't for the price i'd cook that everyday for lunch.
Sorry no pictures coz i was occupied with cooking and eating at the same time.
Maybe next time. heh.
i hope my results will pull up my grades this sem!
oh during this time i did something that i'm very proud of.
One day i was infusing knowledge at home and there was no lunch. i wanted to eat something healthy at the same time boosts my brain power so i went to NTUC to buy a piece of salmon fillet.
salmon: healthy, with omega 3 acids for the brain, simple to cook, at least $6 for a piece.
Salt, pepper, cornstarch and lemon juice for seasoning, then i pan-fried it. At first the fire was too big and the bottom was almost burnt but the center is still raw so i cut the salmon into 3 pieces under small fire. After pan frying salmon, i fried a scrambled egg using the fish oil on the pan.
the meal was AMAZINGLY FABULOUS!!!
Such simple ingredients and cooking whipped out such a wonderful dish thats comparable to a restaurant! I'm not kidding or praising myself! It was THAT good thats why i'm so proud of myself. If it isn't for the price i'd cook that everyday for lunch.
Sorry no pictures coz i was occupied with cooking and eating at the same time.
Maybe next time. heh.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
ipron man 2
this is damn farnie isn't it!!
both mega blockbusters this summer combined together. starring robert donnie jr.
anyway i've watched both! being a marvel fan how can i miss iron-man on its opening sneak preview, and Singapore is one of the first in the world to preview Ironman 2, even before the US!! i recalled it was after thermodynamics and we have 5 days to the next paper so we had a mini post-exam celebration.. heh.
the movie is damn cool and well made but there were mixed reviews. it really inspires me to try to design the suit using my engineering knowledge (esp exam time when all the subjects combined together) and the vectored 3D touch projection that Tony Stark uses in the lab. well i wun say its impossible, with nano tech or pico tech improvement in the future, everything is possible, just like 3D televisions.
We watched Ip-man after the official last paper. Cliche storyline like the first but very exciting fighting scenes and donnie yen is really good. I was inspired to learn wing chun after watching the movie. haha.
this summer is filled with many many wonderful movies! Prince of Persia, the last song, Eclipse, the last air-bender!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THEM ALL!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)