Earthly - the mood between hellish and heavenly.
I'm feeling that. I'm feeling happy about my work, but sad about how things are working around it. To cut a long story short, I love what I'm doing but dislike what others are doing.
Anyway, my stint at Novus will be coming to an end soon, in prolly 5 days or so. After which, my pay will go poof within a 1 day shopping spree for sure.
I feel kind of blessed, in that my initial job scope was only to be a server, but I get to experience making food and drinks behind the sandwich bar, serving customers, doing functions which are chances not easy to come by. I'm still missing out on being behind a real bar, and doing fine dining, but I'm satisfied enough. What I really felt I missed out is that I could have applied to become a pastry chef in the same company. That would have been way more fun.
It feels weird to be thinking this way, but I know, one day, that it will have the chance to happen. I believe.
Blogged at 11:44 pm
Best of the best.
A diamond in the making.
Work is not always easy. It also does not have to pack a paycheck of or beyond your expectations. For me, the main thing is to learn. Without doubt, that I did - very much so.
Before I've entered the working society, I've always thought that I know a lot already, which I still do not deny, but what entering the working society has taught me is that, with every Mount Fuji, there is a Mount Everest. Working in Novus Cafe has been an eye-opener for me.
Never before in my life, have I seen someone so influential, that he commands, not demands, total respect from almost everyone - me included. The above mentioned is one of the managers in my working place, and there has been immense changes ever since his arrival less than a week ago. He doesnt get respect through fear, coercion, or by sucking up. And that's damn impressive.
I've bought a lot of weird stuff after I received my partial pay. Amongst the many, I've got a new bike. Guess what, I didnt buy it on my off day, but right after work. It all just happened, Wanyi and I just decided to ride home from Dhoby Ghaut to Yew Tee. Of course, you cant just ride blindly and expect to land right smack at your destination. We got ourselves 2 maps, and almost got a compass, if not for the fact that it was grotesquely ugly. Try to imagine 2 people in white formal tops and black formal pants pushing bicycles out of Carrefour. We were practically laughing our asses until we were out of Plaza Sing.
The ride made for a refreshing and a relaxing one, but it took us almost 3 hours, 10.30pm to 1.20am, to reach Yew Tee, which was quite a feat considering it was our first time and that the maps were of minimal use. It really felt like a once in a lifetime experience for me.
And it's still out of my reach.
We were just kids in love.
It's still all of the things that I want in my life.
Blogged at 1:52 am
1st Jan 10
The start of the double digit.
It's the start of the new year and I'm stuck at home moving things over to my new one, instead of celebrating with my friends. I'm not holding any grudge, though my day could have been better spent.
The new place is alright, just that it's kind of far away from the MRT, and it will be a pain in the ass to walk to the MRT everyday to go to school next time. At least I can find my favourite Ice Kachang a stone's throw away, which is damn convenient.
7 Jan 10
Days in vain.
I'm spending my days in waste, since I'm doing nothing productive or useful. I'm basically rotting my freaking days away, till I get my results and my internet connection back. Amazingly, I didnt think I could survive two weeks without the Internet, but I did. That's kind of an accomplishment, albeit coupled with a loss; loss of knowledge.
11 Jan 10
Results Day - The Official.
English A1
Combined Humanities B3
Elementary Maths D7
Science (Phy/Chem) A2
Food and Nutrition F9
Computer Studies B3
Chinese D7
Chinese (Oral/Aural) Merit
When I first received my results, I was pretty happy that I've finally achieved an A, particularly an A1, for my English. However, upon further scrutinisation, I found that the rest of my results weren't as satisfactory as I would have wanted. Really, I'm totally dumbfounded on how my maths could fail yet again, despite putting a shitass load of effort in it. I could also not comprehend how I did not get a distinction for my Computer Studies, which I banked on heavily.
Of course, after further mulling, I'm more relieved than happy with my results. The sad part was that I could not go to the course which I've been wanting to go to. My maths seriously screwed me 10 times over. It's over, and I can finally put proof to my claims that my English is good, which of course, would not have been possible if I were not under the amazing tutelage of Mdm Prema.
This phase of my life is over, and it's time to kickstart the next one.
12 Jan 10
T'su Tey - The only name I can remember other than Jake Sully.
3 months after its release, I finally caught Avatar. It was freaking awesome, really. The action was really wow, and it was more than just blue monsters.
Pool was damn shitty. I played like $#^%&^%@. At least there was good music.
Dinner was great with Ice Kachang.
15 Jan 10
A birthday worth its weight in gold
You do not need a lot of people to celebrate a birthday. On the contrary, I'd prefer a quiet one. I've had one today, and it certainly was superb. For that, I have to give a Big 'Thank you' to Wan Yi, whom I spent the evening with. I like every single word on that card; it is an awesome one with or without a present. I'm lucky the present is not hot pink too.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes on that day, whether or not you wished me.
For all the presents in the world, I'd like something that is truly heart-felt.
20 Jan 10
Back to basics
Today was my first day of work at a cafe. Not any cafe, but a rather classy one. I was put behind the bar, which was real hard, having to remember the recipes and the steps to making drinks; the first step of being a trainee. Bungling a few times here and there, but the people there were rather patient, which makes it less stressful to learn. It's helluva fun making stuff. Opening and closing is tedious though. Tmr starts days two, which I'm looking forward to. I sense that I will change, after I finish my stint at this job. Not all work has to be work.
27 Jan 10
Architectural beauty
The results are out, and I'm posted to architecture, as expected. I'm still blur about the prospects and the skills required. I know that it involves a lot of drawing though. Ima make the best of the 3 years there. Wish me luck.
It's been a week since I've starting working at Novus Cafe. Overall, a very good and meaningful job experience hitherto. I love my job behind the sandwich bar, preparing all the drinks, and as of today, sandwiches as well. There is this great sense of achievement, since it is not easy to remember everything I have to do, and it is not like following instructions will save you your skin for the day.
Feel free to come visit. I'm working there until early April.
I kept an offline blog while my internet was down.
I've done quite a bit while my internet was down for one whole month. It's not easy passing the days at first, but a job made it much easier, though more tiring.
Time really changes things. A vehement "No" in the past would have meant a "Maybe yes" to a question. I would hate to fall for it just like that though, cause I know it is but one-sided. I just hope that time will tell if you change.
I've gotten my first pay - albeit a partial one. $461 is not too shabby for 10 days of work; effing hard work. My effort is worth every cent, and the experience and skills I've picked up are invaluable.
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