Sunday, June 29, 2008

BGR

Chat with some colleagues yeaterday. Topics moved from work to kids nowadays to their bfs. They are in their 20s and unmarried. Well... one getting married soon. 2 of them kept saying that their bfs dun spend enough time with them. So I said that once they get married, they will enjoy their alone time.

I dun understand my OH's need for spending time with his friends after finishing his time with his mom but so doesn't he. But I believe that people need to have separate lives sometimes in order to stay out of each other's throat all the time. Why do you think people have kids? To alleviate pressure off each other. Attention is divided so that they dun kill each other. Plus, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Men are weird creatures, they can ignore you one whole day, and when they come home, they become like a lovesick puppy, seeking your full attention. Forget about the time that they are out for 12 hours. Anyway, I watched Structly Dr Drew and there was research findings that men and women are biologically different right from birth. Our brains think differently. We have different strengths and weaknesses but we somehow compliment each other. Like puzzle pieces. No one can conform into the same mould but we have to learn to be tolerable and understanding and of course, patience.

Everyday is a learning process. I'm just happy I have my kitties to keep me sane.

Peace!

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Nerves pulled

Ok. So I frequent cat forums cos I love to read on cats. Occasionally I post comments. Mostly constructive, some venting anger on brainless, zombie homosapiens who abuse cats or take cats for granted but I've never, ever directed my anger at anyone in particular. Well... only once cos she didn't deliver my fully paid kitten but otherwise, never ever.

However, lately, there was this individual who thinks that she's miss know-it-all, queen-of-the-world, i'm-always-right-everyone's-an-idiot et cetera et cetera et cetera. When people mention abt rather than have pedigree, why not take strays, she went on a rampage and turned to a one woman freakshow. I also believe that people have preference but why does she need to use harsh words. None of the pedigree cat owners made that big a fuss. This kind of topics are neverending cos it's like saying why give birth and not adopt the orphans?

I dunno what she has against me. Bloody hell. She's one damn bloody irritating person. She has been replying to threads that I reply, saying the exact same thing. Well... not exactly but the essence is the same.

Maybe she can't stand it that someone's smarter and more knowledgeable than her. Hey. I dun care if you think you are queen of the world. Just dun spit in my face! The moment you do that, I'll be smacking your face with that damn tiara of yours. I dun even want your tiara, dammit.

I know that you take your animals for granted. You are one of those who will not care of the sick and elderly animals and would rather have the sweet young ones. Any animal that's difficult, you will giveaway like a recycleable christmas present that no one wants.

Sigh.... never mind... I believe that what goes around comes around.... I've got one word for you, idiot! KARMA

Peace!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

My baby had diarrhea again

Hyfa had diarrhea again. She was all herself, running and playing and trying to grab my glasses and after OH reached home, she was rather quiet. Which is very unlikely of her. Anyway, I heard digging of the litterbox and observed her stool. Damn. It's watery. I remembered her sneezing after dinner. OH was ironing his workshirts and I told him I will wash her soiled fur. Which I always do.

Then I remembered bathing Kyra and Zidane in the shower room and thot that it's a great idea. WRONG! I bent down pouring shampooed water on her bum and she swiftly turned and climb on me. Just like what she did on that tall pole. Felt like I was injected by a dozen needles in different places simultaneously. Man, was she strong. And fast.

Before I know it, I was bending down like the hunchback of Notre Dam cos the more I straighten my back, the more she will claw herself to me. I had to call out SOS to OH who took her down. Torres was observing me all the time. Stunned to do anything.


One of my war wounds.

My dear little sweet Hyfa. Who climbed on me like a tree. Well... a shrub maybe.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Last peaceful weekend

Well, not really. but I was craving for PnC cuppies, so I took a train ride to Clarke Quay just to buy them. Haha. On the way back I saw this apek walking 2 dogs which look smaller than my cats.

PnC cuppies. Yum yum.

Torres as usual was a bucket of laughter. I managed to catch him in a funny pose. Haha.

Oh, I spent most of my Sunday unconscious.... Erm.... I was asleep.

Peace

Friday, June 20, 2008

Getting ready for the cyclone!!!!

It'll be the beginning of a new era... a new school term. No more late mornings and smooth traffic along the TPE. No such thing as 15 mins drive to work. I'll be 25 mins at least. Dammit.

Just had a loooong management meeting. Most things don't really concern me but on the positive side, I know what is going on and won't be a bloody blur like most people in this building. Or shall I say walking zombies.

Argghh.... ppl stepping on my nerves. I've got some nasty emails to send out.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

SICK SICK SICK

I hate to be sick. I feel that I'm not efficient when I'm sick. Anyway, I was sneezing away yest at work. Plus ppl got on my nerve and decided to call in sick 2day. Took 2 yellow flu tablet and slept like a baby. But dammit, dreamt abt work. Was awoken by the 5 am alarm, followed by Kyra.

CW forum down for maintenance so I'm so bored. I dun like the local forum, got one emo lady who tries to sound like she's bloody good. But she oso samdol. She put her 1st cat in a cattery den got the audacity to buy another cat. During cat show also she's so hidung tinggi. Nvm.

Plus, full of nonsense and ppl who say they want this breed and that breed. It's a forum guys... not the auction. WTH.

Anyway, all kitties are sleeping and I'm watching E! Daily 10.

Peace

Monday, June 16, 2008

A pinky day

It's a weird day. Many ladies at work are wearing pink! I was contemplating whether to wear white tee or pink tee. I decided on the pink tee juz to chase away the monday blues. Contra colour. Heehee.

Stepped in, and I saw the morning clerk wearing pink. Later, one more HOD came in pink. Baby pink. Half hour later, another HOD came in pink. Half hour later, another clerk came in pink. Now, it's a pants. Haha. She's 62 and she wearing coloured jeans. Hip or what? haha.

Did some sloppy job in the morning, went for lunch with the girls. Bought cornetto minis for everyone. In the afternoon, helped one colleague clean her language room. My philosophy.... if you dun need it for the next half year, throw. OMG! There's IRK stuff! How long ago was that? I could have sworn, the room was not clean since the big move. Anyway, taught them the fundamentals of throwing stuff. papers and non papers. At least the cleaners get a share when they sell to karanguni.

Anyway, uneventful day, which was perfectly fine with me. Anyway, one girl in tudung looked at me atas bawah. What? I know I'm beautiful, you don't have to stare... helloo.... Anyway, she was wearing half harajuku. Ok lah for her age. If a 40 yr old were to wear that I think I will be the one who stare at them atas bawah.

OH bought siput gong gong and cook. I had to put the babies in the room cos they will disturb and it will be a big task to achieve. He ate alone cos.... siput grosses me out. They were in the room for a really really long time that they scratched the door like dogs. Hehe. Cute.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

My weekend... what weekend???

Ok... so my weekend started bad with the fact that I have to work... it was my saturday duty. Bleck! I arranged for an insurance agent to meet me so that I can sign the hospital plan wdv. i thot it would take just 1 hour max. And she started to talk and talk and talk. People.... you at someone's workplace... keep it within an hour.

I was greeted by the P. OMG! He's at work on a Saturday. Damn! Spoil my plan. Anyway, he kept going in and out interrupting me. The agent didn't take that as a sign to get it over and done with. She kept talking. I know jolly well that the P hated when ppl hog his staff. Dammit. The agent talk non-stop for 3 WHOLE HOURS! Without drinking! THAT's a feat. I didn't offer her a drink anyway. She was surprised that I did not have any illness.... I guess ppl associate fat to illness. Hello... thin ppl are worse cos they could not gain weight and have no pantang when it comes to food. Hello! I'm just lazy lah. I have like a threadmill but I'm too lazy to get my ass off the couch to walk while watching TV. Maybe I should start. :)

Anywayz, I told OH not to fetch me cos I wasn't sure what time I'm able to go back... The person who is supposed to lock up was eager to go back so I took the keys from him. There's still activity going on and one colleague's kids were still in the office. I had to wait for her before I could lock up. That was till 3 pm.... terrible huh?

Ok, so I was very tired and was looking forward to go home. But upon reaching home, I saw that OH shut himself in the room while my kits are outside. Dammit. he washed like 1 load of laundry... actually it looked like 3/4 load. Mostly his clothes. My floor and carpet's are still full of fur. His reason was that they kits are sleeping. Hello! I sleep in the room too. But I leave the door open!

I changed, took out the vacuum and asked him to wipe all the fans.... that's Saturday.

Sunday, I woke up early as per normal and fed the kits. Watched Oprah and the Osmonds... it's heartwarming to watch families getting together. If I were to be one of the Osmonds.... I would be the one who refused to come. HAHAHA. I'm not exactly a big gathering person.

Almost 9 am, woke OH up and he asked be to shower Kyra and Zidane. Cos he said I had the easier role of drying cos I can sit and watch TV at the same time. Hey! I'm up for any challenge. So I bathed them. See... bathing takes like 15 mins max per cat. But drying a long hair is an hour min. When he saw me sitting down and watching TV via internet, he start to get impatient and angry and started scolding Kyra. Thing is, he always think that it's easier being me but he failed to see that I got all the shitty work. Like last time he thot that scooping up shit n pee is worse than giving them food. But he failed to see that I dun just give the food, I ensure nutrition, research on food and BUY the food. Plus, wake up at 5 am weekday and weekend to feed them.

I think things run like a well oiled machine when we were fighting. He thinks that he needed to prove things to me and he did things without being told.

Anyway, it turned out well... mom gave me food and OH brought home food.... I get my rest and my babies are happy I'm home the entire day.

Oh not forgetting I get to watch Charlie and the Choc Factory. JD iS Y.U.M.M.Y! I wanna live in Wonka Factory!!!

Choco Peace!

Friday, June 13, 2008

Photo extravaganza.... Nt reali


These cupcakes were given to me by a colleague. Looks pretty no? It's as pretty as plastic. haha and hard too. The top is like icing on the small button biscuit. Hard like a rock. Plus it's bloody sweet. The cake is hard too. Me no like. I still have 2 of these left in my fridge. I should haf thrown them all away sooner. Y these ppl make money by swindling unsuspecting ppl via internet, I have no idea. I still love my Paisley & Cream Cuppies. They are still in my fridge. Yum yum....


The new Orchard MRT exit. Nice.... It's lovely to be greeted by a half naked man on sleepy mornings. Great idea guys. They even have the Hugo Boss scent! And those nature music with the water at the back. I felt like I was transported to another place.



See what I mean? Dreamy..... Taken last nite. It was one of those nights where you are sick and dun think that interesting things will happen and your twins stood side by side on the TV console. Hyfa IS bigger than Tyra. I love them both equally.... haha liar.... I kinda leaning towards Tyra a little bit more cos she saved our heartaches from that Dumb Vitch. Plus, she's more mind mannered. haha. A bit is like 1% for me.... Torres still steals my heart. Haha. I'm not like those mothers who say they love their chrn equally and at nite, pat one more than another.... I'm brutally honest. Well, not exactly brutal.... haha.

Peace!

Damn Stoopid Photo Centre Girl

Ok, was at Har*** Nor*** Photo Centre to print the bundles I paid for on Monday. Same girl was on duty. She told us to look for her. Ok, the place was empty. There were like 300% more sales rep than customers. She's only serving us. We needed some help with the kiosk as hello, different kiosks have different settings and options and design. Duh.

She gave us the eff look as if we were damn bloody stoopid. ***Lya made a booboo. Actually I was the one who asked her to click the OK button. So we asked if we can remove the frame. She replied, What!!?? as in WTF.

Besfren was damn pissed at her attitood so we asked her to relax one corner... or else ah.... our budles will turn like shit. Den we proceeded to print and claim all de freebies which was given to us.

Ok, den my bundle was all ready. She asked if I want it stacked like all page up or glued front and back. The sample was nicely done with the pix back to back. So i chose that option. She asked her colleague to paste using glue tape. Something anywone with a working brain and fine motor of a 4 yr old can do. Besfren was done wif hers and the lady said de gluetape finish and her fren is buying so she asked us to haf lunch or print the freebie photos. I said we will print. Including the additonal bundle.

By that time her face was triple, quadriple eff. Wad? We didn't rush her. Nor did we breathe down her neck. We were smiling and laughing away. I paid for my 3rd bundle and wen we came back suddenly ***Lya said.... Kurang ajar... So I asked wad? She said that dumb girl said she wanted to go. Implying that she didn 't wan to do my 3rd bundle. Dens he said our photos are weird. Then either her or the other girl say we shd go and die. Hello.... we are ur damn bloody customers. Plus, rule #1 states that you should not talk anything abt the customers in their face cos you might never know if they understand or even if they don't, they might think that you are talking about them. Haiyo.

So.... at night... being a total Singaporean for once.... I complained to the management. Haha.

Who said I swollow everything? Most times I spit back. BTW, my photos are damn nice. Nt cos of the girls but becos the printing n my photo editing skills... hmmm nt bad leh.

haha

Peace!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

What's wrong with OH?

Isn't it sad when the person closest to you fails you again and again? Does he think that marriage is all fun and games? When it gets tough, it's time to bail? Why can he sacrifice for others but not for me? Am I being too independent that he becomes damn slacked? Who does he think I am? He has been planning 'activities' with his workwife that he conveniently excludes me! Dun get me started on that fake biatch. She acts like she's on the happy pill each time she sees him. Hello.... You guys forgot what I study. ARRGGGHHH I'm so angry I can just throw the kuali at someone.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Malay Movie Review

Lately, I've watched 2 Malaysian movies. Congkak and Duyung. 2 different genres but I'm going to compare them anyway.

A super brief synopsis of Congkak

A family bought a holiday house in the middle of nowhere and was disturbed by a haunted congkak board. All the females in the family was 'disturbed' by the guardian of the congkak board. Written by Pierre Andre. Directed by Ahmad Idham. Shooting location is in Perlis.






Super brief synopsis of Duyung

Jimmy was convinced that mermaids exist, made a pledge to keep his environment clean so that he can see one. His determination has won the heart of the beautiful Aspalela. Produced by KRU. Written by Azhari Zain. Directed by Assoc Prof A Razak Mohaideen. Shooting location, Pulai Sipadan, Sabah.





Storyline/Script comparison:
Congkak has a more serious storyline (duh) so it makes more sense. I prefer Congkak's storyline as compared to Jangan Pandang Belakang. However, there are parts that don't make sense. The connection between the makcik at the bus stop and the entire story. They should place the younger version of Mak Mah (the penunggu congkak) instead. Plus there are many loopholes like when the older daughter was possessed by a spirit which is not connected to the congkak spirit. Why add unnecessary details? Concentrate on the topic in hand to make the storyline stronger. Also they did not answer the question, Who is Pak Man? It's like a bad composition.
Duyung has the more comedic storyline which can irritate audiences especially when audiences do not understand the current Malaysian colloquialism. However, they have a very strong message behind the entire movie, which is being pro-Earth. Even the lead character was vegetarian.

Cast:
The cast of Congkak is super duper power. The little girl, Erynne Erynna is the Asian Dakota Fanning. If she keeps this up, she'll be in high demand in the future. She look oh-so-adorable. I'm however, a little puzzled over Riezman Khusaimi's acting. Was his character supposed to be on Prozac overdose, he had Botox overdose or he acted poorly in this movie? I've seen his work and he was a good actor. Hmm... ???
Ok, Duyung... They have great supporting actors like Abu Bakar Omar, Rosnah Mat Aris. However, Maya Karin needs a little bit more work on her facial expressions. Judging from the story, she's supposed to be friendly. Sometimes her expression looks more like her Pontianak persona. However, I would give her a standing ovation for her swimming and breathing underwater scenes. She looked so natural. Plus, she's so beautiful. Saiful Apek as the hero is so wrong that he's perfect for the role. Naturally funny, he delivered his lines as easily as breathing. She followed Daryl Hannah's Splash character a lil bit. I won't be surprised if she used Splash as her research movie. The only character that I don't understand is Awie and his nail biting, Jack Sparrow hip swaying acting. But then again.... it's Awie.

Visual Effect:
Film school might fail Congkak. The scene when the mom was floating in midair, there is big big difference in pixel and lighting. The last part whereby the congkak spirit was trapped in the huge sphere and "swollowed" in the Earth. I almost screamed "CRAP!" Oh ya, and Mak Mah's makeup was too much. They dun have to make her so deformed.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Duyung's underwater shot. It looked like those documentary. So beautiful I feel like crying.

Sound Effect:
Too much for Congkak. The suspense music was done too often that by the end of the movie, where the climax is, audiences were already desensitised. Plus it's so damn loud.
As for Duyung, certain parts of the movie which involved extra's talking crap and the lead actors are talking.... they are supposed to faint out the extra's voices. They are just as loud and the attention is divided. One thing similar though, they both have unnecessary sound effects like in Duyung, the cartoon-like kwa-kwa-kwaaaa....

I caught a blooper in Congkak... They used a resort for the house. And the unit number can be seen! Haiyo. For goodness sake, if you can't take it out, Just use a deco to cover it lah.

What can be improved:
I was expecting Nang Nak like effect.... you know... when the owners saw the house, it looked new but when another person see it, it looks old and dilapidated.
Duyung.... I would prefer if the lead character's name is not a Mat Salleh's name. What's wrong with a local name?

Overall.... valiant effort on both parties. However, after so many years, it's a wonder why they just can't make good movies?

On the same but different note (what am I saying? Hehe), Singapore's Suria dramas are getting really really good. Hey! I'm an avid CSI, House, Prison Break etc etc fan... my standards are really high and the latest brood of Suria's drama is superb.

I still miss Gol & Gincu.... when are they coming up with the next season???

A purely relaxing day : )

I took leave as I needed a break from work. Have been very inefficient cos I was damn tired. I sms the budak kecik and asked what time her class finishes so that I can watch a movie with her. The movie thing didn't follow thru so we decided to hang out at Vivo instead. Had a filling lunch at Long John's. The Peg Leg Chicken Feast is really nice and worth every dollar. Either that or I was really hungry. Hehe

We were on the way to Daiso when we decided to cut thru and play in de water.

Using the timer on my phone. Seriously, I didn't think it would work but my hp takes a mean photo. Heehee.

Our footprints. The weather was really hot. Our prints evaporated within seconds!
Haha while I'm typing this, Zidane decided to manja manja wif me. Sweet boy....

My drenched jeans. No one's fault but my own. Heehee.

We moved to another part to take more photos. Macam takde kerja lain nak buat kan? hehe

Another shot using the timer. I really love Vivo's architecture. From the asymmetrical building to the amazing details.The outside part of the shopping mall. The wooden deck flooring makes you feel like you are on a cruise ship or something. I'm flying Jack.... LOL. Very arty farty shot....
An attempted prison shot. But we look too happy so that didn't turn out well...

We were tempted by Ben & Jerry's. This one scoop waffle cone and choc shake cost me $15! No wonder people were sharing a bowl there. The time was 5pm and the weather was so nice and shady and the wind was like a comforting lullaby. A perfect day to be outdoors.

The Superheroes promo at the main atrium. This Orc guy was standing next to a local, fat version of the Joker in the latest Dark Knight movie. No one wanted to take a pix with him cos he look like a normal clown that you have at parties. Anyway, the makeup on this guy is excellent. But we were too tired to hang around to chat so we left.

It was a tiring but happy day.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

I'm sick of humans!!!!

Before I start to rant, I made these arty farty photos of my babies. They mean the world to me.

It's official. I'm an alien. I hate humans. I hate their presence, I hate their voice, I hate their attitude. Ok. I'm being too general and it's unfair to the rest of the ok population. But seriously, I hate humans and their constant dependent, needy state of mind. I agree that no one lives in isolation. I'm familiar with the 6 degree of separation bullshit. I agree everyone has relatives no matter if they need them or not. But why can't they bloody leave me alone?
What's with the need to leech on me? I've been bitten by leeches.... I know what it feels like. That is 1 million times better! At least I know it's temporary and the leech meant me no harm. But humans..... SUFFOCATE ME!!!!!!!!!! Killing me slowly... letting me die a slllooowwww D.E.A.T.H.
What's with the wanting whatever I have? Hey! I don't have much. I'm a simple person. You can take it for all I bloody care but why must you leech on me? I would rather be sucked by a million leeches at the same time as compared to being with humans day in day out. Throw me on a deserted island. I may die of hunger, thirst, eaten alive by animals for all you people care but at least I'll die a happy person. I don't have people sucking me at the throat.
I'm no role model. Take someone else for goodness sake. STOP wanting what I have when you bloody have more and for goodness sake. S.T.O.P. B.L.O.O.D.Y. L.E.E.C.H.I.N.G. O.F.F. M.E!!!

Monday, June 2, 2008

Appraisal?

I had my dreaded mid yr work review today. I like it when I was under the admin mgr cos it means that I will only have this dreaded meeting only once a yr. Now I have to have 3. It's not that I do not like the VP, she's much easier to talk to as compared to the previous one. OMG! The old one was horrible! She shouted and screamed but to her, that's a conversation. Very bad perception but nonetheless... I think she prepared me for a lot of things in life. Hehe.

The review went ok lah. I know I have been doing ok. Thing is, I do not have a long term vision in this workplace. Sure, I'm here for 7 years. But I'm not exactly the kind of person to receive a long service award.

This is me... sick of work. How I wish I can disappear from my workstation for a while and appear back at 4.55 pm to go back home. hahaha

Can't take leave.... can't concentrate.... this is so inefficient. Something that I frown upon. Haiz...

I got philosophical during my review. "It's like a when you have a child and you want to provide as much as possible for the child but at the same time, you are worried that the child do not develop enough skills to survive on their own. That's my worry. We can do magic but how much support is too much support that the other people are handicapped by that support" Hmmm... points to ponder.

Anyway, it was over in less than an hour. Which was very good timing for me. :)

My baby got soft stool

I was craving for cupcakes. Not sure why but probably started for the time we wanted to get Rachel cupcakes when we visited her and her baby. Paisley n Cream does not help too. I should have ta pau the cupcakes but when you are too full, any food is a turn off.

Anyway, pathetically, I trot down to Prima Deli cos I know they have cupcakes. So I bought these two. I chose the lion and zebra. Not sure why. I was disappointed with the design but I'm very sure Prima Deli cakes are nice at least. I wasn't wrong. The cakes are nice. Soft chiffon cakes are much better than those heavy muffin kind. Hey, if I want a muffin, I buy a muffin. Eating the second one is difficult as Tyra kept disturbing me.
Ok. I left out the crucial part of my day. Hyfa berak cair. I had to wash her butt as the shit it all over the fur. Lucky for me she's a little tolerable when it comes to water. I'm a bit worried abt her. She's not as big as Tyra even though she's got bigger boning and she's taller. Her whiskers look like they've been cut. I'm very sure none of my cats chew on it as they are all non aggressive. I'm sure it's nothing but I can't help but be worried for my baby.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Bored out of my wits

Haha. I must be the most boring person on Earth. I have a blog, which I'm too lazy to update cos what on Earth can I talk about. I can't say anything about politics cos I'm too poor to pay for defamations or even get a lawyer. I can't say anything about my job as... face it.... I do not want to degrade a certain type of profession which is supposed to be like highly looked upon. Or at least they thot they are highly regarded in the eyes of the public....

I can, however, comment about my most beloved country... hehe

I mean seriously, I love my country. It's safe, it's secure, away from natural disasters, I can get anything I wan, provided I pay pay pay. If I do not have money, I can still stay but i have to work much much harder and live with less conveniences.


So why am I complaining so much?

I'm not Singaporean if I don't complain, right?
Well, since we are safe, secure, bla bla bla... SGeans are bloody PAMPERED. We complain of the poor customer service but how to we treat them? Paying peanuts and expect a 15 carat diamond? Worse, complain that they pay taxes (I wonder IF they actually even pay income tax in the 1st place) and don't get the service they deserve.

I'm not saying SG's customer service is excellent too. My officers have poor customer service attitude. Yup! It's not a skill. It's an attitude. Neither is it a system. Customer service cannot be taught. It comes from within. It's the difference between a people person and a systems person. Also, I'm not implying that a systems person gives lousy service as compared to a people person. Just saying that there is a difference.

When my mother in law was hospitalised, I see a difference in SG born/trained nurses and foreign born/trained nurses. While SG born/trained nurses are more skilled when it comes to injections, medication administrations bla bla bla, they lacked the human side of nursing. The foreign born/trained nurses lacked the skill but are excellent in making the patients feel at home, which is, being psychology trained,IMHO, an important factor to healing.

Which comes to my next point.... Foreigners taking over our jobs.

In the past (meaning prior to last year), foreigners working in SG meant that they are working in 2 extreme levels. The Directors, Consultants and all those atas atas positions (usually from 1st world countries) or the domestic helpers and construction workers (usually from developing or underdeveloped countries).

Now, we have Nepalese waiters, Filipino phone operators, China born chinese cashiers, Indonesian sales rep.... where do our locals fit in? Are we doomed to stay at middle management all our lives? Even then, do we face the threat of foreigners who demand less pay but with better working attitude. From where I stand, I foresee a problem to be faced by the future SGeans. Esp those that do not do well in school, stop at N or O levels or ITE.... those with bad attitude.... those pampared babies who think that the world owe them a living.


When can we start to teach our kids to be humble? When can we start to teach them lessons in life? When can we teach them to survive? Who to teach them? Parents, Teachers, Caregivers or even Maids? If they can't survive in the future, who is to be blamed? Parents, teachers, caregivers, maids or the kids themselves?

All I can say for those of you with homosapien kids..... Good luck! If you don't teach them well, it's no use crying over spilt milk. you only have yourself to blame. So, if you are sent to the old folks home, don't blame the child. Blame yourselves!

Peace!