鸽子传情 – Funny commercial

Hahaha… I came across this really funny mobile phone ad.

Enjoy!

Ps: Poor pigeon. Hehehe…

Why I love working in the West

I am really thankful that i am working in the Western part of Singapore (Finally)!

I remembered my very 2nd job at SFI. The office was located off West Coast, at Pandan Loop. SO for me, i can just take one bus, and 5 bus stops down, i would have arrived right outside my office. So convenient!!! =)

Then for the many other jobs, they were either at Alexandra Road, Raffles Place… The furthest i’d had worked is at Peace Centre (That time it was so CHUI). My last job was just right across this place, coupled with building strong legs, since i have to walk like 15 mins to the office.

I’ve been in this job for about 1 week plus. So far, i’m really enjoying myself. Whenever i tell people that i’m working in Jurong Port, they will say that it’s near to me. Yeah, it is.

Even though it’s not very accessible to food, but i tell u, this means that, You save on spending money on food. As compared to working in Raffles Place or Bugis, the amount of money i spent is 150% lesser. And i’m really thankful. Not to forget the time that i spend travelling to and fro. And in Bugis, you will have the urge to earn your blackbelt in shopping. Now, i just be happy to go back on time after a good day of work and rest. And the weekends will be the time to earn my blackbelt. =)

So this also entails that, i will spend lesser on :
-transport
-food
-Time to travel to and fro
-Shopping expenses
-Any other nitty gritty things

For all these reasons, i really love working in the West!

Which Berry should i get?

I have been wanting to change my phone for the longest time.

Within 3 weeks of getting my Samsung phone, i literally have this statement ringing in my brain whenever a) the screen stops being sensitive, b) the phone just did a Will-hung c) I have frustration with typing out smses on the blardy screen pad, d) all other problems associated with a touch-screen phone.

For the longest time, i’ve set my heart on a BB Bold.

Advantages	Disadvantages
It’s 3.5G, can?	Seriously, does 3.5G really make that much of a difference?
It has a wide screen, good enough for surfing	Do u need to surf that much using your BBB?
It’s expensive, because it has wonderful features	Do you really need these features?

It’s expensive, but because of it’s superior features, many people are continuing to get the Blackberry, and the price never dips.

I’ve also considered the BB Javelin.

 

Alas, the BB Javelin has disappeared from the shores of Singapore. At least this is what i thought it to be. It’s not as big and business-like as Bold, yet it has really good features.

Just last week (or was it a few weeks back), a new BB model surfaced. And it’s called the BB Gemini.



Hmmm for starters, it has been touted to be the entry-level BB. It has the basic features of a typical blackberry, has WIFI, GPS….. Camera, but no flash?!

Not very apt for surfing because of the tiny screen.

But it’s rather comfy on the purse-strings.

Hmmm…

I’m kinda tempted to get the Gemini, but i need to do a bit more research on this phone. At the minimum, i need to know how it feels, how big it is and stuff like that. And with my (ever-)growing dissatisfaction with the Samsung phone, i’m inevitably seeing myself gearing towards this phone, cos i will most probably (I sure HOPE SO) have the budget to get it next month. Even though i’m like 4 months away from renewing my contract to walk-on-Sunshine.

But, if i really get the BB Gemini, i’ll probably buy a digi-cam (not too expensive though), to replace the short-fall by the NO-FLASH camera. And i guess it’s also time that i get a digi-cam.

Watch this space to find out what will be my eventual decision.

Watson’s Rose Water Mask

*** Sorry for the lack of entries. Hasn’t got much inspirations to blog, until i laid my hands on this box of Rose Water Masks.

Anyway, as i was saying, i bought a box of Watson’s Rose Water Masks.

And it comes in a box of 5 masks.

Now, if u can remembered my 3rd most recent entry about my weakness for masks, i actually had a relatively wide experience of using various brands of masks. And i actually rated the Watson’s Mask at 3/5. However, to disclaim right now, this only applies to Lavender,Camomile masks.

If u can actually feel right now, that i’m solely blogging about this special flavor of masks – Rose Water.

Now, as a responsible blogger, i need to give facts, right? And here i am giving u facts!

According to this website, the benefits of rose water includes:
a) It prevents wrinkles!!!
b) It’s a great facial toner
c) It’s a natural aromatic perfume
d) It sooths the skin when it gets tanned or sunburnt
e) Oil control for the skin

And i’m gonna show u the difference when i use this mask.

Firstly i need to remove all makeup, contact lens and wash cleanse my face properly.

I know, i looked very chui. And u can see A LOT of freckles on my face.

Then i took one face mask out.

See, this mask says Revitalizing (prevents wrinkles, but if u already have wrinkles…….) and moisturizing.

And i put on the mask

Seriously, NO ONE OWES ME $$!!

Hahaha… I dunno why, but whenever i put on a face mask, i can never manage a smile cos of all the restrictions on my facial movements.

Then i need to set the timer. Usually it will take about 15 – 30 mins.

This is the back side.

This is the front side.

*Tick-tock-tick-tock……………..RIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNG*

Smiley face appears means that i can remove my face mask! End of masking activity!

Post-masking activity. My skin feels moisturized and supple. My 2 strands of hair also wanna do mask….. =.=”

My ratings of Watson’s Rose Water mask: 4/5

If u wanna try this mask, quickly go to any Watson’s store to get it. It’s available either in a box of 5 masks at $5.95, or at $1.95 for 1 mask. While stocks last.

The reason??

Watson’s seems to be phrasing out this series of masks, and a new series of face masks are starting to appear on its shelves. Though i definitely will try them, but i will miss the Rose Water masks!!

Maybe… i should think of making Rose Water on my own. =)

This feels like Halloween….

At my first day of work, i was fumbling around, and trying to get used to everything. So far, it was good.

Except that the reddy eyes came (yet) again. And it’s gross i tell u, feels like it’s out of Halloween.

This was the state of my eyes when i just got back home, and promptly threw away my contact lens. And sad to say, the state of my eyes as i’m typing right now, is still the same. =(

I read somewhere that red eyes are caused by the following:
a) Allergic Congentivitis – Definitely not this. Therefore, DON’T SHUN ME, cos i’m not infectious!
b) Uveitis (inflammation of eye’s uvea) – don’t think so
c) Dry eye syndrome – High chance
d) Blepharitis – Sia mi?? Lice on the eyelash??? Ewwwww….
e) Acute angle-closure glaucoma – Nah, except for the one eye redness, which don’t happen a lot.
f) Subconjunctival hemmorage – Don’t think so
g) Injury – like someone wanna punch my eye???
h) Cornea Ulcer or infection – my Furby has this, not me.
i) Contact Lens wear – High chance
j) Frequent use of eye drops – ????

Oh well, i’ve always known that my eyes are quite dry. Man, think i have to stop wearing contact lens for a few days to rest it. Esp tml is an important day for my eyes to work at optimum best.

Anyone with any suggestions on how to cure this, do comment!

Ps: Sleep?? sure. But not now.

Hello again, Working world!

No long will i post job hunting updates, coz i’ve officially ended my job hunting.

Just last Thursday, i woke up way earlier than my normal working hours at 7am, to prepare for this interview. Washed up, ready myself, and off i go for interview at Jurong Port Road.

When i saw the address, i thought about the fishing port, literally.

 

Now, Jurong Fishery Port IS NOT THE SAME AS Jurong Port.

I’m not really sure if they are like neighbors or not, though.

It’s actually a rather industrial area, where it’s similar to Tuas, but not as 鸟不生蛋. At least there are 2 buses in this area. =)

I kinda like the job description, and the environment. Cause i’ll get to do more things, more different things, and it’s not a one-person-operations department. It feels to be more supported. And i remained hopeful.

On Monday, i received a call from the agency, to inform me that the company is interested in offering me. So, there’s not like a formal offer, so nothing’s confirmed then.

I was kinda expecting a call from the agency to confirm this….. Waited… Tuesday went by… This morning, I stared at my phone. There’s nothing….

Then at 1pm, the agency called to make a verbal, formal offer to me. And i verbally, formally accepted it. Even though my mother commented that the starting pay was kinda low, but considering that i’m being trained to do something that i’ve never done before,
i guess it’s fine. I’m hoping for a good pay increment upon confirmation. =D

Anyway, when I was asked when i could start work, i said anytime. And they just say “They are OK to start tomorrow!” Whoa!!! Man, is that efficient or what? Haha. I was glad to start work really soon. And i’m glad to say that i’m work-ready, and within the day, i got myself 2 new working tops!

I love being efficient!

Cheers to a great new start!! =D

I have a weakness for face masks

I dunno about the other ladies, who likes to buy stuff.

Mostly when girls go out together, besides the sure-to-have 三八-ing, and coffee (Starbucks stalkers Alert! Toffee Nut Latte is back in town!!), the one thing that we girls like to do is to SHOP!!!

Unlike many other ladies, I shop like a man.

How do men shop? Well, firstly, they must recognize that they have a need (e,g a new pair of trousers). Then they will decide where to go, and they will go to that certain location, with the aim of getting that pair of trousers there, and just get that done and be over with!

How do girls shop? Walk around and start getting attracted to the word
S-A-L-E wherever they are, and start to, firstly, window shopped…. walked through the whole mall, and back to that shop, which caught their eyes. And the moment they stepped into the shop, they will walk out with a baggage with a smile of bliss on their faces, and lesser money in their purrrses/bank accounts…

Anyway, as i was saying, I SHOP LIKE A MAN. And i only shop when i need to. And i was happy with that.

Until i realized that i am quite a girl, when it comes to face masks.

For every 10 times i step into a Watson’s store, 7 times, i’ll step out with a bag containing newly purchase face mask!!
 

And frens, this is just like a small pile that’s left over…. I bought like 3 boxes of masks, and this box of Green tea masks.

Every other time, whenever i decide to step into a Watson’s shop, i’ll automatically head towards the mask section. Of course, being a very well-controlled person, i do count my blessings much, that i don’t buy back the entire shelf of masks home with me. Hahaha.

My ratings: 3/5

My part 2 collection of Masks

I bought these at Sasa. I must say, this brand of masks are really not bad. So far, i’ve used the wear-ons and i like it. But the Masques ones (as u can see, i have 4 of them), it’s really more of a so-called acquired like. I like wash off masks, but it seem to powerful for me. And the ones that looked like orange slices are kinda cute. I hasn’t really used much of it.

My ratings: 3/5

My part 3 collection of Masks – Ok, i have quite a lot of masks under this brand – Kitoko Kalani

This is the eye mask. Pretty different from those that you have seen in the market, where it’s usually for eye bags. This covers your whole eyes, making sure that you must rest your eyes.

My rating: 3.5/5

Their masks are generally very good. I’ve used quite a few, urm, flavors:
- Kiwi Lemon
- Pearl collagen (Not in picture. It comes with a sticker similar to this, with pearls in a pink background)
- The blue on in the center (right behind the pearl)
- Green Tea (Not in picture)
- Collagen (most bottom)

In this new range, there’s the Pearl one (on the right), and Red wine. I hasn’t tried it yet, but will do in the next few days. =)

My ratings: 4/5

Talking about red wine, i have another mask from Kitoko Kalani that, imo, is the best of all

Among so many wash-off masks that i’ve used, i like this the best.

It’s comfortable when applied onto the skin, and the after-use feelings are really good. And it works for me. =) Not forgetting that this is the most expensive mask that i’ve ever invested, for a tub of it. I think it costed me $35.90 at Beaute Spring.

My ratings: 4.75/5

Of course, with the way that i go for, to make my skin look good, i definitely can’t just blindly buy. I’ll go broke very fast this way. So, i’m an avid shopper at Watson’s and Beaute Spring, so it will make sense for me to be a member at these 2 places



This is what i call good shopping. So far i’ve earned rebates for both cards, and in the near months to come, more shopping from these places =D 

This is entry number seven-zero-one

Before anyone wanna stone me for not sending any 口讯 since my FAD entry 8 days ago, guess what?? I had difficulty thinking of what to really write for my #700 entry. Just when i decided to stop delaying this entry, i did a count on my blogger interface, and realized…. that FAD entry is actually number #700 blog post!!!

Ahhhhh……. all my precisions fell into the drain! Man, i think i was just THAT engrossed with sharing with the whole blogsphere about FAD.

Oh well, it’s a new milestone i’ll say, for my whole hobby of blogging. To reach #700, it’s definitely not easy. Not a lot of bloggers can have 700 entries within the same blog address. 7 is the number of perfection, 100 stands for understanding that is added through experience… So, have i attained perfect understanding and experience in blogging?? Of course not (yet). I think i’m still far, and hope to carry through with this writing hobby. =)

I’m trying to just summarize what i’ve really wrote, esp those that are very thought-worthy and good for remembrance. In no proper order, they are as below:
- I sighted a rainbow, sometime after i decide to follow my heart, and to go to SOT, amist all the worries about bread and butter.
- My thoughts about SOT and how i loved it
- When we did GOHS (Gifts of the Holy Spirit), we moved in the Spirit, and how everyone learnt beyond what we learnt in a Bible study class
- Baby Luvelle Ching Xin Yu came into our lives
- Graduating from Bible School on 16th August 2009
- How i left Earth9.com
- Going to watch the Dead Sea Scrolls (note that my DSS entries are not finished yet. I’m just taking my time. Watch for it!)
- Doggies goes to foster’s because of someone’s shadowy method of emo-manipulation to do this. I ‘salute’ this person for being out-of-the-world selfish, unmannered and manipulative.
- Job updates are still on. STILL hoping for the best, hope that my next update is a good news. And a massive, open praise for the AgEnCy that helped me lots. =)
- M1 selling iPhones by end of the year? But i’m more inclined towards antioxidents! Hahaha.

Now, now, this is what i’ve been really dying to share, about how impressed i’m with this latest (in singapore) type of media advertising.

Watch this

Initially, i was just feeling amused at this flash mob, which means that people just gathered to do something for a while, and then once it ends, everyone just went back to do their own thing – nonchanlantly.

This activity is actually by HTC…. and i’ve been wondering for a few days how this flash mob is promoting the phone. Until, i realized that at the end of it, everyone starting to ‘start talking’ with a ‘handphone’.

Impressive! I seriously think this is the best Flash Mob in Singapore! =)

Await my next interesting entry soon!! Meanwhile, have a great Hallow’n everyone!

Do you have Facebook Addiction Disorder??

I came across a very interesting and relevant to me report as below:

MANILA - Facebook users beware. Psychologists are now probing a new kind of addiction called Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD).

Psychologist Dr. Michael Fenichel, who has published numerous writings on FAD online, describes it as a situation in which Facebook usage "overtakes" daily activities like waking up, getting dressed, using the telephone, or checking e-mail.

"The amazing thing is that, like cellphones, nobody seems to notice the vast amount of time and energy - at work, at home, and now while on the move - people are devoting to Facebook. It has become a given," Fenichel writes in an online post titled "Facebook Addiction Disorder- A New Challenge?"

FAD could be classified under the more broad "internet addiction disorder" or internet overuse.

Academic papers have already posed theories on internet addiction and social networking addiction, and even less, cellphone addiction.

"Like most activities, moderation and integration are key. Those that may seriously label and treat FAD as a behavioral addiction will clearly need to use context in determining if a behavior has become demonstrably harmful to overall social, work, or face-to-face interpersonal efficacy," Fenichel added.

You are a Facebook addict if...

According to Joanna Lipari, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles who was interviewed for a CNN report, here are some signs that you are addicted to Facebook:

1. You lose sleep over Facebook. When using Facebook becomes a compulsion and you spend entire nights logged on to the site, causing you to become tired the next day.

2. You spend more than an hour a day on Facebook. Lipari said it is difficult to define how much is too much when it comes to Facebook usage, but that an average person need only spend half an hour on the site.

3. You become obsessed with old loves or exes you reconnect with on Facebook.

4. You ignore work in favor of Facebook. This means you do not do your job in order to sneak time on Facebook.

5. The thought of getting off Facebook leaves you in cold sweat. If you try going a day without Facebook and it causes you stress and anxiety, this means you need help.

According to the same report by Elizabeth Cohen, Senior CNN Medical Correspondent, Facebook addiction is not yet an actual medical diagnosis.

However, the report notes that several therapists in the United States have noticed a rise in the number of clients who get hooked on social networking, to the point of social dysfunction.

Facebook fun

Facebook, launched by the world's youngest billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, has over 300 million users worldwide, half of whom log on to the site every day.

Further, about 2 billion photos and 14 million videos are uploaded on various Facebook pages a month and about 6 billion minutes are spent on Facebook a day, worldwide.

According to Willis Wee, founder of the social media and marketing blog Penn-Olson.com, this is twice as much time that people spend on Google.

The global social networking website allows users to post and share content (like photos, links, videos, and notes), play casual games and applications, and interact with friends and family through messaging and chat.


abs-cbnNEWS.com. With reports from CNN.com.

Though i log on to facebook every other day, but i won’t call myself an addict. Cause:
a) I won’t lose sleep over facebook
b) I’m not obssessed over reconnection with people
c) I don’t ignore work over facebook – I know when to log on and when to log off
d) I don’t get cold sweat when i log off – C’mon, it’s not like it’s gonna die with i log off

What about you? Do u carry the FAD symptoms?

Next Entry
Nothing special, except for entry number #700!!!!!!!

I need to go and think what i should post on this special entry number =)

Job Hunting update – 21st Oct 2009 (a 啰里啰唆 entry)

Up till now, it’s been 10 days with the launch of my new resume. And i must say, that things are looking upwards:

a) Job interview at F&B company, which i thank God for, but was sorely disappointed at how disorganized, and how there’s no HR systems in place at all.

b) Job Interview at a Bank near to Sentosa, which was rather disappointing, as they are not interested to hire for a perm position, and only wanted me in as a temp. And if u are reading this, whoever u are, thanks for the opportunity, but sorry, i’m looking for the long haul, not some temporal place.

c) Interview with a nice ‘aunty’ at a relatively small agency, which happened that i’ve also applied to that position. Though it didn’t bring in any response so far, i guess it’s been a good time just sharing about what my career aspirations are. Anyway, the research institute doesn’t seem keen on me, since i’ve written to them like a million years ago?

d) Phone interview today with a Science Research company (SRC). Amazingly, this agent found me on Monster.com and sent my resume over, and this phone interview happened today. Though I am really keen on this position, and there was even a timing arranged for tml for interview with the HRM, but an hour down the road, i got a called that bode badly: Delay till further notice…. Just when i’m getting more keen and my interest in this role grew with talking to the HRM, this has to happen! =(

!#$%^&*()!#$%^&*()

Even though i tell those whom i’ve told to, that i’m not disappointed,

S-E-R-I-O-U-S-L-Y!!

I definitely am! Sigh.

I’m seeing myself slowly getting more disillusioned with recruitment agencies. Though i know between a client and agency, there will be some loose ends that are not tied (since i’ve been on both sides before), and some things are just not meant to be.

But i can’t just help, but to realize that some agencies are just the untouchables. NEVER go with the big one with the bright yellow squarish logo. I had so many bad experiences with them before, and this time,

I REALLY LEARN MY LESSON!!

Anyway, oops, i did it again, that is, revamped my resume.

If you are still, like me, looking for a job, get someone a few people to vett your resume. Listen to what they have to say, and improve your resume from there.

Interested to know what was my analysis of the resume that was used from 10 days ago? And, yes, i keep a record of every job i’ve applied for.

Welcome to C-ness magnification! 

Someone might ask me, how would this determine if my resume revamp has been effective? We will need to do a fair comparison in 10 days time. With my re-revamped resume launched out 2 hours ago, on 31st October, i will do another chart on my applications (hopefully by then, i would have got an offer???)

And i was really surprised at the percentage of applications on various portals. To disclaim, this data is based on my own job applications listing, and does not represent the same for other jobs.

Interestingly, i applied more jobs at JobsDb as compared to JobStreet. I’m surprised!

Whatever it is, I shall just do my best, to find my career!

Keep on Keeping on!!!