Work sucks

...and that's an under-statement.

I told you soSome Bosses are indeed living in another parallel universe even though they seem to be able to co-exist in the "employee" universe.

And sometimes, you really have to wonder if they speak a different language or perhaps the Employee-universe language terms have a different meaning in the Boss-universe. So while you are saying one thing in Employee-universe, the same sentence could take on a subtle but significantly different meaning in Boss-universe.

So you can imagine the frustration and pain us Employee-universe people have to go through in order to make a Boss-universe person understand why some things have to be done in a certain manner and why simply "banging the table" does not have any magic power to make the illogical decisions, logical, and to warp the space-time continum such that a full year's work can be compressed into a 3 month assignment.

sigh...

Strike Strike Strike!

Brain's intense negotiations with Neck to end the week long strike have broken down with Neck extending their strike action.

A Neck's spokesman said that the compromised as offered by Brain falls far short of Neck's demands.

"We have been putting in very long hours to support Brain's activities, and yet Brain does nothing to relieve us. Instead, Brain not only reduces our rest time but worsens our workload by sitting still in front of the computer screen."

Firm supporters of Neck's strike action, Back and Eyes, have echoed the same sentiments.

"We are also considering joint strike action if the situation does not improve." said a visibly fatigued Back representative. "This will show management that they can't just sit on us and take things for granted anymore."

A rather red-looking Eye's spokesman broke down into tears before he could comment.

When asked to comment on Neck's decision to extend the strike action, Brain could only issue a written statement - stating that they are well aware of the issues and that they are taking steps to alleviate the workload, including the use of temporary relief measures and a slew of work incentives. However, the more permanent relief measures can only take place over the next few months.

This is 10Fingers News reporting.

Ba Ba Black Sheep Redux

Here is Cheekyboo with her encore performance of Ba Ba Blacksheep... in clearer, stereo sound!

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And here is her latest release - Snails

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Ain't she just sooo adorable?
:)

&$@%^@ Neck stain!!!

Sign... I absolutely hate it when my neck decides that it's time to strike.

I woke up this morning with a stiff neck - which gradually upgraded itself to a full sprain later in the morning.

Now, I can hardly turn my head to the right. I have to turn my body in order to look right. Looking left is not so bad but I can still feel the muscles tense up.

And today, in addition to the usual Monday blues, I have some crap at work to deal with as well as a stupid 2hr reservist thing that I need to do during lunch time and in uniform too!

Sigh...days like this, I wish I was far far away on holiday in some exotic country taking pictures.

Le Grand ChefIf you love food, especially Korean food, then this is a movie that you should not miss. Obviously the movie's central theme revolves around food but it's not the only ingredient that makes this movie work. A witty and funny storyline with a sprinkling of heartfelt stories makes this one sumptuous feast for the mind.

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After being so inspired by the movie, we went to hunt around for some Korean food. Our hunt brought us to Nul Bom Korean restaurant at Telok Ayer Street. It's quite a quaint little place, not flashy at all. I think it's probably as authentic as can be because - apart from the korean waitress, there were these four korean guys - most likely businessmen having dinner after their golf game (because of the huge golf bags) - who obviously had a lot of eat and quite obviously a little drunk too.

As you can see, the food is really very good - at least as far as I can tell. The Bi bim-ba is the best so far I've had in S'pore. The ginseng chicken broth was excellent - the chicken was so tender that it literally melts from the bone. The omelette had squid, vegetables, chili and prawns pan-fried to golden crispy perfection. The side-dishes of kim chi were very yummy too. It was a rather pricey dinner but well worth it.

Dinner @ Fosters, Holland Village
Dinner at Fosters to celebrate my hatch day.

Heehee... guess who...

The main course of my set dinner - the Steak... so tender... so juicy...so tasty....

The dessert - Apple struddle with ice-cream

The finale - A fruit & cream cake from Crystal Jade bakery

Wishes

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Another year ends

The 3,160th and final Calvin & Hobbes strip published on Sunday, December 31, 1995.

Well, 07 has very quickly come to an end.

I had originally wanted to write something insightful and reflective but then again, the words and mood just weren’t there. I guess in a way, it kind of describes how I’m ending the year – simply in a very anti-climax & nonchalant mood.

Perhaps the reason why I’m so indifferent and cynical now is that work life has drained out all my enthusiasm and energy.

But I suppose I should be optimistic and see the New Year as an opportunity to start over again, rather than just a yearly hassle to remember to write dates as 08 instead of 07.

Anyway, life just goes on.

In the wrong line?

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New Stuff
Hey, hey...I've got a brand new wallet.

:)

Ba Ba Blacksheep

I found some time today to go through the videos that I took with my mobile phone when I was in Europe. Here's one with Cheeky singing Ba Ba Black Sheep.
heehee... so adorable.

PS: Sorry about the sound quality. Think the conversion process messed it up a little.




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Kitaro - Live in Singapore

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Here's some photographs of Kitaro's Love & Peace concert that was held in Singapore recently on 6 Dec 07.

It was a fantastic one night only concert that saw him play some of his most popular pieces along side some newer ones.

My friend and I were quite lucky to have been able to get some pretty decent seats at $80. As you can see from the photos, there were some who were seated almost right in front of the stage - very expensive tickets - but unfortunately they were right in front of the speakers as well.

Anyway, it was a good night.

Presents
It's always heart-warming to see your presents being fully used.

:)

Food Glorious Food

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Here's the second set of pictures.

Obviously, the theme for this set is Food. All the wonderful food items that I saw, smelled and tasted (well, some of them anyway) in London.

Roman Snaps

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I've finally managed to sort out some photos for the Rome part of my holiday.
Enjoy!

Have a Blessed & Merry Christmas!


My dear Friends,
Here's wishing that Love & Peace
be with you and all of your loved ones this Christmas.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:14


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Kitaro Rocks!

Alone again, naturally


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Taking a leap of Faith



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Taking Chances
By Platinum Weird

Don't know much about your life.
Don't know much about your world, but
Don't want to be alone tonight,
On this planet they call earth.

You don't know about my past, and
I don't have the future figured out.
And maybe this is going too fast.
And maybe it's not meant to last,

But what do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,
What do you say?

I just want to start again,
Maybe you could show me how to try,
Maybe you could take me in,
Somewhere underneath your skin?

What do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?

Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,
What do you say?

And I had my heart beaten down,
But I always come back for more, yeah.
There’s nothing like love to pull you up,
When you’re laying down on the floor there.
So talk to me, talk to me,
Like lovers do.
Yeah walk with me, walk with me,
Like lovers do,
Like lovers do.

What do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or a hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,
What do you say?

Don’t know much about your life
And I don’t know much about your world.