Well..... March 05 is the labour day of Australia which means LONG WEEKEND again. Working in Australia for about 3 months now and it has been really plain sailing for me. Countless parties during office hours, countless halfday and countless long weekend really proves to me that the working environment over here is damn FRIENDLY. LoL Those in SG working like shit now, PLEASE do not ENVY~~~ LoL.
Anyway, no plans yet for this long weekend. Damien has asked me if I want to join them on Saturday for crabbing session but I have really not much interest in crabbing (I hate to get wet). LoL. Alex is asking whether wanna organised a BBQ at woodman point -> BBQ while watching SUNSET but it was not confirmed yet. Or isit another day slogging my day trying to save the World of Azeroth or Outlands rendering my service to any guildies who might need a tanker mage to tank MOBS for them? Life is uncertain and thus my programs for this week is uncertain too. Will update with photos if I decide to do anything.
Hmm yesterday I called a friend who was depressed and try to console her and make her drop the idea of doing stupid stuff. I just had a friend who done something bad which makes me sad. I hope she is not the 2nd one. If she is reading my post now, there is something I want to say to her. LIFE IS A TORTURE BUT CAN BE BEAUTIFUL. It's all depends on individual perspection! Forinstance, if I strike lotto, will I still feel sad because I will worry about theft or security reasons if I think negatively. Will I throw away the winning ticket bcos of this???? The answer is NO! GET THE MONEY AND SPENT IT FAST!!! Den you won't worry. LoL.
Life is SHORT, enjoy everything about it~~ Everyone live only once so cherish it~
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
LOST
Hey~ Sorry that I had not been updating my blog for the past week. Too busy as it was CNY and my wife's family came over Perth for a visit.
I would say that I am very happy that they came, more laughter and happiness around the house always makes me happy. We went to quite a number of places, namely : Swan Valley (Chocolate factory and winetasting), Pinnacles (Desert, 4WD, Koalas, Kangeroos......), Dolphine Tour, City, Freo and places around Perth. It was tired but fulfilling to see family members happy. In fact, yesterday when they are leaving back for Singapore, I feel lonely, lost and even sad to see them leave. Guess that's the retribution of going overseas seeking for a greener pasture. Sighz. Can't have best of both worlds eh.... Sighz
I would say that I am very happy that they came, more laughter and happiness around the house always makes me happy. We went to quite a number of places, namely : Swan Valley (Chocolate factory and winetasting), Pinnacles (Desert, 4WD, Koalas, Kangeroos......), Dolphine Tour, City, Freo and places around Perth. It was tired but fulfilling to see family members happy. In fact, yesterday when they are leaving back for Singapore, I feel lonely, lost and even sad to see them leave. Guess that's the retribution of going overseas seeking for a greener pasture. Sighz. Can't have best of both worlds eh.... Sighz
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Work Updates 2.0
As I promised, here is some updates for my work progress. Currently I am under a guy who is mentoring and teaching me some of his basic DBA skills. However, the DBA skills that he impart to me are quite unique against other DBA I had encountered before. The software was VPE WorkBench. From my understanding, this software was developed by AVEVA and only used in big companies mainly for Oil & Gas industry. Been having quite good progress except sometimes I finish my work load too fast and had to wait for more work load. Hmm… Guess I am not used to the slow pace here yet… LoL. But at least I AM LEARNING SOMETHING NOW. My boss is hoping me to share some or minimal workload from my teacher. My teacher has been burdened with too many work lately. LoL. I hope I can learn everything from him asap.
Hehe, from what I know… (guessing only) his pay is at least 100 per hour.. WTF!!!!! One day he earn 800!!!!!!!! Hehez.. I guess when I got that kinda pay, I be damn rich. 100 per hour = 800 per day. A week is 800*5 = 4k. WTF… Anyway… I am not greedy~~ Just one powerball and I buy myself an island to play~~ ahahaaha. Dream on .... I shall dream on~~~
Hehe, from what I know… (guessing only) his pay is at least 100 per hour.. WTF!!!!! One day he earn 800!!!!!!!! Hehez.. I guess when I got that kinda pay, I be damn rich. 100 per hour = 800 per day. A week is 800*5 = 4k. WTF… Anyway… I am not greedy~~ Just one powerball and I buy myself an island to play~~ ahahaaha. Dream on .... I shall dream on~~~
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
V-DAY PLOT
Yesterday was the day of agony for most of the guys. Yesh! You guess it correctly, VALENTINE DAY, was indeed the worst festive season of the year. No public holidays, same workload as any normal days, no festive payout but it comes with mental stress and financial stress. We GUYS are expected to come up with surprises, gifts, romantic venues for dinner or whatever of nonsense that you can think of. HEY, I thought girls want an equal status with man??? Why are we doing all the shit jobs while you are enjoying? So much for sexual equality. Again, don’t get me wrong, this is not a woman bashing post. In fact, I respect woman a lot. Most important people of my life – my mum is a woman (of course).
What I am trying to convey in this post is why we are subjected to the mercy of evil merchants on this fateful day. Obviously, this day was conjured out by merchants who were out to rip us out of our money. Roses costs 10 buck per stalk, gifts prices increases and of course, restaurant dinner prices increases exponentially too. All this for vanity? I always believe if two person are truly in love, we don’t need valentine day to remind us that we are in love. Gifts or surprised outing in normal days have much more surprise elements in them compared to the one organised on valentine day. V-DAY has become more or less a liability rather than a love thing between couples.
Well, for me, I didn’t get anything for my wife on VDAY. No gift rose or dinner… NOTHING! Before you guys want to comment me on being heartless or stooge, I like to say that I do sometimes buy stuff for her when I feel like it (on a random basis). I FOR ONE will not allow merchants to rip me off due to their evil schemes!!!
P.S. Thank you Sandy for understanding and your love~.
What I am trying to convey in this post is why we are subjected to the mercy of evil merchants on this fateful day. Obviously, this day was conjured out by merchants who were out to rip us out of our money. Roses costs 10 buck per stalk, gifts prices increases and of course, restaurant dinner prices increases exponentially too. All this for vanity? I always believe if two person are truly in love, we don’t need valentine day to remind us that we are in love. Gifts or surprised outing in normal days have much more surprise elements in them compared to the one organised on valentine day. V-DAY has become more or less a liability rather than a love thing between couples.
Well, for me, I didn’t get anything for my wife on VDAY. No gift rose or dinner… NOTHING! Before you guys want to comment me on being heartless or stooge, I like to say that I do sometimes buy stuff for her when I feel like it (on a random basis). I FOR ONE will not allow merchants to rip me off due to their evil schemes!!!
P.S. Thank you Sandy for understanding and your love~.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Heart crying out loud......
Hi all,
Actually I got 2 posts regarding my fishing trip and tree cutting experience to post but I decide to forgo them for the moment due to some traumatic shock I had during the weekend.
As I mentioned above, last weekend was a shock and sad phase of my life. I happen to know that one of my friend pass away on Friday. He was young, intelligent and full of drive. Talented man who always knows what he wants in life. He was away from family most of the time due to overseas studies, working etc……
I went to his funeral, saw his dad crying…. At that moment… a pang of sadness hit me badly. What can be more torturous than sending your own son off to the afterlife? I can sense his sorrow and grief. My heart pains deeply but there was nothing I can offer to lessen his grief. Maybe if we care more about people around us, we wouldn’t regret when they are gone. I really regret the many times that I reject going drinking with him when he was around. If only time can be reversed, I will do anything to spend more time with him. So many if only, but what is done cannot be reversed…… I strongly URGED all those reading this post now to cherish what they have – be it family, friends or even enemies. When one is dead, there’s nothing left including hate or any negative feelings towards the dead.
This really impacts me a lot. Why am I in Perth away from my family? I am supposed to be working for a good life (good pay, relax hours and job scope) in Perth. I can say that I hit my target but something is missing in me. Choices are always made in life and I wonder if I made the right one this time. From the funeral, I suddenly miss my mum and dad. I wanted to hug them and tell them I LOVE them although I don’t know how to show concern for them. From appearance, I am a cold person with no expression on my face, guess I inherit that from my dad, but really… that moment really hit me with homesickness so badly.
Well… I want to take this chance to say this to those who I know – my pri, sec, poly, uni and friends that I have now, I wish to keep closer contacts with you guys. I like to confer my gratitude for enduring all my shortcomings and still maintaining the friendship with me.
Now for me, I shall try to get over this shock soon. Btw I hope 3 of my other friends in Singapore – Andy, Ben and Xiao Bai Cai to take good care for themselves.
Actually I got 2 posts regarding my fishing trip and tree cutting experience to post but I decide to forgo them for the moment due to some traumatic shock I had during the weekend.
As I mentioned above, last weekend was a shock and sad phase of my life. I happen to know that one of my friend pass away on Friday. He was young, intelligent and full of drive. Talented man who always knows what he wants in life. He was away from family most of the time due to overseas studies, working etc……
I went to his funeral, saw his dad crying…. At that moment… a pang of sadness hit me badly. What can be more torturous than sending your own son off to the afterlife? I can sense his sorrow and grief. My heart pains deeply but there was nothing I can offer to lessen his grief. Maybe if we care more about people around us, we wouldn’t regret when they are gone. I really regret the many times that I reject going drinking with him when he was around. If only time can be reversed, I will do anything to spend more time with him. So many if only, but what is done cannot be reversed…… I strongly URGED all those reading this post now to cherish what they have – be it family, friends or even enemies. When one is dead, there’s nothing left including hate or any negative feelings towards the dead.
This really impacts me a lot. Why am I in Perth away from my family? I am supposed to be working for a good life (good pay, relax hours and job scope) in Perth. I can say that I hit my target but something is missing in me. Choices are always made in life and I wonder if I made the right one this time. From the funeral, I suddenly miss my mum and dad. I wanted to hug them and tell them I LOVE them although I don’t know how to show concern for them. From appearance, I am a cold person with no expression on my face, guess I inherit that from my dad, but really… that moment really hit me with homesickness so badly.
Well… I want to take this chance to say this to those who I know – my pri, sec, poly, uni and friends that I have now, I wish to keep closer contacts with you guys. I like to confer my gratitude for enduring all my shortcomings and still maintaining the friendship with me.
Now for me, I shall try to get over this shock soon. Btw I hope 3 of my other friends in Singapore – Andy, Ben and Xiao Bai Cai to take good care for themselves.
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