Starting tomorrow I'll be posted at Marina Square. With heavy heart I will accept my new post as SIC for Marina Square. Just the other day I was sms-sing with my dear Harry and he's a little surprised that i was posted to MS saying that place sucks. Oh well..... I'm embarking on my new journey...gitu eh....
My last day today at CityLink feels a little sad.....thanks to Zeela who keeps on coming to my shop and desperately asking me not to leave Citylink. We just getting warm in knowing more about each other and I just about to get close to the new guy who just started to warming up me....hee...
Don't think I'll be missing those perverts in the toilets though....
Speaking of which, I encountered something scary - actually not that scary la - this evening while walking to Popular Bookstore to get something and to Jurong East Interchange. I was on my way home before meeting Kumuthan for my long awaited items and off I went to the bookstore and Aries to get an A4 size paper and few pairs of socks. As you already know, today is Bangla's Day and the interchange are swarmed with them and asI was busy browsing, I notice a dark character following and looking at me, I turn to look and he gave me those come-hitcher-look and smile seducing-ly at me....YUCK..!!
I ignored him and proceed with my stuff....and to my surprised, he followed me wherever i went giving a small distance between us and still giving me the LOOK.... What the hell.... I tried to lose him by navigating my way out but somehow he manage to keep up the pace.... Quickly I paid for the things and walked out the store and straight to my bus. This mama keep up the pace and at the same time trying to get my attention....
Seriously I got to get me a new mandrem...no more mamas for me... sigh....
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
@ " M " by Mariah Carey @
Mariah's "M by Mariah Carey" commercial has started running on television. It reportedly aired during The Tyra Banks Show yesterday morning on the Oxygen channel, but officially world-premiered during the broadcast of Celebrity Rap Superstar on MTV. You can also watch the commercial at Mariah's official website. But what do the fans think of this video?
Jonathan thought Mariah looked "elegant and simple, yet stunning and radiant without trying". "I was so hyped to see the promo, and it definitely satisfied my anticipation. Her melody to this was very nice, I was hoping she wouldn't go full blast. Her idea of the scent was elegant, yet unforgettable. With her nice whispery voice, it definitely added to the 'majestic' idea of the frangrance. It was overal really amazing, Mariah shown in a passive state yet shining so brightly."
Sam is remembered of the video for "We belong together". "There are many similar scenes. The song is great too. Just like her Pepsi commercial, I wish the song was released as a single." MPerry also likes it, but he wished the song was better. "You know with actual words to the song. But it was sexy though. You can tell that it was a Macy's commercial and not a Elizadeth Arden commercial. It was kind of on the low budget side. With it just being her in water in front of a green screen. But I like it. I don't know why but it makes me want to go on vacation."
Alexis, on the other hand, didn't like the video at all. "I thought the Pepsi Rington commercial was much better than the ad for M by Mariah Carey. The ad didn't tell me anything about the fragrance or the mood it is supposed to create. She didn't say anything (at least in the version I saw). To me, her statement in response to Diddy's challenge was more effective and intriguing than this promotional effort."
Video courtesy - Ariesomni
Text - MCarchives
Friday, September 21, 2007
@ The story continues... @
This is my reply to that Blast from the past entry :-
" You're right.... We can be friends but it won't be the same again...
First and foremost, I really do not understand why you think that the friendship we once had are being denied for. What makes you think that i didn't care..?Is it the day that Razy msn you to meet for The Epic movie evening and when you called me to ask if it still on and am i meeting you and my answer was straight no...? I have a hunch that this was the beginning of the misunderstandings. You sms me saying that you have a feeling that you are somehow wasn't needed and invited.
Your sister's wedding was another, we didn't attend to it and you take it to heart? But you know what....even though it's been 6 months now and reasons are irrelevant. We're thought that ur sis wedding was a week later and you didn't even remind it to us. One thing that hurt me the most was that you didn't even invite my parents whom you have known since secondary school let alone Razy's and Keri's.
Yes!.. I was hurt on the day I read your blog. And Yes!.. I was angry. I wrote that entry in my blog 2 days after I read your entry.
I was even hurt and angry when you wrote that you're leaving us behind and that quote, unquote;"You're HAPPY WITHOUT US". It just pierce right through.
With that sentence and a scar , you now say, then, that you're hurt..?? Keeping silence all this while have been a good friend of mine for the past months and it also has kept me going...
I'm tired.... I'm tired of all the assumptions, the accusations and of all the irrelevant reasons, the hurt and anger. And with this, I'm too sorry for all the things that has happened. But I'm not sorry for the friendship that we once had."
Phew.....! I felt lighter after all those feelings are out now.... but there's still some more.....
He's reply :-
" Thanks for voicing them out. I do admit that I did not realise my mistakes till you actually point it out. I guess playing the victim will make one feel more adamant that they are right. This is like opening up ol wounds which I would rather not. Why I say those words were the same reasons why you've kept your silence too. I was hurt and angry and no one bothered to call or msg...i did meant to invite the parents but we were having cold war and I did not manage to pass the cards but as always I had informed you guys of the date beforehand. I did assume you'd call to check on the date. I guess no one wants to make the first move, tak de yang nak mengalah...I've never regretted being friends wif you as you've always made me feel great about myself. "
To be continued...... hee....
" You're right.... We can be friends but it won't be the same again...
First and foremost, I really do not understand why you think that the friendship we once had are being denied for. What makes you think that i didn't care..?Is it the day that Razy msn you to meet for The Epic movie evening and when you called me to ask if it still on and am i meeting you and my answer was straight no...? I have a hunch that this was the beginning of the misunderstandings. You sms me saying that you have a feeling that you are somehow wasn't needed and invited.
Your sister's wedding was another, we didn't attend to it and you take it to heart? But you know what....even though it's been 6 months now and reasons are irrelevant. We're thought that ur sis wedding was a week later and you didn't even remind it to us. One thing that hurt me the most was that you didn't even invite my parents whom you have known since secondary school let alone Razy's and Keri's.
Yes!.. I was hurt on the day I read your blog. And Yes!.. I was angry. I wrote that entry in my blog 2 days after I read your entry.
I was even hurt and angry when you wrote that you're leaving us behind and that quote, unquote;"You're HAPPY WITHOUT US". It just pierce right through.
With that sentence and a scar , you now say, then, that you're hurt..?? Keeping silence all this while have been a good friend of mine for the past months and it also has kept me going...
I'm tired.... I'm tired of all the assumptions, the accusations and of all the irrelevant reasons, the hurt and anger. And with this, I'm too sorry for all the things that has happened. But I'm not sorry for the friendship that we once had."
Phew.....! I felt lighter after all those feelings are out now.... but there's still some more.....
He's reply :-
" Thanks for voicing them out. I do admit that I did not realise my mistakes till you actually point it out. I guess playing the victim will make one feel more adamant that they are right. This is like opening up ol wounds which I would rather not. Why I say those words were the same reasons why you've kept your silence too. I was hurt and angry and no one bothered to call or msg...i did meant to invite the parents but we were having cold war and I did not manage to pass the cards but as always I had informed you guys of the date beforehand. I did assume you'd call to check on the date. I guess no one wants to make the first move, tak de yang nak mengalah...I've never regretted being friends wif you as you've always made me feel great about myself. "
To be continued...... hee....
@ Friendster.com @
I'm having problem with my Friendster account. I somehow couldn't be able to log in and everytime I try to log in and key in my so the correct password and all, the page prompt me the same log in web page again and again...
Friendster are having problems after problems yet again...... sigh...
Wow...this is my shortest entry ever....hee...
Friendster are having problems after problems yet again...... sigh...
Wow...this is my shortest entry ever....hee...
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
@ Blast from the past @
A friend whom stopped all contacts with me suddenly came on knocking on my Friendster door, sending me this message.
I so do miss the times we had together, when we just talk or just jalan2, getek2. Every friend to me is special and beneath all the drama that has happened, the morale is, a friend got hurt.
Assumption..a word that you've used.Yes, I got hurt cos i assume you didn't care about me. You got hurt cos I fail to rationalize the situation. Our friendship got hurt cos we were so adamant that we were right.
I assume you'd still care, much enuff to post that entry, I know you'd read my blog. I was hurt and I admit I was so dramatic in letting myself feel so denied of the friendship I hoped for.
All I ask for is a truce. I so do want to still be friends even if we can not be as before. If it's too late to reconcile, I would request a closure to all this.
I am sorry for all that has happened. I just hope that you'd understand that, then, I was hurt. For whatever reason it was, a friend got hurt. "
Wow....very nice...the moment he missed all the things that we've done together than it is time to send me this message after 6 bloody months of silence...... or is it the goodwill of Ramadhan that makes him think..?? I wonder......
What does he mean by " A friend got hurt "??...
Does that means that only him got hurt..?? What about the rest of us..? Doesn't our pain and hurt count at all....? As I recalled it is him who said that he's happy without us... And now jilat balik whatever he has spit..????
"I know it's been said and done.I just went to your friendster blog and saw your entry. Yup, 6 mths later. I so know that entry was meant for me.
I so do miss the times we had together, when we just talk or just jalan2, getek2. Every friend to me is special and beneath all the drama that has happened, the morale is, a friend got hurt.
Assumption..a word that you've used.Yes, I got hurt cos i assume you didn't care about me. You got hurt cos I fail to rationalize the situation. Our friendship got hurt cos we were so adamant that we were right.
I assume you'd still care, much enuff to post that entry, I know you'd read my blog. I was hurt and I admit I was so dramatic in letting myself feel so denied of the friendship I hoped for.
All I ask for is a truce. I so do want to still be friends even if we can not be as before. If it's too late to reconcile, I would request a closure to all this.
I am sorry for all that has happened. I just hope that you'd understand that, then, I was hurt. For whatever reason it was, a friend got hurt. "
Wow....very nice...the moment he missed all the things that we've done together than it is time to send me this message after 6 bloody months of silence...... or is it the goodwill of Ramadhan that makes him think..?? I wonder......
What does he mean by " A friend got hurt "??...
Does that means that only him got hurt..?? What about the rest of us..? Doesn't our pain and hurt count at all....? As I recalled it is him who said that he's happy without us... And now jilat balik whatever he has spit..????
Thursday, September 13, 2007
@ September 11 @
A long-awaited company barbeque session that should happen long long time ago before Cecelia and Harry's goodbyes.
This was held at Safra Pasir Ris banglow. A huge double storey house that could accomodate a whole platoon.
I wasn't feel too good that's why I'm not in most of the shots....gitu eh... Down with cough and running nose la....
Anyhoo the guy in the white shorts is so damn cute, Jeremy is his name and at one point I saw something that I should have not see....hee.... Sebakul sundel buah dia!!!!....haha
This was held at Safra Pasir Ris banglow. A huge double storey house that could accomodate a whole platoon.
I wasn't feel too good that's why I'm not in most of the shots....gitu eh... Down with cough and running nose la....
Anyhoo the guy in the white shorts is so damn cute, Jeremy is his name and at one point I saw something that I should have not see....hee.... Sebakul sundel buah dia!!!!....haha
Friday, September 7, 2007
@ I know what you did.... @
At last I found out who the bastards that have been spending an unhealthy time in the toilet. 2 of them in fact...you know there could be more....
Courtesy of 2 gays who are spying on them. I entered the toilet and as usual, waiting for my turn to use the cubicle and there's this cute twink who been hanging around the urinal and bending down looking at the partitions obviously spying on the suspicious shadows moving in the cubicle.
He called out to his friend who busied himself in front of the mirror, reshuffling his hair to the point of ugliness... He's ugly anyway.... saying there's some activities going on inside the cubicle... Loudly i might add....
So, they both when to the urinal and bent down to look totally ignoring me who have been observing them especially the cute one.... Then suddenly the cute guy give the last cubicle and soft kick and immediately the door opened and quickly they walked off laughing... the guy inside closed the door and starts to put on his pants and about to leave - the shadows tells it all .
At the same time, the guy in the next cubicle to him also about to leave and I'm ready to enter to do my business...
They both opened the door simultaneously and to my horror......
Both are fucking UGLY....!!!!
Almost pee-ed in my pants...haha..
One of them dress in Bermudas and t-shirt, Fat and short with premature balding head, like Mother Bear but worst. Sorry no other similarity i could think of. One look and you'd think he's one of those Buddhas troupe walking in yellow robe...I don't mean to be rude here but he does look like one...
Another one is smartly dressed with long-sleeved shirt and dress pants, face-wise also langgar lorry type...totally cannot make it... I mean this toilet could be the hanging out place for rejects and perverts.... Lucky for the partitions, if the other guy see the face whoever touching or masturbating or do whatever with their dick will definitely lost an erection immediately or worst vomit blood....!!!!
Goodness...... I continued with my things and head out and you know what.... I thought they're done with their hobby but they still hanging around outside the cubicle door... Second round maybe...??
Who knows it could be their third or fourth or fifth......????
Courtesy of 2 gays who are spying on them. I entered the toilet and as usual, waiting for my turn to use the cubicle and there's this cute twink who been hanging around the urinal and bending down looking at the partitions obviously spying on the suspicious shadows moving in the cubicle.
He called out to his friend who busied himself in front of the mirror, reshuffling his hair to the point of ugliness... He's ugly anyway.... saying there's some activities going on inside the cubicle... Loudly i might add....
So, they both when to the urinal and bent down to look totally ignoring me who have been observing them especially the cute one.... Then suddenly the cute guy give the last cubicle and soft kick and immediately the door opened and quickly they walked off laughing... the guy inside closed the door and starts to put on his pants and about to leave - the shadows tells it all .
At the same time, the guy in the next cubicle to him also about to leave and I'm ready to enter to do my business...
They both opened the door simultaneously and to my horror......
Both are fucking UGLY....!!!!
Almost pee-ed in my pants...haha..
One of them dress in Bermudas and t-shirt, Fat and short with premature balding head, like Mother Bear but worst. Sorry no other similarity i could think of. One look and you'd think he's one of those Buddhas troupe walking in yellow robe...I don't mean to be rude here but he does look like one...
Another one is smartly dressed with long-sleeved shirt and dress pants, face-wise also langgar lorry type...totally cannot make it... I mean this toilet could be the hanging out place for rejects and perverts.... Lucky for the partitions, if the other guy see the face whoever touching or masturbating or do whatever with their dick will definitely lost an erection immediately or worst vomit blood....!!!!
Goodness...... I continued with my things and head out and you know what.... I thought they're done with their hobby but they still hanging around outside the cubicle door... Second round maybe...??
Who knows it could be their third or fourth or fifth......????
Saturday, September 1, 2007
@ My Multiply @
Alrite people....!!
I have created a profile at Multiply only for all the pictures that we took... Check out the Links, okay..?
Hopefully i won't be hearing any complains from you guys...hee
Enjoys...
I have created a profile at Multiply only for all the pictures that we took... Check out the Links, okay..?
Hopefully i won't be hearing any complains from you guys...hee
Enjoys...
Friday, August 31, 2007
@ It's confirmed @
It's my off day today and Grace sms me to come down to VivoCity for the review of my appraisal.
The reviews are good, actually better than i expected...gitu eh...
They laid out their plans for me and I'm gonna be Store-in-Charge for Marina Square this coming October.
I was a little reluctant to accept the offer and it really shows on my beautiful face...hee... It's obvious that she knew how I feel about Marina Square and the shop situation cause I gave her my own personal views about the shop. She assured me that they gonna expand by having a real shop there despite that the management at Marina Square just offered them a permanent kiosk - meaning there will be a roof over the shop.
I have yet to give my answer....
The reviews are good, actually better than i expected...gitu eh...
They laid out their plans for me and I'm gonna be Store-in-Charge for Marina Square this coming October.
I was a little reluctant to accept the offer and it really shows on my beautiful face...hee... It's obvious that she knew how I feel about Marina Square and the shop situation cause I gave her my own personal views about the shop. She assured me that they gonna expand by having a real shop there despite that the management at Marina Square just offered them a permanent kiosk - meaning there will be a roof over the shop.
I have yet to give my answer....
Thursday, August 30, 2007
@ Double O @
These are 2 of my colleagues, Linda and Lucas. The plan was to go in a big group and as an active fate, yeah right.. my manager Susan was down with flu and Yana's aka Outing Group IC - son was sick as well so she didn't make it, as for my cousin....hmm...last minute cancellation.
Despite all that we 3 manage to enjoy ourselves tremendously and for the first time I was drunk not tipsy people...DRUNK....!
It was my first time going to Double O alone as drag-usually with my other sisters- Surprisingly it took me an hour to dress up in the office with Lucas who by the way are such a big critic, teaching and pointing out his opinion on my make-up.... Almost chase him out of the office...hee...
Its been months since we went to Double O and i must say the place are getting better and the crowds are mostly Caucasians, 75% of them..!! I guessed it had to do with the Hungry Ghost festival, most Chinese scared to go out late at night during this time...hee... By the way no others drags can be found that night, guess I'm the one and only gorgeous being there...Gitu eh...
Ah lovely.....This is George, manager of Double O, Razy and Keri, I'm sure you guys remember him, though he did put on a little weight. I saw him at the entrance and said hi, surprisingly he remembered me and ask where have i been....sexy kan...someone remembers me...Oh, The bouncers too....we've chatted and they asked where are the rest....gitu eh...
Linda and Moi.... Cantik tak..??
Despite all that we 3 manage to enjoy ourselves tremendously and for the first time I was drunk not tipsy people...DRUNK....!
It was my first time going to Double O alone as drag-usually with my other sisters- Surprisingly it took me an hour to dress up in the office with Lucas who by the way are such a big critic, teaching and pointing out his opinion on my make-up.... Almost chase him out of the office...hee...
Its been months since we went to Double O and i must say the place are getting better and the crowds are mostly Caucasians, 75% of them..!! I guessed it had to do with the Hungry Ghost festival, most Chinese scared to go out late at night during this time...hee... By the way no others drags can be found that night, guess I'm the one and only gorgeous being there...Gitu eh...
Ah lovely.....This is George, manager of Double O, Razy and Keri, I'm sure you guys remember him, though he did put on a little weight. I saw him at the entrance and said hi, surprisingly he remembered me and ask where have i been....sexy kan...someone remembers me...Oh, The bouncers too....we've chatted and they asked where are the rest....gitu eh...
Linda and Moi.... Cantik tak..??
Lucas and his itchy hand..... But of course my sotong hands also doing some Overtime last night, grabbing and caressing guys who walk pass me....and even chatted with some Ang moh guys, there's one called me " Hey Beautiful..!! ".. Sexy kan...!!! But damn..! never get the chance to snap some pics cause Lucas is holding my camera..
They both a little drunk especially Linda and goodness, just like Lucas said, when she's drunk, she's ugly...hahaha....very uncouth...gitu eh...Lucky for me there's Lucas to help her out and accompany her while i collect ours bags if not she'll be sitting...no... lying on the floor the moment we let our guards down.... terrible tau this old lady...hahaha..
I had loads of fun and I barfed my guts out from the moment i stepped out from my cab...hahaha....
Hilang tatasusila keperempuanan aku tau.....
And Oh....did i mention that a CAUCASIAN GUY bought me a drink..?? :-D
Because i'm cantik kan.... hee
Huggs ya'll...
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
@ Hush Hush @
Well, Still waiting for the answer whether I'm gonna be Store-in-charge of Marina Square or not.
The meeting's end but they're quiet about it..
Anyways, I'm not putting my hopes up high. It's a semi-happy news anyhow. Not that eager but excited to know...gitu eh...
I'm going to Double O tonight with some of my working colleagues, hopefully it's gonna be fun. Did i forget to mention I'll be going in drag?
But of course I'll post the pictures here.....hee...
Cheers ya'll...
The meeting's end but they're quiet about it..
Anyways, I'm not putting my hopes up high. It's a semi-happy news anyhow. Not that eager but excited to know...gitu eh...
I'm going to Double O tonight with some of my working colleagues, hopefully it's gonna be fun. Did i forget to mention I'll be going in drag?
But of course I'll post the pictures here.....hee...
Cheers ya'll...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
@ Indonesia film festival takes gay issues out of closet @
By Adhityani Arga and Sugita Katyal Sun Aug 26, 12:27 AM ET
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's gay film festival faced violent opposition in its early years.
Members of a hardline Islamic group tried to storm theatres to stop screenings, but as the festival enters its sixth year, organizer John Badalu has no such fears.
The opening of the week-long Q! Film Festival (QFF) on Friday drew a flamboyant crowd in Jakarta, with members of the audience dressed in colorful wigs, fish-net stockings and cupid wings.
Homosexuality is not banned under Indonesian law, but remains taboo in a country where 85 percent of the 220 million people are Muslim.
"The festival has provided some sort of impetus for the gay rights movement in Indonesia, and has enabled many issues to surface," Badalu told Reuters.
The fall of former president Suharto in 1998 paved the way for greater freedom of speech, allowing topics such as politics and homosexuality to be more openly explored in the arts.
"Arisan," a 2003 feature film about a routine get-together of upper-class Indonesian women, was the first Indonesian film with a gay theme, dealing with a woman in a troubled marriage who is attracted to a young gay executive.
"People have not shied from showing homosexuality in Indonesian cinema," said Badalu. "It has been well-received so far. Many straight movies have also touched on the delicate issue of homosexuality, without many realizing it."
QFF, one of the largest gay film festivals in Asia, features about 80 films from countries including the Philippines, Thailand, Germany and Indonesia, and deals with topics such as sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS.
Indonesia, which has a small but growing film industry, steps off the beaten path of pop romances with a rare documentary on "sacred transvestites," or gay priests, in a closely knit community on Sulawesi island.
In a country where many homosexuals remain in the closet, the festival takes a sensitive look at the problems faced by an often marginalized community through films such as Hong Kong film-maker Wong Kar Wai's "Happy Together," which chronicles the slow deterioration of a gay relationship.
Other international films that try to create awareness and break some myths about homosexuals include Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodovar's cult film "Bad Education," the story of a novice Spanish actor trying to sell a screenplay on his alleged childhood sexual abuse by a pedophile priest.
"What I like about the QFF is that it is a subtle movement," said Firliana Purwanti, program officer for human rights and gender at HIVOS, a Dutch agency that helped fund the festival.
"The community, by using the language of movies and keeping such a fluid structure, has enabled the rapid spread of gay rights."
This year's festival was almost pulled -- not because of opposition from Muslim hardliners but for lack of funding.
"The festival was on the brink of extinction," said Badalu. He fired off e-mails seeking financing to everyone in his address book, some of which were posted on blogs.
"A gas station worker from the Midwest sent me a long letter, describing how he, a simple working-class guy, sympathized with the festival's mission. At first I thought the letter was a joke, it was so long. But then at the bottom of the letter he said he had donated $100."
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's gay film festival faced violent opposition in its early years.
Members of a hardline Islamic group tried to storm theatres to stop screenings, but as the festival enters its sixth year, organizer John Badalu has no such fears.
The opening of the week-long Q! Film Festival (QFF) on Friday drew a flamboyant crowd in Jakarta, with members of the audience dressed in colorful wigs, fish-net stockings and cupid wings.
Homosexuality is not banned under Indonesian law, but remains taboo in a country where 85 percent of the 220 million people are Muslim.
"The festival has provided some sort of impetus for the gay rights movement in Indonesia, and has enabled many issues to surface," Badalu told Reuters.
The fall of former president Suharto in 1998 paved the way for greater freedom of speech, allowing topics such as politics and homosexuality to be more openly explored in the arts.
"Arisan," a 2003 feature film about a routine get-together of upper-class Indonesian women, was the first Indonesian film with a gay theme, dealing with a woman in a troubled marriage who is attracted to a young gay executive.
"People have not shied from showing homosexuality in Indonesian cinema," said Badalu. "It has been well-received so far. Many straight movies have also touched on the delicate issue of homosexuality, without many realizing it."
QFF, one of the largest gay film festivals in Asia, features about 80 films from countries including the Philippines, Thailand, Germany and Indonesia, and deals with topics such as sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS.
Indonesia, which has a small but growing film industry, steps off the beaten path of pop romances with a rare documentary on "sacred transvestites," or gay priests, in a closely knit community on Sulawesi island.
In a country where many homosexuals remain in the closet, the festival takes a sensitive look at the problems faced by an often marginalized community through films such as Hong Kong film-maker Wong Kar Wai's "Happy Together," which chronicles the slow deterioration of a gay relationship.
Other international films that try to create awareness and break some myths about homosexuals include Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodovar's cult film "Bad Education," the story of a novice Spanish actor trying to sell a screenplay on his alleged childhood sexual abuse by a pedophile priest.
"What I like about the QFF is that it is a subtle movement," said Firliana Purwanti, program officer for human rights and gender at HIVOS, a Dutch agency that helped fund the festival.
"The community, by using the language of movies and keeping such a fluid structure, has enabled the rapid spread of gay rights."
This year's festival was almost pulled -- not because of opposition from Muslim hardliners but for lack of funding.
"The festival was on the brink of extinction," said Badalu. He fired off e-mails seeking financing to everyone in his address book, some of which were posted on blogs.
"A gas station worker from the Midwest sent me a long letter, describing how he, a simple working-class guy, sympathized with the festival's mission. At first I thought the letter was a joke, it was so long. But then at the bottom of the letter he said he had donated $100."
Friday, August 24, 2007
@ Mystery Shopper = Passed !! @
I didn't know that my name was submitted to HongKong Office for our monthly Mystery Shopper test. I was told by Harry and Shan Hui but was't really taking note of it. And I'm piss...no...mad at my District Manager who did not tell me the information herself instead she let others pass the news to me.
I mean she came to my store a few times last month and did not even mention the Mystery shopper scheme to me. She told the rest before me on our monthly meeting and even give them pointers on how to score plus to keep an extra look out for customer who ask loads of questions. She doesn't like me is it..?? Be professional la... Irritating right..??
In the end only a few passed the test.
My shield and weapon are already loaded should i fail the test and she come barging at me demanding my reasons for failing, I'll definitely fire back at her with my beautiful and colourful vocabulary. And you can take that to the bank...Gitu eh... hee..
Alas! I passed the test, 81.9% out of 100% during the Peak period.
Below are my reviews :
( Should be She not He.... hahaha )
Q1. The salesperson said, “Hi, Madam, good afternoon!”
Q2. He did not ask anything to find out my needs and preferences.
Q3. After I told him that I prefer dark chocolates, he recommended a range of dark chocolates to me.
Q4. He recommended the seasonal chocolates to me.
Q5. He said that the praline in the first two rows cost $22 and the truffles in the bowls cost $26. There are around 6-8 pieces depending on the size.
Q6. He mentioned the VIP programme to me.
Q7. He said, “Thank you and see you again.”
Q9. The display is neat and tidy. The floor area is clean.
Q10. He is able to explain the differences between pralines and truffles using laymen’s language which made it easy to understand.
Q11. Once I have mentioned to him that I prefer dark chocolates, he gave good recommendations and is able to describe the taste of his recommendations.
Q12. Although he is not proactive in finding out my preferences, he is customer-oriented as he offered me a sample of the seasonal chocolates when I appeared hesitant in trying a new range.
Shan Hui on the other hand failed badly, the lowest of the lot. 26.5% out of 100% during Non-Peak period which are the most easiest time to score high marks.
Below are Shan Hui's reviews :
Q1. The salesperson said ,”Hi”.
Q2. She was arranging chocolates and didn’t bother to look up or serve me.
Q3. She asked someone else to attend to me as she was busy with her work.
Q4. No, she didn’t bother to serve me and I didn’t get the chance to talk to her.
Q5. No, she didn’t serve me even though I waited very long.
Q6. We did not converse.
Q7. Yes, she gave the price and the number of pieces but when I requested for her to repeat, she talked loudly to me.
Q8. No, she didn’t bother to reinforce and confirm my purchase.
Q9. No, she just left the bag on the counter and turned away immediately.
Q10. The store was warm, messy with boxes lying around. There was no music and the shop is very small.
Q11. She ignored me mostly throughout the process of my purchase.
Q12. No, she didn’t even care about my needs.
Q13. The quality was lousy and almost irritating.
Q14. No, I will not go back again.
Q15. Her hair is very messy.
Oh well.... I passed and that's all i care...
And oh... Should one fail the test 3 times in the row, he/she will be terminated with immediate effect.
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I mean she came to my store a few times last month and did not even mention the Mystery shopper scheme to me. She told the rest before me on our monthly meeting and even give them pointers on how to score plus to keep an extra look out for customer who ask loads of questions. She doesn't like me is it..?? Be professional la... Irritating right..??
In the end only a few passed the test.
My shield and weapon are already loaded should i fail the test and she come barging at me demanding my reasons for failing, I'll definitely fire back at her with my beautiful and colourful vocabulary. And you can take that to the bank...Gitu eh... hee..
Alas! I passed the test, 81.9% out of 100% during the Peak period.
Below are my reviews :
( Should be She not He.... hahaha )
Q1. The salesperson said, “Hi, Madam, good afternoon!”
Q2. He did not ask anything to find out my needs and preferences.
Q3. After I told him that I prefer dark chocolates, he recommended a range of dark chocolates to me.
Q4. He recommended the seasonal chocolates to me.
Q5. He said that the praline in the first two rows cost $22 and the truffles in the bowls cost $26. There are around 6-8 pieces depending on the size.
Q6. He mentioned the VIP programme to me.
Q7. He said, “Thank you and see you again.”
Q9. The display is neat and tidy. The floor area is clean.
Q10. He is able to explain the differences between pralines and truffles using laymen’s language which made it easy to understand.
Q11. Once I have mentioned to him that I prefer dark chocolates, he gave good recommendations and is able to describe the taste of his recommendations.
Q12. Although he is not proactive in finding out my preferences, he is customer-oriented as he offered me a sample of the seasonal chocolates when I appeared hesitant in trying a new range.
Shan Hui on the other hand failed badly, the lowest of the lot. 26.5% out of 100% during Non-Peak period which are the most easiest time to score high marks.
Below are Shan Hui's reviews :
Q1. The salesperson said ,”Hi”.
Q2. She was arranging chocolates and didn’t bother to look up or serve me.
Q3. She asked someone else to attend to me as she was busy with her work.
Q4. No, she didn’t bother to serve me and I didn’t get the chance to talk to her.
Q5. No, she didn’t serve me even though I waited very long.
Q6. We did not converse.
Q7. Yes, she gave the price and the number of pieces but when I requested for her to repeat, she talked loudly to me.
Q8. No, she didn’t bother to reinforce and confirm my purchase.
Q9. No, she just left the bag on the counter and turned away immediately.
Q10. The store was warm, messy with boxes lying around. There was no music and the shop is very small.
Q11. She ignored me mostly throughout the process of my purchase.
Q12. No, she didn’t even care about my needs.
Q13. The quality was lousy and almost irritating.
Q14. No, I will not go back again.
Q15. Her hair is very messy.
Oh well.... I passed and that's all i care...
And oh... Should one fail the test 3 times in the row, he/she will be terminated with immediate effect.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
@ Our NewBorn Baby @
Welcoming the new kid on the block.
Date : 15082007
Time : 2130 hrs
Place : EastShore Hospital
Doctor : Doctor Aziz.
@ Just The Four Of Us @
Date : 13082007
Time : 1100 hrs till 2100 hrs
Place : Sentosa
Place : Sentosa
A day spent at the beach with few of my close friends after a crazy night at PowerHouse.
Almost didn't make it cause the night when i got back from clubbing i suffered my usual ailment of diarrhea.... Dun know what happened, perhaps i had one too many drinks... but that could be the reason...anyhoo.... we wind down and had a great swim and loads of opening up.
Congrats to Bobiana for her up hill battle and for getting a beautiful ring....gitu eh...
And not forgetting a brother....ops...." fiancee "........hahaha...
@ Power of Pink at PowerHouse @
Date : 12082007
Time : 22oo hrs till morn.
Place : Powerhouse at St James.
We went to Powerhouse after a long long break from clubbing. It's been more than a month since we had so much fun and this time it's fun-ner....
I don't know why but it seems that the colour Pink was our theme for that night and boy it was Pink Power at Powerhouse .
Saturday, August 11, 2007
@ News at 3 @
My manager Susan called and asked me to drop by Takashimaya before ending my shift at 4pm. She wants to talk to me about something....
Date : 11 August 2007
Time : 1515 hrs
I left my shop early at 3pm cause I had to do some stock transfer to Takashimaya as well. 3 big bags of chocolates and few medium size luxury boxes .Anyways in my mind and heart keep wondering what the hell she wants to talk about cause she never sounded so serious on the phone especially talking to me.
She was on the phone when I reached and asked me to wait for a moment . While waiting, i chatted with Yana, another senior sales associate and introduced myself to a new staff who wears an ugly hair cut. It seems that his hairstylist is kinda confused in cutting his hair, the hairstyle is infused of Japanese style and Ah-beng cut.....Odd and funny looking...for me.... In other words, he's not that cute la....
Anywho..... Susan's done with her call and asked Yana to take a break which is kinda weird cause she's just started her afternoon shift. She left us 3 to smoke i guess....
Susan turned and spoke to me in a serious tone that make me think that i had made some grave mistake or something.
" I might transfer you to Marina Square..." I squirmed the moment i heard MS even before she finishes her sentence..... She rolled her eyes......
" As an S.I.C aka Store In Charge.... "
The squeamish expression gone instantly..... Truthfully, i don't know whether to be happy or sad and confused. I mean i am grateful to have given this opportunity and trust to be the store in charge and as Uncle Ben said," With big powers comes big responsibilities."
She sent an email to Regional Manager Chris Choi last night and told me the news this afternoon. Wow...that was fast.... I didn't have the time to react but she gave me time to think it through and i definitely will.
I don't want to sound greedy here but MS is a kiosk and i rather be an SIC to a shop compare to a kiosk. Unlike Plaza Singapura, MS is a little big in scale and the location's sucks.... In the middle of Marina Square pathway and security wise is not that good .
We shall see the outcome, the decision will be made by Chris this coming 24 August. And if he agreed, I'll be transfer to Marina Square this October.....huhu.....
Feeling a little Reluctant .......
Date : 11 August 2007
Time : 1515 hrs
I left my shop early at 3pm cause I had to do some stock transfer to Takashimaya as well. 3 big bags of chocolates and few medium size luxury boxes .Anyways in my mind and heart keep wondering what the hell she wants to talk about cause she never sounded so serious on the phone especially talking to me.
She was on the phone when I reached and asked me to wait for a moment . While waiting, i chatted with Yana, another senior sales associate and introduced myself to a new staff who wears an ugly hair cut. It seems that his hairstylist is kinda confused in cutting his hair, the hairstyle is infused of Japanese style and Ah-beng cut.....Odd and funny looking...for me.... In other words, he's not that cute la....
Anywho..... Susan's done with her call and asked Yana to take a break which is kinda weird cause she's just started her afternoon shift. She left us 3 to smoke i guess....
Susan turned and spoke to me in a serious tone that make me think that i had made some grave mistake or something.
" I might transfer you to Marina Square..." I squirmed the moment i heard MS even before she finishes her sentence..... She rolled her eyes......
" As an S.I.C aka Store In Charge.... "
The squeamish expression gone instantly..... Truthfully, i don't know whether to be happy or sad and confused. I mean i am grateful to have given this opportunity and trust to be the store in charge and as Uncle Ben said," With big powers comes big responsibilities."
She sent an email to Regional Manager Chris Choi last night and told me the news this afternoon. Wow...that was fast.... I didn't have the time to react but she gave me time to think it through and i definitely will.
I don't want to sound greedy here but MS is a kiosk and i rather be an SIC to a shop compare to a kiosk. Unlike Plaza Singapura, MS is a little big in scale and the location's sucks.... In the middle of Marina Square pathway and security wise is not that good .
We shall see the outcome, the decision will be made by Chris this coming 24 August. And if he agreed, I'll be transfer to Marina Square this October.....huhu.....
Feeling a little Reluctant .......
Friday, August 10, 2007
@ Nothing surprises me anymore.... @
Another normal day at CityLink Mall........ I'm typing an elaborate moment that i had this afternoon......so bear with me.... :)
Date : 10 August 2007
Time : 1630 hrs
I was so happy for the past few weeks prior to the National day rehearsal and previews. My trips to the toilet was a breeze. No hogging of the cubicle and nothing unusual is expected to happen cause of all the policemen doing their rounds and standing at their designated post.
Alas, my happy trips to the toilet are dashed by several maniacs who seems to have very dirty hobby doing something explicit in the toilet.
As usual i was waiting for my turn to use the cubicle and as it turn out to be someone inside the cubicle that i was standing in front is somehow wasn't sitting on the toilet bowl, how do i know this... You see, at the door locking mechanism there's this little hole and with a very good eye you can see a little of activity inside... Usually those who are precautions of peeping tom which I AM NOT... will stuffed some tissue in the hole to prevent people who are waiting for their turn to "accidentally" see...
Now back to the person, he seems to be making a lot of movement and I'm sure those who do their business right couldn't have moved as much as he did.... eventually curiosity steps in and urge me to peep or shall i say to concentrate and focus my "lenses" to have a better view....Gitu eh......
Well, he was busying checking out the guy next door by looking under the partition....trash kan.... Anyways....a mature looking ang moh came in and walked pass me. He looked at me and smiled. Few seconds later an Indian man came in and again smiled at me. Being a courteous citizen that i am, i smiled back at both of them.
Few moments later the last cubicle door open and out goes the occupant, quickly i walk to the door enter and close, the moment i entered i managed to steal a glance at the Ang mog and the Indian man who position themselves next to each other. In a matter of seconds you could see loads and what i saw was that Ang moh was not peeing but stroking his dick standing a step away from the urinal with his eyes closed and his face full of expression. As you could have guessed, that Indian guy was observing him la.....Chee Ko Pek...right.... Aiyoh....
I continued to answer my little mother nature call and before i opened my door, i peeped once more through the small holes and to my surprise they 're still there..... I mean to urine shouldn't have taken that long right...? He was still stroking his dick with the same expression...and my oh my it is hard and big.....I must add.... I walked out of the cubicle and manage to steal a look and not a glance mind you and walk back to my shop.
Station here at CityLink have exposed me yet another hidden talent - Peeping.
Hopefully I won't have any tembel eyes..... Selisih...
Shocked...?? I don't think so...
Date : 10 August 2007
Time : 1630 hrs
I was so happy for the past few weeks prior to the National day rehearsal and previews. My trips to the toilet was a breeze. No hogging of the cubicle and nothing unusual is expected to happen cause of all the policemen doing their rounds and standing at their designated post.
Alas, my happy trips to the toilet are dashed by several maniacs who seems to have very dirty hobby doing something explicit in the toilet.
As usual i was waiting for my turn to use the cubicle and as it turn out to be someone inside the cubicle that i was standing in front is somehow wasn't sitting on the toilet bowl, how do i know this... You see, at the door locking mechanism there's this little hole and with a very good eye you can see a little of activity inside... Usually those who are precautions of peeping tom which I AM NOT... will stuffed some tissue in the hole to prevent people who are waiting for their turn to "accidentally" see...
Now back to the person, he seems to be making a lot of movement and I'm sure those who do their business right couldn't have moved as much as he did.... eventually curiosity steps in and urge me to peep or shall i say to concentrate and focus my "lenses" to have a better view....Gitu eh......
Well, he was busying checking out the guy next door by looking under the partition....trash kan.... Anyways....a mature looking ang moh came in and walked pass me. He looked at me and smiled. Few seconds later an Indian man came in and again smiled at me. Being a courteous citizen that i am, i smiled back at both of them.
Few moments later the last cubicle door open and out goes the occupant, quickly i walk to the door enter and close, the moment i entered i managed to steal a glance at the Ang mog and the Indian man who position themselves next to each other. In a matter of seconds you could see loads and what i saw was that Ang moh was not peeing but stroking his dick standing a step away from the urinal with his eyes closed and his face full of expression. As you could have guessed, that Indian guy was observing him la.....Chee Ko Pek...right.... Aiyoh....
I continued to answer my little mother nature call and before i opened my door, i peeped once more through the small holes and to my surprise they 're still there..... I mean to urine shouldn't have taken that long right...? He was still stroking his dick with the same expression...and my oh my it is hard and big.....I must add.... I walked out of the cubicle and manage to steal a look and not a glance mind you and walk back to my shop.
Station here at CityLink have exposed me yet another hidden talent - Peeping.
Hopefully I won't have any tembel eyes..... Selisih...
Shocked...?? I don't think so...
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