Look that kills....

It not the 1st time someone told me that I have a fierce or some may term it, unfriendly look, especially when not smiling. Guess the definition of "fierce" is more applicable to kids than adult. And my regular poor little "victim" took place almost on the weekly basis, so long I am over at my mum's place.

It happened yesterday, when I was napping at my bro's room, when he attempted to bring the boy in. But apparently, the panicky boy in his arms, was desperate scrambling for "safety" and almost resorts to tears, in order to gain safe exit from a sleeping monster. NOW... even my sleeping look is scaring him:p and throughout the evening, I do aware that he had avoided eye contact with me. While I was sitting in the living room, he wld held someone's hand, shut his eye in order to walk pass me. Hahaha.... and I tot this only applicable to him, cos maybe when sometimes back, he got scared and traumatized by my presence and husky voice, which I remembered he was crying for a long long while, since then the fear is in him...

But apparently, it also happened to a very annoying kid in the MRT. While I was sitting in a train, there was this boy, may 2-3. Pretty noisy since he board the train, been pestering his parent over some stuff which I can't really make anything out of it. Getting pissed, I look over to his direction, with a bit bit of sterm look, waiting for the eye contact. It happen real soon and almost instantaneously, he paused for a split second. But what comes shortly after that, is the parents voice, trying to console and pacify the crying boy:p Don't ask me why he cry, maybe it just boys these days being "gu-nain":p

Human Nature or just our culture???

Wah… it always seem like England is always have a lucky charm with them. Australian whom suppose to be the favourite to beat them since the recent games of England wasn’t up to mark, and they have just sort of scrape through to the quarter final, but now they are in the final four and France awaits them, whom have also sensationally beat the tournament favourite, All Blacks!!! Guess Chelsea will be a very sad gal liow, since no more Dan Carter. But looking on the bright side, at least there are chances for early zzz then:p

Another bz week in work, and tired week as well. At least a sense of accomplishment cos have managed to clear some of the paper works that was piled up over the past 2 weeks. Went back to office on Sat to clear the remainders of the lot and indeed working on Sat is great cos there would not be any other distraction. So can really focus on the work itself, and manage to get the stuffs done in 4 hours. Shiok Shiok!!! Since now have cleared the stuffs, maybe I can make time for some partying over the coming weekend:)

Went to read up some local website, http://www.stomp.com.sg/ & http://www.omy.sg/, these are the site where is reflected the daily life of the locals, or maybe some would put it, such site would offer an avenue to accommodate the nature of our locals, COMPLAIN!!! So in another words, you will sees a lot of people grunting and whining about almost everything and anything… Pretty interesting.

Came across particular 2 stories, one being some (I mean lots of it) red balloons which suppose to be some kind of publicity stunt of a bank, taken away by the passerby, though I have no idea was it suppose to be such or what are those passerby thinking? Do they need it? Or is it just another nature of us... Greed?

Then another one where a young couple who chose not to give up seats (whom sit right below that sticker label…”Give up the seat for someone who need it”) when there is a lady carrying a little gal standing beside them so I suppose the couple obviously deem the lady won’t needs it. While some of the comments in that article are criticizing those young couples, it is also “interesting” to see there are some who deem otherwise too. In a way reflects the mindset of our locals these days, which I personally think it scary. Self Center, Selfish are just some of the “attributes” that pops right into my head instantly. Most of their argument states that they too, paid for the fare hence deem to be the rightful “owner” of that seat at that point of time as well. Right or wrong… u decide:)

Interesting sighting once more

Another day in the yard… recently, been hanging around in the yard very often but at the same time can’t forgo what I left behind, so there always seems like lot of stuff to catch up whenever I return to office. ENDURE… 1 more month and vessel will be delivered, so right now, so gotta continue to yard & office routine.

Another interesting sighting in the train today… It seems that aunties have a great ability to study the body language of others commuters. While standing in a middle of a relatively crowded moving train, an auntie strangely walked and stand in front of me. Just for that moment, I was wondering why this auntie stands in front of me when all seats have already taken and no sign of anyone giving up seat for her. (in any case, she is not that old to give up seat for). But just when the train approaches a station, the guy in front of her stood up and got ready to alight. Wow… she is spot on, it like she knows exactly who will be alighting at this particular station!!! But damn, had not she stands in front of me, I would have comfortably sit through the remaining of the stations.

Ok… Nothing against the aunties out there, but it is apparent that aunties seem to be the interesting figure in the train these days. Am sure to come across more in future:)

Recently, to be precise, for the past 2 weeks, I have came across a lot of old friends of mine. From primary school mates, secondary schools friends to ex-colleague. Some whom we have not contact for ages but now suddenly, all appear out from no where. Chat up with them and of cos, exchange contact… BUT wondering how many of them would call up or be free to meet up should I jio them out one day for kopi or makan. Let see how it goes from here:)

Home Trip

Just witness some interesting yet typical Singaporean actions, & maybe I am just part of this typical Singapore action…

Went onboard the train in a evening peak hour, so as usual people tends to rush into train. Lucky me, I was standing at the front so still manage to walk towards a row of 2 empty seat. And just as I approached, a little gal rushed ahead of me and took 1 of the seat and placed her hand on another. Obviously she is trying to ‘chop’ the seat for someone. Given some other time, I might just walk away BUT this very moment, the evil nature in me, had chose to ignore her action & I just walk towards & sit down. It was her mum that she trying to reserve the seat for, but I simply ignore her presence:p

Just a couple of stations later, a pregnant lady walked in so I just stood up to give up my seat for her, while the mother obviously have the intention to take my seat since her body language signals so just as I am about to get up. So I deliberately stands in her way (back facing her) so she can’t squeeze through and only move away till the pregnant lady sits down.

After this, could noticed the mother wasn’t too happy with my series of actions and keeps grumbling away to her daughter, about being not gentleman… selfish lah… blar blar blar…

Not gentleman??? Maybe:)

Selfish??? Hmmm….

Sigh…. Can’t be bothered….

INTENSE!!!!

Have been a tired week so far… not just on the work front where I still have my 9 reports to follow up since my return from Jakarta. Then schedule is so tied up with things back in office & all the new building inspection, since delivery is coming near That is why I never really fancy going all these oversea trips.

My only way to de-stress is just goes over to the gym nearby our office area. So far, been there for about 4 times this week, kinda intense. Trained by myself on a couple of days weren’t too bad. Just some light jogging and doing some weights.

BUT when training together my boss, whom happens to be a body builder, the routine had become kinda intensive, or maybe VERY intensive:p To a point where I returned to office with a jelly like feeling, totally drained out. Currently suffering from “Nein Qiu” syndrome, translated as “soft hand”. Gotta admit, such intensity is sure feels good, knowing that muscle is really working hard, since training by myself, I tend to “makan snake” a bit bit.

Just came out in the news recently, a few more ERP gantry coming up and longer ERP charges duration at some locations. It sure getting ex to own a car here, so think I will still remains a public transport “supporter” and continue to enjoy watching possibly the biggest game of musical chair, played on a daily basis.

Seeing people rushing for the seat and the idea of giving up seat isn’t really top of the agenda for most supposedly educated, cultured youngster. Seen too many classic cases of how ones chose to ignore for someone who needs the seat more than them. Kinda make me wonder how has all the education and upbringing had mold the mindset of the younger generation, to be such self centered and care-less about his/her people around them.

Well, in any case, can't be too bother with their actions. I would just do what I deem is right (just like them, deeming what they are doing is not wrong either), so I guess I will be seeing more of these for many more years to come.

Maybe in future, I will just include here some of the happening I witness in public transport:)