I can't help but think abt it when mei mentioned the word "polaroid".

Reminds me of my hk trip, when my sister, meiying, came to look for me from dongguan. And how I just got angry with her for nothing. Really nothing and to think that she was away from home for about 3mths for her china internship. To see me was supposed to be the happiest moment for her. But turns out she was so scared. Apologised after that, 'cause I really felt very bad and guilty.

Anyways it's over, just that the thought came to me. Gotta get her something from here to make up for it.

After 10 days with wen min here, I realised that I need to change a camera! I need a new camera!! Canon's specs are quite gd. Thought of getting a semi-pro since I wanna change!

Should I? hmmm... I shall go back and tempt the bf about it. 'Cause he wants to get one as well! =)

Finally my last 5 nights here in Belgium, feelings are really at 2 extreme side of each end. I don't wanna leave this relaxing place and nice weather but on the other hand I'm excited to head home! But I guess it's back to reality. you enjoy enough, it's time to work hard.

Having a terrible headache now. Feel like heading back to the hotel for some panadol and sleep since I'm doing nothing.

Unsuccessful trip

It's 12.47am here in Belgium and I just finished showering. It's the first time am back in the hotel so late ever since I came here. But I've got company.

Was supposed to tour around Antwerp but our Paris hotel was declined as it's fully book. So we've gotta start sourcing for other hotel if not we'll just end up on the streets with our LV and long champ buys. Managed to get a hotel for 95euros. Not that fantastic looking but well it's just one night and we're on the train back to Antwerp.

So we got the hotel booked and got ready to head out for dinner. After looking through the map, we decided for Moroccan Seafood located slightly further away from Chinatown. Got some directions from the recep and with a 15mins walk mindset we stepped out of the hotel lobby. Was fine initially but as we got deeper in. Everywhere was closed and it doesn't look safe. We were contemplating if we should go forward or just turn back. Considering the fact that we still have to walk back and it was late. We gave up the idea and turn back. A wise decision made. I would say.

We walked and walked. Finally settled down at a nice looking, modern Japanese restaurant. I had chilli beef ramen with lots of uncooked beansprouts and red onions. I finished everything but not the beansprouts and red onion. Not a fan for uncooked vegetables when it's supposed to be cooked.Wen min had some curry with tempura vegetables and salad.

Nice and warm dinner.With a satisfied stomach, we paid for the bill and asked "when are we ever gonna watch a movie here?".

Bought the tickets for "Sex and the city 2" at 9.45pm for 4.90euros each and off we go to the cinemas! It's free seating! We get to choose our seats! Now I bet if we had the freedom to choose our seats back in Singapore, you'll have queues outside of EVERY theater. Watching a show will be so tiring, just like queuing up to pay for GSS.

The idea of watching a movie here strike me when most of my friends back in Singapore were posting about how awesome "Sex and the City 2" were. And I thought I shouldn't give it a miss! It turns out not to be as good that I thought it would be. Was kind of bored in between. But overall It's probably a 3/5.

It's getting late! Time to sleep! Ciao!

It's 10.48pm here in Belgium. I'm showered and nicely tuck under the blankie.

We had just finished dinner at this crappy restaurant. I had Scampis lookroom for dinner. Not sure if I got it right. But anyways it's actually prawns with garlic cream sauce. Prawns were fresh and I added fries which I couldn't finished.

Everything comes with fries or bread here. I'm almost afraid of seeing bread now. And the same old breakfast everyday. And I can start my conversation by comparing which hotel serves better scramble eggs! That would be Le Meriden Brussels. Not forgetting better service.

Feeling sleepy already. Planning to head down to Paris this weekend. So! We'll have to check and book a hotel there. Have not done any research on where to go. We'll be taking the super early train on Sat morning. 6am and reached Paris at 10am. Thanks to the 1 hour wait in between, if not it would have been 9am.

Seesh... can't wait to go Paris! Can you imagine me going crazy there?

Changes

It's Monday once again. Back to the nothing to do again. I've been sitting here all morning not knowing what to do. Almost dozing off at every stage.Came in late, had long lunch and planning to go off early.

All the taboos in office, I've done it all here. Feel like a total slacker and waste of my time. I would rather be out walking with Wen min then sit here though it's a very rare opportunity to be so slack.

Oh yea... Did I mention I'm left with 50euros for the next 2 weeks. Gosh! This is so disgusting. What have I been spending on! goodness gracious me. And too much shopping. No good for me! Not forgetting that I still have credit card bills to pay when I get back to SG. My HK trip as well. I'm starting to think if I would need to declare bankrupt soon. I think I better stop. Oh maybe after a few more items. Yet to buy chocs for the office and others. I need CASH! Better get the reimbursement of my meals back soon!

Somehow I still don't really like this trip despite it being paid for. I wanna be back home.

Anyways I was reading through Emilie's blog and it reminded me of something.

A little change to my life when I'm back in Singapore. Gonna start jamming with Emilie and her friend, Edwin. It's for fun as of now 'cause she's taking pop piano and having a band to practice with will be better. But  it's also good for me cause I always wanted to sing in a band, work with others and discover things as a band. And how to improve myself from others' suggestions. I'm looking forward to this addition activity in my life. The colours that it'll be adding to my life besides the monday-friday, work and home routine.

The list of songs can be found on Emilie's blog and thankfully she post it on her blog 'cause I left the list back in Singapore. I could practice during my free time especially those new songs.

Not sure how it's gonna turn out to be but very eager to work with the both of them. What's the future of this band? I don't know but at least it's a good start. Things can always be work out on the way. We've started picking out songs that we wanna try and see which is the best for us. Or rather we can choose songs and customized it to suit us. Don't expect Mariah Carey's kind of voice for me 'cause I ain't those kind. My voice is just a voice that produces out a sound that might coincidentally be in tune with the note that's playing out from the keyboard or guitar.

So the first task is to exercise diligently to firm up and train up those diaphragm. It really helps alot and makes alot of difference. Well at the same time, I could work out and lose weight. The best of both worlds. Or maybe I can start at the gym though I don't have proper exercise gear. But I guess shorts, t-shirts and sneakers are good enough.

Sorry for the lack of updates in photos, I'm just too lazy to do so. I'll find the time.

Can't wait to be back in Singapore. Not that I don't like it here. I enjoy the weather and laid back life. I'm probably the luckiest person in the back office that could be sent from so far to actually help out. God has heard my prayers and given this opportunity. But still, this is not home. I don't get my favourite food here. Food are horribly expensive and if you thought Singapore is expensive you might really consider eating grass here. What I don't really like is that I've gotta move here and there. It gets quite irritating actually. I'm checking out from Antwerp's hotel on the 17th June. I'm still thinking if I wanna move to Brussels for one night. But my luggage is heavy. Then on the 18th I'll be spending 1 night in Amsterdam, I'll have to move again. Head to Amsterdam Hilton on myself by cab and then fly from Amsterdam airport. I really don't like the travelling thru and flow esp. with my heavy luggage.

I miss the bf alot. One month of separation might not be long but it's not too short either. It's great to know that we both miss each other as much. And looking forward to the day of my return back to Singapore. !2 more days till the final countdown! I'm out of these place and back to the land that's filled of love for me. =)

Amsterdam

Weekends in Amsterdam was amazing!

Had so much fun and eye opening experience! The red light district, apartment with very narrow staircase, canal boat ride and nice ice cream. Red light district area was totally eye opener and it was just like entering sin city. Kind of too much man. But good to experience it. heee...

My Amsterdam colleague was nice enough to host us and giving us a roof. Nice and simple apartment with doors all spoiled. But he's a man leaving alone so what can we expect. Funny thing is he didn't change fresh new bedsheets for us. haaa... amazing but well we still slept on it. Need to sleep.

Anyways am not thinking straight anymore. Need to get some slp, gotta head to work.

More updates! Laterz!

Lobo

I've been sitting here the whole morning doing nothing else except for chatting on msn, commenting on friend's post in Facebook, reading blogs and sending emails to friends in SG. Not just today but almost everyday since I'm here.

Good life eh. I won't comment much on that. At least some work is better than no work. But it doesn't seem to look as wrong here compared to Singapore. I just settle into the culture. when they have nothing much to do, they surf net here. And how do I know. 'Cause I'm sitting right at the corner of the room.

If only work was like that back home. I was just looking through the HK mailbox and  wonder to myself. "Can I picked up the fast paced work when I'm back." Or maybe the question should be this instead. "Do I want or not." I'm getting so lazy. I still can't make myself commit to here anymore.

The fire is dying. I can't get it burning again. I need some motivation.

But anyways on a happy note. Wen Min has finally arrived Antwerp! Finally! I'm gonna enjoy these 10days with her so much!! And probably get better sleep tonight. I was jumping on the streets when I saw her. Literally. It's fate I guess. We've got the same luggage bag as well!

We'll be heading down to Amsterdam later in the evening by train. Staying over at a colleague's house. Glad that we can actually save up the hotel money and spend in Paris. Can't wait to explore with her, Heard Amsterdam is damn fun!

Lunchtime soon. Gonna head back to the hotel to look for her and off we go for some walk! Good weather today! Not oo cold and the sun is up!

16 more days...

16 more days to the end of my misery here.




I feel like a fool here. It's my 2nd week here in Belgium and I've yet to figure out what I'm supposed to do. Should I sit here and wait for them to tell me what to do or take initiative?

Back in SG, our culture is to take initiative. Which I did. I did as told but seems like it's pointless if something else is not completely done. I, as a tester, whom they requested all the way from SG has totally no information or updates about the delay of the DU testings. And how am I supposed to know. Even the lady guiding me is so inexperienced and get stressed up over little things which can't be comparable to our working env't in SG. I mean of cause I can't compare it's different culture. Do it! You have done it before! Like "HELLO! I have not done it before! I know it better than you, confused mouse!"



I know I'm being mean here. But feel my frustration. It's the situation of a blind mouse leading another one. And she's sort of raising her voice at me. I'm here to help her, not her assistant! She don't even have good payment knowledge. Ugh... nvm. Just that too many things happen and I just have to beware of my back. 16 more days and there are 10days Wen min is here. I thank God for that.

Well it's another 1 hr 10mins more for lunch. I'm looking forward to it.

Have a great day ahead pple!