Decaf coffee? yucks !

Last month the Boss  brought a bottle of decaf coffee & place it in the office pantry. Ever since then, everyone has been totally going "decaf " for health reasons. Or maybe they just want free coffee. Not sure if it's all in the mind or whatever, they all reported feeling sleepy after drinking ,as its "DECAF" after all, supposedly no caffeine. The mass tiredness felt became like an excuse to work at snail pace, or maybe everyone is just in a holiday mood.

Seriously no office or workplace should provide a drink that doesn't enhance productivity while at the same time making people's breath smell like rotting spinach!

Last week I came to work & noticed the bottle of decaf - gone. The Boss has not replaced it with another bottle since then ...lol...

I feel guilty all the time.

Do you feel guilty all the time ? I do.
I feel guilty for lazing in my bed for an extra 10 mins this morning.
I feel guilty that I didnt reply my boss's SMS last night (he sent it pass 12 mid night)
I feel guilty I didn't reply that SMS immediately when I get up, I brushed my teeth first.

I read a book recently, it says: Don't feel guilty for feeling guilty !
We should accept guilt is part of us, like cellulite.
Think of it, it makes sense:
Guilt does makes me work harder, in the future I'll  probably answer my Boss's sms even if its way after hours.
Guilt means I'll always be early or at least on time for all appointments.
It'll make me be nicer to people, & buy tissue from old people.
Pay my bills on time.
Guilt turns life into a long guilt trip, but in a good way....lol...

Durians & MRT ...lol..

A few of my Hong Kong friends were in town for 3 days. Being host I took them around. We had a lot of fun. It's the first time to Singapore for Andy, the 21 year old younger brother of one of them. The most unforgettable thing about their stay was their ride on our MRT.

The comparison to their MTR (as what they call it in Hong Kong) is unavoidable. What we lack in speed, we made up for space. Ours not as crowded. And of course newer. Plus we are funnier ....lol.. Yes we are : Just look at the sign below. Andy took multiple pictures of this sign & sms to all his Hong Kong buddies immediately. We laughed non-stop , at his excitement , which is very hilarious- In fact I didn't even noticed this sign till now. I can't help but took a picture of it too, while rest of the commuters looked on, amused !

How indispensable are you?

My mum has been nagging at me since I have been working very late recently. Not because there was work to be done. The company is rationalizing, so everyone was sticking to their desk like glue after the nominal going-home time, to show how indispensable they were. I had more than my comfortable ration of nocturnal MRT travel recently & it is starting to get on my nerves. It's silly right? But I can't be seen leaving early while everyone is staying back!

I long for the good old days ...sob...

How to ask your boss for a raise ?

Yesterday My colleague was so fed up with work, wanted to ask my Boss for a raise. I stopped him! I told him - You want to do this right. According to some psychiatrists, there's a good and bad time to ask for a pay raise. They say your boss has a weekly cycle of moods and you want to make sure you pick the right time.

Take Monday to ask for a vacation. Your boss just enjoyed his or her weekend and will be in a better mood and will be more willing to grant you some time off.

Tuesday is the day for bad news. Break it gently. This gives your boss the rest of the week to clean up your mess....LOL....

The day to ask for a raise? Wednesdays. This survey says managers told them they felt more charitable on Wednesdays than any other day.

If you have new ideas, present them to your boss on Thursdays. They're more open-minded.

Friday is the day to ask for favors. After all, bosses are looking forward to the weekend, too.

Good luck!!!

Most productive day ever ....

Hope my basil will look like this soon:)

-went to a plant nursery in Thomson, picked up gardening soil, pots ,fertilizer, seeds (mint, basil ), and gardening gloves
-went to IKEA to return some things - ended up getting the exact same things but in different sizes/pieces
-cashed a check at DBS  ( omg... the queue .....)
-cleaned the living room, kitchen, toilets & balcony
-planted two indoor pots of basil, and one outdoor pot of mint
-did the dishes
-pay my bills online
-answer my emails

My parents decided to spent the day at JB. The fact that I am blogging about such mundane details (with such pride) makes me realize that I will very soon feel like I am living alone.

damnit, I just realized I have not clean the Micro oven. grrr.

Will milk save us???

Save me please !!!!!!

I noticed there's a change in the contents of the fridge at home. Usually it's the usual, coke, mum's food, etc.. But lately I've noticed more milk ,yogurt & other dairy products. In the past I'm the one in my family who'll consume such things, but these are not mine.

Ask mum, & she said ,her friend , told her people who consume at least 1 serving of diary products a day will have better memory than those who went without. Hmmm... she then revealed she has been forgetting things & dad the same.

Goodness, I noticed I'm suffering from this symptom as well! Does it runs in the family??? Are we losing our mind? Will the milk save us?