Another soccer update!
Arsenal drew with Villarreal last night to qualify for The Champions League Finals! Arsenal secured an aggregate 1-0 win, courtesy of Kolo Toure in the 1st leg of the 2-legged semi-finals!
What was stressful was Villarreal almost scored an injury time penalty which Jens Lehman did well to make a save and hence will be traveling to State De France in France for the finals!! Anyway, it was not a penalty as Jose Mari simply fell to the ground after a light touch and the referee was tricked to believing so!
Thanks goodness that Lehman did his homework on Juan Pablo Riquelme possible penalty kick and correctly predicted where he will shoot and save it. Due to this marvelous save, he has became an Arsenal Legend!
Now on to the Finals and hoping Arsenal will bring back the trophy back to Highbury!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Idiot Driver
I met my fair share of lousy drivers so far and yesterday I met one of the lamest and lousiest driver in Singapore.
Please note that following story comes with a 6 demerit points and $150 fine with it. Do remember that if you chalked up 4 similar offences within 2 years, it is sayonara to your driving lesson. The offence is failing to give way to pedestrian at pedestrian crossing.
I just alighted from the bus and was crossing the zebra crossing. A stupid SUV has just previously move and stopped just before the markings and so I started to cross the zebra crossing. The next thing I know is that the SUV drove pass in front of me when I am on the crossing. I was infuriated and bang my hand on the window. The driver stopped the car after the crossing and wind down his window. I shouted angrily to him that he has just drove pass a zebra crossing with pedestrians on it. His reason, the gap has become wider and he feel that it is large enough for him to cross. I replied angrily that he should give way and not crossed the crossing even if it is wide enough. He then shakes his head and waves his hand at me which I reacted by shouting back that I will call the Traffic Police and report him to it. Just that I am hungry and a bit lazy to report to Traffic Police and I did not note down his car license plate. Next time, the next driver will not be so lucky!
I hereby like all Singapore drivers to note that it is a TRAFFIC OFFENCE NOT TO GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS ON A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. The result is a 6 points demerit on your nice license and also your wallet will be lighter by 3 crispy $50 notes, a $150 fine. Save time? Save your money and your license instead.
Sidenote : to see more horrible drivers, look at these parking idiots!
Please note that following story comes with a 6 demerit points and $150 fine with it. Do remember that if you chalked up 4 similar offences within 2 years, it is sayonara to your driving lesson. The offence is failing to give way to pedestrian at pedestrian crossing.
I just alighted from the bus and was crossing the zebra crossing. A stupid SUV has just previously move and stopped just before the markings and so I started to cross the zebra crossing. The next thing I know is that the SUV drove pass in front of me when I am on the crossing. I was infuriated and bang my hand on the window. The driver stopped the car after the crossing and wind down his window. I shouted angrily to him that he has just drove pass a zebra crossing with pedestrians on it. His reason, the gap has become wider and he feel that it is large enough for him to cross. I replied angrily that he should give way and not crossed the crossing even if it is wide enough. He then shakes his head and waves his hand at me which I reacted by shouting back that I will call the Traffic Police and report him to it. Just that I am hungry and a bit lazy to report to Traffic Police and I did not note down his car license plate. Next time, the next driver will not be so lucky!
I hereby like all Singapore drivers to note that it is a TRAFFIC OFFENCE NOT TO GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS ON A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. The result is a 6 points demerit on your nice license and also your wallet will be lighter by 3 crispy $50 notes, a $150 fine. Save time? Save your money and your license instead.
Sidenote : to see more horrible drivers, look at these parking idiots!
Friday, March 31, 2006
2 yrs anniversary at company M
It has been 2 long years since I joined company M.
It is a neither short nor long period but I have seen enough of the company, experience enough and hence decided to move on. Work environment is great, colleagues are cool, work to a certain extent, just fine. The management is a bitch though.
On my 3rd contract now with this company. As an agency contract worker, I was given none of the perks but only took part in some company events. the feeling given to me was that I am and will be an outsider until they decided to convert me. The worst issue now i that I am an one-man team now who can only take leave if the company schedule allows me. Long breaks are out of the question as it may clash with schedules and this simply sucks! It was such a hassle when I have to go for reservist!
Had decided to leave the company and had went for a few interviews. Wish me luck in the previous interviews and snaring more interviews, chances in leaving company M.
Happy Anniversary!
It is a neither short nor long period but I have seen enough of the company, experience enough and hence decided to move on. Work environment is great, colleagues are cool, work to a certain extent, just fine. The management is a bitch though.
On my 3rd contract now with this company. As an agency contract worker, I was given none of the perks but only took part in some company events. the feeling given to me was that I am and will be an outsider until they decided to convert me. The worst issue now i that I am an one-man team now who can only take leave if the company schedule allows me. Long breaks are out of the question as it may clash with schedules and this simply sucks! It was such a hassle when I have to go for reservist!
Had decided to leave the company and had went for a few interviews. Wish me luck in the previous interviews and snaring more interviews, chances in leaving company M.
Happy Anniversary!
Monday, March 20, 2006
Lousy friday and boss
Yet another lousy Friday. My Fridays are getting worse and worse. A lot of things will definitely happen or boss putting unreasonable requests again.
I was seated on the bus already and boss call me twice. Codes for program were changes and testing could not be ended on time on Friday. She wanted me to come back on Saturday to help compile and release the program in. It was pointless as I was needed for a simple thing and I may have to stay quite long for it.
I tried to reject it but informing her that I will be out and sleeping later and will not be able to wake up on time for it. It was scheduled for me to come back at 11am but on hearing that excuse, she said 11.30am. Hey 30 minutes are not making much difference and you think a miracle will happened and I will be fresher and wake up in time? Lucky D managed to convince her that they can test everything fine and I will be needed on Monday morning only.
End of the story is that they stayed back till 9+, bug fixed, tested okay, morning I compiled and tested okay and finally sent to ops. Conclusion, do not, on your whim, ask people to come back on weekend as it is precious rest time and also especially when you yourself are not affected.
I was seated on the bus already and boss call me twice. Codes for program were changes and testing could not be ended on time on Friday. She wanted me to come back on Saturday to help compile and release the program in. It was pointless as I was needed for a simple thing and I may have to stay quite long for it.
I tried to reject it but informing her that I will be out and sleeping later and will not be able to wake up on time for it. It was scheduled for me to come back at 11am but on hearing that excuse, she said 11.30am. Hey 30 minutes are not making much difference and you think a miracle will happened and I will be fresher and wake up in time? Lucky D managed to convince her that they can test everything fine and I will be needed on Monday morning only.
End of the story is that they stayed back till 9+, bug fixed, tested okay, morning I compiled and tested okay and finally sent to ops. Conclusion, do not, on your whim, ask people to come back on weekend as it is precious rest time and also especially when you yourself are not affected.
Chelsea lost!
Yeah. Shocked defeat for Chelsea as they were defeated by Fullham 1-0. Although it does not makes much difference that they are mostly likely to be the EPL champions but it delayed their championship by one more match.
Also William Gallas was red-carded which means one less player for Chelsea and things can go badly from then on. Who knows, maybe Manchester United may even overtake Chelsea right up to the last match!
Also William Gallas was red-carded which means one less player for Chelsea and things can go badly from then on. Who knows, maybe Manchester United may even overtake Chelsea right up to the last match!
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Opportunities
Took leave yesterday to attend an interview at the eastern part of Singapore with a Japanese Company, Y.
Had a hard time taking leave because there was some technical problems with an environment which is not under my care and nor can I help much. Managed to smoke saying that I have family matters to attend to and I certainly cannot change the date.
The interview went pretty smooth but overall it took me close to 2 hours to finish it. 15 minutes to complete form, 15 minutes wait, 30 minutes of written test, 15 minutes of waiting and 30 minutes of an interview by an Indian lady and Japanese man. Talking to the Japanese is a killer as I have to speak slowly and his English is too soft and not really understandable. Overall, the interview went pretty good and I feel confident. Nonetheless it is up to the interviewers to determine whether will I be accepted.
After the interview, I went next door to another company to pick up a goodie bag for helping with a survey. The liaison person, after hearing what I was there for, offered me to join his current company as there are a few vacancies. So far no news from him. Lunch time today, the girl from P call me again, telling me to go for another interview but I am unable to take leave till like last week of March due to my boss.
Hoping to land a few more interviews and then hopefully find a new job and leave here.
Had a hard time taking leave because there was some technical problems with an environment which is not under my care and nor can I help much. Managed to smoke saying that I have family matters to attend to and I certainly cannot change the date.
The interview went pretty smooth but overall it took me close to 2 hours to finish it. 15 minutes to complete form, 15 minutes wait, 30 minutes of written test, 15 minutes of waiting and 30 minutes of an interview by an Indian lady and Japanese man. Talking to the Japanese is a killer as I have to speak slowly and his English is too soft and not really understandable. Overall, the interview went pretty good and I feel confident. Nonetheless it is up to the interviewers to determine whether will I be accepted.
After the interview, I went next door to another company to pick up a goodie bag for helping with a survey. The liaison person, after hearing what I was there for, offered me to join his current company as there are a few vacancies. So far no news from him. Lunch time today, the girl from P call me again, telling me to go for another interview but I am unable to take leave till like last week of March due to my boss.
Hoping to land a few more interviews and then hopefully find a new job and leave here.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Champions League Update!
Yes! Hooray!
Congratulations to Barcelona FC for kicking Chelsea (Smelly) out of the Champions League!
A sore loser in Jose Mourinho who cannot admit that his team has been outplayed and the goal they scored is probably a poor judgment of the referee in awarding a penalty kick to them.
Justice has been served!
Congratulations to Barcelona FC for kicking Chelsea (Smelly) out of the Champions League!
A sore loser in Jose Mourinho who cannot admit that his team has been outplayed and the goal they scored is probably a poor judgment of the referee in awarding a penalty kick to them.
Justice has been served!
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