17 June 2003, I put my pen on my very first Agreement/Contract with Suntec Singapore. Today, 17 June 2008, I am celebrating my 5th Year Anniversary with Suntec Singapore.
Time flies. Freshly out from the school and army, I made a decision to follow my heart, devoted my time and energy to the job which at that time, I felt that it's the most wonderful job; F&B. Gradually my passion for the job brought me into the challenging MICE industry.
My journey in Suntec Singapore not only started in year 2003. To be exact, I was already roaming around in the Centre in green-batik uniform since late 1997. William was the one who recommended me to work in Suntec Singapore as a part-timer then. Subsequently Justin, Edwin, Hanyi and lots more from my High School joined in. Back then, my life was fun. Nothing worried me but just indulged myself in never-ending roti kaya spreading, plate clearing and a meal of Burger King after work at Shaw Tower. Those times working in Congress, Joaquim and Kopitiam was the most memorable.
Full-time job with the one of the Asian best Convention Centre is indeed a very challenging one. For one to go through the opening of an Outlet, raised through the rank and even went through the irony of Outlet Closing.. I stood out among the peers, I survived the retrenchment, I took control when I am called upon and eventually a transfer was arranged and I took it with pride.
Client Service job is tiring, working hours are extensive, emotionally I am hurt, the job responsibility has been affecting my personal life, and I hate to say this - the job is Stressful. BUT I kind of have a feeling for the job. I trust this job can build and enhance my character. It's kind of a OJT (On-Job-Training) stuff.
5th year has officially commenced. Looking forward to another great year.
17 June 2008
14 June 2008
Birthday
Count the Candles Juntanoski
Gifts on Me..
I knew the ladies were going to throw me a cake-cutting celebration in the office. I knew they would buy me a present. But I didn't expect the ladies to buy me a football!
This gift really reminds me of my Valentine gift which I've received from Joanne. I was shocked.
This year, I've got absolutely no plan for any celebration. Knowing that work is priority, I've got to put that 27 candles on-hold, answered the call of Suntec Singapore. Truth enough, JC is too kind, presented me with a task of crowd-controlling at PC Show 2008. Look at the positive side, I've gained valuable experience toying around with the "escalators"!
Adidas football, Adidas jacket, a stalk of Sunflower, a pen, well-scribbled Birthday card, numerous greeting sms-es and etc.. of all gifts received, a Fossil watch is my favourite. For the record, that is (once again) a token being presented by my lovely wife.
She's been longing to SPEND that money on a watch for me and she did it. I'd say she loves that Fossil more than me!
03 June 2008
Calling of the Nation
I skipped my First-Aid course to answer the calling of the nation. I was at the Grand Old Lady, praying for a history. I couldn't hide my disappointment as Singapore was slaughtered mercilessly.
TienSin managed to convince me that I should be part of the history last evening but never did I expect myself to witness a massacre; something which I wish we're the one doing the destroy instead.
The turn-out at the Grand Old Lady was not impressive. Only after reading the newspaper this morning then I realised that there're approximately 29,000 pax being part of the disappointment. The dream is dashed.
Standing on the battlefield were the best Singapore has got but borrowed a phrase from Coach Raddy, Singapore just couldn't cope with the Uzbeks. It's scary to see how the way the whites passed the ball. Simply awesome! Those were the kind of passes which we can't do at our level but the whites did it so swiftly with precision!
We lost the battle but ain't graceful enough. We should have done better than that. Anyway the result shows all...
TienSin managed to convince me that I should be part of the history last evening but never did I expect myself to witness a massacre; something which I wish we're the one doing the destroy instead.
The turn-out at the Grand Old Lady was not impressive. Only after reading the newspaper this morning then I realised that there're approximately 29,000 pax being part of the disappointment. The dream is dashed.
Standing on the battlefield were the best Singapore has got but borrowed a phrase from Coach Raddy, Singapore just couldn't cope with the Uzbeks. It's scary to see how the way the whites passed the ball. Simply awesome! Those were the kind of passes which we can't do at our level but the whites did it so swiftly with precision!
We lost the battle but ain't graceful enough. We should have done better than that. Anyway the result shows all...
29 May 2008
Bus 51
I am blogging on bus 51. This is a long detour bus which I've boarded from Jurong back to Hougang. I know that this is going to be a long journey back home, but it does give me a rare opportunity to bring myself back to my dover school dayz. That's 7years ago, to be exact. Wooh..
Used to take this bus in the west. Although t's a long ride, I love to listen to CD on board. I love to see the surrounding moved back after me. This ride will remind me of ....
Hang on, I just by-passes Shibuya-Makuhari! Erm.. I used to approach the school for a friendly game with my school. Been there a couple of times, a couple of minutes on the football court even mesmerised some of the japanese students!
Now, I am cruising past the desserted Singapore Science Part. Look more like a jungle to me; greens everywhere and only once in awhile I'll get to see some huge houses. Those huge houses are also part of my memory in this bus. How people can get that rich to stay in those unbelieveable huge hollow walls!
Yap! I have not finished that sentence above.. "This ride reminds me of.." Hairon, Din and Azmi! Din, Azmi and I used to hang around at Hairon's place after school. We would watch VCD, had our meals at Ginza (demolished) and most importantly talked alot of crap! We enjoyed our times together. Exam times, we would meet up at Ginza Mac (to study) everyday before we proceeded to school! Lost touch now.. hope that everyone is fine..
MP3 battery flat.. changing to cell phone's FM receiver...
Don't know where is my location now but it's kind of relax mood. Ever since my client service job commenced, it's been a roller-coaster ride all the while, non-stop. Sometimes, I can't blame myself when I compared my current duty with Kuali's dayz. Dayz in Kuali has been too fortunate. When I really think about it, this current job of mine is really much more challenging than before. Truthfully say, I don't know how long I can last. If I really leave this line, what can I do?
My bus has reached commonwealth area. Still got a long way to go ya..
Used to take this bus in the west. Although t's a long ride, I love to listen to CD on board. I love to see the surrounding moved back after me. This ride will remind me of ....
Hang on, I just by-passes Shibuya-Makuhari! Erm.. I used to approach the school for a friendly game with my school. Been there a couple of times, a couple of minutes on the football court even mesmerised some of the japanese students!
Now, I am cruising past the desserted Singapore Science Part. Look more like a jungle to me; greens everywhere and only once in awhile I'll get to see some huge houses. Those huge houses are also part of my memory in this bus. How people can get that rich to stay in those unbelieveable huge hollow walls!
Yap! I have not finished that sentence above.. "This ride reminds me of.." Hairon, Din and Azmi! Din, Azmi and I used to hang around at Hairon's place after school. We would watch VCD, had our meals at Ginza (demolished) and most importantly talked alot of crap! We enjoyed our times together. Exam times, we would meet up at Ginza Mac (to study) everyday before we proceeded to school! Lost touch now.. hope that everyone is fine..
MP3 battery flat.. changing to cell phone's FM receiver...
Don't know where is my location now but it's kind of relax mood. Ever since my client service job commenced, it's been a roller-coaster ride all the while, non-stop. Sometimes, I can't blame myself when I compared my current duty with Kuali's dayz. Dayz in Kuali has been too fortunate. When I really think about it, this current job of mine is really much more challenging than before. Truthfully say, I don't know how long I can last. If I really leave this line, what can I do?
My bus has reached commonwealth area. Still got a long way to go ya..
20 May 2008
Amatuer Dream Team
Ask yourself, if you've got Stephen Ng (90s Singapore GK) at the goal, Steven Tan (90s Singapore Super-Sub) and Lee ManHon (90s Singapore Wonder-kid) at the midfield, Samawira Basri (90s Singapore striker) and Ang BangHeng (current Balestier GK) as strikers, wouldn't it be a perfect dream team in amateur weekend kick-about?
Tell me about it. I was playing in the team last evening with all these great players!
Stephen passed me the ball, I turned and passed it to Steven Tan. He dribbled past an opponent with pace, laid it to Manhon. With his wicked leftie, curved the ball to the path of running Samawira. Wira held his breath, beat the GK and scored. JUST SO EASY...
I've lost count of the goals we had scored. It's 8-1 or 9-1 I supposed. I didn't have the luxury of playing the entire full game but I did have a couple of assists in the first few goals.
I enjoyed playing a full pitch football. What made it more interesting are the players who are sharing their style and experiences on the pitch with you! At one point, Steven Tan was telling me where to run after a certain pass. Wooh.. I thought that was cool.
Maybe I should join Team Akashi more often to enjoy the kind of football which I've been craving for, the kind of football which I've been missing out for quite awhile.
Tell me about it. I was playing in the team last evening with all these great players!
Stephen passed me the ball, I turned and passed it to Steven Tan. He dribbled past an opponent with pace, laid it to Manhon. With his wicked leftie, curved the ball to the path of running Samawira. Wira held his breath, beat the GK and scored. JUST SO EASY...
I've lost count of the goals we had scored. It's 8-1 or 9-1 I supposed. I didn't have the luxury of playing the entire full game but I did have a couple of assists in the first few goals.
I enjoyed playing a full pitch football. What made it more interesting are the players who are sharing their style and experiences on the pitch with you! At one point, Steven Tan was telling me where to run after a certain pass. Wooh.. I thought that was cool.
Maybe I should join Team Akashi more often to enjoy the kind of football which I've been craving for, the kind of football which I've been missing out for quite awhile.
17 May 2008
SiChuan Earthquake
The earthquake in China has been giving me lots of things to ponder. Especially the way of how I am leading my current life; so much fortunate. We, in general, are so much blessed to be away from all natural disasters but yet we're not satisfied with life, not satisfied with the way in how things are coming at us! I guess that's the nature of humanity, never satisfying.
The news reported that a mother was found dead with her few months old baby. A mobile was found (with the mother). A text read how much the mother loved the baby was typed out on the mobile. After hearing that, I am sooooo.... touched. Gosh.. Why are these disasters happening!
SiChuan earthquake and Mynmar cyclone happened very close to each other. Apparently, from what I've noticed, I personally feel that China is reacting very well with the rescue and reconstructing work but as a still-developing country, Mynmar, has been rejecting sincere assistance from neighbouring countries. If I'm going to judge the current news affair purely with the information reported by the News, I'd say that the effort being put in to convince their own people, as much as I'd like to say The Whole World, China is the best. Look at the way how China's soldiers were sweating, how they were moving those falling walls, how they were singing Birthday song to a young survivor who happened to be rescued on her Birthday and etc.
Time for me to reflect on my life. Maybe I should stop working! Maybe I should really find a place in Pulau Ubin, build a simple (at least mosquito-free) house and everyday just do cycling, farming and enjoy my life!
The news reported that a mother was found dead with her few months old baby. A mobile was found (with the mother). A text read how much the mother loved the baby was typed out on the mobile. After hearing that, I am sooooo.... touched. Gosh.. Why are these disasters happening!
SiChuan earthquake and Mynmar cyclone happened very close to each other. Apparently, from what I've noticed, I personally feel that China is reacting very well with the rescue and reconstructing work but as a still-developing country, Mynmar, has been rejecting sincere assistance from neighbouring countries. If I'm going to judge the current news affair purely with the information reported by the News, I'd say that the effort being put in to convince their own people, as much as I'd like to say The Whole World, China is the best. Look at the way how China's soldiers were sweating, how they were moving those falling walls, how they were singing Birthday song to a young survivor who happened to be rescued on her Birthday and etc.
Time for me to reflect on my life. Maybe I should stop working! Maybe I should really find a place in Pulau Ubin, build a simple (at least mosquito-free) house and everyday just do cycling, farming and enjoy my life!
14 May 2008
Off Dayz
Having 2 half days of OFF within 3 days, erm.. kind of refreshing. Especially surviving through those brain-torturing events, it's always feels good to take a break. So what I did on these 2 off days??
Managed to catch up with my forever-flying kindergarden friend, Steve, at Central for a lunch. I recommended Steve to this Marutama Ramen and trust me, the noodles are worthy of your 12 bucks! Right after the meal, we're back to our "Hometown" for a session of Happy Hour, Karaoke! Noise pollution was created from 3pm-5:30pm.
Joanne and I finally booked our Europe holiday trip with the SA Tour this afternoon. We are excited and very much looking forward to our September's travelling. So from now on, gonna cut down on Toastbox for breakfast ya. Right after holiday booking, we made our way down to town to catch a movie, "What happened in Vegas". Sweet and humourous.
I remember watching that variety show where professional chefs imparted their skills to the Chef-Wannabe on TV. I remember vividly there's one humble-looking stall-keeper who was real hardworking. Today Joanne and I had our very first attempt at this stall and guess what, both of us were impressed. The roasted pork was similar to what we've tried at One Rochester; cripsy!
Incident of the Day: After having a mouthful of the crispy roasted pork rice, I realised that I've not paid for the food. Surprisingly the stall cashier didn't remember as well. Haha.. I actually went back to pay the 8 bucks and both of us were laughing (clumsy funny)!
Managed to catch up with my forever-flying kindergarden friend, Steve, at Central for a lunch. I recommended Steve to this Marutama Ramen and trust me, the noodles are worthy of your 12 bucks! Right after the meal, we're back to our "Hometown" for a session of Happy Hour, Karaoke! Noise pollution was created from 3pm-5:30pm.
Joanne and I finally booked our Europe holiday trip with the SA Tour this afternoon. We are excited and very much looking forward to our September's travelling. So from now on, gonna cut down on Toastbox for breakfast ya. Right after holiday booking, we made our way down to town to catch a movie, "What happened in Vegas". Sweet and humourous.
I remember watching that variety show where professional chefs imparted their skills to the Chef-Wannabe on TV. I remember vividly there's one humble-looking stall-keeper who was real hardworking. Today Joanne and I had our very first attempt at this stall and guess what, both of us were impressed. The roasted pork was similar to what we've tried at One Rochester; cripsy!
Incident of the Day: After having a mouthful of the crispy roasted pork rice, I realised that I've not paid for the food. Surprisingly the stall cashier didn't remember as well. Haha.. I actually went back to pay the 8 bucks and both of us were laughing (clumsy funny)!
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