Saturday, September 27, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 6.
The Good:
1.The course ended earlier than scheduled.
2. Checked out every part of Pasadena that I intended.
3. Was ripped off but it wasn't intentional. Got it all settled in the end.
4. Looking forward to home.
The Bad:
1. My stay in LA is coming to an end and work back home awaits me.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1.The course ended earlier than scheduled.
2. Checked out every part of Pasadena that I intended.
3. Was ripped off but it wasn't intentional. Got it all settled in the end.
4. Looking forward to home.
The Bad:
1. My stay in LA is coming to an end and work back home awaits me.
Life goes on...
Friday, September 26, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 5.
The Good:
1. Did all the shopping needed.
2. Got a new pair of shoes.
3. Had Japanese dinner on my own and had the chief do me a Singaporean California Handroll.
4. Went to a bar and watched a live American Football game with a pint of beer.
The Bad:
1. I think I might have been ripped off at one of the stores - will have to return to clarify.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1. Did all the shopping needed.
2. Got a new pair of shoes.
3. Had Japanese dinner on my own and had the chief do me a Singaporean California Handroll.
4. Went to a bar and watched a live American Football game with a pint of beer.
The Bad:
1. I think I might have been ripped off at one of the stores - will have to return to clarify.
Life goes on...
Thursday, September 25, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 4.
The Good:
1. Lunch was fantastic. We had Mexican food and it was amazing. What blew me away wasn't the main but rather the appetizer - Guacamole. So gonna do it when I get back.
2. Dinner was fantastic. I finally had a proper steak in US at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Sure it was expensive - most expensive meal and way above my daily subsistence allowance but it sure as hell was worth it.
The Bad:
1. No shopping at all today.
2. Exceeded my daily subsistence allowance.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1. Lunch was fantastic. We had Mexican food and it was amazing. What blew me away wasn't the main but rather the appetizer - Guacamole. So gonna do it when I get back.
2. Dinner was fantastic. I finally had a proper steak in US at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Sure it was expensive - most expensive meal and way above my daily subsistence allowance but it sure as hell was worth it.
The Bad:
1. No shopping at all today.
2. Exceeded my daily subsistence allowance.
Life goes on...
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 3.
The Good:
1. Had a full continental buffet breakfast.
2. Course mates took me out for dinner - headed over to Ding Tai Fung at Glendale. Nice to eat something familiar and easy on the stomach but their XLB is no where near our's.
3. Arranged to have dinner tomorrow as well.
4. No time to shop - money saved.
The Bad:
1. Woke up at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep - jet lagging.
2. Could hardly stay awake after lunch. Probably due to waking up early and a heavy lunch.
3. Course was tough - had to revise my notes again after getting back from dinner.
4. Stomach feels rather weird. Seems like too much western fare ain't doing me good.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1. Had a full continental buffet breakfast.
2. Course mates took me out for dinner - headed over to Ding Tai Fung at Glendale. Nice to eat something familiar and easy on the stomach but their XLB is no where near our's.
3. Arranged to have dinner tomorrow as well.
4. No time to shop - money saved.
The Bad:
1. Woke up at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep - jet lagging.
2. Could hardly stay awake after lunch. Probably due to waking up early and a heavy lunch.
3. Course was tough - had to revise my notes again after getting back from dinner.
4. Stomach feels rather weird. Seems like too much western fare ain't doing me good.
Life goes on...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 2.
The Good:
1. Managed to find Levis' at a Macy's.
2. Pretty cool course mates.
3. I've come to realize that I fit completely right in - height wise. Not a single stare, weird look or comments about my height.
The Bad:
1. The breakfast provided by the course vendor was pathetic.
2. Dinner wasn't as good as yesterday even though I had pancake - supposedly legendary in US.
3. Walking after 9pm can be quite stressful - lots of weird characters.Especially when you're an scrawny Asian dude alone.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1. Managed to find Levis' at a Macy's.
2. Pretty cool course mates.
3. I've come to realize that I fit completely right in - height wise. Not a single stare, weird look or comments about my height.
The Bad:
1. The breakfast provided by the course vendor was pathetic.
2. Dinner wasn't as good as yesterday even though I had pancake - supposedly legendary in US.
3. Walking after 9pm can be quite stressful - lots of weird characters.Especially when you're an scrawny Asian dude alone.
Life goes on...
Monday, September 22, 2014
My journey to the US (Pasadena, California) - Day 1.
The Good:
1. Managed to get free upgrade on SIA to the emergency seats even though I couldn't book them when I was getting my ticket.
2. The hot japanese SIA stewardess whose boobs were struggling to break through the kabaya's neckline.
3. "You're looking pretty fit for an engineer." Immigration officer's reply when I answered his question on my occupation.
4. Dinner was fantastic - very tasty beef steak and complimentary bread.
The Bad:
1. Felt very groggy after touching down especially while on the shuttle bus to my hotel.
2. Desperately in need of water and was told Target was "Just 2 blocks down, on the right.". Turned out to be "2 blocks down and another 4 blocks after a right.". Walking there was fine but carrying 30 bottles of mineral back was not.
3. Hotel room was a complete disappointment even though its a Hilton.
4. Dinner alone.
Life goes on...
The Good:
1. Managed to get free upgrade on SIA to the emergency seats even though I couldn't book them when I was getting my ticket.
2. The hot japanese SIA stewardess whose boobs were struggling to break through the kabaya's neckline.
3. "You're looking pretty fit for an engineer." Immigration officer's reply when I answered his question on my occupation.
4. Dinner was fantastic - very tasty beef steak and complimentary bread.
The Bad:
1. Felt very groggy after touching down especially while on the shuttle bus to my hotel.
2. Desperately in need of water and was told Target was "Just 2 blocks down, on the right.". Turned out to be "2 blocks down and another 4 blocks after a right.". Walking there was fine but carrying 30 bottles of mineral back was not.
3. Hotel room was a complete disappointment even though its a Hilton.
4. Dinner alone.
Life goes on...
Friday, September 19, 2014
Most exciting weekend ever.
Collecting my new iphone 6 tomorrow and flying off to USA on Sunday. Can't wait!
Life goes on...
Collecting my new iphone 6 tomorrow and flying off to USA on Sunday. Can't wait!
Life goes on...
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Here are 15 signs you’re too comfortable being single.
3. You don’t feel uncomfortable when you go out with other couples.
4. When someone asks about your relationship status, you answer honestly without batting an eye,
because you don’t see anything embarrassing about being alone in a couple-filled world.
5. You can dine out, watch a movie, or travel all by yourself.
6. When people think something’s wrong with you because you’re still single, you conclude that there’s something wrong with them.
7. Your calendar is always full: vacations, breakfast/lunch/dinner with old friends, movie date with your siblings or friends, seminars and other important activities outside work/school.
8. You forgot how it is to be dating or to be in a relationship. How many times do you need to send them messages? Which decisions do you need to consult with them? Do they need to know where you’re going for lunch and what you’re having?
9. You ignore the sweet nothings you receive in your inbox or phone because you don’t have time for someone you know is not serious or is not showing “potential” for a partner.
10. You are genuinely happy with where you are right now.
11. Your plans may involve settling down, but you’re not pressured on doing it any time soon.
12. You hate the idea of asking someone’s permission if you need to buy something or go somewhere. You come and you go as you please.
13. You enjoy your own company that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on something.
14. You heart goes out to those who are afraid to be alone and wish they’ll someday see the light and embrace singleness.
15. You’re not bitter about your failed relationships anymore. You are actually grateful that it ended. If it didn’t, you wouldn’t be this happy right now.
Other than #5, this list pretty sums it all up, spot on.
Life goes on...
1. You don’t mind staying in on a
beautiful weekend. You don’t call random people to hang out on a sunny
Saturday. You’d rather catch up on your reading or watch your favorite
re-runs.
2. You are sincerely happy for your friends’ milestones; engagements, weddings and new babies.
4. When someone asks about your relationship status, you answer honestly without batting an eye,
because you don’t see anything embarrassing about being alone in a couple-filled world.
5. You can dine out, watch a movie, or travel all by yourself.
6. When people think something’s wrong with you because you’re still single, you conclude that there’s something wrong with them.
7. Your calendar is always full: vacations, breakfast/lunch/dinner with old friends, movie date with your siblings or friends, seminars and other important activities outside work/school.
8. You forgot how it is to be dating or to be in a relationship. How many times do you need to send them messages? Which decisions do you need to consult with them? Do they need to know where you’re going for lunch and what you’re having?
9. You ignore the sweet nothings you receive in your inbox or phone because you don’t have time for someone you know is not serious or is not showing “potential” for a partner.
10. You are genuinely happy with where you are right now.
11. Your plans may involve settling down, but you’re not pressured on doing it any time soon.
12. You hate the idea of asking someone’s permission if you need to buy something or go somewhere. You come and you go as you please.
13. You enjoy your own company that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on something.
14. You heart goes out to those who are afraid to be alone and wish they’ll someday see the light and embrace singleness.
15. You’re not bitter about your failed relationships anymore. You are actually grateful that it ended. If it didn’t, you wouldn’t be this happy right now.
Other than #5, this list pretty sums it all up, spot on.
Life goes on...