Third Time Unlucky.

The second time that we ate here was a disastrous affair. To sum things up, it was expensive and unappetizing. One fine Saturday night, we decided to give it a try once more, how often do you make the wrong choice of dishes can you make from the same restaurant anyway. And that was when the nightmare began... no lah, just exaggerating.

Ma-Po Tofu (in the menu, it states Tofu in Sze-Chuan style). Its supposed to be pretty sour and spicy but it tasted like diluted Tom Yam soup. Gross.

One of the better dishes. Wong Jau Kai (Chicken in Yellow Wine, I think), was quite good when still hot, yums.

Stir Fried vegetables with Mushroom.

Deep Fried Baby Sotong. It tasted weird, salty with a tinge of sweetness ala NanoNano. Then, the texture was hard and dry but not crunchy, even to chew properly was a difficult task. Imagine that.

Hence, it was later decided that the very next time we come back here, we would place orders for dishes that's exactly as the first time. Amen.

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Withdrawal Syndrome.

Due to inability to communicate with the fiancee (officially using upgraded status now, hehehe) on messengers during weekdays while working. Of the 2 years plus that we've joined the working force, this is a first, of her not being able to online. I feel so lost and empty (not forgetting, bored) and also, everything suddenly seem so distant. I guess I'll just have to live with it plus those additional call charges.

On how I am currently, the fever seems to have subsided but replaced with minor headache every now and then. The flu seems to be getting better, at the same time, the cough is coming back OMG. I hate coughing, hard to get a good night rest. I believe in the power of self-healing *ohm...*

Even when looking at things from the most positive angle possible, I'm still able to ramble on this colleague of mine. If I wanted to, I can dedicate a post each day talking about how amusingly dumb and troublesome he can be or better still, start a new blog totally filled with destructive criticisms dedicated to this inferior being. Ta dah!

On a happier note, this coming Thursday is Deepavali!!! Confirm die-die will get a holiday given the nature that 99% of the employees in The Company celebrates it. That means I would finally get to rest after continuously working for the past 16 or 17 days *speaks in robotic tone* A note of advice, if you're in Singapore, try to avoid Little India on that particular day.

*Sudden enlightment* OMG! This year no chance visit Rames's house!!! (you don't invite me also I dun care, confirm show face one) NOOOooOOOoOoOO! Rames, you'll send me some of those curry mutton right? Right? Pretty pleaseeeeee....

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Jed is Sick.

Yesterday, it was cough and sore throat, but still had to work.

Today, its fever and flu, also, still had to work.

Its always like this, when I'm well, then I'm really well. When I'm sick, all the illnesses comes on one big shot! Sigh... No appetite to eat lah! Don't even bother advising me to consult the doctor, I hate taking medicines.

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The Crossroad.

One path leading to better career opportunities while the other, improving the relationship. A typical scenario, even those HK TVB series always put it, "If a man is troubled, there will only be 2 causes, one monetary (career), the other, women (relationship)".

Basically, I'm was in such a situation. After almost 2 hours of the performance appraisal session, where PM decided to finally reveal his upcoming plans for me in the current as well as future projects, I kinda felt as though a huge opportunity has suddenly been slapped on my forehead. Its like advancing to the final 10 of American Idol unexpectedly, the feeling, pretty close to an euphoria. The mind, subconciously, began to make plans to prolong my stay in Singapore, on getting her to come over as well, searching for a new room, changing ownership of the car in KL, all that stuff.

The thoughts ended abruptly after I informed her of my intentions and she stated her, which is to remain in KL. Total confusion ensues as we once discussed about moving here permanently and now the opportunity finally arrives, she pushes it away. Only after much arguments (obviously, me and my flaring temper) and phone calls later, we came to an understanding. Reality hits, I neglected on issues of the wedding, family and friends, and all the other commitments that we already have in KL, are we ready to just let go? Would be really be better off financially since both of us are there? Would we be able to cope with the differences in lifestyle?

The option to maintain the current situation was totally out of question as for me, this distance is really taking its toll on our relationship. One may argue that its just between Singapore and KL, seperated by 45 minutes of flight or just 5 hours by coach. In actualy fact, that was exactly my thoughts until the kickstart. As she moved around planning and getting things done, I'm still stuck in Singapore working (during weekend as well, at times) and this feeling of missing out on everything is pretty miserable. This is not even taking into account how badly I am missing her every now and then...

Hence, it was finally decided that the better choice would be for me to head back. I believe there'll always be other opportunities arising from career's perspective but the chances of spending life with someone so special comes just once in a lifetime.

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As far as the eye can see.

A view from the training center.

A view from Exit F of Tanjong Pagar station.

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