Random Update Again
Its been a hectic 2 weeks prepping for this Vietnam thing, on top of the regular work I'm supposed to be doing, and I'm exhausted! I haven't stopped work earlier than midnight for the past week and a half - but still feel good about it all, as this is mostly the exception, not the rule.
The rest of April won't be any better either, work-life balance wise, but I think this is exactly what I need right now. We've got huge meetings coming up middle of April, and most of the time before that will be spent just prepping for those, and the time after that just executing all the "next steps" from the meetings. And I'm on 2 brands right now, so it's a bit of a juggling act.
Had a chat with B this evening. I managed to catch her right before her shower - she claimed she was "stinky" from the gym, but we caught up anyway. She's frustrated with work, but still being optimistic about it. She's in a great spot. Was glad to chat. We're planning a trip to Bohol in July for some diving and lying about on the beach, so looking forward to seeing that push through, and also see my family as well, and get my drivers licence (I've learned how already, and have the permit). I miss B.
Did champagne brunch last Saturday at the Fullerton, which I enjoyed tremendously. They probably have the best spread in Singapore vs. all the other hotels. We had lots of Taittinger, which I have learned recently is pronounced "tattinger" (silent "i"). This completely annoys me - why put an "i" if it's not meant to be pronounced?
What else?
I've gone to the gym a couple times, and am trying to lose all my excess flab, which basically accumulates around my thigh region. I'm top-skinny. I enjoy running, so I like to rationalize that this is all muscle, but I want it out! Out damned flab, out! While I'm not fat, fat, I could be fitter - the smoking really doesn't help in this regard.
Spoke to N - planning a trip together around Asia when he finally gets around to coming over. Kept whining about why I haven't gone to see him, but I can't say I'm a big fan of where he lives. Could probably go in 3 years time maybe, but not anytime soon - so many other places to see. I've got my shortlist. He suggested I take him to Manila instead. I said that while it has its charm, it's mostly really filthy and that he wouldn't enjoy it much - better to stay for a day then skip it altogether and go where it matters the most - the provinces. Geez, and the traffic!
I read in the paper this morning that Singapore's trying to diversify it's educational system to place more emphasis in the arts, which is about time. They're coming to realize what a cultural backwater this place is, and hopefully this solves it. I wrote earlier about how I saw the arts museum here and was sorely disappointed. It just wasn't that artistic.
But that's what the Philippines has - to make good art one needs adversity, and there's certainly a lot of it in the Philippines. Being away and seeing it from the distance has given me a more genuine appreciation of its bounty, and it's really in the vibrancy of the people. While pinoys can be superficial try-hards with a lot of baggage that comes from being an ex-colony, you have to admit that carrying all that history around has its advantages from an arts and culture point of view. There's really no other place like it in Asia.
This is strange. Am not normally so enthusiastic about the Philippines.
The rest of April won't be any better either, work-life balance wise, but I think this is exactly what I need right now. We've got huge meetings coming up middle of April, and most of the time before that will be spent just prepping for those, and the time after that just executing all the "next steps" from the meetings. And I'm on 2 brands right now, so it's a bit of a juggling act.
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Had a chat with B this evening. I managed to catch her right before her shower - she claimed she was "stinky" from the gym, but we caught up anyway. She's frustrated with work, but still being optimistic about it. She's in a great spot. Was glad to chat. We're planning a trip to Bohol in July for some diving and lying about on the beach, so looking forward to seeing that push through, and also see my family as well, and get my drivers licence (I've learned how already, and have the permit). I miss B.
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Things have been interesting. Serendipitously, I found I had a copy of Chopin's "Fantaisie Impromptu" in one of my piano books last Saturday, and have been spending all my free time (when possible) trying to work it out. The funny thing about this is that I heard this piece played in Manila when I was there over the hols, and couldn't get it off my head! Last Saturday, I was just flipping through my book when lo and behold - it was there! Man, I'm HUGELY thrilled by this.
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Did champagne brunch last Saturday at the Fullerton, which I enjoyed tremendously. They probably have the best spread in Singapore vs. all the other hotels. We had lots of Taittinger, which I have learned recently is pronounced "tattinger" (silent "i"). This completely annoys me - why put an "i" if it's not meant to be pronounced?
What else?
I've gone to the gym a couple times, and am trying to lose all my excess flab, which basically accumulates around my thigh region. I'm top-skinny. I enjoy running, so I like to rationalize that this is all muscle, but I want it out! Out damned flab, out! While I'm not fat, fat, I could be fitter - the smoking really doesn't help in this regard.
***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Spoke to N - planning a trip together around Asia when he finally gets around to coming over. Kept whining about why I haven't gone to see him, but I can't say I'm a big fan of where he lives. Could probably go in 3 years time maybe, but not anytime soon - so many other places to see. I've got my shortlist. He suggested I take him to Manila instead. I said that while it has its charm, it's mostly really filthy and that he wouldn't enjoy it much - better to stay for a day then skip it altogether and go where it matters the most - the provinces. Geez, and the traffic!
I read in the paper this morning that Singapore's trying to diversify it's educational system to place more emphasis in the arts, which is about time. They're coming to realize what a cultural backwater this place is, and hopefully this solves it. I wrote earlier about how I saw the arts museum here and was sorely disappointed. It just wasn't that artistic.
But that's what the Philippines has - to make good art one needs adversity, and there's certainly a lot of it in the Philippines. Being away and seeing it from the distance has given me a more genuine appreciation of its bounty, and it's really in the vibrancy of the people. While pinoys can be superficial try-hards with a lot of baggage that comes from being an ex-colony, you have to admit that carrying all that history around has its advantages from an arts and culture point of view. There's really no other place like it in Asia.
This is strange. Am not normally so enthusiastic about the Philippines.
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I want to get a haircut. Just a trim maybe, as am trying to grow my hair until it reaches the floor. Just kidding. No really. Everyone in Singapore seems to have curly hair these days, but am not getting a perm. I keep my hair in a tight knot off my face most of the time, so am quite happy to grow it long.
***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** A SHORT DITTY ON GETTING A HAIRCUT
To get a hairdo that can flatter
Is not a trivial easy matter.
Choose a stylist you can trust
Some years' experience is a must.
Skill with shears beyond compare,
You don't want less to touch your hair!
A gentle touch, an eye for color
With good consultant client manner
From a foreign chain of good repute
It's worth the cost if you're astute.
For doomed is he who's on the cheap
To meet a con or worse, a creep.
Who's handiwork brings nothing but shame
Or adds 10 pounds to your frame.
It may resemble a mangled rat
Perhaps you can hide it with a hat?
But nothing compares to what happened to me
One vulnerable night last January.
From my long-term stylist, I succumbed to cheat
The outcome turned me white as a sheet!
Remorse and misery was my woe
For being an impulsive stylist's 'ho.
Quite high I must have been then on shisha,
For I bore the risk of alopecia!
To get a hairdo that can flatter
Is not a trivial easy matter.
Choose a stylist you can trust
Some years' experience is a must.
Skill with shears beyond compare,
You don't want less to touch your hair!
A gentle touch, an eye for color
With good consultant client manner
From a foreign chain of good repute
It's worth the cost if you're astute.
For doomed is he who's on the cheap
To meet a con or worse, a creep.
Who's handiwork brings nothing but shame
Or adds 10 pounds to your frame.
It may resemble a mangled rat
Perhaps you can hide it with a hat?
But nothing compares to what happened to me
One vulnerable night last January.
From my long-term stylist, I succumbed to cheat
The outcome turned me white as a sheet!
Remorse and misery was my woe
For being an impulsive stylist's 'ho.
Quite high I must have been then on shisha,
For I bore the risk of alopecia!
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