pictures from Bernies christmas dinner on the 26th.christmas has just been a little overwhelming.the food that night was simply amazing.shall let the pictures do the talking.

For the very first time in my life,i have seen how death is so very real.yesterday at the gym,i watched as a man lay unconcious on the floor,on the verge of death.the paramedics were there to try and resuscitate him,a medical doctor was there to try and save the man's life.it was like a scene from the movies.it was reality,yet at the same time,it was all so surreal.i watched his wife's face.the helplessness,the fear and that little bit of hope that he will be alright.and i couldnt watch anymore.it was all a bit too much,too painful.

Its scary to see a life slip away like that.to watch someone lie helpless on the floor.its not only sobering.it makes u think.makes you want to appreciate what you have not.it makes you want to make sure you do that one thing that completes your life.

Check out the article below.From CNA website.


Man collapses while exercising at fitness club
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 20 December 2006 2010 hrs

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man, believed to be in his 50s, collapsed while exercising on a treadmill at the California Fitness Club in Orchard Road on Wednesday morning. He was there training with his wife. The fitness club said he was immediately attended to by one of its trainers, who is a certified first aider, as well as other members present. Emergency services were also called and paramedics arrived soon after. The man was taken to the Singapore General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. California Fitness says this is the first time such an incident has happened at its club. It says all its trainers are trained in first aid to render help in such a situation. Police are investigating the case, which has been classified as unnatural death. - CNA/so

staff dinner and dance.my first ever.it was an experience.the theme was vegas night although no one really bothered to dress up.i was wearing my work attire.it was rather fun.there was the usual games and lucky draw.being the newest staff on board i was pushed up on stage for the games.and not forgetting crude jokes from the cross dressing emcee about the male and female anatomy.i am quite sure the senior staff were blushing.

working night shift is no joke.its all about numbers and reports.my head was swimming by 7am this morn.night shift again tonight.off to catch a nap.again.

so it isnt everyday that you hear that your good friend got attacked by a group of parang wielding madmen.what the hell!

i hv 2 more weeks of work left.already i am counting down to the last day of work with anticipation.how does anyone get through the year or month like that?i cant bear to imagine.

realised i have about 6 weeks left to my departure.i dont know if i am really looking forward to it.i have been so caught up with work and trying to get rest that i have not even thought about it.

had a good weekend spending time with friends whom i have not hung out with in 2 years.i realised that hanging out with friends and having a good time doesnt have to be spent in orchard road or at some hip coffee joint or the latest bar along dempsey road.sometimes its the simplicity of friendship that is the most beautiful.and very often we like to complicated it.

this happened at work a few days ago.i was just so amazed at my colleague's stupidity.someone was trying to get into the carpark but was not able to.so he pressed the help button.the intercom is manned by us at the front desk.so i answered the intercomm.

it occurred to me that the carpark might be full.so i went into the back office to ask if the carpark was full.heres how the conversation went.

me:is the carpark full?

colleague:i dont know.the system doesnt say.but it shows vacancy zero.

i was stumped by the extreme lack of intelligence.i say stumped for lack of a better word.

in latest news...there is gonna be an addition to the family.or should i say an extension of the family.

2 more weeks of work left.work has been more peaceful and a little more enjoyable of late,since one of the senior staff went on leave to China.

i must say,i have learnt quite a bit from speaking to some of the other senior staff,who have provided me with useful tips and insights.this is just the beginning of much more to come.i am definitely looking forward to stopping work.not having to wake up at 6 in the morning to start the morning shift,or getting back at 11pm after afternoon shift.

so often i do so many stupid and dumb things that i regret.yet,i never learn from my mistakes.i am just so tired of having to learn from my foolishness time and time again.i hv absolutely no idea what i am doing half the time.sometimes i feel like i am doin everything wrong.i am really tired.