Lost

Lost my luggage on my way back to singapore from Jakarta. Apparently, someone took my luggage by mistake at the conveyor belt. I wasn't around when this happened. Shouldn't have bought any liqour at the DFS shop then.

Why didn't my colleagues stop the lady who took my luggage? I saw a similar luggage not claimed. Design of the luggage is so similar and mine too had a lock but completely different lock. The airport staff only has the indonesian number in their database. Called the number but no one answer the call.

Very unpleasant business trip for me. Just wish that the person who took the wrong bag return it to me. =(

Day 2: Food poisoning

I was having stomach upset on Day 1. It happpened after I had some traditional nasi padang. The pain in my tummy come and go every 30 mins. It was slightly unabearable. It was affecting me at work. On day 2, I was positive that I had food poisoning. I went to the ladies 4 times a day. Had some charcoal pills. They didn't help. The mere drinking of water made me run to the loo too. Skipping lunch and dinner on Day 2 and lunch on Day 3. Went to the E&A hospital in Jakarta on the evening of Day 2 as my condition didn't seem to show any sign of improvement. My legs went weak too. Felt slightly feverish. Glad that one of my coll is an indonesian, she helped to be my translator.

Was told that there was no clinic around city area except hospital. Lied on the bed in a open area with the curtains drawn. I was a little taken aback when the nurse told me to lie on the bed while waiting for my turn. I dare not do that since I am in a foreign country. It is weird, just weird. Doctor came and had a quick check on me. Asked the usual random questions, measured my pressure but no measure of my temperature. Merely touched my arm and that was it. Paid Rp 400,050 for the consultation and medication, plus a consultation card. Well, what're the odds of me coming to Jakarta for work? Zero chances. Luckily I can claim on those medical charges. Just plain unlucky to be sick during overseas assignment. And lucky to be recovered fully on Day 3.

Extended my stay in Jakarta till next thurs due to work. I wish to be able to rest well next week. Too tired. Tired is the most common word I use at least twice daily.When can I have a good rest?

Hotel Mulia

Staying at Hotel Mulia for my current audit engagement. Nice room. Beautiful. Don't think I can enjoy much of my time in the hotel. Haven't sleep a wink since Monday. Touched down in the morning and went straight to my client's. Almost collapsed due to lack of sleep at my client's office.

Gonna catch some sleep and get up real early to do some work. Another long day ahead the next day, the day after and thereafter.

When is my off peak?

I'm leaving for Jakarta on Tue and there're tons of work unfinished. My assistants, one went for a long weekend getaway, the other had a minor operation on his leg. So I am left alone doing up all the unfinished business. I can't get any assistant to help me. My own share of work not done up yet and I have to finish the work that was assigned to my assistant.

Yet to pack my luggage and my flight's at 7ish in the morning tomorrow. Tue will be another battle. A 4-day long battle. Queries, queries and more queries. Fire-fighting. When is my off peak?

:(

No holiday for me at all for this coming long weekend. Nothing's new, I guess. I need to work this weekend and Monday, i.e., Vesak Day. On Tuesday morning, I am going to fly to Jakarta for an engagement. It was decided at the last minute by my in charge.

It came as a surprise for me. Sigh... I am going to miss my good friend's birthday party on a Friday and my friend's brother's wedding on a saturday. Was informed to prepare to drink lotsa coffee to keep myself awake and to work 24/7 during my trip there. I think I would have at least 3 hrs of sleep.

My team needs to complete the work by Friday. After that, we are given one day off for sight-seeing in Jakarta. Never been to Jakarta. Not very excited. Wish my engagement was in Hong Kong instead. :P

Arrgghhh!!! So tired. very tired. :(

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day, mom! I bought an open heart pendant necklace with 2 cut diamonds from Tiffany & Co. on each side of the centre of the heart for my mom. Shared the cost with my 2 lovely brothers. I made sure that my mum didn't know we got her a gift. I love surprises.Miss surprises.

Finally, the day came. I passed her the gift on 10th May 08, a day before Mother's Day. She was watching tv in the living room while I made my way towards her. She said she like it but she didn't look extremely happy or surprised. I guess she kept her excitement in herself very well. I know deep down in my heart that my mum would love anything from her kids.

My mum was very adorable. She came in to my bedroom asking why I didn't give her a peck on her cheek. I followed instructions and she returned a peck on my cheek too. She went to ask my brother to give her one too. Again, instructions were being followed. It is only my youngest brother left who owes my mum a peck on her cheek. I still feel that it is very mushy. Maybe I should muster my courage and give my dad a peck on his cheek on Father's Day. And for Father's Day gift? A coach wallet, maybe.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers!

Regrets....

Regrets for sleeping in for the whole of saturday. Regrets for not working on a saturday. So I am still stucked in my office since Sunday afternoon. I am targeting to go home by 5.30am, Monday 5/5/2008.

Ouch!

I went clubbing last Friday. Managed to leave work on the dot, so decided to unwind myself. The night was still young but some joker was already drunk by 11-ish. I was chatting with my friends, suddenly, I felt someone's heavy duty shoe/boots kicked down hard against my lower calf. Ouch!! Maybe he couldn't spot me since I was in black. It was definitely not a tactic to pick me up. Definitely not. When I turned around to see the joker, he tripped over the steps. Maybe he pretended to trip. Or maybe his cap was blocking his view which explained why he tripped. Really unlucky. Went to have a glass of flaming lambogini to calm me down. haha... It worked apparently.

From a mere scratch which measured 5cm long on Friday evening, it turned red and slightly swollen. Sigh... A big blue black bruise. I seemed like a magnet who always get stepped on in clubs. I should better stay home more often. :(

Updates...

Updates updates updates...

1. Busy with work since Jan 2008 till end Feb 2008. I worked almost everyday. There were a couple of days I worked till 7am twice in a week. And till 3am on sat and sun. It was a horrifying time for me. On some Sundays, I'd be in the office from 720am, just because I wanted to get a free ride from my dad. The saying goes,' Early bird catches the worm.' What worm am I catching? I wondered sometimes. If I am tired, I would sleep on my company desk for 30 mins.

2. I managed to go on leave during the Good Friday week. I went Hong Kong for 5 days. Stayed at my friend's apartment located in Central. During my short trip there, I had 4 smelly beancurd, 5 pineapple buns ' Po Lo Bao', 4 sticks of curry fishballs, went yum cha with my friend and his friends. Visited my friend at the hospital who was sick. It was a shame that I couldn't catch up much with her. It felt weird to be breathing the air of HK yet again. Memories of the past became vivid in my mind then but I kept pushing them away. I just want a break from work and escaped from reality for awhile. Did some shopping at H&M. And oh, I love that place. It was a good fulfiling trip for me. Made many new friends through my friend. I brought back with me new memories and new friendships. Got myself two pieces of silver jewellery from T&Co in HK too. One toggle bracelet and a horseshoe necklace.

3. Worked in the office on Labour Day. Most of the Singaporeans are enjoying their holiday, but I do not have the luxury to do so. Planned to work till 5am in the morning to finish wrapping my files but by 2am, I was the only soul left in the office. I don't fancy staying up late in the office on my own anymore. It was scary. I thought I heard something. I stood up but saw nothing. The next thing I wanted to do was to check which of my friends are still online on MSN and give them a buzz. Glad one of my friends, N was still awake. If not, I'd be freaked out!

That's my update for missing for the past few months. I will try to post some pics from my HK trip when I am free.