It's a lesson worth $40 (discounted price). In less than 2 mins, the door was opened.
if you want to pick up a skill, learn to unlock door. Arghhh!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Not something big
这种事情发生在我身上应该不算什么。
只是因为上个星期五睡到没有知觉。一个 sms 进来才发现自己睡过了不知道多少趟巴士。像赶飞机一样的匆匆忙忙的出门。头脑里想着很多东西，什么东西要带啦，keys 要带啦，还没梳头发啦 etc. 结果。。。把梳子当 keys 的就拿出门。关了房门才发现手上拿着梳子不懂要干嘛。一声 "Oh shit" 也太晚了。又再一次的把自己锁在家里。不幸中的大幸是，housemate 还在家，这次不需要 landlord 来搭救。
这样的事情已经是第4次发生了。。。 也就是说平均每3个月，这样的事件就会重演。对面的neighbour 都知道我做的这等蠢事。可是每每都没有学乖去配一把 backup keys. 那天爸爸才念一下，诅咒当下就应验了。
就是那么不以为意，星期天才想到自己没有 keys 进门。Sms 了landlord，请他帮我unlocked。因为没有任何reply, 所以就 assume 他已经帮我 unlocked 了。谁知道他竟然在这个时候 on business trip. 一走就是2个礼拜。什么时候不去 business trip 偏偏在这个时候。事情就这样演啊变的, 不知道怎么演变到对面邻居全家出动来帮忙，force open the door.
“为什么你用这个？”
“电视上都这样演的吗。。。”
“都说是演戏了咯。。。 不可以啦。。”
“去找找看有没有soft card。。 ”
“可以咩？？”
“做贼的都是这样开的。。。” *流汗*
我说：“Okay okay.... 明天叫 locksmith 来，毕竟我们都不是贼。Try 了那么久，大家都累了。”
不知道要怎么形容这样劳师动众的场面。是不好意思，加心存感激。Auntie 还问说会不会肚子饿啦，东西都被锁着有没有东西吃啦。除了感激她的贴心，也感激她告诉我一些 landlord 的八卦。似乎是住在门外的左邻右舍都知道的事，住在屋里的人却一无所知。闲在家的Auntie 道行可真高。可能不几天，我的笑话整个floor 的人都知道了。哈哈。
睡觉的时间都不够了，实在是没什么心和精力去理别人的事。
只是因为上个星期五睡到没有知觉。一个 sms 进来才发现自己睡过了不知道多少趟巴士。像赶飞机一样的匆匆忙忙的出门。头脑里想着很多东西，什么东西要带啦，keys 要带啦，还没梳头发啦 etc. 结果。。。把梳子当 keys 的就拿出门。关了房门才发现手上拿着梳子不懂要干嘛。一声 "Oh shit" 也太晚了。又再一次的把自己锁在家里。不幸中的大幸是，housemate 还在家，这次不需要 landlord 来搭救。
这样的事情已经是第4次发生了。。。 也就是说平均每3个月，这样的事件就会重演。对面的neighbour 都知道我做的这等蠢事。可是每每都没有学乖去配一把 backup keys. 那天爸爸才念一下，诅咒当下就应验了。
就是那么不以为意，星期天才想到自己没有 keys 进门。Sms 了landlord，请他帮我unlocked。因为没有任何reply, 所以就 assume 他已经帮我 unlocked 了。谁知道他竟然在这个时候 on business trip. 一走就是2个礼拜。什么时候不去 business trip 偏偏在这个时候。事情就这样演啊变的, 不知道怎么演变到对面邻居全家出动来帮忙，force open the door.
“为什么你用这个？”
“电视上都这样演的吗。。。”
“都说是演戏了咯。。。 不可以啦。。”
“去找找看有没有soft card。。 ”
“可以咩？？”
“做贼的都是这样开的。。。” *流汗*
我说：“Okay okay.... 明天叫 locksmith 来，毕竟我们都不是贼。Try 了那么久，大家都累了。”
不知道要怎么形容这样劳师动众的场面。是不好意思，加心存感激。Auntie 还问说会不会肚子饿啦，东西都被锁着有没有东西吃啦。除了感激她的贴心，也感激她告诉我一些 landlord 的八卦。似乎是住在门外的左邻右舍都知道的事，住在屋里的人却一无所知。闲在家的Auntie 道行可真高。可能不几天，我的笑话整个floor 的人都知道了。哈哈。
睡觉的时间都不够了，实在是没什么心和精力去理别人的事。
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Translation tools
Due to the need to communicate with China ppl, I've been doing the translation these days. Being the only staff who has Chinese education background, ppl have been thinking I should be good in Chinese. Well, I must say there's difference between reading/writing and translation. There's also difference between daily conversation and business writing.
When I was asked to write an email in Chinese, it really took me nearly an hour for that 423 words email. I firstly structure the sentence in English and then translate it into Chinese word by word, lastly "beautify" the sentence so that it didn't look weird. For all these years, seriously this was the first time I ever write an email in Chinese. It could be difficult as there are these technical terms I don't really know what they are in Chinese. Some sentences where it's very comprehensive in English, I have no idea how to express them in Chinese.
Reading the agreement in Chinese, most of the times I don't catch the techical terms fully. Even if I do, I would not know how to explain in English. After all my brain was not trained to use English and Chinese freely.
Compared to the translation tools available online, I found out that Ms Words has this "translation tool" where you can actually tranlsate the whole passage in just a few seconds. You do not need to pay for the service (although it mentioned you need to pay for it. As you use the tool, you will know how you can avoid paying for the services. hehe) So now a more effective way is to type email in Ms Words and use this translation tool to translate. At least it save the troubles to think what are the words to use. The translation tool might not do a very good job, as in the sentence structure could be improper, so long as you modify a bit, the whole passage is presentable still.
I hope next round they'll not expect me to speak or understand Cantonese...
When I was asked to write an email in Chinese, it really took me nearly an hour for that 423 words email. I firstly structure the sentence in English and then translate it into Chinese word by word, lastly "beautify" the sentence so that it didn't look weird. For all these years, seriously this was the first time I ever write an email in Chinese. It could be difficult as there are these technical terms I don't really know what they are in Chinese. Some sentences where it's very comprehensive in English, I have no idea how to express them in Chinese.
Reading the agreement in Chinese, most of the times I don't catch the techical terms fully. Even if I do, I would not know how to explain in English. After all my brain was not trained to use English and Chinese freely.
Compared to the translation tools available online, I found out that Ms Words has this "translation tool" where you can actually tranlsate the whole passage in just a few seconds. You do not need to pay for the service (although it mentioned you need to pay for it. As you use the tool, you will know how you can avoid paying for the services. hehe) So now a more effective way is to type email in Ms Words and use this translation tool to translate. At least it save the troubles to think what are the words to use. The translation tool might not do a very good job, as in the sentence structure could be improper, so long as you modify a bit, the whole passage is presentable still.
I hope next round they'll not expect me to speak or understand Cantonese...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Crab stick cracker
(Raw material)
(Product output)Do you know you can make cracker by using this crab stick? I only knew this today when my colleague gave me this cracker as festive gift. It is very crispy and not oily at all! You do not need to season it or coat with batter, simply tear the crab stick into pieces and deep fry just like that. So simple right? Surprised me there's no secret recipe!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Very plain life
Life has become as plain as mineral water ever since I left audit. Life is routine with lesser surprises. I woke up at 6 plus and sleep at 10pm everyday. Very healthy eh. (still awake tonight at 11 plus cos I had a "nap" at 8 plus. -_-) When I'm really bored with reading and have no idea on how to spend the extra hours at night, I sleep at 9 plus. -_-
If there's anyone who has better activities at night, please notify and I'll consider to join you. My very caring friend has suggested me to learn dancing (for some undisclosed "motives"). Anyone who wants to attend Korean language course at NUS Extention (Park Mall), kindly express your interest.... classes are available from March 3 onwards.
If there's anyone who has better activities at night, please notify and I'll consider to join you. My very caring friend has suggested me to learn dancing (for some undisclosed "motives"). Anyone who wants to attend Korean language course at NUS Extention (Park Mall), kindly express your interest.... classes are available from March 3 onwards.
Some good stuffs to recommend
Product description:
Lavender Vinegar is a natural spot treatment for blemishes. Enriched with A.O.C. Lavender essential oil, a natural astringent, this concentrated vinegar will clean and tighten pores, while perfecting skin. Use sparingly with a cotton swab directly on imperfections.
Rich in naturally antiseptic A.O.C. Lavender and camphor essential oils, this deliciously scented astringent facial lotion tightens pores and regulates sebum levels. Use full strength on blemishes and diluted as a toner for oily and combination skin. It can also be used as a final hair rinse to give the hair extra shine.
My skin was pretty sensitive couple of months ago. It got blemish especially when I double cleansed my face in the evening, for unknown reason.
This brand draws my attention ever since I started using its hand cream and foot cream. As I browsed through the website I came across this product so decided to give it a try. It did deliver excellent results and no more blemish now. Strongly recommend for maintenance purpose.
I'm looking out for other products from this brand.
My dear friend, it's this perfume I used that day. I REALLY cannot "tahan" not to buy this fragrance when I tried out at airport.... I bought it without thinking twice. But to no regret. Hehe. It's already launched at international level in November 2007. Another good buy will be Burberry London. Very elegant scent. Get your anata to buy you as Valentine's gift bah.. :)
Friday, February 1, 2008
Please be careful at JB custom
An email from my friend. My friend's friend experience.
Hello, this is from my friend...he saw the guy twice.truth, no lie...pls share with ur friends.thanks.
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Hi guys,
Please be careful when you are taking bus back to Singapore at JB custom. There is a malay guy who is stealing wallet. He was caught red-handed few week ago. But he was run away at the end because nobody want to help the victim to catch him. Last week, I saw the malay guy again and try to follow him. I saw he keep changing his waiting line between 170 and 950 and never go up to the bus. He was try to stolen wallet when people push each others go into the bus or during queue up. I have catch his photo(not very clear but you still can see his face). Please be careful if you see him at JB custom. Maybe you can punch him first before he stole your wallet.
Please forward this email to your friends who working in Singapore and warning them.
Hello, this is from my friend...he saw the guy twice.truth, no lie...pls share with ur friends.thanks.
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Hi guys,
Please be careful when you are taking bus back to Singapore at JB custom. There is a malay guy who is stealing wallet. He was caught red-handed few week ago. But he was run away at the end because nobody want to help the victim to catch him. Last week, I saw the malay guy again and try to follow him. I saw he keep changing his waiting line between 170 and 950 and never go up to the bus. He was try to stolen wallet when people push each others go into the bus or during queue up. I have catch his photo(not very clear but you still can see his face). Please be careful if you see him at JB custom. Maybe you can punch him first before he stole your wallet.
Please forward this email to your friends who working in Singapore and warning them.
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