Sunday, August 15, 2004
14 and 15 Aug
14 Aug Sat
Held 2 birthday gatherings today. Things did not go smoothly as i planned. Lots of 'cock-ups'. First I left home, forgeting to bring the update map of the KTV place (I am not even sure of the location myself).
Then, when i went to do up my hair in this shop that sell hairclips, the salesperson was going to put up my long crystal decoration clip across my "heart-shape bun (of hair)", the clip broke and had to be sent for repair.
Then went to collect my customise all
blue cake. Yet found out that the baker did not change the sides to blue colour and was white instead. The nice "Auntie" asked me if I want to reject the cake. But i still need a cake right. No point rejecting, and fortunately, the top trimming was changed to blue. Auntie was telling she will waive the $3 extra changes and scold the ppl from the main branch for not following her instructions. In addition, she gave me this set of candles that spelt out in "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" free of charge. Me so paiseh, cos that candles worth $5 leh.
Anyway, friends were like laughing at the "Underwater World" them cake, there're even sharks printed there. Some were amazed to see the special set of candles. Was teasing them that they're "suah-koo". One disadvantage blowing the candles, I had to blow out 13 of the alphabets instead of 2 big and 2 small ones. i dunno abt how others feel, but i think the blackforest filling was delicious.
Back to the point. from 2.15pm ( that's where I schedule them to meet), my phone was keep ringing & buzzing with sms telling me that they will be late. My replies initially were the same, i had added 20 minutes of allowance time cos i expected that there will a few be late, so no worries. But then when i arrived the MRT and wait until 2.30pm, no one was there. Lots of call keep coming in, saying they will be late, and they will be going to the building by themselves, yet they dunno how to go. Problem is, I dunno how to go too, how can i give them directions? And i dun wish to see my friends go missing. The map shown at the MRT station is not updated and all of them had not refer to the map I sent them. Time was running fast, and I lost my cool. While i am making calls, there were second lines coming in. I wanted to reach there on time, quickly settle down and cut cake cos there are some who had to leave early, but despite arrangements being made for late-coming, i was unprepared for the situations.
Then came the major cock-up.
Upon reaching there, the counter staff told me that no reservations for the KTV hall had been made despite my colleague confirmed the booking weeks ago and me calling up 2 days ago to confirm the booking. The counter staff said that they need to talk to the GM, who will then check with their boss. I was utterly pissed off to hear that. I myself, for fear that this type of thing would happen, had called up on thursday, and someone told me "Yah, the hall is confirm", yet this type of thing can happen. I made a mistake of not taking down the name of the person who answered my call.
Wasted half an hour for them to check. I was so tensed that I looked like i am abt to bite.
In the end, they had no choice but to give us (a group of 20 ppl), a big room but charge us the hall rates.
But that defeat the purpose rite? If I want a room, i could have easily booked one by myself elsewhere, at a place where my friends and I are familiar with. It is because I am inviting different groups of friends and it would be better for them to sit at separate tables in the hall, and easier for them to take turns to sing that i asked my colleague for help to book a hall. Damm pissed off. And I think if not for the two guys ( most prob gays) that are in the hall, we could have the usage of the hall. Somemore, no one else using the hall that afternoon, and they paid the hall rates and sang hours by themselves. Humphhhhhhh!
Hey friends, sorry for being in such a foul mood that day, cos I was totally unprepared by the turnout of events. Being a perfectionalist and organization-freak at times, I want the party I organised to be as perfect as possible. Since I told you all I am booking the hall, I do expect I got a hall (cos I know singing at a hall all by ourselves if a difference experience than singing in a room).
Well, had to admit that I "赚到" in the end, as the tibits and fruits are on the house ( probably their way to compensate), but still that cannot 弥补 my 遗憾 of not giving you all what i had promised.
Anyway, thanks for coming , and thanks for your presents (perfume, bracelets, necklaces.... i like them all).
To the gals who make the effort of wrapping the flowers secretly in the toilet: Actually even if U gave them plainly, I'll still be glad to receive them. You know, this is the first time that i brought flowers home. When my ex gave me flowers year ago, i asked him to bring back home himself. Upon reaching home, i even put all the flowers (10 roses and 1 tulips) into a water bottle (see, i so pathetic, no proper vase) and took a pic of them.
Thanks for buying the "so my style" dress, earing, and cardigan. think u can only see me wearing it some day after the BanJiang
To my dear bro: haha , yr songs really fascinated my colleagues. they were sooooo impressed by yr so 'Jeff Chang' voice. And it's really surprise to receive a purple shawl from u. I couldn't recall that i did tell u abt my favourite colour these recent years, so how did u know?
To YR: How are you feeling now. I just read your blog, Sorry , didn't know u vomitted that day, i tot you had a headache. Next time, just tell me ok. I don't bark at sick ppl one. hahaha... Your tulip still blooming.
Really can't wait to see the photos taken.
Oh, after the KTV, I meet up with the other group at Lavender mrt before we proceed to Cosy Bay for dinner. Me, supposed to be giving them directions to take bus, forgot which bus stop to go to instead, caused them to miss 2 buses.
having dinner at the top deck was fun, I missed that experience.....
After dinner, as we walked back to Kallang MRT, they make quite a few "political jokes". haha, who says the younger generation dun care abt politics. here, we have ppl having plans to become ministers, first ladies. Even i was being "persuaded" to aim for being the secretary in the Prime Minister's office. Not to mention that there are comments abt the good-looking President scholar from Hua-Zhong. hahaha
15 Aug 2004
Morning, read in news that Centro was closed yesterday. Yet there is no clear mentions of the Embargo restaurant that my friend and i are supposed to go this evening was closed too.(we want to see fireworks) He had made reservation on Friday , anf his reply to my doubts was " Relax, if they had accept reservations, it means they are still in operation."
Quite dissapointed to read that Cento closed its door so abruptly, as i did have plans to go there once i had gotten my contact lens. Well, i am not fated to go lor.
anyway, took the risk, to go there ard 7=pm., anf found taht EMBARGO was closed. Duh! Need a proper place for dinner, and i recalled my sis telling me that she can see fireworks from Cosy Bay, so i suggest going to that place.
A bit disappointing though. Turned out we only managed to see 25% of the fireworks, for the tall condos at the riverside blocked our view.
A lesson learnt indeed!
Special note
Had converted the two pairs of earings ( pruple, and the pink & white) i received yesterday to clips-ons. Can't wait to wear them.
Had used the Gucci Eau de Parfum II (The gift from HF, LY, W, TT, KL) today. Really grow to like the smell. Applied it at 5pm, yet now at 2am, it still lingers. Though the scent is light, it's really very "Gucci -scented".
Had spent the Seiyu voucher i received in this evening. Bought a bag, 4 scruchies an an eye shadow. Very practical gift indeed. Thanks very much to the "givers". :)
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