Thursday, November 29, 2007

10

Saw this movie listing

The Ten Commandments

go check out the trailer!

I wanna go watch!

Amanda

Eng

Saw this interesting entry,
go see~

http://englishasitisbroken.blogspot.com/2007/11/topiccomment-in-singapore-english-as.html

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Reflection

feedback time

hmm...
I wonder where to begin...

My maiden trip overseas actually. Was on the return trip talking to a stranger, discovered that the last time my passport was stamped was in the year 2002. :D
:D
Yah, I'm really not a traveler.
I wonder, comparing the distance from Singapore, is Batam further or Malacca is further?

anyway, I'm really thankful that I brought a book along,
cos the pace over there is very different from Singapore...
I arrived at 8.50am Batam time
The driver picked me up at 10.20am...

It really funny how conversations goes
And Yes! Its really horrible that I didnt know how to speak Bahasa Indonesia and they have really limited knowledge of the English language.

on arrival I waited, instruction was given that there'll be someone waiting for me on arrival,

So I look around, waited and waited, walked in and out.
after sometime, I decided to sms the agent in Singapore who replied promptly.

Then I saw a man coming in, with proper uniform carrying a laminated piece of paper. Wasnt exactly showing it off, I tried to look look see see. On it says "Batam Holiday"
Oh the joy and excitment!
anyway, ya.

Was just waiting, Is he gonna flash a piece of paper that says my name?
Abit hesitant to approach...

then he walked away... O_O
kind of like circulating the mall and he disappeared.

Then finally I saw his face again. Decided to approach him.
so I said
" Batam Holidays?" "Mercure Hotel?" "Ms Ng?"
Then he said "yah yah"
Oh, the relieve and comfort! Hallelujah, thank You Jesus.
:D

so we began to approach the exit, with people staring.
:D
I was super dressed down actually. as though in my PJs, with the kneel length shorts, clean cut round neck t-shirt.
Actually thats the point of it, cos its first time in Indonesia and being alone, better play it safe.
need not mention i was in my flip flop slipper.

"sorry ar, no info la.."

Got on the car and I msged the agent again.
his sms just nice came in, so didnt get to read.
Then the driver switched on the engine, I was happily closing the door.
The message said something about someone coming with a laminated sign, maroon uniform.
Immedialty I panic!
and I Opened the door.
(you must be wondering why right)

Cos the driver was in BLACK uniform!
*stress*

:D So I asked again,

"wait ar! Mercure Hotel right?"
then he said
"Yah Yah, Batam Holiday" grabbing the laminated sheet showing me.

Then I said, "The person say clothes red color one!" while pointing to my handphone and then to his clothes.

Then he answer "Oh Oh! Red color Floor Manager, me bellboy bellboy" "safe safe".

So off we go.
The bellboy's name was Boy :D

Hahaha! anyway
I told my colleague about it, she said the incident is very funny. Didnt actually think of it that way.

HAha, so I was whisk away to the Hotel on a Honda.

Check in, got into my room. *pheW*
Language barrier...
English is really one piece one piece one. (chinese call ji te ji te)
Nouns are very important.

Started reading the book in the room,
Took a nap till 2.45pm (as instructed) and went down to the lobby to wait. Miracle Spa appointment at 3pm. The people from the spa side will come and pick me up.

3.10pm and they are not here yet... Decided to go back up and get my book.
So I claim my room key, got into the lift and press level 3.
The lift moved, up a little, and then suddenly down a little. Made a little noise.
Lo and Behold...
It stopped.

Goodness Gracious Me!
Thank God the Lights were on.
The panel says B1.

I pressed Door Open, nothing happened.
B1 (Button light came on, Button light came off)
Level 3 (Button light came on, Button light came off). *lost for words*
Level 8 (Button light came on, Button light came off) Okie, thats it... I know I am stuck.

I pressed the Emergency Call button. *Toot* was the reply.
no sound... no one speaking! *I was ready to cry*
and again, a series of button.

I squated down... dont know what to do.
Did I say I was ready to cry?
Cos I did tear.

Thank God the lift car was at B1. I could hear the sound of the lift car next door. *ding dong*
I could hear people speaking.
I knocked on the door.
someone responded in bahasa indonesia
I dont know what to say.
(well then again what else to say but the golden word)
HELPPpPpPppPppPppPPpppPpp

:D

oki oki,
anyway, for the 2nd time in my life I called for help.
The first time was when I didnt know I have to and have not keyed in the grades for my PE classes and I'm out on exhibition, so got my Head of Department to settle it.
This was the second time.

So came more voices.

Then the panel that says B1 goes blank. think they shut down the lift...
Then finally it came back on again, and then dont know what happen and finally the lift door opened.
I saw two gentlemen standing outside.

I told them "Lift spoil" "stuck" and they told me "Yah"
and I said "dont go in". I dont know whether they understand or not, the feeling they gave me was they are aware and its not surprising.
they told me "Yah"
It feels like it so normal for a lift to be faulty and yet still being utilized.
Didnt bother to stand guard or whatever.
I just walked away... With the tears on my cheeks, I need to compose myself.

Then I approach the Receptionist.
"Lift Spoil" "I got stuck" and she replied "Yah"
Goodness...
So I walked away...
Maybe its really the norm for them.
After a while I went back to ask about the transport again.
I really want to get my book, So I asked for the door key and went up to my room. On the other lift that is.

Entered my room, got my book, msged the agent to ask about the transport. did not mention about the lift. Then I got a call from the reception saying that the transport and the people from the Miracle Spa has arrived.
Just nice, Agent replied, said they couldnt find me.
I replied about just left the lobby, received a call, and "by the way I got stuck in the lift. It was so traumatizing". Then left to go downstairs without the book.

So went back down, saw 2 new faces, they explained that there was problem with the car. Dont quite catch the exact problem, I just told them "You are here, I am here, its okie, lets just go" So we board the car and left.
Dont remember how the conversation went on the car. Initially I did not say anything about the lift.
Then finally it spilled out with some tears.
She too was surprised that the reply I got from the receptionist was "Yah".
:D

She decided to feedback to the Hotel's Marketing Manager. After several calls, she reached the Secretary, the Marketing Manager was in a meeting.

Arrived around 4pm, So had my back scrub, press press press press.
was suppose to do body scrub, facial, hair treatment, hand treatment, feet treatment all in one session.

Because of time constraint only did the body scrub.

Then got delivered back, saw a 7-11 alike convenience store near the hotel, but by then it was 7.30pm le, decided not to take the risk (sun set, poor lightings) since I dont have anything that I really needed.
Oh ya, that lift was shutdown. *pheW*

Then the next day went back for the remaining treatment.
as usual, I appeared pokka dot face after the facial. :D
Got to do mask on my own REGULARLY man. :D
but its a good thing, people see me also scared. :D no need to be afraid of robbery.

Anyway, one of the handle of my spectacle pop. :/
hmm...

settled it on my own.
I asked for thread, they delivered but didnt work out. Ask for superglue, they dont have it in-house.
They bought it back just when I was leaving. If only they had insisted on giving it to me.
It be great if they had offered to help send my spectacles to the optician while I wait in the Salon or go with them.
The extra mile.

so the driver sent me to the Ferry Terminal, there is a shopping mall right next to it.
So with the pokka dot face went over to shop.
the level i went to was kind of like the level 1 of causeway point.
Want to know what I buy? see entry below. :)

Wanted to get small items in bulk, but didnt get any.
hmm... got to go ikea le...

Anyone?

kk, thats about all for this super long entry.

Haha!
must go out travel again!

oh ya, coming back about the lift, I realize why people will squat down le. It just feels a little bit more secure I think. :)
I'm so silly, should have focuse on God, or what I would do after that rather than think and focused on being stuck and cry. :/

Must learn to treasure Singapore's lift.
The kids that jump jump jump in the lift... hmm...

kk
I still want to travel.

Fulfilled my intention of being away from Singapore.
I preferred sight seeing than all these massage massage spa spa ba.
:D

Yey!

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

trip~

Hey heY hey people!
whats been up yoy~

I'm back!

:D

Said I didnt bring camera, but end up still take a few pics. :D
Why?
Cos I've a camera Phone! :D

oh well, the effects wont be as good as my FE230 la huh~

:D

anyway, the pics are more local, from the Harbour Front Ferry Terminal actually.








First time I see a boat so upclose and personal actually. Its always on screen and in pictures. :D
Sure is eye-opening. :D


Saw this real Oriental looking boat while I was on the way, makes me wonder, why are some chinese vessels called "Junk" o_O


DId I mention that started rainning soon after departual? :)
Reminds me of Jesus on the boat crossing over. "Be Still!"

Things I bought?

Bought this different looking shirt, this is actually something you will never find in my wardrobe. Hmm I think my style (if there is any) is slowly changing... :D
See how ba, got to check my wallet, and be able to work doubly hard le...

Ha! and need not mention... (J Co donuts)

Bought like 4 Dozen?
:D
Only 1 Dozen is to be brought home,
the remaining 3 dozen was for the choir people in church.
Rushed straight over to choir pract after my arrival at Harbor Front Terminal.


Yum~

Theres this one... Looks real chaotar isnt it. :D
Its called Black Jack. A donut that they PURPOSELY Drop into a container of chocolate sause. *sLuRp*
:D

I cut these up and guess what...


Theres fillings inside! O_O
this white color "topping" is called Tiramisu! :) Nice~
the above taste a little coffee, think its Mocha. :)
I wonder did he eat any?

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Monday, November 26, 2007

tonight



Tonights the night...

Tomorrows the day :D

doubt I'll be providing pictures ba...
Cos i'm going alone, so... no one to keep a lookout
so cant be like a tourist snap here snap there. :D

so untill then~

Be bless
Love,
Amanda

Saturday, November 24, 2007

twice

Was at the hairdresser when I got caught by a conversation.
A client just finished her session and the hairstylist said: " Now you can go home and cook up a storm"

It came on to me that.

A woman's daily purpose is to cook a good meal is as a man's one and only chance of a lifetime to wear a suit is on his wedding day.

*opps*

wUuuh Tuesday is around the corner :)

The cutest thing a toddler could offer?

esp at the age that they love to run about...


thats right, its the tiny little squeezey and real cute feet in shoes!
Simply love them!

:D

the mummy was asking why am I taking pictures of the shoes but not the baby. :D

*opps*

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Friday, November 23, 2007

force!

The violent shall take it by force!

say with me now,
The violent shall take it by force!
Yes, with conviction!

:D

In a time such as this,
His house shall be built.

:D

God is good!

Hallelujah!

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Thursday, November 22, 2007

stress

Everyone feels stress, so why should that be an excuse?

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Books

Ms Ng went to the National Library Today...

Lazy to tell much. :D




the book on the left is a book for Project,
and another is called
"Empress Orchid" thats alittle on China History.

Remember I want to go China?

:D

Miss me?

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Sunday, November 18, 2007

:)

Went to St James last night,
Had many interesting Revelations.

From looking at people dancing, to the live band performance.
have yet to really sit down and pray about it though.

Stored this in my hp last night.
"Took a faith trip to club just now, not tt i need alot of faith to go,
but rather through this trip my faith is strengthen.
Thank God for His standards. Thank God for His rules.
Thank God for His salvation. Thank God for His love, for setting me apart, for loving me. Never can I run away from His love.

I am so bless
Hallelujah~

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Sunday, November 11, 2007

11/11

Yoy Yoy!

hows everyone been?

I've been busy myself.

anyway, today went around to buy a gift for someone special.
Oh so tired...

Was walking through CityLink when there was a small hoohaa,
A Girl (whos not ugly lookng, with good height and good figure) was clinging on to a malay looking guy, with some of his guy friends around.
Its kind of like dont wanna let go thing.
The girl was crying, and the guy said "Let go of my hand"

from my humble and busybody point of view, I feel that a girl should not be treated like that, no matter the circumstances.
its really irritating actually to see this kind of thing happening...

hmm...
its either the guy wants a breakup or.... they took some funny pictures and now the guy wants to put it online?
:D

lol,
this is called self-entertainment.

Point to note, dont do anything silly and end up having to regret.
If any guy screams at me, walk away. He doesnt deserve my respect.

Which is exactly what happen to the previous guy actually. He ooi me and was rude... hmm.... was I ever rude to him?
perhaps my rudeness is literally ignoring him ba. :D
Ha!

Didnt bring out my phone today, WAH...

God to get myself a new phone. :D
ya,
"God" will do it. :D
haha!

anyway, lazy to blog, still got thingssssSSssssss to do,
another science project.

Did I mention my previous team got back 2nd prize? :D

Jia you jia you jia you!

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Saturday, November 10, 2007

170th Post

Got to get clothes for Choir... this is bad...

Counting down, 1 week to primary school holiday,
2 week to holidays.

6 months to see the 1st fulfillment.
7 months to see yet another fulfillment.

I'm intoxicated...

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

relax

hi peeps~

hows everyone been?

I've been super busy,
and I've made it through!!!
my team won the 2nd prize


ITs the Clean and Green Singapore week,
Took photo with this super cute looking mascot



I know I look super cute as well. :D :X

anyway, went to watch the show Game Plan


Its a good show to chill and relax,
begining to enjoy Walt Disney's picture. :)

lazy to update
got to rest rest rest

I'm going Batam on the 27th!
Be Bless
Love,
Amanda

Thursday, November 1, 2007

update

Dont think I'm a piece of cake, cos I'm not.
For the record, I dont have a cherry on top.


Comfort food... I've been bombed again...


guess what was I trying to capture :D

Be Bless
Love,
Amanda