Lis Princess World

Gd and bad service in a day

Friday, May 22, 2009, 11:59 PM

lol... I think my "poison" level is getting very high with the upcoming course. now i wanna briefly talk abt 2 different customer service that I received in a day.

Went to collect my photos that I further developed in the making of my LOVE scrapbook. I was in a rush of time so I went there 10 mins earlier than the collection timing. The person gladly served me and informed me that 2 of my photos cannot be developed due to the large resolution. Even after she tried many times to reduce the size, it was to no avail. She even showed me the photos on the computer screen when I can't recall which 2 pics she was referring to. Above were just the basics that a service provider should do. Then what she did was to refund me the money for undeveloped pics which I thought was a nice gesture. I was charged 30 cents if I develop at least 20 pics, otherwise I would be charged 40 cents each. I have already benefitted as I only developed 18 pics, I have saved $1.80 and now I can even get 60 cents back.

Met up with Jas after that and went to collect our T-shirts for the May Solidatary Walk and Concert event. We decided to have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Didn't quite like the service there. The waitress didn't repeat our order but only asked whether do we want to have our dessert served during or after our main course. Well, better than never ask. What if they get our order wrongly? We would sure complain I'm sure. Food was not that great. Menu didn't indicate properly if the dish is a spicy one and how spicy it is, with the no. of chili rating. So Jas got a bowl of spicy Zha Jiang noodle that she didn't quite like. They only served ice water for those who never order any drinks. If they can serve ice water without any charges, then shdn't they apply this to everybody who dines in the restaurant? The drink that Jas ordered, Red bean milk tea, wasn't at all fantastic. Doesn't taste like milk tea at all but some melted ice kachang to me. The dumpling which we thought would be a bonus didn't turn out quite well either. The skin of the dumplings was too sticky that I thought we would have a hard time digesting it. 15 mins before they were closing, they cleared the soya sauces, vinegar bottles from the side of our table and said smth like "If you want the sauce, you can let us know." We can't even hear clearly what she said but agar made up the words she said. She could have asked if we want FIRST before keeping them away, isn't it? Consider the fact that I'm not an all-time fussy customer, I think their service isn't that gd. Not sure if I should put up the name of the restaurant but maybe I should, since there's always websites on food reviews. Yups, it's The Asian Kitchen (at Republic Plaza).

If you experience gd service, normally we would only tell a few pple. But if we experience bad service, we would tend to tell more pple. That's only human. Yeah.

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Thoughts

Thursday, May 21, 2009, 11:59 PM

My colleagues went for e course and came back in gd shape and I notice the difference in them also. Becoming more chatty and more positive! The course really does have an impact for them. They have a ultra good and humorous facilitator and very sporting coursemates as well! They even organise outings during e same weekend, smth I always love! If you truly enjoy smth, 5 days is definitely too short for you.

Previously we also heard stories of how stress some of them get during the 1st 2 days of class when the facilitator was so observant that they would point out what you shd and shd not do in class. Eg. the important thing that u need to watch out during your speech, your overall groom that includes your nails (cannot do manicure), have to put on makeup everyday. The activities also include a fashion parade followed by a 1-min self introduction where they will observe everything about you and give you comments like you shouldn't be clasping your hands together so that pple cannot tell that you are nervous, from there, they will judge to see if you are competent or not. Even during roleplays, they made it so serious and they have ready props for u to act on. Facilitator will also mark on how you walk out from your seat to the centre of the class, blah blah blah...

By now, we have sorta concluded one thing after hearing the stories from many colleagues who came back, if we get a male facilitator, we can heave a sigh of relief.

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ColorGenics

Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 11:16 PM

Very ACCURATE! A test that I've taken before and I remembered that I felt that way too. Somehow it spells out how I have been feeling all these while.

Name: Lis
Date: 5/20/2009
Colorgenics Number: 52104673

You are constantly trying to make a favourable impression and endeavouring to be considered as that someone 'special'. You are pretty good at using various tactics and strategies that give the impression that you are in control. Maybe you are - but you are constantly watching to see whether or not your endeavours are truly appreciated. Be careful... just as 'you' may be endeavouring to influence others, 'they' may indeed be influencing you.

Being a somewhat gentle, emotional and sensitive person, you are at this time experiencing a considerable amount of tension. What you really need is someone who can be close to you and to listen to what you have to say.

You are a dreamer and you seek perfection in any relationship that you may establish. Some of your ideas and standards are over the top so it may be a good idea to review your perception of life and accept people for what they are - not for what you would like them to be.

The unwanted situation in which you presently find yourself is causing you considerable stress and frustration and your feeling is that whatever you try to do to remedy this is to no avail. You feel trapped. You want to get away from it all as you feel that you are banging your head against a brick wall getting nowhere. You have turned your aggression inwards and you are furious with yourself for not being able to achieve your goals. You need to go away, somewhere where there are less restrictions and where you can be free to make your own decisions.

You are worn out - suffering from what has been described as 'burnout' and nothing seems to stimulate you to break away from this state of lethargy. This situation is causing an acute distress situation and not being able immediately to resolve the problems is exposing you to excess stress and tension. You are endeavouring to break away from this situation by withdrawing into a state of 'Never Never Land' - an illusory substitute world in which things could be as you would like them to be. Now is the time to take time-out - to relax. A short break is all that you need and you will find that matters will resolve themselves.

Try it out at: http://www.goldinuniverse.com/

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Friday after work...

Friday, May 15, 2009, 11:59 PM

Always love the dating feeling... finding back the romance. Suggested to bf to accompany me after work to catch a movie or smth. But I know that when he says he didn't want to go out, means he doesn't. So didn't pin much hope cos we already met during lunchtime which I do cherish, smth positive about his work rotation hours.

Was thinking of going to hunting for gifts for our anniversary which is round the corner after work, when I received a call from bf that he was able to meet me after work. He said he has checked out the movie

timing and decided to go with me but asked me to go home 1st and he would come by my place to pick me up.

Thought it was still early when I left my ofc at 8 plus. So decided to have dinner with Xiao Di at Vivo. Who knows bf called me at 9.30pm to tell me he was at my place. Bad timing... thought it would be gd for him to come straight to Vivo to find me if that's e case but he refused. So I went to wait for e bus which finally arrived and when I was on e bus, guessed what? Bf called and told me he reached Vivo and wanna surprise me. -.-''' I dunno but I felt more disappointed than him.

When I finally reached my place and got settled down, he came. I didn't exactly know what show we are watching except that it's gonna be at Great World City, which we have to reach by 11.30pm.

Reached there, then know that the show will only start at 12am. Made me kanchiong for nothing. Then I realised that we were going to watch Angels and Demons by the same author of Da Vinci Code, which I thought was not that interesting cos I didn't read this book unlike the other one.

When the show started after all e commercials were over, I barely watched for 20mins and the sleepy spell came in. This happens a few times when I watched midnight movies with him. Friday, being the most tiring day of the week, I was totally unable to focus on the screen.

The show is more or less like Da Vinci Code, where the story started off with the late Pope followed by the murder scene and Robert Langdon, an expert on Illuminati, was being called in to assist in uncovering the mystery using symbology.

The plot itself is interesting, just that I really need concentration to be able to understand the show fully. The show ended at 2.30am and I was so ready to go back and hug my bolster and kiss my pillow. I wanna re-watch the show if I have e chance.

Thanks Dearie for accompanying me even though there's morning shift for u on e next day.

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Random

Thursday, May 14, 2009, 11:59 PM

The 2 wisdom tooth on the left are giving me problems. No symptoms of fever or anything serious but I can't yawn by opening my mouth fully. I will feel e pain when I try to do that. I know that I will not want it to grow and impact my other teeth like e one on e right, I gotta get rid of them no matter what. Most likely I would want it to be done by Jun/latest Jul. Irritating... but what to do???

My colleagues are gg for e customer service course. Mine will be in July. Heard that there's gg to be lotsa rolesplays and presentations thru out e 5 days of course. 1 min self-introduction on e 1st day and giving a speech during e certificate-giving ceremony on e 5th day. Can't run away from speaking in class. Think I'll be super nervous when it's gg to be my turn. haahaa.. my colleagues just won't believe that I'll be afraid cos they knew that I've lotsa presentations during my poly days as compared to them. They say that this kinda courage can be trained up. But I doubt so. During roleplays, it's really think on the feet, much different from our project presentations which we have prepared in advance. Know that when my colleagues come back, they will have alot of stories to share and there's much to learn from them. May God bless that I'll meet a not-so-strict instructor and everything else be smooth during my course!

This week passes damn fast. It's already Thurs. Dun ask me why. I can't explain at all. Work is extremely busy today. Not a norm definitely, cos it's seems real busy for a non-peak period.. yeah i self-declared that biz has picked up. really hope so!

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Happy Mother's Day

Sunday, May 10, 2009, 9:01 PM

Brought mom out to dine at Central, location picked by her cos she has nvr been there before. We reached at abt 3pm. It was rather quiet as there wasn't much of a crowd. Non-peak hour. So many restaurants are available to choose from. Mom would still prefer Japanese restaurant to a western one so we settled at Waruku Dining that I just went last mth.

Ordered the Unagi don set that she likes, which also comes with hot Udon. I ordered the Curry Katsu Don with hot Udon set that we could share. As for Chawanmushi, it's a standard that I would order whenever I eat Jap food.

Weather was extremely warmed but we were still happy that we were given a seat next to the window where we can have a good view of the colourful building opposite us. Looks like mom likes it too. Occasionally, she would be looking out and even commented that the river is much cleaner than the past. She also likes the food and said that the portion is quite big. So glad that she enjoyed e meal =D

After having our late lunch, we made our way to Liang Court and walked around before heading home at 7 plus to catch the show "愛". Hope mom enjoys the celebration. Being simple is a bliss too~

Once again, Happy Mother's Day!

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Sis Hse's Moving

Saturday, May 9, 2009, 11:59 PM

Went to Sis hse in e noon to help out with her hse moving. It was great that I managed to help out in e moving of stuffs and so on. When Kor came by, we carried the bags downstairs and thought that we might need 2 cabs (if we can't get the London cab). But in actual fact, one cab was good enough for everything. We only waited for merely 1 min and we were all ready to head towards Kor's place.

I can't imagine myself moving hse one day. I'd have so many things to shift over. Really, I would have lost count of how many bags or luggage bags I would need to pack my stuffs in. Just clothes alone, I know it's gonna be a handful! I have them in my wardrobe, drawers, those hanging around in 2 rooms. But the contradicting thing is that I always dun seem to have enough clothes to wear. Yes that's bcos I'm a woman. No matter how much clothings I own, I would always think that I am running out of them.

Back to Kor's place, we reached his place and what welcomed us was a room fully furnished with blue painted walls, new wardrobe, dressing table and bed that comes in a set with matching colors. Sis didn't want take a min to rest 1st even though she was totally worn out from the previous day of packing. She continued to unpack everything and put them nicely in place.

Wow, I must say it's not easy. Kinda ashamed to admit that till now, I have not really done housework before. Not mopping of floor, washing of laundry/dishes, not even changing of bed sheet or pillow/bolster covers. Oh dear, I will have a lot to learn next time! As for Sis, I believe that she would have no problems with the household chores.

Can see that Sis was pretty efficient with keeping things tidy. It was very fast done up with the help of Kor. I only helped in a small way by putting up the hangers in e wardrobe and also changing the quilt cover for her. xP Well well, at least everything was done and they would be able to have a gd rest at nite.

We acc Sis to buy some daily essentials at the nearby provision shops before joining SH for dinner. Wow. Now that Sis is living with Kor, SH will have one more accompany. They are just a few blocks away! Jokingly, they suggested me to move over to Jurong West area in e near future to join them. Rmb that Jas they all suggested me to move over to Clementi area. Yeah, I do prefer the west area too. Shall think abt it one day.

Here's wishing that Sis and Kor will live harmoniously together! May they will experience all the good things and have a very blessed life!!!

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Rantings

Friday, May 8, 2009, 10:44 PM

Does negative and insecure feelings go hand in hand? Can negative feelings be spread to others just like how contagious laughter or yawning does? Somehow when pple are feeling depressed or what, I'll somewhat get affected too.

It doesn't help when e other party just refuses to get positive stuffs into their heads and keep drowning themselves in their own negative thoughts. Being a gd listener isn't easy at all. A lot of patience is required as well.

Came across the TV programme the other day on an inspiring story of a girl diagnose with Type 1 diabetes during childhood. She got depressed during her growing up stage due to feeling left out from her click as she didn't participate in most activities and also from e fear of her frens when they learnt abt her illness and started avoiding her. Went for counseling subsequently and got better. One day, she finally found out her "love", ie. having tattoos on her body. She took a year to convince her parents to let her do it by letting them know that there isn't much risk involved if the wound is well-taken care of. Since then, she got more tattoos on her body which healed exceptionally well except for one that was infected but still recovered later on. She's a very good life example of someone who cherish life like never before and proudly live life like any normal person. She even said that if it's not this illness, she wouldn't have done what she's doing now and she would be a very lazy person. Isn't it a blessing in disguise?

The road ahead is still long for many of us. I hope we can always use a positive attitude to face problems. I know it's not easy. I've failed many times but I will still keep trying. We should all learn to be contented with life in order to cherish and love life better. Challenges aren't really bad, it's thru those trials that make us stronger!!

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Random thoughts

Saturday, May 2, 2009, 12:16 PM

如果人看不开就很容易专牛角尖，这样对心理和身理都有很大的伤害。Overheard this statement from the radio station and think that it's very true.

No matter how difficult life is or how tough the problem may seem, there's always a way to get out of it. Definitely by running away from the problem, it will not help in the long term bcos we still need to face it some day. In fact, challenges are there for us to learn and be a better and stronger person next time. We all need to learn how to take on a positive role.

If we only have one lifetime, why don't we make the best out of it? Facing the problems all at once and learn to move on soon after that. Dwelling in a problem too long is not going to help and it's not healthy at all.

I think that instead of focusing in our own problems, we should do more meaningful things like reaching out for pple who really need help, which will mould us into a more better person. We are already considered very fortunate pple as compared to pple who live in 3rd world countries, pple who are fighting hard with their illnesses, etc. To put it bluntly, why don't we think of those pple who is really desperate for help than to keep thinking of those "insignificant problems" at hand? No offense though. The universe is so big, if we think we are the worst, there are pple who are worst than us. If we think that we are the poorest among the poor, there's still others who are much poorer than us. I think for a start, we should not always think of "I, me, myself" but the focus should be on others as well.

Hopefully by thinking of others, we will lead a happier life. Life is wonderful, just how u live it!

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Labour's Day!

Friday, May 1, 2009, 11:59 PM

Went shopping @ Tampines 1 with Jas n Wx~. While waiting for me, they bought soya bean milk and soya bean curd cos they receive Mr bean's promotion flyers.

It's a gd choice made to shop at new shopping malls when they are just opened. Cos they always have new opening promotions, new arrival promotions plus Mother's day is coming, they will also have sales for that. Simply love that!

I bought my colleague's baby shower gift at Tom & Stephanie. A pink blanket that has a moomoo printed on it. So cute that I thought of getting it the moment I saw it. Always wanna be part of the go-green campaign, i have also brought my non-woven recycled bags along with me. When I returned the plastic bag at the counter, the cashier smiled at me.

Went to Uni Qlo to look at e polo tees which are having disc. It's a shop which is quite popular back in Japan and now it's e 1st store opening in SG. They are having a 10-day promotions for their polo tees at only $19.90 (U.P $29.90), which explains the long queue at the fitting rooms and cashier and the big crowd inside and even outside the shop. But Jas and I didn't get anything there. We both agree that the kids polo tees look much attractive than the adult ones & the fashionable cardigans, spaghetti straps with padding seems a little overpriced.

Gotten 3 clothings at very gd deals! For the 1st dress I bought, bcos it's paid together with 3 other items that Jas bought, the 3rd cheapest item has a 50% disc and for the 4th item, there's an additional 25% disc. The dress that I shd pay for shd be $24 but Jas only collected $20 from me. Yay~ so nice of her to be giving me disc as well xD.

Then I got myself a dress and a top at $19.90 each. Super worth it too!! That applies the same to Jas. Wooo... that makes us 2 very HAPPY gals! =D

We went all the way to the East, of cos we wouldn't want to settle with fast food or food court. Thought of dining at Manpuku, the Japanese restaurant, who knows it's packed with so many pple. We have concluded one fact that Tampines 1 has too little dining places, which is why everywhere we go, there's long queue outside the restaurant. Be it Sushi Tei, Kim Gary, Dian Xiao Er, etc.

Ended up, we went to Express Teppan-Yaki at Tampines Mall for our dinner. I ordered a fish fillet set meal and requested no chili for that. Who knows it came with lotsa chili so requested for a change. I expected the chef to switch mine to another person who also ordered the same dish with chili and just give the newly cooked one to me. But he didn't do so. Maybe he wanted to be professional... Zzz. Instead he re-cooked the "chili-fish" to get rid of the chili sauce and serve it to me again with new sauce spread over it. Although there's no chao-ta effect, the fish was still overcooked cos it's too soft. And can feel the spiciness too. Not satisfied at all.

Due to a faulty switch, we experience blackout in the restaurant! After e 1st blackout, the lights returned and we thought that it would be okay. Who knows after 5 mins or so, there's another one. Followed by another one which came by so fast, and WX said there will be another one for sure... and he was absolutely right!! 4 times of blackout. Wad a dining experience. Zzz..

Love long weekend like this and I can slp late again tmro~ whooo~ =D

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