It's been slightly over a month since I've again acquired my driving license. I made a trip down to Wisma Atrium @ Orchard Road earlier on to fetch my better half together with her sister & 2 nieces. Getting a cab at 10pm around that area is a killer! There must be at least 25 ppl or more queuing at every taxi stand I passed by.
During the journey back home, she posed a question which left me rather stumped. "Do you regret getting back your driving license?"
Well, what am I supposed to say? "Hey! I'm always more than willing to give you a ride! Remember that most of the time I'm the one offering, only tonight are you the one requesting for it."
I hope that sounded convincing. Haha!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Surprise surprise!
What a surprise to receive my pay cheque on the 28th Nov, SIGNED by that asshole my boss. The only pleasant feeling came at 2pm today, after the cheque was cleared. How great it feels to receive payment when due. I feel rich again!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Little lamb grows up to become a big cow
14th Nov 2006 was probably my happiest day in this entire year. Yes! It is the day my engine size has been legally upgraded from 200cc to 400cc! Taking the bike test was a breeze. In fact, the toughest was the 1st practical lesson.
No need to guess, I failed my 1st practical lesson. During the whole session, I would depress the left lever whenever I wanted to slow down or stop. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, left lever on a manual bike is the clutch while on an automatic bike it is the rear brake.
After the lesson, the instructor would debrief us all whether we passed or failed & advised us why we failed & how to overcome. When it was my turn, the 1st thing the instructor said was "What bike you riding?". I said an automatic scooter & he went "No wonder lah! Nevermind lah, just come back a few more times & you will pass"
I tell myself no way am I going to repeat another lesson, ever again! All I have to do is constantly remind myself that left hand clutch, right leg brake. I did that & I passed! But I did get 2 demerit points for the test. I was penalised for "Incorrect technique" during the Emergency Stop obstacle. Whatever it is for, I did stop before the stop line with ease. Not that I care about why I was penalised. The important issue is that I've passed the test & I don't have to spend a single cent nor another 100 minutes for a retest!
It is time to scout for a new & bigger ride!
No need to guess, I failed my 1st practical lesson. During the whole session, I would depress the left lever whenever I wanted to slow down or stop. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, left lever on a manual bike is the clutch while on an automatic bike it is the rear brake.
After the lesson, the instructor would debrief us all whether we passed or failed & advised us why we failed & how to overcome. When it was my turn, the 1st thing the instructor said was "What bike you riding?". I said an automatic scooter & he went "No wonder lah! Nevermind lah, just come back a few more times & you will pass"
I tell myself no way am I going to repeat another lesson, ever again! All I have to do is constantly remind myself that left hand clutch, right leg brake. I did that & I passed! But I did get 2 demerit points for the test. I was penalised for "Incorrect technique" during the Emergency Stop obstacle. Whatever it is for, I did stop before the stop line with ease. Not that I care about why I was penalised. The important issue is that I've passed the test & I don't have to spend a single cent nor another 100 minutes for a retest!
It is time to scout for a new & bigger ride!
It's all about the money... again...
Tomorrow is the 28th. Yes, it is pay day again. Now what are my chances of collecting a SIGNED pay cheque before noon? My dad seems to think rather highly of that asshole. Personally? Not a chance at all!
For once, I hope he proves me wrong...
For once, I hope he proves me wrong...
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
The money is in the bank!
Today is officially the 1st time I am late for work. I overslept. I wonder why too. Reached office at 930am when I should start work 1 hour before. I told myself to give my boss till noon. Should I still not receive my salary, then I shall go straight home. No money, no work done.
My admin came up to me with a cash cheque instead of the usual crossed cheque. Instead of making a quick cheque deposit, I went over to the payer's bank & withdrew cash. I'm not gona let that money sit in his account for a minute more!
Anyway, my bank was just opposite. So I cashed out the cheque, crossed the street & bank it in again. I know, it sounds stupid but I've got to do what I've got to do. Finally, the money is in the bank of the right account!
My admin came up to me with a cash cheque instead of the usual crossed cheque. Instead of making a quick cheque deposit, I went over to the payer's bank & withdrew cash. I'm not gona let that money sit in his account for a minute more!
Anyway, my bank was just opposite. So I cashed out the cheque, crossed the street & bank it in again. I know, it sounds stupid but I've got to do what I've got to do. Finally, the money is in the bank of the right account!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
It's all about the money
28th Oct 2006 was supposed to be the day I receive my 3rd pay cheque. As I'm on a 5 day work week & that particular day happens to be a saturday, we're supposed to receive it on friday, 27th Oct. My fellow colleagues and I were unable to receive it personally, thus our admin did us a favour by banking it in for us. I did not check up on it anymore until yesterday, 4th Nov 2006 when I was making a withdrawal from an ATM machine. My account balance did not reflect the correct amount.
Alarmed as I should be, I checked my transaction history thru the Internet & found out that my pay was credited on 30th Oct but was debited on 31st Oct. The transaction code was CHR, meaning cheque returned. What the fuck was that all about? I immediately called my colleague & checked with him on his pay. He had received his share & advised me to check my mailbox for any letters from the bank. I did as advised & indeed there was a mail for me from my bank. I was dumbfounded when I realised the reason the cheque was returned. It was not signed...
I do not know if it was my admin's duty to check if the pay cheque was signed, I do not know if my boss bothers about what he signs but I do know that I did not receive my salary on the day I was supposed to be paid!
Should I laugh it off or get pissed by it? The last thing I could tolerate was to not receive payment when due. What had I been working so hard for when I'm not paid? Hey, forgetting to sign 1 particular cheque does not even contribute as an excuse, much less a valid reason. Do not make your mistake into my fault!
I already had qualms about this company when my 2nd pay cheque was late for 1 day. It is only my 3rd pay cheque & I had to encounter this kind of absolute stupidity. Or was it intentional?
Alarmed as I should be, I checked my transaction history thru the Internet & found out that my pay was credited on 30th Oct but was debited on 31st Oct. The transaction code was CHR, meaning cheque returned. What the fuck was that all about? I immediately called my colleague & checked with him on his pay. He had received his share & advised me to check my mailbox for any letters from the bank. I did as advised & indeed there was a mail for me from my bank. I was dumbfounded when I realised the reason the cheque was returned. It was not signed...
I do not know if it was my admin's duty to check if the pay cheque was signed, I do not know if my boss bothers about what he signs but I do know that I did not receive my salary on the day I was supposed to be paid!
Should I laugh it off or get pissed by it? The last thing I could tolerate was to not receive payment when due. What had I been working so hard for when I'm not paid? Hey, forgetting to sign 1 particular cheque does not even contribute as an excuse, much less a valid reason. Do not make your mistake into my fault!
I already had qualms about this company when my 2nd pay cheque was late for 1 day. It is only my 3rd pay cheque & I had to encounter this kind of absolute stupidity. Or was it intentional?
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Driving in Singapore
Driving in this lovely little city we call Singapore is like kayaking in white waters. Everybody seems to be in such a rush, or are the vehicles overpowered? Then again there's this saying, "with great powers, lies great responsibilities". I feel we should all take things easy & drive at a moderate pace instead of flooring the accelerator, cutting lanes excessively, failing to signal intentions early & etc etc. Relax & enjoy the time spent in our expensive cars.
Last night was the 1st time I pumped petrol. It was a whopping $63.89 AFTER DISCOUNT for a mere 45 litres of Esso Synergy 8000. That was enough to pay a whole month's worth of petrol for my bike!
I tell you, the amount of money we spend on private transport is enough to travel around the world not just once. I think we will all do just fine if we revert back to the primitive ways. Life would serve more meaning. Making ends meet, putting 3 meals on the table, paying utility bills are not exactly my idea of living life to the fullest.
Last night was the 1st time I pumped petrol. It was a whopping $63.89 AFTER DISCOUNT for a mere 45 litres of Esso Synergy 8000. That was enough to pay a whole month's worth of petrol for my bike!
I tell you, the amount of money we spend on private transport is enough to travel around the world not just once. I think we will all do just fine if we revert back to the primitive ways. Life would serve more meaning. Making ends meet, putting 3 meals on the table, paying utility bills are not exactly my idea of living life to the fullest.
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