I finally covered duties that are required in my job scope. Yep, picked up a new skill and been practicing since yesterday afternoon and today morning.
Gentle reminder is given to the residents to make their payment on time through phone calls. It may sound somehow like legal loan sharks or telemarketing. The whole system looks complex and I yet still got the access. However, I'm temporary using my mentor's account to check upon the history of various transactions. I still haven't really got the hang of the different systems. There's just too much.
Claimed half-day off in lieu of last Saturday shift duty for tomorrow's graduation. This marks the completion of my teenage years spent in education. Consider it as a significant day in my life.
Another thing to relate, I was overjoyed when I bought the twilight book yesterday. It may have been bought on impulse, as it did have been for Harry Potter series. I decided that I should protect the book cover so I wrapped it with a piece of plastic. If you could see the state of my Harry Potter, you will gladly agree with me. Currently, my aim is get the complete series. Put the blame on the libraries. I've search in vain the series but not avail. Yikes.
PTO just asked me to go with him on a case of ceiling leak. The case is gender sensitive, lady lessee, wiser to have a lady officer there in case. The appointment is at 8pm, OT for the first time. Out with PTO means he will test me on how much I learnt. I must do recap before-hand.
becca signing off to do recap.
spirit of work lives.
19th May 2009
4.51pm
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Morning! The usual routine, check the necessary systems even the inbox are all empty. I must practice this task everyday so I will remember the sequence and not forgetting all the passwords. Hell, lots of passwords.
To my relief, PTO didn't ask me much questions to test me. Instead it was rather a pretty relaxing chat. He was really a nice boss giving me advice. After the night inspection, PTO was nice to send me home. I was really hungry as I managed to finish the whole packet of hor fun by myself, which I usually can't.
I've been feeling sleepy and lacking of concentration because I stay up late last night to watch CSI. Heck. Lost count on the number of times I yawned.
Graduation is today. My robe not ironed and formal wear not prepared. Everything seems to be stagnant or not in the way. I think that is my attitude, always like to last minute, which my father always said. I just can't help it.
20th May 2009
9.41am
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I have spent another unnecessary expenditure on taxi fare this morning. I woke up 15 minutes late but in the end still did not rush on time. I'm not having enough sleep, as if I'm a walking zombie. I even got the urge to apply leave today just to sleep longer.
Fell into deep sleep once I bathe and lie on my bed. I was too tired, exerted too much energy in the day. I walked from block to block throughout the house inspection and sweating profusely. At the graduation, as long as there's no a/c, I'm always perspiring like crazy. The robe is indeed a heat suit. All of us are like a bunch of sweaty fellows.
The Graduation Ceremony was great. Like some says, every ending has a brand new beginning. I wish everyone all the best and to succeed in the things they do. Taking this opportunity, I just want to thank all my classmates and poly mates for making a difference in my life. Friends are for life.
With a blank state of mind, until then.
21st May 2009
9.30am
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I reach the office exactly at 8am. It's a good thing but I didn't managed catch a wink during the ride. I left my house at 7.22am to catch bus 65 at 7.26am. I almost board the bus but because of the stupid incoming cars I couldn't cross the road. In the end, I missed the bus. I got quite angry, stomping off to another bus stop to take to the MRT station. Luckily there are alternate means of transportation to reach my workplace.
I just came back from house inspections. The hot and humid weather makes the trip very tiring for me. I switched wearing sneakers for work and it's been very comfortable though it might be a little mismatch with my attire.
22nd May
12.30pm
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A funny joke caught my attention, this is how it goes.
Mr Bean is appearing for his university final examination. He takes his seat in the examination hall, stares at the question paper for five minutes and then in a fit of inspiration takes his shoes off and throws them out of the window.
He then removes his shirt and throws it away as well. His pant, socks and watch follow suit. The invigilator, alarmed, approaches him and asks what is going on. "Oye, I am only following the instructions yaar," he says, "it says here,' Answer the following questions in brief'."
Signing off work,
22nd May 2009
5.15pm
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Phew. I'm more cooled down now. I followed one of my colleagues to do house inspections. The sweltering sun successfully kept us sweating profusely. I reckoned that I stink after that.
I think I need to start an exercise regime. Anybody interested to sign up with me?? Keen?
While waiting for lunch,
25th May, Monday
12.41pm.
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I just got the news today I will be taking charge of properties with effect on 1st June. It's kind of fast but it's already been almost a month since I joined. I hope I won't mess up.
I am starting to miss school life. The school holidays; the low-price food; the teachers we can rely on; the lessons that we used to skip and the friends we go through thick and thin with. If there's a one-month "work holiday", I thought to myself. No such good things man.
Don't take things for granted.
25th May, Monday
4.15pm.
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It's been a while since I last took bus 65. I always miss the transport by a minute or two. Considerable fortunate, I still have another alternative, MRT. I'd taken train when I missed the bus. But bad thing is that most of the time I have to stand until Tanah Merah then I'll have a seat and I can't take a short nap.
Oh man, my eyes are feeling droopy and my yawns are going to take over me soon. Struggled, struggling, struggles very hard.
My intention is to have the chocolate digestives biscuits as my lunch today. But I got the urge to have MacDonald's set meal, upsize with the cup. I love lunch hour, munching away while reading my book.
My mood is quite good today.
26th May, Tuesday
12.53pm.
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Quite finished my double cheese burger meal, I was asked along to attend the window inspection with some of our staff. I learnt a lot today. They screen the window rivets using a mirror-like tool, the ones dentist used to check your teeth except they were a little bigger. I started taking down notes so that I can refer if I forget. I should have jotted down long ago but at least I start now.
Another constructive day.
26th May, 5.32pm.
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It has been successful in keeping awake during office hours. I am still doing the demand letters, a few in a day, making the workload lighter and also allowing them to keep me occupied.
I received several items these days, the mirror-like tool that I mention, HAD T-shirts, renovation and electrical guidelines and also met some estates officers (EO).
I'm slowly developing the passion for the job. I think a tiny winy.
Night at the museum 2 was great. Funny as I expected, no regrets watching. $6/ticket was a good deal.
Didn't have enough sleep last night. Today I went to the toilet twice to take a quick nap. Both a swift one but satisfying.
The work ends here.
28th May, Thursday
5.28pm.
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I'm feeling better than ok today. Two resale cases tomorrow, I hope I don't mess it. All the best, I say. Jerk me. What's for luncheon?
2th June, Tuesday
12.52pm
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I finished all the stuff for today and left some time to blog. Undeniable busy handling cases over these days. I didn't even bother to watch my shows put aside checking my emails and facebook.
When is Supernatural airing in CH5?
8th June, Monday
5.23pm
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The ill benefits of this job:
Getting unevenly tan on the wrong place
High probability of dehydration
Profuse perspiration
Minor acne outbreaks
Long walks
Guessed I'm exhausted by the heat. I need to buy a thicker curtain that can minimize the amount of sunlight coming in and the temperature of the radiating heat. IKEA.
11th June, Thursday
4.27pm.
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I broke record for taking bus on five consecutive days. That's really a feat but I got to admit I always late by 10 to 15 minutes. It's proud but at the same time ugly. Finally went to watch Ghost of Girlfriend Past yesterday. One objective met, Transformer next.
19th June 2009, Friday
8.49am
