My Random Daily Life

Gahhh!! I just have to vent my frustration somewhere and well, since I like writing, I suppose I can just share here. The problem of being the lowest life form in a small team is your colleagues (which, of course, all have higher rank), no matter how nice they are as a human being, will throw you all kind of shits because:-

(a) They have higher rank;

(b) and hence, too busy to do that kind of shits; or

Which means all ground work which needs you someone to do, will be thrown to the lowest life form in the team a.k.a. me.

Oh gosh, have you ever been in the same situation? I thought I have escaped this route after 9 years of working but apparently in my 8th year, I have become the lowest form again. Bummer.

If you are in the same situation and having the same sentiment, let's take a deep breath and calm ourselves by looking at the beautiful waves crashing upon Bronte Beach in Sydney. *inner peace*

It was not this bad actually when I just joined last year. Okay, it was bad and I nearly quit within one month but at least, it was not this bad when the number of manpower is reduced to the number associated with death in Chinese character. Anyone has an idea how to survive in an understaffed environment? I suppose one can:

(1) Prioritize

You know just like in those "castle-under-attack" game, you have to fend your castle against attacks from many areas. If the arrows are still afar, lets not deal with them first. We should deal with fires which have been started right outside the castle's door. When the fire is lit, the smoke will fly right to your superior's nose and expect some barking when that happens. Ew.

(2) Swim under the radar

In times like this, exposure means more and more jobs and that means bad news. Even to the point of suicide. Lay low, disappear when need to.

(3) Avoid all contacts

With those people who potentially give you unnecessary stuff, which are not really part and parcel of your salary. Yea, useless stuff must be avoided at all cost. Doing that does not mean higher bonus anyway.

Fast food chains are heaven to all solo diners. This is the best eating place to eat alone without feeling judged by other people. In addition, they are everywhere especially in the big cities. Needless to say, this is where I usually be whenever I'm hungry and alone. Hahaha.

If you ask me which fast food chain that I visit the most, the answer would probably McDonalds. Since young until now, I've been a fan of McDonalds no matter how bad people say the food is for the health. To be honest with you, I don't think other fast food chains sell healthy food either. At some McDonalds' outlet in Singapore, there is a smaller stall called McCafe which sells coffee/ chocolate drinks and dessert items. This is the first time I try the iced mocha and well, it's not bad and yet, not yet Starbucks' level. Can't really complain because the price is cheaper too at SGD 3.90.

Best place to eat by yourself, a fast food chain

One thing that I would like to try the most from McDonalds recently is the latest signature collection series. McDonalds basically comes up with three "atas" burgers ("atas" here means posh), Classic Cheese with Angus Beef, Spicy Chicken with Apple Slaw, and Spicy Tortilla with Angus Beef. Sally looks pretty excited when I bought one this signature burgers from McDonalds. Haha.

Right, let's see here, since it is a signature burger after all, the packaging is somewhat different and so is the size of the burger. Size-wise, the signature burger is definitely bigger. It uses different buns (better quality one) too. The veggie topping is the rocket leaves instead of the normal lettuces.

Spicy Chicken with Apple Slaw Burger McDonalds

First bite and wow, it is really spicy. Just like the McSpicy kind of spicy but it taste so good when you eat the chicken patty together with the sweet apple slaw. Well, I have to say the posh burgers from McDonalds may be something really good in quality.

And they better be because the burgers ain't cheap. The ala carte price for the Spicy Chicken with Apple Slaw Burger is SGD 7.90. And this is the cheapest burger among the three. But at least, you don't really need a date to enjoy eating the burger inside McDonalds all by yourself. Hahaha.

One thing that I feel quite sullen now that I have the number "3" plastered in front of my age is the face that a lot of people start to show concerns about my (or the lack of) love life. I am not even talking about my Mum here. Or my younger brother. And these two people sum up the direct family members which I have in this lifetime.

Gone is the day where I can be accepted not having companion (even when I still feel perfectly fine about it, at least for now). A lot of people suggesting that I should "go out more" which in my defence, I do on daily basis. I mean, I surely won't be able to sustain the high cost of living in Singapore if I don't go out of my rented room, now, will I? (oops, sarcasm leaked).

Anyway to make the point that I did go out from my room, let's keep a journey log (like what the vault dweller in Fallout Shelter do when they went out on a expedition to Wasteland) starting today, the 12th of July 2016. (oops, another habit leaked, game apps addict).

7.15: another new day, but I am gonna snooze

7.50: finally awake, otherwise, I won't make it to office before 9

9 - 11.50: A day at office which I'm gonna refer to as Shinra Inc. (too bad the only guy in my team does not look as cool as Rufus) #imissthisgamesobad

Lunchtime: recharged with a bowl of Korean Bibimbap (it's so good oh my gawd). My pal is applying for an opportunity in Melbourne. Rooting for her but I'm sure I'm gonna be sad if she get it too. #stillrootingforheranyway

14.00 - 14.30: My Tinder got hijacked by a few curious co-workers. Click the "Like" (or is it "super-like"? I can never tell) button on certain random guys. I feel like shooting myself in the head but turn out I got 4 matches. #weirdsenseofsatisfaction

15.15: A match messaged me. Oh my gawd, is this real?

15.30 - 17.30: aiming to be employee-of-the-month of Shinra Inc (Rufus is gonna be so pleased)

17.35: A co-worker nudge me to remind me not to leave that one particular match in the cold.

17.40: reply grudgingly

17.50 - 19.00: shit, I'll never gonna finish this work

20.00: finally left Shinra Inc.

20.30: popping by Bugis Junction, found a great 30% off deal for sushi at Cold Storage. score the last tamago inari. Win!

21.00: finally reach home

21.10: realised that one of the matches decided to unmatch me. Whatever.

21.15: the tamago inari taste so damn good. perfect companion while watching episode 7 of Doctors.