Friday, January 21, 2011
Kath's Brain Chemistry 101
I kept thinking, organising and reorganising my thoughts on the drive home. I think I've got it. It's not perfect but it's comprehensible - which is what I'm aiming for right now. Fine tuning can be done later.
When I'm at home, I think of nothing much but home. I just do stuff around the house without much thinking of anything else. When I'm home, I'm fine not doing or thinking anything at all. When I'm at school, I think about homework and classes. I think about CSS and my friends and the Editorial Board. When I'm in school, I also think about my escape, my safe place (Friday's). Sometimes, I get very restless at school or at home. I'm not sure why though. I just feel like I have so much energy in me. I need to jump up and down or scream!
When I'm at my safe place, I feel like everything shrinks. Everything that's bothering me that may have seemed like a big deal becomes just a minor issue. My mind isn't completely void of thought or worry but they just seem minuscule. When I'm talking to BossBoss or even just listening to him talk or watching him work, I feel like I'm away from everything and I'm in my own world. Whenever I see Sunny or BossBoss, I get a huge hug from them both. In that moment when I'm being hugged, everything melts away - all my insecurities and doubts, all my troubles and worries. They're just gone and I'm calm. My brain stops working on overdrive and I can just sit, listening to them talk without anything to overtax my brain. I love being there with them because they somehow manage to make me feel like this without even trying. When I'm sitting next to BossBoss and he's telling me about this and that, I'm completely focused. Even when he's on the computer doing whatever it is managers do, I just like to watch him work. The same goes for when I'm talking with Crazy. We swap stories and thoughts and I'm completely lost in another world. I like to ask him question after question when he's working and the great thing is, he never feels annoyed. He just goes with it:)
However, once I leave Friday's, my security blanket just comes crashing down. Everything get bigger and I start counting down the days till I see them again.
Right now, I have to find a way to keep this explanation in my brain until I see BossBoss again. I think once he understands how my brain chemistry works he'll get what I'm saying whenever he asks me what I'm thinking. That way, we wont have to spend half an hour of me rapidly spluttering out incomplete sentences and BossBoss trying his hardest to comprehend what I'm trying to say. Although, it's during those moments that I feel completely at peace with the world. Just BossBoss and I trying to figure out some great puzzle. Just calm in my brain at the same time I'm trying to explain the mess. Chaos Theory, I suppose.
Oh well, I'll have to remember to tell him this when I see him again.
Anyways, I'm going to go back to being the house zombie that I am.
Toodles:)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Moments..
Next moment was during recess. Roms ordered me a Roti Milo (weird right?). I had that with fried chicken. The roti milo is made the same way a roti telur is made only the egg is substituted with milo. They sprinkle milo and sugar inside the roti and then fold it and cook it. It tasted quite good. I didn't have it with curry but somehow I think it would be a good combination. Everyone was looking at me eat and one person even called me adventurous for pairing roti milo with fried chicken. I think I'll try it with curry tomorrow :)
After recess, Roms and I were walking back to class when a small boy (probably Form 1) said, "Hello, Senior," to us. We said hi and Roms couldn't resist telling him that he looked cute. He said thanks and as we walked away, we heard him say to his friend, "They said I look cute!". They were adorable! When we reached our class on the first floor, we saw them walking out of school and so we said goodbye to them. They were giggling all the way out. OMG! Haha, I can just imagine how they felt when a senior not only talked to them but also called them cute. They made our day and I'm pretty sure we made theirs :)
One more moment was in Friday's. Crazy is closing so I only saw BossBoss today. We just sat and talked about this and that. No pressure of him being the boss or my constantly worrying about what time my break ends. Just us, talking. It was nice. My escape from the real world for a while.
Now, I have to cook dinner. Adios!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
WARNING! Hunger Ahead!
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
o.O Here It Comes!
Anyway, I found something called Fabric Crayons. It's like normal crayons but once you draw on a piece of cloth, all you need to do is iron it and the colours will stick. You can wash it and it wont come off. Like fabric dye. I was over the moon. I actually went to the stationary store to look for fabric paint pens but I couldn't find any. However, I came across the crayons and I was so excited about it that I couldn't stop thinking of ways to design my old school shoes when I got home. Now that I have no real use for white shoes, I'm going to mutilate it with these crayons and see how it works out. At least it'll be wearable.
Oh ya! Exams are coming up next week. On Tuesday, to be exact. To be honest, I'm not too nervous since we're all still new to this system but i am worried that i haven't really given my all in school. Being the person I am, I can't be truly calm unless I know I've done my best. I better go study now. Haha!
BYE:)
Monday, May 3, 2010
IMY!
Anyway, these past few days have been average and sometimes rocky. Adrain transferred to Curve and we all miss him so much! He's been a great General Manager and he's taught us all a lot. I'll miss his style and laugh. I'll miss his jokes too. The Curve isn't too far away so maybe I'll go visit him someday.
Our new GM isn't too bad. So far, so good. He's a nice man and it's a relief that he's the kind of person we can joke with. It'll be hard for him to fill Adrian's shoe but he may just be able to. Good Luck!
I became a food runner these past two days. It was fun being a food runner. Tiring, definitely, but fun. It kept my adrenaline pumping. It also made my fingers hurt but lets focus on the good part okay. I enjoyed running the food to tables and organising the expo area when no one else is around. I also covered for the runners when they were busy. I wiped cutleries and refilled the mini desserts. I don't mind doing that again. Although, I need to gain some more strength because after 2 straight days of running food, I have not much energy left. Therefore, I was an SPG again today. I like being an SPG too but sometimes it can be really boring. Today, for instance, was extremely soporific. I circled the whole store about a hundred times in just two hours! (I think I'm exaggerating that but I'm not so sure). I have to find some sort of entertainment for when I'm facing long hours of boredom. Something conspicuous that I can enjoy at the SPG stand.
Moving on, Daniel's back! So now that my brother's bestie is back, he'll be even more cuckoo than usual. But still, WB DJP!..
Monday, April 12, 2010
Alleluia!!
Blogging is back too. The down side is that I don't really know what to write. I might start writing about issues. Once a week I'll write a post about something specific. That'll keep me focused. I just have to remember to write it. I'm a naturally forgetfull person. I should really work on that. Then again, i don't think it'll happen :P
Anyway, FuWang (WangWang), Norman (ManMan), Daisy (DoEunJi), HuiJing (JingJing) and Kent (Capang) have finished their training. So work has been undoubtedly duller with their absence. It has been about 24 hours and already I miss them. I miss chatting with Norman, bullying Fuwang, laughing with HuiJing, eating with Daisy and teasing Kent. I had fun working with them and I'm definitely going to miss them alot more especially since we've suddenly become understaffed.
That's all for now. I'll be back to babble some more tomorrow!
p.s: I really need a book to read!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Oh no!
Anyway, I submitted my "Free Friday's food from Raja if I get more than 5A's" coupon today. Raja tried to con his way out of it though. Unfortunately for him, I'm not easy to con (not when it comes to food at least). When I finally got him to agree, I asked for a Friday's Sundae and he said he'd give me have of it on Friday and the rest on Sunday. To be honest, I doesn't matter to me if he buys me food or not. I just like bullying him. :D
I woke up in no mood to dress up at all so I just put on the easiest outfit I could find. When I walked into work, I say Daisy in a dress and I stopped in my tracks. I FORGOT ABOUT DRESS DAY! All the SPG's are suposed to wear a dress today. It's a tradition we're starting. We'll pick a theme for each Friday and dress up according to that theme. Trouble is, I forgot that today was Friday!. Since I started working, the days just go by without me knowing the exact date or day. From now on I'm setting and alarm to remind me to dress up each Friday. Next week, we're doing feathers!
Nad bought herself a new phone. It's really high tech and all. Definitely something she'd buy. I thought I wanted a new phone too but I realised, with the help of my brother and mother, that I love the phone I have eventhough it's slow and has a bad camera. I'll get ma a new phone though. She needs one because her current phone is going stir crazy.
Moving on to more important or rather pressing issues, I've decided to do form 6. This desicision is final. I'm going to form 6 and when i'm done, I'll try for a scholarship to study English overseas. If I don't get one, I'll go to UM and do it. I'm sure that writing I what I want to do. The main question now is what kind of writing? I don't know what options I have so that's what I'm going to explore. I need to find out about different writing careers and pick one that suits me best. I know I can write well but I also know that I have alot to learn. I need to improve my vocabulary and really master this language. I also have to learn how to structure better sentences. I can learn and I will. I just have to decide how and where.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Weirdo!



Here's Hui Jing polishing the barsMy shifts next week is very organised. I'm doing two mornings, then two swings, and finally two closings. I didn't even have to write it down because it's so organised. I don't like it much but I'll bear with it. You win some, you lose some. :)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
IT'S IN!!!
Anyway, the new SPG's have been okay so far. They're learning, one a little slower than the others, and they're getting better. It feels great to see them all improving in their job because I trained them first so I'm like their coach. Now I know what my teachers and parents feel whenever I succeed at something. It's very satisfying. I want them all to do well, regardless of whether I like them or not.
Today was a learning day for me too. I was taught about the many sauces and soups in Friday's. Most of which I don't like at all and the rest I love. It felt kind of nice to be taught something. I felt like I was back in school. The weird part was that I didn't mind at all. In fact, I think I'm actually looking forward to school again. (That's me, the studying freak!).
Anyway, I'm so tired today (I have no idea why), so I'm going to sign off here. BYE!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Delayed Posts..
14 February 2010:
That was an awesome day. Church was fun because I was wishing everyone Happy New Year and Happy Valentine's while they we all wishing me Happy Birthday. Mass was quite calming for me as well. Then we went for lunch. The family was complete though kind of complicated. My mother, brother, father, step-mother, and half-brother were all there. Also, Cassy (brother's girl) was there too. We had lunch at a restaurant called Sure Pizza. The food was great! I had a great time. However, my father and brother (who are so alike but they don't know it) complained about anything and everything they could. The food wasn't great, the prices were off and blah blah blah. I was a little mad. I wanted a nice lunch with my family but they have to damper it with their constant whining. All this was because they have huge egos and they think that their cooking is the best even though it actually isn't. Anyway, I told them off and they kept quiet. They even complimented a thing or two. The presents were awesome too. I got a jacket and make up set from my dear brother and his girl. Mom made me an awesome powerpoint presentation. Dad gave some money and a cake. All in all, lunch was enjoyable.
Then I went to work. as soon as I entered, June gave me a huge hug. The Anba wished me Happy Valentine's (he forgot my birthday). My heart was breaking. But then he came to me and apologised for forgetting. He hugged me and wished me too. Then Dante gave me a present even though he only found out about my birthday on that day itself. I had fun. After I was done with my closing duties, Nadiah gave me a charm for my bracelet and a cute letter. I can definitely say that turning 18 was great!
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Skipping ahead till today:
Nadiah started as a dub at Friday's today. She looked like she was enjoying it. I love having her around too. Everyone seems to like her as well. Some people think she's kind of shy but that's just because it's her first day. I was shy too on my first day. Now look at me. I'm loud and laughing all day with the dubs. She'll be ok, I'm sure of it.
Anyway, June and I had a language class from the Philipinos at Friday's. Matabak (chubby) is what I call Barney(Firdaus) and Dante. Payat(slim) is Anba. Guapo(handsome) is Dominic and Adrian Boss. Tito(uncle) is Bernard @ Bernie. Aso(dog) is anyone who gets on our nerve. We'll continue the lesson tomorrow!
On another note (which is still related to Friday's), I got my salary yesterday. But since it's the weekend, it'll only clear on Tuesday. I can't wait to pay my own phone bill and electricity bill. I also want to go shopping. I want to get a nice blouse or maybe I wont get anything. I just want to see the figures on the ATM machine screen. :)
That's all for now!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Sad, sad day..
On the bright side, June is working the closing shift so I'll get to see her tomorrow! :) I can't wait. I got to spend some time with Nadiah today too. We talked and talked and talked. Since we only had 30 minutes together, we we're both trying to get as much into the conversation as possible. It was kind of funny if you think about it. We just went from topic to topic with no pauses. It was fortunate that we've known each other for so long so we understood each other perfectly. I can't wait for a time when we both get closing shifts. At least then we can have a proper conversation.
Anyway, I have to go for my weekly violin class in a while. Chao!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Life Life..
Now for some thoughts; I've noticed that some people lack manners. 'Please' and 'Thank You' just don't matter anymore. They act so imperiously when they shouldn't and that causes symptoms of severe rudeness. The worst part is, these kind of people don't realise they're doing it. They act as they always do and are blind to their weaknesses. I have to admit that even though my manners are quite intact, I am still rude at times and I should work on that. I won't be a hypocrite.
I had lunch with some of the dubs today (by accident). It was fun talking to them outside work. I'll do it again sometime :)
Monday, January 25, 2010
All In A Day's Work...
He read it! It's not to be read by anyone but me until it's posted on my blog. "You're such a busy body Ramesh!". (BTW: if you're reading this Mesh, ENJOY THE PARTY & REMEMBER YOUR BET WITH NIL. DON'T VOMIT FIRST! LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES)Sunday, January 24, 2010
Mystery of Time
Sunday, January 17, 2010
I'VE BEEN BUSY!! ^^,
*Phew* Now that I've got that out. So, I've not been blogging simply because work is taking up most of my time. I really like working, don't get me wrong, but I just wish I had a little more time to relax. I've made some friends and I like them all. My partner in crime is a little lady named June,
and when I say little, I mean it. She's a few inches shorter than me but she's a few decibels louder than me. :) It's really fun working when I have the same shift as June or some of the other SPG's. We laugh and talk all the time and they keep me smiling the entire shift. However, when they're not there, it's a little harder to keep a smile on my face. And besides, my default face is not a smiling, smirking, happy one so it's hard to keep smiling all day. I'll keep trying though.
I went shopping while on my break yesterday (JUSCO started their CNY sale!!) and I bought a few black blouses for work. So now, the GM can't ask me why I keep wearing the same two blouses day in and day out. When he did ask me, my witty remark was 'When will I get my salary??' Anyway, work can be fun but sometimes there are rough patches. Both June and I are new to this job so of course we don't really know how to do everything yet. And if no one teaches us how, we'll never learn.
As SPG's, we're supposed to help the dubs clear the tables and stuff if they're busy. The only problem is we don't know where to send the dishes. First time I ask, they said "send it to the kitchen". When I sent it to the kitchen, they complained I didn't do it right. So I asked again, only then did I get a proper answer on what exactly I should do with the dishes when I take them to the kitchen. After that problem was solved, another one arose. The manager saw a couple of uncleared tables and even though the dubs weren't busy, he asked us to help clear it, so we tried. As soon as we reached the table, the dubs shooed us away saying it's their job and we shouldn't interfere. ??? . So what then should we do?? Also, there's the whole keep-smiling-no-talking issue. Like I said before, it's difficult to keep smiling an entire shift especially when your back hurts from standing so long and you're bored because you can't talk and when the managers themselves don't smile all the time. Smiling: I'll work on it, but no talking? That's just too much. When there's no guest, or when it's not peak hours, why can't we talk?? It's not like we neglect anyone when we do. We still keep an eye out for whatever the guests' need, so why can't we talk and joke around??
So, I'll end what seems to be a long post with a 'tak tau malu' phrase. COME AND EAT IN FRIDAYS!! COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE FUN! (And if you're wondering, all our work issues are invisible to the guest, so even if I'm having a bad day, you'll definitely always have a good experience there) haha!!
p.s: I'm missing Dillon Li. I'll come see you ass soon as I can!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Soporific

