killing two pigeons with one SHOE!!!
i can personally tell you that IT IS POSSIBLE. especially if we're talking about the pigeons in the quad at uni. why are they so stupidly tame yet damn ferocious when it comes to food? god almighty, those pigeons are FAT and i wont be surprised if the butter chicken was really butter pigeon :P
so here i am at 2 am munching on chips and dip (MMMM) but i have yet to open the dip jar. AARGH!
ok i got it.
now, there are a few things on my mind right now.
- the situation at work. well another company's taking over the contract, like i've mentioned before (i think). at first i thought they would keep some of the current staff, with priority being given to older staff members. but NYET, thats not the case. they are getting rid of current staff as well. all's good for me, since i'm going back anyway. what i'm concerned about is what would happen to lillian. thats her work. thats what she does to earn money to support herself AND her mother. as far as i know, thats all she does. maybe she has a little business on the side, i dont know. but after i overheard a conversation she had with the manager regarding the whole getting-rid-of-current-cl eaning-staff thing, after that she was a quieter than usual. i feel so bad for her. i really am going to get her something before i leave.
- the place i work at is SEVERELY UNDERSTAFFED. they need a maintenance man, kitchen hands, night audits, (they got enough receptionists but i think SAM IS MEAN). according to the lady i work with on the weekends (teresa) they actually would need at least 4 cleaners on the weekdays if they want the standards up to what they think 2 cleaners can do. look, i've said this before on the blog, but if there are only 2 cleaners who have to clean 5 residential floors and 2 public areas as well as the stairwell toilets, keeping in mind that ALL rooms have to be done by 1 pm, there's only so much we can do. its logistically impossible..seriously.
- SAM IS THE MEANEST RECEPTIONIST THERE. the rest are nicer and talk to us nicely but she kinda scowls (i dunno if she permanently scowls) and has this expression of "OH REALLY?" written on her face. she's just not nice. i'm going to guess that its hard having to put on a pleasant front and be RESPECTABLE to people but HEY, you're on the frontlines working as a receptionist. you HAVE to deal with people. oh and by the way, you dont look any prettier with makeup on.
- with all the current MAKANS since its raya season, i think i've put on some weight (since thats what would usually happen if you eat a lot) i feel so FAT! boo hoo...
- iain's going to be in sabah with his daddy this coming tuesday and there's no internet connection OR phone reception at the camp. but i guess during the weekends we can catch up. :( he'll be back in kuching a day before i leave auckland, so thats pretty ok. i'll see you when i get back, but i'll miss you terribly till then. take pics of those mountain climbing cows ;)
- this coming monday is labour day here. and i'm working :'( i know i'll be paid extra, but i'm already working weekends, damnit!
- oh yes, since i'm feeling quite crappy about working this monday, i decided to treat myself to some products from LUSH. i really trust LUSH products, and i'd recommend it to EVERYONE. seriously.
- ronnie complimented me on my jacket! coming from ronnie, its a BIG DEAL. :D
- its been unusually chilly these past few days. no idea why.
- yesterday was the inflatable fun here at railway and the free bbq. it was SO MUCH FUN! they had a velcro wall (i cant somersault and stick to it upside down) and the inflatable gladiator thing with the giant cotton buds. i couldnt stop spinning on the platform i was on (cause it spins based on your own weight) till one of the mara guys had to hold me still and hand me the giant cotton bud. now there's an idea for a party - inflatable castle, velcro wall, gladiator etc...and a bbq. OH FUN! then there was the dessert cruise. which i thought was kinda boring till the end of it. food was awesome. there was fondue :D and all kinds of stuff to eat. and then they played some awesome mooseek to dance to. sugar high on a boat? sounds good to me :P
oh well kiddos. those are the whats on my mind right now. funny, exams are coming up and that didnt make the list :P
i have yet to try the exploding pigeon thing on uni/quad pigeons. will let you know if ever i do.
you all have a nice weekend since i cant have one.