Thursday, February 23, 2006
To those who're wondering who I haven't blogged for such a long time: Due to SOME reasons, I was left with little choice but to open a new blog under a new URL.How can you know my new blog URL: I know you might find this stupid and annoying, but please email me at ye_lavinia@yahoo.com.sg. If you can identify yourself as my FRIEND, and not some creep, I'll let you know.
If you're wondering by now why all the fuss: Maybe you can understand once you go to my new blog site.
If you're no longer interested in knowing what's on with my life: Fine. I don't care if you care. You'll understand if you're my friend.
Last Q&A-- Why not just shut down this blogsite and start a new one: I LOVE my blog URL. Unfortunately, I just can't use it anymore. Yet, I'm so selfish that I simply wishes to HOG the URL and not let it have a new owner in the future.
Forgive me, and try to understand.
Goodbye.
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Cheers To A Better and More Peaceful Year
Let me just take this chance to reflect on what I've been through these past 12 months.
--I tried to study hard and stay awake in the lectures (sometimes I succeed)
--I went through the interview and got my current job before I even had my final exams
--I signed my first permanent employment contract on the day before 2 of my final papers
--I started training and somehow managed to pass that
--I got my exam results and saw that I failed 2 out of 4 papers this time
--I still manage to get my Bachelor of Science in Business (Honours) ~Yippee!!~
--I have more personal and 'me' time now in this job than I ever thought I would
--I'm aware of how tough and vulnerable I am in times of adversity
I gained a lot of things, both mentally and materially, this year, especially in the last couple of months. YOu can say I've grown smarter in some ways and became an idiot in others. I'm no longer the sweet, happy-go-lucky girl; yet, I'm less of a bitch nowadays than I was, say half a year ago.
I'll be welcoming the arrival of 2006 in New York, one of the cities I vowed to visit at least once in my lifetime. That was the promise I made to myself when I was still schooling. With this job, I traveled to places I've always wanted to go. Back to the main point-- I've heard of this somewhere: If you're with the people you like when the clock strikes 12, then you guys will be together for the next year. Well, I'm going to be alone and abroad. But I'm sure that as long as I have those I love in my heart, I won't be lonely.
New Year 'Quote': I used to say "Wish me luck, I need lots of it." Actually, I AM a very lucky person already. I have my family and friends who are also there for me, I have a roof over my head and no worries about going hungry, I have enough clothes and accessories, I have a job that many envy, I have a paycheck that can get me the things I need and want. Indeed, I am very lucky.
Happy New Year, everybody.
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Thursday, December 22, 2005
I'm finally blogging again. Don't blame me first, cos I have a valid reason. My internet access at home was off due to some modem problem and my bro decided to switch from MaxOnline to SingNet. Whatever, but during my one week in Singapore, I didn't have internet!! And my family were off to Taiwan for a tour. So it was only me and the TV. Not that I'm complaining (at least I have the TV and all my VCDs), but I really wanted to check my mails, and some info about the place I'm flying to.Tonight, I'm off for a 4-day Osaka/KL pattern. Hmm. I'll be spending X'mas eve in a hotel room in KL, and coming back home on X'mas day itself, around 2225hr. I'm not a Christmas person, but this is the first time I'm away from home on a Christmas and New Year.
Hehehhehe. I have a New York pattern for New Year! So I'll be welcoming the arrival of 2006 in NYC! Flying back to Narita on New Year's Day. Yippee! I mentioned before that I so wanted a NYC pattern for X'mas. Now that I've got this-- Dream came true!
To all my friends and family who were there for me whenever I needed you guys-- Thanks for the shoulders you all lent me when I was going through the awful times; Thanks for listening to me crap non-stop; Thanks for giving me support endlessly; Thanks for making me feel that I'm not the total loser I think I am.
My quote for Christmas-- Don't give up believing, because the wish might come true at the Best Moment.
Merry Christmas everybody!
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Thursday, December 22, 2005
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Busy Recharging my Energy and Wallet
Anyway, I've completed my OJT flights and will be heading back to the office for a post-OJT breifing next Tuesday. I'll also get my new December schedule then. A new kind of stress is coming, cos from now onwards, I won't have my trainee badge to shield me and I have to perform up to the normal crew standards.
Ok, will take one step at a time. There's no point worrying about stuff too early. I don't want to waste my time and energy on things that will only make me look older and less happy.
I spent quite a lot in LA. Bought US$200plus of Abercrombie & Fitch stuff, a Kate Spade coin pouch, and some Body & Works products. Oh, I guess I'm one of those really rare cabin crew that go to a bookstore in every outstation. Yes, I went to Barnes & Noble in NYC and LA. Spent about US$100 in total, on books and magazines. I'm a book freak, and proud of it.
Really hoping that I get to spend Christmas in New York, so that I can see all those amazing lights and trees. Well, not sure how my schedule will turn out. But I can wish, can't I??
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Saturday, November 26, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
Ok, I know it makes more sense to blog about my training life in Japan. But I have no time and energy to do so! I promise- I'll do so after I come back from my NYC pattern.Well, I had my first 2 flights as a C/A (Cabin Attendant). How was it? Tough, of course, both physically and mentally. I had to do a lot of revision before the flight and brace myself for the 'questioning' that may come at any time. The luggage packing was no joke also. Since my flight pattern was a 3-day SIN/KIX pattern, I thought just my overnight bag will be enough. Yes, the bag is JUST enough. I only have half the bag to put my clothes and shoes after packing in the 2 C/A manuals.
My flights were great. The Japanese crew on board were really nice and my instructors for the 2 flights (who both happened to be Japanese) were very patient and caring towards me. The 2 Singaporean seniors I flew with also took care of me and my buddy MR. The night we landed in KIX, they brought us out to dinner at one of the restaurants at the hotel and we chatted in their rooms until 11 plus.
Of course, I made some mistakes during the flights and had to apologise a lot. But the PAX were nice and I had no problems with them. A group of Japanese PAX saw my trainee badge when I was serving them and asked if I'm a newbie. I said it's my first flight and they all gave me their encouragement. After we arrived at KIX, the PAX saw me at the doorside and said "Ganbarou!!" Very touched, because this kind of experience will never happen again once I pass out and remove my trainee badge.
2 down, 8 more flights to go before I pass out. Wish me luck, I need tons of it. Have to go do revision now, and start packing my cargo for NYC. I just hope I don't screw up too badly this time.
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Friday, November 04, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Here's Another Favourite Photo
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
This is one of my favourite photos which I've taken in Japan. It was shot during my first visit to Sakura. I felt totally at ease and re-energised there.
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Monday, October 31, 2005
What I've Done Since I Got Back
28 Oct 2005, Friday: My mum woke me at around noon, dragging me out of bed. Went out for lunch at AMK-- Curry chicken and beancurd. I love the combi!! Then it's to my auntie's place to pass my cousin a Japanese flute I bought for her in Tokyo. Too bad she's not in, but I did get to see some photos she took in Beijing recently. Finally, it's to the Bugis Kuan Yin Temple. A must cos I prayed there before leaving for Japan. Now it's time to say Thank You. Went home, unpack some more, and TV time.
29 Oct 2005, Saturday: Went to airport office for a full day's briefing. Wonder why they call it a briefing since it's from 1000 to 1800hr. Should call it a meeting... Anyway, the instructors gave us a lot of points to note during our OJT period. Really a tough month it'll be.
After the briefing, it's off to Lucky Plaza to find a trolley for my overnight bag. Argh! Totally cannot stand the Singapore service attitude. Ok, maybe it's because I just returned from Japan, the land of hospitality; maybe it's because I went to the wrong place-- Lucky Plaza. I sweared to myself then that when it comes to clothes and accessories and other non-neccessities, I won't do my shopping in Singapore anymore. I'll rather spend more money for a similar item in Japan and the States and be a happy shopper.
30 Oct 2005, Sunday: Slept until 11 plus, breakfast, newspapers, a bit of TV, computer, and then it's off to meet MM at Northpoint. Had a McDonald's meal. Now I 'appreciate' the local variety more. At least we can have wings, nuggets, fish dippers... In Japan, it's all BURGERS.
31 Oct 2005, Monday: Out the whole day. Met with ZX and went to Werkz to give them some Omiyage I bought in Japan. The whole place seems so familiar yet so distant. Guess feelings for a place or person can change so quickly.
I got to go pack my overnight bag and prepare my flight memos now. Will blog about my first flight when I'm back!
A Lone Fighter stayed home at Monday, October 31, 2005