desiree debonair

Welcome SuMmEr!! I couldn’t believe it’s here again. The horrendous heat is going to wipe me dry and all cooked up! Am I able to survive once more?? …. *Looking out from the window*… my heart sank. This is definitely not a day to welcome me back and trying to convince me to stay here for long.
Anyway, I’m in a good mood so the weather isn’t going to ruin it. And I’m still going OUT later!! Have to make myself tired so that I can sleep before my flight tonight. Why in good mood right? Shouldn’t I be grumpy and homesick? Hmm… postpone date of submission for an assignment(suppose to be due today), got on the flight back, everyone’s in Dubai, might have a sin flt next week, able to extend my leave, chocolates in one hand and the other with a tv controller, music blasting in the background, n now hugging my labby…How can I be grumpy??!?! =p
Well, this morning a Bangladesh taxi driver drove me home. We had a nice little chat. Yah, I’ll chat only with NICE apnns and it’s actually very amusing when talking to them. Allowing me to ‘understand’ them better interactively and culturally. You never know someday their topic might be useful. Haha.. I’ve deal with them all the time in work. *gosh!* Reminds me of tonight…Nightmares!
We are talking about Dubai and family. He’s in Dubai for 18 years and only gone back twice. His wife and kid(s) are in India. He ‘loves’ Dubai but I think it’s not what he really meant. Maybe over here he’s able to earn more thus able to send it to his family. His kid(s) is able to go to school and are well-fed. He is working for his family and future. But if you ask a crew, most of them will not say Dubai is the place for them. Usually crew will only stay for one contract (3-yrs) the most. Hmm… this let me think about their point of view from different people different background.
This reminds me of a Kenya crew, told by Jane. Her story really brings tears to my eyes. She is still an economy crew at that time, had a husband and son back in Kenya. Both she n her husband was from Kenya airways and that’s how they got together as well. She got into Emirates and moved to Dubai leaving her husband and son back home. Her husband resigned as well and took up an accountancy course. For the past two years, she never buys anything for anyone not even herself or decorations for the house etc. Whatever she earned she’ll sent it back to her husband. Never question her husband about the money. But on her side she pinch and save just for a guy’s pride. She wanted him to feel secure with money in the pockets while studying. Whenever he vents his anger on her, she did not grumble. Well, she doesn’t go back home that frequently (unlike me). They’ve build a house and rented it out and now building one more for themselves. After two years, finally she’s able to buy some things for her son and her first skirt. Her husband is now working and earning pretty good or even better than her. And she’s going to resign soon to go back to her family. She tells herself and her husband that she’s working for their present by opening the path and her husband is working for their future leading down the path. Oh my god, it touches me so much! Thou it’s just a simple daily life story but the meaning inside it are so much. Love, Trust, Hope, Strength…

dreams,
salute!!

*I’m feeling sooOooo good! La la La la la La…*

Every inch of my body aches… but I love it! Knowing that I’m working out my muscles and getting closer to my goal! I need to slim down A LOT and that means from now on… I’m seriously into dieting (eating right) and working out (No more lazing around). I know all these while I’m just complaining and nagging and not doing anything to it. But after hearing the great news from my sis, that’s it! I need to get into those pretty little dresses by the end of the year! Please help me!

Have i mention that i’ve extend my cfc gym membership to an infinity plan!! It’s for my entire lifetime. Well, if the gym were to be around. Not sure why or how i did it but i did. Hee.. together with my jiejie! Somehow felt i was being coax into it… Well, for my sis.. anything!!! ALOY come join us!!!

dreams,
workout time

Yes, I’m not a goofy after all. It’s only today then I realize about it. For the past wakeboarding and snowboarding trips, I’m riding on the wrong leg!!!! That’s really ‘goofy’ of me! So the theory of pushing one at the back and seeing which leg step out is WRONG! Well, at least for me.

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Today should have been a beautiful day if not for the little commotion with the taxi uncle. All of a sudden, I thought I’m back in Dubai again. His attitude is really bad. Why is he scolding us when he made a wrong turn? We had told him the preferred way to go before hand. All I did was….

Me: Uncle, I think you should make a turn here?
Uncle: What! You should tell me earlier….Blah Blah Blah
Me: …. (Huh?!? I thought I’ve told you.)
Uncle: Go by Hillview then.
Me: Eh! But isn’t it a longer way. Can we go by Bukit Batok instead?
Uncle: … (Didn’t reply and continued his way towards Hillview. *Grumbles*)
Me: Sorry but can we go by Bukit Batok?
Uncle: Say earlier!
Me: …
Uncle: Hillview better…. Blah Blah…
Sis: Ok, u decide then. (And next time don’t ask which way do we prefer!)

Well yes, our cab fare was doubled! We did a tour around Bukit Batok and according to his ‘Hillview’ route which did not pass by Hillview at all! What’s wrong with them? Can’t they talk politely or at least nicely? Why must they shout and make those funny ‘ZeZe’ noise! I hate people raising their voice at me. Aren’t we their customer? And shouldn’t they be the one who know the roads better. Anyway, this is not the first time. My sister experienced it as well. She’ll write ‘compliment’ letter k. be careful! Haha.. Hmm.. I’m not a mean passenger ok! I know what it’s like. Even though he is shouting, still I kept my tone down and used softer words. Why my job is the other way around! Getting nonsense complains and unhappiness from passengers and we’ve to solve and face them for hours. Taxi drivers will only have to face the passenger for the most around 45mins. How big can Singapore be! Anyway, there’s no point getting annoyed over it and to spoil the rest of my day. Just wondering what’s wrong with the taxi drivers these days…

dreams,
**I’m a taxi driver in Cal..cut..ta!**

Hee…. its been almost a month plus since my last entry! Disappeared into thin air? I hope so. but no… still bumming here n there…oh my, SoOoo much has happened I don’t even know where to begin. well, i guess my pictures will tell all….
oh…. I’m back in the Lion City!!! yes, very glad to be back!

:: desiree’s photos update ::

dreams,
normal body clock