I told one of my colleagues, S, that I didn't get a job interview and she told me who got the job. Someone within the organisation. I knew the gal who got the job had made life tough for the previous gal who had the job. And S told me that the gal who got the job had a dubious reputation.
After that, I didn't feel as bad about not getting the job cos (1) I realised they probably had someone lined up already for the job but legally, they still had to advertise (which I think is a dumb rule as it wastes outsiders' time since they have no chance of getting the job) and (2) I'm not prepared to go as far as what I've been told this gal is to get to the top.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Rejected
I applied for a job about 2 weeks ago. The pay was about 60-70% more than what I'm getting. Although it was strange since they only needed someone who had graduated from their equivalent of an 'A' level but was paying what I thought was graduate pay.
The letter said my credentials were impressive, but they had found other applicants who closely matched their requirements. I reckon the impressive credentials is just standard spiel. I was very disappointed and sad. Nearly cried when I read it cos I thought at least I'll get an interview. I also wanted and needed the pay very much. I think I wanted the pay more than the job. =P
The letter said my credentials were impressive, but they had found other applicants who closely matched their requirements. I reckon the impressive credentials is just standard spiel. I was very disappointed and sad. Nearly cried when I read it cos I thought at least I'll get an interview. I also wanted and needed the pay very much. I think I wanted the pay more than the job. =P
Saturday, March 25, 2006
At Alex
Phill and I went to Alexandra (about 1 hour's drive from Mansfield) this afternoon to spend some time with my in laws who are helping the family friends house-sit while they are away on a 3-week holiday. I haven't been there since more than a year ago, when they just moved to the place.
I hadn't seen the garden all set up and everything and when we arrived, I thought it was really beautiful. But I know I couldn't have a similar garden myself cos of the work involved and I'm just so lazy and not a green thumb either. I need sturdy plants that can survive my forgetfulness and all, maybe a cactus....hahahah!
For dinner, we bought three large pizzas, surpreme, hawaiian and chicken, but Phill and I didn't think they were that great except for the chicken, which was yum!
We spent the afternoon and evening there watching the Commonwealth Games high jump and running events. Felt sad for an Australian athlete, Craig Mottram, who looked like he had a chance of getting a medal, perhaps even a gold, when he was tripped up by an English athlete and never regained his position. I felt so sad for him.
I was frustrated though at not getting any replays of Singapore's table tennis players winning their medals!!! Arrrgghhhh!
I hadn't seen the garden all set up and everything and when we arrived, I thought it was really beautiful. But I know I couldn't have a similar garden myself cos of the work involved and I'm just so lazy and not a green thumb either. I need sturdy plants that can survive my forgetfulness and all, maybe a cactus....hahahah!
For dinner, we bought three large pizzas, surpreme, hawaiian and chicken, but Phill and I didn't think they were that great except for the chicken, which was yum!
We spent the afternoon and evening there watching the Commonwealth Games high jump and running events. Felt sad for an Australian athlete, Craig Mottram, who looked like he had a chance of getting a medal, perhaps even a gold, when he was tripped up by an English athlete and never regained his position. I felt so sad for him.
I was frustrated though at not getting any replays of Singapore's table tennis players winning their medals!!! Arrrgghhhh!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Our dinner party
I invited a couple of my friends over for dinner at our place today since we never had any of them over since we moved in late Oct last year. Lynn and her husband, Steve, Di and her family, husband David and daughter Chele came and they brought pavlova, chocolates, pink roses, wine, soft drinks. I was surprised at the large supply of food and drinks we had. Nice!
Andphill was the one responsible for cleaning up the house and getting it all ready for the party as well as cooking dinner cos he is on school holidays and I'm working.... =P
Look at how clean the house looks!
We had banana chicken curry which Phill made, and it was yum! And for dessert, Phill made a non-bake cheesecake and that was delicious too. Lynn's husband went for seconds too which made Phill happy - testament of how yummy his cheesecake is (they weren't just being polite)!
We had good conversations talking about work, personalities, events, history, the Commonwealth Games and all too soon, it was past 10pm and they decided I need to have an early night for work the next day.
I enjoyed the dinner and the company and look forward to the next party!!!
Andphill was the one responsible for cleaning up the house and getting it all ready for the party as well as cooking dinner cos he is on school holidays and I'm working.... =P
Look at how clean the house looks!
We had banana chicken curry which Phill made, and it was yum! And for dessert, Phill made a non-bake cheesecake and that was delicious too. Lynn's husband went for seconds too which made Phill happy - testament of how yummy his cheesecake is (they weren't just being polite)!
We had good conversations talking about work, personalities, events, history, the Commonwealth Games and all too soon, it was past 10pm and they decided I need to have an early night for work the next day.
I enjoyed the dinner and the company and look forward to the next party!!!
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Australia (not Commonwealth) Games!
The tv station broadcasting the Commonwealth Games have been receiving criticism in the media for only broadcasting medal presentations and action of Aussie athletes, which led to the question if the Games was the Australia Games, and not the Commonwealth Games.
To think that the audience only want shots of Australia athletes is myopic. If that's all they want, why not educate them on the fact that other countries' athletes are just as good in certain sports, and that Australian athletes have been beaten to the gold medals too. Otherwise, in some minds, although proven by the current medal tally, they think only the world of Australia. They are also insulting those viewers who are interested to find out more about the winners (Aussie or not) and about the entire action.
I was peeved about the little table tennis coverage I get, except when the Singapore gals were playing the Aussie gals. Almost like crumbs off a table.....arrrgghhhh! I wanted to track the Singapore table tennis players progress!!!!!! So glad about Singapore's gold medal at the table tennis though - yipppeeee!
To think that the audience only want shots of Australia athletes is myopic. If that's all they want, why not educate them on the fact that other countries' athletes are just as good in certain sports, and that Australian athletes have been beaten to the gold medals too. Otherwise, in some minds, although proven by the current medal tally, they think only the world of Australia. They are also insulting those viewers who are interested to find out more about the winners (Aussie or not) and about the entire action.
I was peeved about the little table tennis coverage I get, except when the Singapore gals were playing the Aussie gals. Almost like crumbs off a table.....arrrgghhhh! I wanted to track the Singapore table tennis players progress!!!!!! So glad about Singapore's gold medal at the table tennis though - yipppeeee!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Can't put this down
I love it when I get a book that I can't put down. I bought this book, "Mixed Blessings" by Deborah Lee, about foster caring. Deborah has been a foster carer for close to 30 years and cos she can't have her own children, adopted 3 Australian Chinese kids. It was a fascinating, heartbreaking and funny book. It was so addictive, I found myself struggling between going to bed or just reading another page. Highly recommended!
It struck a personal chord with me cos Phill and I had discussed previously that if we couldn't have our own kids naturally, we'll adopt. But I'm also tempted to be a foster carer which I've been told can be heartbreaking when you have to return the kid. There's just so many kids out there who can do with alot of love. Phill is not keen though and I'm wondering maybe I should work on him and convince him for us to be foster carers. Anyway, there is respite foster care, where you take them for only a weekend or two each month. That should be okay and a nice initiation into foster care. But, we'll see how it goes. It won't work if only one person wants to do it. And perhaps when we have kids, I might be too busy and have changed my mind.... =P
Friday, March 17, 2006
A milestone
Phill and I had dinner at the Mansfield Hotel, to celebrate our 10th anniversary of officially being together (dating), which happens to be St Patrick's Day.
When we arrived at the hotel, thinking we didn't have to book, we were greeted by a crowd of customers who were already seated and a long line of customers waiting to place their orders. Undeterred, we were shown to our seats, which looked like the only ones left, and I quickly placed my order for a steak (any kind as long as it's not T-bone) and Phill went off to queue.
We waited for about 45 mins before we were served and although I was hungry before we even arrived, my hunger was placated by the appetiser - garlic bread. Yum!
It was a really good meal. Phill had chicken schnitzel and he liked it. I still love my steak.
Even though there were no anniversary cards, pressies or snaps (I better not ask for them after I bought those boots too) to remember this milestone, I carry with me a memory of what Phill said to me yesterday when we were in Melbourne.
"To think 10 years ago to this day, we were not whole."
When we arrived at the hotel, thinking we didn't have to book, we were greeted by a crowd of customers who were already seated and a long line of customers waiting to place their orders. Undeterred, we were shown to our seats, which looked like the only ones left, and I quickly placed my order for a steak (any kind as long as it's not T-bone) and Phill went off to queue.
We waited for about 45 mins before we were served and although I was hungry before we even arrived, my hunger was placated by the appetiser - garlic bread. Yum!
It was a really good meal. Phill had chicken schnitzel and he liked it. I still love my steak.
Even though there were no anniversary cards, pressies or snaps (I better not ask for them after I bought those boots too) to remember this milestone, I carry with me a memory of what Phill said to me yesterday when we were in Melbourne.
"To think 10 years ago to this day, we were not whole."
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Boots
I took leave today and tomorrow to spend time with Phill cos he's on 2 weeks of school holidays and cos tomorrow is our 10th anniversary of officially being together/ dating.
We went to Melbourne today and had a great time. We both bought a couple of books. I bought one on a woman's experience fostering kids for 30 years, Mixed Blessings by Deborah Lee, and another on punctuation, Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss. Phill bought his military tank modelling books.
For lunch, Phill and I had dim sum at Shark's Fin restaurant (one of the more popular ones in Melbourne to have dim sum) and we had 8 little dim sum dishes. They were all yum, especially the century egg porridge, sticky rice and char siew pau (phill really love the latter two dishes). The char siew paus are very delicious and they use lean meat, no fat in sight. Yum, yum, yum!
And I also got my hands on a pair of boots I wanted very much. I don't have a pair of boots to wear during winter and wanted a really nice one and comfortable that I can wear for ages. I first saw it on the camper website but then it was sold out everywhere I looked on the internet until I called the melbourne store and they had it!!!! *jumping with glee* Before we went into the store, Phill said cos I am short, the boots may not look right. But when I wore it, we both agreed it was beautiful (but we disagreed on how much we would pay for a pair of boots). After a day's walking around and contemplation, I finally got it!!!! So happy and now, I can't wait to wear it!
We went to Melbourne today and had a great time. We both bought a couple of books. I bought one on a woman's experience fostering kids for 30 years, Mixed Blessings by Deborah Lee, and another on punctuation, Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss. Phill bought his military tank modelling books.
For lunch, Phill and I had dim sum at Shark's Fin restaurant (one of the more popular ones in Melbourne to have dim sum) and we had 8 little dim sum dishes. They were all yum, especially the century egg porridge, sticky rice and char siew pau (phill really love the latter two dishes). The char siew paus are very delicious and they use lean meat, no fat in sight. Yum, yum, yum!
And I also got my hands on a pair of boots I wanted very much. I don't have a pair of boots to wear during winter and wanted a really nice one and comfortable that I can wear for ages. I first saw it on the camper website but then it was sold out everywhere I looked on the internet until I called the melbourne store and they had it!!!! *jumping with glee* Before we went into the store, Phill said cos I am short, the boots may not look right. But when I wore it, we both agreed it was beautiful (but we disagreed on how much we would pay for a pair of boots). After a day's walking around and contemplation, I finally got it!!!! So happy and now, I can't wait to wear it!
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Blue Belt!
After the grading last Wednesday, Phill (back row, 3rd from rt) along with his other karate mates, received their blue belts!!! Yeah!!! Happy for him, especially after seeing how tired and exhausted he was last Wed.
Here's him with his mates after being awarded their blue belts with their certificates. Their instructor is Gary Jackson on the front row, extreme right - really nice guy!
Here's him with his mates after being awarded their blue belts with their certificates. Their instructor is Gary Jackson on the front row, extreme right - really nice guy!
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Bush Market and Rodeo
Phill and I went to the Mansfield Bush Market during the Harvest Festival weekend followed by a trip out to Merrijig for the rodeo.
There wasn't very much to see at the bush market but probably cos it was so spaced out at the Botanic Park. And Phill overheard a man saying to his family, "let's get out of this hell hole". I suppose the really hot, sweltering weather didn't help it either. We stayed for close to an hour and spend nearly half of the time watching several young performers doing a Pacific Island dance to celebrate the cultures of the three Commonwealth nations we adopted - Niue, Tuvalu and Kiribati (pronounced Kirbaas).
A pic of a chainsaw artist at the bushmarket.
In the afternoon, after unsuccessfully wating 45 minutes for the shuttle bus, Phill drove to Merrijig (about 10 mins away) to the rodeo. We didn't stay long either, about an hour, cos we were so tired and sapped of our energy due to the day's heat. But whatever we saw - the ladies barrel races, the bull rides and the break away roping was good. Cos I was standing near the barricades separating the arena and the audience seating area, I was quite scared when one of the bulls came charging in my direction after throwing off his rider. It was a big, black and fierce bull that didn't quietly and easily go into its pen. It circled the arena, huffed and puffed and took some time before it went to its pen. It really did put on a performance. The other bulls weren't as scary.
There wasn't very much to see at the bush market but probably cos it was so spaced out at the Botanic Park. And Phill overheard a man saying to his family, "let's get out of this hell hole". I suppose the really hot, sweltering weather didn't help it either. We stayed for close to an hour and spend nearly half of the time watching several young performers doing a Pacific Island dance to celebrate the cultures of the three Commonwealth nations we adopted - Niue, Tuvalu and Kiribati (pronounced Kirbaas).
A pic of a chainsaw artist at the bushmarket.
In the afternoon, after unsuccessfully wating 45 minutes for the shuttle bus, Phill drove to Merrijig (about 10 mins away) to the rodeo. We didn't stay long either, about an hour, cos we were so tired and sapped of our energy due to the day's heat. But whatever we saw - the ladies barrel races, the bull rides and the break away roping was good. Cos I was standing near the barricades separating the arena and the audience seating area, I was quite scared when one of the bulls came charging in my direction after throwing off his rider. It was a big, black and fierce bull that didn't quietly and easily go into its pen. It circled the arena, huffed and puffed and took some time before it went to its pen. It really did put on a performance. The other bulls weren't as scary.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Curtains down
The journalist from the other paper and I interviewed the cinema owner today, before the final screening next Saturday of an Aussie movie, "The Man from Snowy River", which was filmed in our district.
It was sad really but I'm glad our town managed to hang on for so long even at a time when not many country towns can boast of having our own cinema. The owner said cinema audiences are down with average turnout at 12 people. Sometimes, she gets no show, and other times, just 2. It's a really old style cinema and the seats are classic. But cos it has asbestos, the new owner is planning to pull it down and put in a commercial complex.
The cinema owner gave us a little tour of the projectionist room which I've never been before and she explained how the reels (which last only 20 mins) are fed and how the carbode (spelling?) rods are burnt to get the projection unit going. It was such a great lesson and yet, sad! I enjoyed just being in that room and soaking in a little moment of history that was heading to dust. The owner pointed to a part on the wall where many a projectionist had left their hand print while resting their hand on the wall, waiting to feed the next reel of film.
*Ahem* I probably look abit too happy at this sad impending occasion but I was so thrilled to be in the projectionist room!
It was sad really but I'm glad our town managed to hang on for so long even at a time when not many country towns can boast of having our own cinema. The owner said cinema audiences are down with average turnout at 12 people. Sometimes, she gets no show, and other times, just 2. It's a really old style cinema and the seats are classic. But cos it has asbestos, the new owner is planning to pull it down and put in a commercial complex.
The cinema owner gave us a little tour of the projectionist room which I've never been before and she explained how the reels (which last only 20 mins) are fed and how the carbode (spelling?) rods are burnt to get the projection unit going. It was such a great lesson and yet, sad! I enjoyed just being in that room and soaking in a little moment of history that was heading to dust. The owner pointed to a part on the wall where many a projectionist had left their hand print while resting their hand on the wall, waiting to feed the next reel of film.
*Ahem* I probably look abit too happy at this sad impending occasion but I was so thrilled to be in the projectionist room!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
I had a dream....
I recently wrote to a friend to tell her I recently dreamt of her being 9 months pregnant and looking absolutely gorgeous and radiant and I was sooo jealous. And it was then she told me she was indeed pregnant, almost 3 months! What wonderful news - and a dream come true!!! I can't wait to see pictures now!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!
Monday, March 06, 2006
Cartoon
US President Bush travelled to India recently followed closely by Aussie President Howard. This is the political satire that came out of a Herald Sun (Aussie newspaper) cartoonist's pen, "riding" (no pun intended) on the success of Brokeback Mountain:
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Campdraft
I made a detour before heading to church this morning by going to the Mansfield Showgrounds to take photo of the Campdraft. Didn't really know what campdraft is all about. From what I know with colleagues explaining to me and this campdraft website, it involves a horse rider showing to a panel of judges that he has control over a beast (usually cattle) and when he is ready, he signals for a gate to be opened and guides the beast through those gates.
I didn't stay very long but sufficient enough to be impressed at the hobbies some people have and the passion and pleasure they derive from it.
Some pics I took:
I didn't stay very long but sufficient enough to be impressed at the hobbies some people have and the passion and pleasure they derive from it.
Some pics I took:
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Gloss please...
Recently, after buying these 2 Lancome lip glosses online from Strawberry Net, I've been fairly crazy about them. Preferring to wear them over lipsticks. The one on the left is lychee which is pinkish and the one on the right is Fraise and it's red. I like the way it looks and the sparkles in the lip gloss. Nice! Nothing like shopping to make a girl happy, if only temporarily.... =P
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