i survived june

Phew.

First off, i passed my WSET level one. (proud tiny achievement). In serious consideration if i should do my level 2 within this year. August again ,will be a busy busy month for all the hotels. Next exam will be around end Sept? Ahh time flies too quickly.

Well move on, second greatest achievement this year, managed to get thru to Semi final, for hotel's Ultimate Server Competition. Though i wasnt able to get to the next round, being a semi finalist was good enough. The experience part was overwhelming. Friends i met from other sis hotels, the friendship we built, and the working culture we shared. And cigar learning is fun, not!

I realised so much that i didn't know.. nonetheless.. all is over.

Will be on a week break next week, before gearing up for Edinburgh Fest. There comes the kaching kaching part. So much that i wanted to write down, i forgot most of the important bits.

This year itself has been real great experience, mostly work stuffs. So sad that all these will be coming to an end .. too soon!

Hello world

Hola. Long time ey! Completed one of the resolutions, (fuh, like finally!) Did my level 1 wset and results' out next weekend. All i need is a pass hence i can proceed to the next level. Coffee comp's over. Finally no more "art" class. Won nothing, but learnt something. A good espresso holds the sugar at least few seconds, if the one you have been drinking doesnt.. that means its not good enough. ;)

Hotel's ultimate server comp stage one due next monday (still untouched, i have 3 days left to come out with slides!)If i win, the price enough for me to get a first class to go home!

Busy busy will come to an end this month fingers crossed. Haven't been talking to most of the close ones. Time passes so quickly one guy friend is reaching this weekend. A good holiday i think i deserved ey? Can't wait ! !

you cant make up your mind mind mind mind mind
please dont waste my time time time time time
im not trying to rewind wind wind wind wind
i wish our hearts could come together as one

superman,not

Slept for 20hours, and that is still not enough. Woke up about an hourish in between because promised the best friend to do a catch up session. But that didn't last long. Too tired, and i fell asleep again while replying his message, with the mobile still in grip.

Weekend is always a night mare. Been doing this superman job the 4th weekend now. Morning in the hotel, night at the thai's. I am nothing , without the assistance of the caffeines. When you have overworked yourself, you just don't feel like doing anything except staying in on your days off.

There was this wicked case at work yesterday. At the thai's , i was taking care of Section A&B, this old couple at their 40s at table #A3, had a bottle of Chile's Santa Helena Chardonnay. The lady ordered not to pour their wine as they would prefered to do it themselves. (Very clever, avoid from paying service charges)

They had a starter to share, and the same main, with a side portion of coconut milk rice. When colleague was doing her table checking, overheard the lady complained about her rice, - less cooked and soggy. How can less cooked became soggy? They had eaten the rice, almost 3/4, only let us know it wasn't cooked well. How clever was that? A portion became two, with the price of one. Human with brains. Very very clever.

When colleague got them another new bowl of rice, I did the checking see if they are alright with that. (Infact they are they same thing from the same rice cooker!)

"How is the rice, is everything alright for you ?" I asked reluctantly

(Deep inside i knew this woman want free stuffs)

"It's overcooked now! " she commented with annoyed tone.

Tolerate no more, I told her directly, the rice is actually same thing from the same rice cooker.

She was obviously embarassed and kept quiet after. Wanted to state that other customers are fine with theirs but why only you? Managed to kept cool. Well that wasn't exactly a complain. More like wanting to get free stuffs by giving us a hard time.

I know, there is no point arguing with people with such skills. In the end, it doesn't bring us any good. That is why, we often surrendered, but not always. Not really impressed with such diners.

i dont know what i feel anymore

A very hectic April has ended. Hello may.

Met my ex colleagues for lunch, one of the guys is leaving home for good in a month time. Had yo sushi at Harvey Nichols. Posh, classy and they classified it as rich guys' place. (not the sushi, the place. the shopping mall.) Woke up an hour before, rush hour- put on the same dress that i wore last week for lunch with hakka aunty. Didn't bother to dress up since i was late. Sun was literally glaring, hardly open my sleepy eyes. Very pleasant afternoon with the ppl, at least the topics i have some interests on. Basically work stuffs, how the x work place has turned to- since i left.

Thanks heaven i left early :) and the right choice i have made. The only regret i have, why didn't i made up my mind way earlier. Walked through Marc Jacobs, saw the bag i like. This time they have white. One and only. Feel like it's time for plastic card to do some work , but managed to hold back the sudden urge. No i told myself. I just spent £320 on a bag 2 weeks back. Sadly that bag isnt mine. It's for the queen.

After they left, went down to the high street and did some solo shopping. Less than an hour, i got myself 2 dresses, 1 cardi and 1 trench coat. How magic. And they are all beige.

Another day has gone. How quickly.

The recent issues still on going, probably enough to drown me. Perhaps it's time to sort out a get away. At least to a place i can peace my mind and do some blue sky thinking.

bring it on

Pay day today. End of the month is usually the happiest for us, after long await, money is finally debited. Finished work at around quarter past mid night, they boys headed to Doctor's for couple of drinks, but not me. Very tempted to join but i had to stay in to do my homework given by the sommelier. Wine training tomorrow! Oh poo!

Month of April is about to end. This month itself hasnt been a smooth one. Too many things that i think i should brush up and work on after the coffee chat with Laura. But with the right attitude, everything is possible. And ya, next week onwards, i'll be assessed on my performance handling functions & meetings. I'm nervous and at the same time excited.. something different from staying on the floor.

Oh yes long weekend ! Will be going back to the ex work place do some part time shifts here and there.

So, have good one ya'll! x

baby waitress no more

Already lost count, how many days since i started this current job of mine. Almost the 4th month? Received a verbal news from the manager today. Not really an official promotion until i gotten the black and white. I'm touched and grateful at the same time. Ah, hard work does paid off. ;)

Oh yes, we had our health & safety training today too. New policies in house. 2 hours wasn't that bad. The first part of the training, I was really enthusiastic , but it didnt last long. Ended sketching the notes with James, and poking each other with the pen.

All in all, very informative. But when there are too many things to take at one, you ended forgot almost everything. Heh heh

A singaporean + malaysian , with chanel's watch, necklace, and bag.. ( i presumed its replica so did Lisa!) Lol. But hey she spent like a rich house wife in the hotel, which is a good thing. She had 2 bottles of reds tonight, just by herself. o.O A bottle costs 95 quid! Hmm we had a lil chat in our mother tongue..she suggested that i should get a position in Sg. Very tempted.

She waved at me as I was passing by her table.

"Where can get I "hokkien mee" in here?

I giggled, and said no where but home!

She sounded like she missed home alot, but its nothing compared to me, truth to be told. Well, at least she gets to eat again by this Friday. As for me?. long way to go matey. Sigh

It's getting late now. I better off to bed, and read myself to sleep.

p.s. happy birthday mum. i love you .

oh cheese me

My 3rd month in the Bistro now. I see a little achievement, at least the interests have blossomed quite a bit compared to the last job I had. Mostly because of the opportunity to learn and develop. That's the thing. Every employees' mindset are the same. Putting aside the salary, the thing that comes next is actually how they sfaff being valued. All they need is the motivation and enough room for them develop which eventually keep them growing, and to stay on.

Oh yes i shall declare now, i can finally make a nice velvety, smooth and filled with love and effort's cuppa of latte! Almost flat. But not for cappucino. Still couldn't do the perfect froth. As for this month, i have to master all the cheeses on the cheese board. 17 of them.

All i need is 17days. A cheese a day! Hopefully sooner or later i can upsell cheese without having to refer to the notes.

Also, I may have put on some weight. So don't be suprised. Oh, some kind of work's sacrifices.. You know, the cheese testing.