Was browsing through my thoughts in the Tok blog and suddenly felt overwhelmed by emotions.
4th of July just passed and I found myself recalling the sugared duckies with the flag. Then soon after we'll be celebrating Christmas in July with hot cocoa and Kahlua. Last year this time I do not have time to complain. I was like on my 3rd consecutive work week or something without any rest days, holding more than one job plus working close to 17 hours every alternate day. I can almost imagine the creepy numbness at my fingertips. The unexplained weakness of arm muscles from hauling food bins OVERHEAD and into the dumpster.
Yep. should anyone say that I am a xiao jie/ gu niang, maybe I should retort by asking if they've ever tried working as a dishwasher at the most popular restaurant in town. If no, then talk to my hand.
Showing posts with label Alaska. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alaska. Show all posts
July 07, 2009
May 12, 2008
The Last Frontier
PJ in Alaska. Someone who is afraid of the cold living in one of the coldest cities in the world. Sounds like a joke.
The weather is getting colder i think. Or maybe I've just been hiding in the hotel room where there's entertainment AND heater. There's no fridge in the hotel room, which pretty much shows how cold their weather here is. We opened the window slightly, and placed milk and fruits on the ledge. and amazingly, that functions as well as a square box below the TV.
You cant possibly imagine how elated i am when we realised that internet access is available in-room, FOC. coz it was stated that not all guest rooms get free wireless coz some places it's not detectable. like wth.
The hours spent in Seattle was unforgettable. A reminder of how safe Singapore is. Amazingly, we spent like more than 17 hours in Seattle roaming the streets and slacking at the airport. It isnt so fun when we cant shop and the shops are closed and what's on the streets are those homeless, if not drunkards, or a clique of pple who looks like they don't have a decent job and aint schooling.
Anyway we arrived safe and sound in Fairbanks, where the days are much longer than the night. It looks like afternoon all day long and the darkest moments are those at 2-3am, navy blue sky. I find myself energetic, which is amazing. Like i've red bull with me all day long.
Wont be updating. Keep a lookout for photos in facebook peeps. Take care! i miss all of you!!
The weather is getting colder i think. Or maybe I've just been hiding in the hotel room where there's entertainment AND heater. There's no fridge in the hotel room, which pretty much shows how cold their weather here is. We opened the window slightly, and placed milk and fruits on the ledge. and amazingly, that functions as well as a square box below the TV.
You cant possibly imagine how elated i am when we realised that internet access is available in-room, FOC. coz it was stated that not all guest rooms get free wireless coz some places it's not detectable. like wth.
The hours spent in Seattle was unforgettable. A reminder of how safe Singapore is. Amazingly, we spent like more than 17 hours in Seattle roaming the streets and slacking at the airport. It isnt so fun when we cant shop and the shops are closed and what's on the streets are those homeless, if not drunkards, or a clique of pple who looks like they don't have a decent job and aint schooling.
Anyway we arrived safe and sound in Fairbanks, where the days are much longer than the night. It looks like afternoon all day long and the darkest moments are those at 2-3am, navy blue sky. I find myself energetic, which is amazing. Like i've red bull with me all day long.
Wont be updating. Keep a lookout for photos in facebook peeps. Take care! i miss all of you!!
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