Saturday, January 28, 2012 x 9:58 PM
To people who are reading this dying blog still, just a word of notice:
LAST DAY OF WORK
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 x 12:54 AM
This post is suppose to be a really happy one but somehow, I got a really strong feeling that it is going to be a post filled with mixed emotions. Back to basics, today is my last day at work. While I finally feel like I can rest after a really long time, I also feel the tinge of sadness in my heart because ultimately, the many people I have met in Fosters have really given me a wonderful time to look back on a few years down the road. It has not been a smooth flowing journey these 7 months, there have been multiple obstacles along the way and even times when I wondered if I was just a terrible waitress cos I made a mistake. But I have come a long way from that stage to one where I just go 'Oh wells, what has happen has happen, noting I can do'. And this is life, there is no going back and if people want to criticize you, so be it, because deep down you know yourself best and what to expect. If what I have learnt during my time here, it is that friends are essential regardless of the places you go and work in. They really help you to survive everything. The many suppers at Wendys with the Wendy Gang (or so we like to call ourselves) were extremely good frustration venting sessions and it provided an outlet often when we were feeling depressed over some minor incident that is not really worth mentioning. The second thing I have learnt is mutual respect. Be it in terms of towards your colleague but towards customer as well. If i respect a customer, I expect to be respected in return. If I don't get that , than I don't see the point in me serving you cos you are just not deserving of my service and respect. And lastly, I learnt to carry trays and stack plates and what goes into drinks and opening wine bottles. These are the more literal things that I have learnt and I can assure that no where else are you going to learn how to stack plates except in a restaurant. There have been multiple learning points along the way but to sum it up, the excerpt above would be a good summary. Today is the last day and I have to say a thank you to everybody. To my manager and the full timers, for taking the time and effort to coach me and teach me despite my failures and mistakes at times. To my fellow part timers, including those who have left, all of you have been essential in giving me great memories to remember and you guys made my days in the restaurant. Without you guys, I doubt I could have lasted so long. And lastly, to the kitchen stuff, they have been great people,totally different from my first opinion of them. Their provision of food during times of hunger pangs in the midst of work often prove to be a good motivating factor to hang on till the end of the shift at 11 pm at night. Their laughter is contagious and many a times, I find myself smiling because of their words. They are a really brilliant bunch of cooks I must confess. Not to mention, the customers along the way who provide words of encouragement, they give me the confidence to push on and to improve myself. It has been a great times at Fosters and if I can choose all over again, I would still choose Fosters, because it is really just such a wonderful place to work in. And while my time is over, my memories of the place will still remain in my memory for a long time to come. :)
"Service is what life is all about."-Marian Edelman
Monday, June 20, 2011 x 11:07 PM
也不知道我到底是怎么了，竟然决定用华文来写，也许是因为最近读的书都是华文小说，所以不自不觉就想用华文来表达我的感情和实想。其实我会开始读华文书，我也觉得非常惊讶但我不得承认，华文从不同角度来看，倒是个非常优雅的语言。任何事情都可以用非常美丽的字来形容，让读者深深的感受到所有的感触。话说回来，因为我爹是台湾人，所以难面也习惯听，说，看华文，所以我觉得华文并不是非常陌生。最近有很多事情让我心情非常重，连笑的力气也没了。再过两个月我就要开学了，而当然我非常期待大学生活，但，在同一个时候，我也感觉害怕，因为我根本看不到眼前的路，也不知道我接下来会是过着怎样的一个大学生活。是一个开心，充满美好回忆的经验，还是会是我这一辈子最痛苦的时光。说到时间，我不得不承认，时间的却过得非常快。一转眼，我就已经是十九岁了。回想起小的时候，我是多么盼望着能够快快长大，进入大人的世界，但现在，我后悔当时的愿望，因为进入大人的世界并不像我想的那样完美。事实上，生为一个大人，要扛的责任也增加了。以前，生活费都有父母出，但现在，我靠自己的双手打工，在饭店做服务生，在空的时间，教小孩子补习，而所有赚来的钱都是用来付我的日常生活费用。新亏我人不会乱花钱，佛则，现在应该已经是破产在街边向路人要钱了吧！
但就如人家说，一个人是不能一辈子都躲在屋里面。总有一天要出来看一下世界，了解社会到底是一个怎样的地方。虽然艰苦，但我相信，最总，我还是会有许多美好的回忆的！！
A NEW CHAPTER
Monday, June 13, 2011 x 4:09 PM
A new start is always frightening, fraught with the unknowns and the indeterminate things. But I believe that somewhere out there, everything will solve itself eventually. As I leave the sanctuary of a child's world, and venture into the adult world, I suddenly come to realize a lot of things. I start to ponder my future, what is to come, what will I become and marriage and many other things. suddenly, growing up seems so terrifying.University is starting soon in a months time and while I am trying to enjoy the best of my remaining holidays, I have a fear building up of my future and alas, sadness that my job will have to end soon. The many memories that I have are ever important and will always be. Back to happier thoughts, I think I will be going back to Indonesia soon for the holidays before university starts.:)
Thursday, May 26, 2011 x 11:45 PM
I am hooked to the song 'don't touch those faders' by Jacynthe. like officially. it is really catchy and just gets to you. I have been finishing work at 10 pm these few days, thus I have spare time to update my blog at least, rather than sleeping when I come home straight. tomorrow is girls nite out, need to drink badly. the last drink I had was at Timbre in April and now I feel like i need some alcohol to work up my nerves to face the future and its many uncertainty. missing my colleagues at work. guess there will be no wendys this week cos none of us have a common schedule at all.Seriously, if you are only willing to pay $27++ for your bloody farmhouse steak, don't kick up a fuss. You want it big than you gotta spend the money. We are an established steak restaurant and NOT some hawker centre western eatery If you want a good cut steak for $27++, you will have to compromise on the size. I am sorry that it is disappointing but that is the truth. Kicking up a fuss and even getting us chided by the manager is definitely not enjoyable and I certainly hope I will never encounter such unpleasant situations in the future.
But aside from that, the night was a pleasant one and I even met my fellow law interviewee. and we were like OMG, can't believe it is you.haha. guess life is full of surprises. we are not going to be course mates but I am glad I got to know her at least.on a note, I really am waiting for tomorrow to come sooner...!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 x 9:55 PM
Now that my wishes have all come true. I am struck with fear about the unknown and the future. I am clueless as to how my university life will be or how I am going to deal with all the modules and the schedule planning. I really pray fervently that I will enjoy the guidance that I have had previously. Recently I have been working really intensive shifts at work and while my parents may complain, I am perfectly happy. As much as I really like the people there, the environment is like a lion's den and I feel that every step that I take and every action I do is surveyed and being observed. I find myself being unable to trust anyone except for the close ones around me. I think a person can be trusted and the next moment, somebody tells me, actually, that person is not what they seem to be. sometimes I feel like saying wtf is wrong with this place. we are but waitresses earning 300 bucks per month, and trying to make customers happy, so why still argue and criticize. so long everybody is trying their best it is good enough. for me, I am just there to earn my keep and to gain experience, whether you suck or rock, i don't really care. if you rock, I will kudos you but if you suck, I am not gonna judge you either, I will just maintain my silence and distance.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 x 12:05 AM
'Left outside alone' by Anastacia is one of my favorite songs of all time, even after so many years. I still remember the first time I heard it I was in Primary School and now I am like 19.The lyrics always invoke many mixed feelings inside me and I have posted my favorite part here, for those of you who are not familiar. And I wonder if you know
How it really feels
To be left outside alone
When it's cold out here
Well maybe you should know
Just how it feels
To be left outside alone
To be left outside alone...
I felt really happy when I first came and I thought I would see you but as I found out that you were on break for a week, my feelings just plummeted down, like to the bottom. Suddenly I realize that one of the forces that keep me going is not just cos I like it because you are present.When you are gone, I keep asking myself what will I do.
It is a constant struggle to do what is right and what I feel like doing.I really am pushing my boundary further than I ever did and I will keep it to myself because I know it is never possible and that it will only ever be my own secret to keep.And on the same note, I really feel like I have been left out alone in the cold, with no sense of where I should go or do.
