So I can't really remember when was the last time? That's in part cause the defination of a date would be in a more romantic incline sort of way, in my opinon. Which no one has been able to sweep me off my feet since... I can't even remember.
Anyway by dictionary.com defination:
a social appointment, engagement, or occasion arranged beforehand with another person.
Was on gayromeo, I've no idea why i visited that website, actually i do. Boredom. This guy click me, random chat a little.Pictures he's really just the bloke next door. Nothing great. No prince charming face, no triathlete's body either. Basically another in the street, you'll just miss. One that'll blend into the crowd. His profile said he's harmless and base on his pictures he really look the part. So it was unlikely that I was going to meet someone who'll scrutinze me from head to toe, have a potential bitch factor higher than mine, that'll make me go home feeling lousy. All in all sounds really safe.
We met the next day. He impressed me instantly with his choice of venue for dinner. Prego's. Yes, that's not even 1 michellen star but in all my years, noone has suggested somewhere fanciful for a 1st date. Dinner last 2 hours, and there was a good flow of conversation. So i was pretty much wowed. He took the tab. That totally up the factor. I'm a sucker for chivalry gestures. (Not that i see myself as the helpless dame). So we walked a little, then went for desserts at Laurent Bernard, Robertson walk. Nice place, tad noisy, food so-so. (Cheecake cafe still rocks). Then he sent me home, no contential car but having sent to my door step. I don't complain.
So a first date than span 5 hours. It's just unbelieveable. I think i'm usually more than ready to run once the mains are done.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
The one
I wonder where did it all go to. Believing in THE ONE and looking forward to spending years (not a lifetime) with that person.
And I actually realize, quite a fair bit of the people around me have been with the other half for quite a while. And I don't excatly envy. Yes, I'm happy for them but I can't visualize myself being with another person for years.
Dating (if that's what it's called) is starting to be quite a hassle. Feeling obligated to meet that person, even when its just once a week. Once is alright. 2 times seems a bit too much and anything more than that is overwhelming.
I'm used to singlehood. I'm not what one will call a raging stallion who's going out there to set some world record in fucking the most guys, dating the uber hots ones, yada yada.
If any, then it's prolly a bit worrying that there's a desire lacking in everything. lacklusture.
And I actually realize, quite a fair bit of the people around me have been with the other half for quite a while. And I don't excatly envy. Yes, I'm happy for them but I can't visualize myself being with another person for years.
Dating (if that's what it's called) is starting to be quite a hassle. Feeling obligated to meet that person, even when its just once a week. Once is alright. 2 times seems a bit too much and anything more than that is overwhelming.
I'm used to singlehood. I'm not what one will call a raging stallion who's going out there to set some world record in fucking the most guys, dating the uber hots ones, yada yada.
If any, then it's prolly a bit worrying that there's a desire lacking in everything. lacklusture.
1 too many
For being greedy, I now suffer the reprecussions. Actually I blame Anders. I really didn't need the extra 3 flutes.
So there was a new club opening last night. Not excatly new but they decided to have boys night there. Sterolounge @ Pan Pacific Hotel. For the last 10 years, there hasn't been enough market to support 2 places, given that sunday events tend to be at places with bigger areas.
So Sterosundays decided to go out with a big bang, free flow bubbly from 9-1. And they really didn't stop the flow. Right upon stepping in, you get 1 drink waiting for you. Then everytime they take away your empty flute, they'll ask you if you want another.
So by the end of the night, I prolly had 1/2 bottle. My usual would be 3-4 flutes, which prolly is 1/4 bottle. This resulted in puking every hour upon coming home. And it's a torture, it totally burns the throat and bubbly is gasy and dry and you literally puke foam. Not nice. Almost 24hrs later, the stomach is still churning.
Sterolounge, pretty similar to Attica. There's a lounge area and there's the dance floor. They get in different DJs, so the spin sets are not predictable. Unfortunately Zica has the huge, mega screens which sterolounge doesn't, otherwise it'll be perfect!
Clientele at stero is totally different from Zica, have never seen most of them. An older clientele. So now they might battle it out, sterolounge vs zica. I'm betting on sterolounge!
So there was a new club opening last night. Not excatly new but they decided to have boys night there. Sterolounge @ Pan Pacific Hotel. For the last 10 years, there hasn't been enough market to support 2 places, given that sunday events tend to be at places with bigger areas.
So Sterosundays decided to go out with a big bang, free flow bubbly from 9-1. And they really didn't stop the flow. Right upon stepping in, you get 1 drink waiting for you. Then everytime they take away your empty flute, they'll ask you if you want another.
So by the end of the night, I prolly had 1/2 bottle. My usual would be 3-4 flutes, which prolly is 1/4 bottle. This resulted in puking every hour upon coming home. And it's a torture, it totally burns the throat and bubbly is gasy and dry and you literally puke foam. Not nice. Almost 24hrs later, the stomach is still churning.
Sterolounge, pretty similar to Attica. There's a lounge area and there's the dance floor. They get in different DJs, so the spin sets are not predictable. Unfortunately Zica has the huge, mega screens which sterolounge doesn't, otherwise it'll be perfect!
Clientele at stero is totally different from Zica, have never seen most of them. An older clientele. So now they might battle it out, sterolounge vs zica. I'm betting on sterolounge!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
MIRA Training
There was the Munich Re training today. As usual, I'm the only guy my age, the rest of them are old farts, and one day I'm going to be an old fart like them.
But it was also like a gathering of sorts, which i felt quite displaced. I'm 95% sure i'm the most junior underwriter there. My table was like an old ladies gathering. Was on the same table as a reinsurance company's ex chief underwriter.
Then there were a few head of departments in the other tables as well. It feels good to be given the opportunity to attend such training. Quite certain if i was in my previous company, this would never have happened.
Yet when it comes to case studies, it feel pressurising. Basically any potential boss/colleguge is there. And once again reminded the industry can be quite the bitch fest if it wants to be.
But it was also like a gathering of sorts, which i felt quite displaced. I'm 95% sure i'm the most junior underwriter there. My table was like an old ladies gathering. Was on the same table as a reinsurance company's ex chief underwriter.
Then there were a few head of departments in the other tables as well. It feels good to be given the opportunity to attend such training. Quite certain if i was in my previous company, this would never have happened.
Yet when it comes to case studies, it feel pressurising. Basically any potential boss/colleguge is there. And once again reminded the industry can be quite the bitch fest if it wants to be.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Limits up
With effect 1 Aug 2009.
Term Life:
prev limits: 350,000
new limits: 750,000
Living Care:
prev limits: 350,000
new limits: 400,000
Disability:
prev limits: 35,000
new limits: 30,000
Medical:
prev limits: STD and Sub-standard
new limits: All decisions
Having the new limits are good in the long run, (ie: changing job). It's good for my SE & Boss, now they have less work to do, and I'm happy for them. They've been overworked too long. But it makes underwiting more stressful, given the additional responsibilities. Amusingly, livingcare for group is cap at 300,000 and our limites are 400,000. 'Course when we start on individual health, it's going to be a different story altogether.
Term Life:
prev limits: 350,000
new limits: 750,000
Living Care:
prev limits: 350,000
new limits: 400,000
Disability:
prev limits: 35,000
new limits: 30,000
Medical:
prev limits: STD and Sub-standard
new limits: All decisions
Having the new limits are good in the long run, (ie: changing job). It's good for my SE & Boss, now they have less work to do, and I'm happy for them. They've been overworked too long. But it makes underwiting more stressful, given the additional responsibilities. Amusingly, livingcare for group is cap at 300,000 and our limites are 400,000. 'Course when we start on individual health, it's going to be a different story altogether.
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