howdy. here's a quick update as to why i havent had the time to update the blog. i have been suffering from the reality of life, one blow after another. when people say, life's never an easy ride, its very true.
first of, my flatmate, after all the planning and budgeting on my side, decided to pull out of moving to a new house. what makes it worse was, we are gonna move in the new house in less than 2 weeks, thats when he decided to tell me. also, i got the news from him 3 days after i lost my job (i will get to that later). honestly, i was very disapointed with his decision. it shows lack of commitment and definitely no loyalty whatsoever. i just have one thing i'd like to add to him, dont confuse kindness to weakness.
now, to the job. been told the economy is bad, bla bla bla, the company decided they cant keep me. one of the most outrageous excuse was - **me and another designer's probation period was up. they have to either confirm me and the other designer. they decided to let me go because, i'm younger, more versatile and have experience in other fields and i'm single so it would be easier for me to get a job somewhere else whereas the other designer is 45 years old (i think) and has a family. they said it would be hard for him to get a job especially when its almost xmas and his family needs his support.** honestly, i feel for the other designer, but seriously, this is FUCKING DISCRIMINATION!! so they pay me out, got about 6k all up, spent a few days chillin, bumming around, got invited to Hunter Valley to cook for a few functions, get paid, went to melbourne for a few days, ballarat for a few days, roadtrip to newcastle for a few....
last week, got a phone call from Media Merchants (check out their website -
http://www.mediamerchants.com.au/), they have a position for a graphic designer. went in for an interview, got the job the next day. lol. stylish studio, stylish people. working
IN the city which means i get to dress up, catch the train in and after-work drinks. the best part is its only 5 min from the harbour. stylish indeed. this means losing the job at Generic wasnt so bad after all. as soon as i get the news that i'v got the job, i booked my flight back to malaysia via bangkok. so, penang kia... i will be back and bangkok here i come!!!
one last bit on the good news front. got a phone call from my solicitor. he told me my permanant residency has been approved. bloody hell... been such a freakin long wait, at long last. I GOT IT!!!
anyway... thats about the updates i'v got in regards to my well being in OZland. oh by the way... bought a few things this month (pix below)... some new shoes (FUCKIN' A) and bought a new hellboy figure. til then... buzz off!
Sawadi Karp??? LOL. Even Ronald McDonald greets in Thai!
Thailand!
Wait til I shoot you with my CoolPix!
The Heritage Bangkok. Its new... thanks to Christopher for organising the hotel.
The hotel room. Funky? Yes! Its a nice size room. Very stylish.
Hmm... Christopher, someone said you look like Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit. Keep Rollin' Baby!
Hawkin it in Chinatown!
Liu Bok, a friend since secondary school has been living in Bangkok for at least 5 years. He took some time to show me around Bangkok. And yeah, he took me to Chinatown for some seafood dinner. Cost him a fair bit but the food was really good. Thanks bro... i will have to visit again, will give you another opportunity to buy me dinner again... lol!
Hawkin it again... !
Local graffiti.
Take a bow!
Fred, sorry I mean Christopher, deep in thoughts. lol.
Day market. Night market. This place is just market galore. I LOVE MARKETS!
Toot Toot! Not the sound, but this is what they are called.
11am? way too early for business. The city only comes to life after 12.30pm. SO take a chill pill and relax.
Thats all folks. Actually there are heaps more pix, just that I'm lazy to post everything. This will suffice and I'm pretty sure will give you guys an idea what a great time I have in Bangkok. Thanks Christopher and Liu Bok for making this trip an amazing and fun trip for me. I will definitely be back! Korp Khun Karp (means thank you).
