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October 13, 2007

Mousses & Merinques

On October 9, 2007 I picked N’Goy up at Thammasat University around 12.30 pm. That time Orr and Tina were watching Stardust at Esplanade so I and N’Goy went to Siam Square to have lunch and to have my hair cut at 2 be 1.

We had lunch at Thasiam because N’Goy wanted to have something spicy then we went to 2 be 1. P’Mai, my hair dresser cut my hair very short. I tried to not be too concerned as my hair grows back very quickly. Anyway I got a call from a HR of True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. I went for job interview with them weeks ago. She said she wanted me for the final interview. I informed her that I already got a job. After that the guy who interviewed me weeks ago called me said how pity he was. I told him I also felt pity but I had to pile on Sanook Online Ltd. I felt glad though that he wanted to work with me. Thank you ^^

We went to Siam Paragon to the game arcade. We played The House of The Dead 4. I really love this game. I played it since episode 1. N’Goy and Tina preferred to eat Korean grilled beef so I took N’Goy to J-Avenue Thonglor by BTS to meet Orr and Tina there. We called a cab to Seoul Korean Restaurant.

I love their grilled beef, so delicious and expensive. N’Goy was still hungry so we went back to J-Avenue and had some cakes at Mousses & Merinques. N’Goy had 2 cakes and 1 scoop of iberry ice-cream. She made me gain more weight.

It was raining so Orr and Tina gave us a lift to Siam Square.

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Prepare your pulse. Accelerated your beat.

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October 13, 2007

Yura An Japanese Restaurant

On October, 8 2007 N’Goy came to my house before noon. We had Hinanese chicken rice or Khaomankai in Thai (steamed chicken in flavored rice) as lunch. She visited her 2 goldfishes (she named them Kuekkuk and Jeed) that live in my mom’s lotus basin.

In the evening, I had to do some business at Thosapol Land Bldg 2, Rachada-pisak Road. I took N’Goy with me so we could have dinner together. We went to J-Avenue Thonglor. We eat at Yura An Japanese Restaurant then we had some cakes at Mousses & Merinques. She met her friends there so they asked her whether she wanted to go to Inch Club. She’s only 18 years old, it’s illegal to get in the club (must be 20+) but her friend knew someone inside so she could get in.

Inch Club

Inch Club is located behind the Esplanade. We arrived there around 10.30 pm. I’ve never been to this place before. It’s my first time but it’s N’Goy’s first time going to a pub. I think she was excited. The pub looked nice. Her convent girlfriends were nice too.

N’Goy is talented dancer and she loves to dance so … she danced all the time. I loved the way she moved. I couldn’t resist to dance with her all night long.

It was fun. I hope she had a good time. We were there until 3 am. then we went back to my home. She had a class in the morning.

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2 Movies A Day at Siam Paragon

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October 12, 2007

Robert De Niro

After I got a full time job, I feel much more relax. I am worried only about the personal loans from the bank. I am waiting for it. I need it urgently to do the laser eye surgery. I took every job I could. There is a job that I’ve never thought I could even do but I’ve already put myself into it already. I will do it just because I love my family.

On October 5, 2007 I met Kris and P’Un Puwanart at GMM Grammy Place in the moning. I had lunch at Dee’s with Bua, Jib, Tee and Boyd and I went to Sanook Online Limited to sign the contract. After that I picked N’Goy up at Thammasat University. We went to Siam Paragon to watch a movie. I wanted to watch Stardust. N’Goy also wanted to watch Underdog so we watched them both. After watching Underdog, we had dinner at Kalapapruek Restaurant. N’Goy pouted at me because I fell asleep during the movie. I was tired. Anyway this movie made me think of Elf, my long gone beagle. He was an extremely lively, healthy and happy dog with a lot of personality. He loved all man kind and they seemed to love him back, probably because of his happiness. You couldn’t help laughing at him. I miss him.

Then we watched Stardust. It’s about a young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of Victoria (Sienna Miller), the beautiful but cold object of his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His journey takes him to a mysterious and forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. On his odyssey, Tristan finds the star, which has transformed into a striking girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes).

This movie has everything a fantasy movie should have, romance, clever witticisms, great acting and a fair dose of magic. Exciting, hilarious and equipped with wonderful imagery as well as unforgettable characters, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro‘s especially, I challenge anyone to watch this movie without a smile. Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer were equally well-casted; DeNiro as that gay sky pirate. I laughed so hard at that one scene where Septimus comes on the ship. Pfeiffer played a decent villain, she had the right amount of melodrama and snide comments throughout the movie.

Robert De Niro’s Captain Shakespeare character is attempting to show ‘coming out’ in a positive light. I love it!

AfterElton.Com said that

But even if I was going to hold the character against the movie I’d still say I’m glad it had the stroy the way it did for two reasons – 1) The captain was outed in the end and the whole crew of cut throat pirates said “We knew and you’re still our captain.” They accepted him even though it was his biggest fear that he’d lose his reputation. 2) Several times in this storyline and two other running storylines in the movie the point was made, “Why would you want to be something you’re not?”

And in the end Robert de Niro flirts with a cutie.

Plus! And here is something I really want to know about – Who was behind this movie? It was SOOOOO gay. Ian McKellan was the narrator. Ruperett Everett was one of the princes and had some very brief scenes. The pro gay storyline.

Read the full article here

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Sanook!

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October 9, 2007

New Shirts

I got a full time job as a web designer at Sanook Online Ltd. This company is Thailand’s leading Internet company. Established in 1998 M-Web (Thailand) has developed into the country’s premier local online service provider. Sanook Online Ltd. is the owner of the No. 1 web site in Thailand – Sanook.com. The web site has remained at the top, supported by the unmatchable record of the highest number of visitors for the past years.

First, I would like to thank you every comment for giving me support through my difficult time. Thank you Orr, Tina and Noom for being my good friends. Special thanks to my family and my beloved N’Goy for always being there.

97 days of being an unemployed gave me many experiences. I realize how many things I can do. I have time for my family, friends and my love, N’Goy.

Since I will start working with Sanook Online Ltd. on October 15, 2007 and I have to meet my clients (freelance jobs) constantly, N’Goy helped me choose these new shirts. I feel I am loved by her everytime I wear it.

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Anxiety

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September 30, 2007

Bright Sky

I looked up to the sky while I was driving home on the outer ring road. I took this picture. Clouds can inspire creativity. N’Goy loves to look up to the sky so I tried to do it. I wanted to know why you are in love with the sky. I guess because you will never see the same sky every time you do.

A cloud is continually changing and should be thought of as a continuous process more than a stable object. Just like life itself. Nothing ever stays the same. What makes the world go round. Times change, attitudes change and people change. We are not all meant to look or think the same. People get old and older. My mom is 58 years old. She can’t see out of her right eye. She has to get the laser eye surgery. The cost of eye surgery package is Baht 38,000. I am unemployed. I am broke. How can I get big money?

I should rob the bank and get away with it. I have nothing to lose. I would choose a small, one located in a small town with little to no law enforcement. The security system will be nothing compared to the higher pay-off banks and you won’t have to worry about guards or paint explosives.

I went crazy here. Actually I recently loaned money like normal people do. I pray for my mom to get well.

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Unemployment Benefits

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September 28, 2007

I listened to Get 102.5, Bangkok Only International Hit Music and I heard an advertisement from Department of Employment that there are unemployment benefits. Insured workers who are entitle for the unemployment benefits must pay the contribution to Social Security Fund al least 6 months within 15 months before quitting the job. However, insured workers should register for unemployment at the Employment Offices to receive unemployment benefits from Social Security Office within 30 days since they quit. If the insured workers delay their register for unemployment more than 30 days the benefits they receive will be calculated according to the day they first register. In case of quitting the job or end of the contract, insured workers will receive benefits, during unemployed, at the rate of 30% of wages not more than 90 days in one year.

I quited my last job more than 2 months ago and become a full time freelancer. I lost my right to get the benefits because I was late to register. How am I possibly know there are benefits like this? I paid the contribution to Social Security Fund every month and I got nothing when I am unemployed. Just because delay my register. It’s ridiculous!

If Ministry of Labour sincerely wants to help unemployed people why there is a condition like this? I have my right to get the benefits, I paid them every month! Does it suck?

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Friends Indeed

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September 18, 2007

Tina & Orr

Last week, I went to have dinner at The Siam House with Orr and Tina. The Siam House is located in Pra-su-main Road near Thammasat University (Thaprajan). It is also a good place for a wedding party. The house looked classic and the foods tasted good. I liked the Beef Curry with Roti. Then we went to Postcard Cafe to have some drinks. I ordered Pancake but it tasted not good. I assume it’s the cafe where people should sip alcohol drinks not to order any bakery stuff. Though the Italian Soda that Orr ordered was good. Orr and Tina tried to keep me company while I had to wait for N’Goy to finish practice cheerleading.

On Sunday, 16 September 2007 at 5.30 pm. I went to meet Orr and Tina at JJ Mall. We had dinner at Oyama Japanese Restaurant. I had Saba Set. It’s kinda sweet. It’s 109 Baht how cheap can you get for a Saba Set with chawanmushi, miso soup, pickles and rice. Tina loved their rice. Anyway this menu set didn’t come with a dessert so we ordered 2 delicious red bean desserts to satisfy our tummies. We talked about our plans for the future. I told them I want to own a school. We were there till the restaurant nearly closed. Tina kindly treated me this meal. Thank you naka.

Tina and Orr came to Thammasat University with me. We found the place to sit at B.R.1 Building. I helped Tina installing an anti-virus program in her laptop. There’re many mosquitoes. They kept biting Tina till she needed to run home.

Thank you Orr and Tina, you are my friends indeed.

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Nokia Go Play – Last Day

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September 13, 2007

MINT Museum of Toys

I woke up late because P’Chompoo (my wake call machine) went out to take a walk along the Singapore River in the early morning. I hadn’t even pack my things. I hurriedly went down to the Melt Cafe to have breakfast alone. We checked out of the hotel then went to the MINT museum of Toys.

MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world’s first purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006. The museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys, including rare and unique one-of-a-kind toys, covering a period from mid-nineteenth Century to mid-twentieth Century.

MINT museum of Toys

The museum collection, numbering more than 50,000 toys and valued at over S$5 million, includes rare vintage Disneyana toys and memorabilia; Character toys such as Astroboy, Batman, Bonzo, Dan Dare, Popeye, etc; Pre-war Japanese toys; China-made toys, including a rare ‘Door of Hope’ doll collection, dating from turn-of-the-century; exclusive Teddy Bear Collection and a unique collection of Chinese comic covers dating from 1920’s; Golden Age Comics; Tintin collectables; others.

Vanilla Ice-Cream with Brownie

We had lunch at Blu Jaz Cafe on Bali Lane. I really do like this place. It’s so colorful. I had salad, corn soup, main dish (fish) and vanilla ice-cream with brownie.

P’Oh, the reporter from Daily News interviewed me about my blog while we were at Blu Jaz Cafe. She’s interested to have a website and a blog. P’Oh, P’Thom, Khun Po, Khun Pik and I talked about many things especially about me being a flight attendant.

Wisma Atria

We went to Takashimaya on Orchard Road to do shopping. I went around the Orchard Road with P’Thom. He’s been to Singapore quite often. He’s like a tour guide. I bought some souvenirs for my loved ones. There’re many things I wanted to buy for myself but I did not buy because I am broke. The only thing I bought for myself was a pin from the Mint Museum.

At 5 pm. we went to Changi Airport. Azzah came to see me at the airport. We hugged and said goodbye. I hope she will come to Bangkok soon.

I hurried to go to the store to buy the remaining souvenirs. There’re 3 bottles of Australia’s wine for N’Goy’s mother, a carton of Sobranie Pinks Slims for my aunt and Hershey’s chocolate for N’Goy.

I bought Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste for my mom from KrisShop, Singapore Airlines’ inflight sales service. I arrived Suvarnabhumi Airport at 9 pm. My father picked me up.

Thank you Nokia for this awesome trip!

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Nokia Go Play – Day 2

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September 12, 2007

Melt Cafe, The Oriental Singapore

I woke up at 7.30 am. P’Chompoo kindly did the wake up call for me. We went down to the Melt Cafe to have breakfast buffet at 8.30 am. I felt so full after eating. Everything was so delicious. P’Chompoo had only a cup of coffee. She’s on a diet.

At 9.30 am. we went to do Media Workshop. Listening to Mr. Jose Luis Martinez, Vice President, Sales and Channel Management, Asia Pacific, Nokia Multimedia on a View of Consumer Internet Services.

Then the panel discussion on the Nokia N-Gage platform “Mobile Games: Raising the Bar, Lowering the Barriers“. The panelists were Mr. Ilkka Raiskinen, Mr. Ludovic Blondel (OEM Director, GameLoft), Mr. Vishal Gondal (Founder & CEO, Indiagames Ltd.) Mr. Bryan Ma (Director, Personal Systems Research, IDC Asia Pacific) and the moderator was Mr. Keith Liu (Head of Internet & Games Experiences, Asia Pacific, Nokia Multimedia).

Media Workshop

The new N-Gage mobile gaming platform is Nokia’s redefined mobile games offering where it aims to take it to new heights, as one of the key services within Nokia’s new strategic direction towards consumer internet services.

The N-Gage platform is a hardware-agnostic software platform which seeks to deliver an as yet unparalleled mobile gaming experience to consumers through Series 60 devices, including Nokia Nseries multimedia computers.

As a leading Mobility player, Nokia plays a leading role in mobile gaming as a first-party games publisher, and also has good collaborations with other industry leading games publishers and developers.

Digital Music: Evolution or Revolution?

10.55 am. the panel discussion on Nokia Music Services “Digital Music: Evolution or Revolution?“. The panelists were Mr. Jawahar Kanjilal (Director of Multimedia Experiences, Asia Pacific, Nokia Multimedia), Mr. Alex Lambeek (Vice President, Sales and Portfolio Management, Mobile Phones, Asia Pacific, Nokia), Mr. Sandy Monteiro (Senior Vice President, Southeast Asia, Universal Music), Mr. Bryan Ma (Director, Personal Systems Research, IDC Asia Pacific) and the moderator was Joe Augustin (Veteran DJ and Emcee).

In Asia Pacific, music plays an integral part of people’s daily lives, something that they cannot live without. Music is considered lifeblood, especially among the youth. Mobile phones have also become a very important part of people’s lives. In Asia Pacific, consumers experience the benefits of a portable music player, their first camera, games and internet on their mobile devices. If music evolves into digital music, should this then be considered the next big revolution?

Floor Play by Burn The Floor

In the afternoon, P’Chompoo, P’Mai, Khun Po and I went to China Town by MRT. It was raining day but it was fun to hang out with my friends. I took many pictures (you can view them here). We hurried back to the hotel to go to dinner at No Signboard Seafood. I liked Hokkien Style Steamed Fish and Shark’s Fin. After dinner, we went to the Esplanade Theatre to see “Floor Play” by Burn The Floor. It was an fantastic show! I love it. They spiced up the dance floor and danced awesome during the entire show.

I went back to the hotel at 10.20 pm. I met Azzah, my friend. She’s been waiting for me in the lobby. We went to my room and she ordered something for us to eat in the room. We talked about work, love and life. It’s good to catch up with her again. We exchanged the birthday presents. She gave me a book, Marley and Me by John Grogan. Thank you Azzah.

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