lucasbear's Datingish

Working on the road less travelled

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:26:03 GMT

I believe I mentioned that I now work in a museum in a previous post. I had a friend who told me: "Museum? Sounds boring...". After saying this he continued on to his exciting HR executive job (pls note the sarcasm, I wasn't really praising him).

Well for the benefit of those who haven't had the fortuity (or the initiative for that matter) to visit your own national museum, THIS is where I work

Sure it looks a tad monumental, but it rocks! and I'm loving it. I get to handle many prestigious events from top investment banks and diamond collectors.

After a 3 year refurbishment, this is what it looks like on the inside

I hope I can become the Director for this place one day. LoLx!

Memos from my Boss

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:25:11 GMT

Here's some memos that my boss emailed to the whole company. I think it's pretty funny how she can be witty and dangerous at the same time, so I'm sharing it with you guys. One day when I've compiled enough memos, I might just piece a book together =)

Email Subject: Housekeeping
Quote: "Conference Room Lights - you should only turn on those above the meeting table. The downlights in the high ceiling are working lights, which you don't need unless you've just dropped 20 karat diamond jewellery your mother-in-law gave you and you absolutely need to find it before sunset...
... open the shutters and let some natural light into the room, it saves energy. And natural light makes everyone look picture perfect."

Email Subject: Sending memos
Quote: "If your memos need to be filed as part of a long and winding process of approval, please use a sheet of A4 and start from the top, date it and number it in Roman system. ie I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX X, etc. Yes, apart from the arabic numeric system, there are also other systems...

If you are writing to me, it is okay to use 2nd person, 'you' (ie, me). Please do not refer to me in your note to me in third person: Director, D/AVS, D this D that. You can reserve that privilege for the ministers and PM, SM and MM*. In English, it is feudalistic and archaic - do I strike you as Queen Elizabeth III ?"

* PM, SM and MM refers to Prime Minister, Senior Minister and Minister Mentor respectively

If you have a boss more sarcastic than mine, do drop me a sample of his/her emails. I might be willing to pay you for some funny material.

Monday, November 03, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:04:32 GMT

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!
and I'm working

Inter-cousin R'ships

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:37:08 GMT

I really want to know: is having 'relations' with your second cousin wrong?

I found a website called CousinCouples that supports cousin marriages. They have facts about pregnancies, religion, legal issues etc. I bring this up because I used to like a cousin of mine many many years ago. But because of what I've been told about genetic inbreeding, I decided against it. Another first cousin has also confessed her love for me before also, but it was easier to object since she doesn't live in the same country.

Has anyone else ever been in a similar dilemma before?
Even if not, what're your thoughts on this?

Join the Mile-High Club

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:19:25 GMT

Ever heard the stories from your friends that they've 'done it' with an air stewardess in the lavatory? Or perhaps with their gf/bf under the blankets in a reclined seat? They make it sound so easy, but I think it's really hard to fly Air Intercourse.

From what I've heard, one couple joins the mile-high club every two overnight flights. Of those, 80% DON'T get caught so the odds are favorable. Even if they do get caught, they're most likely not in any serious trouble. Many crew members catch people at it but say nothing. A steward friend of mine once caught a celebrity (shan't say who), and he just told him to vacate the loos. I guess overnighters are definitely the way to do it. Wait for the crew to dish out the food, then two hours later, the lights go out, the passengers all go to sleep and the cabin crew rest. Once you're in the toilets, keep the noise down and beware of the toilet emergency button - people with fat bums have been known to hit it mid-action.

So how did my friend do it? He struck up a conversation with a stewardess he'd been eyeing. He waited till she went into the pantry, then he stuck his head behind the curtains and asked her for some wine. While she was getting it, he slipped in and struck up a conversation with her. They both ended up chatting and boozing for awhile; When things looked good, he brought 'it' up jokingly, in conversation. I guess it allowed him to laugh it off, just in case she wasn't impressed. But all went well, and the rest you already know.

Do let me know if you're already in the mile-high club, or if you're thinking of joining

A Guy to Admire?

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:53:58 GMT

The guy I'm referring to is actually my ex-girlfriend's boyfriend. After she broke up with me, she somehow managed to find a guy in really bad taste. Although I hate his guts, I somehow have to admire his blatant impudence.

for convenience, my ex will be named P and the guy will be named G

Firstly, G's 35, and already married. He's not made much of himself yet. He's in real estate, which is seemingly good money. But he's recently had to sell off his car to make some backpayments on some property, and he even borrowed several thousand from P using the same excuse. P also worked for G as a real estate agent, but has never paid her fairly; most months she works for free, and he takes most of her commission.

Well one day, he absurdly invites P and another girl over to his house to play mahjong with his wife. P thought that the other girl was his ex-girlfriend, but she found out later that they are still together, and they frequently take holidays together. So... that night, he was playing mahjong with his wife and his 2 girlfriends. Crazy Right?!? And all of them didn't suspect a thing...

Just to let you know, G is not good looking, he's short, he looks slimy with his hair always gel-ed back slick, and I already said he's not successful or rich. How does such a man stay married with his wife, and still openly keep 2 23year old girlfriends?!?

Would you be jealous if...

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:25:23 GMT

... your boyfriend works in a female-working environment? And he's the only guy there.

Well I just got new job. Apparently I'm the only guy there. Previously they only hired girls because they felt guys lose focus and get bored easily, which I admit is true. Then, they realised that guys do better at giving creative suggestions, which is why they brought me in. (Hey! I don't make up the gender stereotypes, I'm telling it as I've heard it is)

So... I haven't told my gf about this yet. She gets insecure really easily. She even got suspicious last night of a female friend (who's already married!) who messaged me to ask if I'm coming for a reunion. I know she's going to overthink it and start worrying etc... I might be doing her a favour by not telling her really.

Would you prefer to be hidden from the truth and live in ignorant bliss? Or would you rather your boyfriend told you, and risk the (already fragile) relationship?

Guess My Dog's Breed!

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:55:27 GMT

Hi Peepz! So my blog's getting really depressing... Too much r'ship problems. I wanna introduce my dog instead! My pretty girl, Ashley! She's a mix breed, Virtual Hi-5^ to the person who can guess either half of her breeds!

I know she looks a little different in both photos, but both are one-and-the-same dog. her hair just grew longer, that's all. Happy guessing!!!

Is a Goal for Marriage Important?

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:36:29 GMT

So... I had an argument with my girlfriend last week. It was SEVERE... We almost broke up. The issue was, she didn't think that our goals were the same. She already knows that I'm the one for her forever, and she wants to marry me. But she feels that I don't feel the same way. So she demanded that I should make a decision now, whether I want to marry her or not. Otherwise we shouldn't be wasting our time...

It's not that I don't want to marry her. But we've only been together for 7 months. It's a big decision to be making. Isn't that the point of dating in the first place? To find out if we're right for each other? Apparently she said she already knew the moment she accepted to be my girlfriend...

There's still so many issues though... For one, we're not the same Christian denomination. While we're okay with each other being the way we are, there's the big question about which church our children will attend. Truth be told, I would prefer our children to follow me. It's selfish I know... But at least I'm keeping an eye on the situation. All she thinks about is the marriage, I'm beginning to wonder if all she wants is to get married to ANYBODY.

Sigh... And I just argued with her again today. Apparently she wasn't happy with me telling my family about her occupation. Which isn't anything private... She's carries out transactions at the treasury operations of a major foreign bank. I don't get it! She says now that my family knows her job, she has to answer to them if she gets retrenched... Even though I didn't understand... I had to just suck it in an apologise anyway... (somebody shed some light on this please)

With each nonsensical argument, my idea of marriage with her just drifts further and further away. I don't know if I should breakup with her. I'll feel really bad cause I know she really really loves me... Somebody... suggestions pleeease... A gentle way of breaking up will be good...

Keeping the Relationship Interesting

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:41:35 GMT

I guess the married people would have the most experience in this. I see my girlfriend VERY often, almost everyday. Even so, she'd call me during lunch time from the office to talk to me. Now I'm not a big fan of talking on the phone... Sometimes I feel like telling her, "We already see each other everyday! You STILL wanna talk on the phone???". (maybe a girl could shed some light on this behaviour) But I don't want to hurt her feelings, so I entertain her most of the time. I'm normally just watching TV or reading the papers anyway.

However, having seen each other everyday for so long, thinking of new things to do or talk about is becoming a daily chore. She never complains that I'm boring though, but being a person who hardly talks on the phone in the first place, I can't think of new topics to talk about! She'll get all sensitive about it too. When we stay silent on the phone for too long, she'll start saying stuff like, "are we going to be like this in the future? why don't we have anything to talk about anymore?". Sheesh... She's the one calling me, and I have to think of things to say??? Why can't girls look at things objectively?

I already see you everyday, of course we've run out of topics to talk about.
We hardly see other people, so there's nothing to gossip about either.
I currently don't have a job, so I can't bit*h about how crappy my job is.
Our lives already revolve around each other, everything I know, you already know too.

Okay, by now if you're thinking, "dude, your relationship is unhealthy!", believe me, I KNOW! The funny thing is, I'm actually okay with it. I already expect most Singaporean girls behave this way. I probably behave this way too. The thing is, if you know it's going to happen, why not just take a step back and observe the situation? The answer's right there, we need some s.p.a.c.e.!

Anyway, that's not really an option. If I ever bring up 'needing some space', she'll probably over-think it and she'll get all hurt and whiny... So, I'm extending these questions especially to those married peepz. How do you see your partner everyday? Do the conversations really get stale after awhile? What are some ways to keep the relationship interesting?