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Life Before Banjarmasin, in Singapore

7 October 2008 4 views 816 Comments

It’s Wednesday again. And as a promise to myself, I got to come out with a post. But I have lots of stuff to share after not writing for so long previously.. and it’s hard for me to decide which to write first. Finally I’ve decided to write in parts.

In the previous post “1st Anniversary for Not Writing“, I did mention about my new job with a Dutch company. My life changed a lot since then. Joined this company since March 26, 2008. I was allocated straight away to a project in Banjarmasin, Indonesia although I was based in Singapore.

Before I go more into Banjarmasin, let me elaborate on Singapore. Completed my studies and graduated during August 2007. However months before graduation, I have already got myself a job in Singapore. Although it was not my desired one, I took it as a stepping stone for a better one in Singapore. It was tough at the beginning. Well, as a surveyor (geomatic engineer).. nothing is easy. Furthermore, the pay is not up to my expectation .. thus, it was really a hard life for the first 3months..during probation. Life goes on…

I was lucky to have a bunch of old friends. “Old” in the sense of relationship period. I was accompanied by friends which I’ve known them for more than a decade. Some since kindergarten. Our ties were so strong that we never miss our gathering almost every Wednesday, ya.. that is today.

Candid Shot.. F.R.I.E.N.D.S

A shot before Krabi

Wednesday means it’s time to go early after work for everyone… shut down computer, pack our bags, punch our cards.. and rush towards the nearest bus stop… to everywhere.. sometimes in Orchard Road, Tiong Bahru plaza, Dhobby Ghaut, Clarke Quay, Chinatown and etc.. for a nice dinner, shopping, karaoke and gossiping!

Karaoke Chill Out

Whenever someone’s birthday that day, he/she will be the one who will buy us a nice dinner. That is how we enjoy life… Besides that, I was sharing a room with one of them. A kindergarten, primary and secondary school friend indeed. And now room mate. For almost every Monday or Tuesday.. we’ll definitely spend our time in a cinema. No matter it’s a good or bad movie, we’ll still watch…

Sometimes our gatherings even extend out of Singapore. They had some in Hongkong, Batam.. but I only managed to join a few.. such as Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Sentosa Island and Krabi, Thailand!

The Beach, Krabi

Krabi Trip, Thailand

Gosh, writing about all this, i really miss the good old times. My daily life is well organized that time. Everyday after work, either gatherings or gym session at the nearest Clubfitt centre. Sunday, either a movie, shopping, eating or sleeping. Haha… Led a quite healthy life.

Until one day, my life changed… completely….. to be continued

p/s: For more photos regarding my friends, do visit here: FLICKR

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