Front Office

Yes it's been ages yet again. Partly coz I'm lazy and due to down age of internet. So finally back to blogging;

So am still loving it at the front office. I am seriously considering majoring in front office later on.

I really had fun with some of my guest. I mean really had fun. For example

Mr. Ivan & Ms. Penny;

I have to say I really enjoy this couple. They were soo friendly and pretty much always in the mood to talk. My point of view with the front office it's hard to find easy to talk to guests like them. What was really an ice breaker was teaching them how to use their brand spanking new DSLR.

Reason for the DSLR is because Ms. Penny is expecting a little one soon. DSLR + baby = really nice pictures.

Miss them, due to the fact I havent found any other guest I can talk to like I talked to them.

Ms. Asther, Family & Friends;

My first guest with I had a relationship with. All thanks to Casey for assigning me to them. It was a lot of work but I really enjoyed the work. Helping them in any way I could.

I just felt somewhat helpless as I couldnt help Mr. Francis look for his beloved G9. I googled it and damn its a nice camera. Soo old school.

This is baby Haley; Mr Francis & Ms Asther's lil' bundle of joy

Ms Sarah & Mr Matthew;

I still remember Mr Matt saying to me;

if you're ever down at UK, gimme a ring, you ain't staying at no hotel, you're stayin with us. And if you don't I'll hunt you down

Australians who live at UK. He's a City supporter... Ergh.

Lastly, my Front office manager, Mr Shahrul, he left PLR yesterday to work for Airasia. Awesome guy, I never actually shed a tear for someone in the industry before this. Only worked under him for less than a month but he meant alot. He didn't act like a manager.

He acted like a friend, brother, father & a teacher.

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Where'd You Go?

I can honestly say, I'm enjoying my stint at the front office. I love just meeting the guest and talking to them. I can say my calling is at front office. NOT housekeeping.

I just need to brush up my social skills abit more. I realised I stutter, choke and mumble when I dont feel comfortable talking to the guest, or feel like I'm talking to a wall.

What's wrong?

What's bugging you?

Everything is good, but you still dont seem happy

Are you alright?

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The L Feeling

It was a bad joke. Well it didn't feel like it when I was scheming it.

Am I supposed to feel bad?

Apparently I'm an attention seeker. Frankly, I'm not going to deny or admit to it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Heck that's why I have my blog. Whatever, I first gave a shit when it hit the fan but now I couldn't give a fuck what anyone thinks of it and of me.

This picture. It's the cover of Thom Yorke's solo album, The Eraser. Only recently have I understood the picture. Well, my understanding. The Eraser is like anyone else, the waves represent life. Life doesn't in little amounts. It comes just as the picture shows. That's my understanding.

First day of front office. It went much better than I expected it to be. I think I'm going to really enjoy my last month here.

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Railings & Drains

Just when I thought things are gonna get better here, someone takes a frying pan and smacks me in the face.


Yesterday after getting to play futsal for the first time on the resort and after dinner; Leon and I forgot our keys. So I went over to Fisherman's Cove got the key from Remon and headed back.

Just as I reached the quarters I felt my left leg on air. Next thing I knew, I fell into a drain. One leg in one leg out. I would have broken the damn leg if I didnt use my hands to stop me from falling forward.

Screamed for help as I got out, Leon came immediately. I still remember the pain, the unbearable burning pain. Nick, Ho Kun, Ivan and Leon carried me to the chair outside the quarters. As they cleaned the would the pain was getting more and more unbearable. I just felt like dying.


Today, after a check up by a specialist and an xray, apparently I suffered from a minor hair-line fracture from the fall. Man it sucks to be me.


Painkillers are kicking in. I want to sleep. Nights

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Funky Dreams

It's not once but quite a number of times; I've been having some really interesting dreams while here at Pangkor.

Interesting yet, hard to remember. I'm only able to remember fragments of it and from that I can just add up how peculiar the dream is.


Some had me talking to people I don't know but in somewhat in the resort background, not talking about anything, but something really important. It seemed important. There must be a hidden meaning to it. I just wonder what it is.


Most recent one I had is in the afternoon; I took a nap and dreamt that my parents and my younger brother were here on the resort and were about to head out to the Emerald Bay. After sending them off, I could see a tornado heading to the resort from the main island. Tried calling my parents but my phone was somehow in pieces.


Later on the dream felt like real because I was in the resort but leaning on my dad's Volvo. I'm wondering to myself how the heck did the car get here. Yes, I was thinking in my sleep. I mean really thinking logically.

It's a first time for me because I realised that when I start thinking logically in my sleep, the situation, layout and are suddenly change and I cant remember what I'm thinking about.


From what I can conclude, the part about family in my dreams could be due to homesickness. Funny, I don't feel homesick. I remember having dreams like that when I went for National Service.


As for the dreams getting more and more funkier; I think it's the power naps I'm taking

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A Man With A Fork, In A World Of Soup

Nuff Said

Came across this really funny data sheet that day... No offence ladies

Gonna go read a book.




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Frustration

Really... What else is there?

It's like you just clear up the first mess and suddenly there is another and it's a hurtful one.

Work wise everything is good, I can say I'm enjoying other than the fact that I have one EVERY tough house keeping manager.

Miss, HR told me to ask you for leave of absence because my room was attacked by monkeys. They expect us to clean it

*gives a wtf look*

What you talking? Now you are on duty, please worry about your personal issues after your work... now go back to work!

Me, Her

Mind you someone forgot to close the window in our room which resulted in monkey mayhem. Shit, Food And Shit EVERYWHERE.

Freaking took me like 5 hours to clean up and wash ALL my clothes.

Am just frustrated with you. I don't know what you want. I adhered to all your rules for the room. I heard that you said that you have "problems" with your roommates. Please do enlighten me. Yes we have differences but running away to another room isn't gonna solve your fucking problems.

I'm not mad at you for changing room, I'm mad at you for not fucking telling me.

Thanks Remon

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Pangkor Laut Resort

Yes, I've been really really late on the posting up on the post... hehe.

It's been close to two weeks and well so far, things have been good. Doing housekeeping first and at first I thought, "crap, I'm gonna hate it and stuff"

But apparently things have been good. No complaints on work really.

People have changed, some became arrogant, some have distant themselves and rest have remained being themselves, idiots.

So far enjoying it here.... that's all for now, will post up soon

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Lazy, Bored

I have to admit, I'm just way to lazy to update these past few days.


So far, Industrial Training is over, Langkawi is drawing closer, my sister is coming back soon, I've made a new comic, my mp3 player died and as soon as my sister comes back, I'll be driving the Volvo.

So on my last day of work. I was literally counting the hours down and waiting till the moment and days where I don't have to wake up and straight looking at my watch to see if I overslept.

My friends in the kitchen were counting down too. They were waiting for 10pm so I finish my shift and be free to be showered. The video is on facebook.


So I did get showered and that too with eggs, flour, spices and what not. The kitchen's secret recipe.

I was pretty upset with it being my last day there and all but then again will be seeing the monkeys again when I do part time. Yes, I plan to work on weekends to generate some extra income so I don't always have to rely on my parents.


So on the same day as my last day my MP3 player, yes, the detonator looking one, died. Pretty darn pissed off as it was my baby. ERGH!! 4 bloody years with it and it finally dies. That too before Langkawi. Looks like it's not meant to go to Langkawi again.



I'm just ridiculously bored. I have absolutely nothing to do.




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The Cup That Brings Us Together

People always say that sports brings everyone closer. I didn't believe that till recently, when The World Cup started. I'm routing for ORANJE this year and seriously I think they have what it takes for The World Cup.


So like I was saying, it was a Monday, if I'm not mistaken and it's Hollands opening match with Denmark.


Two teams with good stats,

Holland Denmark
Have Been On A Winning Haven't Lost Their
Streak Opening Match Since
1938



Denmark scored a goal, but just not for them. The first EVER own goal in the history of the tournament if I'm not mistaken.


We ended up winning the game 2-0


Next is time to kick some Blue Samurai Butt

Here I was working during the game but the excitement and anxiousness during the game was really intense. I seriously think everyone working or dining at Chilli's was somehow routing for Holland. When the attack which led up to the second goal hit the bar everyone was screaming like they lost something precious, when Dirk Kuyt put it in, the place went wild. Customers & Servers were one.




It's not that I didn't want to update, it's just when I'm about to update I have absolutely nothing to write about. Sad huh?


Training is about to come to an end and Langkawi is 9 days away. It's now single digits baby!!

Who Are You Routing For?

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Love Will Come Your Way One Of These Days

Estimate Another 16 or 15 days to go. Why? Coz we're given 2 days annual leave and 3 replacement public holidays that makes a total of 5 days and add a day off a week makes it 6.

So we're actually supposed to finish on the 26th but if the leave application goes my way then I finish on the 20th of June. Giving me a whole one week before Langkawi and a chance to salvage my social life.


I've already planned on doing part time after Langkawi. Means of extra pocket money. That way I dont need to bug my parents to stuff that I want.



Last week I've bought a pair of Sonic Gear headphones for RM65 and DAMN! If I can't get those Limited Edition Skullcandy Snoop Dogg Headphones then this will just have to do. Next target is that headphones. Freaking RM300 bucks. I've tried Skullcandy before and the quality is out of the world. And the designs is freaking trippy.


Anyways was bored just now and was just profile hopping on Facebook and came up with the conclusion that it's ALWAYS the Idiots With The Girls what's wrong with girls these days?


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WHAT THE FLOWER!!

By far the most commonly used word in the kitchen. I was put in kitchen for 3 days this week. First day doing Salads and Nachos and the next two days doing Flatop. In English means doing burgers.


The experience in the kitchen is beyond explanation, the kitchen staff at night is all guys because Chilli's dont allow girls to work after 10pm. So these guys all welcomed me like I've been working there.

First day in the kitchen I was quiet but after that, all hell broke loose.


Yesterday Amir, one of the 5 outlet's managers ajaked me to come lepak with them after work, which was 1am. I was like okay. Mamaked till about 4am and got home.

Amir told me that the Chilli's staff play futsal once in awhile and I've been invited for the next outing. YAY!

Gonna watch a movie with the colleagues tomorrow, PRINCE OF FLOWERING PERSIA!


Today was a really busy mainly because it was Wesak Day.


I was in Lounge and I had this one table. 3 girls. First thing one of them asked me when they sat down was

May I Please Have The Comment Card?

I explained that we dont do that anymore and use an online system. So while serving them I noticed one of them looking at me. If a customer looks at you, it usually means they want something so I went up and asked her if there was anything.

She politely said no and started to giggle. Some reason I felt like a mixture of an idiot and embarrassment.


Later one of them wanted to ask me a "personal" question, my age. I told her and she nodded.

So they paid and left. 20 minutes later Layla, one of the other managers, comes and tell me that those girls called up and complimented on my service and attentiveness. Layla was shocked and so was I.


Abit regretful I Feel... One of them was really cute, the one who asked my age.


ONLY AFTER THEY LEFT I THOUGHT OF A PICK UP LINE!! FML!!

The pick up line

Can I ask you a personal question?
Err... sure
How old are you?
19? Can I ask you a personal question?
I guess?
Can I have your phone number?

Her, Me

What the flower la

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Life Is Easier Said Than Done

Lots of drama at work and I'm neutral in the main one. I feel both sides are at fault but who cares for my opinion.


Working in the F&B line made me appreciate waiters a whole lot more. They have one of the few jobs that requires alot of thick skin.


Here are a few examples.


Chilli's policy says that customers cant share a bottomless drink. It's one drink to one person. It even clearly stated at the beverages part of the menu. Yet, people still stubbornly share drinks.


I honestly hate dealing with teenagers, people my age and slightly older. Why? because they REALLY treat waiters like crap. Where else older customers and familial customers are 98% great people. People you can talk to and joke around.


What is the relevance of the both?



A few days ago I got a big pax table. Full of people around my age and lala. Yes, lala. Not to be racist or anything, I dont give double standard to ANYONE but lala teenagers are the ones I really don't like serving. They give the LEAST respect and so.



So they sit and they order. 7 pax, 7 separate meals but only 3 drinks. 3 milo's to be frank. If we suspect a customer is sharing drinks we inform the Floor Manager, on that day was Mr. Sharom, he told me to keep an eye out and if they still share inform him.


Sure enough they did and I informed Mr. Sharom.


He goes over and informs them, one of the guest gets pissed and stands up, I hear him saying

"It's Only Milo, What Is So Wrong About Sharing"

In spite of getting grilled by them, Mr. Sharom kept a cool head. He told them what needed to be told then he left. 5 minutes later they leave to.

I somehow felt guilty for putting Mr. Sharom in that position but there was something to be learned there for all hospitality students.

Stay Calm, Dont Raise Your Voice, Don't Seem Threatening

I can say I've learned quite abit from the managers. Mr. Amir is my favorite, serious as he maybe he know when it is time for jokes. On Saturday he passed me a plate of Buffalo Burger Bites during my break and told me to eat with Frans.


These words that he said to me just stayed on to me. Might not mean much to you guys but it meant quite a bit to me

Don't Matter About Race, Colour, Attitude And Whatever Else, Treat All Of Them Like Family, If Were Being An Asshole Before They'd Regret It Coz It Didn't Work On You

Hafeez also gave some words of wisdom. But I guess I've been following it for quite some time

Stand Out Make Em Notice



I wish I Had Friends LiKe Hafeez And Amir

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Change Of Heart?

From what I can see everyone seems to be one way or another starting to enjoy their training. Reading Remon's blog after quite awhile, keep laughing at all the nonsense that goes around with him.



As for Chilli's?

Yesterday I was working inside and Frans was at the patio. Layla, one of the managers comes to me and says;

Eh, Frans looks like that superhero.... that Japanese one...
Ultraman?
YESSSS ULTRAMAN!!!!

Then she walked off, he looked at me and I did that ultraman pose. He replied with some indian dance and dancing around an imaginary tree.

Really enjoying work and seriously am planning to do part time after training to make some extra income


So we hav 3 birthday's to talk about today.

NUMBER 1

Mr. Hariish Vera aapan
Happy birthday bastard... it will be good to see your godforsaken ugly face later =D



NUMBER 2
Monkey Boy a.k.a. The Brother

LOOK AT MY FACE!!

NUMBER 3
Mr. Jack Johnson


Hey dude sorry i couldnt find a picture of both of us together. Haha have to hang out with you again and maybe make a new album huh?

Eleee.... like as if i know him only. I was lazy to get a picture of him


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Can I Get Some Mustard Please?!

I burned my finger while serving a guest. I was serving the fajitas which comes in black frying pan with a wooden under liner. My pinky slipped or something and had to leave it there or I risk dropping the food.


It was burning like hell, a colleague, I cant remember her name told me to dip it in mustard. I thought I was deaf.


MUSTARD CAN EASE THE BURN PAIN!!!



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Kafka Would Be Proud

I'm seriously like counting everyday till training is over.

Not that training sucks or anything. I actually enjoy working at Chilli's. That's coz Frans is there. That and 5 other people from Taylor's. It's fun seriously, time flies; you go in at 9am and next thing you know its 2.30pm and time for break. After break chill out and its 5pm... GO HOME!!!


I was walking back to the car today and I decided to go through Gardens instead of around it as I thought it was faster. So as was about to go out of Gardens I see this little girl about 3 years old struggling to open the big door. I helped her open the door and she looked at me.

I thought she'd smile and run looking for her mum but instead she turns the other way away from the door and runs to her mum. I just couldn't help but laugh out loud. I looked like a lunatic. I don't look I AM!


I need to sayang my guitar more


54 Days To Heaven

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What Usually Hurts Is Good For You

I started training today like everyone else. Alexis Bangsar is the place.


First day nothing much, quite boring because I haven't got my own ID for the POS (or whatever you call it) so I have to "observe" everyone else.

The people? There's Kabir the bartender, he may look like in his late twenties but acts childish, he keeps me entertained during the boring periods.

Eliz, the supervisor, she's cool, she showed me around and told me what to do and how to do it.

Lin, she's got to be about around my age I guess, she helped me out when Eliz wasnt around.

AJ, he's somewhat moody and I keep my distance.

Yusuf, he's cool someone you'd talk to once in awhile I guess, I have no common interest with him so its hard to talk.


I was told that I was only going to be doing F&B and not kitchen. So there could be a possibility of a transfer to somewhere else I guess. In other words I wont be making RM1500 in total.


It was just my first day and I'm been having this quite bad back pain. I think it's because of the shoes I'm wearing? That's what my mum says.



Repair Those Burnt Bridges

These are my thoughts and views. If it really offends you, either you are a pushover or just a freaking baby, grow up