RocketJim's

Ichi...ni...san

The end of July went pretty uneventfully for me as I didn't do anything much. After being freed of the customer service job, I mainly stoned at home and snacked alot. Now I know why people love being preoccupied with jobs (right?)cuz when I have a job, I don't raid the fridge as often. Hence if so many Americans are fat, many of them must be out of jobs. Ho ho, pardon. Anyway I am so glad to leave the several stupid seniors behind and the MC Queens. Was really elated on my last day because I won't be subjected to stupid deployments anymore. Last I heard, the MC Queen was on an extended holiday but I really shall not waste anymore brain cells on her. I have started training for my new job and I have been enjoying myself. I am happiest being adjusted to the normal sleeping/waking hours. I thought waking up at 6am and going to Changi would be very hard but I am actually enjoying it! Whatta nerd!

One thing good about joining a Japanese company is that they frown on MCs. Of course if the case is genuine, it is fine but that shall cut down unnecessary MC rates. Yay! No more lazy people but in place, some airheads. Hehe. Last week, we were subjected to an etiquette class and how to behave properly in front of passengers and when we go out for fine dining (The Instructor insists that the MEN have to pay). It was a real eye-opener because 1. reality hit and 2. it was so what I think I could call 'unfeminist'. Instructor advised that when we fancy a fella, we should always know how much he earns. What she does is to ask him out for some fine dining dates. If he doesn't flinch when he pays, he is a good catch. Half the class probably sucked in their breaths when she said that. Yeah, it's reality to you if you MEN are reading these. Now I am worried...would I change for the worse with the job? As we were also calculating our salaries...yeah I might be able to eat a wee bit better now but whoa, would I get used to it and start being arrogant? OR *gasp* airheaded?!

Instructor: You girls cannot cut your nails now. It spoils your nails when you cut.
RJ: ?!?!?!?!?! *then what have I been doing these past decades? Then how?*
Instructor: You just file your nails. File file file so they don't grow. Always bring a spare filer with you.

Now you know why some girls always file their nails while talking to their friends. It's ONLY a job requirement, it's not that they are rude/bimbotic/vain/airheads.

Figure 1: What are you talkin' about?! I am looking at you as we speak!

This week, we have been learning Japanese. Unfortunately as I already possess some knowledge of it, it is utter torture at times. Yesterday we learnt how to count to 20 and read the time. (-_-;) Help me...I am falling asleep! Imagine going to Australia with another 12 FOBs and none of them know English and all of you are put into a class to learn the language. Won't you fall asleep?! Of course as I am a very pleasant person *wink* I help my friends on either side of me. It's quite a burden for them because we learn the vocabulary very fast and we have to learn all the keigo or formal Japanese. My main problem is trying how NOT TO fall back into being casual. *sigh* Very difficult too.

Example: Which would you prefer?
Casual - "nani ga ii?"
Formal - "okyakusama, dochira ga yoroshii desuka?"

After 5 pretty long days of training, I am finally off today. Happiness! Shall see what I can do about town and perhaps make some muffins tomorrow. Take care good people.