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October 16

Happiest Place on Earth

U know where that is? I never knew that...till May this year when I visited it and fren told me.
 
U, n prob legions of fans know it - Disneyland
 
Was never a Disney kid as I was attracted to other cartoon fare and after I heard so many negative reviews of Disneyland HK, I didn't go with high expectations and ended up delighted with my positive experience, which I've been sharing with those around me, especially those looking to visit.
 
Thanks to 2 travelling companions well-versed in Disneyland knowledge (having visited the USA one), we rushed for all the live and 3D animated shows like Lion King mini musical, Golden Mickey Oscars show with real hosts + cartoon footage, and High School Musical energetic dance numbers with infectious energy, catchy tunes, simple lyrics and slick moves.
 
Yes, the rides were not very many and mostly family oriented. The park not very big but the pros is you can cover most of it in a day. Oh and the free train that circled the park was lame - you sit sideways to enjoy the view but what view? Just bushes and trees
 
The longest queues were at the character signings and photo-taking, which we didn't bother with - fren ended up shooting Donald's fluffy butt that looked good to spank! Haha
 
We spent most of the time gift-hunting in the shops oh and among the 1st to dash into the cafe for lunch at 1130am, portions were good, cream of mushroom soup excellent. Worth your dough. Bakery was even better - wish I could sample everything - believe those were USA recipes and of a consistently high international standard.
 
U might be wondering how come I suddenly review Disney when it's been 5 months since?
 
Cos I was reading Phillip Kotler's Marketing book yest that cited a Disney case study on exemplary customer service. I recalled my experience and found it true!
 
Did you know that every new employee has to pass training at Disney University before they start work? They have to memorise Disney history so that they can answer every tourist's question. They see litter in the park, they pick up, they volunteer to take pictures for tourists, they must be always friendly, warm and helpful.
 
They are trained never to say no, that's not my job. And the customer is always right! May sound like very old-fashioned principles but in this increasingly jaded society with very PR-customer service, lotsa hits and misses, disgruntled or sometimes even downright rude service staff, it sounds heavenly.
 
Maybe cos I've been hit left right centre with poor customer service, sad to say, mostly from PRC in SG. (ok more of that next time)
 
What blew me away is that the book says to keep Disney feeling and looking fresh, the Main Street painters strip every rail in the park to bare metal and apply a fresh coat of paint 5 TIMES A YEAR! Was thinking, hey it's just a railway who cares if it looks sparkling new, but it's sure darn proof of their incredible service quality if it were true.
 
And they did impress me with their service - from the internet reservations officer, front desk, porter, chambermaid (cutely dressed in the dark grey n white chambermaid dress), park entry staff, F&B, shop attendants...wish I could pick a fault but I couldn't. They were not only professional in their uniforms and manner, but were efficient, friendly and really felt sincere. The chambermaid helped test a faulty kettle and ran to replace one, but still didn't work. She suspected a fuse and really ran to get it fixed for us. We told her no hurry as we were heading out, just as long as it was done by the time we got back.
 
Another good customer service example I can think of is Hard Rock. The servers were chatty, forthcoming with witty remarks, recommendations and I've even seen a server sit next to a customer, while taking orders, like a friend. Of cos their vibe is a diff one, more laid back and cool in my view.
 
Back to Disney, Kotler attributes their magic and success to their impeccable service and maintainence, especially in this mismanaged, hectic, tiring world, you drop your emotional baggage at the doors and immerse in their fantasy world where it's always cheery and warm.
 
And this appeals to everyone under the sun, and it's virtually foolproof - what brilliant marketing!
 
I'm sure u'll agree u tend to shun a place with bad service, cos the tot isnt very welcoming, especially when u're paying n nid to put up wif lousy attitudes n nonsense, just like how me n my crab kakis tolerated the insufferable Joo Chiat zi char family - that makes for another blog entry hahaha
 
I can tell u a whole string of bad experiences but only rem precious few gorgeous one, Disney for sure.
 
Ok till next time, meanwhile hope u meet good service staff ;P
 
 
 
 
 
October 12

Near Perfect

Rem FD sharing his perfect weekend - vegetating in front of the TV while his wife massages his feet...but hasn't quite happened yet haha n i doubt it will cos believe he's usually busy wif roadshows events n his wife not so sub-servient bah like most new age ladies
 
o btw hi there tks 4 reading tis as it's been such a long while since i blogged, i wont even attempt to check the last entry date
 
I can c Jer nodding n grinning haha
 
Feeling rather spirited and fuelled by a combi of nice things to form that almost perfect weekend for me
 
1) Getting ample rest (i.e. sleeping till past noon)
2) Enjoying the consistently good n juicy Botak Jones Cajun Chix wif dollops pf mustard, plenty of veg + trying their side dishes for the 1st time and I reco u do so too
(Pasta salad which is fine fusili strips fused with a slightly creamy mixture of sour cream, herbs and spices with chopped celery bits for that crunch. As for the Cheese Potato, it's mashed well to a smooth paste while retaining some smallish bits for a diff texture, nice and buttery, accentuated with pepper and they really melt some mozarella cheese on top. Wooh shiok!)
 
3) Then pair that wif great weather, soothing mix of tunes from 97.2FM hey trust me their songs are a good mix of now and the 90s that we grew up with - I just heard Harlem, William So, Huang Shu Jun, Lee Hom and Cass Pang
 
I sure hope you enjoying ya Sun too!
 
Ok leaving you with a witty quote I recently read and this serves as a reminder for us to write well:
 
"I am now reading your writing in the smallest room of my house.
It is now in front of me...
Soon it will be behind me."
 
Kekeke you paint that pic urself
 
*poof* till next time 
February 17

Lyrical High

When u experience an exciting gig and stage a 5 hr ktv concert wif just 1 other, the day after - your head's just flooded with lyrics. Singing rock songs are really high and AT17's superb - anticipating their full fledged concert! Meanwhile counting down to Mayday on 26 Apr
 
Here are some lyrics to share, join me by telling me your guesses of the song titles these came from eh?
 
Thanks for your support, pal!
 
  1. Canto - 如果可以恨你 全力痛恨你 连遇上亦要躲避
    无非想(要)放下你 还是挂念你 谁又会及我伤悲
  2. Mand - 是谁的心啊 孤单地留下
    他还好吗 我多想爱他
    那永恒的泪 凝固的一句话 也许可能蒸发
  3. Mand - 当你说太聪明往往还是会寂寞
    我笑着倾听孤单终结后的静寞
  4. Mand - 那温热的牛奶瓶 在我手中握紧
    有你在的地方 我总感觉很窝心
    日子像旋转木马 在脑海里转不停
    出现那些你对我好的场景
  5. Mand - 有个男子搭上一个女子 反正失恋 他当然不介意有段艳遇
    只是回到他的家里 十几坪家徒四壁
    一声不响那女的掉头离去 就像未婚妻初次到来 嫌弃的样子
  6. Canto - 真的好假的好不懂得怎去爱人更好
    谁能尝透爱与被爱味道
    今天起这张嘴不懂我讲半句话更好
    永远也不必将内心倾诉
  7. Mand - 没名字却停不下来 在忐忑里期待
    雀跃中想到未来是你我才明白 这就是爱
  8. Canto - 若停下来在你手中取一个苹果 他的心也不许可
    虽然虽然无限风光不想错过 然后想清楚和他原本不错
  9. Mand - 我要飞走 我要自由 我要用最温柔的复仇
    让你一无所有 让你在说我的时候 
    很有理 却会心痛
  10. Mand - 我说服我自己 没有我你会更顺心
    可能你已经 云淡风轻 当我是个曾经
    是不甘心 还是依然爱着你
    在告别之後让它随风去




December 16

Remembering The 80s!

Continuing with all things 80s, shall start the ball rolling (in this case it's the small rubber ball filled with glittery stars inside that can be bought from the school bookshop that doubles up as our novelty store haha rem erasers printed wif countries' flags, cute stickers, scented tiny balls in transparent plastic box etc)
 
Speakin of pc games i tink were on those huge floppy disks then n i played Karateka, Pac Man n Star Wars kinda Atari style. Any1 rem? There was a great board game called Rat Race too.
 
Then there was Micro Genius and very first Nintendo consoles with convertors that you need to attach for small catridges to fit! Default games include Mappy, Ice Climber, Kungfu Fighter and Super Mario 2 was the rage.
 
Hand helds would be Western Bar *yeeha*
 
Then we moved to Sega 16bit with Bare Knuckle aka Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Legend of Zelda, Gun Star Heores and Street Fighter hahaha now PS2 still can find emulator compilation :P O lovely gaming memories, play till thumbs blister yet still wrap the tip of the t-shirt ard it n continue playing till blister burst wahahahha gross
 
Whar are your memories of school and childhood in the 80s?
December 15

if you were born in the 80's in Singapore

GOSH just so well written and spot on, really opens floodgates for memories n chuckles, missed those innocent, carefree times haha do feel free to add to the list of memories, I'm gonna contribute shortly keke in my next entry so join me! (80s babies unite) *woosh* ala the SBC chen xiuhuan, chen liping volleyball show style when they pile their hand together 4 luck n unity b4 a game ahahha their nicks were tang yuan and fang mei ren! sbc cult classic!
 
You would remember:

You grew up watching He-man, MASK, Transformers, Silver Hawk and Mickey Mouse, Ninja turtles, Carebears, Robocop, My Little Pony and Smurfs.

You grew up brushing your teeth with a mug in Primary school during recess time. You would squat by a drain with all your classmates beside you, and brush your teeth with a coloured mug.

You hated or loved the school nurse (she was either pretty or mean).

You know what SBC stands for.

You paid 40 cents for cartons of Chocolate or Strawberry milk every week in class.

Everyone's wallet used to be the velcro type

It was cool to have pagers in primary school

SBS buses used to be non-airconditioned. The bus seats are made of wood and the cushionwere red. The big red bell gave a loud BEEP! when pressed.

There were still bus tickets and bus conductors would come up to check them.

Envelopes were given to us to donate to Sharity Elephant every Children's Day.

You've probably read Young Generation magazine.You know who's Vinny the little vampire and Acai the constable.

You know what PETS are and the hidden animals in all the text pages. You hated penmanship.

Writing lines and caning hands were common, esp if you failed chinese spelling (caning was actually allowed. no shit).

You were there when they first introduced the MRT here. You went for the first ride with your parents and you would kneel on the seat to see the scenery.

Movie tickets used to cost only $3.50.

Gals were fascinated by Strawberry Short Cake and Barbie Dolls.

You learn to laugh like The Count in Sesame Street.

You bought tidbits called beebee (20 cents per pack, 10 cents in MGS), and mamee (30 cents), that had a different sticker in it every time.

You carried a lunch box to school but either threw away the food or brought it back home again.

You watched TV2 (also known as Channel 10) cartoons because Channel 5 never had enough cartoons for you.

Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, The Three Investigators, Famous Five and Secret Seven were probably the thickest
story books you thought you would ever read.

KFC used to be a high class restaurant that served food in plates and had metal forks and knives. (I dont remember this, anyone?)

The most vulgar thing you said was asshole and idiot and THE MOST EXTREME WAS 'chicken pie'...you just couldn't bring yourself to say the hokkien translation.

Catching and pepsi-cola was the IN thing, and twist was the
magic word.

Your English workbooks were made of some damn poor quality paper that was smooth and yellow.

You came to school 15 mins before the bell every morning just so you could copy someone's homework.

CDIS was your best friend.

The only computer lessons in school involved funny pixellized characters in 16 colours walking about trying to teach you math.

Waterbottles were slung around your neck and a must everywhere you went.

Boys loved to play soccer with small stones or tennis balls in the basketball court.

Girls played five stones and boys played with marbles.

Science was fun with the Balsam and the Angsana being the most important plants of our lives, guppies and swordtail being the most important fishes.

Who can forget Ahmad, Bala, Sumei and John, immortalized in our minds from school textbooks.

We conducted experiments of our own to get badges for being a Young Zoologist/Botanist etc.

Every Children's day and National day you either got pins or pens with 'Happy Children's Day 1993' or useless plastic files with 'Happy National Day 1994'.

You wore BM2000, BATA, or Pallas shoes.

Your form teacher taught you Maths, Science and English.

You went to school in slippers and a raincoat when it rained, and you find a dry spot in the school
to sit down, dry your feet, and wear your dry and warm socks and shoes.

There would be spelling tests and mental sums to do almost everyday (you hated them).

Your friends considered you lucky and rich if your parents gave you $2 or more for pocket mone everyday.

You saw Wee Kim Wee's face in the school hall.

Boys liked catching fighting spiders, earthworms or tadpoles.

Collecting and battling erasers was a pastime for boys.

Class monitors and prefects loved to say, "You talk somemore, I write your name ah!"

You got booked for muddy shoes in class.

There were at least 40 people in one class.

You brought every single book to school, even though there was a timetable.

There was a pro-yo/bumblebee, digimon craze at some point in time.