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Born in Sg, survived seven years of IJ, escaped to canada for the miraculous rebirth.. likes to say she found self there, But well when can we reach self actualization? now a waterloo student. 110% horse mad, was practically born on the back of a horse ( or rather wishes she was) horses are my favourite thing.

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Saturday, December 30, 2006

I started my first JOB yesterday, at the Raffles city convention centre, banquet waitressing really. I got to find out what really goes on behind the scenes in a hotel. The staff entrance leads to a series of subterrainian tunnels with people all rushing about getting from here to there ( it;s like everyone knew where they were supposed to go except me ) But although i was rather lost and more than a bit blur most people were very helpful. I found out where to get the uniform ( white hotel jacket really ) and where the locker/changing rooms where. With help i managed to find my way to the atrium function room where i was to be doing drink service for the night. I was the only person who was a first timer, everyone else there ( most of whom were girls and between the ages of 16-21) seemed really experienced and knew what to do !

I was paired with a friendly auntie who gladly showed me the ropes. ( i must admit it was a good chance to practice my rather rudimentry mandarin) We were to be serving at a wedding, two waitresses for 2 tables. ( or rather 3 if you count the food server) Since it was my first time, i was only asked to clear the glasses for the pre-dinner drinks, it actually seemed to drag on for ages and it was wierd but for the first time i was one of those people who clear your empty glasses or you ask to get a drink. Yes i could hardly believe it myself. Finally, everyone moved on to the atrium room and the wedding dinner began. Designated to be drink server, i spent the evening refilling glasses with coke or warm water or tea, somehow the evening seemed to drag on for VERY long. AND i didn't have dinner. Anyways, some of the food didn't look terribly appetizing and i was glad i didn't have to eat it. Later on, i got to be the one who asks " can i clear the plate ?" wow never thought i would ever have to say that !

The dinner ended around 11pm ( supposed to be 10) and so signed off and joined the stream of people rushing around to get changed, gather their belongings and sign out again. RUSHED to the MRT and arrived at around midnight, waited 10 mins for train and took it to newton.

An exhausting but fun night, a great learning experience, i know have greater respect for service staff.