I have finally got my holidays granted: 1 week end of May and 2 weeks beginning of August. In August I will most likely visit home (Switzerland) for 10 days or so.
Had a good night out with the Sofgen staff and Alain and the two Martins. We have been to the Palladium club which is at the basement of the New World Hotel. Quite a chic club I have to say. As we came directly from a laser tagging game (which was a lot of fun), we were not among the best dressed crowd though. But probably among the best drinking crowd, I'm sure!
I always know I had too much alcohol when I wake up next morning and the room light is still on.
Working visa (9G visa) aquisition: Nothing new there. It is so complicated and requires so many documents that the process is still ongoing. 5 months after having set foot on these grounds.
The internet connection at the office still is slow (ping=500ms, 5% packet loss). Especially the Citrix connection to Switzerland. Hopes are high that this is going to be substantially improved during the next few months.
Recently we had about 2-3 heavy rainfalls. However, the rain drops are warm here, so the rain doesn't feel that bad. And it usually lasts not that long. But it's heavier than in Europe. I took the following video while enjoying food at the shopping mall Greenbelt.
My new house helper has started work. And she is doing a very good job. Twice a week, 4-5 hours each time. Even cleaning the door knobs and tidy up inside the cabinets!
I read in the news that the Philippines and China are still seriously arguing about some islands offcoast of the Manila Bay. There was even a rumor that China would be preparing for a military assault on those grounds. Which China denies, of course.
Finally got my HD TV receiver box yesterday. While checking it out, I noticed that the HD versions of the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel are scrambled. Despite of having the most expensive channel package with Sky company. I don't understand. I will have to catch up on that later...
Recently I started playing a new (actually it's old, but I newly started playing it) game: Minecraft. Everyone who has played with LEGO will love it. It's marvellous. Check out the unofficial trailer:
With Kitchie, I have ordered food delivery once or twice. Look how many sauce containers they sent us for only two quesadillas:
I am glad to have Alain and his family here. It's good to have someone with a similar background, same language, and even doing the same experiences as a fresh expat. See all of us on this picture:
