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I’m starving as I’m writing this. All because I’ll be going for a blood test tomorrow. Yes you heard me right, a blood test. Why all of the sudden, you may ask. Because sis recently had her blood tested and it was found that her cholesterol level was quite high for her age and size. The doctor suggested that this might be hereditary. Hence my blood test tomorrow. And my starvation now.

Bkworm was just teaching us how to soothe a restless and hot afternoon. Her method, coincidentally, is also one that my sis subscribes to. At least until today. The picture above shows a keropok lekor stall in SS15 - one of sis’ favorite stalls. It was taken on one hot, sunny afternoon. I must admit, their keropok lekor is super delicious. But I don’t eat it always. Honest. Only sometimes I curi some from sis (eh, standard la).

I was just telling her that I don’t believe I have high cholesterol level. I even pinched my arm to prove my point, “See? How can I possibly have high cholesterol level?” (which backfired because she said that didn’t prove anything). Well, high cholesterol or not, there’s only one way to find out. I’ll be going to the lab first thing tomorrow morning. I hope my diet + lifestyle have done me some good. I also hope the garlic smell in my breath won’t distract the nurse (gee our garlic-ish dinner was yummylicious). Ok time to call it a day now, good night.

Edit@June 30th: Cholesterol levels are OK. Strangely, the amount of platelets was slightly below normal range. And the doctor used a coupla other medic terms to explain the report. That moment pretty much convinced me that my 3B (instead of a distinction) for SPM Biology was justified. Worse, they were all in English, instead of BM which I learned in school. Haha. The way ECG (electro-cardiogram) measurements were taken was cool. Sensors were placed on my body, hands and at the ankles. Firstly, some super-cold gel was applied, during which my muscles naturally contracted, lol. Damn cold ok. Then followed by the sensors (with suction power). When the sensors were removed there were hickies all over!! Haha!

Some noise woke me up from my beauty sleep early this morning. Uhm, not that early actually - it was about 8:45am, I think. Such is the blissful life of someone who’s awaiting call-ups and/or employment offers. I had a stiff neck (mom said I needed to put my pillow under sunlight - some old wives’ tale that I can never understand). I grabbed my phone and played some music, and then I closed my eyes.

Suddenly, some time through Def Leppard’s When Love and Hate Collide, the audio was cut off. My eyes peeled open and within a second, the phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. I answered the call - with that just-woke-up-voice and all. It was the call that I had been waiting for. My heart was beating so fast that I had to sit up in order to speak and breathe properly.

I was told by the HR lady that my interview had been successful, and that I would be offered an employment in the company, an engineering firm. I was struggling to keep cool; it was such a delight. The next step was to confirm my acceptance. I met her later in the evening after getting my parents’ blessings (eh standard procedure la). While in the meeting room, she clearly explained everything in the employment contract.

She was so nice that I felt like I was talking to a friend. I met my superior, my future colleagues, and was taken for a ‘tour’ around the building. Words just fail to describe the excitement that was burning in me. I am eager to begin working at the company - as early as next month. That is to say, next week. I was supposed to attend another interview tomorrow, but I’ll inform that I won’t be turning up.

I’ll also be forgoing another opportunity at another company, whose recruitment process is still ongoing. We’re currently at the first stage. Those who’re close to me would know that I’ve had an eventful jobsearch - during which I didn’t only miss out on an employment offer, but also a highly-desirable training opportunity. I was an emotional wreck but I had no choice but to start over.

Today marks the end of all that tiresome recruitment processes. I’ve weighed all possible opportunities and I believe I’ve made a good decision (who in a right mind would decide against his own belief anyway?). This is where I’ll be able to learn, contribute and be recognized for my contributions (in that order). There’ll be teamwork, projects and a fair bit of running around - which will suit me just right.

Whatever happened today hasn’t really sunk in yet for me. But all I know is that I’m glad it happened!

OOT: My superior, who was also my interviewer, knew about Toastmasters and I felt so much at ease telling him about my involvement in the club, unlike some other interviewers who didn’t give a hoot (or knew little) about it.