March 17, 1989 (Friday)
Both Doris and Jonathan commented favourably about my clearing ability and speed at managing bar orders – “Expert!”
Hurray to Blu-ray
With the Blu-ray Disc format now officially ratified, I wonder how HP will react to its about-face last December, when the company announced that it was throwing its weight behind HD-DVD, the next-generation optical disc format it has been opposing for the past few years. Ironically, HP said not too long ago that Blu-ray had… Read More: Hurray to Blu-ray »
March 15, 1989 (Wednesday)
Joey and Francis came and persuaded Kelvin II and me to go for a drink. Caroused at Anywhere and The Haven with Tania & Gypsy performing at the respective venues. Treat on Francis and Joey. Hit the streets after The Haven closed at 2am. Bought a bottle of Carlsberg Special Brew each at 7-Eleven and… Read More: March 15, 1989 (Wednesday) »
March 12, 1989 (Sunday)
Thought about yesterday’s event and realised that numerous records were broken last week, especially yesterday: (1) First time to do opening shift; (2) First time to open salad bar; (3) First time, and first person as well, to open and close salad bar on the same day; (4) Longest hours worked so far in a… Read More: March 12, 1989 (Sunday) »
World Pyro Olympics – Finale
Went to view the last round of fireworks display tonight. As usual, the traffic around the Esplanade was mind boggling. Even the taxi driver refused to go any further than the PNB Financial Center along Macapagal Boulevard. Two teams – from UAE and the host country – showcased their fireworks. The former was another random… Read More: World Pyro Olympics – Finale »