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SIN-PHIL-KL-SIN in 5 days

It was tiring!
Lack of sleep, lots of travelling, bad traffic, lots of talking about the same thing...
But I survived!



15 Mar, Monday
945am flight, managed to watch The Blind Side on the plane! Saved $9.50..haha
3pm check in to hotel
4pm meeting
1130pm back in hotel after dinner & drinks
1ish am zzzz after failure to check emails

Day 1's thoughts:
The airport is way too old and the traffic keeps you awake (in a bad way). Didn't realise it's left hand drive in Phil but didn't bother me much. Lane markings seem to be meaningless as cars try to squeeze through in a rather systematic way, fortunately. Zebra crossings are redundant too as the cars seem to ignore them anyway. But I guess that makes the locals experts in jay walking. Ambulances seem to be working hard constantly. I could hear one each time I was on the road - not a good thing aye? I even saw an accident on the way back to hotel. The man was lying there motionless but I hope he was just injured, not dead.
Didn't think local food is my cup of tea (I know it because every time I step into Lucky Plaza for a haircut, it wasn't a hmm... smell nice response) and settling for Brazilian food didn't help either. It's a night of meat and seeing them made me full already. Sat in a huge ass car that can fit 9 people comfortably and it got us excited. I've always have a soft spot for MPVs but driving or parking one, especially that one is certainly a challenge to me.
Sofitel Hotel is pretty decent and security was tight because some non-allied countries' ministers were in town. They seem to be staying on the same level as I did because every night, people are situated along the corridors keeping watch. A little noisy at times but kinda made me feel safe. Well, it works either way. If someone wants to kill them, I'll be dead first. Otherwise, I'm rather protected :)
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16 Mar, Tuesday
845am breakfast
10am sales training
12pm lunch with 16 other people in 1 table
230pm meeting
4pm back in hotel room
430pm set off for next meeting
6pm meeting
730pm dinner
1130pm back in hotel
1ish am zzz after failure to check emails. Again.
Day 2's thought:
The busiest days of all - 3 meetings and 3 hearty meals.
And very frustrated and worried that I couldn't check emails. Oh well...
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17 Mar, Wednesday
930am @ SMX convention
1130am rushed over to Mall of Asia (biggest mall in Manila)
12pm rushed back to convention hall to push the guys donuts
1pm check out
130pm set off for airport
310pm flight
745pm @ KLIA
Day 3's thoughts:
The main reason why I was there- PCTA 2010.
Manila reminded me of Bangkok, just a few times scarier. Maybe it's because I've been to BKK several times, I wouldn't dare venture on the streets of Manila like I would in BKK. It's a pity I didn't have any time to shop. Yes, me & my shopping. No matter where, no matter when, I can buy something but this time, I fail. Not a single item, ha.
But I was glad to be flying off to KL. At least it was closer to home. Only that this time it's not Hilton but some really crappy accommodation. May this be the first and the last.
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18 Mar, Thursday
The much talked about BIO launch has finally came and passed.
I enjoyed it except my make up was too much and that my stuff was almost stolen.
What was in fact stolen is my colleague's laptop.
Shit happens...
Managed to take the morning flight back to SIN on Friday and mann, it felt really good to be home :)

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