Cabin crew a robber?

"PARIS - French police have arrested an Air France stewardess on suspicion of stealing thousands of euros in cash, cards and jewelry as passengers slept on long haul flights, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Police investigating thefts over several months on flights between France and the Far East picked up the 47-year old attendant identified as Lucie R. after she landed from Tokyo on Friday, Le Figaro said.

"Her bank accounts showed an absurd gap between her lifestyle and her declared income," the newspaper quoted a police investigator as saying.

Police launched an investigation in January after about 4,000 euros' was stolen from five passengers. The robber took advantage of sleeping passengers, taking euros, yen, and Swiss francs as well as watches, jewels, credit cards and even cheque books.

According to the newspaper, the woman, who worked mainly in business class, began her spree in March 2009 to ease financial problems and has confessed to 26 thefts.

Since January, there have been about 140 thefts, the newspaper said. "The Japanese were ideal prey because they travel with lots of cash -- euros and yen -- instead of paying with credit cards," a police source said.

Police found travelers' cheques, blank cheques and bank card numbers at her home, the newspaper said."


What a total lack of professionalism. WTF.

Bleahx.

I changed my mind about blogging because I'm too sleepy & tired from becoming a love consultant.

GOODNIGHT!

What'll it turn out?

I'm now having an Apple Collagen mask sticking on my face at 1.45am.
Painted my toenails green as well. Weird colour, yes I know. But I havent used it for so long, I'm just in the mood for something unexpected & fiesty!

As usual, I've been busy at work in Hugo! & I have some good news!
I'l FINALLY be ending my part-time job end of this month, which is next Saturday! :D

I'm thankful that working at Hugo has let me in on many skills. Whenever there's a button to be sewn, I'm the first they'll ask. I learnt about stock-taking. Packing, customer management, stamina, & of course, communication.
Hopefully these have prepared me enough so that I'll not be too rusty when the day comes.

The colleagues I've met at Hugo are also really nice, but the men are too flirtatious for my liking.
In this place, I really found out what an alcoholic, a gambler and a flirt looks like. But still, I'm thankful.


Okay! & I'l be having a haircut done on Monday (off-day!). I've decided to cut the disasterous head of hair into a chic shoulder-length bob.



What it'll turn out, we shall see on Monday itself. (:
Oh yeah! & I'm having my kidney specialist follow-up on that day too! Once again, I'm going alone to SGH. :( detest that place, but no choice. If life was up to my choosing, a hospital would definitely be the last place I'd walk to.

& 7 August will be SIA's walk-in interview. I must admit, I'm thinking of crashing it & see if my ban is actually reduced to 3-months instead of 6.


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Most Emotional Night yet.

I've been spending this period of my life, trapped in the HUGO Boss store.


It's not exactly 'trapped'. More like, I have no idea why the hell my life took such a turn that I have to work part-time in the retail line.
My mom isn't happy, as she argues that why does a diploma holder have to resort back to retail, which ANYBODY can do. Though she might sound mean, but after thinking back, I know she means well for me.

Afterall, retail & being a stewardess is a far cry away, isn't it?


One grateful thing (besides the pay) that I've gotten from HUGO is friendship.
We're like comrades, supporting & helping each other, cheering everybody on whenever the day goes bad.




Like last night for example, we incidentally went for another drinking session at Plush Bar @ Raffles Place.
(I had initially intended to go Clarke Quay to find Puma & Tatiana, who's visiting from Finland. However, by some course of misunderstanding, I gave up trying to meet.)

I don't know if it's that my alcohol tolerance is low, but on almost every outing that we drank, I cried.
Most of the reasons was still self-pity about my plight (Plush Bar's location is a constant reminder of my failed JQ medical).

Last night, I really broke down. I remembered what was the topic Nash & I were talking about:
our life's greatest regrets.
& immediately, my mind automatically linked back to plight-SIA-yuanxiang.
& I've never told anyone since her death (except for my clique when we all went for counselling), about the biggest regret I have towards Yx.

I cannot do anything to restore the situation that we were trapped in during year 2. My shoulders felt so deflated each time my mind wanders to my lost friend.
& just when I thought that the least I could do was to complete our promise, my own body just didn't listen.

I've never seen her in my dreams.
Not since the night that she passed on, a moth sat in front of me as I woke up crying. How I wish sometimes that she can appear & tell me 'It's okay, I know you've tried', and then I would just feel a little better & my shoulders can regain its strength.

Gilbert says that crying once I drank alcohol is bad, because it means most of the time I'm acting strong & holding everything in. Under the influence of alcohol, all my real emotions show: sorrow, guilt & emptyness.
I guess my drinking khakis are scared of me now. I promised them that I wouldn't drink.....for at least a week more.

(P.S: I am still keeping that regret as a secret.)

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Too little too late.

I'm super exhausted recently.

From the most recent World Cup to night outings & drinking, I've been chionging work pretty much since very soon, we'd be quitting as part-timers.
Furthermore, my Taipei trip has been confirmed for departure on 30 Aug & we're taking Jetstar Asia.

Not sure what to think of while I sit in the airplane watching 'possible co-workers', but I'm still glad that I finally have a chance to leave Singapore for a much-needed break.

Confirmation for Taipei!

Confirming the details for my Taipei trip, & we're going to book the air ticket in a bit! :D Super excited as I haven't been to Taiwan before, plus it's a haven for good food & cheap stuffs (favourable exchange rate)!

I guess only 3 of us will be going, my primary schoolmates Jovina & KL. A lil bit awkward, but what to do? (;

Ben&Jerry mood

I have such poor discipline when it comes to work. Initially wanting to work on Saturday, I didn't & slept in because Keefe & Pete weren't working. Then this morning I was initially wanting to work, but I forgot that I charged my phone & because the phone was away from me, I didn't wake up in time. -.-"

I seriously hope to change this bad habit of mine.
I can't possibly miss my flight in future just because my alarm is not working, right?!? (;


So anyway, since I had the luxury of sleeping in this morning, I decided to give Cartoon a much-awaited haircut. Timely enough, my maid showered for him in the morning, so that makes my job easier too! :D
My bestest best friend, Toon! (Btw, he is the inspiration behind 'Toonpoppers'!)

Before grooming: shaggy dog.

After grooming: handsome charmer!



Wednesday night: karaoke night near Outram! Prices are relatively cheap, $13 for 3 hours & a fre juice/ beer. My second time there with the colleagues, & they are always a very fun bunch.

The only bane would be that because we only have activities after work (10pm), therefore most activities are in the middle of the night. & that has gotten me in trouble (kinda) with my mom, because she thinks that I shouldnt stay out so late & that its bad for my health.
Yeah, it worries me too, because my mom isn't in good health. So I told myself, reduce & try not to hang out too late! (:

After singing, we took a cab to Geylang for porridge.

Thursday, it was supposed to be my appointment at the gynae, but last minute it was changed to 8 July instead. Since I was already out, Keefe & Pete came out & we went to watch 'Knight & Day' at AMK Hub. The show was rather interesting & funny! Two thumbs up!

After the movie, I had to meet up with primary school friends Jovina & KianLeong as we were planning for our August Taiwan trip. Currently we're still lacking another person (to round up to 4pax), so the trip is still pending.
Nonetheless, I believe chances for this trip is very high. It'll be like a backpacker's dream, & we chose to stay in a hostel! I miss hostels (which I stayed while touring Europe) because though not as luxurious as hotels, we get to mingle with other travellers & it doubles the fun! (:

Played a little Pool as JO & KL were playing. I played against Pete, & I won! (: 4 tyco shots in total! Hahaha! I aim at one hole, aim is off but yet it ends up in the opposite hole! :D
Frankly, I think Pete might be intimidated by me, because I thrashed him in bowling, pool, & singing (he can't sing for nuts. :p)
We then had dinner at SUMO House. Tasty & affordable, yummmms!




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Okay, on a more serious note.
I was screening through photos on facebook, & I chanced upon a shocking photo.
During the SIA Management round, there were 4 girls (incl me). The other 2 girls (S & L) who voted me out during the 'survival' round, citing that I 'was a threat' & that I'm 'very young I can always try again'.
THESE 2 GIRLS ARE NOW TRAINING TOGETHER IN STC, & THEY ARE BATCHMATES. Omg. I was realy very stunned & some bad memories came back.

Bad enough to make me take out the Jetstar Training package I WAS SUPPOSED TO MEMORISE, & also the touching Card given by my poly mates during our graduation chalet.

(Fyi, I almost finished an entire tub of Ben&Jerry's. It's my habit to eat ice cream when I'm....not very happy.)

It feels genuinely good that I have people supporting me, people who have not given up on me. People on facebook who are encouraging me every step since the beginning. People like Keagan, whom I havent even met in person, who has so much confidence in me achieving my dreams in the very near future.
Though I'm withdrawn & don't express myself well at times, but I want to say: THANK YOU.


Sleep tight guys, for its another day at work tomorrow! :D