Life in Switzerland

Yup, I did mentioned that next post will be life in Switzerland but I didnt say when :D
Anyway, its been a while since I last updated.
With the amount of free time I have for time, I guess now is the right time to write about it.

Actually I have said it many times,
It doesnt really matter where I go but who I go with is more important to me.
Switzerland is a beautiful country with almost everything going right.
But then what made my stay memorable was because of these peoples.

Here I will only be writing about Higher Diploma onwards.
I think the most enjoyable time I really had is during the final years of my studies.
It's because I am already familiar with most of the things and I have less worries.
And I also finally I had a gang in the same class and we also live together.
I have to thank Gary for introducing this gang to me.
It all started out during Higher Diploma.
We were classmates but I mix mostly with Carlos and Anna.
Then later on because of Gary, I was closer to Even Zi Xian Shu Ping Li may Chelsea and Joe.
Because we were all doing our internships in davos,

so eventually we got close and went out skiing together.

At first I was thinking about writing a long passage.
but then, picture will speak more than a thousand words.
so i will let the pictures do the talking and remind me of all the fond memories I had during my time in Switzerland.

 and so here they are

the 2 beh paiseh super hiao girls

Natalie and Shu Ping

Chelsea Even Xian

Shu Ping, Joe, Chelsea, Xian, Even, Li may, and Serene !!

oh i look good in this pic.. :P

then of course martin and helena from day 1

the football team !

and this jennifer

final bbq by the lake

on our way back after dark

1 last day by the lake

 i can go on and on about everyone.
but have to wait till the mood comes :)
ciao for now

China (July - December)

Of all places, how the hell did I end up in China ? 

After all that negative news and cultures of China, cant believe I worked there for 6 months.
Even serving the chinese customers in Switzerland frightens me sometimes.

In the end of the day, its because of the brand : The Ritz Carlton

I've got a chance to work for The Ritz Carlton. Of course I took it.
Knowing Giselle, Anna, Freddie and Li May is there also eases me a bit.

I was already prepared for the worst since I made that decision.
Before I arrive in Sanya, I didnt know what kind of city it was
I only knew that it belongs to the Hainan province.

Well, Sanya is still developing, but then the mentality of the people ? Dont ask.

First day, we arrived at night, checked in, at then we met our first friend, Jennifer.
I was staying in the 3rd floor with 3 local guys. When I moved in they werent there, so I went out for dinner.
During dinner, me and Li May got to know more about Jennifer.

After that we went back to our rooms, trying to settle down.

And then I met my roommate, and then my room mates.

They were actually pretty nice guys. But then maybe the age gap was there. And the room was pretty small.

So we were cramped into a small box with 4 people, at least I had internet.

Sharing bathrooms is definitely the worst possible idea as you see things you never thought you would see

And I never want to see that again.

In the end, I requested to change room to the 10th floor, with our own bathroom.

I was so god damn relieved.

Then there was Kenneth, Jennifer's ex boyfriend which I came to found out about later on.
Kenneth is younger than me, but he talks alot

Talks alot but with only 1 topic, which was how the relationship went and how he wanted her back

For days and days and days he went on and on and on

Freddie arrives, PASS !

his turn to listen to all the bible stuff, i cant stand it anymore

and suddenly i'm in between my first friend in china, and my room mate.

where do i stand ?

People were quite impressed with me actually. Knowing that I am Malaysia but yet speaks Mandarin

and most importantly English

was quite proud back then as people respect and look up to you

Although I couldnt really get along with my teammates because we were only together for 5 months

and most of the time they were using terms which I do not understand which i just ignore

but then fortunately we were able to work together as we all know what we need to achieve

during my first 2 weeks, I was getting started to get used to the stuff in the restaurant

and then here comes something I never thought I would do

Kids care

Apparently there was this program for the guest to allow their children to take part in a learning program

With the european culture, sports, drawing, treasure hunt, releasing turtles

its a 3 day program, and it lasted for around 3 and a half week

so I was repeating the same program again and again

the interesting part is that the kids are always different although the program is the same

kids, i do like kids, i like playing with kids

but when they become troublesome, i just want to throw them into the pool

somehow I guess the children are amazed by everything which is one of the factors that makes them obey our orders such as cola and mentos, which makes them wow and excited

seeing their faces makes me happy too

actually quite enjoyable working with them, although its a bit tired because they run all over the place and you have to keep your eyes on each and everyone one of them so they dont get lost or injured under your watch, which could lead to their parents blasting and complaining. 

Unfortunately I havent took any photos back with me, but then I still remember their faces

One photo i have is that I was in a turtle costume

yeap, eean tan, in a turtle costume

kids are so naive, they ask, am i real ? do i talk ? 

so i just pat their head

(of course not, silly)

Once in a while, I also get to meet people from other departments, and surprisingly there are alot of young students like me in the hotel doing an internship

I think the younger generations are better educated in terms of manners and stuff

there are also quite a few honest and good people around

perhaps only the rich people are the ones that are causing the negative image of the chinese customers

by now I wouldve forgotten most names

but then some of them did left a deep impression

Robin, i think she is the only one that i can say to really communicate? 

she was also in switzerland for her studies and went back to sanya to work, she is originally from haikou if not mistaken

she always laugh when I dont understand the local terms and make fun of me, but she's also the one who guides me for the whole month throughout the kids program, after that we didnt had chance to work together except when i was assigned to help for breakfast or banquet

and then there are people from Sands

David, always grateful to him as he trusted me, perhaps I did achieve as much as Muse, but I hoped I gave him another dimension to help his work

Joanna, Karolina, works under David, mostly in charge of tdhe stuff that bastian wants.

Simon, a very enthusiastic young man but then his contribution is limited by lacked of power

Sharpay, Will, the other supervisors, and Bruce

 Jessica, the one who first greetesdfd me  when I first came

Cici, Jacky, Jason, Alston, Jack, Dudu, Eric, Ashley, Helda, Bruce, Kuber,
and also the kitchen team !

Next post : life in switzerland

May 2013

Hello hello 2014 !! Well I've been busy havent I ? Even forgot that this post exist until someone reminds me about it.. Last updated 2013? hmm.. this is gonna be long. 

Where shall I start ? 

Was scrolling back pictures few days ago and then I thought about how much I've changed since then.

Ever since I left Davos, I was in Australia to visit my kai ma and my sis. 

I've havent seen my aunt for ages and I've also never travelled with my sis for quite some time.
The last time I travelled with my family ? hmm.. thats a very hard question. 

besides travelling to Melacca and Johor, we havent travelled for the purpose of leisure since a company trip from my fathers company back in high school.

It was a great trip, also catching up with Wei Song and Daniel and also to meet Michelle.
Other than that, who else but ah Sian, haha

Dont know why cannot find the handsome Wei Song picture. Anyway, I'm pretty sure more people want to see me instead of him :P

Highlights of Australia

Sydney, Brisbane, Perth

Sydney is nice, weather food and stuff

One of the best things that I've eaten in my life !!! Bruschetta <3

I sincerely thank Daniel for introducing this to me !

Here's the tour guide :)

and this ? hmm.. the pimple girl ? lol

thats it for now ! more to follow ! 

選擇

如果有得選，誰要這個病？

請你們不要用那種眼神看我可以嗎？

可以的話，我也不想要這個病

雖然說我不介意
但是無論怎麼樣，都會看見它
總會覺得為什麼會是我？
難道就是我做錯了什麼，就要這樣讓我一輩子

如果介意的話乾脆朋友就不做好了

那樣就不用影響到你們

20th December 2012

So.. the end of the world tomorrow ? 

guess what ? It's my first day at work.. 

thinking back how this semester ended so quickly, i just thought it's one of the most memorable times i would have in my life.. 

suddenly everybody becomes so attached, relying on each other so much, but then it ended so quickly.. 

throughout the semester, i tried to help those who are weak, not to say that i am the best but i feel i have a responsibility as a older foreign big brother, to help them and guide them.. 

some people may think that they are not capable, but everyone has their own potential.. just that some people are late to realize them.. 

i dislike people who judge them based on their past.. i always believe people would improve.. thinking back at my past, i was nothing, i improved and grew up but still learning mistakes despite my confidence that i can handle most of the things.. 

so, i would not give up on those who are weak, i just want to put faith in them, believe in them, to give them the confidence they need, the courage and the willingness to change themselves, to be a better person, that's all i wish.. i just want to have a little influence on their life.. 

so that they don't feel that they have been given up.. 

i don't wished for anything in return

i just want to be a friend where they can rely on

but then, if they would remember and cherish my efforts, that would be nice ;)

sometimes,

i might say that i dont want or i dont like

example,

birthdays

i said i dont like cakes, i said i dont like celebrations

but then every time the surprises came

i would be so happy

but then

the thought of all these would make me cry in front of so many people

so

NOPE!

i am Tan Eean

and i dont cry in front of people

yeah

so if people would really appreciate my help and efforts

it just makes me happy and gives me the motivation to do better and more

today

everyone was leaving, i was sending them one by one.. seeing tears on their faces.. i may not be the reason why their tears dropped.. but i was happy for them, because they had a reason, sad or happy, they can express their emotions, and i was happy to see that they would hug each other so tightly because it just proved that there was something worth to be remembered about this semester..

of course, i wasn't crying

yet

although i didnt believe that the world would end, i just wanted to call my parents.

when i called, my parents and my sister were at a local pub..

knowing that they were together kinds of suddenly rushed tears through my eyes

i was suppose to be there with them

spending time together

instead, i'm here, alone shifting houses, carrying heavy luggage,

changing trains

to get to the other side of the country and prepare for work

my father repeatedly asking me if i was ok

i guess he was worried by my sad tone

i just want to be his big boy

the boy he can be proud of

the boy that he hoped for

the boy who can be independent

tears were already flowing down my cheek

i couldn't stop them anymore

why am i living this life ?

i chose this, but i am not really sure if i am really prepared for it

but then, ready or not, it's here

and so, i told him i'm ok

he said

no matter whatever goes wrong, he and mum will always be there for me

that's all i need to know

and so

i will be your big boy

i will be tough

i will go through these obstacles and look forward to May

when we see each other again

facing the reality is what most people wish not to

all i can do now, is to make the most out of it

i can't change the situation but i can change my attitude

so i just want to promise myself this

every time i go home

i shall be a little bit better than who i was

in terms of behavior

maturity

responsible

and whatever it takes to be a man

back home, there is still one girl waiting for me

she's always there for me

giving me moral support

and always when i feel i need strength

i know she is all i need

sometimes i maybe playful with girls

but in the end, i know my limits,

the urge to resist is all because in my heart she has this very special place

so,i want to be a man

for my family

and 

for her

I guess i found my purpose in life

Presentation

Today we had a very very brief group presentation. 

At first every group just went out there and say whatever they were going to say

When it was my turn, I walked up there

Then at some point when I was presenting, I felt that I was over-confident

being too cocky

not sure if that's a good thing -.- 

well, alot ppl tell me i have a big ego

i guess that's kinda true

but then it's also interesting to see other people's behaviour when they are confronted with questions and obstacles

it really showed some true identity when someone is really trying to defend what they believe or think

some people cannot take criticism, some people are just stubborn with their views

some people cannot accept what certain people thinks

and then there's me

people actually praised what we did

actually i didnt even do anything

i was just the one who presented the work

the work was done was done by someone else

yet i feel so proud standing there

haha

showed my true self ? 

perhaps.. the bad side of me.. 

the over-confident Eean