i can't believe it, four years gone down the drain

when i was flipping through the papers yesterday, i was devastated to read that ogilvy centre is going to be sold and refurbished into a hotel next year.

my first meaningful employment was at ogilvy centre, where i worked as a telemarketer. there was nothing attractive about the job. i was on the phone all day, trying to get people to endorse products that i don't even believe in. it was routine, average-paying, and dull. the worst part of it was having to deal with nasty singaporeans with no phone etiquette. but one saving grace of the job was the location.

built in 1927, ogilvy centre stands out among the skyscrapers in the central business district. with a victorian facade and a minimalist interior decor, it is a refreshing mix of style. when i first stepped into the place, i remember gaping in awe of its majesty. in my four months there, i became very fond of the place. there would always be a friendly security guard greeting me at its monochrome lobby as i wait for the lift. and on its recessed balcony was where i spent many loving mornings, chilling with my ex-colleagues and gazing at passer-bys along the busy street.

hence, this piece of news came as a shock. it's as if a part of my past is going to be taken away from me. i can only find consolation in the fact that the facade of the building will be preserved.

with thick sentiments and nostalgia, i shall end with a video which i have been watching over and over again today:



poor articulation aside, i found the performances mesmerising (especially the first one). after all, i have a soft spot for single eyelid guys who can sing and play the piano. (: