Was thinking of changing my iphone cover and came across this store in *Scape whom sells very unique covers ranging from the commonly seen crystal studs, to glossy porcelain chinese calligraphy paintings, to hello kitty, paul frank, and even ed hardy.
If you are looking for unique iphone 4 or 3G covers, you can try to find them at *Scape, Level 1.
Alternatively, if you like luxury looking ones, you can see from here. I think luxe lass will like this...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
We got it!
We got it! Finally. Out of nowhere, we decided to ballot for it since it’s the next hottest after Duxton.
Its unique architecture attracted both of us. The balloting exercise started in Dec 09 and results were out only in late feb. I still remember logging in to the HDB website to check on the status of the balloting exercise almost every day.
When the results were released, we don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s a queue no. of 271 out of the 270 units available. People who have balloted before will know what it means. It means we are out of the queue to select the available flats, at the same time we are the first in the waiting queue.
Some friends and colleagues who are also balloting for flats at the same time felt that we are lucky enough to get the first waiting queue no. Some felt that we definitely will not get it since the flats we are balloting for is so hot. A mixture of feelings in me and uncertainty kept me edgy on my seat.
Browsing through the catalogue with Baby, diligently and analytically, we shortlisted a few units which are within our buying power. Selecting the ideal flat is not a simple task. There are many factors to consider. The west sun, directions, nearest amenities, privacy, near the rubbish chute, etc. I really enjoyed the discussion we had and both respected and seek each other’s opinions and thoughts about the ideal unit. Everything was done amiably.
The actual day for the selection exercise arrived and we both were so excited about it. I felt so upset with the couple before us as they actually picked the unit we initially wanted!!!! Blame in on our luck again. Nearly getting it. In the end, we settled for our second choice. Well! Still high floor and convenient, what else can we asked for?
Yesterday, baby and I went down again to settle the procedures for the payment even after an argument we had a few days before. I am glad that we could put the argument aside and still meet up to complete the flat purchasing. I guess, I have matured and are able to deal with issues now with an open mind. At the end of the day, our argument was resolved we both of us “finally seeing something at the same level” and decided to let the whole issue pass.
Finally we can close a chapter now and wait. Waiting for another 4 to 5 years for its completion. Being a kiasu Singaporean, we have gotten our interior design roughly planned out! With a team of an engineer and artist working together, I believe we will be able to invent a nice cosy place for both of us.
Inevitably, I believe we will continue to have our arguments throughout all these years but hopefully we could still stay on the same boat and arrive at the same direction in our lives, together!
Bless us!
Its unique architecture attracted both of us. The balloting exercise started in Dec 09 and results were out only in late feb. I still remember logging in to the HDB website to check on the status of the balloting exercise almost every day.
When the results were released, we don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s a queue no. of 271 out of the 270 units available. People who have balloted before will know what it means. It means we are out of the queue to select the available flats, at the same time we are the first in the waiting queue.
Some friends and colleagues who are also balloting for flats at the same time felt that we are lucky enough to get the first waiting queue no. Some felt that we definitely will not get it since the flats we are balloting for is so hot. A mixture of feelings in me and uncertainty kept me edgy on my seat.
Browsing through the catalogue with Baby, diligently and analytically, we shortlisted a few units which are within our buying power. Selecting the ideal flat is not a simple task. There are many factors to consider. The west sun, directions, nearest amenities, privacy, near the rubbish chute, etc. I really enjoyed the discussion we had and both respected and seek each other’s opinions and thoughts about the ideal unit. Everything was done amiably.
The actual day for the selection exercise arrived and we both were so excited about it. I felt so upset with the couple before us as they actually picked the unit we initially wanted!!!! Blame in on our luck again. Nearly getting it. In the end, we settled for our second choice. Well! Still high floor and convenient, what else can we asked for?
Yesterday, baby and I went down again to settle the procedures for the payment even after an argument we had a few days before. I am glad that we could put the argument aside and still meet up to complete the flat purchasing. I guess, I have matured and are able to deal with issues now with an open mind. At the end of the day, our argument was resolved we both of us “finally seeing something at the same level” and decided to let the whole issue pass.
Finally we can close a chapter now and wait. Waiting for another 4 to 5 years for its completion. Being a kiasu Singaporean, we have gotten our interior design roughly planned out! With a team of an engineer and artist working together, I believe we will be able to invent a nice cosy place for both of us.
Inevitably, I believe we will continue to have our arguments throughout all these years but hopefully we could still stay on the same boat and arrive at the same direction in our lives, together!
Bless us!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Are we really more fortunate?
I believe that many readers here are attached or have been attached before. Dating has become a part and parcel of our daily lives that sometimes, it becomes a routine.
A relationship is like a tuck man’s model where in the beginning ("forming stage"), a dating couple is preoccupied with orienting themselves, being polite and understanding towards each other. Then it will proceed into a "storming stage" where conflicts and disagreements started to surface out, differentiating the views, believes, values and mindset between them.
Some fortunate ones progress into the "norming stage" where both acknowledge and respect the differences, engage in common activities and are committed to maintain and solving issues. Some, unfortunately, ends at the "storming stage". Many of us are struggling between the "storming" and "norming" stage in our relationships.
Today I was riding in my dad’s car, watching their backs facing me, while they argue about the very finest and tiny little matters among them. They are my dad and mum. Suddenly I realized that they have been staying together for almost 35 years and still ongoing. Wow, how that happens? My mum and dad dated each other and got married and have been facing each other since then till now. Same goes to many of my friends’ parents whom still stay together with their husband or wife even till today. How that happens, I wonder. How do they maintain that? How do they survive through all the heaty arguments and/or hurtful hurl of remarks made at each other all these years?
The generation today has a big difference from what was in our parents’ or grandparents’ or even the older ancient generations. Education? Society? Culture? Moral Values? Are the evolving changes to these factors resulted in crafting out the mindset in us today?
Some people say it’s because we have more choices these days but is that true? The older generations back then have their pools of choices too but perhaps their strong family values and conservative thinking restricted their mind and actions in search for trying out the “other choices” out there.
In our generation, breaking ups/divorcing is commonly becoming a trend. People chose to breakup or divorce and date or marry another one to correct the mistake/s made in the first/second or third relationship/marriage. Constantly correcting “mistakes”. Like what many ppl says “every relationship/marriage is a learning phase”.
Unlike the “phasing out” (older) generation, we fight for better lives instead of staying with the wrong one for the rest of our lives. Is that a wrong mindset? We are just correcting our mistake and putting a stop to further mistakes! The older generation is less fortunate as they were bind by their conservative thinking and has to live with mistakes for the rest of their lives!
However, I realized, besides the "Forming", "Storming" and "Norming stage", the older generation are more “capable” of moving further into the "performing stage" (where they form a family, have kids and providing them education etc), and develop even further into "adjourning stage" (where they could relinquished and retire from providing for their children once they independent (usually, refers to financially independent) and also, starting to form their own family).
In contrast, many marriages of our generation are increasing seeking splitting ups, separations and divorces way before they could even reach a "norming stage". Are we (the current generation) really more fortunate as compare to the older ones?
Irony isn't it?
A relationship is like a tuck man’s model where in the beginning ("forming stage"), a dating couple is preoccupied with orienting themselves, being polite and understanding towards each other. Then it will proceed into a "storming stage" where conflicts and disagreements started to surface out, differentiating the views, believes, values and mindset between them.
Some fortunate ones progress into the "norming stage" where both acknowledge and respect the differences, engage in common activities and are committed to maintain and solving issues. Some, unfortunately, ends at the "storming stage". Many of us are struggling between the "storming" and "norming" stage in our relationships.
Today I was riding in my dad’s car, watching their backs facing me, while they argue about the very finest and tiny little matters among them. They are my dad and mum. Suddenly I realized that they have been staying together for almost 35 years and still ongoing. Wow, how that happens? My mum and dad dated each other and got married and have been facing each other since then till now. Same goes to many of my friends’ parents whom still stay together with their husband or wife even till today. How that happens, I wonder. How do they maintain that? How do they survive through all the heaty arguments and/or hurtful hurl of remarks made at each other all these years?
The generation today has a big difference from what was in our parents’ or grandparents’ or even the older ancient generations. Education? Society? Culture? Moral Values? Are the evolving changes to these factors resulted in crafting out the mindset in us today?
Some people say it’s because we have more choices these days but is that true? The older generations back then have their pools of choices too but perhaps their strong family values and conservative thinking restricted their mind and actions in search for trying out the “other choices” out there.
In our generation, breaking ups/divorcing is commonly becoming a trend. People chose to breakup or divorce and date or marry another one to correct the mistake/s made in the first/second or third relationship/marriage. Constantly correcting “mistakes”. Like what many ppl says “every relationship/marriage is a learning phase”.
Unlike the “phasing out” (older) generation, we fight for better lives instead of staying with the wrong one for the rest of our lives. Is that a wrong mindset? We are just correcting our mistake and putting a stop to further mistakes! The older generation is less fortunate as they were bind by their conservative thinking and has to live with mistakes for the rest of their lives!
However, I realized, besides the "Forming", "Storming" and "Norming stage", the older generation are more “capable” of moving further into the "performing stage" (where they form a family, have kids and providing them education etc), and develop even further into "adjourning stage" (where they could relinquished and retire from providing for their children once they independent (usually, refers to financially independent) and also, starting to form their own family).
In contrast, many marriages of our generation are increasing seeking splitting ups, separations and divorces way before they could even reach a "norming stage". Are we (the current generation) really more fortunate as compare to the older ones?
Irony isn't it?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Luxury Goods Scam!!
Apparently, some young women has been scaming around in forums, either asking for branded bags to rent or promised to buy branded bags for forummers but disappear soon after.
If you are a regular online shopper, I think this awareness will save you from future troubles.
Although online shopping has proven to be a convenient way to shop, and there are wide range of products for you to chose and some retailing at much lower cost than what those shopping malls are selling. However, it also keeps you edgy on your seats all day until you finally see the goods delivered as promised and in good working condition.
I am not a regular online shopper but shops once a while for clothings when I simply couldn't resist the charm from the beautiful pictures. One way to ensure reliablity is to check if the site has been setted up for few years, any regular shoppers, and if they have a physical store in any shopping malls so that if there is any disagreement, you know where to go to complain or feedback.
With many blogspots and e-shop selling fashion wears, it is pretty hard to judge from pictures on the quality and fittings of clothings. However, sometimes the pictures are too good to sell you into buying it now or regretting it later that you just want to add it into your shopping cart and check out immediately before the last piece is no longer available.
So I usually buy one item to test out the processing duration, follow ups and delivery. Glad to say that the e-shop that I visited has provided me good service but online shopping.
Recently Baby want to get a Harman Kardon Sound Sticks II (Standard retail price in Epi Centre is $299) from online since its cheaper. But just as we are about to check out, after adding the shipment cost which was about another $100 over bucks, the whole cost amounted to $269 (I think), slightly about $30 lesser from the Epi Centre. So what if it's 30 bucks cheaper and having to worry about when will the delivery come in, if the delivered speakers arrives with cracks, whether if the whole thing is a scam, etc etc.
Although it cost slightly more than online, however, we can at least and have assuring sleeps in the nights and most importantly, bring home the speakers right away!!!
Anyway, here are some links to read up about online scams:
http://deluxemall.com/handbags-purses-reviews-discussion-authenticity-tips/3283-read-about-scam-fraud-online-cases-singapore.html
http://deluxemall.com/hall-shame/15880-bag-rental-scam.html
What a shame to see these young women resorting to such mean ways for some splendor of luxury........shame!
If you are a regular online shopper, I think this awareness will save you from future troubles.
Although online shopping has proven to be a convenient way to shop, and there are wide range of products for you to chose and some retailing at much lower cost than what those shopping malls are selling. However, it also keeps you edgy on your seats all day until you finally see the goods delivered as promised and in good working condition.
I am not a regular online shopper but shops once a while for clothings when I simply couldn't resist the charm from the beautiful pictures. One way to ensure reliablity is to check if the site has been setted up for few years, any regular shoppers, and if they have a physical store in any shopping malls so that if there is any disagreement, you know where to go to complain or feedback.
With many blogspots and e-shop selling fashion wears, it is pretty hard to judge from pictures on the quality and fittings of clothings. However, sometimes the pictures are too good to sell you into buying it now or regretting it later that you just want to add it into your shopping cart and check out immediately before the last piece is no longer available.
So I usually buy one item to test out the processing duration, follow ups and delivery. Glad to say that the e-shop that I visited has provided me good service but online shopping.
Recently Baby want to get a Harman Kardon Sound Sticks II (Standard retail price in Epi Centre is $299) from online since its cheaper. But just as we are about to check out, after adding the shipment cost which was about another $100 over bucks, the whole cost amounted to $269 (I think), slightly about $30 lesser from the Epi Centre. So what if it's 30 bucks cheaper and having to worry about when will the delivery come in, if the delivered speakers arrives with cracks, whether if the whole thing is a scam, etc etc.
Although it cost slightly more than online, however, we can at least and have assuring sleeps in the nights and most importantly, bring home the speakers right away!!!
Anyway, here are some links to read up about online scams:
http://deluxemall.com/handbags-purses-reviews-discussion-authenticity-tips/3283-read-about-scam-fraud-online-cases-singapore.html
http://deluxemall.com/hall-shame/15880-bag-rental-scam.html
What a shame to see these young women resorting to such mean ways for some splendor of luxury........shame!
Monday, August 16, 2010
My new bag bag!!
Hey Hey! I got a new bag bag!! Have not been getting any new bags since the current ones are still in good condition. However the Bree Bag broke after it cannot withstand the load from my netbook and its charger.
Was walking about Jurong Point, store by store, popping my head into the store and scanning through for my idea bag for my netbook but disappointedly, found none. Then I remember this Avant Garde at the Basement which I always walk pass and never walk in. But I did today. They have imported Japan made bags and even Hermes birkin "look alike" (but of cos I never get that as I never like imitations).
Then the lady was kind enough to recommend me some suitable ones for my netbook and I decided on one which is not too big, not too small, handle strap is not too long and good enough to double up as a shopping bag!
The leather (man made leather) though, is not real leather but the workmanship is good enough for its value!
The good thing about Avant Garde is that they usually bring 4 or 5 pieces of each design and each design comes with one color each. Hence if you are looking for mid priced unique bags, you know where to find! :)
Just as I was about to give up hope on Jurong Point, Avant Garde revives my hope!
Was walking about Jurong Point, store by store, popping my head into the store and scanning through for my idea bag for my netbook but disappointedly, found none. Then I remember this Avant Garde at the Basement which I always walk pass and never walk in. But I did today. They have imported Japan made bags and even Hermes birkin "look alike" (but of cos I never get that as I never like imitations).
Then the lady was kind enough to recommend me some suitable ones for my netbook and I decided on one which is not too big, not too small, handle strap is not too long and good enough to double up as a shopping bag!
The leather (man made leather) though, is not real leather but the workmanship is good enough for its value!
The good thing about Avant Garde is that they usually bring 4 or 5 pieces of each design and each design comes with one color each. Hence if you are looking for mid priced unique bags, you know where to find! :)
Just as I was about to give up hope on Jurong Point, Avant Garde revives my hope!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
YOG (again)
Its my first day back at work since the start of YOG. I left home at 9am.
Upon reaching the interchange, the numbers of YOG buses surprised me, besides the men in blues. I didnt expect that there will be so many policemen stationed at the interchange, all looking so busy, I have no idea why.
Upon reaching the entrance to the interchange, I held up my accrediation pass to identify myself and the security personnel stared closely at my chest area and said "ok ok" and waved to indicate that I have passed.
I walked into the premise and radar through the views I see right in front of me. Many blues (the policemen) and many purples (the YOG personnel). there were only small crowds at the two waiting queues. Then I spotted a mixture of colors, notting that those are us, the working staff who are NON YOG personnel, lining up waiting for the bus to pick us up. So I instinctively joined the queue after spotting some familar faces.
The journey seems like a trail around singapore. We hopped into the purple YOG bus and it took us from boon lay temporary interchange, all the way to jalan bahar and from here, we reached the lst check point, but the policemen signaled the bus to make a U Turn. The bus then traveled about 3k away from the 1st check point, did a U Turn at one of the residence hall, then returned back to the lst check point before letting us alight. This time, more policemen crowded around the alighting point, scanning through us with their eagle's stare as if we are the new jail birds, making our way to our cells.
Then again, we left our bags on the machine belting, and walked through the security gantry which seems like an ERP system to me.
I stood on the designated red carpet waiting to be scanned. The policeman signaled to me, indicating that his female colleague will do that. So I waited in the next queue, wondering if I should take my bag lst or leave it at the machine belt while being scanned. Then in a split second, the same policeman signaled to me and said "Mdm, its oke". I looked at him with my blurrest expression, took my bag, and left the check point without scanning.
Then we continue walking to a nearby point, waiting for the mini bus to pick and bring us to our office block. The bus never came even after some patience wait of like 15 or 20 mins?
Thankfully, one of the liason head was with us and he lead us all to take another bus instead. Along the short journey, we spotted Ciscos guards, Policemen and Gukahs. Suddenly I felt so unsafe.
And by the time I reached my office, it was 10:40am. The journey from home to work which took me about 15mins usually, now takes me 1hr and 40mins.
Hopefully things will get better tomorrow. Else, its really a pain in the neck to come to work everyday with all these security checks...
Upon reaching the interchange, the numbers of YOG buses surprised me, besides the men in blues. I didnt expect that there will be so many policemen stationed at the interchange, all looking so busy, I have no idea why.
Upon reaching the entrance to the interchange, I held up my accrediation pass to identify myself and the security personnel stared closely at my chest area and said "ok ok" and waved to indicate that I have passed.
I walked into the premise and radar through the views I see right in front of me. Many blues (the policemen) and many purples (the YOG personnel). there were only small crowds at the two waiting queues. Then I spotted a mixture of colors, notting that those are us, the working staff who are NON YOG personnel, lining up waiting for the bus to pick us up. So I instinctively joined the queue after spotting some familar faces.
The journey seems like a trail around singapore. We hopped into the purple YOG bus and it took us from boon lay temporary interchange, all the way to jalan bahar and from here, we reached the lst check point, but the policemen signaled the bus to make a U Turn. The bus then traveled about 3k away from the 1st check point, did a U Turn at one of the residence hall, then returned back to the lst check point before letting us alight. This time, more policemen crowded around the alighting point, scanning through us with their eagle's stare as if we are the new jail birds, making our way to our cells.
Then again, we left our bags on the machine belting, and walked through the security gantry which seems like an ERP system to me.
I stood on the designated red carpet waiting to be scanned. The policeman signaled to me, indicating that his female colleague will do that. So I waited in the next queue, wondering if I should take my bag lst or leave it at the machine belt while being scanned. Then in a split second, the same policeman signaled to me and said "Mdm, its oke". I looked at him with my blurrest expression, took my bag, and left the check point without scanning.
Then we continue walking to a nearby point, waiting for the mini bus to pick and bring us to our office block. The bus never came even after some patience wait of like 15 or 20 mins?
Thankfully, one of the liason head was with us and he lead us all to take another bus instead. Along the short journey, we spotted Ciscos guards, Policemen and Gukahs. Suddenly I felt so unsafe.
And by the time I reached my office, it was 10:40am. The journey from home to work which took me about 15mins usually, now takes me 1hr and 40mins.
Hopefully things will get better tomorrow. Else, its really a pain in the neck to come to work everyday with all these security checks...
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Orchids
Another one almost completed except for some touching up to be done. I realised that my painting skills have improved. :) Painting has been a great therapy to me. It helps to distract my thoughts away from some matters that I can avoid thinking, even if it's just for a moment.
After viewing some painting techniques from youtube, I painted these orchids.
Sigh...another tiring day for me.
After viewing some painting techniques from youtube, I painted these orchids.
Sigh...another tiring day for me.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
The YOG
The YOG is finally drawing near. Lots of back ground work to be done and prepared. The whole campus has been taken over as a YOV for the delegates and young atheletics. Although there are some inconvenience at work, however, it is also a relief to most of us as we only come back on campus to work on alternate weeks.
Coming into the campus is like going to board a plan in the airport. We have to wear an accrediation pass which is 4 times the size of a normal id card. Then rest our bags onto the belting to be scanned while we have to walk pass a gantry before we can pick up our bags.
Monday was a happy day for most of us because all of us are expected to vacant the office by noon as the personnel are waiting below our block to conduct the "sweeping' across our whole premises.
Working from home as its pros and cons. I still wake up at 8am and log on to check mails from 8:30am onwards, all the way till about 4 or 5pm. The inconvenience and restrictions are, many of my work are related to physical documents which many of those, I cant be bringing all them home. I have selectively brought back some processes to work on and besides checking mails, which only has about 5 or 6 emails per day, there isnt much I can do or progress.
Security within campus will be even tighter from next week onwards, having to change two buses before we "slip" through a cargo lift from basement and straight to our office level. Working hours will be shorten from 10am to 4pm. No outside food nor medication can be brought in. The fencing around our campus makes it look so intimitating and unfriendly.
Besides some constraints I faced, the best thing about working from home is the flexibility of watching tv while I work, tidying up my room, or taking a short nap before logging on again to check for any incoming emails.
And here I am, sipping through my Ice Green Tea Latte at Starbucks while blogging and checking office emails at the same time. Ah....how I wish we can have a long term alternate work weeks...........
Coming into the campus is like going to board a plan in the airport. We have to wear an accrediation pass which is 4 times the size of a normal id card. Then rest our bags onto the belting to be scanned while we have to walk pass a gantry before we can pick up our bags.
Monday was a happy day for most of us because all of us are expected to vacant the office by noon as the personnel are waiting below our block to conduct the "sweeping' across our whole premises.
Working from home as its pros and cons. I still wake up at 8am and log on to check mails from 8:30am onwards, all the way till about 4 or 5pm. The inconvenience and restrictions are, many of my work are related to physical documents which many of those, I cant be bringing all them home. I have selectively brought back some processes to work on and besides checking mails, which only has about 5 or 6 emails per day, there isnt much I can do or progress.
Security within campus will be even tighter from next week onwards, having to change two buses before we "slip" through a cargo lift from basement and straight to our office level. Working hours will be shorten from 10am to 4pm. No outside food nor medication can be brought in. The fencing around our campus makes it look so intimitating and unfriendly.
Besides some constraints I faced, the best thing about working from home is the flexibility of watching tv while I work, tidying up my room, or taking a short nap before logging on again to check for any incoming emails.
And here I am, sipping through my Ice Green Tea Latte at Starbucks while blogging and checking office emails at the same time. Ah....how I wish we can have a long term alternate work weeks...........
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