Past few days

Sitting in front of my computer and have decided to pen down what had happened for the past few days.

Bought E51
I bought E51 non camera finally at $320. It is brand new. I love it cos of 3.5G. It is ideal for my Starhub data sim card.

Nee Soon working
I have staying put at Nee Soon doing company project. Since my father sold 1825, i have to commute to Sembawang Country Club by bus and stride to my workplace. Damned to the weather! It had been raining and it had drenched me most of the time.

Training for IPPT
I have been training for IPPT since last week. It consists of a run of 3 - 4km follow by 3 sets of static exercise. There is a day in between training. I realised that i could not keep up training everyday cos my bones are creaking.

Douliu Town ( Taiwan) May 2008

Douliu Town

I visited central Taiwan on May 2008 on a business trip. I visted Dou Liu Town which was nearby my business residence.

Day Trip

I went to explore the town on a saturday. The street was crowded with all kind of stall. The advertisement boards were all hanging high on the building just like hong kong.

Night Market

There was one corner of the town which was near their town temple. I trekked my way to the night market. There were many things to eat, Lu Wei (Soy Sauce marinated Innards), Deep Fried oyaster, Papaya milk ( believe to enhance breast size) , taiwan sausage, BINGO stall and many more

D&D function 2006

Picture taken at one of the D&D function at 2006

Memory - My mum

Came across my mother's picture. It was old and yellow. I decided to scan the photo. My mother was the one in red. My fifth aunt was the emperor in yellow robe

Frivolous Spending Singaporean comic

Waiting at Turf City

Yesterday went to Turf City and took some pictures of me and my father while waiting

Welcome to our family, AVANTE

Finally, it was decided. The deal was inked. We are having Hyundai Avante 1.6A. This was done at Old Holland Road Hyundai Showroom. We would be seeing our new car by end Mar 09.

A glimse of the new car look.

Last Journey with 1825

This morning, both my father and i sent our 1825 to Turf City used car dealer shop where it spent the last day together with us. It was a cool morning. Turf City was dead quiet. Our 1825 was silent while it waited for its prospect.

It is sad to know such a nice car is going to be scapped. It has passed the 5 year mark. Strangely, i feel it is a part of family. It was my father first new car. It was bought at high price. He wanted the car to be big as he was doing buiness. Now, father has semi retired and do not have the income to pay the hefty installments. We have to let go.

I took some pictures of 1825 at Turf City. Let the pictures do the talking.

52 days to go !!!

Every year, i need to go through IPPT on 01 Apr
I have not been actively training for IPPT. Excusing myself from training due to work.
Recently, i have been telling myself, health is also part of wealth. It is as equally important as career, cash...

52 days to go.

Buying a new HDB flat

Moon and i have been sourcing for HDB for the past few months. We are looking at western part of Singapore. We had applied for Build To Order (BTO) in Senja Green in Bukit Panjang but was not allocated any flat. We tried CCK Sunshine Court. The result will be made known to us by end Feb 09. See picture of Sunshine Court.

The price of private property has been falling. The demand is dwindling due to the bad economy. But our HDB price is still hovering high especially for resale HDB flat. The flats near the city are going for above $600k. Wow! It is almost the price of a condominium current price.

Well, i guess we have to wait. Anyway, i am still saving up money for Moon's diamond ring.

Come to me, Babe (E51)

My E61 that was given by my brother is still hanging on. Recently, the phone just went down. No reception though the phone was on.

There was a road show conducted at my company's premise. I was excited and intending to buy. It was offering a $15 monthly bill. That works out be about $300 for the 2 year contract. It was cheaper to sign on new contract than to buy a phone without contract ($350)

However, i was not at the road show. I was away for my management retreat. Sianz. I guess i have to wait for my phone contract that is ending on Apr 09 (1 year).

I want to have one!!!

Going to Taiwan

I am going to Taiwan again for work again on the coming Apr 09. I had just returned from Taiwan last April and now I am going again. I was told that i am going to be there for 3 weeks.

I enjoy Taiwan street scene and it's mouth watering street snacks. The people, especially, the villagers are courteous to us. Taiwan's unique Ping Lang Mei Mei. Many things to explore.

However, I don't like oversea assignment because i am the sort of person who will start to miss home greatly within a week at oversea. I craved for my 3 in 1 coffee. I missed Moon. Like the trip in Australia in Nov 2007. I called her almost every night but i had to quene for sometime before i could call. My potted plants will wither as i am not around.

Anyway, wish me luck in Taiwan

4 months worth of salary into saving??

I have been reading newspapers on how badly the economy is faring. One of the journalists offered his advice to set aside about 4 months worth of saving in case of retrenchment. Should i be concerned? My sector has so far not been hit. I understand that there would be no bonus and only minimal wage increment. I guess i am safe as of now.

Though safe from work retrenchment , I have already put aside about 2.5 months of gross salary in POSB. I pondered. Am i doing the smartest thing? I could have place the money in stock to earn dividends. Just treat is fix deposit with higher interest rate. The market has been volatile. There is a risk in placing mone in stock. Unless you have the capital to buy or else it is too risky to speculate.

I have bought Singtel and ST Engineering. I am hopefully that they will pay good dividends to me.

Bye Bye 1825

It was bought at 2003. Newest and biggest car that we have bought. Loan $110K and payment to settle for 10 years. Finally, it is finding its last path to a second hand dealer f0r $38600.

Yes, we are selling our expensive car , CAMRY 2.4L. Bye bye to our servant ....
Phew, no more $1055 monthly repayment to bank..

Valentine's Day @ NUS.

Valentines Day at NUS... Sound biazerre?

Mr Ken Eng

Yes, it is true, moon and i went to NUS Staff Club recommended by NSman, Mr Ken Eng. Ken is the assistant manager. He is a different person when he donned a suit with a tie as compared to army wear few days ago.

The Ambience

Moon and i were the first couple to be at Sun Asian Bistro Restaurant. It was 6pm. Most of the tables were already placed with all the plates, culteries and candles. A red rose was placed on each table for all the lady guest. It was cosy place with comfortable ambience. The table arrangement was spacious and gave the couple ample room of privacy.

Lovers' meal

We ordered a chicken thigh and a salmon for the Valentine Day set menu. First, we had wild mushroom soup with a piece of garlic bread. I don't usually take mushroom soup but the smell is enticing. Within minutes, i gulped down the bowl of soup. While waiting, both of us had glasses of sparkling juice. Since it is a halal restuarant so it did not serve alcohol.

We had the main course. I had the chicken with pineapple rice. the portion was just right and tender. Moon has the Salmon with mashed potatoes. Both of us savoured our food. Moon had song dedication from moon, Heaven Knows. i liked that song. To finish the meal, we have dessert and a cup of fragant coffee.

Pictures of our valentine day date

http://moonflyer00.multiply.com/photos/album/168/V-day_14_Feb_09

10 Million HongBao Toto - You Won??

Well, i have placed $30 for this year Hong Bao Toto. I did not win any money.
14 people had been fortunately to share $10, 000, 000.
Unfortunately, it wasn't me.

I will never give up and try again next year.

Selling LG KS20 and Nokia N78

Moon is selling her LG KS20 and Nokia N78. Has just placed an ad for both phones. Within half hour, many buyers smsed me. But none will offer more than 210 for the phone. Have checked the second hand phone shop, most only offered 200 for each phone regardless of the warranty...

Eyeing on Hyundai Avante at $41K

Have been eyeing for a new car replacement for my father old but expensive car.

Went to Hyundai Showroom at Alexander. it is selling at $41K. It is a good car.

Headache is that we need to pay off my father's camry hefty loan. it is about 20K.

Well, i guess we need to get some more money...

JiaYi and her family on CNY vist

As per past years CNY, Jiayi and her family came and paid us a vist. Some photo shoots.