Casino Royale

I just came back watching this movie. I feel this bond movie is the most non-bond like movie. The male lead not very bond, story not very bond, gadgets not very bond. Haha. But I heard this is supposed to be the first bond story. So maybe this is the ACTUAL bond. But i just dun really like it after watching so many bond movies. However, the show is still quite ok lah. Got actions. Not too bad. But got certain parts really very boring.

Birthday present

It is very interesting indeed to know that my first few birthday presents are not from friends but from the companies I have "dealings" with. The first is a post card sent to me from the Malacca Aldy's Hotel I have stayed early this year. They offered me 50% off the published rate if I were to go back. Second gift is from Maybank to let me redeem points for items that are 50% off published rate. Third is from Singtel which gave me a marker pen, a set of stickers and some vouchers. Not bad for a customer!

COE analysis November 2nd round

COE prices for big cars went up and small cars have gone down. The COE for cars below 1,600ccs (Category A) is $12,689, down by $290. But for big cars (Category B), COE prices rose by some $700 to $14,509. This is still within expectation considering the 3 weeks break. But a recent announcement might push up the COE price in the near future. It is the talk about raising the GST to 7%. Car price is very much affected. So those sitting on the fence might now rush in to beat the rise in GST though dunno when is the rise date. So we have to see the rise in GST news have any major impact or not.

R & R

I just came back from a 4D3N holiday trip to Bangkok. It is actually quite a last minute decision. We took budget airline Jet Star. The flight is ok but the seat very cramp. The new Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is quite big and spacious. It is really a threat to Singapore Changi Airport. This whole trip is more like a shopping trip as my friends they all shop from day till night! I walked until leg going to break! Overall, quite fun but weather very hot.

Healthy lifestyle

For the past few weeks, I have been leading a healthy lifestyle. Haha! I jogged at night about twice a week. In the morning, I went to do some morning exercise before going to work. Then, once a week, I will play tennis. I have to force myself to do such small little exercise to cut down on my weight! Sob sob!! But I like it. I think now got some improvement. I am going to keep up the good work!

Community work

Today I went to a community hospital to do some community work by putting up a violin performance to the old folks there. Together with other players, we played about 8 songs. In between, there are two students played guzhen and harp! Overall, I am quite satisfied with my performance. Haha! The hospital also give us a terry bear as a token of appreciation!

COE analysis November 1st round

This round COE up quite a lot. This is due to 3 weeks break and also a few newly launched models. Cat A up $2,469 to $12,979. Cat B up $822 to $13,811. This week has the Singapore motor show. Will this further fuel the increase in COE? But I guess a jump of $2k plus will keep some buyers at bay for the time being. So the rise might be short live.

Photo-me kiosk cheater

Today I went to take a instant photos at those kiosk in NTU. It costs $6 for 4 photos. I inserted a total of $7 notes and guess what? The machine did not return me $1. Big time cheater! I wonder how many people in NTU has been cheated by Photo-me in NTU canteen B. So next time remember to give exact amount regardless what vending machines. I hope that machine rot!

Sinking of Japan

I just came back from watching Sinking of Japan. The verdict: I love it! The special effects I feel not bad. Some parts are comparable to Hollywood standard. There are also many parts that are heartwarming and touching. The song are every nice too! Overall, I feel quite nice.

Youtube

Today I a bit bored so I decided to try out what Youtube is all about. I shoot some videos and uploaded into Youtube. It is quite easy and fun! Finally got some fun thing to do for the next few days. Haha!