A Good Year

Just came back from watching this show. This show is set to open on 9th Nov. But I got lucky by redeeming free tickets for this show by Citibank. It is quite a slow movie story but I quite like the plot. A bit funny. Good acting by Russell Crowe and the others.

Death Note

Today I was on leave and went to settle some personal affairs. In the afternoon, I suddenly feel like watching a movie as I so long never watch movie liao. So I went to Singapore largest shopping mall- VivoCity again to watch a show. I decided to catch the Japanese movie Death Note as there are no other movies that catch my attention. This movie is adapted from a comic book. Although I never watch the comic before, I can follow the story quite well. I feel this movie is quite nice. Interesting plot and exciting. It is a battle of wits between the two lead casts. Part 2 will be out in Dec and only then the whole truth will be revealed!

Durians

Today I went out with my colleagues to Geylang to eat durians. This time we bring two guests from Germany to try out the durians. Haha. They said they must try this fruit. Before they taste it, I ask them how many they intend to eat. They said maybe 5. But who knows they only managed 2 as they cannot stand the smell and taste. Typical ang mohs. Any way, now is not the durian season and it is very expensive! 1kg costs $13!! So better to go during durian seasons.

Calvin Klein

I always wanted to buy Calvin Klein inner wear but feel it is too expensive. But today I bought 2 things by Calvin Klein in OG cos they have 50% discount. Heh heh. The first one is a crew neck muscle shirt made of microfiber. Its material is quite good to touch. I never own such a material before so I decide to get it. Another is tank top made of cotton. Cutting wise I feel quite good. Overall, I feel quite a good buy.

COE analysis October 2nd round

This round COE performance is not uniform. Cat A down by $1,491 to $10,510. Cat B up $488 to $12,989. It is said that due to the release of new Camry, Cat B COE found a reason to rise instead. But overall market still slow. Next week is a 3 week break and so from the usual pattern, next round COE will rise a bit. But long term outlook is COE price is pointing south.

Ban Heng

Today my boss decided to play host and gave a treat to the two overseas students. I joined in the fun. We went to Ban Heng restaurant at Jurong Country Club behind Science Center. We ordered some soup, prawns, vergetables and meats. 6 of us ate for about $200. I feel it is quite ok as the food are nice and the service are good.

Silver Shell Cafe

Today I went to pick up a pair of overseas students at the airport with their supervisor. Then, this supervisor invited me for a dinner. Actually, I dun feel like going but if dun go like dun give face. So end up we went to Sentosa for dinner as this supervisor likes to act high class. We drove into Sentosa and he offered to pay for the entrance fee. 1 car + 4 people should be $10. But I got Maybank credit card and got free entrance. So end up $8. Then, we proceed to Silver Shell Cafe in Rasa Sentosa Hotel. It is BBQ western food. I ordered pork chop. Food wise is not bad and ambience is good cos got a live band performing in front of you while you eat. 4 of us ate about $240 after a 20% discount using a UOB credit card.

Burberry

Today I went to shopping again at VivoCity. Two reasons why I went shopping at that place. Firstly, today haze get worse and so I decided to go shopping on impulse. Secondly, there is a promotion by Citibank at Tangs for Burberry fragrances. I went down to take a look and the sale gal persuade me to buy. Actually, I already intend to get one lah. Haha. In the end, I bought the perfume and a shower gel for $155. The free gift is a Burberry travel kit and travel bag. So I got a $10 off and 2 lucky draw chances. Ok lah.

Feel cheated

Today I feel cheated! By who you might think. By both my boss and a restaurant. Ahh..... Actually a small matter but I still wish to complain. My boss and I brought a visitor to Tung Lok Restaurant at Arena Country Club for lunch. When we ask for bill, the waitress came about and then recommend to my boss to apply their Tung Lok First dining card as my boss paid the meal by Mastercard. As it is none of my business, so I did not listen much. My boss agreed to apply but ask me to fill my name as he too lazy. Then, I apply loh. Who knows this card needs an application fee of $52.50! My boss then asks me to pay when we back at office as he feels he dun use much. I feel I was cheated!!!!!! I not too happy with him cos I apply this card out of my will. Also the waitress should told us to apply the Tung Lok Visa card instead as it has the same benefit and it is free. So I feel very cheated by them!!!! But the only good thing is that this card is preloaded with $75 worth of Tung Lok cash which you can offset their bill. Also with the 10% rebate we ate just now, I got another $13 Tung Lok cash. But still I am very angry over my boss and that lady.

VivoCity

Today I went to Singapore largest shopping mall - VivoCity. I wanted to take a look what the fuss is all about. The mall gives me a very "Malaysia mall" feel simply because the walk way and shops are very spacious which are like those in Malaysia. Although there are many people, you will not feel crowded or cramp. Many shops are not open yet. Despite like this, I still manage to buy something. Haha! I think I will explore this mall further maybe in December when more shops are opened.

Smoke gets in your eyes

Today the haze getting worst! I just came back from shopping and on the road, I can barely see the building opposite the road. A burning smell is also lingering in the air. If the weather is cooler, you might easily thought that you are walking in London street. From the news, the PSI hit 150! No wonder, it is rather smoky and heaty.

COE analysis October 1st round

Today is the first round of COE bidding with the increase of quota. As I predicted, this time round, both Cat A and B dropped by more than $1k which is my conservative estimation. Cat A down $1,101 to $12,001. Cat B down $1,898 to $12,501. However. I feel this is still not low enough. I predict next round it should slide some more as I feel that it has no basis to rise. So I think the question is not if it will drop but how much it will slide. This will indicate what the current demand for cars is.

Zoo

Today I went to Zoo with my mum. The last time I visited Zoo is about 1.5 years back. It has some changes over this 1.5 years. It has made the Zoo looks more like park. More greeneries, more seating areas and more viewling galleries. The loactions of the animals remain more or less the same with some minor changes. Overall, the Zoo has done a nice job.