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!

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.