Monday, March 31, 2008
Miracle
Man, this is a miracle! Unbelievable. It's 7:30pm and I am home haha!!! Buy 4 digits yea, sure strike one!!! I'm home, am home. Today's the opening session of what is to be expected in the next 3 1/2 days of our Brand War training.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
What have I been up to?
Ahh..haven't been blogging, been really lazy. Now lets look at what I have been up to. It has been better the past 2-3 weeks for me, having weekends and a bit of life without having to go back to the silly office to work. Done some shopping too, happiness! Bought 2 dresses at a good discount thanks Citibank's additional privilege. Time was also spent more at home and meeting up with friends as well.
Thursday, 27th Mar was a fruitful day for me. Left early as I had an appointment. Managed to do the other things like terminating my gym membership (finally), buying the 2 pillowcases from Jusco which I've been reminding myself to do. This Sat, I managed to fix my shoes with the cobbler in Taipan at a much cheaper rate! Shall never do it in BSc again, haven't reach that standard yet..
Sat was good. I took grandma up for lunch in my previous frequented shop called Jaya Noodle House. They have now moved to Jaya One since Jaya has been closed for refurbishment. Met up with a Swiss friend from WAYN later in the night. Name's Olivier. He was here on business. Had dinner at Sri Ayuthaya in D'sara Heights. Wanted to try Kinaree but it closed early, at 9:30pm. How la to do business???
Well, I feel happier these days as I am trying to fix some of my priorities! Bought some undergarments thanks to La Senza's biggest sale ever today (Sun). Also met a friend from MSN. Had a quick drink at Cravings and cousin just visited and signed me up for a program. We shall wait and see! :)
Thursday, 27th Mar was a fruitful day for me. Left early as I had an appointment. Managed to do the other things like terminating my gym membership (finally), buying the 2 pillowcases from Jusco which I've been reminding myself to do. This Sat, I managed to fix my shoes with the cobbler in Taipan at a much cheaper rate! Shall never do it in BSc again, haven't reach that standard yet..
Sat was good. I took grandma up for lunch in my previous frequented shop called Jaya Noodle House. They have now moved to Jaya One since Jaya has been closed for refurbishment. Met up with a Swiss friend from WAYN later in the night. Name's Olivier. He was here on business. Had dinner at Sri Ayuthaya in D'sara Heights. Wanted to try Kinaree but it closed early, at 9:30pm. How la to do business???
Well, I feel happier these days as I am trying to fix some of my priorities! Bought some undergarments thanks to La Senza's biggest sale ever today (Sun). Also met a friend from MSN. Had a quick drink at Cravings and cousin just visited and signed me up for a program. We shall wait and see! :)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
d italiane kitchen
It's been work work work, i know, boring! After one of a meeting that I had, me and my PR agency tried out this new place, d Italiane Kitchen at Jaya 33. Nice food I must say and nice ambience too!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Bangkok Business Trip - Day 2
Got up early the next day as we had to meet up really early. I woke up only to find out that I lost 50% of my voice. I figured that it was the mandarin orange that I had at midnight. Sigh, oh well what a way to start the day! At least I don't have to present much then haha....
Grand Millenium uses WMF as their cutleries! :)
We headed on for a full day meeting before we left for the airport. I finally had my mango sticky rice in this trip only during dinner at the new airport. Lots of luxurious, designer shops and it's huge and long!
Grand Millenium uses WMF as their cutleries! :)
We headed on for a full day meeting before we left for the airport. I finally had my mango sticky rice in this trip only during dinner at the new airport. Lots of luxurious, designer shops and it's huge and long!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Bangkok Business Trip
I was in Bangkok on a 2 day business trip. So of course they had to put us up at a hotel. It's a nice one right in the city, and very near the office. Its Grand Millenium at Sukhumvit. It was quite a busy 2 days work day, very little left for shopping or in fact barely. Initial plan was to come in half the day and only have a full day meeting on the last day but suddenly all had to change, celaka!
We left for the office to meet up with our Thai colleagues. Nice office I must say and modern too, unlike ours, sigh! We must catch up. The ones we need to meet up were at a production house so we headed that way. Had our lunch and discussion there. Food was sedap gila!!! :D
Hmm..interesting signage I found in the BTS, Skytrain. We took the Skytrain and head towards MBK, one of the more popular shopping arcade for tourists where you can find nice things to buy whether for own use or as gifts. Too bad, the time we had left was very short!
We left for the office to meet up with our Thai colleagues. Nice office I must say and modern too, unlike ours, sigh! We must catch up. The ones we need to meet up were at a production house so we headed that way. Had our lunch and discussion there. Food was sedap gila!!! :D
Hmm..interesting signage I found in the BTS, Skytrain. We took the Skytrain and head towards MBK, one of the more popular shopping arcade for tourists where you can find nice things to buy whether for own use or as gifts. Too bad, the time we had left was very short!
Sign says: Please offer the seat to monks
Bangkok Trip - Airport
It was another pack week after the Singapore meeting. Had to work on the weekend in preparation for the silly early morning flight to Bangkok. I barely slept. Cab was supposed to come by 5:15am and he ended up late because he was a new guy and wasn't too familiar.
First time to the new Bangkok International Airport. Nice! The last I came was in Q3 2005 and it was still the old one.
First time to the new Bangkok International Airport. Nice! The last I came was in Q3 2005 and it was still the old one.
Signage says that anyone who brings or takes an aggregate amount of foreign currency exceeding USD20K must declare to a Customs Officer
Wardrobe search
Yes yes I know I'm supposed to save money but I can't be living out of a suitcase forever! Unfortunately, my room is small and can't have everything in it so I'm maximising and doing the best that I can within the limited space that I have. I checked out Maxima in SS18, Subang a week ago. There's one that suits my room best.
I'm surveying around for more options and comparison. Just saw another one in Midvalley on Sunday, called Sagol and it's from France, quite pricey. All are with the same sliding door, anti jump system, etc... I need to survey more.
I'm surveying around for more options and comparison. Just saw another one in Midvalley on Sunday, called Sagol and it's from France, quite pricey. All are with the same sliding door, anti jump system, etc... I need to survey more.
Rounding Up / Down Policy
A new policy of rounding up or down to the closest 0 or 5 has been introduced which takes effect from 1st April 08 onwards. I spotted this in front of Parkson in Sunway Pyramid.
There are 4 examples:
1) If amount is at RM82.01/RM82.02, it will be rounded down to RM82.00.
2) If the amount is RM82.03/RM82.04, it will be rounded up to RM82.05.
3) If amount is RM82.06/RM82.07, it will be rounded down to RM82.05.
4) If amount is RM82.08/RM82.09, it will be rounded up to RM82.10.
There are 4 examples:
1) If amount is at RM82.01/RM82.02, it will be rounded down to RM82.00.
2) If the amount is RM82.03/RM82.04, it will be rounded up to RM82.05.
3) If amount is RM82.06/RM82.07, it will be rounded down to RM82.05.
4) If amount is RM82.08/RM82.09, it will be rounded up to RM82.10.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thai Dinner in SG
After a fruitful meeting with the SG team, we went for trade visit. Our last stop was in Vivocity and that's where we had our Yummy Thai Dinner. I just realised that after seeing the menu and serviettes, they are the same with the Amarin Thai, Garage, Thai Nudle Bar in MY! Cool!
Spoke to the friendly waiters and the manager was nice to me and only did I find out later that I was right that it's a branch from MY and he's Malaysian too.
Spoke to the friendly waiters and the manager was nice to me and only did I find out later that I was right that it's a branch from MY and he's Malaysian too.
Tomyam Soup
Killer mango salad - super spicy!!!
Fishcake
Bridge to Sentosa Island
The red dots is the entry the to Sentosa Island
Terminal 3, Singapore
I was in Singapore on 3rd March for a business trip and we landed in the new Terminal 3 that officially opened for flight operations on Jan 9. It looks highly modern and sophisticated and will also have more retail shops than the other 2 terminals. Definitely looking forward to the shops once it's fully opened!
Final Day of my CNY getaway
This is our free and easy day and we are spending the whole day in Kuta. Flight is at midnight, strange arrangement to me but oh well, it still gives us 1 full day here in Bali.
It was hot so after doing some sightseeing/shopping in Kuta town, we went back to the hotel to rest and pack. However, I wasn't too satisfied and decided to go to the town centre again because I didn't get anything.
Kuta Beach
Modern looking McD's in Kuta
Kuta Town
Kuta Town
Ground Zero memorial in the day
Ground Zero
It was hot so after doing some sightseeing/shopping in Kuta town, we went back to the hotel to rest and pack. However, I wasn't too satisfied and decided to go to the town centre again because I didn't get anything.
Coffee Bean!!!
A&W, KFC....
Dynasty Hotel Room
Hotel surroundings
Dinner in the Hotel before we check out
Our reliable tour guide - Hari
Increased airport tax to pay eff Nov 07 - 150,000 Rupiahs
Goodbye Bali! Till next time!
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