ION Orchard and Orchard Central

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Went Grandpa's place in the morning before meeting dear in Orchard around 2pm..
We basically walked up and down Orchard Road from 2+ to 7+ , from Taka to Orchard Central then back to TAKA and to ION then to Wheelock Place.

Saw MANY people carrying shopping bags.. and was grumbling to dear that though I walked into so many stores.. nothing caught my fancy =.=

Had lunch at MOS BURGER at Orchard Central, then bought a pair of pumps at TAKA.. cause my heels were literally killing my feet.. lots of cuts and blisters.. then headed to WHeelock Place for Pasta by Sakae.

I LUV~ the structure of the new ION! reminds me of a big concrete jungle.. with tree trunks and branches and canopy overhead. And I LUV~ the escalators and the view of ORCHARD CENTRAL, the never ending escalators and the different viewing platforms.. though the internal structure was messy to me.

Hmm dear had to hear my grumbling.. I am actually grumbling that I cant find anything to buy..

AND there were queues of people everywhere, queueing for those branded labels like Gucci, Chanel and LV.. and the likes.. now where's the recession? I do not think I will admire those things lol.
Hopefully never.

Food Fair at TAKA

Inside Orchard Central



Never ending escalators of Orchard Central, they can span several levels woh

view from the viewin gallery


MOS Burger!
lol dear's new shrimp burger has no taste of shrimp.. tsk tsk

ION ORCHARD

Magnificent structures..

ppl were queuing to get in throughout the day -_-

From PASTA by SAKAE at Wheelock Place

Thick and creamy Mushrom soup

appetisers..

my wasabi unagi pasta

dear's gigantic meatball pasta

HUGE meatball with a whole egg inside



mum bought Chewy Junior when we reached home lol

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and I'm looking forward to fishing with dear's friends on sat lol.
AND bonus is some sort of confirmed! lol hopefully its what I had calculated.
But then again, after setting aside for school fees, mum and our anniversary.. not much left >.<

Snoopi and friend

First Week of july

And I basically slogged my way through..

Dear took me out for a big meal again on tuesday lol.. must cut down ah >< I want to maintain my weight lol

Went to celebrate dear's mum's birthday on Friday. We had Korean food and also fabulous chocolate cake introduced by his sis. This morning, dear brought me to Tiong Bahru for breakfast and we had bak Kut Teh lol..then dear sent me to school in the afternoon before going back home.

Gonna start my essay research soon... tsk tsk.. lackin motivation YET stressing over the assignments..


tuesday's dinner :P

Chinatown at night


dear's mum's korean ginseng soup with glutinous rice and ginseng of course lol

kimchi soup



warm chocolate oozing out.. heavenly


mango cake and icecream, on the house! for his mum :)
real nice with real mango bits and icecream in between the layers


Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh!






this is how u eat the you tiao~

on the way to school

First weekend of the first sem

Sat 4th Jul

Brought Mum to have KFC breakfast at Jurong Point at 9am in the morning lol. She hasnt tried before so bought her the platter meal. She prefers it to Mac breakfast now woh. Went supermarket with her and bought groceries then went GNC to buy some supplements.

Went back home to bathe and prepare for school in the afternoon.
Dear came over to school to accompany me to class lol, so cute.
We then headed over to Dobly Ghaut to print poster than went over to KOVAN to have fishsteamboat.



Sun 5th Jul

Went HANS for breakfast with his family before I rushed to grandpa's place to meet my family.
Then it was back home in the afternoon..

lazy weekends..
boring too -_-
luckily I had spent partially with dear, made it still bearable.




black pepper crab pie

Abandonment

My mind's a blank.

Hp is officially dying

keyboard is getting harder to type, the VGA cam is gone, the joystick's not workin at times, getting soundless at times.. no msg tone at times..
and my hp contract is ending :)

Now I have legitimate reasons to get myself a new one LOL..
First round of sourcing through the web, found these models.


Sony Ericsson SATIO 12MP hp!

Nokia E71

Nokia N97


Samsung Jet

Bonus oh Bonus.. when are you gonna sit in my bank?

Savings rates..

Of DBS and POSB have became more "giam" tsk tsk

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_397549.html
BAD news for the legions of savers already being squeezed by the meagre interest paid out on their deposits. Today, interest rates on the millions of savings accounts at both DBS Bank and POSB will be trimmed to levels not seen since 2005.

POSB savings and passbook account holders, who previously got 0.25 per cent for the first $50,000, will now get just 0.125 per cent. For those holding a deposit of $10,000, the decrease works out to $12.50 less a year.

Prior to Wednesday, DBS Savings Plus account holders got between 0.125 per cent for the first $3,000 and 0.175 per cent for the next $47,000. But now they will get only 0.1 per cent for the first $50,000.

From 2003 to 2005, DBS and POSB savings account-holders received about 0.125 per cent for the first $50,000. Those rates were later revised upwards.

A DBS spokesman said that the interest rates on deposit accounts, such as DBS Autosave, DBS Savings Plus, POSB Passbook and MySavings Account, will be adjusted from Wednesday. 'In line with market practice, we are informing our customers via notices at the branches, on ATM receipts and statements and on our website,' he added.

DBS and POSB are not the only ones reducing their rates to near zero. Over the last few months, many other banks - both foreign and local - have cut their payouts, some in lockstep, some one after another.

United Overseas Bank pays 0.125 per cent for the first $15,000 in savings, while OCBC Bank offers 0.125 per cent for the first $10,000. These rates were adjusted in early April, following a rate adjustment by DBS, a banker said.

The foreign players are also currently paying very little. Standard Chartered Bank's passbook savings account gives savers 0.125 per cent for an amount between $1,000 and $2,500.

Deposit rates are falling along with the rate that banks pay one another to borrow cash - the Singapore Interbank Offered Rate (Sibor). Sibor is a key influence on the rate that banks pay depositors and is hovering at 0.68 per cent, near the all-time low of 0.56 per cent in June 2003.

Another factor causing the low rates is that most Singapore banks do not need to attract deposits given that they are not looking to significantly expand their loan books during the downturn.

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hmm.. maybe NOT saving in DBS was a "wiser" choice afterall...
Shall explore more options soon.. imagine.. $10 000 of my hard earned money "worth" $12.50 only -_-

Last night of holidays

And I spent it on facebook and recapping MJ's vids.

hmm not quite what I had in mind how my holidays should end..

nonetheless..

A new term starts tomorrow.

Dear should be sleeping now after an overnight fishing trip with his friend.

I know I grumble alot when I study, relieve stress mah LOL.
Not as if I drink my sorrows/stress away.

youngest sis is starting school soon.. wondering if I should get a new laptop..
and I also need to upgrade desktop.. should I change my hairstyle or treat my hair? I know I have been saying for ages..I need a new weighing scale.. the current one gave up on me.. I have been trying to maintain my weight..wow..my pri sch till sec sch friend has a daughter already..what should I do with my bonus if it's in?save it all? open another saving account? do investment? I wonder if my modules are hard.. and other random things in my head..

Dogs day out at West Coast

my sec sch friend and her daughter~







some selected pics from the event :)

A new term is starting

and I am startin to dread it...

3 theory intensive modules.. 2 essays each.. 2000-2500 words..
I can forsee all my time reading tons of journals again..
and my lessons are mostly on thu, fri and sat (330-630) argh!!

And I am given new job scope, again. I only hope there's pay increment -_-

And maybe it's a good idea NOT to get my dslr first..

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Bank account dropped dramatically after paying sch fees -_-
and also paid some misc stuff like snoopi's dog tag, his licence and some food

Dear and I were at the dogsdayout event and we talked about getting another companion.. having two snoopis at our own place in the future.. lol

It got me quite excited :P

DogsDayout

Too tired..uploaded most photos on facebook instead..

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Celebrated SIM classmate's birthday at ALPS Cafe, a KTV cafe, had grilled chicken with people singing in the background lol

Headed over to one of the pub at Boat Quay for alittle drinking before dear fetched me back to his place.

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Went Illuma at Bugis for TRANSFORMERS!! WAS GREAT!! will definitely watch it again.
Headed over to SIM LIM to look at my DSLRs.. still thinking which model to get..

After that went to LE LE HOTPOT for steamboat lol.
Dear just couldnt resist it again.

Dear came back with me to my place after dinner.

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Went Dogsdayout event at WEST COAST. Reached there around 830am and we were no. 109 already lol got free goodie bag for snoopi.. LOTS AND LOTS of dogs around...good for snoopi heh

Headed back to dear's place before preparing for our mini BBQ at EAST COAST.
WE so love the sea.. it feels so good to be out there.. so much more cooling then being at home..

Dear then sent both snoopi and I back home.

School's starting next week for both of us.. told dear that I wont have much time to accompany him.. he say he will find me instead :) that is so sweet.

I believe, we will be fine.
JIA YOU to both of us!

Finally...

Just wanna say a big THANK YOU to my dear, for making my weekends so enjoyable again.

Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson's brother says it's believed that the pop star died of cardiac arrest.

Jermaine Jackson cautioned at a hospital press conference Thursday that the cause of his death would not be known until an autopsy was performed.

He said Michael Jackson's personal doctor and paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his rented home in Holmby Hills. A team of doctors at UCLA Medical Center also tried for more than an hour.

Los Angeles police Lt. Gregg Strenk said at a separate news conference that police robbery-homicide detectives have been ordered to investigate, which is common in a high-profile case. Strenk says the coroner's office, which will handle inquiries into the type of death, is taking possession of the body.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's brother Germaine says it's believed that the pop star died of cardiac arrest.

Jermaine Jackson cautioned at a hospital press conference Thursday that the cause of his death would not be known until an autopsy was performed.

He said Michael Jackson's personal doctor and paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his rented home in Holmby Hills. A team of doctors at UCLA Medical Center also tried for more than an hour.

Los Angeles police Lt. Gregg Strenk said at a separate news conference that police robbery-homicide detectives have been ordered to investigate, which is common in a high-profile case. Strenk says the coroner's office, which will handle inquiries into the type of death, is taking possession of the body.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_michael_jackson

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i grew up listening to my mum listenin to him. She used to rent his THRILLER disc.. those big round laser disk eons ago.. and play in the living room.. his DANGEROUS TOUR was fantantastic too.. till the scandal.. and everything went downhill from there..

Still, I will remember him. With his trademark "pose" and shiny gloves.

GSS shopping round 2

went Jurong Point yesterday after work with my new colleague and we bought new jeans together.. and in addition, I bought a pair of faded denim shorts .. which costed more than my jeans zzz

after awhile..the brand of jeans doesnt matter to me anymore..
I've tried from LEE to LEVIS to Guess to New Future.. jeans still become loose after a yr..

and my Taiwan loots are coming lol...which costed around SGD$30 with shipping.. so much cheaper than buying in Singapore.
two vests.. just good for accessorizing my numerous tshirts.

GSS shoppin round 1

fail. Not much of a sale.
Though dear was being very sporting and enthusiastic, accompany to the various shops at VIVOCITY to try clothes and even chose for me.
In the end, bought one top from River Island, and its not even a sale item. Crappy designs for sale items tsk tsk

Had lunch at the FOOD REPUBLIC. Damn expensive "mixed veg rice" .. really not recommended for anyone there.. dear's meal came up to $9+ for like a fish, veg and drumsticks + rice.. goodness..

Went Daiso to buy charcoal grill too lol hopefully this weekend we can go outdoors for mini bbq.
Cant wait to bring Snoopi to the dog carnival..

Dear came back with me after that.
That was so sweet and brave. Dear knows what it means.
and then.. maybe I was too righteous during those conversations with dear..

And, I put on weight lar.. sobs. Must resolve to lose the flab!!
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thinking.. should i get another doggie? imagine.. 2 Snoopis LOL.

My Tarot Card reading - Death/Rebirth

Briefly: The slate will be wiped clean for a fresh start. There will be none of the old left, so a whole new approach needs to be established before true renewal can take place. Sometimes when we draw this card, major events seems to unfold around us that challenge our thinking and our direction in life.

Full Meaning: This shows a grim reaper and a white rose at the same time. The Sun is setting in the background of the card, indicating the end of daylight hours. This is the card of endings, renewal and transformation of the highest order. Sometimes an unpleasant event shows us the way to a new path. This may seem traumatic at the time, but it is also saying that the old ways are no longer valid, or of value in your new life. It is time to cast aside whatever is hindering your progress in life and make a whole new start. Turn the leaf, sow new seeds, wear new clothes, change your appearance, move house, leave that boring job and get out there and dance. Life can end at any moment for any of us, so it is how wisely we spend our time here that really matters. You can still be serious about some aspects of your life, but leave plenty of room open for fun and for spontaneity.

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sounds good eh? lol

Aftermath

of the exams..
suddenly.. when I had been so busy for so long.. this break seems so alien...
now thinking what to do so as not to waste it, yet.. it's not much to do anything.
I hate to start something to leave it unaccomplished again..too many "half-dones"

School's starting on 1st July. And this is the first weekday of the break.

And the first thing to do, clear my books from last sem to prepare for next sem..

poor dear.. because of my schedule, we couldnt go travelling.. but then again... the H1N1 is still spreading.

Another piece of good news, sis gotten into NTU :)

and I hope all three of us can take family photo wearing that "shi fang mao"