Archive for October, 2009

Holiday~

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Gosh, year end is approaching fast this year! I felt that it has not started too long ago. I am so looking forward for my upcoming trip to Bangkok!

This year, I only have two small trips compared to the previous years. I wish I could have afford better trips like Europe tours or Orlando vacations. That would take a big chunk from my savings that I think could have put to better use.

So, yeah, I figure I could still shop and enjoy myself at more affordable place up north! Until money is not really an issue, then we’ll see~ ;)

Kitchen

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

I guess the dirtiest part of my rented house that I shared with my friends is the kitchen! Well, since it is the shared areas, nobody was really responsible to that room. Everyone cooks and dirty the place but not enough effort to clean it up.
What’s more the thrash bin is always full and I could see cockroach scurrying around once a while. I wish someday when I have my own house, I could keep it clean and appealing. Perhaps with some of the lovely glass tiles for the kitchen wall that I saw in the shop.

But then again, I hardly do cook except for the occasional instant noodle!

Weekly Tasks

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Every weekend, I have the same routine for cleaning my room that probably take a couple of hour. Sweep the floor, wipe all the surfaces in the room like table, shelves & wardrobes, mop the floor, do laundry through the washing machine, hand wash some of my more fragile clothing and clean the shower faucets. 

And the fact that I only have a small room already taken a good couple of hours and makes me sweat. What if I have to clean the whole house in the future? 5 hours?! Gosh.. I think I would need a good helper.  

How often do you clean your house?

High?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

After finding that my cholesterol has dropped significantly, though still above the borders,I have not been watching my food intake as much as I would like.
Last year, I skimped on seafood and cholesterol-laden food especially deep fried foods that I love so much. But this year, I am so much more lenient to myself! I found myself ordering deep fried side dishes yesterday on top of the already-high cholesterol main dish! Gosh!

Now I am hoping that my cholesterol would not shoot up in my next medical check. I bet that even after detox from the colon cleanser reviews that I read wouldn’t do much good to me. =( 

I need to be more discipline!

Korean Food

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Yesterday after a very tiring day at work, I wanted to eat something nice for dinner! He wanted something sour, hot and spicy and so we headed to the Korean restaurant near my house although we have never tried it before.

I love the side dishes that they served at each table as there were about 8 of them and was quite nice. Most importantly it is free of charge! And it was quite a portion! If they have so much during every meal, I wondered if they need weight loss pill for all these calories?
The seafood broth that I ordered tasted wonderful! This time round, I have a better experience with Korean seafood than the previous time.

Luck~

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

As we passed by the new café, we were surprised that it was still packed at the middle of the night! More surprising is it is a weekday! Don’t these people have to work the next day?

I couldn’t understand why some Pappa Rich café are so packed while the others are have too few customers all the time. I guess the franchise opportunity depends a lot on your luck as well. Probably feng shui plays an important role? Or location..  

But what I heard is that the

Old Town kopitiam franchise is no longer available!

iPhone Craze

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Many of my friends are starting to use the new iPhone, even my brother! It does look pretty cool but the price here isn’t as cool as it is in the States. Even those package offered by mobile provider is not making it affordable to everyone. I guess that is why they rather buy from overseas and get unlocked phone service instead.

For me, I am currently happy enough with my Sony Ericson! At least it is smaller and handier than the iPhone. :)

Vacancy, anyone?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

A friend of mine kept pestering me to find someone to help her at work. It seems that her current assistant is not motivated enough and do not have initiative in doing her task. Initially I was a little interested but then I realised that dealing with people which is her main task isn’t what I really want to do professionally.

She has sought for many IT job search but none has found a good candidate for her. At year end, I think it is indeed a little difficult as everyone is waiting for bonus! So am I! My very first and couldn’t wait for it!

Sleep

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Recently I wake up with slight discomfort on my back. I am wondering if it is my sleeping posture or my pillow isn’t comfortable enough. Now I am suspecting whether if it could be my mattress. I have been sleeping on this mattress for at least 6 years and it is not a great one to begin with!

Maybe it is time to take a look at those good mattresses that could support my back and let me have a good rest. Time to change?

Save Electricity~!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

The electric bill prices are going up as well after they announced the increased of petrol price. I think we could save more electricity within my household as there are five of us. Things that we could do to save more electricity :

-        have less warm shower

-        wash clothes less frequent (more clothes in one washing)

-        switch on less light at night (currently two light in the living room)

-        do not leave the fan switch on when you are not in the room (some does it frequently)-        do not open the fridge often for no reason