Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Women and their shoes
This poster has been a talking point whenever we lunch at P.C. With his pose and the slogan 'Coz I want to fly high' makes the poster uber gay.
Really, I believe SP could have done a better job.
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In the office, I listen to gossips all the time. From men, botox, Xiaxue to clothes, females can talk about almost everything. Not only that, I read what people post in the Bank's bulletin with interest. Girls ask questions like "How to find the perfect partner?" or "I'm 21 and am married. Should I divorce my husband?" Those topics crack me up.
Ah... but they never get tired of talking shoes. If someone walks into the office with a new pair, everyone wants to try. They get excited whenever there's a sale at Charles & Keith. They envy when someone walks in with a pair of Nine West.
Women check each other out. They compare their shoe designs, their shoe collections, shoe colours... R0z gets upset if someone wears the same pair as her. Jasmine got jealous when Mandy came in with a pair of swanky black heels on her first day. To date, the self-acclaimed shoe collector has a cupboard full of shoes but never wear most of them. She rather let them get mouldy than to donate to Salvation Army.
Gerrie has an array of colours, from white, red, black to green. Likewise, she hardly wear all the shoes in her cupboard. She claims each pair is different, even though they look similar to me. She talks about the differences in heel shapes and sizes. Now, whenever she gets a pair of cover shoes, I know she would need Scholl gel pad. I even helped scan the shop and could tell her 'there's nothing. Let's go." I pick out shoes for her, much to her delight. Not mine.
I read in the papers how a pair of boots got stuck and caused trains to be delayed. Jasmine's response: Bloody hell, make me wait for the train so long!
Shoes!
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Specs & Vroom
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I've been finding spectacles inactively for the past 2 years but had not came across anything I had fancy. The lookout has 'increased' recently since I am able to claim over a hundred from the company. In fact, the salesman at Spectacle Hut PS recognised me and had stopped entertaining me.
Gucci $400+, SuntecFrom Tag, Prada, Gucci to even brandless frames, I tried it all. Still nothing. I have seen so many specs, it makes me giddy (pun intended). Bet not many of you know... D&G is cheaper than Dolce & Gabbana, likewise for Versus and Versace.
Brandless frame $150+, PSToday, HQ and I were looking for specs. Yet somehow, we decided to play with sunglasses. After all, the banner outside the shop screamed "Up to 60% SALE".
Hugo Boss, $240
Then something caught my eye. A pair that I have been looking for a month. The last time I have seen it is in PS but I thought spending over $300 for a pair of sunglasses is a little extravagant.
Hugo BossLo and behold, I got it in less than 5 minutes. Haha, I 'dragged HQ down' and he bought a pair of Braun Buffel. That wasn't the only thing he bought. Last April, I spent $3545 but he managed to spend roughly that amount in a single day.
Over 2000 buckaroos went to his White Knight, and another 1100 to his kits. A full set of original Sports kit, with Evo rear diffuser.
Evo rear diffuser, $480 (ABS mat'l)I also like the rear diffuser but Gerrie thinks it looks like pampers. Especially if it's in white. -.-"
HQ didn't choose the E8 spoiler, like the one below. Instead he took the duck lid, the same as KB's.
E8 spoilerIf everything goes smoothly, his Knight will roll out next week, just nice before the CNY. Heh, now someone wants to look at rims. It's so nice to be rich uh!
White vs BlackThe other time I mentioned a particular petrol company gives 17% discount. It's really ez to guess that's SPC. But I think Shell is better. Not only I get 11% discount, I get the staff to clean the screen and top up the water.
Yes, and to shine my tires.
Thank you to the staff at Shell Corporation Road.Who says you can't find great service in Singapore?
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The 1 hour spent today with Gerrie means so much to me. You're important in my life and I love you. =) Hugs & kisses on Tuesday!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Rest Day
Business Process Analysis is so dry. And Nick Letch can't get anymore boring, can he?
Going back to work tomorrow. Rest early everyone.
You're listening to Lerososphiro's Automaticamente. another production by high society - Mansion 3.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Back
One good thing that came out of it was that I managed to sleep a little earlier than what I normally do. Nevertheless, it felt good to be back. In fact, Gerrie had kept asking me to 'blog, blog blog'.
Right, I'm not supposed to talk about cars.
Things are still the same - spending time with Gerrie, starting my new sem in a new building (how I hate it), seeing my army friends in class, spending half a day in office with the CE0 sitted right in front of me. I guess work is still the same - B.U.S.Y. Yesterday couldn't be better. I had half a day off from work and I did a little Gucci shopping with Gerrie before heading home to have dinner with my parents.
I received a text from Thomas, saying the SwissCash turned out to be a scam. Good thing my officer had a copy of the Chinese papers and I had Liz to interpret it for me on the condition that I finished the last pizza. (Ooh, lunch was good, with pizza and mango sago. Lovely.)
Right, back to the main topic.
I'm not going to review what the papers had said about the scheme but I thought it's such a pity if the money is to disappear. From my initial input of USD400, it had rolled over to a thousand bucks. But it would mature to over USD3000 only in 2008. My available balance is only USD95.
Geez. What a waste.
I text HQ if he wanted to go for a drink this evening. We met at Sommerset and headed to Alley Bar. This is my first time entering the place in broad daylight. At least it's obvious they had a huge ass mirror smacked at the end of the bar. Something I didn't quite take notice of.
We had a 1-for-1 drink and we had 2 pints each. Erdinger still tasted good but it's really embarrassing to say we got a little tipsy. Wtf right.
If you peps enjoy your drink, Alley Bar is having a 1-for-1 drinks all night long this Saturday. If not, those of you who work in the banks, present your name cards at Wine Bar (@ Zouk) every Saturday to enjoy a 1-for-1.
Right.
Good night.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Blings
Amanda gave this link last year. A series of photos that show how diamonds journey from the hands of the labourers to the ring on your finger. Something we don't think about when we step into the jewellery shop.
In another link she gave, it says the 10 reasons why people should not buy or receive diamonds. It meant nothing to me when I read it. But after watching Blood Diamond, it came to me how corrupted the world can be. Many diamond producing governments and rebel forces use children as soldiers, laborers in military camps, and sex slaves. Child soldiers are given drugs to overcome their fear and reluctance to participate in atrocities.
In that show, the rebels recruit young children, like Dia, to fight the g0vernment, to exploit the labourers. It is disturbing to see 'em carrying guns, taking drugs, and being robbed of their innocence. But newspapers, magazines, photos... they reminded us how real this situation is today.
Blood Diamond is a really great movie. Leonardo was absolutely amazing, the effects of the movie was perfect but beyond that, it brings home the message how messy this world is. Visit the official website and you can find vast information about the global conflict of this industry.
It may be entertainment to some of us, but Blood Diamond is impactful. Do watch.
James' 26th Birthday
The day started off with meeting Gerrie at her work place. The advantage of shopping at Raffles Place on a Saturday is that you get to shop as if entry to the shop's only by invitation. You get to try on clothes with the full attention of the staff. But that privilege applies only to the girls. I had to wait for Gerrie close to an hour.
Shopping for shoes had never been a problem for Gerrie. She buys at least five to six pairs monthly until I recently came up with this "Buy To Replace" policy. But I also came to realise the importance of shoes to girls. Thus ended spending $70 on a pair of red/maroon heels.
Met up the rest at New York New York and spent quite abit of time Q-ing up. But once seated, it didn't take the waitresses long to serve us the food. As usual, I had my roasted chicken. I loved my food!
Wishing James a belated birthday.
Just realised I did not take a pic of Doctor James. Heh.
Wishing Daniel a Happy 26th Birthday as well. =) Have fun bro!
The new Lancer Sports
Some say the head resembles Galant, some say Audi. I say it looks like Maserati. But the rear tailight definitely looks like Alfa Romeo's.
People, introducing you the new Lancer Sports.
Inspired by the Evo X concept.
I love the sun roof! If I ever own one of these, I would upgrade to 17" rims and remove the spoiler.
I would love to have the Mivec!
Coming soon! Can't wait!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Office Gossips
wahaha i've your photo on my desk... sometimes ppl ask me abt it... then i ask them right back why wouldn't i want a pic of the best-looking guy in S0C on my desk! Hee
Gwen in her conversation with me
I was discussing with Elaine who are the good-looking ones here and she mentions you.
Samantha in her LN to me
wahaha....ytd janet mention abt you came over and asked her sth, and she said sth like "oh...you are felix ar?" wahaha...she said she just wanna knw how u look like...wahaha..damn funny...
Samantha in her LN to me, Gwen and Regina
Hey kitty!! dun tink too highly of urself lah....wahaha...he tinks tat he is the MOST handsome guys around man~!! gosh~ puke.....but on the other hand....indeed lah...wahaha...
Samantha in her conversation with me while Q-ing up for ban mian
That time D&D Ai Lang pointed at you when you are on the stage for the Best Dressed and say, "That one handsome". Then I told you who you are. Adelene also say you're good-looking before.
Jonathan in his conversation with me
My friend from Trade is checking you out. Say you're smart. Smart-looking. From her desk have clear view of you.
And the rest of my colleagues paired me with everyone else. Even with the most impossible ones.
Amazingly, people like Fiza goes, "Hello, Hi, can I speak to Felix please? Is this Felix? Oh, I thought you're a girl."
Bloody hell. My name sounds like a girl meh!
The Fleet Expands
In addition, a new Lancer
The other existing members of the Tiko Gang would be:
Tingxi's ZeroFighter LanEvo,
Guoliang's BoomBoomBoom Altis,
and of course, Blackathy.
Pity Doctor James don't take his Civic out to play.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Almost Famous
1. Abuse your position in a ch@rit@ble 0rganisation (aka Dur@i-&KF style)
2. Scream "I'm a squirrel!" in a shopping mall
3. Pose nude, holding a placard saying "I love blackathy.blogspot.com"
4. Create a blog, fuck the world and then commit blog suicide
5. Post videos in YouTube
There are countless videos in YouTube and there are an increase in number of people making their own videos. Some host their own shows, and there are some who sing to get attention.
Miaarose, from the UK, has been posting videos, singing songs like Everything I do, Still the One, and Kiss Me. Enjoy the video.
Subscribe to Miaarose here.
Money
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With USD1000 thrown in, suddenly I'm made a Swiss Financial Planner. Heh. Act only.
After a talk with a financial planner this evening, it's time to relook at what I really want in the next 5 years.
Dinner was good, though it was costly. At least I found a way to get more discounts at petrol stations.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Zoom
Saturday was spent having lunch at Bkt Timah, followed by a car wash while Gerrie took a nap at my place. By nightfall, we were ready to meet the gang and I had to wait till her conversation with my mom ceased. Trust me, they sure can talk.
It was just me, Gerrie, HQ,James and Tingxi having deserts at Bugis. After sending her home, we went for Round 2 at Lau Pa Sat for dim sum and satay. By 4, I slept.
Cars.
My red nose is back. And it took me a few hours to put up the kit. Would decide if I want to put the original springs back.
The picture is not clear, but judging by the height of the nose/ eye/ mirrors/ roof, you can roughly estimate how low Blackathy is. The car on the right belongs to a neighbour, but soon a new Lancer would be joining our gang.
We were talking about the first few things he can do to his car.
★ blackathy.blogspot.com ★ says:
follow wad i do la
Hans aka HQS says:
like tat like copy cat leh
★ blackathy.blogspot.com ★ says:
i put blackathy, you put copycat la
Wah seh. Confirm alot of girls want to sit his car. Hehz.
Monday is coming. Wtf.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Children
Choosing schools may be one of the major decisions parents would make for their children. But it could not be compared to making this decision . Insane or not, I'm sure it's a painful one.
Ashley is 9 years old. Shortly after birth, she had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage but had no idea what may have caused it.
Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."
Now, her parents made the biggest decision of their lives.
The bedridden girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth.
The reason?
"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote in the blog.
Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.
There may be some ethical issues involved but what saddened me is to see pictures of Ashley lying in bed helplessly.
Life is so precious.
Monday, January 01, 2007
A Blessed 2007 To All
Later, I went to Gerrie's church and settled ourselves down for a singspiration. Gerrie's friends decided to have lunch together, thus we headed to Paragon. We went to Soup Restaurant, which intially came to me as a boring place where grandmas come together to drink some herbal soups. Much to our delight, the food tasted really good, with the unusual method of consuming the chicken, wrapped in lettuce. All in all, everything was superb.
Daniel and I went up to Gerrie's place. While she was putting on her make-up, Daniel busied himself with his long-lost friend: the Internet and I made myself comfortable on the sofa. We later headed down to IMM to do some last minute grocery shopping. The idea of having to fight for trolleys still seem so absurd to me. Fortunately, I had the additional help of HQ, James, Kian Boon, Waikit and Michelle. Such shopping can be fun too!
The steamboat dinner went off well. The conversation at the table was good, even with the arrival of Serene and her friends. But the party started only after the later half of the dinner. A pity Kimmy had to leave.
We were still contemplating on what to do after dinner. After a debate, there was a consensus to continue our party at Settler's. It turned out to be horrendously fun! So glad everyone turned up, despite the earlier disagreement.
Some of us celebrated more than 12 years of friendship, some of us made new ones. It's amazing how we can all come together and have fun, like we have known each other for our entire lives!
The party subsided after our supper at the railway station. This is our 1st time holding the two parties, but it's definitely not going to be the last.
The music of the month: If You're Gonna Jump. I have been listening to it almost every morning and it gives me the energy to strive for things.
If you're gonna jump, then jump far, fly like a sky diver
If you're gonna be a singer, then u better be a rockstar
If you're gonna be a driver, then u better drive a race car
In the movie Night at the museum, despite Larry Daley's menial job as a graveyard-shift security guard, he did what he thought he could not do.
So no matter what you're doing now in life, be the best.
Have a blessed 2007 everyone!
I have just calculated my expenses in 2006. I spent a total of $22,739 in 12 months!
Guess I have to cut back on breakfasts, lunches, shopping and Blackathy. There will be additional costs this coming year... school fees, more family allowances and insurances.
Oh boy!