Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Oh?
So in order to cheer myself up, I declare TODAY to be the Last Day of the
-.-"
Spent a couple of hours with Gerrie. We had our drinks over franks with baked potato and oreo cheese cake. The beer never tasted so good!
Alrighty, have to go sum up the assignment due tomorrow.
Night.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Money Or Girls
Anything as long as it doesn't concern 'em.
Anyhow, please don't have the impression that I'm depressed. I'm fine, really. Maybe a little tired from work and school. Else things are a-ok. =)
Since no one likes to read serious stuff or perhaps newspapers remain the better source which somehow made me confused (they talked about funds performing well last year but another article says we may face yet another financial crisis), so I shall do a segment on...
G I R L S !!!
Bo pian. Have to increase the number of readership.
Girls, don't say you're not interested in this post. I am convinced you are inclined to check out people of your own gender. Someone I knew (a girl) asked me today if I have managed to speak to Daisy.
Me: Ya why?
Girl: OMG! She's so pretty!!!
Me: -.-
Even the ladies in Daisy's department agreed. They actually wanted to know her!!! Pengz!
Beauty is just skin-deep. No matter how gorgous a girl is, if the partner cannot stand her nonsensical ways, weird behaviour or whatever reasons he can think of, he will leave. Thus, communication still rules.
FYI: That is not Daisy.
I'm not going to touch on any other girls, but stunning women on the red carpet. The Academy Awards 07 brought us what's hot and what's not.
Sally Kirkland is not.
The kooky actress and antisilicone breast-implant advocate flies her trademark flag of fugliness in a floor-length girdle with a see-through bodice topped with ladylike pasties that fail to cover the chasm of space her 38DDs once occupied. Last heard she's auditioning for Bat Woman.
Just kidding.
Penelope Cruz's drop-dead gorgeous in this voluminous dusty pink Versace. Best Actress for 'Volver'.
Jodie Foster looks stunning in a draping Vera Wang halter.
There are so many others. There are Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Watts, Emily Blunt, Portia de Rossi, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and Beyonce.
I'm just glad Babel, Blood Diamond and Last King of Scotland did well. Leonardo DiCaprio, Forest Whitaker, Adriana Barraza, Rinko Kikuchi, and Djimon Hounsou deserved it all.
'Letters From Iwo Jima' went well too. I'm hoping to catch this picture, but Gerrie don't want to. =(
Aritey, spent too much time on this post. Have to do my assignment now.
For the rest of you who are free, you might want to read Color me loveable, an article which tells the meaning of the colours you or your partner choose to wear.
If all these still fails to make this post more interesting, I hope the following would be the saving grace.
Crazy taxi driver.
Good night.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Money Matters 2
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We were at Taka this evening to take a look at Coach and Gucci. She was planning to reward herself with a bag or a pair of earrings she saw yesterday priced over $2k.
It would be good if our accounts never run dry. But as what Sharon said, majority who fail to repay their credit card payments belong to 20 to 30ish years old group.
I am currently attached to her for training and one of the things she taught me is to calculate finance charges. It's really frightening to see how the charges accumulate if you fail to make a 100% repayment.
I was looking through msn.com and saw this featured article: Your 30s: Now's the time to get ahead. It tells of how you have gain career advancement by the time you hit your 30s, but it is also one of your darkest period, in terms of debts.
That would be the time when you would be burdened with auto loans, home loans, personal loans, credit loans and renovation loans. There would be some of us who are still repaying our education loans. Of course, there would be income taxes, property taxes, insurances, maintenance and repairs. We could also never foresee when we would need to get that laptop.
Never forget you may have maid allowances to pay, your children's expenditures and parents' allowances to give.
Worrying, isn't it?
I guess that Beemer can continue to stay in the garage. It's time to build that Emergency fund, retirement fund, home fund, auto fund...
So fun, isn't it?
-.-
Time to do my assignment.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Up, Up And Away
That's the amount I collected this CNY. It's really good money, 'earned' over 2 days of visitation. This is prolly the first time I received that much, with Mum and Gerrie's mom giving the bulk. =)
In fact, I found another packet when I reached home just now. It was from Richard & Margaret, with the message to me, "Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Your thirst can only be quenched by His living water."
The message meant alot to me, especially when I have quite abit of things on my mind, not realising I have isolated myself from Him. I have buried myself with worldly material and unnecessary worries. Time to let go...
But it's really hard, considering the times where everyone is fighting to be financially independent. I received a text 2 days ago pertaining to funds. I noticed M@laysia is doing well, being the best performing for the past month. K0rea may also be catching up despite sluggish growth in 2006.
Was told that a 10% cash downpayment is required for resale flats; 20% for first hand.
With these, how can one not worry?
Like what the person said... it's no fun growing up.
There are some who would be graduating this semester. It seems that the 'hottest' job is working as a banker. In a survey done by ST, women hope to find partners as bankers. It also featured 2 persons who did career switches to be private bankers. There are many benefits of course, with starting annual pay of $70,000 - $100,000 for a RM; $300,000 to $400,000 for someone who is 35 to 45 years old. All these excluding performance bonuses. At the expense of being at the beck and call of the clients. I believe the most challenging part of the job is finding high net worth clients.
The weekend went by too quickly. Had the MM mid-term test, watched Ghost Rider with Gerrie and dinner with her family.
Sunday hasn't been too relaxed, with project meetings and assignment to be completed. =(
Shopping did helped a little. Missed the cK sale but at least Gerrie got herself a pair of Ted Baker.
Heading to bed now. Another long week.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
BMW 1994 316IM 1598cc, Manual, Silver
Don't you just love ol' school cars?
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
First date signs he’s a keeper
We’ve all had them—those “I can’t believe he did that!” moments on first dates. I once went on a dinner date with a guy who not only kept his cell phone on the table, but took a call from his mom during our meal. Another guy invited me out for coffee and asked for my share — all of $3 — when it was time to pay up.
Of course, being the open-minded woman I am, I wrote them off as total psychopaths. But can you really read that much into first-date behavior? Just about, says Karen Sherman, Ph.D., a psychologist specializing in relationships in New York. “Everything you want to know about someone is there for you right at the beginning,” she notes. And you’re more apt to pick it up in a first meeting than a second or third when “emotions get involved, and clear thinking diminishes,” she adds.
Fortunately, first dates are great for spotting character, too. We polled experts and frequent daters to help you detect early tip-offs he’s got serious boyfriend potential. Here, what to look for.
#1: He’s kind to the wait staff/taxi driver/doorman.
Does he thank the parking attendant as he hands over his keys? Make polite small talk with not only the waiter but the busboys, too? Consider that your good-guy alert. “A man who can treat people well no matter what their income level or ‘station’ in life will treat you in a more considerate way, no matter what your profession,” says Dianne Daniels, an image consultant in Norwich, CT. The guy who considers himself above the taxi driver or doorman, on the other hand, may soon act like he’s better than you (or your profession or your family). Plus, you’ll always feel mortified about his hideous manners. And if your date is gracious about a mishap (from his burned steak to that nick on his car), give him extra points: He’s likely to stay calm under all kinds of relationship pressure.
#2: He could pass for Jon Stewart.
Meaning: Instead of blathering on about himself, he asks smart questions that don’t come off as probing. And if, like a certain late-night host, he happens to be cute, smart and quick with a self-deprecating one-liner, marry the guy! But seriously: A guy who asks you questions rather than reciting his resume is “someone who is capable of caring about someone else,” says Sherman. On the other hand, she adds, “If you can’t get a word in edge-wise, either the guy is narcissistic or very insecure.”
Having gone out with both types, Kelly Jeffrey, 25, of Fountain Hills, AZ, now knows to tune her radar to what she calls The Ratio: how much he talks about you versus himself. “If he’s an active listener and follows up on questions he asks you, you know he’s genuinely interested and not just going through the motions,” she says. “Besides, the communications skills become oh-so-handy later on!”
#3: His cell is off.
Unless he’s an on-call surgeon or volunteer fireman, that Nokia should be nowhere in sight. “If he takes casual calls during your date, he has other priorities, and you may always come in second,” warns Daniels. Ask yourself this: Do you want to get involved with a guy who can’t go two hours without talking to his broker? Or his buddies? Or his ex?
For sure, lots of us take calls 24/7. But that’s why a guy’s refusal to text or yak during your date is so telling. “It implies you are more important than a random call, and he wants to be fully present for your night out,” says Daniels. Bottom line: He’s not the kind of guy who’s always hoping for better plans to come along.
#4: He mentions his mom (in passing).
“In passing” is the operative phrase here. Why? You want to know he has a strong relationship with the woman who gave him life (if he gets along well with her, he’s more likely to respect women in general, Sherman notes), but isn’t scary close to Mom.
So unless you see yourself asking for a table for three — you know, because she’s always along — keep your antennae tuned for the guy who considers his mother his #1 girl. (Bad signs: He brags that she used to be a beauty queen. Or mentions that they love taking cruises together.) And do we need to remind you of the big-picture danger of dating a mama’s boy? “You may one day have an intrusive mother-in-law,” says Sherman. “If he’s joined to the hip, he’s less likely to defend you or come to your rescue.” Do you want to turn into the wife from Everybody Loves Raymond? Thought not.
#5: He doesn’t mention that his watch is a Rolex.
Or that he made a killing in the real-estate market. Or how much his Mini Cooper set him back. “Guys who talk about how much things cost, especially to a virtual stranger, are basically insecure,” says Terri Sloane, a matchmaker and relationship coach in New York City. “They use money as a hook to catch women.” But you’re not landed that easily, right? Remember, Sloane adds, just because a guy spends a lot of money on himself, doesn’t mean he’ll lavish it on his girlfriend. In fact, people who have to tell you the price of everything are often cheap.
Ask Christie Rivers, 31, of San Francisco, her number-one first-date red flag, and she doesn’t hesitate: Bragging about expensive purchases or experiences, such as travel, she says. “On more than a few occasions, guys have name-dropped all the exotic and expensive places they’ve vacationed. They’re basically shallow and insecure. What a turn-off!’”
#6: He gazes at your face.
That’s instead of your décolletage, the mirror behind your head, or the 16-ounce porterhouse on his plate. “A man who focuses on your eyes when you’re talking may be looking for a deeper connection,” says Daniels. “By paying particular attention to your face and therefore giving himself the ability to pick up your verbal and non-verbal cues, he’s telling you that understanding you is important to him.”
Worst of all is that first-date who can’t help but check out every model type who trots by. It may be normal guy behavior — leftover from the cavemen past — but if he can walk upright, he can keep it in check while courting you. “If his eye wanders on your first date, imagine how his eyes will wander once he gets to know you,” says Sloane. “Buyer beware.”
“She’s a keeper!”
It happens to most men sooner or later: He’s dating someone, things are going well, then... wham! The woman does something small and seemingly inconsequential that makes him fall for her, hard. What, you may be asking yourself, is that special element that changes his thinking from “She’s fun” to “She’s The One?” Well, it turns out men are more than happy to walk down memory lane and reveal those pivotal moments—and Catherine Cardinal, Ph.D., dating expert and author of The Cure for the Common Life, explains what women everywhere can learn from their stories!
“She got my weird sense of humor”
The case history: “Not long after we’d begun dating, Anneli unexpectedly showed up on the set of a short film I was making. The scene we were shooting was… how can I put it? A little bit crude. I’ve dated girls that have been kind of uptight about stuff I think is hysterical, so after the scene was over I didn’t know what to expect. I was relieved — and kind of surprised — to see that it made her laugh. In fact, she was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down her face and she could barely breathe. That’s when I knew I had a good one. Two months later I proposed.”
—Matt Ballard, 35, New York, NY; married to Anneli for two years
Love lesson learned: A shared sense of humor is essential
Let’s face it: No matter how much you love someone, your life together will get dull if you can’t laugh your way through it. “Choosing someone who is not rigid and who can let go with a good belly laugh, especially over the same things you find funny, is a win-win situation,” says Dr. Cardinal. “It ensures you’ll have an animated, lively life.” And how great is it to know your mate finds you fun and entertaining? In other words, she gets you!
“She challenged me to do the right thing”
The case history: “I knew Marianne was The One when she encouraged me to work through a tough situation I was having with a co-worker. She allowed me to vent but also challenged me to see things from another perspective and not take the easy way out and ignore the situation, which was my impulse. Because of her influence, I was able to approach my co-worker and get a better understanding of where he was coming from. After that I knew Marianne would never be someone who walked behind me, but someone who would always stand next to me.”
—Ken Kish, 33, San Clemente, CA; married to Marianne for six years
Love lesson learned: Disagreements can help you grow closer
It’s easy to unconditionally support someone’s every decision. Challenge your date to live up to certain standards, though, and you’ll gain even more points by showing you’ve got a backbone—and that he or she will become a better person as a result. “Anyone who encourages you to face a challenge is more likely to be a consistent, predictable partner—and one who realizes that unless you grow, you both get held back,” says Dr. Cardinal.
“She allows me to pursue my passion, even though it takes time away from her”
The case history: “I knew Marnie was a cool girl when she never gave me grief about being a surfer. That was a big deal because my previous girlfriend was always mad when I went surfing instead of spending every nanosecond with her. The clincher? Once, Marnie drove eight hours with me from Atlanta to Florida just so I could get in the water. After that, how could I not fall for her? Even now, she’s still OK with me taking off to the beach every weekend. She lets me do my thing because she knows it keeps me centered and happy. I don’t know many guys — or any surfers — that get away with that!”
—Dirk Aulabaugh, 36, Los Angeles, CA; married to Marnie for ten years
Love lesson learned: Respecting someone’s interests creates greater intimacy
Everyone needs a personal passion or two; otherwise life can become unfulfilling. Allow your partner to find inner satisfaction this way, and he or she will be happier with life, him- or herself and with you. “As far as spending time together, remember this: It’s quality, not quantity that matters,” says Dr. Cardinal. A person who values you, who makes the most out of the time you spend together and doesn’t whine about separation, is a grown-up. That’s someone to plan a life with.
“She’s not put off by my bad habits”
The case history: “Marissa is the only girl I’ve dated that doesn’t get grossed out by my bad habits. I’ll put the empty OJ carton back in the fridge, and I’ve been known to make certain bodily noises at inopportune times (like when I’m standing right next to her). I knew she was a keeper, though, while I was clipping my toenails in bed one night. A toenail flew out and hit her on her eyebrow! Most girls would have freaked out, but she just laughed and punched me in the arm. Obviously, I have some bad traits… so for her not to hassle me about them? I’m the luckiest guy I know.”
—Danny Murphy, 31, Clarksville, TN; dating Marissa for three years
Love lesson learned: Accept him flaws and all, and he’ll love you for it
Each of us has a version of cutting our toenails in bed and wants to be loved in spite of it: It’s all part of being human. We’re not saying women shouldn’t speak up if something truly bothers them, but that they should do so gently, pick their battles—and be at peace with the possibility that he may not change. “Tolerance is vital in a relationship,” says Cardinal. “We all have bad habits, but with tolerance, you’ll share days together that feel safe and comfortable.”
“She preferred take-out and TV to a night on the town”
The case history: “I knew Dana was special when she took a seven-hour bus ride from NYC to come visit me in Richmond, VA. That may not sound like a big deal, but let me tell you, anyone who’s spent the night on a Greyhound can attest to how hellish it is. But she did it for me and she did it without complaining. As if that wasn’t enough, when I picked her up, she told me she’d rather get cheap beer and take-out and watch 80s movies all weekend, instead of going out on the town. Man down! Now we have two kids and a mortgage… and I love her more than I ever have.”
—Marcus Ashley, 34, Austin, TX; married to Dana for five years
Love lesson learned: Men go gaga for low-maintenance gals
It’s cliché but true: High-maintenance women who need to be wined, dined, and paid attention to every moment will wear a guy out. “You shouldn’t have to tap dance for your mate!” says Dr. Cardinal. So before you insist on receiving flowers every month or going to the most expensive restaurants in town, ask yourself: Do all these trimmings really matter if you’re with someone you truly adore? And trust us, he will adore you all the more when he sees he can kick back and be himself.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
A Blessed New Year
It is love that made this CNY memorable. The love of my family, the love of Gerrie, the love of her family and the love of my friends.
The days had went by so quickly, to realise it's a work day tomorrow. Sianz. Wednesday blues. Plus, exam is on this Saturday.
Bother!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
CNY
Inspired by her.As we grow older, reunion dinners become routines, the number of people gathering around at the table become fewer, the red packets become smaller, same questions... and same answers, CNY has become boring and over-rated.
But let us not lose hope for a better new year.
Happy Lunar New Year!
What Goes On In The White House
Unleash the Beast
The Italian stallion.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Weekly Updates
Simply RedThe B@nk has 'overloaded' us with red packets. The best design would have to be from C0mmerci@l B@nking.
Just two days ago, it gave every employee this red bag which contained a red packet with $2 in it, two oranges and a packet of Le Rouge biscuits. But only 30 lucky persons would win this Le Rouge hamper and Jonathan was one of 'em. That hamper is so beautiful! But after all, it's Le Rouge.
I told my colleagues how useful this gift pack was. The red bag can be used to present the oranges to Gerrie's mom, and the Le Rouge heart-shaped biscuits can be given to Gerrie and the $2 can subsidize my lunch.
The next day, the Head of our office decided to reward us with a basket of fruits.
My manager chipped in the fun by giving us a bowl of mango sago each, but because Jasmine doesn't want it, I had hers as well. I can be so greedy.
Valentine's Day.
The Holland roses were booked a month ago and the gift was given in advance, thus there wasn't any much surprise left. But I was really glad Gerrie didn't have to work night shifts for the rest of the month. We met up after work and had our dinner.
Town was so packed that day and we didn't have the mood to do our shopping, thus we headed to her place. Valentine's Day can be so over-rated but I still think it's important. Not to declare our love but to pause and appreciate how the other half have made you a better person. It was funny that couples went quiet during dinner and when they speak, there are moments of secrecy. Doesn't seem natural to me.
We did our shopping the next day and I thought the Dior Gerrie picked out was pretty but it was quite expensive. Ended up I made my own purchase.
Work has been alright this week, despite having problems with manpower. We went for courses as well, which helped tremendously. Soon, I would be handling credit investigations, which include credit c@rds, h0me l0@ns, @uto lo@ns and personal l0@ns. I'm pretty excited about it as it translates to building that knowledge in the later stages.
I was rewarded with stars and a keychain today for the contribution of ideas towards the mailto:B@nk J0ined-up strategy.
The B@nk is also now focusing alot on social work, with its arsenal of voluntary workers. In addition, the management is going to walk 101km for charty work, which impressed me alot.
M.C. bought us some oranges and we have a fortune cookie each. There are some interesting ones like getting to meet someone new and love will blossom. Angie got the most creative one.
"Holidays are over. Get back to work!"
That was a rude shock to her. Hahaha...
Mine was rather stupid. "Your fate for this week is rather good."
-.-"
Nevertheless, happy holidays and Happy Lunar New Year to all of you.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Saturday
Wouldn't complain 'cus I get to spend more time with Gerrie as well. Due to the miscom, we didn't manage to go ECP despite me packing the clothes and my ST9 blades.
We went to Orchard for shopping. Had a little fun at the supermarket at Isetan, sampling the Japanese goodies. I snapped up 4 bottles of Ringo apple juice, sold only during this period of the year. That alone set us back more than S$45, which was offset by the voucher my 'Christmas date' had given me.
Gerrie shopping at MAC
After getting her make-up, we went to TCC for some coffee and wedges dipped in cheese. It's always fun to sit by the windows, gossiping about people and looking at Peugeots and whatsnot.
Gerrie got me a present for Valentine's Day: a shirt from Calvin Klein. I realised we have this tendency to give gifts way before the actual event. Doesn't matter anyway, would be bringing her out for dinner next week.
We left for her colleagues' chalet. Was nice though.
Gotta sleep in now. Waking up early tomorrow. =)
God bless!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Friday
It's nice to see familiar faces once again.
It's surprising to see how much each and everyone has changed. Some of us are slogging away with work and studies, some drive big cars like the Legacy Turbo and Civic 1.8, and there are some who...are still slacking away.
It's nice to catch up with them anyway.
It's also nice to reach Orchard Road at 10 and have 2 hours to shop. It's surprising I am able to find a top at Calvin Klein within those 2 hours. It usually takes me months to buy clothes these days.
It's nice my boss allowed me to take 1 hour lunch break. It's also nice my colleagues gave me 3 slices of their pizza.
It's surprising the way things are conducted at the Bank's branch. Everything seem so secretive. It's almost like you have stepped into a Swiss bank.
It's nice to work only 4 hours, with nothing much to do.
But it's even nicer to meet Geraldine and have my weekly dose of Heineken.
This is what I call a 'Friday'.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Marketing Ain't Everything
This morning, on our way to Burger King for breakfast, Jasmine and I passed by one of its branches where the poster screamed, "Largest bank in Sing@p0re. 5th largest in H0ng K0ng."
I went "Wow! That's cool."
Jasmine reminded me marketing isn't everything.
Her statement: You rather work in the largest bank in Sing@p0re when you are now working in the 4th largest bank in the world?
This is a classic case where statistics triumph over marketing.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Expensive rubber
Gerrie has been working night shifts for the past 2 weeks and we had hardly the time to meet up, which made time went by painfully. Today was no exception. Thus, HQ and I went to watch the Last King of Scotland. Gerrie didn't want to watch this picture with me, in fact any horror or gory movies. Surprisingly, it wasn't that blood-filled, just some scenes to show dead bodies. Ok, with the exception of the parts where the president had his wife torn apart and the Scottish guy air-borne, hanging by his skin hooked to the rope. Still, I'm impressed with Forest Whitaker's rendition as President Amin.
It seems it's the lastest fad to have women showing their breasts this year. The dancers in LKS showed theirs, so did Rinko Kikuchi in Babel. Babel came across as an arty farty film, but it's really interesting to have 4 stories happening concurrently in 3 countries, directly or indirectly related to each other. The film shows the contrast of how people live their lives. Two boys bored with fathering the herd and decided to take aim at a bus with their new toy, a rifle, which somehow so zhun zhun hit Cate Blanchett. Which brings us to another scene where it shows love can overcome miscommunication. Rinko Kikuchi let us enter her world - the deaf. Who is desperately seeking for attention by showing off her body. Abit unreal... the scenes where the dentist and the policeman rejected her, considering how big the p0rn industry is there. Heh. The last part of the movie shows the distrust of the Amer1c@ns towards Mex1c@ns.
There you go... a mouthful of words.
No offence to all the budding photographers out there. But after spending thousands of buckaroos on techky-geeky camera equipments, it's really laughable to see you guys shooting at some random models. Abit loserish actually.
Finally met Gerrie for dinner just now at ECP. Had our usual wings and satay before taking a stroll in the park. We were standing at the beach and I started complaining to her how suay it is to have the books that I borrowed to be ph0t0c0pied to be confiscated by a raid in Queensw@y. Now, I have no materials, plus have to pay back for the books I have borrowed. WTH. I only thought this happens in the movie can. KNS.
We talked about cars. Asked me if I wanted the 'pampers' or the spoiler. Been contemplating about it. But I feel heart-pain to spend 400 buckaroos on a set of wings and to be said a Evo-wannabe. After all, no matter how you do up a Lancer, it's still a bloody Lancer. In the same way, I realised no one actually give a damn about your car, especially if it's of Asian make and of 1.6l and below.
I recently met this guy who drives a big shiny Benz. My new colleague shares a Peugeot with his girlfriend. I gapped when this girl came in an orange Peugeot convertible to pick him up. I was saying to him that with that price, he could have gotten an Integra. But then again, I agreed with him that flashy cars are nicer than racy cars.
So...
I would be glad if I can just buy a small car. Really, a small car would do.
Volkswagen Golf GTi
Alfa Romeo 147, with Bose system
Many times I receive textes from people for favours. Majorities are recommendations to places to go, eat, things to buy for their gf's birthdays/annivesaries/ Valentine's day, check meanings of words with me and of course, to borrow money.
Places to go... I am no street directory. Everyday, I see street names of the customers' residences. Many of these places I have never heard before. Seriously, you should check with your gfs when they want to go.
Places to eat... taste buds and budgets differ. It's elementary, my friend. Ask your gf.
Check meanings of words? I am also no dictonary. Your solution? www.dictionary.com
Borrow money? Same promises are made. Pay back that amount when you get your salary. Money is always a sensitive issue. Besides, no one can be sure he can pay back that amount by the next crediting of his salary. Third, coming to me when you have favours... I don't think so. Unless you're a really close friend. Solution... I love James.
Things to buy for your gf's birthdays/annivesaries/ Valentine's day. Solution.... start knowing her!
Notice what she likes. Remember what she goes ga-ga about. If she goes 'Ooh, I like this' but never mention about that thing more than 3 times, it's most likely she doesn't really need it. Plan ahead, at least 2 months in advance. You need to start thinking what to get, and how much you need to save to complete the surprise.
It's really simple for me to state the top 20 gifts you can get for your gfs this Valentine's Day. Question is not about your budget, but it's about your sincerity!
Edit: To the girls out there, appreciate the effort the guys put in to get your gifts, not just the monetary value. Remember no gifts are bought out of convenience. If it is, it's time to dump that guy.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Ki@
But for crying out loud, this gotta be the ugliest piece of scrap I have seen. A pink Bentley is nice, a pink Lamborghini is cool, a pink Silvia is racy.
But not on a Kia.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Train
Work has been easy peazy as the volume has been low. 2 project meetings were held after work and I'm so glad the module isn't that hard this time round. Still, we discussed till 10pm. Finally, met up with Gerrie for 15minutes. =)
I received a newsletter from Arashi, a M@laysian bodykit specialist. Was so surprised by their English standard. To think that our car workshops here are ah-sengs.
Really late now. Have to go bathe. 
Cya later, alligators!
Dream of Me
Is your dream in technicolour or in black & white?
Good night.