Never-ending shopping in SG - part 1

A pictorial guide of stores in malls... LOL. Yes, I know, not very interesting... Just for sharing.

There are some interesting finds.

For one, the first NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC store in Singapore has opened in Vivo, I chanced upon it and am impressed at the size of the store. In there, they sold lots of stuff, from travel equipments and essentials, apparels, books, their own magazines, framed photographs to very minor stuffs e.g. accessorises. There is even an interactive section where you can enter this "box" to experience super cold wind blowing at you. Check it out!


Next I want to share some of the stores I visited at Iluma the other time... we have seen how nice it looks on the outside. So time to discover what's inside?!

Looking down from the top.
Zebra prints are really everywhere now, even on my dress and pouch!

On the top level.
Cinema named Film Garde... another new competitor for GV, Cathay and others.

Nichii. You won't miss this prominent shop.
Lots of fancy & affordable stuff.

Something for your Dinner & Dance?? No problem too!!

Where can you get funny and cheeky gifts?? Here.

Bought my "zebra print with texture" pouch here.
Very unique and cool (stylo) stuff, ranges from affordable to expensive.
I find some of the stuff pretty victorian and english style.

Toss has pretty yet good quality dress.
I don't classify them as cheap but you pay what you get.

Not forgetting there's a level dedicated to men including a toy shop! Another level for satisfying your hunger and stomach!

I shall check it out again when it's fully opened.

遇见怪脾的人 (06) - Stitch walker

Spotted stitch out on a train ride recently... What's amusing is the owner is actually a guy, I think he's a student... Bringing stitch to school??

p.s: Tagged "pest" on this entry just to categorize under the label.

遇见怪脾的人 (05) - Whack a wanker

Something interesting happened today...

I got "elbowed" by someone in the train this morning. This guy was standing behind me, and I don't know what he did but he gave me an "elbow" on my back (was quite a forceful one!). Perhaps it was an accident, but when someone does that and doesn't apologize, he gets it from me (definitely)! My first instinct and almost instantly, I returned him one (an "elbow") too. He immediately turned back, and I thought we were going to have a war. But instead, he apologized profusely. Many people must have witnessed me giving him an "elbow", I think they must have underestimated women in Singapore. I won't be cursing and swearing in silence... So say "Sorry" before you get whacked.

缘分是什么东东嘛。

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

A book I'd like to recommend and share... (Thanks Joe!) Well, I personally like what I read, but not sure about the others. My sister finished the book but she has a very different perception, she thinks it's boring and doesn't get what it's trying to get at. It's about following your dream... Pea, that's why I am asking you to read this too!!

I love the ending, because it made me laugh. Well, like most of the time in life, sometimes you go about and realise you're back where you were... Doesn't it sound like my adventure to the UK and now being back in SG, but what have I gained over the time I spent over there??! Too much. Lots of good things and lots of bad... enough to make me now a different person looking at the world with a new perceptive. Indeed, I think I have heeded the omens which led me back here... but will it all end here - I definitely don't have an answer yet!

I also want to quote 2 phrases from the book that left me an impression:
pg 16
If someone isn't what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.
pg 18
... a certain point in our lives, we lost control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.

我办到了！

Done everything I wanted tonight and am kind of proud that I did!

Mending a hole on my blouse, giving my nails a bit of a shine, exfoliating my face with a mud mask, trimming my brows, digging clothes out and ironing them, charging my sickie zen (which is ok from time to time)... especially ironing which I have delayed for ages... very happy I did it finally! 3 cheers for me, that's a good ending for Monday!

2 of my favourite things no more

Look at this!

It sounds like 2 of my favourite things (orange & poppy), and looks like 2 of my favourite things (chocolate and poppy) too. The mere sight of those poppy seeds were enough to convince me to make that purchase. But... sadly, after a few bites, it isn't my favourite thing anymore. The cookie isn't crisp, doesn't taste exotic like its name... and most of all, the chocolate isn't as tasty as the more affordable Chips Ahoy. How disappointing! What finest quality cookie from Future bake??!?!?! Convince me again!

遇见怪脾的人 (04) - Sick people can be sickening

I sympathize with the sick people when they are sick... but I HATE it when they aren't considerate towards others.

Again, today I sat besides a super selfish woman on the train. She was on the phone and "hello love" "thank you love", all her sentences were so full of "love"... and indeed I thought what a nice lady she must be. But then when she started coughing, she just coughed freely (hello, no tissue paper meh??)... and I seriously dislike it! If I'm the person standing in front of her I will fan her germs back in her face. So much so that I wanted to take out my ear phones and tell her that her germs will spread 1 metre away... Another idiot!

Picture of the sickening

Strange experience

I have been chatting to this online friend on and off for a while and we have never met. Out of a sudden, he sent me an offline message claiming he saw me on the streets on Tuesday. LOL. How often does that happened?!!

Oh talking about that now, I do think I had seen someone on the streets too! Someone who added me on Friendster but well we haven't really talked for a long time. I didn't go up to him obviously... I guess I prefer to leave things online as it is. Cyber friends.

So I asked this friend,"Why didn't you come up to me??" especially when he mentioned he was just walking behind me. He said he wasn't sure that was me, but now he is since he has clearly described what I wore on that day and whom I was with! That's kinda weird when I think of it!! Hahahaa... kinda funny too in a way.

Please feel free to say "Hi" to me if you really "know" me online. I promise not to be arrogant ;)

Creative zen is ill

I suspect my Creative Zen is sick :(((((((( The display colors turned funny, fuzzy, bright and kinda grainy. Fortunately it's still under the warranty, so I shall bring it to the hospital. I'm having VERY BAD LUCK with gadgets these years, I don't think I can buy my DS lite just yet... SAD.

Write it all

Thank God, the meeting ended in less than 2 hours today (Can you believe it, Ridz?), hahahaa. But still I had to continue a discussion within a small group of us on other issues.

It has been over a week since I wrote, feeling a little guilty for not writing and haven't been sparing the time and effort to do so. So, I shall compensate it all tonight! Just like my ironing, I have been delaying for the longest time... *deserve a spank*

After 3 continous nights of alcohol consumption last week and another one night this week, I think I have to try to remain alcohol free for next days. The liver needs some cleansing. I spent Sunday practically just stoning, doing nothing, surfing... just because the days before had been hectic. My sleeping hours are gradually decreasing from 8 to 6 or even 5!!!! HELP!!