Books & Beer (literally)

 

My first book swap at Books & Beer (held yesterday at Mischief @ Esplanade). I arrived really early and was among the first few who came for the swap. As it was my virgin swap, I had no idea what to do really. I put down my books as I picked new ones up. Later that afternoon, I learnt that we should drop them with the organizers whom would stamp the books before shelving them for us! Oh well. I know that for the next one :P

Carousellswapshop #1

My first Carousell event - Carousellswapshop.

Carousell has been an amazing invention, I have sold so many things through it and made some pocket money from it! This time, they organized a swap event mainly for clothes and accessorises. It was a fantastic idea as clothes are the hardest things to sell (for me), especially second-handed. Nowadays, people can get great buy at sale. But this event gave us all a chance to give our clothes a new lease of life! They also did a very good job with the organization, from collecting clothes to the actual event. I just wish they also do a better consistent QC as some of the clothes were actually a bit worn (though they were very strict when they checked mine). Also staff shouldn't do folding during the swap... chaos should be expected. LOL!

One man's trash is another man's treasure

I like this idea of recycling. In the nice name of donating, we are also getting rid of things we do not want anymore.

I was chatting with an intern in my company about perfume yesterday. I mentioned about my "over 10" bottles at home, while she said she's running low on 2! I decided to bring one I didn't use or fancy anymore to see if she would like it. Not only can she save some money but she also have a bottle of "new" perfume. To my surprise, she likes it! It just didn't grow on me after a while, the smell was horrendous on me.

I also recall one time, Angela and me had a perfume swap. We both didn't like a particular bottle we bought, and it would be a waste to leave it untouched or chuck it in the bin. We were both happy with the exchange :) That's also a reason why I do like swapping. Besides that, we are going GREEN. We should do this more among friends!

In the past, I attended a swap event for clothes even. Though not my favourite activity, sometimes I would just prefer to donate them to the event.

That once in a blue moon shopping mood

The time has come.

Not too sure if it's an accumulation of the stress and unhappiness I've had earlier the week at work, now I need some retail therapy. The Great Singapore Sale ends this weekend, and so far I have not really gone on a shopping spree except for things that I needed.

Like when I have to throw a pair of shoes, usually I get a similar substitute because it's something I'm so used to wearing it so often. So I bought a pair of "ballet" alike shoes, which is silver and quite comfortable (I hope it doesn't hurt). And most importantly, it's FLAT!!! I actually spotted one in ALDO, but sadly the last pair was 4 sizes bigger! ARghh....

Also I bought myself a Happy Meal today, not to make myself happier but my colleagues have started this Happy Meal toy collection thing going in the office. I'm tempted, it's the set of the Ronald Mc Donald guys with their "shaky" heads. But the Happy Meal seems healthier than the normal set meals, because we can have salad, corns, fruits and yoghurt instead and no compulsory choice of soft drink!! 3 more to come :))) I still remember I had Happy Meal when I was back in London or Germany, I'm quite a big kid I suppose.

A pokka dots blue spagetti and a "dotty" laced white skirt. My rewards for the day. I'm quite pleased with the purchase because it only costs me $50 for everything plus my Happy Meal. Much cheaper than shopping in europe I guess...

Talking about this... I've made myself a bag from a fancy tee that I bought in Thailand which couldn't fit me. I like arts & craft. Here's a picture of my creation... not sure what I should name it. Maybe I can make such bags and sell? Hand-made!!