Puzzles of my life

I have moved in!

2015-02-27T10:31:00.003+08:00

Gosh! Time flies by so fast! And again I didn't have enough time to even blog. I know I know... I have few pending posts since long long long ago. I will try to update as much as I can!

As for the house, after a really hectic month, I have finally moved in! Well, it was not 100% completed as how I imagined it yet... with few pieces of furniture delayed, 2 new doors to be painted...yada yada~~... As of today, I would say it is probably 98% completed! I am left with the wallpaper to be pasted and probably few small things here and there. Anyway,...

TA-DAAA~~~!!

This is my living room!

Well, it was still quite messy when I took this pic and my display items weren't arranged properly yet.

Now it is much better with the coffee table FINALLY here!

Next is the dining hall. I love arts and I really visioned my home to at least have a wall of artworks displayed! So here it is!

I was mesmerized with the butterfly mosaic artwork at one of the fair held in Great Eastern Mall. I didn't get a close up pic of it so can't share with you guys!

The top right frame in the pic is a gift from a very dear friend.

She bought the mask from her Europe trip for our wedding gift + moving to new house gift!

The frame was bought from Ikea which she then ensemble the whole thing as in the pic.

I was really grateful and felt so touched because not only she had me in her mind when she was touring Europe, but she has the heart to go the extra mile and frame it nicely.

I love this gift so much and will treasure it always.

Thank you very much my dear friend!

Last pic for now, the front door we ordered. It was ordered unfinished because we thought painting ourselves will save us couple of hundreds... and so we paint 2 doors! (Had to paint the same color as per original developer's color)...

I would love to post more photos but somehow can't seem to get it out of my phone!

Shall try again soon.

And *poof*~!...

Hopefully I won't be gone too long again... haha!

Thx for reading and Happy Chinese New Year!

House shopping spree almost complete~!

2014-07-01T22:05:00.000+08:00

Yes! I have almost bought everything important that I need in the house!

Hurray~!!..

Now I am only left with my TV cabinet. And some parts and pieces for my common place upstairs. That I think can be postponed while I focus my $$$ on important things first.

For those who are preparing for a new home, better have some cash on the go! Things like appliances can opt for easypay or installments, but furnitures and renovations - you will need the cash up front. Among the big items that you need to focus your money on would be:
1) Plaster ceiling
2) House's door and windows grills
3) Kitchen cabinet
4) Important furnitures (excluding the decorative or less use furniture first for future budget...or unless if you have no budget, then by all means go ahead!)
5) Electrical items (Fridge, washing machine, dryer if needed, air conditioner, water heaters, lightings and fans)
5) Alarm system
6) Wireman for lightings and plumber to adjust the piping outlets
7) Built in wardrobe/make up table *optional
8) Built in divider *optional
and so on...

It has been a hectic month for me to hunt for all of those things! I started hunting and buying early of May 2014. As of today early June 2014, I only have TV cabinet left to purchase. Lucky me for all those Expos held in May! I shall share my findings next!

Stay tuned!

Rakuten

2014-05-22T01:23:00.003+08:00

I bought a LED TV on Rakuten online this morning at work! Yup! How days have changed! Mum, I bought my TV online!!! ^^

I got a notification a week ago on a Samsung 32" LED TV in Rakuten going for sale. I was eager to buy it then but to my astonishment, the Ädd to Cart" button could not be pressed and was grayed. So I thought it was probably sold out.

Yesterday, early in the morning...I received an email on the Samsung 32" LED TV offer! I quickly clicked on it and purchased it on the spot! I was lucky as I was the first 2 person. It is only limited to 10 person with only one per customer.

Oh wait... have I not mentioned the price yet? Oh silly me... hehe... The price marked there was RM599.40! Apparently I have 3 credit in Rakuten, thus I got my LED TV for RM596.40! How AWESOME is that?!??

The TV model is SAM-UA32EH4005. I found an older version which is exactly Samsung 32" LED TV 4003 in Jusco selling for RM750-800!

So gotta thank Rakuten for the TV! And this TV has 2 years warranty on it (1 year manufacturing warranty and 1 year Senheng PlusOne warranty)! This TV will fit perfectly in my master room! Or maybe perhaps in common room? Shall see where should I put it soon!

Some general specification of this TV:

SAM-UA32EH4005
32 inch LED TV.
Resolution:1366 x 768.
Wide Color Enhancer Plus.
Digital Noise Filter:Clear Motion Rate:50Hz.
1x HDMI.
1x USB(Movie)

Our first home!

2014-05-22T00:39:00.000+08:00

And here we thought we would not be getting our house key in time! And the developer would have to borne the bank's interest...but we received the letter to collect our keys right on the dateline. Oh well, you win some you lose some. At least now WE'VE GOTTEN OUR KEYS~!! WOOHOOO~~!!

So freakingly excited! We had to go through quite a hurdle for the key. We were asked to clear any outstanding amount with the developer. Each time I called the person in charge, she was always not there to answer. I swear I called her like several times each day! She only answered my call like 1 or 2 times.

But anyway, when I checked with her, she said our bank had not released the final payment yet so we were not allowed to collect our keys yet. But on the contrary, we received letters from our bank stated that the payment has been resolved.

So we just went down to the developer's office to clear things up. On the spot we settled any outstanding payment. The lady in-charge kept telling us that they have not received the payment. I have no idea what is going on whether their system is not being updated or someone missed out the payment record.

We called the bank to double confirm on the payment and to get the details of the transaction. Ding dong ding dong~... apparently the transaction did go through!Thank goodness or else we wouldn't be able to get our keys that day! Someone must have overlooked that matter!

So here we were, all happy and couldn't wait to go see our house. That was when we were informed that we had to give a 3 days notifications before taking our keys. I was like "WHAT?!?"...and I have been calling you guys for countless of times and you did not inform me about that, nor was it written on the notification letter.

So the lady helped us and talked to their customer service. The lady in customer service came and told us we were supposed to give a 3 days notification. I explained to her that I contacted their person in charge a week ago and they kept insisting my bank had not disbursed the money. When I was there on the spot only they realized I was right. And I was not notified to give a 3 days notice. So luckily they managed to give us on the spot and also somehow managed to let us view the house and sign the handover.

Fuhh~!! So lengthy!

Anyway, here's a picture of us and our very first home!

I swore we never coordinate our clothes until later on only I noticed we were wearing the exact same colour! Hahaha...feeling all compatible and loved~~ =P

Honeymoon Part 1

2014-04-26T22:47:00.001+08:00

Well, it's been awhile since I've last updated. I've yet to update about my wedding here. But let's just jump straight to honeymoon first! I'll blog about my wedding...some time soon! XD

My original plan was to go Europe for honeymoon. But since my wedding is on December, it will be winter so that ain't much fun! Thus, I've listed a few other options. But after comparing, I still chose to go to Maldives.

The reason being is that it is a place of relaxation without any disturbance from the busy daily world... and a peace of mind just appreciating mother nature's beauty. Also for my husband to get a time off from work! Hehe... (the most he could do is just check his email using his handphone when we're at the lobby) ;)

It was definitely true when we say Maldives is like Heaven on Earth. I'm sure there are so many more places that is just as heavenly but this is a really awesome place! Crystal clear water, white sandy beaches and so many fishes! Such a tranquil place! If you're a couple and just want to spend some time off with each other without any disturbances, I'd say this is the place for you!

My wedding was in December 2013, and so I thought I would go to Maldives right after the wedding.But since Xmas is near, the prices are just so expensive! There are compulsory Xmas eve and Xmas(2 days) buffet dinner that you have to pay for which is about RM200-400/head per day depending on the resort.

So I changed my target date to end of Feb 2014, which is after New Year and Valentine's Day! Also the public holidays in Europe apparently coincide on those months too, hence fully booked really really FAST!
I managed to book on 25 Feb 2014 - 2 March 2014.

I was really lucky to get the air flight and resort at a reasonable price. Took me a week or two to find the perfect resort that has really awesome rooms, beautiful fishes, nice corals, good service and good food at a reasonable price. It took me 6-8 hours daily to read reviews and compare. But finally, I found a really good resort and the price fits our budget perfectly. Not to mentioned, Airasia also has promotion to Maldives at that time! If you're wondering about this awesome resort I'm talking about, it's called Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo Resort.

At first I used Expedia to check on both flight and resort prices, it was cheaper that way but staying continuously 6 days 5 nights really burns a hole in our pocket! So I had to get them separately so that I can arrange to stay at the resort for 5 days 4 nights and the other night just stay a night at a cheaper hotel in Male. Male is the town nearest to the airport. Probably take 5-10 mins on a ferry to go over.

So below are the prices for my flight and resort:

Flights (To & Fro)
2 Guests(with tax) = RM1622.00
2 AA Insurance = RM68.00
4 x Check in luggage (20kg each) = RM 0.00 (apparently FOC for Maldives flight!)
1 x Direct debit processing fee = RM4.00
2 x Skybus = RM30.80
Total = RM1724.80 (suprisingly Airasia gave free meals on board too!)

Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo Resort (5 days 4 nights) - Water bungalow (it's just awesome staying above water!)
Fullboard (Means 3 meals/day but during lunch and dinner does not include drinks)
Rate per night = RM1618.02
Taxes & Fees = RM723.80
Total = RM7195.88

Total spent for flight and resort = RM 8920.68

For me, RM 9000 was okay for Maldives. It's considered quite cheap really. But of course, there are some other things which was not included. We still have to pay for the airport transfer to the resort, drinks during lunch or dinner, souvenirs, mini bars, snorkeling equipment rentals etc.

I'll continue in Part 2. ^^

At the mean time, some photos!

This pic was not edited at all! Except the part I put the initials... hehe

That's a seaplane...And that is what we are gonna ride to our resort!

We only took one way and the other to come back by speedboat.

The seaplane per person (to and fro) cost USD447! I guess it depends on which resort.

That's pretty expensive! (At least for me! TT_TT)

But it was an awesome experience to fly in it. It only took us 25 minutes to reach my resort.

The newlyweds now ready to take off for their honeymoon!! <3 p="">

Some really nice views from up the sky

This is a really nice island!

Most of Maldives island appear to be light bluish-white due to the sand, and suddenly became really dark blue outside. This is because the land goes down almost 90 degree deep down! Nothing like a normal beach! So it is very dangerous if one does not swim, please refrain from swimming out to the deep sea.

Last picture for now~! Time to sleep now.

Will post more info soon.

Farewell gathering

2013-08-01T15:26:00.001+08:00

Had a fabulous dinner with awesome ladies yesterday!

Time passes by so quickly. I didn't even notice that it's been a year already that I've been hanging out with them.

They taught me so much in various things. I've learnt a lot from all our hanging out sessions. Gonna be missing them so much!

Thank you guys for everything! You make me realize so many things you'd never imagine could have helped me.

I seriously have not met ppl like you guys.And thank you for making me feel so welcome even from the first day I met you all.

Toss to our friendship! May more awesome meetings to come!

Also including you other two, who didn't managed to join. =) ♥

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Pre-wedding shoot #1

2013-07-10T08:59:00.001+08:00

Hello! It's been quite some time since I last posted! Just had my first pre-wedding shoot last Sunday. Even though it's supposed to be half day, we ended up shooting almost whole day!

Of course, it's very tiring!

More updates on the details next entry!

Here's something that was taken using my hp.

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Godiva

2013-05-29T15:08:00.001+08:00

Yum!!!

Free chocolate!

First time trying Godiva. I was shocked when I got the package itself!

Anyway thank you!!!

;)

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Manicure

2013-05-28T15:14:00.001+08:00

Am very very super duper satisfied with my manicure!

Looks freaking awesome! And it only costs me RM15. Got it off from Groupon.

It was a Russian lady who drew those patterns. Only took her few minutes to do that. The drawing technique is pretty similar to the Chinese calligrapher where they use small square cardboards to draw names. She uses a square brush.

If you are wondering where is this place, it's nearby Subang Asia Cafe. Same row as Mc Donald. The name of the shop is Artistic Snova Beauty. Located on first floor.

I'm definitely going back there for more! Just signed myself a package. ;)

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Sandal SOS!!!

2013-04-19T09:56:00.001+08:00

Missing my sandal!

Bought this is Vietnam. Got it for like USD 13.

Of course I was attracted to the striking pink color and beads. Something different from the local market here.

Wore it on the first day back to Malaysia. Unfortunately one of the beads fell off! And I didn't noticed it until I boarded the airplane. Shucksss... now it's missing one strand of the beads.

Asked mom's expertise to fix it. Hehe... Just to secure the thread so that no more beads will get lost!

Can't wait to get it back this coming May!

Tq Mom! You're the best!

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Hurrayyy!!!

2013-04-13T10:51:00.001+08:00

Bought these awesome covers at PC Fair!

All original Hallmark and Ozaki covers.

Buy 1 for RM19 and buy 3 for RM25. Good marketing.

Any sane people will obviously take 3 since there's not much difference in price. Oh wait, I think even insane people will still get the 3 since it's more worth it!

Very cheap!

Bought it at a stall in Hall 5. Around the center of the Hall. Quite near to the redemption counter.

Head there now! The fair ends tomorrow!

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Coach wristlet

2013-04-09T10:36:00.001+08:00

Got this from my mother in law!

It was bought in the US.

^^ Awesome! Another wristlet to my collection.

Thx Ma!

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Micro sim corrupted?

2013-04-06T18:51:00.001+08:00

Not so sure yet. Need go home to check using memory card reader.

Apparently what I do know is that my entire DCIM folder is missing. Can't detect in my hp or husband's hp. My valuable photos!!!

Why oh why!?!!?

Hopefully can still recover it using recovery software.

Fingers crossed!!!

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Loving the color...

2013-04-05T11:23:00.001+08:00

Of my nails!!!

It's O.P.I color with the code B28. Named as 'significant other color'.

Looks like purplish pink and when the light shines on it, it looks slightly like gold color.

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My my...

2013-03-25T17:05:00.001+08:00

Would you look at that!

Taken @ 7.10am, 25 March 2013

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Miss the times we spent together

2013-03-22T11:42:00.001+08:00

Went through all the pictures I once posted in my blog, through my handphone. Apparently the hp sync not only fb contacts, whatsapp etc... but also prepared folders of my pictures from my blog years ago.

We did managed to celebrate her bday with tau fu fah. Hehe not cake though...

Too many pictures... uncountable. All the years we've spent together with everyone in UTP! These pictures are randomly recycled from my old posts.

Now we've all really grown! Of course, expanding sideways too(esp me)!!

Everyone has moved on in their own paths. Few of us are married, engaged, in a relationship etc. Hope to hear more happy news soon!

I hope we'll be able to spend such time again in the future! Probably with families by then. Hehe..

Gosh... missing you guys!

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It's been awhile...

2013-03-07T20:54:00.000+08:00

that I had last posted here!!!

Gosh, looking back at all my old pictures kinda make me missed all those memories in the past! And what's more, I'm so so freaking skinny back then!!! (as compared to now...duh~!) And I still think I was not skinny enough the last time.

Jeezzz...I should start loosing weight now! If not, my pictures are gonna be one plump lady~! Now of course, no girls in this whole wide world would want those kinda pictures for their pre-wedding now, do they?

As much as I wanna eat lesser, I ain't losing no weight! Better start exercising soon! My appetite grows daily! It's so hard to control yourself when you know you're not suppose to eat it, but your cravings and actions are telling you otherwise!

Oh my goodness...seriously need discipline and help here~!!!

2012-12-19T17:02:00.002+08:00

I don't really fancy ginger due to it's over powering taste,but this ginger i found on my plate is just too cute!

Seasick...

2012-12-18T07:30:00.000+08:00

Back to posting after so long!

I have to apologize on that.

Recently I felt my time is being consumed for whatever reason there is, and now I feel I don't even have time for myself! Except when I''m on MC. *grins*...

I went offshore last week and suffered from dizziness after staying on a workboat for a day.Lucky me was that the weather in offshore was fine and the sea wasn't rough at all.

But I still feel terrible seasickness and am currently still suffering from the after effect. (=____=)"

It's been 5 days since then and I can still feel myself floating.

Definitely not a feeling you'd want to experience!

And now my skin is having some kind of rashes. The skin specialist told me it was eczema. (@_@)... more medicine and cream + soap. At least it is less itchy now. Miraculous cream!

Hope will be up and well again asap! I've not been to work for quite some time now since I took 4 days off to offshore. Talk about a busy lifestyle.

Oh gosh...giddy again.

Chaoz!

Hello there...

2012-08-05T16:33:00.005+08:00

My new companion!

Haven't gotten a camera in like 5-6 years?

This is the 2nd I've got!

So happy with the camera!

I would say I really love it's specifications and all the functions it can do!

You could say that I bought this for RM800.

I bought a filter for it too for RM80.

Total I've spent on this is RM900 (Including credit card charges).

The camera comes with a 8GB SD memory card Class 6, original Olympus casing and a mini tripod.

The only sad thing I've only realised today was that the original price of this camera is RM1099 (checked on Olympus webpage).

The seller at Low Yat first told me that it was RM1699.

After discount, they offer me RM1122.

I said it was over my budget so I couldn't get it.

I told the guy I only budgeted for RM700-800.

Then suddenly he thinks for a second and offered me RM799.

Of course I was surprised by the huge jump in price.

I thought it was normal because apparently that shop is having a close down sale.

So I guess almost everything they sell can be considered cheap...

My mistake was to think that way... sigh..

Rather tempting it is, and really satisfied with it's function and all...

I sorta fell into the trap and got it.

After confirmation, he introduces me the filter RM100, which he then sold to me for RM80.

I've googled and saw the exact same camera selling for RM960 on Lelong.com.

Later on I found the original price on Olympus webpage to be RM1099.

(*arrow stabs in the heart!)

The guy told me RM1699!!!

Still ok I bought it slightly cheaper.

UNTIL I SAW ON ANOTHER WEBPAGE...

Previous deals which ended on April 20, 2012...

Selling for only RM599 (with free casing and memory card).

Then I saw that it's from the same company branch but different location.

(*more arrows shooting in all directions)

Huhu... Oh well...

Though I am very happy and satisfied with the camera, I still feel cheated when the seller told me the price was originally RM1699.

I'd rather buy it more expensive from an honest seller compared to a cheater who just want to make a sale.

He does look honest and perhaps that's why I fell for it at that moment.

You can say that I still managed to buy it cheaper than retail.

Imagine if I hadn't mentioned my budget, I might really have bought it for RM1122!!

Excluding the filter!!

(@_@)"

So, a word of advise (to my future self)...

Google first before buying anything else.

Craving....

2012-05-30T21:19:00.002+08:00

I've been craving for this the whole day!

Yet the stubborn me does not want to give in to the expensive yet delicious mini donburi!

And it has rice!!!

Trying to cut down on rice...

So the day has passed and here I am...

Thinking that I've survived and passed my cravings...

And yet...

this entire image and its wonderful taste still lingers in the brain and mouth...

Oh gosh~!!

I am getting one of this tomorrow noon!!!

Korean Coat~!

2012-05-14T18:30:00.001+08:00

Uber LOVE my new Korean Coat~!!!

Very comfy, fantastic material and chic!

This is totally worth the money I paid~! ^^

Happy Birthday~!!

2012-05-12T22:54:00.000+08:00

A combined birthday celebration for this year!

Just recalled we had the same celebration too last year~!!! ^^

Happy birthday dear sis~!!!

May all your wish come true!

Second birthday celebration (again in SP) with my one and only~!

Happy birthday dear~!

Surprised sis with a cake while she was out to a dinner!

Surprised him with the same cake as well for a double celebration~!

Lots of thanks to my lovely parents in helping me to carry out the secret mission!

A stop for my favorite!

2012-05-03T10:07:00.002+08:00

Haven't had this for so long!!

Purposely stopped here for breakfast during my way home.

And the sweet lady treats us to free fried wantan!

Just like the last time I visited!

It's so nice of her to still remember me! I haven't been there since last year.

And she treats me the fried wantan last year too!

She knows how much I loved this chilli. ^^

Always asked for more!

Jambu air

2012-04-15T18:37:00.003+08:00

Was randomly thinking the English word for 'Jambu Air'...

So I did a little google search for translation...

Out came this!

@_@"

I doubt if I could even pronounced it properly...

Hahaha~...