Life For Rent

Sorry I have been away. Work has been busy and the house has been keeping my feet moving pretty much.

I can’t even remember where I left off previously but let’s summarise from today and backwards.

Was at Suntec’s audiohouse sale. Plenty of LED tv and stuff but despite walking around Toshiba and Samsung’s sets, nothing caught my eye. No hourly special interest me enough.  So I did what I would normally do. Walk. BUT not before I checked out the aircon section. Within 10 minutes I have settled and purchased an LG system 4 instead of a new mitsubishi set (which looked absolutely hideous that I know my mei mei will scold me for sure). You see, rach is not with me today but my darling did

So aircon done. I decided to head to best denki cause thanks to the Great Deals and LivingInSingapore info-filled emails and facebook fan pages (they do a great job in informing the best deals around and what’s happening everyday), I found out Best Denki is doing their 25 years anniversary celebration. So I trooped down to Plaza Singapura and as I parked my vehicle and walked into the building, it was right smack in front of me. Best Denki! It is hard to describe but you see, I had my parking lot just beside the stairs into the building and Best Denki was right there. I had a very good vibe that I will see what I like… it was calling out ‘Come to me… come to me..!’

I headed straight for the fridge section cause I know the prices extremely well and wanted to know how good a deal I will get. The SAME fridge that I wanted to buy for under 1000 bucks but is always listed 1388 everywhere, was going for 899 as a display set. ARRRRGH. I could have waited and I would have gotten what I want. Sigh. But never mind, I know how the benchmark the yellow sticker prices come with and headed straight to the TV section. I was determined to ‘dollar average’ to pick up a bargain or two to even things out.

There were many interesting prices tagged onto TV. I wanted a 32 inch for my room and a 46/47 for the living room. LCD.  I don’t bother looking at plasma cause I don’t want one and LEDs are too expensive although they dazzle me with the colours. I only wanted either Samsung LG or Toshiba brands. You see, I am very particular not only on the panel itself but the general look of the TV set. It has to be of a certain look. Want me to explain to you? Come over when I do a house warming and ask me about it! I’ll explain then.

I bought a Samsung 32 inch for my room, at the price I am confortable with and locked it in. Didn’t come with wall mount unfortunately. I had to hunt for my living room set and that’s where I had quite a dilemma. 42 inches were going at very good rates. But I wanted 46. It is quite hard to find a 46 at a good price… I could find 40s and 42s between 799-999 but just not a 46 at the right prices

I did however, ended up with the set that I want. I won’t say what brand it is. Swing by my house warming! Price wise, original $6999, sale at $4399, I bought it at $2999.

That’s all for today!

Last week I was at the mega IT show at Expo and I got my washer and fridge. Aircon prices and TV sets didn’t interest me much. Rather, they didn’t call out to me… I look out for things hanging there that calls out to me, ‘buy me… buy me!’ kinda thing. Sounds silly? Sure is. It is one of the ways I decide on stuff. What I can say is, the most glittery gold may not necessarily attract my attention.

My credit card looks seriously worn out now I swear!

Let’s take a look at the renovation side. I am not sure if I spoke bout it but we did go around and did our lighting and curtain and fixture shopping. All that is left is my shower head and oven, and my sofa set. The hacking was done and completed this past week within 3 days (as stipulated). Next week will see the carpentry work in the kitchen go up. I will be heading out with my IDs tomorrow for the last bit of shopping and to discuss on the minor details. Finally, I am able to downstream from the big picture to the small lil details. This means the entire process has gone to the next stage. Mei mei was saying how fast indeed this whole thing is going. Back in October last year we went around looking for a place. This year from end Feb till now, just seeing how everything comes together… it just feels soooo.. yesterday. Time passes very quickly indeed! By early May everything will be done. I have arranged the aircon guys to do the piping on one day, while delivery for all my appliances will be set on May 15th. I rather just spend my day there and have everyone deliver stuff over on the same day. The fridge, TVs, washer and the sofa (to be purchased) will all be done on the same day.

I have to pen off for now. Stick around as I describe more on what we are up to. Setting up a new first home, is no easy feat. However my motto in this is “do it once, do it right’.

Till the next update! Have a good weekend!

I have truly been ill beyond ill. The latest bout of sinusitis took a lot out of me even though it doesn’t show probably. No one knows how much I had to pant, how hard it is for me to control my voice and tone so that I don’t get into a coughing fit, how scared I am to cough cause my head is pounding every minute and it is just purely tiring to do so especially when being darn ill.

You know, I don’t know shit when it comes to interior designs which is why I hired one in the first place. mei mei aint no expert herself but what she has done was to offer suggestions, regardless of whether I like it or not. She sticks with me every inch of the way and while she does have a vested interest cause she is staying in the same unit ultimately, it is just funny how the whole thing goes and why loads of people always get the wrong idea with me and her. If she had her own place I know she’d want a place thought of together with her partner too. The way I feel right now is, it is me and her in OUR shag pad, with our other halfs as vsitors. Granted, her partner doesn’t have much bearing on decisions cause he would be a visitor at most, but why doesn’t someone see that I am trying to build a home of sorts with the person in mind too. It isn’t about ‘it is my house so I have the final say anyway’ but it is the process of building my first home. My first home. Does anyone have any idea, how many exes of mine have begged literally, to set up my own place knowing I am always open to suggestions cause it isn’t just about me, but it was about us.

Even though mei mei is with me every inch of the way as she has always been, I felt alone. Very alone. The way we sit, the way we talk, the way we discuss and bargain with people, no one will ever think we aint a married couple. I don’t take issue with that per se, but I felt alone. It actually hurts sometimes, but I have been too ill to think about it much of late where even my sense of smell and taste are numb to the core.

I wish I could walk down this path of building my first home together (knowing we will probably never ever have one of our own, be it by choice or by circumstances) but that remains as a fat wish. I’ll get used to walking this journey alone with mei mei.

If there is ONE thing, ONE thing that I know what I want in this whole house building, it is not for the someone to brain storm for me. It is to walk with me. I don’t know anything about what I want in the whole process (you can ask rach mei mei) but the one thing I know I want, I know it is not what I can get. Many a times this whole process wears me down so much cause when I look at designs I look at it not only based on what I like, what my wallet can offer, but also how feasible and how the other would like. Down to the details of the storage area. By taking the latter out of the equation perhaps, it will be a lot easier.

I have not had appetite the entire day, feeling worse than yesterday cause I couldn’t sleep the entire night (and I don’t quite know why either) but I am gonna down some chocolate as food for the night before popping my antibiotics down.

PS – I am not even gonna do the guestroom to the best of my ability. I was smsing during the day and talking to rach bout what she said bout leasing the room out to him. Heck.  Even the housemate’s boyfriend asked for computer table so that he can play games while he is over. I don’t even hear of what mine would like and fancy. An extra power point for another laptop so that cables don’t need to run all over the place? Perhaps a suggestion on the type of lighting? Or maybe, a color theme on what’s comfortable to his eyes? Nil. These are things I think about when I look at stuff too, knowing he will probably go ‘I am fine with anything’ cause he is used to this run down room or that run down place. Does it make any sense, that this is not a rented room, or house? That this, for ONCE, is a home to be? I’ve been wondering why I don’t seem to gather any interest at all from him. That just cause one may have zero possible output or suggestions to make and that I am in good hands anyway, imply that it will not be time put into productive use? The only conclusion is, while Rach is thoroughly unhappy where she is and is dying to head out and while I am not utterly miserable per se but still want my own pad, perhaps he just likes where he is, who he is with, status quo. That’s all I can conclude.

Why do I even bother so much. We’ll just stay in separate districts and let everything DIE a natural DEATH eventually. So much for thinking for two. pui! This whole thinking for two thing is probably something said by fricking day-dreamers.

Of late I have been hearing a lil of Melody Gardot and I must say I really enjoy her vocals and lyrics. Her style is something which I would love to listen to before I go to bed. Soft, positive.. and if I had fingers in my ears they would be tapping along the way.

Recommended, by the prince. I LOVE IT!

Take a listen!

 If the stars were mine
I’d give them all to you
I’d pluck them down right from the sky
and leave it only blue
I would never let the sun forget to shine upon your face
so when others would have rain clouds you’d have only sunny days
If the stars were mine
I’d tell you what I’d do
I’d put the stars right in a jar and give them all to you

If the birds were mine
I’d tell them when to sing
I’d make them sing a sonnet when your telephone would ring
I would put them there inside the square, whenever you went out
so there’d always be sweet music whenever you would walk about
If the birds were mine
I’d tell you what I’d do
I’d teach the birds such lovely words and make them sing for you
I’d teach the birds such lovely words and make them sing for you

If the world was mine
I’d paint it gold and green
I’d make the oceans orange for a brilliant color scheme
I would color all the mountains, make the sky forever blue
So the world would be a painting and I’d live inside with you
If the world was mine
I’d tell you what I’d do
I’d wrap the world in ribbons and then give it all to you
I’d teach the birds such lovely words and make them sing for you
I’d put those stars right in a jar…and……….
give them all…to you…….

This song is dedicated to all the ones I love.

Do u know why your picture and mine is on my msn which I log in from home but not at work? Cause I can’t put it just about anywhere as I like. However each time I see our picture, I remind myself to try to be nice, to be that good boyfriend, to not do the things I used to do in the past, to not make the same mistakes, to be more communicative and express myself more, to be the doting and loving boyfriend I can ever be to someone else.
I want my partner to be happy. That’s my ultimate aim. I may growl, show teeth… but like what we learnt from Alice in wonderland; Dogs will believe anything.
Indeed they are dumb n stupid, which is why they are loyal. Cats on the other hand are the smart and scheming ones.

Makes me wonder if that is why we have more stray cats than dogs? They survive better? Or maybe they are smart enough to avoid getting caught, unlike dogs. Throw them a bone and they will happily jump into the net.

But perhaps because of that, they are men’s best friends. I yearn, to be the best lover I can ever be..

Completion occured on Tuesday 16th March successfully and I collected the keys from the law firm earlier today. Yay! I have also applied for electricity and water to be turned on on Saturday which means I have to be there too.

Heading to the unit later where Rach mei mei, my ID and my mom will wanna take a look at the unit. On sunday julian, alvin and my lovely partner wants to pay a visit too. Awesome! I have attached the keys to my new spanking cool keychain courtesy of mei mei who has so generously given me a new set of keychain. It’s awesome!

The next phase awaits now…

I was looking at my credit card bills, wondering why I used the DBS Live Fresh card for my GV movie tickets purchase.

Then I looked @ the DBS website and here’s what I found. These are some of my preferred offers and it might be for you too!

GOLDEN VILLAGE
Book your tickets online with Live Fresh!

• S$6.50 for weekday tickets (U.P. S$7.50) 
• S$8.50 for weekend tickets (U.P. S$10.00) 
• Fresh Combo Set at only S$7 (U.P S$11.60), comprising of 1 large popcorn & 2 regular Cokes 

Starbucks

For a limited time only (18 Mar – 18 May), enjoy a complimentary tall-sized beverage* on us with every beverage purchased.

Thereafter (19 May – 31 Dec 2010), enjoy a complimentary tall-sized beverage^ on us with a min spend of S$15 in a single receipt.

Hi all! I have selected the ID who will take charge of the entire renovation process. The completion date for my flat is on Tuesday… can’t wait! With that completed, stage 2 (flat transaction completion) will end and it will lead to stage 3.  To finalise the ID selection, look at 3d drawings, material selections, home and furnishing shopping and selection. This will probably and hopefully be the most hectic stage. Why? Cause I hope with the ID I have selected, the actual reno process (Stage 4) won’t kill me.

Once done it will move into stage 5 where I do the purchases for the place, like my nespresso machine.. plates.. spoons.. etc (not forgetting beer and sake), and then finally moving in! woooo hoooo!

Stage 6 will interest people cause it involves settling down, and… house warming!

Loads of pictures and info to come! I will put pictures up, minus the 3d drawings cause.. the overall design will be kept secret for now. I will however put stuff up like how the flat looks like in its current and stripped state while the reno process is in progress.

I am gonna head home now… beef awaits me. shhhh don’t tell my dear..after all he doesn’t wanna come so it is his loss.

The bed will come tomorrow! Rach mei mei yes this will be your new bed.. let me warm it up for you a little okay?

Hi everyone. Typing this from the wordpress app on iPhone. Fantastic stuff indeed what can I say! Just wondering if anyone is familiar of any bus services from Singapore or Johor bahru to klang in selangor?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

I said if I passed my exam I will get myself a new toy. And I did! True to my word! ?

Wow hey that rhymes somewhat. Just off the top of my head.

My last post was such a long time ago indeed. The CNY cum vday weekend was great! I had a good rest and it was during this period my insomia seemed to have melted away. Think I have a lot to thank my dear for. It was quiet, eventful and all.  We had good meals, began afresh after the last big quarrel which we did set ourselves out to do better in things and I am happy to say it has worked out wonderfully. My dear’s really sweet and has learnt how to handle me while I’ve learnt a lot on how to handle ‘us’ together. I have still quite a fair bit to improve on but I think I will! Great days, wonderful nights, I actually got depressed when it all ended but it wasn’t for too long thankfully

Pictures and all are on my facebook. I have been wondering if I should put them up here..

I’ve also gotten my brand new trunks from TYR and a pair of new goggles from TYR too, all from my dear. I love them! It has given me a huge incentive to get back into the pool, something that has made me happy and has melted quite a lot of stress away. Comparing today to the start of the month, I am happier, less uptight and cranky, more positive and stuff and I do really have to thank my dear and mei mei for walking the pricky roads with me during this time. THANK YOU..!

I’ve also been busy with looking up interior designers (I am still open to knowing new ones so let me know if u have someone to recommend!) and I have visited Harvey Norman, and other places to get a feel of things. You know I’ve always said, things happen for a reason. I was set to buy 3 beds from Sealys at Tangs. I needed my credit limit reviewed so that I can swipe all 3 beds at once to get rebates and points. I said if my review was done in time I will buy. It didn’t.  Instead I was at Robinsons last weekend, strolled into Serta and there and then I got a deal on the mattress that I wanted. A deal that I couldn’t refuse. It was at a 80% discount! So that would have been my first purchase.

Today I strolled into expo and walked away with a bed for mei mei! She tried it, she liked it. I tried it and I said its a yes too. I just needed the price to be right. It was expensive, but a deal was also worked out and after considering a few things, I went ahead with it. I don’t think it is impulsive though. I have seen many TVs that were tempting, yet not tempting enough for me to buy on the spot. Same goes for the washing machine cum dryer, and the fridge. Good offers but I have yet to make my move and use the ‘tatics’. I can’t really state what they are but if you do wanna know I can tell u in person!

I don’t want people to visit my place n head straight to our beds to try it out. Beds are a very personal area for me and I am very particular about who gets on it. I can smell n detect if someone else has been on it, even if it’s for a split second. Seriously. Very personal. What I can disclose is, the price of my king bed and her queen bed combined is a near 5 figure sum. Combined, we paid 30% of the price. I think it’s quite good. I am happy. Happy that I have a bed that I like that I can share with my partner and rest comfortably on. I will also sleep better at night knowing my dearest mei mei will be zzzzz away nice and comfy too. You see, it pains me a lot to see that she has her problems with her sleep cause I know too well myself, what insomnia and a terrible sleep will do. I was fighting with my partner at least once a week and it was all just so tiring. If something lets me rest better and puts me in a better mood it benefits not just me but people around me. The net result? Priceless!

Next up, to finalize stuff with the IDs, complete the property transaction, buy my washing machine cum dryer and the fridge. TV aircon etc etc can wait for now.

Gonna head to bed soon. Gota pick my dear from the airport, head back and stuff  before heading out for some sing-a-long. There are major events happening this week. The arrival of one mattress (can’t wait and mei mei I promise when u get it, it will be as how I got it, except maybe it carries a lil of my scent only hehe), completion of the property (which means I will become the legal owner of it), sashimi, malacca road trip, and more! I can’t wait..!!

Time to head to bed for now. I’d like to wish everyone a very happy CNY, may each one of you attain the dreams that you’ve wished for soon! It’s the 15th day so I am not too late still!