Someone is Feeling Bored

I do apologies if this is all old news for you and if you are tired of me lamenting on my own blog (of ya its mine btw). But I can't quite believe how I spent my Saturday. Spent an hour on the newspapers --> BF dropped me off @ Takashimaya where I exchanged a polo shirt size for him, and I post a cheque for him. I then walked around Taka trying to see if there are any satisfactorily sales item I could grab for the New Year. Disappointed to see 50%... off the 3RD ITEM, & lower of the three items... ooh can it get more complicated. Seriously I cant shop in SG. Did I mention in my earlier post there was a quality shoe shop in Hong Kong that had 70% off everything..aha thats what I call a sale. I also saw Anne Klein here discounted 20%-30%... it was still more expensive than the pair I grabbed from Hong Kong.

Forget about the shopping. I headed home, continued reading while enjoying the osim isqueeze. Bro and I later forced Joan to set up a Facebook account. Oh ya, we added a profile picture for her, added friends for her...haha.

I was Joan's make-up artist for her annual D&D function @ Swissotel... and then I headed to Bf's place. Had dinner while watching a war movie...(wise choice?!) and continued my love affair with my laptop.

And then I got really bored... oh no are my weekends going to look like this? Maybe I prefer to be working huh? I hardly laughed hard today. I know I am going to be busy tomorrow looking at finance stuff...I read a Wealth book recently. It recommends half an hour devoted to Finance management daily. Conditioning requires effort, and so far BF and I have stayed devoted to this management.

How do most people spend their weekends?

A Treat from Times Square

This is the famous underwear wearing, guitarist cowboy (The Naked Cowboy), who is seen in the middle of Times Squre in NYC. He definitely caught the attention of the tourists, whether female or male. The model below - unknown...at least to me.

Its Christmas today. Just wanted to stay home to catch up on reading and financial matters - sorry family, didn't really want to battle the crowd in Orchard today.

Its holiday but I definitely have quite a bit on my mind to ponder about.


Read a little para of interest today.. the Dalai Lama identifies learning and education as the first step in bringing about internal transformation, rather than more transcendental or mystical spiritual practices.

Preparing For Christmas.... Although it has started in NYC in Oct

Yes I snapped this scene back in Oct!

December, the time to slow down at work, and prepare for a warming good time with family & closed friends.

Last year I spent it in Kyoto with my bf... there was hardly any Christmas mood in exotic Kyoto. Happy to be back this round!

As I approach the end of the year, it is also time to reflect on the obstacles and problems I have experienced, and how it is helpful to take the long-term rather than the short-term view.

...Happy preparation for the holidays!!

Shopping in Hong Kong & Eating Non-stop

Took a four-day trip to Hong Kong. Third time I am returning, yet I find myself eating and shopping non-stop... seriously.

This time the trip included my bf, and our two mothers. We had a lovely time digging at the shopping bargains Hong Kong could offer. Service was generally professional, and I liked how the shops would wrap my shoes differently (without a box) if I mentioned I am taking this back by plane. The mothers, surprisingly or not surprisingly, chatted non-stop and had better stamina that the young ones when it comes to checking out the bargains. I have never seen Auntie so energetic at Every shop.

I love the discounts. One quality shoe shop had all pairs at 70% off. Mum didnt have a problem spotting x pairs of her favourite. SK II was also much cheaper. Ooh I feel cheated buying these imports in Singapore.

The Landmark in Central Hong Kong was very interesting to stroll & shop in. Christmas decorations are gorgeous and it carried numerous prestigious international brands...


...my favourite meat dishes were the Peking duck, suckling pig (had it three times) and fatty char siew. We also had three dim sum meals. That means an extra hour of exercise regime for me.


I was also suprised by how logical I was when it came to shopping. I had a step by step thought process of whether I should make the plunge or not. I am quite sure my purchases were all value-for-money and necessities only.

What a delight!!

Hectic, why does that keep on being the buzz word for me even when during the weekend?

Getting so tired...

INCUBATE

Never a week of rest - this week I was kept busy with preparing for year end, incubating on a work opportunity someone presented, and exploring Facebook.

Do I give up my current comforts, stable career path for an exciting & more business driven option? Although this might also mean starting from a little bit of scratch, whereas in a P&L role I am almost about to make a mangerial level. One thing I know I should do is, keep an open mind. At least that is what I learnt from the Japan relocation experience. An open mind opens up opportunties I have never thought of. Of course, the decision cannot simply be based on "Life is short, just do it!"..so I am incubating...& I need an alert mind..striving for sufficient sleep & eating healthy.

Facebook. Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing has invested $60 million in fast-growing social network Facebook, with an option for an additional $60 million - Reuters Nov 30 2007. I was first introduced to Facebook by e-chan in NYC in her apartment. She gave me a live demonstration of how Facebook (a company valued at $15 billion) works. Returning home, I decided...ok lets just sign up an account & see what all the fuss is about. In a matter of two weeks, I got in touch with friends all the way from Primary School, and two social event calendar invites. Not too bad.