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Went on another shopping trip... blown money away again.

1) Hugo Boss Soul $69.90
2) Mizuno Singlets $43.70
3) Jeep Bermudas $34.30
4) Giordano Jeans $34.40
5) MJ $15.00
6) Starbucks $10.30
7) Mac $5.00
8) Drinks $4.00

And I still haven't bought my shoes...


I went to Novena Sq today. Ting told me there is a adidas shop there that sells stuff at 30-50% discounts. So went from Bugis to Novena to take a look. The stuff there are a bit older... but if you are looking for simple adidas stuff, no harm going there.

But I felt uneasy when I reached Novena... it felt like hostile zone. I dislike the place instantly. In fact, I just looked through the stuff at the shop so quickly, I think I was out in a flash. Actually, not really... nothing caught my eye. But I am damn sure I just want to get out of that place as soon as possible.

I hate that place...

But... I sure like the spray I got myself... the bottle is great, the fragrance is alright though. The sales girl was telling it is more of a spicy fragrance. She let me tried another as well... can't remember which one was it. I inquired about the price, $90+ for a 70ml bottle, and the price above for the 50ml. I asked to see the 50ml, nice design, perfect size. I took the 50ml instantly. I think the girl was a little surprised by my split second decision. Dumbstrucked for like a second or two... then she happily led me to the counter. Wonder if she made any commission out of it. There was another fella down there too. Very friendly, even said 'goodbye and hope to see you again'.

But today had some problems with the cards at Giordano though. At starbucks, I haven't had a problem. Swiped and signed. Giordano, nope... I was left standing and waiting for quite some time. Switched to another card, still cannot. Ha... in the end, paid by cash. They must be wondering why I never used cash in the first place.

Sometimes I wished for more days like this. Not that I was really a shopping fanatic, I was more of, you know, loving the feeling that I can sit in coffee house, sipping coffee and eating a cheesecake in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Not many people around, but enough for me to check out some of the afternoon crowd while I sit in the aircon environment enjoying my coffee. And to see kids playing at the fountain... that is really one hell of a feeling.

Another thing I realised is, I love going to the major bookstores. And I am particularly inclined to finding books that had been made into major blockbusters like The Godfather and The Firm. Of course, some times I pick up books that catches my eye. Anyone has discount cards or something like that? Help me out on this. Ha...

I still need my shoes... Budget budget budget... ha... hell with it! It is Chinese New Year! I am entitled to new shoes! Thursday, before work...


O'rite, off I go!

posted by luxy @ 2:40 AM |

Good books, Good shows

Check this out if you haven't done it yet.



Great show, 3 parts.

Come to think of it, part I was done in 1972, part II in 1974, but why part III was only done in 1990? From the two parts I've seen, it is obvious that it has to be continued. Well... will never get this straighten out for now.

But for now I've got to say this.

WATCH IT IF YOU HAVE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE!

Part I gets you thinking...
Part II gives you more...
Part III... I haven't watch it yet too.


Books:

I've finished Memoirs of a Geisha recently. Almost fantastic... It is good, just too bad I watched The Godfather together with it. So the latter got the accolades more. Ok I'm biased. Sue me...

Now I am beginning on The Testament by John Grisham. So far it has been pretty good. Hard to keep the hands off them.


Get them! The Testament is selling at $8 only. The Memoir can get 20% off at popular, and generally is cheaper than the major bookstores. Go get them!!!

posted by luxy @ 2:08 AM |

......

I have been getting sickly recently. I wonder if it is the noodles I have been eating or the mood that is affecting my physical being. I think it is the latter. But despite the not so ideal conditions my body is in, I woke up pretty early to join up with my pals for a game of mahjong. Not the best game I had, not because of the people I played with or the game itself. I was sleepy mostly throughout the game and I felt my body was so drained. I was pretty surprised by it myself too.

Finished the game losing some money. While trying to stand up I found my knees almost giving way. My thighs are like jelly... unbelievable. Think it is the lousy rest I had been getting these days.

Nonetheless, I went with them to the soccer game after. I felt like vomitting initially, but soon when the game start, the feeling went away. But I had hell of a game, ran like I was possessed by some spirit. I was only stopped in my tracks when my lungs began protesting the excessive stress I am placing them under. But most of the game, I was like covering every blade of grass from the centre midfield to my area and left back positions. It was really a good test of my physical endurance.

I got back... hungry, but refuses to eat. I don't know why. Actually I know why... just that I don't want to acknowledge it. Anyway... I had myself some milo and biscuits over the time from I got home until now. I just cooked myself some noodles again. Later going to eat them, when I am done with this post.

I feel down, I feel tired. Frankly I don't feel like writing much anymore these days. I want to write about things that I can cheer about, but none is happening at the moment. I have tried to stay positive for most of the time. But they do have their limits as well.

I'll stay away for some time, how long that I won't know. Until I get better news or I feel like writing my online story again, I'll be somewhere else. But for now, I'm still here.

posted by luxy @ 2:48 AM |