Tanuki Raw @ Orchard Central, 8 Oct 2023

I brought Marco to Orchard because we wanted to see Decathlon. He ordered Chirashi bowl and he said very nice.

Yong Tau Foo Craving, 29 Oct 2023

Marco suddenly asked me to go Koo Kee Yong Tau Foo because he wanted to eat. So we went to Compass One Kopitiam to fulfill his craving.

Aston @ Vivocity, 5th Nov 2023

His craving for steak is here. We ate at Aston for his selection of steak, prime sirloin steak, medium.

I only ate chicken as i don't feel like eating a heavy meal.

Bakso Akiaw 99 @ Muara Karang

I met my high school friends during my Jakarta visit last Oct 2023. We ate my favourite, Bakso Akiau 99. I started eating this because my Medanese ex-boyfriend introduced it to me. It was super good. I didn't mind to eat this daily. I ate it when it was Rp.10K back then. Now it is Rp.70K.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP) 2024

I am so happy that Marco is selected to join GEP. 

One day before we got the envelope, he cried because he tot that he didn't go in. I told him even he didn't go in, I still love you. No problem. It doesn't mean he fails. He said he strongly wanted to go to GEP school.

Eventually on Monday, 6th Nov 2023, Marco video called me when I was in client's place to have a meeting. He called to show me he got the letter. But said some are rejection letter. Got letter doesn't mean accepted. He managed my expectation first. So he opened the letter while video calling me. The letter is acceptance letter.

Congratulation, Marco! Have a wonderful journey ahead in your new school.

Mala Xiang Guo

Recently I have been insane on eating Mala Xiang Guo for lunch.

My regular shop is Zhang Liang at PLQ Basement 2. Got once, I tried Yang Guo Foo at Singpost L1.

Both shop are good. For YGF I don't like the vege options. I always like to eat dou miao, which they don't have. The condiments in YGF is lesser than in Zhang Liang. It seems Zhang Liang is still my favourite.

Waa Cow, Raffles Place, Wati's Birthday Dinner

Celebrating Wati's birthday, we went together with Kirsten. Waa Cow basically like Tanuki Raw, but in nicer version.

One Day's You Skin Care

I just changed my entire skincare to these 2 brands, One-day's You and Blithe. Both are from Korea. I can feel the difference. My skin is more radiant. Three of my colleagues said "Your skin looks glowing." Means my skin care is suitable. I will continue using these 2 brand. They are considered economical also.

This glow may not be just because of the skin care as I also changed my foundation at the same time. I worried when I found out my Urban Decay foundation was discontinued. The Sephora staff recommended branded foundation which I don't think may be the best replacement. I found this Fenty beauty foundation. It has rich skin tone colour selection. Mine is 230 natural tone and it cost $60 which is still ok. The result is very good on my skin and non heavy.

Dyson Airwrap

I finally bought it. It has been 4 years of seeing this item, thinking and contemplating whether to buy or not. I went to Waterway point to have lunch and dropped by at Best Denki just to see what are the new items in the market. 

I saw the airwrap is $859. It's the price I won't pay for. Then one staff approached me and said "Miss, got promotion now for only 10 units, member price $688". I immediately felt tempted. So I decided to own this after thinking for 4 years. But the promotion only applied for the blue rose colour, which I think it's the ugliest colour. If I could choose, I will get the grey and gold. However, I focus on the function and mostly this item will be at home. Nevermind on the colour then.

Dyson Air Purifier

I am a Dyson fan. I like how their products are well designed. When I saw this air purifier fan got discount, I quickly grabbed it. It was $379. I found that this is actually similar to AM7 I own but they add filter. The wind is not as strong as AM7 and it is noisy.

When can I buy a proper bed?

I have been waiting till Marco can sleep properly so we both can sleep on the proper bed. But this is still happening. He is almost 10 years old. I think I should wait till he is 12.

Ramen Kiou @ NEX

Marco managed to go to the second round of GEP test. I took leave and brought him to a nice lunch as a reward for his effort. He asked Enzo on the nice food he should eat with me. Enzo suggested to eat Ramen Kiou at Nex.

Truffle Horfun @ Tipsy Bird PLQ

One of the nicest horfun I have ever eaten. The truffle taste is very subtle and the beef is medium. Perfect.

Price is on the high side. $25 per plate.

New Laptop 2023

I had been eyeing for new laptop for 3 years+. I could keep delaying as no much design work requested since covid.

However, I finally decided to buy Aftershock as my old Dell laptop (2014) is about to die. It works very slow despite the RAM is 16 gig. The new laptop, I top up the RAM to 64 gig. Honestly it is very fast, but the hard wares (casing and screen) are a meh...I cannot complain too much for the price I paid. I spent $2300+ for this performance laptop which Dell is selling for $4500+.

Hope you can last long and generate return soon.

Nike Air Shoes

 

Onitsuka Tiger Pink