2010-04-30

Instant Lobster Miso soup from Japan

I f you like Miso Soup,then you got to try this!

Found this Instant Lobster Miso soup at Isetan Scotts. $12.60 for a 8pkt pack. With generous seadweeds and some Tau Pok Strips. I usually add half a block of soft beancurd to 1 serving.

Make this when I fried rice, or when "ta pau" duck/chicken rice, which is dry and lack of fibre.

Hb said this is tasty. I have even recommended it to my cousins.

Just bought the crab version,which is more expensive, but have yet to try it.

2010-04-28

Recommendations for good eczema ointment/lotion/Cream?

Was trying to order some ointment for eczema and diaper rash,since they do international shipping now. but was so dissappointed that all of them are NOT ABLE to ship to Singapore!

B1's eczema is getting from bad to worse, and we couldn't stop her from scratching and peeling...

I am sure doctors will prescribe very strong ointment for her seeing her condition, but I really hope she could do away with those steroid based ointment!

Guy by Rabeanco at Ion Orchard

I chanced upon this store while going to SIA's office at Ion Orchard,a pleasant surprise to see Rabeanco store here, but we didn't have time to go in...

I love buying Rabeanco's leather bags from Hong Kong,glad that they are now available in S'pore!

Went there again on Monday with my friend. We both like eyeing a lamb skin 4-way leather bag,but in different colors,but we refrain from buying since I am going HK next month.Will check out the prices there since it's supposed to be cheaper in HK + I have their VIIP card.

Another 3-way bag I almost bought while in HK in Jun 2008 is also available here at SGD241.I didn't get it the last time since it was the last display piece then. Will have to check out again next month.

SIA,new credit card security measures.

I did bookings for most our vacations. This time round, Hb did the booking, and we were surprised that SIA has implemented a "NEW" security meaure. We didn't go overseas the whole of last year, so it's probably introduced last year?

Hb needs to sign a "Letter of Indemnity" when he book for our airtickets using his credit card. I couldn't understand the rationale for this, since we are his IMMEDIATE family members listed in his profile!

Anyway, we still head for SIA's office at ION orchard last Sunday, since B1 has classes at Forum every Sunday. We went there after sending B1 in, and after our breakfast at Orchard Tower.

The girl at the counter told hb " Actually there is no need to, ,since you are also travelling with them." I seriously think SIA should come out with something more sensible than this ridiculous measure that waste customers' time!

Since we were there, I also requested for Kids Meal for B2, as I read somewhere that SIA flight served bottle baby food like those from Heins onboard to babies.B2 will be 22 months by then,even though we paid for "infant" price.

Other credit card companies have also stiffen up their security measures. I just received new credit cards from OCBC and UOB with added security feature. UOB even SMS me whenever I charded to my UOB card.

When Hb tried to book hotel room for visiting consultant in Singapore, he was also told that he cannot pay for the rooms with his credit card,so he had to head down to the hotel personally!

2010-04-23

VIP Preview- Tree House by CDL at Chestnue Avenue

Previews by Developer's VIP starts in the morning, while agents' VIP start from afternoon.

We went there at close to 8pm. Still very crowded with lots of cars, agents,potential buyers.

The moment we stepped in, our agent told us all but one 2+study were sold out. Those 3 bedroom units with good facing were also mostly sold out, except the lower floors 2-4th storey or above 20th floor.

Pricing for the good facing 3-BR #02-02 $934,920, $804psf, #04-02-4,$941640 $810psf, #15-02 $976080 $839psf, #02-12 $892,000 $774 psf, #03-12 $895,200 $777psf, #22-12 $1034400 $801psf.

Can't imagine a 99 LH,at such location is asking for this price? Well,it's really that HOT! We saw mainly middle age and above potential buyers there.

The 2nd and 3rd bedroom are both quite small,but the 4-bedroom units are quite attractive. Finishes are just so-so. We have seen really good ones by CDL, so comparatively this project is nothing to WOW about.

2010-04-18

New Condo at Chestnut Avenue - Tree House by CDL

Sales Preview starting this Thursday.

Need to "register" with an agent, with IC and a blank cheque (YES!) to secure a place for viewing showflat and balloting!...to enjoy "early bird discounts".

Location is very very quiet, with NOTHING surrounding...good for nature lovers.Very near BKE,but not so near from the nearest LRT,or future MRT.

Layouts are simple, practical and functional,No surprises,no odd corners.Slight difference in sizes for different floors for same stacks are mainly due to difference in sizes of balcony.

It's 99 yr LH by CDL. I have confidence in CDL's projects so far, but what we have viewed before are mainly freehold or 999yr projects.Not sure if their 99yr LH projects are as good?!

Agents didn't have firm prices yet, but guess it would be around $700+ psf.



2010-04-13

Hello Kitty Nursing Room in Taiwan

http://hsl5013.pixnet.net/blog/post/21324796

Very Sweet Hello Kitty Baby Care Room.

Even B2 can't stop saying "Wow", "Wah"...when I showed her.

Hong Kong Major Shopping Malls qith Nursing Rooms/Baby Rooms

See attached Excel file.

Store this to your handphone for quick reference if your handphone is able to open Excel worksheet.

2010-04-12

The Visions in West Coast

We visited the showflats on Good Friday,as after-breakfast activity.Partly because we are curious why it's priced above $1000 psf,much higher than Blue Horizon next to it, which is also 99 LH.

After visiting, I am still not convinced that it's worth the price. Yes, they did use lots of high end,premium brand fittings and fixtures.But it's not going to cost anyone more than $100k to install those. And who needs chandelier in common bathroom???

The 2 bedroom units left are not ideal facing. One on 3rd floor,904sqft,facing stair cases to pool cost S$982k. The others,818sq ft units don't even have attached bathroom.It's sharing a common bathroom with the other room,not ideal if one is buying for investment.

Layout of the 4 bedroom units are quite nice and pratical,but they are all sold-out! The agent said the remaining unreleased units are all having afternoon sun,something I am qutie sceptical, as this is not an usual tactic adopted by other developers.

2010-04-11

New Partner in our Company

Yes, there will be one.

Hb doesn't really like this person's character,neither do I,but we have no choice....it's a long long story.

Our comapny will no longer be Private Exempt Company, and I can foresee there will be some unhappiness,but I have no choice,no control....whatsoever...

BTW, the Geomancer we inquired in Taipei a few years ago, did specifcally warned my hb not to "partner" with other people when doing business, and not to be guarantor for anyone...Reminded hb about this, but he just brushed it aside with black face...

B2's 1st day in school...

B2 started her Playgroup at Tulip Montessori on 07 Apr 2010. It's a 2x/week sessions, from 10.30-12.30pm. Fee is $550/term of 10 weeks. There is a deposit of $220, $50 registration and $18 for a set of uniform.

I would say I have prepared her quite well for the playgroup. Bringing her to visit and join the class before signing up.Keep teaching her the songs that the sang,and talked to her about going to school, whenever there are such scenes on TV.

She enjoys her playgrouop very much, didn't cry and didn't show any separation anxiety. Finished all the snacks that I packed for her. She didn't seem to have any appertite after school,but would sleep for long hours.

The backpack that she's carrying was passed down from B1. B1 used to carry the same backpack when she attended Tullip Montessori. That's Esprit backpack bought from Bangkok in 2003!

B2's 1st day in school...

B2 started her Playgroup at Tulip Montessori on 07 Apr 2010. It's a 2x/week sessions, from 10.30-12.30pm. Fee is $550/term of 10 weeks. There is a deposit of $220, $50 registration and $18 for a set of uniform.

I would say I have prepared her quite well for the playgroup. Bringing her to visit and join the class before signing up.Keep teaching her the songs that the sang,and talked to her about going to school, whenever there are such scenes on TV.

She enjoys her playgrouop very much, didn't cry and didn't show any separation anxiety. Finished all the snacks that I packed for her. She didn't seem to have any appertite after school,but would sleep for long hours.

The backpack that she's carrying was passed down from B1. B1 used to carry the same backpack when she attended Tullip Montessori. That's Esprit backpack bought from Bangkok in 2003!

B1's Hong Kong trip in June...

This will be B2's 1st overseas trip/ Hong Kong Trip...The other one while she's still in my womb in June 2008 not counted.

The dates are not ideal,my fault actually. Didn't double check,triple check before telling hb the date is okay, and he's eager to get it down immediately...don't want to procastinate blah blah blah....

The time of flight also not ideal. We usually fly in the morning,reached there in the afternoon, and head straight to Disneyland after checked-in. This time round the flight is in afternoon, and by the time we reach Disneyland, probably just in time for the fireworks and nothing else! But Hb said we could spend the whole day there the next day, before leaving for hotel in HK city. The savings in airfare converts to another day stay.

We have only booked Disneyland Hollywood Hotel, but have not decided on the HK city hotel yet. As I feel that The Deluxe Harbour View Room that we usually stay in CWB area is quite small,may be quite tight to fit in another baby crib or roll-away bed.

I am considering Lanson Boutique Hotel, but the location is not as convenient.One advantage is that it comes with a little kitchenette with microwave,stove,simple cooking utensils etc .I might be able to heat up some Pigeon's baby porridge and feed her in the hotel before we head out for some baby-unfriendly food. ..

As this is B2's first overseas trip, we would be doing everything there relaxed and leisurely, probably not much time for shopping and other sight seeing. But at least we hope she could visit Disneyland, Ocean Park and taking tram up The Peak.