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Finally a dream come true…. Part 1

forsakenraine — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:03:54 +0000

I was the only child for 8 years until my parents decided to “give” me not one but TWO siblings for companionship. Since i was young, my family stayed in a 3 room HDB flat in Tampines. As you know, 3 room flat consist of only 2 bedrooms and i have to share a room with 2 pesky sisters…

So it has always been my dream to have a place of my own!!

After 5 years & counting of courtship and a simple but lovely proposal from my man, we decided to bring our relationship to the next step. And of course, the very first thing on our mind is to fulfill my dream of getting a place of our own. With some serious calculations and weeks after weeks of searching and home viewing, we finally nailed down our dream nest.

Its a 72sqm 3 room HDB in Mei Ling Street!! Valuation at S$348,000 and with cash over valuation of S$5,ooo, we are officially the owner of them! Its a old estate (39 years!!!) Everyone is asking why are we forking out such “ridiculous” price for small and old flat but i guess we are paying for the location and high floor with paranomic view.. Its a upgraded estate with lift on every floor and the multi-story carpark is just below the block. On top of these, its a point block which means i do not have any window by the corridor!! Then neighbourhood is relatively quiet (regardless of the time) and there is a wet market and food centre, NTUC, coffee shop within 2 minutes of walking. The MRT is around 5 minutes walk and its sheltered all the way! The only “disadvantage” is that there is no bus stop within the area but thats not our concern cause we are driving!

Now it will be time to visit more IDs and shortlist one of them to create my ideal home with my pathetic budget!!

Stay tuned for more updates on the renovation progress and furniture bargains hunting…

Before we end the post, here’s my floor plan (pardon the blurry picture as its taken with my hp.. i cant load the actual pdf file of the floor plan)!!

Floor Plan of my humble home

I am still alive….

forsakenraine — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:43:51 +0000

Woo! Din realised that i hasnt been posting for donkey years!! Been relatively “busy”…..

Let’s recap the major events in my life….

December 2008:
I finally did my lasik by Dr Julian Theng at Eagle Eyes Centre….all is good at the moment… perfect eyesight for me!!

Feb 09:
Woo! I went Taiwan and was sick on the first night!! I thought i had a heart attack!! I made a quick trip to NUH the moment i touched down at Changi Airport! Phew! All is well… just some muscle ache!

March 09:
After a series of discussion with my boss, they finally agreed on my no pay leave!! 7 weeks of leave!! What and how am I going to spent these 7 weeks??

(1) Diet Diet Diet (managed to lose 3 kg)
(2) House Hunting (Yipee… we have identified our love nest – a 3I HDB at Mei Ling Street)
(3) Proposal (Yes Yes Yes!! He finally pop the magic question)

Thats all for now…. Will post pics of my proposal ring and upcoming housing designs soon…

Stay Tuned!

My Advanced Theory – 21 August 08

forsakenraine — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:47:50 +0000

I know im supposed to blog about the events accordance to the happening dates but im lazy to load the pics! Hahahah…. So here i am blogging on the simpliest event….

I din have the time to study for this advanced and in my heart, i knew it was a sure goner! On the day itself, i signed up for a crash course via www.singaporetests.com and did the questions in it! I’ve attempted like at least 10 times and failed all 10!! My colleagues were also telling that they have a quota and i need to be FAST! How to pass you tell me??!!

I was the last few to enter the room and all the questions look damn f**king alike! In my heart i was thinking, “Heck la! Already here liao! Just do it! Fail then fail lor… already failed thrice for basic wat! No big Deal!” So i did all the question and i wanted to check and ensure that i have covered all the questions but accidentally clicked on submit! And before i knew it……

I’ve PASSED! Well done for the 1st attempted!

Moving on to the next level… have to book my PDL soon…. now the question is…. Private or School??

What do you say?

I need to

forsakenraine — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:16:27 +0000

OMG! August is ending in another week’s time! I need to blog these before it fades from my memory!!

(1) Leader’s Retreat at Changi Beach
(2) My Bday Celebration at Mono
(3) My Hong Kong Trip
(4) Some random “partying” with my colleagues
(5) My Advanced Theory Test

Remind me! And i need to stop procrasinating!

My Love Languages

forsakenraine — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:08:01 +0000

You once said….

you need to give me alot of your attention…

im your attention seeking baby…

no amount of attention is ever considered enough for me…

Is it that you dont know me? or im always evolving & changing?

I feel loved when…

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Physical Touch

My Detailed Results:
Physical Touch:	10
Quality Time:	7
Receiving Gifts:	6
Words of Affirmation:	5
Acts of Service:	2

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.

Tag 3 people so they can find out what their love language is.

Take the Quiz!
Check out the Book

So… what are you? i always wonder….

Eason’s Moving On Stage 11 陈奕迅 – 26 July 2008

forsakenraine — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:19:11 +0000

This is the BEST concert i ever watched! Excellent vocal, excellent interaction with the audience and excellent performance!!!! 2.5 hours of blissful enjoyment! He has found a new mini fan in me!!!

Eason's Moving On Stage 11 陈奕迅

There is also this song that i like and found it very meaningful, 淘汰. The song is written by Jay Chou!

我说了所有的谎
你全都相信
简单的我爱你
你却老不信
你书里的剧情我不想上演
因为我喜欢喜剧收尾
我试过完美放弃
的确很踏实
醒来了梦散了
你我都走散了
情歌的词何必押韵
就算我是K歌之王
也不见得把爱情唱得完美
只能说我输了
也许是你怕了
我们的回忆没有皱折
你却用离开烫下句点
只能说我认了
你的不安赢得你信任
我却得到你安慰的淘汰
淘汰

Enjoy!!!

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forsakenraine — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:54:09 +0000

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First BIG Step

forsakenraine — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:14:32 +0000

Woohoo! i passed my BTT (Basic Theory Test)!!

My FTT (Final Theory Test) will be on 21 Aug 08!

Wish me luck!!

Happy Vesak Day

forsakenraine — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:49:33 +0000

Happy Vesak Day to all! And damned!

I lost 70 bucks at mahjong today!! Shite!!! 20 hours of non stop mahjong! Ok.. i blow things out of proportion a little… maybe with 2 – 3 hours of mini break in between!

Happy Mum’s Day & 1.5 good news

forsakenraine — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:03:45 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mum out there, especially mine although she can be a little irritating, money face mum.. .but i still respect her when she is none of the both! Today is also the birthday of my man’s mum…

1st good news! My mum has officially found a job with decent pay and hopefully decent staff benefits and entitlement! She is signing the LA on tuesday! Its with a dancing school or is it a enrichment centre? Whatever it is… hope its a not so tiring and at least brain stimulating job for her! The only downside is she got to work on weekend!

Another 0.5 good news! HDB sent us a letter informing us that we are in the Q for a HDB flat! Woohoo! Exciting but i dont think we will ever get the flat!! Hahaha! Whatever it is.. just pray that miracle will happen! Hahaha!