I still rmb my last yr Xmas wishes which posted in my FB, nothing fancy jst bcoz it was necessary:
- Laptop [$3K]
- HP [$1.5K]
- Ext HDD 500GB [$200]
- Nice Logictech mouse [$30]

All achieved!!!

When I changed my job, my co gv me a brand new Lenovo ThinkPad T410 + Nokia E series hp on July. Then after 1 mth later, I got won a prize - DELL netbook fr PLC Petshop bt end up selling cheap 2 my sister for my 8 yr old niece. Bt the story hvnt end yet... I jst won myself a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 fr my co annual dinner too!

So, I was like... wtf, I wish 1 decent laptop bt end up havin 3 in return?! Im really felt lucky & glad of it. Bt im not a greedy ppl, so I decided to cont use my ThinkPad; Dell netbook gv 2 my niece (cough... selling dirt-cheap );

Abt my last S10 IdeaPad, if u r aware of it... It was actually 2 yr ago model (which cost abt RPP$1,799 bt now only cost around $1.2k) which sponsored from partner IBM aka Lenovo. I tested & found out it kinda slow hence decided 2 upgrade its RAM from 1GB [Internal 500MB + ext 500MB] 1.5~2.5GB. Then gift it out as Xmas gift, hohoho~

[Do not waste] I always think tt, if i cnt use it & keeping aside 2 collect dust @ my home, better gift 2 some1 who need it.

Regarding my ext HDD, i brought it last mth w/ free pouch from Western Digital brand. And I got my mouse fr some1 special 2 me Wanna say TQ 2 her...

Saved - $3.5k + $500 + $30 = $4k+
Spent - $1.5k + $200 = $1.7k

I was once a Nike fans bt now I bcm very disappointed w/ their product. All of my Nike spoiled w/in 1 yrs, some said due 2 water soakin mk its glue cm apart fr it's soles; put it aside 4 sometimes & its airbag broke; store in my car boots under sun & leather broken in2 pieces...

Watever the reason was, I throw away almost all of them. No doubt they're fashionable & nice design bt x long-lastin / comfortable if compare 2 others.

End up I gv Asics a try & I search up & down @ my places - KL, M'sia. Bt too bad it wasn't a popular brand in my area, majority of cost a bomb & last season 'left-over' stocks fr other country =_="

No choice bt I go buy it on ebay.uk & it only cost half of the price here w/ latest A/W season model & latest technology. It was a trail runnin shoes w/ Asics gel, Gore-tex, solid outside & yet comfortable inside & superb grip/thread on the bottom...

When I go bck fr office 2day, it was rainin cat's & dogs... Immediately I replaced my suede leather shoes in2 it, no more worry abt those water poles/dirt on my way 2 carpark Startin 2 feel pity on others, hehe~

- 50% cheaper than here (free shippin international) $54 pounds = $280 (RPP $599)
- Save my time & petrol/gas/parking... hassle-free

Expectin it wil last me few yrs~ Wil brin it w/ me 4 trekkin, runnin, travelin...

How many book did u read this month / year?

Im a books fan of all kind, bt I usually only buy it during a book fair. Compare with english book, chinese version was far more cheaper. Im glad tt I knew chinese language since Im fr Asia country.

I do relised tt an english book can easily cost at least RM50++ above. But same book title in chinese max was only RM60 or lesser ( I can found it around RM30).

Not to mentioned publisher in China was always cheaper than in Taiwan. Altot paper quality wasn't that good & nice looking.

End up i brought total of 8 books & cost RM110 only. I think it shld b enuf 4 me 2 past my free time 'til end of d year 2007

Every penny spends in book was worth...

Eat alone at home, mk my own speghetti/instant noodles... kinda pity

My new apt was havin mold problem due to too humid (14th flr & less sunlight xposed) & lack of enuf air circulation.

I tried searchin 4 an solution, I knew the best way was to purchase a unit humidifier. Bt it cost too much 2 my wallet & hard 2 find it here.

Alternative solution was homemade dehumidifier as T-tree oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract & Vinegar. The most cheapest way was Vinegar, I guess I wil gv it a try Below info was wat I managed 2 find online:

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* Tea Tree Treasure
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Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I've used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.

2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.
Makes 2 cups
Preparation Time: Under a minute
Shelf Life: Indefinite
Storage: Leave in the spray bottle

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* Grapefruit Seed Extract
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The advantage of using grapefruit seed extract instead of tea tree oil for killing mold is that it is odorless.

20 drops grapefruit seed extract
2 cups water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.
Makes 2 cups
Preparation Time: A minute or so
Shelf Life: Indefinite
Storage: Leave in the spray bottle

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* Vinegar Spray
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Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.

I heard those salt lamp oso wil helps fight mold problem as well, coz it was made from salt (salt wil sucks wet/water away) ??!

Ytd go shoppin at Isetan-Lot 10, found 1 great deal in Best Denki - LG refrig (single door;capacity 150L+-) sellin for $599~ WOW!!! Tt's really cheap & value buy.

Me & gf straight away go ask the sales person regardin the shippin fee (v dont mind addin tis on since it was really a worth buyin item, bt stil v hope it was FOC).Well, good new... our location was included in their free shippin area

Now was time 4 us 2 decide wanna pay it in full / installment...unfortunatelly all of our CC must purchase more than 1000+ then only cn choose "0 interest-installment plan".

Nvm, since it wasn't a really huge amt 4 both of us coz v r sharin equally & our next paycheck might included the yearly bonus/OT & got CNY angpau durin Feb

Now, my Q was = LG was a korean brand, jst like Samsung... Any1 know abt LG home appliances can last longer or not??! Bcoz I never use any LG appliace b4...(It does come w/ 1 year warranty)

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BANK - 3 6 9 12
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EON 3.4%* 3.5%* 3.65% 3.8%*
HSBC 3% 3% 3.05% 3.7%
RHB 3.1% 3.5%* 3.6% 3.7%
Affin 2.92% 3.22% 3.44% 3.66%
ABNAMRO 3.1% 3.2% 3.2% 3.7%
HL 3% 3.1% 3.7%* 3.7%
CIMB 3.4%* 3.5%* 3.6% 3.7%
SC 3.2% 3.45% 3.6% 3.7%
Alliance3.3% 3.5%* 3.6% 3.8%*
Maybank 3.3% 3.5%* 3.6% 3.7%
UOB 3.18% 3.38% 3.58% 3.7%
AmBank 3.3% 3.5%* 3.6% 3.8%*

*Highest interest compared w/ other

I guess I'll choose puttin $ in 3 months FD (3.4%). Flexible & reasonable rates too. Altot banks offers as high as 4%++ for 15 months, bt tt's too long 4 me.

I dunno u guys Savin A/C rates, bt here if ur amt less than 2k = 0%~0.2%; If 2k+ above only get abt 0.xx~1.xx% interest rate only... *sigh*

Tt's y I rather put my $ in mutual funds (current average was 10% P.A). Our BLR was 6.75%, inflation was 4% (in real life, around 6% actually). Even my personal loan was 9% P.A

Wat's the point puttin $ in bank w/ only 1.xx% or even ZERO. Tt's really a JOKE, dude~

Moved 2 my new apt almost 1 month, stil dont hv any sofa in our livin room...Bt out of sudden, my best fren Zeenie called me ytd & wanna gv me her old sofa (instead of throwin away).

She plan buyin a new set of sofa in Feb (b4 CNY) bt the old 1 stil looks new & gd in condition. Some more she tot throwin away was a waste & ned 2 pay 4 the movin cost too. So she decide deliver it 2 my house, tt's mean i got a FREE sofa & no deliver cost as well.

Coz she knew my place still lackin of sofa, keep on persue me accept it as the sofa still looks new & very comfortable..blah blah... hahaha, no reason I reject her, rite?!

Wat a gd xmas gift,TQ... :P It save me few hundred $$ now

Morning - Eat a complete break1st b4 went 2 work (bread/potridge/mee + fresh juice)

Noon - Bring instant noodles/soup/biscuit 2 office as lunch

Afternoon - Drinks coffee,tea & eat fruit

Evening - Cook urself at home (Rice + soup + vege + meat & egg)

Save cost & keep-fit too!

My company always offer latest movie ticket 4 employee w/ as little as RM5 per ticket during 2nd Sat each month on GSC cinema.

Grace get her Ikea CC discount on Cathay cinema every Thurday (RM6).

Total save 50% off normal price, which is RM11 per person. No bad, v r a huge movie fans. DVD & VCD at home cnt sastify our needs

Abt few years ago, I used 2 spends lots $ on cafe like StarB, CoffeeB, SanF, Dome(Not only buyin coffee, bt u wil stil orders some cheesecake & treat frens too).Now i quit tt habit months ago, coz longer workin hours in my new job.

1. Now only go cafe if i got date w/ my frens (no more wanderin alone there)
2. Try choose SB bcoz my HSBC CC got 10% off total bill instead of other CC.
3. Mk homemade coffee & get it all free in my office (I spend 12 hours/day there)
4. Less coffee bt more g.tea - healthy lifestyle

*Total cn save me up go hundred each month w/out quit coffee