Christmas Shopping Round 2

I planned to stay home on the Christmas holiday to complete a game but I also made a promise to someone to meet before she flies off for the New Year. She had a meeting before me at Orchard so I agreed to meet her there.

I really didn't plan on shopping but as I went into some shops, I was drawn to the store wide sale. My hands and wallet were sweating but I managed to buy things that I really liked, mostly clothes. All of the purchase were at 50% off plus additional 10% by Citibank. 

Love the prints by DKNY Jeans.

Didn't want to spent more but came across this stunning orange shirt by Paul Smiths. It would really be wasted not to get at 50% + additional 10%. 

This was an impulsive buy but truly cheap. Now, I have 3 scents on top of my depleting 3 bottles of 2012.

Christmas Shopping with the Siblings

Christmas 2013 has to fall in the middle of the week so AL-less (annual leave) me has to stay in Singapore but that didn't put my hopes down for a good time to shop. The siblings and I planned to do a bit of shopping the week before Christmas.

Spoils for the day

Mostly Christmas presents for the family

It's the season of giving and I couldn't resist getting something for my love ones. Some were gifts from purchase which I gave away too. Of course I had to get somethings for myself and went to town with a shopping list. 

Some more books but I gave one away upon completion

Tried the perfume while in DFS and Lil Sister recommended to get since she could also have some helping. Can't resist with the gift wrapping since the festive mood. My siblings were not happy waiting and I don't care.

  

Another scent that I just got to have. Ok, I noticed I spent a lot on perfumes during Christmas. Well, all my perfumes depletes last almost a year. That's 3 perfume per year. Seems like I'm short of one.

I still have 3 uncompleted games and I'm still have the thought of getting PS4 and Xbox One. For now, this is the last game (hopefully) to complete before I get the latest console.

Got Broke in Japan

It's finally time for my year end post exam holiday. What a better way to have a lonesome adventure in JAPAN!!! I've planned a backpacking trip from Fukuoka to Hiroshima with a hike to Miyajima, to Osaka and another hike up to Inari Fushimi Shrine in Kyoto, and ending with a bang at Tokyo. Even though I'm backpacking, it did not stopped me from shopping. However I limited my shopping urges until I reach Osaka.

Apparently, I've started shopping at Hiroshima instead. I went Japan with 2 backpack and came home with 5 bags. Yup, I've shopped like crazy. I went berserk especially browsing Porter bags. Just look what 3 bags of goodies I've stuffed with.

The things I've bought and packed into 3 bags (including the luggage in pic)

After setting aside the souvenirs from the first pic, the remaining are mine

 After sorting out gifts, souvenirs and some orders, I've only left with the following for myself. Here's the breakdown.

More like a gift for purchasing at Headporter. This thing itself cost 1200 JPY  (15 SGD)

A replacement for my Porter International camera case

A Korean Magazine featuring Yoshida&Co/Porter

Main Head Porter Objective: A new school bag

A Clutch to hold my iPad and sorts

A passport holder at last

My very own Yukata with the "Happiness" character (I was sold by that - personal motto)

Magnet Memorabilia

Lego Key-chains: Star Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Wondering whether I should give each to my Ninja Turtle cousins)

A new tribal decal iPhone 5 cover

Starbucks Flavored Via. Bought a total of 12 packs but decided to give some away to my uncles and BIL

Now, I'm left for broke. I can't wait for the next payday because it'll be the siblings Christmas shopping spree. Till then, I'll have to work my ass off.

 

Missing

Wow, the last post was way back in May. It's not that I didn't shop (don't think I can ever stop that) but I don't have the time to post due to work and school commitments. Now that I have the spare time, I'll update the blogs that worth it's update. Let's see what I've been spending the past 6 months.

Let's start with Games. Not in the photo is Grand Theft Auto 5 which was meant to be played after exams but I've completed it before the exams starts.

Something to keep me occupied during the HRP Weekend since I'm not going out.

An anticipated game after the school exams.

 Moving on to books:

To understand better in English than struggle with Malay translation

A mismatched combination but both are an interesting read

Lastly Apparels:

 A Green Bermudas from Muji

Adidas ZX750. The second favorite color combination.

A bit too much green from Muji

On sale, Calvin Klein Jeans Fitted Jeans

It's not necessary to post but it's my necessities.

That's what I've been spending for the past 6 months. My next purchase however was done in preparation for my Japan trip. Not in photos are my 2 jackets (H&M and Topman) which can actually be used locally, during classes mostly.

The following are just additional de-stressing attempt during exam week, H&M basic tops on sale, a new book by Mitch Albom and a fold-able bag for Japan usage.

Indulgence

Exams are over and it the school break. I love being a student but I still have a career to look after. Time management is less hectic during this period and by the look of it, I'm making use of the free time fully to complete my shows, movies, reading and gaming. The very moment after my last paper ended, I whipped up a book and started reading. Within 5 days, I've completed 4 books and a game.

Luckily, it the summer holiday and Kinokuniya is having its summer sale. The best time to stock up.

I just love Japanese magazine and their free gifts. The Head Potter lookbook roughly gave me the idea of what to aim when I go over this winter holiday. I subdued to getting the hardcover for Dan Brown's Inferno, some Malaysian collection on old folks belief, some religious read and something my sister requested for her son.

While in town, I've noticed that the Singapore Sale is silently creeping in. It's the best time to update some of my bottoms and I do need a good pair of jeans. Too bad I didn't find any good cutting from Hugo Boss 40% but found something that fits perfectly from Calvin Klein Jeans.

A week back, I've impulsively bought a top from H&M. That place is secretly run by devil himself I tell you. Everyone's drawn into the shop and exit with a bag. However I do love what I picked up. It shouts me but the regular M size I normally wear is too big. I had to multi wash to shrink it.

I had a great time shopping especially with my sister assigning me as her personal shopper. I got her tons of stuffs while she does her errands elsewhere. By the end of the day, I lugged back all this on my own.

So a bag of Kinokuniya, Nespresso and L'Occitane are her purchase while the rest are mine. The Samsung purcahs eat the back? I needed a new monitor as the current one is slowly dying with it's constant flicker and refusal to switch on during the start-up. So it is a need. The Challenger back is just a complimentary HDMI cable with the monitor purchase which I gave dad for his TV to watch him sleep, in full HD.

Ignorance Day

2013 is a huge leap for me that I had to get away and ignore the very day I'll crossover a certain age. I retreated to Bali to enjoy peace and tranquility but got crashed by my best bud, Hakimbo.

Bali was meant for my alone birthday retreat where I'll enjoy staying in the hotel, swimming at the pool, rest on the bed, stroll by the beach, complete a book by the pool/beach, massage and maybe shopping. I did enjoy most of it except the shopping part.

There wasn't anything fantastic at the shopping arcade across the hotel but there were tons of outlet stores. I've only managed to get 4 top to spare for the trip.

Browsing the other malls around Bali was a bore. Then again, I didn't really had the intention to shop so that was a good thing. However, I went a bit crazy while I was at the airport. I've gotten myself a couple of books just before boarding.

 

I've noticed the latest book purchase are black whereas the previous purchase were mostly white. This many book purchase, I can only start reading them once my exams are over. I just can't wait.

Birthday!!!

This is a long overdue post, almost a month. This year would be a very quiet celebration hence known as my Ignorance Day. I will be spending my time in Bali.

I didn't really expect my friends to get me present as I don't even know what I want/need. After much hesitation, I've requested something out of their budget but I was happy to top up the difference. So they got me an iPad Mini.

My first gen iPad is still in a good working condition so why would I need a new iPad. I'm quite logical with technology. If it still works, just utilize it till its demise. With most of my school materials in my iPad along with my list of comics and magazine, I've maxed out the storage. Hence I needed a bigger storage device. On top of that, having a cellular capability would be additional help since I have a complementary data SIM card to my home network. Furthermore, the first iPad is damn heavy.

So with my new iPad, I need a new case. There wasn't much nice cases around so I got this by Ozaki.

My siblings also had problems getting me a present too but by then I knew what I need, an iPhone5 armband to assist me while doing my jogging routine. Had to get the Adidas version. Strong supporter of Adidas.

Just A Li'l Something

I love to take the opportunity to invest during Kinokuniya sale. Heck I just love to spend at Kinokuniya, period. I know I still got tons of books on my shelf that requires reading but one could never be out of books to read. Main intention is to get those that I've been eyeing and procrastinating.

Didn't realized that the books are all white-based

I also intended to search for a present while I was in Orchard. I didn't really expect to find the perfect gift let alone coming out with it at the first shop I entered. Now I have to find a way to keep it. If that someone is reading this, that person will probably be rummaging my room looking for it.

Whatever is in the bag, we'll get to know once the person finds it or till the day comes for the person's birthday.

Relieving Stress

School has been taking a toll on me or maybe I'm putting the toll on myself for school. I've been studying too rigorously on top of the quarterly struggle at work. Pressure was sure to build up.

It's a proven fact that I can't study at home and also a fact that I can't not-spend when I'm out. I would go out study to the most conducive places such as the void deck (still able to access my broadband connection) or the airport (I just love the sights of airplanes). Though going to the airport, I'll tend to spend more. Something I got during my recent study at the airport which is school related.

There was also a Sunday that I was supposed to go for training but ended oversleeping. The most peculiar incident was I was awaken by my friends and they dragged me out. I believe I was sleep-walking as I was drown in medications. The next morning I found bags of clothes

H&M top

Uniqlo Pants great for work

Even in a subconscious mind, I managed to get great purchase but the most shocking one was a text by a friend thanking me for her iPad purchase. Luckily, it didn't came from me. She just need my opinion on the purchase. That was really a screwed-up day.

I continued with a de-stressing spree with the recent upgrade of my "plastics". I'm still in control. Need to spare it for my following semester modules just in case my company didn't make payment on time. But for now, I'm expanding my wardrobe content.

Lastly, my Windows upgrade didn't fully support my previous office that I had to purchase a new copy but I've gotten to know that Microsoft will be releasing a 2013 version. The time came and I gotten the copy.