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.

CNY Trip

I just came back from a trip less than a month(that trip was less than a week from the previous one) and I'm going off for another during the Chinese New Year weekend. CNY in Singapore is a dead town. It's like an evacuated city. 

I've managed a retreat to Kuala Lumpur purely meant for eating and massages. I didn't really expect to shop much but I was so wrong. The conversion is still good and I've gotten the following.

I wanted to get a pair of Birkenstock in Hong Kong but couldn't find an appropriate one. I was just trying my luck to check the only store in Kuala Lumpur and was shocked to find an appropriate one. The price is of course cheaper than Singapore after conversion.

It'll never be complete without visiting Kinokuniya KLCC. I was looking for God's Doodle as I know it was a lot cheaper there and also slot in another language book.

I still want that Burberry's belt which I can no longer find. For now, I only like a certain kind of belt where it hides the excess flaps and Zara has one. 

Lastly, I didn't expect to shop at FOS, but succumbed to getting this 2 shorts. I'm running low on pants and still can't find a good pair. For now, my collections of shorts are growing.

Late Mail

I needed a few things for school and travels and had ordered some of them online. It took almost a month for it to arrive. Right after Chinese New Year, I came home with the packages waiting for me, where I needed them 2 weeks back when school started and when I went on a trip.

The book to read before reading  Lost at Sea

My new travel pack for all those wires and chargers

Back to School

I'm thrilled to be back to school. Like when I was young, new school year means new stationary. I kinda got carried away by it too.

Hershel Backpack

Needed a backpack to hold the load of my books, laptop and spare clothes. Most of my classes are after work so I can't be going in my work attire. Trust me, I don't want to even when most of my friends admitted that I look stunning in it.

I'm spoiled after using a personalized pen. It has a good weight and a good feel. All I need is a change of ink and not the whole pen, unless I misplace it.

Moleskine Pen Case

Okay, I have to admit that this was splurging. Temporary I was using my Fred Perry's case but upon receiving it in the mail, it was too small to hold my lot of stationary. Hence I gave it away and continued using my current case.

Moleskine Folio

I'm am truly getting spoiled by Moleskine. The folio was my last online order and it was just perfect until I needed to get some sleeves to hold my papers.

As I continued doing my assignments, I realized that I needed a scientific calculator. I hoped that the one I had 10 years back is still functional but it wasn't. Hence I required a new one. Nothing fancy about this.

New Windows

While helping my buddy set up some furniture in his new abode, we were talking about iPad Mini and whether the two of us should be getting it. I still feels that the iPad should be big enough for me to read my comics and watch some shows on as these were my main usage for the iPad.

Somehow, I had that thought of getting it when I returned home until I realized that I needed to do something to my current PC first. I had the current customized PC for awhile but the system is slowly crashing due to my brother's gaming modifier which crashes some files. Majority of my programs were corrupted and I had to repair the OS.

I did want to convert to the latest Window 8 but wasn't sure how the interface was like. I haven't had much review from anyone and hadn't even tried it first hand. One thing I know for sure is that Microsoft is selling it at $49 for download/upgrade and $89 for the Window 8 Pro version. Both are at $200 off till end January.

Can't help it, I went to Sim Lim in search of the installer and a monitor but couldn't find them at the reduced price nor a good monitor. I returned back to Tampines and got it at Challengers Tampines One. Damn, shouldn't have traveled so far.

There was a free thumb drive too but it didn't really matter. After a whole day sitting in front of the PC setting up the OS, I am finally satisfied by the smooth functions of Windows 8. Now I'm looking into my next to be faulty monitor and wondering whether to have 2 split screens for the PC. Hmmmm....

So-Much-For-Not-Shopping Trip

After 3 days back to work from Hong Kong, I set off to my New Year oriental adventure in Beijing. Beijing was all out on tour, a rare occasion for me as I mostly do free and easy. It was expected that travelling and communication is a major challenge so tour was the safest.

Being on tour somehow stops you for shopping unnecessary and the conversion of 1:5 wasn't that appetizing. So I tend to spent mostly on souveniers and I only gotten myself some fruit tea with a free pee-pee boy (weird and useless thing), magnets for my travelogues and some socks (a common thing I've been buying for most holidays)

 

Apparently, the weather wasn't expected to be freezing cold so I had to get some additional heatwear. I got all this for below SGD 10 where it'll cost 500% more in Singapore. It definately were a life saver.

I expected to end my trip with not spending more that what I converted. I only swiped twice, one for souveniers and the other for a spa treatment during my spare time. Somehow, I managed a last minute buy at the airport. The DFS was closing in 15 mins but I managed to attain the Longchamp bag that my sister was looking for when I stumbled upon one of my shopping list - Bally's Keypouch. It was  45% of the price of Singapore and Hong Kong. Of course I had to get it.

 After Hong Kong and Beijing, my SIN needlist has been decreased. Time to window shop to increase the needlist.

Hong Kong Christmas

I've been mentioning about my Hong Kong Christmas shopping updates but the past post has been done locally. Finally, it's time to update my expenditures in Hong Kong.

Surprisingly, I've spent on the device below to assist me with Data connection using the available data Sim Card available in the country. It's tedious to change number when I'm overseas and my auto-roaming plan would be useless. At least, I only need 1 Data sim card and can be shared within the group of travelmate. So, a worthy investment.

Personal WiFi Device best for travelling

Shopping was great due to the 1:6 conversion rate. My previous visit was at 1:5, so majority of the items are cheaper than expected this time. It's winter time so clothing weren't much to withstand our local humid weather but I still managed to grab a few.



I also needed to get some winter wear for my next trip the week after and managed to get the following at a cheaper price too.

With a fast depleting stock of perfumes, I've decided to get at least $200 worth of perfume. I managed to get the much needed Gucci Guilty, a replenishment of my fave Hugo Boss Just Different and a little-Sis-psychoed YSL Homme fragrance.

Hong Kong wouldn't be completed without checking out the toy scene. I wandered around Causeway to Mongkok looking at toys and collectibles. I did stopped my collection but I can't help with the following purchases.

Truly a geek thing - iPhone 5 covers

Surprisingly cheap but most likely will be sold off in eBay

A must have - complete collection of Christopher Nolan's Batman

It may seem little shopping done in Hong Kong but the pictures above are just mine. I did a lot more shopping until I board the plane home.

Total damage before packing

Hong Kong was truly planned for shopping. My bag was half empty and I left with a fully packed luggage. Truly enjoyed my time there and I still contemplating to plan for a summer spree.