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.

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.