Louis Vuitton Abbesses Messenger Bag (Pre-Owned)

Bought in 2006.
Still in very good condition as seldom used.

Bought for SGD$1730, can produce original LV receipt.
Going for SGD$1300, negotiable.

To meet buyer anywhere convenient for both, can be discussed.
Cash Payment Only.
Interested pls leave a comment here with your contact number. Thanks.

Size (LxHxD): 14.9" x 11.4" x 4.7"

- Monogram canvas, leather trim, adjustable textile strap, brown canvas lining
- Flap with elastic button closure
- Zipped pocket, cell phone pocket, patch pocket, interior D-ring (to attach pouch or key holder)
- Carried on the shoulder

Brand New Bally Kiari (Granite) Bag For Sale!

Brand New Bally Kiari (Granite) Bag.
Bought it from an online site in June 2010, and did not use it at all.
Tag still intact.

Retails at SGD$900 in Bally shops.
Going for SGD$800, negotiable.

To meet buyer anywhere convenient for both, can be discussed.
Cash Payment Only.
Interested pls leave a comment here with your contact number. Thanks

■The fashionable and functional Kiari from Bally™ is made of durable canvas with genuine leather trim.
■Holds your personal technology, a magazine and file folders.
■Single adjustable cross body strap. Cross body drop: 25" length.
■Rear exterior zip pocket.
■Flat bottom.
■Top flap with snap closure.
■Interior lining with a back wall zip pocket, multifunctional slip pockets and a center divider.
■Dimensions: 14" wide x 4 1/2" deep x 11 1/2" high.

Plaza Market Cafe - Farimont Singapore, Swissotel The Stamford

Cassie and Lynn treated me to lunch as a farewell gift. They brought me to Plaza Market Cafe at the Fairmont Singapore. Lisel tagged along and caught up with us.

The variety here is commendable!

This is as good as Merchant Court Hotel's.

Almond flakes on ice cream, my favourite!

OCBC Credit Card Holders get 15% off the bill, and the bill came up to $160 for 4 of us.

Worth it! Food 7/10.

Saving Coins

I counted all my $1 and $0.50 coins in my "Piggy Bank".

Guess how much I have saved?

$1300!

After this, I have decided I will stop saving coins, because its really a hassle counting them in bulk, as well as looking for a shop to change them. I usually don't go to the banks because they are blood sucking in nature. They charge a fee for every 100 pieces of coins!

Raffles Hotel Long Bar - THE Singapore Sling

We took Nick to the Raffless Hotel Long Bar as well as the Swissotel New Asia Bar for a visit when he was here in Singapore.

Ironically, though we hosted him, it was my first time in the Long Bar as well.


Raffles Hotel Long Bar is THE BAR that concocted the FIRST Singapore Sling.
Wow, the Singapore Sling here really tasted better than almost all Singapore Slings I have tried.


Oh, and in Raffles Hotel Long Bar, please throw your Peanut Shells on the floor. You will not be fined. When we first walked in, we were wondering why the staffs didn't sweep the floor, but Nick, who had read some tour book prior to the visit, told us that its a tradition in the Long bar, thus all patrons throw the Peanut Shells, all over. We took this opportunity, and threw Peanut Shells at each other, like kids. LOL.

Feels good to litter openly... Just kidding.... LOL

The Top 10 Countries For Millionaires

Singapore is at the top of the list of the top 10 countries with the greatest proportion of millionaire households. This means that Singapore has 530,000 millionaires! OMFG!

1) Singapore
Population: 4.7 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 11.4%

Who would think the tiny Republic of Singapore would be crammed with so many millionaires? The country, all of just 247 square miles, has emerged from the recession and has rebounded in a big way. Its GDP, exports and manufacturing are all rising, and so, too, are home prices. That has led Singapore to boast the highest concentration of millionaires anywhere on the planet. Among its very rich: Ng Teng Fong, a real estate tycoon, and Wee Cho Yaw, who runs United Overseas Bank, one of Singapore's big lenders.

2) Hong Kong
Population: 7.1 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 8.8%

Hong Kong, the home of Li Ka-shing, who runs conglomerates Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa, had 205,000 millionaire households in 2009 and takes the number two spot for percentage of millionaire households. Hong Kong's close relationship with mainland China brings benefits and risks, but it's been good for many of the wealthiest, who made their money by investing in a real estate market that has no shortage of swanky hotels and malls.

3) Switzerland
Population: 7.6 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 8.4%

The Swiss economy is recovering from slow growth during the recession, but a good many of its citizens thrived during the upswing, bringing it to third place in percentage of millionaire households. The country boasts 285,000 of them, up 19.5% from 2008. Driving the recovery: manufacturing, rising exports and consumer spending. Among the country's rich: Swiss biotech tycoon Ernesto Bertarelli, who is, perhaps, better known for winning the America's Cup in 2003.

4) Kuwait
Population: 2.8 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 8.2%

The rising price of oil has led to more millionaires in this tiny country. With some 100 billion barrels of crude, Kuwait has been growing rapidly. But the oil-dependent nation now plans to spend up to $140 billion over the next five years to diversify away from oil and to attract more investment -- a move that could help it ascend this list's ranks. Such a strategy may help billionaire Nasser Al Kharafi, chairman of one of the most diversified and largest conglomerates in the Arab world. His food division, Americana, has the Middle East franchise rights to KFC, Wimpy, TGI Fridays and Pizza Hut, among others.

5) Qatar
Population: 841,000
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 7.4%

Qatar's economy expanded by about 8.7% last year, thanks to growth in the natural gas business. That helped the country, already the world's largest gas exporter, to emerge from the global economic crisis pretty much unscathed, leaving many of its millionaire households in good stead. Among its megarich: Bader Al Darwish, with a fortune of about $1.7 billion. Al Darwish runs Darwish Holdings, which operates businesses including real estate, investments and retail services.

6) United Arab Emirates
Population: 4.9 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 6.2%

As the world's third-largest oil exporter, the UAE's economic growth is expected to rise to 3.2% this year, after posting a 1.3% increase in 2009,. Like others, its oil business has generated wealth among its citizens. It also helps that UAE isn't expected to suffer from the eurozone debt crisis. The country is home to Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair and his family, who run Mashreqbank and the second-largest flour milling company in the Mideast, as well as megamalls.

7) United States
Population: 310.2 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 4.1%

The 4.7 million U.S. millionaires in 2009 was up by 15.1% over 2008. But as a market percentage, the U.S. falls relatively low on the top 10 list. The country, which is home to two of the world's wealthiest people, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, saw its economy bounce back in 2009 from the year before as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 40%. By the end of 2009, the economy grew at its fastest pace in more than six years, even though many businesses put the brakes on hiring.

8) Belgium
Population: 10.4 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 3.5%

Suffering from spiraling debt and political problems, Belgium still managed to hold on to a number of millionaires. The country has set a goal of getting its budget deficit to 4.8% of GDP in 2010, which is far below Europe's average. But Belgium's total debt will rise above 100% of GDP, placing it behind only Greece and Italy. The debt crisis in Europe will also likely take a toll on the country's economy in 2010. The good news is that Belgium has a trade surplus, and household savings are high. Among its richest: Albert Frere, who founded the media, utilities and oil conglomerate, Compagnie Nationale a Portefeuille.

9) Israel
Population: 7.4 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 3.3%

Unlike other markets, the story in Israel wasn't about rising real estate values or credit, but about gains in technology, which some say will help lead the country to continued economic growth. While 2009 was a good year for the economy, the current eurozone crisis could hurt Israeli exports because about 33% of them go to Europe. Rich man in Israel: shipping tycoon Sammy Ofer, worth north of $6 billion.

10) Taiwan
Population: 23 million
Percentage of Millionaire Households: 3%

Taiwan may be last on the top 10 list -- but that's still quite a feat. The country was hit hard by the recession mostly because its economy depends on trade. But as the world economy skittishly improves, Taiwanese families have seen their fortunes rise. The country now has some 230,000 millionaire households. That's an increase of 22.1% over 2008. One of its richest is Terry Gou of Foxconn, a maker of electronics for Apple (AAPL), Nokia (NOK), Nintendo and others. That company has been in the news recently because 13 of its workers have committed suicide or tried to.

(Extracted from Daily Finance)

Famous Crab King Seafood Restaurant Pte Ltd

After we visited a potential new office space nearby, we dropped by Famous Crab King Seafood Restaurant at Toa Payoh to try the seafood.



I wasnt very impressed with the appearance of the restaurant initially, because it looks just like a typical coffeeshop.
What inpressed me later, was the excellent service, and the great food!


Sharks Fin. Nice, the type I like, just a little, very mild, staleness.

This chilli is nice and unique, it tastes like chilli and Chinchalo, at the same time.

Whoa, I must give this mussels a A+. The best Mussels I have tried.

(After I visited this TPY branch, and before I posted this up, I have since visited the Marina Bay Branch, the same dish in Marina taste so-so, B-)

Cereal Prawns. Nice!

Salted Egg Crab. Nice. If you are someone who is crazy about salted egg, you will definitely love this. This dish is however very gelared, so be sure to quickly eat it before it turns cold!

The food overall is A here.

But if you would like to visit the Marina Bay Branch, please think twice, as I only would give the food there B-. The standard is quite drastic. Plus, please only visit the Marina Bay Branch if you drive, otherwise you are going to curse and swear, as its extremely hard to locate the place, with all the IR construction going on.

3 to 4 persons will set you back by around $150 - $200 per meal.

Nice!

When I was exiting from my office carpark, I spotted a luxurious car in front of me with a very nice License Plate!

EB1C. Cool! Owner must have paid a lot for this!

New Asia Bar @ Equinox

Shawn and I met for bubble at Equinox


They were having a promotion for Moet.


What a beautiful view!

Botak Jones

Jason, Yun and myself met Josh and Dorina for dinner at Botak Jones before our Poker Game.

I must say I am pretty impressed with the wide selection of food on their menu.

Sauces


Fortune Cookie

Steak. comes with Coleslaw and Whipped Potato

Their French Fries here is super delicious, reason being, they season the fries with Cajun Spice!!!

The food here is really value for money. So if you are looking for good food, at affordable prices, visit a Botak Jones today!!!

Lau YuSheng @ No Signboard Restaurant (Esplanade)

We were invited for a Chinese New Year lunch at No Signboard Restaurant at the Esplanade.

8-course Lunch + Yusheng (Not all the pictures of the food have been taken)


The waitress putting in the ingredients for us, and helping us say all the auspicious stuffs....

Before

After

Sharksfin Soup

Herbal Steamed Prawns

Chilli Crab

Seafood Fried Rice

Bill: $688++ X 2