1 hari lagi kita akan menyambut Hari Kebangsaan Brunei ke 29, dengan tema sambutan Negaraku Brunei Darussalam. Sempena hari yang penting ini, saya ingin berkongsi pendapat mengenai Brunei.
Seiring dengan status Brunei sebagai negara Melayu Islam Beraja, pada tahun 2012, beberapa inisiatif telah diperkenalkan. Yang paling diperkatakan oleh orang ramai ialah penutupan sementara premis-premis perniagaan sewaktu sembahyang Jumaat. Pelbagai pendapat telah diutarakan oleh orang ramai, namun perkara ini jangan dianggap sebagai 'menyusahkan'. Jika pandai mengatur, perkara ini tidak akan memberi implikasi apa-apa sekali pun
Beberapa bulan ini,saya telah membaca pelbagai pendapat yang disiarkan dalam akhbar harian tempatan, Brunei Times & Borneo Bulletin. Ada yang mempersoalkan mengapa BSP tidak menyumbang banyak kepada Brunei, seperti Petronas kepada Malaysia. Ada pula yang mempertahankan BSP,bahawa mereka telah menyumbang banyak kepada negara. Pada pendapat saya, adakah perlu bangunan ikonik seperti Menara Berkembar Petronas di bumi Brunei? Rasanya tidak ada keperluan tersebut. Pada pemerhatian saya sejak menetap di Seria semenjak 1997,banyak perubahan yang telah berlaku di Seria hasil sumbangan BSP. Mengambil contoh OGDC,Pusat Insani,pusat bowling dan pawagam 3D.
Kerajan KDYMM telah memperuntukkan sejumlah wang untuk projek FTTH. Baru-baru ini Telbru telah melancarkan FTTH. Diharap dengan pengenalan FTTH di Brunei, tiada lagi masalah seperti 'internet lag' akan kedengaran lagi. Tambahan pula, pihak DST dijangka akan melancarkan 4g LTE bagi mengatasi masalah capaian internet mudah alih dan menawarkan kelajuan internet yang lebih tinggi kepada pengguna telefon mudah alih terutamanya telefon pintar. Walaupun kemajuan teknologi di Brunei agak perlahan berbanding negara jiran, ia tetap dialu-alukan!
Akhir kata, saya bangga menjadi salah seorang dari penduduk di bumi bertuah Brunei ini! Walaupun saya bukan rakyat Brunei, saya dididik mengikut acuan negara ini. Brunei akan mendapat tempat di hati saya, jika boleh saya ingin berkerjaya di negara ini, tetapi apa kan daya saya bukan orang Brunei dan bidang pekerjaan yang saya ingin ceburi menurut undang-undang yang saya ketahui orang Brunei sahaja yang boleh diambil bekerja/keutamaan diberikan
SELAMAT HARI KEBANGSAAN KE 29 BRUNEI
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
10day CNY holiday
Its 12day into the Lunar new year of water snake,another 3 more day and it will be Chap Goh Mei. My zodiac prediction for this 'Water Snake' year is not very good. Master So,a famous HK fengshui master describe it as 'Yat Lap Kat Sing Dou Mou' (1 lucky star also dont have). Some other predictions says that I should not try to get/expect 'quick gains' from gambling or investment (I am assuming CFD those kind of investment). I am also prone to easily 'fire up', so I must control my anger! This year not much luck for me,only hard work will do! Jiayou Fighting!
Let me just quickly sum up my 10day holiday
7 Feb-depart Brunei to Singapore on a RB 9.15am flight.arrived at efficient Changi Airport,only to be greeted by traffic jam on PIE/CTE otw to Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre.Had lunch at The Basement by Kopitiam,in Centrepoint. Went to the 'usual place' Ngee Ann, OG, Robinson's,Paragon. I went to branded boutiques AX,CK Jeans,GUESS but the prices were .... (I guess I should stick to buying these in Australia during Chadstone sale).Anyway managed to buy 1 T-shirt & shorts from GAP,not exactly cheap but since its 'sponsored by parents' who cares LOL! Evening went to Chinatown. After Chinatown, went to Singapore Flyer. Wow, what an experience!
8 Feb-as usual every morning I went for my Orchard Road morning walk to buy newspaper & get free newspaper. And this time, I stopped by any free wifi hotspots to check on the latest update on the housing issue (glad to note its settled). After breakfast & a quick shop at 313@Somerset,depart to JB. Similar like last year, it rained heavily! Halfway to my 'kampung' in Batu Pahat, dad asked if I wanted to go JPO. I rejected it,thinking that I would be brought there few days later but apparently I was WRONG!
9 Feb-CNY eve,nothing much to say. In the afternoon, meetup with one of my friends from Monash Sunway, Tommy. Nice to catchup with what they are doing
10 Feb-Happy CNY,nothing much to talk about just temple visiting for 'pai pai'. At night, had a CNY feast in Restoran SY
11 Feb-Went for kirin fish touching.As usual didnt manage to touch the fish
12 Feb-This is going to be the longest journey in this trip,err more than 12 hours no thanks to traffic jams! After breakfast,went to Kluang to pickup my cousin,Peter who will join us to Penang. The jam at PLUS highway was terrible, luckily we manage to shave off some jam time by detouring to GCE somewhere in Selangor. But still, we reached our hotel,Holiday Inn Resort Penang in Batu Ferringhi at 12am
13 Feb-After breakfast, went to Fort Cornwallis. Next up,Penang Hill train/tram ride up Bukit Bendera. Had lunch up there,char kway teow! After the hill,went back to rest,but me and my cousin decide to walk around Batu Ferringhi up til Hard Rock hotel.Dinner was at Guan Guan Cafe, an eatery which obtain '4 star+' trip advisor rating.
14 Feb-Breakfast at New World Park. After breakfast, went to the Wat in Lorong Burma. Got a 'chiam' from there,not very good one. Next up, Queensbay Mall. Had lunch at Kim Gary, looked around at branded boutiques like FCUK,but the price ...... (I should stick to Chadstone sale). Instead went inside AEON to renew my AEON card andbuy Renoma underwear(which might be a wrong decision,as when I return to Singapore learnt that BHG sells the more upmarket 2xist 2 for $35). When we are about to leave,it rained heavily so end up having a drink in Starbucks and luckily Starbucks had a buy 1 free 1 promo for Hojicha latte. At night went to nearby Tesco Seri Tanjung Pinang for dinner n some shopping in Tesco
15feb-Depart from Penang after breakfast in Mcd, send my cousin back to Kampar. Arrived in Subang Jaya/Sunway, went to Monash to buy my textbooks. After that, had some cendol at the famous cendol rojak stall. Stayed at Empire Hotel Subang. There, I manage to have a look at Superdry prices in Tangs. Turns out its about the same,if there is no discount,but if there is either Malaysia or Australia is cheaper. Pretty huge collection also! Dinner at Din Tai Fung, which is famous for its xiao long bao. After dinner, went to Thean hou temple
16 feb-Depart for JB after breakfast in Asia Cafe.Stayed in Inter Continental singapore in Singapore. I must say its a very good value for the price that my dad pays,with free internet n nice room! went to marina bay sands after lunch at food junction.no luck at all,but manage to walk around the shoppes at MBS. After that, went to Chinatown to buy the 'famous' Lim Chee Guan bak kwa. At night, I went for last minute shopping at EDC Bugis
17 feb-Back to Brunei,weather was not very good.The flight was bumpy almost all of the times! BTW, a friendly info:If you spend $100 in a store in Singapore,dont forget to ask for GST refund form. Now the process is simplified by using eTRS kiosk. Previously I often get scolded by Custom officers for what reason that I dont know,now no more scolding,easier GST refunding!
I guess that's about it for now.Next up my National Day posting
Let me just quickly sum up my 10day holiday
7 Feb-depart Brunei to Singapore on a RB 9.15am flight.arrived at efficient Changi Airport,only to be greeted by traffic jam on PIE/CTE otw to Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre.Had lunch at The Basement by Kopitiam,in Centrepoint. Went to the 'usual place' Ngee Ann, OG, Robinson's,Paragon. I went to branded boutiques AX,CK Jeans,GUESS but the prices were .... (I guess I should stick to buying these in Australia during Chadstone sale).Anyway managed to buy 1 T-shirt & shorts from GAP,not exactly cheap but since its 'sponsored by parents' who cares LOL! Evening went to Chinatown. After Chinatown, went to Singapore Flyer. Wow, what an experience!
8 Feb-as usual every morning I went for my Orchard Road morning walk to buy newspaper & get free newspaper. And this time, I stopped by any free wifi hotspots to check on the latest update on the housing issue (glad to note its settled). After breakfast & a quick shop at 313@Somerset,depart to JB. Similar like last year, it rained heavily! Halfway to my 'kampung' in Batu Pahat, dad asked if I wanted to go JPO. I rejected it,thinking that I would be brought there few days later but apparently I was WRONG!
9 Feb-CNY eve,nothing much to say. In the afternoon, meetup with one of my friends from Monash Sunway, Tommy. Nice to catchup with what they are doing
10 Feb-Happy CNY,nothing much to talk about just temple visiting for 'pai pai'. At night, had a CNY feast in Restoran SY
11 Feb-Went for kirin fish touching.As usual didnt manage to touch the fish
12 Feb-This is going to be the longest journey in this trip,err more than 12 hours no thanks to traffic jams! After breakfast,went to Kluang to pickup my cousin,Peter who will join us to Penang. The jam at PLUS highway was terrible, luckily we manage to shave off some jam time by detouring to GCE somewhere in Selangor. But still, we reached our hotel,Holiday Inn Resort Penang in Batu Ferringhi at 12am
13 Feb-After breakfast, went to Fort Cornwallis. Next up,Penang Hill train/tram ride up Bukit Bendera. Had lunch up there,char kway teow! After the hill,went back to rest,but me and my cousin decide to walk around Batu Ferringhi up til Hard Rock hotel.Dinner was at Guan Guan Cafe, an eatery which obtain '4 star+' trip advisor rating.
14 Feb-Breakfast at New World Park. After breakfast, went to the Wat in Lorong Burma. Got a 'chiam' from there,not very good one. Next up, Queensbay Mall. Had lunch at Kim Gary, looked around at branded boutiques like FCUK,but the price ...... (I should stick to Chadstone sale). Instead went inside AEON to renew my AEON card and
15feb-Depart from Penang after breakfast in Mcd, send my cousin back to Kampar. Arrived in Subang Jaya/Sunway, went to Monash to buy my textbooks. After that, had some cendol at the famous cendol rojak stall. Stayed at Empire Hotel Subang. There, I manage to have a look at Superdry prices in Tangs. Turns out its about the same,if there is no discount,but if there is either Malaysia or Australia is cheaper. Pretty huge collection also! Dinner at Din Tai Fung, which is famous for its xiao long bao. After dinner, went to Thean hou temple
16 feb-Depart for JB after breakfast in Asia Cafe.Stayed in Inter Continental singapore in Singapore. I must say its a very good value for the price that my dad pays,with free internet n nice room! went to marina bay sands after lunch at food junction.no luck at all,but manage to walk around the shoppes at MBS. After that, went to Chinatown to buy the 'famous' Lim Chee Guan bak kwa. At night, I went for last minute shopping at EDC Bugis
17 feb-Back to Brunei,weather was not very good.The flight was bumpy almost all of the times! BTW, a friendly info:If you spend $100 in a store in Singapore,dont forget to ask for GST refund form. Now the process is simplified by using eTRS kiosk. Previously I often get scolded by Custom officers for what reason that I dont know,now no more scolding,easier GST refunding!
I guess that's about it for now.Next up my National Day posting
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Pre CNy posting
Before CNY
It’s
been almost a month since I last blogged. I still can’t contemplate to have
regular blog timing, and is amazed how some people can blog daily.
The
Lunar New Year of ‘Water Snake’ approach and the Year of Dragon comes to a
fiery end on Saturday nite/Sunday. Let’s wish everyone celebrating Chinese New
Year and people I know, Gong Xi FaCai Xing NienKuai Le. May The Year of The
Snake Brings Everyone Good Health,Good Life and Prosperity.
Speaking
about CNY, this year marks the breaking of the CNY tradition that I called ‘1
Sabah,1 Johor’ (no I am not pledging allegiance to a certain political party)
as in 1 year, our family will go back Sabah and another year Johor for CNY. No,
we are not going for a CNY holiday, as its too costly and certainly not in our
current financial situation. For the record, we went back to Johor for CNY last
year, and surprisingly or not, we are going back to Johor again, due to
‘certain pressures’!
The
good news is I get to go to Singapore for some ‘Orchard Road shopping’ and
maybe try my luck in MBS. In Johor, we might visit Johor Premium Outlet or the
much talked about, Legoland. For our ‘Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia’, we would be going
to Penang. Before going back to Singapore, we would spend a nite in Subang
Jaya. I hope that some of my friends are already back from their CNY break in
their hometown, so we could meet up. More on my CNY holiday after I return from
my trip. Lets get to a few things that I would like to blog!
Crazy
CFD Losses:Pause & Reflect
If
you remembered I have blogged about the huge losses that I suffered from CFD!
Unfortunately, the $150 has also turned into ashes, pushing me further into
red. Currently, I am taking a break from this ‘risky game’ to recoup some of my
losses through survey work. At the same time,before I get back into the ‘game’
again, I have to reflect on my decisions carefully,so that I am not pushed
further into losses! Again, I shall advice newbies, don’t dabble in these kind
of things unless you are sure and not powered by greed!
Move
House: Another Long Story
Things
are not looking any better since I first blogged about the ‘lease problem’, as
of now there are still NO confirmation on where I will be staying the next sem.
Hopefully, over this week and next week, they would have settled it,and provide
some certainty. Otherwise, I am left on a ‘cliffhanger’.
Seria
has been my ‘home’ since 1997, Labuan which is my real hometown seems ‘foreign’.
The prospect of moving out of Seria, saddens me. However, as this is not my
decision as its related to where my dad will work in the near future,amid the
end of a huge contract. This might be a logistical nightmare, as I would have
to update my Bursa’s correspondence address as well as moving stuffs!
Fruits
of Previous Investment
Its
been a while, since I last blogged about my share portfolio. My share portfolio
value is facing a ‘roller-coaster’ ride, as the Malaysian market faces
uncertainty over the upcoming PRU13. Let me share with you, some of the current
quarter’s dividend distribution and
updates of my portfolio!
My Australian portfolio:CFX is expected to
announce its distribution on 21 Feb, however based on previous release to ASX,
they are estimating 6.8cents/share
From YTlGroup:I have just received
1sen/share from YTL.Starhill REIT has declared 3.58sen/share. Starhill Global
REIT declares 1.13cents, however due to broker admin charges, I am not going to
get the full amount
Interestingly, Sunway REIT which declares
more than 3 sen (including advance distribution), is asking for a trading halt
pending an announcement. Let’s see whether its good or bad!
Pavilion REIT declares 3.51sen
KrisAssets which would be delisted, upon
the completion of all the corporate exercise, has provided me quite a windfall
of $2.60 cash distribution. Its offspring, IGB REIT has also declared 1.83sen
CMMT declares 4.24sen
Last but not least, I have added KLCCP to
my portfolio and I am wondering if it’s a correcr decision. In addition, DiGi
will declare its result on Wednesday, I am anticipating 4-7 sen dividend
Saturday, December 29, 2012
2012 Recap and Update
Achoo (bless me), ok this is weird but when Im in Melbourne the temperature was around few degrees to tens of degrees I didnt even sneeze but back home in Brunei when its 20+ degrees I sneeze like there is no tomorrow(endless sneezing) LOL!
Ok that wasnt a good opening!2 more days and its fast approaching 2013, of which it will be an important year for me! Few things to cover in this posting,
1. Crazy CFD losses in just few days
As of today, I have lost AUD650 in my CFD trading!And still on the line is a further AUD150 still in play which is very much prone to become 'white paper' due to the current uncertainty on fiscal cliff.I practically dig out every $ from my BIBD n my Commbank account to 'play' but apparently more than once its a wrong decision! Im hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst!
My advice:Never thread the unknown waters! to those wanting fast gains
2.Biggest pokies losses and wins
Over the holidays, I went to Crown almost everyday.Somedays I lose big,but somedays I win big!The biggest win that I ever got was $130 and biggest lost was $150! Sometimes I get overexcited when I won some $ and end up losing BIG! I need to exercise more restraint to control myself from getting too excited LOL!
3.Very surprised result
What do you know, my exam result came in as a pleasant surprise!Very unexpected HD from auditing,and a rather predicted 3Ds from the other 3 subjects. Moving forward, its going to be a daunting task to maintain these kind of result in my last sem!
4. Move House again
Due to certain 'lease disagreement issues' with the house that I am supposed to stay next sem,we are left on a 'cliffhanger' to find another house to move into next sem by mid of Feb.I suppose its not an easy task as we need a 5 room house that is nearby bus loop! This should not be a big problem,maybe the biggest problem is shifting the things that I have accumulated over 6 months LOL!
5. An 'interesting' 2012
To recap 2012 in a nutshell, I lost a lot of unexpected $$$$,found a lot of unexpected $$$,finding a new taste for 'affordable luxury' brand,havent got my lesen,got 2 new phone,met a few new friends who could potentially be future business partners, most importantly STILL SINGLE LOL!
Worldwise, we witness 'December 21 end of world' that didnt materialise, and made some people laughing all the way to the bank,Obama back at White House for another term and in Malaysia the usual non-stop political squabble continues. In Brunei, the most important issue was the Friday 2hr temporary closure for 'sembahyang jumaat', the Royal Wedding and the helicopter crash
Moving forward,January is going to be an interesting month,as I am send 'packing my bags' to go back kampung for 1 month due to 'immigration issues'
With that I raise my case and see you next year bye!
Ok that wasnt a good opening!2 more days and its fast approaching 2013, of which it will be an important year for me! Few things to cover in this posting,
1. Crazy CFD losses in just few days
As of today, I have lost AUD650 in my CFD trading!And still on the line is a further AUD150 still in play which is very much prone to become 'white paper' due to the current uncertainty on fiscal cliff.I practically dig out every $ from my BIBD n my Commbank account to 'play' but apparently more than once its a wrong decision! Im hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst!
My advice:Never thread the unknown waters! to those wanting fast gains
2.Biggest pokies losses and wins
Over the holidays, I went to Crown almost everyday.Somedays I lose big,but somedays I win big!The biggest win that I ever got was $130 and biggest lost was $150! Sometimes I get overexcited when I won some $ and end up losing BIG! I need to exercise more restraint to control myself from getting too excited LOL!
3.Very surprised result
What do you know, my exam result came in as a pleasant surprise!Very unexpected HD from auditing,and a rather predicted 3Ds from the other 3 subjects. Moving forward, its going to be a daunting task to maintain these kind of result in my last sem!
4. Move House again
Due to certain 'lease disagreement issues' with the house that I am supposed to stay next sem,we are left on a 'cliffhanger' to find another house to move into next sem by mid of Feb.I suppose its not an easy task as we need a 5 room house that is nearby bus loop! This should not be a big problem,maybe the biggest problem is shifting the things that I have accumulated over 6 months LOL!
5. An 'interesting' 2012
To recap 2012 in a nutshell, I lost a lot of unexpected $$$$,found a lot of unexpected $$$,finding a new taste for 'affordable luxury' brand,havent got my lesen,got 2 new phone,met a few new friends who could potentially be future business partners, most importantly STILL SINGLE LOL!
Worldwise, we witness 'December 21 end of world' that didnt materialise, and made some people laughing all the way to the bank,Obama back at White House for another term and in Malaysia the usual non-stop political squabble continues. In Brunei, the most important issue was the Friday 2hr temporary closure for 'sembahyang jumaat', the Royal Wedding and the helicopter crash
Moving forward,January is going to be an interesting month,as I am send 'packing my bags' to go back kampung for 1 month due to 'immigration issues'
With that I raise my case and see you next year bye!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
After Exam
Hows it going people, hoping that you all are doing well. I do notice that most people are currently in 'exam stress' mode so good luck with it, I have just passed through that stage so I understand your feelings haha! Moving on, a short preview of what Im gonna blog:
1. Rockpool
Few weeks ago went to Rockpool to celebrate's Ryan's birthday. All of us 'belanja' him dinner, as whoever birthday all of us would have to treat that person dinner. Rockpool was one of the 'atas' restaurant in Melbourne owned by Neil Perry, one of Australia's top chef! Of course, the price is pretty 'atas' too! And the bill came up to $400+ or was it $500+, since 1 serving of steak costs about $70+! The restaurant was pretty dark, dont know what concept they are trying to practice here, however there is an open kitchen concept!
2. Lucky Days,Unlucky Wrong decisions due to greed
As I write this blogpost, I am pondering whether did I make a right decision, since the current market situation is way much worser than last night peak's, and my profits were reduced severely from last night peak of $100 (after capital of $250 and prior losses of $110) to a mere $5! When you are trading, your worst enemy is emotions, as when you see that its rising you would think that it will continue to rise and rise and rise, without thinking that it could fall in 1 straight line slump!I have succumbed to my emotions a few times during my CFD trading and its not good. The key to succeed in this trading I think is not to be greedy, and dont make wrong decisions.Perhaps luck plays a role too! Anyway I will continue to monitor the prices and profit and make rational decisions, so that history wont repeat itself!
Moving on, last few I picked up another $50 on the street (In your mind you will be thinking WTF!). What happen that day was after consultation with lecturer, there were still sometime left so I went to TAb for pokies (Disclaimer:Im not a crazy gambler). Tried my luck with my last $20 in my wallet! Lady luck apparently wasnt on my side, unsatisfied I wanted another go so went to Commbank ATm to withdraw some $.On my way, before I cross the road, I saw something that looks like a $50 note lying near someone's car, it was a bit drenched n I picked it up to confirm its a $50 note! Feeling lucky, I took the $50 for another round of pokies, at 1st there wasnt much luck but when I was about to cashout, I hit the bonus game not once but twice for a total of 50 free bonus games which turns the situation around to a total gain of $7, so in total I earned $37 after deducting the lost $20 earlier!
Earlier this month, went to Crown n tried my luck, quite lucky won my 2nd biggest win $55! This rarely happens though, as usually I lost due to greed or break-even or at best win $5-$10! Pokies are fun, but if you cant control yourself the machine will control your life!
3. Exam update
This sem, I must say Im pretty surprised! At 1st I was complaining and freaking out about Auditing, but it turns out to be pretty good, so Im expected a high C to a low D. Since its the subject that I scared the most, I put the most effort here!
Next up, Corplaw. I think I underestimated the level of difficulty of this paper! However, I think I did get all the principles correct, so my hope is for a low C to high C!
The last paper is Tax law, I think I did ok with it. Hoping for a low C to low D!
In conclusion, this sem average WAM is expected to go up or at least maintain at the 70 level! Since next sem is my last sem, Im predicting its not a walk in the park so its better that I firm up this sem WAM,in the unlikely event of a very terrible results next sem! I have done what I need to do, now its up to the lecturers and tutors to decide if my answers deserved the grade that I wanted!
4. Whats up soon
I will continue this part, when I returned from my workout session. Have been missing workout throughout the exam season, so I have to catch up with my workout. It seems that my weight is gradually increasing although at very slow rate, Im thankful that it didnt drop!
Going forward as my graduation is looming, I have to plan for my future. I have planned to continue studying not Masters/Honours (I hate research/present papers,etc) but my ACCA or CPA. Then its time to search for work!
On a lighter note, I am going to enjoy this LONG holiday,but no idea how! LOL
See ya real soon, bye.
1. Rockpool
Few weeks ago went to Rockpool to celebrate's Ryan's birthday. All of us 'belanja' him dinner, as whoever birthday all of us would have to treat that person dinner. Rockpool was one of the 'atas' restaurant in Melbourne owned by Neil Perry, one of Australia's top chef! Of course, the price is pretty 'atas' too! And the bill came up to $400+ or was it $500+, since 1 serving of steak costs about $70+! The restaurant was pretty dark, dont know what concept they are trying to practice here, however there is an open kitchen concept!
2. Lucky Days,Unlucky Wrong decisions due to greed
As I write this blogpost, I am pondering whether did I make a right decision, since the current market situation is way much worser than last night peak's, and my profits were reduced severely from last night peak of $100 (after capital of $250 and prior losses of $110) to a mere $5! When you are trading, your worst enemy is emotions, as when you see that its rising you would think that it will continue to rise and rise and rise, without thinking that it could fall in 1 straight line slump!I have succumbed to my emotions a few times during my CFD trading and its not good. The key to succeed in this trading I think is not to be greedy, and dont make wrong decisions.Perhaps luck plays a role too! Anyway I will continue to monitor the prices and profit and make rational decisions, so that history wont repeat itself!
Moving on, last few I picked up another $50 on the street (In your mind you will be thinking WTF!). What happen that day was after consultation with lecturer, there were still sometime left so I went to TAb for pokies (Disclaimer:Im not a crazy gambler). Tried my luck with my last $20 in my wallet! Lady luck apparently wasnt on my side, unsatisfied I wanted another go so went to Commbank ATm to withdraw some $.On my way, before I cross the road, I saw something that looks like a $50 note lying near someone's car, it was a bit drenched n I picked it up to confirm its a $50 note! Feeling lucky, I took the $50 for another round of pokies, at 1st there wasnt much luck but when I was about to cashout, I hit the bonus game not once but twice for a total of 50 free bonus games which turns the situation around to a total gain of $7, so in total I earned $37 after deducting the lost $20 earlier!
Earlier this month, went to Crown n tried my luck, quite lucky won my 2nd biggest win $55! This rarely happens though, as usually I lost due to greed or break-even or at best win $5-$10! Pokies are fun, but if you cant control yourself the machine will control your life!
3. Exam update
This sem, I must say Im pretty surprised! At 1st I was complaining and freaking out about Auditing, but it turns out to be pretty good, so Im expected a high C to a low D. Since its the subject that I scared the most, I put the most effort here!
Next up, Corplaw. I think I underestimated the level of difficulty of this paper! However, I think I did get all the principles correct, so my hope is for a low C to high C!
The last paper is Tax law, I think I did ok with it. Hoping for a low C to low D!
In conclusion, this sem average WAM is expected to go up or at least maintain at the 70 level! Since next sem is my last sem, Im predicting its not a walk in the park so its better that I firm up this sem WAM,in the unlikely event of a very terrible results next sem! I have done what I need to do, now its up to the lecturers and tutors to decide if my answers deserved the grade that I wanted!
4. Whats up soon
Going forward as my graduation is looming, I have to plan for my future. I have planned to continue studying not Masters/Honours (I hate research/present papers,etc) but my ACCA or CPA. Then its time to search for work!
On a lighter note, I am going to enjoy this LONG holiday,but no idea how! LOL
See ya real soon, bye.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Money and Life
When you have money,everything is within reach. (Well not everything but almost everything)
I usually DONT BUY any branded goods or if those marketer prefer to use the term 'affordable luxury'! However, since Club21 clearance sale I have slowly 'upgrading' my wardrobe. Gone are the days of Diesel, BUM, Cheetah LOL! Now its FCUK,Quiksilver,AX,Superdry
2 weeks ago, Chadstone vip sale which was very much anticipated as it brings about huge discounts on almost all stores in Chadstone. I spend almost $400 that day the good that I buy are:
2 Guess T-shirt for $40 (after 50% disc), and trust me the q was long,but luckily went i went there,the q was bearable
1 Superdry hoodie and T (after 30% disc) for $112. Superdry T-shirt in Malaysia are retailed at a ridiculous rm$180 each, and I just got em after conversion of 3.3 at rm$116. More costly than what a T-shirt should cost!Even the non sale price of $165 is still slightly cheaper than Msia
1 FCUK short pants for $47. I have trouble finding pants to fit my small waist LOL!But luckily I spotted this!
1 Armani Exchange T for $35. I just buy for the sake of the brand LOL!
1 pair of laceless Onitsuka Tiger Mexico for $104
Freaking long shopping receipt right? I can afford to spend this much thanks to a few factors. I found $50 in campus centre,nobody came to claim it and I can claim it! Won $80 from Crown playing pokies (my biggest win ever). If i didnt earn this much xtra $ I wouldnt have spend this much
Few days ago I rewarded myself for earning a big bucks from CFD trading (risky but rewarding) by buying a CK slingbag for $140 (after 60% disc). My earnings was around 300+, I think it was a risky move but the market decided to move in favour of me! So far I have earned $400+ from CFD,despite suffering several huge losses in some of my trades!
Oh and did I say that I just changed my phone to HTC One X thanks to a good upgrade deal from my telco Vodafone!
You might think that my spending are crazy but wait till you listen to some of my other friends buys and excursions around the world. They can afford that since they are sons/daughter of a businessman, while Im just a son of a 6-6 worker!
As a chinese saying 'same people different fate/luck'. With this I end my posting, Selamat Hari Guru to my teachers in Brunei who have taught me since Primary 1 up till Pre U level. Thanks cikgu semua
Cheers have a great time ahead!
I usually DONT BUY any branded goods or if those marketer prefer to use the term 'affordable luxury'! However, since Club21 clearance sale I have slowly 'upgrading' my wardrobe. Gone are the days of Diesel, BUM, Cheetah LOL! Now its FCUK,Quiksilver,AX,Superdry
2 weeks ago, Chadstone vip sale which was very much anticipated as it brings about huge discounts on almost all stores in Chadstone. I spend almost $400 that day the good that I buy are:
2 Guess T-shirt for $40 (after 50% disc), and trust me the q was long,but luckily went i went there,the q was bearable
1 Superdry hoodie and T (after 30% disc) for $112. Superdry T-shirt in Malaysia are retailed at a ridiculous rm$180 each, and I just got em after conversion of 3.3 at rm$116. More costly than what a T-shirt should cost!Even the non sale price of $165 is still slightly cheaper than Msia
1 FCUK short pants for $47. I have trouble finding pants to fit my small waist LOL!But luckily I spotted this!
1 Armani Exchange T for $35. I just buy for the sake of the brand LOL!
1 pair of laceless Onitsuka Tiger Mexico for $104
Freaking long shopping receipt right? I can afford to spend this much thanks to a few factors. I found $50 in campus centre,nobody came to claim it and I can claim it! Won $80 from Crown playing pokies (my biggest win ever). If i didnt earn this much xtra $ I wouldnt have spend this much
Few days ago I rewarded myself for earning a big bucks from CFD trading (risky but rewarding) by buying a CK slingbag for $140 (after 60% disc). My earnings was around 300+, I think it was a risky move but the market decided to move in favour of me! So far I have earned $400+ from CFD,despite suffering several huge losses in some of my trades!
Oh and did I say that I just changed my phone to HTC One X thanks to a good upgrade deal from my telco Vodafone!
You might think that my spending are crazy but wait till you listen to some of my other friends buys and excursions around the world. They can afford that since they are sons/daughter of a businessman, while Im just a son of a 6-6 worker!
As a chinese saying 'same people different fate/luck'. With this I end my posting, Selamat Hari Guru to my teachers in Brunei who have taught me since Primary 1 up till Pre U level. Thanks cikgu semua
Cheers have a great time ahead!
Adding up weight
Hey hows it going,hi people. Its been rather busy months and weeks and finally I got some 'breathing space' to blog a bit.
Dont know if its amazing or not to you,but I think that its an amazing thing that I finally hit the 50kg threshold!. The last time I breach the 50kg threshold was way back in 2010, when Im on a cruising trip with 5 meals a day LOL, it went up to 52kg! Lets hope that I can maintain this momentum of gradual weight increase to an ideal level, with more eating and constant working out in gym!
Right let me get on the main point, more eateries that I have visited and my comments on it
Went to Springvale with friends for dim sum yesterday at Goldleaf. This restaurant got quite a few branches so google em out if you want to try em. The bill came up to $184 for 7 people with char siao bao,sharkfin gao,hargao,siew mai,meatballs,roast duck,mixed charsiew siewyok,fried calamari,eggtart,tripe,chicken feet, err and what else I forget the list is too long! I personally think the portions are huge and the eggtarts are nice
Dollar for dollar comparison its quite reasonable.I dont think you can eat this much of stuff in Msia with $185 for 7 people!
On Friday nite, went to Bistro Vue to celebrate Tyler birthday. Its a French inspired 'finedining restaurant'. Ordered veal and sadly it doesnt taste like veal, more like schitnzels!I thot it would taste like ginger venison but i was wrong!
Some other eateries that I have tried are
Claypot King - normal chinese style food.1st claypot meal in melbourne and a proper watercress soup!
Petaling Street - ate the whole fish with rice
Papparich - Papparich in Ausssie is doing roaring biz.sometimes need to q for 30min just to get a place!
Shark fin house - one of better chinese restaurant around.went for dimsum, fare slightly worst off than goldleaf
Sichuan house - freaking spicy but luckily still tolerable for me!
Auction room - breaky place.tried Halamari tea,quite special taste.ate bacon with toast and egg
Ping's dumpling - normal chinese food.recommended in Student guidebook.portions huge, but bad luck for me the seafood chow mein only got fishcake,prawns,fishball (not a single sight of sotong or fish!)
Stalactites - Greek restaurant. pita bread, roast chicken
Yami Yami Korean Restuarant - korean food, bulgogi was so so!
Birdman - breaky place
Seng Hing - normal chinese food in caulfield
Proud Mary -breakie place, the list of tea was wow!
Noodle Kingdom - another dumpling and noodle place
San Churro- famous for churros and chocolate. the chocolate was very kaw.around $13+
Pacific BBQ - charsiew siewyok roast chicken
Monga Sweet Cafe - hk style cafe
Menya Ramen - eel fried rice
Nasi Lemak House - finally found a more proper pan mien than Jalan alor one.a bit far near melbourne uni! comes with a bowl of soup, that way I like it(but no sayur manis lol)
Hudadak Korean BBQ - fried chicken
Most of these eateries are considered 'Cheap Eats', with exception of the dimsum joint:Sharkfin and Goldleaf! A meal less than $20 or around $15 is considered reasonable!
I have to thank my friends for bringing me to taste so many types of food in different restaurant, and intro me to breaky!
In my next blogposting, Im going to blog about some of the happenings and some of the 'luxuries' that I started to buy LOL!
See ya,and have a nice day!
Dont know if its amazing or not to you,but I think that its an amazing thing that I finally hit the 50kg threshold!. The last time I breach the 50kg threshold was way back in 2010, when Im on a cruising trip with 5 meals a day LOL, it went up to 52kg! Lets hope that I can maintain this momentum of gradual weight increase to an ideal level, with more eating and constant working out in gym!
Right let me get on the main point, more eateries that I have visited and my comments on it
Went to Springvale with friends for dim sum yesterday at Goldleaf. This restaurant got quite a few branches so google em out if you want to try em. The bill came up to $184 for 7 people with char siao bao,sharkfin gao,hargao,siew mai,meatballs,roast duck,mixed charsiew siewyok,fried calamari,eggtart,tripe,chicken feet, err and what else I forget the list is too long! I personally think the portions are huge and the eggtarts are nice
Dollar for dollar comparison its quite reasonable.I dont think you can eat this much of stuff in Msia with $185 for 7 people!
On Friday nite, went to Bistro Vue to celebrate Tyler birthday. Its a French inspired 'finedining restaurant'. Ordered veal and sadly it doesnt taste like veal, more like schitnzels!I thot it would taste like ginger venison but i was wrong!
Some other eateries that I have tried are
Claypot King - normal chinese style food.1st claypot meal in melbourne and a proper watercress soup!
Petaling Street - ate the whole fish with rice
Papparich - Papparich in Ausssie is doing roaring biz.sometimes need to q for 30min just to get a place!
Shark fin house - one of better chinese restaurant around.went for dimsum, fare slightly worst off than goldleaf
Sichuan house - freaking spicy but luckily still tolerable for me!
Auction room - breaky place.tried Halamari tea,quite special taste.ate bacon with toast and egg
Ping's dumpling - normal chinese food.recommended in Student guidebook.portions huge, but bad luck for me the seafood chow mein only got fishcake,prawns,fishball (not a single sight of sotong or fish!)
Stalactites - Greek restaurant. pita bread, roast chicken
Yami Yami Korean Restuarant - korean food, bulgogi was so so!
Birdman - breaky place
Seng Hing - normal chinese food in caulfield
Proud Mary -breakie place, the list of tea was wow!
Noodle Kingdom - another dumpling and noodle place
San Churro- famous for churros and chocolate. the chocolate was very kaw.around $13+
Pacific BBQ - charsiew siewyok roast chicken
Monga Sweet Cafe - hk style cafe
Menya Ramen - eel fried rice
Nasi Lemak House - finally found a more proper pan mien than Jalan alor one.a bit far near melbourne uni! comes with a bowl of soup, that way I like it(but no sayur manis lol)
Hudadak Korean BBQ - fried chicken
Most of these eateries are considered 'Cheap Eats', with exception of the dimsum joint:Sharkfin and Goldleaf! A meal less than $20 or around $15 is considered reasonable!
I have to thank my friends for bringing me to taste so many types of food in different restaurant, and intro me to breaky!
In my next blogposting, Im going to blog about some of the happenings and some of the 'luxuries' that I started to buy LOL!
See ya,and have a nice day!
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