Splurged Again!

As if the total amount spent on the air conditioners earlier today was not enough, we went on a hunt for our hob and hood. Considering that our kitchen is uber small, we decided to go a more squarish hob which is smaller than what you see in most kitchen. Of all brands, we fell in love with Bosch. Oh boy, it doesn't come cheap!

Bosch PCH-615FAU Hob & DWW-062750 Chimney Hood - S$1,540.00

For sure there'll be no more spending today. Got to save some for tomorrow! We're heading to JB first thing in the morning to source for our lights and fans. Hope to be able to get good deals there. Wish us luck!

The Superficial Us

We've been looking for air conditioner for our house for the longest time! Most people had recommended Mitsubishi Starmex System 4 inverter. Some sales representative had tried to convince us to buy whichever brand that was the inhouse promotion just because it would be the cheaper option. But we had stick to our guns and bought the Panasonic Econavi System 3+1 inverter.

We love it for

1) the new design; it's silver in color, not like any other brands which is usually white.

2) it has the Econavi dual sensor which help reduce energy waste by self-adjusting the cooling power according to what is actually needed and thus saving energy.

3) it has a e-ion air purifying system with patrol sensor which help purify the air when needed.

Panasonic System 1 Inverter 18,000 btu/hr - S$1,540.80

(Living Room Air Conditioner)Panasonic System 3 Inverter 9,000 btu/hr - S$2,825.00
(3 Bed Rooms Air Conditioner)

Ok, some sales representative had mentioned to us that the Econavi dual sensor and patrol sensor could be or are just marketing mumbo-jumbo to buy us in. Also, it seems that we do not need an inverter air conditioner for the living room if we do not use it much. That would have saved us a few hundreds but we insisted that we wanted them. And our reason for it? We wanted the brand Panasonic and we wanted a silver color air conditioner. How much more superficial can we get?!

Welcome to Our Half Paid Flat

Vin took leave half day to collect our keys today. Sel fetched him during lunch time and we went straight to HDB Hub after that. We were there about 1 hour earlier than the appointment time and it took us about an hour to complete the whole process (i.e. bought our home insurance, finalise our HDB loan and collected our keys, opening of the SP services account). We grabbed a quick lunch at the nearby Fork & Spoon foodcourt before heading to our flat.

Entrance to Living Room

Storage Area

Kitchen & Service Yard

Dining Area

Living Room

Us by the living room window

Study/Guest Room

Parent's Room

Common Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Floor Plan

All the rooms are about the same size. The master bedroom is bigger because it's longer. If the pictures give you the impression that rooms are small, that's because they are really small. You can barely fit a queen-size bed in bedroom 1 and bedroom 2. Vin's parents will probably have to walk "crab-style" in their room! Nonetheless, we're happy with the flat we've chosen. We still get a bit of the park view that we wanted.

Gosh, the feelings we felt today is undescribable!

For Our Mothers & Aunties

It was a last minute arrangement. Sel's sister, Jah had been messaging all her cousins all afternoon to finalise on the time, place and booking of the karaoke room.

Dinner was taken care by Sel and her brother Mili. They could call for delivery for had to do KFC takeaway. The beautiful cake is courtesy of Sel's cousin, Yana.

Happy Mothers Day!

More pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/vinz.selz/MotherSDayCelebrations2011

There was singing and screaming, clapping and whistling, dancing and jumping. Everyone had a blast! Perhaps this will turn into an annual affair?

Is it Finally Ready?

We've been following the Jadespring Yishun group on FB since we knew it existed. Waiting for our BTO flat had been a see-saw of emotions. It's been a joy to see the building progress in the initial stage. It's been depressing for us to watch Phase 2 being completed earlier. In fact all our neighbouring flats are ready. Some are in the midst of renovation while others have already moved in. It's been a humbling experience to realise that S$219,800.00 can only get you a 92 sq m 4 room flat that can barely accomodate to a family of 3 generations. To be honest, we're not so concerned about the price of the flat but rather the size.

Nonetheless, we're still excited with the idea of having a place of our own. It just feels different to buy something with your own hard-earn savings. There's this sense of satisfaction/acheivement.

Today, someone from the Jadespring Yishun group on FB (who is on the same block as us) posted that they have received their appointment letter from HDB to collect their keys next week. It dawn on us, "could it finally be our turn as well?"

The answer to that is YES!!!

Sel couldn't stop grinning that day.

Draft of 3Ds by Gary from Design36

It's the right concept but not the colors we wanted. Anyway, it is just the first draft so there will be a lot of work to be done on it.

Foyer - Hidden Household Shelter & Full-height Cabinet

Living Room - Feature Wall & Sette

Dining Area - Hacked Half Wall for Tempered GlassKitchenCommon Bathroom - Vanity Top & Shower ScreenParent's Room - Mini Feature Wall & ShelvingMaster Bathroom - Vanity Top & Shower ScreenMaster Bedroom - Mini Feature Wall & Shelving

Actually, we've been liaising with them since November 2010 but we're uncertain as to when the keys to our home will be handed over. The first-two draft of the 3D designs are kind of overdue since we had paid our deposit of S$1,000.00 in January 2011!

Home Theater System

Vin has been eyeing to get this for awhile now. He's been to the CourtsThe regular retail price is S$999.00. We were quite hesitant to get it at the Courts Megatex Expo 2011 because we were hoping to get a better deal for it. Oh well, S$100.00 lesser is better than none!

Yamaha Sound Bar YHT-S400 - S$899.00

(Living Room)

Not the cheapest and not the best, but it will do!

Wig-titude!

Family fun at the Costa Sands Resort Pasir Ris (while the kids are playing in the swimming pool).

Vin's Itch to Spend

It's only November of 2010 and we do not know when we'll be getting our keys to our new flat. But Vin has been itching to spend money on a new TV. Everywhere we go, Vin will insist that we browse around Best Denki, Courts, Gain City and Harvey Norman.

Today, Sel had enough of it! The total damage is S$3,338.00. All spent at Harvey Norman - Millenia Walk. Li Ping, the sales representative had been very attentive to Vin's queries. He had dropped by during his lunch time to look around and she had entertained him then. Later, after work, he had dragged Sel there to show her the TV that he had been eyeing and she had to entertain him again!

So here are the items we bought...

50" Panasonic V-series Plasma - S$2,999.00

(Living Room TV)Panasonic Blu-Ray - S$249.00

(Living Room Player)Panasonic Micro Mini System - FOC

(Master Bedroom Hi-Fi)

The TV comes with a VuePoint tilting wallmount and Vin bought a 8ft Monster cable MC700 THX HDMI at a reduced price of S$90.00. The other freebies includes a S$60.00 HMV voucher and Harvey Norman's "Manificent Vouchers". Quite a good buy aye?

2010 Halloween @ ACM

It was kind of a last minute thing but Sel insisted to dress up for Halloween this year. So we bought our gear from Giant Hypermarket (whatever was left of it).

Hideous witch? Or the green goblin?

'Comot' witch

We brought Iqah & Syamim along..

Who's that in the middle? She looks scarier in the dark!

Father & son getup?

We took a break for ice-cream..

Afad & Jah came and joined us later that night...

Vin & his antics...
It was definitely a Booh-oobing night!

Check out more picture at https://picasaweb.google.com/vinz.selz/Halloween2010AtACM

Pear-pisode @ Work

It's a fruit day every Wednesday at Sel's workplace. Everybody gets one for free. It's a way her Company encourages healthy living to employees. Somehow, there's always "something wrong" with the fruits. For example, there was a Wednesday whereby the Company gave apples. We named it STINKY apple because the wrappers smelled funny and the smell was stuck on the apple as well.

This week's fruit are pears and they literally became the "butt" of jokes!

Tze Hoon and Jasmine comparing their pears...

Jasmine's butt-shaped pear VS Tze hoon's normal pear...

Nobody wants to eat the "butt pear"...

It's stuff like this that makes work bearable ;)

Congratulations to Firdaus & Nur Rinah

The Newly Wed

Happy Wedded Life!

May your life together be rich in Joy & Love...

Thirsty?

While shopping for groceries at Sheng Shiong, we picked up some coconuts. We had a short argument over which type/brand of coconuts to get. It was a short argument because Sel gave up and let Vin do the deciding. It's just so silly to fight over coconuts. And Vin wasn't even interested in getting coconuts in the first place. Hah! Who's the control freak now?

Anyway, it was funny to see how Vin chopped off the top of the coconut. Sel left the camera in the car so there is no video to share but pictures of the progress below.

Before; Then off goes the wrapper; And finally, chopped open

After countless number of chopping... After much effort and sweat, finally, a small opening. It's so small that we had to use an ice-cream spoon to scoop the flesh! it's so small that we can barely squeeze in cubes of ice to chill the juice!

But after a sip, "Aaaaaah", it's worth it.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Yishun Dam - 19 December 2007

It's a sneak peek of the goofy things we do on our date...

Surprise Dear!

Celebrating Vin's 26th birthday...


First suprise...

The unsuspecting Vin didn't see it coming.

So true isn't it?
He rubbed his eyes and went "Abg tak mimpi kan?"... Blackberry Bold 9700

Second surprise...

3D2N to Angsana Resort, Bintan

It was so much fun! The sun, sand and the sea...

Nice people... Beautiful pool...

Great food... Vin had his favourite Teh Sosro...

And the best experience of the trip, the ATV ride!

Check out more picture at http://picasaweb.google.com/vinz.selz/SurpriseHolidayToBintan

01.01.10 - Our Wedding... Thanks

Acknowledgement…

To our service provider…

AB Shaik – For entertaining our guest with spontaneous games & activities
Cik Rawiah & assistants – For making us look good
Exclusive Bridal – For the beautiful Pre-Wedding photos
Flipside – For the great videography & photography
Furama Riverfront – For quality service
Incas – For the great music & showmanship
Kintamani – For the authentic Indonesian dinner menu
Sri Warisan – For the elegant dance performance
Wak West – For the elaborated grand entry
Weddingcars.com – For the classy Audi A6 and chauffer.


To our helpers…

Michelle
Azri
Kak Lina & Kak Wati
Nana & Wandi
Wani & Hasif
Amalina
Jah & Arfad
Fay & Nor
Yana & Is

We owe you one BIG TIME!
Extra Special Thanks Go To Our Loved Ones…


Vin Thanks
First of all, I wish to thank God for giving me a wonderful and loving wife. To my parents for being my inspiration and hope and dreams. For providing unconditional assistance, Obek Awek & Obek Monah. Obek Hashim for guiding us through the ceremony. Last but not least, thanks to those who came and witness our auspicious ceremony and wedding reception.

Sel Thanks
A BIG THANK YOU… to my family who always morally support whatever I choose to do, for blessing this marriage and for going along with our unconventional wedding plans… to my relatives who helped made this great event/celebration possible… to everyone who was there to celebrate the joyous moment with us… THANK YOU ALL!

(Links to wedding videos and photos on right menu buttons)

A Bumpy Ride Home

Google KPE and this is what you'll get...



"Most advanced underground tunnel expressway"?

We think not!