HAPPY 46th BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!
What are you guys going to do later?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Public transport fare is going to increase again!!!
In case you are still unaware, there is a 1 per cent public transport fare hike approved earlier on Friday morning by the Public Transport Council (PTC). On Friday morning, the PTC announced that from Oct 8, adult card fares for buses and trains will increase by 2 cents per journey. Senior citizen concessionary fares will increase by 1 cent per journey. There will be no change to child and student concessionary card fares.
On average, the PTC said the fare hike works out to about a rise of 15 cents per week for 85 per cent of commuters. The changes which will take into effect on Oct 8 also coincides with the opening of the full Circle Line, which means commuters will only see one round of fare increases.
But if my memory serves me correctly, I need to top up my ez-link card more frequently since they introduced the distance-fare thingy. And I don't even make use of the Circle Line lor. Why open the full Circle Line needs to increase bus fare? I don't get it. Anyway, sometimes I see SMRT employ staff at the LRT there during peak hours and they just stand there guide people here and there which is so redundant. During peak hours, people all rush here, rush there, don't even need the staff to guide!
In case you are still unaware, there is a 1 per cent public transport fare hike approved earlier on Friday morning by the Public Transport Council (PTC). On Friday morning, the PTC announced that from Oct 8, adult card fares for buses and trains will increase by 2 cents per journey. Senior citizen concessionary fares will increase by 1 cent per journey. There will be no change to child and student concessionary card fares.
On average, the PTC said the fare hike works out to about a rise of 15 cents per week for 85 per cent of commuters. The changes which will take into effect on Oct 8 also coincides with the opening of the full Circle Line, which means commuters will only see one round of fare increases.
But if my memory serves me correctly, I need to top up my ez-link card more frequently since they introduced the distance-fare thingy. And I don't even make use of the Circle Line lor. Why open the full Circle Line needs to increase bus fare? I don't get it. Anyway, sometimes I see SMRT employ staff at the LRT there during peak hours and they just stand there guide people here and there which is so redundant. During peak hours, people all rush here, rush there, don't even need the staff to guide!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Groupon Trip
Last Sunday, Diana and I embarked on a Groupon trip. Haha~ Now why do I call it a Groupon trip? Coz our main objective of the outing is to use our Groupon vouchers.
The first place we went to was Nailz Treats.
It was located at level 4 of Far East Plaza. The shop is a small and cozy place. Not bad.
So anyway, our Groupon includes:
And they did everything on the list so that's great. But of course, they will ask you to top up for other things like $10 to remove fingernails cuticles, $10 to remove toenails cuticles and $3 for a long lasting finish coat. So all in all we actually paid $10 + $10 + $3 + $28 (for the Groupon) = $51
Wow~ Didn't realize how much it actually cost. Although the experience is a nice one, the service is good, etc.. Sometimes, maybe it cost more to buy Groupons/deals. But I would recommend this place for its good service =)
End results:
Now, can you guess which colour I put and which colour Diana put? Hee~
At 7:30pm, we went to use our second Groupon. Eyebrow threading at Browhaus at ION Orchard. Never know that there is a Browhaus there. Fyi, it's located at level 3. It was not a good experience. The person who thread our eyebrows is called Jelly. I have no idea why but she showed us her black face throughout the session. Got attitude problem lor.
There's a promotion tied up with Groupon. For Groupon users, we can purchase 2 sessions of eyebrow threading (valid for 6 months, non transferable) at $21. Usual price was $16 per threading. Both of us didn't take up the offer. Although she did a not bad job but her attitude sucked!
Last Sunday, Diana and I embarked on a Groupon trip. Haha~ Now why do I call it a Groupon trip? Coz our main objective of the outing is to use our Groupon vouchers.
The first place we went to was Nailz Treats.
It was located at level 4 of Far East Plaza. The shop is a small and cozy place. Not bad.
So anyway, our Groupon includes:
- Deluxe manicure and pedicure
- Aromatherapy feet bath
- Scrub
- Massage
- Anti-aging Grapeseed feet wrap
And they did everything on the list so that's great. But of course, they will ask you to top up for other things like $10 to remove fingernails cuticles, $10 to remove toenails cuticles and $3 for a long lasting finish coat. So all in all we actually paid $10 + $10 + $3 + $28 (for the Groupon) = $51
Wow~ Didn't realize how much it actually cost. Although the experience is a nice one, the service is good, etc.. Sometimes, maybe it cost more to buy Groupons/deals. But I would recommend this place for its good service =)
End results:
Now, can you guess which colour I put and which colour Diana put? Hee~
At 7:30pm, we went to use our second Groupon. Eyebrow threading at Browhaus at ION Orchard. Never know that there is a Browhaus there. Fyi, it's located at level 3. It was not a good experience. The person who thread our eyebrows is called Jelly. I have no idea why but she showed us her black face throughout the session. Got attitude problem lor.
There's a promotion tied up with Groupon. For Groupon users, we can purchase 2 sessions of eyebrow threading (valid for 6 months, non transferable) at $21. Usual price was $16 per threading. Both of us didn't take up the offer. Although she did a not bad job but her attitude sucked!
Friends
Today I shall blog about friends. A difficult topic.
Recently I haven't been meeting many friends. I feel that I am having less and less friends. Well, like they all say, we don't actually need that many friends. Just a few good and true ones will do.
Anyway I miss my friends badly but I can't really meet them or go out with them. Wanna save money.
Okie, don't emo le. Ta-das.
Today I shall blog about friends. A difficult topic.
Recently I haven't been meeting many friends. I feel that I am having less and less friends. Well, like they all say, we don't actually need that many friends. Just a few good and true ones will do.
Anyway I miss my friends badly but I can't really meet them or go out with them. Wanna save money.
Okie, don't emo le. Ta-das.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Parallel and Vertical Parking
Hi all. I am very grateful that I can pass my driving test last month. As such, I will share my knowledge (to the best I can) with all my readers (before I forgot). This is not an advertorial or anything. Just pure sharing.
Fyi, I took my driving test under my private driving instructor at SSDC. Please don't ask me which driving school is easier to pass or such as I really have no idea although according to statistics, it should be BBDC. A little about my driving history: Much as I would like to say that I have passed my driving test on my first attempt but actually many years ago (4-5 years probably), I have taken my TP once under BBDC school programme. So the accurate thing would be that I have actually passed my TP on the second attempt. Many people said that it is easier to pass with school but I seriously don't agree with it. Unless maybe you pay more to get the same instructor all the time. That time, I learnt under different instructors and I got very confused as they don't teach the same thing.
I would also encourage people that if you fail, just keep retaking. I am sure that you will pass it eventually. Kinda regretted that I have waited so long to get my license. My confidence level that time was really bad =(
I shall write down the steps to do vertical and parallel parking since most people have difficulties in these 2. Maybe can share more if there is more demand. One tip by my PDI: Adjust the side mirror so that you can see part of the rear tyres in the side mirror when you enter the circuit.
Parallel Parking
1. Position the car slightly ahead of the parking lot, approx 0.8m away from the left kerb.
2. Check the left side mirror, right blind spot and look through the rear view mirror. After that signal left and engage the reverse gear.
3. When you see your sighting point, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. (For me, my sighting point is bottom 2/3 of the left side mirror.)
4. Reverse in slowly until you see the yellow part of the block disappear (for SSDC. I don't know if other schools got the block or not.) in the right side mirror. Then straighten the wheel.
5. Reverse in until the wheel just touches the line. Full turn to the left again. Ensure that the wheel doesn't hit the kerb behind and return the steering wheel straight.
To come out..
6. Change to reverse gear, check rear view mirror and full turn left and quickly return straight before the back wheel hit the block at the back.
7. Change to forward gear, signal right, check right side mirror and blind spot before turning the steering wheel full turn to the right.
8. When you see the left side kerb appear at the left hand corner of the windscreen, u can return the steering wheel and drive out.
Vertical Parking
1. Position the car near the centre line.
2. Engage reverse gear. Check your left side mirror and right blind spot.
3. When you see your sighting point, turn the steering wheel full turn to the left and reverse in slowly. (For me, my sighting point is top 1/3 of the rear view mirror.) Make sure you turn your head to the back to check.
4. Continue to reverse in. If the car is too close to the left, return steering wheel to the right before the rear left wheel hit the left kerb. If the car is too close to the right, stop the car before the rear right wheel hit the right kerb. Change to forward gear and turn the steering wheel to adjust. Make sure the car is straight. Then change to reverse gear and reverse into the lot. Make sure you turn your head to the back to check before reversing in.
To come out..
5. Make sure that the kerb reaches your shoulder then come out. (Turn steering wheel to the left or right depends on where you want to drive to.) Make sure you check the respective blind spots and signal where you want to turn to.
Fyi, I took my driving test under my private driving instructor at SSDC. Please don't ask me which driving school is easier to pass or such as I really have no idea although according to statistics, it should be BBDC. A little about my driving history: Much as I would like to say that I have passed my driving test on my first attempt but actually many years ago (4-5 years probably), I have taken my TP once under BBDC school programme. So the accurate thing would be that I have actually passed my TP on the second attempt. Many people said that it is easier to pass with school but I seriously don't agree with it. Unless maybe you pay more to get the same instructor all the time. That time, I learnt under different instructors and I got very confused as they don't teach the same thing.
I would also encourage people that if you fail, just keep retaking. I am sure that you will pass it eventually. Kinda regretted that I have waited so long to get my license. My confidence level that time was really bad =(
I shall write down the steps to do vertical and parallel parking since most people have difficulties in these 2. Maybe can share more if there is more demand. One tip by my PDI: Adjust the side mirror so that you can see part of the rear tyres in the side mirror when you enter the circuit.
Parallel Parking
1. Position the car slightly ahead of the parking lot, approx 0.8m away from the left kerb.
2. Check the left side mirror, right blind spot and look through the rear view mirror. After that signal left and engage the reverse gear.
3. When you see your sighting point, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. (For me, my sighting point is bottom 2/3 of the left side mirror.)
4. Reverse in slowly until you see the yellow part of the block disappear (for SSDC. I don't know if other schools got the block or not.) in the right side mirror. Then straighten the wheel.
5. Reverse in until the wheel just touches the line. Full turn to the left again. Ensure that the wheel doesn't hit the kerb behind and return the steering wheel straight.
To come out..
6. Change to reverse gear, check rear view mirror and full turn left and quickly return straight before the back wheel hit the block at the back.
7. Change to forward gear, signal right, check right side mirror and blind spot before turning the steering wheel full turn to the right.
8. When you see the left side kerb appear at the left hand corner of the windscreen, u can return the steering wheel and drive out.
Vertical Parking
1. Position the car near the centre line.
2. Engage reverse gear. Check your left side mirror and right blind spot.
3. When you see your sighting point, turn the steering wheel full turn to the left and reverse in slowly. (For me, my sighting point is top 1/3 of the rear view mirror.) Make sure you turn your head to the back to check.
4. Continue to reverse in. If the car is too close to the left, return steering wheel to the right before the rear left wheel hit the left kerb. If the car is too close to the right, stop the car before the rear right wheel hit the right kerb. Change to forward gear and turn the steering wheel to adjust. Make sure the car is straight. Then change to reverse gear and reverse into the lot. Make sure you turn your head to the back to check before reversing in.
To come out..
5. Make sure that the kerb reaches your shoulder then come out. (Turn steering wheel to the left or right depends on where you want to drive to.) Make sure you check the respective blind spots and signal where you want to turn to.
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