Hoo-Haa of the Day

Haizz... i think i've made a Big Joke of myself for the day... or probably a week?

This loooooong story started with my new toy, yes... W960i. Okie, so far the phone is working fine BUT i'm really not so happy with it's camera performance as i felt the 'Flash' (which apparently i found out W960 has the LED light that turns on and it's not Xenon flash like a real camera and what is on the K790/K800 and K850i) is extremely glaring.

So much so that it affects my vision after shooting as it'll take approximately 4 seconds for the camera to 'snap' due to the autofocus and meaning i've got to stare at the glaring light for 4 seconds every shot. AND my priority to get a 3.2 mg px camera phone was that i need not bring my camera along everytime... :(

Though all other functions of this phone works perfectly well, the phone camera kinda disturbs me no matter how hard i tried to 'convince' myself. So i decided to call up Singtel and request for an exchange of phone.

Conversation of 'Demanding' 5.0 vs CSO
CSO: May i know the reason why you would like to change the phone?
5.0: The camera is fine but i've got a problem with the phone camera as the flash is extremely glaring and it kinda hurt/affects our eye. Problem is that i can't turn off the flash as it will mean as good as not taking picture - the quality is pretty bad without flash on.

CSO: *Giggling* But.. i'm sorry i don't think we can change a phone for you as your HP is working well
5.0: But the thing is that... i paid for the phone as a whole & if i'm unable to change, it gotta mean that i will be wasting my $$ which i've paid for

CSO: *Still giggling* I'm really sorry, because your reasons are..... *Giggles* I mean, the phone is working well.
(Pissed by the way he talk... so rude! so my next reply was.....)
5.0: Can i speak to your manager?!
(Oh man.. i can't believe i said that but this guy is getting on my nerve - i sounded like a 'typical Singaporean complain queen')

Anyway, i spoke to the supervisor-in-charge who was so much patient and helped me with my request. While waiting for the approval call - i told Tissue Lady, Evil Jojo & Meanie about this and they all laughed like mad.... All of them were saying, "Xerene, it's call "FLASH LIGHT" and it's meant to be BRIGHT. So i ask them to all take a picture so they can understand 'how i feel'.

Some say Ok while others say... it's bright lah but still bearable. Only one that supports me... LORRaINe!! She agrees! Anyway, here is my defending picture (picture speaks a thousand word)! Loooook!

i really hate starring this for like 4/5 seconds.........

I admit i probably am pretty 'demanding' about this but....... i really can't settle for something which i feel it's not right (typical virgo). Not too long, the supervisor from Singtel called me and told me that my request was approved *Happie was i*

I also told my friend whom i purchased the phone from about this too... and he send a sms to me, "Yeap, i saw the email le". OMG, i suddenly felt soooo embarrass cos i bet the staffs at the outlet whom read this email will laugh and curse me - this person must be crazy.. Flash 'too bright'.

Sigh... Can i defend my point again? Flash or LED light being BRIGHT is perfectly fine if only you DO NOT need to stare at it continuously for like 4 seconds or more.

Immediately during evening, i asked Mr. G to accompany me to Vivo to take alook at the available handphone models. Search, search & search......... I really can't find any phone that i like!! HELP... my deadline is Friday.

None that i like.. K850i (Great! but outlook Sucks!)

In the end after dinner & discussion with G, he has agreed to take over the phone as camera is not that crucial for him. Well, of cos he did 'nag' me as me always have the tendancy of buying stuffs and 'regret' after it - Good example will be my Sony T10 which lasted me for less than half a year.

Now that i have to go back to Singtel about my decision & yes............... i kinda feel 'embarrass' about this whole Flash Hoo-Haa thingy :(

Exclusive Nuffnang Glitterati

If you ever notice this... my blog seems to have a little more advert the past few weeks as I was trying out other advertisers like Goolge Adsense & Advertlets.com. But today, i decided to cancel them all! Cos firstly, Nuffnang has recently launched an exclusive program called "Glitterati" & secondly, too much advert makes my blog rather readers 'unfriendly' - i felt :)

(Glitterati (glit·te·ra·ti) means wealthy or famous people who conspicuously or ostentatiously attend fashionable events / Highly fashionable celebrities; the smart set)

Eligible for Loyalty Program

To be an exclusive Nuffnang blogger is a blogger that has NO advertisements from any other ad network that originates from South East Asia on his/her blog. And i decided to forgo the rest of the advertisers as out of these three advertisers i've tried these few months, Nuffnang is kinda the one that rewards you the BEST as compare to the two. Not only that, i like the way they format your Nuffnang account - Simple & Clear *Oops.... Too "sales pitch", heee.. but i'm not paid to write this, basically my personal view*

How to Apply for Glitterati Club? - Basically as long as you are a Nuffnanger & fulfill the below :)

You do not need to apply and will automatically be included as a Nuffnang Glitterati as long as you do NOT have any ads from any other ad network that originates from South East Asia. Our crawlers will automatically include your blog in the club within 48 hours.

Yes, i'm tempted to be exclusive to Nuffnang so i can join their Loyalty Programme, meaning to get higher earnings & priority on their adverts. Oh ya, Tissue Lady has just signed up for Nuffnang an hour ago! :)

Happie Saturday :)

Da-dahhh....! Here comes my new toy - W960i, heee....

Still exploring this toy here :)

Despite some negative feedbacks on this phone, i decided to go ahead to get it.. Cos i'm so in Love with it! i know you meant well Cousin Janey but as they say... LOVE is BLIND, yeah..!! Have been exploring the phone for about an hour, hmm... so far still ok & even try mobile msn with Noormie - FUN! :)

Headed down to Taka Singtel to get the phone in the late afternoon & i must thank my friend, Xianzhong whom helped me to reserve a set once the stock arrived on Friday... skipped the waiting queue and took only a while to settle the whole purchase. *Thank U* Before i head down, the set which i have reserved was actally the last! Whoa.... Seems like it's selling like Hot Cakes, hee..

Went to take our dinner at Sun with Moon Jap Restaurant at Wheelock Place. Our second time there actually and something i MUST order there will be the 'Kyoho Grape Sode', heeee....

Grape Soda + Grape Jelly = Yummies!

Our Dinner for tonite!



Mr. G & I unwrapping the abalone gift frm Singtel, hee..

Now it's TV time and i hope i can figure out how this new toy works.. Lots of function to explore. Wish me luck :)

Dinner at Sakura

Just came back from buffet dinner not too long. Though I’m not feeling too well today but I had a good gathering session with the girls. Bascially we were a noisy group, loads of laughter and chatting throughout the dinner :)

Munching away... :)

The Fun Group!

Noormie is not that 'serious' afterall, heeee....

Place: Sakura International Buffet @ Orchard Shopping Centre
Food: Average i would say - Food are still fresh though.
Price: SGD 27.80

Oh ya, I’ve just completed the Korean Drama yesterday – Couple or Trouble. May I recommend to ALL friends who have not watch this show to catch it?? Heee… Cos this show is really great!! *Blinks*

Spotted New Toy!!

Recently Evil Jojo has just recruited her new toy for 2008 - A digi cam! Hee.. & i spotted one too - It's Sony W960i!!

Yeap, this is the phone that i kinda find it almost Perfect. The functions are everything i'm looking for :)

- 8GB Internal Memory

- 3.2 megapixel Camera

- WiFi

- Color Touchscreen

- Lightweight - 119 g / 4.2 oz

- & it's Sony Ericsson!

So far, the only thing lacking is probably the colour range as it's only available in Black and i would prefer to get a White Phone.

Now waiting for Singtel to approve on my voucher... Can't wait to get this! :)

Katong Laksa at Queensway

My weekends spent as usual - went movie, KTV & shopping.

Went to watch the movie, Aliens Vs Predator 2 on Saturday night but I didn't really find the movie as interesting as i thought it would be and there are many dark scenes - so meaning you can't see very the details of those aliens & predators clearly. So just headed back to continue on my current Korean Drama - Couple or Trouble (Couple Fantasy) (recommended & rent by Noormie, hee). This drama is kinda a must-see!! *Highly recommended*

Next to recommend: Katong Laksa at Queensway Shopping Centre

The Yummy Katong Laksa @ Queensway, L1

Price: SGD 3.00
Taste: Yummies!! Soup base is really nice. Unlike some places where the soup base is already very spicy even without chilli, here you could add the chilli paste and mix the spiciness according to your preference - love it to bits! Hee...

And i ended my Sunday hanging out at Party World with Mr. G :)

Look at our silly faces

First Day of Work in 2008

Feeling tired now after my first day of work in 2008 - I've gotta re-adjust back to 'work mode' *Get Re-charge!!*. After work today, i went to meet Mel at the bridal shop near Shaw Towers.

This is the place, Divine Couture

Nice wedding gown!

Mel went to try out some wedding gowns at Divine Couture and i actually wanted to help her take some pics so she could see how she looks like.. Heee, unfortunately they don't allow that unless you have confirmed a package with them. Was quite surprise to learn that their package do not include photography (meaning it would be more expensive) as they are mainly a designer bridal boutique and only outsource their photography. The gowns there are nice but just off the rack, i didn't actually see somthing very 'eye catching'.

In there, there are so many pictures for you to refer to and now that i understand why people say you need approximately a year to prepare for wedding. I think lots of reseach to be done like what kind of gowns u want, the design, the theme etc... *Phew*

Oh ya, just out of curiosity - Some commented that outsource photography is usually better than the one provided in the package, is it true??

Anyone has got feedback or review on any of the below? :)

- InVogue Photo Studio
- ChrisLing Photography
- RObin Photography
- Tuckys Photography
- Studio D'fia (Andrew Choi), Montage Beetles @ Work
- Daylight Picutres
- The Edge

2008 has Arrived!

The very first day of 2008 is here... First of all, Happie New Year to all and hope everyone had a good count-down yesterday, heee.... As for me, i went to Mel's place for countdown again & stayed there for a night too! :)

Started off our evening at Ichiban Boshi for dinner. Miss the place where we used to hang out for dinner.. Been quite some time since we last visited. Hmm, the food there is still ok but we especially only prefer the branch at Great World - Don't know why but i felt it taste better though.

After makaning, we went to have a cuppa coffee at Starbucks as there's nothing much to shop at Great World and it's still an hour away from the show. A while later..... Mr. G dozed off!!! Coffee didn't keep him awake so i thought we need to do something to keep him fresh! Start taking out my camera, did some snapping here & there.. then was inspired by his brother's MMS earlier - Hey, why not we take one & send to friends as greetings too? Heee...

This keep us busy for half hour, customising our MMS and sending out - It was fun!!

Dinner at Ichiban Boshi

Kinda my fav. sushi ~ Yummies :)

Coffee Time @ Starbucks!

Sleepy G....

View from Starbucks - Can u see how 'bored' i was

Mr. G customising the MMS

Yeah - This is the pic we sent out to our friends! Hee

We headed straight to Mel's place after our show and were just in time for the coutdown. Some started drinking and i joined in the fun too! Oh man, a small glass of baileys nearly knocked me down! My head was 'spinning' after a small glass - i'm indeed a poor drinker.

Enjoying my Baileys.... *Feeling Hot*
Cheers to 2008!

My 2008 Resolution

1) To get a driving licence

Not going to be greedy and name a whole list, hee... but that is what i want to get badly & am working towards it. And what's yours?? :)