Sunday, August 31, 2014
Group trip with dinner gang
Since 2013 we had a few trip with dinner gang starting from kuching, desaru, batam and ubin. I would like to organise some trips to st john island, langkawi, kluang, bkk, kukup and bintan. I think need to wait till 2015.
Monday, July 7, 2014
How Airasia actually make money
1. By promoting their fly-thru service. Airasia charge by sum of sector instead of origin - destination fare. What it means is you are incurring two times the fare + fly-thru fees. SIN - KUL - PER = SIN-KUL + KUL -PER + Flythru instead of SIN - PER with a transit at KUL. If you were to cancel your flight you will be charge twice the cancellation fees because of SIN- KUL and KUL - PER are two separate flights instead of SIN- PER one time cancellation fees. This is a major difference of LCC vs FSC.
2. By forex exchange. Case in point a RM 72 KUL- SIN flight will be charged SGD 35. Easily making extra RM 20 for doing nothing. Why let bank earn the rate when Airasia can earn the forex? Airasia will also round up each and every fee to the nearest SGD when converting from RM to SGD. By right RM 72 if markup once should be around SGD 29 to 30. But Airasia will break the fare into 4 components and from there the markup could give an additional SGD 5. If you dont believe, try it yourself to prove it.
3. Auxiliary services like food on board. Actually they are still more value for money compared to Tiger or Jetstar. For the same food tiger/ Jetstar will charge SGD 10 but Airasia will charge RM 15. By the way I never consumed any Jetstar or Tiger food and beverage since I started taking LCC.
2. By forex exchange. Case in point a RM 72 KUL- SIN flight will be charged SGD 35. Easily making extra RM 20 for doing nothing. Why let bank earn the rate when Airasia can earn the forex? Airasia will also round up each and every fee to the nearest SGD when converting from RM to SGD. By right RM 72 if markup once should be around SGD 29 to 30. But Airasia will break the fare into 4 components and from there the markup could give an additional SGD 5. If you dont believe, try it yourself to prove it.
3. Auxiliary services like food on board. Actually they are still more value for money compared to Tiger or Jetstar. For the same food tiger/ Jetstar will charge SGD 10 but Airasia will charge RM 15. By the way I never consumed any Jetstar or Tiger food and beverage since I started taking LCC.
Friday, June 13, 2014
What does everyone want in life.
Can this 4 things coexist in a person?
1. Healthy
2. Prosperous
3. Work life balance with a meaningful career
4. Happy and close family and friend relationship
I think its how far u want each parameter to go. We a like a dough if keep stretching we will snap. So to last long one must make sure the dough is big.
Monday, June 9, 2014
New park in Singapore
During weekend i love to go out on a short hiking trip. In 2014 we went to semakau for an educational visit. There are a few parks that are going to open by 2015 and i would love to visit it. They are coney island, kranji marshes and reservoir, chesnut nature park, Tampines quarry, sister island marine park, raffles lighthouse and tampines ecogreen.
I m also planning to visit st john's island and pasir ris park.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Airasia and Airasia X cancellation fees
An interesting calculation
Airasia X is promoting their fly-thru product. However the added convenience of thru baggage check in does come with a high cancellation fees and other charges per guest per sector.
Within Malaysia cancellation fees RM70 to 100
Within Thailand THB 700
SIN-KL/ BKK cancellation fee SGD 50
KL-SIN/ BKK cancellation fee RM 100
BKK- SIN/KL cancellation fee THB 1100
SIN- Perth/ Seoul cancellation fee SGD 110
KL-Perth/ Seoul cancellation fee RM 140
BKK- Perth cancellation fee THB 2500
Moral of the story try not to book fly-thru. Better to self connect from KLIA. Basically SGD 110 is equivalent to RM 140 + SGD 50 approximately.
Airasia X is promoting their fly-thru product. However the added convenience of thru baggage check in does come with a high cancellation fees and other charges per guest per sector.
Within Malaysia cancellation fees RM70 to 100
Within Thailand THB 700
SIN-KL/ BKK cancellation fee SGD 50
KL-SIN/ BKK cancellation fee RM 100
BKK- SIN/KL cancellation fee THB 1100
SIN- Perth/ Seoul cancellation fee SGD 110
KL-Perth/ Seoul cancellation fee RM 140
BKK- Perth cancellation fee THB 2500
Moral of the story try not to book fly-thru. Better to self connect from KLIA. Basically SGD 110 is equivalent to RM 140 + SGD 50 approximately.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Changi airport is getting congested
Over the years singapore population has been increasing. It touches 5 mil in 2013. Hence it is putting burden on the existing infrastructure. Changi currently has three terminal capable of accomodating 66 mil pax per year. Currently t4 and jewel are being built and this should increase its capacity to 84 mil by 2017. In 2013 changi handled 51 mil pax. Klia recently opened klia2 with total capacity of 70 mil pax. In 2013 klia handled 48 mil pax. Going forward by 2025 singapore will need a t5. How else can changi get out of this congestion issue. With competition coming from bkk and klia, one logical solution is to build a hsr linking kl and singapore. The link could transport an estimate of 5 mil pax a year relieving the load off the road and airport. Another possible alternative is linking up senai and batam to changi. Batam linkage is via ferry whereas senai the option is by mrt or via 3rd link near pasir gudang area. There are currently 31 flights per day from kul to sin. Rough estimate the kul sin flight capacity is around 3.2mil pax per year. With hsr the slot from kl sin will be better utilise for other regional destination like jkt or hcmc. Thus i strongly think that hsr will be built sometime in 2025. Lets see how accurate is my prediction.
我们的小baby
Week 1-4
小baby is one of our 3 wishes this year. God has been faithful and blessed us with our first child in 2014. It was not easy as we tried for almost a year. But in God, everything is possible. I took Clomin for 5 days and did a scan on 12th day. When the folicle grow to the optimum size, doctor advised us to try for baby every other day in the coming week. Relax n be blessed.
Week 5
CNY week in KK n KL. Waited for home test in anticipation.
Week 6
Home test kid showed positive. We're very excited about it. Celebrated valentine's day with brand new feeling n meaning.
Week 7 (23 Feb)
Visited doctor in NUH. My pregnancy is confirmed. I traveled to Sibu for Amy's wedding. I was ok. Thank God. After I returned, EDD was estimated to be 16 Oct 2014.
Week 8-10
Some pregnancy symptoms shown up. I feel tired and hungry all the time. I need to eat constantly. Bf at 7am, tea break 9am, lunch 11am, afternoon tea at 3pm and dinner at7pm. 5 meals! I carry nuts and biscuits in my bag for snacks. There was not much nausea feeling. No vomiting, no dizziness. Thank God! That's truly a blessing.
Week 11
Skipped my Perth trip. Family having great time and sent some nice photos. Hm is already planning to bring 小baby there in the future. Langkawi, Danang n Brunei are also in his list.
Week 12
First trimester is almost over. Did a health check for Down Syndrome. Can see 小baby drumming and dancing all the time. Very active. Weight gain 1kg at 61kg.
Week 14-15
Had some pain in my gum. Stopped feeling hungry constantly. Now I can manage with 3 normal meals. Not much craving. Less snack in between meals.
Week 16
Visited gynae and scan for heart beat only. Everything is normal. Weight gain 1 kg at 62kg. Craving is something unexplainable. Over times I craved for 叉烧烧鸭饭, 干捞面, pineapple, curry fish head, 叉烧包, 炒饭 etc.
Week 17
Baby bump is showing after meal. Started to buy maternity pants and dress online. 1 from taobao 1 from qoo10. exploring new things everyday.
Week 18
No afternoon nap for the 1st time even after window shopping at mothercare. We bought our first baby clothes from uniqlo. Sometime I got feeling of baby poking me from inside my tummy. Heartburn sometimes.
Week 19
Bought a mothercare baby cot but not setting up till nearer to EDD. Taobao need a forwarder to deliver so I cancelled my purchase. Refund is immediate.
Week 20
Full scan. Baby is healthy and normal size. It's a girl! Bought some Philips Avent bundle from expo. All my online purchase arrived. Weight gain 2kg at 64kg. Hm went back to KL. Bought napkin n bumper set. Cheap cheap.
Week 21
We're halfway through.
Week 22
Felt the baby for the first time. It's like she knocking from inside.
Week 23
Redeemed bubble wrap from Philips but missed the free parking. Received the first gift from ah perng aunty. As i grow bigger i bought 2 more dress from qoo10.
Week 24
I can sense 小baby's sleeping patent. Her movement is more frequent. So exciting. Weight gain 3kg to 67kg. Need to control weight gain. I'm big. My movement slowed down and experienced shortness of breath. Hm started to think hard about names. Washed n cleaned most of baby's new belongings.
Week 25
Cooked 泡参炖鸡汤 for nourishment. It helps to improve energy level. Received my medela pump but still need to get a suitable power adapter. Bought 2 mothercare long pants, 1 clothes and maxi cosi infant car seat for 小baby.
Week 26
Tried home cook bird nest for the 1st time. Low cost, tasty & nutritious. Roughly $45 for 2 bowls. We also decided on baby's Chinese name. Still need to think about English name. Baby cot set up inside our room.
Week 27
Bought a manduca baby carrier from yio chu kang. Baby kick and punch can be seen outside tummy.
Week 28
Did another growth scan and we saw 小baby's face. It's so cute. Very excited. Weight gain 1kg to 68kg. During this festive weekend we visited Upper Pierce Reservoir. I taught 小baby what photosynthesis is haha... baby weigh 1.1kg
Week 29
Starting to feel water retention on the feet. Gotta watch my diet and exercise a bit more.
Week 30
So much baby clothes washing to do before 小baby's arrival. Bought some nappy fasteners to replace traditional safety pins.
Week 31
Wardrobe in the common room has been reorganized for baby stuff. No new furniture. Save space.
Week 32
Tracking baby movement on the count-to-ten chart. Baby is getting stronger each day. Gained 4kg at 72kg now. Baby weigh 1.6kg.
Week 33
Heartburn happened more often. 多餐少量 is the way to alleviate but it doesn't go away. Coconut water here I come! Have not been taking coconut since pregnant.
Week 34
Amniotic fluid index maintained. Weight gain 2kg to 74kg. Water retention getting more serious. Shoes cannot fit but that's the biggest size I can get from IMM.
Week 35
Sick for 3 days. Lost some water but AFI remains normal. People said coconut water helps. Baby kick is stronger each day. Can feel it every hour. Hospital bag is almost ready. Baby weigh 2.2kg
Week 36
Gained 1.5kg to 75.5kg. AFI remains normal. Doctor advised to induce labor in 2 weeks time. Bought quinny stroller to pair with the maxi cosi car seat. Bought a kuka sofa, too. Will be delivered in Dec. Feels like Xmas is coming.
Week 37
Finally bought the bath support net from Kiddy Palace. $18.90 after discount. Bought some dates and herbs from TCM shop to make confinement drinks.
Week 38
Waited for baby the whole week but no show yet. We are getting a bit 迷茫. Bought some girl clothes from mothercare. On 7 Oct proceed with induction labor. Lost 2kg to 73.6kg.
小baby is one of our 3 wishes this year. God has been faithful and blessed us with our first child in 2014. It was not easy as we tried for almost a year. But in God, everything is possible. I took Clomin for 5 days and did a scan on 12th day. When the folicle grow to the optimum size, doctor advised us to try for baby every other day in the coming week. Relax n be blessed.
Week 5
CNY week in KK n KL. Waited for home test in anticipation.
Week 6
Home test kid showed positive. We're very excited about it. Celebrated valentine's day with brand new feeling n meaning.
Week 7 (23 Feb)
Visited doctor in NUH. My pregnancy is confirmed. I traveled to Sibu for Amy's wedding. I was ok. Thank God. After I returned, EDD was estimated to be 16 Oct 2014.
Week 8-10
Some pregnancy symptoms shown up. I feel tired and hungry all the time. I need to eat constantly. Bf at 7am, tea break 9am, lunch 11am, afternoon tea at 3pm and dinner at7pm. 5 meals! I carry nuts and biscuits in my bag for snacks. There was not much nausea feeling. No vomiting, no dizziness. Thank God! That's truly a blessing.
Week 11
Skipped my Perth trip. Family having great time and sent some nice photos. Hm is already planning to bring 小baby there in the future. Langkawi, Danang n Brunei are also in his list.
Week 12
First trimester is almost over. Did a health check for Down Syndrome. Can see 小baby drumming and dancing all the time. Very active. Weight gain 1kg at 61kg.
Week 14-15
Had some pain in my gum. Stopped feeling hungry constantly. Now I can manage with 3 normal meals. Not much craving. Less snack in between meals.
Week 16
Visited gynae and scan for heart beat only. Everything is normal. Weight gain 1 kg at 62kg. Craving is something unexplainable. Over times I craved for 叉烧烧鸭饭, 干捞面, pineapple, curry fish head, 叉烧包, 炒饭 etc.
Week 17
Baby bump is showing after meal. Started to buy maternity pants and dress online. 1 from taobao 1 from qoo10. exploring new things everyday.
Week 18
No afternoon nap for the 1st time even after window shopping at mothercare. We bought our first baby clothes from uniqlo. Sometime I got feeling of baby poking me from inside my tummy. Heartburn sometimes.
Week 19
Bought a mothercare baby cot but not setting up till nearer to EDD. Taobao need a forwarder to deliver so I cancelled my purchase. Refund is immediate.
Week 20
Full scan. Baby is healthy and normal size. It's a girl! Bought some Philips Avent bundle from expo. All my online purchase arrived. Weight gain 2kg at 64kg. Hm went back to KL. Bought napkin n bumper set. Cheap cheap.
Week 21
We're halfway through.
Week 22
Felt the baby for the first time. It's like she knocking from inside.
Week 23
Redeemed bubble wrap from Philips but missed the free parking. Received the first gift from ah perng aunty. As i grow bigger i bought 2 more dress from qoo10.
Week 24
I can sense 小baby's sleeping patent. Her movement is more frequent. So exciting. Weight gain 3kg to 67kg. Need to control weight gain. I'm big. My movement slowed down and experienced shortness of breath. Hm started to think hard about names. Washed n cleaned most of baby's new belongings.
Week 25
Cooked 泡参炖鸡汤 for nourishment. It helps to improve energy level. Received my medela pump but still need to get a suitable power adapter. Bought 2 mothercare long pants, 1 clothes and maxi cosi infant car seat for 小baby.
Week 26
Tried home cook bird nest for the 1st time. Low cost, tasty & nutritious. Roughly $45 for 2 bowls. We also decided on baby's Chinese name. Still need to think about English name. Baby cot set up inside our room.
Week 27
Bought a manduca baby carrier from yio chu kang. Baby kick and punch can be seen outside tummy.
Week 28
Did another growth scan and we saw 小baby's face. It's so cute. Very excited. Weight gain 1kg to 68kg. During this festive weekend we visited Upper Pierce Reservoir. I taught 小baby what photosynthesis is haha... baby weigh 1.1kg
Week 29
Starting to feel water retention on the feet. Gotta watch my diet and exercise a bit more.
Week 30
So much baby clothes washing to do before 小baby's arrival. Bought some nappy fasteners to replace traditional safety pins.
Week 31
Wardrobe in the common room has been reorganized for baby stuff. No new furniture. Save space.
Week 32
Tracking baby movement on the count-to-ten chart. Baby is getting stronger each day. Gained 4kg at 72kg now. Baby weigh 1.6kg.
Week 33
Heartburn happened more often. 多餐少量 is the way to alleviate but it doesn't go away. Coconut water here I come! Have not been taking coconut since pregnant.
Week 34
Amniotic fluid index maintained. Weight gain 2kg to 74kg. Water retention getting more serious. Shoes cannot fit but that's the biggest size I can get from IMM.
Week 35
Sick for 3 days. Lost some water but AFI remains normal. People said coconut water helps. Baby kick is stronger each day. Can feel it every hour. Hospital bag is almost ready. Baby weigh 2.2kg
Week 36
Gained 1.5kg to 75.5kg. AFI remains normal. Doctor advised to induce labor in 2 weeks time. Bought quinny stroller to pair with the maxi cosi car seat. Bought a kuka sofa, too. Will be delivered in Dec. Feels like Xmas is coming.
Week 37
Finally bought the bath support net from Kiddy Palace. $18.90 after discount. Bought some dates and herbs from TCM shop to make confinement drinks.
Week 38
Waited for baby the whole week but no show yet. We are getting a bit 迷茫. Bought some girl clothes from mothercare. On 7 Oct proceed with induction labor. Lost 2kg to 73.6kg.
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