Vicky

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Just went to the hair dresser today for a hair treatment. My hair is getting from bad to worst. The ends of my hair are so dry that they are all tangled up. I think it became worst after my trip to Munich as the weather there was very dry. On top of that, the last time I went for a hair treatment was like a minimum of two months ago.

I was lucky that I went there early, cos after I stepped in, there were numerous people who wanted to either cut, colour or re-bond their hair. Some of them had to be turned away or asked to come back later. The hairdressers were not able to handle that many customers at a time.

There I also trimmed my hair a little while still maintaining the length of my hair. I don't want my hair to be too short for the photoshoot or the wedding. The makeup artist told me to leave my hair longer so that she will be able to style my hair better. Now I am contemplating whether I should colour my hair has a huge chuck of it is black, while the bottom portion is brown. Wondered if its necessary to ensure that the whole head has the same colour cos now its not really that obvious. Maybe I will only do it when its nearer to the wedding itself.

The hairdresser also had advised me to treat my hair to protein spray and protein oil. I have used the products which he had recommended and they work pretty well. I bought both of them together as they were having a 20% discount promotion. All in all, I paid $52. Hiaz. This is part of the price to pay to be pretty.

I often see girls who are well dressed and looks very pretty. Personally being a lazy person, I doubt I can ever be like them. I am too lazy to wake up early and spend the time grooming my hair or make up. I just put on some basic makeup and out I go. Hahha, maybe that is why I can get ready faster then the colleague whom I picked up each morning for work. (Long story, not going to elabrate here). I also do not shop that often to have that many nice clothings to change or wear. My office wear is so predictable. Its always the same as I just repeat them each week. Haha. Ok ok I will try to look for more office stuffs to wear. Try ok?

Last week, Wanida, my ex-manager came back to Singapore for a week as there was insufficient manpower in office. Leong went to US for studies while Jo and Duke went US, Sunnyvale for training with regards to the financial arrangements for our company. While Wanida was here, we went to visit Karin and her son, Kayden! He was so cute and has definately put on weight since the last time we saw him. As usual, he was sleeping all the time we were there. Hahha. No matter what we did, he just kept sleeping and ignoring the environment. Karin told us that he is a terror at night as he refuses to sleep and torturing his parents. Haha.

Cute cute Kayden who is sleeping so soundly

I started to question myself, am I ready for motherhood? Seeing how tired Karin is looking after her son, I wondered if I could really cope. She has to feed her son once every 3 hours and express her milk for about half an hour each time. Hence she has very little time to rest. In my case, Dear will not be able to rest well each night if its so and he has to wake up so early in the morning. I really wonder if we will be able to cope in this sense. Maybe its a little too early to think now, will start thinking after the wedding.

Labels: Money, Motherhood

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Although we have already decided to go ahead with the plans for our future, I can't stop thinking where would we get our money from. Money is required for ROM, Bridal Shop, Photos, House, Wedding Banquet, Renovation, Furniture and the list just goes on.

Although we are earning an income which allow us to live almost comfortably, we have just started working for just two years after graduating from Uni. On top of that we do not come from a very well to do family. How are we going to ever be able to afford the things which we want?

Well, we worked out the money which we have saved up as well as in the CPF to know that we can't afford to buy a big house. In order not to stretch ourselves, we are able to only get a 4 room HDB flat. But, there are also a thosand and one people getting that particular 4 room flat. From the HDB bimonthly sale, we could see that there are so many peoply applying, when will we ever get lucky enough to be able to get the house of our choice? In this month's bimonthly sale, we applied for Sengkang and Pungol. However I have heard enough negative comments to make me regret my decision. Then again, would I be able to get a place in Bedok, which is a town of my dream?

Everyone is also eyeing the houses that are built in central, but how many are actually left from the En Bloc sale to allow us to get it? Even if we are able to choose, I am sure we will only be left with those low level ones or those facing the MRT tracks. Get resale? Hmmm... house owners nowadays are asking for high cash values on top of the valuation done by HDB. As mentioned, we just started working, we will need the cash for other purposes. Therefore, we will never be able to afford the amounts which they are asking for.

Hence now the question will be whether we should take the flat in Sengkang or Pungol if the choice flats are avaliable. Ok, after discussion we have decided to shortlist the flats that are avaliable and go and select only if those are avaliable. If not, we will wait for those in Bedok. I hope that we will not regret our decision on this. I am just afriad that we will miss the chance for Bedok.

After getting the house, it will be renovation. It will be pretty expensive to renovate. Both of us will like to have a house which is "ideal" to both of us. I am sure that will not come cheap. The house is a place which we will stay for a while. I seriously doubt that we will ever shift unless necessary. We are lucky that there are such things as renovation loans. However, I am not sure how long will we take to finish this loan.

Oh, let's not forget about the furnitures and household appliances that we will require. Of course, we will purchase things which are a necessity first. We will not purchase a bed but just the mattress. Hahaha. Just sleep on the floor for the moment. We have also agreed on just purchasing the television first. I am fine without the sofa. Just sit on the floor will do.

Last but not the least will be the wedding. Although we have almost settle everything for the ROM, I am starting to question myself if we are spending too much on this ceremoney. Its just signing of the cert, do we really need to spend so much?? We will need to spend even a larger amount during the actual day. Hiaz. Money will grow from trees or drop from sky?

Labels: house, Money, wedding