Meimei Bday Present 2.0

Meimei loved the Agnes B wallet, but she was looking for a bigger one. So armed with her puppy eyes, she asked if she could go change to a bigger one. She even offered to pay the balance. Seriously how does one say no to 'the look'.

So yah we went to the outlet again and she found the one she wanted. I paid for the balance, hey it's her birthday present isn't it. :-)

High Tea at Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

We are on an island-wide high tea tour! So here we are at Rose Veranda. The 'unique' thing about the place is that they let you have your pick of two types of tea versus the usual single selection at other places.

As usual, Meimei went for her English Breakfast Tea. I had something more exotic, though I can't quite remember what it is now. The food was good, buffet style. They had a big section for scones which I loved. 

Quiet, hidden away in a corner of the hotel, with a view of the lush greens of the trees around the hotel. One for the slow afternoons.

I Think I'm Starting to Like Window Shopping

I was browsing Meimei's blog to check out her "I covet" list. Lots of electronic gadgets on it, but being the IT unsavvy nut that is me, I passed on those. So a small list of 3 items stayed, namely a coin bank, an Agnes b wallet and a breadmaker. With that I planned out my route and went shopping at Orchard Road. I setup base at Tangs and off I went.

First stop: Tangs Marketplace
I recall a piggy the last time we were here. They still have it and it's still as expensive. $59 for a piggy. I remembered Meimei pointing out that she would have to save lots of coins just to get it, i.e. why get it in the first place?

Second stop: ION Orchard
Tried my luck by walking around, slowly browsing each store. Found a decent tin can bank at a stationery shop for $16. Not bad not bad. I put in on my shortlist and continued on my prowl. And I chanced on a shop . . . or should I say I chanced on a gift. It's a retro diner phone we saw from a reno magazine. My face literally lid up the second I saw it. Good things do come expensive, for a good $299. Ouch. No worries I told myself, shortlisted.

Third stop: Takashimaya
I chanced on a Agnes B corner boutique in Takashimaya. Was walking aimlessly in the bags section and found it. I remembered Meimei eyeing a pink wallet from the 2009 collection. Sadly, they no longer have it in stock. The salesman tried to call other outlets in the vicinity and all of them didn't have it. Darn! Good stuff always run out fast . . . Sigh . . .

Fourth stop: Agnes B outlet at Wisma Atria basement
I recall walking pass it before on my way to Taka. So off I went and asked about the pink wallet. (I didn't want to believe the Taka salesman that it was out-of-stock everywhere hahaha) And again I was told they no longer carry it. Instead they had the new 2010 line of wallets which comes in metalic grey and gold. Hmmm, it looks pretty enough. But wait there is another outlet at Isetan Scotts! Broooommmm!

Fifth stop: Agnes B boutique at Isetan Scotts
Lo and behold, they didn't have the pink one too . . . this is becoming an afternoon of constant rejection. So I guessed I'm gonna have to get the 2010 collection, which honestly looks very good as well. But being a guy, which instantly qualifies me as 'colourblind', I called Meimei and simply asked her: "Do you like gold or silver colour?" Deep down I was fighting very hard not to let the cat out of the bag . . . Sigh . . . it's hard keeping things from her. I seem to always blurp out stuff unknowingly when I talk to her.

Anyways I eventually settle on the gold one. This is going to be a great (and pricy) gift for Meimei's Bday. Weeee!

Oh and I did gather something from today's hunt. Window shopping is fun fun fun!

Plans Folded!

After serious deliberation on the present, I've decided to go with a uZap Mini. But guess what? They have discontinued it! Arghh!!!

I was at the store at West Mall today and they didn't have it. I called the IMM, Best Denki and CK Tangs outlet and all didn't have it! The service staff at CK Tangs was kind enough to tell me that they discontinued it and I'll have to wait for the new uKimono Mini. Bah!!!

What is this??!! I'm like days away from The Day ... and I don't have a gift.

Presents Give Me a Headache

Meimei's Bday is coming up ... and I don't know what to get her. Below is a brain-storm list.

1) Sirotan
- First Choice. Sadly they have moved out of Singapore. I've been sourcing for this for the past few months. I even emailed the japanese sales staff at the MotherGarden office in Japan. Bah ... not a single reply. Damn, I really need to pick up more conversational Japanese . . .

2) Asterix
- Hahah, this is the defacto Christmas present ... not a good choice for Meimei's Bday.

3) uSnooz Massage Wrap
- I happen to chance on this while surfing for Smile rewards points redemption. This can be a possible gift. She's been having stiff neck recently, caused by vegetating on the bed for long hours watching tv serials.

4) Slim Belt & uZap Mini
- Found this after checking out the uSnooz webby. This looks even better as a Bday gift. I might need to buy 2 uZap though. Serious contender.

5) Bag
- Can never go wrong with Bags. Meimei has been hinting that her white Carlo Rino bag is spoiled and wants to get another. This is a good option for a gift, though the danger here is that I might get something which she might not like, but yet forced to use just because I bought it for her. Have to think about this one.

I have like 11 days to get something. Why oh why did MotherGarden moved out of Singapore. *Sign . . .

I Got A New Phone, I Got A New Phone

I got a new phone. It's the perfect gift from Meimei. Hehe, my old Nokia 6300 has been giving me problems for the past few months. The centre button doesn't register clicks anymore unless you jam it real hard. So I couldn't access the call register to see my missed calls nor send SMSes.

So Meimei took pains to check out a range of phones and eventually pulled me to Tampines mall to take my pick. And well, being the creature of habit that I am, I went with my old trusty 6300. The surprising though was that it was retailing at $229 . . . 5 years after it was first launched. Other phones which were newer models were going for half that price. Weird isn't it. But as the salesman explained, the body is made of stainless steel which is why it's price is still up there. Ahh, no wonder it doesn't spoil as easily when I drop it. I love it for it's durability and rigour.

Thanks Meimei! This is the perfect gift!

New Year New Look

New Year again. And I just noticed that Blogspot has the Verdana font. So I'm gonna start using it to give this place a new look feel. Maybe revamp the place too if I can find time.

Oh and Happy New Year 2010!!! Cheers!!!


P.S. And if anyone is asking, I didn't come up with a New Year's resolution list this year . . . cos I haven't even finish any of my last year's ones !!! >.< I'll just recycle and use the 2009 one . . .