I love going to Ikea and Courts and I’m glad that these two huge stores are just a few bus stops away from my place. One time, I had to get a cab as I bought some stuff that I had to send to Philippines. The driver was so friendly and he began asking me what I managed to buy. I gladly told him that the bed sheets were on sale. Then he asked me about the number of the bed sheets and I didn’t have any idea what he was talking about. He told me that the higher-numbered the bed sheet is, the more comfortable it is. Well, I have not tried using any Luxury bed linens so I would not know how it would feel like. What is important is the cheaper it is, then the better. That’s why I often go window shopping to know if there’s a sale going on or not. So far, all the bed linens that I have are comfortable. But I bet the expensive ones feel a lot better.

I love pretty boxes and tin cans. Chocolates and cookies tin cans are my favorites that sometimes I buy these stuff because of the container. Then I give away the contents. In the office, some people bring chocolates and cookies when they go back to work from vacation and sometimes I can’t hold myself back from asking for the box. If only I knew someone who smoke cigars, I would definitely ask for the box! I have accumulated some favorites but I couldn’t let go of them, nor can I get myself to use them as gift boxes. And no, I’m not yet a hoarder.

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think all apartment units in Japan have ofuro (???) or bathtubs. I do like taking hot baths but I never got lucky with the tub of that apartment in Osaka. My friends took advantage of their tubs while my housemates and I avoided using ours. It looked like a stainless deep well and it looked so old! Anyway, if I own a house in the future, I would like to have a bathtub in the master’s bedroom. A 5-foot whirlpool would be more than a luxury since I can’t even afford to buy whirlpool faucets!

I haven’t mentioned this previously but I kind of miss the bathtubs in Japan because bathrooms of the HDB units here in Singapore don’t have tubs. It would have been a lot better if the shower and toilet are separate because I really hate stepping on wet floor every time I brush my teeth.

A friend is getting married early next year. So when there’s a Wedding Fair at the Singapore Expo, we went there just to collect ideas, and I’m glad I took my camera with me because these beautiful ladies with their beautiful headdresses came out and posed for everyone who took their photos!

My dream car….

Ever since I was given a ride by a friend when I was 7, I’ve started dreaming of owning a car. Up to now, beautiful cars could make me take a second look, well who wouldn’t? But I guess for now, my Toyota Land Cruiser Prado would just remain my wallpaper.

I’ve wanted to buy one for Shaynna because the dusty road to school often gives her flu. Tried out the financial calculators at the web site of car dealers in the Philippines but even the downpayment for an Avanza is really too huge for me. Most of the time, they include three years car insurance rate, 3 years LTO registration fee, chattel mortgage, etc., almost doubling the lowest downpayment they require! I’ll try to find cheap cars that are still in good condition but there are only a handful of used car dealers in my hometown. If only I could win the lottery…

It was in Japan when I first saw one of these donut key holders. I gave it to Shaynna when I went home last year. So when I found a stall here in Singapore selling them, I got myself one….

Mouth-watering, eh?

Moving to a more beautiful apartment meant my stuff from the previous place would look out of place here. Previously, I bought my stuff mostly from the stores run by “uncles”, those stores close to the wet markets. Now, I have to buy something that are more presentable, door mats included. I’m glad that malls here have clearance sales. I have a broom that I use exclusively in my bedroom only. I downgraded the old one for common area usage and bought a new one as a replacement. Before, I can go on for a few weeks without replacing my empty air freshener. We were on the 11th floor so I only sweep my bedroom’s floor twice a week. Now, we’re still on a higher floor but I feel the need to use my broom twice a day because I don’t want to see fallen hair strands on the light-colored floor! In short, I needed stuff upgrade, and me becoming more of an OC.