Never did outgrow cute stationery

May 14, 2012 by kailinggg
in Life as it is, Oh the things of beauty

Since I was young, I have a thing for cute stationery – coloured pen sets, rubber stamps, coloured ink pads, cute letter sets, pencil cases, notebooks, post-its pads, etc.

I used to keep this stash of cute letter paper, and only writing on them if there is an extra piece (of the same design) left behind for keepsakes. I think I still have that stash, hidden away somewhere. *grins*

Now, I am still very much a stationery junkie – I simply can’t resist them. Seeing pretty pens, papers or anything stationery or work-desk related would melt me at my knees.

My recent indulgence is in kikki k – I have been using their notebooks for a couple of years already, and now, I daresay that their expensive notebooks are worth every single cent, especially because I don’t work on a fixed schedule. My notebook is choked full – scribbles, sketches, schedules, stickers and love notes from some of my cute students. I think it is the most well-utilized notebook in my entire life.

A while ago, I made some splurges, and purchased some cute items from kikki k.

Now, I have decided to save up, so that next year when I move, I can have a ‘designer’ workstation – beautiful stationery, calendars, cards and paper set. Just thinking about that  makes my heart pump faster.

I want a beautiful study room more than I want a beautiful living room / wardrobe because I know I will be spending a significant amount of time there! Beautiful study = beautiful work produced. Having said that, I do want a neat place for my countless beauty products. An a high tech kitchen to whip up the most delicious food on Earth.

Oh, all the wants and desires. Can anyone escape? 

Re-opening of GV Jurong Point

Apr 30, 2012 by kailinggg
in Adverts, Life as it is

Thinking of having some fun this week or simply, tomorrow?

I was invited to attend the celebration of the reopening of GV Jurong Point on 1 May, and this invite included a photo taking session with Auntie Lucy and 2 tickets to The Avengers. I planned to go with J, but alas, I have other more important things to tend to on Tuesday.

But I thought the deals were quite nice if you live nearby and are just looking to do something this public holiday. So I am going to share about them.

Anyway, just in case you are wondering, the new GV Jurong Point boasts of a great new cinematic experience: Wider leg room, Stadium seating with clear sightlines, 7.1 Dolby Sound, Latest EAW speakers, All Digital screens!

The special deals for 1st May are:
- purchase a pair of tickets and receive FREE goodies! While stocks last.
- 11am to 12pm & 3 to 4pm – Present your ticket stubs to Mr Popcorn to receive an exclusive Popcorn Mobile Screen Cleaner.
- 12 to 1pm – Free mini Magnum giveaway with purchase of a pair of tickets.
- 2 to 3pm – Free Minute Maid giveaway with purchase of a pair of tickets.
- All day – Present GV Movie Club card with every purchase of min 2 tickets and receive a $5 JP Mall voucher! While stocks last.

From 2nd to 23rd May, the daily offers are:
Monday: Free coke drink with purchase of one large popcorn
Tuesday: $2 for two cheesy hotdogs (usual price $4)
Wednesday: All-day student pricing and $2 off on Nachos combo
Friday & Saturday: Free late-night parking at Jurong Point Shopping Centre
Sunday: Complimentary restaurant vouchers with every pair of tickets purchased before 2.00pm

So, have a great holiday yea?

Happy 5 years

Apr 22, 2012 by kailinggg
in Because love ♥, Life as it is

Today, we celebrate our 5th anniversary.

To use the word celebrate is exaggerating, because I am as sick as a beached whale and so I am speaking only when necessary and lying on the bed the whole time.

Thankfully, we didn’t have any thing extravagant planned. Just plain old us. Spending time together. Or maybe I should say that because I was sick for an entire week already, I did not pester him to make any plans and neither did I bother to do so.

5 years. To some it’s very short, to others it seems an eternity. It’s the same for us. Some days, I feel that we have just met and fell in love yesterday. On other days, I feel as though we have known each other forever.

To put a mark of 5 years just seems, inappropriate. Like as though 5 years mean something. Or that 5 years is a test, a measure or a benchmark. It isn’t.

But in celebration of the Fives, here is a list of 5 things I love about him:

{1} He buys me food. All the time. I have an insatiable appetite for all good food, and I always have cravings. He pampers me, by always bringing me surprises or simply, cupcakes. Don’t underestimate the power of cupcakes. Or fried chicken, in that aspect.

{2} He can never win arguments against me. I always have the last word. And I know, that’s because he loves me too much. Hey J, I always know, you give in. And I want to let you know that even though I struggle to win all the time, I sometimes know that you are right, and I am wrong.

{3} He is my white knight in shining armor. The one always rescuing me when I am drowning, the one who shines even when the stars refuse to, and the one who promises to always find me, no matter how lost I am or how far I have wandered.

{4} He loves my family like how much I love them. I guess, that’s enough said.

{5} He makes me understand that in the vast world out there, I am not alone. I will always have my best friend, my soulmate and my life partner with me. Come what may, we will love each other, till the end of time.

Obviously, this isn’t exhaustive and is thought out under the influence of medication.

5 random facts you should know, if you are my blog reader:

{1} We got together on April 22nd, 2007. That’s after knowing each other for 3 weeks and before college. Before. Ok?

{2} April 2007 has matching days and dates as April 2012. Meaning, it’s an exact replica of 5 years ago. I see it as significant.

{3} We applied for BTO a grand total of 1 time. And it was a major failure, with HDB unhappy with us for not attending the selection of flats when we didn’t receive any letter from them. We are not buying in the near future but we will move into a space of our own next year.

{4} We are engaged.

{5} Yes, we are. It’s already old news.

Have a great Sunday, and wish me a Get Well Soon, wouldn’t you?

P.S. No, he didn’t propose today.