Chan Brothers (brick and mortar travel agent) asked me to make payment at their ticketing office (North Bridge Road) by this evening. The choices given were either (1) Cash payment at North Bridge Road or (2) Credit card payment over the phone with two percent surcharge.

I did my math.

Choice (1): $425 + $20 (Cab fare) = $445
Choice (2): $425 + $8.50 (2% surcharge) = $433.50

I told Yiqian and guess what? She told me to book my tickets from ZUJI (online travel agent) instead. AND. It’s only $405 nett. On the same flight (China Eastern)!

Talk about cost reduction when you bring your business online.

Thanks Yiqian. Opps, Amanda and Eugene, I reckon that you guys would have paid for it already, so I didn’t inform you guys! Haha. But it’s still freaking cheap!

zuji. The world is on sale.

(Credit: http://gunnmgally.deviantart.com/art/GO-SEOUL-67615104)

I am so going to Seoul. Thank you Eugene and Amandina for the news! $425 (China Eastern) is all you need to fly to Seoul.

Papa bear’s Salad vs. Mama bear’s Salad.

I made this one day. After Amandina’s salad eating craze, I decided I should freaking eat more vege too. But that only lasted 1 day. URGH.

Opps. I’ve eaten them all up before I took any photos.

1 Pasir Ris Close
#01-40B E!Hub at Downtown East

Cheap, no frills and quality fish and chips at Fish & Co. Their student meals (people with student pass but may/may not be student) cost a mere $4.50 and it comes with a fairly decent piece of fish with drinks and (skinny) fries. Yummy. On the down side this is not exactly fast food. When there were no crowds, they took about 5 – 10 mins to serve up their food but with busy crowds they took almost 15-20 mins. Ah, but you will be given warning after you ordered.

Bottom line: I must say, it’s really good for a mere $4.50.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First and foremost, I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr xxx, who supported me throughout my thesis with her invaluable advice, patience and knowledge whilst allowing me the room for development in this tough journey. This thesis would not be made possible without her constant guidance and advice.

I would also like to thank both Professor xxx and Dr xxx for their precious guidance and suggestions throughout this study. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Ms. xxx, Ms. xxx, and Ms. xxx who arranged and prepared for the subject pools.

I would also like to express my deep appreciation to my parents for their unwavering love and support. I also wish to thank my sister, Yirene Tan for her constant encouragement, understanding and prayers. I must also thank my boyfriend, Jason Ng for his continuous thoughtfulness, patience and sacrifices made during this study. I would also like to show my appreciation to all my friends in NUS Business School for their assistance and encouragement and brothers and sisters in S-Word Evangelical Free Church for their prayers.

Last but not least, I would like to thank God for His constant guidance, grace and mercy throughout my life. His guidance and presence made those difficult times more bearable. Thank You Lord, for in You all things are possible!

Sincerely,

Tan Si Lin Serene

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”  Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)

I love their tees. But I think their stuffs are more male-biased. Just like the typical Japanese culture. HAHA.

Coldplay played to 10,000 fans last Monday nite, and Mr Smiley was there to witness the world’s greatest band (cause I say so) rawk the bloody roof down, and cause a massive rush of blood to all our heads (above the waist pls, ppl).

Don’ believe ah? See video lor.  Awesome awesome band, this Coldplay.

WARNING: Videos may contain unexplainable groupie-esque howls of inexplicable joy. Cringe-worthy singalongs may also be present at certain video intervals. NOT suitable (TOTALLY) for workplace viewing.

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I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

6 April 2009, Monday

Thesis submission date.