30 August 2008

Bangkok Trip-Aug 08!

On this BKK trip, Mr K is the biggest winner coz he got what he wanted to set out to buy, as for me,well, I could have done better with more time.

23rd Aug 08-Sat
Took the very early JS flight out of Singapore, so sleepy..stupid me did not choose the seats before hand thinking there would be seats but the flight was full and we had to sit separately but on the same row. We each had the window seat at Row 1.



Reached BKK but could not check in as the room was not ready. So we left our baggage at the concierge and went to walk around the hotel. Stayed at Mac's for a while before going to the tailor to help Mar alter her pants and at the same time, Mr K did some tailoring as well.



We even had time to go MBK before check in but nothing much there.


At around 1 pm, we managed to check in.




After that, it was off to Chatuchat Market. Firstly, I had to satisfy my hunger.


Mr K bought quite a number of stuff for the house, the best buy for him was a painting which we lug back to SIN.



We also got our portraits done there for 200 baht each.


Quite dl when I left CTC as I did not buy anything for myself!!! Did not even get one T-shirt.


Kiat and his loot.

For dinner, we went to Sukuhumvit Plaza for Korean food, the last time we came in Jun, the babes and I also had Korean good, this time, we went to the 1st shop.


The food was very very good, it was the best meal we had in BKK for this trip.









The bibimbak was one of the best which I had eaten so far.

Very satisfied with the dinner.

After dinner, saw this poor elephant being paraded on the narrow streets.


24th Aug 08-Sunday
On the 2nd day, we went to Central World before we split. Mr K went to watch a show while I went to Platinum Mall. There is no way we can shop together as we have totally different agenda. I Love Platinum Mall!!!! Bought some tops, shorts, shoes and other stuff here.

After that we went for a traditional Thai massage at Big C building. Then we hopped over back to Central and chilled out at an ice cream parlour before making our way back to the hotel.


Decided to skip our favourite Chinatown dinner and went to the Thia restaurant at Soi 13.


25th Aug 08-Monday

Breakfast at Citichic


That's the yellow tuk tuk that ferries us out to the main street.



Breakfast and lobby area.

After checking out, we went to Siam Paragon. Caught a movie there.




Went to Fuji for a late lunch at Siam Discovery.




After lunch, we saw many people on the streets and went to see what is happening.



The Thais were welcoming home their Olympics althletes. They won a gold and silver respectively at the boxing events.








Went back to collect K's shirts and pants.

Then, it was back to SIN and goodbye to BKK's jam.



19 August 2008

Reno update-Balcony

Our balcony is almost done-90%, minus more plants and a statue which Mr K say he wish to get from BKK.

We went to Thomson nurseries some Sat back to get the stuff needed.


First stop was Far East Flora, nothing much and no one entertained us so we left.


Went to Hawalian Landscape I think, saw the plastic wood we wanted to lay on the floor, the uncle was very nice and in the end, we bought all our stuff from there.



Got 2 boxes of the wood,a pot of yellow palm, 2 hanging pots-one is called lipstick, the other some ferns thingy, lots of pebbles, a pot and I can't remember what else we bought.


Went back and Mr K settled the furnishing. A recap, the before:

And after.

PS: Latest update,there are 2 more hanging plants-a pot of orchid and a money plant plus a wooden square craving on the wall by the side.

18 August 2008

Stan Chart Singapore Marathon 2008

I am finally going to take part as a participant!!!!! My colleagues MMD and SAK are going for the 21km,whoa..

Registration Confirmation-Full Name:CHIN SIEW CHI
RACE ID:
28220-SIN-10W-OLC
RACE:
10 km - Women (Race starts 8.15 am)


Thank you for registering for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008!
A RACE ID (above) has been given to you for identification purposes. A copy of this Race Confirmation Slip has been emailed to you.

7th Dec 08 is the DAY-Time to start training now!!!!!

Adios XH!

XH left for Wales last Friday. Her hubby got a job there and they have relocated to UK. I am gutted coz she would not be able to make it for my wedding but am glad that her parents will be coming in her place as well as Monica who will be flying in from the UK. I can't wait to see her again.

We met up the Sunday after National Day for a last gathering. As her ex colleagues got a room at the Westin, we went up to the room as they have already left for the day.

View from 47 floor.


Above is where NDP just took place-Marina Bay.






Accidental shot-seems pretty artistic huh


Picture taken by JJ




Love this picture below..


Clowning around with the mirrors


Me and my beloved PZ


Take good care in Wales XH!!!! It is going to be such a once in a life time experience. Have all the fun and do start blogging soon :)