Category: Work

• Brand New Notebook

  09.24.07 |Technology, Work| Permalink | 3 Comments

  Finally my new notebook and a 17 inch LCD display came. At my workplace we get a new notebook every 3 years. It is a technology refresh program. The brand is HP nc4400 and there were some design flaws that I spotted. Firstly the USD ports are all over, right left and back. Secondly, the top left mouse button is a bit cacat (not in order). Thirdly, the power button is not very visible. I am still looking for the reset button.

  
  

  
  

  The great thing about the notebook is that it comes with a DVD Writer. The notebook has thumb print security recognition. You can steal my notebook but you cannot access to it without my thumb print. 😆 One more thing, it has 2G RAM, super duper fast!!!

  I will be busy moving data, files and software from my old notebook to the new one. How I wish I can just image it over.

• Earning Extra With Blogsvertise

  08.19.07 |Work| Permalink | 2 Comments

  
  
  

  Blogsvertise is another great way of earning cash in the virtual world. Many years ago, people are finding ways to earn an extra dollar, especially those mothers who do not have a full time job. At that time, there aren’t many opportunity. Today, some creative soul has spark the idea of advertisement business among the bloggers. This has opened a new avenue for SAHM (Stay At Home Mothers) to earn some cash.

  For those mothers out there who wants to know how, ping me. Blogsvertise is a way you can sign up to do just that. First all you need is a blog. A blog can be journals of you parenting journey, your children milestone or any interesting happenings in your life. You can start hosting your blog in free space like blogger,com. No start up expense required.

  After you get your blog going, you can join Blogsvertise and submit your blog. Once you have your blog approved, you can start earning cash there. You will be given some assignments to review a product or service by writing about it. It is simple. You can earn up to US50-US150 if you get 10 assignments done. It pays well. Isn’t that cool? You can earn part time cash and still spend quality time with your children.

• Snowing Here – Colorado Springs

  02.01.07 |Travel, US, Work| Permalink | 8 Comments

  Hey I finally arrived in Colorado and the snow welcomes me. YES it is snowing! Wow, I survived 15 hours flight. First stop was Singapore, Changi Airport. I was pretty frus because last 1 hour they change the departure gate. It was from 1 end to the other end. My legs were pretty tired. I found this free foot massage by the departure gate. It was fun and after the massage my legs felt better.

  

  

  Next stop was LA, I was so tired. If not, I could just pop by Disneyland and get some gift for my children. No I didn’t. I slept in the hotel. No Jet lag for me. I had a morning flight out to Colorado. In the LA airport, things were done efficiently. They have so many rows of DIY check in counter. All you have to do is punch your confirmation flight number and a ticket will be printed out. 1-2 staff will go around, putting tags on your bag and carried it to the conveyer.

  My dinner – Baby Back Ribs – Simply Delicious
  

  DIY Checkin Counters:
  

  Snowy Airport:
  

  When I arrived at Colorado Springs, it was snowing. I was worried because I had to drive to my hotel. Yeap, I had to pick up “right hand” right here. It was aright as I arrived to the hotel safely, was about 30 mins away from the airport. I didn’t get lost, shows that the GPS was working.

  Wow, I stayed near to the Pikes Peak. The view of the snowy mountains is simply beautiful. I will post more pictures here when I have the chance to take it. Now I wish my family was here. By the way, my husband just returned from US last monday and I had to fly on Tuesday. It was a back to back trip. Next time, we will plan for the entire family to go. May my wish come true.

• Singapore – Business Trip

  12.23.05 |Information, Service, Travel, Work| Permalink | 5 Comments

  
  
  

  I was away on business trip in Singapore for a project. It was a rush trip but I enjoyed it. It is really an experience to be in Singapore a week before Christmas. There is the “Commercialise Christmas” feelings in the streets of Singapore. A true eye opener for me. Of course, not forgetting the power of buying at Christmas time. It is just so crazy that people buy loads and loads of gift. I guess it is a way to get the economy going.

  I wouldn’t say that things are cheap there after currency conversion, although there were lots of sales going on. I didn’t get anything for myself. I got toys for my children that they enjoyed. I wanted to source for a cheap Avent ISIS pump for some mothers who are breastfeeding but I could not get a cheap one. I bet, during Christmas time, they hiked up the price. There was one departmental store, Robinson at Raffles Place giving away 15% discount store wide. The price of the Avent pump with 2 small bottles was SGD87, with 15% discount is SGD74. Upon returning to office, my colleague told me that there is a free SGD20 vouchers for tourist on Christmas season. If he has given me that information while I was there, I can get the pump for SGD54. Sigh. :wall:

  The Orchard Streets were just crowded with people. One thing that I dislike is there are lots of people smoking. Practically the streets were cover with smoke. I saw a couple of teenagers smoking too. At least, the government don’t allow them to smoke in air conditional stores. If I want to breath fresh air, need to pop into an air conditional store.

  By the way, most of the hotels were fully booked. I was about to stay in 2 different hotels for a 4 days trip. Fortunately upon check in, the front desk could extend my stay. I stayed in Grand Hyatt. The room size is pretty normal. What I like the most is the Plasma TV and I wish I could take it home.

  Surprisingly while I was there, I received a phone call from my credit card company, UOB Bank. Wow, they hunt me down. The officer called to check that I was really in Singapore making all those payment transactions. They did the same when I was in US. They provide outstanding service, even waive my annual fees on the spot, even though it was charged to my statement. If you want good service, go with them.

  By the way, my hubby did an excellent job of babysitting my 2 children. He said “No Sweat!” Maybe because we trained the children well, both of them sleep by 9pm. My son was a bit “manja” when I got back. My gal was thrilled to see me, gave me so many hugs. I miss them too.

  Happy To Be BACK!