tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55878072012-01-23T22:06:36.599+08:00Private Property - But You May Come InN O T R E S P A S S I N GLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.comBlogger3491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-73346963937338004792011-12-31T19:39:00.003+08:002011-12-31T19:51:29.923+08:00LEATHERMAN SIDEKICKHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-3498789950121434622011-12-31T19:27:00.002+08:002011-12-31T19:30:39.281+08:00LEATHERMAN CRATER C33TA multitool knife - comes with flat and philips screwdriver and a carabiner cum bottle cap opener.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-57342681431066803412011-12-29T20:45:00.005+08:002011-12-29T21:17:14.924+08:00GERBER FLIK MULTITOOLIt is an excellent fun tool.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-45106890853995323812011-10-31T20:04:00.001+08:002011-11-01T00:24:26.226+08:00IPHONE 4 - BLADE T.D Design Aluminium CaseI bought a cool looking iPhone 4 aluminium case from ebay.It fits perfectly at first......The grey frame, red bezel & the accessoriesFits snuggly onto the iPhone 4The silent button is a little difficult to access if you ain't got long finger nailsThere's a lanyand holeThere's an opening slot for you to access the sim cardAnd openings for the charger/data Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-58867160279512120292011-08-10T19:44:00.008+08:002011-08-11T01:51:00.019+08:00PHOTOBOOK - OUR ROM
Hooted a Groupon for a photobook some time ago to create a memorable album for our ROM pics.
11x8.5 Medium Landscape Imagewrap
Paper: 170gsm Premium Silk
Cover: ImageWrap Matte Lamination
The hardcover
The underside of the hard cover
The binding part
The printing on the spine was accurate
Colors turn out pretty good
We are very pleased with the outcome of this Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-35490689967794397462011-06-20T23:07:00.004+08:002011-06-20T23:11:45.895+08:00[HOOT] BRAUN BUFFEL - HIVE COLLECTIONHIVE-379Centre flap wallet with coin compartmentLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-30568891389455441552011-06-18T00:32:00.004+08:002011-06-18T00:37:19.556+08:00FURY SHIVERA unique double fold knife.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-91827126774035088612011-06-18T00:28:00.008+08:002011-06-18T00:46:47.146+08:00SCHRADE NITROThe GEL handles doesn't make much of a difference in comfort.The blade retention is poor and so is the position of the thumbstuds.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-63330226401851542482011-06-18T00:10:00.005+08:002011-06-18T00:45:06.655+08:00CRKT ZILLATOOLA multitool with pliers & cutter, combo-edge blade, screwdriver with bits and a hidden bottle cap opener.A bit on the heavy side for this multitool with limited amount of tools in it.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-88069486348251573952011-05-28T17:45:00.004+08:002011-05-28T17:48:20.968+08:00CRKT M16-01KZA great EDC knife with the AutoLAWKS system.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-16546885423872157642011-05-28T17:42:00.005+08:002011-05-28T17:45:08.350+08:00SPYDERCO BALIYO PENBalisong styled pen.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-2421612709477204502011-05-28T17:36:00.006+08:002011-05-28T17:41:51.962+08:00SAN REN MU F9-707Frame lock with camoflauge prints on handle.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-75419268481398817502011-05-28T17:16:00.004+08:002011-05-28T17:36:20.099+08:00BEE L05Another tactical folder from Exduct.com.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-88096355856293335232011-05-23T17:31:00.000+08:002011-05-28T17:35:24.427+08:00KERSHAW OSO SWEETSweet little assisted opening knife.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-21278764620333663062011-05-22T17:27:00.002+08:002011-05-28T17:31:41.224+08:00BUCK BANTAM BLW & NANO BANTAM Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-3995125410330982092011-05-21T20:07:00.010+08:002011-05-28T17:31:27.114+08:00KERSHAW SELECT FIREFolding knife + Multi bit driverYou gotta watch out while digging for the bits near the blade of the knife.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-4051211333187553982011-05-14T01:12:00.007+08:002011-05-14T01:39:13.067+08:004200mAh BACKUP BATTERY CHARGER FOR MOBILE PHONEI was looking for a mobile battery charger at ebay and found a backup mobile phone charger with pretty good specs.* Capacity: 4200mAh, Li-ion battery;* Input: DC5.0V, 500mA max;* Output: DC5.0V, 1000mA max;* Size: 100.6MM X 61.6MM X 16.2MM* Weight: 116g;* Color: Black;The device comes with a multi-cord(10 different types) charger.It can show its Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-52260019062955008752011-04-29T00:39:00.009+08:002011-04-29T00:48:24.002+08:00SVORD NEW ZEALAND PEASANT KNIFEExtended tang for easy blade deployment and secure blade in place during usage.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-42441756639057926682011-04-15T22:58:00.005+08:002011-04-15T23:08:12.867+08:00BOKER BULLDOGHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-89908804057145710302011-04-15T22:46:00.006+08:002011-04-15T23:07:43.120+08:00BOKER KEYCOMHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-43427926711003729462011-04-02T18:40:00.003+08:002011-04-02T18:47:04.949+08:00DX FOLDING KNIFE - EXTREMA RATIO Hands-on Vid: Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-38747443609163817232011-03-28T19:51:00.008+08:002011-03-28T20:17:25.143+08:00CRKT RYAN SEVEN Ergonomic folder which features the LAWKS system to enhance the liner lock. Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-23818087637189184882011-03-23T01:19:00.005+08:002011-03-23T01:30:57.195+08:00LAND 909 FOLDING KNIFEBig and comfortable knife to hold.Military green G10 scales adds to the grip.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-6374080439085329432011-03-23T01:03:00.005+08:002011-03-23T01:19:17.250+08:00BEE L06 FOLDING KNIFEOne-handed quick flick deployment may be a little difficult due to the cone shaped thumb studs and shape of the blade.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-48216860812444199792011-03-14T21:07:00.005+08:002011-03-20T13:28:01.990+08:00CRKT DRIFTER G10It's really light weight and opens up real fast too.Love the recurve on the blade.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-750279801871217492011-03-14T20:57:00.003+08:002011-03-20T13:29:23.448+08:00COLT M4 TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFEWith the unique button lock system.It is essentially a liner lock with a button to push against it to disengage the lock.Safer as your finger wouldn't get in the way of the path of the closing blade.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-74915025235795932492011-01-22T16:26:00.005+08:002011-01-22T16:40:55.035+08:00[HOOT] GREGORY SATCHELPack features:> Large main compartment with zipper closure> Zippered front pocket> Internal zippered security pocket> Quick access sleeve with snap closure on backsideMedium 23 x 39 x 11 cm, 13 litres, 284gHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-18273496382507717922010-12-27T21:27:00.003+08:002010-12-27T21:31:10.662+08:00GERBER FOLDING KNIFEModel 602Comes with a Carson flipper.Very nice lock up for the liner lock too.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-65351482125620650192010-12-21T01:15:00.004+08:002010-12-21T01:19:15.011+08:00NAVY K603 FOLDING KNIFEThis China made knife bares a resemblance of the Benchmade Skirmish.A great knife from exduct.com.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-16771819783757685172010-12-21T01:13:00.007+08:002010-12-21T01:20:36.885+08:00BEE ENLAN EL-01 FOLDING KNIFEComes with a Carson flipper with no thumb studs.Nice thick blade.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-40399244988571686932010-12-21T01:11:00.006+08:002010-12-21T01:21:49.984+08:00SANRENMU GB704 FOLDING KNIFESmall little light weight EDC folding knife that comes in G10 handle.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-79260933233252469642010-12-13T20:21:00.005+08:002010-12-13T20:37:50.192+08:00GERBER F.A.S.T DRAWGot it off ebay, it arrived in only 9 days.A record timing for an item shipped from overseas.Dealextreme took close to 1 month, exduct took about 14 days.- Forward Action Spring Technology- 440A stainless blades- glass-filled nylon handleHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-68525485398640560052010-12-11T16:19:00.003+08:002010-12-11T16:27:27.531+08:00SANRENMU GB-763 FOLDING KNIFEAn excellent small and light weight pocket knife.Dmg: USD$8.98Place of Purchase: Exduct.comHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-3856182970765251942010-12-11T16:10:00.007+08:002010-12-11T16:19:57.284+08:00GANZO G704 FOLDING KNIFEAn axis lock folding knife.It's a China made replica of the Benchmade Heckler & Koch.Super sharp blade out-of-box, I can vouch for it.Dmg: USD$15.43Place Of Purchase: Exduct.comHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-8830200652566767632010-12-11T14:22:00.007+08:002010-12-11T15:44:53.341+08:00DX BOKER PLUS KNIFEIt's a Boker replica, I think.Dmg: USD$7.88Place of Purchase: Deal ExtremeHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-39871129413716621922010-12-11T14:04:00.006+08:002010-12-11T15:44:34.825+08:00DX SHUANGRONG AXIS LOCK KNIFEModel: SR218Dmg: USD$5.79Place of Purchase: Deal ExtremeOfficial ShuangRong website.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-4009975959937461502010-12-09T21:00:00.004+08:002010-12-09T21:05:02.101+08:00ZEBRA TELESCOPIC BALLPOINT PENDmg: S$5.50Place of Purchase: Mustafa CentreHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-46922748956707595972010-12-09T20:56:00.004+08:002010-12-09T21:00:21.026+08:00HERO FOUNTAIN PENModel 336Dmg: S$1.20Place of Purchase: Mustafa CentreIt uses a pump type cartridge to refill the ink.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-71084006205186661352010-12-03T21:50:00.003+08:002010-12-03T21:52:43.924+08:00PARKER JOTTER BALLPOINT PENStainless steel bodyDmg: S$8.00Place of Purchase: Mustafa CentreHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-37291593937344919682010-12-03T21:17:00.003+08:002010-12-03T21:42:13.748+08:00UNI CLIPTURNMulti Ballpoint PenDmg: S$14.45Place of Purchase: Mustafa CentreIt has got a 0.5 mechanical pencil, a 0.7 Red ballpoint and 0.7 Black ballpoint.Hands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-17904658132206341562010-11-13T15:15:00.007+08:002010-11-14T12:22:49.757+08:00[HOOT] SANRENMU 710 FOLDING KNIFEWoah, this knife which I bought on ebay finally came in the mail after about 1.5mths.It's called San Ren Mu because the owner's surname is 梁.The word is split into three similar words 三, 刃, 木 which forms 梁.Even though this folder is a Made in China, it has many good reviews about it from international forums where the folks are diehard fans of brands like Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-33913080432462277792010-11-10T19:38:00.004+08:002010-11-20T14:35:59.196+08:00[HOOT] PARKER PENParker IM Deluxe Brushed Nickel Polished Chrome Tip Ball PointDmg: $17.00Place of Purchase: Popular BookstoreHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-33559236108847217082010-10-30T03:04:00.002+08:002010-10-30T03:08:37.544+08:00[HOOT] LAMY Vista RollerballDmg: $25.00Place of Purchase: MustafaHands-on vid:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-92137383000277220282010-10-22T20:17:00.003+08:002010-10-22T20:29:18.164+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 20 OCT 2010Multi blocks with the 1st storey up and some even pre-casted wall slabs with windows fitted.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-51703199993358647342010-10-03T17:11:00.005+08:002010-10-03T17:15:34.212+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 03 OCT 2010The first storey for a couple of blocks are already in progress.Vid taken from LRT:Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-58829347586551860302010-10-02T10:55:00.005+08:002010-10-02T11:07:45.047+08:00[HOOT] LAMY LOGOBeing an executive needs a decent pen, I headed to Mustafa Centre with probro to check out some LAMY pens.I was actually going to choose the LAMY Tipo AL which is a rollerball pen.I wasn't too keen on gel type pens though.I walked around the counter and then saw some ballpoint pens.I picked up a few to feel and settled for the Logo.LAMY Logo - Model 206Ballpoint pen made of Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-75258974144899393272010-09-17T17:46:00.006+08:002010-10-02T11:09:00.287+08:00[DIY] TOOL CABINET WITH LED INTERIOR LIGHTINGI picked up a spoilt mini wine cellar at the lift landing one day and thought it would make a decent tool cabinet for my collection of multitools.I went to Sim Lim Tower today to get some LED strips and a convertor(230Vac to 12Vdc, 1A) as I intend to install some interior lighting for the cabinet.The warm white LED strip is $32/m, I got 0.5m for this Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-36783110975449144332010-09-06T23:02:00.004+08:002010-09-06T23:26:00.639+08:00HELLO & GOODBYEGoodbye to that.Hello to this.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-58479869457563614552010-09-06T21:52:00.006+08:002010-09-06T23:08:04.521+08:00[HOOT] GRAND HARVEST FOLDING UTILITY KNIFEModel: PNKL003It's a folding utility knife with changeable blades(blades can be found at Home-Fix).Comes with spare blades and a nylon pouch(not the toughest looking material though).Looks pretty cool.The thumb studs.The one on the other side falls off easily as the screw end is not long enough to securely hold onto the nut end of the opposite stud.So I Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-24618894831173777942010-09-06T20:43:00.007+08:002010-09-14T14:03:19.406+08:00[HOOT] SWISSCARD by MAXIMI was at the COMEX 2010 on a Friday to browse around some stuff with OZP.I heard from the forums that SPH is giving out goodie bags with each purchase of their mags.I was actually only interested in a particular item in the goodie bag......The SwissCardNot the original Swiss Card though as the worksmanship is not really good.But still worth keeping in your everyday carry(Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-48479193760497772102010-09-06T19:46:00.004+08:002010-09-13T15:11:08.740+08:00[HOOT] SWISS+TECH MICROMAXGot this from Self-Fix at Tiong Bahru Plaza.19 Tools in 1.My EDC tools.Hands on vid.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-51602059737519788352010-08-30T21:39:00.007+08:002010-08-30T21:53:35.113+08:00[HOOT] SOG POWERLOCK EOD BLACK OXIDE for SAFBought this off a local forum.It's the SAF issued combat multitool.You gotta love the compound leverage, it can apply twice the amount of force by hand.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-82648565433972035312010-08-26T18:25:00.005+08:002010-08-26T18:31:06.199+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 26 AUG 2010Finally some visible foundation can be seen.Peeping in from above the hoarding :)What's up with the waterfront town?Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-69789844371856199742010-08-26T17:39:00.002+08:002010-08-26T18:45:09.883+08:00[HOOT] CAPTAINSTAG MULTITOOLA small pocket-sized multitool with pliers.Measures about 70mm in length when closed.It has a key ring.Mini pliers with wire cutter.Blade, small philips screwdriver, flat screwdriver cum bottle cap opener & saw.The LED light.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-67468797459627590292010-08-25T20:40:00.006+08:002010-09-06T22:26:57.629+08:00[HOOT] GRAND HARVEST KNIFEModel: KS12It has a nice looking tough nylon pouch.It's in olive green (hard plastic).There's a pair of fork & spoon.On them are hex wrench and a flat screwdriver.This multitool spots a commanding 3inch stainless steel blade.There's a bottle opener.And a corkscrew.How it fits in the hands.The knife is my favourite.Very sharp and sturdy and locks in place well.The Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-26305392005684055702010-08-23T21:03:00.006+08:002010-08-24T00:12:08.150+08:00[HOOT] 10-IN-1 MULTITOOLI was at NTUC XTRA @ AMK Hub to help mom buy a 3-pin plug to replace the old one that is attached to the fridge.Since I'm on a lookout for multitools lately, I went to the hardware section to browse around, only to find a small common multitool.Then I remembered that there's a camping section, hence I went there to try my luck.There're few types of multitools there, some Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-71038343591369058802010-08-21T16:41:00.005+08:002010-08-21T16:58:53.319+08:00[HOOT] SAMSUNG ST60 DIGICAMDear wanted a new digicam as her advance b'day present.Since there is the MEGATEX by Courts over the weekend, I shall check it out for any nice deals.Finally decided on the ST60.Optical sensor: CCDResolution: 12.2 megapixelsZoom range: x4Focal length: 27.5-110mm (35mm equivalent)Creative controls: YesOther useful features: Smart Auto, Smart Face Recognition, Perfect Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-43852837909420988102010-08-15T16:26:00.008+08:002010-09-13T14:57:26.242+08:00[HOOT] LEATHERMAN SQUIRT ES4Recently while I was digging out my drawers, I came across my collection of brandless multitools.I went online and searched for some more renowned brands and found Leatherman, Victorinox, Gerber, SOG & etc.It's time for me to start getting the real stuffs.The Squirt ES4 seems like a tool which I could relate to.Got it from Black Tactical.Squirt ES4It's overall Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-87006997066114443832010-08-14T15:15:00.006+08:002010-08-21T16:29:47.214+08:00[HOOT] CREE LED TORCH & CARABINA MULTITOOLBought em from HomeFixLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-85766194396203086622010-08-02T14:36:00.004+08:002010-08-02T15:14:35.286+08:00[HOOT] BRITZ MULTIMETER EM392I prefer a small sized multimeter for work.The one my company provides is rather bulky.Since I was at Pioneer Road North today, I looked around for a smaller one.I saw the SANWA pocket sized multimeter but it was beyond my budget of $40.Then the shop assistant recomended me this one at $32.It is not exactly pocket size but it fits my budget and it ain't too big.The Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-31647249530587431292010-07-29T20:07:00.000+08:002010-08-02T14:35:00.171+08:00[TRIP] GENTING HIGHLANDSWe travelled with Grassland as it gave the cheapest deals for this period of time.View of KL from the coach along the way.View from the First World Hotel lift lobby.View from our room.Dear had always longed to visit the theme park but her plans were always foiled due to poor weather for the past few times she'd been to Genting.This time we were lucky as the weather was Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-45731434123358661752010-07-29T20:04:00.000+08:002010-08-02T14:35:33.103+08:00[HOOT] NIKE JOGGING SHOESMy annual IPT is coming soon in late Aug.My previous Brooks running shoes has served me well thru the 8 sessions and also at work for the past 1 year.But parts of the soles are beginning to come off.So it's time to get some new ones.Again, I headed to Sportslink at AMK for its cheap deals.Metro Plus C II(Varsity Red/White)DMG: $53.90Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-7544793244134828682010-07-19T20:56:00.001+08:002010-07-24T15:13:26.436+08:00[HOOT] CREE LED FLASHLIGHTDmg: $13.90Location: Blk 720 AMK CentreBatteries: 3 x AAALight modes: High-beam / Low-beam / Strobe / Focused beamComes in a nice little pouchBlack color finishingThe focusing rangeThe click switch at the rear of the torch to trigger the different modesThe CREE LEDStripped!!!AssembledHigh-beamLow-beamFocused beamCan even shine downstairs!!!Using my new flashlight at Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-53641263290898140942010-07-11T12:50:00.007+08:002010-07-11T13:22:14.500+08:00WOODLANDS WATERFRONTIt's a Sunday, Dear likes to sleep in late.I woke up at 10am and decided to go to the recently opened Woodlands Waterfront for a walk.Little did I know it was quite a long walk under the hot sun before I could reach the park.Check out the route I took. To and fro back home.Parts of the waterfront is still in progress.Finally I arrived at the park.A playground for the kids.The Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-47756081356202246282010-04-30T00:30:00.000+08:002010-04-30T01:36:32.799+08:00LVC ALEGRIA WEDDING BANDSFinally the rings are ready for our ROM.They are from Love & Co.It is made of White, Yellow and Rose gold.I can't wait for our big day dear :)Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-63115846313594750482010-04-18T15:57:00.005+08:002010-04-18T16:03:12.688+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 18 APRIL 2010Super busy at work until no time to visit PRes site to check out the progress.Today, since the boss didn't show up for work, I got off work earlier and headed to Punggol to take a look.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-49651585979680616872010-04-03T11:24:00.005+08:002010-04-03T11:46:59.086+08:00[HOOT] Y'PAKS SLING BAGI often see Y'PAKS bags being sold at the taka atrium sales.They are quite affordable.I wonder if they are durable.I got for myself a small casual sling bag (Series 2 model: 21206 Black) @ $20.90.It has a pair of hidden carrying handles. View of the zipper comparments.The front zipper pocket.The main zipper compartment with mesh separator.The rear zipper pocket.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-35481868610618519042010-03-23T00:25:00.011+08:002010-04-20T23:05:59.804+08:00[HOOT] BLACKBERRY BOLD 9700 ONYXAfter using the Nokia E71, there's no turning back, I had to get another qwerty handset.I digged the blackberry for its executive look.Its comes with a bunch of international plugs for the charger.The pouch is kinda short but I later learnt about its built in magnet which puts the 9700 to sleep when you slot it in.This helps to conserve power.But I still do not Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-20119225917927828322010-01-31T18:29:00.005+08:002010-01-31T22:00:00.665+08:00[V-Day + B-Day GIFT] BRAUN SERIES 3 (370)I hinted to Dear that I needed a better electric shaver for my bday.I also told her about the model I like.Then she very smart, she claimed it to be a Vday gift as well :(Comes in a pouch.There's a trimmer as well for the sideburns.The Triple Action Free Float System.Thanks Dear :)Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-56320159470934773972010-01-24T01:08:00.003+08:002010-01-24T01:16:55.193+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 23 JAN 2010It's been a long and hectic month but I managed to find time after work today to make a trip down to Punggol to check on the site progress via LRT.Then I headed to Shaun & Weiping house in Sengkang to visit baby Kaelen.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-79204694235908144332010-01-02T13:33:00.004+08:002010-01-02T13:43:27.269+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 02 JAN 2010HAPPY NEW YEARAs I paused along the footpath behind PRes site to write on the note that I was going to drop off into the PRes mailbox, a pack of about 9 stray dogs begun barking from across the road beneath the LRT tracks.I guess they had no where else to go with so many construction going on in Punggol.The PRes mailbox was still intact.Tiny is now left with 4 Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-2011361790319274562009-12-20T21:58:00.008+08:002009-12-20T22:11:46.224+08:00[XMAS HOOT] SWAROVSKI - EVE APPLE PENDANT"Show your playful side with this eye-catching rhodium-plated apple pendant. Adorned with Siam crystals set in the Pointiage® technique, it dazzles from your décolleté. The luscious red pendant hangs gracefully from a chain."I brought Dear to the store at ION to choose her Xmas gift.She actually wanted a ring but those were of fixed sizes and they don't doLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-19853829927658929872009-12-20T16:48:00.003+08:002009-12-20T23:55:24.324+08:00[PRES] SITE PROGRESS ON 20 DEC 2009Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-17979582849931954322009-12-19T17:48:00.004+08:002009-12-20T22:12:47.151+08:00[BTO] CHAMPIONS COURT PROGRESSThis is the BTO which Dear's sis(Joey) took up with her hubby(Eden) to be.It is located in Woodlands near Innova JC, about 10-15 mins walk from Woodlands MRT.The progress thus far is as shown in the following pix (taken from blk 509).Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-78079534032167674882009-12-13T23:31:00.007+08:002009-12-20T23:55:46.431+08:00[PRES]CONSTRUCTION HAS COMMENCED!!!I head from the Punggol Residences forum that there has been some activities on the PRes site over the weekends.So I went down today to have a look see after I sent Dear to work in the morning.They had begun digging the entrance for the site.The container offices.Dirt trucks hauling out the excavated soil.The site entrance.Site Progress as of 13 Dec 2009(vid Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-74707077387171004742009-12-05T21:04:00.010+08:002009-12-05T21:15:05.493+08:00[FREEBIE] DOLCE DIGITAL CLOCKIt is a freebie from the recent Sitex IT Fair when I bought a Canon MP198 AIO printer.It is motion sensor operated.When you wave your hand across the face, it displays vaious other info besides the Time.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-53218608819744827912009-12-05T20:15:00.004+08:002009-12-05T20:54:37.555+08:00SOONTook a trip down to Punggol Residences(PRes) this afternoon.It was drizzling for a while, so I hid under the LRT tracks while I wrote a note to drop it into the PRes mailbox.There're white threaded marking out the site area.I guess soon we'll be expecting the hoarding around the site to be up.Spotted a resident dog in the field.This is where the mailbox is.Not a real mailbox though.Then I Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-75437951892403609572009-10-10T16:43:00.001+08:002009-10-11T12:20:28.536+08:00SELECTION DAY!!!Yesterday night, dear and I narrowed down our top 20 choices.Actually, there's no need as I believe the queue started at 460.We planned to meet my mom there but since she was way earlier than us, I asked her to go for breakfast first.Once we got there, we headed to the ticket kiosk to register and get a ticket.Waiting with ticket in hand and all supporting documents ready.We had Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-69673784120419159762009-09-19T18:09:00.012+08:002009-09-22T00:35:50.902+08:00PUNGGOL RESIDENCESOnline BrochureAfter looking at its proximity to the Punggol MRT, we applied for the Punggol Residences and kept our fingers crossed.On 4 Sept, we got the ballot results.We got queue no. 468 out of 615 4-room units.Although it isn't a very fantastic queue number but at least we got a chance to make a selection.In the worst case scenerio, we'll be left with units at 5th storey Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-23159504115063111412009-08-08T21:13:00.006+08:002009-08-10T21:30:08.103+08:00[HOOTS] UNIQLO @ ION OPENING SALEI've been to the uniqlo outlet at tampines1 and bought some simple tees.Now that another branch is being set up at ION, I guess it'll be worth a look, especially when there's gonna be an opening sale, hehe.I believe the sale is on till 20 Aug 2009.Here are my hoots :)Dry Mesh Polo - $29.90Crew Neck Tee - $7.90Steelon Shoulder Bag - $29.90I really like the red Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-27164125848673066612009-08-06T21:03:00.002+08:002009-08-10T21:28:33.307+08:00[HOOTS] EVERYDAY STUFFSI was at Plaza Sing's Daiso looking for a screen protector for my dear when I come across some interesting items which might come in handy.A hook to hang your bag at the edge of the table.Recently I was relocated to another desk, the area was cramped and small and don't even have a spot for me to put my bag.I needed a hook to hang my bag and was lucky enough to have come Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-33008475153426648362009-07-26T13:47:00.006+08:002009-07-26T14:37:08.621+08:00[HOOTS] CK SPORTS BAGOn Friday, while I was window shopping and waiting for my dear to knock off,I noticed that Wisma-Isetan-CK was having 50% off on a selected few of their bags.It was the so called end of season sales at Isetan.I'm not gonna be an impulse buyer, although I saw a bag which I've targeted quite some time back ago.Hence I looked thru the range of bags on sale and asked if the sale Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-3096391322283312532009-06-29T12:27:00.007+08:002009-06-29T18:40:25.890+08:00[HOOT] THE KUBE MP3 PLAYERThis cube-shaped shuffle mp3 player measures at 22mm on each side and weighs 18g.It comes with a 2GB microSD memory card (can be expanded up to 32GB).Brought to you by OLLO.It only cost S$34.90 and can be found at most 7-Eleven store.The packaging.If it came in a cube packaging, it would be more interesting.Its contents within the housing.Its contents.- the Kube- 2 GB Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-88399760207081907762009-06-14T11:46:00.003+08:002009-06-14T11:51:28.762+08:00[HOOT] BASIC SUNDAY BUYSBought these stuff from AMK Hub NTUC this morning.The Old Town kopi is real nice. My mom said should try the hazelnut flavour next time.Some brandless dry-fit tee, FBT singlet and shorts.Some gear for RT. Gatsby deo to smell nice after.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-1786757101342513772009-06-07T20:37:00.003+08:002009-06-07T20:43:37.776+08:00[HOOT] UNIGLO UNDERWEARToday I happened to visit the fairly new Tampines 1 and so I had to check out the infamous Uniglo outlet.Fairly affordable fashion wear from Japan.I spotted some cheap under tee at $9.90(UP:$14.90) and I bought a pack to wear at home or for RT maybe.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-9460293688465753002009-05-30T15:47:00.001+08:002009-05-31T15:55:41.314+08:00[HOOT] Cam-less HP FOR IPT - LG GB106I bought it from M1: Handset + M-card @ $68The standard packageThe batt cover is snap fitted to the handset.The FM radio can be turned on w/o the use of an ear-piece as it has an internal antenna.I like the grippy texture at the back.Then it turns out that most camps are not that stringent on the use of HP with cam after all.What's more of a shocker is the Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-7468081520648501202009-05-20T12:25:00.008+08:002009-05-20T13:16:28.433+08:00[HOOT] BRAUN BUFFEL WALLETMy old BB wallet is looking quite worn out already.Thanks to Dear, she's got a lobang for getting BB wallets at a cheaper price.A colleague of mine also gian upon hearing the possible discounts.He ordered a wallet from the Calf series while I got for myself one from the Herr series.Both wallets.The sales lady says the logo on the Calf wallet is made of titanium.Their Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-48949136090844512042009-05-17T18:00:00.002+08:002009-05-31T15:46:52.062+08:00[BLISS] MY DEAR IS NOW MY FIANCEEFunny it may seem, the selection of my dear's propasal ring is a joint affair.I had hinted on getting a solitaire daimond for her but she said that she didn't like it.So we went together to pick out the ideal ring for her.We ended up in Lee Hwa and she was captivated by the Paradiso of Destinee.It is an arrangement of twelve Destinee Hearts & Arrows Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-64167863713889407792009-03-27T10:17:00.000+08:002009-03-27T10:17:20.345+08:00[HOOTS] ROYAL SPORTING HOUSE WHSYay......the RSH WHS is finally back again after a long break.As usual, probro and I are there for the Puma shoes.My Hoots.Puma sneakers - $29NIKE Air Force I - $70This pair is to replace my previous AF1 which was stolen at site.Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-31981299275344670552009-02-22T16:36:00.011+08:002009-02-22T18:39:09.039+08:00[HOUSE HUNT] CORAL SPRING - SENGKANGCoral Spring is situated in Sengkang West Ave, it's pretty close to Jalan Kayu.This part of the Sengkang estate would be known as Fernvale.There's the Fernvale LRT station and a bus stop nearby which leads you to Sengkang central.I'm not sure how long it'll take, I haven't tried out the LRT/bus there yet.Coral Spring is also located just off of Yio Chu Kang Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-13672608160932543332009-02-17T08:41:00.007+08:002009-02-17T09:00:03.236+08:00BDAY WITH COLLEAGUESIt was so nice of AhJi, AhYi and AhPeng to remember and take time out from their busy schedule to jio me out for dinner to celebrate my bday.The cake(I haven't even heard of this cake shop before, so it must be expensive,lol)Mmm......chocolate.Age exposed !!!The gift.A sling bag(part leather, part canvas)Thanks, you all, I like it very much :)It's been awhile since I met up Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-61813451413412049692009-02-15T23:35:00.007+08:002009-02-17T00:09:25.475+08:00BIRTHDAY GIFTS FROM DEAR♥I got a watch from dear one month back ago.She declared it as a birthday-valentine combo gift.It looks great, I've been wearing it ever since.Today, on Sunday, dear cooked for me for the very first time :)Considering it has been years ago since she last cooked, I never expect it to be so delicious.The day before, we went to NTUC for grocery shopping.It was a homely dinnerLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-45523948486510836942009-02-08T12:26:00.005+08:002009-02-08T16:39:34.850+08:00GIFTS RECIEVEDProbro and Fiona gave me a mini water dispenser as an advance birthday gift.I've always thought of getting one but somehow I felt that it's a bit too cute for me.But since it's free, what the heck...... :)Thanks.On Saturday, while having a potluck get-together session at Keong & Weiping's house, Keong gave probro and I each a set of 1/6 SAF No.2 uniforms which he bought from HK.It'sLaurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-30176385658222044712009-02-02T00:24:00.026+08:002009-02-02T23:36:37.128+08:00BANGKOK TRIP (28 - 31 Jan 2009)After seeing probro's delightful trip to BKK, I had been itching to go there for some hoots too.Since it is the CNY period, I can take some time off and bring my dear, Adele to BKK for a shopping spree.We booked our flight with SIA because it was surprisingly at a lower price than those budget airlines. It was around S$480 for two return trips.For our accomodations,Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-71880669814871240242008-12-21T14:22:00.008+08:002008-12-27T13:27:21.316+08:00XMAS HOOTS @ CARREFOURHeard from probro that the PicooZ is selling at $9.90 (first 100 customers) at Suntec's Carrefour.I guess I'd have to be an early bird to catch that offer.After seeing my dear off to work at around 10am, I continued down the mrt and headed to Suntec.The mini Carrefour toy fair is held at the atrium.When I got there, I saw the PicooZs tagged at $19.90!!!WTF! Did I made a Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-84999306160560302572008-12-01T00:37:00.004+08:002008-12-01T00:58:05.402+08:00BRAUN SHAVERHooted this at Courts so that I can keep a set of shaver at dear's in case I need to go to work from her place in the morning.Don't wanna be looking like a bian tai shu shu for the day.BRAUN PocketGO P-50 @ $35The cover flips around the shaver to reveal the traditional shaving head.It shaves rather cleanly I must say.The unit is waterproof and can be washed under running water.It has Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-6631355745680944362008-11-22T13:08:00.005+08:002008-11-23T23:55:14.527+08:00EARLY XMAS GIFT EXCHANGEMy dear bought these for me as xmas gift :)She'll be working then and we won't have the time to celebrate, so we did our gift exchange early.Levi's undies and tee.This is what I got for my Dear :)I got for her a set of keyboard and mouse in her favourite color...RED.Quite a meaningful motto on the mouse......Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-35614213730268257432008-10-24T20:25:00.009+08:002008-10-30T20:01:13.340+08:00HOOTS FOR MY HOOTSThese handphone accessories came in the mail today.Ordered them from Ebay.They are for my E71 and dear's 6600 Fold.Hoots arrived nicely packed.Nokia charger, E71 screen guard, pink silicon case for the 6600F & leather pouch for E71.The leather pouchYou pull on the tab to retrieve the phone.Phone fits comfortably in the pouch, can be a little tighter though for a more snug Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-29593950595864790282008-10-21T23:56:00.005+08:002008-10-22T00:12:11.902+08:00ALL DRESSED UPMet up with Dear yesterday night at Far East Plaza to sell off her old N73 and brand new W980 to Mobile Square recoup her 6600Fold.She was on her way to her company's advance Xmas D&D hence she's all dolled up.Naturally we had to take some pix together :)(Yes, I know I look very the uncle......)Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587807.post-23481825961344654152008-10-21T21:23:00.008+08:002008-10-24T10:25:35.143+08:00NOKIA E71Grey SteelIt's been awhile since I've last used a Nokia phone.IIRC, it was the 8310 which is now being used by my mum.Dear has a couple of spare lines for re-con, so I hitched a ride to get my much anticipated E71 from Singtel.Thanks dear :)You can find its specs HERE.I chose the grey steel color over the white color version as I believe frequent handling of the white phone would leave Laurenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840780308513563187noreply@blogger.com2