China Scam

I got a call firsthand today by some person involved in a scam. From a China lady. It's definitely a scam, and I'm pissed with her. Sorry frenz, nothing to do with the Chinese, but it's just another rude person I've met. I've read about it in the papers before, but never thought I'll get a firsthand experience.


In mandarin: all in one breath in a mainland chinese accent. put that at a length of 20sec.

1) phone rings
2) Hi Miss, can you understand mandarin?
3) blah blah blah, until now, i have no idea where she is from.
4) mentions that I'm invited to go to Macau to visit some place...
5) and asks me to register it urgently somewhere
6) tells her not interested.
7) She slams phone in the midst of saying something.

Half the time, I had no idea what she was talking about, because of her strong accent, and obviously memorised script.

Man, maybe I should learn to do my telephone script the way like her?! Difference is, I will never slam the phone on someone. Go away u rude people!!!

Just want to warn all of you to be careful. It's no longer a Nigerian scam. Now Chinese scams are the rage.

Some reading: http://www.buyusa.gov/pittsburgh/chinascam.html

881

I've always not been a fan of local production. On my sis's insistence, I went to catch this show, which i thought was super corny and loud. And it is corny and loud, but enjoyable. It attracted even the older generation, noticed many aunties and uncles for the first time.

Though quite ridiculously unrealistic at times, it was a rollercoaster ride, with v hilarious moments, as well as v sad ones.

My favourite character was the auntie, who is a real getai singer. cool. The hokkien used was so fluent! I think its not too bad =)

Hard day's work.

Been ages since I wrote anything less than happy in my blog. Felt really down after an appointment earlier initially. But I've got over it, all within 2 hours.
Again i turn to look for another light, http://dailymotivator.com.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Authentically you Causing others to lose is not the way to win. The way to win is to create value where there was none before.

I did a great job but there were odds against me. Something good will come out of it cuz I created value.

Lost in Transit

A day out at the Beach

First time to Sentosa after almost 2 years. First time taking the train into Sentosa. Only the 2 of us, but we're good at entertaining ourselves.

* actually, i have no desire for a tan. Was there to accompany cynamie. and check out del mar...

Had to reapply sunblock for many many times! And still got some patchy sunburnt parts due to poor application.

* having only chips and pancake for lunch. we went for a 2nd round after the beach. $2 per set at Vivo City KopitTiam. Not very nice, but cheap.

On a heritage trail

Went on a heritage trail unexpectedly. Almost toured the whole of Raffles Place. And it turned out to be quite enjoyable. Felt like a tourist.

Ma Zu Temple


Museum (forgot the name. Its next to Far East Square)

And my supper... Gotta burn it off!

"Money affairs for women"

And another one. It's a older article, in the month of July.


"Money affairs for women

The modern woman has many successes to celebrate - a soaring career, financial independence, her own hobbies and pursuits, and for many, a happy and healthy family life that tops it all.
But is she doing enough to ensure these successes are not eroded later on in life?"

Read the article at:
http://justwoman.asiaone.com/Just%2BWoman/Story/A1Story20070709-17696.html

An article from "Mind Your Body"

Just to share this article that was in the papers recently.


"Insure against health costs

Everyone knows a horror story. A simple procedure turns into a nightmare of complications, inflating a hospital stay from days to months, and the cost in the process. "


Read the full article at:
http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20070810-21471.html