Retail therapy for the bargain hunter

As you can see, it's been ages since the last time I've blogged...been too busy with teaching and dating of cos..haha

Long hours at work (both in sch and at home) has reinstated me as the Singapore Panda Club manager. Last friday was the only day I gave myself a break after school (since the hols) to meet Jiahui to go to Concourse and also Bugis. Had dinner at Concourse in a Japanese restaurant called Yamagawa. Tasty authentic jap food is the best! Went there to buy some gifts for my students and after dinner we checked out the new shopping mall called Icon at Bugis. The shops there are really small, about 3 customers will packed a shop.

Spotted a very nice dress and decided to go back on Saturday to get it as they only accept cash payment. Managed to get it at $68 (original $72.90). Quite pricey but I really liked the design, the material, everything about it...it even has a slimming effect!!!

There's also a gashapon collection shop where the lady boss is very nice. We even exchanged our little gashapon collection craze experiences...=P
Can get past editions and also sell extras if the boss thinks customers might want them.

Saturday went to visit Alv as he's not too well. Went to Bugis (to get the dress) and Plaza Sg (piano) to get some shopping done. Managed to get a dorothy perkins' top going for $16 due to the end of season sale. Need to start looking for a tube top or spagghetti top for my dress as it has a plunging neckline. I even started grocery shopping in Carrefour after my lesson! There's some interesting new products like the Japanese fish and French cheese garlic spread.

Didn't feel well on Sunday so stayed home to do my work and Alv came for lunch and to accompany me. =)

Went to Suntec alone after completing my work yesterday as I wanted to look for the tube/spagghetti top. Managed to get a brown spagghetti top that is like a mini dress. Quite interesting on it's own as well. The rest were either too lacey or the material didn't match. Tried out a few pieces of clothing at the Mango sale but nothing really caught my eye. Bought a dark green polo top for $20 from a China brand shop. Like the comfortable material. The pink and white also looks good but the material is too translucent.

There were alot of new gashapons...of cos I have to spend on some of them...quite lucky today, managed to get the designs i fancy upon the first try. Bought cinnamoroll jelly from Sanrio store as it has a cute pouch and is at half-price. Went to Carrefour to get some foodstuff before taking the long bus ride home.

Went to Northpoint by taking bus 83 after the meeting today. Found the Esprit store that sells out of season, discounted stuff. Managed to find a pair of khaki pumps with a very ladylike design, going for $39. The usual price was $129.90 as it's all leather (cowhide). Spotted a nice jacket going for $29 but in the end just got the shoes.

Choir Concert rehearsal

Alot has happened lately but too busy and tired to blog...went to the Singapore Conference Hall for the first time today (or so i thought, parents told me that I went there for my first piano practical exam when i was like 8?) with the choir teacher and students. The instructor and pianist met us there but we had to wait for quite sometime at the lobby as the personnels and holding rooms were not ready.

There were 9 schools altogether and some were in their costumes, while others in their school uniform. The kids started getting restless as time passes, finally around 2+pm, we could move to the backstage and have the students get into positions.

After the first dry run, they simulated a real rehearsal and I got to hear the different choirs sing. Some songs were not heard as I had to assist the teacher and ensure that the students know where to go. All these choirs got gold or gold with honours at this year's Singapore youth festival competition and they were really quite entertaining. It was quite an interesting and enriching experience. Free preview of an impressive concert, and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes too =P