Friday, May 25, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
LOVE 'NOT' WORKING...
I have been very busy lately with cleaning up my room, getting ready to pack up my things, and trying to make some money from investment to compensate my current unemployment status.
All in all, have been pretty busy lately. I do have to say, it is quite fulfilling!
I have never thought that not working at an actual job can be this fulfilling. Haha.
Daily routine involves getting up in the morning and checking the stock market, and before bedtime, again, check the stock market (Asia).
Reading up on my must-read book list.
Running errands.
Haha.
I dare say, I ENJOY NOT WORKING!!!
All in all, have been pretty busy lately. I do have to say, it is quite fulfilling!
I have never thought that not working at an actual job can be this fulfilling. Haha.
Daily routine involves getting up in the morning and checking the stock market, and before bedtime, again, check the stock market (Asia).
Reading up on my must-read book list.
Running errands.
Haha.
I dare say, I ENJOY NOT WORKING!!!
Friday, May 18, 2007
More Mexico Stories
The trip to Puerto Vallarta was great except one thing.
THE TIME-SHARE BUSINESS
Upon arrival at the airport, we were immediately swamped by people eagered to help. But, everyone with a little sense knows that...there's no free lunch in the world.
So, we were directly towards what we thought was our transportation....
A tiny counter with a very nice lady behind it, and immediately advising us on what's hip in Mexico, and what to dos & what not to dos.
Until she began asking to meet us at The Westin (a hotel down the street from us) the next day, her time-share claws came out. We politely declined and hurried to our CORRECT transportation pick up spot.
Our hotel informed us that time-share is a very big business in Mexico now, especially in resort towns....hotel staff asked us to stay away from them, and to just tell them, we were leaving the next day to avoid being ambushed.
**
This was a conversation Mr. Bear and I overheard at the Marina.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Hey Amigos, you look like a happy couple.
Happy Couple: Oh no. (whispers)
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Happy Couple, don't you want to join a tour?
Happy Couple: We are not a happy couple.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Why not, Senora?
Happy Couple: For reasons you wouldn't even want to know.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: But, I can make you happy again.
Happy Couple: No thanks, we are an extremely not happy couple. Ciao.
(Happy Couple hurried away)
**
Mr. Bear and I did not attempt to try this approach. Instead we just smiled and quickly walk away.
**
Nice place to visit. Extremely Nice Mexicans. Extremely eager time-share Mexicans. A place worth visiting, but stay away from time-share. ANYTHING time-share is deadly.
THE TIME-SHARE BUSINESS
Upon arrival at the airport, we were immediately swamped by people eagered to help. But, everyone with a little sense knows that...there's no free lunch in the world.
So, we were directly towards what we thought was our transportation....
A tiny counter with a very nice lady behind it, and immediately advising us on what's hip in Mexico, and what to dos & what not to dos.
Until she began asking to meet us at The Westin (a hotel down the street from us) the next day, her time-share claws came out. We politely declined and hurried to our CORRECT transportation pick up spot.
Our hotel informed us that time-share is a very big business in Mexico now, especially in resort towns....hotel staff asked us to stay away from them, and to just tell them, we were leaving the next day to avoid being ambushed.
**
This was a conversation Mr. Bear and I overheard at the Marina.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Hey Amigos, you look like a happy couple.
Happy Couple: Oh no. (whispers)
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Happy Couple, don't you want to join a tour?
Happy Couple: We are not a happy couple.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: Why not, Senora?
Happy Couple: For reasons you wouldn't even want to know.
Eager Time-Share Mexican: But, I can make you happy again.
Happy Couple: No thanks, we are an extremely not happy couple. Ciao.
(Happy Couple hurried away)
**
Mr. Bear and I did not attempt to try this approach. Instead we just smiled and quickly walk away.
**
Nice place to visit. Extremely Nice Mexicans. Extremely eager time-share Mexicans. A place worth visiting, but stay away from time-share. ANYTHING time-share is deadly.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Mexico Pictures~
Mr. Bear left last night.....so now, I have time to rest and recoup from this past 2-week chaos.
I will post pictures from Mexico up...and give you guys all the details later on....
Friday, May 04, 2007
Mr. Bear and I went to check out engagement rings today, and was surprised to find that a lot of places are priced even more expensive than the Tiffany's. **SHOCKED**
After some searching, Mr. Bear and I have come to the conclusion that even though Tiffany's is much over priced, but the quality is unbelievable. The setting, the cutting, the grade are all superior than other stores. So, our conclusion is to get the ring in HK.
Reason being, more choices, still conflict-free diamonds, and the setting is more to Asian market's taste (nothing too flashy, nothing too bulky-looking), and I am sure prices are cheaper as well.
Just to let you know what the going price for a 0.70 to a 1.0 carat diamond is worth today.
Siba -
0.72, 19KW, E, VVS1 - $7,999
1.0, 19KW, G, VS1 - $8,500
Tifanny's -
0.72, Plat, E, VVS1 - $8,500
1.0, Pat, E, VVS1 - $12,000
Ok, what I am looking at is nothing close to these prices nor sizes. But, just to give you ladies out there a comparison.
For me, if you can find a quality like Tiffany's for less. It's a keeper!
Trust me, once you've looked at the Tiffany's rings, you will never want to find anything less quality. I can now understand why the Tiffany's engagement ring is a must for a lot of ladies out there. But for me, I'd rather look for similar quality that's less pricy. *Haha*
After some searching, Mr. Bear and I have come to the conclusion that even though Tiffany's is much over priced, but the quality is unbelievable. The setting, the cutting, the grade are all superior than other stores. So, our conclusion is to get the ring in HK.
Reason being, more choices, still conflict-free diamonds, and the setting is more to Asian market's taste (nothing too flashy, nothing too bulky-looking), and I am sure prices are cheaper as well.
Just to let you know what the going price for a 0.70 to a 1.0 carat diamond is worth today.
Siba -
0.72, 19KW, E, VVS1 - $7,999
1.0, 19KW, G, VS1 - $8,500
Tifanny's -
0.72, Plat, E, VVS1 - $8,500
1.0, Pat, E, VVS1 - $12,000
Ok, what I am looking at is nothing close to these prices nor sizes. But, just to give you ladies out there a comparison.
For me, if you can find a quality like Tiffany's for less. It's a keeper!
Trust me, once you've looked at the Tiffany's rings, you will never want to find anything less quality. I can now understand why the Tiffany's engagement ring is a must for a lot of ladies out there. But for me, I'd rather look for similar quality that's less pricy. *Haha*
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Mr. Bear is here, and I have been off work for the 3rd day today. I must say, I am enjoying every bit of NOT working. Haha...
It is indeed very relaxing.
Well, I still do feel that I will have a very hectic schedule starting June. From renovating the basement to sorting out my room to actual packing to actually steping onto the plane bound for HK. (sorry for the run on sentence). I believe I have a lot of work to finish.
Need to pop clothes into the dryer...
=)
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