Archive for June 19th, 2008
There are some people thought that I am earning a lot from those writing network, and that’s why I am rich, rich until I am flying business class to Japan. A lot of people thought that traveling to Japan is very expensive and it could easily cost more than RM10k anytime.
If you do read my blog about my previous trip to Japan, then you will know that I have already traveled with business class since that. I am not joining any writing network by that time. However, that doesn’t means that I am rich, and I am not paying 7k or 9k for a ticket.
Our total expenses in Japan cost not more than RM4.5k for a total of 8 nights, of course that excluded the shopping spree and air ticket. If you are going to HK for 8 nights and buy the 3 days passport for Disneyland, I bet you will spend about the same too, except the air ticket is cheaper for HK. 
So, why not I fly to Japan, right?
June 19th, 2008
… when I am about leaving to work …
Me : tonight we go to Carrefour, ok? (I want to check the Frisco milk powder for 1 year old)
KW : don’t want …
Me : oh….?? Then where you want to go?
KW : (with her softly tone) want to go Disneyland!
Me : *speechless*
June 19th, 2008
The second day in Hakone is totally a mess for me! Anyway, we still enjoy the trip. We get up early in the morning to bath in the public bath, I thought I am early and there should be no one inside there. But…… I saw her! Saw her right after I step in the bath area nakedly. A little bit embarrassing… LOL
If not mistaken, the temperature of the water is about 42C. The water is so hot, hot until I don’t want to get up; it is so comfortable to dip inside the hot water! Hubby and I take turn to try the public onsen as the kids cannot bear the hot water!
The breakfast prepared by the hotel is so plentiful and delicious! There is rice, soup, eggs, fish and some Japanese pickles.
As for our room, it is in traditional Japanese style which the hotel has more than 100 years of history. Room is spacious for us and we are enjoying sleeping on the tatami floor. And finally, we don’t have to worry if KX fell off to the floor!
the hotel room
the restaurant
the food prepared by the hotel
the rice for KW
June 19th, 2008
The recent 40% increase of oil prices really hit a big impact to our business. Everyone want to save money and trying to reduce their expenses to survive, especially to cut down the use of petrol! What a bad news toward us…
Anyway, we are not totally not business at all. The company and the business are still running as usual, just a bit slow only. However, it is not easy to get a car loan approve nowadays. The bank is very strict on approving a loan. Of course, most of the customer don’t have a good credit history is one of the reason.
We have to look for other source to get the loan for our customer and glad that we found the Car Loans offered by 1800 Next Loan. 1800 Next Loan offers a very good car loan package for the borrower, regardless how their credit history is. Most important is, our customer happy with the service offered by them and our business run even smooth than before.
1800 Next Loan aim to help people who have bad credit record and having problem to get an auto loan, regardless how bad the credit is. Everyone can own a car now, with 1800 Next Loan.
June 19th, 2008
That is my baggage from Japan. The check-in baggage weights a total of 50.8kgs which is from the large luggage and the 2 boxes only.
And here some of the loots,
Q10 Mask of Kose, not all is mine. I bought 4 only, others is my colleague’s
Bento tool from 100Yen shop and the character bento tool from Tokyu Hands
Couch sling bag, it cost less than RM800.
Another Couch for hubby’s friend, about RM450. Cheap huh?
Snack from Disneyland, and the cute Mickey fork and spoon
Photo frame from Disneyland
As promised to KW, here her new baby, Goofy.
Our favorite chocolate cookies from Hokkaido, is now available at Narita Airport too. This, I bought a lot!!!
Something for my best friends from Hakone Shrine
And not forgotten, my babe ….
June 19th, 2008
With the recent hike of petrol prices, indirectly it may then cause everything go up in prices too. Sometimes, you may not aware of the increase of price for just a small thingy, but they did. Your regular visit restaurant may bill you the same price, but you can observe to check the portion of the dishes served.
The cost of medication treatment is already a hike even few years before; could you imagine how much it will go up now? That must be very high, I think! Maybe more charges to bill us. LOL
Anyway, I am just glad that I have already purchase the medical health insurance plan for myself, as well as my family. So, we don’t really have to worry about how much the bill of the treatment which we need to take, instead, we can take the best treatment which is good for us to recover.
According to kaiser insurance, there is a lots of affordable health insurance offered by them, such as individual plan, family plan and even group plan. Not only that, they even offer the deductible, coinsurance, and HSA-qualifying options on top of the traditional health insurance which could help for a better control cost.
June 19th, 2008
Although I didn’t spend much on the expenses in Japan, but I do shop a lot, I buy a lot of things. The money I spend on the loots is much more than the expenses for 4 of us in Japan. I bought a lot of clothes for the kids, I think KX can wear it till he is 3 year old. The quality of the fabrics and the price just too tempting and I just couldn’t deny myself to swipe my card!
I use my credit card for shopping and also the expenses in Disneyland. From my previous experience, the transaction from Disneyland usually will be in the statement on the following month. Like I am swiping the card in early June, my statement which dated middle or end June doesn’t come with the transaction in Disneyland. With this great feature, I feel like I am earning and I have more time to look for money to pay off the bill. LOL
Of course, every credit card have its unique features, as long as you know what you want when Apply for Credit Card, then you can save a lot. Just hop over to Extra Credit Cards if you are not sure which card most suit your need.
June 19th, 2008
