Lem lem lem lem
Sep 3rd
Kate Spade is having a saleeee. This is only USD 87.00 after discount!
![image[3]](http://wenderella.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/image3.png "image[3]")
Ah I wanna dai it’s so worth it.
But noo I have to stop myself cos I’m going to Australia next month and cannot afford to be penniless even before I go!
*chews fingers in frustration*
Dammit so many nice bags!!!
Neutrogena Wave Duo Review
Sep 2nd
I’ve heard about the Neutrogena Wave cleanser before and was quite curious to try it, but never really got around to it cos the idea of a machine with batteries and buttons was too complicated for my mind to wrap around hehe. So I stuck to my good ol’ bar soap. 
But anyway, Coleen sent me the Neutrogena Wave Duo to try, so I did!
Introduction
The Neutrogena wave duo is a battery-operated power cleanser with 2 different speeds for both gentle and deep-pore cleansing.
It penetrates up to 10 times deeper than a traditional cleanser to remove dirt and oil from pores, and dead cells from the skin surface.
Included in the Box
- The cleanser
- 14 pads
- AA battery
Pricing
Kit at RRP S$16.10. Refills at S$13.20 for 15-day supply.
Limited offer S$ off coupon at http://www.neutrogena.com.sg from now to 30 September 2010.
Okay now that the boring stuff is out of the way, on to the review!
On the box it says “remove battery door by gently pressing the latch”. Au contraire. Not so easy, it turns out. I spent about 2 minutes pressing not-so-gently to pry it out. Eeps.
When it’s open it looks like this:
After I got the battery in and the pad attached to the top, I started washing my face!
Advantages
Cleaner and softer skin: I tried the higher speed, which is supposed to deep cleanse, and my skin did feel a lot cleaner after it. It also felt softer, which I did not expect! I suppose that was an effect of the exfoliation. 
The effect of a cleanser on your skin should be the most important consideration when getting a cleanser, so do attribute more weight to this!
Fun: It is an unusual way to cleanse your face so an advantage is the novelty factor, haha.
Disadvantages
Vibrations too strong: The vibrations from the cleanser were way too powerful and made my hand a bit numb after cleansing.
Refills: Depending on how troublesome you find buying refills when you run out of pads, this could be a disadvantage.
Other Notes
As with all deep cleansers, the skin tends to be a little bit dryer afterwards so always moisturize well or if possible, use a hydrating mask!
Impact of New HDB Housing Policies | National Day Rally 2010
Aug 31st
Just a post to summarize the probable effects of what was discussed by PM Lee and Mr. MBT. I fall under the category of people that these measures are supposed to benefit. I.e. Young couples buying their first flat… hmm~ 
Please feel free to leave a comment if you have something to add, or think that a point should be corrected or can be refined.
1. Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) of non-subsidised flats increased from 5 years (from 3 years)
o Transaction volume decreases
o Supply of resale flats decreases
2. Buyers of non-subsidised flats cannot own private property concurrently within MOP
o Private property owners intending to buy HDB for investment purposes are unable to do so
o Buyers intending to invest in private property within MOP of staying in HDB are unable to do so
3. Increased the holding period for imposition of Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) to 3 years (from 1 year)
o Buyers intending to speculate with holding period of 1 to 3 years will have profits eroded by SSD
o Speculation period increased to > 3 years (Encourages longer-term speculation)
4. Buyers who have ≥ 1 outstanding loans at purchase and are taking a bank loan: Required to pay 10% of valuation in cash (from 5%), and max bank loan % lowered to 70% (from 80%)
o Existing HDB owners intending to shift houses are now less able to do so
o Supply of resale flats decreases
5. HDB intending to launch 22,000 flats in 2011 if demand remains strong
o Supply of BTO flats increases
o Demand for resale flats decreases
6. More land released for tender of DBSS and ECs
o ???
7. BTO flats launching mid-2011 onwards have expected completion time of 2.5 years (previously 3 – 5 years)
o Demand for BTO increases due to shorter time to obtain flat
That’s all I can think of for now!
[ Official MND press release dated 30 August 2010 here: MEASURES TO MAINTAIN A STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROPERTY MARKET ]
Another expensive flat, sigh
Aug 29th
We viewed another flat we liked on Saturday. This one is selling for 495K + 55K COV = 550K.
Pros
- Good location overall
– slightly west, but still quite central - View of gorgeous greenery from the window
- Amazing renovation done – no touch up required at all
Cons
- Location not near to expressway exit
- Most windows facing west – afternoon sun
- No amenities close by – clinics, supermarkets, etc… zilch
- HDB last transacted price shows that the area’s units sold for around 510K & below for 2010
The bf is thinking of offering +40K COV, but ahhh, I’m so tempted but really not sure if that’s the right decision considering the “cons” bit.
Although the deco is really hands down worth it. It looks so nice that we forgot that we were in a HDB flat for a moment.
Le sigh.
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i also want my own place soon but thn i think abt the COV, the compounded interest, the cashhhh n my head goes giddy. so gotta settle for BTO. i have no choiceeee. or i”d buy a condo already.
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