Yearly Archives: 2011

The Urusan Seri Paduka Baginda letter that made my day

Last Thursday, I received this letter.  A letter that I had been waiting for, for a LONG LONG time.  I tore it open and very nearly kissed the check that was contained in it.  You see, after receiving the first … Continue reading

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Much ado about an Apple Tart

Several years ago, when I was still unmarried and without kids, a couple of my girlfriends and I learnt the ropes on how to bake an apple tart from one of our married friends.  We made the effort to go … Continue reading

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Do you take plastic?

Have you ever been told by a store or restaurant that they do not accept credit card payments because your total bill did not exceed a certain X amount?  I most certainly have, and while I used to tell them … Continue reading

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The Big Red Box that came in the Mail

I received a big red box via courier last Friday.  Had been expecting it for a few weeks now and so I opened it in eager anticipation.  I hadn’t expected such a BIG box though. :      :           :      … Continue reading

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Businesses that Go Green

The everyday consumer is getting more and more intelligent and educated nowadays.  Gone are the days when someone can be foolishly conned and be gullible enough to fall into the proverbial trap of sales and marketing pitches. Consumers have endless … Continue reading

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