New Mazda 3

Went down to the showroom today. The 1.6 luxury sedan model costs $69,988, less $1,000 early bird discount if book by tomorrow.

The look and feel is not bad, but I think the price is steep. Have yet to read any reviews though.

I will need to pay another $2,000 odd to the finance company after trading in Elliot. I'm not for increasing my monthly installment of $600. Based on the installment calculator:

- Mthly installment: $625
- Interest rate: 2.5%
- Loan period: 10 years
- Loan amount will have to be $60,000

Which means I need to fork out about $10,000, including the $2,000 to the finance house.

$10K? From where??



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Post Date: 27 Apr 09

Voice in Head Series - 初一

This morning, while bathing, my mind was working again.

Me: It's been sometime since Wifey and I went to offer prayers to 注生娘娘.

Then Voice in Head spoke.

VIH: Why don't you go this weekend?

After the bath, I quickly got out to check the Chinese calendar. Guess what? This coming Saturday is 初一.

Divine assistance?



Post Date: 27 Apr 09

Britain's Got Talent - Susan Boyle

Pure inspiration, much like Paul Potts.





Post Date: 27 Apr 09

We are in the FA Cup finals!

We are going to Wembley to meet Chelsea!

From www.evertonfc.com:

Man United 0-0 Everton (2-4 AP)

Everton are in the FA Cup final.

The Toffees showed character and quality in abundance as they beat Manchester United 4-2 on penalties at Wembley to book a 30 May date with Chelsea.

The game was 0-0 after 90 and 120 minutes but Everton had matched their opponents stride for stride for every second of them.

Tim Howard produced two saves in the shootout, while the decisive spot kick, fittingly, was despatched by Phil Jagielka.



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Post Date: 27 Apr 09

Voice in Head Series - Car park

So I was heading home after another long Friday night.

Me (thinking to myself): I really hope to get a car park lot on the lower floors. Really tired.

Almost immediately, I saw a car heading towards the car park from the opposite direction. Based on his speed, he'll reach the car park first. Which means whatever empty lot on the lower floor, he would get to it before me.

Me: Wah lao eh, how come always get beaten?! How come my hopes are always raised before they are dashed?

Then, the Voice in Head spoke.

VIH: You lament too much.

Me: Isn't it true? He's gonna beat me to it.

VIH: Why are you so sure? You just might get a lot.

Me (not convinced): Let's see.

When I reached 3A, I was dumbstruck - there were TWO lots waiting for me. Wifey didn't see me shake my head in disbelief.



Photo credit here.

Post Date: 27 Apr 09