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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Toilet in a closet

I went to this hotel recently "renovated".    It's so funny to see that they tried to squeeze everything in.   The decor is ok in some area, but in other areas it does not match at all.   Some areas give the chic feeling, but at some other areas, looks like they just dump in whatever second-hand furniture they find. regardless of whether it matches with the rest.

The most funny thing was... the toilet is in a closet!   I could not find the toilet at first... but when I open up this closet, there it is! I was surprised and un-impressed at the same time.

The "toilet-closet" is so small that you cannot even step inside.   The space between the toilet and the wall is literally 15cm. You just slide open this mirror door and turn around to use the toilet.   PLUS, the toilet was installed at the wrong direction so basically you have to use it side-ways.

As for the shower, you have to step up about one foot high and then step back down to get in. And it is separated from the room by a curtain. So yes the water would spread on the floor inside the room.   And the bed is just one arm's length outside the shower. The sink is on the other end of the room.   The room is not big so I didn't have to walk far to wash my hands....

There was a small TV, the remote does not work. There was also a non-funtionnal fridge and a sofa. There is a huge lamp hanging down from the ceiling right above the bed.   I was afraid to hit my head or that the lamp falls.    Well at least the lamp worked.

I would say the overall service was ok.   The toilet "broke" one time and they "fixed" it.   Check-in and check-out process was smooth and quick.

Aside from the so-so decor, the lack of space, and the non-functionning appliances, other things were ok geh... glad that it was only a few days.

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Saturday, November 07, 2009

I can't believe my xanga page is still active... haven't logged in for almost a year but glad I can reset my pwd.

so I got my winter tires changed and now the weather announces 15 celcius for the weekend... they'll probably melt before the first snow comes.

I heard Can-Tire service is bad.   Now that I have experienced it myself, I will not go back for auto service unless I'm forced to.   Made phone calls to several stores to check stock, some stores put you on hold forever, some stores just hang up on you when you ask for the supervisor.   And this other one store does not even pickup the phone at all.

Went there to buy a set of rims. The guy at the parts department confirmed that I get discount rate to put them on since I bought the rims there.   I even asked him a few times to make sure. "Yes, just show your receipt". Great.

A few days later I called to make an appointment and once again asked them about the discount rate. They say yes.   So I brought all my winter tires and rims to have them changed. "No you don't get any discount because you only bought the rims, not the tires".   What the.... that's not what they told me at the moment I purchase my rims. I asked different staff before going there, and every one of them confirmed that I get discount.   Can't believe when I show up with all the rims and tires they tell me something else.   Even the manager of the store does not care.   Now I realize their customer service really sucks.   Not just that store, several stores.

So I ended up going back to my dealer and the total I paid was even less that what Can-Tire would have charged me.

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

found this article interesting ;)

WORDS WOMEN USE

FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel that they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your
football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an
even trade.

NOTHING
This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine"

GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows! )
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine"

GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often
misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing"

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow."

GO AHEAD!
At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the
chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay"

THANKS
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint! Just say you're welcome.

THANKS A LOT
This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing"

WHATEVER
Means do what you want bc we know that u dont really care what we think but beware. We are annoyed that u would even suggest something like that and it is in your best intrest not to argue about it more or take back what you said it will only make it worse. It usually follows a "fine". It will end up in some kind of argument and just like "Go Ahead" at some point in the near future, you are going to be in some kind of trouble.

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