Living in JB 2 (Johore)

[wuqi256]

u are a hidden gem which your wife is so smart and found u !

She must have been really blind then, she still told me in the past when she first saw me, she thought i am the type who will earn thousand plus and thats it.
Luckily she stuck by this worthless pebble who has always been kicked around all his life.

Imagine, my paternal grandma and grandpa has never carried me even once from young. One of my moms sister became my godma but when she found out i am actually a dragon and not a snake, she discarded me as well as i will "cheong" with her kids. Now another of her sister is my godma. Still whenever i can, i will help out my ex godma but new godma isn't too pleased whenever i address the old one as godma too.

I am seriously that undesirable. Probably should change my nick to worthlesspebble or something.

 

[wuqi256]

Bro, I have no issue leh ... It's the other party, very sceptical haha ...

Btw, reveal a bit more, our age gap is less than 4!

Actually, thinking about it, if I don't mind, why would she mind ar? **scratch head**

Because some girls age more than guys after a number of years, some would be worried that their spouses will mind in the future.
Speaking of age, suddenly remember one parent at the school who is 9 years older than her husband but the husband look a bit older so they
still look good together.

 

[CameraMan]

8k voucher, yes. Price increase, I not sure. Most likely not.

Open house with promo of 8k voucher? Did they increase price for intermediate?

 

[wuqi256]

not me la , although yesterday i was at bk indah ....
But i am a driver so i know how to handle this type of situation , when e driver stop and signal me to go , i will show hi five sign and move on ....

Yes of course, but not every lady would even acknowledge, most times (99%) i will always let people pass and especially the older folks. But 99% i will never see anyone wave or even smile/acknowledge. Even when every other car in front of me just drove right through.


Bro Dreamoraction, please note, she is the real gem actually, go for it:

The charismatic Dragon lady.
Fascinating, vibrant, imperious, magnificently sexy, captivating and bright, you are set apart from the other mortals because of who you are. You have an authoritative aura, elegance, good taste, and self-assurance. No one can disregard you for your leadership traits are obvious. You are opinionated, demanding, formidable and independent. You are daunting to others because success and affluence seems to come to you naturally yet you seem to be casual about it. You are not humble, inconspicuous, boastful or timid. For you, the universe revolves around you. However, you are generous, reasonable and never insecure about yourself. You love to be recognized and you demand an equal say in what you do or say, even from your partner. You cannot bear to be restricted because you adore the high-flying life.

 

[DREAMorACTION]

U r really one of the most forgivable, caring, hard working, smart and toughest dude I have ever come across. Its extremely difficult just trying to imagine it, let alone being in your shoe. Bro, press on!!

She must have been really blind then, she still told me in the past when she first saw me, she thought i am the type who will earn thousand plus and thats it.
Luckily she stuck by this worthless pebble who has always been kicked around all his life.

Imagine, my paternal grandma and grandpa has never carried me even once from young. One of my moms sister became my godma but when she found out i am actually a dragon and not a snake, she discarded me as well as i will "cheong" with her kids. Now another of her sister is my godma. Still whenever i can, i will help out my ex godma but new godma isn't too pleased whenever i address the old one as godma too.

I am seriously that undesirable. Probably should change my nick to worthlesspebble or something.

 

[wuqi256]

Ah tiong into golf?? Wow, not a lot of lady play such sport. 这个女生果然非反, 真特殊 .... 赞!!

Actually if you guys marry then she will have an additional house and you too, easiest way to get more houses right?
Ok jokes aside, seems more houses are spiking up prices, just heard from a learned source who came over to share.

I always wake up in the middle of the night so friends know when to find me.

 

[wuqi256]

U r really one of the most forgivable, caring, hard working, smart and toughest dude I have ever come across. Its extremely difficult just trying to imagine it, let alone being in your shoe. Bro, press on!!

Thank you, i pale in comparison to a couple who just came to our school the other day, the parents adopted this little Malay child who was abandoned and now sending her to an international school plus signed up for our holiday/enrichment programme plus speech and drama. They are really grooming her, i feel very touched. Many locals would not even spend this on their own flesh and blood, even some Singaporean parents too for that matter. These are the real kind people, i have asked my wife to silently give them discount and we will bear the cost and answer to the main branch.

 

[wuqi256]

To stretch my S$ into my remaining years. What to do, I am not a rich man. With love there must still be bread to fill the tummy.

By the way, NI had open-house on last Sunday. 22 units from 7A and 8B were sold.

There have and always will be patriots to Singapore but just that reality bites harder. Bread and love, sometimes only one can be chosen.
Thanks for sharing. Go go NI!

 

[CameraMan]

I noticed that Taman Laguna also only have one heater point, like NI. I imagine that there is need to re-tile the bath room to install additional heater points for the single instant heaters.

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[DREAMorACTION]

You are like a living Buddha. U change my perspective so much in so many ways. I just questioned myself what was the greatest thing I have ever done to a stranger that I'm proud of. Nothing came to my mind and its shameful. I need to change this and improve on it and pass on your good spirit

Thank you, i pale in comparison to a couple who just came to our school the other day, the parents adopted this little Malay child who was abandoned and now sending her to an international school plus signed up for our holiday/enrichment programme plus speech and drama. They are really grooming her, i feel very touched. Many locals would not even spend this on their own flesh and blood, even some Singaporean parents too for that matter. These are the real kind people, i have asked my wife to silently give them discount and we will bear the cost and answer to the main branch.

 

[wuqi256]

Re-tiling is but just one option, some will just put cover the wiring with white trunking(cheap and nasty way). As i said before, what is internal and fixable using $$$ (not a lot of course) is the least of your problem. What is external and not fixable will be the worst of the headaches.

Laguna has a lot going for it especially once Danga shifts over. They also resisted attempts by Danga to buy them over. (Respect)

Again bros/sisters, avoid any government (as in major) linked property developers. Minor ones are still ok. According to a learned Dr, the ones with major shareholders may have certain advantages but also does have the most potential to damage your interests as they are likely "shielded" in the event something
goes wrong.

 

[DREAMorACTION]

I absolutely have no idea what ought to be done. I didn't even know the difference until u have just pointed out. I thought single heater means a centralized heater that will distribute hot water to all water outlet ... Ops ...

I noticed that Taman Laguna also only have one heater point, like NI. I imagine that there is need to re-tile the bath room to install additional heater points for the single instant heaters.

 

[CameraMan]

It can be like that too, I think. It's just that the switch is likely to be in the master bedroom toilet, like mine in NI.

I absolutely have no idea what ought to be done. I didn't even know the difference until u have just pointed out. I thought single heater means a centralized heater that will distribute hot water to all water outlet ... Ops ...

 

[wuqi256]

You are like a living Buddha. U change my perspective so much in so many ways. I just questioned myself what was the greatest thing I have ever done to a stranger that I'm proud of. Nothing came to my mind and its shameful. I need to change this and improve on it and pass on your good spirit

Thank you so much for your kind words but I am not even worth a speck of dust on the soles of his feet. I am not better in any way, i just do what i feel is right for the person as i know in that situation, i would wished to be helped too. Many have helped me along the way, taxi drivers, strangers, van drivers. I am just paying society back anyway i can.

Goodness is inborn in every single one of us just that as time goes by dust and events cloud what we think. Do what you think is right and reflect daily, we are all fellow travellers trying to find our own way in life. Realisation of ones nature is already a first step forward.

I always shared with my family, never be worried about making mistakes, only be worried about not admitting it. What you do not realise, you do not correct, what you do not correct, you will be doomed to making it in an endless circle. Break that circle, life can actually be easier and better than we thought possible. I am still working hard on achieving this goal.

As humans, we are the so called custodians of the earth but we are also the ones who suffer the most. Humans are animals too. Please be kind to your fellow humans.

 

[CameraMan]

Bro DOA,

Your Taman Laguna looks very nice. I am very impress with the courtyard. If you are the adventurous type, I think you can build rock-climbing facility in there.

 

[wuqi256]

I absolutely have no idea what ought to be done. I didn't even know the difference until u have just pointed out. I thought single heater means a centralized heater that will distribute hot water to all water outlet ... Ops ...

Not to worry, central heater would also mean you have to install copper pipes anyway. Just do the cheap and easy way, which is slightly unslightly as you will see white trunking but it will still work well. An average heater point costs about 80-120 RM depending on how rich your contractor thinks you are.

In some developments, they only give you a heater point for your master bedroom. The heater point is basically a faceplate (white) and looks like a light switch except that most of them have a red pilot light. These are also used for some aircon units as well. Its basically an additional power point that needs to be done in your bathroom to power a single unit water heater. The heater point is the power switch to it basically.

 

[wuqi256]

Bro DOA,

Your Taman Laguna looks very nice. I am very impress with the courtyard. If you are the adventurous type, I think you can build rock-climbing facility in there.

You voiced out exactly what a fellow bro of mine and what a Dr said when he went in. They were really impressed with the courtyard as he can either do a very high waterfall type of water feature, keep koi in the middle or do rockclimbing, etc. The skylight blinds though are separate and you can even get mechanism to draw or open the blinds. Same goes for their large windows where they even have mechanised curtains which raise or lower at the flick of a switch. Again, these are extras though.

 

[CameraMan]

Waterfall, that is even more impressive! Very Zen!

You voiced out exactly what a fellow bro of mine and what a Dr said when he went in. They were really impressed with the courtyard as he can either do a very high waterfall type of water feature, keep koi in the middle or do rockclimbing, etc. The skylight blinds though are separate and you can even get mechanism to draw or open the blinds. Same goes for their large windows where they even have mechanised curtains which raise or lower at the flick of a switch. Again, these are extras though.

 

[danteakc]

That's why mixing with local is important. Can try to join some social activities and make more friends. If one confines within their own taman/precinct only, then it will be like no difference than staying in pigeon hole. We constantly walk past our neighbors door and we don't even say hi (worst still, we might not even know their name!). In JB, we drive past their door, and u have less chance to know them, especially of your immediate neighbors are weekenders / speculators. Take initiative, organize a simple BBQ, invite them. And they will reciprocate. And if there is wedding event, local will always erect tents and have a Pre-celebration (one day before actual wedding dinner) whereby they will normally invite neighbors too, to join the fun and for u to send your well wishes. If we maintain close-door policy, then one will feel left out etc. I was exceptionally heartened To hear when there were so many excitements and happiness during the CNY (especially the fire works) and pulled the residents together and have some joyful moments, of which many shared here earlier. Hope this kind of environment to last long throughout the year ..

Give me another year, then I'll invite you guys, which I believe you know. Sorry if look not welcome as I don't know who you guys are. I'm a firm believer of fengshui so is my wife so this year the dragon not so good in renovation beside most of the money earn from the sale of my 5rm HDB flat almost dry up after we move in here, so many hidden tax and fees from the JB goverment so not enough to finish the rest of the reno. Floor tiles need to change, toilet bowl need to change. 2nd floor need to install water tub etc...so saving up for next year.

 

[wuqi256]

Give me another year, then I'll invite you guys, which I believe you know. Sorry if look not welcome as I don't know who you guys are. I'm a firm believer of fengshui so is my wife so this year the dragon not so good in renovation beside most of the money earn from the sale of my 5rm HDB flat almost dry up after we move in here, so many hidden tax and fees from the JB goverment so not enough to finish the rest of the reno. Floor tiles need to change, toilet bowl need to change. 2nd floor need to install water tub etc...so saving up for next year.

Bro, take it easy, for me, i am still in phase 2 of my house reno. Bathtub/jacuzzi and all around awning will come later. Its a freehold house after all, just do its slowly and complete one by one in modular stages. That way, easy on the pocket plus your needs/requirements may change later on. The tiles and toilet bowl probably not much of a choice but others can wait a bit. How come you have hidden taxes, what type of fees after the stamp duty and levy? There are the cukai harta and cukai tanah that was discussed much earlier but did you encounter anything else other than these?