Since we moved to this apartment some 12 years ago, we do not have analog clock for common use (the mum bought multiple alarm clocks for her own use; those that sounded off in the weirdest hours, or not sound off at all, get my drift?).

I can’t read analog time. In one of the episodes of my obsession, I bought many swatch watches and guess watches, back then, they were the most trendy accessories. I wore them to match the outfits. (The obsession shifted to digital when BabyG came in big, I chose BabyG over Rolex! Now, you should have a better grasp on the term ‘Obsession’.)

Not necessarily the most comfortable accessories. There was a tiny fear when around elderly people, for some reasons, I must looked very approachable to the elderly. There were many occasions when the elderly people asked me about the time when I was wearing the analog watch, I thought I was going to die of panic attack! I couldn’t really read the numberless watch – fine, neither could I read the numbered watch; I couldn’t ask them to read from my watch because they couldn’t see well! Stress level? Maximum!

There were too many stories and screw-ups over analog time reading, so when we moved, we stick to strictly digital.

So, it’s nearing Lunar New Year – falls on 23 Jan in 2012 – and even though I don’t celebrate this holiday (oh well, not entirely true, we kind of celebrate it by running away from it for anniversary holiday!) there is much to do at home.

I was out with friends on Tuesdays, and a good friend, Belinda, said it best that I would maximize the day by packing the day with as much activities as possible. The last time I was out of the apartment was early December, and we didnt’ get to do much for the day.

After the lunch meet-up, the Pony and I headed to Ikea at Tampines. I had not been to that branch, so it was exciting.

I planned to buy new curtains and bed sheets, and definitely wanted to avoid getting new furniture since this apartment is so packed now. Since we are waiting for the new place to be ready, I thought it would be wise to just wear out whatever furniture we are using now, and dump them by the time we are ready to move, that way, we have lesser things to move, and lower the risk of damage while moving.

Anyway, we didn’t get to buy the curtains as our curtain rods are custom-made. We bought bed sheets, drawer systems, mini bolsters, small table lamp for me, trash bin, rug and some other miscellaneous stuffs.

Stationery drawer system for the Pony to tug under the work desk.

4-tiers large drawer systems for my supplies. We would have gotten the 6-tiers as I am needing more storage space (expanding vertically due to space constraint) for all the supplies, but it was out of stock.

The Pony grabbed a desktop board (add-on) so that it doubles as a work table. It’s really useful, I store some packaging materials in the top drawer, so that when I pack orders on the top board, everything I need is within reach. It does make work more efficient.

I have been crazy about flip clock forever. I have searched for a giant flip clock (the vintage type that was commonly used in clinics and hospitals during the 80′s), but to no avail. I am still searching for it, but I am happy to settle for the small ones for now.

The Panda toy belonged to the Pony, but he decides that black & white panda matches my new flip clock perfectly. The Xboy is not very happy about the arrangement, but I don’t really think he has a choice. So, now, they share the same territory.

I bought a stacked stand to replace the old stand (both from Ikea). I like the white color and the more girly floral pattern. I built it 2-tiers with narrower shelve on the top-tier and broader shelve on the base tier.

Apartments in Singapore are shrinking, building storage system vertically is the way to go to free up more floor area.

This is the 2nd flip clock in the same week. We ordered this through Groupon. It took forever to ship, it took frustration to get the incompetent SpeedPost to make sure delivery on the same day after they missed the delivery schedule, but I am glad it arrived.

Love the bare skeleton design of this clock. The concise time reading in black and white – what I read as no-nonsense assertiveness. The simple assembly and joints portray an unmovable sturdiness and confidence.

We will do a bit of spring cleaning before we take off for our anniversary vacation.

From now to the holiday begins, it is just sheer rush.