Tuesday, September 13, 2005

If i were to drop dead tomorrow, my mum will be $200K richer.

Well, yes, I just bought a freaking expensive savings cum coverage insurance. It is to ensure that my parents have enough money to pay the hospital in any case of death as I cannot carry out the terms of the scholarship deed. Yes, I have to pay them a freaking $200K in case of death or insanity. So u think being a scholar is cool? Nah! nay! no!

Suddenly, I felt so grown up. I was actually doing financial planning with my insurance agent, contemplating my finances 20 years down the road. It was definitely unnerving. Deciding on the investment funds I wish to put my premium in was a headache. I was that ignorant fool 2 days ago who did not know the difference between balanced investment funds and equity funds. But I proudly proclaim myself as a non professional expert now. I even listened to two insurance agents and compared prudential and great eastern terms before deciding on great eastern.

P.S. : I chose Great Eastern because they gives free gifts like DiVi Cam and iPods.

I am great! *gives myself a nice little pat on the back*

Ok so much for ego.

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Something random now. I was channel surfing on a particular day and I saw Backstreet Boys singing with Elmo on Sesame Street. I am serious. The grand finale was when all the muppets came out, each backstreet boy was hugging one muppet, leading the song to a crescendo. Nick carter was with cookie monster if I am not mistaken. I am a fan of no party involved here.But I do acknowledge that BSB and Sesame Street are great in their own aspect. I grew up watching Big Bird and the elephant with the killer eyelashes. But Backstreet Boys with Elmo is a combination for disaster just like foie gras with fried mee hoon. It really spoils BSB image. How much is Sesame Street paying them?! Are they that naive to think that they will bring on new fans from the 1-3yr old age group.

Screwed up, I shall say for the producers of Sesame Street. Inviting Barney will bring on better effect. Or if you wan to go international, you could try asking Hamtaro. If they get BSB this time, who knows, Paris Hilton could be next on Sesame Street, parading her new chi hua hua. That, will be a living nightmare to all parents with daughters.

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Okie, enough ramblings to satisfy me for the day. Tata.