The SG50 Jubilee Hello Kitties!!

OMG. Simply OMG.

A while ago, I saw this appear on my Facebook Newsfeed - as reported by Channel NewsAsia.

Yes, Hello Kitty fans. SCREAM!

(I am not a hard core Kitty fan but I find this set really exquisite and adorable! Not to mention that they are produced EXCLUSIVELY for SG50.)

I was so tempted to get the set, but they are so freakin' expensive. It was so difficult to choose between the kitties to decide on a favorite as well (I had hoped to purchase 1 of them as part of a momento since one is better than nothing)

BUT HECK - These were only available online - and they come together in a set with ONLY 1,000 sets available island-wide!

Urgh.

I actually kinda' gave up on the kitties since the cost of the kitties are way over my budget. (The full set, inclusive of the certificate cost a whooping $100 +!!)

Imagine my surprise one day when...

(Sorry ah, no make-up. I don't see the need to make-up at home.)

I was speechless when I saw them lying neatly on the bed - with a smiling Dokiboy standing beside me. 

OMG. Are they real?!

*gasp*

(My Dokiboy actually went to order one set while I was unaware and surprised me with them.. I had no idea he knew I wanted the kitties!)

I was really touched beyond words.. Not because of the sole fact that I got the kitties, but he actually went the extra mile to get them for me by being the first 1,000 to snag them online once the set was officially launched.)  

I was really touched by his gesture...

*sniff*

Thank you, my dear. 

Personally, this Hello Kitty set is much more valuable than it originally was as it was a gift from him. He doesn't have to, but yet he got the set because he knew I would definitely love them.

I couldn't put a price to it now - They are simply priceless.

When my mum saw the kitties, she was amazed by them, too. Each kitty is so delicately made and of high quality (I LOVE the fact that each of them has a SG50 logo embroidered on their "palms", and there's our National flower, Orchid, as part of its ribbon accessory!)

SO SINGAPORE, CAN?!?! I LOVE IT!!

Yes, and I can't help feeling patriotic.

AND I CAN'T HELP FEELING PROUD THAT I AM NOW ONE OF THE 1,000 PROUD SG50 KITTIES OWNERS IN SINGAPORE! Muwahaha.

The set comes with a certificate, stamp book and lanyard as well. 

THEY LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL IN REAL LIFE THAT I GONNA CRY.

They are now laid neatly above my cupboard. :) Prized possessions!

For those who are tempted to get the set as well, there are still opportunities on Carousell (but people have already marked up the prices).

Complaint: SingPost, aren't you responsible for lost mails?

**Update: Recipient found successfully! (Thank God) :) Will be arranging a meetup with her this week to hand over the parcel.**

This has got to be one of the most unusual posts ever.

I am going the extra mile to post this to look for someone (If you are the someone, please kindly contact me after reading this.)

So I received a huge package in my mailbox this evening. Thinking that it was from one of my sponsors, I stopped short in my tracks when I realized it was actually a package that was delivered to the wrong address - MY address.

(We have similar addresses, bearing the same block number and ALMOST the same door unit. BUT we are located in very different areas.)

I am situated in Boon Lay and the stated address was Jurong East.

(Seriously, SingPost.. What is this?!)

Worse still, I believe the package was an item from an online store to one of its customers as there was a website indicated on the package - together with the label, "Daniela black dress (M)".

*Sorry for the poor resolution as this was taken using my mobile phone camera*

The back view:

The customer's name is: Phyllis Neo.

(I tried the Facebook method by searching for this name but it turned out that there were many results.)

Nonetheless, I am trying my luck - Hopefully that I can contact the correct Phyllis Neo.

(If you happen to be reading this, can you kindly contact me? I will meet you to pass the package to you.)

As an online shopping addict myself, I considered this a SERIOUS issue because this would mean the customer would NEVER get to receive the item if it happens to fall in the wrong hands.

I believe that is why store owners never fail to remind you that it is your own risk if you opt for normal mail postage.

After this incident, I lost 60% faith in SingPost services. 

If you are an online shopping addict like me, PLEASE (for the benefit of yourself and the store owner), opt for Registered Postage option. 

I would rather pay more to feel secure, rather than bearing the risk that the package would end up in Lalaland and never to be heard of again.

Some people have asked what Registered Postage is. (Yes, I understand there are people out there who seldom shop online, hence may be unfamiliar with the option). 

A Registered Postage is an additional security to your package and it will be delivered straight to your doorstep by the postman, whereby you will have to sign on  receipt to acknowledge that you have received the item. In this way, the risk of losing the mail in the masses will be much lower - although I will not say its a guaranteed 100%. (There ARE still cases of lost Registered Postage.)

Whatever it is, it is still a safer option to go by; as it provides you a TRACKING NUMBER to track your package too.

P/S: I have contacted the online store, Love Bonito, to link me up with the customer. Hopefully I can return this lost package to its rightful owner. If no reply is given, I will bring it back to Singpost and have them deliver it again - But how much can I trust them after the package has left my hands?