BEWARE OF SCAM MAILS FROM BANK AFRICA OR SOMETHING!!!

I AM SO SO SO SO SO PISSED OFF RIGHT NOW!!!!

I have such a bad week already!!! Having forced to move out, 2 assignments coming up, working, inspections for property, preparing documents, and I SERIOUSLY DON'T need any triggering effect to explode to the MAX!!!!

I hate how those people manage to randomly found my email address..those little F***ers!!!

I had like 10 same SCAM mails with different names flying around ranging from man to women..but too damn stupid putting almost similar bank resource (Bank Africa). It is damn obvious he or she (s) are SCAMers OK????????????? Stink ASS!!!!

The emails go like this:

"Dear Friend,

I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise as we have never met before, but need not to worry as I am using the only secured and confidential medium available to seek for your foreign assistance in a business.

I am contacting you independently of my investigation and no one is informed of this communication. I need your urgent assistance in transferring the sum of $25.3million immediately to your private account. The money has been here in our Bank lying dormant for nine good years now without anybody coming for the claim of it.

I want to release the money to you as the nearest person to our deceased customer (the account owner) who died a long with his supposed NEXT OF KIN since August 1997. The Banking ethics here does not allow such money to stay more than 12 years, because the money will be recalled to the Bank treasury as unclaimed fund.

Upon receipt of your reply indicating your interest in this transaction, will send you full details on how the business will be executed. Please keep this proposal as a top secret and delete if you are not interested.

Regards,"

Dr. Sth...(They keep changing names)

What sort of SHIT is that and DON'T playing SHIT with me cos I care SHIT!!!

TOP SECRET??? TOp Secret my SHIT!!!

Another one:


"Dear Friend,

PEACE BE UPON YOU AND GOD'S MERCY AND BLESSINGS

Please in the name of God i ask for your little time to read this message carefully to the excellency of our mutual benefit. So please read this email very gently and tell me what you think, if we can transact it together or not. And please after reading, if it does not interest you please kindly delet the mail and keep the secret of what you red within you.

My name is Mohammed Alpha,I am the Operation Manager in Bank Of Africa,headquters Republic of Burkina-Faso I got your information when i was searching for an oversea partner amongother names.I promise this to you in goodfaith,I am 52 years old,An Ethiopian white based in Burkina-Faso Republic, married with four lovely kids.Bank of Africa,headquters Republic of Burkina-faso. I got your information when i was searching for an oversea partner among other names. I propose this to you in good faith; I am 52 years old, an Ethiopian white based in Burkina-Faso Republic, married with four lovely kids.
I have a very important business which i would like to execute with you which involves some reasonable amount of cash and no risk involve, i have packaged a financial transaction that will benefit you and I, as the OPS manager in this bank it is my duty to send in a financial report to my headmen office in Potonovo at the end of each business year. On the course of the last year business report, i discovered that we made FIVE MILLI BRITISH POUNDS (£5,000,000.00 GBPS) which our head office do not know about, and no single staff is aware of this oversurplus extra cash and will never be aware of it since i have wisely parckaged an arrangement to move out the money for myself as i intend to retire from service soon. I blinded the files. I have placed this funds on what we call escrow account with no beneficiary and awaiting data, so that it would be simply easy for anybody to claim peacefully.

As an officer of this bank I cannot be directly connected to this money, so my aim of contacting you is for you to apply and stand as the beneficiary to this money and order the bank to transfer it into your account with immediate effect. As soon as you receive it in your bank account, i agree that you will take 40% of the total funds as your commission. There are practically no risks involved in this event, it will be a bank-to-bank wire transfer , and all I need from you is to stand claim as the original depositor of the fund who made the deposit with this bank so that my head office can order the transfer to any of your bank account that you shall indicated. I assure you that hence you apply as the beneficiary of the fund it shall be vividly released to you.
If you accept to work with me I will appreciate it very much. Email me with this email address (moh2010bf_alpha@yahoo.com so that we can go over the details and i will give you my full information and relay to you more information on the money and explain to you how we should start the claim. Remember there is no risk involved, i promise.
Thank you in advance and May God bless you and your family.
Yours truly"

I am sure you guys must have received as well or if you have not, prob we should report it, however it is oveseas number, not sure it will work anyway, just beware!!!

I know the sum of the cash is very tempting, but don't get yourselves into SHIT!!!

4th Annual Zombie Shuffle??

I saw an interesting event today after an inspection, which I wish I would get...

There were bunch of people painting themselves complete with zombie costumes...Starting from mad scientist, dead bride, etc.. You know what???

It reminds me so much of the movie 28 weeks later, which half way through the movie I left cause I couldn't take it..It made me want to PUKE!!!!

Anyway, this is so interesting...I wonder in what event and why???
So I googled and I think it is the 4th annual anniversary of zombie shuffle???
I completely don't know what is it about and I really hope that someone will kindly explain to me as I am only in Melbourne for one year and didn't know whether last year they had it..These people apparently gathered at Carlton garden and started the parade til Crown Casino!!!!!



I saw them at La Trobe st...

They gathered in front of State Library and tried to freak people out...:))



I love her dress though....xp





These three joined late...So not committed!!!!





This one really reminds me with the character in 28 weeks later

The Ruby Slipper Collection

It's up!!!!

I mean the Ruby Slipper collection is up in MYER!!!!





I passed by today....It is SO stunning!!! The theme of the shoes is SO RUBY!!!!

Note that this slipper collection is only exhibited in a few countries by big name from wide range of foot-wear designers from all over the world!!!

Australia has made its way as one of the many stops of the exhibition of this fairy-tale-like high heels and.........
Melbourne MYER is the only stop in AUSTRALIA!!!! Aren't you proud to be Australian???
I am not but I do feel proud!!!! :)))))

Want sneak peak of it????

Please mind that I took this pictures at night so quality is not as good as what you expected...I am so amateur anyway...



by A.TESTONI



by ALBERTA FERRETTI



by BETSEY JOHNSON



by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN



by DIANE VON FURSTENBERG



by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI



by JIMMY CHOO my sister's favorite foot-wear designer, though she knows she can't afford even ONE of his creation.



by L.A.M.B



by MANOLO BLAHNIK



by MOSCHINO



by OSCAR DE LA RENTA



by ROGER VIVIER



by SERGIO ROSSI



by STUART WEITZMAN



by TIBI



by TULEH

Isn't it stunning???? Don't you just want to fit it in your feet for just 1 second???
At least we can dream about it...Unfortunately for those who want to buy, I think it is not up for sale....Maybe it will???? :))

Tuesday 05th May, 2009

I have had devastating day....EVER!!!!

I wasn't having a very good starting day already.....and when I came home I had to force myself to accept a terribly shocking news...and apparently, it happens a lot in Australia.. I was upset!!!!! I felt like a victim..NO!!!! I AM!!!!A VICTIM HERE!!!!!

I just moved in to my current apartment for less than 6 months and now????
"They" INNOCENTLY asked me, my boyfriend and other tenants to move out!!!

WHY????? That is because some DUMBASS didn't pay his or her mortgage to the bank and now the bank took over this property...

I came home today after a loooooooooooong looooooooooooong day of working 6 a.m in the morning!!! and was about to sleep ...

Suddenly this lady called into my apartment and i thought she dialed the wrong unit...Thus, I ignored...

and then I received a call from the porter asking to see me..

He explained the situation that apparently the lady was about to hand in a legal document regarding notice to move out as this property is not under Mr. "dumbass" anymore...

I was shocked...don't know what to do i called my boyfriend..and asked him to call my real estate agency..Alas, the manager went home already...

I was FURIOUS!!! Asking myself why the real estate agency doesn't inform us??????
WHY WHY WHY WHY????????

I can't really blame the Mr. DUMBASS because in this economic difficulties situation, people lost money everywhere....

Nothing you can do anyway....except to UNWILLINGLY accept the fact that I have to move my sticky butt and stop crying...

Ironic enough, during this tough time, it seems like property value drops in market..So, should be good time to find units...

Hopefully noone is getting into my situation..and anyone with information of house or apartment leasing in CBD, please drop a comment...

It will be very much appreciated...

May Day 2009

I thought May Day or widely known as Labor Day supposed to be celebrated on the first day of May???
Well, after I googled it..It seems that May Day is held at different days in different countries and even in Australia, different state has different day for May Day...
Today, after I came home from work, I kept hearing the Scottish marching band playing their typical instruments that you often see in Movie..you can see it in movie "MAID OF HONOUR" starring Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan..

I found out from my apartment that there was march on the road...constructed by many different people from different working background carrying flag symbolizing what they represented and they were led by the Scottish band...

This event is so cool..It is the way you show respect to all the hard work the employees has contributed...They deserve all the right of equal and sufficient wages..

So I snapped some photos from level 8th of my apartment...



Longer march...



They even had mini train parading....;))



One of the union..."METAL WORKER UNION"



closer look of the locomotive...wondering who were inside..



I even took a video...:)) Not very clear though (I am at 8th fl, remember???)I have to use zoom...

Blok-M EXPRESS, Little Londsdale

YAY!!! I went to Blok M today after days and days nagging at my boyfriend ...

Beatrice: "Let's go to Blok M"
BF : "Too far"
Beatrice: " T.T ;("

In fact!!! It is not far at all!!! But he is just not feeling like walking there......

Today!!!! He suggested...let's go Blok M!!!

MUHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!

But I know there was reason behind his intention....His office is just nearby...and he knew I have been craving for it....LOL

It is located in Little Londsdale, intersects with Elizabeth st...



(In case you don't know how the restaurant looks like)

As an introduction, Blok M is an Indonesian restaurant that provides all sorts of Indonesian food and drinks like es durian (durian ice), es alpokat (Avocado ice), etc...On top of all, they have their signature of "Ikan Balado". Note here that Balado is the type of Indonesian home-made sauce poured on top of fried-fish.

I have tried a lot of Indonesian restaurants in the city, but a few that really impressed me..as an Indonesian..However, when my friends brought me there..I was impressed...It is even better than other restaurants. Note that two of the restaurants that I like to visit is Es Teler 77 at Swanston St just few feets from Melbourne Central and Blok M at Little Londsdale.

Unfortunately, the first couple of visits, I didn't manage to try the "Balado" fish as there was no fish coming in (Don't know what that really means).

Few weeks ago.....
Beatrice: "Ikannya ada??" ------> "Is there fish today??"
Cashier :" Ga ada..." ------> "No fish today"

The next week I went...still the same....

and today!!!!! FINALLY!!! It is in the house!!!!!

Straight away I ordered....and my boyfriend ordered the other dish which was "Nasi Gudeg Jogja" originated from Jogjakarta I supposed...However, it is not authentic enough of course...
That is why you should visit Indonesia...the "Heaven" of food!!!



Recommended dish...



Me without make-up with menu...LOL

While waiting..I took this picture....



Ok I know many of you can't read coz picture is too small, so I will write it out..

"Blok- M is where eveerything is available to you, from a shopper's paradise to a money-makers nightmare. Blok-M is the centre-point for one of the largest bus terminals in Indonesia. It is where one should catch a Bajaj (Three-wheeler-cycle) instead of a taxi, to weave through the city streets, as it is one of the most congested place in the country" (copyrighted by Blok-M).

I don't really know where Blok-M is in Indonesia, because I am not from Java!!! LOL

Blok-M EXPRESS is really EXPRESS!!!! My food came so fast!!!!



My Balado fish....or "Ikan Balado". I didn't take the whole fish picture as the fish was staring at me...;(



My boyfriend's "Nasi Gudeg Jogja" consisted of jackfruits (Cooked til soft), Chicken, Indonesian "chips", beancurds, etc.

I was really satisfied with it!!!! :)) although I can say it is not as authentic as when you sit down at the road side of Indonesian street and eat it with your hands....

Other than that, you should really try for the "taste of Indonesia" <----slogan of Blok-M!!! :))

Lost at Melbourne Central

I am feeling sad..and disappointed......;(

I was supposed to volunteer today..at 7.00 a.m for starlight foundation at Melbourne Central...

So I woke up, got ready, and start moving...

When they said the stall location is at crn of Swanston and La Trobe st, Melbourne Central Train Station, I went and looked for them...and saw NOTHING!!!
I walked and walked and walked....and waited...

And I called......

Beatrice: "Hello, is this janice Tu??"
Recipient: "Starlight foundation"
Beatrice: " I am here to volunteer at 7 o'clock..Just wondering where the stall location is??"
Recipient: " Which organization are you from?"
Beatrice: " I registered with SEEK Vounteer??"
Recipient: "Ok, just stay with me".......*Hung up*

wait .....wait ......wait.....
Went down to train station...saw nothing...There were few stalls...like the new shop SpecSavers and something about toothpaste.....but didn't find anything on Starlight Foundation...

Went up under the giant clock...called again....

Beatrice: "Hi, still couldn't find them"
Recipient: "They should be some people around there"
Recipient:"I have texted them"
Recipient:"What is your name? and which organization sent you?"
Beatrice: "Beatrice, registered with SEEK volunteer"
Recipient:" Well, the people might run away for a while, but I am sure there are people around"
Beatrice:" Ok, Thanks"

Still couldn't find....
How come they don't know who is volunteering and who is going???
I mean...It is under their registration data right???
Can't anyone call me???Why don't they give me the person's in-charge phone number???
They asked me to turn up during the appointed day...and i did....
But ended up waiting for one and half hour and walking and searching and found nothing...
They don't even know the exact location, like...just right beside elevator...or behind food court or whatever...you know what I mean???

In the end....I went home and didn't manage to see anything!!!

I am disappointed..but I know it is partly my fault because I should have confirmed with them at least a day before I go....because I read what they sent ..."Just turn up on the day and have fun"
T.T