I can't believe I spent almost SG$45 on these things!!

 

I must admit that online shopping can get really scary when it gets out of hand!!

I mean I was suppose to help my mum buy some dancing costume on Taobao but I ended up buying almost SG$40 worth of ... well, cute but not very useful stuffs!!

It all started with my cousin giving me a Crayon Shinchan Gachapon toy she got from Japan! If you don't know what Gachapon is, it's a capsule vending machine whereby you insert coins and turn this handle and a capsule with some toys inside will fell out!

By the way, I have gotten a bunch of miniature Gachapon machines, so yeah... I'll just show you what Gachapon are later on!

Anyway, back to the story, after I received the capsule, I started becoming crazy over anything is about Shinchan! And then while browsing, I stumble upon these cute mini Gachapon machines!! OMG! They're sooo damn cute!!

I bought 12 of them in total, 6 of them were miniatures of Bandai Gachapon machines! And the funny thing is ... these Mini's were gotten from a Gachapon machine! But of course, I didn't have to go through the torturous "lucky draw" to get what I want because someone was selling them on Taobao and I was able to choose whatever design I like.

They came inside the original Bandai capsules!

Upon opening, they're just empty "boxes" and you've to paste the stickers on one by one sccording to the instructions, which are all in Japanese.

It takes a bit of hardwork because there are some parts that are really small, like the capsules.

 

The plastic, well-made ones are the ones I bought while the taller one, that looks like paper mesh, is made by me! LOL.

As you can see, there are 2 types of mini Bandai gachapom machines.

The ones with the drawer and are of better quality. The "handle" is also much easier to turn.

And the one that has the plastic cover at the "exit" for the capsule. The cover is really flimsy and makes it hard for the capsule to come out! Also, it's quite difficult to turn the short knob.

And then I also gotten some Gachapon machine that, honestly I think are copies of Bandai's mini Gachapon machines.

They are slightly bigger and wider in size and comes well packaged in a plastic box.

 

 

 

 

 

The instructions on the box has something copied from the ones found inside the Bandai's capsules! LOL.

 

 

I really love their mini capsules, which are not only more colourful but are also able to contain some small plastic pieces. Unfortunately, the printing/stickers for these machines are not that attractive as compared to the Bandai ones. Some of the stickers appear dull and bland.

 

 These 12 mini Gachapon machines cost me about SG$30!! LOL, I know it sounds crazy!!

But, it didn't end there ... Oops!

I went and get 2 plastic "figurines" of Shinchan. These are sent by random, and I was lucky to get one of those I want!

I also bought a set of 8 Shinchan keychains ... which I think were China replica.

 They're quite well made but sadly, they didn't pay enough attention to the details. There are quite some areas that have colours mixed up, colours in the wrong area and even little chipping off.

 

 

It's actually quite a pity because they've so much potential and skill but neglected the details.

There, this post shall be kept a secret from my parents, they'll definitely nag me to death if they know how much I spent on such "useless" things!

I'm back with Parcel Walker!

Almost a month ago, I was contacted by a representative from WMG asking me if I wish to be activated as a Parcel Walker again.

I thought about it and I agreed. Afterall, GrabFood is starting to really cut incentives and make things really unfair and difficult for the walkers.

WMG now seems to have become slightly more strict about how they work and handle the parcels. They now require the walkers to get the parcels from a collection point near them and signing to acknowledge accepting them.

I was also told that I need to put on uniform and this ugly oversized vest, long pants and covered shoes. To be honest, the uniform is quite attractive but way to big for average females (the smallest size is M) and the vest is even worst! It's like I stole my dad's vest!

They also require walkers to "book" a whole month worth of slots (days that you're available) via a form whereby they'll whatsapp you. I do think having to book 1 month in advance is a little extreme and demanding for a free-and-easy job. However, if you can't make it for a certain day, you just have to inform them 3 days in advance. 

Anyway, I was able to confirm that Parcel Walker will guarantee a $8 per activation. Meaning if I was ask to deliver parcel, I'll be gaurented $8 for that day!

So let's say I was activated to deliver parcels on Monday, and I've 2 parcels to deliver, each weighing around 0.1kg. I'll not make $1 ($0.50 for small parcels 0-1kg) but $8!

However, let's say I received 10 parcels instead, all of them about 1.2kg each. Instead of receiving $8, I'll be paid $10 ($1.00 for parcels 1.1-3kg)!

So a base of $8 or the total quantity and weight of the parcels, whichever is more!

So far I've made a few deliveries for them and never do I get over $8! The heaviest I've sent so far is 3 parcels that adds up to more than 16kg and then 1 single parcel of over 4kg.

Funniest Misconception about Grab Delivery Partners!

When they say it's not good to eavesdrop, I guess they mean it. But sometimes, we just will overhear some conversations that are said in a volume as if the person beside is few meters away.

Anyway, just the other day, I was on a bus ride back when I overheard 2 middle-aged males talking. I was sitting at the upper deck of a double-decker and they're sitting just 1 row away from me and well, are talking like they're the only ones on the bus.

Ok, let's be fair, there are only 6-7 of us on the upper deck, including me, perhaps that's why they're so comfortable.

Anyway, they're talking about Grab. People who work as Grab partners, to be more specific.

And the whole conversations revolve around:

1) Grab drivers are lazy people who are not educated.
2) People who work for GrabFood are as lazy and as uneducated.
3) Those who work for Grab are outcast who can't get a "real" job!

So according to their theory, anyone who doesn't sit in the office and work 8 hours a day, are lazy and uneducated. So they automatically classify Grab partners as lazy.

But for those who have been reading about GrabFood delivery partners (hopefully from my blog LOL), would have know that it's never easy to work for Grab!

We earn little and it takes HARDWORK to earn! Most of us work at least 4-8hours per day, under the hot sun. We're still honest people earning a living to pay our bills or feed our families instead of begging on the street or engaging in illegal activities!

It'll be easier for us to say, "Those lazy people just want to sit in aircon office!" But of course, I'll not say or think that way! I do know that no job is easy! Like we, as delivery partners, have to face the weather, travel under hot sun and face muscle aches/injuries from physical activites. And also, we're more prone to get into accidents, no matter which mode of transport we use.

And for those office workers, they're "confined" in the office for more than 6 hours a day, and they don't get OT pay, not to mention having to deal with office politics and bullying.

I know it's difficult to change someone's view and bias, but I hope that they'll think before making such unfair statement! All jobs are equal!