This morning checked my bank account and saw that there was an additional £3 for my cab fare! I emailed them to ask but cos they didn't reply very fast, I went to their website to start an online chat. The person said it's a card charge. And I told the person off that it's not reflected in the confirmation and I wasn't told or anywhere stated that there's a charge. The person claimed that the colleague had told me..but no! Anyway, the person claimed that I can get a receipt from the driver that includes the card charge too. I told the person on the online chat, if I had known, I would have chose option of cash to driver. I know it is claimable by HR but hope it is fully claimable la..tt day S told me that HR requested a letter from the bank stating the transaction fee reflected in her bank statement was from the cost of the flight ticket (cos S chose to convert and pay in S$). I just think it's not right that I wasn't informed nor was in on their website. Unless they treat mine as credit card on "phone" cos they emailed for my card details. Anyway saw their email reply and replied them to ensure that the driver has a receipt stating the total amt.
Anyway went to Sarehole Mill today..it was about an hr by bus and was a bit disappointed when I got there. Cos it was a vv small place...and cos I didn't feel like paying to go in, I had a look around it but there was nothing much!
So then took the bus to Kings Heath..it's a nice neighbourhood with shops. Got some earrings and soft toy for the baby (and myself!!) then decided to go into town since it was still early..went to see if they sell mooncakes..so only the two Chinese bakery sold..and one piece was about £4.90 for the one with salted egg yolk. Not sure how the taste will be though. I had wanted to buy for church ladies to try cos I mentioned to Mary that I'll be back in SG on that day itself. But I'll reconsider...haha
Went to look for gifts for Ai and family again. I think I v jialat la..keep looking but can't find v suitable ones..cos I was afraid they'll have to carry it back at the end of her husband's studies..ended up buying a baby toy chime for her daughter and I wanted to buy Yankee candle but don't know if she uses...then ended up buying small musical boxes from Clintons! On the bus then saw that they are made in Taiwan!! Haha..I don't know if it's too ex..but I wanted one for myself..haha..and probably another can give Ai too. Compact so can bring back SG next time too.
Came home and L was eating in the living room..so she asked if any news abt dissertation..and I said no, they won't get back to me till Oct when results shld be released. Then I 顺便 told her HR has booked my flight back and told her the plan. When I told her next Sun, she said "oh, earlier" but I thought to myself, that's the date I told her what! Then she asked why I'm taking cab to London, is it cos I've lots of stuff. I was a bit stunned. Did she think I'll take train?? No point even if I have little to carry cos have to change train from Euston to Airport.
As for meal with M and Ch, I've dated them for the day before I leave..they said they don't mind coming down cos they'll be at City Road that day also...cos quite far for them to drive from their place specially to church. Had planned to get some last min foodstuff that day if needed.
Tmr meeting my grp of classmates for lunch! Going to a pub at Selly Oak, next door to the one S and I went. It'll be our last time seeing one another as a group tmr! Preparing a gift for the UAE classmate..haah..
*Added: They left at 6+pm...and before leaving, L asked if I could put Poppy out and feed her. Can I say no? Then she ended by saying "you can't help soon". HAHA..yes, they got to find a proper dog sitter or wait till new tenant is here then go for holiday.
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