GST UP AGAIN....

This morning Straits Times headlines caught my FULL Attention.

YES, it's official...GST is going UP again...sigh!!! The current rate is 5% and comes 2007, it will be 7 %...hmm..so does this mean when 2010 comes, it will be 10%...OMG.

Well, the difference is only a marginal 2%, so should not be a BIG deal. But in actual facts, it is quite a lot.

Working Sum:

a) Anthea and Anders fees (based on 5%) : $338.10 + $393.75 = $731.85 per month.

b) Anthea and anders fees (based on 7%) : $345.10 + $401.25 = $ 746.35 per month

Monthly difference is $14.50 and annual will be $174.00

Bearing in mind, this is only childcare, then there are the power bills, telephone bills, SCV bills and all the misc. In reality, everything will goes up and total sums will becomes huge... : (

So keeping my finger crossed that my next increment will be equal or more than 7%, otherwise must start looking for part time jobs. Also, must spend each cents wisely.

There goes my dream to becomes a "middle class Tai Tai" & retirement plan at 45... : P

Anthea's classmate has been ordering this Magnolia Smoo Milk from the childcare centre and has been drinking in class. So anthea kept requesting that i ordered the milk for her. So today, i placed the order with the school, $28 for 2 cartons (48 packets). She order a carton of chocolate and a carton of vanilla. Hopefully she will enjoy them.

Comes this Friday, Eve will be leaving for Houston to join Louis. They are both excited and looking forward to each other companionship. They have been together since their 'pa-tok' days, so it's really hard for them to be apart for such a long time. Especially now that they are expecting their First Baby, so the more they should be together.

Aces Family wishing them an enjoyable trip in US & Europe. They will be celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversay, so Romantic and so SWEET... : )

Eve, have a good trip and take good care. We will see you and louis soon( if the Video conferencing works)