The New Beginning .. (the first week) Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Saturday, October 25, 2008

We have moved in.  Yes, at last!

It was a cloudy morning when the mover arrived at Hertford last Monday, 22 October.  We were worried that it would rain but our prayers were answered.  Just after we left Hertford, on the way to Reiki Sanctuary, it started to pour.  We felt blessed.  Somewhat, we felt Hertford was crying.  It was sad to leave.

The weather changed when we arrived at Reiki Sanctuary.  It was fine.  Looking back, we knew the Universe took care of us.  The rain washed away our past and we were greeted with sunshine in Jurong East.  It signified hope.  It adorned our new journey and illuminated for a magnificent life ahead.  For awhile, it let us to forget about the renovation.

The renovation at Reiki Sanctuary was still not finished on the day we moved in.  They were, supposedly, to complete over the last weekend.  For the last few days, we were unable to unpack much as there would always be some workers around.

Today, we are hoping that all these outstanding works can be finally over.  We have been having the workers, from different trades, attending to their works since early this morning.

List of outstanding works [from previous weeks]:

Additional items:

01.  Fixing of Rinnai Cooker Hood
02.  Commissioning Rinnai Cooker Hood  Requires another commissioning
03.  Create new false ceiling for Franke Island Hood
04.  Fixing Toto's Kitchen Sink
05.  Re-positioning Dining Lights
06.  Fixing bracket for Main Door's lock
07.  Fixing Led Night light under Master Toilet's vanity
08.  Fixing power plug in one of Living Room TV Console  Completed on Friday 24th October
09.  Commissioning TV signal
10.  Change all windows roller balls, including balcony sliding doors
11.  Lay black tiles under the washing machine

The rest of outstanding works [Update]:

01.  To vanish the parquet floor

  -  Left with the Main Entrance  Completed on Thursday 23rd October

02.  To install Franke Island Hood

03.  To fix electrical items - Left with Kitchen area  Completed today
04.  To commission electrical outlets - Left with Kitchen area  Completed today
05.  To measure boxing up of lights and to order the Acrylic light shades -  Delivery on Saturday  Still Outstanding
06.  To fix Guest Toilet granite top
07.  To fix Guest Toilet vanity wardrobe  Completed today
08.  To fix Guest Toilet lock
09.  To measure for kitchen solid top
10.  To install kitchen solid top
11.  To final coat timber stain for balcony  Completed Thursday 23rd October
12.  To touch up [paint] - interior and exterior - Left with Living Room, Kitchen and Guest Toilet  Completed today with outstanding touch-up at MBR Toilet
13.  To fill up holes at false ceiling and paint - Left with Kitchen area  Completed today
14.  To fix taps and mixers at kitchen, master and guest toilets  Kitchen mixers completed today
15.  To install lock at main gate
16.  To fix curtain rods and curtains - Scheduled for Tuesday 28th October
17.  To fix glass at Master Toilet
18.  To fix glass at Guest Toilet  Completed today
19.  To fix mirror at Master Toilet
20.  To de-wax and polish floor tiles
21.  To clean windows
22.  To fix kitchen back splash [wet and dry areas]  Completed today
23.  To commission Daikin Air-con
24.  To install doors for kitchen top hung cabinets  Completed 24th October with 1 piece outstanding
25.  To install doors for kitchen tall cabinets  Completed 2th October
26.  To rectify [re-laminate] Master bedroom door
27.  To 'iron' laminate at Main Door  Completed today
28.  To clear all debris
29.  To re-laminate Guest Room door

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Thank You, Chiauw Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Sunday, May 04, 2008

What we learned today pleases us tremendously.  We feel very lucky to come in contact with Chiauw.

When we first approached her, she knew that we were in the process of choosing an Interior Designer [ID].  Her presentation was very simple.  She quoted us her professional fee and how the renovation process will take place.

Of cos, as any customer, we need to know her years of experience and design successes, basically her portfolio.  We only saw one of her home renovation works.  We actually like it.  It was very clean-lined, modern, spacious, elegant and very meticulous with details.

Today, on our way home, we overhear her telephone conversation with one of her good friends.  We learn that she has rejected doing renovation for this friend because she has taken us into her portfolio.  To her, she has more than enough projects to handle for now. Should she take her friend, she will not have quality time to spend on all the clients at hand now.  She believes that she must gives and provides attentive service to all. The good thing is, she does know her limit and should not over-stretch it for the sake of money.

Though her friend has her own ID now, she volunteers a lot of renovation advises to her.  We can feel her care and concern when she speaks to her.

Currently, she is on a major hotel project handling about 180 rooms.  And that, it is like having 180 clients because she needs to give details to all the 180 rooms.  Wow, and that's alot!

Chiauw is very committed and honest.  She has proven that to us from day one these values.  We have spent a lot of time - not only from the  brainstorming sessions on our home concept and design -  but also to visit shops for the last few weeks.

She spends a lot of time with us just to make sure that we will get a nice and beautiful home. She provides us with lots of renovation knowledge, the industry and the materials.

Chiauw is just different from many IDs. We truly believe that she is above them all. Her values and her experiences make her stand out.

Thank you, Chiauw for taking us into your portfolio.  And, we feel very lucky to work with you.  We are confident, with your expertise and professionalism, this new house will turn into a beautiful Reiki Sanctuary.

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