Tuesday, May 6, 2008

A Pre-Departure Interview

It'll be about a day and a half when we board a Qantas flight bound for Sydney! You could say it's finally 'taking off' since the promotion started late last month.

The winners Tze Min and her mum Gim Kuan must be nothing short of excited about winning this travel holiday this Mothers' Day. So before they jet off, I decided to get Tze Min's thoughts on the adventure ahead via email.

Stanley: So has reality sunk in for your mum that you’ve won her this trip to Sydney? We heard it’s taken a bit of time to settle in for her.
Tze Min: Well, she has turned into full "mother' mode, packing here and there, nagging at me to buy sunblock lipbalm and sorts.. so yeah, i guess it's sunk in already.

S: You must be the envy of many of your friends. Have they loaded you with their shopping lists of what to get them when you’re there?
TM: YES THEY DID (but they just wanted aussie sand so joy for the cheapskate in me). They wanted me to squeeze them into my luggage among my clothes but y'know, what with the tight security at the customs and all...

S: Have you started packing? What are some interesting articles/personal effects you’re packing along for the trip?
TM: Actually my mom sorta packed it for me (haha typical) so I am not sure what she put in though...

S: Now that you’ve seen the itinerary, what’s the ONE thing you’re absolutely dying to check out on the trip?
TM: ONE?! No way, I'm listing three.

1. THE HARLEY DAVIDSON TOUR!!
2. Sydney Tower Skywalk (or something like that)
3. AUSSIE SHOPPING (heard it is crazy fantastic)

S: We hear you and your mom don’t like sashimi and fresh oysters, is it ok if I eat your share?
TM: Fine, but I have dibs on your share of everything else.

S: There will be time for shopping and sightseeing. Which activity are you more attracted to? What about your mom?
TM: Me - SHOPPING, with a passion. Blue Mountains, for my mom. Something about good scenery thrills her to no end.

S: What does it feel to be able to give your mum this Mother’s Day gift?
TM: All i can say is, planning for Fathers' Day is going to be terrible.

S: All set to go girl?
TM: Thursday cannot come fast enough, for sure.

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