Krissy's Wonderland

2011-11-11T21:41:00.001+08:00

I was watching the latest episode of SS小燕之夜 - 孫協志韓瑜一起許下幸福的決定 and there was an interesting statement made.

He mentioned that to love someone you will need to love all her strength and weakness. Sometimes when we love someone, we think that the person is the kind of person we like and so when there is conflict, we expect the person to think for us and behave the way we want him/her to behave. When he/she doesn't, we get angry but how can someone behave the way we want him/her to be when he/she is not that person. Hence, we shouldn't be looking at how to change a person but to embrace him/her for who he/she is.

I totally agree with the above. Many times, I see my mum complaining about the things or way my dad handle a situation but that's not who him in the first place and how can we expect him to do it. Are we asking for too much and making our life miserable? Or when there are times when I get fustrated when they don't do things my way? But when we are getting angry and fustrated did we step back and think that the other party is feeling the same but becos of love, they are willing to embrace our nonsense. So let's all learn to embrace each other weakness and not insist that the person change for you.

I know it is not easy but at the heated moments, let's all not focus on the weakness but think deeper for the strengths.

Life is very simple and can be very happy if we choose not to complicate it and adding different expectations.

Looking forward to Xiao Long.

2011-11-11T21:29:00.001+08:00

Don't be shocked.. I am not pregnant but my dear friend is and I will have a new little prince to play with. My little princess has promoted to 姐姐 and I am very confident she will be a good one.

Looking forward to meeting this prince next yr. May he be healthy and happy.

New Experience

2011-09-25T19:57:00.000+08:00

As I embark on a new adventure, many send me encouragements over the past few days and I am deeply grateful for these well-wishes as it really gave me strength and courage. So below is what I concluded from the first 3 days:

1. It is really a challenge for me as the role is totally different from what I have done in the past. To me it is a bigger role and from the on boarding, they seems to have very high expectation. Not to forget, i was in such a comfort zone for the past few years and my brain was kinda in a hibernation mood. So now is the time for me to restart that brain.

2. Due to the nature of the role, I need to interact with various department and get their support. However, i have a feeling that there is certain politics involved and so I need to be extremely careful and not end up being pushed around or walked over. Touchy...Will they be moved by my "Ms Nice" magic?

So at this point, I am not 100% confident that I can deliver. But having said that I will just continue to give 100% effort and hard work and let god do the rest for me.

One additional thing that I am extremely proud is I am enable to lunch alone. In the past, I will be extremely sad if I am not part of a group and have the feeling that I am a outcast. But though my colleagues did not offer to have lunch with me, I was actually not that affected as I know they will not be comfortable with me due to different style and background. I guess this is a sign of maturity, right?

Anyway, please pray for me that I will survive and integrate into this new environment. Jia You! Jia You!

Time for Change

2011-08-14T15:27:00.000+08:00

Three years ago, I finally ended my career as an artwork planner for something that I have a true passion for - Marketing. It was like a dream come true for me and I was all excited for the new challenges ahead of me. But entering into the job, I realise that I enjoyed the scope but the company is not something that I imagine it to be.. there were lots of restriction and the company culture was too different from my previous role. However, I still continued to stay on as I fear the life of unemployment and also at times i still release my fustration through my msn conversation with my msn kakis. Their constant encouragement and listening ears kept me going for the past years.

So now after 3 yrs, it's time for a change. I have finally received an offer for a regional marketing role in a MNC. I am pretty excited for the challenges ahead but there is also a part of me that fear that I will not deliver to expectations or even click with the environment and colleagues or handle the politics. However, if I choose to let this opportunity pass me, I am not sure when will I be able to receive the next opportunity.

I guess I just have to embrace what's ahead of me...be it good or bad. Otherwise, I will have to continue and slack in my current job that offer no prospect and challenges. Furthermore, I am sure there is really no perfect job, right? No matter where we go, we will have to deal with different challenges and make the best out of it.

I really hope I make the right decision this time and these challenges will bring me to greater heights.

Please pray for me and do lend me a listening ear...afterall i am just a complaint queen.

New bag

2011-06-05T13:53:00.001+08:00

My New Bag... Took me a while to finally decide to part my $$$ for this.

No more bags for the next few year.

Words of Wisdom

2011-05-01T16:55:00.000+08:00

Went to my temple yesterday and below is what I learnt from the sharing session:

The talker was telling us that life is very simple and it evolve around the 4 more main elements: 衣, 食, 住, 行. We are all very fortunate human becos everyone do not have to worry about them. All of us have enough to eat and do not have to worry about having no food on the table. Alot of us have so many clothing that some time, we didn't even wear some of the new clothes and decide to give it away. Most of us have a roof over head and a job that pay our daily needs.

But because we are 凡人, we become greedy and created problems for ourself. So we all should learn to be contented and learn to let go. A lot of times, we only learn to let go only when we attend funeral. Isn't it true? When we see someone pass away, we will start to reflect like we didn't spend enough time spending time with family or even the way we lead our life? But this shouldn't be the way right.

On top of that, he also reminded us on "因缘" and "果报" aka cause and effect. Did you all ever wonder why you end up with friends with some people or end up as partners for life? Or why that particular person always make you angry? Or even why you have to go through certain rough patch in life? My reglion tell us that this is because of our fate & also what we do in our previous life aka "因缘" and "果报". Thus we cannot be 自侳 but come to terms that things happen for a reason. There are many things in life that is more important than the few problems or bad days that we have.

Personally, as much as I believe and like to practise what is taught in life but it is always easier say than done. Thus, I decided to blog so as a form of reinforcement for myself and hope I can come to peace with all the issues that happen because of my greediness.

Life is simple and happy. I hope all the people that I care will be happy.

P.s. Hopefully i did not confuse you with my writing as I am trying my best to spread his good words as he did for me. But if you do not agreed or feel that some area did not make sense, just ignore this entry and look for the other entries.

Blessed

2011-03-24T21:48:00.001+08:00

Imagine the previous entry was all about how gloomy my life is but this entry is a reminder for myself that I am actually a very blessed person.

After my gloomy entry went live and also through my negative conversations with my msn kakis, my friends have been very encouraging and supportive. Some of them left positive comments to encourage me or initiate msn encouragements for me. Through their encouragement, I manage to pull through that dark week. *Thanks*Hugs*

Other than them, I must admit that God didn't forget me as it has again prove to me about her presence. As all will know, I go to my prayer hall every fortnightly and during the session, we do have a short preaching session. It might be a coincidence but I choose to believe that God is using others mouth to give me power and encouragement to pull through. This is because the topic shared during the last session enlightened me to think positively. The words that are shared are words or thinking that we all know but we tend to forget when we are stuck in the dark hole.... Things that are shared are like "There is no point in getting angry over certain things and/or people as the only one affected or unhappy is you. Those people that you are angry with still lead a happy life while you are still feel with anger." and "It is not total lost as God will make up for you in different ways." For instance, some people is always "taken advantage" by others. But because of his/her chinchye attitude, he/she actually garner more friends or have more "ren yuan" in the process and through the "ren yuan" he/she will get more help when he/she is in need vs. someone who is more calculative.... Hope I am making sense or convey the pt correctly. :P

Even though I am still unhappy with my life but again who is totally please with theirs right? Life is just filled with happiness and unhappiness. I should be glad that there are lots of people around me who truly care for me and lend me a listening ear/eyes when I need them. Not to forget they also gave me their support even though my proposed solution is not the best solution.

Oh ya...I should also give some credit to this blog.. It gave me a channel to release all my negative energy.

Gloomy Day

2011-03-16T21:42:00.000+08:00

Wonder if it is PMS or I have already reached the point?? Though I have been complaining about my job but I wasn't desperate for a job. But dun noe why that feeling is back.

I don't seem to be able to the ray of light in my tunnel and everything seems so so dark. Whenever I think of my current situation, tears just keep swarming up and I just hope and pray that I don't have to go back. I know it is impossible and i am also trying very hard to fight this negative enegry. But somehow I just can't conquer it but instead I seem to be suck into that dark tunnel further.

I am such a loser right? Escaping and giving up is always the only solution I can think of?

Unlike many others out there who can stay despite all odds. Afterall, how many of the people do enjoy their work?

CNY Visit cum belated birthday celebration

2011-02-20T15:49:00.000+08:00

My little prince turned 3 in February but as it was the CNY period, god mama didn't manage to find time to celebrate with him until this saturday. He was kind of blur when I went over to visit him but after opening his present and telling him a few storys.. reading is one of his favourite activity.. we had a very superb time together.

Below are the picture:

Told him to take a picture for Aunty Denise as prove that her ang bao has been delivered to him. The first shot was a bit too haolian.

After our review, he was all smiley with the ang baos.

After the successful photoshoot, he was all in the mood for more photos. Now the Thomas and Friends engines set that I got him. Glad that he actually like this present and the books too.

Series of close up shots plus his latest cheeky shot with the tongue.

And while I was busy talking to his mummy, he actually took a very nice picture of mummy. Hidden talent??

Of cos, there must be a shot with godmama right? I think this is one of our best picture ever.

He was in pretty good mood so I actually requested him to sing a song for Auntie Denise as a form of thanks. So Auntie Denise, this is for you, oki? He didn't forget you.

Now that he is in the mood of singing, this is another video of his performance which mummy insisted that I can only upload on my blog as Mummy was the back up singer. haha. Somehow the video is not as sharp.

Look forward to seeing him again. *Muacks*

When mummy hurt her hand...

2011-01-30T20:52:00.000+08:00

When my mum hurt her hand, I became the "Maria" for my family. Okie...i admit that i am a spoilt in a way since I don't help out with the housework when my mum is handling. So i guess now is the time for me to repay and I shouldn't be complaining right? Otherwise maybe i will be struck by lightning so let's better be safe since the weather is so bad lately.

So for the past 3 days, I have to wake up early in the morning to buy groceries, wash the clothes, cook and wash again...not to forget the task that I hate most...ironing, which my mum can't bear to see since I take ages just to complete ironing 1 piece of clothing.. heehee.

Anyway, the purpose of this entry is not to complain but because of my mum, I have to do the marketing. I can't even remember when was the last time I went down to the wet market but there are 3 interesting encounters from these few days.

1. Saw an auntie at one of the store who is actually a friend of my mum. After my mum asked if her kids are married, she also ask about my marital status. When I mentioned I am still single, she decided to promote her son to me. She actually went to the point of asking my horoscope and following my mum and I to another store. I was so embarrassed and speechless by her enthusiasm.

2. While buying my breakfast today, saw this young girl around 10 yrs old who is trying to get breakfast for her younger sister and brother. She was patiently trying to figure out what exactly her younger brother want and at the same time getting them to sit and wait at the table while she queue. Good to see that a 10 yr old can be independent and willing to take care of the siblings, which I think it is a rare sight now since the younger generations are very well taken care and rely a lot on their maid or caregiver.

3. Also saw a very sweet old couple. The old grandma can barely walk but was still pushing her husband who is on a wheelchair for breakfast. Though I saw some people actually feel that the old grandma was blocking the way as she was moving at a very slow speed but I find that it is such a blessing to have a partner who will take care of you and really fulfill the marriage vows.

To end, not sure if anyone of you saw the last episode of Dream Potters on Monday, if not you might want to search for it via youtube or catch up TV. The key character of the episode was an old lady with a big heart. Despite what she been through and her blindness, she still want to help others instead of accepting help since she feel that she is more fortunate than many.

She really taughtt me the importance of contentment in life and also the ability to forgive and forget. Something that I always want to achieve but never achieve. Maybe I can one day achieve if I always hum on it.

Saying goodbye to 2010 and welcoming 2011

2011-01-02T16:03:00.000+08:00

It seems a little late for this entry, right? Since I will usually pen this entry around the last week of the year but this year I am only able to do it on the 2nd day of the new year.

In the past, I used to have lots to review and pen down my thoughts for the coming year but this year, I am actually kind of point blank. Initially, I thought i will be end the year with some good news and new challenges ahead for me in the coming year. But things usually don't go as we think..and so there is no good news yet. To make matter worst, I down with a bad thoart which haven't recover. Hopefully, this is a not a sign that it is going to be bad year for me since nothing has been smooth thus far.

I should stop all the misery and be contented with what I have and be stronger and more positive in life even if things don't go my way or more challenges come my way and push me to that dark little corner.

I am sure when one door close another door will open for me and have faith that God has the best plan for me in 2011.

T3 Outing with Princes

2010-12-11T22:57:00.000+08:00

We were suppose to catch the Elmo show at Plaza Singapura but papa and mama decide against it as it should be too crowded. So mama suggested to bring the little princess to Changi Airport and invited me to join their family outing which i gladly agreed.

The little one didn't want to sleep at home but slept on the way to airport. She woke up with a big smile when she saw me and actually allowed me to carry her...heehee ***always good to feel wanted by her *** But after a toilet break she is all back to sticky glue with mama.

Anyway, we brought her to the few play area in T3 and she has a hell of a time. That should help disperse some of her energy and make mama job easier at night.

Below are some of the pictures we took while she is playing but she is too fast for a decent shot:

That's how she play..

Climbing out of a tunnel.

Finally a few decent shots of her playing.

Of cos, a picture with mummy.

Making funny faces.

Realli have a great time with her since she is in the mood to talk and play with me.

Christmas Day 2011

2010-12-05T17:42:00.000+08:00

Christmas is a day where most Christians celebrate as a day where Jesus is born. Jesus gave himself for all man good and non-christians like myself will practise gift exchange with our friends as a form of blessing for the coming years.

Many times, we crack our brains to think about the best gifts for our loved ones. However, for this year, I decided to try something difference, that is to dedicate a gift in world vision on my friends' behalf. This is because we are all very fortunate and we have the ability to get what we really needs and for Christmas exchange, we usually end up with presents that actually satisfy our wants and at times might receive things that does not meet our style and end up hiding in a corner in our room. Hence, I feel that we should spread our love & blessings for something more meaningful that is to help to less fortunate.

So this is for you, my friends - Ting, Joann, Ah Jing, YY, Denise, Noel, Cynthia, Joan, Dorothy, Yvonne and Vena, Uni Team mates - Lynnie, Regina, Elaine, Cheryl & Janisia

I hope you don't mind this arrangement and please do not get me any gift if you have this intention but maybe do something more meaingful.

Apart from dedicating the above gift for my friends, it is always been my practise to do an annual donation to them so I selected the below gift for 2010.

Wishing All An Advance Merry Christmas & Happy 2011!!!

I know I am a bit kiasu. heehee

Meaningful but tiring weekend

2010-12-05T17:26:00.000+08:00

November and December is usually one of my busiest month in a year as this is the time where I usually meet up with my friends. As we grow older, the chances of catching up also reduces becos of our work or family committments but that doesn't mean that we are not as close as old times...on the other hand, it allows us to value these rare chances of catching up.

So this week was indeed a memorable week.

Firstly, I took off on Friday just to have some relaxation time with my best friends of around 17 yrs. We went around shopping as well as going for some good dim sum at Paradise Dynasty. After which, I even went to pick my little girl and have a cheap and good dinner at MacPherson. Unfortunately 2 of our kakis didn't manage to make it this time because of work but we will definetly be arranging another sessions...maybe shopping at chinatown since it is time for me to prepare for the Chinese New Year and replenish my wardrobe. hehe.

Due to my Penang Spirtual Trip, I didn't manage to celebrate my birthday with my 2 little darlings. So they were very sweet and offer to treat me after my trip. So initially we planned for a nice ice-cream session but because Lele is having a cough so I counter propose that a simple MacDonald Breakfast and fun time at the Polliwogs - Indoor playground will be a better choice.

While waiting for the mummies to get the tickets, I decided to take a picture of them together. It was realli a challenge since either both of them are not smiling or they are not looking at me so this is what i got.

Once we are in, both of them dash and explore the area in great joy but the 3 of us were totally tired chasing after them and accompanying them thru the tunnels and slides. But it is still a good experience seeing how much they have enjoyed themselves. I bet both of them knock out along the way back home. As for me, I am now down with aching hands and legs. This just prove that I actually work out within such a short time.

Really look forward to future opportunities like these where we can all played and enjoyed ourself.

After the morning exercise with my little darlings, I was off to catch up with my good old colleague from Philippines. Have actually planned to visit her but due to last min issue, it was always cancelled. So how can we not meet up like old times when she is back. So we went for a Thai Romance Movie - Hello Strangers...you can't believe it right? Neither can I? But it was a real funny and entertaining romance comedy that we all feel that our money is not put to waste. After which, we walk all the way for Rochor Beancurd followed by our session at Minds Cafe. It was really fun playing games like taboo, rat a cat, some strategic games which I can't remember the games. We didn't even realise that time can pass so fast as it was already 1:30 in the morning when we make it back to our kaki place for some gossip and catching up. It was 3am when we all fell asleep and by 8:30am we are all up for our MacDonald Breakfast.

Oh ya...I also heard a good news, one of friend has been offered a role in Japan. Though I will have 1 less friend to hang out but I am really happy that she is moving on to a better role. Not to forget, my friend in australia also receive a chance for a very interesting role....Happy to know that my friends are all moving on to a higher level in their career and I wish them all the best and will pray that all will turn out good.

As much as I am envious of my friends of their career achievement, I will still keep my faith that my chance will come one of these days and trust that God has the best plans in place for me. ***My little self encouraging pet talk to myself.***

Me and a 20year old car

2010-10-31T14:58:00.000+08:00

When my friend first told me that her husband is getting a 20-year old SUV as their 2nd car, i laughed at her that the car looks like a mini fire engine. I even told her that the car doesn't suit her and jokingly commented that she is not to fetch me in that car since I should look rather comical in the car.

Who will have known that I actually had the chance to sit in this "little" red car yesterday. I was really amazed by how tall this SUV is that I actually took a picture since this could be my only chance to be in this car.

See how tall this SUV is and we really look like we belong to a different world.

Comparison with between the 2 cars. See fire engine is as tall as a lorry.

New Look

2010-10-03T14:12:00.000+08:00

One fine day last week, I decided to change my look by having a bang. So this is the new "Ah Tu" look for the time being which my family can't accept. Can you accept????

Coincidentally, my prince josh also has a same new look. But he has this look to avoid his hair irritating the cut from his recent fall.

Another pair of Mr. & Mrs Lee

2010-09-26T13:49:00.003+08:00

Another good friend of mine recently moved on her next phase of her life - marriage. Happy that she found that Mr. Right and I wish them a very happy and blissful marriage.

This is her cute little niece. I am sure once she has her own generation, he/she will definetly be charmer like this little one.

Of cos, how can we do w/o a group photo with the bride? Afterall, we have been friends for more than a decade...Oops, I hope that didn't make all of us sound like we are very old..we just know each other when we were all very young. Friendship Forever!

Cookie Baking Session

2010-08-30T21:46:00.000+08:00

Always feel that cookie baking or cake making is a good form of bonding session with young children. It also allow the kids to have some great fun. So mummy and god mama set a date and started our first cookie baking session with Josh.

Godmama did all the research on what will be the best recipe for mummy and Josh. After some consideration, we decided on Chocolate Chip Cookies and a simple banana cake. But who knows the under utilised oven broke down before we even started so God mama have to resort to a simple toaster oven and drop the banana cake.

Below are the limited pictures of our bonding session:

Godmama trying to get a picture with the assistant baker who is busy with the egg mixing.

Close up shot of the busy assistant baker.

He is actually afraid of the noise from the mixer but have fun helping me pouring in the ingredients and beating the eggs. Not to forget, he is kind of a clean freak who do not enjoy rolling the mixture into small balls as it kind of create a oily feeling to his hands. So in turn he use a spoon to scope the dough.

The final product...Not too bad for a first timer, right?

Look forward to the next baking session...Will arrange something similar for my little princess too.

Melbourne - Ballarat Trip (20 - 25 August 2010)

2010-08-29T16:35:00.001+08:00

My friend and I were trying to find a way to get away from our job and so when we saw SQ having promo fair to Melbourne, we grab the chance and set a date to visit our friend. Our friend was so nice to accomodate us and plan for the trip. So all we have to do is to pack and go.

So after months of waiting, the day was finally here.Since our trip involved my little darling, so we decided to take the early flight out and arrived in the evening.

Below are the photos that can tell the story of my short but relaxing trip:

Started the trip with ice-cream. See how the little guy enjoy them.

Day 2 - Shopping at Queen's Victoria Market

Love this shot....Little guy has to nap at Macdonald while waiting for Godmama to return from her shopping trip. Actually I was just showing him the trams on the street.

With the host of our trip at Crown Hotel.

Delicious pasta and pizza. yummy! yummy!

All ready for our treetop walk

The 2 happy families at treetop

All arriving at the highest point

Lunch in the car of sandwiches and salad. Very close to nature.

Part 2 of day 3 - Great Ocean Road...The only group picture we have.

Day 4 - Lake Mountain. This is the 1st time the little guy and I saw snow. Though I didn't ski but I have just enough fun playing snow with the little guy.

See how much the fun they have with the little one? Though it was super tiring pushing him back up the slope.

So while we were having fun with the snow, these 2 were having fun skiing.

After the long day at lake mountain, we had a wonderful teppanyi dinner. The mummy had a hard time getting the little one into the restaurant as he got frightened off by the stunts of the chef. So we had no choice but to request that the chef perform no stunts on our table.

Day 5 - Shopping day at Ballarat City

So while all the ladies are shopping, what is the little one doing? Playing his favourite slide. I guess he were praying that we could spend more time shopping.

Next stop: Ballarat Wildlife Park. The little guy was so excited about feeding the kangaroos that he is still talking about it today. But poor god mama was frightened by the roaming kangaroo as they were cramping around the tight passageway. The sad thing was we couldn't have a photo with the koala bear due to the bad weather.

Home cooked dinner on the last evening. Great fun cooking with my friends.

While waiting for our breakfast that took ages to arrive and also got us almost late for our flight.

Last breakfast in Melbourne.

So sad that our holiday come to an end so quickly. Anyway will be looking forward to Denise trip back to Spore and we have so much plan in stall for her.

Ladies - looking forward to the next trip together, okie? Hopefully there will be new additional members on the next trip...hehe. Denise - you know what I mean right?

P.s. for more photos, visit the album under my facebook.

Present

2010-08-08T20:13:00.003+08:00

After seeing this on the papers on Friday, I totally find that there are so meant for my 2 little darlings. My little princess is such an Elmo fan so I decided Elmo will be ideal for her and got Cookie Monster for prince. Aren't there cute?

My little princess was so happy to see her present that she gladly called me - 干妈 for the 1st time instead of 妈. However, her present is way too big for her so I have to change for another size before she actually wear them. Will definitely take a picture of her in this shoe.

Wonder if my prince will like the present? Or can he fit?

Will update again.

My little prince came visiting as it's been ages since he came over and see my mum. He was a bit scared and hang on to mummy and daddy quite closely. I though giving him a present will help him settle down and open up. However, as I tried to get him to try on the school, he gave me a big firm "NO". I was like "Oh No"...will he reject my present? So everyone tried different praising ways to get him to try but he was like "No". After that, mummy wore the shoe in front of a mirror and he finally decided to give it a try. However, the Cookie Monster seem too big for him and he prefer the Elmo. So he went home with a pair of Elmo shoe.

A big boy already right?

December Rain

2010-08-08T20:01:00.000+08:00

In celebration of Toy Factory Productions Ltds 20th Anniversary in 2010, they brought back the musical DECEMBER RAINS .

December Rains is a love story, that kind of love that invites endless joy and perpetual pain. It is 1950s Singapore. The innocent relationship of a pair of young lovers is convoluted by strikes organized by Chinese students, a marriage of convenience and strong parental disapproval. The symphony of pain resonates to a third party who is waiting desperately in vain for his unrequited love. In 1980s, past grievances and mistakes are contagiously wounding the younger generation. Only a personal sacrifice and the surfacing of an undelivered love letter would resolve all these entanglements. However, no one knows when the rain will depart in December.

Being someone who enjoy muscial or play, I actually booked tickets when it was released and was so looking forward to it. Though we were in the muscial with a group of teenager from some organisation or school and at times, they were making quite some noises, I still enjoyed myself very much. As compared to the If there were seasons, December rain is a sad love story but the cast is superb in their performance and singing capabilities esp the lead actress - Kit Chan. Her voice was powerful and potray the role really well. Not forgeting the 2 main leads who were also the lead for If there were seasons. I will definetly consider play/musical where they will be involved.

So if you have the time, you should really go and experience the power of muscial.

End note: I even bought the CD for this musical....that's how much I enjoy myself. hee.

Random Update of Prince Josh

2010-07-22T09:27:00.001+08:00

My little darling is finally talking and he actually called me "God mama" for the first time yesterday. This little guy actually didn't wanted to call me even after I repeated try to coerce him but when mummy appear he actually called me a few times.

So we brought him to Taka Toy Fair and he explore the area with his wide eye.

In the end, yiyi and mummy decided that the ideal toy will be the drum set which god mama gladly sponsor for him.

Below is picture and super short video of the upcoming next drummer:

Wanted to shoot a longer version of his performance but the minute he notice that I am shooting him, he will want to explore my camera. Maybe he could also be the next top notch photographer.

P.s. But I also pity the poor neighbours who will have to endure his performance for the time being while he learn to perfect the skills.

Interesting quotes

2010-07-22T09:18:00.000+08:00

Came across an article online and I will like to share the below interesting section:

"If you dislike what you are doing everyday, what's make you different from a prostitute? They are all working for the sake of money."

I agree that prostitute is too harsh a word being used but it just set me thinking that how many of us are enjoying what we are doing at our job considering our job is actually taking up to 80% of our time.

Apart from the above, I also chanced upon some inspirational quotes that read:

"If you are enjoying what you are doing, you are not working a single day of your life."

I hope that all of us will be able to achieve the 2nd quote and don't have to work a single day of our life.

Play Time 2

2010-06-06T14:07:00.000+08:00

Few weeks back, my two darlings meet up and have fun exploring colours.

Below are some pictures:

Exploring colours.

In the midst of the art that they have created.

He has overcome his fear and now is able to slide down w/o any help.

Trying to show how slim she is.

Instead of being models, they decided to be photographers. Look how serious they are.

Of cos, we must not forget their lovely dovey pix.

Look out for their next activity here.

Dear Me....

2010-05-23T15:30:00.001+08:00

While I was bored as work last week...what's new, right?...I was looking through all the blogs that I visit and happened to chance upon an entry by one of my friend's friend. It was an entry about writing a letter to the then 16 year old. It was a very meaningful entry that started a deep msn conservation with my friend on what will we say to the then 16 year old us if there is ever such a chance. So this dear friend of my also blogged about it and she is rather eager to see what I have to say. Actually on and off this week, I was trying very hard to recall about any memorable incident back then and the likely content of my entry....So here I goes.
Dear Me,
Actually I can't really recall any memorable incident or immediate concern back then but here I will like to tell me that I know you are stress about your language ability and have great fears that you wldn't be able to make it to the course you wanted or even disappoint those who truly care about you...So I can tell you now that you don't have to worry too much as with your hard work, you will make it thru with not too disappointing results and even went on to achieve a degree which always seem near to impossible back then when you are younger.

I know that you are concern about your weight and appearance but the truth is you are not born with great genes and so you need to work real hard in order to maintain what you have. So go get yourself a sport that you truly enjoy so that I wldn't have to fight my hunger nw to avoid aggravating the size...actually I still succumb to these temptations. heehee. So an early exercise habit might give me more allowance to succumb to temptations.

In terms of family life, sad to inform you that you are still single. Maybe you can consider changing your tough character and be more open to making friends. Maybe you can tell Mummy that you will be still single by now and she should let you and your sister have more fun and more social activity rather than making you come back when people are still having fun...haha.

But don't worry, the friendship that you have forge till date are the best friends that you could possibility have. They are people who will stand by you, lend you a listening ear and offer you advice whenever you need them. Not to forget that they are also close to you like your family as you will call their next generation your kids. They are super adorable and fill your emptiness in life.

Aside to your own family, I know you envy the comfortable life that other families have but you wldn't have to envy too much as your sister and you will work and creating a better life for your parents once you are both working. But maybe you can start planning and working a finance plan so that your family can get a flat when it is even cheaper rather than now when you are more stable as property is rising like nobody business and the profit is rather substantial.

However, don't base on my above information that you will be rich or in a good career. The sad thing is the more capable will still be your sister and maybe you can learn from her to have better financial planning and not always spend on food and shopping though these are your key enjoyment in life. So it is a choice of a rich life or short term happiness you like?

As for career though things are rather smooth after you graduate from Polytechnic but when you graduate from your degree, things will not be as smooth...You will have a hard time looking for the best job so maybe it will be good that you can let go your passion and your persistence and tune your mindset a little. Though I must say w/o all the rough road, you wldnt end up in a sucky company but have a damm relaxing worklife where you will just facebook and msn almost 80% of your time in office. So if you prefer something for fulfilling, it might be a wiser choice to remain in one of the top notch company and wait for your chance rather than chasing for your passion. Will I say the same thing if we change the decision? The answer remains unknown.

One final advice to me will be to avoid Singapore Pools at all times as you really don't have much luck and your winnings will definitely not cover your cost. So maybe instead of making donations to POOLS, I will let you know that there will be another round of economy crisis in 2008 and so you can buy into banking stocks when it hit rock bottom and make a profit when it rebound for some quick cash.

Okie....I shall end now to avoid a lengthy letter but I think it is already pretty lengthy but I must say I am having great fun with this entry. Enjoy your life when you can and don't have any regrets.

重逢8新谣演唱会

2010-05-16T14:39:00.001+08:00

I wldn't say I am a 新谣 fan but I have always appreciate those songs composed by 梁文福. So when I came to know that he will be appearing in 重逢8新谣演唱会, my colleagues and I decided to get the tickets. However, the tickets were 80% sold and we couldn't get the ideal tickets so we though we wouldn't be able to attend. Who knows, I came across an article in the papers that they decided to include an additional show so I attended my 1st concert in my life.

Though there were many songs that I am not familar but I must say that I can feel their passion for 新谣from those performers. I particularly enjoy the part where 黎沸挥 interact with us in the sing along segment and all the wonderful 梁文福 songs and creation.

Not to forget that we were very lucky to witness a guy to propose to his girlfriend. It was so sweet and touching and look like what happened in movie. The host selected the girlfriend on stage for a lucky chance to hear a up close performance from 潘盈. When it was about to start, they invited the "special guest", i.e. the boyfriend on stage. That is when he proposed on bended knees with the bouquet of roses. Of cos, the lucky girlfriend reply with "I do."

That's all for my 1st concert experience. Look forward to my next local theatre - December Rain in August.

Princess turn 2!

2010-05-02T14:58:00.001+08:00

Since last year, there is one reason that my labour day holiday will not be the same anymore. This is because my little princess is born that day. I can still remember the day when we went to Thomson Hospital and look at this tiny little girl but look at her now. She has transformed into an active and lovable princess.

Mummy dressed her up like a little ballerina. So pretty and sweet.

Look how happy with the Elmo cake. She is so eager to touch the elmo that we have to grab her hands.

Will update more pictures after the mummy shared with me.

I thank her for coming to this world and all the joy that she bring to me whenever I am with her. Hope she like the little presents that godmama brought for her.

Play Time

2010-04-18T15:42:00.005+08:00

My little princess finally got the approval to go swimming so I decided to arrange some play time between my two darlings. So I was the photographer and maria for these 2 darlings. Glad that both of them have fun and it was a joy for me to see how much fun they have. Will definetly arrange another time for them to get together.

Below are some of the beautiful pictures of my pictures in the pool:

With the mummy:

Here is a video of my princess in action:

Josh came down to join us but they didn't really know how to play with each other:

Now is the video of them having fun:

After the fun time at the pool, we went to Josh's place to have another round of fun time with his new toy - slide and swing

Gor Gor didn't dare to sit the swing but he was very nice to help push the mei mei.

See his happy look with the slide. Btw I am pleased to announce that this prince of mine is finally talking so now I am just waiting for him to call me. haha.

Watch this video of them playing together.

Notice how different they are? One is the dare devil and the other the cautious guy.

For more pictures, refer to the album under my facebook.

Scoring high in grades but not in values

2010-04-18T15:42:00.000+08:00

Saw this article while I was surfing one day...A part of me to agreed with the writer as I also entered an elite school during my primary school days. I always have this fear that my classmates will look down on me because of my family background and I was not that elite and beautiful girl. Though the teacher didn't teach us that but there was this aura in school since most of my classmates are from a well-to-do background and it could also be my in born character that I wanted to feel accepted.

However, though there is this issue in elite school but I still believe that they do help us a strong foundation and also allow us to cope better in stress in the future.

So if you are intending to send your little ones to an elite school, I guess it is very important that focusing on their grades, you need to instill them with values that is equally important to them in the future and highly lacking in today's society.

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Scoring high in grades but not in values

By Sandra Leong

OVER the past two weeks, the words 'meritocracy' and 'elitism' have stirred feelings of loyalty, indignation and dismay all at once.
Just ask the old boys of St Joseph's Institution (SJI), who have been making a very public case for and against the lowering of the school's entry requirements to enable more students from its feeder schools to make the cut.
Meritocracy must prevail, argues one camp. Easing entry requirements will only cause academic standards to slip. But SJI must not become elitist, counters the rival camp. Boys from the Christian Brothers' schools, based on that affiliation alone, should qualify.
The imbroglio once again puts the focus on the uneasy relationship between meritocracy and elitism. A cynical take is that the race to the top will always leave behind stragglers, and those who cross the line first are bound to look down on their weaker counterparts. Given this attitude, it does not surprise me that some SJI alumni are campaigning fiercely against the 'E' word.
I attended Raffles Girls' School (RGS) and Raffles Junior College (RJC), both elite institutions. I confess that as a young adult, I was conceited and felt unsympathetic to the world around me. These days, when people ask me what is my alma mater, I often say I'm a Rafflesian - but a 'recovering' one.
Before I incur the wrath of Rafflesians past and present, let me say I am grateful for the all-rounded education I received. Way before the term 'holistic learning' became a Ministry of Education catchphrase, my $300-a-month secondary school fees in RGS paid for classes in speech and drama, etiquette and philosophy.
My teachers did not teach us to be snobs. But neither did they teach us not to be snobs. As a Rafflesian, one never spoke in terms of examination pass rates. It was the number of As one got that signified one's mettle.
We felt entitled to big things in a merit-driven society where mental dexterity equated strength of character and virtue. We felt so because we had trumped the system, even if it was the 'system' that had allowed us to get this far in the first place.
Intellectual snobbery can be a scary thing. A running joke when I was sitting for the A-level examinations in RJC was that the National University of Singapore law faculty half consisted of Rafflesians. The other half came from 'students from OJ' - other junior colleges.

I did not have a single friend from a neighbourhood school. In our world, we did not see a need to venture beyond what we knew.

Many of my friends came from rich families and lived in the Orchard or Bukit Timah areas. I remember a then 15-year-old friend asking me where I lived.

'Siglap,' I said. She asked quizzically: 'That's where all the Malays live right?'

I never learnt that failure was sometimes an unavoidable option. Two years ago, I sank into a funk when I did not get a scholarship. A non-Rafflesian friend jolted me to my senses when he asked: 'How many people even get to think about doing a master's?'

Growing up this way, you lose perspective. You forget that you belong to a privileged minority, that in the real world there are those for whom a C grade (and not an S-paper distinction) represents the pinnacle of academic achievement - but who may be wiser in many ways than the academically gifted.

It was only when I left the comforts of my flock that I realised how close-minded I was. Unlike some of my peers, I did not win a scholarship or study overseas. I studied at Nanyang Technological University, where classmates told me they were initially wary of me because I was a 'Raffles girl'.

I learnt that brandishing my elite school background, from the way I spoke 'proper English' to wearing my RJC physical education T-shirt around my hostel, rubbed people the wrong way. I learnt there were other ways to win respect without riding on the coat-tails of a brand-name education.

My work as a journalist also quickly brought me crashing down to earth. Loftiness goes out of the window when you have to talk to everyone from politicians to cancer patients to victims of natural disaster.

I hasten to add that for every misguided smart-aleck I encountered among Rafflesians, there were others who were humble and well-adjusted. Still, an Old Rafflesians' Association president once quoted in this paper defined the Rafflesian character as 'predominantly achievement-oriented and goal-driven' - traits I dare say which tend to create a type of ultra-competitiveness that leaves little room for empathy and humility in the absence of a countervailing value-system.

Many of my schoolmates went on to become civil servants, lawyers, bankers and doctors. They keep to the same small social circle they grew up in, married within it and will probably wish the same life for their offspring as well.

I'm not saying they grew up into mean-spirited, Ayn-Rand spouting adults just because they excelled in what they did. The pursuit of intellectual excellence is a virtue that our educational system quite correctly promotes. But the pursuit of intellectual excellence to the exclusion of character or value excellence breeds an exclusionary attitude to the rest of society. Many of the products of our top schools forget they have to give back to the society that allowed them so many opportunities.

It is especially worrying when the exclusionary attitudes bred in school become accepted life values. You judge success using markers that only you and your like-minded friends agree upon. For example, my unmarried girl friends tell me they will never date a man without a degree, a car or a 'respectable' job - and they are entirely unapologetic about it.

These are people who live for years without having to step outside their comfort zone, leading a bubble-wrapped existence.

The sooner that wrap is removed, the better.

This article was first published in The Straits Times.

On a bus one day

2010-03-18T10:53:00.000+08:00

On my bus ride home yesterday, I actually noticed 2 groups of very interesting old folks.

Group 1:

80+ yrs old man and 70+ yrs old woman was talking about how they have aged and hw they are spending their time nwadays. The thing that caught my attention was them recalling the days where they were neighbours. They were saying about those days where the neighbours interact with each other. The woman even mentioned that she actually bought another flat at another area but did not stay there as she still prefer the old neighbour style.

I totally agree with her comments. As most will know, I recently moved to a new place and even though it is not a new estate but I can feel the difference in the neighbours. At my old place, the neighbours will catch up with each other when we see each other in the lift though we live in different storeys. Even if we don't talk but there will be friendly smiles on most of our neighbours. As for those on the same floors, we will always help and talk to each other when we are at the corridoor. This is the reason why I prefer old estate. Maybe there is a old woman living in my body, which is why I prefer those friendliness and warmth of a kampung style of living though i didn't physically stay in a kampung before. It is sad to see that spirit is dissappearing with the development of the country.

Group 2:

An old couple boarded the bus where the old woman manage to get a seat quickly while her husband was standing at the front of the bus. However, the old woman notice that there is empty seats available at the back so she shouted in her dialect to her husband to come over. The husband only move to the seats after the bus went to a stop at a station. Then he was telling the wife that she shouldn't have shouted and he will actually get a seat for himself so the wife was not happy hearing his comment and they started a small argument.

Looking at them remind me of my own parents...though they care for each other but the way they talk always lead to small argument. So we should all be careful in the words we choose and the way we speak. I always believe that it is fate that brought 2 person together and not everyone has the chance to find the other half. On the other hand, maybe as we aged, this is also a way of them showing concern for each other. Will I be able to find that other half to have such unneccessary argument when I am old?

My prince charming is 2!

2010-02-20T18:19:00.000+08:00

2 years ago on 9 February, I became "mummy"...though i didn't actually give birth but i was promoted to a god mama so also consider a mummy right? Anyway, time really flies. I saw how this handsome guy grow and finally reach the naughty 2. He is still as aloof and not talking yet but I am sure he will shock us with his first word or sentence at the best time he feel comfortable in.

Actually as he is approaching 2, i was cracking my brain on what is the best gift for him? Discussed with the parents but instead they were requesting for a gift for themselves...heeheee...just joking lah. So I remember this indoor playground at Downtown East so I took off one day and brought him to the place. We have a hard time getting him to wear the sock and since it was a weekday we manage to sneak him in without the socks. Plus, it is less crowded so he don't have to fight with the other kids for the space.

I hope he have fun and happy with this little present from god mama. I must say it is realli tiring for god mama and mummy climbing up and down the tunnels and playing the slide...We can't deny that age is catching up with us especially when we see how this little guy is developing and growing.

So here are some of the pictures I took...Sorry for the low resolution as he is either moving and this blur god mama forget to bring her camera and have to resort to camera from the phone.

His favourite "slide" in the toddler's corner.

Down he come...So happy

Picture with mummy and the little toy car

Picture with god mama while he is inside the pool of balls.

小帅哥，干妈祝你永远健康，快乐。你也要快高长大。

Should start thinking of how to celebrate his next birthday...Josh Baby must celebrate with god mama hor.

Farewell Dinner

2010-02-07T13:10:00.001+08:00

Many years ago after I graduated from my secondary school, I went off to a new environment in the west....a choice not many of my classmates will choose since east is our hometown. However, I never regret this decision as it is at this new area in the west that I met and foster a friendship that lasted for more than a decade....have i reveal too much about my age. heehee.

Together with this group of friends, we saw each of them moving to different phases of life...marriage and motherhood. Not to forget, our group of friend just keep reducing due to relocation. Now we again looking another round of reduction since our "Lee" group will be down to 2 instead of 3 as one of them will be relocating to Australia soon. On the bright side, it will mean that we will another country where we can have free lodging and food. hehe.

So before she realli leave this country, we decided to treat the couple as well as brought our little prince charming along.

After our delicious dinner

Of cos, we need to include our 帅哥, who is not so interested in photo taking lately.

Cool Bro with papa. See those unfriendly look.

Having fun washing papa's hair.

End note: Though our group is getting smaller but I am sure each of us still make an effort to make this friendship last.

Enrichment class for little darlings

2010-01-01T17:49:00.001+08:00

Another of my girlies has decided to venture out on her own. So to show her my support, I can only help her promote as much as possible and hopefully, it will help her new venture go out in a bang. So here I goes...

Little Neuro Tree will be going to Bukit Timah Plaza on 10 Jan 2010.

This unique neuro-linguistic brain development programme will help your little darlings a headstart in learnings. It uses English, Mandarin and Japanese to develop strong foundation skills for children aged 3 months - 5 yrs old.

You can attend the preview talk, which allow you to have a greater understanding on how this programme can help your little ones gain a strong foundation.

So if you have kids within this range or know anyone who does, please help to spread the words as well or even better join us on the opening!

For more information, call: 64665635 or email yovi_lee@littleneurotree.com or visit their website: http://www.littleneurotree.com/

Last Present for 2009

2010-01-01T17:37:00.001+08:00

Firstly, let me wish all of you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2010 shall be a great year for all of us. HUAT Ah!

Back to my entry...

Other than setting resolutions at the end of each year, I also have a habit of getting some presents to reward for my hardwork each year. However, year after year I always failed to achieve my resolutions but I never failed to reward myself. heehee. I guess it is always to reward then to achieve what u set to achieve.

So for 2009, I was determined to get my eyesight back to perfect. Being a scary cat, it really took me a whole year to prepare myself ....not to forget the countless discussion with those who have done. But I guess the best motivator was the receptionist from the clinic itself. She didn't even give me any room to counter react and just went ahead to put down a date for me. So on 27 December 2009, I went from a 四眼田鸡 to someone with perfect eyesight.

My last pic in specs before I leave for the surgery.

Spiderman in action....recovering from the surgery.

Conclusion: The surgery is not as scary as I thought it will be but I am not going to lie that it doesn't hurt. Because at certain point of the surgery, it was rather uncomfortable for me but it was gone to quick before I can regret and the doc send me off for recovery. Gones was those days of blurry vision when you wake up and the hassle of using multiple solutions for those contact lense. Hooray! Must really take care of my eyes now.

Apart from getting perfect eyesight before the year end, I also now joined the apple club. So my final present for myself for 2009 will be the much promoted iPhone. No regrets with this present as well as it has mutiple applications to keep me entertained now.

Thus my 2009 ended with more debts for myself but I am confident my finances will work out the way I planned. But definetly landing in another dream job that provides the bread and butter could be my best present in 2010. Will it happen? Or I will be repeating this same old statement at the end of 2010? I seriously hope not so i pray hard that luck wldn't miss me in this new year.

I shall end this post in a more positive note. So what should I get for myself when I survived through 2010? LV bag? Prada bag? A bit too early to decide right? Look out for the answer on 31 Dec 2010.

I am back!

2009-11-29T19:11:00.000+08:00

Though it is a short trip but it is still a dream come true for me to be able visit Japan. So below are snapshots of my trip:

Arriving at Kansai airport at 6am, Japan time...very bright right?

Our home for the 5days 4 nights - Osaka Daiichi Hotel. Though it is very small but I must say it is very compact and accessible since it is only a few minutes walk from JR Osaka Station and major departmental store.

After leaving our luggage at the hotel, we started our journey to the world heritage site: Himeji Castle via the JR.

After a long ride on the JR, we finally reach the castle. Himeji castle (also known as the white heron castle) is built 400 yrs ago.

Our first meal in Japan. Very delicious

Day 2: 1 Day Tour at Kyoto and Nara

We were suppose to visit the Imperial castle, however, the emperor and empress happened to be there and hence it was close for tourist. So we were off to visit Nishi Honganji instead.

At the temple

Next stop: Nijo Castle. This is the garden from the Shogun's room.

Touring the garden

Final stop at Kyoto before our lunch: Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

After lunch, we are off to Nara. Behind is Todaiji Temple. Another world heritage site. Not to forget it is sited in a deer park so we really have to 小心看"鹿" since the 3 of us have certain degree of fear for animals。

Inside the Todaji temple, it house a Great Buddha. It is 15m high and weighs 250tons and is one of the largest gold leaf-covered bronze statues of the Buddha in the world.

After our 1 day tour, we were off to Namba area where we found the delicious ramen - "JinLong"

We spend the our 3rd day at the shopping outlet where we can find discounted japanese brands and some of the major international brands as well. It is here where I bought the CELINE wallet.

Our final night at Osaka. We spend the entire day shopping from Namba - Takashimaya all the way till Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street. Above are my 2 shopping kakis who joined me for this trip.

My achievements. I am not the one with the most purchase.

While waiting for our airport limousine bus, we were cam whoring at Hilton Hotel.

Can you see the beautiful Christmas Decor inside?

First time meeting a lady butler so we took a picture with her. Not to mention that she is very helpful and pretty as well.

Though there is still many places that we didn't manage to explore but it is indeed an experience for me and I am so looking for another chance to further explore this beautiful country.

My darlings

2009-11-15T14:12:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I update on my little darlings...So here we go.

My Prince Charming

He is such a 大少爷 and a stubborn one. Maybe the saying is correct, good looking people have more character.

Comical look

How is my little princess doing then?

I only didn't see her for a few weeks then she has turn to a fine lady. Not to forget, she is so friendly and that make her so likeable. I bet there will be a lot of bees surrounding her when she grow up.

Not to forget she is also full of tricks. See hw her daddy told her to smile and now she just keep doing it.

Wldn't your heart melts seeing her?

End note: Kids is a joy to have around and the best medicine to help you destress after a bad day at work. A small action / word from them warms your heart. Will I have my own one day? Only time can tell but I am glad to have this 2 darlings though I only hang out with them once in a while.

Being Away

2009-11-15T13:41:00.000+08:00

After I entered the workforce, nothing beats being able to stay away from work. Initially, I thought I wldn't be able to travel for this year because I will be busy shifting to a new place plus my finances will already be exhausted by the move.

Who knows, I actually chance on a very good buy which I can't give up so I will be off to Japan - Osaka, my dream destination for a short trip next week. Yeah!

I will start saving and repaying all my debts after this trip then! Shall update again when I am back in 1 week time. Bye!

Looking for nice clothings?

2009-11-12T22:56:00.001+08:00

2 of my girlies have started on a new venture...blogshop that is called OnCloudNine.

Being a shopaholic, I was so excited to hear that there is a new site for my collections but have fear that they do not have any suitable items for big size girl like me. Though their model is of a smaller frame, some of their cuttings are actually suitable for big size girl like me. So I am now addicted to their site and look forward their new collections

So if u are looking for chic clothings at an affordable price, please do visit their site and give them some support.

Below are the items I have purchased:

End note: Will I be able to venture out one day? and break away from the nonsense for my bread and butter? Hopefully there will be such a day for me.

A new place I now call home

2009-10-08T13:44:00.000+08:00

Finally, my new place is ready and we have officially move in on 3rd October so now is the final time to tighten the loose ends. Let me show you around this new place I now call home.

Living Room

From this:

To This:

TV Console

Alter Table and Display Cabinets

Final Look of the living room.

Kitchen

From this:

Final Look for our Kitchen.

Toilet

From this:

To finally this:

Compact toilet with linkage to master room.

Parent's Room:

My Bedroom:

Laundry cum storeroom:

Finally, my parent's mini garden:

The design is nothing fanciful but it is something simple and cosy enough for my family. It is indeed an experience for me as it was damm tiring being a maria cum mover. The only good thing is I don't have to work for 2 weeks.

When I started looking for renovation contractor, I have this fear that I will end up with lots of fustrations like many others. However, my ID, Sean - Senz of white, didn't give me sleepless night throughout the renovation period. He is a pretty responsible person who will listen to our needs and offer design ideas to meet our needs. He will also offer better cost savings ideas to meet our budget. Lastly, he is also willing to help us resolve issues after our final payment. So if you are thinking of getting an ID for your new home, call him at 96362043 for a non-obligated quotation. Not sure if you mention my name will help in getting a better rates.

p.s. It might look better without all our old stuff and messy layout.

New Look!

2009-10-04T18:59:00.001+08:00

Since I moved to a new place, I decided to give my little wonderland a new look as well.
:-)

Hope you will still enjoy reading about my boring life and thoughts...heehee.

Update on my new place soon.

Urgent Sale! Brand New IKEA Shelf Unit with Glass Door!

2009-09-22T21:46:00.000+08:00

Bought the below shelf from IKEA under the impression that it can be wall mounted. After we fully assembly, I realise that it is not a wall mount shelf. Hence I need to release it before I move house since IKEA do not perform any exchange after it has been assembled. So if you know of anyone who is interested, please do contact me for details.

Condition: Brand New

Details:

> Comes with adjustable shelves to meet your needs.

> Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 38 cm (width x depth x height)

> Pick up location: East

> Original Price: $178

> Asking Price: $100 (neg.)

Interior of the shelf

Glass Door Design

Accessories and clothings

2009-09-20T13:26:00.003+08:00

One of my colleague decided to start a small online business selling accessories and clothings.

So do lend her your support by visiting mylittlezcollections.

Outing with my princess lele

2009-09-20T12:38:00.008+08:00

As I am in the midst of moving so I have less time for my little darlings. Hence, decided to make some time for my little princess and join their mini family outing.

Before we leave the house:

Her first double chin photo.

I love this side profile shot.

A direct replicate of her papa.

See how happy when she discover the sunglass. Though she is not that girly kind of girls but she has the quality of a girl.

While we are waiting for our food:

Getting a bit bored liao...Stoning in progress:

So we decided to let her play with a straw and she can self entertained while we finish our food:

A picture with mummy:

Till the next time we meet, a wide mouth shot of her:

Prince Josh is finally walking

2009-09-06T16:27:00.004+08:00

Visited one of my little darling..Glad to know that he can finally walk on his own but this little guy is still so careful that for longer distance, he do not want to walk without you holding on to him.

Anyway he is still so aloof that he will choose to ignore me until I bring out my camera and he actually came walking towards me.

Looking forward to his next achievement.

See how handsome and photogenic this guy is.

2009-09-04T11:26:00.004+08:00

Meaning quotes to remind myself:

"舍得舍得，有舍再有得。没舍哪有得？"

Tips to happiness:

1. The world will be a better place if everyone learn to forgive each other and not to be so 执着with who's right and who's wrong. Then everybody can be a happy person, right? Or at least I can be a happy person without complaints. :P

Updates

2009-08-29T16:38:00.002+08:00

It's been a while since I last update this blog...am I getting lazy or my life is so boring that is not worth updating anymore. Actually boring or no update is also good means I have less complaint about life and when we have less complaints will mean that we have more fortune right? Since there is a saying that when u complaint > u are actually more agitated = bad tempered > you will then burn your 福田。Hopefully, I did explain it correctly.

Anyway, apart having a normal and boring life, my family is in the midst of some changes...I believe most of you already know...We are moving hse...to be exact moving to the opp block.haha. So now I am the main person responsible for the house decor and working with our contractor for the decor.

Look out for more update on how we mix new and old. Don't think it will be anything modernise but hope it will be simple, clean and cosy for us.

Power of blogging

2009-07-26T15:07:00.001+08:00

If you notice I usually blogs about the happy and unhappy things in my life. You might think that I am such a winer who always blog about the unhappiness in my life but blogging let me pour out all these feelings and once it is out in the open, I actually do feel better. At times, it even help enlighten me and give me direction in life. Started blogging just out for fun but it has now become a therapy whenever I am down.

To end, this is something I learn during my religious class yesterday:

Life is the same for everyone. It is just how each and everyone of us choose to deal with every situations that makes our life different.

Really enlightenting for me. Hope it do the same for you.

Feelings

2009-07-10T09:45:00.005+08:00

Since the past few weeks, my mood has been going down hill...I wonder if it is the final eruptions from everything or the problem lies with me.. I just 看不开。Always so persistence in my way of thinking and just cannt just let it go that there is crap. However, I am no longer that young little girl who always have my way and have no financial commitments. I just have to learn to bear with all the rubbish.

However, trying is so difficult and I just feel so demoralised and upset when it is time to work. God, please give me strength to overcome this period and hopefully I will find the light in my tunnel. Because I am sure there is someone out there who is definetly worst then me.

Below are 2 lines from some old chinese song which keep ringing in my head and a true reflections of my current thoughts:

“我真的好累”and “带我离开这里到一个遥远的地方”

End note: They can't change to suit me and I so I have to give up my beliefs to suit their style. Haiz...parts and parcel of adulthood. :-(

A reminder for me...

2009-06-24T09:53:00.004+08:00

I watch a TV programme last night and the old lady brought out a very simple but true point of life. Coincidentally, it was the same topic that was preach during my religious class last night so shall put it down in my blog to serve as a reminder for myself.

"Life is like a mirror....If you are sad, your life will be sad...But if you are happy, life will also smile back at you."

During class yesterday, it was shared as well if you think you are poor, you will always be poor. If you think your work suck, it will always suck as well. A lot of times things happened because of how we feel. Hence, it is important to stay positive and have faith and I think god will do the rest for us. Obviously, life can't be always be smooth sailing and we will bound to face some turbulence or issues but we can't be defeated by them easily. Even if things don't goes our way, we can't just lose our faith but trust that god has already done its best for us and there is a reason for what we have gone through. Be it good or bad. In short, be grateful for what you have.

Coming to the point of "if you think you are poor, you will always be poor" so from now I shall start thinking that "I will be rich, able to get a better paying job, etc...." Hoping that it will eventually come true. Hee hee. I think I should really get rid on my greediness habit.

Update on my little darlings

2009-06-14T14:48:00.006+08:00

Below are updated pictures of my little darlings:

Josh @ 15mths - chatting away

Staring at something

Best shots for the day.

Clara @13mths - able to stand and walk on her own with support.

Crawling at a super speed.

She truly love her bathing time. Must get approval for her to start swimming. Since she is getting older so no more nude shot.

Deep in thoughts.

Confessions of a shopaholic

2009-05-31T12:28:00.006+08:00

As all will know, I am someone who can't go without retail theraphy. It is like a motivation for me to stay on a job. Furthermore, I am not so into luxurious items so just some good buys for me will perk me up....enough of excuses and trying to get out of the category of shopaholic. heehee.

So when GSS started last Friday which actually coincides with the Club21 sale, I took a day off and went shopping with my friend. So see my purchases below and it also serve as a reminder for me that no matter how sucky my job is, I still need to bear with it unless I can go w/o my retail theraphy.

Bought these DKNY shirt and CK skirts just for $30 and $40 each respectively...gd buys? Love the last black skirt...personally feel it is good working dress but not so plain.

After a quick bite after Club 21 sale, we proceed to my favourite shop at chinatown and added the below items to my collection:

Hopefully my photography skills didn't spolit the look. Anyway I am happy with these purchases but that means I need a higher paid job to sustain my this "little" hobby. Haha

Sorry this is a rather rush entry since i need to rush for work.

Little Princess Turn 1

2009-05-01T20:16:00.004+08:00

Last year, we welcome our little princess to the world and today she finally turn 1. Daddy and mummy decided to host a birthday party for her. As her godma, I was rope in to help in the decoration so I became their "Maria" for the day. Hence, after my offical work duties ended yesterday, I turn up promptly at my 2nd work place.

After our little princess fall asleep, we decided on the 1st task and that's is blowing the balloons since Daddy has a big plan for her little girl. So we work hard and we achieved the below decoration for the entrance to her palace.

Impressive and professional looking right? We are all very satisfied with the overall effects though it look like it is meant for a wedding more than a birthday party.

Time for a picture with the little princess who is struggling to get out from my arms and go straight to her daddy's arm.

First guests for the party

Godma's present for me...

Daddy and mummy with my toy

Look at my cake, it is a bib. so sweet and I can say it is very delicious since mummy give me a small bite.

That's all for my little princess's first birthday.

When my little prince meets my little princess

2009-04-12T14:12:00.005+08:00

Have always updated the developments of my little prince charming - BB Josh so it created some interest to my little princess's mummy...so we decided let the little ones and have some fun. However, we didn't imagine that it ended with a little cat fight...haha.

When they first met, BB Josh just threw a ball directly at BB Clara's forehead and wanted to grab her. After a while, they decided to play on their own. At the end of the day, BB Clara didn't left the place without any revenge because she also ended up giving BB Josh a good grab which left him crying. But he didn't lose out as well because he also give her a good grab back. That's what happened when they first meet.

Here are the pictures:

Some update photos of the little prince - grown up quite a bit right?

As usual, he is such a TV addict.

Trying to get a shot of them together but little princess clara is so hyper and excited abt the toys.

Haiz, too bad. eyes blink.

Okie. Finally got a few shots of them together. Hopefully they can play together again when they grow up.

Inspirations

2009-04-05T13:39:00.005+08:00

Someone forwarded the below email and I find it pretty meaningful. Hopefully, it can inspire you like it has inspire me since by nature, I am greedy and likes to complain.

If you think you are unhappy, look at them

If you think your salary is low, how about her?

If you think you don't have many friends.....

When you feel like giving up, think of this man

If you think you suffer in life, do you suffer as much as he does?

If you complain about your transport system, how about them?

If your society is unfair to you, how about her?

Are you still complaining?

Observe around you and be thankful for all that you have in this transitory lifetime.....

We are fortunate, we have much more than what we need to be content.

Let's try not to feed this endless cycle of consumerism and immorality in which this "modern and advanced" society forgets and ignores the other two thirds of our brothers and sisters.

Let us complain less and give more!

On top of the above, I also notice that there is a short segment on TV mobile called "Inspirations" and I took down the below quotes to inspire me:

- "I learnt that the best classroom is under the foot of an elderly person."

- "I learnt that if one person tell you "you make my day", it makes my day"

- "I learnt that to have a child sleep in your arms is the most peaceful thing in the world"

- "I learnt that money can't buy class."

- "I learnt that it is all the little things that make life so spectacular."

- "I learnt that if the lord didn't take 1 day to create everything. What makes me think I can?"

Mummy's Birthday

2009-03-29T13:55:00.007+08:00

It was mummy's 60th birthday yesterday. To chinese, 60th birthday is deemed as a big achievement. However, our family do not believe in elaborate celebrations. We will usually just go for a simple dinner and have the usual cake cutting ceremony at night. Being the 60th birthday, I decided to give my mum a well-deserved holiday. So I took over the task of dinner preparations...since home-cooked food is the best, right?

Below are the dishes I came up with:

From this, what can i create?

I created my parents' favourite - Fried Vegetarian Oyster Omelette.

Almost all the ingredients for our 3 course dinner.

Clockwise starting from the top left: Wrapped golden mushrooms with ham, Cabbage Stew and Self-made egg with vegetables and king oyster mushrooms.

My sister's contribution of Mashed potato and carrots balls.

My simple way of thanking my mum.

Contradictions

2009-03-25T21:00:00.001+08:00

Many times during my working hours, I wonder why the clock is moving at such a slow pace. Because it takes ages just for me to survive through till 630pm where I can knock off.

However, if you were to think on a day by day or month by month basis, you will be shock that how fast times has flies past without us knowing. Imagine not long ago we will still celebrating our Xmas, chinese new year and now is already March and we have already done with 1/4 of a year.

So is our time moving too fast or too slow? I wonder....

New skill

2009-03-24T18:02:00.003+08:00

As everyone will know I am actually very free in my current job due to the economic situation. If you are wondering why aren't I more busy in creating more sales opportunity in this situation? The answer is my boss believe on reducing budget and projects in such times and as marketers, without $$ will be a huge handicap since we can do nothing without $$. So next qns will be what have you been doing during work then? Apart from surfing all the online news site, I have also been a huge supporter of facebook. Now, I am proud that I have improve my Photoshop skill. Since for the past week, I have been happily helping my colleague design an invite card for her son's upcoming first birthday.

Please have a look at the option I have created. Note, we will include images of her son which is currently not available.

So which one do you like?

My contributions to the ailing economy...

2009-03-22T14:52:00.003+08:00

The initial purpose was just to collect the cheongsum that I purchase before the Chinese New Year.....See how long I took to collect our alterations. Anyway when I reach my favourite shop, I am surprise that there is hardly anyone there on a Friday night. It really show that our economy is actually ailing. However, on the other side, I always feel that the economy is ailing also because of us. If everyone of us tighten our belts and stop spending, how will our economy grow? But in times like this, we can't blame anyone right? Since it only seems right to be a little more careful in our spending.

After months of without any retail theraphy...actually only 2 months but it seem like ages...heehee, I did my part by contributing to the economy with the below purchases.

My purchases:

Me in my first cheongsum:

Wonder when I will have the occasion to wear it? Plus, it is skin tight that do not allow me to put on any weight.

Me in my new green chiffon dress. How do i look?

Gucci Bag for sale

2009-03-19T15:35:00.001+08:00

My friend has the below Gucci bag for sale. She is willing to let go at SGD $300. The condition is pretty new as she seldom use this bag.
If you are interested, just drop me a line and I will get back to you.

Totally twisted

2009-03-03T17:57:00.004+08:00

Been hesitating whether to post this but i guess i also need a place to vent everything out. So please bear with me for being childish here or i might be even making the current situation worst.

As human many times, we choose what we want to believe and many times we missed out on a lot of other facts. To be misunderstood and to know that your true meaning have been twisted and went unappreciated, the pain and hurt is something that words cannot describe.

All I can say is that this episode really make me reflect how my actions affect people and maybe I just have to be more careful when dealing with individual. Maybe I am not that perfect friend but I definitely try my best to do what I can for my friends. It is never my intention to hurt or humiliate anyone and if I do ever hurt anyone out there or make you feel bad, I sincerely apologise for that. I always thought friends should understand each other. But maybe I might be wrong or what I believe never ever existed either.

Last Friday Night Out

2009-02-22T14:46:00.004+08:00

After I left my previous job, I started this practise of hanging out with my ex-colleagues till the dawn of the next day. Many will ask what exactly do you guys do every Friday night? Aren't you tired about the lack of sleep? Aren't you too old for hang overs? The answers are we always go for nice dinner since everyone puts in so much effort in our respective jobs and so we certainly need a good dinner to reward ourself. Hence, we will usually go to someone's house for more games, charade or even movies. One of this place that I have frequently gone to sleep over on Friday is at Newton EuroAsia.

However, last Friday was the last time everyone of us go over for some good fun as the owner, who is my ex-colleague and now friend, is returning to her hometown, i.e. Philippines after 3 good years here. She invited us over for some good authentic Filipinos food and Wii. We also spend our time chit chatting with her and of cos gossipping abt who is the hottest guy in the office now. After all these, we still have energy to accompany her for Movie marathon of Valkyrie and K20. I am totally tired after all these especially it is my 36 hours away from home; with only 4 hrs of sleep and a face which is on the road of recovery from an allergy reactions.

Sometime i do wonder will I have been such great friend with her if I didn't choose to leave my previous job? Me being me, I will most probably choose to remain low profile and not hang out with them after work since I spend so much time with them already. Anyway, I am so going to miss her, all these fun and her bubbliness since I am not sure when it is the next time I am going to see her. But I am sure I will stay in touch with her.

Goodbye and take care, my dear Filipino friend.

P.s. more pixs can be found in my facebook

Caution of what you are going to see below

2009-02-19T16:45:00.004+08:00

I am seriously not a babe or wat but my complexion have been something that I am proud of since it never give me any major problem before. However, for don't know whatever reasons or food that I eat yesterday or come in contact with, I came home with lots of red rashes on my cheek last night. This is the first rash in my 29 years of life. sob...sob...

Doc advise me against from any make up. So I wondering how i can turn up at work without scaring the people i meet? Hopefully everything will disappear the minute I wake up tomorrow.

CNY - Final Part

2009-02-01T13:39:00.003+08:00

I have been eating non-stop since the Chinese New Year..Somehow my appetite for this year is unexceptionally well...I guess this is something I shouldn't be proud of since I will most probably be looking like a pig at the end of it + considering my age now and metabolism rate, I can no longer afford it or should I say I never have a chance to ever afford it since weight put on can never be shed but all I can do is to maintain what I already have. Anyway, that's aside. I am going to show you some pictures of my princess clara who came by visiting our house yesterday. The poor little girl must be so tired after a full day of unstop visiting.

She simply love the red packet... give her one and she can play for a long long long time. Look how happy she is with the red packet.

Attempting to walk while her daddy holds on. Nowadays she is just super gluey to her daddy.

Oh no. I can't sit straight yet...I seems to be falling down.

Love her expression - in a state of shock as if we caught her in some bad actions. haha.

Just been informed this little girl make her 1st attempt standing on her own when she reach home. Look forward to her visit again...most probably by then she will be less cranky and running around already.

CNY 2009

2009-01-28T17:30:00.004+08:00

It is a pretty simple and quiet CNY for me this year as my dad finally decided that we no longer need to go to my uncle's place to 拜年. Actually, I don't really mind going but the truth is we are not close at all. The brothers (aka my dad and brothers) don't really talk to each other so everyone just sit there and watch TV, hence it really defeat the purpose. Most prob, the wives might be gossiping now why we didn't turn up or maybe they might not be bother too. But who cares since most prob the next time we do meet will either be at someone's wedding if they still do invite us or someone's funeral.

Thus, my CNY only started ard the late afternoon of 初二 by gathering at my aunt's place and as usual she arrange for buffet for the whole family. We also took some pictures. Note this is just a small portion of my cousin since the married and older ones didn't turn up and some of the guy left before the picture.

Cousins with our smallest aunty... She look as if she is ard our age right? Hopefully I will be like her...i.e. wouldn't age over years.

The babes.

Another key highlight for this CNY is that as I have been promoted to Godma this year, my godchildren has to come to my house and 拜年. I already pre-empt my mum that this godson of my is a very cool and someone full of character. This little one really live up to his names...totally gluey to his mummy and couldn't stay at my place for too long. Anyway he is still a lovable boy who is very smart.

What's this in my hand?

He actually recognise camera...once you flash the camera at him, he will stare at you. However, he will only smile after the flash. He still have some model qualities.

After a year of hard work

2009-01-10T13:55:00.002+08:00

Since last year, I started the habit of rewarding myself with something on my birthday as a reward for my hard work. Of course, the present should still be within my means and not over commit. Hence, after much consideration and deliberation, I decided that I will reward myself with the below Kate Spade Bag, which I have been aiming for a couple of months, and it arrives from US on Thursday. Though it is a slightly smaller size that I see in Singapore, I am still happy with this classic piece. Most importantly, I still save at least a hundred bucks just by ordering it direct from their US website. A new bag for the new year.

Aren't they cute or what?

2009-01-10T13:39:00.003+08:00

(from left to right) Five-year-old Anna-Bell, her seven-year-old sister, Anna-Lena and six-year-old Mika at the federal police post at the main railway station in Hanover. -- PHOTO: AFP

If you haven't seen them, read on:

Article first appeared in Straits Times.

Two German children elope 10 min-->
Two German
children, six and seven, elope for Africa

BERLIN - TWO childhood
sweethearts, aged six and seven, eloped from Hanover in northern Germany on New
Year's Eve, determined to tie the knot under the African sun, police said on
Monday.

The pair identified as Mika and Anna-Lena 'are very much
in love and decided to get married in Africa where it is warm, taking with them
as a witness Anna-Lena's little sister, aged five', police spokesman Holger
Jureczko told AFP.

The idea for the romantic trip began when Mika told the
two girls about his recent holiday in Italy, while their families celebrated New
Year's Eve together. 'From this, the children began to make plans for the
future,' Mr Jureczko said.
As the first dawn of 2009 broke, the trio started to put
these plans into action, packing all the essentials for the journey, including
'sunglasses, swimming trunks, a lilo, summer clothes and provisions'.
While their parents slept, they left their house in the suburbs of Hanover, walked a
kilometre up the road to a tram stop from where they took a tram for the central
station.
Waiting for a train to the airport, they aroused the
attention of a guard who contacted police.
Two officers managed to convince the young lovers that they
would struggle to get to Africa without money or a plane ticket.
As a consolation, the children were given a special tour of
the police headquarters at Hanover station where they were especially taken with
the detention cells.
Their relieved parents picked them up from the station, the
spokesman said, adding: 'They can still put their plan into action at a later
date.' -- AFP

Who would ever think that kids of 7 years will elope and even know the meaning of true love. Aren't they cute? Or are our kids these days are growing much faster than we even know.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade

2009-01-10T13:30:00.002+08:00

After a week break from work, I was suffering from serious post holiday depression syndrome when I have to return to work this Monday. I wonder if it is god's will or what...Today paper did an article that day to brighten everyone's life amidst all the bad news in the media lately. The radio DJ also pick it up as a topic for the morning show. If you are not aware or haven't seen or hear it, the title of the report was "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Throughout the whole papers for that day, they have people mentioning about what is the little things that make them smile for the day. The radio DJ also requested people to sms their little things. To hear things such as:

- Being happily married for XX years.
- All set to accept a newborn in the family.
- To see their young one in the first day of school and able to buy food for themselves.
- To be able to go for picnic with the family.

The list went on and on.

Not sure if this little messages warm you and brightened your day like it does for me. So if you ever think you are having a bad things, think of this little things around your heart and I am sure your day will improve. It is all about changing the way you look at things.

Goodbye 2008 and All Ready for 2009!

2009-01-02T15:50:00.003+08:00

Every year since I started blogging, I will do a reflection and goal setting entries as the first and last entries of the year. However, I realise that the goals are usually the same as previous years and I also can't seems to achieve the goals that I set.

Hence, as I was pondering on what should I do with this entry....I remember that I actually listened to a radio programme few months back. In this episode, the DJ actually wanted everyone to use a word to describe the 2008. What word will it be for you? For me, the best word for 2008 will have to be "change".

2008 started well for me as I finally found a job that I have been looking for at least 4 yrs. So it is like a dream come true for me.....doing BTL and events.Afterwhich, I also became godma to 2 lovely children - Josh and Clara. Looking at how they have developed and grow till date help me realise the many simple or little things that I have forgetten to appreciate as we get older each year. Not to forget, the spiritual trip that I have went with my family middle of the year that let our whole family get closer and stronger with our faith.

Above that, Singapore also achieve the first olympic medal and paralympic medals after ages. As all these happy activities are happenening, we shouldn't forget those natural disasters that struck us too...Mynammar Cyclone and Sichuan Earthquake....It is like mother nature is sending us a signal to appreciate what she has created for us. Since then, everything seem to going downhill as well....with the bankrupcy of lehman brothers, DBS retrenchment, the failing US economy that leads to recession in many countries including Singapore, etc.

Hence, instead of setting many goals for 2009, I guess the most important goal for me in 2009 should be "Contentment".

I should be contented:

- To have a family and friends that loves us for who we are and what we do.

- To have a family and friends that will share our joy, laughter and saddness.

- To have a job that provides the food and butter as well as feed my hobby (i.e. shopping).

- That I am healthy

With contentment, I will appreciate all the little things in our life and be happier person. With happiness, I will be all ready for all the challenges ahead of us in 2009.

I wish everyone who reads my blog - A Happy & Healthy 2009!

p.s. Please do forgive my language as it didn't undergo any QC.

Last activity of the year

2009-01-01T15:07:00.005+08:00

Before I say goodbye to 2008, I have an appointment to visit my favourite shopping place in Chinatown. Apart from getting the 2 bottoms (dark grey and black) for the CNY, I also went home with 2 new tops below and my first cheongsum (too bad...it is still under alteration so i can't post it in).

Apart from the above new tops, I actually have some other purchases which I have reserved for the CNY.

Not to forget, the below 2 pairs of shoes. I just discovered the shop: Mitju that offer flats at a very affordable price. I actually wanted another pair but too bad the finishing isn't as ideal.

I guess I can say I am all ready for the CNY or should I say I am over ready or everyday is new year with my purchases. hehe

Meaningful quotes

2008-12-10T13:54:00.004+08:00

Attended a religious class last weekend and the speaker share the below quotes (I did my own translation) which I find it is very meaningful and will like to share with all of you and at the same time remind myself:

1) To pick on somebody's faults just prove that you do not have sufficient 修为。

2) To be angry is punishing yourself for other's mistakes.

3) To love is not about what others do for you but how much you have done for others.

There was also a story that I like to share:

从前有个仙人，他在临走时叫来牛，马，猴，狗和人.他说他会给它们每个多二十年的寿命。牛，马，猴和狗都不要。人却说它们不要的话，全都给我吧。仙人答应了。

所以人在一岁至二十岁都在享福。人在二十岁至四十岁就在做牛做马。人在四十岁后就在做狗。因为孩子大了都常不在家只留父母在家看家想一只狗。人在六十岁就在做猴子。因为他们都得办猴子逗孙子。

Edited on 11 Dec: What a coincidence, my friend forwarded me this story as well which is a english translation.

On the first day, God created the dog and said: 'Sit all day by the door of
your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give
you a life span of twenty years.' The dog said: 'That's a long time to be
barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?' So God
agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said: 'Entertain people, do
tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span.'
The monkey said: 'Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to
perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?' And God agreed .

On the third day, God created the cow and said: 'You must go into the field
with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk
to support the farmer 's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty
years.' The cow said: 'That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty
years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?' And God agreed
again.

On the fourth day, God created humans and said: 'Eat, sleep, play, marry
and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years.' But the human said:
'Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave
back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes
eighty, okay?' 'Okay,' said God, 'You asked for it.'

So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy
ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family.
For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And
for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone. Life has
now been explained to you.

Isn't this a simple reflection of the different phases of our lives?

Spreading the festive cheers

2008-12-10T13:36:00.003+08:00

If you have known me long enough, you will know that my parents are not educated and blue collar workers. Hence, our family are not that well-to-do who can only afford the bare minimal. Things only improved after my sister and I start working and we start to contribute to the family. Sad to say, when I was younger, I will always think about why others can live in a bigger place but we can only live in rented flats? Why do they have so many toys while I don't? Why do other's parents drive and my parents don't? and the list goes on and on..... It could be due to such thinking that help mount me to a person I am now.

To be frank, I am ashamed of my thinking and immature actions when younger. Since watching the recently ended program - Live Transformers on Channel 8, it actually make me feel that though my family was not that well-off in the past, we were definitely better than those feature in the programme and we should be contented and bless with what we have.

Hence, in these bad times, I believer it is important for everyone of us who are more fortunate than others in many ways to do a little and spread our love to the less fortunate and help make their lives a better one in the coming years. Since I started work, I also started this practise of doing my bit for the less fortunate through donating to World Vision Charity. For this year, I am fortunate to still have a job so I decided to donate more.

So sincerely hope that those of you who are reading my blog to do a little bit for the less fortunate this X'mas in your own little way and help boast the festive mood during such bad times.

Clara @ 7months

2008-12-07T15:51:00.005+08:00

My poor little princess is hospitalised for a week because she is infected with Kawasaki syndrome. The doctors can't start any treatment until all the symptons appear so this poor little girl has to be hospitalised for observations as well as on drip. Due to her illness, she is very cranky so I can only visit her now when she is back from the hospital.

Can see her bruises on her leg and ankle due to the drip and insertion of the medicine. Above that, her voice is still sore due to her constant crying in the hospital. The good thing is she has now recovered and become a brave little girl. Not to forget, mummy also say she has actually put more weight and has more appetite.

Learning to walk in her walker and her get well balloon.

See my brave little princess.

She is so happy when her daddy and mummy make funny faces and noise at her.

My happy little princess is back.

She is also now more "yang oh" after the hospitalisation.

She will now be a stronger and healthier princess after this episode.

Josh @ 10 months

2008-12-07T15:02:00.008+08:00

I haven't meet up with Godma for a few weeks so she dropped by to play with me this Saturday. I am not very comfortable with her when she came so I cling on to Ah ma. But after she entertained me for a while, I decided to play with her and of cos show her my latest skill, i.e. spitting my saliva, which mummy say I only do that when I am happy.

Since I am still unable to breakthrough and start to crawl, Godma decided to let me skip and proceed to walking which I totally enjoy.

Godma caught me in this ugly pose of walking with big elephant step.

See...I am so happy with my walking exercise.

Me sitting steadily on my Yi Po's lap.

Please do not block my view, I am watching my favourite TV commercial.

See how engross I am when it comes to TV. I think this is from Papa's genes.

I also got my reading genes from mummy.

That's how I usually play when Ah ma is busy with the housework. Somehow, I just can't move forward and make the first attempt with crawling.

So happy...so many people came and play with me. heehee

Before godma proceed to visit her princess, mummy took a picture for us.

Till the next time, my godma update about me...Bye everyone!

PhotoFunia

2008-11-09T17:35:00.002+08:00

Notice recently that everyone is having fun at photofunia. It is a pretty simple to use site where you can place your photos on different background.

So I decided to give it a try with till date best pictures of my little darlings.

My little princess as Billboard Poster girl.

Now it's the turn for my little prince.

MacDonald Date with Prince Josh

2008-11-09T17:18:00.003+08:00

Was arranging a meet up with Mummy when she mentioned how Prince Josh is interested in MacDonald's pancake. Hence, we arrange for a meet-up this morning with the little prince for breakfast.

Happy to see how the little guy is interested in the pancakes as well as the birds flying around. So I guess Jurong Bird Park will be welcoming another new member to the place. When little prince is happy, we are able to get nice pictures of him. So here we go:

Hey, something just flash at me?

Heehee. Mummy is making a funny noise.

One more shot of me.

Final handsome shot of me. Look out for more updates of me at my godma blog. Bye everyone.

New Recipe: Fried White Radish Cake

2008-11-09T17:11:00.002+08:00

Someone from my office left the company and got each of us a departing gift. She notice that I have a slight interest in dim sum cooking and my family is vegetarian so she got me a vegetarian dim sum cookbook as farewell gift.

So I make the first attempt yesterday and below is the picture of the outcome:

All mixed up pretty easily and ready for the steam.

Looking good after the steam.

The final product - Looking good but not as attractive as the book but I guess it is good enough for family. So I will be starting mass production soon. Only feedback is it is rather bland so I just need to add more salt to it.

Look out for more dim sum and kuehs. heehee.

Marina Barrage

2008-11-09T15:55:00.010+08:00

Due to work, my last weekend was burn again. Since i have to be part of the Clean & Green Singapore and the opening of the Marina Barrage as my boss wanted to support the government bodies. So the cheapest way is to feature our only hybrid model there to create awareness as well as garner some sales which we didn't achieve at all since it is the wrong crowd.

So to kill time and avoid burned under the hot sun, I toured the Marina Barrage, which is a pretty nice place for picnic and a place to oversee the night view of the CBD area.

Below are pictures of the place:

Exterior shot.

Inside marina barrage where u can see our Civic Hybrid.

The reservoir. One side is the clear water and the other side is the sea water.

Play area for the kids as well as water sports.

View from the rooftop. Scenery of the Singapore Flyer and CBD.

Gallery 1: Something New? It showcase the environmental challenges of today. It has this huge "organic tree" that symbolises the uncertain state of our present environment.

A huge wall fixture using plastic bottles.

Gallery 2: A river runs through it. It recounts the clean-up of the Singapore and Kallang Rivers.

Gallery 3: Water, Water Everywhere. Features the Active, Beautiful, Clean waters programme launched by PUB in 2007. You can even create the ideal waterways around our homes.

Gallery 4: The Marina Barrage. It details the intricate construction and operations of the dam. You can watch what happens when rain falls and water builds up behind the barrage.

Also came across this water wall.

Gallery 5: Small Country, Big Efforts. It features Singapore's careful planning and management of its limited land area to maximise its potential. This little cubes represents the different locations of Singapore.

Gallery 6: I Do. It displays an unwavering commitment from our 3P (people, Private and Public) sectors to care for the environment and water. It also allow you to take a picture and place your commitment to the wall.

See how the place transform in the night. The night view is pretty amazing but somehow my camera can't do a good job and justice to the place.

So if you are interested, you can drop by Marina Barrage at 260 Marina Way. It is open from 9am - 6pm (weekdays) and 10am - 8pm (weekends) and close on every Tuesday.

A date with Princess Clara

2008-11-09T15:34:00.003+08:00

We have a date with Princess Clara on Deepavali for a sumptuous buffet spread at the Peony Jade Restaurant at Clarke Quay. This is also the restaurant where Princess Clara's parents hold their wedding dinner place a year ago. Imagine 1 yr +, there is already a new additional member.

During her pregnancy, the mummy was already craving for the food as it is really tasting and most importantly, it was pretty value for money considering the quality of food. Hence, if you are interested, i will highly recommend that you go for the lunch since they serve the same food but it will cost a few dollars more for its dinner. For more details on the buffet spread, visit their website: http://www.peonyjade.com/filemanager/Peony%20Jade%20New%20Buffet%20Menu.pdf

Look at the spread.... We had a count at the end of the lunch that we actually completed 20 dishes out of the 40 dishes that they offer.

Me and my little darling princess, who was very cooperative with us as we lunch from 11:30 - 2:30pm. Really such a doll to bring her out.

That's the princess with Auntie Karin who still wanted to be called jie jie. Girl, we have all upgraded to aunties. Heehee. Anyway our little princess really love to put her hand in her mouth. Wonder when we can cure her little bad habit.

Another shot with Aunty Karin. This time round no hands in the mouth.

Prince Josh

2008-10-19T17:07:00.003+08:00

It's been a while since I catch up with my little prince....have heard from mummy that the little prince can sit upright without any support but this little one is still lazy to make his first crawl.

So I was all excited to see him again. Below is now the slimmed down little prince...I guess he is growing taller so that's the main reason for his lost of weight.

See how well he is sitting?

Kind of bored being snapped. So I shall play with my feet for a while.

Okie..Stop snapping...I am getting a bit angry here. Note: He like to cover his ears up - his latest act.

Princess Clara

2008-10-12T17:58:00.003+08:00

After all that busy work week, I haven't catch up with my little darlings aka godchildren. Don't know how much they have grown and their developments.

So I got a chance to meet up with my princess as we were celebrating Aunty Joann birthday.

The funny thing is I only took picture of my princess and not our mini celebration....so paiseh.

Presenting you - Princess Clara who seem to grow more and more like the daddy.

Trying to get a good and happy shot of the princess so mummy gave a helping hand.

Though she might look a bit boyish, i am sure she will be a pretty fine lady when she grow up as her mummy is a pretty lady as well and most importantly she was also a bit boyish when she is a baby.

F1 Pit Tour

2008-10-12T17:29:00.006+08:00

If you are not aware, Honda does participate in the F1 but the results really sucks this seasons. So when F1 comes to Singapore, my company actually purchased 1 Sky Suite where 13 lucky customers, Honda VIPs as well as our company top management get a chance to see the first night race live in action.

Since i am part of the motorshow, I manage to get my colleague who is stationing at the sky suite to bring us along for the pit tour after our duty at motorshow. I am honestly not a big fan of F1 but going for the pit tour and hearing those engine sound and smell during the race actually create that atmosphere and make me real excited about F1.

So below are some shots taken during the tour.

The pit tour start from here where you will have a chance to catch the drivers doing interview and walking past. The sad thing is that we didn't manage to catch the big stars like hamiliton and Massa which my other colleagues during their pit tour.

Here is the recreation area where refreshments and beverages can be found. I actually actually saw the handsome driver from Honda - Jenson Button.

Here's the work space for Honda. The F1 car is still in parts & pieces. It real busy and exciting in here.

Another shot of the car.

My colleague and I

That's me. In the background, you can see another Honda driver - Rubens. Anyway by the end of the tour, my feet was actually giving way since i have been on my heels since the morning and all the walking from the pit tour and to the MRT, I couldn't walk straight when i reach home.

Singapore Motorshow 2008

2008-10-12T15:02:00.012+08:00

Missing in action in my blog...that's largely because i have been working non-stop for the past weeks due to the Singapore Motorshow 2008 as i was required to be stationed at the booth. Though the participation rate is super low this year, we still have to participate due to a couple of reasons:

1. When we wanted to pull out, it was too late as we already made payment for the space and there is no refund.

2. Most importantly, our GM is actually the president of MTA (organiser of the motorshow) this year, which doesn't make sense for us to pull out.

So we have to still make the best out of our situation and below are the photos of our hard work:

Highlight of our booth: Honda F1 Car and also one of the most expensive thing we brought over. If not for F1, i would have been able to bring over the Honda Robot: ASIMO :-(

Other areas of the booth

We also decide the launch the all-new Honda City during the motorshow.

For this show, we also engage Michelle Chia as the emcee and she also make a few appearance over the weekend. She is a pretty friendly and approachable celebrity who even drop by with her finance, Shawn to say hi during her non-appearance days.

Also have a chance to meet up with MP - Teo Ser Lek who is the guest of honour for the Motorshow ... one of the more charming guy in the Parliament, right?

What is a motorshow, without pretty girls. So these are the models which i selected and spend a bomb on. They are actually very young, with the oldest at 21 and the youngest only at 16. Able to tell who is youngest and oldest? Quite fun to work with but at times still give me some headaches.

The marketing team. After we took this picture, we realise the last marketing team also have a similar picture and after that they are gone. Above that, those who does the motorshow will usually leave the company soon...so is there any tell-tale signs for me since i was fully responsible? heehee.

Me with my twin sister (aka colleague)...people keep suspecting that we are sisters and insist to see our work pass to verify. Anyway she is so much luckier than me since she is actually 1 yr younger than me but already a happy mum to a 5mths baby boy - Jerrell.

Me with m€y colleagues as well as arranging for a team shot with Michelle Chia.

Me alone with Michelle after her appearance at the first weekend. Should have took the picture before her appearance then we will have look nicer.

Anyway, it is indeed an experience for me to organise and participate in the motorshow. This is the part where i truly enjoy my job....have a great jobs satisfaction and fulfillment after seeing that the project is successfully done. But when i think of the environment and people, i just have lots of ????. Anyway have already concluded this place is not ideal for long term unless i am looking for a retirement job...so while waiting for the next opportunity to arise or knock at my door, I will try to make the best out of the situation..very positive right? But don't know how long it can continue. hehe.

Baking Time

2008-09-14T15:10:00.003+08:00

Usually, there will be twice peak period for baking....i.e. Chinese new year and this year i added Lantern Festival so over the past weeks, i have been busy experimenting different mooncake for my family. Tried the teochew style mooncake but somehow my skin isn't like those that we purchase. I also tried the snowskin mooncake but it is not as tasty as those we previously purchase.

So after all these failure, i am back to the flacky skin mooncake that i did last year. I make a total of 62 pcs yesterday which i happily shared it with our friends and family today at the prayer hall.

So hope everyone have a wonderful 中秋節 tonight.

Beetle Bug Clara

2008-09-14T15:09:00.002+08:00

Receive this pix from Clara's mum last week...Isn't she cute in the beetle bug outfit?

Baby Clara Update @ 3 months

2008-08-24T14:13:00.016+08:00

Brought some toys from the recent Taka Toy Fair so i am off to be a Santa Claus for my little ones. As usual, i will be the photographer capturing her developments and uploading it in my blog:

That's the little girl with the 2 toys.

Playing with the fingers while hugging her soft toys.

Similarly to Josh, she is also in to sucking her fingers.

A big smile from her.

She never failed to give me at least one comical shot....in deep thinking.

Another smiley, demure and gentle side of her big eyes shot.

Another shot of her smiley self.

Time to say bye bye....till the next update.

Before i end, here is a picture of her 5 year old cousin - Chloe Teo who also like to have an appearance in my blogs.

That's it for now. Stay tune for more updates on the little ones.

PSP

2008-08-17T13:58:00.002+08:00

Manage to successfully bid for a brand new PSP slim at only $79.85 at tatarah.com.sg and with the t-points that i accumulate with every bid. I only paid $30 for this PSP in actual fact.

Now that i got my PSP, i need to explore how to get the games in and actually start playing. So if you have any tips to share...please do drop me a note.

I know for sure, i need to get a memory stick first.

Baby Josh Updates @ 6 months

2008-08-17T13:37:00.005+08:00

When i last visited my little prince, he was crying the minute he saw me and didn't want me to lay my hands at him. So i thought this was going to be the case last Wednesday when i visited him after work since he is now at the stage of recognising people.

But i was wrong, he was the happy and cutesy boy who welcome me to his house with his big smile. Above that, i took some great pictures of him which you can see below...wonder if there is any baby picture contest that i can send his picture to? If there are, please do leave me a note.

See how tall i am now? Notice he is growing taller and not horizontally but he is still chubby and cute.

He is not a pacifer boy but a thumb boy...he always enjoy sucking his whole fist especially now he is teething.

See how happy he is...

Close up shots.

His butt is getting up but he is not moving forward yet... Can't wait for him to start crawling..

So conclusion is if i were to visit him late at night, that is also the time for his nap and milk so he gets rather cranky...however if i visit him slightly earlier, he will be full of energy to play and entertain me or should i say i entertain him???

Malacca Road Trip

2008-08-10T16:14:00.006+08:00

I went on a road trip with a few other colleagues to Malacca. Though it is just for 2 days, we have great fun and of cos great food along the way. Not to forget, we even manage to enjoy an hour of foot, head and shoulder massage for just 38 ringgit.

Our Honda Accord which we rent from our company for a minimal sum. Courtesy by the dept head of the rental department. Thanks alot.

Our first meal for the day... What is Malacca without Chendol.

Of cos, we visited the famous museum and also the maritime museum.

Super big pineapple tart.

Freshly made pineapple which is very delicious.

Retail Therapy

2008-08-10T15:53:00.005+08:00

During these weeks, i also brought my mum and sis to my frequent shop in Chinatown and came back with lots of new clothing for everyone. Actually my retail therapy started slightly earlier.

New tops from G2000 which is now going at $29...so sad...but i really like the cut.

Another good buy which i found at Liver for $9.

My new clothes from chinatown

My Sis's purchase for her new job.

We even manage to get a few skirts for my mum.

Update on my darlings

2008-08-10T14:11:00.010+08:00

Now that my laptop is finally back with me, let me provide some update of my little darlings who is growing and developing so well...always look forward to visiting them and playing with them.

LITTLE PRINCE - JOSH SEK

This little one is now recognising people so the minute i step into the house recently, he welcome me warmly by crying loudly as if i am some bad guys out to kidnap him. However, the minute his beloved grandmother and carry and cuddle him he will be back to the cutesy and handsome young boy... Not to forget to mentioned, he has just pass the 6 months mark and mummy is starting him on semi solid food and also just heard there is white stucks appearing on his gum so it is a sign that he is teething soon. Hopefully he don't get too cranky with the teething otherwise mummy and ah ma will have a hard time again.

So long he is with his ah ma, he will be the cute little boy who is captivated by the lights from the ball.

That's him lieing on his bed while ah ma and me look on. He must be wondering this god ma is again snapping pictures of him again.

No pictures to be taken.

See how he is salivating..another sign of him teething. Wonder when he will start crawling around.

Kena Choked

Final shot...till the next update.

LITTLE PRINCESS - CLARA LEE

Though small at birth but now with her mummy's care and persistence in full breastfeeding, she is growing very well. This little one is full of actions as she always exercise her arms and legs by kicking and moving away. This little one is very lovable and easy to take care as she doesn't really fuss or maybe she is not recognising anyone yet. Anyway time will tells but i believe she is like her dad in this way...very chin cai and lovable.

While mummy is busy, godma took over taking care of the princess. So let's get a few shots.

This princess always like to stick out her tongue when i taking pictures of her.

Princess with her pacifier and on her daddy's lap.

This is princess on my lap.

Latest update from mummy.

Out of Action

2008-07-22T09:33:00.000+08:00

I will be out of action for a while as we brought our laptop in for service before the warranty expires and that will mean my taiwn photo album and update of my blog will have to stop for a while. boo hoo....boo hoo...

Life without internet....sucks :-( Hopefully my laptop can come back to me soon so i don't have to multi-task during work.

Update on Princess Clara

2008-06-28T17:08:00.008+08:00

Took time off yesterday afternoon to visit the little princess since mummy will be heading back to work next week and not to forget that she has now make great progress in her size....she is now 4kg...so proud of her and her mummy for taking such great care of her that include her insistence and perseverance with breast feeding.

Clara at 5 weeks old in her new pram and we also brought her out for dinner. As usual she is a good girl who slept through quietly as we ate our dinner.

Since mummy and daddy got her a new pram, we can't forget camwhoring with the princess and the new pram.

Auntie Joann, Godmum & princess.

The new group photo and of cos princess clara lee xuan le is the new member.

Filmstrop of the various shots of clara i took yesterday.

She seem to like to stuck out her tougue yesterday so this is a pretty comical look of her.

Notice her progress in her weight.

Actually she look a bit like her cousin who is a pretty girl now so i can conclude that our little princess has inherited the pretty genes from her mummy.

A "scary" new neighbour

2008-06-28T16:42:00.005+08:00

Actually for the past weeks, i have always wanted to do some update on my blog but was just lazy and so i just procrastinate and that also include preparing the photo book for my Taiwan trip. haiz..not so good attitude right?

Anyway, there is this important new that i need to update. There is a new member to my neighbour's place that make me so afraid to step out of my house or go back home after work. If you are close to me you will know that i have quite a huge fear for certain animals and that will include the usual pets - cats and dogs. For the past 27 years of my life, i am very fortunate that my direct neighbours have never kept any of such pets. However, this has all came to an end for now.

As my neighbour's daughter's family decided to move over and rent out their current place for some extra cash. In her family, apart from her husband and daughter, it also include a 4yr old Maltese and 5 rabbits. OMG!

Though the Maltese is a cute girly puppy always with a ribbon on her head, i just can't overcome my fear as she always barking at everyone who walk past her door and that will include the poor me. :-( I know she mean no harm but those bark really make me to speed up my walking speed and walk direct to my door and lock them up. To make things worst, my neighbour don't really like to close their grill so they only have a wooden plank to block off the entrance. So i have this constant fear that one of these days she will actually jump over the plank and come charging out at me as when i walk pass she will always run to the entrance & bark at me. finger cross... Not forgetting my parents are used to opening the grill when they go out to water the plants, i now fear that the dog will follow the neighbour out when she is talking to my mum and in to my house. If it ever happen, i bet i will be screaming my lungs out. Trust me if it ever happens, it will definitely be in my blog.

My parents have been telling me to let her smell me and so she will be familiar with me but i just can't do it. I know my neighbour is also trying to help me overcome my fear by carrying her over my house so she wldn't bark at me so often but i just can't do. Maybe one day i might but i don't think it will be anytime soon. Or it will happen only when she stop barking and ignore me then i might be able to start bond with her.

My First Spirtual Trip

2008-06-10T16:40:00.007+08:00

I wldn't say i am a very holy person but since young, i have been brought up with a faith which i have been practising as far as possible. When we told late last year that they will be organising a trip to Taiwan where we will visit the HQ as well as further explore on our faith, i was very reluctant to go and actually tried finding various excuse to not join the trip. However, when my mum who i can tell really wants to go say that if anyone of us is not to join she will not join the trip as she will be worried that we are alone at home....that's how protective my mum is. So i knew i have no more excuse but join them on this journey since it is not always that we have a chance to visit the Taiwan operations and my parents are not that young either so i don't want them to have any regrets in their life.

So i started this journey with no expections or should i say i actually prepared that it is going to be a very bad and boring trip for me. However, i ended with much more understanding of my faith in God as well as it was indeed an eye opening experience for me to see how huge an operation we have in Taiwan.

This trip i actually took a lot of scenric picture so below are some snapshots of me and my spiritual journey:

We started Day 2 with a tour of the whole site at 神威, our biggest temple located at 高雄. The weather was very hot so they actually helped prepared hundreds of such hats for everyone so here is a shot of me with a very 老土 hat but it is definetly better than being heat stroke.

Our family with a four faced 济公活佛.

We ended the night early so my sister and i tour the little garden located outside our hostel and took pictures with the 小沙妮 which is so cute. I actually have a series of pictures of all the 小沙妮.

Before we started our journey to the BBQ gathering, i took this picture at the lotus pond. All the lotus actually bloom by our 3rd day so i guess we are pretty lucky.

Me and the BBQ food that all the taiwan folks have prepared for us. They actually went through the effort to prepare all the food for a total of close to 400 people. Believe me, there was really a lot of food for everyone and this BBQ is actually at a hilltop so they have to carry all the equipment including a bubble tea machine and food up the hill which the car can only reach the bottom of the hill.

This is the route that we took to reach the BBQ site. The whole journey took us around 20 mins but is really good workout for people like us.

My mum and i on our next stop - 佛山 where we spend a 1.5 day. The red building behind is our hostel as well as temple.

Apart from the temple visit, they also arrange for a boat ride at sun moon lake which is actually very pretty. See how clear the water is.

During the boat ride, there is this stop over where we get the chance to take picture with our horoscope.

On the last day, we actually took picture with the lady in the centre. This lady is very important as she is the one who introduce this faith to my mum.

I will end my post today with the sunset that we took on our flight back to Singapore.

Meaningful paragraph

2008-06-08T16:59:00.002+08:00

We just recently replaced our temporary staff with an intern from NTU. This guy is actually quite a slacker but is very street smart in my view. The funny thing is he is really into literature and i guess this is due to his dreamy character. Anyway he send us this meaningful paragraph below:

Title: Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

I am still in midst of storting through all my photos so i need some time before i can share with you and conisdering my speed, i think you have to wait for a long while.

I am back!

2008-06-01T14:39:00.002+08:00

After a week with my family from our spiritual journey in Tainan, i am back to our sunshine home: Singapore.

The trip isn't as bad as i think it will be.

So please give me some time to sort through all the photos before i post it for everyone.

Ciao....

My little prince and princess

2008-05-18T16:07:00.011+08:00

Again it's time to have some update on my little precious godchildren. Since they are just staying a few blocks apart, i decided to visit them both yesterday....it's really killing 2 birds with 1 stone.

So let me first update you on the progress of little prince - Josh.

He has grown bigger again right? Really like those chubby flesh so cuddly. Maybe can try and bring him out one of these days....hmm.

I guess it is a better time to visit him in the afternoon instead of evening after work as he is more responsive to me and i even manage to get a few shots of him smiling at me before he get cranky due to his nap time.

Stop taking picture or i will box you. hehe. Actually he is getting more active with his hands and legs kicking away.

Okie i shall give you a final smiling shot. That's all folks about me.

Now more progress on the little sleeping beauty - Clara Lee Xuan Le:

I have grown slightly bigger though still on the skinny side but i am still making progress as godma is updating.

Oh no, so many people looking at me bathing....so shy. I am going to cry so stop taking pictures of me bathing.

Since godma is snaping away, i should try and cooperate and give her a few good shot. Is that enough shots for godma to choose to place on her blog?

I also celebrated my mummy's birthday with daddy. See how fast my mummy has slim down. Maybe she can consider giving me a di di or mei mei when i am older.

How can we forget to take a picture with Auntie Karin and godma. Next year i will be able to blow the candle for mummy.

Worst week at work Part II

2008-05-18T15:14:00.006+08:00

What's the result of a bad week at work? For me, that will mean a need of large dosage of retail therapy. Even after a successful victory against the retail therapy devil at orchard, my mood didn't get any better and below will be the result of a bad week at work:

Kena psycho by my hair stylist to perm my hair. The good thing is the curls are big and wavy.

Really impressed my stylist to tie my hair with just 4 bobbin pins. This hair actually last till the next day.
To think a visit to the hair salon actually burn one of my pocket, i actually burned my other pocket with some new collections to my wardrobe: 2 dresses, 1 skirt and a top.

Corporate work dress which i personally like the materials.

A flattering skirt that is not in black and that will mean i have more colors to my attire.

Purple top with an interesting neckline

If you think it is a simple black dress, look below for the interesting puffy sleeves.

All this purchases help me attain membership to the store and i will think that will equate to more purchases in the near future.

With all these purchases, it has indeed help improve my mood and also put all the negativism that I have with the work aside as without a job will mean that i have to give up my favourite past time, i.e. Shopping.

Worst week at work

2008-05-10T21:42:00.002+08:00

Sorry for being such a brag but i have actually just experienced the worst week at work so i really need to let off some of these unhealthy steam in order to find strength and enlightment to continue what i am doing.

Though the current job is what i always wanted to have... doing events, CRM but i just really can't stand the management style and most importantly the people there especially my current boss. He is always the one who always tell me that as a team and with so many projects on hand, we should always run this race at the same speed and support each other as much as possible. But he is those who only how to say and no actions. As you all know my colleague has left so i not only need to handle my current job of organising the press conference, roadshow but also have to take over all the BTL, reporting and administrative stuff. Above that, another colleague just went on maternity leave so i also have to cover up for her. As a boss, i don't expect much but the least is you shouldn't add further to my workload. But the idoit actually throw over his stuff like drafting simple memo or even let others throw more workload to me. Even after i mention straight in his face that i am really overloaded and wldn't be able to complete in time, he still insist that i do it. I really don't know if he is really that busy since all he handles is the advertising portion and he have unlimited external meetings, which i also don't see the need. But if he is the boss, what can you say but suffer in his hands.

I guess i have experienced all possible situations in chasing for my career, i.e. have a gd environment but not in a role that you enjoy and have a role you enjoy but in a super sucky environment where you have no friend. So if you ask me which options is better? I really can't answer.

I can only pray that someone will give me strength and make these anger disappear and to stay calm at all situations since it doesn't make sense for me to leave my job and become jobless now. All i can do is to "ren" till it bring me to a better place.

Vivocity Roadshow

2008-05-10T21:28:00.004+08:00

My first experience organising roadshow and it is held over at Vivocity, Level 1 since May 5 - 11, 2008. Crowds have been good so the crowd flow is actually there but i guess it is quite difficult to close deals without a test drive. However, a few hero did manage to close off a couple of deals. Till date, 3.

Our Key Highlight - Our latest Model (Honda Accord)

Our other top models: Honda Stream, Jazz and of cos Civic. Dun really like the idea of the tentcards though but have no choice since the approvers actually like it. So what can i say right?

Top View of the whole booth area.

So if you are free tomorrow, you can still drop by and check out the cars and also see me there as i am responsible for setting up as well as moving out.

Krissy's Wonderland

Looking forward to Xiao Long.

New Experience

Time for Change

New bag

Words of Wisdom

Blessed

Gloomy Day

CNY Visit cum belated birthday celebration

When mummy hurt her hand...

Saying goodbye to 2010 and welcoming 2011

T3 Outing with Princes

Christmas Day 2011

Meaningful but tiring weekend

Me and a 20year old car

New Look

Another pair of Mr. & Mrs Lee

Cookie Baking Session

Melbourne - Ballarat Trip (20 - 25 August 2010)

Present

December Rain

Random Update of Prince Josh

Interesting quotes

Play Time 2

Dear Me....

重逢8新谣演唱会

Princess turn 2!

Play Time

Scoring high in grades but not in values

On a bus one day

My prince charming is 2!

Farewell Dinner

Enrichment class for little darlings

Last Present for 2009

I am back!

My darlings

Being Away

Looking for nice clothings?

A new place I now call home

New Look!

Urgent Sale! Brand New IKEA Shelf Unit with Glass Door!

Accessories and clothings

Outing with my princess lele

Prince Josh is finally walking

Updates

Power of blogging

Feelings

A reminder for me...

Update on my little darlings

Confessions of a shopaholic

Little Princess Turn 1

When my little prince meets my little princess

Inspirations

Mummy's Birthday

Contradictions

New skill

My contributions to the ailing economy...

Gucci Bag for sale

Totally twisted

Last Friday Night Out

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CNY - Final Part

CNY 2009

After a year of hard work

Aren't they cute or what?

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade

Goodbye 2008 and All Ready for 2009!

Last activity of the year

Meaningful quotes

Spreading the festive cheers

Clara @ 7months

Josh @ 10 months

PhotoFunia

MacDonald Date with Prince Josh

New Recipe: Fried White Radish Cake

Marina Barrage

A date with Princess Clara

Prince Josh

Princess Clara

F1 Pit Tour

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