Melee - Built To Last

So sweet.....

Finally a breather !

Finally my exams are OVER !!! I'm so glad that it's now over. It was really a taxing month for me this december. Having to study real hard for my exams, and to handle the outsourcing matters regarding my job.

my studies these days are really getting very heavy. the exams were really challenging. though I have taken the exams, I totally have no clue or confidence in guessing how good or bad I did in the exams. In my past exams, I can always gauge how well or bad. But now on the third year, it's really no longer the same. no choice la, just got to put in more effort to finish up the 6 modules and one final project that I have left with. How I wish it could be faster, but it's just that much I can handle at one time...

As for my job; Finally the whole outsourcing saga in my company has ended and I'm now a new employee with Unisys as of 1st Dec. Kind of sad though. but what to do... that's life in the IT. just got to live with it and explore further... :) But I'm glad that now things are settled and moving with the transition matters. At least now I know where I am. the next challenge now is where I will be going... mm... another big headache.

Been so stressful recently with my studies and job, didnt really spend some quality time with my baby... so happy that things are over and can really go "par tuo" with my wife. havent been "par tuoing" for some time due to my studies... now I'm just going to spend all my time with my dear wife... ;)

right after my last paper on 14th Dec, we had a family gathering at a chalet. it was really fun-filled and relaxing. free from worries, free from exams... ha ha... feeling so carefree that we did almost all kind of sports available there... hee :D we were saying we will have another one next year... :)

It was really nice to be able to spend time with family. both of us were always thinking, why are we always so busy...??? spending time with love ones really makes one appreciative of the people around you - Ant

Bungalow with the family

Went to Aloha Loyang at Pasir Ris area with the family over the weekend. It was fun! We had surprisingly good weather - sunny most of the time as compared to the downpours in other parts of Singapore.

We managed to do so much! Cycling, swimming, tennis, roller blading, brought Jen Fai to Pasir Ris playground, BBQ and celebrated Jen Fai's 5th birthday too!




It's not often that we get the chance to have the whole family together like that. Definitely should do this again next year!

Book - Born on A Blue Day by Daniel Tammet

This was an excellent read, a rare opportunity to understand what is going on in the minds of a high functioning autistic savant with Asperger's syndrome. If you have ever wondered why someone with autism is thinking about, this will give you a good insight.

What really tugged at my heart and saddened me was when he described his childhood years and how he dealt with school and other social activities. How commonly do we hear about how kids are treated if they seemed or acted differently. If only the bullies had known what the autistic children were going through, would they have been more understanding and patient and caring?

With the support of a loving family and his partner, Daniel is able to lead a somewhat normal life. This is what parents of autistic children would dream of for their own.

Flowers for me

so sweet... bouquet of flowers from KW cos she knows i'm feeling down...



Hey KW, cheer up too! Xmas is coming, let's forget about everything and enjoy the festive seasons! - jan

when you are feeling down

there are times when you are feeling down,
but just the thought of going home to that someone you love,
and knowing that he will be always there for you no matter what,
sure helps to make your heavy heart feel a lot lighter.

and if he is not home yet,
watching a baby polar bear learning his first steps on Animal Planet,
sure helps too! - jan

Pretty jewelery @ www.autumn.per.sg

Start shopping for your Xmas presents at Tinkerette's Dreams

Book - Shopaholic Abroad by Sophie Kinsella

Rented it to bring along for the Bangkok trip. Much like the first, it was just an easy read. Quite enjoyable though it's rather like the first - Shop shop shop and somehow is able to come up with a solution to solve her debt problem in the end.

Many baby showers next year!

Having gone for 3 consecutive weekends of wedding dinners, we are quite glad of the break... till the next one in January!

As you know, wedding dinners are also quite a good time to catch up with friends. And these few wedding dinners have alerted us to the many baby showers coming up next year! Well, at least 3 that we are aware of, maybe will have more news from the wedding couples soon? Hee... Anyway, these are all happy news! :D

Congrats to the mummies and daddies to be! Can't wait to see your little ones! :D

Babybeans - Xmas Promo!

Thinking of Xmas gifts for the little ones in your family? Or for your friend's newborn? Visit our store and enjoy the Xmas promo from now till 25th December!

Simple but clever inventions

THE LOCK CUP - ANTI THEFT COFFEE CUP

Are you tired of others stealing your coffee cup? Well now there's a solution. The Lock - Cup has a hole which prevents most people from using it. Only the owner of the cup can use his/hers shaped key to close the hole.



TRAVELER'S PHRASE BOOK T-SHIRT

If you are traveling a lot and don't always know the language of the country you are visiting, then this T-shirt is for you. It has a phrase book printed on it so just point a finger at the pictogram you need and then point it twice at the question mark, which means, "Where is it?" and in no time you have found what you were looking for... or not.

BBBBBBack from Bangkok... !!!

Sawatdee Khrap...

hee:D finally gone and back.

Now I know why Bangkok is so "Hot". I must say it's really crowded there in Bangkok. I guess it's because it's flooded with "ang mos". They are "everywhere" (must speak with an indian accent). hee:D Every few steps we took, every little corner, we can easily spot an "ang mo".

look at the bustling streets... still as pack as before. And by the way... it's all day long !!!

First time in Bangkok, nice experience, nice trip... "Tut Tut", taxi ride, the crowd, the food... and of course the shopping... !!! Details below.

The hotel we stayed; Twin Towers, it was a really nice stay. Staff there are polite, helpful. they even upgraded us to Executive room due to Deluxe room full (free). Had early check-in at 9am and late check-out at 3pm. very flexible. Althought location abit out of the way, but travelling by taxi is really easy and cheap. Hotels down town are more expensive yet not as comfortable. We paid for a comfortable hotel (big room, clean definitely) at a cheaper rate and spend the money on taxi ride. If you total up, is still cheaper than paying for a town hotel. Would definitely go back to them the next time we go back to Bangkok (if we are... "Fingers Crossed" hee:D) Anyway, 4 thumbs up for the hotel. strongly recommended !!!

The food; go try the Fuji Restaurant at MBK. Really delicious, fresh and best part: Cheap !!! Must try !!! Other than this, the rest are alright. Room Service is nice and cheap. It's really an enjoyment especially when you are dog-tired. 5 thumbs up for the Fuji Rest.

The shopping: same as before I guess, except the change in shops and more "giant" shopping centres around. walk until crazy, tired and pocket empty ha !!! 3 thumbs up for the shopping.

The Tut Tut ride: wow... must buy insurance man before you take this ride. but it's cool (windy) and fun ride. shiok and nice experience (except the fumes and polution). 2 thumbs up.

Take the Taxi if you want to enjoy the aircon instead of the polution... hee:D they are just like our taxis. Some are really new and clean. 3 thumbs up.

Overall experience for Bangkok: 4 thumbs up !!!

Look at the things we bought. aye, we are considered mild already huh. When we were at the airport, we met some singaporeans with really huge bags (those china blue colour type of bags). they really go there and "puu" (hokkien means wipe up the store). hee:D

I like I like!

Me happy... listening to the new mp3 player Ant bought for me...

Not happy to have to do work at this time of the night.... but happy to have my mp3 player to accompany me :)

"Sawatdee Khrap" - for male "Sawatdee Kha" - for female

Yes !!! We are finally going Thailand - Bangkok this weekend.

After the last 2 wasted trips, this time we are really going !!! It was a really last minute plan (hoping to plan at the very last minute so that nothing can stop us from going this round). Recently we have been damn busy, so we are really looking forward to this short little break.

Always wondering why Bangkok is so "HOT"(high 31 low 24)... hotels always fully booked, promo flights also all grap up! But heng ah, managed to find one hotel at last despite the fact that the hotel is a little out of the way.

This is my first time there, so I'm going to find out what's so "HOT" about Bangkok! Stay tuned!!! - Ant

What we call cooking

Got quite sick of eating outside food, so finally got off our lazy asses to do some cooking.

Although not many will call this actual cooking, since it was more of heating up, defrosting cum cooking in the oven etc.. Still, it was good enough for us!

Highly recommended - CP Mexican Wings. Can take directly out from freezer and pop it into the oven. Very delicious!

Not so highly recommended - CP Shrimp wanton, so so only lor.

Can never go wrong - Spaghetti with Prego sauce

Book - Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Some friends told me the book is very good and I've also read some good reviews. But I found it a little slow and it only really picked up three quarters of the way. I had to switch to another book in between to "take a breather".

Maybe because it was rather depressing - their life, their desperation, how they had literally nothing to their name. And especially when you know it's not fiction but a true life account of the author's life. Of course you have to admire his black humor, how he managed to write so candidly about it.

How?

How do you not feel disappointed?
When it's something you really want.

People tell me not to anticipate
So that you will not feel disappointed when it doesn't happen.

But how do you not anticipate?
When it's something you really want? - jan

Shopping means happiness!

Very happy with my day of shopping! I'm always thankful that my hubby is not one of those who complains about women and their shopping. Instead he always encourages me to go and I know it's cos he wants to see me happy, when i buy things and pamper myself (or let him pamper me! hehe).

Managed to get the things that I wanted. Mmmm.... With wedding dinners to attend for the next 3 consecutive weekends, it was the perfect excuse for a dinner bag , shoes and the most expensive piece of hair accessory I have ever bought! Now the next challenge will be how to use it! - jan

Gathering with KW & Sue

Do i look cuter at this angle?

Look I can stand on my own!

Are you friend or foe?

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Our website has finally been launched! Thanks to my fantastic partner! - jan :)
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