The Day Has Finally Arrived...

Qiqi is turning 4 months

2010-03-25T14:50:00.009+11:00

Qiqi will be 4 months old tomorrow. Its a joy to watch her grow everyday, learning new things along the way. These are just some of her recent achievements:

- she has finally learn to roll over!! always happy to see her lift her head up high while lying obn her stomach to look at us.

-she is grabbing anything within her reach and putting them into her mouth. though i think its more because she is curious about all these around her rather than because of teething issues.

- she had her first swim when she was 3.5 months old.

- loves putting her hand into her mouth and licking and sucking it like its the tastiest thing she ever 'eaten'

-can recognize me in a crowd of people.

These are just some recent photos of her. Enjoy!

A very rude and un-gentleman guy

2010-03-18T18:55:00.002+11:00

Yesterday, i went out for lunch with a group of colleagues. We decided to go to 313 Somerset's food court since its new and there are quite a few stalls that we wanted to try out.

Like any other food court, it was crowded with many working class adults. 2 of my colleagues spotted 2 tables - one being the patrons were about to finish their f&b and the other has already finished and were sitting there chit chatting. So the people from the first table eventually finish and left so 4 of us took the table. Because it was a small table, we couldn't squeeze in another 2 of my colleagues and besides there were no extra chair available. So, thinking that the people from the table will be leaving soon (since they have already finished eating) and in order to save time, some of us went ahead to get our food.

By the time i return with my food, those people were still occupying the table even though the cleaners have already clear away their plates and glasses. My poor colleague has been standing next to their table for at least 15 mins and they know that we are actually waiting for them to leave. These people (2 guys and a woman) have already finished eating since we arrived at the food court and all they did was sit there and chit chat when they know there are loads of people waiting just to get a seat. Eventually, I couldn't take it anymore and decided to approach them. The following conversation took place.

Me: Excuse me, may i know if you are still having your lunch? If not, is it ok if you can let us have this table. (I ask them very very very nicely)

One of the Guy: No. If you want a seat, you can go to a restuarant. And you are being rude.

Me: Oh, i'm being rude. Then you are being very inconsiderate! Can't you see that there is a lot of people waiting to get a seat! And it is because of people like you that Singapore will never be a gracious society. (i said it loud enough for everyone within audible distance to turn around and look)

And with that i walk back to my table and eat my lunch. Although i did not get these inconsiderate people to move their a*s away, i managed to make them really paiseh cause people were looking at them. They sat there for another minute and left eventually.

When we got back to the office, my colleagues were telling others what happen and some of them couldn't believe it was a guy who actually said those things and commented that he was very un-gentleman. But to me, it doesn't matter whether its a guy or a lady but its how inconsiderate and selfish these people are that really make me start to ponder on the morale and ethical standards that we uphold in our society today.

Qiqi's first swim

2010-03-15T14:36:00.007+11:00

Brought my little princess to the baby spa for her first swim on Sat. One of the aunties at the spa centre getting her ready for her swim. The blue diaper she is wearing is actually waterproof, so even if she poo or pee while swimming, she wouldn't dirty the water.

See my fat fat princess doing her streaching before hitting the water.

The first 5 mintues in the water, she pretty much float there and didn't do much kicking cause the whole experience was so new to her. After she got accustomed to the environment, she just kick non-stop!! Having so much fun.

After 15 mins, its time for her to get up. Mainly because she's still new to this so its not too good to let her stay in the water too long and well, she's very tired after all that kicking.

Although it was a good experience, i find it rather expensive as we paid $30 just for a 15 mins swim. Anyway, dar bought a similar inflatable 'pool' for her so she can swim at home. Can't wait for it to arrive!!

Alice in Wonderland

2010-03-07T23:57:00.002+11:00

Went to the movies on Sat to catch the latest Johnny Depp show. Alice in Wonderland has always been one of the most popular children's story and it was the theatrical costumes and make up that I saw on the trailer that made me want to catch it when its screening.

Movie was not as good as I expected. Its actually not the story about Alice that we read about when we were kids. Rather, its more like a squeal where Alice actually returns back to Underland (only Alice calls it Wonderland) and that the previous time when she visted was not a dream, like we read in the original story, but an event that really took place.
Was expecting more from Johnny Depp cause everything was his usual quirky performances.
Don't highly recommend it.

Work

2010-03-03T20:37:00.003+11:00

This is my last week of maternity leave. I'm seriously not looking forward to going back to work. In fact, i'm surfing around the net at the different recruitment websites and I have started sending out my resume.

Initially, I wanted to wait till I return back to work next week and do a reassessment to see if I should move on to another company. Afterall, my boss did told me that my job scope will be different when I return. I might even report to someone else within the marketing dept as that was what i was suppose to do right in the beginning when i joined the company.

Unfortunately, a CNY gathering with my colleagues last sat really left me totally disappointed with my company. Hai, always the same old shit. Nothing will ever change.

Updates

2010-02-24T12:53:00.014+11:00

Been a zillion years since i last update my blog. Not sure if I still want to continue blogging.
Anyhow, my maternity leave is coming to an end soon. Really don't look forward to going back to work. If there are still no changes to my job scope, i think its time for me to move on.

Dar suggested for the 2 of us to go on a short trip before my leave ends and also for the both of us to relax and recharge. So, we decided to give Club Med Bintan a try since there has been lots of good review.

We received a very warm welcome from the staff or rather the G.Os (Gentle Organiser). After we have check-in, its time to check out our room.

Because it was the monsoon season, the current and wind were very strong and sea activities were prohibited. Though some guests still ignore these warnings and true enough, one of the guests got caught in the rip current and the life guards have to risk their life to bring him back to shore.

Since the sea was out of reach, the pool became a hotspot for many guests. Really popular with the children.

We also saw some monkeys within the resort compound.

The fees that we paid for has already include all f&b and accomodation. Its all buffet style and you can drink anything you like. Basically, you can eat and drink all day long.

A pic we took together before we left after our 3D2N stay.

The G.Os and the village chief sending us off. All in all, it was a relaxing stay though I miss my Qiqi very much. Especially when the resort was so family friendly.

Qiqi will be approaching her 3 months mark this Friday. Nothing can be compare to the joy and happiness I get when i see her grow everyday.
She love to watch the tv. She love it when you chit chat with her and she will even ans you with her ee, ah, oo... hahahaha..
When she wakes up in the morning, she smiles a lot!
I really hate for my leave to end.. Hai...

Qiqi's maiden outing

2010-01-22T22:29:00.003+11:00

Qiqi went on her first shopping trip today. We set out for Vivo at about 10+ this morning. It was raining cats and dogs but it didn't dampen my mood. Qiqi was very curious throughout the entire trip, busy looking here and there.
See, she's enjoying the ever changing scenery while enjoying her ride in the car.

We had lunch at Marche. Mum carried her and started 'introducing' each of the different stalls to her. Am glad that she was not frighten by the whole outing experience. Also gives me more confidence to bring her out more often in the future.

Updates on Princess Qi

2010-01-10T23:54:00.011+11:00

Just some of the photos that were taken of Qiqi over the past few weeks.

Double Yolk

2010-01-06T12:50:00.002+11:00

Mum wanted to make ham and eggs omelette for breakfast yesterday and it came with a little surprise. Out of the 5 eggs that she crack, 4 were double yolk. She told me she didn't make any special purchase and this is the first time she crack open so many double yolks in one go..

Random updates

2010-01-04T01:51:00.002+11:00

Haven't got the time and energy to blog for a long time.

Qiqi just celebrated her 1st month last week. Lots of pics were taken but i have not got the time to upload it and get the rest from my sis in law. Our house is under going some major renovations so me and BB is currently staying at my mum's place till everything is settled. Qiqi also went for her another jab on Monday. Poor little thing was crying so badly after the jab was given. Totally break my heart.... But other than that she is growing fine.

The words tired and exhaustion pretty much sums up what i'm feeling for the past weeks. Sometimes I wish she could grow up faster.. hahahaha.. or rather, starting to sleep through the night, although this is not quite possible now since she is barely even 6 weeks old.
i'm really thankful for all the help i'm getting from my parents to look after Qiqi. I also know that my in-laws care a lot about both me and the BB. Hopefully, by the time i'm back at work she will be much easier to take care..

Avatar

2009-12-25T21:57:00.002+11:00

Finally, the movie Avatar is here! After seeing the thriller and reading so much good reviews on it, couldn't wait to catch it.
Me and dar caught the 3D version. Though the movie lasted for almost 2. 5 hours, i personally did not felt that it was such a long movie. I just couldn't get enough of it! Maybe it was the Na'vi's or Pandora or the non-stop action or just the combination of everything plus the CGI making it really really exciting and very very watchable.
A highly recommended film to catch it on the big screen.

A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words

2009-12-21T17:25:00.009+11:00

I received an email from a friend and they truly reflect the meaning of 'A picture speaks a thousand words'. Just wanted to share.

LOVE

INNOCENCE

PAIN

DEPARTURE

COMPASSION

FRIENDSHIP

PATIENCE

RESCUED

Darling's Birthday

2009-12-20T00:36:00.002+11:00

It was Dar's birthday yesterday. We had a small celebration at home during our weekly family dinner on Thursday.
Birthday cake from Chocz bought by my MIL.

Here's the birthday boy.
This year is rather special because we have both been 'upgraded' to be parents.

Learning to Cope

2009-12-10T17:19:00.001+11:00

2 weeks into motherhood and I gotta admit its not easy. Putting aside the needs of the baby, I still need to learn to cope with other issues and demands.

Although baby constantly need attention like feeding her, changing diapers or sometime just a little cuddle to calm her down, i'm definitely enjoying every moment with her even if it means waking up at 3am in the morning to feed her.

But its the other things that is happening along the way that is getting on my nerves. Like a whole gang of people giving their opinion on what to do, how to do. It's just so irritating!!! Yes, I know all these people have accumulated some sort of experience in bringing up a baby/child but its how they expect you to just follow their way. To make matter worse, you need to reject or learn to say no in a politically correct manner. Ha, who would expect having a new addition in a family would link to building up your 'politically correct' skill.

And last I check, new born spend a large amount of time sleeping. Now that qiqi is 2 weeks old, she is also getting more and more sensitive to her surroundings. So please, don't expect the baby to be up and awake everytime someone comes home so she can play with them. So please don't wake her up on purpose so she can play 5 minutes with you and you just walk off and I will need to get her back to sleep again which is not getting easier as she grows!!!!!

My Princess..

2009-12-03T00:06:00.009+11:00

I know I have not been updating my blog but its all because of the arrival of my princess QiQi!!
She will be a week old tomorrow. Although there are plenty of sleepless nights and many worries about her (although most of it are just common symptoms on new borns), its all worth it!
Here are some pics of her to share with everyone.
This is her a couple of hours after she was born.

Second day in the hospital. Nurses commented that she can suckle very well.

This was taken yesterday while she was sleeping. Couldn't resist taking this pic because she look so peaceful.

Lastly, her daddy took this pic a few minutes ago. Ok, let me self indulge in a bit, but i think she is so so beautiful(ya, i know all parents think their children are the most beautiful). I just cannot get enough of her!!! Love her so much!

My 26th Birthday

2009-11-20T13:23:00.005+11:00

I believe this should be my most uneventful birthday. Am too heavy and clumsy to go out and have fun. So on the eve of my birthday, Dar bought me a ice cream cake from swenson. A small surprise since he intended to buy it on the AD itself.

Since I spent most of my birthday eve at my mum's place, I didn't know the pretty girls in my office actually sent me a surprise. I had a surprise when i open up the fridge on my birthday to find a birthday cake from them. They actually got someone to deliver over to my place!!!
How sweet is that! If only my boss is half as nice as my colleagues....

My biggest wish this year is for my bb to be happy and healthy! Can't wait to see her.
Very very soon...

Mr Girlfriend is an Agent

2009-11-17T00:55:00.002+11:00

After my weekly check up at the gynae, dar suggested we go catch a movie since bb will be due anytime now and we might be too busy to catch one in the next few months.
A comedy usually won't go wrong. And on a side note, it has been like donkey years since I have caught a movie at 6 bucks..

Show was really funny. The leading actor was really the one that brought everything together. I think his performance outshine the leading actress. Dar say the movie reminded him of 'Get Smart'. Yeah, its sort of like the Asian version of that movie.

Finally.. I can rest

2009-11-09T00:50:00.008+11:00

Finally!!! It has been the break that I have been waiting for. I'm officially on maternity leave from now on. I can now rest and be ready and prepared for my little angel's arrival.
What better way to do so by having a great meal!!

Dar knew I was missing good korean food since we were back from Melb. Somehow i have never came across any place that sell good korean cuisine except the one in Suntec. So, we found this place with some rather good reviews online and we decided to try it out today.
We started out our lunch with 6 different side dishes. Great varieties and tastes good.

I order an ice lemon tea. I find it very refreshing and very good. Cause not only was it home made, they actually had bits and pieces of lemon plup and skin for you to chew on and its not sour at all.

Dar soup came first. It was a spicybean paste soup with potatoes and pork ribs. This is like the best main dish among the rest that we ordered.

I have this thing for the spicy tofu and seafood soup. Back in Melb, there was this restaurant called 'The Oriental Spoon' that serve a really wicked and very very tasty version of this soup which since then I have been using it as a benchmark.
Was rather disappointed with this one. Could do with a little more spice.

The didn't had the BBQ prok belly, so we ordered the alternative - The grilled version. Very average and if its not for the special salt and pepper sauce, its really not that nice.

All in all, I was a little disappointed maybe because the online positive reviews had made me expect more out from them. And because its near the katong area, parking was a nightmare especially on a Sunday afternoon.

Bed Rest..

2009-10-27T14:16:00.002+11:00

Been ordered bed rest by doc.
Been standing and walking too much for the past few months.
So, doc ask to rest more to avoid and prevent early labour.

All thanks to a certain someone and very bad management.

Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs

2009-10-19T00:26:00.003+11:00

Have not been to the movies for quite some time and it seems there's really nothing much interesting on the big screen these days except for this: Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs.

Was quite disappointed with it even though I didn't had much of an expectation in the first place. Not sure was it the graphics or the story. It was suppose to be pretty meaningful but i think it got boring half way through the movie and sort of lost me.

Our First Wedding Anniversary

2009-10-15T01:15:00.007+11:00

Dar gave me a little surprise today. Late in the afternoon, he msn me to ask if i were interested to try out some french cuisine for dinner. Was wondering what he has up his sleeves and anyway, who could say no to good food. So, we make reservation at this place called 'Vanilla Pod' at Mandai. It was recommended by one of dar's friend.

It wasn't really french cuisine after I saw what was offer on the menu but the food do look good though. We started out with some warm bread and vinegear and a Aragula Salad, made from rockets, tomatoes, pine nuts and cheese.

It was then followed by our main course. I choose to have the Quail. Very tender and yummy.

Dar wanted something more filling, so he ordered the Angus steak. I know the pic doesn't make it look that appetizing but its really pretty good. And its really more for the gentlemen as the portion is a little too big for a lady to finish.

We ended our dinner with 2 very delicious desserts. Home made Tiramisu and Warm Chocolate Lava cake. We were so eager to try out the Tiramisu that I totally forgot to take a pic.
I would say the tiramisu that I had in Italy were really much much better (what do you expect, tiramisu was born in Italy).
I prefer the warm choc cake though. Rich, sweet and very fulfilling.

And here's my man, after a satisfying meal. Turn out, we both wanted to do something romantic this week because its our first year wedding anniversary this Sunday (we prefer to go by our ROM date). But dar, went ahead to suggest to have this dinner together this evening and maybe we could do something else on Sunday.

Am so glad that I found you. I love my darling!

Offering your seat in public transport

2009-10-14T14:41:00.004+11:00

I know this is like a super boring and out-of-date issue that has been over-debated, discussed and talk about for like since there was the exsistance of public transport.
But the reason why I want to blog this out is not because I want a debate but rather my personal views and observations, especially for the past 8+ months.

Ever since I got pregnant, people has been asking me so has anyone been giving up their seat for me when I'm on the train or bus. Well, of course right in the beginning, no one will do that since no one knew I was pregnant since the belly was not showing. Unfortunately, even though its pretty obvious now that my belly is huge, I'm rather invisible to many. I'm definately not asking or begging for anyone to show pity or give up their seat if they are unwilling to do so. It's just a reflection of how ungracious our society is. There have been numorous campaigns after campaigns to remind and educate people but nothing seems to change.

The most disappointing fact is that never for once, and I have to emphasize, never once did a student ever gave up or offer his or her seat for me during this period. Aunties, uncles, OLs and sometimes even foreign workers will be nice enough to offer their seat. But i'm utterly disappointed with students. These people are suppose to be the future for our country but they don't seem to understand the concept of graciousness. Don't schools teach moral education anymore? Is this a problem with our education system or it's the upbringing of the children that is causing them to be self-centered, selfish and inconsiderate?

I have seen on forums what people have said about this issue. They argued that why should they give up or offer their seat to pregnant women, old aged, handicapped or people with young kids when they themselves have paid the same fare and deserve the seat. Although thats true, but thats when you distinguished yourself as someone with higher moral standards than others. There are reasons why these people need the seat more than a normal person and shouldn't you be glad that you are an abled person who has the ability to offer and give more than taking.

I count myself to be lucky that being pregnant is only a temporary thing and in future I can offer others the seat or choose not to take up a seat even if there is one available. Have you ever wonder how old aged or handicapped people going to cope when no one offer their seat? How can our society take a turn to be more gracious?

Drama

2009-10-12T14:46:00.002+11:00

It's as though there is not enough drama at work.
Finally, the event came to an end and last week, I could catch up with all those back log at work and slow down the work pace.
But as you know, when it rains, it pours. When bad things happen, they happen all at once. As though life is testing your limits and to see how much you can manage before you finally breakdown.

Life's short, but i feel like i'm living someone else's life. I'm living the way certain people wants me to live.
hai.... i really miss my schooling days when all that matters are exams and grades.

This is the 21st century, but didn't know dictatorship still exists.
I always felt that respect should be earn, and not by forcing people to respect you.
So sick and tired of all the drama.

Kimchi's birthday

2009-10-05T00:31:00.002+11:00

Kimchi, well thats what we call her but her name is actually Esther, birthday was this weekend but we had a mini celebration with her in the office last Friday.
We bought her a Mango Mousse cake...

It was a pleasant surprise for her! She was quite touch too.. Here's the bday girl with her cake. Smile!

Teck Yang's Wedding

2009-09-28T00:55:00.006+10:00

Just came back from TY's wedding at Suburbia in Sentosa. Very relaxing environment, Alfresco style. A nice break from the traditional chinese style sit down dinner.

The couple marching in. I love her cute wedding dress....

After the couple change into their second outfit and march into the dining area the second time, it was time to pop the champagne.

Toasting time!!
It was great seeing so many of my ex-colleagues from DJ. Also took some time to catch up with everyone though i would have love to catch up more.
Maybe all of us should get together again soon!!

Elaine & Emily in Town!

2009-09-21T18:58:00.008+10:00

I was so happy to receive Emily's msn message last Wed or Thur telling me that both herself and Elaine will be coming to Spore for a bit of a holiday since they are having a super super long weekend in Msia and Brunei.

So, we promise to meet up for some chocolate indulgence at Max Brenner's. Both of them are missing it so much since they left Melb. It was so great to catch up with them, especially Elaine whom I last saw at the MBA Graduation dinner.

Then i accompany the both of them to do some shopping at Marina. Its been so long since i went out and it feel good. It's so good to be able to see them again and seriously, having a life outside my ever demanding job.

Venting

2009-09-20T11:57:00.004+10:00

I'm not sure if its the imbalance of hormones due to the pregnancy or whatever but i seriously need a place to vent out my fraustration about that woman..

I don't understand how can anyone be so dependent on others. (well, besides infant and little children) I sometimes wonder if there comes a day when she does not have any maids or drivers or people around her to help her will she ever survive. Why does someone who is already in her 40s behave like a toddler who constantly need help from others.

Will you ever recevied a call or sms from anyone at 5am in the morning asking you the address of the hotel that she will be staying in? (because she forgot to bring the folder of documents that you prepare for her to bring overseas that contain all the information she needs)

Totally ignoring the fact that you are currently heavily pregnant but still expect you to work late every single day and even on weekends calling you to tell you that you have to work on weekends because the other partner that you are collaborating with is short-handed (and you start pondering who exactly you work for? your own company or the other side).

Calling you at 10pm at night and tell you she lost her laptop, dunno where she put it.

This is just to name a few.

What she needs is a robot, who don't sleep, eat, rest or have a life other than entertaining all the demands that she has.

Grandma's 92nd Birthday

2009-09-10T22:39:00.005+10:00

Work has been so so so busy that I don't even have time to rest, not less updating my blog. I really can't wait for this stupid event to be over so I can seriously get a break.

Work aside, last Sunday we celebrated Heng's grandma 92nd birthday. You're right! She's 92 and still going pretty strong. Look at how she smile so happily in the pic below.

Red eggs and cake. Traditional makan for bday. Everyone getting ready to take a group pic. All 4 generations together.. We had to squeeze real tight together.

Just a random pic of Cookie. We bought him a treat stick that was also meant for him to get the itch off his teeth (yeah, the boy is still a little baby and the teething is making him bite everyting he sees). But he destroyed the whole thing in a day and ate pretty much of it as well.
So much for hoping this treat to last.

Ricky: 1993 - 2009

2009-08-29T22:56:00.006+10:00

It has been days but finally I have gather enough courage to blog this out without crying when I look at all his photos. My dear Ricky, or rather kiki left us last Tuesday. He was 16 years old (human age). I know that is considered very old for a dog but he is just like the youngest member of our family.

I could still remember the day (it was raining cats and dogs on the 3rd day of CNY) when we bought him at a pet shop 15 years ago at Serangoon Garden. He was the only Pom there and all of us knew it was him that we had to bring home.

Kiki had definitely brought so much joy into our family. He was also the one that brought me and dar together. Hai... home don't even feel so same now ever since he left. Mum say we are not going to have another dog again. I totally understand how she feels because no dog can ever replace kiki in our hearts and minds... Like what my dad used to say, he is another member of the family, our youngest brother...

We'll all miss you.. Always...

My Samsung Jet

2009-08-24T20:38:00.002+10:00

Was contemplating whether or not I should change my mobile phone when the new iPhone was launch. Though I like the new iPhone very much, I just couldn't get over the fact that the bluetooth technology is not there.. and yes, bluetooth is very impt to me.
So when dar upgraded his mobile to a super powerful Samsung Omnia HD, I couldn't take it anymore. And after some research, I found what i was looking for.
Last Friday, I got my new Samsung Jet S8000. Am still trying to get used to the touch screen and everything but the phone is super cool!!!!
I love it!

The Proposal

2009-08-24T20:27:00.003+10:00

Couldn't wait to watch this movie when I saw the trailer cause Sandra Bullock has always been one of my fav actress since the 'Speed' days.
Maybe I was bias but i felt the movie delivered what i expect out of it. Romance, comedy, really touching scenes etc. I just can't get enough of Bullock!! And i gotta say, her bods looks great for someone in her 40s.. Oppss.. Its a great movie to go catch it with your gal pals and also with your bf or hubby.

Evie's 1st Birthday

2009-08-17T13:24:00.007+10:00

After our monthly visit to the gynae, we set out for Mel's and Gayle's shop to celebrate Evie's 1st birthday. Time flies, and it felt like it was only yesterday that we were visiting her at the hospital. Check out that lovely birthday cake and those cute littel cupcakes.

Some simple decorations...

Adrain here together with his gf and the birthday gal. Isn't Evie cute with that little pink ribbon on her head and that really fluffy dress.

Time to sing the birthday song!! Evie with her mummy and daddy. OK, i think she is getting a littel confuse here cause there was a lot of commotion going around her.

And here's me with my swollen belly. The question mark on the cupcake was for my BB cause we have yet to come up with a name. Doc has told us that there is a 95% chance we are expecting a girl!!!

And i'm trying my best to resist the temptation to buy a lot of really cute dresses, hairbands, clips, skirts etc for her... hehe

UP: The Movie

2009-08-11T13:43:00.002+10:00

Am having the 'after a long weekend withdrawal syndrome'. Hai, so not enjoying my work.
Anyhow, I managed to catch this new Pixar animation yesterday. Dar suggested for us to go for the 3D version since we have never watch a Disney movie in 3D before.

I love the movie. Especially the relationship that Carl and Ellie had, its just really lovely and touching. Though i felt that the movie trailer kinda gave a false impression of who Carl (the old man) really is.
Oh, and i feel that the 3D effect is quite over-rated. Yeah, though you get to see certain images 'float' right in front of you but paying 10+ for it was really not worth it. Well, it was an experience..

Sick

2009-08-07T14:40:00.002+10:00

This is how i feel right now!!!!
And I hate it!!!

Weekend outing with the gals..

2009-08-03T19:05:00.005+10:00

Went out with the gals last Sat. Something we don't usually do on weekends.
I was starving when I met up with Bec and Yvon and luckily we didn't had to wait long before we were seated and waiting for our food to be served.
Dar joined us for lunch after work. So looking forward to meeting our little one this year end..

Chilling out with the gals at Hagen-Daz. It was crowded everywhere we walked, so might as well, find a nice place to just chill out and enjoy some nice ice cream. Plus, our little princess en en needs her daily dose of afternoon nap.

Ok, i think i look horrible in this pic. And i think i look fat..

Though en xi look so so cute and adorable..

We should so do it again before I get too big and having difficulty moving around.

May You Rest in Peace..

2009-08-03T12:58:00.002+10:00

Last evening, my mum recevied a phone call from my uncle in JB to tell us that my grandfather has just passed away. We weren't shock by the news, but in fact all of us have been mentally prepare for it.

I 've never met my paternal grandparents and now I'm only left with my maternal grandmother. My maternal grandfather has been living with our family for the past 24 years and it was only in the recent 2 years that he was living in a nursing home. He was getting weaker and weaker both mentally and physically due to old age and it pains all of us to see him going through all the pain and sores and worst, not even recognising anyone of us when we visit him.

It's really very ironic for me to go through this whole life and death thing because here I am pregnant and nurturing a new life who will be meeting us in a few months time and there I recevied news about the passing of my 80+ years old grandfather. 人生无常...

Announcement!

2009-07-30T13:05:00.002+10:00

I think its about time that I share this piece of news although many of you might have know about it months ago. Yes, I am pregnant. In week 22 now. I have no idea what's the gender of my little one since he/she has not been very cooperative for the previous scans (legs were close up, lying on his/her stomach, hiding in a corner.....)
But, as long as the baby is healthy and growing fine, that's all it matters.
See, pic below. My BB in very deep thoughts.. haha

Square Watermelon

2009-07-21T13:59:00.003+10:00

If you have been reading the papers, you might realised that there are some fruits that are causing a bit of a hype here in Spore. One of them is actually the square-shaped watermelon.
I actually chance upon one of these square shape fruit at a Japanese Fair in Plaza Sing last week. Besides it being square, i seriously don't find any other selling points for the fruit.
They are selling it at S$200 per watermelon!!!! Is it really sweetier and juicer? Does it has additional nutritional value that the original round type lacks?
But still, at 200 bucks, I wonder who will buy it.. And in the first place, why make it square when its round?

Journey to the West《西游记》

2009-07-20T14:13:00.002+10:00

My mum-in-law was very interested to catch this highly acclaimed acrobatic drama by the Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe of China. And so, dar, me and my FIL were at the Esplanade last evening to catch their spectacular performance.

It was absolutely awesome! The choreography was fantastic, costumes were colourful and bright, music and songs were very well choosen and the acrobatic acts were just flawless and seriously stunning.
Well, always good to end my weekend with something so great..

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

2009-07-20T13:15:00.002+10:00

One of the things I did over the weekend - catch the newest Harry Potter. I guess most movie goers would have expected much more from this movie but...
I seriously almost fall asleep at certain parts of the show.
The only thing I like about the movie is the bits of humor that displayed by Harry (after he had drank the bottle of lucky potion), Ron (when he ate all those sweets that were actually love charms).

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009-07-13T17:23:00.002+10:00

I ended a week of work by catching the latest Ice Age on the big screen. The show was hilarous and kinda meaningful at the same time. Talking a lot about family and love.
Something the kids will definately love...

幸福与快乐的标准

2009-07-09T11:33:00.002+10:00

我一直以为幸福与快乐的标准是见仁见智的。但原来不是。
就因为你对幸福和快乐有着自己一套的定义，并不代表其他人也是这么想。
为什么你总是爱把自己哪套硬逼压在别人身上。你不喜欢别人逼你做你不喜欢的事情，哪为什么你反过来又那么爱处处为难别人呢？
我终于明白为什么有你在的场合大家都会不自在。
在你眼里，我们永远都不够完美。我们永远都做的不够好。
但其实在我心目中，你生活里的某个角色永远也都是不够完美，不够好。

Wendy's Birthday

2009-07-09T11:21:00.005+10:00

It was my partner's birthday yesterday. To give her a small surprise, we pre order her fav Strawberry Shortcake last week and got someone to deliver it to our office in the afternoon.
Then, one of our director brought us out for lunch and it was also a distract for her so she won't know when the cake arrived.

There, our birthday girl. Been great working with her and she has definately brought much laughter and joy to our forever demanding work.
Happy Birthday Gal...

Rambutan

2009-07-06T17:59:00.002+10:00

Finally! The rambutans were all ripe and ready to be harvest. They were sweet and juicy, Yummy! But, some of it were over ripe and started to rot. Still, we have quite a bit to eat and even give some to friends and relatives.

History Made..

2009-07-06T12:48:00.002+10:00

He reclaimed his Seed No.1 position, won 15 Grand Slams - highest record and put on a great performance yesterday with Andy Roddick.
Way to go Fed!

Lynnsee

2009-06-30T17:16:00.002+10:00

Last Sunday, our princess played a little 'Lost and Found' game with us. After all of us were back at home from our weekly Sunday morning breakfast, i remember very clearly that I saw our princess walking around the house, minding her own business. No one knew when she walked right out of our gate to go on an adventure of her own. So everyone took turns to walk, cycle and drive round the neighbourhood searching for her.

In the end, dar was the hero of the day. He found her at someone else residance somewhat 100m away from our place. (And i walked all the way out to the old Seletar market to look for her). Poor thing was all wet and dirty. According to the neighbour, she has been taking refugee at their place since 10+ in the morning. And the maid cried so badly when we had to take her away cause she say she really like Lynnsee a lot.....

CoT gathering

2009-06-29T19:30:00.002+10:00

They have been friends with dar since his secondary school days. (All the ladies in the picture are either wives or gfs). One of them will be going overseas for training next month so last Saturday, they decided to throw him a farewell party.
Its great to have known them for so many years and seeing how each and everyone of us are growing and moving on to the next pharse of our lives.

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

2009-06-29T19:14:00.006+10:00

Here we are, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. Definately looking forward to it after I have watched the first part. The movie was absolutely captivative at the beginning. New robots, sexy Megan Fox, explosions etc... There were still bits of humor that were being thrown in. And I like the fact that Shia LaBeouf still manage to keep his character down to earth, not forgetting that Sam is somewhat a loser and this fact does not change even though he kind of save the world before.

Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with the ending. The show lost me at the end. With a few explosions, the good being resurrected and wah lah!
The End....

Remembering Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T12:53:00.002+10:00

Was on my way to work today when I heard the news of Michael Jackson's passing on the radio. Couldn't believe my ears.

I guess everyone born in the 70s and 80s practically grew up listening to Michael Jackson's songs. When I was in primary school, he seems to be the only singer whom I knew from the Western world.
Who will forget songs like 'Heal the World' and 'Black or White'.

May you rest in peace...

Luxembourg National Day, 23rd June

2009-06-26T12:40:00.005+10:00

I wanted to blog this out couple of days back but my stupid laptop started to go crazy and I just cannot access my IE. Anyway, office was involved with organising a reception to celebrate Luxembourg's National Day on Wednesday. It was held at Meritus Mandarin.
We were given permission to leave early so we could go down to the hotel to prepare and have some small bite before we started work.
I especially love this flower arrangement!

My job for the evening was to be in attendance to one of the MP, Mr Inderjit Singh who was invited as one of the VIP to grace the event. This is the first time that I'm given such responsibilities and i learn quite a great deal as in turn out there is a standard protocol for such roles.

The hotel gave the host a cake to celebrate the event. After the VIPs have left, we could start enjoying the food but I wasn't even hungry. Very tired though. Both my feet were having cramps after spending hours standing. Well, the evening went on smoothly and it gave me an opportunity to learn more and get to know my colleagues better.

The Very Long Overdue Photo..

2009-06-22T13:40:00.005+10:00

This was the pics we took 2 Fridays ago during out weekly meet up.

And I had one of the most boring weekends ever.. Nothing to update...

Homemade Jam

2009-06-16T23:31:00.004+10:00

Me and dar were on our way home when we decided to stop by the mama store outside our house to get some milk for breakfast. Then, we saw this little boy standing outside the shop selling homemade jam. While dar went to buy the milk, i was observing him and realized that no one buy anything from him.

The poor boy just stood there and was asking everyone who walk passed if they wanna buy. Seeing this, I ask dar to buy 1 from him. Though it was kinda ex, but it really tasted very good. And this remind me of the summer time in Melbourne when people will be making homemade lemonade and selling it outside their house. Miss those days!

The Weekend

2009-06-15T14:16:00.003+10:00

The weekend begin on Friday evening when I met the girls for dinner and the usual bytching session at Borders Bistro. Will post the pic when I get it from AY. We talk about everything from work, family, relationships etc...

Saturday was pretty fruitful. Met up with Dar's friends for lunch at E-Sarn again. Then, it was a family dinner (together with my parents and in-laws) at the club. It was meant to be an early Fathers' celebration.
Followed by catching a midnight movie: Ghost of Girlfriends Past.
The movie was much better than I expected. I especially like that scene when Jennifer Garner waking up in the morning realising that Matthew McConaughey has left her and she was totally shattered and Matthew finally finding out what a jerk he had been. Bring some tissues along if you plan to catch it.

And finally, i spent the most nua Sunday at home doing practically nothing. And I seriously mean, nothing.

Fed Wins!!!!

2009-06-08T19:19:00.004+10:00

Fed won!!!!!! Finally, he took his first Roland Garros Championship. It was such an emotional moment, especially when they were playing the Switzerland national anthem.

He is finally on par with Pete Sampras on the total number of Grand Slams (14!) they each have won.
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One of the highlights of the match was that there was this crazy fan who ran down from the spectator stand and jump pass the journalist area and ran straight towards Fed, while atempting to put something (according to reports later, he wanted to put a hat on Fed's head) on his head.

He was later forcefully carried off the grounds by security.
What a game!
I can't wait for Wimbledon 2009!

French Open 2009

2009-06-02T12:54:00.002+10:00

I almost forgot to turn on the tv to catch this match if not for my dad. Sometimes its great to share a similar interest with your daddy.
Anyway, I was so disappointed with Fed's performance for the first 2 sets and I thought the 3rd set was going to be the last. It was great to see him finally be 'on form' and turn things over.
Can't wait to see his next match!!

Night at the Museum 2

2009-06-01T13:04:00.002+10:00

After a boring week at work, the only interesting thing that is worth updating is a simple review on this movie I watch over the weekend. I heard the show was kinda lame but since I was so bored with nothing to do over the weekend, I took my chances and was hoping it wouldn't turn out too bad.

Well, it was actually quite nice and funny. If you have watched the first one, you know that the wax statues come to life at night due a special power given off by this ancient Egyptian tablet. But, besides satutes and figurines, painting also comes to live in this sequel. I love the part when the Roman general was running across the lawn and shouting at the top of his lungs but in actual fact that no one was able to hear him.
Something to end your weekend on a nice note.

Angels and Demons

2009-05-21T19:27:00.003+10:00

This was the second Dan Brown book that I read, after Da Vinci code. It was so long ago that I don't really remember what is was all about.
Naturally, when the movie was out I have to catch it. Watch it with dar last Friday.

All in all, pretty good. Full of actions and the usual 'solve this code and save this person' adventure that Dan Brown is so famous for. I believe me and dar would have enjoy this movie much more than most viewrs because a very large part of the movie was film in Rome, Italy. Me and dar went there for our honeymoon, so we were like 'oh, we been there before', 'thats the blah blah piazza' and at one of the scene where they found the last preferiti, i found it really familiar but just can't recall where exactly it was in Rome until dar told me thats where we had our first Gelato with the many road side stall selling fake Guccis and Pradas.
Hahaha...

Bosses

2009-05-19T17:36:00.003+10:00

I woke up this morning and thought of a rather interesting topic that I would love to post onto my blog. People, you might have met these bosses before.

I graduated from Uni in Year 2005 and i join the workforce RIGHT AFTER i graduate. (My last paper was on a Friday and I join my new firm on the following Monday). So since Yr 2005 till 2009, technically I should have work for about 4 years but then bearing in mind that I was away in Melb for a year to do my Master, so I have roughly 3 years of full-time work experience.

Well, I know thats not a lot comparing to the next 30 years of work life to come but up till today, I happen to have work under 3 kind of bosses that I would love to share with everyone. I know these bosses of mine do have a side of them that is nice and good. But then again, I think we are more interested in how 'bad' they are since I believed most of us actually can't stand our bosses. So here goes!

Boss 1
Cheap, Unappreciative and Workaholic
Well, thats how I will describe my first boss (I know some of my ex colleagues will be reading this entry but hey, i'm entitled to my own opinion). I was very underpaid when I join the firm but then as a fresh grad, I know I don't have much bargainning chip and afterall, I was eager to learn. Eventually, not being appreciate for what I have been contributing and the really long working hours became the last tipping point.

Boss 2
Control Freak & Mrs Gossip (with very bad breath)
Her motto: Just do what i tell you to, nothing more nothing less. On my first day of work, she gave me a piece of paper that listed all the house rules she has established for us - including no one is allowed to wear perfume or any scent when they come to work. Her reason - because the office is a confine environment. Naturally, i can't be bother with her.
Oh, and she will gossip about you behind your back with your other team mates. And yes, she gossip about everyone.

Boss 3
She thinks the world revolve around her
She thinks we are on 24/7 standby for her. She will call you, sms you anytime, anywhere she likes. She can call you on a Sunday to ask you to go back to the office just to get something for her. She will sms you at 3am in the morning on something that could have waited till a more decent hour. She will ask you to kick a big fuss to the hotel's staff because she lost her favourite black dress in one of their rooms (which she don't really remember was it Hotel A or Hotel B that she might have misplace the dress, or maybe it was hidden at the bottom of her luggage).

Hahahahaha...I hope everyone will enjoy this post. Some of you maybe unfortunate enough to have encounter this kind of bosses as well.

Shu Zhen & Roy's Wedding

2009-05-18T00:14:00.010+10:00

Was at Shuz and Roy's wedding at Raffles Town Club yesterday. We have know one another since our very first day when we started our secondary school life. She was sitting next to me and she was so shy that she didn't spoke to me the entire day (Haha..). Time flies, and here we are 13 years down the road, both of us married and beginning a new chapter of our life.

I was task to help out at the reception table. Me and dar took a pic together before the dinner begins. The lady below is Livi, one of her helpers at the wedding.

They had their solemnization before the dinner begins. After their pastor pronounce them man and wife, they ran out of the ballroom together so the MC can officially announce their re-entrance into the ballroom as Mr & Mrs Tan.

How could i not take a pic with one of my very good friend on her big day!

Mr & Mrs Ong with the newly wed, Mr & Mrs Tan......

Champagne pouring session after the couple's 2nd march in.

The very traditional 'Yum Seng' session with the family on stage together with the couple.

This was really cute. The brothers has a suggestion when we approach the last 'Yum Seng'. They wanted the couple to lock lips as long as everyone is still shouting 'Yum' and they can only part till we said 'Seng'. It made the crowd quite excited too and everyone was trying to prolong the 'Yum' portion.

They had a live band too. Courtesy from their church.

Zhen, wishing you a blissful and fulfilling life ahead and hope you guys enjoy your honeymoon!!

Kinder Surprise!

2009-05-14T14:25:00.003+10:00

A month back, I was talking to a colleague about this egg shape chocolate I used to eat when I was a kid. Then she told me she has never seen it before nor tasted it as well. So we went on a hunting trip around our workplace to the different supermarkets, 7-11, provision shops etc to look for this egg shape chocolate called 'Kinder Surprise'. (Please see pic below)

I was so disappointed cause I just couldn't find it. Even when i visit those really old, provision shops I just can't find it. It brought back so much memories because these 'chocolate eggs' use to come in a packet of 3 and my mum will buy 1 packet and me and my bros will get 1 egg each. Everytime you open up the choc, a capsule will drop out of it and there will be this little toy or key chain or all sorts of little things kids will love.

Today, that colleague of mine told me her brother actually found it and gave 1 to her. I was so excited cause I want to know where he bought it. It was such a disappointment cause her brother's friend went to Greece and he bought it there. So sad!!!

Dinner at TCC - Velocity

2009-05-13T14:05:00.003+10:00

Met up with the girls at TCC @ Velocity for dinner last evening. Had a great session catching up on very important 'current affairs' and reminiscing the old days when all of us were still in ERC.

So many things have change since those days. Time flies and we are entering the 4th year since we first know one another.
It's been quite a journey together and I guess I left the company gaining much more than I expect.

Long weekend - Labour Day PH

2009-05-05T13:47:00.005+10:00

While waiting for Bec to send us the pics that we took last Friday at Sushi Teh, I shall update about my long weekend.

I have no pics to share, so I think you will need to use some imagination.

Fri - We tried to had a 'strategic' MJ session at AY's place. But i guess, our plan failed. We need to think of how to play it strategically next time when we are there k. Need some kind of Plan A or Plan B thingy. hahahhaha...

Then it was dinner at Sushi Teh at Thomson Plaza followed by coffee at StarBucks. I guess we just have endless to talk about.

Sat - Had lunch at the new E-Sarn. Its located at Pasir Panjang Road near to Pepys Road. Open by one of Dar's friend. My fav was the Fried Vermicelli with Prawns in Claypot. Yummy!!

Their main branch is actually located at 20 Sixth Avenue. Do give it a try if you are feel like having Thai.

I wonder...

2009-04-29T18:31:00.002+10:00

Have you ever wake up in the morning and try hard to think of a million reasons to not go to work?

Then, you realised that no such reasons exist and that you force yourself to wake up and get ready for work.

While you are walking towards your office after alighting at the nearest MRT or bus stop, you start to think what's the point of going to work everyday apart from $$.

And you know you cannot live without $$, so u give out a loud sign and turn on your PC and start the dull, boring, future-less job of yours.

I know a lot of people are going through this and totally don't enjoy their work. But i always wonder to myself, if this is going to take up the next 40 years of my life, shouldn't I do something that I fancy. Something that is already a motivation itself for me to wake up and feel energtic about.

Then, we are back to the question of $$. And the cruel reality is that we cannot live without it (well, at least in Singapore context), or worst, earning just enough to survive your day to day needs and praying that you wouldn't fall sick so you wouldn't loss your income.

Welcome to the reality of living!

Botanic Gardens

2009-04-11T22:51:00.006+10:00

Finally, a long weekend! Dar and I decided to go to the Botanical Gardens for a walk on Good Friday's morning. After a satisfying breakfast at McDonalds', we begin our journey to Orchard.

Its really funny. All these years, I have never been to the Botanical Gardens. The very first time I went there was for my wedding photo shoot. Kind of regretted not coming here in the past, because it's a great getaway from the urban, city and stressful lifestyle. This is the Swan Lake in the gardens.

This is the same waterfall that we took our wedding photos. I know, I look like i'm sick. Cause been really tired at work and really glad that I got the long weekend to rest.

While we were walking around the gardens, we saw this group of aunties and uncles learning dancing outside the orchid park.

Before we left, I saw these mushrooms growing along the footpath. They were so cute and I couldnt resist to take a pic. Am definately going back again. Maybe this time round, I'll prepare food for a picnic. Might bring the dogs as well.

This is how i feel right now..

2009-04-03T14:00:00.002+11:00

Very very very tired...................................................

My very stagnant blog

2009-04-01T14:26:00.002+11:00

Yes yes yes... I know my blog has been stagnant for like ages because.

1) Nothing really that interesting thats worth blogging is happening right now, but believed me more updates will come along in a few months time.
2)Work Work Work!!!!
3) I really dunno what to write.

Movies: Marley & Me

2009-03-10T16:18:00.002+11:00

Ever since I came back from Melb, going to the movies becomes a luxury. Hmm.. I wonder why.
Anyhow, I caught Marley & Me last sat with hubby.
I think its unfair for me to give a non-bias review since i'm such a dog person and although I gotta admit that Marley is really the world's worst dog, i really really like him.

I cry so much at the end of the movie that I didn't want to leave the theatre cause everyone will be looking at me. I especially like the ending when Owen Wilson was narrating about how dogs don't really care if you are rich or have a big house or wear designer labels. You give them your heart, they give theirs to you. This is very true, since I have been keeping one who is turning 16 (dog years, mind you) this year.

AY Bday

2009-03-09T23:40:00.003+11:00

AY bday was on the last day of Feb, so this is a very over due post. It was a wet and rainy Saturday when the three of us decided to meet up for coffee. We ended up going down town to the 24 hrs TCC at International Building.

With the bday girl, who also happen to be a beautiful mummy! I hope you like your present & sorry there was no birthday cake for you. :P

Old Days..

2009-02-26T14:29:00.002+11:00

I cannot believe it when I saw this photo posted on Facebook 1 week ago by a classmate whom i have lost contact since we graduated.
Yup, this was me when i was in Sec 3. 11 years ago!!!!

And thanks to FB, the whole lot of us started commenting on the photo and talking about the past & what all of us are busy with now. I actually got back into contact with most of them. Well, the internet is just amazing.

Honeymoon - Italy

2009-02-21T20:32:00.028+11:00

Finally, I'm back home from my honeymoon trip in Italy. All in all, it was a wonderful trip though the weather was really way too cold at times. The temperature did not exceed 8 degrees during the entire week stay and it goes as low as -3 sometimes. These are just some of the pics to share with everyone.

Venice

It was absolutely beautiful!!! And it was great that we were there during their annual carnival and we got to see people dressing up in costumes and masks.

Florence

It was so cold in Florence the day that we visited this beautiful place. And I think it will be so much more mesmerizing if we get to see it in Spring or Summer because the flowers and trees will be in full bloom.

Pisa

It was pouring the entire day, so i guess all of you can imagine how cold it was. I finally got to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and sorry guys, I just felt that it was rather over rated. But after you sort of find out the whole 'rescue' process and the pain the people took to restore and maintain it, I think it might still worth the trip to pop over to take a look.

Rome

I spent most of the time in Rome. Conclusion - I am totally in love with its art, architecture, cathedrals and churches but definately not the people and dirty streets and subway. Well, I guess its a big city and urban people then to be a little aloof if you know what i mean.
Oh, and be really careful with all your belongings cause the rumors about pickpockets are true.

Crossroad

2009-02-11T17:43:00.002+11:00

I'm at crossroads now and I hope this long break will allow me to find out what I really want and also the courage to fight for it.

Food for Thought

2009-02-04T19:02:00.000+11:00

A Message by George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.
We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

CNY 2009

2009-02-02T01:49:00.005+11:00

CNY has been a really busy time for me and I had so little rest that I fall sick in the end. These are just some of the random pics that was taken during CNY.
Was at AY's place today to visit BB En Xi. She has grown so much since I last saw her but still irresistibly cute and adorable.

She was hungry when she woke up from her nap. So, I finally got my chance to feed her!!

CNY Day 2, many friends and relatives came and visit us. We had the traditional lion dance team over in the noon and they wanted to try something special this year - which was to parade the dragon.

While the lion was in action...

Before the guests arrived in Day 2, the Ong brothers were having some fun on their own.

新春快乐！！

2009-01-25T01:14:00.002+11:00

明天就是除夕了！相信大家都会与家人一起享用团年饭。
今年也是我第一次与Heng的家人吃团年饭。
现在已经开始有点想念我的家人了，尤其是爸爸和妈妈。

在此，我想祝贺大家在牛年里
心想事成，身体健康！！！

恭喜！恭喜！

More wedding pics

2009-01-21T16:50:00.018+11:00

These are just some of the photos that were taken during my Big Day. I have yet to get the entire day's collection from my photo/videography because they are out of town and will only give it to me after CNY.. aarrgghhh..

My Big Day..

2009-01-14T14:33:00.003+11:00

Finally! Its over!! I'm just so happy that everything went smoothly (though there were some small hiccups here and there). I really want to say a big thank you to my hubby for being there all the time when i need him and really gave me so much support, love and care all these years. You have been a really great friend, companion, lover and most importantly my husband.

A big thanks to all sisters and brothers for all the help you have given us throughout the entire day. Will post up more pics to share when i get them.

Twilight Saga

2009-01-08T14:15:00.002+11:00

It's official! I have finished all the 4 books for the Twilight Saga, and I am madly in love with Edward Cullen. I know i sound like a teenager and not a bit like a woman who will be married in like 3 days time. I just like how the story develops (though i got a bit bored with New Moon and Eclipse) and how Edward is being narrated like a guy that most girl dream about.

I wish the story doesn't end....

Happy New Year!!!!!!

2009-01-02T14:37:00.002+11:00

Its brand new year! And i would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year that is bless with good health, plenty of wealth and many many happy returns!

Movies

2008-12-29T15:19:00.002+11:00

I have not been to the movies for a long long time so i was dying to just go and watch something. And it turns out these 2 movies that I caught was so much better than i expected.
What can i say about Twilight. It just melts my heart!!
And that Edward, that vampire.. he is so irristiable even though fair guys are really not my type but he has got this charm on him, i guess.

Ip Man (please its pronouce as Yip Mun, not I-P Man), its a totally different genre.
Patriotism, martial art and bits of humour here and there.
Definetely recommended for martial arts fans.

Pondering..

2008-12-24T21:24:00.003+11:00

I know i have not been updating my blog on a regular basis because i am so consumed by my job and the wedding planning.

But recently, I have been having second thoughts about my work. True, its only been months since i started on this job and I have just received news today that I will be doing more of those work that I dislike and ridiculously, work that i was not hired to do in the first place.

The economy is bad and I know its not wise to leave a job now (better to have an income than not) but i really feel the job is so meaningless and frankly, I don't see any prospect in what I'm doing. Why is finding something i enjoyed doing so difficult???!!

Dar's bday..

2008-12-24T21:16:00.004+11:00

Another super overdue post. Dar's bday was last week but i only have the time to post it this week. We didn't really had any celebration, just a simple dinner at this restaurant called Carnivore at Vivi City. Here birthday boy with his food..

I know the picture does not look flattering but i like the concept of the restaurant. Its buffet style where you start out with getting a plate of veges and greens at the salad bar and all sorts of meats will be brought to in skewers. And there is just so much meat! There are chicken, bacon, fish, beef and they are done in so many different ways like in susages, ribs, fillets, wraps etc. All in all, its a pretty new experience and the food taste good.

They have 2 outlets. One at Chjimes and the other at Vivo City, Basement 1. Check it out, but definetely not for the vegans.

En Xi's 1st month

2008-12-18T01:35:00.003+11:00

I know this is a super overdue post but i'm so swarm with work that I really have no time to update my blog.
Anyhow, last sat was Enxi's 1st month and me and dar went to her mini 'party'.
Look at her yawn...

She is just so irresistibly cute and adorable. In fact, she look a bit ang moish..
But her eyes are really the centre of everything. So big and round..

The blissful family..

I HATE CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-04T14:44:00.002+11:00

I will hate Christmas as long as I still stay in this firm and work under this boss.
I always have a neutral feeling towards Christmas as I don't really celebrate this festive but I do look forward to the public holiday & certain festive food.

But someone is making me dislike it very much all because i need to do her personal stuff during office hours! Worse still, i'm still doing it when i OT.

My goddaughter!!

2008-11-27T18:08:00.002+11:00

You just gotta admit it. My god daughter is very very very very very cute!

Friday night out with Bec

2008-11-23T02:09:00.003+11:00

Since AY is having her confinement, I met up with Bec for dinner on Friday for our usual biatch session. We first met at Borders because i so needed to buy books as i have run out of things to read (well, except work stuff). Then, we reluctantly had dinner at Sakae since we have no idea what we want to eat. Coffee was at Borders bistro, which we regretted not having our dinner there!! Anyway, Bec bought me a notebook and a really nice pen for my bday presents.

I really like both presents but i have yet to think of how to use the notebook. Thanks so much dear! We had a great chat and before we knew it, it was already 1130pm. We were both pretty knock out after a day's of work so we decide to share a cab home.
Lesson learnt: Nv q at the taxi stand outside orchard parade (not sure if thats the place, its opposite Forum anyway) on a weekend night if you don't want any guy who walk passed and ogled at you and thinking something really disgusting in your dirty little minds even though you are very obviously dressing in corporate clothing.

Happy Birthday to Myself..

2008-11-19T01:01:00.009+11:00

As the years go by, you seem to wonder on your birthday, what have i done for the past year for time to passed so quickly? Hai, i'm a year older now but i doubt i'm any wiser.
But i had a pleasant surprise today. Went out lunch with my colleagues as usual and when i thought we were waiting for our bill to arrive, the waiter came with a cake and sang 'Happy Birthday' (it was quite embarrassing).

This 2 were the 'culprits' behind the surprise, Wendy and Vanessa. Thanks so much girls!! I really appreciate for all that you did.

Back in the office, there was more surprises!! They gave me a box of chocolates as my bday present! I was quite taken aback because i nv expected this from anyone at work. They were being really really nice.. Totally make my day..

After work, i met up with hubby for a nice dinner at Sun Japanese Dining at CHIJMES. Believe it or not, this is the first time i'm at CHIJMES.

We order quite a bit because everything on the menu looks so good and delicious. The pic below shows salmon sashimi (for dar, cause i don't like raw stuff) and mango roll (yummy!!).

Then there was a seafood hotpot (which the soup was way too salty) and grill oysters with bacon and spinach. I ordered another california roll too but didn't took a pic.

After dinner, we had some ice-cream at Ben and Jerry's and bought some great CDs at That CD Shop. Thank you dar for the flowers, card and dinner. I enjoyed myself very much!

A golfing weekend..

2008-11-16T21:22:00.002+11:00

Accompany dar and his friend to the driving range today. Actually this is the first time that I visit a driving range cause for a long time (well, even till now) i think golf is really quite a boring sport. Nevertheless, dar is quite enthu about it recently so he ask one of his friend to join him today at the driving range.

Adrian trying his best to show professionalism.. hahahaha.. All I can say is this 2 guys are amature and i guess that pretty much sum up everything.

She is finally here!!!

2008-11-16T21:16:00.003+11:00

After 10 long months of waiting, she is finally here!! Last Friday evening, En Xi came into our beautiful world. I was so excited that i went straight to Mt E after work. She is just so beautiful!!!

My first god daughter!!! I was so so happy. And congrats to AY and Cal. You guys are now officially upgraded to be parents and I think En Xi will bring unlimited joy and laughter into the family.

忙...

2008-11-13T19:44:00.004+11:00

第一次用中文写blog请各位读者多多包含!
最近生活特忙。因为工作越来越多，加上又要筹备婚礼觉得已经没有时间是留给自己的了。

结婚本来应该是一件开心和快乐的事情。但，我觉得那些当你在筹备婚礼时碰到的琐碎事及当你身边的人都在不断的给你建议，要求时你就会觉得结婚是多么的烦。
我只想跟我喜欢的人一起度过下半辈，为什么那么困难？
我堂哥结婚时告诉我，结婚不是两个人的事，而是两家人的事。
我现在完全体会到这句话的全部意义。

工作压力大也就算了。为什么我身边最亲的人还要给我那么多不必要的压力？

Michael Crichton has left us....

2008-11-06T20:18:00.002+11:00

I know the world is celebrating Obama's victory, but i feel so sad when i saw this piece of news. Michael Crichton is one of my fav authors!! I have been reading his books when I was in secondary school.

Now, he has left us after lossing to his battle with cancer, I am so going to miss his writing. :(

Barack Obama won 2008 US Presidential Election

2008-11-06T14:04:00.003+11:00

I believed it is no longer news that everyone should know by now that Obama has won the US 2008 Presidential Election. I don't think this news came as a real shock to anyone since he has been the favourite to win this election.

I'm no politics fan and neither do I follow this election really really closely, but from how I see McCain and Obama position themseleves during their Presidential Campaign, my vote goes out to Obama if I were to reside in the US. I think the biggest reason is because many people want to see a change especially now when the world is going through a global economy recession.

Obama promises many things during his campaign (like which other president candidate don't). I just hope he is able to deliver what he promises and turn things around.

Just a side note, I was watching the news last night and I found out that apparently SMU actually had a lecture hall booked up just so their students can sit in there and follow the latest progress and news during yesterday's election. Reason given was because they wanted the students to learn and be interested in politics. But erm, from what i saw on tv and those people they interviewed not many were local. I always have a theory why local young people are not interested in politics. But i guess maybe not many will share this similar thought, so i guess i'll just keep it to myself. :P

Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing Obama leading the White House and seeing what are the strategies he is planning to implement that will affect the world eventually.

Coffee with the girls before a new week begins

2008-11-03T19:17:00.003+11:00

Met up with the girls for coffee at Thomson last night before we (at least for me and bec :P) head back to work on Monday. We had a great chat and i found out that 'Paris is actually in America'..

Wow!! I totally cannot believe it when i first heard it.. hahahahha

Anyway, I can't wait for little En Xi's arrival!
And for bec, I hope you like you bday presents. :-)

Just another Day

2008-10-29T16:09:00.001+11:00

Another weekday.
Another day at work..
How I wish everyday is a weekend..

Eagle Eye

2008-10-21T18:00:00.002+11:00

Its been ages since i last watch a movie and i guess it actually reflects in my blog. Caught 'Eagle Eye' last weekend. Had wanted to see this movie since i saw its trailer sometime back.

I think the show was good. The pace was there, it was exciting and i think it kept the suspense going and reveal the 'secret' at the right time. And i still stand by my impression of Shia LaBeouf, he will make it big in hollywood.

But the only problem was the plot. When you finally found out what is really happening, you will feel like the storyline kinda repeats itself from some other movies like I,Robots by Will Smith.

I'm officially Mrs Ong!!

2008-10-19T19:59:00.009+11:00

I am officially Mrs Ong since... well, only yesterday.
Just a couple of pics to share with everyone on this joyous occasion.
And thanks XD and Veron again for your wedding gift. Came in very handy as our ring bearer.

I guess most people would have know the story behind this 2 little dogs by now. Yes, they were the ones that brought me and hubby together. So how can this 2 VIP be missing at such an important event.

Dinner date with hubby

2008-10-12T17:24:00.004+11:00

Ever since me and dar came back from Melb, we haven't really been out together to have a good meal and just talk and relax and not talk about work, wedding preps etc.
So on Friday, he suggested to take me out to East Coast to have dinner and maybe just chill out at the beach. I was so game for it.

We went to a Jap restaurant where my dad used to bring me and my family to. Then i realised it was one of the Warakus' that Dennis brought me to about 2 weeks ago at Central. Hahaha, and to think that i told him i have never been to Waraku.

Dar ordered this bbq beef with this weird sauce on it, which i personally didn't quite like but he seems to find it delicious.

I had udon that comes with beef, tempura prawn, mushrooms, eggs etc. It was good!!

After dinner, we went over to Gelare to have some ice cream for dessert. Not sure if its the milk scandal, but the shop seems to be pretty deserted for a Friday night. While i was ordering the sundaes at the counter, I chatted with the manager and he told me last month's business was really bad. Well, i guess its all thanks to the scandal and the heartless Chinese business people.

It was a breezy Friday night and it was great strolling down along the beach at East Coast after a long week at work.

Those much needed bytching sessions

2008-10-04T03:34:00.003+10:00

Its always great meeting up with the girls to catch up and b*tch about work and stuff. Can't wait for en xi's arrival!!

When En xi grows up, i'll show her this pic of her mama at 34 weeks.
See, mama AY is glowing and still remain so thin during her pregnancy..

Wedding Photos

2008-09-21T19:29:00.009+10:00

Finally, i get to see my wedding photos today!!! Both of us were quite discipline when it comes to choosing the perfect picture. The photos below are just a few to share with everyone. Hope you enjoy!

Weekend

2008-09-15T01:35:00.008+10:00

If only the time we spend at work passes as fast as the weekend. I had a pretty great one this week. Was at Baby Evie's first month celebration today. Her mum made some special door gift for everyone. There were sweets and candies in each of these little bags with Evie's name printed on it.

They also ordered these little brownies from Sweet Secret with Evie's photo on it. Well, she was too cute for me to 'eat' her. hehe..

And on Sat, me and dar accompany his dad to a German Oktober Fest. There were plenty of German food and beer. Dar took part in one of the contest - Nail Hammering contest.

Each contestant was suppose to hammer 4 nails into a log of wood. The fastest contestant gets to win something. There was a total of 6 contestant and dar came up as the winner.

They presented him with a bottle of sparkling wine and we share it with his dad and his friends. There was lots of fun and its also great to see the 'ang mohs' being very spontaneous and dragging you down to the dance floor and getting everyone to participate in something.

Sway..

2008-09-10T00:04:00.002+10:00

I think i'm really very sway these fews days when it comes to work. Made 2 big mistakes for 2 consecutive days, yesterday and today. And the worse thing is its the same mistake!!!

When you are more afraid to make mistake, you thought you will be more careful but turns out thats not the case. You tend to make the same mistake again even though you tell yourself you must not make it again. I think i can go back and clear my desk. Hai.. Not looking forward to go to work tmr...