Yess.. it's coming to an END soon! Gng to say bye-bye to TWENTY-TEN & to welcome TWENTY-ELEVEN!!
Before that, i managed to do some final stuffs in these last 2 wks of 2010.
-Managed to spring clean my dirty home PARTIALLY. Yes! I'm a bit lazy, so only clear part of the hse. Tink only wen nearer to CNY, den i will speed up my cleaning. Lol~
- Gng for a big feast wif my ex-colleagues on thu. Eve of the Eve of Xmas. Hohoho~ It's japanese buffet. So hope v have lots of fun & laughter... hohoho~
- Organise a gathering next tue for my poly fren. 1 of them is gng to pop ard CNY & jan is busy for accountants like us. So I hope to c my 'distorted figure'-mummy-to-be b4 she pop! lol~
- No plan on Xmas day itself as Hb working. But i do crave for xmas log cake. *hint hint*
- Xmas part at office on eve of xmas day. Tis yr is lucky to get half day off!
- New year 2011 is gng to be a BANG as i got chalet BBQ to celebrate & welcome the year. Gonna be fun as my kids can walk, so i can party & get drunk. wahaha~
- Praying hard for a fatty bonus & gd pay rise to fulfilled my travelling wishes in 2011!
My new year resolutions will be DISCLOSE here wen i got time to type. haha.. meanwhile:
MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR! WOHOHOHOHO~~~
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
JE @ 15mths old
Cheers~!
Time really flies~ or zoom pass w/o we realising it ourselves...
JE juz turn 15 mths old! She weights a healthy 9.1kg on her 15mths & 1 day old. She had her MMR Jab + the 3rd pneunomoccal jab together. Her 1st jab, she was already unhappy abt the pain. Then nxt came 2nd jab & she let loose & scream out loud. She cried for ard 10min.. tears flowing out like tap-water. haha.. So the next few days was terrible for both her mummy (that's me!) & her ah-ma. She couldn't slp well in the day & night. Maybe she got frightened by the jabs. Poor gal.. & poor US!
The nurse asks me 3 standard qns on JE:
1) Can she walk by herself?
Unfortunately, the nurse tried and attract JE to walk to her, the stubbon JE refused. So this answer was "NO".
2) Can she clap & wave hands?
Yes, this has no problem.
3) Can she say simple words like Mama & Papa?
I honestly told the nurse that JE is unable to call Mama & Papa yet. All she can say is Hi-Five & Hello!
Stange gal i got right? She cant pronouce single word, but can speak 2-tone words.. "hi-five" & "har-low". Wonder wen she will finally call mama? & walk firmly to me?
Time really flies~ or zoom pass w/o we realising it ourselves...
JE juz turn 15 mths old! She weights a healthy 9.1kg on her 15mths & 1 day old. She had her MMR Jab + the 3rd pneunomoccal jab together. Her 1st jab, she was already unhappy abt the pain. Then nxt came 2nd jab & she let loose & scream out loud. She cried for ard 10min.. tears flowing out like tap-water. haha.. So the next few days was terrible for both her mummy (that's me!) & her ah-ma. She couldn't slp well in the day & night. Maybe she got frightened by the jabs. Poor gal.. & poor US!
The nurse asks me 3 standard qns on JE:
1) Can she walk by herself?
Unfortunately, the nurse tried and attract JE to walk to her, the stubbon JE refused. So this answer was "NO".
2) Can she clap & wave hands?
Yes, this has no problem.
3) Can she say simple words like Mama & Papa?
I honestly told the nurse that JE is unable to call Mama & Papa yet. All she can say is Hi-Five & Hello!
Stange gal i got right? She cant pronouce single word, but can speak 2-tone words.. "hi-five" & "har-low". Wonder wen she will finally call mama? & walk firmly to me?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
How Fast is Fast? How Slow is Slow?
It's all abt my gal, my notti little lazy gal! Dunno if she is lazy or she is notti. She simply refused to WALK!! She's 14mths+ now! My friend's gal can walk at 1yo! Both gals have a elder brother to motivate them to walk. But why my gal still don feel motivated at all?
Old folk has this belief: "The later one learns to walk, means he/she will have a better life when they grow up." How true is this belief? If it's true, i don't mind that my gal have a better life in future. But can it be used to coax the parents only? A sort of excuse to cool the impatient parents that it's ok for their babies to learn walking slower than their peers?
Last sunday, we went out for our dinner. Hb & I held one hand of JE each, & we walked from our house door to the lift. Can see that JE is excited abt walking! WL wanted to hold JE's hand too, but she refused to hold WL's hand. haha~ The very next day, I saw a big improvement from gal. Wen i went to pick the kids up from my inlaw hse, JE crawled towards me, suddenly stand up & walked few steps to reach me. Ahhh~! At least she dare to challenge that few steps... Mil also claimed JE walked a few steps in the mrng too. Hope that she will walk even more steps as days go by... Will hope that she can walk & maybe run abt during our chalet in Jan!
Last wk, i had breakfast at a coffeeshop nearby WL's school. I bumped into another parent of WL's classmates. I asked if her daughter, Gigi learned how to write alphabets. I was complaining how slow is my boy. I'm comparing him to a friend's daughter who can write her name, although not with neat strokes, but visibly can read the alphabets. The mum was saying that as they are still young, their bones r not yet properly developed. So if they learned to write ABC, it may affects their finger bones formation. So it is advised to wait till they start nursery next year, when teachers teach writing, that we can begin to coach them. No hurry..
Suddenly I felt so kiasu. Feel like looking for enrichment classes for WL... Am i stressing him? or Am i stressing myself? Shd i let nature take its course.. let them learn slowly...
Old folk has this belief: "The later one learns to walk, means he/she will have a better life when they grow up." How true is this belief? If it's true, i don't mind that my gal have a better life in future. But can it be used to coax the parents only? A sort of excuse to cool the impatient parents that it's ok for their babies to learn walking slower than their peers?
Last sunday, we went out for our dinner. Hb & I held one hand of JE each, & we walked from our house door to the lift. Can see that JE is excited abt walking! WL wanted to hold JE's hand too, but she refused to hold WL's hand. haha~ The very next day, I saw a big improvement from gal. Wen i went to pick the kids up from my inlaw hse, JE crawled towards me, suddenly stand up & walked few steps to reach me. Ahhh~! At least she dare to challenge that few steps... Mil also claimed JE walked a few steps in the mrng too. Hope that she will walk even more steps as days go by... Will hope that she can walk & maybe run abt during our chalet in Jan!
Last wk, i had breakfast at a coffeeshop nearby WL's school. I bumped into another parent of WL's classmates. I asked if her daughter, Gigi learned how to write alphabets. I was complaining how slow is my boy. I'm comparing him to a friend's daughter who can write her name, although not with neat strokes, but visibly can read the alphabets. The mum was saying that as they are still young, their bones r not yet properly developed. So if they learned to write ABC, it may affects their finger bones formation. So it is advised to wait till they start nursery next year, when teachers teach writing, that we can begin to coach them. No hurry..
Suddenly I felt so kiasu. Feel like looking for enrichment classes for WL... Am i stressing him? or Am i stressing myself? Shd i let nature take its course.. let them learn slowly...
Monday, November 22, 2010
Weddings
Every year, both hb & I have countless weddings to attend. Either his friend or mine or our relatives... To make sure that we wont 'underpaid' the angbao, I always check the market rate of the venue & adjust accordingly, depending on the relationship wif the bride or groom. This coming sat i've got a church weddings only! First time giving a church wedding angbao! So i need the rates! My search brought me to this little article which i hope is worth sharing wif others:
Lastly,
Happy Marriage to Adrian & Jane! See ya this sat!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Time for a Good Laugh
Everyone need a good laugh now & then. So here's one for you!
1. Go to Google Maps.
2. Go to "Get Directions"
3. Select the following:
a) Type 'Taiwan' as the start location, 'China' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 24 of the directions.
b) Type 'Japan' as the start location, 'Taiwan' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 43 of the directions, then STEP 79.
c) Type 'Taiwan' as the start location, 'USA' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 24 of the directions, then STEP 61, then STEP 112 & then STEP 123.
HAHA...
1. Go to Google Maps.
2. Go to "Get Directions"
3. Select the following:
a) Type 'Taiwan' as the start location, 'China' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 24 of the directions.
b) Type 'Japan' as the start location, 'Taiwan' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 43 of the directions, then STEP 79.
c) Type 'Taiwan' as the start location, 'USA' as the end loctaion. Read STEP 24 of the directions, then STEP 61, then STEP 112 & then STEP 123.
HAHA...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Sad Case
I guessed every singaporean will have heard or read abt darren ng's murder case at the Downtown east by now. I will not elaborate on the case as detailed info can be flashed all over yahoo, channelnewasia, etc.
Firstly, i wish darren RIP.
The case was discussed as an incident of staring issue. I heard was staring at tattoos (although no media has confirm this part yet). I don understand why the hackers mean so much abt staring? Wen i'm in deep though, i stare blankly too! Wen i c some nice interesting things, like ple clothings, tattoo, i will aso take a 2nd look, or even stare at it to admire the beauty. So does it consider as my staring being rude? So i deserved to be hacked too?
The attackers really never think thru seriously b4 acting. Or maybe the attackers have been thru a rough day, they juz wan find someone to lose their anger.. but WHY use CHOPPERS! Alamak! Y muz involve blood! Don't they know that attacking people wif a weapon will increase the penalty- CANING! They tink that govt caning is painless ar? Then now they wan attack wif a weapon and the idea of killing the victim? Ya, they did kill the poor victim, but have they though abt their own lives? Will they survive for long even if the victim is dead? Come on, this is singapore! It's death penalty for murdering! It's 10 ple lives + 1 darren = 11 innocent lives juz becoz of 1 stupid staring issue. Imagine how many ple are affected by this case: Parents, siblings, close friends, relatives of these 11 YOUNG people that are gng to die (death penalty) or has already been dead.
I'm myself is a parent of 2. I don't wish my kids to pass away via such stupid way. So no matter wat, i will try my best to educate them as much as i can. To prevent them from attacking ple based on STARING, or to attack ple wif weapons! As for being a possible victim, i can only pray for their safety, pray that they don mit such unreasonable attackers in their lives.
Lastly, to all gangster or everyone, if u don like ple to stare at u, then u stare back at them la. Stare till both yr eyes pop out lor.
Firstly, i wish darren RIP.
The case was discussed as an incident of staring issue. I heard was staring at tattoos (although no media has confirm this part yet). I don understand why the hackers mean so much abt staring? Wen i'm in deep though, i stare blankly too! Wen i c some nice interesting things, like ple clothings, tattoo, i will aso take a 2nd look, or even stare at it to admire the beauty. So does it consider as my staring being rude? So i deserved to be hacked too?
The attackers really never think thru seriously b4 acting. Or maybe the attackers have been thru a rough day, they juz wan find someone to lose their anger.. but WHY use CHOPPERS! Alamak! Y muz involve blood! Don't they know that attacking people wif a weapon will increase the penalty- CANING! They tink that govt caning is painless ar? Then now they wan attack wif a weapon and the idea of killing the victim? Ya, they did kill the poor victim, but have they though abt their own lives? Will they survive for long even if the victim is dead? Come on, this is singapore! It's death penalty for murdering! It's 10 ple lives + 1 darren = 11 innocent lives juz becoz of 1 stupid staring issue. Imagine how many ple are affected by this case: Parents, siblings, close friends, relatives of these 11 YOUNG people that are gng to die (death penalty) or has already been dead.
I'm myself is a parent of 2. I don't wish my kids to pass away via such stupid way. So no matter wat, i will try my best to educate them as much as i can. To prevent them from attacking ple based on STARING, or to attack ple wif weapons! As for being a possible victim, i can only pray for their safety, pray that they don mit such unreasonable attackers in their lives.
Lastly, to all gangster or everyone, if u don like ple to stare at u, then u stare back at them la. Stare till both yr eyes pop out lor.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Save? Save? Save?
I don recall when the last time I actually start savings! OMG!
Yes, I have zero savings a/c. Isn't that bad? I have huge chunck of credit cards debts.. mostly are instalments. Do I keep track of my savings? - Yes, I do! But it's always show a DEFICIT in the Total box. Sometimes i wonder why am I an accountant, when I cant even manage my own finance? I got zero emergency funds! Zero travelling funds! I earn & spend all my pay check! Horrible hor~ Haha~
So are u like me too??? I happen to glance upon a article fr yahoo. So here i'm sharing wif you. Hope it's work for me & you!
The following tips are based on financial practices and methods that have worked and have helped many individuals stay afloat and comfortable even in these uncertain times.
1. Save for purchases. Saving is a habit a lot of people are learning to forget because of the convenience of credit cards. For instance, it's easy to get tempted by offers such as this one by Chase Visa cards, that will give you cash back upon your first sign up. Sounds great, but only in the hands of those people who are confident about paying off their cards.
Because of the consumer-oriented nature of businesses nowadays, people are enticed and conditioned to buy, buy, buy, even at a young age. So instead of learning how to save for those things we want, we choose instead to just swipe that card. Whatever happened to setting aside the money until we have enough to make the purchases we'd like to make?
2. Save for the future. If there's anything that you can do for your financial health -- which you should keep doing regardless of how boring or challenging it can become -- it would be to save and invest for the long term. There are a lot of goals to save for and by getting into the habit of saving, you'll eventually find your money growing on its own accord.
Avoid using credit indiscriminately and work to build a savings fund that's dedicated for emergencies, and another one that's dedicated to your future goals. Build your emergency fund and have a backup plan to keep you from getting an overdraft or from accumulating credit card debt that could arise from coping with a calamity or an unexpected event. Grow your other savings fund into an investment portfolio that you keep in mutual fund companies or well regarded investment brokers (some, like ETrade, have both a banking and investment arm you can peruse).
Long-term goals include saving for your retirement. If you have kids, you should save for their college education as well. Don't get tired of saving! It could be your financial salvation!
3. Live within your means. True, it can be a downright test of your will each time you walk by your favorite gadgets, clothes or insert-your-shopping-addiction-here store. In your mind, you may be thinking about how easy it would be to make a purchase by simply using the plastic. So you start to reach for your card. But wait! You just finished paying off your credit card debt! Must you kill yourself financially once again?
Living within our means is a habit that many of us have lost. However, we have to accept the fact that we have to practice a bit more will power and live within our budget. If it's not in the budget this month, make it part of the budget next month. If need be, sacrifice a bit of your food allowance, or cut the budget allotment in other areas in order to afford the one thing you want. Maybe you don't really watch cable TV. Maybe it's time to have it cut off? How about switching to a lower plan? How about cutting down on going to the theater? There may be more affordable alternatives such as Blockbuster or Netflix services that you may want to use instead.
Time for me to ditch my credit cards aside.. & maybe reduce instalment temptations. Time for me to stop visiting blogshops & BP threads.
My target savings:
1) Rainy funds that's equivalent to 3mths of my salary! +
2) 1week of Japan holidays +
3) Shopping trips to BKK or Taipei
Est: $15k
Yes! I WILL ACHIEVE IT! I CAN & I MUST!!! (Hopefully!)
Yes, I have zero savings a/c. Isn't that bad? I have huge chunck of credit cards debts.. mostly are instalments. Do I keep track of my savings? - Yes, I do! But it's always show a DEFICIT in the Total box. Sometimes i wonder why am I an accountant, when I cant even manage my own finance? I got zero emergency funds! Zero travelling funds! I earn & spend all my pay check! Horrible hor~ Haha~
So are u like me too??? I happen to glance upon a article fr yahoo. So here i'm sharing wif you. Hope it's work for me & you!
The following tips are based on financial practices and methods that have worked and have helped many individuals stay afloat and comfortable even in these uncertain times.
1. Save for purchases. Saving is a habit a lot of people are learning to forget because of the convenience of credit cards. For instance, it's easy to get tempted by offers such as this one by Chase Visa cards, that will give you cash back upon your first sign up. Sounds great, but only in the hands of those people who are confident about paying off their cards.
Because of the consumer-oriented nature of businesses nowadays, people are enticed and conditioned to buy, buy, buy, even at a young age. So instead of learning how to save for those things we want, we choose instead to just swipe that card. Whatever happened to setting aside the money until we have enough to make the purchases we'd like to make?
2. Save for the future. If there's anything that you can do for your financial health -- which you should keep doing regardless of how boring or challenging it can become -- it would be to save and invest for the long term. There are a lot of goals to save for and by getting into the habit of saving, you'll eventually find your money growing on its own accord.
Avoid using credit indiscriminately and work to build a savings fund that's dedicated for emergencies, and another one that's dedicated to your future goals. Build your emergency fund and have a backup plan to keep you from getting an overdraft or from accumulating credit card debt that could arise from coping with a calamity or an unexpected event. Grow your other savings fund into an investment portfolio that you keep in mutual fund companies or well regarded investment brokers (some, like ETrade, have both a banking and investment arm you can peruse).
Long-term goals include saving for your retirement. If you have kids, you should save for their college education as well. Don't get tired of saving! It could be your financial salvation!
3. Live within your means. True, it can be a downright test of your will each time you walk by your favorite gadgets, clothes or insert-your-shopping-addiction-here store. In your mind, you may be thinking about how easy it would be to make a purchase by simply using the plastic. So you start to reach for your card. But wait! You just finished paying off your credit card debt! Must you kill yourself financially once again?
Living within our means is a habit that many of us have lost. However, we have to accept the fact that we have to practice a bit more will power and live within our budget. If it's not in the budget this month, make it part of the budget next month. If need be, sacrifice a bit of your food allowance, or cut the budget allotment in other areas in order to afford the one thing you want. Maybe you don't really watch cable TV. Maybe it's time to have it cut off? How about switching to a lower plan? How about cutting down on going to the theater? There may be more affordable alternatives such as Blockbuster or Netflix services that you may want to use instead.
Time for me to ditch my credit cards aside.. & maybe reduce instalment temptations. Time for me to stop visiting blogshops & BP threads.
My target savings:
1) Rainy funds that's equivalent to 3mths of my salary! +
2) 1week of Japan holidays +
3) Shopping trips to BKK or Taipei
Est: $15k
Yes! I WILL ACHIEVE IT! I CAN & I MUST!!! (Hopefully!)
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