One of my pal managed to find some photos taken during our Secondary days . Wow... that was ages ago.
Looking at the photo makes me laugh. God! My red spectacle makes me so nerdy looking .
Went to ransack my storerooms for more photos .
Hmmm.. Found some decent looking photos taken after school .
Well, looks so much better.
Concindentally , I had a gathering with some college school mates recently .
As we talk about the good old days. , I can't help reimscing about the past .
How I miss those days . Carefree and fun .
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Bigger means Better?
Went shopping for some presents . Simply loves buying kiddy stuff . Just by looking at the colorful and cheerful toys, makes me feel great .
I have always been a toy hoarder , simply can't resist temptation not to buy them.
There is always a reason to justify my buys .
Was helping my mum with a present for a friend .
Her pick - a BIG toy car
Reason - the BIGGER the better . Looks nicer too.
Ahem mummy ,..... Don't u know the quality plays a very important role too?
Is the toy fun to play with? Is it approriate for the age ?
The toy is for the little children to play so it must appeal to them and not us.
Well , good thing she brought me along ..
I am a non believer of the bigger the better .
I have always been a toy hoarder , simply can't resist temptation not to buy them.
There is always a reason to justify my buys .
Was helping my mum with a present for a friend .
Her pick - a BIG toy car
Reason - the BIGGER the better . Looks nicer too.
Ahem mummy ,..... Don't u know the quality plays a very important role too?
Is the toy fun to play with? Is it approriate for the age ?
The toy is for the little children to play so it must appeal to them and not us.
Well , good thing she brought me along ..
I am a non believer of the bigger the better .
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Up the Ladder
According to some people , the Key to faster Promotion is
1)Work Smart (Makes sure boss sees them working)
2)Must be a bootlicker (coffee or tea? )
3)Have to make everybody Happy ( Let me help u)
4)We are friends (engage in small talks to form a more personal relationship)
5)Be heard (Voice out opinion, give suggestions even though its none of their biz)
Does not matter if they steps into other peoples' terriotiy as long as boss is fine
I guess there are no right or wrong way but -
My take- Whatever I do, It must not be against my conscious . I prefer the conservative way.
Work Hard , Be efficient & Do your own work .
1)Work Smart (Makes sure boss sees them working)
2)Must be a bootlicker (coffee or tea? )
3)Have to make everybody Happy ( Let me help u)
4)We are friends (engage in small talks to form a more personal relationship)
5)Be heard (Voice out opinion, give suggestions even though its none of their biz)
Does not matter if they steps into other peoples' terriotiy as long as boss is fine
I guess there are no right or wrong way but -
My take- Whatever I do, It must not be against my conscious . I prefer the conservative way.
Work Hard , Be efficient & Do your own work .
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Kayly's Bday Celebration -Family
Had a Family lunch at Ricciotti Italian where Kayly was happily munching on the crust of the Pizzas.
Back home to cut the Ice Cream cake. (Compliment from Jiu Jiu)
Last Minute Party -2
Not that bad. I still managed to get the Goody Bags,A Princess Pinata & some food to be delivered to our place.
Well, Its Kayly's Day. She sure is HAPPY. Chirping like a bird , she keep talking abt her Birthday.
Well, Daddy is right after all. What is a Kids' Birthday without a Party for KIds.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Last minute party -1
"let's have a birthday party for Kayly tomorrow" Hubby just blurted out of nowhere .
I stared hard at him. Got to be kidding . That's less than 24hrs notice . It's 830pm and I have not prepared anything. We didn't even get the most important thing - the birthday cake .
Well, that's daddy . Full of surprises.
"thought u say , just dinner with family will do ?"
" how Can a kids birthday have no children?"daddy says
Great ..... Now I have to be the one ransacking my brains.
Thank god, I have always been efficient in organizing parties.
Rampage thru my mags and found some food delivery service.
I stared hard at him. Got to be kidding . That's less than 24hrs notice . It's 830pm and I have not prepared anything. We didn't even get the most important thing - the birthday cake .
Well, that's daddy . Full of surprises.
"thought u say , just dinner with family will do ?"
" how Can a kids birthday have no children?"daddy says
Great ..... Now I have to be the one ransacking my brains.
Thank god, I have always been efficient in organizing parties.
Rampage thru my mags and found some food delivery service.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Time Flies
Seems like the week had just started. Well, actually NO. The week had just ended. My 1 week break is over and reality sets in tomorrow .
I have to start work . Dreading it. Oh well , I do love my job but hates the work load. Like the story of 'The Magic Pot'. Work keeps piling till overflow . Sad to say, no magic word to STOP it.
I can't imagine the endless meeting and tons of problems to solve . Now where are my multi vitamins before I go crazy.
I have to start work . Dreading it. Oh well , I do love my job but hates the work load. Like the story of 'The Magic Pot'. Work keeps piling till overflow . Sad to say, no magic word to STOP it.
I can't imagine the endless meeting and tons of problems to solve . Now where are my multi vitamins before I go crazy.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
I am a believer of the "early birds get the worms" theory .
It's best to start the work early, clear as much work as possible and get back home on time to spent time with family.
I am amazed by some peoples' working style .
Already late for work but can still go for breakfast. What's packed breakie?
People who don't make a point to be early for work, indulge in a lot of small talks and & does personal stuff at work. Then late in the evening , they will start their office work & "disturb" fellow colleagues who are abt to head home.
Damm...Be considerate.
It's best to start the work early, clear as much work as possible and get back home on time to spent time with family.
I am amazed by some peoples' working style .
Already late for work but can still go for breakfast. What's packed breakie?
People who don't make a point to be early for work, indulge in a lot of small talks and & does personal stuff at work. Then late in the evening , they will start their office work & "disturb" fellow colleagues who are abt to head home.
Damm...Be considerate.
My new helper
I am 20 steps ahead and she is still struggling to catch up.
I have already completed 10 tasks and she is still stuck with ONE.
I have to shout for her a few times before I am heard.
I help to wash dishes so things can speed up and she thinks it's my job.
I take a 3 course dinner while she finishes a 10 course banquet .
Dreamy and lost ... That's my new helper!
I have already completed 10 tasks and she is still stuck with ONE.
I have to shout for her a few times before I am heard.
I help to wash dishes so things can speed up and she thinks it's my job.
I take a 3 course dinner while she finishes a 10 course banquet .
Dreamy and lost ... That's my new helper!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Nice weather
Beautiful morning ..Great weather. The cooling breeze is just a prefect day to the beach.
Hubby has brought the 2 noisy fellows to my MIL place...quite & peace while I blog.
(Guility as I am supposed to finish a report. Well, hack it... anyway, I am on leave next this week . Shall complete it while kay is in school)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
PMS
It must be my imbalance hormones. The culprit- PMS.... I gets super frustrated , irritable and angry easily.
I scream at the kids and maid. I gets upset over the slightest issue when pple makes mistake at work .
Feels like an unreasonable monster in the making. I had better start to curb that nasty and fiery temper of mine else it's a matter of time I dieof heart attack.
I scream at the kids and maid. I gets upset over the slightest issue when pple makes mistake at work .
Feels like an unreasonable monster in the making. I had better start to curb that nasty and fiery temper of mine else it's a matter of time I dieof heart attack.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Chiffon Cupcake
My Chiffon Cupcake is a disaster. The Egg smell is so strong & not at all soft.
Time for more practice.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
In Common
There are 2 things in common that runs in the family. We , the ladies LOVES
1) to eat
2) out of the house to get FRESH air
Monday, August 2, 2010
Patience..
A lot of patience needed to coach Princess Kayly. Feels like pulling my hair out.
Mentally tired after 1 hour.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Movie Part 1
Wicked women from teens to 80s? Is it a character from the HongKong drama series ?
Nope , its for real . I can write a movie script using this character .
Actress A - Mdm Evil
Actress B- Maid
Actress C- Mdm Silly
In the 60s
Both A and C are siblings. Parents passed away when they are young. A being 12 years C's senior automatically became the guardian.
She was the gate keeper as well as a mean financial controller.
She kept all the inheritance .
C and brother work for A to earn a merge salary. Includes taking care of her children .
In short , worker at work and home.
In the 80s
A migrated and there was peace. C continues to stay at the place bought by her parents but were asked to pay monthly rentals as well as sign a letter to vacate should they want the place back.
In the 90s to current
A returns and trouble brews.
She stays with C at the inheirated place.
Makes snide remarks when C did not inform her when she goes out.
Starts to keep food she likes at the back of the fridge or parts of the house.
What's sharing ? Doesn't exist in her world . She can take but don't expect to give.
A got a new maid B . B must be the most lucky maid in the world . She is soooo free. Basic duties are cooking and going for walks with A.
What happens when one is too free?
Starts to stir trouble . Gossips , instigating and causing conflicts. She sneaks out at night without anyones knowledge . Gossips with fellow maids abt whats happening at home. Adding her 2cents worth of comments abt recent relative's accident.
In short, Master & Maid- Partners in Crime causing chaos in the family. Poor Mdm Silly is subjected to all the nonsense.
Recently, they starts to pretend there are no one in the house. Refuses to open the gate when friends rings the bell.
What happened to Mdm Evil's Children ? They have sort of abandon her. But all done in a professional way. Why would they wanna chase away God of Fortune ?
Morale of the story - What comes around goes around - Life Cycle.
Nope , its for real . I can write a movie script using this character .
Actress A - Mdm Evil
Actress B- Maid
Actress C- Mdm Silly
In the 60s
Both A and C are siblings. Parents passed away when they are young. A being 12 years C's senior automatically became the guardian.
She was the gate keeper as well as a mean financial controller.
She kept all the inheritance .
C and brother work for A to earn a merge salary. Includes taking care of her children .
In short , worker at work and home.
In the 80s
A migrated and there was peace. C continues to stay at the place bought by her parents but were asked to pay monthly rentals as well as sign a letter to vacate should they want the place back.
In the 90s to current
A returns and trouble brews.
She stays with C at the inheirated place.
Makes snide remarks when C did not inform her when she goes out.
Starts to keep food she likes at the back of the fridge or parts of the house.
What's sharing ? Doesn't exist in her world . She can take but don't expect to give.
A got a new maid B . B must be the most lucky maid in the world . She is soooo free. Basic duties are cooking and going for walks with A.
What happens when one is too free?
Starts to stir trouble . Gossips , instigating and causing conflicts. She sneaks out at night without anyones knowledge . Gossips with fellow maids abt whats happening at home. Adding her 2cents worth of comments abt recent relative's accident.
In short, Master & Maid- Partners in Crime causing chaos in the family. Poor Mdm Silly is subjected to all the nonsense.
Recently, they starts to pretend there are no one in the house. Refuses to open the gate when friends rings the bell.
What happened to Mdm Evil's Children ? They have sort of abandon her. But all done in a professional way. Why would they wanna chase away God of Fortune ?
Morale of the story - What comes around goes around - Life Cycle.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Andropause
We always comment abt ladies being menopause when they are grouchy . Well , why no one talks abt Andropause ? That's the male version of grouchy men.
My dad has been extremely petty recently . Gets moody when we take a long time to pick up the phone , forgets to ask if he has dinner and grumbles when we are late for dinner .
Hopes this is transitional . Tiring to managed his expectation ESP if all these happens on the weekday .
My dad has been extremely petty recently . Gets moody when we take a long time to pick up the phone , forgets to ask if he has dinner and grumbles when we are late for dinner .
Hopes this is transitional . Tiring to managed his expectation ESP if all these happens on the weekday .
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Growing Stage
It's not true that in our parents time , mummys are hands on while daddys do nothing . Athought more MCP exists in that era , I am glad my dad is not one of those .
He is not exactly very "educational" towards us. Sweets, kiddy rides and giving in to our demands . But my dad makes a point to bring us out every weekend . We do not owned a car at that time but that does not deter him from bringing us out.
We were well entertain at home too. He is one funny dad.
Comparing to some Daddys this generation , some are really terrible. Not all women have the luxury of being a stay home mum. Most full time working mummies are also "full time" home mummies.
They bring the bacon home too !
Why does these daddies wanna have children if they don't want to be involve in their growing stage? Time would never turn back . They rather be busy with their games, phones , tv programs and friends night out?
Most pushed the responsibilities to the helpers. This is something I strongly object.
Parents are irreplacable. It's our duties to make sure they gets our attention and time.
It's not that difficult to please a kid. Play with them, Pay attention to their needs, talk to them and spent quality time with them .
Reward = lovely smile , many hugs and loads of I love you being whispered to u.
They will be more receptive towards us well.
He is not exactly very "educational" towards us. Sweets, kiddy rides and giving in to our demands . But my dad makes a point to bring us out every weekend . We do not owned a car at that time but that does not deter him from bringing us out.
We were well entertain at home too. He is one funny dad.
Comparing to some Daddys this generation , some are really terrible. Not all women have the luxury of being a stay home mum. Most full time working mummies are also "full time" home mummies.
They bring the bacon home too !
Why does these daddies wanna have children if they don't want to be involve in their growing stage? Time would never turn back . They rather be busy with their games, phones , tv programs and friends night out?
Most pushed the responsibilities to the helpers. This is something I strongly object.
Parents are irreplacable. It's our duties to make sure they gets our attention and time.
It's not that difficult to please a kid. Play with them, Pay attention to their needs, talk to them and spent quality time with them .
Reward = lovely smile , many hugs and loads of I love you being whispered to u.
They will be more receptive towards us well.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Back to work
Heaps of work to complete. From appraisal , coaching , field work , sales promotion to budgeting , seems like I am involve in every aspect . So little time and so much to do.
My work keeps piling . That's scary.
Now I need coffee in the morning and chicken essence at night - My reliable energy booster.
My work keeps piling . That's scary.
Now I need coffee in the morning and chicken essence at night - My reliable energy booster.
Stay at home mum ?
My girlfriend has just quit her job and turned into a SAHM.
Wow! admirable indeed. She gave up a career and a job that's pays as well as her other half. In short she contributes about 50% of the household income .
I hope to be able to follow suite some day.
Devote my time to the kids and spend time coaching their studies as well as personal development .
It's a blessing to do so
Wow! admirable indeed. She gave up a career and a job that's pays as well as her other half. In short she contributes about 50% of the household income .
I hope to be able to follow suite some day.
Devote my time to the kids and spend time coaching their studies as well as personal development .
It's a blessing to do so
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Coffee Machine
Latest addition to the kitchen .. Pretty good deal. $298 plus 3 packets of coffee capsules .
I have never been a coffee lover. Things change starting this year. The increasing stress level plus late nights turned me into one. The aroma of the coffee perks my day .
Been eyeing this machine for some time and finally decided to get it. One cup cost abt 80cents from the machine .
I would think my family would Love this based on the fact they are coffee fanatic .
Saturday, July 24, 2010
My Super Hero
Comical,great sense of humour & happy go lucky . Kayly is one funny gal with loads of expressive emotion.
Work
It has been nearly a quarter since the restructure. Work loads is still as ridiculous. But I have been complaining less. Hah....must have resigned to fate.
OKie, I have yet to start working on my CV. Needs to find time tomorrow to start working on it. Time to move out of an unhealthy environment.
Whats Annual Leave ?? Its employees' benefit !!!! Now where are the benefits when one is being disturb most of the time ?
Been harass across the board. From the most silly & unimportant enquiries which drives me to my grave. How on earth such inconsiderate pple exisit ?
Imagine people telling u they are damm free but have to act busy at work so boss thinks they are very busy too.
I think the superior must be blind if he really believes in that. Heavy workload or not...as a superior , isnt it obvious ?
I would think my subordinate is damm inefficient , so little work & always seem so busy. Isnt it?
OKie, I have yet to start working on my CV. Needs to find time tomorrow to start working on it. Time to move out of an unhealthy environment.
Whats Annual Leave ?? Its employees' benefit !!!! Now where are the benefits when one is being disturb most of the time ?
Been harass across the board. From the most silly & unimportant enquiries which drives me to my grave. How on earth such inconsiderate pple exisit ?
Imagine people telling u they are damm free but have to act busy at work so boss thinks they are very busy too.
I think the superior must be blind if he really believes in that. Heavy workload or not...as a superior , isnt it obvious ?
I would think my subordinate is damm inefficient , so little work & always seem so busy. Isnt it?
Friday, July 23, 2010
Rare Moments
Beautiful scenery and not forgetting the fresh air . I am at the 43rd floor of Sands Marina. It had been ages since both hubby and I had some quiet moments together .
Naive Old Folks
Whats new about old folks being cheated out of their savings for some miracle gem? Such news are always splashing across the papers.
Well, its not always abt being cheated by strangers .
Came across a case recently. Relatives who maintain they love & care for one another. But behind the scene lies some ugly truth. I hope the couple has woken up from the dream and move on. NOt everybody talks abt ties. Who cares about past relationship & how nice u are.
After all, its all about money . When one starts mentioning abt the past, there will never be closure. Its best to move on & not defend .
As the saying .. What comes around goes around. Yes, I do believe in this statement.
Well, its not always abt being cheated by strangers .
Came across a case recently. Relatives who maintain they love & care for one another. But behind the scene lies some ugly truth. I hope the couple has woken up from the dream and move on. NOt everybody talks abt ties. Who cares about past relationship & how nice u are.
After all, its all about money . When one starts mentioning abt the past, there will never be closure. Its best to move on & not defend .
As the saying .. What comes around goes around. Yes, I do believe in this statement.
A little effort that makes my day
Without my capable helper , I began to make an effort to spent more time with Kadence and try to observe her sleeping habits. Well , so that we have a better night. Gonna give her the last feed at 11plus and hope she sleeps thru the night.
Soooo happy today. Kadence actually opened her arms and show signs of wanting mummy . She was beaming with joy when I call her . Seems like my efforts is going to pay off .
Way to go ..... Yipee !!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
My Helper
My helper will be going back for good next Monday. What does that means ? Means I will have to start from scratch to train the new helper, rebuild the trust & most impt.....to build the bond between my 2 kids and the new one.
It will be at least another 5 months before the new helper can multi task as well as take care of my little one.
I have the luxury of sleeping thru the nights peacefully since the birth of my 2nd one. Kadence is has a habit of waking up at odd hours & refusing to sleep. Su has been patiently rocking her back to bed many times at night.
I tried to take over the role 2 days ago & I have since turn into a Panda. She woke up at 245am & refused to go back to bed till 4am. She only went back to bed when I give up & seek help from helper again.
How am I going to survive tonight ? I really dont understand why Kadence has such bad sleeping habits since birth. Oh well, time to browse the net for ideas.
It will be at least another 5 months before the new helper can multi task as well as take care of my little one.
I have the luxury of sleeping thru the nights peacefully since the birth of my 2nd one. Kadence is has a habit of waking up at odd hours & refusing to sleep. Su has been patiently rocking her back to bed many times at night.
I tried to take over the role 2 days ago & I have since turn into a Panda. She woke up at 245am & refused to go back to bed till 4am. She only went back to bed when I give up & seek help from helper again.
How am I going to survive tonight ? I really dont understand why Kadence has such bad sleeping habits since birth. Oh well, time to browse the net for ideas.
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