Made a trip to Haadyai and Phuket with parent in law, Susan, Ti, Ping and J.Yuen. Ten of us took bus from Puduraya at 10pm and reached Haadyai about 7am the next day. It was a long journey by bus but this $60 per ticket bus ride is comfortable and well equipped with luxurious seat with tv and radio facilities too. Therefore, the trip is bearable and quite occupying. After completing two movies and few naps, we almost reached our destination.
Father in law (F) was our tour guide and he did a good job. In fact, he paid for the trip. When we reached, we checked into Novotel and within the next 30mins, we headed out for our brunch. We had delicious promphet fish and kampung chicken. It is one of (F) favourite eateries. Then, he brought us to foot massage parlour $30 per hour and JS had his first try there. Was little worried if he's ready for it but anyhow, we asked that the massage be done gently. Glad he enjoyed it. After that, the kids stayed in the hotel room while we headed out in the street again, to the market this time. (F) took us to the nearby market where we bought cashew nuts, pistachios and cuttlefish. Bought a kilo each of cashew nuts for JL and CC as instructed by dad before, always remember to bring something back for your family during trips. The kids were so tired that they slept in the room for almost half a day till we woke them up for dinner.
Next day, we were off to Phuket by bus, it took us about 6hrs and we reached Tony Resort. It was a pleasant stay but unluckily, it was rainy season and we were caught in the rain most of the times in Phuket. We actually saw no sun at all throughout our stay. We bought a tour that includes Fantasia and Phi Phi Island. Fantasia show is good but not amazing. Phi Phi Island trip is like a trip to hell. It was a terrifying trip and we felt like we were on a roller coaster ride for 2 HOURS non stop!!! The strong waves in the ocean bashed our boat so violently as if it was so determine to bring us down. TH and the kids felt sick. TH even vomitted. At one point, I felt so hopeless and fragile. I really thought that could be our last moment. It also brought back memories of the Durian Typhoon in Vietnam with dad and mom. Hmm, what a memorable trip!
Overall, the trip with my parents in law is good, they are getting old and in no time, we may never make trips with them again. So while they are still fit to travel, I say, I will go holiday with them as much as possible, with no regrets. Had talks with Susan and sad to know that she is so subjected to stress from mom in law (M). (M) is indeed a difficult old lady and she can be quite unpleasant at times. Since I cannot help much, I just hope they will manage.
As for (F), he is a kind and generous old man. He could be silly and stubborn at times but he is indeed a good and wise man. He is likable and has many friends. (M) doesnt seem to see his strengths and always criticize him for being too generous and kind to others. (M) is a jealous wife.
As for Ti and his family, I was kind of impressed by them. They are modest and had no problem at all with J.Yuan. They were very patient with him. The first thing they did when we went into shopping mall was to head to the toy department and got toys for J.Yuan. That made me wonder for a while, how come I had my kids seated at the corner with their ipad and ipod and waited for us to shop. Or did I bring them to toy department when they were young. I forgot!
J.Yuan reminds me a lot of my young JS. They were both so cute and adorable.....
Thursday, September 8, 2011
18.8.11
I am now waiting inside the car outside Mun Choong. It's 12:45pm now, gotto wait till 1:35pm. Promised my gal to pick her up early today. It's her last day of exam and should take her to a good lunch to celebrate too though she did quite poorly in her Chinese Penulisan, scored 60, lowest ever in her record, hmm:(
I am feeling moody right now, not because of my gal. It all started with TH sarcastic comment yesterday about JS guitar lesson, he is not supportive of it. I am disturbed by the fact that we have different perspective in this simple matter. In my opinion, since JS has no objection about guitar lesson for him, I thought this is an additional skill that he can learn up. He can play the guitar for enjoyment or even to help in stress management later in life. But TH doesnt see the point, hmm:( Then, it's all about him, he has lunch appointment with friends and will also be out for dinner again tonite and I just dont like it. Just now when he didnt lock the door properly, I am further annoyed. Gave him a silent treatment before I left for school.
Each time he is being reckless over the things I request him to do, I will tend to retaliate by doing likewise. Told him to lock both the keypads but he always lock one only. So when h requests me to record the chinese subtitles for his TVB dramas, sometimes I purposely dont do it. I guess this retaliation relieve me. Anyway, it wont hurt him. I am being human, let it be so.....
I am feeling moody right now, not because of my gal. It all started with TH sarcastic comment yesterday about JS guitar lesson, he is not supportive of it. I am disturbed by the fact that we have different perspective in this simple matter. In my opinion, since JS has no objection about guitar lesson for him, I thought this is an additional skill that he can learn up. He can play the guitar for enjoyment or even to help in stress management later in life. But TH doesnt see the point, hmm:( Then, it's all about him, he has lunch appointment with friends and will also be out for dinner again tonite and I just dont like it. Just now when he didnt lock the door properly, I am further annoyed. Gave him a silent treatment before I left for school.
Each time he is being reckless over the things I request him to do, I will tend to retaliate by doing likewise. Told him to lock both the keypads but he always lock one only. So when h requests me to record the chinese subtitles for his TVB dramas, sometimes I purposely dont do it. I guess this retaliation relieve me. Anyway, it wont hurt him. I am being human, let it be so.....
7.8.11
My son did it! When we came back from lunch just now, he showed us. He shot 5 consecutive goals into the swing. He proved me wrong and I am happy for him. He should feel on top of the world now for the success. He didnt say much, he just smiled. Indeed, he's my humble boy.
Well, he got our consent to join his friends to a football game at FRIM but coincidentally we may go for a holiday to Phuket with in laws at that time. I ask if I should cancel the Phuket trip for him, he said no need. Hmm, he's so simple and flexible:)
Well, he got our consent to join his friends to a football game at FRIM but coincidentally we may go for a holiday to Phuket with in laws at that time. I ask if I should cancel the Phuket trip for him, he said no need. Hmm, he's so simple and flexible:)
4.8.11
Today while on my way to fetch JS, I saw JS classmates, H.Ray and G.How walked out from an internet cafe nearby school. I was surprised and little worried. The shop was glass tinted and cannot be seen through. What are those students doing inside, surfing net, play games or betting? Then, I ask JS about it. He said H.Ray told him before but he has not been there. I trust him. Told him to stay away from those places as there are just too many illegal activities going on. Adults and children are tempted to go into betting and ruin their lives.
I tried explaining to him that betting is a game for the adults. It should be a game where little money is involved for enjoyment purpose only. It is not meant for making money and getting rich. It should be just another form of entertainment for the adults just like a roller coaster ride for the kids. In betting, whether win or lose, it is merely for the same excitement.
Betting becomes dangerous when adults fail to have a good balance and control. They become addicted to it, thinking that they can make easy money. It is totally wrong and that is when betting kills a person.
I tried explaining to him that betting is a game for the adults. It should be a game where little money is involved for enjoyment purpose only. It is not meant for making money and getting rich. It should be just another form of entertainment for the adults just like a roller coaster ride for the kids. In betting, whether win or lose, it is merely for the same excitement.
Betting becomes dangerous when adults fail to have a good balance and control. They become addicted to it, thinking that they can make easy money. It is totally wrong and that is when betting kills a person.
20.7.11
It's 11pm now and I just got back from the kids room, wishing them good night. Since young, JW has been saying this to me and TH every nite before sleep, "den yi sia, lai wo de room ah". Meaning to say, TH and I must go over to her room to see her to bed. So it has been a norm now that TH and I make a point to go over to the kids room every nite. JS told me just now that he cannot sleep because he is too full. He over ate the durians that TH bought home. Hmm.. told him that it is unhealthy to over eat and sleep. He needs to take care of his health and be more discpline in his diet. I have been controlling his eating habit all these while as I am worried he will actually eat like his dad, too fast and too much. TH finds it difficult to change at his age now but my boy can still adopt a better eating habit. But just now, I purposely walked away from the dining table and my boy over ate:(
19.7.11
Had to go clinic this morning due to a serious food poisoning (no thanks to the tualang prawns, so yummy yet so dangerous) Vomited lasy night and had an awfully bad stomach ache. TH brought me to Jinjang clinic after dropping the kids to school early morning. He missed his morning trek. As the clinic opened late, he asked me to rest in the car while he waited outside in front of the clinic. He waited for 10mins before it opened. After seeing the doc, he asked me to wait for him in the car and he waited again for my medicine. I felt so blessed:)
Later in the afternoon, he helped to fetch the kids from school. In the evening, he packed kuey teow soup for our dinner.
Later in the afternoon, he helped to fetch the kids from school. In the evening, he packed kuey teow soup for our dinner.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
JS and Football
30.7.11 - I thought my boy is passionate for football but right now I have doubts. Passion is just not the right word. My boy seems to enjoy football merely for fun. He lacks strong will and determination to call football his passion. Not that I am disappointed but it worth jotting down this episode.
This morning he asked for our permission to join his friends for a football game at FRIM during the school holiday next month. Of course I have no objection, in fact I am a little proud of him for not giving up the game after his terrifying fracture incident at FRIM. I always want him to enjoy his games. But I feel that he should at least learn the basic techniques of football.
When I was out in the car porch washing the floor just now, he came out and played with his football. So I thought of testing him to see how passionate is he for the game. Told him to score 5 goals consecutively into the swing in the garden and he has my consent to the football game at FRIM. He was excited and continued to shoot over and over again. Well, since I know nothing about football, I cant help him. I can only encourage him by making him train hard and hopefully learn to master the game. I believe success comes with hard work. I believe even if my boy has no talent in the game, he can still make it if he practices extra hard.
It was just few attempts and he called it a quit. He said he will continue next week. Honestly, I didnt see his effort and he is just not interested in practising hard. Hmm.....
Anyhow, I hope he will continue to enjoy the game and find passion for it someday. No problem:)
This morning he asked for our permission to join his friends for a football game at FRIM during the school holiday next month. Of course I have no objection, in fact I am a little proud of him for not giving up the game after his terrifying fracture incident at FRIM. I always want him to enjoy his games. But I feel that he should at least learn the basic techniques of football.
When I was out in the car porch washing the floor just now, he came out and played with his football. So I thought of testing him to see how passionate is he for the game. Told him to score 5 goals consecutively into the swing in the garden and he has my consent to the football game at FRIM. He was excited and continued to shoot over and over again. Well, since I know nothing about football, I cant help him. I can only encourage him by making him train hard and hopefully learn to master the game. I believe success comes with hard work. I believe even if my boy has no talent in the game, he can still make it if he practices extra hard.
It was just few attempts and he called it a quit. He said he will continue next week. Honestly, I didnt see his effort and he is just not interested in practising hard. Hmm.....
Anyhow, I hope he will continue to enjoy the game and find passion for it someday. No problem:)
Hate Myself
It's a cloudy day on 30.7.11 at 3:20pm and I am on my rocking chair while penning this. Just finished washing the car porch, patio and mopping the entire house. I am not exhausted physically but in fact I am stressed mentally. I am so affected by my kids. At this point, I feel that my life is just all about them. They make or break my days. I can be extremely upset when my boy does not wash his face and develop pimples. I can be extremely worried when my gal takes her own sweet time to do her loads of homework during the weekend. All their petty affairs disturb me and I will respond by nagging the whole day until I am tired of myself. I begin to hate myself for the nagging, scolding and shouting at them. I am so disappointed with myself. Why cant I have more patience, why cant I just leave them alone, why cant I just get busy with my own business? Hmm:(
A Conversation with my 10-year old Girl
22.7.11 - just now while I was at the backyard hanging clothes, my gal came over and had a casual talk. She was in good spirit. She said she forgot to tell me that few of her classmates actually want to come to her birthday party tomorrow but she told them that mom only allows 3 friends. Then she waited for my response. Told her it is alright to be honest and indeed I dont think I can handle a big party. She nodded as if she understood me. Then she continued and said that one of her classmates gave her a birthday card but gave another friend a birthday card and a present. Told her that probably they could be close friends like her and Pei En. She sighed and said she doesnt know. Then she said that she didnt give PE a present this year. Told her that we bought a nice notebook for her this year. She kept quiet for a while before she continued, she said PE doesnt dare to eat kentucky anymore due to the video posted on You Tube but she managed to convince her that it is alright to eat once in a while. Well, I will be getting kentucky fried chicken for her birthday tomorrow. Then she said it is too bad that Magdeline cannot make it tomorrow because kentucky is her favourite food. Then we switched topic, told her I am a impatient mom and can be easily frustrated. She said so does she. We just smiled at each other and walked back into the house. Sweet:)
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
A Homeless Dog
Today is a Tuesday on 2.8.11 and I am rather disturbed over what I have witnessed this afternoon. I am now worried about a homeless dog outside my house.
This unfortunate afternoon, he was bitten badly by another neighbour dog (bad dog) that escaped from its house. I was in the kitchen making soup when I heard scream. I rushed out and saw the lady owner and her daughter screaming while trying to separate the two dogs. Their dog got loose when they opened the gate and attacked the poor dog until it bled profusely. I was helpless but lent a helping hand by using my water hose. The bad dog was fierce and refused to let go. It was until a Indian man passed by and helped. The poor dog was badly hurt and was subsequently chased away by the Indian man. Poor thing!
There is a personal story about this dog. A week after mom left me in 2007, my intuition got me to believe that mom left behind this dog to look after me and my family. My mom loves me so dearly that I really feel that she sent a guardian angel in her absence. The timing further convince me. A week after mom death, this dog was chase out by its owner who lives directly opposite my house. Heard this dog didnt want to bathe and bit its owner. For that reason, he was made homeless. But he never leave this place even though its owner has stop feeding him and never let him in the house again. For four years now, he has been living on the street and still guarding the house faithfully outside the gate. Its owner is so unforgiving and their heart is made of steel. So the poor dog ended up guarding my house too and has since dug a hole under my red palm tree outside and made a temporary home out of it. He is afraid of thunder. Whenever he hears it, he will run aimlessly and anxiously. There was once when it rained heavily and he came into my house. He just sat quietly at the corner of my gate in the rain, as if he was just taking a temporary shelter to wait for the rain to stop. He was so courteous and I was quite amazed by its attitude. He is absolutely a good dog, no doubt. Thought of keeping it initially but TH objected since he doesnt fancy dog. Moreover, I also worried he may bite us.
Hmm, he's now no where to be seen. I pray he will survive the attack. Mom, please bless the dog that u sent me. Let him be saved and find a good home.
Next day on 3.8.11 - Woke up feeling good, mom heard me. TH told me he saw the dog this morning outside the gate. Looked out for him but didnt see him until afternoon, saw him sleeping under the bad dog's owner's car just outside the house. Wow, so daring to sleep there eh. I took two pieces of bread from the fridge, spread kaya and fed him. He was delighted and finished it. I then opened my gate for him to come in and take shelter but he just stood outside wagging its tail. Probably he remembered the last time, we chased him out before and that he is not welcomed. Hmm, very intelligent dog. Thought of using dettol to splash on his injuries but didnt dare. Perhaps, i can help to feed him well so that he can recover fast from its injuries. Shall I make soup today so I can feed him with the pork meat later. It's already 1:15pm now, I better start make soup now, what soup should I make ya. Ok, ABC soup it will be, for my family and the dog!
This unfortunate afternoon, he was bitten badly by another neighbour dog (bad dog) that escaped from its house. I was in the kitchen making soup when I heard scream. I rushed out and saw the lady owner and her daughter screaming while trying to separate the two dogs. Their dog got loose when they opened the gate and attacked the poor dog until it bled profusely. I was helpless but lent a helping hand by using my water hose. The bad dog was fierce and refused to let go. It was until a Indian man passed by and helped. The poor dog was badly hurt and was subsequently chased away by the Indian man. Poor thing!
There is a personal story about this dog. A week after mom left me in 2007, my intuition got me to believe that mom left behind this dog to look after me and my family. My mom loves me so dearly that I really feel that she sent a guardian angel in her absence. The timing further convince me. A week after mom death, this dog was chase out by its owner who lives directly opposite my house. Heard this dog didnt want to bathe and bit its owner. For that reason, he was made homeless. But he never leave this place even though its owner has stop feeding him and never let him in the house again. For four years now, he has been living on the street and still guarding the house faithfully outside the gate. Its owner is so unforgiving and their heart is made of steel. So the poor dog ended up guarding my house too and has since dug a hole under my red palm tree outside and made a temporary home out of it. He is afraid of thunder. Whenever he hears it, he will run aimlessly and anxiously. There was once when it rained heavily and he came into my house. He just sat quietly at the corner of my gate in the rain, as if he was just taking a temporary shelter to wait for the rain to stop. He was so courteous and I was quite amazed by its attitude. He is absolutely a good dog, no doubt. Thought of keeping it initially but TH objected since he doesnt fancy dog. Moreover, I also worried he may bite us.
Hmm, he's now no where to be seen. I pray he will survive the attack. Mom, please bless the dog that u sent me. Let him be saved and find a good home.
Next day on 3.8.11 - Woke up feeling good, mom heard me. TH told me he saw the dog this morning outside the gate. Looked out for him but didnt see him until afternoon, saw him sleeping under the bad dog's owner's car just outside the house. Wow, so daring to sleep there eh. I took two pieces of bread from the fridge, spread kaya and fed him. He was delighted and finished it. I then opened my gate for him to come in and take shelter but he just stood outside wagging its tail. Probably he remembered the last time, we chased him out before and that he is not welcomed. Hmm, very intelligent dog. Thought of using dettol to splash on his injuries but didnt dare. Perhaps, i can help to feed him well so that he can recover fast from its injuries. Shall I make soup today so I can feed him with the pork meat later. It's already 1:15pm now, I better start make soup now, what soup should I make ya. Ok, ABC soup it will be, for my family and the dog!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Penang Trip @ 15.7.11
It's 6pm on a Friday and we are on our way to Penang for a short break. TH picked up the kids at school and reached home about 4pm just now. They had a bowl of fried rice each and a slice of papaya. After they finished shower, off we went.
We are all in good spirit and excited. The kids are actually doing their school homework in the car now and they are enjoying it because of the table top that TH brought along from his store for them. Since we will spend 3 nights in Penang, the kids will have to skip school on Monday. JW has 15 books to do and that is why she better starts now in the car before the sun goes down. At least, these 4 hours on the road is put into good use. Brilliant!
Well, this trip is made quite impromptu. Two weeks ago, JS classmate, How Ray received some free tickets to the Astro Star Quest Final in Penang but doesnt intend to go. JS told me about it and I thought why waste the tickets, why not we take a short break, head up north and go to a live show with the kids for the first time. That's life! Moreover, we follow the show every week on TV. So that's how we ended up on the PLUS highway now.
I have drafted a quick itinerary and it looks like we will all be very busy in Penang. It's been at least more than 10 years since I last went to Penang. Eager to see Penang Today!
Next day: It's 8:41am on a Saturday and it's breezy and cooling here. I am at my balcony, enjoying my cup of coffee slender from Buzzybody while admiring the deep blue sea. The sound of wave is pleasant to the ear and it is so relaxing. At this moment, TH and JS had gone down for breakfast while JW is doing her homework. Just now we had some fun on the bed, never thought my kids cannot do the somerset, showed them the way and JS picked up, did it but not JW. Had a good laugh when JW related how she did it the first time in school, absolutely funny.
Well, let me refresh myself about last nite. Where was I, oh ya, we arrived at 9:42pm, took exactly 4 hours to reach Gurney Drive in Georgetown, our first stop on the itinerary. Had an interesting supper, a lot of good food that we enjoyed very much. We had CKT, rojak, grilled cutterfish, yau yee ong choy, muar chi, apom, chi cheong fan, etc. Since I was not too hungry, I ate very minimal. I just enjoyed seeing TH and the kids excited over the food. Then, with our GPS, we made our way and checked in at Flamingo Hotel about 11:30pm. This hotel is just of average standard and is a favourite for the Middle East guests. Suddenly felt as though we are in Dubai already before the year end holiday. Didnt feel too easy with the foreigners in the hotels but rooms are clean and furthermore we paid only $192 out of the normal rate of $292. Christy helped to book using her Magnum corporate rates. Like the sea view room though and beach is also clean and lovely. TH and I noticed Penang today is much cleaner and has become a popular tourist spot, hope LGE administration will further develop Penang. Shortly, we will be heading to Batu Ferringhi, visiting the Tropical Fruit Farm.
Today is the 3rd day, a Sunday, at 12:10pm. We are now waiting for our char kuey teow at Ah Leng CKT stall. Since this is a popular stall, it will be a long wait. While waiting, let's refresh: our trip to Tropical Fruit Farm yesterday was interesting and fun. On our way, we were delighted to see many durian trees along the road with many durians on them. It was an experience and a tempting one. We paid $92 for the visit and we were taken to an hour tour to the farm. The guide introduced many types of local fruit trees and the fruits plucked from them. The kids enjoyed plucking and picking them up from the ground and tasted them. The tour finally ended with a fruit buffet and upon our request, they gave us 2 plates of durian for tasting. Our tickets entitled us to a free fruit juice each and it was nice. Then we made our way to the Toy Museum that has an interesting collection of toys. JW was fascinated and overwhelmed by the toys that she made sure we go through each and every show case slowly. So three of us had to oblige and started to take pictures leisurely with our handphones while waiting for her to satisfy her mission. We paid $36 for the tickets. We went back to hotel and rested until late afternoon before we head out for the highlight of our trip, to PISA. When TH took too much time in the room and caused delay to my itinerary, I was angry and mad at him. Then when I remembered what I told my gal just this morning in the car, I decided to calm down and get over it. I told her that we are supposed to go on a holiday and have fun but if she throws tantrum unnecessarily, she will ruin the holiday and make everyone unhappy. Looks like I forgot to mean what I said, hehehe!
By 6pm, we were queuing up at the entrance of PISA together with many fans and supporters. The contestants for the night are Miko, Geraldine, Licus, Kim and Lee Jie Ying. I like LJY voice, unique! It was a good experience overall. The kids enjoyed the show very much because they are familiar with most of the Chinese songs. I am sure the show gave them some insight about the ability and talents of the young ones of their generation. By the way, it was so different watching the show on tv compared to live show. As audience, we were encouraged to make the show a success and support them by cheering loud. We got to see behind stage action during intervals. Well, Geraldine won!
It's almost 45mins into waiting and here comes our first plate. JW smiles and takes it.
It was delicious, worth the wait. The rest of the day, we eat, eat and eat. We had 'red prawn' durian and chendol at New World Park. We had sugar cane juice by the road side on our visit to Penang Hill. Took the newly built tram to the top, it was nothing too special but a comfortable ride. On top the hill, we took pictures of the city and had fun making funny faces for camera. The kids ran around enjoying the cool air. The tram ride costs us $18 whereas foreigners got to pay $72. Smart government! Then we were off to the new and quite empty Straits Quay shopping mall, spent less than half an hour there before we adjourned to an early dinner at the Living Room Cafe which is listed the top restaurant on Trip Advisor. On the way, the kids helped to look out for the restaurant Living Room Cafe but when JS asked JW what she was looking for, suddenly she said Family and then she corrected herself and said Dining Table, so silly. We had a good laugh in the car and JW laughed the most uncontrollably at herself. Hmm, I am so blessed with this family. I love them so much, thanks GOD.
It's Monday today, the day we leave for home. It is 12pm and we are now at Coffee Bean in Queensbay Mall, sipping our Ultimate Ice Blended while looking out at the Penang Bridge. This morning we made our way to the famous Him Heang shoplot and bought 10 boxes of tau sar peah for family and friends. We were so tempted by the freshness that as soon as we reached the car park of Queensbay Mall, we took a box with us into the mall and finished the whole box while window shopped together. We enjoyed it very much, it was crispy and still warm inside. At the mall, I didnt buy anything for myself, bought 3 Angry Bird key chains and 2 spinning pens for JS. He wants to give them to his friends in school.
Well, that was it for now. Time to bid fare Penang, leaving now:(
Oops! Our driver wants to make a detour to Tualang for another round of good delicacy, yummy yummy prawns:)
Both my kids have chemistry. They enjoy each other company very much and are very close. My gal will defend her brother whenever he get scolding from me and she help him out. She knows her brother too always give in to her and let her have it her way. Honestly, JS is a simple and innocent boy. He's a happy go lucky boy. Back in Penang, he was upset with me when I didnt want to go to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill on that hot afternoon. Was quite guilty to disappoint him then, so I promised him that we will return to Penang Hill later in the evening when it is not hot. The kids have mood swing too, sometimes they can be so energetic and happy but at times, they just behave adult and get serious. I must understand their feeling and not hurt them. They are so precious to me.
It is so natural to do the unexpected when I age, maybe this is what I say, as I age, I get wiser. In the middle of the live show that night in Penang, I noticed a miss call from Tracy, our neighbour. I was quite worried throughout the show but I decided not to tell my family about it, not until the show ends. At least they can enjoy the show without worries like I do. Admist my worries, I kept reminding myself that my family are all here with me, they are my treasures, what else do I have to lose. Then I felt much better. So, after the show, I called Tracy, she asked for the gardener contact number. Phew!
We are all in good spirit and excited. The kids are actually doing their school homework in the car now and they are enjoying it because of the table top that TH brought along from his store for them. Since we will spend 3 nights in Penang, the kids will have to skip school on Monday. JW has 15 books to do and that is why she better starts now in the car before the sun goes down. At least, these 4 hours on the road is put into good use. Brilliant!
Well, this trip is made quite impromptu. Two weeks ago, JS classmate, How Ray received some free tickets to the Astro Star Quest Final in Penang but doesnt intend to go. JS told me about it and I thought why waste the tickets, why not we take a short break, head up north and go to a live show with the kids for the first time. That's life! Moreover, we follow the show every week on TV. So that's how we ended up on the PLUS highway now.
I have drafted a quick itinerary and it looks like we will all be very busy in Penang. It's been at least more than 10 years since I last went to Penang. Eager to see Penang Today!
Next day: It's 8:41am on a Saturday and it's breezy and cooling here. I am at my balcony, enjoying my cup of coffee slender from Buzzybody while admiring the deep blue sea. The sound of wave is pleasant to the ear and it is so relaxing. At this moment, TH and JS had gone down for breakfast while JW is doing her homework. Just now we had some fun on the bed, never thought my kids cannot do the somerset, showed them the way and JS picked up, did it but not JW. Had a good laugh when JW related how she did it the first time in school, absolutely funny.
Well, let me refresh myself about last nite. Where was I, oh ya, we arrived at 9:42pm, took exactly 4 hours to reach Gurney Drive in Georgetown, our first stop on the itinerary. Had an interesting supper, a lot of good food that we enjoyed very much. We had CKT, rojak, grilled cutterfish, yau yee ong choy, muar chi, apom, chi cheong fan, etc. Since I was not too hungry, I ate very minimal. I just enjoyed seeing TH and the kids excited over the food. Then, with our GPS, we made our way and checked in at Flamingo Hotel about 11:30pm. This hotel is just of average standard and is a favourite for the Middle East guests. Suddenly felt as though we are in Dubai already before the year end holiday. Didnt feel too easy with the foreigners in the hotels but rooms are clean and furthermore we paid only $192 out of the normal rate of $292. Christy helped to book using her Magnum corporate rates. Like the sea view room though and beach is also clean and lovely. TH and I noticed Penang today is much cleaner and has become a popular tourist spot, hope LGE administration will further develop Penang. Shortly, we will be heading to Batu Ferringhi, visiting the Tropical Fruit Farm.
Today is the 3rd day, a Sunday, at 12:10pm. We are now waiting for our char kuey teow at Ah Leng CKT stall. Since this is a popular stall, it will be a long wait. While waiting, let's refresh: our trip to Tropical Fruit Farm yesterday was interesting and fun. On our way, we were delighted to see many durian trees along the road with many durians on them. It was an experience and a tempting one. We paid $92 for the visit and we were taken to an hour tour to the farm. The guide introduced many types of local fruit trees and the fruits plucked from them. The kids enjoyed plucking and picking them up from the ground and tasted them. The tour finally ended with a fruit buffet and upon our request, they gave us 2 plates of durian for tasting. Our tickets entitled us to a free fruit juice each and it was nice. Then we made our way to the Toy Museum that has an interesting collection of toys. JW was fascinated and overwhelmed by the toys that she made sure we go through each and every show case slowly. So three of us had to oblige and started to take pictures leisurely with our handphones while waiting for her to satisfy her mission. We paid $36 for the tickets. We went back to hotel and rested until late afternoon before we head out for the highlight of our trip, to PISA. When TH took too much time in the room and caused delay to my itinerary, I was angry and mad at him. Then when I remembered what I told my gal just this morning in the car, I decided to calm down and get over it. I told her that we are supposed to go on a holiday and have fun but if she throws tantrum unnecessarily, she will ruin the holiday and make everyone unhappy. Looks like I forgot to mean what I said, hehehe!
By 6pm, we were queuing up at the entrance of PISA together with many fans and supporters. The contestants for the night are Miko, Geraldine, Licus, Kim and Lee Jie Ying. I like LJY voice, unique! It was a good experience overall. The kids enjoyed the show very much because they are familiar with most of the Chinese songs. I am sure the show gave them some insight about the ability and talents of the young ones of their generation. By the way, it was so different watching the show on tv compared to live show. As audience, we were encouraged to make the show a success and support them by cheering loud. We got to see behind stage action during intervals. Well, Geraldine won!
It's almost 45mins into waiting and here comes our first plate. JW smiles and takes it.
It was delicious, worth the wait. The rest of the day, we eat, eat and eat. We had 'red prawn' durian and chendol at New World Park. We had sugar cane juice by the road side on our visit to Penang Hill. Took the newly built tram to the top, it was nothing too special but a comfortable ride. On top the hill, we took pictures of the city and had fun making funny faces for camera. The kids ran around enjoying the cool air. The tram ride costs us $18 whereas foreigners got to pay $72. Smart government! Then we were off to the new and quite empty Straits Quay shopping mall, spent less than half an hour there before we adjourned to an early dinner at the Living Room Cafe which is listed the top restaurant on Trip Advisor. On the way, the kids helped to look out for the restaurant Living Room Cafe but when JS asked JW what she was looking for, suddenly she said Family and then she corrected herself and said Dining Table, so silly. We had a good laugh in the car and JW laughed the most uncontrollably at herself. Hmm, I am so blessed with this family. I love them so much, thanks GOD.
It's Monday today, the day we leave for home. It is 12pm and we are now at Coffee Bean in Queensbay Mall, sipping our Ultimate Ice Blended while looking out at the Penang Bridge. This morning we made our way to the famous Him Heang shoplot and bought 10 boxes of tau sar peah for family and friends. We were so tempted by the freshness that as soon as we reached the car park of Queensbay Mall, we took a box with us into the mall and finished the whole box while window shopped together. We enjoyed it very much, it was crispy and still warm inside. At the mall, I didnt buy anything for myself, bought 3 Angry Bird key chains and 2 spinning pens for JS. He wants to give them to his friends in school.
Well, that was it for now. Time to bid fare Penang, leaving now:(
Oops! Our driver wants to make a detour to Tualang for another round of good delicacy, yummy yummy prawns:)
Both my kids have chemistry. They enjoy each other company very much and are very close. My gal will defend her brother whenever he get scolding from me and she help him out. She knows her brother too always give in to her and let her have it her way. Honestly, JS is a simple and innocent boy. He's a happy go lucky boy. Back in Penang, he was upset with me when I didnt want to go to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill on that hot afternoon. Was quite guilty to disappoint him then, so I promised him that we will return to Penang Hill later in the evening when it is not hot. The kids have mood swing too, sometimes they can be so energetic and happy but at times, they just behave adult and get serious. I must understand their feeling and not hurt them. They are so precious to me.
It is so natural to do the unexpected when I age, maybe this is what I say, as I age, I get wiser. In the middle of the live show that night in Penang, I noticed a miss call from Tracy, our neighbour. I was quite worried throughout the show but I decided not to tell my family about it, not until the show ends. At least they can enjoy the show without worries like I do. Admist my worries, I kept reminding myself that my family are all here with me, they are my treasures, what else do I have to lose. Then I felt much better. So, after the show, I called Tracy, she asked for the gardener contact number. Phew!
22.7.11
It's 3pm now on a sunny day and I was rather busy at the first half of the day, doing something quite unusual. I had to plan for my gal's birthday party tomorrow. She invited her best friend and three of her classmates over to celebrate her birthday and requested that I should come up with a program for them. Hai! was taken to a task. As I am not the type who likes to hold parties, I was quite reluctant. But how can I say no to the little gal and disappoint her on her birthday this year. I still remember how mom used to hold birthday parties for me and evident them in my photo albums and she enjoyed doing it. Probably I should give back too and better remember to take a few shots tomorrow to put in her albums as well so that down the road, she will think of me the same way I think of mom. Beautiful thoughts!Finally, I am done with the plan, a Treasure Hunt. It is rather hard for me to be creative at my age now but I think I did a good job so far, hopefully my gal and her friends will enjoy it. Went to Selayang Mall just now and bought 5 sets of Barbie purse @ RM9.90 each as Treasures for the game. Made longan jelly last night and will get the cake tonite. Will get TH to buy kentucky and mee hoon tomorrow. It was so sweet to see my gal get excited that day when I obediently bought her Barbie paper cups and plates and balloons. This is so unlike me but I am doing it, looks like LOVE is at work, amazing!
Gotto pen off now, have to pick up JW and Pei En from school. JS is now at his friend, Yong Ren house in Cheras. They will take the LRT to school together with Joshua this evening for their concert. Will only pick him up after concert ends tonite at 10pm.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
12.7.2011
Today was a busy day for me and TH. As usual, after dropping off the kids at school, we headed to FRIM for our morning trek.
It was not a pleasant trek this morning, I was over sensitive and affected by TH response during our chit chat along the trek. As we will be going to Penang this weekend for the Astro Star Quest Final, I was not sure which direction we head to go up north whether through karak highway, cheras, etc. He somehow was annoyed by me asking and reluctantly replied through Rawang and further implied my stupidity. I was offended. Then when he tried hard to make peace, I somehow gave in. After all, I know that he enjoys my company every morning irrespective of all my nonsense. For example, he knows he cannot overtake me even when I walk slow, he knows he must do his stretching together with me and not leave me alone, he knows I can be overly sensitive at times when we chit chat, etc. Despite me being so difficult, it is sweet to know that he still wish I can tag along every day and the fact that he never force me, I was never in pressure:) The kids are my force too especially JW, she likes me to accompany her to school and that I should see her off. If I dont go, she used to cry and show her papaya face, a little pressure here. Indirectly, my family becomes my drive every morning. I dont want to disappoint them, so I make it a point to do it every morning for their sake and not so much of doing it for my own good though it helps my health tremendously. Thanks GOD!
At 10am, TH and I went for our breakfast at Tuck Kee for dim sum. We bought JS his favourite 'char siew so' and JW's favourite 'chan pau' for their tea time after school. Then we headed out for Saujana to collect our keys. We met Umi at the office and made our final payment before getting our keys from Mr. Low. We then set off to our shoplot and had fun inspecting the items listed on the description. We put on record all defect items and submitted it back to Mr. Low for his action. Then we made few rounds at the sites, taking photos and observing how the rest do their grill doors. TH would like to put up a nice wrought iron door but i opined that we should just do a simple one as we intend to rent it out. but he said the cost difference will be just minimal and it is also a selling point. Well, I am fine with that, after all, he will be the one who actually execute things. I see his efforts and I admire his enthuasism. We spent almost 2hrs there before we call it a day and left for lunch.
On our journey, he received a call from David, his business associate cum friend. David actually wants to come with him to collect the keys. I told him he should have ask him to come instead of me because he should be more knowledgeable and able to give valuable opinions. Guess what he said, 'friends cannot be trusted, it is only family that will help sincerely', hmm..... Then, when we were having lunch at Dynasty bak kut teh nearby Wesley, I noticed his frustration when he received yet another call from Annie this time telling him that one of David's staff from Mah Seng called and asked her to apply the old market rates for their next purchases. Poor thing, he has to tolerate all sorts of nonsense at work. Firstly, Annie should know well what to do with this ridiculous demand and need not ask him. Secondly, Mah Sing supplier is taking things for granted and make business difficult for them because David knows well that they are the only so called big client of TAG Trading at this difficult time. Poor TH, after ending the phone call, he quietly sat down, trying to compose himself and continue with his lunch with me. I felt a little guilty at that point of time because I can imagine that he still have to put up with my nonsense at home after work each day. Hmm....
In fact, TH has voiced out few times this year about giving up his business as it does not worth doing anymore. Business is very competitive and bad, on top of that, his eldest brother cum partner works half heartedly, TK and Annie clock in and out whenever they wish and leave office unattended most times. I didnt agree then. I guess I was selfish, I kept urging him not to give up his trade easily that is so old and close to his family.
But today, I changed my mind, I supported him. It hurt to see him subjects to all these pressure and stress at work and it will affect his health and further raise his blood pressure. Though I am very worried of the uncertainties in the future and what he can do next, I decided to live today and not worry about tomorrow as a saying goes. The most important thing is that I can only be happy if he is happy too. I pray GOD will see him through.
It was not a pleasant trek this morning, I was over sensitive and affected by TH response during our chit chat along the trek. As we will be going to Penang this weekend for the Astro Star Quest Final, I was not sure which direction we head to go up north whether through karak highway, cheras, etc. He somehow was annoyed by me asking and reluctantly replied through Rawang and further implied my stupidity. I was offended. Then when he tried hard to make peace, I somehow gave in. After all, I know that he enjoys my company every morning irrespective of all my nonsense. For example, he knows he cannot overtake me even when I walk slow, he knows he must do his stretching together with me and not leave me alone, he knows I can be overly sensitive at times when we chit chat, etc. Despite me being so difficult, it is sweet to know that he still wish I can tag along every day and the fact that he never force me, I was never in pressure:) The kids are my force too especially JW, she likes me to accompany her to school and that I should see her off. If I dont go, she used to cry and show her papaya face, a little pressure here. Indirectly, my family becomes my drive every morning. I dont want to disappoint them, so I make it a point to do it every morning for their sake and not so much of doing it for my own good though it helps my health tremendously. Thanks GOD!
At 10am, TH and I went for our breakfast at Tuck Kee for dim sum. We bought JS his favourite 'char siew so' and JW's favourite 'chan pau' for their tea time after school. Then we headed out for Saujana to collect our keys. We met Umi at the office and made our final payment before getting our keys from Mr. Low. We then set off to our shoplot and had fun inspecting the items listed on the description. We put on record all defect items and submitted it back to Mr. Low for his action. Then we made few rounds at the sites, taking photos and observing how the rest do their grill doors. TH would like to put up a nice wrought iron door but i opined that we should just do a simple one as we intend to rent it out. but he said the cost difference will be just minimal and it is also a selling point. Well, I am fine with that, after all, he will be the one who actually execute things. I see his efforts and I admire his enthuasism. We spent almost 2hrs there before we call it a day and left for lunch.
On our journey, he received a call from David, his business associate cum friend. David actually wants to come with him to collect the keys. I told him he should have ask him to come instead of me because he should be more knowledgeable and able to give valuable opinions. Guess what he said, 'friends cannot be trusted, it is only family that will help sincerely', hmm..... Then, when we were having lunch at Dynasty bak kut teh nearby Wesley, I noticed his frustration when he received yet another call from Annie this time telling him that one of David's staff from Mah Seng called and asked her to apply the old market rates for their next purchases. Poor thing, he has to tolerate all sorts of nonsense at work. Firstly, Annie should know well what to do with this ridiculous demand and need not ask him. Secondly, Mah Sing supplier is taking things for granted and make business difficult for them because David knows well that they are the only so called big client of TAG Trading at this difficult time. Poor TH, after ending the phone call, he quietly sat down, trying to compose himself and continue with his lunch with me. I felt a little guilty at that point of time because I can imagine that he still have to put up with my nonsense at home after work each day. Hmm....
In fact, TH has voiced out few times this year about giving up his business as it does not worth doing anymore. Business is very competitive and bad, on top of that, his eldest brother cum partner works half heartedly, TK and Annie clock in and out whenever they wish and leave office unattended most times. I didnt agree then. I guess I was selfish, I kept urging him not to give up his trade easily that is so old and close to his family.
But today, I changed my mind, I supported him. It hurt to see him subjects to all these pressure and stress at work and it will affect his health and further raise his blood pressure. Though I am very worried of the uncertainties in the future and what he can do next, I decided to live today and not worry about tomorrow as a saying goes. The most important thing is that I can only be happy if he is happy too. I pray GOD will see him through.
Difficult Teenage JS
As usual, I am in bed recapturing another bad encounter with my boy just now. On this July 2011, he is just two months into 14 and I wonder if teenage at this age tends to get difficult. I notice the change in him lately. He starts to argue and talk back. He starts to show signs of disobedience and rebellious.
He has always been a good and obedient boy of mine. Sadly to say, he is changing and getting difficult these days. Just now back in the car, I told him that I saw his new black shoes that TH bought for his concert, lying on the floor at the corner in front for about a month already and it is still there. He responded that I didnt ask him to put back, so he didnt do it. So I told him I was waiting to see when he will notice that shoe and put it back properly into the shoe rack. Then I told him if everyone in the house are to leave their shoes lying on the floor, would it not be a mess. I thought he will understand this simple logic but he argued that he needs to use them for school concert and that he will put it back until concert ends. Damn! I felt so pathetic.
Why wait, why cant he just obey and put his shoes back properly into the shoe rack. If his explanation makes sense, he should also just leave his school shoes lying on the floor permanently which he also has to use every day. And so do JW and TH and it ends up that all of our shoes should be lying around on the floor. Why must he argues and get difficult. I am damn sure the shoes will stay on the flooreven after concert ends if I didnt voice out today.
Why cant he just acknowledge his overlook, put them back and that's it. No argument, no punishment, everyone happy.
Since he asked me to wait till concert ends, I decided to confiscate his laptop and he should also wait until concert ends before I give him back. When we reached home, he quietly put his shoes back into the shoe rack but too bad, punishment stays.
I hope he starts to have better control of his attitude. Dont think I can sleep well tonite, very worried and sad, what is becoming of my boy:(
Hmm, TH went outstation to Sekinchan today on business and just now he seemed to have a great deal to tell me about his day but guess he knew I wasnt really listening as I am penning this. Poor thing, now he's quiet and asleep.
He has always been a good and obedient boy of mine. Sadly to say, he is changing and getting difficult these days. Just now back in the car, I told him that I saw his new black shoes that TH bought for his concert, lying on the floor at the corner in front for about a month already and it is still there. He responded that I didnt ask him to put back, so he didnt do it. So I told him I was waiting to see when he will notice that shoe and put it back properly into the shoe rack. Then I told him if everyone in the house are to leave their shoes lying on the floor, would it not be a mess. I thought he will understand this simple logic but he argued that he needs to use them for school concert and that he will put it back until concert ends. Damn! I felt so pathetic.
Why wait, why cant he just obey and put his shoes back properly into the shoe rack. If his explanation makes sense, he should also just leave his school shoes lying on the floor permanently which he also has to use every day. And so do JW and TH and it ends up that all of our shoes should be lying around on the floor. Why must he argues and get difficult. I am damn sure the shoes will stay on the flooreven after concert ends if I didnt voice out today.
Why cant he just acknowledge his overlook, put them back and that's it. No argument, no punishment, everyone happy.
Since he asked me to wait till concert ends, I decided to confiscate his laptop and he should also wait until concert ends before I give him back. When we reached home, he quietly put his shoes back into the shoe rack but too bad, punishment stays.
I hope he starts to have better control of his attitude. Dont think I can sleep well tonite, very worried and sad, what is becoming of my boy:(
Hmm, TH went outstation to Sekinchan today on business and just now he seemed to have a great deal to tell me about his day but guess he knew I wasnt really listening as I am penning this. Poor thing, now he's quiet and asleep.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A memorable trip (by JW)
Last Thursday, my dear father brought us to Tioman Island. This trip was organised by his friend, Uncle Lai. My mum tells us to write an essay about this trip. So this was what I write.
The most lovely part of this trip is snorkelling in the sea. I was scared on the boat but I saw so many people jump into the sea, I follow too. I saw many fishes in the sea such as Dory, Nemo and much more. I was so miserable because the second marine park was not fun at all. There were big fishes and I felt scared. I also like the beach very much, we went there often. My brother and I always go to the beach with our aunt and uncle. I hope my mother and father will hang out with us more often.
We also went to a waterfall near our resort with our cousins. My father led the way to the waterfall. I felt cold in the water and I felt a little boring. I hope I could enjoy the cold water!
Our room was very small and smelly. It was the worst room I ever had in my life. But I also enjoy the trip because I can eat the delicious ice cream at the resort. My brother always hang out with Jaron. I always have to sit with Regine but I really hope to sit with JS. I feel very happy because I had a great trip with my family.
Just helped my mother doing housework just now. I also finish one homework just now although mum did not tell me to do. I hope I could finish all the homework today:(
The most lovely part of this trip is snorkelling in the sea. I was scared on the boat but I saw so many people jump into the sea, I follow too. I saw many fishes in the sea such as Dory, Nemo and much more. I was so miserable because the second marine park was not fun at all. There were big fishes and I felt scared. I also like the beach very much, we went there often. My brother and I always go to the beach with our aunt and uncle. I hope my mother and father will hang out with us more often.
We also went to a waterfall near our resort with our cousins. My father led the way to the waterfall. I felt cold in the water and I felt a little boring. I hope I could enjoy the cold water!
Our room was very small and smelly. It was the worst room I ever had in my life. But I also enjoy the trip because I can eat the delicious ice cream at the resort. My brother always hang out with Jaron. I always have to sit with Regine but I really hope to sit with JS. I feel very happy because I had a great trip with my family.
Just helped my mother doing housework just now. I also finish one homework just now although mum did not tell me to do. I hope I could finish all the homework today:(
A trip to Pulau Tioman 2-5 June 2011 (by JS)
Now is 2:45pm and my mother wants us to write an essay on our feelings during the trip to Pulau Tioman. Pulau Tioman is a very beautiful and peaceful place. The sand is smooth and the sea is clear and clean. Unfortunately, the hotel there is awful. The room is small and it also smells bad. The swimming pool is also very small.
The most enjoyable thing we did was when we went to a mini waterfall, we had so much fun there. We splashed in the water. The water was so cold there. After that, we straight ran to the beach and swam in the sea. It was drizzling while we were playing. After few minutes, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
We also had a wonderful dinner. I like the grilled chicken wing the most. It tastes so good and scrumptious. After dinner, my parents brought us to the room and we played the card game 'Life' with Jaron and Regine. We also went snorkelling there. This was my first time and when I saw Jing Kang jumped into the sea, I put on my courage and jumped in too. I saw many colourful fishes when I dipped into the sea. My mother asked me to feed the fishes with bread using my hand but I dont dare because Eu Jian told me that he was bitten by the fishes and was bleeding.
During that trip, I noticed that Jing Kang had also jailbroke his Ipod touch 2g. We talked about the games in the Ipod and also the Cydia apps too. He did not go to the beach much because everyday I saw him with his Ipod or laptop. Btw, Marcus sticked to his Ipad wherever he went. He was naughty and always ask for Ipad fropm his mother. He likes to argue with Eu Jian too.
I also had fun playing volleyball. Although I am not so good in volleyball but I still play happily. I also play beachball with Jaron and Eu Jian. Although EJ is weak in it but he managed to kick the ball into the goal. Surprisingly, he scored more goals than me!!
After that trip, we went home and cleaned our house. Although I hate vacuuming the floor but I managed to finish it. Hooray! I play Sudden Attack for a while and I felt bored with it. I like to play Fifa Online 2 rather than SA because I am not good at it. Haiz!! I hope that I can go to How Ray's house at least once this holiday.
The most enjoyable thing we did was when we went to a mini waterfall, we had so much fun there. We splashed in the water. The water was so cold there. After that, we straight ran to the beach and swam in the sea. It was drizzling while we were playing. After few minutes, the rain stopped and the sun came out.
We also had a wonderful dinner. I like the grilled chicken wing the most. It tastes so good and scrumptious. After dinner, my parents brought us to the room and we played the card game 'Life' with Jaron and Regine. We also went snorkelling there. This was my first time and when I saw Jing Kang jumped into the sea, I put on my courage and jumped in too. I saw many colourful fishes when I dipped into the sea. My mother asked me to feed the fishes with bread using my hand but I dont dare because Eu Jian told me that he was bitten by the fishes and was bleeding.
During that trip, I noticed that Jing Kang had also jailbroke his Ipod touch 2g. We talked about the games in the Ipod and also the Cydia apps too. He did not go to the beach much because everyday I saw him with his Ipod or laptop. Btw, Marcus sticked to his Ipad wherever he went. He was naughty and always ask for Ipad fropm his mother. He likes to argue with Eu Jian too.
I also had fun playing volleyball. Although I am not so good in volleyball but I still play happily. I also play beachball with Jaron and Eu Jian. Although EJ is weak in it but he managed to kick the ball into the goal. Surprisingly, he scored more goals than me!!
After that trip, we went home and cleaned our house. Although I hate vacuuming the floor but I managed to finish it. Hooray! I play Sudden Attack for a while and I felt bored with it. I like to play Fifa Online 2 rather than SA because I am not good at it. Haiz!! I hope that I can go to How Ray's house at least once this holiday.
Tioman Trip 2011 (by JK)
Today is 6.6.11 and I just got back from Tioman yesterday after a 4-day holiday with families and friends. There were 52 of us i.e. my family, CC family, JL family, Cheri family, Joanne family, Choy Wan family, LCL brother and sister family, Lau Ser family, Ming family, etc. In fact this trip has been long overdue, LCL has talked about it since two years back but nobody took heed until early this year when CC asked me to arrange an island trip together, I thought of it. So, there we went together in a big party. LCL did the booking for us at Paya Beach Resort. We drove our own cars for almost 4 hours to reach Mersing jetty and then took a boat ride for another 1.5 hours to reach our destination.
Early morning, around 6:30am, we had dims um at Jln Ipoh before we all meet up at Nilai rest area. We were in a group of 10 cars and slowly we made our way there together. We had lunch at Mersing before we finally boarded the boat.
The trip was good with beautiful beach and clear sea water. The only drawback is our room that was in a bad shape. It was run down and smelly too. Well, we tolerated it and it didnt stop us from having fun. The food were yummy especially the grilled seafood every night with nice and quite cheap beer. All in all, it cost each families $330 for the food on top of our $1750 package price. Since JL suggested that we use our fund for this trip, I guess I must thanks dad for it. At first, I was quite reluctant to make the trip as I am not sociable type of person but I am glad I made the trip.
I noticed that the kids were especially happy with CC and JL families around because they got to spend more time out in the sun or at play. My little gal always complain that TH and I never spend time playing with them. Felt a little guilty but I am glad that at least we did the snorkelling together. It was sunny and hot but we still went out to the deep blue sea and marine park for our snorkelling trip. This is the first time we brought our kids to snorkel and we had a great time. Though it was scary for a start but within moments, all of us still manage to jump into the sea and fed those colorful fishes with our hand. It was a close encounter with the fishes and it felt so good. I was extremely excited for the kids. They did well, JW enjoyed it tremendously, not wanting to leave the water. But my boy was not too enthusiastic, he preferred football and waterfall outing. Well, as long as they are happy, I am fine. Actually I prefer to go holiday with TH and my 2 kids but I know that I must not be selfish to keep them to myself only. They should mix around with their cousins and have fun together.
JW was a little down with her low EQ, unable to mix well on few occasion but I just dont know how to please her. When she had problem with water getting into her ears, she just showed her temper and put on her papaya face. That was really bad. I just wish she can speak up.
JS enjoyed football very much though he is not good at it but seeing him having fun and happy, it made me happy too. I wish he could be more daring to try out billiard or other games together with the rest of the kids there.
Today, I had a good day doing the loads of laundry and house work. The kids helped out and very soon our house is clean and tidy. In the afternoon, I got the kids to sit together and write an essay about Tioman trip. Initially, they got excited but soon, they didnt know what to write. I encouraged them to write down their feelings and not just an essay for the teacher. I showed them mine, to give them some ideas. Soon they finished writing and gee, not bad! I got to know what I didnt know. Wow, should ask them to write more often, this way I can understand them better. Thought I knew but actually I was wrong, silly me. Well, will post their essays in my blog later.
Sold my Hap Seng today and made about $3k. Will buy CC and JL karaoke session at CEO Fahrenheit this coming Sunday. Hope we will have some fun before the school starts on Monday.
JS School Concert 2011
I have always encourage my boy to participate as much as possible in his school activities. It will definitely help him to gain exposure and probably unearth some talents in him. Also, it will make school more interesting and fun. Wesley Methodist has a lot to offer in terms of exposure.
Hmm, never thought that this good intention of mine backfires. Yesterday, I found out by chance through his facebook posting that he has been feeling uneasy with his concert practices. That day in the car, he mentioned that he has to partner an Indian fat girl from Form 1 in his concert dance and the rest of his friends partner with Chinese girls. I didnt really sense anything wrong with it until I came across his posting.
He posted that he regretted for not saying no (probably to me) and he also posted 'tahan tahan tahan...one more month to go' (before the concert ends). Gee, he really doesnt enjoy his concert dance. Told him it will be fun but it wasnt fun at all due to the partner he assigned to. Poor thing. Well, life is not always about good experience. When it turns out unexpectedly, there is a lesson to learn. In this case, probably the ability to adapt and tolerance.
Since Wesley has many other concert involvement like dance, ensemble, choir, props, play, etc., I suggest that he should probably try it all out and see what fits him most. Whether good or bad experience, these experiences will make life interesting. Hopefully he understands this fact.
Hmm, never thought that this good intention of mine backfires. Yesterday, I found out by chance through his facebook posting that he has been feeling uneasy with his concert practices. That day in the car, he mentioned that he has to partner an Indian fat girl from Form 1 in his concert dance and the rest of his friends partner with Chinese girls. I didnt really sense anything wrong with it until I came across his posting.
He posted that he regretted for not saying no (probably to me) and he also posted 'tahan tahan tahan...one more month to go' (before the concert ends). Gee, he really doesnt enjoy his concert dance. Told him it will be fun but it wasnt fun at all due to the partner he assigned to. Poor thing. Well, life is not always about good experience. When it turns out unexpectedly, there is a lesson to learn. In this case, probably the ability to adapt and tolerance.
Since Wesley has many other concert involvement like dance, ensemble, choir, props, play, etc., I suggest that he should probably try it all out and see what fits him most. Whether good or bad experience, these experiences will make life interesting. Hopefully he understands this fact.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
JW reminds me of mom
I am missing mom dearly today, all because of my gal.
Just an hour ago, JW told me and TH that she read a book that mentions some facts about our finger nail and with excitement, she explained the details to us. According to her, the bigger white patch visible at the bottom of our finger nail means the nail will likely to grow faster. She inspected our finger nails ardently and further explained that the middle finger nail grows the fastest while the thumb nail grows the slowest.
Hmm, interesting! The fact that her explanation to us once in a while reminds me very much of mom. Those days, mom used to read Chinese newspapers and enjoyed telling me facts , just like what my gal did today, though at that time, I was not an avid listener but it has been a norm. It is so similar that I suddenly felt her presence, felt her love too. I miss her very much. I pray that she is fine and happy in her world .
Back to my gal, besides story books, I notice that she has a passion for books concerning facts and fiction. Every now and then, she will come up to us and start telling interesting facts she comes across. At one time, it was so funny. She read about human stool and next, she started to ask each of us in the family about the condition of our stool i.e. what color, what texture, what size, etc. It was so embarrasing. Then she excitedly analysed and explained what our stool indicate, healthy, unhealthy, heaty, etc. hehehe!
Hope she continues with her passion and keep updating the family with facts and knowledge. Yesterday, I flipped the pages of her exercise book on her table and was surprised to her handwriting. She improved tremendously, it is so good, tidy and neat. Guess now she writes better than me and JS. Three of us have good handwriting, I must say. It's our traits:)
Just an hour ago, JW told me and TH that she read a book that mentions some facts about our finger nail and with excitement, she explained the details to us. According to her, the bigger white patch visible at the bottom of our finger nail means the nail will likely to grow faster. She inspected our finger nails ardently and further explained that the middle finger nail grows the fastest while the thumb nail grows the slowest.
Hmm, interesting! The fact that her explanation to us once in a while reminds me very much of mom. Those days, mom used to read Chinese newspapers and enjoyed telling me facts , just like what my gal did today, though at that time, I was not an avid listener but it has been a norm. It is so similar that I suddenly felt her presence, felt her love too. I miss her very much. I pray that she is fine and happy in her world .
Back to my gal, besides story books, I notice that she has a passion for books concerning facts and fiction. Every now and then, she will come up to us and start telling interesting facts she comes across. At one time, it was so funny. She read about human stool and next, she started to ask each of us in the family about the condition of our stool i.e. what color, what texture, what size, etc. It was so embarrasing. Then she excitedly analysed and explained what our stool indicate, healthy, unhealthy, heaty, etc. hehehe!
Hope she continues with her passion and keep updating the family with facts and knowledge. Yesterday, I flipped the pages of her exercise book on her table and was surprised to her handwriting. She improved tremendously, it is so good, tidy and neat. Guess now she writes better than me and JS. Three of us have good handwriting, I must say. It's our traits:)
A nice hang out with JW
On this day, 9.6.11, I sent JS to his friend, How Ray's house at Desa Park City. He's aftraid HR will be mad at him if he does not spend time with him this school holiday where as he has gone to another friend, YR's house last week. They actually meet up for computer games and football together.
After sending JS, I took JW to The Curve as promised. We spent time reading books while enjoying a nice glass of ice blended mocha at Starbuck inside the Border bookshop. It was so comfortable and cosy that we spent almost 3 hours there before we headed for lunch. We dined at Sakae Sushi where I had 2 handrolls and JW had a bowl of hot Soba. Both of us had good moments together. She was so cheerful and happy, she skipped gracefully while walking and holding my hands. I felt as if I was holding an angel, so sweet. But second thought, could it be that I walked too fast for her and that she had to skip to catch up with my pace. So I asked her and to my delight, she said she skipped because she felt good doing it. Simple and innocent:)
Time flew, next, we had to fetch JS and he happily related what he did for the day. For the first time, he cooked his own maggi mee and not surprising, he made a blunder. He mistook the maggi mee goreng as maggi mee soup. So instead of dry noodle, he made soup out of it. Well, at least he cooked successfully the second time. Hmm, silly but adorable boy.
After sending JS, I took JW to The Curve as promised. We spent time reading books while enjoying a nice glass of ice blended mocha at Starbuck inside the Border bookshop. It was so comfortable and cosy that we spent almost 3 hours there before we headed for lunch. We dined at Sakae Sushi where I had 2 handrolls and JW had a bowl of hot Soba. Both of us had good moments together. She was so cheerful and happy, she skipped gracefully while walking and holding my hands. I felt as if I was holding an angel, so sweet. But second thought, could it be that I walked too fast for her and that she had to skip to catch up with my pace. So I asked her and to my delight, she said she skipped because she felt good doing it. Simple and innocent:)
Time flew, next, we had to fetch JS and he happily related what he did for the day. For the first time, he cooked his own maggi mee and not surprising, he made a blunder. He mistook the maggi mee goreng as maggi mee soup. So instead of dry noodle, he made soup out of it. Well, at least he cooked successfully the second time. Hmm, silly but adorable boy.
31.5.2011
It's 11:30pm now and I am in bed while penning this. The day after tomorrow I'll be going to Tioman with my family, CC family, JL family and friends. In fact, JW was suspected dengue fever as her fever comes and goes since Sunday and today, it is still early to tell. I pray that she will be fine and fit for the trip. We are actually in a dilema now whether to make the trip or not. Hopefully she wakes up in a better shape tomorrow.
JS left early morning to Yong Ren's house for a d day out in Taman Yulek, Cheras. JW was on medication and slept throughout the day. It was an extremely quiet day and it wasnt pleasant at all. When JW woke up, she was very quiet without JS around. Honestly, I miss the noises they normally make at home. Wonder what will happen to me if both of them leave the house in future, scary!
In the afternoon, I received a call from JS. He called to check on JW condition and had a casual talk with me. I felt good after hung up. Never thought my boy would care to call back in the middles of having fun out there. My boy is growing up and maturing into a fine gentleman, I guess.....
When we fetched him home just now, I told him that in the worst scenario, if JW contracts dengue fever and cannot make the trip, would he want to follow my JL to Tioman. Surprisingly, he said no, his exact answer was if we dont go, why would he go. When he said so, I noticed a glimpse of smile on JW and TH face. I believe they felt as good as me, knowing the fact that he cares and not leave his family behind.
But before TH fell asleep just now, we talked about JS decision. TH said it could probably due to the computer games at home that he doesnt want to leave behind. Hmm, should I find out from JS tomorrow....................... Nope, wont do that. I choose to believe he cares for the family, us PERIOD
JS left early morning to Yong Ren's house for a d day out in Taman Yulek, Cheras. JW was on medication and slept throughout the day. It was an extremely quiet day and it wasnt pleasant at all. When JW woke up, she was very quiet without JS around. Honestly, I miss the noises they normally make at home. Wonder what will happen to me if both of them leave the house in future, scary!
In the afternoon, I received a call from JS. He called to check on JW condition and had a casual talk with me. I felt good after hung up. Never thought my boy would care to call back in the middles of having fun out there. My boy is growing up and maturing into a fine gentleman, I guess.....
When we fetched him home just now, I told him that in the worst scenario, if JW contracts dengue fever and cannot make the trip, would he want to follow my JL to Tioman. Surprisingly, he said no, his exact answer was if we dont go, why would he go. When he said so, I noticed a glimpse of smile on JW and TH face. I believe they felt as good as me, knowing the fact that he cares and not leave his family behind.
But before TH fell asleep just now, we talked about JS decision. TH said it could probably due to the computer games at home that he doesnt want to leave behind. Hmm, should I find out from JS tomorrow....................... Nope, wont do that. I choose to believe he cares for the family, us PERIOD
JS Master Piece
Well, it's 11:43am now on 6 July 2011. I suddenly have the urge to put up these master piece of my boy. The photos are actually taken from a corner of our toilet. The puzzle at the top was done by my boy at a very young age, probably 5 years old. He was a big fan of puzzle back then. The bottom picture was painted by him just last week at his age now, 14 years old. I like that picture very much, it reminds me of my two adorable darlings and I think the color scheme is fantastic. So I bought it and got my boy to paint it. He did well, worth putting this up, my boy sure has patience and fine qualities.
Yesterday, it was parent-teacher day at Wesley. When we reached the school hall, JS was already there looking out for us. Wow, he looked good; neat, tidy and smart too. He had a nice hair cut just last Sunday. So TH and I met up with his class teacher, Cik Norita, a Malay that looks fair like a Chinese. She is young, polite and a little shy. She briefed us about JS performance and that he has made some improvement and is one of the outstanding students in the class. I made a request to her that if possible, let him be seated with someone who speaks English in order to help him improve his spoken English. He has been speaking Mandarin with his friends at school and even Cik Norita acknowledged so. Anyway TH and I were both impressed and felt proud of him. Even one of his classmate we met at the corridor, an Indian girl commented that our boy is very smart in class. Ha, it's kind of weird that he's smart but can be so silly at times. Gee, maybe he has my genes, I begin to wonder I was kind of silly too back then and I somehow see myself in him. I remember mom used to tell almost everyone how silly I was when I went to school on exam day with just 1 pencil. Frightening but quite real, hmm.... anyway, he's simple and happy , just like me:)
Last Sunday, my boy hurt my feeling for the very first time. CC bought an ipod and had trouble opening the I-tune account, so he called JS for help. We were having dinner at Hong Kee with in laws when my boy received his call and wanted to text him his account password. I told him to let me know what it is about before texting him the password but to my dismay, he argued with me and insisted that he should send it right away. There and then, he sent it despite my disapproval. Ah Seah and Irene were taken aback too over his disobedience. He has been a very obedient boy of mine all the while and I was truly dissappointed. Though I compliment him for sharing but he must do it discreetly, depending on what kind of things, passwords??? Anyway, this is the first time he is not listening to me and I hope it will be the last too. Perhaps I should just leave him alone and not meddle with his things as he is growing up and he should have his own ideas and thinking. Probably it is only when he does wrong, he learns. Hmm, I wish I can have better control and give him space. Anyway no matter what wrong done, I will always be there for him...............
Yesterday, it was parent-teacher day at Wesley. When we reached the school hall, JS was already there looking out for us. Wow, he looked good; neat, tidy and smart too. He had a nice hair cut just last Sunday. So TH and I met up with his class teacher, Cik Norita, a Malay that looks fair like a Chinese. She is young, polite and a little shy. She briefed us about JS performance and that he has made some improvement and is one of the outstanding students in the class. I made a request to her that if possible, let him be seated with someone who speaks English in order to help him improve his spoken English. He has been speaking Mandarin with his friends at school and even Cik Norita acknowledged so. Anyway TH and I were both impressed and felt proud of him. Even one of his classmate we met at the corridor, an Indian girl commented that our boy is very smart in class. Ha, it's kind of weird that he's smart but can be so silly at times. Gee, maybe he has my genes, I begin to wonder I was kind of silly too back then and I somehow see myself in him. I remember mom used to tell almost everyone how silly I was when I went to school on exam day with just 1 pencil. Frightening but quite real, hmm.... anyway, he's simple and happy , just like me:)
Last Sunday, my boy hurt my feeling for the very first time. CC bought an ipod and had trouble opening the I-tune account, so he called JS for help. We were having dinner at Hong Kee with in laws when my boy received his call and wanted to text him his account password. I told him to let me know what it is about before texting him the password but to my dismay, he argued with me and insisted that he should send it right away. There and then, he sent it despite my disapproval. Ah Seah and Irene were taken aback too over his disobedience. He has been a very obedient boy of mine all the while and I was truly dissappointed. Though I compliment him for sharing but he must do it discreetly, depending on what kind of things, passwords??? Anyway, this is the first time he is not listening to me and I hope it will be the last too. Perhaps I should just leave him alone and not meddle with his things as he is growing up and he should have his own ideas and thinking. Probably it is only when he does wrong, he learns. Hmm, I wish I can have better control and give him space. Anyway no matter what wrong done, I will always be there for him...............
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Question Mark
Tonite I discover an ugly truth and I feel naive. At Boston, we chat over some drinks and my friends shock me. I can tell that if I were ever given a choice to choose my life partner all over again, it will still be TH but not my friends, they both chose not to. They are happy couples but why not.
Not that I have a perfect man but I am contented. I believe no matter who we choose, we make it work and along the way, we build strong feelings, we age together and till death do we part. So far we did a good job.
TH loves me truly. I think the three best things that a woman longs for are able to find a man who loves her, a man who provide her needs and a man that spend time with her. At this stage, I thanks GOD for his blessings.
At one time when I had arguments with him, my gal curiously ask what happen and why. I told her it is just a hiccup in life, human are sensitive and sometimes we hurt each other feelings. It could be due to petty items but once we cool down, it will be fine. Little arguments wont hurt but a lesson for us to handle feelings better. Though it's easier said than done but as we age, it is really much easier to understand and execute too. Guess it's wisdom and not immunity, haha!
TH is my guardian angel and he is my drive in life after dad and mom. With him around, I have energy to do well in life.
I too asked him just now if he will choose me as his partner again if he is given a choice. Gee, he said yes, whether or not I choose him. Can I believe him..... Yes, I choose to believe him:)
Not that I have a perfect man but I am contented. I believe no matter who we choose, we make it work and along the way, we build strong feelings, we age together and till death do we part. So far we did a good job.
TH loves me truly. I think the three best things that a woman longs for are able to find a man who loves her, a man who provide her needs and a man that spend time with her. At this stage, I thanks GOD for his blessings.
At one time when I had arguments with him, my gal curiously ask what happen and why. I told her it is just a hiccup in life, human are sensitive and sometimes we hurt each other feelings. It could be due to petty items but once we cool down, it will be fine. Little arguments wont hurt but a lesson for us to handle feelings better. Though it's easier said than done but as we age, it is really much easier to understand and execute too. Guess it's wisdom and not immunity, haha!
TH is my guardian angel and he is my drive in life after dad and mom. With him around, I have energy to do well in life.
I too asked him just now if he will choose me as his partner again if he is given a choice. Gee, he said yes, whether or not I choose him. Can I believe him..... Yes, I choose to believe him:)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Very Angry on 28.5.2011
Today is a Saturday and I am extremely angry on this day. TH and JW gave me a bad day.
I woke up rather late today due to medication. I am having a bad cold and slight sore throat. I caught the flu virus from TH just yesterday and he has fully recovered today. Anyway, we went to have lunch at Tokyo and had a 1.5kg pak so koong fish which we all supposed to enjoy together. But it turned out not so because our dear JW just couldnt control her EQ. We were discussing about ordering in advance the sang kwat bak kut teh at Jln Ipoh for tomorrow lunch with JL and CC. CC wants to try out the sang kwat but this little gal kept pestering us not to go there as she doesnt want to have sang kwat because the meat is too hard for her. I told her sometimes we have to compromise and be kind. Since CC wants to try, we should just bring him. Then on, she showed her papaya face and gave us silent treatment all throughout the meal. There goes our nice lunch:(
So, we came home and as usual, I punished her by making her do her school homeworks for the entire day and banned all favourite activites. I really hope she can have better control of her EQ and be a stronger gal. Good EQ is an attributes to success in her future.
Hmm, now she kept coming to me trying to be nice, hoping that I will lift the ban. Too bad, I am still angry now because of another blunder, this time by the man in the house. The ban stays for now.
Here goes, TH told me when the gardener came and trimmed our grass this morning, he also spent the entire hour at the backyard, clearing the grass. I guess he wanted me to appreciate his hard work. Then, came the shock, when we walked to the backyard, OMG! my nice pine tree at the corner was trimmed and tranformed into a bald old tree, probably looks exactly his age:( It is one of my favourite trees in the house. So angry with him. I told him I will trim his hair half bald tonite when he's asleep and he'll understand how pathetic it is. Now, I am totally stunned and dont know what to do with my tree. It is so ugly at the corner. I just cant imagine what kind of mentality he has. It is truly an awful bad job, a total failure, yeak! And he cant see it. So pity my tree. Also, he threw two of my potted plants that mom gave me, so heart sick. Though they are quite old plants but those are of sentimental values and precious to me. Such a busybody, nothing to do but to mess up my backyard!!!! Then he quietly left for work, feeling quilty and bad. Serve him right!
I have just taken my medication and is now lying on bed, penning this at the same time, watching the Sudirman Badminton Semifinal live on TV. I hope I can be drowsy soon and forget about this nightmare. What an awful day:(
Well, it's 8:30pm now and I am continuing this blog. We had steamboat at the restaurantbehind Hong kee and this time, my dear gal seems to learn her lesson well. She behaves especially well at the table. But I realized I made a mistake when she finally told me that her outburst over lunch was because I didnt listen to what she has to say. Oh dear! I got it all wrong. Yes, I admit that I seldom listen to the kids seriously and so does TH. We, adults tend to get impatient with kids and sometimes, fail to respect them. The kids are actually here to teach us. They always laugh without reason, simply because it feels good. They dont analyse and work thing out like adults do, they just get busy for no reason. Ok, thanks to JW for teaching me this little lesson. I will open up and start learning from them, I will listen more to them, give more quality time to them and not take them for granted. Must remember, must remember!!!!
26.5.2011
Today is just another ordinary day and I am now in the car waiting for TH to get his appointment number at the Selayang Hospital for his routine blood test. After taking his number, we will head home to take bath before coming back here again. As the blood test is free, it normally takes an hour or two to be in the queue.
Well, today is the last day of exam for JS and he asked me to fetch him earlier today as he wants to rush home to celebrate with his friends, playing his trendiest computer game, The Sudden Attack together. He told me his classmate, Joshua created a website specially for class 2C and 2P to compete during the next week school holiday. Initially Joshua didnt include JS in the game as JS has not master the game yet and is therefore a weak player. But after JS pleaded with him, he got in but the plan is for him to be the bait in the team where he will have to sacrifice. Well, he said he's happy that at least, he got to play. Still my childish boy. Hope he will continue to work hard and keep up with his good job in his studies. Love him:)
As for little JW, she did a fairly good job too, exam is over and results are out. She got 13th placing out of the 351 students in Standard 4. Well, though she's not as hard working as JS, she has endured a rather tough routine as she has to spend her entire day at school and tuition. She attends school at 7am till 3:30pm and continues with tuition from 4:30pm till 6:30pm. She will then have to finish all her homework for the day in order to pass up the next day. Since she's in the top class, she normally gets a load of homework i.e. average about 10 books. At one point, I thought she's just doing her study in terms of quantity and not quality anymore. She has to rush her work so much so that she could not possibly digest them. Hmm... it's really hectic for my poor gal. Anyway, she still manage and I am proud of her. She's such a gem:)
Well, today is the last day of exam for JS and he asked me to fetch him earlier today as he wants to rush home to celebrate with his friends, playing his trendiest computer game, The Sudden Attack together. He told me his classmate, Joshua created a website specially for class 2C and 2P to compete during the next week school holiday. Initially Joshua didnt include JS in the game as JS has not master the game yet and is therefore a weak player. But after JS pleaded with him, he got in but the plan is for him to be the bait in the team where he will have to sacrifice. Well, he said he's happy that at least, he got to play. Still my childish boy. Hope he will continue to work hard and keep up with his good job in his studies. Love him:)
As for little JW, she did a fairly good job too, exam is over and results are out. She got 13th placing out of the 351 students in Standard 4. Well, though she's not as hard working as JS, she has endured a rather tough routine as she has to spend her entire day at school and tuition. She attends school at 7am till 3:30pm and continues with tuition from 4:30pm till 6:30pm. She will then have to finish all her homework for the day in order to pass up the next day. Since she's in the top class, she normally gets a load of homework i.e. average about 10 books. At one point, I thought she's just doing her study in terms of quantity and not quality anymore. She has to rush her work so much so that she could not possibly digest them. Hmm... it's really hectic for my poor gal. Anyway, she still manage and I am proud of her. She's such a gem:)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Labour Day 2011
It's 4:30pm and I am now sitting in front of the tv, waiting for the India Open Badminton Final to start any moment. Had yong tau foo in Kepong this morning with in laws, then headed to Jaya Jusco Kepong to shop for some stationeries and workbooks needed by the kids. The kids spent more than an hour at Popular while TH and I had some leisure shopping at the supermarket. Later, we went to Tuck Kee for a late dim sum. It was a pleasant lunch and we had some good chat over it.
Now back home, Js is helping Jw in her revision for exam next week and she is really giving him a hard day. Poor JS, I am so grateful to him for helping out though he's not too willing. I sort of got hima deal in exchange of extra hours of computer games. It works!
JS had finished revising Science with her and he jokingly went up to my room to have his blood pressure measured, he's such a humour. It's 116, perfectly ok, can still continue with d revision, hehehe.....
Actually I should thanks TH for relieving me of this heavy task. Due to his insistence in getting the kids Chinese education, I cant help but to send them to tuitions. But since JS has done a good job in his studies, I try to pass this bucket to him in hope that she can excel in her studies as good as him. After all, they both comes from the same school and got the same class teacher too, Madam Thong, a serious and strict teacher.
Oh! when we were buying school shoe for JS just now at Jaya Jusco, I was rather surprised to notice a change in him. He actually spent quite some time in selecting those shoes and testing them patiently to make sure he pick the right one. It is so unlike him, well guess he has grown up and transforming..... But I have an uneasy feeling realising time flies yet again and soon my two little darlings will slip into teenage hood and adult hood and GOD knows what will happen then. Hopefully, I can still cope:)
Now back home, Js is helping Jw in her revision for exam next week and she is really giving him a hard day. Poor JS, I am so grateful to him for helping out though he's not too willing. I sort of got hima deal in exchange of extra hours of computer games. It works!
JS had finished revising Science with her and he jokingly went up to my room to have his blood pressure measured, he's such a humour. It's 116, perfectly ok, can still continue with d revision, hehehe.....
Actually I should thanks TH for relieving me of this heavy task. Due to his insistence in getting the kids Chinese education, I cant help but to send them to tuitions. But since JS has done a good job in his studies, I try to pass this bucket to him in hope that she can excel in her studies as good as him. After all, they both comes from the same school and got the same class teacher too, Madam Thong, a serious and strict teacher.
Oh! when we were buying school shoe for JS just now at Jaya Jusco, I was rather surprised to notice a change in him. He actually spent quite some time in selecting those shoes and testing them patiently to make sure he pick the right one. It is so unlike him, well guess he has grown up and transforming..... But I have an uneasy feeling realising time flies yet again and soon my two little darlings will slip into teenage hood and adult hood and GOD knows what will happen then. Hopefully, I can still cope:)
India Trip - March 2010
I was kind of reluctant to go to India this Chinese New Year. But since father in law insisted to go there for a vacation and everyone else agreed, I didnt want to be left behind. So to India I went! with TH, parents in law, Seah, Irene and Susan.
India had never been of an interest to me. It terrified me to think of getting health jabs prior to departure. I was also worried about the hygiene there.
It was winter and my first destination was Kashmir, followed by the Golden Triangle i.e. New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
It was eye opening the minute I set foot in Kashmir. A huge, beautiful lake surrounded by lovely snow-capped mountains greeted me. The gondolas and houseboats in the lake were so unique that we stayed in one house boat for two nights, a great experience.
Then, we made our way up the mountain in a sleigh and got down in a cable car. The snowy scenery and tall pine trees were spectacular and breathtaking. I had tremendous fun up there. Later, we travelled to the Golden Triangle and visited interesting forts, beautiful monuments and had a joyful elephant ride up the hill. I stood in awe in front of the most lauded attraction in India, the magnificent Taj Mahal. It was just brilliant!
We travelled a lot by bus, from one place to another. We shared road with camels, goats, sheep, cows, horses and monkeys. There were no traffic lights and drivers honked to make way for each other. Sad to say, the living conditions were pretty bad.
However I must salute the locals, especially the young ones, who peddled stuff by the roadside. Out of desperation, they had to work extremely hard to earn a living. They were so full of energy and persistence. Though they could be irritating at times, they were harmless. Handicraft and souvenir items were attractive and affordable too.
All in all, I had a good trip and a lifetime experience. Oh, I also met a rather charming man, Mr. Heera and his family on this trip and he kept us entertained throughout the trip with his magic tricks and good humour. He's a trainer in nature and a nice man.
India had never been of an interest to me. It terrified me to think of getting health jabs prior to departure. I was also worried about the hygiene there.
It was winter and my first destination was Kashmir, followed by the Golden Triangle i.e. New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
It was eye opening the minute I set foot in Kashmir. A huge, beautiful lake surrounded by lovely snow-capped mountains greeted me. The gondolas and houseboats in the lake were so unique that we stayed in one house boat for two nights, a great experience.
Then, we made our way up the mountain in a sleigh and got down in a cable car. The snowy scenery and tall pine trees were spectacular and breathtaking. I had tremendous fun up there. Later, we travelled to the Golden Triangle and visited interesting forts, beautiful monuments and had a joyful elephant ride up the hill. I stood in awe in front of the most lauded attraction in India, the magnificent Taj Mahal. It was just brilliant!
We travelled a lot by bus, from one place to another. We shared road with camels, goats, sheep, cows, horses and monkeys. There were no traffic lights and drivers honked to make way for each other. Sad to say, the living conditions were pretty bad.
However I must salute the locals, especially the young ones, who peddled stuff by the roadside. Out of desperation, they had to work extremely hard to earn a living. They were so full of energy and persistence. Though they could be irritating at times, they were harmless. Handicraft and souvenir items were attractive and affordable too.
All in all, I had a good trip and a lifetime experience. Oh, I also met a rather charming man, Mr. Heera and his family on this trip and he kept us entertained throughout the trip with his magic tricks and good humour. He's a trainer in nature and a nice man.
I must admit my perception of India is totally wrong. India is indeed a country full of charm and beauty. As the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover. It's so true!
Memorable Gold Coast - 24 Nov 2010
On my bed now in our Palm Cabin @ Ashmore Palm Village, it's 10:30pm local time i.e. 8:30pm back home. TH and the kids are watching Water Horse while I am penning this.
This trip is actually a reward for JS who scored straight As in his UPSR last year. This holiday is a year overdue and after half a year planning, we are actually here.
It was an awesome trip. A trip that has brought back the excitement of yesteryear especially for a 41 year old mum, me!
We picked up our hired car from the Brisbane Airport and headed down to Gold Coast excitedly. It took us less than an hour to reach our destination, The Ashmore Palm Village. With our navigation device, GPS, travelling in our car on our own was easy, fun and relaxing.
Weather was cooling and breezy this time of November and it was almost perfect for our outings to the theme parks. We visited Movie World, Sea World, Dream World, Wet n Wild and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Initially, I was reluctant to do the items at the theme parks but due to the kids persistence and excitement, I hated to dissappoint them, I gave in for their sake. The outcome was the least I expected. We had tremendous fun doing those items together, be it the kids ride or the more challenging ones. We were so carried away by the excitement and thrill so much so that we behaved like we were in our teens, cool! We had ice cream, pop corns, soft drinks, etc together everywhere we went and I almost forgot what CALORIES are......
I am so glad that we made this trip at this stage of life when my two darlings 'shine' like glittering gold. It was so fun to be with them on this trip. I will always remember the memorable moments on this trip. Little JW so eagerly to do the Tornado at Wet n Wild with us but ended up bursting in tears after completing the ride, out of extreme fear. It was an impromptu response and we were all taken aback. We felt in love with a cute little dancing bird called Sam at the backyard of our cabin and it makes us laugh each time we visited it. It danced vigirously for us without fail, amazing! TH had fun with the kitchen utensil each day, got up early and enjoyed preparing breakfast for all of us, nice! Not forgotten that lovely afternoon, we bought a whole roasted chicken from Woolworth Supermarket, drove to the sea side, winded down our car window to feel the cool breeze and strong waves and tore the chicken apart with our bare hands and enjoyed it while listening to our own Jay Chou CD. It was so relaxing.
We picked up our hired car from the Brisbane Airport and headed down to Gold Coast excitedly. It took us less than an hour to reach our destination, The Ashmore Palm Village. With our navigation device, GPS, travelling in our car on our own was easy, fun and relaxing.
Weather was cooling and breezy this time of November and it was almost perfect for our outings to the theme parks. We visited Movie World, Sea World, Dream World, Wet n Wild and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Initially, I was reluctant to do the items at the theme parks but due to the kids persistence and excitement, I hated to dissappoint them, I gave in for their sake. The outcome was the least I expected. We had tremendous fun doing those items together, be it the kids ride or the more challenging ones. We were so carried away by the excitement and thrill so much so that we behaved like we were in our teens, cool! We had ice cream, pop corns, soft drinks, etc together everywhere we went and I almost forgot what CALORIES are......
I am so glad that we made this trip at this stage of life when my two darlings 'shine' like glittering gold. It was so fun to be with them on this trip. I will always remember the memorable moments on this trip. Little JW so eagerly to do the Tornado at Wet n Wild with us but ended up bursting in tears after completing the ride, out of extreme fear. It was an impromptu response and we were all taken aback. We felt in love with a cute little dancing bird called Sam at the backyard of our cabin and it makes us laugh each time we visited it. It danced vigirously for us without fail, amazing! TH had fun with the kitchen utensil each day, got up early and enjoyed preparing breakfast for all of us, nice! Not forgotten that lovely afternoon, we bought a whole roasted chicken from Woolworth Supermarket, drove to the sea side, winded down our car window to feel the cool breeze and strong waves and tore the chicken apart with our bare hands and enjoyed it while listening to our own Jay Chou CD. It was so relaxing.
About Woolworths Supermarket, we patronized it almost every day, stocked our breakfast and snacks. We bought lots of chocolates, gummies, ice cream, marshmellow, cookies, fruits and those Australian products are simply yummy. And they have this self service check out machines where we scan, pack and pay on our own without a cashier. Am so proud of my kids, real fast learners they are, they can master the machines in few minutes and from then on, they fought to be the cashier everytime we check out, hehehe.
As our holiday was about to end, we spent the last two days in Brisbane where we visited most of the parks and pools in the city. The Brisbane river moved me, it was so beautiful at night. We couldnt help but did a packed dinner on the bench at the river bank. No wonder most people wish to migrate to that part of the world, I agree no less.
As our holiday was about to end, we spent the last two days in Brisbane where we visited most of the parks and pools in the city. The Brisbane river moved me, it was so beautiful at night. We couldnt help but did a packed dinner on the bench at the river bank. No wonder most people wish to migrate to that part of the world, I agree no less.
Mother's Day 2011
Today is Mother's Day, 8.5.11 on a hot Sunday. These few days, weather has been extremely hot and dry. It's 3pm now and I am watching a DVD with TH while penning this.
Woke up at 11:30am this morning after a night out last nite with Cheri, YHO, Joanne and KCP at Boston, Mt Kiara. Had lunch at Sin Kah Hei just now. I am feeling good today apart from the hangover. JW gave me a card and a stalk of artificial flower which she secretly bought from school. It was very lovely of her. Just yesterday, I caned her badly for being irresponsible, not bother to remember the exam subjects on each day. But today, she seems to forget about the caning and came running excitedly to me with her little gifts and gave me a warm sweet smile. I was so moved because she reminded me of a 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE'. I also notice that JS felt bad when JW handed me her gifts while he didnt. I didnt blame him because he has already given me the best gift ever on this Mother's Day just yesterday. Yesterday, we were invited to the Honour's Day at Wesley Methodist. The school gave him an award for his academic achievement last year. In fact, he was one of the top two in Class 1W. He did me proud again.
Now, he is helping JW with her revision for exam tomorrow and they have been revising for almost 4 hours. I can feel that they are doing it so obediently and seriously for me on this day, hehehe:) Love them both very much! They make my life. I thanks GOD for his blessings.
JS has a special talent. He can easily spread joy to others. He brings positive energy. A simple humour or action from him can easily make JW laugh till she shed tears. I can see that he brings so much joy to his little sister. JW adores him very much but it is out of jealousy that she sometimes curse her brother. Again, I see some improvement in her EQ compared to those days. Happy for her!
Woke up at 11:30am this morning after a night out last nite with Cheri, YHO, Joanne and KCP at Boston, Mt Kiara. Had lunch at Sin Kah Hei just now. I am feeling good today apart from the hangover. JW gave me a card and a stalk of artificial flower which she secretly bought from school. It was very lovely of her. Just yesterday, I caned her badly for being irresponsible, not bother to remember the exam subjects on each day. But today, she seems to forget about the caning and came running excitedly to me with her little gifts and gave me a warm sweet smile. I was so moved because she reminded me of a 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE'. I also notice that JS felt bad when JW handed me her gifts while he didnt. I didnt blame him because he has already given me the best gift ever on this Mother's Day just yesterday. Yesterday, we were invited to the Honour's Day at Wesley Methodist. The school gave him an award for his academic achievement last year. In fact, he was one of the top two in Class 1W. He did me proud again.
Now, he is helping JW with her revision for exam tomorrow and they have been revising for almost 4 hours. I can feel that they are doing it so obediently and seriously for me on this day, hehehe:) Love them both very much! They make my life. I thanks GOD for his blessings.
JS has a special talent. He can easily spread joy to others. He brings positive energy. A simple humour or action from him can easily make JW laugh till she shed tears. I can see that he brings so much joy to his little sister. JW adores him very much but it is out of jealousy that she sometimes curse her brother. Again, I see some improvement in her EQ compared to those days. Happy for her!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Saddest Day in 2011
I just couldnt control my emotion on this day when brother told that he is thinking of migration to Melbourne soon. It hurts so much to realise that he wants to leave everything behind including me and JL and go where he has almost nothing. If he has a promising future ahead awaiting for him, I understand and I totally support him but this is not the case. It is merely the wish of ML under the pretext of better education for the kids that has no justification at all.
I know it's his choice and I cannot meddle with his life but I am so so sad. Kept shedding tears at the thought of it. Perhaps, dad and mom are crying with me too, it's drizzling now.
I always thought life is meant to be simple. If we cannot be happy here, we will never be happy no matter where we go:(
I know it's his choice and I cannot meddle with his life but I am so so sad. Kept shedding tears at the thought of it. Perhaps, dad and mom are crying with me too, it's drizzling now.
I always thought life is meant to be simple. If we cannot be happy here, we will never be happy no matter where we go:(
Adorable 10 year old JW
Thought of putting this innocent gesture down for sweet memories. These pictures are my personal exhibits of a daily habit of my little 10 year old JW. She never fail to do this everytime she leaves the car for school every morning and the teddy will stay put until she boards the car after school. I see simple joy in her face each time she gets into the car and cheerfully unfasten the seat belt of teddy. By looking at teddy at the back seat each time I drive, it makes my day. Soooooo sweet!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Japan Tsunami 2011
I am writing this on 16.3.11. In fact I am still in a daze over what happened to Japan. At 2:46pm on a normal afternoon on 11.3.11, a strong earthquake of a 9.0-magnitude struck at the ocean floor near Japan and within the next 30 minutes, a huge tsunami of 10m high waves swept the coast of East Japan. The entire villages and towns were flattened and swallowed by the sea. Tens of thousand people were missing. I have been following the news on CNN, BBC and NHK up to this day and it is so terrifying. Life suddenly become extremely fragile and the wrath of nature is simply unbelievable. The catastrophe got worsen and it has since then turned into an atomic crisis where radioactive substances leaks from Fukushima Nuclear Plant. The disaster knocked down the cooling system in the plant, hence causing tremendous heat inside which subsequently resulted in a meltdown of the nuclear rods. Radioactive substances poses serious health problem to human, it can lead to cancers. It has now becomes an environmental crisis. Today is 18.3.11 and I am continuing penning this exactly a week since the day that stunned the world. There is a belief that the earth is in danger when the almighty moon moves closest to the earth tomorrow. Till now, Japan is still experiencing many aftershocks in that area and many survivors are struggling to live on with limited food, water, electricity, fuel and etc. and the winter has just begin. Heard stories that the Japanese are being punished for their sins during war over a decade ago. I really think it need not be that harsh. In fact, the Japanese gain my high respect and I salute them for the way they handle this disaster. The pictures on TV showed how discipline and strong spirit they are. There are basically no lootings, no fighting and everything seemed to be in ordely. They hold strong belief and faith in their government and they behave like a world class citizen.
JS Bad Accident @ 13.3.2011
My boy was so unlucky on Sunday 13.3.11. He invited his friend Roy to join his for a football session at FRIM that evening when TH went for his routine walk. TH dropped him at the football court where he joined a group of Malay boys for a game. When TH picked him up, he saw JS tried hitting a ball out as he was the goalkeeper but was instead had his right hand injured by that ball. It hurt so much that his face immediately turned pale and TH decided to take him to the traditional doctor but couldnt find any as it was Sunday. Then, I suggested to him to try the Poh Chi Lam in Selayang. He was treated with herbs and was bandaged. Little did we know that it was far more serious than that. We made a terrible mistake of not getting an Xray scan and soon, exactly 10 ten days later on Tuesday, 22.3.11, an Xray scan confirmed that the wrist was badly fractured and dislocated. That day itself, a surgery was done at Gleneagles by surgeon Dr. Chan Kin Yuen at about 8pm and it was a success. A wire was inserted to help support the joint. Dr. Chan explained that due to the 10 days delay, there will be added risk of not getting it fixed well. We felt bad and we learnt our lesson. An xray scan is very important in event of any accident. JS was admitted for a night and he was a tough boy. I was as worried as him and it hurt when I saw the fear in him. TH, JW and myself were with him throughout the operation. We had coffee at Dome while waiting for him. The operation lasted an hour. His wrist was casted and luckily he felt no serious pain. He was discharged the next day with his casted wrist. He rested at home for another five days before resume school on Monday. He started to use his left hand to write and not bad, his writing is good. Now that it has been 3 weeks already, tomorrow is the appointment with doctor to remove the cast and the wire. He was a bit worried about the removing of the wire inside but I assure him that it will be alright. Actually, there are 2 matters of concern. Firstly, his wrist has been injured further by Poh Chi Lam with their herbs that caused serious blisters and infection on the skin. Due to the urgency of surgery, Dr. Chan had to proceed with the surgery on the skin that was filled with blisters and was put in a cast until now. Tomorrow we shall know if the blisters on the skin are gone and the internal joint is in good shape. Secondly, Dr. Chan explained that the fracture was at the wrist joint where there is a delicate growing tissue wrapped around it and the fracture may cause complication in the far future. I hope everything will be alright for him in the future and that the complication will be zero or of the least impact. Hmm.. I had mixed feelings when he still wants to play football and be a goalkeeper. Yes, football is his passion and an accident should not deter him from pursuing his passion but considering his wrist weakened and the possibility of a future complication worries me. I guess I can only pray that he will take good care. He definitely has every rights not to give up the game. GOD bless my son, pls....
My 42nd birthday
Today is 12.4.2011 and it's a Tuesday. I feel blessed and beautiful today. What most married women want is to be loved by husband, have enough money to spend and also time spend with husband. I think I have that. Had a lunch date with TH at Shogun 1U before we picked up the kids at school. Actually we had my birthday dinner together on Sunday at Bonga Korean Restaurant and the food was simply great. After dinner that night, we had a stroll at the Solaris vicinity and with the kids tagging along, laughing their way, I felt so contented with this family of mine. That walk actually made my birthday memorable this year. Well, back to this day, we bought a 2kilo Chocolate Indulgence cake from Secret Recipe @ RM79.45 from Selayang Mall outlet and we enjoyed it very much. I think TH enjoyed this cake the most and JS didnt really like it as much as we did due to the excessive cream and mouse. Initially, JW has been saying that she hasnt the time to do the birthday card though I saw on her calendar that she has written a note to make a birthday card for mom few weeks back. So I told her it was alright but when night falls, she presented me with a birthday card and a little love shaped candle. I felt good and bad at the same time coz I scolded her that afternoon for doing her homework too slow but only realised that she took that afternoon to rush the birthday card for me instead. Wow, was I not guilty:( My kids are so lovely. They were so excited over my birthday and set rule that the family must play a board game together before giving me my birthday cards and presents. So, we played Secret Safe game where we had some fun together. Then, I was again surprised by my boy when he wrote me a note, that I am the greatest mom. I was so guilty yet again coz I have been so strict with him most of the time. I truly thank GOD for this two little soul that shower me with so much love. I have to remind myself that I should not be too tough on them and should control my temper in the future as they deserve a better treatment from their greatest mom. I promise! Not forgotten my dear hubby, he is my guardian. I can trust him and love him for who he is. Love my family so so much......
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