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!
Friday, July 22, 2011
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...............
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