Sicko X'mas for Ryan & me

Been 3 days after X'mas.. Both Ryan and I are still not well! Damn..


Ryan started falling sick on the night of 23rd Dec. Throughout the day he was perfectly fine, enjoying himself at the LTH X'mas party. Went i went to fetch him from school, still looking good but temp was at 37.2. Went home put his bags down and off went went to Rigel for X'mas party. Upon reaching there, he almost became like a sick cat! He didnt want to mingle around, keep sticking to me and i felt his temp getting warm so called HC. So not too long, i left and went to the doc.. True enough, fever, cough plus flu all combo package. Sian sian sian..


24th Dec 2010 (X'mas Eve)


Had to work for half a day. He stay home with MIL. Cleared work till 3pm before setting home and glad that HC was able to send me home! :)

Reach home, saw him quite ok... hopefully he is on the road to recovery soon!



25th Dec 2010 (X'mas)


Brought Ryan to the Chinese Doc @ Tampines Took a cab from there. Given medication as usual.. Too heaty.. He wanted to shop around but end up wanting me to carry him.. Piangz... so decided we will catch a cab back to my parents place cos aunt invited us to her place for x'mas dinner. At aunt's place, after dinner, we wanted to make a move first cos HC was tired after a long day @ work... Ryan didnt want to follow us back.. keep crying saying wanted to stay @ popo house.. So HC relented and allow him to stay.. He was sooo happy! While both of us headed home..



26th Dec 2010 (Boxing day)


Since Ryan was not with us, we had the intention to wake up abit late but hor.. i think was natural alarm in us.. cant sleep in.. so woke up, clean up and set off for breakfast. HC drove to lower seletar rd for prata. Lots of ppl.. I didnt eat too much cos cough is giving me a hard time!

After breakfast, mil called and asked where we were cos we intend to go temple. She wanted to tag along!! Sian... Everything also must interfere.

Ryan's X'mas Party @ LTH ~ 23.12.10

On leave today and started my day early. Woke Ryan up @ 8am and let him take his milk.


850am sent him to school while i set off to Tampines to buy his party food. His class theme is on Indonesian cusine, thus i choose to buy kueh dar dar and onder onder.


Reached Tampines at around 930am.. so when for breakfast then make my way to Tampines One to 'stroll" while waiting for the shops to open. kedai Kue Kue opens at 830am but officially sells at 10am. SO when my watch reaches 10am, i headed straight to the stall and purchase the the freshly made kueh.. and went on to emicakes and bought a log cake for Ryan's school.


After getting all the needful stuff, i took a cab and headed back to the centre to celebrate x'mas along with the school and kids!


Celebrations in school with games and songs.. gifts exchange.. Then the kids exploring the food from different countries.. Kids started taking the food that they want to eat. Ryan likes the nine layer kueh. He had prata, mini hot dogs, bee hoon, brani crackers. After lunch, i told him to nap in school while i go home for housework. He said ok.


Went to pick him up at 530pm.. he was munching his evening tea break. His teacher said he can really eat.. omg!

Back home, he looks abit unwell.. i thought he probrably had too much so continue to shower and change him for next round, Office X'mas Party. Took cab to office and who knows, he got crouchy and clingy.. and abit feverish... Sian.. he didnt even want to join the other children who are playing happily outside. He only want to sit on my desk and watch his barney or chugginton show.. Then i called hubby and ask if he knocking off and can fetch him to the doc.. So went to the doc near mum's place. What a sick X'mas!

X'mas Party with my BFFs @ Tarafuku @ 313 (Somerset)

Met up with the girls last night for our yearly X'mas dinner.

As usual, i was late.. Heavy jam to Orchard.. and also need to call Amy to ask for directions!

The girls already started the dinner since it was Japanese Buffet. So as usual, lots of yakking and catching up over dinner.. and also time flies fast..

It was certainly a great meet up with lots of never ending talks.. with gift exchangings..

Happy 1st Birthday to Zayden (12.12.10)

Sorry for the late post..

I know I have been disappearing for the longest time... Shall start afresh from here.

First, wishing Little Zayden, Happy 1st Birthday. Was invited to his birthday party @ With a Pinch of Salt located at 297 Tanjong Katong Rd. Met up with Peng and Veron at Paya Lebar MRT and i was late.. thanks to Ryan as he didnt want to wake up from his nap.

We took a bus from the station and alighted at the 4th stops and walk up.. Seems to be a nice and cosy place but soon as the guests came in one by one.. it became overcrowded.. Well.. MT mentioned it's a KIDS PARTY.. hahaha..

I can say Ryan enjoyed himself despite not mingling with the kids there.. He did claimed that the place is noisy too.. but i am glad that he can describe the place and the atmosphere to his daddy when HC came and pick us up.

Unexpected News

I have been neglecting my blog since Sept 17...


By right today shall be my last day with Rigel.. but due to some unforeseen circumstances... I decided to stay on and give up the other offer.


Many of you may ask why... I have to choose between 2 and ultimately the best offer for myself.


To be honest, i am expecting my second baby now... I found out 2 weeks ago and was already in a dilemma then. I wrote an email to my new boss to pre-alert him and he called me the very night and wanted to meet up for a face to face talk. I agreed.


On the other hand, my close colleagues knew about my issue too... they kept persuading me to stay on since situation had changed.. My big boss knew about it and was ok for me to stay on despite i had handed in the letter. So now, i am left with the final decision.


Met up with the other boss last Thursday and have a talk. Though i have pre alert him prior to my interview about family planning. He had no issues too. Being a parent himself. He welcome the idea. I was hopeful. We went straight to the point and yes... He mentioned due to the situation had changed, he; for now cant offer a perm position for me. Instead he will offer me a contract position, renewable every 3 months, no staff benefits. With this... i really had to think hard.. I went back and starting to think of all pros and cons and also discuss with HC too.. He didnt like the idea of me travelling and walking in to a distance.. So he was totally hands up for me to stay put in Rigel. With proper thinking, i decided to stay on and rejected the offer over at the new place.

For now, i can only be thankful to my current boss.

Ready to Move On...

Today i have finally signed on my appointment letter with my new employer.

Will be starting my new job on the 11th Oct 2010. Looking forward to the new experiences that lies ahead for me. Hopefully it can bring me to greater heights...


Many will be curious on why i decided to move on since i am in my comfort and flexible zone. I am perfectly fine with my colleagues and seriously.. i like them alot.. but i am just disappointed with the management. Sad to say.. i have always been a "stale" bread to my current company. Is it wrong to be low profile? I swear i have given my best effort to them but what do i get in the end? Nothing and nothing..

Perhaps i have also been quite inbalance.. Weeks ago, we hired a new staff to my dept.. her designation OF Executive. While i slog out to be OF Assistant. Our education level is comparable. She is a Dip holder while me too.. but why is she starting off as executive????? this i cant understand.. Anyway.. it's all over. 4 words to describe 心灰意冷.

Ryan's first visit to the dentist and library on 07.08.10

Booked an appointed with the dentist on Sat (07.08.10) for myself and Ryan. It's time to expose him to the dentist and i noticed he hasnt been brushing his teeth well.

So weeks before the appt, i have been brain-washing him abt the visit to the dentist.. As usual, Ryan will say ok, can let doc clean and count his teeth.. The day came and i ask who will go see dentist first.. he said he wanted to be first.. Even right up to the time when the missy asked who wants to be first.. He will say: "Ryan first". Send him in.. he chicken out.. Expected!!! So i went ahead first and he sat with me on the dental chair. He kinda witness everything that Dr.Beng did for me.. and when i rinse my mouth, he wanted to do it too.. haa.
Finally i was done with my cleaning.. Managed to coax him up on the dental chair and open his mouth for the dentist to check and count his teeth.. He finally did and asked his he could rinse his mouth. Overall, good experience for him though, no cavities.. will try again next time when HC is due for his check up.. hahahaa..

Next destination, library. I have never brought him to a library before cos i alwasy feel he doesnt know how to behave and may talk very loudly.. Well, since i am there, just brought him in and warned him that he cannot talk loudly inside. Bishan Public Library is good. Their children section is on the basement level. Naturally kids will be kids.. but they obey the rules and not much noise was heard.. Ryan had fun walking around the shelves choosing his books and we sat down to read.. It has been ages since i last step into a library and i borrow a book also.

After library, we had lunch and headed to tampines and then home sweet home..

Our First Movie after birth of Ryan

Went for our very first movie after the birth of our son after 3 years..

Booked tickets online @ Cathy @ AMK Hub for 940pm show. Sent Ryan over to mum place at about 4plus. Went to RC to look for mum as she was busy with her work for the national day carnival. After that i went to HC's work place to look for him. Had dinner then off we went to AMK Hub. Window-shop then bought pop corns and drinks and waited for them to open up the cinema.

Show for the night: Old Cow eat tender grass.. Funny show but doesnt have a "good" ending.. So will just rate the show as average.

After that we went home cos HC still have to work the next day..

My Encounter with HFMD

It was definately a experience for me. Ryan started to have fever and complain of throat pain. I did not think so much thought could be due to the bad weather recently.


He didnt get better so brought him to his PD and he had been diagnose with HFMD.. A few spots on his palms and feet.. ulcers inside his throat.. I knew he is feeling very terrible..


So i quickly went to stock up juices, milk, ice-cream etc.. as i know we will be confine to home for the next 5-7 days. Over the weekend, he got so bored and keep wanting to go out but we cant so had to explain to him and bought him a barney CD to entertain him.


On Monday, 12.07.10, took half day to go home having intention to look after him.. Who knows i dun feel too good either.. So quickly took a shower and went to bed.. hopping that i will be ok after a nap.. but i didnt. My temp keep rising.. So drag myself up and went to the doc.. Most clinics were closed but managed to find Raffles Medical still open.. so went in and took a Q.


Told the doc about my case as i am caring for my son.. So doc said i maybe infected and ask me to watch as my throat was hurting badly. My fever come and go.. and so i was given 3 days of MC.. Stayed home with Ryan looking after him and myself.. I told him i was sick.. he also sayang me.. hahaha.. sweet boy right.. But i am way too tired to do anything..

Hope this wont happen again.. It's torture for me and him..

Finally...

Finally Ryan has recovered and officially went back to school on last friday. He didnt want to go back and claimed that he had stomach pain while walking that flight of stairs linking to his school.
Thus i had to promised him a cup of bubble tea when i fetch him later after my work.

Been missing out of actitvies lately cos of the mcs taken by son and hubby. Work has been hectic too. Been staying back at work frequently of the increase workload though i had a new colleague that came in towards end of May.

Guess i will just given a recent update. We have officially sold off our Honda Stream yesterday. The car joined us on 23rd Dec 09 and will be leaving us this coming monday 21st Jun 10.
Hubby and I had gone through a long consideration before coming to this. As some of my close friends know that my flat has been taking a long toil on me. My cpf is running dry and we cant always dig into our savings to mend the holes. So we have to give up the car in order to substain the house for at least the next 6 months. Meanwhile, hubby will be driving a van back.. Hopefully with the departure of our car, we can have some savings and also substain the holes of the housing loan.

Take care Honda Stream and till we meet again.

Virus virus Go Away...

Since last week, Ryan has been sick. Thus, he has been quite clingly to me.

Last week monday, he complain of stomach pain so brought him to GP. Doc say could be some viral infection. It didnt help so Tue he was complaining on pain again till he curled up like a prawn. So brought him to Dr. Zainal. Diagnose with stomach flu so for the next few days.. no school for him. He got better over the weekend; recovered and went to school on monday..

Went to pick him up from school on Tue, teacher informed that he is running a temp. Was surprised cos he was ok throughout the whole day. So wed took half day to bring him to doc. Chinese doc say his body heat too hot thus causing him to have discomfort. All he need to do is to poo out all those toxic he will be better. Fever temp come up and down.. Mil keep asking me to send him to KKH.

Ultimately, i went. Spent almost $100 there. Doc also say is stomach flu. So given medication. Just have to watch him. For me, i have been quite restless too.. Too tired. Big one leg pain, small one stomach pain.

Wonder if i am the one down.. what will happen??

Joint LTH's Excursion to Hippo River Cruise & Singapore Flyers

On Friday,21st May, i was on "MC".. Didnt wanted to waste my annual leave so decided to get MC for Ryan's excursion.

Woke up at 630am to prepare myself and Ryan's belonging. Master Kuik woke up @ 8am and took his milk. Headed to school @9am. For this trip, i am surprised that some of ryan's classmates didnt come along. The bus came @920am and off we went to the 1st destination; Clarke Quay.

We took some pics upon arrival and the kids were simply excited. We took a slow walk to the jetty for the cruise. The kids were asked to line up to put on their life jacket. Ryan was cooperative enough.

Then we proceed on to the boat. They were so excited.. Didnt take much pics cos i had to sit down with him.. the ride took us about 30min to the other end of the river bank. We alighted at the Flyer. Again took some pics and had 15mins F&E time. So brought Ryan to the loo and change his diaper and to 7-11.. He requested for sweets..

We gathered at 1145am and headed for the flyer ride. Our capsule comprises for N1 and tods.. so we had a good time enjoying the scenery and with the kids walking about in the capsule. After the 30min ride, we headed to Popoyes for our lunch. Thumbs up but still prefer Arnolds chicken...

After our lunch, we had a parental talk. Quite enriching. After the talk, we went to look for our kids.. They were playing and sweating away.. and amazingly, they are still awake.. haa..

By the time we went to the lobby to wait for the bus.. most of them are tired.. Ryan slept during the bus ride.. Even when his teacher shouted "wakey wakey", he wasnt even awake by it.

After we touched down, i carry this sleepy boy home straight. Reached home, shower him.. he began to make noise.. i know he is getting cranky.. Tired.. so quickly dress him up and he slept again.. till 9plus.. woke up for his milk and head off to his lala land again.

Happy Mother's Day

Had a good sunday spent with HC and Ryan...

Early morning made them breakfast then start to do housework..

After that sent Mil and neighbour to Yishun Safra for Mother's Day Lunch. After that we went back home to rest. Both Ryan and HC had a nap before heading out to Pasir Ris beach for sand play.

Managed to take some pics and guess what?? We found lots of ants... we quickly grab Ryan and run.. Hahaha...

MIA mania

Looks like i have "disappeared" from blogging for quite awhile.

Been busy with work.. Never ending.. but of course, if we were to finish our work, we will be jobless soon..

Recently loads of hiccups at work.. shipment not being able to arrive on time, goods not being able to deliver to my customers smoothly. Feeling so frustrated at times... i know some things are not within my control.. as much as i like to help.. but i have a limit to certain things.

As for family issues... as usual.. problems created by mil and it's never ending. All her daughters can say is their mum is very extraordinary.. and what we can do is to see her with open heart. i dunno how long more can i be open. sigh.. dun want to talk abt her.. even now HC is upset with her and not on talking terms.

I just hope the rainbow will surface after the stormy weather..

Happy Birthday Ryan!

It's Ryan's 3rd bday today!

Happy Birthday my little precious boy... time flies.. Took leave from work as i had arranged with his school for his birthday celebration.

Sent him to school in the morning and met up with Tjio @ Ya Kun for breakfast to settle some of the insurance stuff. After that went to compass point to buy him his birthday gift.. Hr has always love cars...

Went to school around 315pm.. Just nice the kids woke up.. and when they saw the cake... everyone was like WOW... Yup, i had ordered McQueen Car for Ryan. He like it so much.. So together with his class mates and teachers,everyone sang him bday song.. He was smiling all the while..

While the kids had cakes, i chatted with Cindy. She shared with me about how kids love birthday parties and cakes.. I could tell.. as some of them went for more servings. :)

This year we didnt have any big celebrations for Ryan.. Just a simple fare.. Simple and warm..

Once again, Happy Birthday Ryan.. May your grow up well with enriching wisdom and good health.

Little Tree House's Excursion: Botanic Garden

On leave today.. Finally a break after so long since Dec...

Woke up at 630am to prepare myself and pack Ryan's bag. Master Kuik woke up at 8am.. Brush his teeth, scrap his tongue and gave him a bottle of milk before heading to school.

Reached his school around 9am. Hang around awhile before the kids assemble at the front.

Took some pics before they headed up to the bus.

So.. Botanic Garden.. here we come..

Tiring Week

Been a while since i last blog..

Been a hectic week in both at home and work. I need a break soon.

Hopefully the god of wealth will grant me my wish this weekend!!

Happy 4th Wedding Anniversary...

Time really flies.. Today marks our 4th wedding anniversary and many more to come... :)


Seriously never thought of celebrating anything as both of us are very busy @ work. Perhaps will celebrate during our lunar date that falls on 27th Mar and it's Ryan's lunar bday too.. Good idea to have 2 in 1... haha...


Hubby is never a surprise or romantic person. Today he really surprise me!! He actually order a bouquet of flowers and have it sent to my office.. I was shocked loh... and damn pai seh too..


Thanks dear for being so thoughtful...

Lunar Birthday!

Totally forgotten today is my lunar bday... Hubby reminded MIL, thus mil cooked mian xian for me. Appreciate MIL's effort.

Thanks Hubby!!

Happy 5th ROM Anniversary

Today marks a special date that we both decided to jump into the marriage grave..

Happy Anniversary!

开工大吉。。。发啊！

今天是开工大吉之日。在此，祝大家虎虎生威，虎年发大财！

Today marks the 6th day of the CNY. Time flies and one week just passed. Last friday, my company was closed for CNY... now we have to resume operations on the 22nd Feb!

Reached work place @ 0830am. Most of the colleagues came back but some of them are still in M'sia.. and my Vera still in Indonesia! Bored without my kakis... Lucky still got Pearly, Vivi, Vicky, Ah tam and perolyn.. haha..

Lion dance troupe came in @11am... Took them almost an hour to finish the whole "cai qing". Hopefully we will HUAT big... after the lion dance, we proceed to QianXi Restaurant @ Paya Lebar for lunch. Took Perolyn's car there.. and we are among the first to reach there.

Food were served soon after.. Thumbs up for the yummy food.. Wines and of course good entertainment by our consultant, overseas colleague and local colleagues.. This year we took 2 hours to complete our CNY lunch.. hahaha.. after that, proceed to Boss house for gambling sessions and dinner buffet!

Me and Pearly left at 5pm, took a ride from June as need to pick up Cheng..

Well that sums up my day for today!

Once again, wishing all HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Happy Birthday to Me...

2nd day of the new year and also the above title says it all...

More visitings later.. One stop to meet all.. cant wait to see my cousins.. a yearly gathering...


This year we are meeting up at 3rd aunt's place which is @ woodlands. After which, we will proceed to the Zoo... Ryan and me will gain free entry as he is under 3 and it's my Bday.. hahaha

Reached the zoo around 4pm and started touring around with a map.. We, adults are happily looking at the animals while master Ryan.. couldnt care less.. Always want to be carry.. duhz...
Until we stopped by a cart selling drinks and snacks.. he immediately jump up and choose the drinks.. Wow.. Coke.. was his energy drink.. he was so excited and active again.. haa..

We wrap up our walk cos all of us were tired.. So we send my parents home and headed home too.. Had maggie noodles for dinner and shower.. then went straight back to our room and watch tv before snoozing off!

Happy Chinese New Year & Happy Valentine's Day!

1st day of the Tiger year and Valentine's day happen to fall on the same day as well..


Like to wishing each and everyone Happy Chinese Lunar New Year, prosperity and good health always!

9th Feb 2010

First of all, like to wish Amy happy birthday... Hope she is enjoying herself with her darling for a short getaway.

Second very unhappy issue. I actually blew my top today at office... The anger was so huge till i actually drop my tears! Can imagine the impact???

When i went to work this morning, i actually work non stop since 830am... till 330pm.. whenever i wanted to go out for lunch, there will be customers walking in to look for me.. Damn... the finally straw came when i tried to go out the second time for lunch, another customer came. I slam the papers on my table and took the delivery order and headed the lift and slam on the button.

So, ultimately, i was the one who hurt myself.. and i actually drops my tears... my colleagues were shocked to see my behaviour for the moment... anyway, too hungry, order Mac for lunch and had my lunch at 4plus..

After that, i left the office.. of course with given permission by my head and HR.. HC came and pick me and we headed off for shopping. Went to sheng shiong buy beers and gaint for CNY shopping.. Spend $200 and have the grocies delivered to my home.. Cool right?

Finally... a breather...

Hi all, finally back to blogger.. Was telling my bffs earlier that i should clear the webs on my blog.

The last post was in 19th Jan.. After which i have been soooo busy cos colleague went on long leave - 2 weeks to New Zealand to settle some personal issue for her deceased bf. She will be back on Monday but leaving on wed to her hometown in KL.. Aiyaya.. busy again..

Today met up with Bffs and their partners for dinner at Kovan Fish Head Steamboat. The boss for tonight dinner is Towkay Liek.. Thanks Towkay Liek and Towkay Neo!!! I guess it also a pre-advance gathering for Amy's birthday and her darling is back to Sg... So it's a meet up session for us.. get to know him session for me.. hehehe..

Oh, must thank my babes for the birthday gifts...

From Amy

From Veron

Prior to meeting them, i booked a facial appt earlier to finish up the 2 time package thingy! God damn... i forgot to bring my receipt and they refuse and told me to rebook!!! WTH!!! it not as if i dun have record at your side.. No more patronising to your salon next time.. BANN!!!

Long Overdue Updates...

Hi hi hi.. Apologies for the no show of updating of my blog.

Was really busy since the year started and time flies... we are approaching into the month of Feb.. and CNY is next on the list.

18 Jan 10
Was home the whole day. To clear the house, sweep, mop, brew some tonic for hubby and Ryan. Took me about 3 hours to settle the chores before i proceed to upstairs to clear my room.
Managed to clear out 2 big stacks of clothes with old bed sheets. I think there will be more cos need to ask Hubby to see which of his clothes he doesnt want.

Mil will be back from her holiday today! Peace and cleaniness is coming to an end after 1 week.

*Honestly, i love the fact that she is not home. At least, my house is clean.. i dont meed to mop every alternate days. My parents can come up for dinner which they did when she was not home...

17 Jan 10
Hubby went back to work.. Info by him is that, he will need to leave out by 6am every morning for the morning trip. Poor him. Can see that he is very tired especially the eyes.. Going to rest well during his off period!

Dad and mum came over and pick me since hubby is off to work earlier.. Went Serangoon to gu-ma fruits stall.. Brought quite a few fruits... then went back to parents place to rest awhile.. before heading out again. Dad promised to bring Ryan out for shopping. In the end. got him a car.. Then went to the newly openly Audio House @ Bendemmeer.. lots of people. In the end, just go one round and off we drove home.

Had dinner at Rivervale Plaza as mum need to buy those prayer stuff for cny. i got some nice red packets too..

16 Jan 10
Early morning, went Changi Airport to send off a China colleague. She will be heading back to Ningbo to continue her job as accounts there. Time passes quickly.

Went back office to clear some work as the IR projects are booming.. Need to handover those sensors and valves over for their opening soon. Busy Busy Busy!

Went to BB Zayden's bb shower party @ Singtel Com centre. He has such an angelic face.. Congrats Michelle and Darryl!!!

15 Jan 10
On leave to rest.. Been very busy. Took time off to really sleep.. and woke up around 8plus then fed milk to Ryan before sending him to school. While i went for my massage. Shiok..

Came back home around 3plus.. Clean the house before cooking dinner.. Dad and mum coming over for dinner!

11th - 18th Jan 2010
Mil's holiday to Korea. her first time experiencing SNOW. Hope she enjoys herself!

My 1st Post in 2010

Year 2009 flashes through... and here come Year 2010

The brand new year has started.. into its day 2 now..

I didnt get to start the Day 1 right as i didnt feel well on the last day of the year.. Damn!! After meeting a friend for dinner at hougang mall, i went home, pop 2 panadols and lie flat on the sofa while waiting for hubby to come home. So my new year's eve ended by sleeping at 1030pm... boring right???

Next HOT Topic: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!!!

Most people will have the new year resolutions.. eg: keep fit, earn more $$, etc... then again, will all these resolutions be fulfilled in one's agenda?? No one knows.. cos u never know what will happen the very next day..

Still, whether the resolutions come true, i still have a few in mind. Top on the list.. to have PEACE... those 三姑六婆, please get away from me. i had enough of all these.. Less involvement, less conflict! My belief for now!

For now.. to live each day happily.. Wishing all my family, Bestest friends and friends.. good health and peace always..