What a finale to 2009 ......

Our dearest daughter is back this evening. We are happy that she enjoyed her Laos' trip. It's a mother and daughter reunion at the arrival hall and they could not stop chatting throughout dinner at Swenson and the journey home. Nothing else matter for Margaret for Fyn is with us to welcome and celebrate the New Year 2010. Such a beautiful finale to 2009. Cheers!

Post Christmas.....

What's next after Christmas? The New Year of course. New hope with new resolution. The celebration rocks on. Caution : gluttony is a sin. Sale, sale, sale. Retailers are promoting their Post Christmas Sale with 50% discount and more. You won't believe I bought my CNY clothing 2 weeks ago. That is what you call kiasu. Haha.

Fyn is returning on Thursday evening just in time for New Year 2010. It's 'Rest & Recreation' time for them after accomplishing their mission at the mountainous village. Without a doubt, she will return slimmer and prettier. Let's see.

Merry Christmas 2009

Wishing all Christians a Merry Christmas

The most joyous time of the year has arrived. Christians and others alike celebrate the birth of Jesus they call Christ. In the spirit of this festival, let's not forget the aged, the sick and the neglected. Do they know it's Christmas? I simply love that song.

We are 7 days away to New Year 2010 and I came across an advertisement in the paper with a Chinese New Year offer. I was like 'Huh? Am I reading the wrong paper?' CNY falls on 14 Feb 2010 and they advertised on Christmas Day. Crazy but so long as they are not offensive..... kiasu lah.......

Hang up your stocking!

It's been a hectic week but I do not know what's keeping busy. The engine has just started at my workplace and I am beginning to feel tired after work. Blame it on the relaxing life for the past weeks.
We are nearer to Christmas. The presents for the Toa Payoh Gang will be taken care of by Smily and Margaret. I understand Fyn is coping well in Laos. She is teaching English to the children there. We are proud of her and hope she has a wonderful time too.
Congratulations to Eric Chua and Cherie Chan on their wedding tomorrow. Best wishes on this happy occasion. Cheers!

Quiet Christmas?

It's going to be a quiet Christmas this year for Fyn is away and Smily will be performing his disappearing act. Margaret is feeling the heat and told me that we should have another 2 kids instead. 'But then hor... these additional 2 kids will grow up and have their own programmes too,' I replied.
When the kids were young, we were complaining that we did not have time of our own. Now that they can fly, we are starting to miss them especially on festive season. It's a blessing that I am on a relaxing period in my work and will try to cheer her up as much as I can. It's shopping time starting tomorrow and she knows where I am going to bring her to. Let's move on and feel the Christmas spirit and joy.

To Laos with love

Fyn has left for her Laos expedition this evening and will be back on New Year's eve 31 December 2009. This is her first overseas trip (without our presence) and Margaret is worried and starting to miss her. She is twenty of age and I trust that she is able to look after herself. Sometimes we as parents have to painfully let her venture out and see the outside world. It's inevitable that she has to take some hard knocks. But not all is gloomy. In between I am sure she enjoy herself with the villagers there and appreciates the good life back in Singapore. Anyway, she chose to be in this project and I am confident that she will return as a more matured young lady.

Dental appointment

OMG! I couldn't believe I had my teeth scaled and polished, 1 no mended and 2 n0s of roots from rotten teeth extracted. I dislike going to the dental clinic and my purpose there was to get one of my tooth filled. Dr Mak inspected my set of teeth and confidently convinced me to proceed with the extraction and scaling. He assured me that it's not as painful and scary as what I thought. Knowing that I was in good hands and reluctantly agreed. Everything went on smoothly and believe me, there was no pain in the extraction. Of course there were some discomfort in between. But it's no big deal. Anyway, I am supposed to return in 6 months time for the regular scaling and polishing again. Will I ??????

Happy Birthdday Jessie !

Birthday wishes to my dearest sister, Jessie. She is happy that I have not forgotten her special day. Oh yes, she is leaving for Korat Thailand on 23 December 2009 with her church group. I am on the lookout for reasonably good, old children clothing for them to bring there for the villagers. It's a season of giving love and sharing joy. Remember, I am just a phone call away. God bless.

New shopping malls

Went with Margaret to take a look at the newly opened shopping malls 313@Somerset and Mandarin Gallery. Nothing spectacular. It's a duplicate of the other shopping centres with the same old shops selling the same old things. The night came alive when I met Romario, a Philippino engineer whom I was associated with back in 1998. No doubt Singapore is a small place but we didn't meet each other since then. It was not till April this year that I met him at Novena again. Anyway, nice to hear that he has settled here with his wife and son. Well, I have been crossing path with long lost friends these few weeks. Guess it's a good omen especially in this festive period.

Dinner @ One Fullerton

Me and Margaret together with our regular makan kakis had dinner at one of the seafood restaurants @ One Fullerton last weekend. We were there because of the promotion i.e. $50 off for $150 spent. Booking a table outside the restaurant with the Merlion besides and the city landscape lighted up, this place has an ambience of its own. Unlike the 80s', it has changed to a fine dining restaurant. It's quality over quantity. Over-eating was out of question but it's just nice for our stomachs. With the gentle sea breeze comforted us throughout the evening, there is nothing more we can ask for.