Category: Amusing/Musing

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School Christmas Concert 2010

Chloe had her school concert a few days ago – if you are wondering why the faces are blocked out – it is because during the concert – we were reminded once again to be responsible netizen – and not put up pictures of other people’s kid – in case of “pedophiles”? So anyhow – while other parents would probably already have my kid’s picture on facebook – I’ve decided to block the other kids face – in case some parents don’t like it. This way – I don’t have to worry who sees this picture online and complain to the principal – after all, I have no time and energy to deal with anymore than necessary.

The concert went well – but Chloe didn’t sing as loud as she did – when she was home in the bath-tub, I asked her why – when she got home – she said she was shy *roll eyes*. We all know “shy” is not in her vocabulary ! Anyhow, this morning – we saw our local cop going into the school when we were dropping Chloe off – and he said – chloe was such a cutie! hahahha!! yes! a naughty cutie.

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Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping is almost impossible for us – because we own our own business and have a kid – and we have very limited time – so we resort to doing our shopping online. Not only is it convenient – most places like when you buy apple bottom, one can get free shipping! awesome right. How are you making out with your Christmas shopping? like I said – PB always waits to the last minute – as for me – I shop smart – i buy all my friends and families online – that way they will get their presents on time every time. And no hassle with buying online because if it doesn’t fit or for any reason they are not suitable – most places return policy is not only good – they give you a label to ship back to them for free. Super awesome to shop online!

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PB Is 38

So PB turned 38 a few days ago – we didn’t celebrate or anything – just bought him a cake and Chloe blew out the candles with him. 38 seems like a big number for age – but compared to my 45 – it’s nothing lah! he is still young – and I’m still the cradle robber – hahahha! Every year during his birthday – or mine for that matter – we don’t really celebrate – for me – I’m pretty simple – and think that all the presents and what nots are just for show. If he wanted something – he knows how to get it and he has the money for it but since I rarely ask for anything – I guess he can’t really ask for a lot. I think I’m just a very practical person – instead of buying me something just because – i would rather have the money to get what I want.

Plus there really isn’t any restaurant here that I really wanna go eat here – *shrug* – If we were back home – I guess we would go to Chjmes or whatever new restaurant to try out the food – but over here – eat here eat there also same kinda food. No italian food, no french food, no Japanese food nor authentic dim – sum – well you get the drift lah. Plus back home – I would probably go to a nice lounge and have a cocktail or go dancing but over here no nice pub nor lounge – so why waste the money right? So yes! PB is 38 – and really there is nothing he wants to go eat – but I think when I turn 46 in April – i would insist on going to the city to paint the town red – hahahha!!

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SmartPhone For Christmas

When you don’t know what to get the teenage niece or nephews for Christmas – then try the htc desire hd smartphone. That was what they had asked for this Christmas – and it’s like $79.95- which isn’t a bad price – since we all spend like $100 each for the nieces and nephews on Christmas. Lucky for us – we don’t have a lot of them around – hahahha! Is it the latest gadget in the market? i wouldn’t know – but you know kids – if they asked for it – it must be pretty awesome – since they know everything about these gadgets.

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Precious Moments

Chloe truly warms my heart every day – yes! she can be quite naughty at times – but most times she is a very thoughtful and kind little girl. She wouldn’t ask me to do things that would hurt me – like piggy back her – because she knows I have a bad back. She would be really sad – if she did something to hurt me – like jumping on the bed or rolling around and accidentally kicking me in bed.

Yesterday – she wrote a note to Santa – making sure he knows where his milk and cookies will be when he comes with his presents for her this Christmas. And she also wrote – that she believed in angels! because I was humming that song from Abba – hhahaha! and she even wrote – “Yes, I Do! ” after I sang – I believe in Angels – hahahha!! cute or what! precious moments ! she is too cute!

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How To Get A 6 Months Visa Into Canada?

I’ve been asked many a times – how do one get thru’ custom and get your 6 months chop on your passport without any trouble. So when i received an email this morning from a fellow Singaporean – i decided to write it out here instead. First of all, don’t go to the embassy and tell them you are staying for 6 months – as soon as you do that – they might send in the information to Canadian custom to look out for you ( i think they are required by law to do so). Canadian custom frown upon people who are planning to stay this long. But having said that Canadian custom are not evil – they are just doing their job and don’t want over stayers and people who intend to stay in Canada illegally or work here illegally.

So here is what you do – if you want to enter into Canada without any problems and be granted a 6 months visit legally. You have to have enough cash with you – you have to tell them you have family and friends and a job waiting for you back home. You have to have a return ticket – showing when you are going home – but note – that you should not have your air ticket printing it 6 months from your date of arrival. Always buy a ticket that allows you to change your date of flight – that way – you can book for 2 months from date of arrival and then change it when you arrive and have gotten your 6 months visa.

If possible – bring a business card with you if you are working – if you are still in school – make sure you have school papers showing when you are supposed to be back for school. The whole idea is to show them that you have no intention of staying longer than you should – and that you are just here for a visit and sightseeing around Canada. And by the way – if you are coming to Canada in February – it is the coldest month here – make sure you are dressed warmly. Do not spend a lot of money buying winter clothes in Singapore – safe your money and buy one when you arrive – in the meantime – just buy something as warm as you can in Singapore. I hope the above helps – and like I said before – i never had any trouble with immigration Canada – and you shouldn’t too – because Immigration Canada is not out to get you – they are only out to get those who have ill intentions.

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Report Card For Grade 1

I’m pleased to report that Chloe got her report card back today. All As 2 B s only 1 C – for reading. Her teacher wrote : Chloe has had a good first term. She is making progress at the early grade one level of reading and she does well with her word lists. She tries hard with her writing. Her work is always very neat and shows that she puts lots of effort into it. I need to encourage her to take risks when writing and to give the word a try. She often wants to have all her work done correctly. Chloe is always very pleasant and well behaved. She is kind and helpful to others.

Chloe has definitely come a long way – from when she first started at this school. Yes! i think the teachers play a very important part – Chloe is very lucky – her last year teacher and this year’s were great teachers – who have their own kids – therefore, wasn’t as panicky as the first one. Chloe tries really hard to read and recognize her words and we as parents of course hope she continues to excel in school.

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White Hair – Aging

I have more white hair sprouting out this year – than any other years that I’ve noticed – I guess I cannot deny the fact that I’m getting on with my age – 45 *sigh*. The spouse say it’s just a number and you are how you feel – and how you take care of yourself. But with aging comes knowledge and a serene feeling because I’m in a good place. I really cannot ask for a better half – and having Chloe is already an abundant blessing. But having say all that I also want to boost my health to keep up with the little brat and want to live a long live to see her get marry and have kids of her own and help her to take care of her kids. I hear that hgh supplements can do all that and reverse signs of aging as well, therefore, I am going to ask my doctor about it and get the supplement to help me stay on top of things.

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Working In Canada

We were at a local fast food place the other day – and it was an Asian who served us – this person is not young – in fact i believed she had been in Canada for a long time. But as soon as she started to serve us – even I cannot really understand her very well, so I quickly ordered and went on my way. Many people had asked me if it was easy getting work in Canada – and even though like that girl I saw at this fast food place – I can imagine that our accent may be a little bit of a hindrance – just to get a job in any good places. Even though I pride myself as having English as my first language – there are still some people who claimed they cannot understand me at my own store. So when I think about getting a job out of the comfort of the store – when Chloe is older – i too wonder if it would be a hindrance or a setback. Should I start talking like the “ang mohs” Canadians? should I be more Canadianized? But I do like the way i speak – like many people would be stubborn and exclaimed but yes! I think if i want to get a job outside of this comfort zoen – I better start speaking like a Canadian – if not a American eh.

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Going Paperless

You all know we own our own business right? sometimes I wished the spouse would go paperless and get the document management software for the entire store – after all, it is for the good in the long run. Instead of hunting down for files like the old fashioned way – and making sure they are filed properly – by going paperless – every computer repaired for the customer/s is stored safely and can be easily called up when needed.

At the moment, if we needed to look up for an old information on a customer – we still have to look for the paper that was filed – so it can be a little troublesome – especially for me – since I don’t really know where all the documents are filed. So next year, when the store isn’t so busy during the lat winter months – I’m going to get the spouse to look into the software again.