Category: Family/From the Heart

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Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year everyone! and especially those who’ve followed this blog for a long time. So what happened to 2010? Well, first off – I quit going on facebook so much – and stopped going on msn as much too. Mostly, because I want to spend more time with Chloe and with my work – because I found that I wasn’t doing such a great job on both. Plus, I wanted a quality life – not just one that goes on and on about other people. I want to concentrate on taking care of my own first – and if my friends think that I’m being selfish and inconsiderate – than I can’t help it – after all, you can’t please everyone eh.

For the year of 2011, I want more of the same of 2010 – more quiet – more quality in my life and more work is good too but less drama – and in order to do that – I’ll have to “bochup” in a lot of things. For example, the no ferry situation in this town got me all worked up at the end of the year – when they announced it on FB and I was all geared up to write on the mayor’s FB – but I deleted the message/comment after writing it – because what was the point right? You think the mayor is gonna get all upset because I was upset – he wasn’t doing his job well – nor did I think the town councilors were? Fat hope they are going to lose any sleep on it. “shrug” so yes! i deleted it – and decided “what the heck” as long as PB’s business is doing well – and we continue to strive and do well – provide the best deals for our customers – and we get all our bills paid on time – that’s all that matters – and most importantly – i won’t be wasting my time.

So there you have it! have i turned complacent? I don’t think so – I’m just making use of my time wisely – and choosing my battles. What about you?

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More Me & Chloe Time

Every year during this time – I would be in a frenzy to get out all the gifts if not before Christmas – it would be around now – and even if I am late – I would still get the presents out – and then I would feel like I’ve done right by the rest of the world. But this year – after what happened to PB’s nephew Nick, I literally stopped and thought about what I should honestly do for myself and Chloe. All these years – I’ve been so involved in so many things around me – that I’ve forgotten what is most important – Chloe. Isn’t it the most important to put Chloe and PB first? making money is important and keeping friends and relative happy are also important – but ultimately, the most important people in my life is Chloe and PB right?

So if I haven’t been online or on FB or slow with the movies – in the next few months or year – please know that I have a commitment to my family first – to Chloe and PB first. I’m grateful to so many people who have given me space – and given me time – to do the right thing by Chloe especially. I have taken time to take care of myself first this year after i started on my anxiety pills. So for the new year – I’m going to slow down on my online stuff – and concentrate of nurturing chloe and my health – and I trust my friends will understand.

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Gifts From Overseas For Chloe’s Birthday

Friends and family from away – in United States as well as Asia and some in UK had been very kind to Chloe – like forever. Even though I said – no gifts this year – they still sent a few. I am grateful – and I appreciate it – especially when one aunt went ahead to buy gold  for Chloe even though I said – I can never repay her kindness. We loved the silver coins – not only are their a rare item – they are sort of an investment for Chloe – but really they are so kind. Today we received another package for Chloe – and Chloe asked me – if they were silver coins again? This package came all the way from Australia – but nope – they are not silver coins – but definitely something for Chloe’s birthday/Christmas and also a package for me. We haven’t opened it yet – they are now sitting under our Christmas tree because we told Chloe they were for Christmas – after all, she already had so many birthday presents. Can you guess what we received today?

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Happy 7th Birthday, Princess!

Dear Chloe,

You turned 7 today and boy! have you grown! it had been 7 wonderful years for mummy because you’ve grown to be such a beautiful, smart and adorable child. You seems to get taller everyday and even though you refused to eat a lot of things – you are pretty healthy except for the cold that never want to go away it seems.

You are still scared of a lot of things and is a pretty whiny little girl – who loves lots of attention – especially when there are customers at the store. Despite the fact, that you are a pretty good kid – who helps most times when asked – you loved to misbehave in front of our customers in the store. But you never misbehave when you are out of the store – or when shopping. You never cry or fuss when we go shopping – and insist on buying things – you are very good when it comes to eating junk – still asking first before eating – and usually only eat very little junk.

You did very well in school this year and you still love Hannah Montana a lot. You recognized a lot of words now and able to do simple reading on your own. And you are a lot more independent too this year. Unfortunately, you are still quite a sore loser and haven’t learned that it is ok to not be a winner all the time. This year – I’ve also noticed that you are bonding well with your grandparents and even spend time with them on your own, thus we are able to have a wee bit of free time to work on our own things.

But overall, you are a pretty good girl who loves all pretty things in pink. You are pretty sensible – but at times can be cranky. 7 yrs seems like a long time for mummy but yet so short – I know that we are trying our best to be the best parents to you. You asked me what you should be when you grow up and my reply to you was – you can be anything you want – as long as you are honest and integrity. I hope to bring you up to be one – my dear princess. You bring so much joy to mummy and I love you very much and I know you will be a wonderful person when you grow up. I wish for you happiest always, good health, lots of friends and lots of laughter. Happy 7th birthday and many more to come – Princess! you are the love of our life.

Love,
Mummy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxo

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Sending Christmas Presents Home

For those who are away home – I’m sure you’ve already mailed out all the Christmas presents that you want to send home. If not – you better hurry – I don’t think you have very much time left. I had an easy time getting presents for my family back home – one of my brothers – love wrestling, and wrestlers – anything to do with wrestling – he is into big time. So I bought him some wresting t-shirts, wrestling tapes and wrestling caps and his favorite wrestler figurine. His was the easiest to get to be honest – don’t you just love the internet! On the same note – I’ve bought stuff online for Christmas – it makes life so much easier for me – what about you ? how did you make out with your Christmas shopping?

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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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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.