Category: Family/From the Heart

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Merry Christmas

So Christmas came and went.. and nope.. i didn’t get any Grohe faucets from Santa.. hahahha!! guessed i wasn’t being really good eh. So how was your Christmas.. ? were you naughty or good..?? As I sit here .. and reflect on the things that went on this year.. i cannot help but thank God for all the good things.

I was chatting with my g/f just this morning .. and yes.. there are some stuff that didn’t make us really happy .. or went the way we wanted.. .but our lives is in our hand.. and it’s up to us .. to make even the bad things positive.

For example, what happened to Chloe in school – I’m not happy it happened.. but it’s good it did at this point.. when it is something we can control and stop immediately. Had this not happened.. it could have been worst.. when she was older.. and it might be a lot more devastating – but for now, we became more cautious and tell ourselves to be vigilant always. So yes, life is not all smooth sailing .. but heck, if you wanna stay and wallow .. and mopped around the house about it.. then you will be miserable… as for me.. we were mad.. but we got passed that stage.. and moved on. Life is too short for the nonsense – what about you?

That’s Grampie with Chloe – hard to get good pictures of both. But i’m happy that Chloe is willing to give even Uncle Richard a hug.

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Happy 6th Birthday Chloe !

Dear Chloe,

You turned 6 years old today! a few minutes from now 6 yrs ago, you were born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia – Canada. 6 years ago, mama never thought we had the ability to raise you to this age, you were so tiny – my princess. You brought tears to my eyes everytime i watched you sleep – because you are nothing less than a miracle, just like getting Blue Cross NC in the States.

We are continuously learning new things from you and also learning how to be better parents/person so that we can set good examples for you. You are a wonderful, sweet and thoughtful little gal but you can sometimes be a P.I.T.A – but we love you always.

This year, you started your school year in a new school, you are doing so well and if not for the lil’ boy who keeps bugging you – i think you love your new school too. Your home room teacher had to be on sabbatical because her father was really ill, so your relieve teacher who is new and a man don’t really know stuff about girls eh. But never mind we are constantly reminding him that girls are different from boys.

This year, we also had to let your babysitter of 4.5 yrs go because you are already old enough not to need one, plus mama needs to teach you more school stuff after you come home from school and during the weekends. Since mama don’t get to spend a lot of time with you during the weekdays because you are going to school now, it’s better mama look after you – and cook proper food for you.

You’ve changed so much, taller, more independent and can pretty much do a lot of things on your own. But you can get quite demanding at times, so we have to work on that more. We love you but we don’t want you to grow up to be a brat. You are still very thoughtful and never ask for presents or toys when we go shopping and most times you do behave yourself – it is only at the store and when there are customers that you get naughty at times.

Mama is just very happy to surround you with good play dates and friends and the many activities we’ve planned for you since this year. Hopefully, we can go back to swimming soon after the H1N1 thing blows over. You are still doing your dancing and next year you start Karate classes – which we think is essential because of how this town is.

You are our love and our life and all we want is for you to be happy and healthy. Mama

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Rudolph At Our Lawn

This year our lawn looks a lot brighter! as you all know, ours is a new house therefore, there is no huge tree or plants around. Thanks to Chloe’s Grampie – who made us our own Rudolph and gave some Christmas trees to stick out on our lawn to put on some lights. So yes, we pretty it up .. and it’s not even all lighted up .. because we still have yet to go out and buy more lights.

One of the rudolph even has a red nose – grampie put a red bulb onto it – hahhaha!! the photo doesn’t do it justice.. because it looked a lot nicer with snow .. and all.

PB putting on lights on the christmas tree, so yes .. i’m pretty happy with the lawn this year – because our moose didn’t stand up to the wind – the wind seems to be getting worst every year.

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New Doctor For Chloe & I

In late November, our family doctor left his practice here for Toronto. I saw him the last time during his last week in town and he was upset that I haven’t gone for my blood test and saw him sooner – so her refused to apply for subsidy for my diabetic medication. He said i was not serious about my health ! I didn’t wanna be rude – because the truth was – i didn’t wanna see him nor his secretary too much unless absolutely necessary. Not only is he blunt – he had bad bedside manners. He was not good with Chloe and didn’t say the appropriate thing to a kid at all – especially one that he saw only when she wasn’t feeling good. I guess it was his way of telling me off – that i didn’t kowtow to him .. while he was around..??

Anyhow, we didn’t think we would be getting a new family doctor so soon – but we did – today the clinic from around here called and took Chloe and I in immediately. You see – i was smart – even though his “awesome” secretary told us that we cannot call and register our names in on other clinics before he left his practice – i still went ahead and left name everywhere – as soon as we found out that he was leaving.

I don’t know if the new doctor will be any better but having a doctor is better than not having one eh..?? and with this new doctor, i am gonna try to stay as professional as possible – and not even acknowledge him in public. Because our ex doctor – can’t even show any compassion of any kind and his “awesome” secretary was so plastic – even my old toy doll beats her in facial expression.

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Chloe’s Birthday Party

We successfully celebrated Chloe’s 6th birthday at the bowling alley with the help of family and friends who attended the party. Chloe had a blast – the weather wasn’t the best – but it could have been worst.

Quite a few people came – and those who didn’t .. didn’t even call to say they weren’t coming – even though they had say they were – but no worries we still had a good time.

Chloe’s cake – she chose it herself and a friend’s sister made the awesome cake for her. Thank you .. Crystal..!!!

And this year.. it was special because Aunt Helena was in town – so was able to attend her birthday party.

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Studying Online

In the previous post, I talked about working online and now i can’t wait to tell you .. i can’t wait to get back to the work force. Easier said than done right? well, chloe is growing up .. and i can forsee myself wanting a “proper” job .. and making money from someone else other than our own store. So i better buckle up .. and go upgrade myself – the spouse told me just the other night but with an online university he suggested because he was pretty sure I wasn’t going to leave the kid on her own yet.

Many people have reservations about an online mba but after speaking with some of my online friends.. and knowing that they had successful gone thru’ the course because of the flexibility and online support from the university, they too encouraged that i do the same as well. Since tuition is affordable and it is recognized by future employers, i am truly hyped to look into it seriously. Like my grandfather used to say, you can never arm yourself with too many degrees but this time, I would like to pursue something that is much needed in this area, medical administration.

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Doctor Situation

We’ve always had a doctor situation here in our town. Doctors come and go.. when they sorta finished their contract here.. and they move to greener pasture. But how to blame them right..?? afterall, what is there here.. for them..??

A check with other clinics in town .. that we had put our name in for waiting list today.. didn’t looked good at all. Looks like other doctors were leaving too. Like i said.. i don’t blame them .. but did they really have to do it all at the same time..?? the 1000s of ppl here left without a family doctor!!! Darn these doctors.. and you think they are supposed to be serving the ppl for a greater cause. Oh well..!! so the emergency room again .. we have to go.. and with the H1N1 situation.. one donch even know what to think. I just hope that our next doctor don’t turned out to be insensitive and the secretary isn’t the same either – now that would sux big time. But in the meantime, i need to stay positive.. and look forward to a better doctor.

PS : PB has an appt with his family doctor in the next few days.. and i had asked him to go beg his family doctor to take Chloe in .. hahhaha!!! like go on his knees if he needs to.

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All About The Cold

People often wonder how we stand the cold here in Canada.. especially someone like myself, who comes from a place where it is sunny 365 days a year.. or rather .. we say .. we don’t have any season, it’s summer every day.. and every season. Well, we do get the rain.. and the storms.. but they don’t really last too long, it’s usually very humid and dry where i come from. The place i come from is an island but a city and a country, very modern but no place for a motorhome nor motorhome towing services. But everything is as high tech as it can get. Don’t believe me..?? just google – Singapore and you will know where i come from.

Although, we come from a very advanced country, our upbringing is very much backwards, because my forefathers and parents are very traditional people. The believed in a lot of superstitions and the 3rd kind.. if you know what i mean. And some of the things that may not sound logical to the “ang mohs” .. we kinda grew used to it.. and practiced it even without really, really believing in it. Better safe than sorry..??

Like the cold weather for example, my mom used to make us dressed really warm coz’ she said.. else you are gonna get sick. But truth be told, you and i know that one gets a cold from virus in the air. But having said that.. when one is cold as compared to the other warm person, the colder person is more susceptible to getting sick quicker as study had shown. Even though I myself know that not keeping warm isn’t the real reason .. for getting sick, i still used it on Chloe and tell her strictly, ” you wanna get sick is it..?? quickly put on your scarf and keep your neck warm!” so you see .. even though we said.. we would never be like our mom.. we are like mom.. muahhaha!!! but yes.. one don’t get a cold .. if you don’t keep warm.

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New Phone

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PB had been using his old model phone for like 5 yrs now, the phone still works.. but the face plate, well, lets just say.. it doesn’t wanna come on when it should.. and the battery don’t last too, too long either. His old model was a Samsung .. but like any responsible adult.. one don’t just go out and buy stuff .. when you want to.. or feel a need for change. Well, unless of course you are rich lah.. muahahha!! which we are not… although some may think otherwise.. but really we are NOT..! Anyhow, he was looking to change his old model and was looking at the many cell phones they have at Rogers (local phone shop here).

And since we know the manager of the store.. and he recommended this new Nokia model .. and it really didn’t cost PB a lot of money .. just a contract of 3 yrs which is the norm here.. but we figured there is no harm.. because we’ve always had this # even before i came to Canada. So how do i feel about his new cellphone..?? it’s a cellphone .. muahahhaha!! these days.. beside my laptop.. the rest .. well, you can say .. i only use them when absolutely necessary.

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Protecting Your Kids

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I’ve often wonder how some parents would allow their young kids to roam the streets on their own. I’ve often wonder .. what these kids are gonna grow up to be. I’ve also often wonder if putting chloe in this school is the right decision but having said that.. we really had no choice.. because it’s zone accordingly, there are no free directories, like in other parts of Canada.. where you can send your kids to a private school if you can afford it.

As a parent, I sometimes wonder – how does these kids survive ..?? how do these parents do it..?? Very often, i hear of parents going out for the nite.. and having a party.. with just about anyone coming to their homes. Yes, I’ll have to admit .. i’m not that popular .. neither is PB. We have very little friends.. and we like it this way. Why..?? mostly, it’s because we are very busy.. and secondly, the investing on the time can be very stressful at times.

As parents, we want our kids to be in the “good crowd” .. but is there a “good” crowd..?? Even the doctor’s kids can bully another doctor’s kid in high school – according to reliable sources. So how do one protect your kids..?? you can’t be with them 24hrs a day.. they have to go to school right..?? Something came to our attention last week about Chloe and one of her school mate – lets just said.. kids can be evil too. As parents, creating awareness is very important. As parents, it’s utmost important to listen to your kids and spend time daily to chat with him or her. It is very important to be there for him or her.. when they need you.

I’m glad that i’m spending more time with Chloe these days.. else i may not have found out what happened of late at school. Of course, as a parent, i do not wish this upon anyone.. therefore, I’m telling all parents out there.. that there are some kids who comes from “different” type of family, therefore, it’s important for you to be vigilant, it’s important that as parents.. we have to open our eyes and ears.. and gently bring across awareness. Working and gaming is important.. but nothing is more important then your kids, should anything happened to your kids.. and you could have prevented it.. by spending less time at work.. and gaming, you would lived to regret it. So dads .. who are into gaming.. spend more time with your kids.. and less them on the computer or console systems.. and moms.. less facebook.. and more time with your kids too. Don’t lived to regret it.. because they are only this age once.