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Davis milestone at 17 mths

2009-11-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

As of today 4th Nov, Davis at 18 mths-to-be can read/gesture the following.

Say the words out when I write them on the board or when I show him picture cards.

Arms up (Raise his arms)
Ball
Bee
Bug
Blue
Baby
Cat
Clap (Clap when he sees the word)
Dog
Mouth (Point to his mouth when he sees the word)
No
Yes
Zip
Banana (Says the word when I show him picture card)
Apple (Says the word when I show him picture card)

Say out the word when I handsign or point the object to him

Apple as Ple
Banana as Bana
Ball
Bee
Bird
Blue
Book
Cat
Dog
Eat
Fish
Milkshake
No
Turtle
Yes
ZhuZhu (His toy hamster)

Point or handsign to me when I say

Apple
All done
Arms Up
Arms Down
Ball
Book
Baby
Bath
Blanket
Car
Clap
Cow
Davis
Dog
Diaper
Eat
Elephant
Ear
Eye
Fingers
Giraffe
Go
Grass
Hat
Hair
Head
Juice
Lion
Milk
More
Mouth
Please
Rain
Sand
Shoes
Thank You
Tongue
Teeth
Tree
Water

All by his own as and when he wants.

Dog
Mama
Milkshake
Nainai (just heard him saying this morning)
Papa

Tries to open door with keys
Only look at the fish when we say cannot touch the tank
Climbs up chairs and bed
Runs
Able to walk backwards
Wanting to feed himself
Bully Milkshake
Says baobao when he wants to be carried
Share his food with me when I say share
Kicks ball
Enjoys watching his programmes on TV
Allow nainai to read books to him
Hate to walk when he goes out
Climb onto Thomas the train and Barney car at Northpoint basement without help
Recognize the route from musical cars to the pet shop and walk by himself to see animals

Oh my God.

2009-10-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

It has been quite awhile since I updated my blog. Well tonight, or perhaps I should say this morning cause its 6.30a.m here in Singapore, I'm trying to blog my heart out.. I wish there's a device that could actually copy and paste what I felt in my mind and automatically turn them into words in this space of mine, instead of having me to type them out words by words...

My baobao was diagnose with hand, foot and mouth disease just 3 days upon reaching Singapore and he had to be on home quarantine for a week.. Shortly after, Eric had a bad food poisoning and was pretty sick for a few days just before he had to resume work after returning home from States.. And now its me.. having a bad sore throat cum a bloated stomach that has been hanging around for a few days already.. Not Good..

While I lied on my bed, having a flashback on what happen to me and my family in these recent years, I couldn't help but notice the many little things that was given to me.. In good times or bad times, I was blessed with some many fortunate events that I know it must have been from my Almighty God..

I shall list them out here.

In the past I was always in envy with my friends who had "normal" family and I kept wondering why I wasn't blessed to have one..

Then I came to know God who gave me one shortly after I accepted Christ as my saviour.
I really came to love my new founded family who sometime I felt treats me way better than my own family.. That sounds really selfish.. But then I also felt that after returning to Singapore after missing for so long, my relationship with my own family actually improved.. Especially with my dad.. I used to hate him for the many things he did to me.. I felt mistreated, abused and ignored as a child till many years later, I still resented him. But ever since I came back.. The feeling that I had was totally different.. Things have changed.. For the better definitely..

Then came my housing issue.. Eric and I bought our 1st pad in Yishun at a really good deal.. I don't think that we could have afforded one if we had to buy from the resale market or even from the Govt at this sky rocking prices period.. I felt blessed.. If I were to compare the prices that we paid for against the rates of the houses in the area right now, we actually made like more than $50K even before our house was actually ready.. We balloted for one the 1st time and we even managed to get a #10 which I totally loved..

Thirdly, we saved a great deal of money by having a baby in the States.. I say probably a good $15K (gynea, labour, pediatric and vaccination fees all added up). Other than the BCG vaccine, Davis had almost all the other required vaccines done in the States.

The tours that we went during our stay in Arizona.. (New York, Hawaii, Florida, California, Canada, Nevada, Washington D.C and Arizona)

The fact that God gave me food to eat at every meal.. I am always thankful that I am eating food and not tree barks..

Our good health that many people didn't get to enjoy.

Roof over our head

and so many other thing that we take it for granted..

The most importantly is the complete salvation that we had as a Christian, our sins were forgiven and we are given a place in heaven. I know God is the one I can trust whole heartedly because He never left me and walks with me even in my darkest moments.
Jesus says, "My child, in your darkest moment when you only see one set of footprints, that was when I carried you."

So the next time when you say Oh my God.. Look around and think of what God has given you and you'll see..

FYI, I longer says Oh my God ever since I read an article from somewhere as the word God is never to be used lightly.. Instead, I say, Oh my Gosh.. ;)

My dearest Grandma. I love you..

2009-09-14T02:55:00.000-07:00

Grandma, I miss u a lot.. I know it's all my fault for making you wait for me even when I knew that you were sick.. 6 months to you prove to be too long a time.. I'm very very sorry for that. Grandma, forgive me.. You are always on my mind.....

They say you went to Heaven already.. Did you?? Dear GOD, how do I know if this is true??? They say it's a relief for you. An end for the suffering you endured during this time.. I wasn't there to go through the pain you had.. I can't make up with the lost time anymore..

Every banquet will end eventually.. (Derived from a Chinese saying)

2009-08-21T18:30:00.000-07:00

I want to dig my fingers into those Sri Lanka Jumbo crabs!! Female crab nonetheless.. I want to eat the roes, sink my teeth into the thick juicy meat from the pincers.. ROARS!!! the Lion is hungry!! I miss watching Star Award on the TV.. I miss my late night supper at those 24hr Kopitiam and everything about home...I'm still a very typical Singapore girl at heart.. No doubt at all..

I want to bring my son out in his 3 wheel stroller, walking with my hubby hand in hand, exploring Singapore (malls) again.. Did i mention to you that I felt like a tourist that time when I went back to celebrate CNY? The feeling was very peculiar because I've lived 23 years in Singapore and these 2 years in the States made me feels like a stranger in my homeland.. Enough said.. I can't wait for the day when I bid Arizona goodbye.. I will miss you much..

It's coming to an end.. and a new beginning for me..

2009-08-21T02:10:00.000-07:00

2 years 9 months of my "taitai" life is pretty much coming to an end.. I really ought to be thinking of what I want to do in my life which I seriously had already thought of years ago.. What is my purpose on earth? What is the plan that God has for me? I kept asking myself this question and I get no answer.. I have ambition but no direction and many a times I kept pulling myself back and starting to doubt on the decisions that I made for myself in the past.. I walk, I fumble, I wonder if I'll ever move forward.. Maybe I did? At a snail pace.. As I celebrated my 27th birthday 2 weeks ago, I can't help but having mixed feeling about what's going to happen in the near future.. For myself, my family....

Some flashback ideas..

a) Take a course in cosmetology, learn the essential skills of facial, massage, usage of essential oils etc.. Apply for a job and hopefully I can advance myself further.
Ultimate goal..
1. Becoming a trainer in a renowned company.
2. Save enough money to open my own salon.

b) Join an airline as a cabin crew.. Save as much money as I could and retire early..
Note to self, make sure to check for reviews on the airlines.. How safe they are, bitchiness of the crews etc...

c) Be a full time housewife.. ??? Possible????

d) Take a diploma in baking so that I can work from home...

I had to stop procrastinating right now!!!!!!!

reason 1.. I'm 27 already.
reason 2.. I'm lacking of almost 3 years of working experience.
reason 3.. I have a son to feed and a house to upkeep
reason 4.. I have to start saving for my parents for their old age

The reality is starting to kick already.. ;(

So right now, I need to stop weighing the Pros and Cons of everything I planned to do.. Because at the end of the day I'll still be standing at square one.. Not sure of which step to take..

I need to know my strength and my weaknesses so that I don't make the wrong decision again.. Not anymore

My strength..
-I'm more of a creative person but due to the years of not making the full potential of it.. They're decaying and I'm losing them over time..
-I'm a people person and am very chatty if I find the right company.
-Get satisfaction from praise and acknowledgement which will drive me to work harder..
-I can work for long hours on things I enjoy doing.
-Strive for the best on things that I do.
-Like to move around.

My weakness..
-Hate to work in front of a desk.
-No confidence on things that I'm unfamiliar with.
-Bad at boot licking.
-Dislike replying to emails and doing follow-up, so HR, executive jobs is a big no-no
-Start to feel uneasy around people I can't get along with.

I want a career and not a job.

Right now I'm still waiting for an answer from my sister.. I can't disclose to you what is my plan for now cause I hate it when I have to change my decision again after announcing it.. I have to 100% sure before I say anything.. My style!! =) Hope it'll be good..

Recent updates

2009-08-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't update for 1 month now.. Nothing exciting happen recently and I haven't got any fresh ideas to share with my readers or note it down myself.. But I do have an exciting news now.. I'M RETURNING TO SINGAPORE.. For good already.. =DDD

Our 95 cartons of various sizes came 2 weeks ago and now my whole house looks more like a warehouse than any other thing.. This last month, we're really busy buying more stuff to bring back home.. We bought a cute Disney Pixar CARS bed frame for Davis.. Got him a Toy Story table set too but I'm going to bring it back for a refund.. Cause the surface of the table was padded with soft foam.. -_-!!! But I really do like the chair though.. Oh well..

Blasted a big hole in dear's pocket as I suddenly turned on my frenzy shopping spree mode.. Bought a whole set of pots and pans and a matching set of knives and scissor from (Hey"yall, Paula Deen catch phase), her series of kitchenware.. Cookies sheet and baking tins that comes in set of 3.. An angel cake mould, cutlery sets, lots of baking stuff and new bowls and plates.. I'm feeling like a soon-to-be-a-great-chef that's in the making..

Packing packing.. So much things to be packed.. Hey dear, Jiayou hor!!! Kekekeeee... Love love k.. *sweet smile*

My healthy lunch

2009-07-18T02:28:00.000-07:00

Marinated salmon from Costco.. My 2nd box till date..

The thing I like about these guys is that they are so simple to prepare and doesn't cost you a bomb.. And the box says, its marinated with olive oil and canola oil.. Isn't that gorgeous?

Wrap it up in foil and bake at 350F for 20min.

The last time I cook my lobster tail with my pan, the smell lingers in my house for 3 days.. Air freshener wasn't able to mask it at all.. So no more fishy salmon smell this time round.. Everything was concealed in the oven.

Ready to serve.
I loaded my lunch with big bunch of baby spinach, carrots and a whole tomato... GOOD EAT, GOOD HEALTH!

Yummy stuff we have.. Slurp!!

Plate, "I'm still unwashed."
And the best part, you only need to wash the fork and plate..

Disney Getaway

2009-07-09T23:40:00.000-07:00

I'm finally free to sit down and write something.. Last month was considered very fulfilling.. We made it to Florida which we delayed for a month.. But at last, everything was finalised and I can't tell you how excited we were.. I have to thank my girls for sending us to the airport early in the morning, Sheena for lending me the stroller, Arlene for lending us the car and Kate for looking after Milkshake.. And during the journey to the airport, Sheena told us the storyline of UP which we manage to catch during one of the days at Florida..

We didn't book any expensive room for our main priority was to have a decent place to stay for during that week and so we checked ourselves in a humble Inn which was about 15min-30min (depending on which world) away from Disney world.. Save us quite a bit of money too..

The 4 theme park that made people go gaga..

The staff at the front desk was an old lady from Britain and when were we chatting one morning, she told us that she and her husband had stayed 3 years in Singapore, back in 1940+.. The way she pronounce Katong with her English slang was really unique..

Anyway to summarise our whole Florida trip.

Some little mayhem.

Davis dropped his milk bottle at the airport while we were having breakfast.. The cap broke into 2 and we've already checked in our luggage that has a spare bottle..

I can almost feel my whole world crashing down cause I cannot imagine him without his bottle throughout that 4 hours of flight..

Dear was really calm and walked away.. I didn't know where did he went as I was busy feeding Davis the remaining milk with a straw..

Moment later, Dear came back with a brand new bottle.. Who knows the stores in the airport sells bottle.. Although they only had a tiny selection.. (The tits was meant for stage 1 babies), nonetheless, I was truly grateful for that bottle and proud that Dear suddenly turned resourceful..

Tip #1. After checking in our room, we made our way to Walmart to stock up on baby water and some food, bread, hams, assorted cheese, bottles of mineral water, tidbits and bottled baby food.. Another great money saving tips..

p.s Linda, don't say I never update my blog OK.. I've got some tips for you some more.. Tip #2. Buy sunblock that comes in a spray, bring your own water unless you don't mind buying them in the park.. Corn dogs and nasty pretzels are like $4 each.. Wear thin clothing and don't forget your shades..

I'm not sure if too much activities is going on in the day that at night, after spending Day 1 at the Magic Kingdom, Davis woke up from sleep in tears, TWICE.. He was literally screaming and crying with his eyes closed..

We woke up really late on the 2nd day as none of us had slept well due to his crying and so we aborted our plan to visit another world in Disney.. We hit the factory outlet instead.. Bought a Coach bag again and some other stuffs which I don't remember.. Sorry.. That's how it is after trying to recall back something that happened more than 3 weeks ago..

That night Davis went back to sleeping with us on the same bed and again he screamed.. After falling deep into slumber, TWICE again.. oh dear.. I'm so afraid...

Day 3 to Epcot.. Had Japanese food for dinner and made it in time to catch the firework in Japan.. Tip #3. You can get excellent view of the firework anywhere near the humongous lake at Epcot..

Tip 4. Free soda tasting.. 8 different sodas from around the world.. If you go to the Coca Cola store in Vegas, you have to pay to taste them..

Day 4 to Hollywood studio.

we had to queue the same line twice, coz halfway through the first time, they swap characters.. And I wanted to take pictures with The Incredibles badly..

On Day 5, just before entering the Animal Kingdom, we realised that we've left the milk bottle in the room.. I thought that we should just turned back but dear say we should ask the Disney staff if they have any baby care centre in the park itself.. Turned out to be, they did.. we made our way searching for the lamp with beetle bug cause that's where the baby centre is.. The baby care centre is almost halfway into the Animal Kingdom but good luck for us. They do sell milk bottles too.. Phew.. Another milk bottle crisis..

The baby care centre with their beetle bug lamps.

The original photo..

After semi photoshopping.. I know very ugly la.. but this photo so nice. too bad dear forgot to turn on the flash.. Trying to salvage it..

Our week at Disney went by real fast and then on the 6th day, we went back to the Magic Kingdom again.. The fireworks were great.. However I think that the one at LA, Disneyland were magnificent.. They were even better.. The reason because they had laser beam in LA and not in Orlando.. Tip #5. To get the best view of the firework. Place yourselves anywhere in between the Walt Disney holding Mickey mouse statue and the Main Street.. If you go beyond the Walt Disney Statue, somewhere closer to the castle, all you're going to get is great sound effect but not much of a fireworks. Because...... the fireworks are really not that up high.. Most of the fireworks are going to appear behind the castle.. Only a few huge one was able to shoot higher than the castle..

This is the statue of Walt disney holding Mickey Mouse..Noticed how the castle is changing it's colour.. It's purple..

And now it became blue

this one looks half purplish and half grey

And that's ahbachang with the Cinderella's castle.. In a nice shade of aqua..

I'm really pissed with this lappy cause it kept giving me error message and closed my whole application.. I took like an extra of 3 hrs just to load these few photos.. Very sway right.. Finally set my mood in to update blog after MIA for more than 1 month then tio stuck for so long.. I'm sorry for the typo and grammar error.. I'm very tired now.. Still have to look after Davis boy boy who is having fever..

Nites everyone..

A series of happenings

2009-06-03T02:20:00.000-07:00

My G10 FINALLY arrived after much anticipation!! But I haven't had the chance to make use of it full potential as there's nothing much for me to shoot at home other than Davis and Milkshake.. Actually I do make a good candidate but I'm lazy to try out the self-timer function and Eric is too tired after work to help me try it out.. But here I have some pictures that I took during this 2 days.. The temptation is too hard to resist.. Its like calling out for me, "Hey come try me, you know you want to!!"

My very 1st shot with G10.. That is our wall of frame in the living room..

Restaurant City is addictive.. Is there some cocaine here?? Took this picture in my dark living room..

My botak head Ahbachang in his playpen that I bought for him with my pay I earned from catering.. The fruit from my 2 weeks of labour.. I felt so indebted to Sheena cause she gave me a $10 voucher from Toys "R" Us when she could have used it herself.. Thank you so much..

Shirley bought a pack of brown rice to make this "Or Bee Bey" but seems like the procedure is too complicated for her, so Arlene took charge to cook them..

Ahbachang who seems to be happier than me.

Milkshake was barking again this morning and I shooed her away in case she woke Davis up and later in the afternoon, I thought maybe I should open the door to see if the postman came.. True enough he did! So taking the notice in hand, I half walk and half ran to the management office to claim my Bose System.. It was only when the staff went into the room to get me my carton did I realised that I wasn't able to carry it alone. Look at the size of the carton.. Stupid me.. She was kind enough to page for the maintenance man named Michelle, =) to help sending it right to my doorstep. So we took the golf buggy, with me sitting at the back, holding on to the carton which could not be rested fully on the step of the cart and rode home.. My 1st time on a golf buggy!! Wohooo.. It was really run..

Our dinner, chicky breast with fruit salad

Eric laogong baked chicken breast and I prepare the mango, avocado and tomato salad drizzled with lemon juice and a dash of pepper.. =)) We love it!

And tonight at Walmart, Davis lost his 1st pair of shoes.. It's the blue Crocs with a cute spongebob squarepants at the front, completed with a yellow strap that I bought for him at ROSS that made us late to pick up Bjorn from school.. I'm so loving it and am still a bit upset now.. =(

When it's dead meaning it's dead.. (from sheena to her hello kitty keychain)

2009-05-20T20:38:00.000-07:00

I'm still waiting for my camera, cause my old one went dead on me. But even now dead, it had served me well for the past 5 years.. Only at 7.2 mp and not from some renowned brand like Canon or Nikon.. My Casio Exilim which we bought for our trip to Australia did not fail me and in many a time, I was able to capture pretty nice shots.. I really regret spending over $40 blinging it when I went back to Singapore.. Good blings are expensive!!!! I can only afford to buy 2 different variety of blings and the result of course is terrible!! It's all because of Xiaxue la.. If she never bling her gadget so nicely, I would have never dare to bling mine.. And the Arab Street that she mention in her episode of her Guide to Life, the prices of the blings are so ridiculously priced, I bet they gave her free blings to advertise for them.. One look at her extensive range of blings tell you not to meddle with your gadget unless you have a collection that is comparable to her.. If not STAY AWAY!! Btw I'm not anti-Xiaxue, I'm only upset that I've bling my camera which I shouldn't have.
I SHALL NEVER BLING MY EXPENSIVE GADGET EVER AGAIN.. My dear old camera I let u down..

I have so many pictures that I wanted to capture and show you guys but I'm still waiting for my new semipro Canon G10.. Some camwhoring photos that I wanted to take but impossible now cause I can never manage to take pictures with Eric's Canon Rebel XTi using only 1 hand.... And also I want to video down my smartie boy who can now tour around the house without any help.. My son can WALK without support 1 month ago!! it was probably about 10 steps initially then 20 on the 2nd week and now he's so good at it, he can even stand from a seated position without holding on to anything and he made me so proud..

2 days ago, I was feeding him cereal and after he's finished, I showed him the empty bowl and then do the handsign for All Done.. He sign back to me!! wow.. I couldn't believe my eyes.. I guess he's abit slow in responding to people cause he doesn't focus very much on us.. When he responded I was elated!!! So now I'm trying to reinforced the idea of signing by doing it regularly.. Sometime when he doesn't respond of course I was abit sad but however I know I should keep on doing it.. Keep it up MoM..

My little man was enjoying the water in this summer heat.. Splish splash.. Too bad, I can only tell you what happened and not show you what happened.. I like having pictures in my post.. My G10, I miss you, please come to mama ASAP.. =DD

Blogging is good for you.

2009-05-15T04:21:00.000-07:00

Tonight is one of the many countless sleepless night for me yet again. With Eric and Davis fast asleep, Milkshake nowhere within my sight and most importantly my neighbours who decided not to party, I am enjoying the solitary, serene and silent time where I can write my blog..

Few years back, when blogging is still not as popular, I actually abhor the idea of typing personal thoughts and happenings in a web page where people could read and knew every little secrets of yours. It actually makes me feel vulnerable and naked, but how shallow I am.. I should have started blogging right in the beginning when I knew what a blog is all about.. I would have recorded things that happened to me, important or not, and not lost them with the loss of time..

I don't understand why would people want to pen them down in a public space where anyone could have read and know you, when on the other hand, you don't even knew who your readers are.. I even reprimanded one of my friend for doing so, because her ex would knew her thoughts and take advantage of her..

I should have, should have written down things like, Eric proposed today, with a ring and a bouquet of roses.. My wedding gown was amazing... The food was absolutely delicious, we exchanged a 10 pax food tasting dinner for something else.. Baby kicked me this morning and it feels like bubbles bursting in my tummy.. I did not.. I am regreting it because I've missed out so many important things and thoughts that I could have noted.. What a waste..

If I could turn back time, I would have gladly trade my vulnerability for a lifetime of memories that I can never retrieved..

It's our day!

2009-05-10T00:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers' Day to all my mommy readers and mommy-to-be readers.. Have a great day cause you deserve it!

Pink like JC, Juicy and sweet

2009-05-06T23:27:00.000-07:00

We went shopping again, AGAIN! Oh dear, spending money agAIN.. And today is a Wednesday, a working day for most people.. If everything went as planned, we were all suppose to be enjoying our week at Disneyworld, Orlando. Due to the swine flu that came at such a so wrong timing, we cancelled our trip just hours before we depart Arizona.. So now our 1 week Disney getaway has turned into a one week shopping cum resting vacation.

We hit the mall.. And today we drove down to Scottsdale which is a high class shopping centre that is comparable to our Paragon in Singapore.. This is the day which I finally bought my 1st JUICY COUTURE (pronounce as coo-tour) handbag.. I'm not acting smart trying to teach you pronunciation. Just in case you get the wrong impression. But anyway what ever you think of me is out of my control, so whatever..

If I ever had to go back to my secondary school days, I would be very contented to just own a Juicy paperbag, take a look!!

Paperbag already look so chio..

Side view of the paperbag.

Take a peek inside.

Zoom in for you to see what's written on it.

And Tadah! My black velvet handbag from the suddenly gone famous brand, JuicY!!

Back view of the bag..

And the price tag that went with it?

Take 25% off from the already reduced price and we've got $56.66, printed on pink paper..

So the next time when you want to buy a bag, you

cause I think they're worth every penny of it.. Items from the discounted shelves that is..

More photos to share

2009-05-05T01:56:00.000-07:00

For the benefit of my readers, I've decided to post some of our photos taken on the day of Davis birthday in here as not everyone can access to my facebook.

Here we have, our female guests..

Shirley wanted to take pictures with the tree with yellow flowers, that's why all of us were outside of the clubhouse posing with it..

Davis loves lights. I think he must be looking at the candle flame..

Our new friend Kate and me.

For a moment I felt like a maid that is having her rest on Sunday. Cause they like to gather together and sit on some spot in the park or garden.

Aven engrossed in blowing the Mickey mouse thingy.. Totally bo chap.. haha.

Creation of Shirley. Thank you very much..

Davis 1st Birthday @ Adiamo Clubhse, 2nd May 2009

2009-05-03T02:54:00.000-07:00

I've got so many people that I need to thank in here.. However the 1st person I want to thank so much is my Dear God. Thank you God for making this happen on this very special day. Thank you for the fine weather and great company that we have. Indeed without you, we wouldn't be all this happy to celebrate this joyous occasion. It has been a wonderful 1 year with Davis that contain countless moment of joy and tears.. You were there to share with us..
Thanks to Huisi Ah yi and Uncle KE for that video montage of Davis. We didn't screen it during the party as there was no projector and screen.. Still we love it very much..

I want to thank Sheena and Moey for letting me cook at their house and making it so messy and noisy till wee hours.. My other friends includes Shirley, Arlene, Kate and their hubbies. Thanks for accompanying and also helping me to do the food preparation..

Thanks Shirley for helping me to wash so many dishes and baking the cupcakes even though she's very pregnant now and still stayed till the end with us.

Thank you Arlene for making the Ang Ku Kueh, cause I was in a lazy mood to look at the instructions and recipe that Sheena had handwritten from the net even though I still had full bar of energy in me. The ang ku kueh taste great! Thanks for helping me to decorate the cupcakes and make it so wonderfully pretty.

Our Cute Mickey Mouse cupcakes

Thank Kate for helping me to fry the beehoon and also cracking up yellow jokes that made us laugh so much..

Thanks Moey for helping me to look after Davis all the time and running up and down to get things for me.

Thanks Juliet for helping me to set up the decoration as I was still very busy heating up the Ang Ku Kueh at the very last minutes and I still haven't bath yet.

Thanks Edwin for being our photographer and also doing up the decoration for us..

Thank to my hunny that accompanied me all this while hunting for the right birthday cake. I wasn't impressed with the very little selection of mickey mouse cake that local bakery offer and hence we search alot of places for the perfect one..

Our cake for Davis

Thank you my dear friends for helping me do the otah and many other things. Thank for staying up so late and still have to get up that early to continue with the cooking..
There are so many other people that I want to thank, sorry that I missed you.. I remembered.. Thank people, but I have no salary for you. Keekee.

And lastly, to all my guests. Thank you for spending this Saturday afternoon with us and also for the presents and red packets.

We are so blessed to have you guys celebrate Davis first birthday with us..

I'll upload more photos of Davis 1st Birthday in my facebook once I get them from our photographer, Edwin..

Keep a lookout people..

2nd May is a special day

2009-04-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hi, my dear AZ friends. Davis is having his very 1st birthday this year and I'm feeling just as excited as him (if he know what is it all about), and this excitement has been going on for weeks already.. I've scouted the neighbourhood stores for party ideas. Search all over the web to buy stuffs for this Big day. SOoo here... I'm cordially inviting you to Davis 1st Mickey Mouse Birthday Party at

Venue: Adiamo Palm Valley
Clubhouse

Date: 2nd May 2009

Time: 1p.m

Dresscode: Parents are encourage to dress your kids in Mickey Mouse or Disney Characters outfits.

Expect to have loads of food and fun with us.

I can't wait for the day to come and hope to see you guys there..

Lots of Smooches
Christine

Random thoughts that just pop

2009-04-27T06:08:00.000-07:00

Davis boy boy is turning 1 in a few days time. I can't lock time in a safe and it just zoomed past me. I should really be cherishing my remaining months in the States before the reality starts to kick in. I've seen a couple of friends who used to stay in Arizona, commenting that Singapore is a reality whereas States is like a dream or something.. I totally agree to that statement.

My rotting-at-home-time is coming to an end pretty soon. Just like 1 year ago, I gave birth to a most gorgeous boy, Davis Kwong on 7th May 08. Since after, my rotting time has turned into an extremely hectic and very tiring job that I have to be ready almost 24/7.

Davis on his part did what all babies have to do.. He grow up everyday, bit by bit.. He is now taller, stronger, heavier, noisier and very demanding on occasions. As for me, I became very fat but finally manage to get back to my pre-preg weight. A bit grouchy and short tempered sometimes. Must be the lack of proper sleep and entertainment..

Sometime before I end my stay in AZ, I'm going to do a post on the differences between Singapore and States.

My thoughts about my 2 years 9 months stay in Arizona.

Places that I've been during this period etc...

So stay tuned.. They should be coming in late August or after..

Shopping day at Chandler

2009-04-26T02:12:00.000-07:00

We went shopping at Chandler today. I told hunny that I need new clothes for our trip in May and today is a Saturday so we've decided to hit the mall. Prior to that we visited our usual restaurant Da Vang to have our very late lunch. While driving along I-10, I thought we were going to Arizona Mills, but hunny drove past the exit at baseline and told me that we were going to Chandler instead. Of course I know the reason. They have Abercrombie and Fitch in Chandler! But actually I wasn't keen at all. Because although I can accept their style, their prices is way to much for me to accept. Even clearance items. But for hunny, AF is one of his favourites.

His catch of the day.

$50 each, I want to faint le.

Our mindset is to go straight to the end of the store for that is where the clearance items are. These Chinese collar cotton shirt are now at $19.99 each. So hunny manage to get 2 of them at $42.88 in total. That I can accept..

Now it's my turn.

I was a tad disappointed when I saw Forever 21 has turned into a bicycle store.. But as we walked a bit further, I saw this huge XXI store that sells female apparels. When I finally made my purchases at the cashier, I realise the plastic bags that they use were of the same design from Forever 21. That was when I realise I was right inside Forever 21.. I couldn't read the word XXI and thought it means 101. Silly me..

my scalloped skirt

little vest

and lastly some accessories from ALDO.

I'm very stupid. I saw the sticker that was pasted on the price tag of the clips. It says 2 for 1.. Immediately my mind was registered with the meaning of any 2 for $1. Happily made my pick and asked hunny for cash. He gave me a $10 (thank God), and when the cashier ask for $9++, I was shocked. I even asked the girl politely if they were 2 for 1. Luckily I said 2 for 1 and not 2 for $1.. It suddenly daunted on me that it was a buy 1 get 1 free offer.. Still I have to pay for one of them whichever is more costly.. So embarrassed.. Next time I have to open my eyes wider. $9++ is still a bargain while $1 would be a steal!

What should I do?

2009-04-25T06:25:00.000-07:00

I was never a person with patience to begin with.. Nope its not happening yet, not now.. I want to complain!! I wanted to brand them as my neighbours from HXLL, but shall call them my terrible neighbours instead. They partied 3 day straight from the 1st day. Cranking up the most irritating and definitely the most annoying noise by stomping on the floor, kicking on the wall (I guess because they got high and really excited about something, football maybe??), cheering loudly and running down the stairs at wee hours or very early in the morning without any consideration for the neighbours. That aside. they even resort to playing pranks on us, 2nd time this month!! XXxxXXx!!!!!!! And fyi, this is only their 1st month..

The stupidest thing is that they put it in such a way that its so obvious to us..

Are they missing some brains?? Knock on their head, "Hello, brains are you there??"

The 1st time they put a half eaten ice-cream cup from cold stone under our wheel. And this morning, they left a cup with some brownish looking liquid underneath that same wheel again..

The only differences is that the 1st time they put the cup at the back of the front wheel. Which means that we will roll over the cup when we do our reverse. Today is, how should I say? The brain thingy. They put it in front of the front wheel.. So even if we do a reverse, we won't hit the cup.. Now tell me, is that a clever thing to do?? I can't explain it.. NO BRAIN AT ALL.

The 1st time we wanted to take revenge by putting the ice-cream cup under their own wheel. Since we saw it and had prevented that little mishap. But guilt came over us, I went back to pick up that cup, together with other litters (can of beer and empty Gatorade bottle) that they discarded around my house. I'm not their servant lor. And I still have to pick up after them. Grrr!!!! That happen last week, and today we have new litters again..

Thrown down from their patio.

Now I really regret not staying on the 2nd floor. At least I don't have to suffer from those unnecessary noise and probably lesser bugs. How am I going to endure the next 5 months?

ZZzzz.. I wish for a good sleep

2009-04-24T05:54:00.000-07:00

I have a sleeping disorder!! I'm having insomnia now.. It's 5 min to 6 in the morning and here I am blogging.. Seriously I don't like this at all. iIIII envy my husband who can doze off almost immediately, the moment his head touches the pillow. I, on the other hand doesn't possess any of this quality at all..

Sheena commented that I am beginning to look like her.. Both of us are developing panda eyes. Who am I to blame? Davis just fell asleep at 5am. We had this change in our sleeping pattern that I like it in one way but detest it to bitsssss on another..

We (Davis and I) now will usually only turn into bed after 4a.m. Sleeps till probably anything from 2p.m to 4.30p.m, then the day went on till about 8p.m, Davis has his nap for maybe 2hr+/-. Continued to 4a.m.. So that's our usual routine for now.

I don't like the idea of waking up in the morning even if I turned in early the night before.. Simply put it this way, I'm a night-owl. After living together with Eric for so many years. I'll picked up this habit of his.. And now we are spreading this "virus" to our 11 months old son. OMGOSH!!!

I hate bugs!!!!!!!! I wish to live in a bug free zone but unfortunately this wish of mine is far beyond reach. Summer is around the corner and these little pests are bugging me like a plague.. Why didn't they just die during the winter? I'm sorry God. I didn't mean to curse them but why did you create them when they serve no purpose other than to irritate people??

I just walked out of my house towards my car which is probably 10 steps away and on my pants, I see little flying bugs sticking on it.. I swear never to open my windows to prevent them from entering but there's no point in doing so.. They're so tiny. Which make it easy for them to crawl into my house through any little opening.

These little buggers invaded my fluorescent lamp..

I have a new best friend and her name is Shieldtox Insecticide.. All I need from her is a few sprays and its goodbye bugs and spider.. My hair is standing as though they are preparing to do the hero salute.. And until now which is almost 30min later.. They're still at that same position..

I'm going to ask the pest control guy to come in next Monday and I'll be sure to stay at home for them.. Requested their service a couple of time but a hateful thing is they always come when I'm not around. What a bother..

For now I only want to fall asleep. In the first place, panda eyes are never welcome at all.

My bad

2009-04-23T20:29:00.000-07:00

I should have know it.. My new post is just right below because I save it as a draft the other day and now when I've finally finish my post and publish it. That new post did not appear at the top where it should have be. And I do not want to copy and paste everything in a new post as it takes time to load the photos..

here's the link anyway

http://loveromances.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-for-davis-again.html

watch my Davis laughing away

2009-04-23T03:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqAKFtQb-E&feature=channel_page

You can also watch other videos of Davis on Youtube. Simply type Davis Kwong in the search engine.

Thanks for your support

Princess catering.

2009-04-22T18:00:00.004-07:00

Sheena and I started our catering services 2 weeks ago.. Our charges are $25 for 4 meals/p.week. Tue to Fri. Inclusives of a soup or dessert, 2 dishes and steamed rice. Sometime we do give extra food, like dough fritters, fried wantons or Otah etc... We take pride in ensuring that the menus will not repeat too often and we give enough food for you to fill your stomach or to share with your colleagues. You will find quality and quantity in every meal that you dig in. We replenish our fridge every week so you don't find rotton vegs in your lunchbox. Menus may changes without notice.. Please contact our hubbies, Eric from weapon or Moey from DCC if you are interested.

Lots of thanks from Princess Me and Princess Ni..

Steamed egg with salted egg and century egg, broccoli with prawn, radish soup with carrot and pork ribs served with steam rice.

Braised pork with eggs, chinese mushroom, taogee, taopok and taokua. Fried wantons, Veg with oyster sauce and steam rice.

Bak Kut Teh with taogee and taopok, stir-fry beansprouts, garlic prawn with tomatoes, dough fritters and steam rice.

It's for Davis again..

2009-04-20T02:30:00.000-07:00

We went to a restaurant D&B at Tempe marketplace that has similar dining concept as Peter Piper Pizza.. It is a place where you can dine and play at the same time. Actually we were planning to go to the Hooter's at downtown but the place was already fully packed and the waiting list is quite long so we switched location. Sheena used the points that they won from the games to redeem gifts for every kids of our's. Here is our Moo Moo Cow from Sheena and Moey. Thank you.

Bought a pair of gigantic leaf from Ikea. It's not cheap. they're about $15 each.. I intend to use these leaves to decorate Davis future room in our Singapore flat. If you had read my older posts, you'll know that Davis has a Rainforest's series jumperoo from Fisherprice. I'm going to continue the rainforest spirit in our new home, I mean erhmm his room..

Sheena gave Davis a pair of Crocs as Bjorn already had a pair of the same size.. I bought the Spongebob and squarepants Crocs from ROSS.. It's only $4.99. And the Osh Kosh sandals is from Merry..

Last weekend, we went to Ikea with Rayson and his family, Moey and his family and my own family.. Daddy picked the toy on the left ($7.99) cause he said that the little colorful blocks will not mess up our house as they were "caged" in the colorful metal wires. So no toys to pick and also I need not sing that piece of song Clean Up, Clean Up, everybody, everyday from Barney. I pick the one on the right ($10.99) as it might be useful for Davis in the future. When he start to learn math. In the end Davis seems to prefer the one that I picked.

The 1st 3 piece set cost $8.25, the other 2 is about $6.99 each.

I went to Babies "R" Us about a mile away from our house with Lynn, Sheena and Jerlyn. Suppose to accompany Lynn as it was her virgin visit to this new outlet but I ended up doing some purchases for Davis boy boy..

mental note to self, Bring Daddy Kwong to Toys "R" Us to look at the Mickey Mouse table set..

Renaissance Festival

2009-04-13T23:02:00.000-07:00

We finally managed to visit the Renaissance festival on it's very last day. Drove for more than an hour to reach the destination but it was well worth the effort..

Princess me and Princess Ni

Cosplay for young and old.

Crying Bjorn Bjorn cause he doesn't want to stay in his stroller..

Inside one of the shops.. Everything looks so buyable.. If you get what I mean.

I should have dressed in costume.. If I have any.. or perhaps somethings fun and appropriate.

Airshow @ Luke

2009-04-13T22:40:00.000-07:00

I'm almost ready to write. Almost there.. Getting abit sleepy again.. But before I shut my com off I better be off to start on this new post.. So here goes....

Princesses catwalking on the flight line.

Rented a pilot uniform for photo-taking..

We went to the airshow at Luke Airforce base.

Sheena, Moey and me had breakfast at Litchfield Mcdowell before heading to the CVS pharmacy where there is transport for us.. It was about 10.30am and the jam on the road was still pretty bad as alot of people were also heading in the same direction as us.. The base is completely flooded with tons of peoples as it is also open for public..

Dry

2009-04-10T04:16:00.000-07:00

i know my recent post hasn't been entertaining nor informative but there's nothing much for me to blog about hence the dry topics.. I promise you. I'll update on some of the stuff that we did over the last few weekends.. When I'm ready to set the mood in.. Right now I'm just dying to fall asleep on my bed, without my hubby (sob,sob) cause he is really busy revising his work.

Stay with me okay.. It won't be long.

watch my Davis watching his dvd

2009-04-06T23:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjPDBkRsTE

My reviews on Liang Zhu.

2009-04-02T02:19:00.000-07:00

The Butterfly Lovers

Cast:
Nicky Wu as Liang Shan Bo 梁山伯
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Zhu Ying Tai 祝英台

This is the first movie of the butterfly lovers I've ever watched. The ending is somewhat scary to me as I was only 12 at that time and I was really frighten by the paper white makeup on Ying Tai's face and also the part when she jumped into the grave..

Verdict: It's good. Old time classic.

Cast:

Peter Ho as Liang Shan Bo 梁山伯
Dong Jie as Zhu Ying Tai 祝英台

This is considered to be the most comprehensive, finest and largest scale television series which presents truest adaptation of the original legend. I love this the most.. There was a part when Ying Tai had to dance on a stage and I was mesmerize by her moves..

Verdict: Thumbs up. Recommended to all.

Cast:

Wu Chun as Liang Shanbo
Charlene Choi as Zhu Yingtai

This one, is really so-so.. I'm watching this movie because I love Wu Chun, the one and only reason.. The plot has got so much twist in it that it doesn't seems to make the audience feel anything similar to the original butterfly lover anymore, except that the ending is pretty much the same..

Verdict: Watch it if you have time to spare..

少年梁祝

the youth of liang shan bo and zhu ying tai

Cast:

Show Luo as Liang Shanbo

Vivien Leung as Zhu Yingtai

The dubbing is terrible, the acting is terrible too.. I love Alan Luo a lot in the recent years and happen to realise that he starred in this drama series a few years back.. Went to watch this series at tudou.com and it's so terrible that I only manage to finish the first episode. Very disappointed with the plot and their acting skills..

Verdict: Don't bother..

Hi Bye March 2009

2009-03-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Its the Princesses and a new friend at the lounge.. Yesterday we had a Hi Bye piss up at the base to welcome the new batch of people joining our 425th SQN and also a farewell dinner for the old guys returning to Singapore.. I'm suppose to be one of the old guys here but we were offered an extension of 6 months therefore you're still seeing me, (the old guy) amidst the crowd..

We were supposed to be having a great time at the lounge singing away while some of the guys were playing pool and some smoking their lungs out, until our great time ended quite unexpectedly and in my case angrily.

Jerin was halfway through singing one of the song from FIR and some guy went to cancel her song.. He came over to our table and "apologize" that it was accidental and wanted to drink from Jerin's bottle of beer as an apology..

Forget about that song, he then went back to the area where we choose songs and deleted all of the other songs that we had selected.. What a crude man!!! So old already still don't know what "No manners" mean..

Cancel never mind, he then went ahead and choose some lousy Korean MV and its really getting on my nerve lor..

IF YOU WANT TO WATCH MV, THERE'S A THING CALL YOUTUBE WHERE YOU CAN WATCH IT FOR FREE..

He's not even watching the MV.. OR U CAN JUST ROT IN SOME TOILET CUBICLE AND LISTEN TO YOUR KOREAN SONGS ON MP3..

Grrrrrr....it's Korean lor and you don't even understand a single word of it..

GO BACK TO SCHOOL IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT BASIC COURTESY MEANS.. ASK YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER TO TEACH YOU MORAL EDUCATION...

MAKE PEOPLE DU LAN

I don't know

2009-03-24T01:20:00.000-07:00

I happen to came across this picture and remembered the time when this movie was aired in the Harkins Cinema at Mcdowell about a year ago.. We went for a movie with a batch of guys from the sqn and saw this poster. Boon said that this picture of Jet Li looks like Eric.. I believe so and even Eric himself thinks so too.. So I thought maybe I could look up the photos of Eric and see if I can find any with the similar facial expression..

and this is the best match that I found.. How is it? I think there's 80% similarity.. =)

While looking back at all the old pictures, from the one we took at New York to Sedona, I came across some of the photos that we took when we reached Arizona 2 years ago.. I'm feeling abit stressful now as I'm not sure if I should have ever started on this post..

I saw this "old photo" that we took in the beginning..

dated: May 2007

As I was looking at some of the photos that I took with her, suddenly a gust of sadness overpowered me.. Why did we ruin this 2 years when we could have lived in harmony? I was upset and angry that I took down all the photos that we took together that I posted in the friendster.. I couldn't bear to see the sight of her again.. I didn't know what had I done to make her say those harsh words in my presence.. And all the things that we did to each other ever since that day.. I do not want to elaborate any further what really happened.. In anger, we do things to hurt each other thinking that it would make us feel better.. But I don't think I've feel any better all these while. I'm not sure if she did feel better.. Maybe she did??

Anyway this Saturday is coming soon. I just want to wish her goodbye and have a safe flight..

maybe you might be laughing your ass off me.. or maybe you're feeling as sad as I am??

We're not just pretty vase, we cook

2009-03-23T23:33:00.000-07:00

We, the Princesses from the princess gang are not just pretty vase to look at.. We make our time here enjoyable by meeting up at the HQ to improve our culinary skills. Coming up with tasty food for our families.. If you were lucky and happen to have lunch with our hubbies, you might also get to sample our food, if there is extra, that is to say.. If not, just enjoy looking at the pictures and maybe you'll get to taste them in your dreams..

Shirley bought Kang kong in Vegas Oriental market and "donated" to us since she's not cooking it and it has been in her fridge for awhile. Sheena then went to stir-fry it with cuttlefish and her dad's chilli.. The leaves were somehow not very fresh anymore so I plucked them all off..

Last week we finally prepared all the necessary ingredients for our popiah,. So today I suggest to make them just in case the ingredient goes bad. We added fried bean curd in the turnip. Had bean sprouts blanched in hot water, eggs, shredded crab sticks and grounded peanuts.

Not bad right? We call it the $1.20 hawker standard popiah.. But still it's very tasty.. Really but you wouldn't know until you tasted it.

We made teochew pancakes (TP).. Let me enlighten you if you still have no idea what this is.. Usually you'll find these TP at pasar malam. In the filling we have marinated minced pork, fresh prawn, Chinese seaweed and spring onion topped with silver anchovies and peanuts, deep fried in hot oil. Clever Sheena found the flour and jio us to make them together.. Even Ah Liao also left a message in her facebook and asked what kind of flour did she used.

Shirley saw the meesiam that I made while I was back home and requested me to make it again.. How can I ever reject a pregnant woman who is also my good friend here in Arizona.. However I was too greedy and added too much assam in the water and it became very sour.. I told them not to drink the gravy but Jermaine still finish it anyway.. I hope she didn't get sore throat the next day..

Curry fish that Sheena and I made together.. Both of us had never attempt this before however we were very satisfied with our result.. It's the best curry fish I've ever imagine.. Liew who was down with a fever couldn't resist our curry. So you can imagine how good it is.. Even my hubby who isn't very picky with food but can taste a good food from a bad one says that it is delicious..

Lapis sago that I've made multiple times in Arizona.. But this is the 1st time I made it for my princesses..

It's a busy sunny day

2009-03-18T21:49:00.000-07:00

Heeee, I'm an "illegal immigrant" no more.. Renew my ID and driver license as hubby was given an off day today.. We had to trouble Sheena to drive us to the base to make new ID, then MVD for new driver license.. I woke up early to put some makeup on.. You can call me vain but I don't care.. I have been carrying an ID with an ugly photo of myself for the past 2 years and this is my 4th driver license.. So die die also have to make sure that I'm getting something nice to keep..

FYI, we have extended our stay in the States till Sept this year. We are suppose to end our contract this March.. Hence the need to renew our cards.

After the busy day running around the neighbourhood, we then proceed to LeeLee oriental market to replenish our fridge and buy some food that we've planned to cook this week.. This is my 1st attempt at making curry fish with Sheena, and the taste is so good, nobody can tell that its from someone who has never make one before.. Moey had 3 bowls of rice, Sheena and hubby had 2 bowls each and I had one..

Poor Liew was sick and Shirley already had a busy day in the morning so she couldn't join us for dinner.. But both of us were so kind hearted so we dabao some curry fish and also cuttlefish with kangkong for her.. Shirley say its nice and it has her mom's taste. Even her hubby who was sick also couldn't resist our curry fish.

While at the table during the dinner, I joked that Sheena and I should open a stall selling Curry Fish and maybe we will get some Singapore NiceFOOD award or U channel GoodEat award.. =) Sounds good isn't it..

Happy birthday Sheena!!

2009-03-17T22:17:00.000-07:00

Weeks before Sheena's 23rd birthday, Our big princess Shirley had already emailed me about the surprise for our girl of that day. I took charge of buying the cake preferably something with Hello Kitty.. When I returned to Arizona, I began searching for the birthday cake.. When to check out Commissory, Walmart and Cold Stone but didn't find anything that is really nice.. So I thought maybe I can bake her one.. Then....... read the previous post to know what happen..

We planned to meet at my place at 11am and once everyone is here, we will marched to our HQ which is just across my house.. Shirley had already coordinate with Moey to make sure that they are already awake.. So Moey opened the door for us, haha Sheena is in the shower so we hide in the front room. Waited for about 10 min and she's still in the shower, so we asked Moey to check out the situation.. He went into the room and came out, Sheena is already out.. So we stormed into her bedroom and gave her a surprise.. Hah, birthday girl is wearing her contact lens..

Happy birthday girl. I hope you won't feel lonely celebrating your birthday in AZ.. Maybe it's not as happening as those that you had in Singapore, but still I wish that you will be cheerful and enjoy your stay in here..

Cutting her birthday cake.

The princess gang

Another one..

And the happy Moey family.

~The End~

p/s: to moey: work harder to wash and cook your rice.. =)

The birthday cake story and Davis

2009-03-16T07:51:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make a cake for Sheena 23rd birthday using fondant which I am so not familiar with. The show, Ace of cake on food network, make it seems so easy to use. So I've decided to try it out myself..

Even baked the cake.. Borrowed the cake tin and parchment paper from Shirley. I got up early on Saturday morning and started baking..

In the end I couldn't bear to see Sheena blowing the candle on an ugly fondant cake, so I went to bought her one instead.. The auntie that wrote those words spelled her name wrongly.. I told her the spelling and she repeated to me, but still got it wrong.. And angmos, they always make it seems like its no big deal.. All the time..

This is Davis sleeping on the floor cause he was crying and acting naughty, so I didn't bother to entertain him, after a short while there was some silence. When I peek into the room, he was fast asleep.. Clever boy sure know how to make himself comfortable.. Using his M&M beanie as a pillow..

The weight issue

2009-03-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

I get people asking me if I went on a diet while I was back in Singapore for that month or so.. I must be out of my mind if I really did that. How can I ever resist the temptation after being so food deprived for 2 years..

I've received a few comments from friends here saying that I have lost weight and asked me how is that possible. I told them that I did not went on any diet and even ate more than what I did when I was in the States. The answer is simple. I exercise unknowingly!! I kangaroo my 10kg to and fro my grandma home.. From Yishun, I had to take an express bus to Tampines interchange and then from there I had to take another bus to Bedok.. Although I always get a seat, I still had to walk from my home to the bus-stop, and from another bus-stop to my grandma's home.. Under the humid weather, the perspire that I had in a single day is more than what I had in the States 2 years together..

I am glad that I'm only 2kg away from my desired goal!! Ganbatte

Promoting a new food eatery

2009-03-15T09:55:00.000-07:00

You guys should really try out this place located along Dysart road, near the Gold Gym and Fresh and Easy.. A new eating place, Eest Chinese bistro that was newly open.. The place had fine decoration and the staffs were polite.. In my opinion, the food they served were great.. Though you still find the local fare most probably catered to the ang mo's palate. However I was surprised to find them serving 2 of our dishes on sizzling hotplate, just like the Singapore style.. How pleasant.. The waitress came over and....

Waitress, "Is everything ok? How the food?"
Kelvin Ang, "It's awesome, I like it"

The restroom, according to Jerin was very clean and the lights were dim and atmosphere was good.. I had to experience it for myself of course,and true to her word.. It is.. Maybe they didn't had that many customers since they were sort of located at a "remote" area and yesterday was a Saturday.. It was really very very quiet.. That's pretty sad..

We ordered 4 dishes and 2 other that were free with the coupons.. If you do not have any coupons, it is totally OK. Because you still get 20% off under the military discount!! But of course if you're using coupons then there's no further discounts..

So in summary, if you order anything $15 and above, you'll get to order a dish for free
$25 and above you can order 2 dishes for free..

If you don't have coupons, you'll get 20% military discount on your bill.

They also have some other lunch promotions.

As usual, you can get free flow of sodas if you order them..
They also serve us some kind of fried crackers while waiting for our food.. FREE!!
And after having our dinner, they still gave us complementary ice-cream to share..
The ice-cream are great.. Served with caramelise banana, some whipped cream and chocolate love letter.. Slurp

The damage for the day? Only $68!! Can you believe it? We have 8 adults with us.. 6 dishes and 6 sodas..
And the best part, they didn't even charge us the 18% service charge when you came with a group of 8 or more..

I left the place full and satisfied. You should try out the Eest experience yourselves..

And please tell your friends and friend's friends.. Cause I'm afraid that they might close down due to the poor business hence I'm writing this post for them.. Check your mailbox peeps

A mom gonna do what a mom gonna do.

2009-03-14T07:39:00.001-07:00

God is faithful, God is kind. He listens and remembers my prayer.. I had safely arrived in Arizona.. I'm very glad that the whole experience wasn't that bad... In fact I can hardly say that it was bad.. My plane took me from SIN to NRT which was about 7.5hr, then from NRT to LAX another 9hr+ and lastly from LAX to PHX which is another 1hr+..

I had to kangaroo my 10+kg baby and carried a haversack containing mainly his supplies.. He did behave himself and even slept for hours.. Thank God. I was able to catch some rest myself.

If you think that this is no big deal, it's ok, because I'm talking about myself anyway.

The best part was during the flight from NRT to LAX, I asked a crew how many more hours to our destination, and she told me about 4hr+ to go.. I was elated as I had no idea at all that its only 9hr+ from NRT to LAX. In my mind I was prepared for a 16hrs flight.. muhahahaaaa..

Upon reaching LAX airport, I had to clear custom again, joined the queue which is super long.. Collected my luggage and tugging it, don't forget my 10+kg baby and a probably 4kg haversack to another terminal.. Joined the queue again to check-in my luggage. Went through the scanning again and finally found a cafe for a drink.. Bought a bottle of Pepsi for USD$3.75.. Had a few sip and called Laogong Baobei for the 5th time.. heehee.. I missed his voice and I can't stopped myself from calling him and waking him up again.. Finally I can use my HP.. Went to search for my gate and was totally off cause I went to the wrong wing.. At last I found it and sat there for a rest.. Heard the PA system calling for passenger KOH, that's me.. Went over to check whats the problem and the check-in staff told me I couldn't have the seat that was given to me previously as I was carrying an infant. Had my seat changed which I didn't care at all..

My 2nd best part happened at the boarding area in the LAX airport.. The check-in staff said that its about 1hr 30min to PHX!!! I could have shout out for joy... I can't believed that I'm only less than 2hrs to seeing my hubby.. The main reason was that I didn't had a watch with me and I can't turn on my HP on flight, I didn't know how many hours had past and I didn't had friendly neighbours beside me that I could have ask them the time..

For short, I am so proud with myself and ahbachang..

I Love Us..

I assure you, It's some nice baby photo you wouldn't want to miss

2009-03-10T03:59:00.000-07:00

Cousin said that she bought a balloon kind of plaything for babies and since I was there with Davis, she asked if I want to let Davis played it in.. Cousin couldn't find the pump and both of us had to blow it up with our mouth.. I was literally out of breathe.

There must be something in the water.. hmm..

Started to make some noise so I took a few toys for them to play with.

Davis with his ever cute cheeky face, wanting to grab my camera

Bin Bin Gor Gor and Le Le Di Di..

Splashing the water all over the kitchen floor..

Cousin Sharon, third aunt and my mom in the background.

It's yummy Yum Yum!! Korean BBQ

2009-03-10T03:20:00.000-07:00

I got very lucky, third aunt said that she want to bring me for some nice Korean food.. They were here before so now we're back again at this Korean BBQ restaurant at the Esplanade..

A table full of appetizer.. We didn't order them, it comes with it.. But I'm not sure if they're free.

Real charcoal, see

We had seafood omelette

Some pork dish..

Some dunno what chicken.. It's nice..

I like this the most.. The original fatty pork.. Actually I detest the very porky smell of un-marinated pork, however this one has win me over..

And you wrap it up with the free flow of fresh lettuce topped with the appetizer and Voila!! You've got Korean Charcoal grilled BBQ.
Even little kid like it too..

Not that good not that bad

2009-03-10T02:29:00.000-07:00

I signed up a package with CITIspa and went for my 1st session last week.. There's a promotion going on that day at the Baby fair at Expo and I sign up for a 10 treatment with them.. The Bao saleswoman told me it's their special promotion during the fair and I won't be able to get the same deal at their outlets, with no expiry date and only $38 per treatment, I was really tempted.. But when she presented me with the recipt, it was $406.60 as I still had to pay GST and she didn't tell me before that. Sian, mo twui twui, I had to pay an extra of $26.60.. Then nevermind, I went to the CITIspa at Northpoint and saw the big advertisement board that says $38 per treatment!! For their new outlet.. For a brief moment, I felt cheated.. Cannot believe in Bao people.. Angry!!

My 1hr body treatment is inclusive of a 15 min in the steam bath

30 min of back massage

and 15 min in the jacuzzi..

Their usual price is $188 exclusive of GST but I was able to enjoy the treatment for only $40+.. Out of 5 stars, I would rate it a 3.5.. As I find nothing really fantastic in the back massage, because it's really only back massage, they didn't even do my arms or legs.. But maybe it's only 30 min for the massage, so I couldn't complain.. And only for $40+, who cares..

I thought maybe I should make use of my package before I return to Arizona, so I made an appointment with them for a facial in the same week.. Facial was not that bad. As predicted, during the facial itself, they began to hard sell me with their extra services.. The saleswoman said that she noticed my abdomen was kinda bloated and asked if I wanted to have a body treatment while I'm having my facial.. Listen le very sian lor. Of course I declined la.. Bloated or not I know myself.. Then after the facial, I was given a cup of ginger tea and the hard selling started again.. I simply told her I used to work in this line before and I have tons of products sitting at home.. Hope they will remember me and not use this same tactic again..

Sian

2009-03-07T01:33:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow will be the day I'll end the trip to Singapore and return to Arizona.. Very stressful as this is my 1st time boarding the plane myself with Davis in tow.. I feel so sick in my stomach and I can almost feel the intestines tangling themselves together..

I'm really scare!!
I'm not sure if I have enough milk formula with me
I hope that I won't be stranded in the airport like my sis-in-law did
I cannot imagine carrying Davis throughout the whole journey and I think that my arms will break
I'm scare that he will pooped in the plane
I hope that the flight isn't that full so that I can switch seats
I don't know if I'll be able to sleep at all
I'm worried that the immigration officer will ask me alot of questions and I'll be so tongued tied that I lost my words
I hope they don't serve me cup noodles again as I can imagine Davis spilling it and scald himself
I'm afraid that he will cry or fall sick or misbehave

I don't like to be in this situation at all!!!

Dear Abba, I pray that you will help me to overcome my fears. That Davis will be good baby on board. Please bless us with good weather with no turbulence and no rain.. Let all our flights to Phoenix be smooth sailing and protect us from all harms and dangers.. In your name I pray.. Amen

I'm a winner!!

2009-03-06T23:57:00.001-08:00

my prize

Hey I'm a winner of the blog contest.. Now I've got $10 (for participating) and $50 (for the prize).. that adds up to $60, not bad right.. Finally I can laid my hand on this..

the Ultimate All Aboard Swimsuit from Qictoria

and something more ..............

this is what I wrote for them..

http://dizischrispace.blogspot.com/2009/02/mommies-and-daddies-this-is-for-you.html

visit www.LittleToez.com to see more of their products..

Dedicated to my FIL =)

2009-03-02T08:09:00.001-08:00

I think man like my father-in-law are rare species.. I hope I hope very very sincerely that Eric has possess some of the qualities from his dad.

My father-in-law wakes up very early in the morning, while everyone are still in their deepest slumber, he goes to the market and buy breakfast for us. Like this morning, he bought me 3 pieces of the peanut pancake when I told him I only want 2. (in the end I only ate 1) And in addition, he bought another piece of red bean pancake so that I can have more variety..

He also bought home a packet of fried beehoon and a fried noodles and waited for my mother-in-law to wake up to see which packet she prefer before he dig into the least preferred choice. And he didn't just did that today, he does it everyday! Always different food every morning..

Dad, "There's beehoon and noodles, you can have them if you want."
Me, " It's okay, I only want the pancake."
Dad, "Not sure what Mom feels like having today, I'll let her have her pick."
Me, "You haven't had your breakfast?" (It's already 11+a.m, I just woke up and my mother-in-law is still in bed)
Dad, "Nevermind, I can eat later."

Sometime in the night, Davis would wake up for feeding, and my father-in-law will help me to feed him so that I can sleep.. That includes the morning feeding as well.. So touched..

Yesterday I was having a drink by the kitchen window and I couldn't help but noticed the many cans of empty drink in the dustbin..

By default, I was born into this world with a dislike for plain water, so my father will always buy me cans of green tea, pepsi, and chrysanthemum.. All stored in the fridge waiting to be drank.. How wonderful to have such a caring and helpful father-in-law.. And canned drinks are very heavy lor. Imagine he has to buy and carry them every few days..

I can still remember years ago he would always buy me fresh coconuts just because I like it..

Moments ago, he asked me if I want to have some instant noodles as he is going to cook some. I told him no but then I thought that maybe I will be hungry later in the night so I went to cook some myself.. My sis-in-law came out of her room and say she want to have a bite of her dad's noodles.. So she ate la, then my father-in-law say because she ate so much (not a bite, mind you), he want to cook another packet.. So nice.. He is the one that want to eat noodles but ended up letting us have it first..

And also majority of the housework are done by him..

Few days ago, I told them that I wish I can "shipped" my father-in-law with me to Arizona. Haha.. I wish!!

Daddy Kwong, watch this!! Baby Davis giggles VIDEO

2009-02-23T06:38:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvqMk2mZOWM&layer_token=533dd9613c26d077

mommies and daddies this is for you... www.LittleToez.com

2009-02-21T06:27:00.000-08:00

Do you want to let your little one outshine his pals and be impressed? Do you find those apparels in department stores being overpriced? Do you think that those clothing is lacking of originality? If your answer is Yes, Yes and YES, fret not because now we have LittleToez to save the day!!

http://www.littletoez.com/ is a Singapore based online fashion boutique for the kids that will "magically" transform your darling precious into a fashionistas!! (Imagine those Hollywood celebrity's kids..wh000aa..) Now you can get those apparels at only a fraction of the price.. Tell me, how cool is that!!

Here are some of their Signature products

Oobi Baby&Kids Australia

Only for S$37.90

Dress your girl in this playful April skirt.. Bring her to a party, to the beach or just to Granny's.. Polka dots and laces, pink and skirt..

Friends of the Zoo 2-pc Top Set (S$21.90 per set)

One for today and one for tomorrow ~~~~

KM Baby Socks USA

B-Jolie (S$28/b0x 0f 6 pairs)

Let me do the math for you.. Each pair of these little cuties is only less than $4.70.. Isn't it awesome?!

Soccer Rocker (S$28/box of 6 pairs)

For little boys, we have the Soccer Rocker! Available in various colour..

Future Star (S$28/box of 6 pairs)

No one will know that he's not wearing shoes.. Lol..

Don't even dream of getting these accessories elsewhere as LittleToez is the exclusive distributor for Amélie B Handmade hair accessories in Singapore.

Boutique Bow Head Band (S$10.90)

This head band is so eye-catching that it will be hard not to be noticed. I almost wanted to wear it myself..

Tiny Trio Hair Clips (S$10.90 per set of 3 clips)

You can never buy enough hair clips for the princess of yours.. Butterfly, flowers and bow.. So girly, so sweet..

Retro Chocolate Sandals (S$33.90)

So soft, Cheeky Little Soles shoes are cotton lined allowing infants' and toddlers' feet to be warm during cold weather and cool during hot weather. They are suitable to wear with or without socks.

Summer Love Sandals (S$33.90)

Kids are so fortunate nowadays.. I wish we had these in the past.. Did I tell you that they are hand washable?

MY FAVOURITE

the Ultimate All Aboard Swimsuit from Qictoria.. (self-applause)

This swimsuit is suitable for boys and girls.. I think it look very stylo and exactly matches my son's image..

FYI: my son (currently 9 months old) has been sporting a Mohawk since he turned 1 month.. Very hip isn't it..

Mommies and Daddies hesitate no more!!

For more information on the products, visit http://www.littletoez.com/

The gals are such great fun!

2009-02-18T08:39:00.001-08:00

And Yes, I went clubbing with my cousins and sister sometime after CNY.. It was so much fun.. Initially we decided upon Zirca (and the door bitch was an ex-crew from Silkair) but the music wasn't really to our liking so we hop over to The pump room.. Great choice indeed!!

That guy just want to be in the picture

Dad call us his "San Qian Jin"

camwhoring while waiting for my 2nd sister.

All the pretty Kohs chiobu.. heee

Rena, Evangelyn, Cousin Connie and me

my youngest sister and me

I think that I'm going to be a great cook!

2009-02-18T05:28:00.000-08:00

Got into the mood of making Meesiam. Big aunt recipe.. Can't believe that my FIL told me that he had never tasted meesiam before.. My MIL find it too sour, my FIL say its ok. My mom say not sour enough. Can you tell me how to satisfy everyone's palate? I'm not complaining ok.. Incase you get the wrong idea.. I'm just wondering. ^^

My 4th aunt recipe. Acha that I made myself under my mom supervision..

The raw ingredient.. Proof that I made it from scratch..

The end product!!

I'm late, but still.. Gong Xi Gong Xi

2009-02-18T03:47:00.001-08:00

I'M BACK!! sorry for not updating for so long.. Hmm.. Lets see where should I start from.. Well let me touch on abit on my departure to SIN and some CNY pictures..

Myself in Day 1 outfit..

My 2nd sister, see can pose some more.

3rd sister.. She wanted to buy something really red, but can't find anything suitable.. Try harder next year k.

the 4th generation babies and my cousins.

We are the 3rd batch at this table.. Cause too crowded at grandma's place.. on the eve of CNY's eve..

Me," Babies look here!!!"

Bin Bin Gor Gor, I was playing with it first!

Forget it. I play the bell bell ba..

After awhile... Le le going to do something naughty!!

Pin him to the ground!! This is to teach you not to bully me!!

p/s: all narration are not the intended conversation that took place

my bao bei granny and me at Din Tai Feng (Paragon).

Family photo at the Chinatown Point entrance after having dinner at the Mouth Restaurant (Di Mao Guan).. At the checkpoint in Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.. Daddy Kwong, I'm going to miss you so super duper much much..

This is Peishan and Davis boy boy at San Francisco Airport.. I wonder what would I do without her.. and also the China Uncle on the same flight with us from SF to HK.. Arigato!!

Plan in action

2009-02-03T23:03:00.000-08:00

I have a big plan that I'm planning to put it into action..

Plan A
Encourage my aunt who is staying with my grandma to attend church service with me..
Bring my grandma along too..
Get my church sisters to communicate with them and let them know the importance of being a Christian.. For eternal life with Christ in the heavenly home..
Hopefully if possible, the both of them will accept Christ..

Singapore my homeland it's here where we belong..

2009-01-23T17:06:00.001-08:00

Hey peeps, sorry to kept you waiting for so long. I'm finally stepping on the Singapore soil after a super long and seems-like-never-going-to-end flight... 2 transit plus flight time which totals up to 24hr is definately no joke.. But then I've made it together with Peishan and a helpful China-origin American uncle..

At long last, I found myself joining the queue at the immigration which is for All Passport holders.. Felt very nervous as prior to the flight, Eric was telling me that maybe the officer at the immigration would ask me plenty of question. But he was totally wrong.. The lady officer was kind and friendly, which really put me at ease.. After clearing immigration, I was comfortably sitting in my cousin's Honda WISH heading towards my in-law's home..
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Some little things that I have noticed, Singaporeans has a long way to learn on regards to being courteous and helpful..
Generally speaking a very large portion of the public transport commuters are selfish and kiasu.. That includes those foreigners from Bao, Curry and Satay.. After so many years, you still see people waiting anxiously right infront of the MRT door and getting ready to dash for the seats..

And also, it's hard to find toilets that has a infant changing table.. I saw toilets that has those new version hand dryers, toilets with a cubicle that has a small toilet bowl meant for little kids and even little boy's standing toilet.. Ahh, whatever that is call.. But NO INFANT CHANGING TABLE!!!!! Grrrr...

Some of the items that I saw was so ridiculously priced, I wonder why.. One of the Palmer's body product that I bought in the States were like USD$3 and they were going for SGD$20++.. I can buy 4 of them in Walmart.
Brand new baby Jumperoo from Fisher price were USD$80 at Walmart but they were SGD$235 in Kiddy Palace.. Double the price lor!!

Just yesterday alone I spend $36+ on taxi's fare.. The meter jumped twice which is $0.40 while waiting for the green light..

I shall stop ranting for now!!!!

What a freaking night!!

2009-01-14T10:38:00.000-08:00

So much words went on my mind while I was doing the dishes last night that I almost wanted to pen them down instantly but then its really very late. So I thought maybe I can do it tomorrow, which is now of course, but then the fumes had died down so much that I somehow forgotten what makes me so furious yesterday that I wanted to smash all the bowls and pots..

I remembered saying something like. "I hate the freaking dirty dishes and I hope that in my entire freaking life, I don't have to wash a freaking bowl!!" Then I corrected myself instantly that "No, it should be I don't have to do a freaking housework ever!!" Hoping that maybe God will accede to my tiny request.

Freaking mad when I'm looking at the freaking dirty stuff piling up in the sink.. Some of which were so tough to wash as the bits of the leftover like rice or cereal had dry up and it wouldn't come off even with the vigorous scrubbing. Hence I'm only left with one option that is to soak them overnight and wash them tomorrow.

I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth but fortunately I have such a wonderful mom that hardly demand me nor my sisters to do any of the housework. I grew up in such an environment that doing housework is such a detestation, at least it applies to me. Alas, I cannot tell you how much grief housework has afflict on me.. The damages has been done..

I wish that some clever Germans or Japanese would come out with disposable pots and pans.. If you see this and is neither a citizen of either, if you can invent what I hope for, please let me know.. I will change the country of your choice (either the word Germans or Japanese) to your nationality instead. And also, make it affordable else it won't benefit me anyway.
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Last weekend our pastor was telling us that, for his baby, he would feed him himself. For his toddler, he cut the food into bite size and the toddler feeds himself. As for the teenager, he tell him where the food is and ask him to get his own food..

The same theory applies to us, Christians. When we are baby believers, other fellow Christians feeds us with information from the bible. When we get older, we learn to feed ourselves by studying the scriptures.. So something that I have learn throughout the years is that I'm not going to use vulgarities.. Be it verbal or written.. So no F words, no swearing and no foul.. But then I suppose "freaking" it not consider one of them right. And so does the word "Shit"..
Like, "Shit, I forgot to turn off the stove" etc.. Unless I say words like "Shit you" or "You are a piece of shit". That's different..
So you don't see words like chicken pie or F your mother kind of stuff in here..

I only want to make your reading experience with me enjoyable... =) Say cheese!!

Good money but not for me

2009-01-13T16:50:00.000-08:00

Age is really catching up with me as I am writing this post. The headache seems like its here to stay as I've just popped 2 painkiller.. Grrr...

I was chatting with Sooyi the other day about the tattoo show held in Singapore and asked her to take some picts for me to see as I was unable to attend.

One of the tattoo featured was a tattoo of marine life on a woman's back..

Me to Sooyi: I can imagine the turtles swimming into the tattoo.. So scary..

If you had read the column on the right, turtles and tortoises are my ultimate hatred...

Now came this

'Best job in the world' offered

An Australian state is offering internationally what it calls "the best job in the world" -- earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months. Blah blah blah......

As for me, I will NEVER take up this offer even if its presented to me on a silver platter.. Let alone that there might be other 10 thousands people applying for that one job.

Imagine myself swimming in the sea... what if the turtles are swimming towards me?

what if I am being swallowed by a whale?

what if the great white sharks come and had me for dinner?

Haiz...

Shall abruptly end my post here..

Back from hospital..

2009-01-11T14:25:00.001-08:00

Last night, I left the hospital feeling sicker then I first reached.. It's winter, hello.. And instead of turning on the heater, I was left lying on the hospital bed with a bad freeze.. Even with 3 blankets, a jacket and hunny's t-shirt.. Yes he played the hero and took off his t-shirt to wrap my feet cause they were cold..

Doctor came and started pressing on my abdomen, asked a few questions and left.. Nurse came and put me on drip and gave me 2 injections.. Waited for a few hours and left the hospital with a prescription with no diagnose..

Not too good

2009-01-10T20:38:00.000-08:00

I have been feeling very sick for the past 1 week.. The dizziness seems to be getting worst by the day.. Just 2 days ago I started having diarrhea and vomited twice.. Was suppose to have dim sum and steamboat dinner with the Princesses but I had to cancel it.. If it doesn't get better by tonight, I'm going to the hospital.. Not a good start especially it's only days after the New year..

This coming Saturday, I'll be boarding the plane back to Singapore.. Sounds good right? After a whole 2 years 1 month.. Hurray!! I really miss a lot of things back home.. Family, friends, fooooooood. But why can't I have the best of both world? I'll be going home with Davis, leaving Daddy Kwong in Arizona for 2 whole month..

When I'm back, I need to..

Getting my hair fixed
Visiting my future home site
Buying some nice blings
Meeting friends
Shopping

That's it for now.. I'm going to the hospital.. Hope its nothing serious..

Welcome 2009..

2009-01-05T00:25:00.000-08:00

Hi hi everybody, Happy New Year.. I'm so busy holidaying and watching drama since the 1st day of 2009 till now. Forget the fact that I'm 7 days late because I'm going to reward you with some of my new year photos!!

To welcome our 2009, we headed north to flagstaff with a bunch of friends to celebrate new year.. Just days before our trip, Daddy Kwong had started to prepare the stuff that we need.. This is not our 1st time travelling with Davis, however I felt that Daddy Kwong had taken a few extra precaution in the trip..

Eg: He bought heat pad that we could stuff inside our pockets to keep us warm.. My Davis had braved the cold weather in Canada. Even thou Canada isn't snowing at that time, but the temperature is like 8C lor. In my mind I'm thinking "Aiya, whats all these fuss about.."

He prepare biscuits and cracker that we are not suppose to eat!! Sounds a bit weird right. He told me that they are meant for emergency. Say we got stuck in the highway or somewhere and couldn't get help..

He bought a shovel in case our tyres got stuck in the snow.. Hey it's a shovel hor! Not a garden spade.. It's so big that it can't go into our car boot.. I had to squeeze in my seat with it.. What to do? Better be safe than sorry..

He wanted to buy a flea blanket so that we can use it in the car.. Or to use in emergency.. I recall that we have a brand new one at home so didn't buy..

He bought lots of other stuff for the car.. like emergency tyre repair kit and some other stuffs which I can't remember..

AND!! he brought our 1st aid kit too!!!

Our car is really overloaded with all the barang barang, 2 sleigh and luggages..

Me: "Why are we bringing all these?, this is not our 1st time travelling with Davis."

Eric: "You know, that day, somebody at work told me that there was a man that went travelling with his family, the car broke down and he went to look for help, leaving his wife and kids in the car. The man never return. He was found dead buried in the snow."

Me:"......"

I must say I love and appreciate Eric even more for all the efforts that he had put in.. Becoming a Dad has really mould him into a better person.. More considerate and thoughtful..

not snowing? Doesn't matter, I created my own..

This is me and the bunch of friends..

This is Huang Fei Hung vs Li Xiao Long

at the meteor crater

America Hand Language (ASL)

2008-12-29T22:54:00.000-08:00

I'm so into this ASL after watching the videos on Youtube.. So, I've decided to make my own ASL cards for Davis.. It's probably a bit early to start alphabets on him but I'm so determine to get started on it in case my passion goes down.. Soooo.. For the benefit of you mommies!! Here are the signs for the ABC... You may want to make your own cards for your little ones or alternatively you can save the pictures of my pretty fingers and call them your own! I can't believe I'm sharing all my secrets with you..

p/s: You can sign with either hand..

("A" and "S" are very similar, notice the placement of my thumb)

("G" and "Q" are very similar, the only differences is that when signing "G", your thumb and index finger are pointing side)

(Use your little finger to make the letter "J")

("K" and "P" are very similar, the only differences is that when signing "K", your thumb, index and middle finger are pointing upward )

("K" and "P" are very similar, the only differences is that when signing "P", your thumb, index and middle finger are pointing downward)

Q

("G" and "Q" are very similar, the only differences is that when signing "Q", your thumb and index finger are pointing downward)

("A" and "S" are very similar, notice the placement of my thumb)

Y

Z

(Use your index finger to make the letter "Z")

Xmas eve and Xmas day!!

2008-12-25T16:46:00.000-08:00

A special thanks to Linda and Milcent for giving me face to attend the church service on Christmas eve.. Hope you all had enjoyed the service.. After the service, we proceeded to King eggroll for our early dinner as most of us were really starve to the max.. Eric and I then went to our host house to help her with the Xmas dinner preparation..

Cute gift from the aunts at the church nursery..

For those of you, whoever you are, that thinks that nobody would come church with us.. You're totally wrong!!!

We have Eric, myself, Kelvin Ang, Jerin, Yian Yian another Eric, Darren, Milcent, Linda and little Davis..

We are 10 man strong!! O.K heeeeee..

I get the honour to carve the turkey!! The drum look so delicious.. ;P

We prepared 2 presents for gift exchange..
I gave a bath and body works set to the Chinese teacher and she gave me a bath and body work set!!

Eric gave a reed diffuser from the christian bookstore to Kelvin Ang and he back got a reed diffuser from ULTA!!!!

wahahaahahaaaa.. talk about coincidence..

Our presents from the hosts!! Kelvin Yeo and Jessica

I'm leaving a space here because we left our presents that Jessica and Kelvin Yeo got for us behind at their house.. I'll update it when i got them back.. =P So sorry.. In a rush yesterday.. My left behind items are.. presents from them, herbs and potatoes sitting in their fridge and leftover soup still in the pot..

the reed diffuser hard at work!! making my bathroom smelling nice 24/7

Ahbachang (my jap sound-alike nick for Davis) with his present from Daddy..

my 1st Xmas present..

a keepsake box for me to collect Davis little stuffs!! but eventually I'm going to give it to Davis when he grows up.. Ehh my Xmas present?? Mine????

my 2nd Xmas present..

yeah this one looks like its more for me! hmm, I wonder what this is??

Oh yeah.. it's mine, it's mine.. I need to clarify that I'm not a materialistic wife. Although I admitted that 2 weeks ago, I ask him if I would be getting a present this year.. But this is not what I requested.. In fact I didn't specifically told him to buy me anything.. But Daddy sure knows how to make his little wife happy!! Now I'm jumping around the room like a kangaroo..

But why what?

I'm ignorant about the reason for the name of my monogram koala.. Why huh? Mr Louis Vuitton or Mr designer?? aiya who cares... I'm over the moon now!! tralalalaaa...

I've got a pleasant surprise this evening when I open my door.. Found this little shower set on my door all neatly wrapped up.. The wrapper was somewhat cold and wet to the touch as it had been raining.. Couldn't find any card or name on it.. I wonder who is it from.. Friends? unlikely to left it on my doorstep.. Neighbours? I don't know any them.. Management? Impossible because they would only leave me notice for payment..

Updates.... (27th Dec 08)

Mysterious Santa Claus has been identified!! She's no other than Juliet.. Actually it's my own mistake as she had already sms me but because not many people will call or sms me, so i didnt bother to charge my Hp.. opps!!! Thank you very much.. And appreciate your sweet little thoughts..

Xmas invitation

2008-12-21T21:24:00.000-08:00

Hey hey!! You are invited to join me and my family to celebrate Xmas at our local church on 24th dec at 2pm.. Enjoy the Xmas spirit and have some fun.. Get to know some new friends, thats me and eric and more.. Haha if you don't know us yet.. Did I say you? YES!! it's YOU!!!!!

You don't have to be a Christian to come..
I won't force you to be a Christian..
Our church is not very far..
It is only taking 2 hour of your time..
It's free..

I promise I'll be on my best behaviour.. If only you come.. =)

Location: Palm Valley Church.. Turn right on Estrella Parkway and Yuma..
http://www.palmvalley.org/

Xmas hunting!

2008-12-20T23:52:00.000-08:00

I'm a little furious when I'm typing this right now.. This entry was already written yesterday and a moment ago, while I was trying to continue with it, in a snap of the finger, my whole entry was gone.. Wa kao.. Nevermind I merely lost some photos which could be easily retrieved back. Just hate little cock up like these.. Anyway these are the pictures Yian Yian took yesterday..

A brief introduction of what we did.. After the church service, Yian Yian and some others decided to go scouting the neighbourhood to see some Christmas lighting.. So we tagged along lor..
The 1st house.. I found the Xmas tree quite attractive and went peeking through the glass window to have a closer look, and make a guess? The owner was looking back at me!! Haha.. in a good way though.. It's so cool to have nice neighbours around the block..
Location: somewhere at Holly road

The 2nd house.. This was like the coolest house that we went last night.. The owner was apparently very famous for his Christmas decoration as I saw a newspaper articles of him that he had proudly frame and hang on the wall.. He himself was dressed in an elf outfit, greeting strangers as they walk in and out of his house.. It's not just one or two strangers. I reckoned there's like 30 people.. Inside out..

Interior of the 2nd house.. The picture doesn't do justice to the effort that the owner had put into.. If heart and soul could be seen, I would say yes, I saw them in his work. And that's not all.. this is only one of the room and there's plenty more..
Despite the little hiccups that I had while continuing this entry, I, being the kindhearted and well natured person as I always have been, decided to share with you the whereabouts of this 2nd house!!. FREE ADMISSION ok.

The 3rd house.. The decoration was superb as it was well organised and also it attracted alot of people!! Sound effect was great too.. Kudos to the house owners.. Location: 53 Ave, Barbara road.

Thats about all for now.. So long my readers..

1st Xmas party of 2008

2008-12-20T13:15:00.001-08:00

After the KTVing session at the base lounge.. So shiok!! No doubt we really miss our Partyworld and K-box time back in our good old Singapore.. Gals!! lets organise more of these ya!!

Big furry polar bear and the Kwong family!! Sorry, no snow here.

This year round, Mr Claus has downgraded to coming in with the golf cart. Remembered 2 years ago, our Santa was proudly making his appearances into the hanger riding on the F-16!!!
With the wives and mini B and D.. Patiently waiting for the food!!.. Or maybe not so patient.. See all of us mei mei.. Dress mei mei, complete with makeup and boots!

Gift from Sushi Ah Yi..

2008-12-15T22:54:00.000-08:00

See.. I save it in my blog.. And it shall remain in here till Davis can read and understand the content.. I guess, another 10 years? and as very much as I would like to read it for myself, I don't think I'll be able to as the words are so tiny mini.. But anyway thanks to Aunt Yiyi.. When Davis grow up, I shall tell him that his yiyi send him a letter on his 1st Xmas and mommy has no clue what's written on it.. And I shall tell him not to strain his eyes so much so as to save me from buying him spectacles.. hahaaa..

Cuteness is awesome!!

2008-12-15T21:56:00.000-08:00

Yes! you have seen it.. It's my profile picture.. And doesn't it look darn cute? haha.. shyshy..I don't care even if you say its not.. It is OKAY.. Don't deny yourselves.. I took this picture like 3? 4? years ago, I suppose.. ehh..*scratch head..
And I miss my dyed hair!! with my cute bangs.. I miss my cuteness!!! ;) I LOVE BEING CUTE.. I'm 26 AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO ADMIT!!
And look at this!! Replica of me!! Hao ke ai.. I know.. You want to say, "Hey thats one cute baobao, feel like pinching his cheek!" He INHERITED HIS CUTENESS FROM ME!! Imma shout, "It's my baobao and he's all mine!!" I love to give him smoochies.. wet wet one and lots of it.. anything from me, but please don't pull my hair.. Mommy cry cry, Davis giggles..

It's a happy shopping day!

2008-12-13T20:48:00.000-08:00

Hair straightener cum curler.. wooo.. and fake nails too.. Getting ready to make myself meimei.

Bedsheet set!! 16 pieces for only USD$60..

Linen and Things has finally gave their ultimate discount of 50%-70% as the store is winding down in 9 more days.. We got this set of 5 for only USD$15.. It makes me real happy.. If I'm not wrong, this is already the last set.. My plan is to keep the cushion for my new home.. Green color to match my green windows!

The twisted adventures of Kiki & PokoYo (P.1)

2008-12-11T01:51:00.000-08:00

One day, Kiki (the horny and dirtyminded kitty) met PokoYo (the naive and blur blur labbit) at Rainbowland!! Kiki is a male in disguise.. He wore a big ribbon thinking that he could cheat on everyone..
Kiki being the horny kitty decided to trick PokoYo.. He brought her under the mistletoe so that he could take advantage of her... Oh dear!! There goes PokoYo first kiss...

OooOOoo It's Christmas!!!

2008-12-11T00:35:00.000-08:00

Artistic angle of my tree

Of course not to forget why are we celebrating Christmas for!!

Jesus Christ My Lord!!!!

Must drink eggnog to celebrate this season.. it's thick and creamy.. Festive drink not to be missed!!

wakakaaa.. I got lipstick on!

Stand under the mistletoe for more hugs and kisses.. Muack muack!!

Snowflakes!! look so chio with the background light..

My tree topper!! Not ordinary one ok.. Star mah!! must shine... wahahahaaaaa...

*proud look on face* ;P

This the season to be happy.. TraLalalalalalalala...

2008-12-08T15:34:00.000-08:00

This pict not very nice leh.. But Daddy Kwong still wants to buy it..
Davis not very cooperative that day cause he's feeling sleepy and doesn't want to smile.. Fell into his slumberland immediately after the photoshoot.. What a pity..

I think this is the nicest of all.. Paid USD$18 for each photo.. We didn't buy their frame cause it's really simple looking and their price is quite steep.. Instead I got our own frame from Michaels during their 40% off..
This is the only frame we bought from the studio cause it look pretty special.. Cost USD$20 for the frame but we get the pict for free.. Not too bad lor. Look, I got curly hair.. All thanks to Linda for the curler..

My bubbly duo

2008-12-06T23:16:00.000-08:00

This one act cute.. haha, buay paisei

My little yandao.. Big eyes with double eyelids!! I love
Luckily Jessica got bring her hp.. cause I forgot mine..

It's a happy and sad day =) =(

2008-12-04T22:05:00.001-08:00

I'm so lucky today.. I've got some "authentic Chinese food" that Shirley got for me from Vegas.. So touched!! It's my favourite Ah Chung Oyster Omelette and complementary braised pig intestine.. It's awesome.. And also the curry puffs from Penang.. I hurried to heat up the oyster omelette.. Yum Yum.. while I was halfway eating through the omelette, I stopped for awhile and thought maybe I should wake hubby up and share it with him..
After heating up the rest of our dinner I sat down with him at the table and had our meal.. Just then I started to recall a news that I saw on Eric's friend profile in the friendster.. It was such a sad news.. Eric's friend, Angeline's hubby got involve in a car crash last Oct and died.. Leaving his 4 year old daughter and wife.. Tears start to well up in my eye as I slowly munch away my dinner and remembered the picture that their daughter had drawn.. Its a drawing of her and her mommy and daddy is in a coffin... Life is so vulnerable and unpredictable.. That guy is only 26 at the time of the accident.. Even though I do not know the wife, who happens to be Eric's secondary school classmate, nor her husband personally.. but my heart goes out to them..
To Angeline: I know you probably won't even be reading this, but I hope time will slowly heal your wounds and be brave to face the future.. Daughter stills need you..

Whats up this week

2008-12-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Frighten look on his face.. my poor baby..

So heartpain

Yesterday we brought Davis for his checkup at the pediatric clinic located in the base. He weighs at 9.1kg at almost 7 months old and is at the 75 percentile.. considered at the higher side..Ahh, my fat baobao.. His head circumference and height is at the 50 percentile.. The doctor say we can start to give Davis 3 bottles and 3 table food per day.. Before that Davis was totally relying on his milk for the nutrients! It sounds a bit unbelieving to me that he can now have so much of the food that we eat for ourselves.. Even with seasoning and everything.. Just have to blend them into a smooth consistency.. The nurse that administered the injection asked if we wanted to give him the flu shots.. Don't need to guess la.. we did of course. Mainly because Mama Kwong is down with a flu herself! Can someone pass me some tissue please..

Yesterday Hema came over and gave us some homemade bubur chacha (her mom's recipe).. its yummy! thick and tasty.. too bad I was having a cough so only manage to sip a little.. Daddy Kwong seems to like it more than I do.. heee.. We put it in the fridge and had the cold version.
AND today, Sheena called and asked if I want some bubur chacha.. hahaa.. nice timing.. its right after we had our dinner.. Free dessert delivered to the door! woo.. thanks Moey and Sheena.. It was still steaming hot and so today we had the hot version!!
I wonder if there's anymore wife making bubur chacha tomorrow? heee..

It's spring cleaning time!! We have been staying at Adiamo palm valley for over a year and we're entitled to have a free carpet cleaning service.. Last week hubby ask S1 to arrange the men to come in this week to do the cleaning. He took 1 week leave to stay at home and look after Davis and me... hehe so nice to have a clean carpet.. and also, so nice to have hubby at home to play mom and dad.. After the men had left, we went to Walmart (haha, my fav supermart) to get more cleaning supplies for our house.. You can imagine, we were very busy tidying our house and mopping the floor in the bathrooms and kitchen.. Lots of laundry and junks to clear.. Hubby even got into the mood of cleaning up the patio.. Wah sei, talk about patio, another long story.. please make yourself a coffee while I continue my patio story...
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The patio or balcony as that's how we usually call it.. was isolated for 8 months.. It was also filled with empty cartons that hubby threw it there since we moved in.. And 8 months later, the patio is filled with lots of cobwebs and creepy insects!!! We saw ants, dead ants, crickets, dead crickets, some tiny black unknown bugs, spiders.. Spider eggs!! and they are not just regular garden spider, they are all black widows.. the super deadly kind of spider that can kill.. and lots of black widow eggs! I guess there's probably like 15 eggs.. Oh my gosh!! my patio had became a insect haven! They must have enjoyed their vacation very much.. Multiply at my patio!?!?! Must be very cosy there with all the cartons as shield.. sheltered them from the hot gusty air in this dry country. Hubby had to play hero of course.. He used the insecticide and if its not enough, the broom and dustpan to battle with these creepy crawlers while Mama Kwong peek through the glass door displaying the disgusted looks on her face.. Fortunately the garbage man comes and collect the garbage everyday if not I bet the eggs would have hatched inside the garbage container itself.. Erkk.. I can feel my hair standing now..

Thanks for the big sales during thanksgiving

2008-11-28T21:58:00.000-08:00

I used to be $12.99-$16.99.. but now I'm only $1.99

The sales during thanksgiving is like the biggest sales ever in that whole year.. So much sales going on and the deals are so attractive that it's almost like mission impossible.. Get it? not to be tempted of course.. This year is going to be my second and also the last Thanksgiving in the States.. Last year I was three months into my pregnancy that I was made to stay at home to recuperate and rest.. This year, we've decided to try our luck at some of the usual stores in Phoenix.. The first stop is Arizona mill..We went there at 11+pm cause the stores are open at 12 midnight (see I'm not the kiasu type).. It's my favourite shopping centre as the stuff are always on sales, and now being Thanksgiving, the sales were even bigger and better.. We bought a lot of stuff for Davis.. so cheap.. His cargo pants is only $1.99 each and that pair of shoe is only $2.99 excluding the storewide discounts. woohoo.. Chiong arh..

Queueing for Coach cause they are having 25% additional.. Angmos also very kiasu lor

Coach is having a 1 hour sales at 6pm. I reach there at around 5.45pm (see I prove that I'm not the kiasu type again) and there's already like a hundred people infront of me.. Suppose to help Sooyi get some Coach stuff but so sway.. only manage to get a keyfob for her.. I bought another 2 handbags for myself.. Aiyo spend money again.. But I will definately not buy a single Coach when I return to Singapore.. haha I'll aim for LV.. *evil grins

Hi' I'm only $5

Bought some Bebe tank top for only $16+ each.. I slup 5 pieces.. haha.. Today is the black Friday.. the sales lagi better.. Daddy Kwong bought a 4 gig ram for his laptop, new skin, a laptop cooling fan and a laptop cover at Fry's electronics.. I tell you.. its really cheap..I bought another pair of boots when I already had 3 pairs. Sheena says its worth investing as the boots in Singapore are very expensive.. I got for myself a scrapbook software for $39.99.. After the mail-in rebate.. its only $9.99.. Where to find such good deals in Singapore?! Don't tel me the Great Singapore sales ok.. Anyway I'm really happy for ourselves.. haha abit ki siao le..

my new neighbours

2008-11-26T13:57:00.000-08:00

The peace that I had for the past 7 months has officially ended today.. This afternoon while I was doing my usual chores at home, I overheard some guys talking loudly to themselves and in less than a few moments, I started to hear footsteps coming from the unit above.. That is it.. I've already had a "bad prediction" that day while walking back home.. I saw 2 males and a staff from my apartment office walking towards my direction.. They were coming from the vacant unit above mine.. In less than a week (which is today) they have moved into the unit.. I began to hear loud banging.. I mean really loud ones.. To make thing worst the houses here in Arizona were mainly made out from plaster and wood as the structure.. Unlike the bricks and concrete wall that I'm so used to back in Singapore.. It's their first day here and I shouldn't be complaining too much..Who doesn't make noise when they are moving? I know maybe those running away from loanshark.. hee.. I only hope that they are some considerate neighbours that will not make too much unnecessary noise especially after 8pm.. I wish they park their car properly and will not overpark into my lot.. I hope they don't run around the house and come crushing down into my unit.. hehe.. Gosh, I think I'm going to be a typical Singaporean style auntie soon.. I think I'll drop them a love letter when I'm free..

The letter will look something like

Dear Neighbours,
I love to have you with us at Adiamo Palm Valley and hope you have settled down in your new apartment. You can also love us back by not creating too much noise so that I can have an easier day at home.
Your Loving neighbour =)

i sucks at everything i did today

2008-11-25T17:39:00.000-08:00

my supposedly to-be thick vermicelli bitter gourd soup turned out exceptionally bitter today.. Because I didn't rub salt on the bitter gourd and I've left them in the pot of soup for too long that I'm practically drinking bitter fluid.. I woke up this morning feeling not too bad.. Thinking that its going to be another "wonderful" day with Davis.. The sky was pretty cloudy even though its 12 noon and that I even got into the mood of strolling around our apartment with Davis in his pram and walking Milkshake at the same time.. Things were going fine until Davis woke up from his afternoon nap.. Almost everything that I use to entertain him didn't kept him occupied for long. He was literally screaming and crying at me the whole time.. The meringue that we made yesterday didn't turn out as predicted.. I called nationwide and they got my address wrong.. The tv isn't working well and the graphic keeps pausing.. I can't have my shower and I desperately needed one.. When am I going to have a break?!? And I know the part 2 of the episode.. Daddy Kwong didn't had enough sleep last night and I knew he would be dying to meet his zhou gong when he come back.. I need a pillowtalk tonight.. or maybe I should just try to get some rest..

Sometime I wish that Davis didnt exist..
Sometime I wish that I don't have to care for anyone in the world
Sometime I wish to be more selfish
Sometime I wish to travel the world
Sometime I wish that I'm being appreciated
Sometime I wish to have more hugs and kisses..
Sometime I sorry to Davis for not being a perfect mother to him
Sometime I sorry to Eric that I did not meet up to his expectation of a wife
But after sometime I'm glad that I am me..

Is this sellable?

2008-11-23T04:14:00.000-08:00

Hi people, I would like to know if there's positive responds to this disciple cross (necklace or keychain).. Would like to make them for sale at about USD$8 each.. The wires may come in different color.. My motive is to contribute part of the profits to my local church.. Please respond by polling.. Feedbacks are welcome.. The poll section is on the right.. Thanks

He really likes it

2008-11-23T03:21:00.001-08:00

It's so interesting.. hmm..
Sorry mom, I'm busy
I'm still watching my DVD. can we talk later?

Davis enjoys watching the DVD that we got for him.. No matter how hard I try getting his attention behind the kitchen counter, he refuses to look at me!! Now thats interesting huh. ;P Sorry for the quality of the pict as I was too busy making silly sound and acting like a monkey that I forgot to focus at them..

So pissed today

2008-11-23T03:02:00.000-08:00

The weekend finally arrived and this afternoon we drove to the Circuit city at Mcdowell 101 for some shopping.. As I was about to enter the premises, the charcoal security guard stopped me and ask me to leave my haversack with him and he said he would look after for me. It's so strange, everyone is walking in and out of the store carrying their own bags.. It's not that I'm carrying a super huge bag that is capable to steal a HDef 42" TV of whatsoever.. The haversack was important to us as it contain all of Davis's supplies.. I would probably have agreed if it's their store policy that every customer do so and provided that they have a proper place to store our bags.. And on that miserable looking chair that he had with him was empty.. Meaning he had let everyone before us entered the store and stopped me on purpose.. Prior to that I just wiped the shopping cart with my baby wipes to make sure that its clean for Davis to sit in.. So super pissed..and it just spoilt my shopping mood.. We had been to that store plenty of time and never once we had this kind of problem. I feel that it's a case of racism and I will not patronise that store ever again.. Just because we were the minority race doesn't mean I'm a pushover!!

Lapis session @ the HQ

2008-11-23T02:43:00.000-08:00

The other day Shirley had left a box of lapis powder at Sheena house and so yesterday we met up to have our women's talk and bake some lapis.. It was halfway through that Linda realised the metal coating from the pot that she was beating the eggs with were peeling off and we wasted 10 eggs. Luckily I bought 2 dozen of eggs the other time and therefore I can still spare 10 eggs to redo that procedure again.. Shirley brought over her baking tin and I brought my heart shape tin over too as the mixture seems alot and we baked using the two container at the same time.. Eating is so easy.. but its hard work to bake the lapis as it has to be done layer by layer. Thats the pict of our end product.. the lower layer were badly burnt because the instruction on the box did not tell us the temperture needed for it.. we decided to try 350F and it wasnt cooked.. then Shirley tried 385F and it became burnt.. But overall the taste was not too bad as we were also short on rum, which was one of the ingredient needed..

a verse for milkshake

2008-11-21T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hey Hey yo! oh milkyshake...
Milkyshake yo milkyshake yo,
you're my MilkyshAKE,
oH MILkyshake yo,
milkyshake yo Ni Zhen Ke Ai..

hubby and I had already memorise this erhmm, song or verse by hard.. cause I'm singing it all the time.. It's not exactly a song nor a rap, so I really have no idea what to call it.. It's just something that we always say out while playing with milkshake.. I shall name it a verse for milkshake.. will that do?? Whenever we're saying this verse, it will normally add some spirit into our home and make it really noisy and cheerful.. See how I love my dog! She has a own verse.. And nonononono, there's isn't a typo error in my title or my post, her name is milkshake but in the verse I'll like to call her milkyshake..

Happy meal only for Adults

2008-11-21T10:25:00.000-08:00

Davis went to bed rather late last night.. 10.30pm to be exact.. but he woke up at 6+ this morning. I feel so exhausted as I had a slight headache and haven't had enough sleep.. Sian, stomach start to growl again and its 10.30a.m now.. I took the leftover rice from last night dinner and made into fried rice this morning.. Very cute right.. kekee.. Later meeting the princesses at our HQ to bake some kueh lapis.. Hope its going to be successful..For the time being, I'm going to catch a nap now.. Pls God let Davis sleep longer so that I can have more rest myself.. ZZzz..

My philosophy of life

2008-11-20T15:28:00.000-08:00

From year April 2006 onwards, I've changed the way I lived my life.. All thanks to God who is willing to accept me and I began my journey as a Christ follower.. What a coincidence, my name Christine means Follower of Christ.. It was fated.. I love my God and I don't want to leave Him.. Because I left Him before and gradually I went back my old way until people came knocking on my door, I woke up and realise what a fool I've have been.. God knows everything that is going to happen, even before they happen.. by avoiding Him, I'm only lying to myself.. But He knows...He's only waiting for me to go back to Him.. I'll only feel safe under His protective wings.
These are some of the ways I lived my live..

I don't want to lie. even simplest question like how are you today? If I'm not doing good I would say I'm not than to just say I'm fine and shove that question away.. White lie is also a lie..
I don't want to gamble. whether it involve $ or not. I'm not interested. Because I know that God doesn't want me to gamble, so no! I got upset that time when someone actually asked me to pull the jackpot for them because they say pregnant woman brings luck, and I don't know how to refuse. (Although I silently wish that I would strike some lucky draws or win the Powerball during CNY in AZ)
I don't want to celebrate Halloween.. I almost gave into my temptation cause I know there would be so much fun.. I'm sorry Juliet.. It's about myself.. Satan be gone and stop testing me..
I want to live a harmonious life with the people around me.. Easy said than putting it into action. I forgot about God's teaching and lived my way. I'm sorry to God because I got so emotional and threw everything that I've learn aside.. I'm sorry to Eric cause I've added unhappiness in our life.. I'm sorry to the other party cause I fail to forgive.. I'm sorry to myself for not forgetting and it's always haunting me. Satan won the 1st half. I'm going to win the 2nd..
I want a happily ever after with Eric, because he is the one God matches me to.. I have to learn and accept every flaws that he has because I know I'm not perfect and he accepted every flaws that I have.. No matter what happen, I know I'm going to stick with him.. In a marriage, the two is join together as ONE.. Let no 3rd party come and destroy my marriage, do not accumulate hatred and learn to love and appreciate..
I don't encourage multiple sex partners.. Regardless the party is your gf/bf, fling or whatsoever. Cherish your body as it's a gift from God to your spouse.. God took a rib bone from Adam's body and made Eve.. 1 for 1..
I want to honour God in things that I do.. Like taking care of the little one and the big one. I had a mental struggle that time because I detest doing the dirty dishes, and Eric doesn't wash them for me all the time. So I switched to using disposables and also rubber gloves.. I'm sorry to Mother Earth because I'm adding trash and stress to her..
I sincerely hope that all the people that I meet will eventually become God's child just like me.. Even though I may not be the one that lead them to Christ, but I want to influence them in whichever way possible. I need to be the flower that will bloom wherever I'm planted.. Spread the seeds, Spread the love..
I don't believe in fengshui, nor karma, nor tarot card reading.. I think that's Satan's way to fool the world into stupidity and foolishness.. The more people shun away from the real God, after death, they're meeting Satan in hell.. he has got everything prepared to welcome you into the world of torment.. And there's is no way out!!
I want to apply some words of God in my life, but I kept forgetting.. I have to learn to be selfless and to give more.. Love God, love your neighbour then love yourself..
My 2 ultimate wishes for now.

To die before Eric, because I know I'll be very lonely if he leave before me,
To live in the heavenly home with God when the time is here.

a glimpse of hope (chapter 2)

2008-11-19T22:16:00.000-08:00

These are the products that I'm going to use for our mini home treatment..

This is the pair of hands that has worked very hard for our family.. Due the harsh weather in Arizona, Daddy Kwong pair of hand looks really dry and rough.. For now, I'm going to 'perform' my mini home treatment on him.. Hope he can enjoy the process..
Step 1: Wash hand with hand soap and towel dry.

Step 2: Exfoliate hand with Clarins Skin smoothing body scrub to remove the dead skin cell,

Step 3: Wash hand with lukewarm water and towel dry

Step 4: Apply a generous amount of Clarins eye mask and use the cling wrap to wrap the hand

Step 5: Wait for 10 min then remove wrap, wash hand and towel dry

Step 6: Apply Crabtree and Evelyn Hand therapy.

Taadaa.. take a look at this pair of well moisturized hand. Even after the 1st treatment, Daddy Kwong hands is visibly more supple and healthy looking!! My mini home treatment is suitable for all skin type, all age group.. Recommanded twice a week for maximum results.. ;)

*I'm using the eye mask as I have a big tube

a glimpse of hope (chapter 1)

2008-11-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

take a look at my unsalvagable hair! so dry and frizzy.. Its dying of thirst and moisture.. And I'm trying to grow my hair.. can i don't cut them off?

Bed Head leave on conditioner and Tresemme wash off conditioner to the rescue!

After an hour of hard work.. this is how it looks like.. still in a bad shape.. Probably I should just keep on trying and hope that miracle will happen..

Milkshake and Davis

2008-11-19T10:47:00.000-08:00

Santa send his helper out early this year. This little fellow must have entered my house through the window and fell onto the bed.. I want to kidnap him because he forgot my present and I have been nice all year..

Poor Milkshake wants to enter Davis room but we blocked her out.. She's lying on the floor watching me and Davis having playtime on the mat.. I don't have an option. She likes to step on the mat and we have to forbid her from coming in.. I'm sorry Milkshake, but you're still my good girl girl..

This morning before Daddy Kwong leave for work, he came into our bedroom and told me he've changed Davis's diaper and he hasn't poo.. So just now while we were playing in the room I smell some poo, the room was rather dark so i just bend over my head and sniff through the diaper to make sure.. Oh my gosh!! So smelly. Baby poo stink and I almost fainted..

What's cooking?

2008-11-18T12:52:00.001-08:00

Woke up at 9.30am to fix something for my growling stomach, and what you're seeing is the remains of my breakfast.. So upset when I open the microwave door and got this surprise! How come I can cook maggie mee with the mircowave but not the cereal? =(

Had to cook something fast and filling.. Haven't had ABC soup for a long time and I added some curd skin cause I'm too lazy to defrost the meat.. I'm going to mash some of the carrot and potato for Davis later.. Hope he likes them..

My new recipe.. Doesn't it look tasty? I can't help but feeling proud of myself for this innovative invention.. Taste darn great too.. All I did was to add a can of braised pork and some dried shimp to my rice and cook them together in the rice cooker!! Too bad I can only enjoy my yummylicious lunch on my own as Daddy Kwong is still at work..

The elves are back!!

2008-11-15T22:52:00.000-08:00

I can almost hear the Xmas bells as the days are drawing closer.. And the elves are back in full force!! Not only did they added three new dances, now they even let u personalise gifts that you can bring home.. Thou there's nothing much of interest to me, but I know I would still probably buy a mug or a mouse pad to keep as a souvenir. Thats kind of my weakness yet I'll still fall for it..

here's what I did for Davis.. take a look if you're free or better still read my blog.. hahaa.. =P

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/87Vjlo00MtRXsdDG#/owner/87Vjlo00MtRXsdDG

Sedona, Fall 2008

2008-11-15T20:47:00.000-08:00

Click on map to enlarge
In case if you were wondering where is the Sedona I'm talking about. This is the map of Arizona.. see how big it is compared to Singapore.. It took us about 2hr 30 min to get to Sedona.. So usually we will have to set out early in the day and leave before the sky turns dark.. Especially so during the end of year as the sun sets pretty early now..

This is so cute.. Chauffeur of the day is our Davis boy boy. He's going to drive us to Sedona (aka the red rock country).. so Kawaii.. And hey, that's my son you're looking at!!!

This is the main reason I wanted to go Sedona so badly.. The maple trees!! This will be my last Fall in the states, so by hook or by crook, I MUST GO AND BID THEM GOODBYE as I wasn't able to take any photos with the leaves when I was holidaying at Canada last month.. And Sedona seems like the only place which is near enough for us to drive up to..

This is damn scary.. You won't know it unless you're there.. When I was walking towards the middle, I can actually see the surrounding moving past me and almost wanted to chicken out.. And then...

I squatted down.. haha.. It's all because of that stupid hunny who took his own sweet time to get to me.. are we done yet!! I just wanna get myself out of there

Finally reached the top of the mountain after 2hr.. I absolutely have no idea that we were on a hiking excursion and that's why I wasn't properly attired.. who in the right mind who wear boots and make it so dirty.. Luckily I can still wipe those sands off..

Feed me or else

2008-11-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

I've always said this, a hungry baby is a crying baby.. You should have seen him scream and yell whenever we are slow in preparing his milk.. Men can be so impatient! I can only pray that he doesn't grow up behaving like that.. Even Merry who stay opposite can hear him..Faint

Hehe, I can smile now.. Feeling full and satisfied after having his banana peach granola.. Yummy yum yum!! It's delicious.. He's now having some of the peach and mango little puffs from Parent's choice while I'm updating my blog.. These snacks are great.. Thanks to Jasmine for telling me..I wonder how Riko is doing, perhaps I should drop by some day..

Baby food can be yummy food

2008-11-14T11:29:00.001-08:00

Take your pick! Extra calcium or whole grains? I would rather buy both than to waste my time standing at the aisle procrastinating which is the better choice.. These little puffs melts in the mouth and like its name, its really puffy.. Taste wise, hmm I like them both.. and I'm eating so much I forgot that I didn't buy them for myself.

The Singaporean KS (afraid to lose) attitude just possessed me whenever I start browsing up and down the shelves of baby food, running my fingers through the neatly arranged bottled baby puree, I'll be sure to look for these magic alphabets.. DHA.. Not that I'm worried with the development of Davis' eyes and brain but if its proven that this stuff works. I'm gonna try it.. And how I wish sometime in the near future, they could just sell me a bottle of concentrated DHA so that I can add it into whatever food that I'm putting into Davis mouth.. now thats going overboard.. I know, i'm just kidding..

What is Davis doing at home?

2008-11-13T18:35:00.000-08:00

Having a fun time with his musical gym that Master Pey bought for him on his baby shower.. Oops he did it again.. He just got into the habit of ripping off the parts and stuffing it into his mouth.. I bet it won't be long before I'll start seeing the carcass of the bird and froggie (from his jumperoo) lying on the floor..

Playtime with his new toy.. This ball can play music and roll on its own! how awesome.. but its very dirty now cause Davis likes to put whatever that he can lay his hands on into his little mouth..
This is another one of his plaything that daddy insisted on buying for him.. Having fun in his jumperoo!! Davis can get really excited. Once he start, he can't stop! Now is a good time to buy one from Walmart cause they're having a rollback..

Davis is sitting on the car seat, attentively watching his new dvd.. hopefully he will soon be able to gesture back to us!! Recently we bought an electronic scale and Davis weighs 9kg at six months old.

how to fold and use a cloth diaper

2008-11-13T16:02:00.001-08:00

This is meant for those mommy that would prefer to use the cloth diapers than disposable diapers. Cloth diapers are environmental friendly and a great way to save money. If you've forgotten how to fold one, here it is!

I'm using my son's swaddle cloth as a demonstration..
fold the cloth diaper in half.
hold one end and ..
pull it over to the other side. forming a triangle
flip the cloth diaper over

put your baby in the centre of the cloth diaper. fasten with a safety pin.. All done!

everything for him

2008-11-12T20:09:00.000-08:00

We just received this dvd in the mail.. Daddy saw the advertisement at the hospital on that day when i was in labour and he has been bugging me ever since.. We saw that it was out of stock in the toy 'r' us website and it wasn't available in the store either.. Luckily I was able to find it on the ebay and here it is!! Gonna spend the rest of the days watching it with Davis.. The dvd is suitable for babies from 10 months to 3 yr old.. I think I may be abit early but then if it's able to keep Davis occupied, why not!!

This is definately going into the keepsake box.. Our customise carplate!! As a memento for Davis to let him know that he's made in USA.. heee.. YULE BB means Yu Le Bao Bao..

Swadelling made easy

2008-11-12T17:18:00.000-08:00

Swadelling is one good way to calm your newborn down and to encourage them to sleep longer. In this entry, I shall demostrate how to swadel your baby.. Davis is now too big to be swadelled so I've used his winnie the pooh (gift fm jessica) as a replacement.. Personally I feel that swadelling is good for newborn till they're about 3 month old..

Place your baby at the center of the cloth remember to tuck the cloth under his arm and under his body..leave some allowance for his legs to stretch All done

what do I do without you?

Davis milestone at 17 mths

Oh my God.

My dearest Grandma. I love you..

Every banquet will end eventually.. (Derived from a Chinese saying)

It's coming to an end.. and a new beginning for me..

Recent updates

My healthy lunch

Disney Getaway

A series of happenings

When it's dead meaning it's dead.. (from sheena to her hello kitty keychain)

Blogging is good for you.

It's our day!

Pink like JC, Juicy and sweet

More photos to share

Davis 1st Birthday @ Adiamo Clubhse, 2nd May 2009

2nd May is a special day

Random thoughts that just pop

Shopping day at Chandler

What should I do?

ZZzzz.. I wish for a good sleep

My bad

watch my Davis laughing away

Princess catering.

It's for Davis again..

Renaissance Festival

Airshow @ Luke

Dry

watch my Davis watching his dvd

My reviews on Liang Zhu.

Hi Bye March 2009

I don't know

We're not just pretty vase, we cook

It's a busy sunny day

Happy birthday Sheena!!

The birthday cake story and Davis

The weight issue

Promoting a new food eatery

A mom gonna do what a mom gonna do.

I assure you, It's some nice baby photo you wouldn't want to miss

It's yummy Yum Yum!! Korean BBQ

Not that good not that bad

Sian

I'm a winner!!

Dedicated to my FIL =)

Daddy Kwong, watch this!! Baby Davis giggles **VIDEO**

mommies and daddies this is for you... www.LittleToez.com

The gals are such great fun!

I think that I'm going to be a great cook!

I'm late, but still.. Gong Xi Gong Xi

Plan in action

Singapore my homeland it's here where we belong..

What a freaking night!!

Good money but not for me

Back from hospital..

Not too good

Welcome 2009..

America Hand Language (ASL)

Xmas eve and Xmas day!!

Xmas invitation

Xmas hunting!

1st Xmas party of 2008

Gift from Sushi Ah Yi..

Cuteness is awesome!!

It's a happy shopping day!

The twisted adventures of Kiki & PokoYo (P.1)

OooOOoo It's Christmas!!!

This the season to be happy.. TraLalalalalalalala...

My bubbly duo

It's a happy and sad day =) =(

Whats up this week

Thanks for the big sales during thanksgiving

my new neighbours

i sucks at everything i did today

Is this sellable?

He really likes it

So pissed today

Lapis session @ the HQ

a verse for milkshake

Happy meal only for Adults

Daddy Kwong, watch this!! Baby Davis giggles VIDEO