:: san-d's online retreat ::

2011-01-21T23:41:00.001+08:00

***Save the Princess!!I love to hang around Mini v when she's playing with her toys.She is soooooo creative and her imagination is vast!She can go on and on and on with her stories (usually comprises of Princesses and Fairies ) of make believe.....( The following pics is in sequence of the story that she was reenacting, including the conversations) The Villian's Liar- they are going to Microwave

2011-01-20T01:12:00.000+08:00

*** Rainbow during the Rain With a Brolly like this, i'll be happy if it rains. =)

2011-01-19T17:41:00.000+08:00

***Furkids. Chanced upon this book again when i was sorting out Mini v's Book shelf. And just nice San san is right here beside me. The way you're always there. How true.

2011-01-18T16:39:00.000+08:00

***Sick Kitty.Poor Mini v is Super Sick. It pains me to see her in this state but somehow when i see her lerthagic face, it gives me a dejavu feeling.... like i see this face before.... Somethings never change. =) Mini v: I'm so sick already, you still go trigger happy on me! Wait i box u ok!

2011-01-17T23:33:00.002+08:00

***Choices.Am supposed to go and get my winter clothing for my upcoming netherlands trip but have been procrastining about it. But since next week is the trip, time is running out!!There is a sale at Zara and chanced upon these Zara Kid's Bubble Down Jackets at a good price. Luckily i can wear Zara Kid's 13-14 yr old clothing. =pThank God for MMSes.I am at a loss of which color to get when i sent

2011-01-15T21:20:00.003+08:00

***I do!I remembered writing on my blog that he was single and very available a couple of years back.Fast forward to today, its his turn to get married!Hi! Is it Mr Monopoly's Wedding? Mini v and Mrs Monopoly =D Presenting Mr and Mrs Victor Ng! =DCongrats to the Happy Couple! =D Guess who? Ha! =D

2011-01-14T23:52:00.006+08:00

***She sell seashells on the seashore.Mini v always ask me to bring her to the beach to pick up seashells. Felt kinda bad that we never go about doing it. So when i chanced upon a basket of shells thats selling at the gift shops at Kota Kinabalu's airport, i'm delighted! Its a must get for Mini v! =DMini v: Is this all mine?? Heehee =D Happy Gal with her Shells Gave her a tupperwear to keep her

2011-01-12T01:24:00.002+08:00

***Chinese Mothers.Food for thought.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html?mod=WSJ_article_RecentColumns_TheSaturdayEssay

2011-01-11T23:30:00.000+08:00

***Mommy Blues and Sunrise.Guess its in built in every mummy.Called Mini v today while at work, chatted with her briefly. Felt really energised to hear her voice.San-d: Did u play (practise) your piano?Mini v: No....San-d: Why not?Mini v: Nainai also dunno how to play with me.San-d : Nainai knows!Mini v: No she don't!San-d: Baby u cannot dun practise!Mini v: I'll practise with you only!San-d: But

2011-01-05T23:41:00.005+08:00

***Jettin' ard Ramblings.After this post i am so going to zzzzz.But first, i wanna rant.The misconceptions that ppl have when i tell them i am travelling for work, usually are:1. Wow! So good arh! Can go *insert touristy activity* !2. Can help me buy * insert item*?3. You must be Lao Jiao (old bird- literally/ seasoned pro)4. Good wat, can get extra allowance.Hmmmm.....Sorry to burst the bubbles

2011-01-03T23:02:00.000+08:00

***Out of town.For the past year, this phrase have been used in my fb many times. Simple 3 words to update my whereabouts. My job requires me to travel, so last min trips is like a norm to me.Back to work today after a longggggg break.Spend the whole morning doing housekeeping-my workstation, emails, notes, sort out my schedule etcetc.And realized that i am probably going to use this phrase

2011-01-02T23:35:00.008+08:00

***Decade"10 years gone in the 21st century. what have you done with your life this decade?"Let me see:Completed courses to start my Career as a combat medic - (00)Met Smellycat (01)Lomo-ed my Life (02)Got married (02)Graduated with a Degree in Nursing (02)Got a new home (our home =D ) (03)Got our car (Toyota corolla) (03)Had furkids - Airle (03) , Sansan (03) , cookie (04)Humanitarian Missions:

2011-01-02T22:55:00.002+08:00

***One year.I cannot believe that i didn't blog for a year!Ha!Actually it is not that hard really. With the iPhone and Facebook, i am still pretty updated all the time. Not to mention that i can tweet from my iPhone too.Kazumano said something on fb that kinda tugged my heartstrings a little: -10 years gone in the 21st century. what have you done with your life this decade?Hmmm....Its so true! 10

2010-01-20T00:39:00.002+08:00

***It's all facebook's fault.I lost my blogging mojo.I dun know what to write, whats interesting, what's interests me anymore.I think it is all facebook's fault. When it is so easy to just click and random caption and post, it makes blogging a chore.Halfway thru the 1st mth of the new year, i am down with an episode of Asthma.What a bummer.Maybe i am just plain o' lazy.Hahahahahhahahahahahahhahaha

2009-12-14T15:42:00.003+08:00

***I’m Back.Procrastination is scary and it overwhelms you.Before I knew it. I got tons of unpublished entries half written and photos half edited.People started to ask me how come I never blog.I’ve been busy I think. The single one activity that zapped up my online time is to play war of warcraft. I used to maintain the balance but the past few months were pretty intense (trying to get my death

2009-10-05T11:32:00.010+08:00

***Ohana Getaway.Smellycat wanted a short getaway after his overseas stint. But we couldn't agree on the destination.It was almost a no go till Smellycat decided...Smellycat: I've booked a hotel stay at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa‏ with all the attractions thrown in.:)I prefer it this way as we get to spend time as a family and since i can't get time off my work, this is a perfect weekend

2009-09-07T23:30:00.001+08:00

***Happy :)Nothing beats chancing upon your fave guy (jiro!!) all decked out in your fave color! Ha!! =DNow it is the yoyo craze again and i saw my fav yoyos on sale again!And it is much cheaper then when i was into them last time!Wahhhhhh!!!

2009-09-07T09:27:00.001+08:00

***Beer, anyone?It was a spontaneous over the msn meet up with Jing.She wanted some beer so we ended up at....Wala for some Asahis and yummy fries! Ha!!Sinful but great chill out time nonetheless! =)

2009-09-06T08:29:00.000+08:00

***Not My Day.Clocking Mileage as usual.Murphy's Law happened.I tripped and in the midst of finding the best way to break my fall....I used my head (helmet's on! Ha!) and my poor left bicep! Hahahahahah!!In the end, ended up with Muscle contusion and abrasion. :( It is freaking painful! Especially when it is shower time!!!And its going to leave an ugly big scar.A tattoo to cover it maybe? ha! =P

2009-09-04T23:26:00.001+08:00

***RingoSomeone gave me this apple as an advance bday present.One week later , it is still sitting on my table.Maybe it is due to the aircon, the apple's still looking all nice and green!And it taste really nice too! Ha!!! =P

2009-09-03T09:51:00.003+08:00

***Poster Gal.Andy told me there is a big pic of me at the Army Open House 09.Vio: What??Andy: I was looking at that pic for some time then i realised it is you! hahahahahah!!I wanted to faint.Can they stop using ugly pics of me from yesteryears already??All these happened soooo long ago!!Subseqently, i recieved texts telling me they "saw" me at the Open house.>.

2009-09-02T09:56:00.005+08:00

***29+1I dread the big Three -O.In fact i dread it so much i call it 29+1.Have it been 29+1 years already??!End of my 20s?Arghhhh....Every year without fail i will post my bdays wishes from friends on my blog.This year it spiralled out of control.To many wishes from texts, msn, tags, facebook wall post and messages i simply lost touch and cannot catch up. Ha!It was so much that my phone lagged

2009-08-27T02:00:00.000+08:00

***Little Twin Stars.Is it my imagination acting up on me or why do i find Mini v looks so much like an Asian version of Suri Curise ( Tom Curise and Katie Holmes' daughter)???

2009-08-25T11:05:00.001+08:00

***Puzzling .Mini v is into puzzle nowadays.I rememebered that i got her a stitch ABC puzzle sometime back when she around 2+ but it was a bit difficult for her hence i kept it.I took it out again.But this time round, it is chicken feet for her and she finished it in a jiffy.Coz she learnt the alphabet in school i think.Check out her smug face, insisting that i took this pic coz she solved it on

2009-08-24T23:02:00.000+08:00

***Welcome Baby Heidi!Was just telling Kebeen that i have this nudging feeling that Philip and Jowee's Bb Heidi will be due anytime soon.Its a feeling i guess. A 6th sense maybe? Ha!Anyway got a text from Philip on 19th Aug that Bb Heid had arrived!Yippie!!Uber Kawaii Baby Heidi! =DWe went over to visit the happy family and coincendentally the next day is Philip's Bday so we got him a bday cake!

2009-08-21T09:30:00.000+08:00

***The Little PrinceAlways wanted to get The Little Prince.But somehow didn't get it . Time and place i guess.So one day when i was doing my very auntie chores of grocery shopping at fairprice, i saw some clearance books for $1 each.Then i found this.A very small and compact version of The Little Prince!It comes in a translated Chinese version.Pretty interesting to read in Chinese really!And of

2009-08-20T10:52:00.001+08:00

***Why does the chicken cross the road?I was crossing the road (after parking my car) to get to the office when i saw this. The Hen is chasing the bb chick to cross the road! Right across my path!Uber Kawaii can!!Apparently, there is a whole bunch of chickens that lives around my office!Ha!!

2009-08-18T16:57:00.000+08:00

***My workstation.This is how my table at my workplace looks like.I call this my happy corner.Everything here makes me happy. :D

2009-08-16T20:56:00.000+08:00

***Zonked.Mini v spent a whole afternoon playing with the Boys (Rayner and Caleb) and even refused to take her nap!And the outcome?She is soooo zonked, she fell asleep on my back!She was there initally piggy riding and after awhile there is no more movement from her. I was surfing the net and didn't notice it till Earnest tell me!Vio: Get her off my back!!Mini v: ZzzzZZzzZzzZZZZzzzzEarnest took a

2009-08-15T23:10:00.000+08:00

***Its kinda Sunny.Saw this funky fuschia pink shades at cotton on.Looks pretty retro!Mini v likes the Red one instead.(Poor gal is down with gastric flu for the past week, check out the weight she had lost!)Don't we look uber retro cool!(Mini v insists for this shot!)Mini v: Mummi. I wan. Pay.Vio: Nooooooooooooo....I got the shades in the end.Anything to make the little one happy :)

2009-08-14T23:55:00.002+08:00

***My Jettin' Lifestyle.Haven't been much of a traveller.But my new job requires me to travel quite a bit.Sometimes i have to go alone and it is quite an adventure for me! :D::Brunei::Had to go to Brunei for some training and it is the 1st time i am going there.At the Brunei Airport. Waiting to clear the customs.My room in Sheraton Utama. Nice! :DThe view from my room. Not much a view actually.I

2009-08-10T23:30:00.000+08:00

***What i have been up to lately.Been Blading. Clocking mileage. Planning to join the quadthlon.But only the blading component. Not all 4 stations. Ha!Happii Birthday Joy! Knew her since we were 6!Thats like a freaking 20+ years!Met up with Wendy for dinner. We had great fun!Brought Mini v to watch UP. Nice movie. Warms my heart.Mini v certainly enjoyed it too!Caught Sing Dollar! Uber funny!

2009-08-09T23:57:00.001+08:00

***Happy 44th Bday Singapore!Last year Mini v got to see the NDP preview thanks to JZ's tickets.This year lucky her got to see the actual day celebration with Pa, MummiAngie and Earnest as Pa has tickets!In the end, Dex has 2 extra tickets and he managed to switch it to the same sector as Pa (green sector) and so i decided to join them and bring my darling Rayner along! :DEnroute to the

2009-08-04T11:08:00.004+08:00

***Been a while.Met up with Candice, Marie and Shiyun for dinner .Been a loooooong time since i last met them.And Mini v is the special guest! :)They can't get enough of her!Our group pic spoiled by a very greedy mini v who is eyeing the earthquake icecream....Hahahahahhahaha:P

2009-08-03T10:23:00.002+08:00

***Alter Egos.Gotten Mini v a Ben 10 suit from KL and she is super duper happy!!She wore that the outfit the whole day and even wanted to sleep in it...Duh "-___-Ben 10 and Mini v.Mini v insisted that she is Ben 10.She left her omnitrax at MummyAngie's place and was pretty upset about it.And when she doesn't has her Omnitrax (watch) with her, she tells me that Ben 10 has a cat instead.What vivid

2009-08-02T22:05:00.002+08:00

***Ikea trip.Mini v had a little accident in bed.Not that she wet herself but she puked all over the bed and on yours truly after her milk feed.Coz she coughed to hard and it triggered her gag reflax.Really Gg for me.Hence it is a trip to ikea to get new pillows.We had a great time trying out the stuff there and choosing things to buy!Mini v is a very happy bday cake.Mini v is a cheeky Flower

2009-08-01T22:44:00.004+08:00

***Happii shopping day. I haven't been shopping in a long time.I mean for myself.Since there is the mid year bonus, was telling myself to get a luggage bag for myself since i will be travelling a fair bit in my new job.So i went to town with one objective : To get a luggage bag.I actually had in mind the lojel suitcase at $199 and it comes with a free small cabin case too.Great value for

2009-07-31T23:16:00.000+08:00

***Whirlwind Roadtrip.Went to Kuala Lumpur and back.Me at KL International Aiport.My hotel room. Uber Shiok ok!!! :DKing size bed for the win, it so big i woke up at the other side of the bed.Wahahahahahaha :DMet up with Brian and Ann for some KL partying induction :PChilling at the hotel lobby while waiting for the rest to come.Say Cheese! :DMet up with my cousins and niece the next day for some

2009-07-27T22:09:00.000+08:00

***I love SG.Its was a lazy pre dinner chilling out when i heard Mini v reciting something.It caught my attention and i am amazed that my 3 year old had such good memory!A very Patriotic Mini VMini v learnt about the National Flag during her Mandarin Classes and also remembers half the Pledge in Mandarin. Ha!!Actually prior to the video ( told her i wanna record it down for her dadi to see hence

2009-07-26T23:55:00.001+08:00

*** Zoom Zoom Upgrade.Whenever we bring mini v along for a blading session, she will bug us that she wanan blade with us.Of course it is impossible for her on her Fisher Price Training skates.So ....its time for Mini v's induction to proper blades!Brought her to get her blades and she is getting a size fitting here.Attempting to stand.Mini v: Hey Mummi, I think i can stand!Feelin' scaredy cat.I

2009-07-25T23:49:00.001+08:00

*** Farewell Lunchie.As i am embarking on a new career soon, Dr Lu and the gals organised a farewell lunch at La Strada for both Krisy (she too is leaving) and me.The ambience great, food's nice, good company, what more can i ask for? :DMe and My great buddy and the Godma of Mini v.Great fun working with her for the past 2 years.My xiao shi mei Jeanjean and me!With the darling duo - Krisy and

2009-07-24T20:48:00.000+08:00

***Toys from the past.Mini v chanced upon my old collection of figurines at MummyHelen's place.She is so into playing them that she doesn't let MummyHelen touch them.Mini v: Mine... all mine...!!!She then painstakingly lined them up one by one...All at attention! Check out the glee in her face!Guess the love for toys is in the genes. :)

2009-07-22T15:11:00.004+08:00

***Autobots only.The other time i saw a similar room on route to lunch and now i saw this!Obviously this is meant for Autobots only.....

2009-07-21T22:55:00.006+08:00

***Mother Heart.Came into the Tv room and found MIni v huddled underneath the blanket like this.This is Mini v hiding underneath the blanket.After i managed to coax her to come out of her cover, i noticed next to her there is a precious moments musical box with her.Asked her what she is doing she say she is hatching her baby egg!Faint.I kid you not. She really told me she is hatching her egg.Mini

2009-07-19T20:19:00.002+08:00

***Family Vacation. Sort of.Papi has a free one night hotel stay voucher and he was lamenting about no one using it.Then i suggested why not we use it then?Just Papi, Mummy Helen, Mini v and me!Seems like they are keen with the idea and off we go!Getting ready to check in at the Corpthrone Waterfront.Mini v clinging on to her Gong gong's leg like a little monkey.With Mummy Helen at the Brio's.Our

2009-07-18T13:18:00.001+08:00

***Mac IceageMini v really loves Macdonalds.Seriously, which kid doesn't? :PSmellycat thinks that i will not bring her to mac once he is not around coz i am not really into mini v eating too much fast food.But i did bring her.Coz of...Ice age Dinosaur's Manny toy that comes with the Happy Meal!He is Mini v's fav character in the Ice Age Movies.Anything to make the little one happy.:)

2009-07-17T23:08:00.000+08:00

***Smile with H1N1 .Singa the Courtesy Lion takes Preventive measures against H1N1.How come i don't see more of the mask donning Courtesy Lion!He was hidden in an obscure corner of the Wisma Taxi stand!He's uber kawaii can!!!! XD

2009-07-16T23:36:00.002+08:00

***Gastronomic Exprience.Was invited to a nice French place called Au Petit Salut at Harding Road for dinner.Entrance. Nice Ambience.Mila doing the typical tourist thingy...take photo... ha!Mila and me while waiting for the rest to turn up.As we are deciding on what to order from our set dinner menu, some of the guys decided to share a 1kg steak!! "-____-And when the steak majesty arrives....Uber

2009-07-15T10:05:00.000+08:00

***Choices.At times like this, you wish there are no choices....HA! :D

2009-07-13T23:56:00.001+08:00

***Mine, All Mine.I think the Sun rise from a different direction where ever Smellycat is.He actually told me that i can go ahead to buy a Toywatch as an Anniversary Present from him!Woohoooooooo!!!!Why waste the God Sent chance?So off to Pedder Red i go! :DAfter much delibration, not to mention the black plasteramic model that i wanted to get initally was sold, i finally gotten the Heavy Metal -

2009-07-12T23:31:00.001+08:00

***Doctor on Call.Gotten Mini v some kawaii Blue's Clues Scrubs in green ( sounds confusing?).Check out Dr Eraser on call! :DLook so serious can? Hahahahahaha :DBesides Mini v, i've gotten a Snoopy and a Spongebob scrubs for the Monster Duo too!Mini v calls herself Dr Eraser, maybe they can be known as Dr Crayon and Dr Ruler! Ha! :D

2009-07-10T22:29:00.002+08:00

***Se7en.Happii Anniversary Smellycat!7 freaking long years!Had it been that long already??2 years in a row we don't get to celebrate!Geez! I don't care, i demand my present still!>.<

2009-07-08T21:35:00.001+08:00

***Time of the year again.This picture tag my heartstrings when i chanced upon it.Long long time ago, whenever Smellycat goes for training overseas, i will miss him so badly that i am like a lovesick puppy .Or rather a lovesick Kitten like this.... Ha!!But as the years goes by.... somehow you get used to it and though you still miss, but the coping mechanism is better.This time round, i

2009-07-07T23:21:00.000+08:00

***A Very Random Post.On the way on a flying mount. (WOW lingo)Mini v's favourite Bumblebee(s). I told Mini v i met Ben 10 but she don't believe me.Sometimes i wonder, does people check up names before they give a name for something?:PPeace.Peaceful Night. Have you seen a traffic jam till 11pm at night?I did.

2009-07-04T22:33:00.001+08:00

***Open ChanJeremy gotten Me an Open Chan when he is back from his overseas posting.He actually remembered that i like and thinks Open Chan is Uber Kawaii! :DActually Mini v is more thrilled to see the Open Chan than me.Somemore Open Chan is in a Panda Suit ! :DThanks Dude! You just made a Mini v a very happy gal! :DP/s: But Mini v irritate the sh*t out of me when she kept asking me to "transform

2009-07-02T11:19:00.001+08:00

*** Its Fifi again!Got a pleasant surprise from Avia when she's back from her HK trip with her family.Uber Kawaii right???Fifi Lapin/Lesportsac's Lunch carrier! :DIt was like totally sold out here in Singapore the other time when it was launched! Thanks Babe! :DIn case you are wondering, i didn't use it as a Lunch Carrier, i use it as a Camera bag for my Toy Cameras. Ha!! :D

2009-07-01T20:16:00.000+08:00

***Hideout .Was on my way to lunch when i spotted this.What the.....So that's where their headquarters are!A bit not very discreet. Ha!!Is it meant for Autobots only or are Deceptacons welcome?HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA XD

2009-06-29T10:01:00.002+08:00

***Zoolympics. As Smellycat is leaving for training soon, Mini v requested her Dadi to bring her to the zoo (again).Actually she does it like almost every week, whether he is leaving or not. Ha!When we got to the zoo, there is some event called the zoolympics for kids going on there.So i decided to get the booklet for Mini v and participate in this event.Its like Amazing Race (minus the time

2009-06-28T10:53:00.003+08:00

***Sleepyheads.After the usual net surfing and its time for bed.....This is what i see when i walked into my room :)And this is the what i saw when i opened my eyes the following morning. :)

2009-06-25T13:26:00.000+08:00

Recall.1st thing i saw when i turn on my laptop today.Michael Jackson died today from Cardiac Arrest.And the sunshiney Farah Fawcett died from cancer at 6am this morning.I thought its a joke at 1st but it is not.Smellycat: Hey! Your grandma can listen to the King of Pop from the otherworld! Vio: ......................Is there really a recall from the other world?Geezz..

2009-06-24T21:49:00.003+08:00

***More then meets the eye (again).Its Transformers time again!!So excited over Transformers 2: Revenge of the fallen and i am glad that it never disappoint me! :DI give it a 4.5 stars coz i am a transformers fan! :DI still couldn't believe it that Straits Time's Life gave it a half a star upon 5 stars.Megan Fox for the guys, love story going on for the gals and the Transformers and action for

2009-06-23T10:48:00.005+08:00

***Toywatch.So in love with ToyWatch .It started with chancing upon their Neon Plasteramic collection... Ultra Violet, Plutonium Pink, Kryptonite Green, Atomic Orange....Till now i cannot make up my mind which one i like best.I love them all!Even US's 1st Lady Michelle Obama wears the Ultra Violet Neon Plasteramic during Her Eiffel Tower Visit! :PThe usual Vio will get this one, most of my

2009-06-22T23:44:00.003+08:00

***House Call.A very lucky Dr Eraser got her Dr set as there is a sale going on at the Early Learning Centre.Dr Eraser: Wow... u mean this is for me? * Grins*Dr Eraser: Thanks! I'm so touched!Dr Eraser: What do you mean that i cannot use it on monsters?I treat all wounded, monsters or not!Dr Eraser checking out her medical gear.Dr Eraser's 1st Patient.Dr Eraser: Hmmm... there is something

2009-06-21T22:34:00.001+08:00

***Kampung FunAfter we had our Father's Day Lunch at Ikea with Papi and MummyHelen, Smellycat gets to do what he wanna do (Father's day mah) and he wanna bring Mini v to see fish ( fish farm again...)Oh well, since it it father's day. :PBut en route, we chanced upon this Kids Kampung and decides to bring Mini v to check it out.Feeding time! Losta hungry fishes (kois)!!Smellycat telling Mini v '

2009-06-20T22:43:00.001+08:00

***Dora the Explorer.Was sending Garlic off when we chanced upon Dora at the Airport.There are some Dora event going on at the Airport this month and just nice we get to see one of the live performances. Losta people watching Dora! Can you spot them?Dora and Boots! Live!The Kids are thrilled to see them!Mini v is captivated! Ha!Thank God for Dadis coz i dun think i can carry her in that position

2009-06-18T22:29:00.002+08:00

***The Doc is in.It all started with Smellycat telling Mini v that his calf muscle hurts.Guess too much PT for him.Then Mini v being the sweetie pie that she is, told him that she is a Dr and she will help to treat him.She gave herself a title.As i was in the bathroom i can only make out part of their conversation.Then today when we were driving home, we were talking about her being a Dr.And why

2009-06-17T17:20:00.006+08:00

***Closure. 5 day wake is no joke.Mentally and physically exhuasting.But at moments like this, i really appreciate that i have a big extended family to help, comfort and to entertain each other.Everyone tells us to be happy coz grandma is off to a better place.I guess so in a way...My cousins and i. I love u guys! :DElyse and Mini v brought their own care bear to entertain themselves.This is what

2009-06-14T23:30:00.004+08:00

***Long Distance.Garlic couldn't make it for the wake coz he is in Canada for work.He wanted to come back but he couldn't leave his show hanging there in Canada not to mention about getting flights back last min is difficult too.He only managed to get a flight to come back on Thursday.Though everyone tell him that it is ok but i knew deep down it is not ok for our resident emo king.I know he

2009-06-13T16:37:00.001+08:00

***Cheer you up. Grandma went to heaven today.Details are abit hazy but i get the gist of the story.Sigh.I may seem indifferent but i do still care.Though i am not her fav grandchild or am very close to her, but there are people whom i love such as my Papi that is sad by her passing.Not to mention she does dote on Mini v.C'est la vie i guess.Was at Giordano getting white tees for the wake when i

2009-06-12T00:04:00.002+08:00

***Zhou Lun Lun 's 听妈妈的话Was doing my harddisk housekeeping when i chanced upon this video of Mini v's own rendition to Jay Chou's 听妈妈的话 that was recorded sometime back around Oct 08. To Mini v, Jay is affectionaly known as Zhou Lun Lun.Jay's youngest fan in the making.She actually knows the chrous and slurs in like Jay! :D

2009-06-11T11:10:00.007+08:00

***The Wedding Special.When you are post nite and you cannot sleep makes you do crazy things.There are some requests to show my wedding pics.And i replied that i cringe when i see them.Actually i really cringe.I think everyone will too.But its a fact that i took them.And its a fact that i look like that back then.7 years ago when digital camera are 2mp and you dun get soft copies of your wedding

2009-06-09T23:58:00.000+08:00

***Bb Alyssa.Went to visit Ser and Bb Alyssa just before they got discharged.Bb Alyssa all wrapped up and feelin' very snug and cosy.Trying to get her attention...Gotcha! :DSo kawaii wanna bite her arhhhhh!!! :D

2009-06-08T20:28:00.000+08:00

***Supermodel.Decided to sign Mini v with Impact Models after much consideration.Afterall, preschool education is so expensive, she might as well start earning her own school fees.Ok. I AM KIDDING REGARDING THIS PART. :D This is what i usually says when people ask me why i sign her with a child modelling agency.The look on their face is priceless. Ha!:DThe real reason is .....Since she likes to

2009-06-06T22:09:00.000+08:00

***Welcome to the World.Mini v has a new sister!Before you guys get excited, i am not preggie.Its her Godma Ser's baby.So it is her Godsister.Heh heh.Gotten a call from Ser early in the morning 0525hrs telling me Bb Alyssa is here!Woohoo!! I jolt Smellycat from his sleep and tell him that.So happy for her :DThis picture came shortly after. Just Moments after birth.Bb Alyssa is uber kawaii!! :DI

2009-06-05T13:49:00.001+08:00

***Celebration.Nothing fanciful on the actual day of Mini v's birthday.Just some simple family time.Last min decided to get her a slice of Birthday cake so that she can blow the candles!Ha!!The Birthday Gal! :DMini v's fav fruit. Ichigos are yummy!And playing with the rest of the cake.She dun really fancy mango so into Mummy and Dadi's tummy.After the cake, it is more Diego time!Getting

2009-06-03T19:32:00.000+08:00

***Alter Egos.Guess what Mini v and I do during our free time when we are both not working or schooling?We are part time Transformers!* Cue Transformer's Theme* Autobots! Roll out!!Whahahahahhahahahaha :D

2009-06-02T22:37:00.001+08:00

***Birthday Wishes.So fast its been 3 years and time really flies.You were then Bb raine now known as Mini v.I wonder what other nicks will you be called in the coming years.You were 3.14kg and 50cm on 2nd June 06.And you are now 15kg and 98.5cm on 2nd June 09.Whatever it may be, all i want you to know that you are the best thing that ever happened to me and it is you who changed me.To be

2009-06-01T23:26:00.000+08:00

***Diego Maddness.While girls are into Dora, Mini v is into Diego.Don't ask me why, maybe Diego is into Animal rescue and Mini v loves animal related stuff.Sometimes i wonder will she be a zoologist or a vet when she grows up.... * day dreaming*Anyway.Her birthday presents this year....Megabloks Deigo sets!She got a set each from Kai ma Avia and Earnest shuhsu and another 2 set from Smellycat and

2009-05-31T23:14:00.003+08:00

***Round and Round.One of Mini v's Birthday wish is ....A ride on the Singapore Flyer!So in the end i asked Avia if she is interested to bring the boys along to and since there is a promotion going on the Singapore Flyer so the whole jing gang of us went!Smellycat did one of the rarest thing while we went to collect the tickets.Which is to handle the trio all by himself and he got them to

2009-05-30T19:03:00.000+08:00

***Lumpy's Celebration.Mini v's birthday is a few days short of the day school closes so decided for her to have an early celebration in school for her with her friends.Already started the preparation a couple of days before like making the goody bags and ordering the cake for her.I actually showed her the bangawan solo catalogue for her to choose and the final design she chose was....Heffalump "

2009-05-28T15:32:00.004+08:00

***Goody Bag.Mini v's bday is coming and since her bday is a couple days shy of the last day of school,i've decided to let her celebrate in school with her classmates.Was thinking of what goody bag to prepare for her classmates when i decided i wanted to prepare those goody bags with handmade gifts just like the ones Avia always prepare for the little monsters.With the help of craftzine's blog, i

2009-05-27T15:47:00.001+08:00

***Casual AffairsComing June's Casual Affair looks soooooooo kawaii!! :DLove those heart shaped glasses! And her 70s inspired Zakka Look.I have this thing for short bob hair Blythe.Kinda look like me? Hahahaahha(I'm not shy but i dun care! Ha!!!)

2009-05-25T20:26:00.000+08:00

***High up in the Sky.The guys decided an impromtu kite flying session and here we are picnicing by the road side. Ha!Mini v can't wait to fly the kite with Smellycat.Smellycat giving her instructions on what to do....Trying her very best to help....And the kite soars! They got the kite up!Looks like a gaint (blue) bird. Ha!!!We left Smellycat to handle the blue kite while i helped Mini v to get

2009-05-24T19:41:00.000+08:00

***Busy like a Bee.What started out like a lazy Saturday turns out to be one of the busiest we had.And a Fun day too!Been wanting to try out the brunch at Mimolette as there are reviews about the place being nice (both food and ambiance) so i managed to coax Smellycat to bring Mini v and i to go. :DWe were there at 1030am and we are the 1st customer at the restaurant! :DLove the little rabbits

2009-05-18T17:41:00.003+08:00

***Fun Time! I always love for Mini v to be home coz i have lotsa ideas to try out with her! :D Got her some chalk recently and we decided to do some graffiti on the corridor's floor!The doodling's great but the cleaning up is tedious!Ha! Silly me don't have a brush like broom and have to painstakingly clean with an ikea kitchen bursh! Mini v have a fun time pouring water for me to wash though.:

2009-05-16T23:55:00.000+08:00

***The Peranakan Ball.Again Garlic's loss is my gain.As he is not in town, he tasked me to go and watch The Peranakan Ball and "report" to him how's it like.I guess many people are not aware that though i get to for shows and events on Garlic's behalf, i still have to feedback to him about the happenings.But ultimately, i still get to go for event's so no complains la! :DThe Tickets! :DMy concert

2009-05-15T18:32:00.000+08:00

***X-men!Mini v have been watching X men with me almost every night on Okto (provided i am not working) and she can regconise some of the X men.Actually, she only knows Ice man and Wolverine. HahahahahaHere she is doing her best impersonation of Wolverine with her Ikea Sand Scrapers as Wolverine's claws.She is so full of (berseker) rage that my camera shudders in fear.Hence the blurry shot.Ha!! :D

2009-05-14T18:26:00.002+08:00

***Presents.Avia knew Mini v was sick for the past few days and got her a Jumbo My little Pony Coloring book.Mini v is thrilled! Check out her cheeky grin when i asked her to pose for a pic.She immediately set down to color the pony!Her finished Pony. Not bad huh. hahahahhaaaSpeaking about presents, Princess Kelene got the whole family matching I heart NY t-shirts!Uber Cool! Ha!!

2009-05-13T18:07:00.000+08:00

***Play Doh!Mini v wasn't feeling too good on sunday and after a trip to the doctor's, Smellycat got her this Play Doh kitchen set to cheer her up.Mini v is so into the Play Doh that she wanna play it all the time!Afterall, which kid doesn't like play doh? :)Immediately after her shower, she wanted to carry on to make her "food".See her face! Full of concentration ! Ha!!Smellycat wanted to join

2009-05-12T15:18:00.001+08:00

***Today I.This is what makes a marriage worthwhile."Today is the day my life begins.All my life I’ve been just me, just a smart rough kid.Today I become a man, today I become a husband.Today I become accountable to someone other than myself.Today I become accountable to you, to our future, to all the possibilities that our marriage have to offer.Together, no matter what happens, I’ll be ready,

2009-05-08T23:36:00.000+08:00

***A Mother's Surprise.When i went to pick Mini v up, She gave me this and told me "Happy Mother's Day, I love you Mumiiiiii!!!!!"Its something she made in school and no wonder a couple of days back, the teacher sent a Memo asking us mothers to trace our hands onto a blank paper provided."A mother holds her children's hand for just a little while, their hearts forever."Aw.... So sweet!!! :)( And

2009-05-07T23:32:00.000+08:00

***Homework.After 5 mths of school, Mini v's coloring skills improved a lot!:)

2009-05-06T21:21:00.000+08:00

***Wash your hands!With the recent H1N1 hollaballa going on, i've decided to teach Mini v to wash her hands properly.Printed the handwashing techniques from MOH's webby and taught her how to do it.Not bad for her that she managed to remember 4 steps out of the 8 steps! :)While MummyAngie and i was watching Tv, we saw Mini v pushing her easel and setting up her "classroom".We didn't pay much

2009-05-03T23:11:00.001+08:00

***Drama MamaSigned Mini v for Act 3's Sunday with Us - Thumbelina Workshop.Find it pretty interesting and since Mini v is a drama Mama herself so i guess she will enjoy this workshop.Disturbing her Dadi while waiting for class to start.Class is starting, everyone getting ready to go in.They have to form a train before going in.(Mini v have her hands on a cutie! Ha!)Since it is a drop off class

2009-05-02T22:42:00.001+08:00

***Arale Lookalike.When i took this pic for Mini v, a deja vu feeling came to me.Like i've seen this pic before...Mr Slump's Arale!Garlic and i love this Anime to bits when we are younger!Somehow i think if i dyed Mini v's hair to this color she will look exactly like this. See what i mean?Not only that... both of them are actually weapons of destruction in disguise.Wahahahahahahhaha :D

2009-04-30T22:03:00.002+08:00

***Its a Smellycat's Birthday.Timing is really not right.The swine flu thingy is on full swing and even though it is smellycat's bday but i can't help but to be overwhlemed by work.Sigh.Anyway, we decided to have Smellycat's Birthday Celebration back at MummyAngie's Place coz it is a school day too. Better not bring Mini v out too late.Celebration at home can be awesome too!Check out the spread

2009-04-27T23:24:00.003+08:00

***The pigs are suffering too!Flu virus are damn scary.What usually infect Pigs can mutate to infect Humans too.P/s: You don't get Swine Flu from eating Pork! *roll eyes*(For now. Lets keep our fingers' crossed)Understanding Swine Flu Outbreak: Questions and AnswersBy John LauermanApril 27 (Bloomberg) -- Swine flu, a virus that normally infects pigs, has been detected in people in Mexico, the U.S

2009-04-24T22:02:00.001+08:00

***Off Duty.This weekend its an "adult" weekend coz....Mini v is on a Road Trip to KL with MummyAngie and PapaOng!So i am off duty for the weekend!Kinda lost of what to do coz we usually have eventful packed weekends with her!Got this text early in the morning from MummyAngie that they are on the coach to KL already.Look at her, so relaxed watching her Psp and wearing her funky sunglasses. Ha!My

2009-04-22T23:37:00.001+08:00

***My Stitch Family.It all started with this uber kawaii Stitch cookie box from Tokyo Disneyland that Garlic got for Mini v.Sometimes i wish this uber kawaii face is mine. :DVio: Papi! Take this and put in front of your face.Papi: ........Vio: * Click* Yeah!Papi: ........Garlic is 626fied.Mini v can't wait for her turn.The true blue Stitch.Smellycat refused to take a 626 pic.But he doesn't know

2009-04-18T02:23:00.003+08:00

***On the Fence.At times like this, it is really difficult to react.If i become angry, i will kill her creativity.Check out her use of colors, the way she painstakingly drew on every finger.But if i laugh it off, she will think it is ok to be nonsensical.That drawing on hands are ok and probably the wall will be next.So in the end... i.....Vio: Let Dadi see what did you do to your