Happy Teacher's Day!!!!

The day where we pay tribute

to all the outstanding teachers out there!

How Pretty!!

Make a wild guess what this is.....

It's a Foldable Eco Friendly Bag!

Brilliant isn't that?!?!?

To compliment the Eco Bag,

We got the Silicone Eco Bag Grip as well.....

How thoughtful right?!?!?!

It is such a joy to gift wrap.

The kids got mad excited making cards!

All packed and ready to go!

Happy Teacher's Day!!

My Photography Journey.....

My first encounter with a SLR

should be when I was about 5 years of age....

Vividly remember my daddy bringing me to East Coast Park

snapping pictures of me with this gem;

a Nikon F3!

But, when my dad passed away in 1993,

we didn't know what to do with it.

We simply chuck it in our closet.

By the time I grew up and learn a lil more about SLR,

I rescue it from the closet,

but it was way too late!

Damage was done.

Fungus all over!

And to get it all cleaned up would cost me a bomb.

And I didn't have the money to do it....

In 1998,

when I enrolled myself into a Graphing Designing school

I brought a camera for school;

Nikon FE10

It was a great camera,

but however it wasn't too friendly on my pockets....

Since it was a film based camera,

I had to spend money buying film and development it....

I soon gave up

since money at that point of time was a scarce commodity....

When I met Kitson,

I got him a camera;

Nikon D70

Hoping that he might be able to pick it up

and compliment me as a make up artist....

But, it didn't really gel with him.

The kids quickly came along....

And since it doesn't make sense to carry a huge diaper bag

and a BULKY camera all around town...

the camera was soon left in cold storage!

Now that the kids has grown up slightly,

with diaper bag getting smaller...

My ever doting hubby

is encouraging me to pick up

where I last left off with a Nikon D80.....

I am enjoying every moment in this journey.

A hobby rediscovered!

Hiroshi my lil charmer!

Sophia's spontaneous expressions......

Your smiles makes it all worthwhile.....

I have to admit that it is STILL a very expensive hobby.

A wise man once said;

"there are no bad cameras.... only bad photographers"

So, I am shooting more often

and reading more about photography.

Hopefully someday,

I'll be able to present breath taking shots.

Till then,

Happy Shooting!

Jonker's Nyonya Deli - Peranakan Food

When Kitson told me that he read an online article

raving about this Peranakan Restaurant,

I must say that my mind and heart was clouded with DOUBT...

I couldn't recall how many times I was badly disappointed

from the restaurants

with so call superb raving reviews!!!

I was secretly crossing my fingers

that this would not be another one!

And thankfully,

It has performed way above my expectation!

Jonker's Nyonya Deli @ Thomson Plaza

The Dry Mee Siam and Assam Laksa is a MUST HAVE!

Just forget about calories counting today!

I bet you are not going to regret this!

Dry Mee Siam

Sedap!

A far cry form our local ordinary mee siam!

I seriously cannot put out in words how this dish taste like...

But, it's definitely something that I will go back for again and again!

Assam Laksa

I am a great assam laksa fan!

I simply cannot resist it when I come face to face

with this fabulous dish!

And Jonker's Nyonya Deli has nail it!

Touched my sweet spot and sooth my assam laksa cravings.....

Flavors were balanced out perfectly!

Generous mackerel flakes in Gravy!

Heavenly!!!

Kueh Pie Tee

Smaller than the ones found outside....

(perfect sizing for a lady's dainty mouth)

Somehow firmer crust....

But, I DO NOT think this is a must try!

It would be be under the category

"try if you still got space in tummy"....

This is the note that comes with every bowl of chendol ordered...

The chendol strips are homemade!!!

Chedol drizzled with generous amount of Gula Melacca

Kitson blurted, "this is F**KING good!"

the first instant he tasted this yummy desert!

(pretty rare for someone who hardly swear!)

So this is really DAMN GOOD!

It's a MUST ORDER!!!

Amazing Service as well!!!

(Btw, it's self service!)

Jonker's Nyonya Deli
301 Upper Thomson Road
Thomson Plaza
#01-105A

We rode around the estate near Thomson Plaza

and found this really cool house at 30 Gardenia Road.....

I love it, love it, love it!

So Arty Farty!

Main Gate

So kampong-ish loh!

Unit Number made from blots and nuts!

Creative!!!

The most unique mail box I've ever seen in my life!

And if the owner of the house happens to be reading this blog...

Can we visit your house?!?!?!?!?

I am dead curious to know how the interior would look like exactly!

Simple pleasures of life as a SAHM.....

I thank God for the fact that

I am able to read, write and understand....

For many who often overlook how important these skills are,

they are the very ones that kept me learning,

through my life as a Stay At Home Mum....

I love the internet as it is so bloody informative!

I can google and get all my answers in a spilt seconds.

If you ever need a clearer picture?!?!?!

Just YouTube!

I bet you can find anything and everything there!

The beauty of being a modern mum in our century

is that we are much more well informed

from what we see and what we read....

Thus,

we are able to provide more for the kids;

especially nutritious yummy home cooked meals.....

Sophia LOVE yoghurt!

(This is a strange fact,

the kids would rather take yoghurt than ice cream.....)

Hiroshi is the ever homely guy who LOVES home cooked food!

(He has now taken an interest on cooking

and would constantly request to help out in the kitchen!)

I think these are my 2 most motivating factors in my life by far!

Seriously, what more can you ask for?!?!?!?

Thank you God!!!

Happy Birthday Singapore!!!!!

With the fact of faithfully balloting over the years

and not getting ANY tickets has dampen our spirits

of celebrating the nation's birthday....

Truth to be spoken,

I can't remember when was the last time I celebrated National Day!

But, when I read about NDP at the Heartlands,

I totally love the idea!

And I knew I had to bring the kids

even if it meant battling with the whole world

on the public transport system!

The backdrop for the heartland celebrations

is a two way live telecast

which will link the Padang to the 5 heartlands.

This link will allow near instantaneous interactions

between the host and audiences at all 6 locations.

The heartlands is a mini mirror of activities at the Padang....

The celebrations kicked off with 3 entertaining emcees;

Jeanette Aw, Lee Teng & Vijaya Pawade....

Guest of Honor;

Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC

Teo Chee Hean & Teo Ser Luck

Special Guest Appearance by Singapore Idol

Hady Mirza

Hiroshi who was mad excited about the

Aerial Fly Past & Mobile Column...

Sophia who couldn't stop swaying to the wonderful songs,

especially "stand up for singapore"....

We've got FIREWORKS

which went off simultaneously with Main Parade at Padang!!!!

We've even gotten goodie bags!!!!

All thanks to some very kind uncles from Aljunied-Hougang GRC!

They gave us tickets for goodie bags redemption....

which totally made the kids' day!!!

Happy 45th Birthday Singapore!!!

I am still going to faithfully ballot for tickets year after year!

Hopefully, someday we'll get to watch National Day at the Main Event.....

Happy Birthday Cadbury!!!!

We were invited to Cadbury's 1st Birthday Party.

We were truly thrilled

as this is our first doggy birthday party.......

And since we do not have a pet to bring along,

we brought our kids.....

*cheeky smile*

Perfect Family Portrait

Daddy Ray, Mummy Crystina & Baby Cadbury

Adorable Paw Pals

Kitson & Hiroshi's

Birthday Hug for Cadbury!

Amazing Doggy Birthday Cake!

I'm not sure how this one taste like,

but Cadbury's doggy friend; Marshall

seems to give it a 2 paws up

form having countless servings

of this yummilicious cake....

A contented Cadbury with a pram-full of presents!

Party venue was at Furry Pets

located at 100 Guillemard Road

(Former Singapore Badminton Hall)

Highly Recommended!

They serve great human food as well!

Happy Birthday Cadbury!

Thanks for the invitation,

We had tons of good fun!!!

Hair For Hope 2010

We shaved our heads BALD

to help create awareness

for the Children's Cancer Foundation!

To ensure that the kids totally knew what they were into,

we showed them videos of past events,

2009

(Part 1)

2009(Part 2)

2010

and watched the movie Patch Adams.

Hiroshi & Sophia

clearly understood the objective of this act

and agreed to be a part of it...

The event kicked off at Vivo City

with president S.R. Nathan as Guest-of-Honour....

We even assured the kids

that it was alright to back out at the very last minute

if they were not comfortable with the idea

of having their hair shaved....

I think it took them less then 3mins to shave off hair

that Sophia has been growing for the past 3 years.....

Host Adrian Pang & Cui Fang interacting with us...

Sophia was seen Laughing out Loud at 0.18s,

which sent the whole crowd laughing with her!

The host; Cui Fang, asked Hiroshi,

why did you shave you hair at 1.18mins,

He clearly answered

because I'm helping the cancer children!

Hiroshi's 1 min of fame with pretty Cui Fang 姐姐

*picture by Tony W-Jensen*

I ♥ this!!!

*picture by Adeline Yong*

I am extremely PROUD of my kids!

I understand the fact that many people out there

might not be able to do what we've done

for the Children's Cancer Foundation.....

BUT,

I'm sure everyone reading this blog post

would have the power to donate

and help those who are truly in need.

PLEASE donate GENEROUSLY

to the Children's Cancer Foundation

http://www.hairforhope.org.sg

We are going BALD in 1 day.....

Please support the children cancer foundation generously.....

Hair For Hope 2010

If you'll like to lend us your moral support,

we'll see you at Vivovity (Central Court),

on 25th July 2010,

at 10am.

See you there!

Ready, Get Set, Crochet......

Sorry for the lack of updates.....

The fact is,

I've been keeping my hands pretty busy

with a new hobby I picked up;

Crocheting...

Since I wasn't able to pick up crocheting on my own,

I seek help from the knitting & crocheting guru from Spotlight.....

Elieen Lim

90117435

And after 2 lessons,

Voila!

My 1st Crochet Project;

Sock Monkey Beanie Hat!

Wahahahahahaha...
Go Ahead,
You have the permission to Laugh out Loud at my Silly Hat.
Oh well, that's just me,
always putting in an element of FUN in everything I do!!

I even made Sophia a RED HOT hat!!

(Totally Unsupervised!)

Alrighty, time to hit the crochet hooks again....

Happy Hooking!

*grin*

We are gong BALD in 6 days......

Please support the children cancer foundation generously.....

Hair For Hope 2010

If you'll like to lend us your moral support,

we'll see you at Vivovity (Central Court),

on 25th July 2010,

at 10am.

See you there!

Happy 1st Birthday Erica!

We were invite to Erica's 1st Birthday Party

happening at Jurong Safra; Kidz Amaze.

Amazing Sesame Street theme cake from Pine Garden

Pauline, Birthday Girl; Erica & Myself

Sophia was extremely excited over the loot bags!

Douglas whom became fast friends with Hiroshi

Thank you for the invitation.

We had alot of fun!!!!

Here's wishing Erica Happy 1st Birthday

May you stay happy & Healthy always!

Boyce & Velda's Wedding

I had a feeling that we were having a reunion dinner

for my niece;Daphne's wedding.....

Almost everyone seated in the same table as I am

was in Daphne's wedding a year ago!

And Velda was one of her bridesmaid then....

But today,

we're celebrating the union of Boyce & Velda.....

Needless to say,

our table was the most happening ones with the most fun!!!

Daphne & Myself

(see Boyce & Velda's photographs

playing on the screen behind us!!

Didn't know Kitson so "artistic" in taking pictures...

Good framing hor!!!)

I super duper *heart* her red dress!!!

Kitson & Myself

I think I've been putting on weight again!

Arrgh...

*shoo shoo*

Go away FATS!

Somehow cousin Angelina commented before that they like alike...

Any resemblance?!?!?!?

Daphne & lil princess Spohia

The ever loving couple;

Armand & Daphne along side with Super cheeky Hiroshi

Daphne's best friend; Peggy

With 2 hyper active kids from the free flow of coke!

Peggy's getting married in December this year!

Congrats in Advance!!!

This would be the reason

why our table was the most happening ones...

Cause all the Glamours & Happening people are there!!!

How could you not have fun with the whole bunch of us?!?!?!

Finally,

This is Hiroshi's YUM SENG to the couple,

wishing them 百年好合, 早生贵子......