Stay Vacation; Swissotel

We were once again lucky enough to be able to stay downtown
in such an atas hotel because of Winnie.
*big fat happy grin*
Thanks Winnie!

Pretty awesome view out of level 43!!!

One of the many thing the kids were looking forward to.....

the amazing atas pool!

Sophia feeling happy,

because she feels safe with her life vest!!!

Sophia showing off her Red Hot Bikini

Star attraction no. 2 

The Bathtub

*rub-ba-dub-dub 2 kids in a tub*

Look at that hearty smile!
You know she's having a great time!

Hiroshi getting TOTALLY wet in Bugis Junction!

Sophia was just excited that we get to shop all day and night downtown!

We did our pilgrimage walk to MBS.
But, we didn't make the trip to see our good old friend; The Merlion
since he is under some sort of "upgrading"....
*thank god*

Once again,

Thank you Winnie!

We had a lot of fun having this perfect stay vacation!

My lil Charmer.....

Managed to trim Hiroshi's hair all my myself!

Feeling damn accomplished!

How to Survive in a Single Income Family living in Singapore.....

Honestly,

It's easier than you think it is.

But, like any other changes in life,

the 1st step is always the most difficult.

As long as you take the first stride and keep the faith,

all things are possible.

1. Make the decision as a Husband & Wife

2. Decides who stays and who brings home the bacon

Both roles are equally as demanding, 

so please do not ever think that one 

or the other party is having the easier role!

(I would suggest setting ego aside for this task.)

3. Sit down and draft out your monthly expenses.

Cut away luxury items & only spend wisely

4. NO maids.

(I really do not understand why people still need helper 

when they are FULL TIME Stay At Home Mum or Dad!)

5. Get passive income.

(a) stay in a big big house? rent out a room or 2

(b) Set up internet businesses

(c) Invest or Trade

(which I really would not suggest doing until you really know what you're doing)

6. Stick to the plan and Revise accordingly.

We did it.

I am sure you can too.

It's just a matter of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Are you willing to do that for your kids?

Just some food for thoughts.

STILL alive & kicking.....

I truly apologize  for the lack of updates on this blog.

A fair bit has happened in the last couple of months,

and I am still trying to cope with it,

and learn how to efficiently manage my time.

With all honesty,

I have been busy living my alter-ego lifestyle as

The Bimbo Investor.

~Stop dropping your jaws~

I am dead serious!

Now that I've told you what I've been up too, 

I would have to KILL you to silence you.

*big fat cheeky grin*

Nah nothing of that sort,
it only meant that I've decided to came out of the closet,
and put hung myself ON the line.
Now, I seriously got to do what ever it takes,
as long as it's moral, legal, and ethical!

Happy Valentine's Day

*smile*

Slipping Champagne and Whispering Sweet Nothings.....

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chinese New Year Celebration In School (Eco Kidd: Punggol)

I have always found it entertaining to watch my own kids perform upfront.

And I am not shy to admit, they did a great job!

Hiroshi's 1st Performance

Hiroshi's 2nd Performance

Sophia's 1st Performance

Sophia's Chinese New Year Greetings to Everyone

Chinese New Year 2011

Aunty Angelina got Sophia some disney apparels

She's in love with them!

Now she wants to wear her Rapunzel dress Monday thru Friday!

*slap forehead*

She's got Ariel too!

Aunty Angelina with Hiroshi

Thank you Aunty Angelina for all the thoughtful gifts!!!

This is to wishing everybody

恭喜发财, 万事如意

心想事成, 步步高升

and most importantly....

今年一定要年頭旺到年尾!

HUAT arr!

Renuion Dinner (Pizza Hut, Makin it Great!)

Since Kitson was not home for this reunion dinner, 

I did away from our usual lavish10 course dinner.....

*big fat grin*

Instead, I went along with something that could have 

made the kids really really happy....

Having a prosperity pizza!

The BEST reunion dinner with the kids ever!

Stress Free...

No worries about the mess 

and did I also mention that it is "legal" to eat with hands!

The night before Chinese New Year

She's growing up way too fast.....

I missed the little baby I cradled in my arms 4 years back!

Jumble Words Game....

Sometimes, I am ashamed to say how much we doubt our kids.....
how much we constantly "test" them to gauge how well they learn.

Maybe, we should really have a little more faith in them....
We've always thought that Sophia was able to read her pre-primer cards
because she has simply memorized the sequence of the cards.....

We've decided to play a Jumble Word Game with her to find out
if she really was able to pick out the right words.....
And much to our surprise,
She was able to do it....
Not 1, not 2,
BUT all 15 words in the deck!
I am super amazed!
she's brilliant!!!

Hiroshi's Weekly Chinese Mini Test

when people tell me,

as parents we never stop worrying for our kids....

Honestly, I never thought that I was a worry wart 

when it came to the matters of parenting.

But, when it came to this weekly chinese mini test,

I could literately feel butterflies in my stomach.

I am very proud of Hiroshi.

He has done well in something 

that mummy has done really badly over the years!

Week 1

Week 2

I LOVE 2011!

This year has strarted off real good!

A brand new year has started,

how has it been for you?!?!?

All I can say is that I am freaking delighted!

And I feel like screaming at the top of my voice,

"I LOVE 2011!!!"

 Isaac reading his readers effortlessly.....

(and boy are those BIG words!

I didn't even know what the heck recycling was until primary school!)
 And he got 100 marks for his first chinese spelling mini test!
I am so proud of him!!!

Sophia starting off with her pre-primer sight words.

I love how enthusiastic she is with learning,
always asking for more cards to be added to her collection....

Thank you God!

I am looking forward to more of your grace for the rest of the year!

HUAT ARR!

I HATE Rapunzel, because she does not have hair loss issues!

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– Svenson’s Hair Care Giveaway!

Honestly, I secretly detest Rapunzel!

How could someone with such long flowing hair has no hair loss problem 

while I battle mine throughout teens and even up to date!

My hair loss problem started during my teens.

Where hair started falling out in large clumps..... 

(absolutely the last thing you want as a growing self conscious teenager)

We consulted the doctors at the nearby polyclinic

and they conveniently blamed it on STRESS.

The only thing they did was prescribed a mild shampoo...

And trust me! 

It didn't worked at all!

When I started flying with a local airline,

the problem elevated...

Not only was I battling with hair loss,

receding hair line came into the picture!

(I'm the one on the left.)

 Our seniors has a perfect theory for their hair lost problem.

They blamed it on the "flying so high at 35,000ft, 

then hair pores open big big, 

shower immediately after reaching station... 

so hair loss problem....."

Seriously, don't know how much of these is true.

My personal theory,

long hours of stressed up hair tied into a TIGHT BUN, 

(so tight that my eyes can go -_-)

could be the main reason of hair loss and receding hair line!

People tell me that motherhood changes everything.

You'll be expected to look radiant, have lovely skin, hair and nails.

Don't get me mistaken,

I LOVE motherhood...

But, I just HATE the hair loss!

(and the fine limpy uncontrollable hair!!!)

It has gotten so bad to a point that my husband's recommendation to hair loss 

was to wear a plastic bag/ shower cap over my head, 

so that I will  not mess up the freshly vacuumed floors!

Having our hair shaved for the Children Cancer Foundation has to be the best deal ever!

We not only get to create awareness for this group of fighting warriors,

I've curb my hair loss problem...

since there are no more to loose!

*big fat grin*

Oh well,

now jokes aside,

 I seriously hope that Svenson’s Hair Care will be able to solve all my hair loss problem.

And winning that Ipad would be a HUGE BONUS!!!

Merry Christmas & a Superb New Year ahead!!!

Wishing all readers Merry Christmas & a Superb New Year ahead!!

Jolly Christmas at the Yoon Residence.

I love Christmas.
I simply think that it is the best time of the year!
The perfect excuse to round family and friends up and pig our hearts out!

Kids have the best imagination ever!

Our DIY Christmas Tree 

by my sister-in-law kids; Joey, Rachel & Christine.

Look at all those wonderful presents beneath it!

Garlic Bread 

Made with home made garlic spread.

This recipe is a keeper.

All my guest were asking for the recipe after the party!

Minestrone Soup

This soup was done due to popular demand from last Christmas.

Baked Potato with Bosin Herb Cheese

(reads: FAT, FAT, FAT...)

Mint Pork Kebab with Zucchini

Paprika lamb kebab with red peppers & onion

Simply Prawns

Shitake Mushrooms

BBQ, Singaporean HDB style!
(thank god no one called the fire department!)
Surprising, the BBQ was very well received with our guest!

Rack of Lamb

The main star attraction that flew all the way from Melbourne!

Look at how perfectly roasted it is!
Salad is kindly sponsored by the Chan family.

Egg Square

Egg with Caviar

(cholesterol levels hitting the roofs!)

What is Christmas without the kick ass huge turkey?!?!?!?

Kind sponsorship from the Chong family.

Stingray with Cincalok chili, onion and a dash of lime.

Sotong with cincalok chili, onion and a dash of lime.

Rudolph the red nose candy canes!

Again the best effort from my sister-in-law kids; Joey, Rachel & Christine.

Contended Adeline with mashmellow & me

Why does the host of the party usually look like CRAP?!?!?

We are family!

Many thanks to everyone for making this party a great success!

Credits to Adeline the official photographer.

Here is wishing everyone Merry Christmas & a Superb New Year!

Yet another "reunion" wedding dinner.....

I got to know Peggy when we were all preparing for Daphne's wedding.

She was among the evil "sisters" who tortured poor Armand and his "brothers".

Yet again I felt that it was the perfect reunion 

from Daphne's wedding and Velda's wedding.

I wonder who is going to be next?!?!?!?

Totally love the table gifts!

Pretty & Practical!
(A blank key with the double happiness logo on top)

The pretty bride Peggy & Myself

Peggy and the very talented groom; Rane.

Hiroshi's playmate for the night!
Manohar, thanks for keeping him entertained....

Yet another grand reunion pitcure.
Hiroshi looking pretty washed out,
coz he's half way to lala land!

Many thanks to "uncle" Benjamin for picking the kids up from school 

and keeping them entertained.

Lastly, this is to wishing the couple,
百年好合, 早生贵子!!!

Party Animals.....

The last time I partied this much has to be slightly more than a decade ago!

And since age is catching up,

I think we've over stretched ourselves!

First stop, ZOUK.

Yeah... I know what you're thinking!

("Ain't you a lil too old for mambo jumbo?!?!?")

And we did the UNTHINKABLE,

We brought our 2 kids along!

BUT,

instead of Vodka Orange and Long Island Tea....

We were served free flow of juice all afternoon long!

We partied at Baby Love Disco Christmas Party 2010.

It was awesome!

Hiroshi even met Santa Clause 

and told him that he's been good and he can't wait!

Next stop,
Oceanus Christmas Party.

We've always been active members of our community
by joining many of their organized activities.
When our neighbour,
Mr and Mrs Santosh came knocking door to door
selling the Christmas tickets,
We bought 4.

The kids totally enjoyed themselves.
Another great party!

Well, the highlight of the even has to be the lucky draw!
Although, the prizes were not very "fantastic",
Our family got 1st and 2nd prize in the lucky draw!
Honestly, what are the chances of that happening?!?!?!?!?
Almost close to NEVER!
OMG.... This has to be the sign that we are heading into a BETTER new year!

Both kids delighted that they have won something!!!

Wishing all readers Merry Christmas & a Superb New Year ahead!!!

HUAT arr!!!