We're off to Phuket =)

this sign reminds me of the incident when i was speechless dealing with an engineer (customer). we supplied some pumps and later were told that the pumps must have description tags (name plates). so i rushed to make several name plates to be fixed onto the pumps. then came the issue about certification. he said that i have to certify that the bolts used to fix the name plates as SS316, stainless steel since the pump itself was certified as SS316. i explained that the tag was not part of the pump, the tag is A TAG. i was so mad at this absurdity that i think blood shot my eyes and i couldn't further utter a word. because whatever that threatens to come out from my mouth is - are you kidding me you freaking brainless prick.

the sign above was found at a playground in sengkang (a relatively new HDB neighbourhood). it says no playing at playground. no, it says STRICTLY  no running or playing at playground.that emphasis made them dumb to the max. no playing is bad enough, they want to emphasize strictly no playing wor. how many hands approved that sign? i mean, someone has to come up with the idea to put up that sign and someone has to say okay put up that sign and then some workshop has to produce it and contractor has to erect it and then invoice comes and then someone has to pay it (it's the citizens paying for it via their town council for that matter) so in the process no one stops to ask if what they were doing made sense. we are used to signs at void deck displaying no football, no cycling, no skating as a measure of noise control but surely not at a playground MAN! for a stretch, if they imposed a no playing at playground after 11 pm etc may have been able to save their asses. whatever.

the tank top on the left is actually neon orange although it doesn't show.
the T shirt on top right is also neon green. these colours remind me of my roller skating days... where we will wear or use accessories that would glow in the dark. we are off to Phuket tomorrow until Sunday. it will be Kiki's first overseas trip =) we shall make a passport for Colin soon so that we can all go on a holiday together.

Sunday, Part 2.

 I was actually thinking of getting this G-shock but had forgotten how merchandise gets snapped up even before they warm the shelves. Especially when it's a limited edition or collectibles. The lady at the store stared at me in disbelief when I asked if she's got this MMM design for sale. She said that people started queuing at midnight the day before it was launched. Not to mention there were only 16 pieces per store at 3 stores island wide. I guess if it were selling at $3999 instead of $399 the situation might differ.

So anyway, since i was there i might as well make-hay-while-the-sun-shines and strolled along.
stumbled onto an exhibition by Peter Draw (his name is Peter but his surname is not Draw. I asked.)

He said "Draw" was the name his students gave and it stuck.

 Peter Draw when he was six.

 A huge confined area filled with light-blue balloons. It was indeed a very tranquil feeling in that space. I did not expect it and was pleasantly surprised how easily our feelings would shift (from normal to a sense of serenity) when put into a space mimicking vastness and lightness. (like heaven?)

Peter asked to film my testimonial but I was too shy to repeat so I declined... sorry, Peter.

Peter Draw and moi.

At the pool, Sunday 16th June

 Colin is not a "water baby" per se, he enjoys splashing the water rather than actual dipping into the pool.

The chey-chey is also careful with water but has since become more adventurous.
Sooner or later, they will take swimming lessons although i am not really looking forward to that. (lazy)
Probably wait till Colin is older then i shall bring them both to the same instructor. My aunt recommends one instructor at Redhill,,,, she said this instructor could train all those kids that other instructors gave up on. So,,,,, i guess he's a good one.

 I have not seen this pool this crowded. The kids are having a great time from the sound of it.

 A very worn pair of learning shoes. this is the second pair we're through. and it smells! *faint!
I've told Maricar to discard it. Colin has several pairs of other shoes now and ought to let him get accustomed to them.

The Loot

 The danger of letting your thumb do the shopping. (Singsale apps) Total over $120 i think?

 Sherz--- sorry last pair, or I would have gotten it for you.

My first Jelly Jello pair of shoes were by Melissa. That was a very long time ago when people asked why would I wear "Barbie Doll's shoes". Since then there were many other makes of Jello shoes, from sandals to slippers and loafers. I stumbled onto a sports shop at Katong I12 and found these Jello Loafers selling at $9. so i bought whatever they were left with in my size. can you imagine how much the retailers earn when the original price was at $79? per pair.  

 Bought foot-ware for the kids including Maricar's girls.
Cotton on Kids sale,,, $10 a pair. rubber shoes at $5 a pair.

Getting ready for Colin to go childcare. $7 to $12 per Tee. Cotton on Kids.

Colin (1 year old)

 He is always, and I mean always manja-ing the Papa to carry him. All the time. Fake-cry until the daddy relents and carry him. When the daddy tries to put him down, Colin will curl up his legs, refusing to let his feet touch the ground. It is as if his feet has magnets repelling the ground. I often laugh at this sight.

A very manja boy, Colin.

Back to work (and school)

I have returned to both work and school this week after a two-week medical leave.
However, the wound and armpits still hurt. It feels like someone rubbed chilli on my armpits, hot pain. but it is bearable. by evening, it feels like bee-sting; both itchy and painful at the same time. but all these are all bearable and today, (Friday), I think I've crossed the peak discomfort period. hopefully.
However, several people told me that i looked pale.... asked if i boost up with some tonics. Well, i guess i ought to ya? ok.

this term, we are having two modules. (1) digital economy, (2) contemporary issues in business.
i am currently reading "the facebook effect" and couldn't put it down. it is an interesting read. if you have an enterprising streak in you, you will also enjoy the book as much as i do.
the other book on google will be next-in-line, and then there are half a dozen other books plus articles. i think these two modules are quite interesting but my only concern is that they are rather new topics and i am not sure if i will know enough to write, but well, as i always do--- I TRY!

randomly browsed memes and found two funny ones.
i think animals have a better sense of humour.  

save the date! our tenth wedding anniversary. yes, for most of you reading this and were there on the day, thank you for celebrating with us then, and also thank you for having read my blogs both old and new for ten years. (!!!) i hope i have rubbed some of me off you, if you know what i mean. to infinity and beyond! =)

Scenery (MBS, June 2013)

I will start keeping tabs on some of my favourite scenes at MBS.
I find the sun-setting sky there mesmerizing and the night lights there dazzling.
All photos taken with my humble iphone 4S.
Effects, if any, are mainly from apps- leme leme and mei tu xui xui.

Art Garden 2013

Art Garden 2013

 Chinese Goldilocks and the three Pandas. Haha.

 With a "teekang"?  (is it Teochew for spit bowl?)

 Who's been eating my noodles?  (an adaptation from "who's been eating my porridge")
and broke my chair.

 I've not seen a kid playing blindfold for the past,,,,,, 25 years.

 Fist fights, I think they still take place.

 Three facades of a tree

 Kiki draws

 Didi crawls

 She drew: Me, herself, Maricar and Didi

 An OHP hidden inside a grandfather clock that projects the kids' sketches.