Big kid

Maturity doesn't go hand in hand with your age, rank or seniority. A person can sulk, be unprofessional, childish even when he/she is wrong but still able to project himself as a victim, wanting to be pacified…

4th Oct-World Animal day!

World Animal Day is a day where animal lovers can gather and rejoice in the happiness and joy our pets have brought us. It's also a time to think of all those animals that are suffering and still need our help.

People for Animal Welfare(PAW) will team up with the SPCA to mount an exhibition at the East Coast Park on World Animal Day on Oct 5.

Be prepared for a whole day of learning and fun, through exhibitions, stage games, face-and-hand painting, pet care advice and more!

Activity Line-Up:
• MTV VJ, UTT will be making an appearance between 12:30pm and 2:30pm (includes autograph session with furry friend poster)
• Face & Hand painting
• Animal Balloons
• Animal Mascots
• Free posters and other SPCA Swag
• Stage appearance by SPCA Star Animals
• Magic Show
• Pet Career Advice Corner
• "Best Kept Pet" and "Fastest Tail Wagger" Contest


We will be celebrating this very important occasion at East Coast Park! You can also do your bit to help the animals by buying SPCA merchandise and other goodies on sale that day! So, keep a date with us and bring along your pets!

U have to go because...

"Around 9300 pets were left at SPCA between July last year and June this year"

That was what caught my attention from the newspaper last Saturday....sad..Some of the reasons given by these ex-owners were:

-too hyperactive
-The maid is gone
-barking too much

-kids-

Married?

Any children?

These are the qns that people of a certain age group are constantly being asked.

If your answer is yes, then how prepared are u?

Over lunch, a colleague was sharing with us that she was on leave for the whole week to prepare for her daughter's 1 yr old birthday. 1 wk!?!! As the conversation continues to the plan for a 2nd kid, her reaction was, "too expensive, can't afford" kind of answer.

I paused.

I have seen ppl in extreme situation who are struggling to make ends meet but yet manage to bring up their kids in a comfortable yet not extravagant manner...in fact, these kids are one of the most adorable, matured and smartest kids around...so, what are the constraints that we have defined for ourselves? How competitive are u as parents?

Which type of parent will I be?

Seriously, I can't be sure...

Tui na

2 incidents that aggravated my ankle sprain(same spot as my old injury), I finally went for Tui na. I really think that all these sinsei has the best job. People pay them just for them to identify and induce pain to the problematic area. It was so painful that I typcially has to grab hold onto the table and cabinet beside me.... :~(

coach and to be coached

My first attempt failed. Failed badly. Told HER about it. Her reply was,"but you were the one who taught me the basic…"

Lesson learnt:
You can be the coach to start with but you may eventually be coached by the person you have coached. Upgrading and updating oneself is crucial. =)

My girl

She was crying out loud before I even got into the car, when she's finally done with the jumping and licking, she was panting. When I looked her in the eyes, I realised she had cried..oh..she must be really happy to see mummy...afterall, I didn't get to see her for quite a while...I was being told that she was all so excited when my name was mentioned back home...sigh..my girl.. =)

She was in my arms most of the time that night(she's so light as compared to boy boy...in fact, Rex's tail wagging tail can send her flying..keke...).

The minute I have to leave her, nini let out this throaty sound that we have never heard before....I felt so bad having to leave her like that every time we meet...but well...she has one of the best care-giving any dogs can think of(Rex's daddy is also one of the best k!)...

Common understanding

Finally, I got to tell the truth or to narrate the nightmare. I didn't expect myself to tell her of anyone of them but well, I finally get to do so..I felt soooooooooo good. At least she knows. At least I can't tell the truth...

SCAB

Daddy wanted to help Rex…but think cos' he removed the scab, it will take longer for the wound to heal…sob…



What is a Scab?
You're running around with your friend, laughing your head off, when suddenly you trip over a rock and hit the ground. As you pick yourself up, you notice that your knee is bleeding. But while you're trying to figure out where that rock came from, the blood from the cut on your knee is already busy at work creating a scab.


As soon as you scrape or break the skin anywhere on your body, special blood cells called platelets (say: playt-lits) spring into action. Platelets stick together like glue at the cut, forming a clot. This clot is like a protective bandage over your cut that keeps more blood and other fluids from flowing out. The clot is also full of other blood cells and thread-like stuff called fibrin (say: fy-brin) that help hold the clot together.


So now you're home, you're cleaned up, and you're not bleeding anymore. But things are still happening on your knee. As the clot starts to get hard and dries out, a scab forms. Scabs are usually crusty and dark red or brown. Their job is to protect the cut by keeping germs and other stuff out and giving the skin cells underneath a chance to heal.


If you look at a scab, it probably just looks like a hard, reddish glob. But under its surface, all kinds of things are going on. New skin cells are being made to help repair the torn skin. Damaged blood vessels are being fixed.


White blood cells, the kind that fight infection to keep you from getting sick, go to work by attacking any germs that may have gotten into the cut. White blood cells also get rid of any dead blood and skin cells that may still be hanging around the cut. By the time it's all done, a new layer of skin will have been made.


Eventually, a scab falls off and reveals new skin underneath. This usually happens by itself after a week or two. Even though it may be tough not to pick at a scab, try to leave it alone. If you pick or pull at the scab, you can undo the repair and rip your skin again, which means it'll probably take longer to heal. You may even get a scar. So let that scab sit there — your skin will thank you!

(extracted from Wikipedia)

1st month celebration

Now that the baby is out, it's time to make arrangement for the 1st month celebration!

Ideas! Ideas! Ideas!

http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg/
http://www.chozconfectionery.com/2007/home.php
http://www.gobi.com.sg/
http://www.partridgepear.com/
http://www.ecreative.com.sg/
http://www.melrose.com.sg/
http://www.angiethechoice.com.sg/
http://www.sams-cakes.com/
http://www.pgcake.com/
http://www.emicakes.com.sg/
http://thepatissier.com/webtop/
http://www.canele.com.sg/


Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this list. Please let me know if you have any other good recommendations ya(I will add them into the list)!

Pot calling Kettle black

Encountered something this morning...


A lady(person A) was complaining about how crude a person(person B) is to another person(Person C) when she is just like the person that she was complaining about-that is, if not worse.


What reinforces on what person A had said was that the "victim"(person C) started to show that "victimised" look. Her expression and body language really suggested that she was abused in every sense by her so call partner(person B). This happens everytime person A makes that remark.


I felt like asking person C-if you are really victimised, why keep quiet? U are not a kid anymore. Do u really need someone to speak up for u? Do you really want your friend to appear so bad in front of everyone even if the impression was wrong? Or maybe everyone likes to be pampered in this manner…sigh…

Neo Angelinque

Neo Angelinque- the anime that I am watching now(if only the translation on youtube is done faster..)

The story takes place in a fictional world called Arcadia, where life-draining monsters called Thanatos plague the populace. The only ones who have the power to exterminate these creatures are Purifiers, but only a few exist. One day, Angelique, who is just a presumably normal girl attending school, is visited by Nyx, a rich gentlemen, as well as a Purifier, who created an organization comprised of Purifiers dedicated to eliminating Thanatos. Nyx is interested in the potential power she possesses and invites her to join his organization, but she refuses since she wants to become a doctor, like her father. However, when her school is later attacked by a Thanatos, she ends up activating her powers in her want to protect those in danger. After purifying the creature, she finds out she has a unique purifying power, and that is she the one that has been foretold in legends, the "Queen's Egg". It is then that her journey begins, and she becomes the only female Purifier in the world. This series is noted as being quite similar to Kiniro no corda.(extracted from wikipedia)

Super active!!

They have only seen him once and after like a good 0.5hr, they commented,"He's very active huh?!!" I looked at the strangers. He has surely made them very very tired….the kids are still excited though…haha…well...he was dead tired by the time he got home...

Sleepy eyes to start with...

Dozing off...

Snoring...

大二爷伯

Visited the temple. Something unique about this temple is that they actually have signboard beside every statue explaining how they have come about. ..Didn’t expected this but it has turned out to be an educational trip for me…

The story of Da Er Ye Bo(大二爷伯) caught my attention...

Qiye and Baya are 2 prominent figures assosicated with the Cheng Huang temple. Their duty is to capture and send all criminals to the dieties for judgement and sentence in hell.

According to the legend of “Do not break one’s promise”, the 2 great general used to work for the magistrate. They were good friends and later become sworn brothers.

One day, when they were out on duty the sky suddenly became very cloudy. Baye told Qiye to wait for him while he rushed back to get umbrella. However, when Baye reached home, a sudden pain struck him and he had to rest for a while. Meanwhile, it has started to rain. The rain got very heavy tha t the water level started to rise. Knowing that Baye was a man who kept his word, Qiye decided not to leave the designated meeting place. Qiye finally drowned. The persistent struggle has caused his face to turn black. Baye blamed himself for Qiye death and hang himself on a tree(thus explaining the tongue).

It's a wonder

It's a wonder how a small body like her can cry so loudly and shit so much...keke...

It's true...It's not easy to have babies in this modern society...especially if you are a working mother. Well..you have to be financially "stable" too- cos the frequency cum cost of the diapers can really suck u dry ya!!

Astons

For quality cum reasonably priced western food...

http://astonsspecialties.blogspot.com/

standard has changed

Standard has been changed/upgraded for so many things with the ever changing society, even that of a confinement lady. This was what I saw in Ember's room-A record book on her feeding data...

no wonder she can afford to charge higher...

Our Angel... ^_^

He's a big boy now!

We were packing the other day when we found boy boy's old collars/chokers...man, this boy has grown so much...and he's definitely stronger now. Twice when he pounced on me the other day, I actually have to take steps back in order not to injure myself. Come to think of it...the relapse on my back injury might be due to that!!!

But well...he's just too happy to see mummy...keke...that boy is easily excited. He's a simple boy. =)

Closure

He asked about HIM. I said I am not sure. In fact, I didn't wanna know. He said he saw him. He was with someone. It's a she. She's very pretty. He paused and peeped at me.


My reply was,"Good. It's good news. At least I feel so much better now..." I ended the statement with a smile.


Finally a closure. A story with a good ending...

Motherhood

I knew that she has changed the moment she told me, "Time for the milk milk session and I need to cut her nails now, Talk to you soon ya?"

It's interesting how motherhood can change someone. Not just anyone. Someone like her. The love that was emitted from her was just too overwhelming....

It's interesting how that small thing can bond us so closely together..

Someone special

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCOwzjxWLs&NR=1

Coincidentally, I chanced upon this song. Was instantly touched by the emotions that the singer was able to bring out.

It set me wondering, does everyone has that someone special to show him the direction, the truth, everything or nothing? Who is that one person who warms your heart even when u are alone?

Is there someone who will always be there in the shadow, looking after u? Making sure that you don't fall and even if u do, u will stand up on your own and move on? And this person doesn't expect anything in return? Or are you that someone that is doing all these for that someone special?

Yes, everyone has that someone. I am very sure...