One new experience every week...

My new mission... to bring mum out to a new place every weekend -- just to make sure she gets out of the house to experience different things. Ying Hong loves spending time with her PoPo too, and when PeiShan and TingQi are able to join us, the trio always have a wildly fun time!
Last week, we zipped off to The Vista --by the ECP beach --for breakfast, and Yinghong showed off her "S-board" skills to her cousins, then we went on to Kallang Leisure Park for bowling. Dinner was out at Canopy in Marina Golf Club.. a relaxing, no-frills Cafe with a stunning view of the city in the background. They have changed the menu, raised the prices a bit, service standard is still far from desired.
Nevertheless, we had a good time chatting and enjoying each other's company..

Was ALL fun on Saturday!!

The March School holidays have arrived!!! Promised Yinghong I will bring her to Hediard Cafe for breakfast, so she can have her favourite Croissant and hot chocolate and the highly-rated Scrambled eggs (turned out so so .. hefty price for a bowl of scrambled eggs).
The hot chocolate, however, was to die for!!!! faaaaaaaaantastic!

Organized dinner at NoSignBoard seafood restaurant @ the Esplanade, so Yinghong and her cousins can have an oooooomphy start to their one week holiday.. they had sooo much fun, and I have never seen them enjoyed their dinner so thoroughly...... felt so happy..

What a weekend!!

I was thinking of the logistics of moving the bicycle and myself to the Sunday's OCBC Cycle Challenge and this idea came to mind --book a Spa package stay at the Ritz Carlton!

Yinghong enjoyed herself tremendously, and we had such a wonderful time... and even did touristy thing on Sunday -- went onto the Singapore Flyer!

I am so glad I parked the bike overnight at the F1 Pit Bike Park, and only had to bring myself on Sunday to the start point of the Race.. .cos I overslept!!! The alarm clock didn't go off, and it was 6:15 am when I woke up when the flag-off time is 6:45! Changed and dashed like an Olympic sprinter to the F1 Pit and managed to collect my bike, fasten the time chip and get to the start line just on time!!!! But forgot to take my SoyJoy bar for breakfast, so was sooooo hungry during the ride.. Not too bad.. made it under 2 hours! :) Went back to the hotel, bathed and still in time for breakfast with Yinghong at the Cafe..heee
mmmm... The Ritz was so fun, we are already contemplating booking it for the National Day fireworks...

Chinese New Year Week

Its CNY again, but this year is so different from the rest...
A quiet week of family time for us. Some tears at the temple when we offered prayers to our ancestors , and to dad....but mum got happier in the following few days. Having elder brother, myself and the grandchildren around her really added warmth and comfort at home.
Glad that Yinghong and Tingqi enjoyed their outing to Night Safari, and the adults were happy to watch TV most of the time.. hee :)
Was a good thing I suggested going to ShinYeh in Liang Court for lunch on Monday. We had such a fun time, and walking around clarke quay without the usual crowds was a relaxing experience.

Food for thought...

Heard this on the radio today :
"If you love BECAUSE of differences and imperfections, not DESPITE of them, then you have found the one.. "

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think that is very true.
Was talking to mum , and she said there is a difference between the chinese word "Teng"(Adore) and "Ai" (Love)...
"Teng" is intense and unconditional, simply a strong feeling that does not need any justification.
"Ai" is an intense emotional attachment, affection, and can be dependent of factors.

I think... a relationship can last forever with someone you "teng", not "ai"

I would think if you adore someone, it will last a long time..., while love can be very draining, and may change or wither..

mmm...

Back ... in order...

Hmmm.. finally back to my blog, which I have been neglecting.
Life is slightly back in order now, (along with a couple of kgs more on me too!!!) and I must say I had a marvelous new year weekend surrounded by family and good friends!
Ying Hong turned NINE on Saturday and she had such a good time with her friends at her party. And me... a great afternoon visiting Siewtin's home, and on to a great evening with a simple yet splendid dinner (thanks to Jackie's excellent culinary skills) with fantastic company! Couldn't have asked for more... hope every day in 2010 will feel as good!