Simply Jas

Our little Guitarist.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000

National Day 2011!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Happy Bday Singapore! This year as usual, we stayed home to watch the NDP parade. Baby S was busy mimicking the soldiers and parade commander. So we had a little in-house soldier for this year National Day. LOL!

Salute!

Pororo the little Penguin.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:39:00 +0000

Proudly present Pororo air flown from Korea! Many tks to HB's Korean colly who take the trouble to buy and send it to us.

Recently, my son is on a bag craze! Everywhere he goes, anything he does he carry his bag.

Even when he is playing with his toys.

Just an update!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:19:00 +0000

Sorry, I have been neglecting my blog for a longgggggggg time. Actually I ain't very busy, it's just that I don't have the mood to blog.

Recently quite a few people are asking how am I? Im fine, the family is fine and the new job is fine too. Due to the timing of my new work, I get to have more time with my family. I'm also settling down in my new job.

Baby S is doing more than fine and I'm intending to send him to a playgroup since he started walking very well. The reason to send him to school is for him to learn how to socialise and get use to school life before he starts his pre-school life.

Alright I'll try to blog more often.

Chin up!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:34:00 +0000

Have a good laugh!

Durians at Goodwood Park Hotel.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0000

Finally my throat is ready for durains!! Since we were in town, we decided go Goodwood Park Hotel for durains. Guess I need not say how good their durain pastries are, their simply too famous for it!

Yummy Yummy durain pastries!

Baby S's first taste of durian and he subsequently fall in love with it.

Having some fun with IPHONE camera.

Of Walking!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Baby S is a late walker. His motor & speech development have alway been faster than average benchmark. Hence his late walking send me into a paranoid mood. Luckily yesterday he stood up by himself and took 3 steady steps w/o anyone asking/encouraging him. This paranoid mummy is now not so paranoid.

We try to practise walking with him every evening so that he will find more confidence and encouragement to start walking on his own.

Lazy Weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:51:00 +0000

Last weekend was a ubber lazy weekend. The poor hubby got to do the housework chores, bath the son and play with him. I managed to recover from the tiredness after a power nap on Saturday's evening.

On Sunday we went to Clementi Mall and got Baby S's savings account re-open. Im so impress with OCBC Sunday Banking. We headed home after doing some groceries shopping at NTUC Finest. Im starting to fall in love with NTUC Finest. It carry a lot of variety of items but some stuff can be pretty expensive.

Occasionally Im "off" on weekend. LOL! Can I look forward to more lazy weekend plssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. LOL!!!!!

Hygiene Pls!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

I was quite shock to see some ladieS who didn't wash their hands after using the toilet. I thought washing hands after using the toilet is a basic hygiene practice???? Seriously we should at least have basic hygiene practise in daily lives. No ones want to shake a hand which is not wash after flushing the toilet.

Tell me which is worse? Used to share the toilet with an ex colleague who doesn't flush the toilet after using it or witnessing people who simply walk out w/o washing their hands after using the toilet. Well to me, both are just as BAD!

Tell me about this picture? This was taken from a LADIES! I seriously do not understand how did the urine got on to the toilet bowl........ 这个人(女人),真的很厉害! 佩服!佩服!

Last but not least, pls kindly spare a thought for others when using a public toilet. Nobody loves using a dirty toilet.

Children's friendly bus seat.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Some new SBS buses have this "Adult and child" seat located right behind the driver's seat. I personally find that this seat is very beneficiary to parents like us who often take buses with our child. Both the adult and child will have a comfortable space instead of just squeezing in 1 seat.

Unfortunately the daily bus that I take from the nanny's place back home does not have this facility. I hope SMRT can consider such type of seat to be implemented in their fleet of buses. There was once someone commented that I took up 2 seats in the bus and I was not being civic minded. Baby S is being carried by me, so most of the time we take up 1 seat. My son is growing up day by day and sometimes he just want to have a little space to stand. Together with my handbag, that day we just happened to occupy slightly a bit more than 1 seat. Oh well, I always try my best to just occupy 1 seat and most of the time like I mentioned we only take up 1 seat.

With this "Adult and child" seat, I guess parents with children will be able to enjoy the bus ride better and escape those critics which I find is pretty not understanding. I seriously hope SMRT can take in consideration of implementing this "Adult and child" seat.

Lentils

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

I had been searching high and low for lentils and finally found it at NTUC Finest. Lentils make good children's food as it's high in protein, fiber, folate and vitamin B. Do check out more information on lentils.

Happy Father's Day 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:01:00 +0000

I did a Father's Day card(endorsed with our son's hand print) for Hubby.

We decided to head to Vivo and dine at Marche.

My boys before leaving the house.

Baby S and HB at the water play area.

Baby S playing happily with 1 of the car at ToysRus. He is too young for this car as you can see he was not sitting on the car seat. We'll get him 1 when he is older and bigger.

Tks to a penguin Daddy whom:
-Provides for the family.
-Wakes up for night feed 2-3 times a night.
-Help out with housework chores.
-Bath the son.
-Spend time with the son.
-Able to provide practical care for the son.

We are so proud to have a penguin Daddy at home who not only provides breads but also truck loads of cares & loves for the family .

Happy Father's Day to HB & all deserving Fathers!

Impression Matters!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

First impression matters! Which goes to say your dressings matter. I'm quite impress with the ladies in Taiwan and Hong Kong as they really bother to dress up. In Singapore sadly to say, some ladies do not dress up even when attending work and functions. My ex-ladyboss who worked in Hong Kong before told me that even the junior clerk will dress up for work. But it seems like it's not the case in Singapore.

Everyone knows I'm a big time vainpot, so I do spend some time dressing myself up whether it is for work, outings or functions. Of cos I won't be dressing myself up when I head to the market or hawker center. But I will never step out of my house in pajamas which I ever witness a few ladies wearing a pajamas to market before.

Over my 5 years of full time working experiences, I really come across people who treat their workplace like beaches, shopping centers or home. I guess for men it pretty easy, long sleeve shirt with a long pant and belt. The ladies definitely have more choices from dresses, pants, skirts and different style of tops. I personally finds that we should at least have the basic dressings for the occasions/functions/environments, because it simply show the respect that we have for these occasions/functions/environments.

Dress to Impress! It does matters!

Happy Feet

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Updates on new job

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:46:00 +0000

It's 1 month into my new job!!! Initially there were some struggles as I'm quite new to environment and also the scope of job. Im starting to get the hang of 2 systems that the CO. is using. My superior has a 90 days plan for me and it's already kicking off smoothly.

So now, I spend my time in office clearing invoices, attending training by my superior and also tag along meetings. My superior is very kind to me, he is very patience when coaching me and he ask me along for meetings so that I can understand my job better. He also bothers to explain what were being discussed in the meetings and make me understand better.

I must get myself more prepared for meetings and conferencing as this are 2 major part of my job. These are somethings which I never experienced in my previous job.

Im also enjoying the facts that my traveling time to work is less than 0.5hour and I get to spend more time with my son as I knock off pretty early.

MORE Good Luck to me for the new job!!!!

I refuse!

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0000

I found 1 bruise each on both Baby S's knee cap. I know there is a knee protector selling in the market and it's very affordable. But I simply refuse to get it! Baby S ain't complaining a single bit on the bruise and he is still crawling like usual. I just don't see the need to get it. The bruise are got better after I applied some lotion on it.

Some people might think I'm heartless or etc.... But hey, if we don't train our kids to be tough, can u imagine what is going to happen to him/her when he/she steps into the society. When they are require to be tough and the toughest survive!

When my boy turn 18, he needs to enlist for army training. I don't want him to be another guy who asked his maid to carry his army bag.

Perm my eyelashes.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Just went to perm my eyelashes on last Thursday. Ubber vain pot!!! Now my eyelashes is ubber nice!!!

This picture is damn hilarious loh..... Wahahaha....

Of Singing & Dancing.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:58:00 +0000

I can't exactly remember when did Baby S started singing, but I know he started it VERY young. I vividly remember he could only sing "Ahh~Ah~Ah~Ah~Ah" and he can go on and on. Being young he doesnt really knows how to control his voice, so most of the times his unbearable "Ahh~Ah~Ah~Ah~Ah" singing will gain us stares from the public.

Over time, his singing has improve so much that now he sings with the correct tune. Just a couple of weeks ago, I heard him humming away. I must say he hum better than some adults.

Now he can even dance and sing together!!! SO PROUD OF MY SON!!!

He will show 2 thumbs up at the end of the video & the background music is actually Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hotdog song.

Male characteristics

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:10:00 +0000

Baby S is starting to show his male characteristics.
1. Loves balls.
2. Loves cars.
3. Sometimes, prefer to be left alone.
4. Today, he insisted to go topless.

Royce Kids Gym.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:41:00 +0000

Royce Kids Gym is located at Liang Court #02-20/21. I chance upon this gym when I had my company CNY dinner. It's so happened that Hubby needs to go to Liang Court to do an event coverage, so I decided to might as well let Baby S went in and have some fun.

Overall I find the place lack of a focus and there are too many toys. I will find it better if they could have focus more on the gym facilities.

This was his favourite place in they gym.

Baby S wanted to go for the Mickey Mouse but he didn't dare to crawl on the carpet. We decided to let him solved this issue by himself. Baby S is smart enough to remove the boxes(highlighted in red) and finally reached his goal.

Not forgetting to give Mickey Mouse a kiss.

Trying very hard!!

Everywhere he went, he held on to a ball.

Poor fellow, deserted in the show and reality.

Very courageous boy. He went thru the dark tunnel and insisted on the 2 balls.

This is what I meant by TOO MUCH toys. Children simply can't focus on a single toy.

Hubby insisted on this shot.

His First Buggy Ride.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:21:00 +0000

The Singapore I love.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The hardware shop in my neighbourhood just started business for the day. The boss was busy pushing the racks out.

Me:老板, 有卖小孩子的椅子吗?
Boss: 有! 你给我一下子, 我把这些推出来.
Me:老板, 慢慢来.

A Malay man came in and wanted to look for something.

MM: Brother got XXX or not.
Boss: Abang wait ar, I push this out then I get for you.
MM: No problem brother. You need help or not?
Boss: It's okay.

Boss: 小妹, 我推这个出来你就可以进去选.

After pushing out the racks he went to get the stuff that the Malay man needed.

Boss: Abang, this type can or not.
MM: Can lah.

I chose the chair and paid at the counter.
Me: 老板, 謝謝你.
Boss: 不用客气.

MM: Ehh brother Thanks ar.
Boss: No problem.

We might not speak the best English and Chinese but it's these little things that make us Singaporeans. Let's all come together and make this country a better place by simply showing each other some courtesy, respect and help in our daily lives.

A better nation starts from YOU and ME.

His little chair.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Sat, 14 May 2011 07:30:00 +0000

We have been wanting to get him a chair so that he will not always need to sit on the floor. Last weekend we headed to IKEA and went home empty handed. We actually spotted 2 little chair but it's simply not worthwhile to spend $60++ and $100 for just a chair that they will out grown.

I found this chair at my neighbourhood's hardware shop. It only cost me $8.90 and it will let out a loud beep if it's well sitted.

Forever so cheeky.

Happy Mother's Day.

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:11:00 +0000

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers especially to those "special" mothers. I know how it feels when people gossip behind our back, when people give us the abnormal stare and when people simply just come up and say "Hey your kid got problem".

To hell with all these nonsense, our children are definitely more than worthwhile. Every child is uniquely special in their own way and behind these "specialties" it's none other than a GREAT Mom.

Hubby bought me a Kate Spade bag as a gift. (Never mind about the hoo-ha on Miss TPL.)

General Election 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jas) — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000

There were many 1st time in this election:
-1st time Singaporeans talk so openly about politics.
-1st time so many people went to support Opposition Parties' rallies.
-1st time people cheered openly for Opposition Party winning the election.
-1st time many people voted without fear.

The other day we had a family trip to IKEA, while having lunch we overhead a group of ladies discussing positively about politics. To our surprise they are a group of young ladies likely hood to had just graduated from University. This show that Singaporeans even the younger generation is more involved in the nation issues. This election has been a wake up call not only to the ruling party but also many Singaporeans not to be too complacent.

I can't help but to feel sorry for Mr Chiam for losing Potong Pasir. I'm quite sure although he lost the election, he has win many Singaporeans' respect. For a man who love his country and fellow country mans. For a man who gave so much to this nation and still believe in giving despite not being in the pink of health. I really salute and respect you from the deepest of my heart.

I'm hope that the ruling party will keep their promise of listening and empathise more on the citizens. I don't think we need a country with a highest GDP with their citizens barely catching up with the pace of life.

Below are some point I hope to see in the next General Election.
-Bukit Batok is at least a SMC. If Radin Mas and Bukit Panjang can be SMC, I don't see why Bukit Batok should be part of Jurong GRC.
-Fairer allocation in GRC system. (My gf who stay in Chinatown is being allocated to Moulmein-Kallang GRC.)
-No more of using upgrading as "bait" for voters to consider.
-No increase of deposit for any contesting party.

I hope in the next 5 years I can see the below:
-More accountability of everything.(Esp when a mistake is make.)
-Minimum CPF withdrawal date to amend back to 55 years old. (For goodness sake these are pple hardearned $$).
-Solutions for overcrowding in public transport.
-More help given to the poor and old.
-Making HDB flats more affordable to everyone.
-Tighter control of influx of foreign workers.
-Review on our education system. (We are suppose to educate them not train them.)
-More entries allocated for Singaporeans in local universities and more bursary given out to students to help cope with the school fees.

The General Election 2011 had been one of the most heated up election. Many people say the biggest winner is Worker's Party. Deep in my heart I feel that Singaporeans is the biggest winner. What have we won? We win our nation pride and took a step to true democracy.

I'm also happy that we have all been very civilized thru out the General Election. That is what I can't see in many neighbouring countries.

The General Election has come to an end. May I urged every Singaporeans to come together as one and continue to contribute positively to our nation. This country is worth we protecting and fight for, as this is a place we call HOME!!! Let us progress as One united people, one united Nation, One SINGAPORE.

Well done Singaporeans!!! Just like Mr Chiam, I love my country and my fellow country mans.