Something About Us

What I Have Learnt From My Grandfather's Funeral

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:25:00 PST

It has been 2 weeks since my grandfather passed away.

I have learnt alot, heard alot and seen alot during these 5-day funeral.

I have learnt how much it cost for a 5-day wake and what colour of the 戴孝 to pin on our left sleeve of white T-shirt.

For me, being the 外孙, I wore blue + red. My kids being the great-grandchildren, they wore green + red.

I also learnt that those lamps must be lighted because it shoned the journey for my grandfather to find his way back home. Hence someone has to stay awake to watch over those lamps.

I heard about my grandfather and grandmother (they were divorced) stories and seen how all cousins came together to make everything possible...but with some heated arguements somewhere among the seniors.

Sometimes it is so sad to see siblings fight among each other, not loving, not close. Sometimes I do wish I have a close bond with my brothers..but don't know why there's seem a gap among the 3 of us. It's just so sad.

My mother has 2 brothers and 1 sister and she is only close to her sister. The 2 brothers often like to fight with my mum due to money. When my grandfather was alive, they fighted over who to take care of the dementia old man, who has to pay for his expenses etc etc .....

Whatever it is, life has been back to normal. These are just what I have learnt from my grandfather's funeral.

A Wonderful July !

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:07:00 PDT

It had been a wonderful July for me...full of activities.

12th - hubby's birthday

16th - a Sec 4 classmate found me through facecook and we organized a gathering dinner after 18 years.

24th & 25th - it was my 2nd time helping out in my favourite program Millionaire Investor Program

Each time I attended the review, I got more clarity and most of all, I enjoyed myself helping out the participants.

30th - one night stay @ Hotel Michael Resort World Sentosa.

My mum's friend had a free one night stay and decided to give the room to my mum. My mum did not feel like staying and gave up to me.

Although ticket to Universal Studio Singapore was sold out, the kids and us still enjoyed ourselves.

Now, I am looking forward to long weekend holiday as we are celebrating Singapore's 45th birthday on Monday! :)

Happy holidays everyone!

富贵门

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:41:00 PDT

Because of this drama 富贵门, led to the first meeting with blogger mummy, Astee.

My mum had DVDs from her friend and after I had finished my 12-hour DVD marathon with hubby, I lent to Astee after we communicated through facebook when she told me her interest in watching the drama too.

Though it's our first meeting, we seem like old friends. :)

And don't know if it seem fated, through Astee, one of my secondary school mate found me in her facebook, that led to my Sec 4 gathering dinner on 16h July after 18 years!

It's just so great!

Happy Birthday Hubby !

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:00:00 PDT

We celebrated hubby's birthday on Sunday.

It was supposed to be a happy mood but a little accident happened and we had to head home early.

My son did not want to heed my advice and play while on escalator, read HERE

Anyway, today is his day and I wished him while we woke up to watch World Cup Final @ 2.30am

LOL ... what a way to kick start the day !

Hubby,

Stay healthy and happy,

May all your dreams come true!

Spain Is The World Cup 2010 Champion !

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:25:00 PDT

World Cup is finally over !!

Been busy watching World Cup and hardly could update this blog.

On today's final, I woke up to watch the whole match until they were crowned with the golden trophy. At the end of it, it was already 5.30am and slept for 30mins to wake up @ 6am to prepare my daughter for her school.

The whole day was awfully tired !!

Anyhow, I was amazed by Paul The Octopus prediction and glad that Spain won and they deserved to win !

Our 6th World Cup Together

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:26:00 PDT

I knew hubby during World Cup 1990 and time flies, it had been 20 years already !

This year, we are into our 6th World Cup together =)

We had intended to subscribe to watch World Cup but my dad invited us to go over his place to watch instead, so that we could save on the money. It's only 5 mins walk to my parent's place. Heehee ....

Another 30 mins to go !!

Are you excited ??

Giddy Spells

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:11:00 PDT

I think, I am suffering from fatigue.

Last Thursday around 4.30pm, I woke up from my short nap and the moment I opened my eyes, I could see everything in the room floating!

It's so scary !

My head was spinning badly.

I had to close my eyes again.

I was frightened.

I quickly woke my daughter up from her nap and asked her to bring medicated oil and medicine for me.

Suddenly I felt so weak.

I had to lay on the bed for an hour or so because the moment I tried to sit up on the bed, the giddy spells came, and I do not want a repeat of my fainting episode (read HERE)

Hubby asked me to stay at home with the kids to wait for him to get home before going over to mum's place for dinner. He was also worried that I might faint.

By the time he reached home, I was feeling better, but weak, and was able to walk slowly.

The next day, hubby went to GNC to buy supplement for me.

He bought GNC Ginseng Gold Standardized Triple Ginseng Root. Quoting from the site,

• Supports vitality and overall well-being.

• Supports mental alertness, concentration and maintain a sharp mind.

• Helps to enhance physical stamina and increases muscle strength.

Starting from Saturday, I will need to take one capsule in the morning and I hope with this, my body system has more power to overcome anything.

24 Hours Is Not Enough

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:14:00 PDT

Ever since I signed up an Internet Marketing program last Dec 2009, I realised, 24 hours is not enough for me !

In the morning after the kids went to school, I rushed off to work. Afternoon, the kids back, their needs & studies + housework and now, internet marketing has been added to the list.

Sometimes I feel that I could hardly rest.

And I admit, I find it hard to juggle with so many things at one time, that must have affected my daughter's progress in P1 (read HERE for more) and my son's progress in K1 (read HERE for more)

I feel guilty. Very guilty.

I am determined to adjust my time table, so that the kids could not be affected. After all, why I am into internet marketing is part of our plan to fulfill our dream, so that hubby and me could retire early and enjoy our lives together with the kids.

We Are A Team

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:03:00 PDT

There was a night when I was too stressed up that I let go my tears like a running tap and Hubby was frightened by my behaviour.

I was juggling between work, housework, kids, self-improvement and internet marketing and I think the bubble had finally burst.

Anyhow I feel better after a good cry.

We had a good talk.

We were reviewing our goals together and I reminded him once again that we are working hand in hand towards our financial abundance goal and we must work as a team.

He has given me alot of motivation and support in my newly embark internet marketing journey and I am thankful for that.

I am also very grateful that hubby is very involved in parenting and this relieves me alot.

With his support, it allows me to fully focus.

He is taking his Risk Management Paper 3 exam in August and we will need to plan our time table well so that each of us has the same level of support to focus on our engine towards our goals.

Yes, I know we can do it because we are a TEAM =)

We Sold Our Car

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:28:00 PDT

In the past, we knew all along that having a car is a liability. However it did not occur to us that it will have an impact to our money management.

We bought our first car in 2004, it was a manual car which we bought at an affordable price. Two years later, we changed into an auto car and took a 10 years loan after my pay cheque increased.

As we are more financially educated, we realise the car is "sucking" money out from our pocket and the bulk of our expenses are related to the car i.e. loan, insurance, season parking, petrol etc.

In addition to that, our car is off-peak type and we only use about 2-3 hours at weekends.

The decision to sell our hit me hard after we graduated from the value investing program. I fully understood the importance to be liquid. To be liquid means to have lots of cash on hand.

Wifey and me began to calculate how much we can save if we sell the car now vs the expenses incurred if we continue to use the car until the 10 years lifespan.

Wow. The money we can save is enough to convince us to sell!

The money saved can be used as our investment fund should opportunity arises or for rainy days!

We are sure that our decision to sell is a wise one.

It is because of the BIG M - MONEY!!!

I Am So Blessed To Have You

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:16:00 PST

From a distance, I steal some glances at you while you are doing laundry.

From a distance, I peep at you while you are coaching the kids.

From a distance, I looked at you while you are sound asleep.

I appreciate you for taking a tough decision to work partime to take care of the kids.

I appreciate you for rushing home in time to fetch the kids without any complain.

I appreciate you for mending my torn pants and shoe without grumbling.

There is so much great things you have done to make this family a loving and warm one.

No words can describe how much I appreciate and treasure you.

I am sure woman of your kind is near extinction if not extinct.

This is for you, my lovely wife. You are one in a million!!!

Too Little Time

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:57:00 PST

With the new routine, I find that 24 hours in a day is so short ... too many things to do yet too little time.

At the end of the day, I was too exhausted.

Each day passed by so quick and sometimes how I wish the time will slow down ...

Maybe I am still not used to the new routine, my mood was quite bad that sometimes I feel like screaming.

My bowel system went haywired ...

All this takes time, and time is all I need most now.

On This Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:10:00 PST

My new schedule shall start this wednesday as I want to be around on the first 2 days of school for the kids.

I start work at 8.45am and the whole journey takes 45mins. My son starts at 8am sharp and after dropping him at the school, I will need to run/rush off to work.

I hope I can make it in time !

Wish me luck !

Goodbye 2009, Welcome 2010 !!

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:45:00 PST

Ming & Ling would like to wish everyone

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Busy December

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:54:00 PST

Besides my partime job in my dad's office, I took up another partime assignment (data entry) to work from home to supplement the household.

It had been a very busy and tired December for me, especially I am training the kids to skip nap (read HERE), I do not have enough rest I guess.

Next monday, it will be another new year, new routine for me and tentative the schedule will be:

6am to 6.45am
- wake up to prepare her for school (she is taking school bus)

7am to 7.45am
- prepare my son for K1

8am to 12.30pm
- off to work/at work

1.30 to 1.45 pm
- fetch Zenden from my mum's place, probably I will try to have a quick lunch

2pm
- Zenden and me waiting for Anthiea's school bus

3pm
- kids' short nap

4pm to 6pm
- play time, coaching the kids in their homework and do housework

6pm to 7.30pm
- dinner at mum's place

7.30pm to 9pm
- some quality time as a family

9pm
- bedtime

I am excited and so looking forward to the new routine! :D

24th & 26th December 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:14:00 PST

On this Christmas eve, Ming & me celebrated our 9th anniversary (customary) and on Boxing day, we celebrated our 11th anniversary (ROM)

Good health, Peace, Joy and Happiness, that's all what we had wished for :)

I Am Blessed ! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:18:00 PST

My hubby Ming is a very hands-on daddy.

Since the birth of our 2 kids, he is 100% involved in the their needs so that when I need to have some me-time, I can feel assured that he will take good care of them.

Housework wise ... hmm ... well, he is good at keeping the house clean too, but he is very bad at foldings clothes. Heehee...

One of his good points I like is he knows how to cook !! :P

He does not mind the fact that I do not know how to cook and he loves to whip up dishes for me when we were dating.

Starting from tomorrow, I will be away for 3 full days seminar (leave the house as early as 7am, and return home as late as 8pm) and I know for sure the kids will be taken care of and will have delicious meals prepared by their daddy.

Thank you hubby! :)

VV Drama

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:59:00 PST

I wrote about my kids watching lesser TV programme in HERE

Ever since 家好月圆 ended on 4 Nov, I was not quite intested in the two new dramas on Ch 55 (8pm & 9pm) and hence, stopped swithcing on Ch 55. I was also not interested in switching over to Ch 8 too. Heehee.

Don't know why .... I stop watching Ch 8 ever since I have subscribed to VV Drama. Even the top-rated Little Nonya drama, I have not watched a single episode, if you would believe.

Ever since hubby cancelled his favourite sports channel about 3 months ago, now I have been contemplating if I should cancel my VV Drama too.

With my daughter in P1 next year, if I cancel the channel, I will have more time to coach in her studies.

On the other hand, I am waiting for some dramas as exciting as 家好月圆, hee hee ....

So 矛盾 right ?! :P

It's Just A Show Only !

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:32:00 PST

Finally, the drama is going to end tomorrow!

What drama? Okay, you can read HERE

I am someone who likes to watch drama in peace, don't like people around to be expressive or discuss during the show. :p

After all, it's just a show !!

Psst ... a small soft voice is asking me, "then why are you so excited and read up about the ending ??"

Hahaha ......

My MIL is expressive when watching exciting drama and so ... you guess how I react when we watch together ?? Haha :D

Are you those who is expressive during the show?

HARLOW !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:25:00 PDT

Yes, I am still around. You can read HERE as to why I am absent from the blogsphere. Heehee.

In addition to the reasons explained in their blog, lately I was glued to the TV every weekday to chase after this 40 episode drama.

Even the kids know who is Sha-Sha, He Ma and Ah Zu. Heehee.

I am those kind who likes to find out the ending first instead of watching the whole drama till the end. I am too excited to know the ending! I want to know it's happy or sad one. Are you like that too? :D

If it's happy, then I can watch without my heart pumping hard when Hong Yi tried to make things difficult for them. (If you are a follower of this drama, you will understand what I mean)

If not, I cannot sleep at night! Hahaha .....

Hubby called me "cheater" because I knew the ending while he did not! Yes, he also chased after this drama. Haha.

No Matter What - Boyzone

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:06:00 PDT

I am deeply sad to read the death of Stephen Gately from Boyzone ! One of my favourite boy band.

May you rest in peace.

One Year Old

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:19:00 PDT

A year ago, I decided to start a new blog to have record of events about us.

A year later, it seemed that this blog has being neglected.

Sometimes just too tired to blog, mentally and physically.
Sometimes because there's nothing much to blog, or have something to blog yet doesn't wish to blog or cannot reveal openly.

Hubby Ming has been busy working hard towards our goal, so he hardly can contribute anything now.

So I don't know if I should continue or end this photoless blog ....

A Dinner Date

noreply@blogger.com (Ling That's Me) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:11:00 PDT

The last dinner date we had together was on 13th Nov 2008.

After 9 months plus, finally we got the chance to have a dinner date at our favourite restaurant this evening again.

My birthday falls on next monday. However, Ming had to attend Anthony Robbins seminar (9am to 6pm) and his night course (7.30pm to 10.30pm) on that day and so we brought forward the celebration to this week.

MIL was around to help and that's the reason why we could have the chance to have a short couple date.

Tonight is a dinner treat from Ming. On this coming thursday we will have the cake celebration with the kids. Looking forward to it :)

Yummy Chwee Kueh As Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:37:00 PDT

Hubby Ming was on MC yesterday and today (sore throat & cough).

He felt better today and told me to rest at home while he would bring the kids to school.

Yippe! Finally I didn't have to make 6 trips to and fro to school and home, just for today only but I am happy girl! :)

As usual, I know he is tired of having bread as breakfast every morning and since he is nearby coffeeshop, I am 100% sure he will buy something back for his breakfast.

And I am correct !!

Had a great morning with him today, enjoying the chwee kueh together :)

Song Sharing Sunday #30

noreply@blogger.com (Something About Us) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Happy 44th Birthday Singapore !!

(please click STOP for the background music before proceeding to view the clip)

We've built a nation with our hands
The toil of people from a dozen lands
Strangers when we first began, now we're Singaporean
Let's reach out for Singapore, join our hands forevermore

Chorus:
One people, one nation, one Singapore
That's the way that we will be forevermore
Every creed and every race, has its role and has its place
One people, one nation, one Singapore

And when the time comes for the test
Our vigilance will never rest
We'll be united, hand in hand
We'll show the world just where we stand
And reach out for Singapore, join our hands forevermore

( Repeat Chorus x 2 )

One people, one nation, one Singapore