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Showing posts with label Myself. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Myself. Show all posts
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Middle age
This year's birthday, I looked back at some of my old postings on blog and FB and realised that (i) I have aged, and (ii) I have been talking about going into the 2nd half of my life since a few years back (http://millidream.blogspot.sg/2009/01/half-way-there.html)
35th Bd, still youthful looking back then.
43, no longer earlier 40s, more like mid 40s. If I had looked "not like 40" 3 years ago, now I definitely look my age. Not complaining; although I am vain, I am not that obsessed. Just stating my observation.
This year's birthday, was uneventful compared to 40,41, and 42. Uneventful in a good way.
Firstly, I celebrated with friends on Sunday. Here are the photos for remembrance sake:
35th Bd, still youthful looking back then.
43, no longer earlier 40s, more like mid 40s. If I had looked "not like 40" 3 years ago, now I definitely look my age. Not complaining; although I am vain, I am not that obsessed. Just stating my observation.
This year's birthday, was uneventful compared to 40,41, and 42. Uneventful in a good way.
Firstly, I celebrated with friends on Sunday. Here are the photos for remembrance sake:
I celebrated with my 2 darlings, with a simple dinner at TPY center. That's the best that Mr. darling has done in so many year, so I shall be thankful and appreciative.
Sweetie chose Black Forest cake. Took it to grandma's house to share.
There were the usual SMS, from the RV gang (ha! as if I'm from RV..), old friends like Hwee Shan, Weiyu, Lydia. And my most loyal “美妹” Sze Yeng, and my extended Lim family. I think these are going to be the folks who will wish me every year, till.. death do us apart?? HA! Oh, I must not forget, the beauties from Jabil too!
And for yet another year/time, my dear MIL "forgot" my birthday, and in a "loud" way.. Whenever I discuss with my girl friends the topic whether parents in laws can ever be as close as our own parents, I always advocate "no", and that it is only natural. I will tell the story of my MIL who tells me every yearend that the earliest birthday in the (extended) family is my SIL's (May), whose birthday is on 19 Jan. I never bother to correct her, cos year after year, she will watch us celebrate my birthday on the 11th, and the next year she will still say the same thing. I feel that birthday of children are very special to their mothers. Thus I never expected her to remember my as well as her own. Anyway, this year, she declared very loudly in front of the whole family during CNY reunion that May's birthday is the earliest, and still ask “是吗？”when the rest tried correcting her. HAHAHA again..
Just realized that May seldom appear on my blog. Here we are at 海底捞 for reunion dinner of the Yap family.
My birthday wish for this year is:
Find a higher purpose, light up my fire, be healthier, be as thankful and as grateful as always
There were the usual SMS, from the RV gang (ha! as if I'm from RV..), old friends like Hwee Shan, Weiyu, Lydia. And my most loyal “美妹” Sze Yeng, and my extended Lim family. I think these are going to be the folks who will wish me every year, till.. death do us apart?? HA! Oh, I must not forget, the beauties from Jabil too!
And for yet another year/time, my dear MIL "forgot" my birthday, and in a "loud" way.. Whenever I discuss with my girl friends the topic whether parents in laws can ever be as close as our own parents, I always advocate "no", and that it is only natural. I will tell the story of my MIL who tells me every yearend that the earliest birthday in the (extended) family is my SIL's (May), whose birthday is on 19 Jan. I never bother to correct her, cos year after year, she will watch us celebrate my birthday on the 11th, and the next year she will still say the same thing. I feel that birthday of children are very special to their mothers. Thus I never expected her to remember my as well as her own. Anyway, this year, she declared very loudly in front of the whole family during CNY reunion that May's birthday is the earliest, and still ask “是吗？”when the rest tried correcting her. HAHAHA again..
Just realized that May seldom appear on my blog. Here we are at 海底捞 for reunion dinner of the Yap family.
My birthday wish for this year is:
Find a higher purpose, light up my fire, be healthier, be as thankful and as grateful as always
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Wish me courage
Since I started writing the blog, most year ends I struggle a bit to pen down some meaningful and memorable words about the year gone by and the year to come.
2016 HAD been a year about relationships. Something major happened but it is a very private affair that I won't share in this blog. It went unnoticed to most people around me, but my closest friends were there for me. Through this episode, I learn the meaning of love, the meaning of self respect and love, and the meaning of growing older, wiser and nicer. I am not ready to put down the burden of what had happened, but I am very willing and eager to use this experience to improve relationships going forward.
Still on relationship, back in Nov I had a rare outing with Mum and Sis to Marriot Hotel high-tea buffet on a weekday. That day I spent the whole morning running errant with Mum at banks and the CPF building. Mum is the old fashion type whom I can't discuss topics such as financial planning (eg Will) with; thus it was a good opportunity that I grabbed, to put some controls in place when she initiated to open a joint account. I know it is wistful thinking, that Mum will one day appreciate what she is blessed with and not keep dwelling on unfulfilled wishes. Oh well, I will continue to do what is within my capability and not dwell on the unbridgeable.
IN 2017, I want to muster all my courage to carry out my wish. I had postponed this for a year now, and I hope I won't postpone it again. So next year may be yet another turning point for me. I feel that I have come to point in my life where there is no strong push to complete anything major. If I have 84 years to live, I have completed half of it. It is time to restart again.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
The one thing missing
An article, dedicated to my sweetie.
http://refineus.org/the-one-thing-missing/
This is the 2nd time I am dedicating an article on couple relationship to my darling-daughter rather than darling-hubby. On one hand, people only live once; I had already picked my life partner, and we will keep learning together to grow the relationship for the better. On the other hand, the dream of a second chance at something even better, isn't this the reason why we all want to and feel excited about having children? I fantasied about Lynn asking for my opinion on how to pick a good partner and what I think of her daddy. It's a challenging and interesting question to answer. But she may never ask, like I never asked my mum. I hope she does.
Anyway here's another great article to read.
http://refineus.org/the-one-thing-missing/
This is the 2nd time I am dedicating an article on couple relationship to my darling-daughter rather than darling-hubby. On one hand, people only live once; I had already picked my life partner, and we will keep learning together to grow the relationship for the better. On the other hand, the dream of a second chance at something even better, isn't this the reason why we all want to and feel excited about having children? I fantasied about Lynn asking for my opinion on how to pick a good partner and what I think of her daddy. It's a challenging and interesting question to answer. But she may never ask, like I never asked my mum. I hope she does.
Anyway here's another great article to read.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Vain pot 2016
(July and August)
Well, after rebonding my hair, I felt vain and pretty, so I have been taking some selfies in the last few months. But didn't dare to nor want to post on FB or Instagram. So, here's a blog post dedicated to myself, ha!
1) Entertaining myself on lonely biz trip:
2) dolling up at home before meeting "old" friends to celebrate yet another year gone by!
3) "meow!" Bought this hair band and for my sweetie
4) out for another biz trip again in late August.. This was taken when shopping at Changi DFS
Sunday, July 10, 2016
First impression is always the best
(This post is written and completed on 17 July, but somehow it's publish date is 10 July)
Two weeks ago, I watched Les Miserable at the Esplanade with WK and Lynn. The tickets were on sale some time back, but I dragged my feet, and only purchased the tickets sometime back in May or June. Thus I paid full price (i.e. no discount) for it, which is a whopping $200 each (yes, gasped!).
We proceed to the theatre early, to buy the programmes. In order not to waste money and effort, I prep Lynn before hand on the story, so that she roughly know what to expect. As this is her first musical, watching prop change and performance happening live on stage, she was impressed by the show. It is a great relief and I am very pleased that she said she enjoyed the show.
We had a hectic morning and afternoon that Saturday. We reached Esplanade slightly before 7. When we went to the first floor foyer, I was quite delighted by the ochestra that was performing there. With the music and the crowd watching the performance, there's a artistic feel at that place. We went outdoors (outside Esplanade Mall) for dinner, and again was greeted by dance performances. The atmosphere was great.
As for me, this is my second time watching this show in Singapore. The first time was a long time ago. I think first impression is always the most lasting. I have this cd, which was the recording of the original London cast. So this show quite ordinary for me. In this cast, the actor of inspector Javert is probably a tenor rather than a bass; I think bass is more suitable for this role. And the stage seems too limiting for this show too.
Still, it was very enjoyable. I am very happy that I watched this show with Lynn and WK.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
My day
A mixed bag of feelings on my day.
It started with a rocky weekend, which eventually ended with a battle solved. Is winning important? It should not; there is no winner really in a conflict. But it builds understanding, right? Definitely a withdrawal from the emotional bank. Thus, what a pity, that it occurred so near my birthday.
Went around, even tried on a colored stone ring. $600... I said to the sales lady that I will think about it. Kept urging myself to just try 2 more shops. Finally conceded that, I don't need anything, I don't want anything. I am not an impulsive, not intuitive. And then I thought, A life not lacking, be contented and grateful, one feels blessed!
WK message me to ask when I will be back; I said soon. When I reached he was not home yet. Then he came home with a small "cake" when I was having dinner. I am thankful for the though.
It started with a rocky weekend, which eventually ended with a battle solved. Is winning important? It should not; there is no winner really in a conflict. But it builds understanding, right? Definitely a withdrawal from the emotional bank. Thus, what a pity, that it occurred so near my birthday.
A couple of well wishes came in throughout the day. Majority of them are from really old friends. Some were quite funny.
It still felt like a forgotten day, with no cake in sight. Planned to go off early, and promised myself to get a present to cheer myself up.
Left at slightly after 6, but the rain means that traffic is worse than usual. Reached tpy slightly before 730. A series of exchange with an old friend on whatsapp accompanied me during that half hour of feeling sad.
Cake, song, and photo time!
Happy bd, SW. Special thanks to my friends;
~BD gals in Jan:
the still-so-young-小我一轮 SY;
my dear roommate (that's what I still call you by nowadays, HS), who is "there for me" when I'm feeling super emo on my special day;
my "oldest" friend Fish,
~Dia, whose BD I cannot really remember is when liao (sorry!). Err.. June the 8th isit? (still reading my blog?),
~the Jab Beauties (any of you still reading my blog?),
~and my good and best friends, who celebrate for me yearly:
(9th Jan dinner, and then drinks at my home)
And thanks to my loved ones too; my dear sistas SY & WS, and the Lim family and the Yap family!
~BD gals in Jan:
the still-so-young-小我一轮 SY;
my dear roommate (that's what I still call you by nowadays, HS), who is "there for me" when I'm feeling super emo on my special day;
my "oldest" friend Fish,
~Dia, whose BD I cannot really remember is when liao (sorry!). Err.. June the 8th isit? (still reading my blog?),
~the Jab Beauties (any of you still reading my blog?),
~and my good and best friends, who celebrate for me yearly:
And thanks to my loved ones too; my dear sistas SY & WS, and the Lim family and the Yap family!
Wisdom and values
http://brightside.me/article/11-crucial-things-i-do-to-make-my-wife-happy-74355/
Dedicate this article to my dear Lynnette....
Dedicate this article to my dear Lynnette....
Saturday, January 2, 2016
New beginning
On New Year's Eve, me and WS made arrangement to carry out our "waffling" tradition. Eventually, it was dining, with aunt Cindy too. The food was great, dessert so-so. I like the place, and hope to go back there real soon..
This evening and tonight will be lots of cleaning. I am kind of excited because the colors I choose looks great!
Tomorrow, I need to work. Year end closing.. Life of an accountant.
2016!! Wishing myself, happy days ahead!!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Documentation of our life journey； Farewell 2015
(Written: 28 Dec; Scheduled for: 31st Dec)
FB has this new feature reminding us of photos that were uploaded on the same day several years ago. It is heart warming and irritation at the same time.
Spent sometime browsing old blog sites of friends who are still currently, but (some) are only occasionally, blogging. One blog site is even now no long accessible. Which reminds me, should still print the photos or blogs in this digital age.
Here's some of the oldest photos I came across:
My old blog - May 2008
Lixing's old blog - Dec 2008 and Aug 2009 (Chloe)
And the first blogger whom I know of, the one that inspired me to start blogging; here's a Feb 2008 posting when Wee San came back to Singapore for good. Anthony was just 6 months old back then, and he will be P3 in a few days' time.
FB has this new feature reminding us of photos that were uploaded on the same day several years ago. It is heart warming and irritation at the same time.
Spent sometime browsing old blog sites of friends who are still currently, but (some) are only occasionally, blogging. One blog site is even now no long accessible. Which reminds me, should still print the photos or blogs in this digital age.
Here's some of the oldest photos I came across:
My old blog - May 2008
Lixing's old blog - Dec 2008 and Aug 2009 (Chloe)
And the first blogger whom I know of, the one that inspired me to start blogging; here's a Feb 2008 posting when Wee San came back to Singapore for good. Anthony was just 6 months old back then, and he will be P3 in a few days' time.
A dedication to all parents, wishing all a happy and healthy 2016..
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