That time of the year is here - PSLE

PSLE. Only those parents and primary 6 students living in Singapore will fear this four letter. To some it even brings them nightmare and neverending stress! Parents and students prepare themselves 1 year in advance - armed with loads and loads of tuition and revisions.

Well, my Bella is taking PSLE this year. I know I am blessed with a daughter that's smart or I would say above average student (must know lah genes from who...ahem!) and we are both being very calm when it comes to PSLE. I always remind her don't be too hard on herself. I tell her it's alright...don't worry too much as long as you do your best. While everyone is slogging away...we still enjoy our weekends out and went for holiday in Korea in June. (Relax lah...I always believe that if you can ma can loh...if cannot force also no point ma right?)

Today is the second paper which is Maths. Bella was happy that she did well in her English papers yesterday! (Yay!! Way to go princess!! Few more days to go and it's FREEDOM!) I'm looking forward to the end of PSLE so we can plan more holidays. I love going on holidays with my kids. They bring me so much happiness!

Well, let's pray and hope that my princess and all primary sixers do well in their PSLE. Good luck and gambateh!

Note : Of course what I said may not be the best approach / way to other parents. It is purely my point of view and I am not saying my way is the best way either. I am sure that as a parent, you know your kids better and also the right way to encourage them to do their best.

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2013

It's the time of the year again where we gather with family and share the sweetness of mooncakes (and also gossips..hehehe). We Chinese always have a reason to gather and eat, eat, eat! 

Tonight over here at our place, the weather is extremely windy! We couldn't light up the lantern long enough to take pictures. This picture was taken after dinner...after we clean up everything. 

We had BBQ and steamboat for dinner. (Every time also same thing...getting a bit lame and bored dee. Must ask hubby to come up with new idea liao!)

Happy Mid Autumn festival everyone (Even though it's summer all year long here in Singapore) and also happy mooncake feasting!

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STGCC 2013 in MBS.

Just last week we went to the Singapore Toys, Games & Comic Convention in MBS. Ticket per person for one day pass is $19.00. It's our first time attending STGCC and let me assure you...the money is well spent.

The place was packed with people cosplaying and mostly fans of toys and comics / animes. To be honest, i'm totally not a fan of either. I'm just tagging along to kepoh and also to see people dressing up as their favourite anime characters.

So when both Bella and Belle was busy looking and judging the cosplayers (is it called cosplayers?) and naming them, i'm also busy admiring (but mostly critisizing la...those of you who knows me well will understand...hehe).

We did manage to take pictures of the cosplayers and also some of the exhibit there.

Bella was suppose to blog about this event but then PSLE prelim and the actual exam is just around the corner, i think it is better that I share it with you guys (sorry didn't give much info cause I really have zero knowledge about all this).

Hope you like the pictures!

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New! New! New!

New! New! All new! Leaves me feeling fresh!

Yes, I've changed my blog templates and changed my picture. Simply because my little addition (or I would say...my new man) is now part of us. He will be included in everything that me and both his sistas are doing. Other than that I also added Instagram pictures on the side of my blogs as well. Yes, most of my pictures is only about Dom. I am not being "phin sam" (in Cantonese) which means that I'm not being equal to all my children. I can explain. Most of the pix revolves around Dom is because he is with me 24/7. He clings on to me and my breast (still breastfeeding and no plan to stop yet) and for both Bella & Belle, I only see them after school. They are teenagers now so that's why I can hardly take pictures with them. Bella even has her own Instagram account where she cam whores. Belle is just too busy with YouTube and Minecraft. 

Bella will be taking her PSLE exam in a few weeks time. Wish her all the best! I know she can do it! Gambateh! Add oil!  

Oh ya! Before I forget, I will be going to Beijing next week with lil Dom and hubs. Will post up pictures for sure so make sure you come back and see.

Well..it's way past midnight and almost time for me to breastfeed my lil man.

Hope you like the change! Gnite!



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Chinese Ghost Month

Hello all. As you all know...this month is the Ghost month according to the Chinese calendar. Yeah you read that right. Ghost month. We, Chinese, believe that during this month, those from the underworld will roam the earth, be it morning or night. Simply because this is "their" month. To those who believe, they will understand. To those who don't, well, just be more careful and mindful of your night activities.

I've always believed in these things. During this month, I will try not to take my babies (Bella, Belle & Dom) out till late at night unless I don't have any other choice. (If I do then I prefer to stay indoors in the mall) When we were still in Penang, on the 1st, 15th and the last day of the month, everyone would burn the "hell money" but in SingaporeI hardly see any of it. All I know is in Singapore, we are not allowed to burn these things openly like how everyone does it in Penang. All these money offerings, won't they cause terrible inflations in the underworld? Hehehe. (Just wondering...only Chinese will burn these things...what about the mat salleh, Indian, Malay and others? Takkan they don't need money?)

Well, for this post I don't think I will wanna post any pictures just in case I get "lucky" and capture an additional unwanted image. (Touchwood!)

Okay...here are some of the KPC things that I'd like to share with everyone :

 1) When folding the money offerings (Kim Chua) must always light up a joss stick if its evening already. This is to tell "them" that these money belongs to someone else dee.

 

2) When you're all alone and suddenly you don't feel right, eg. Lights went off...start swearing and scolding in "bad words". It is believe that the anger will chase them away.

3) Try to avoid traveling during this month. If you have to drive long distance, drive during daytime. The accident cases during this month are more compared to other months.

4) It is believed that babies can see "them", so if your baby cries for no apparent reason and inconsolable, leave the place as soon as possible. 

5) When carrying a baby...never let your baby sit or stand on the table of offering (be it for the ghost or god) while you prepare the offering stuff. Your baby will be treated as an offering to them and they will "take" your baby away. (You know what I mean ya...)

That sums up the post for today. Everything that is written here is solely what I believe and what I know. Totally nothing to do with anyone or any other party. 

Take care!

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The Phantom of the Opera

Have you heard? The Phantom is in town. In Marina Bay Sands of course, where else.

Well, me, Bella and Belle went for the opening night on the 16th July 2013. To be able to watch my favorite musical live, the feeling is beyond words. The music, the orchestra, the stage, makes me feel as if i'm part of it. (Have to pinch myself to make sure i'm not dreaming. Of course we have to thank my beloved hubby for all this!!)

It was a 2 hrs 30 minutes play with a fifteen minutes interval (for toilet break la).

The theatre was filled with die hard fans - must be la if not why wanna waste money to buy the expensive tickets right? Not a single seat was empty. 

Overall it was amazing but I personally think that the Phantom's (dunno why i always love the bad guy) voice wasn't as good as Gerard Butler (*drools*). That's just my opinion tho prolly I'm Gerard's fan. The props and costume was very nice except the part on Masquerade where the Phantom is suppose to be in a red costume, I prefer the costume in the movie. 

While we are enjoying the play....my poor little Dom is crying for mommy. My heart sank when i knew he was crying for an hour plus....even daddy couldn't do anything except carrying him all the time. Sigh. My poor boys. 

Anyway, it's definitely a play that one should not miss it for the world...if you are a fan of course. But I think the tickets are sold out loooooong time already. 

Here are some of the pics. Enjoy!

All these pictures are taken from the book that we bought in MBS. 

Don't miss the opportunity to catch the Phantom live if you can.

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Late Father's Day post

This year.... It so happens that Father's Day fell on the day we visited Seoul Tower. 

Yes it's the same picture from previous post except this one is with some "I love my daddy" words and date and time stamp.  ;)

Daddy knows that his girls and his little charmer loooooves him very much!! The most important thing for us is that we are able to be there for each other at all times is the best gift ever.

Happy belated Father's Day to everyone!! 

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