Yes ... I'm going to turn it UP!

Career Mercury Sextile Mercury May 4, 2010 to May 19, 2010

You'll actually enjoy your job now, even if you ordinarily hate it. If you already love it, your enthusiasm will be running over. Tamp it down? Nah. Turn it up!

2nd Case

Yes ... another 1 ...

Client called me on a evening and requested me to go to his office to sign the policy on the next day. Yes, I went and I came back to the office to submit the case.

Boss congratulated! Policy was incepted on a Friday night!

1st Case

Yes, I closed my 1st case after 2nd day (16 April 2010, Friday) at work officially.

More to come ...

Happy Birthday To Our Little Honey Celestine

Happy 3rd Birthday, Honey

Grow Healthy and Be Happy

Daddy & Mummy Love You Dearly & Very Much ...

Happy Birthday To My Beloved Hubby, Deon

Happy Birthday To My Wonderful Hubby,

Deon

Is this A Wake-Up Call?

Career
			Uranus Conjunct Mc
			Mar 31, 2010 to May 10, 2010
			You've developed an interest in an occupation you'd never have considered even as you've spent your life pursuing something entirely different. Don't fight it. This is your wake-up call.

Emotion Part II

A Step To A New Beginning

A Step To A Winding Road

A Step To An Uncertainty

A Step To The Real Path

What's Next?

The Garden

The Garden that gives me peace.

The Garden that keeps me lazy.

The Garden that keeps me busy.

The Garden that I sat for hours and hours for my study.

Guess

Mummy, guess where's my Dolly?

Emotion

Fear

Anxiety

Lonely

Overwhelming

My Life

I weep & weep & weep ...

I'm not the Impressive soul

I'm not the Motivated soul

I'm not the Achiever soul

That "one" seek

GVPS

G = GREED

V = VAIN

P = PRIDE

S = SELFISH

Spring Roll

Frankly speaking, Spring Roll is never considered healthy finger food even though the ingredients are greeny enough to be ...

Still, I went on to prepare this simple finger food for all the church mates.

Ingredients:

1. Meat x 500g

2. Garlic - If you love the smell of deep fried garlic

3. Carrot x 1 pc - Shredded

4. Buddha Fruit x 2 pcs - Shredded

5. Sesame Oil in moderation

6. Sunflower Oil - For those who wants to consume more Polyunsaturated Fats

7. Soya Sauce in moderation

8. Oyster Sauce in moderation

9. Spring Roll Wrap (Plain)

Preparation:

1st - Stir fried the garlic and add minced meat to cook. Thereafter, add sunflower oil to cook Buddha Fruit and carrot, add soya oil & oyster sauce for a sense of taste. Add sesame oil to give the vegetables a strong aroma. Last but not least, add the meat to give a whole feel of texture.

Final step, wrap the ingredients with spring roll wrap and deep fried.

Ready to serve.

Tell me, is spring roll considered to be a healthy especially when it's deep fried? Don't forget ... Transfatty acid!!! Anyway, let's have fun :)

Dreamy's Holiday Recommendation

I'd just added a new category to my Dreamy Blog with the header -

Holiday Recommendation

There is this blog which I want to share with my friends ~

Yachts of Seabourn

This was one of Yachts I worked with besides The World Magnificent Ocean Liner in The World ~ CUNARD Queen Elizabeth & Queen Mary II. I soon find myself head over heels in love with cruising.

My only travel experienced with Seabourn was via Singapore to Malacca though it was a short journey but the impeccable service I received from the crew was beyond description. For once, I lived like a princess, sipping Moet & Chandon on the deck while allowing the sea breeze splashing on my face.

Read on ... & you may find yourself travelling with Cunard or Seabourn. If possible, travel on a luxury cruise or yachts and you will experience what I've gained.

I had customers who asked me the difference between travelling on a cruise and boarding on a flight to another destination.

Both are equally unique and travel experiences are totally different.

Cruising will bring you to different ports of call where the plane is unreachable. Wake up early in the morning greeted by the sunrise, and ending your day with stars from the dark. For a moment, you sail away from the hustling and bustling city. The passengers on board of your cruise are amazing and once awhile, you may be dining with the Captain.

As for now, let me sign off and I hope you have a pleasant journey with Dreamy's Holiday Recommendation.

New Year Greeting

GONG XI FAT CAI

CNY cum Valentine Day

Valentine Day happens to fall on the same day as Chinese New Year.

As usual on the 1st day, we usually woke up to greet our parents with well wishes thereafter, prepare to visit our in-laws.

House visiting will go on for the next 3 days.

This year, we celebrated in a very unusual way. Our family celebrated this Valentine Day with the newly wed. All thanks to this newly wed that we got ourselves a complimentary dinner from Orchard Hotel.

My heart is filled with Love ... Love ... Love ...

House Blessing

Blessing Of The Home Of Mr & Mrs Ignatius Albert Sum & Family

Our family were honour to be involved in the Blessing of my sister, Charlotte Kelly and bro-in-law, Ignatius Albert's home.

Songs of Praise & Prayer of Thanksgiving were part of the procedure. Not to forget scripture reading by the Pastor Aaron.

Blessing For Different Parts of The House include The Front Door, The Living / Dining Room / The Kitchen / Master Bedroom / Bedrooms

At the end, Pastor Aaron handed a Cross to the family which Eternal God will bless the home and ended with a closing hymn - Great Is Thy Faithfulness

And this was us as family ...

My Horoscope for the Day

Career
			Sun Semisquare Mc
			Feb 1, 2010 to Feb 2, 2010
			You've got a bone to pick with a higher-up, but this just isn't the right time to pick it. Sit quietly and bide your time. Give it two weeks.

Public Auction

My 1st visit to a PA was at Goodwood Park Hotel on a Sunday morning, 31 Jan 2010.

The viewing starts from 9:30am and auction will begin at 12:30pm on the same day. A total of 250 lot meaning 250 items were released for bidding.

New and pre-owned watches including Rolex Rose Daytona, GMT, Oyster, Patel Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Franck Muller, JLC, Roger Dubis, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Piaget, AP, Corum, IWC, Chopard, Breitling, Panerai, Chanel J12, Omega, Hermes, Bvlgari, Tag Heuer, Longines, Baume & Mercier, LV, Pocket Watches & etc ...

A Fine collection of Jewelleries set with Diamonds, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Opal, Emerald, Pearl, Cat's Eye, Corals & etc ... and also unset white and fancy colour diamonds above one carat, flawless to VVS clarity).

Other Collectibles, Antique Clocks, Horn, Jade, Ivory, Gemstone, Sandal Wood, Bronze carvings, Porcelain etc.

Sad to say, 1 out of 250 lot enticed me. It was a 18k Bvlgari Yellow Gold, B zero1 ring, weight as reported was 12.72gm with original box. The bid started at $800 with my pledge at $900 and closing bid was $1,100 when the fall of the hammer hits the table.

The event was an eye-opener and buyers especially the women went all the way for fine jewelleries. The men of course, had their eye laid on fine watches, including my Hubby who was fascinated on a few pieces. Our bidding ended around 3:30pm leaving 130 lot which was still going on for bidding.

Pizza & Hot Chocolate

Our afternoon tea includes a cuppa of Hot Chocolate as usual and a pizza to spice up a peaceful afternoon.

4th Time

This was Honey Celestine 4th time visit to a TCM at Upper Thomson since months of coughing. I can't help but to seek a Chinese doctor.

Since the help of pediatrician can't totally stop the cough so an alternative would be good for her. At least for now, her cough is under controlled. According to the Chinese physician, Traditional Chinese medicine is able to rid of the phlegm in her lung. However, Western medication on the other hand only suppress the cough but not totally treating the roots of the problems. That was the reason why Honey Celestine's cough has been relapsing from her apparent recovery.

We are supposed to go back to the TCM for review almost every week since a bottle of medication can only last for a week. Though TCM is deem to be slow but steady and I'm very sure she will recover in due time. After recovery, Honey Celestine is instructed to visit the Chinese physician to rejuvenate her health once again.

Honey was always co-operative. The moment we sat down in the room, she automatically rested her wrist on a little pillow which allows her physician to read her pulse.

This was a picture taken before her consultation.

Have a speedy recovering, Honey!

More than Words - Part II

Found written in one of the ladies cubicles

More than Words

Written in one of the ladies toilet cubicle

The Star

Sometime out at sea, the sky is a complete darkness ... then when a star suddenly appear, I think of you ... because you have always been that star shining from the sky with or without other stars or the moon ...

This describes something that is closed to me but always up there far far away that you can't reach even though you know it's there.

Mayonnaise VS Tomato

1-side Mayonnaise & the other Tomato Sauce.

She sure knows how to enjoy her fries in a warm sunny afternoon.

Unproductive

I strongly define unproductive when I'm not doing anything!

Bumming around and meddling unimportant things!

Life becomes monotonous, colourless and in short meaningless without a goal!

Our Anniversaire

It's our 2nd Year Anniversaire since our traditional wedding & we both celebrated this day together with our Best of Best Friends, Zien & Sharon on their Joyous Wedding.

We didn't specially plan anything for this occasion. Just a sweet whispering saying "Happy 2 Yrs Anniversaire" and not forgetting our tradition, scribbling on each other's forehead expressing "I Love You".

Note: Our Honey Celestine sure know how to do that too!

My ideal plan was to order a cake from the hotel but it was not available as those cakes left on the showcase came in pieces but not a whole. At that time, one of the hotel coordinator who was trying to be helpful by telling Z&S that they can probably do something for us. That was to specially bake a cake for I & Hubby. Thereafter, would deliver to the couple's suite at 11pm. By then, I can expect the cake.

Guess what, we were in the couple suite after midnight, even though the groom was deadly drunk but he reminded me of "my arrangement". I was like "Oh ya, I almost forgot about the cake". I went to the 1st fridge, no cake! 2nd fridge, NO CAKE AGAIN!

I was upset as I ended the night without executing my simple plan. If I know the hotelier was unable to fulfill their promise, I would have another plan. But the night was coming to an end. This anniversaire was a busy hectic day for hubby as he needed to attend a business seminar which was mandatory. So there wasn't any candle-lit dinner or anything. That's the reason why was I being so peculiar about this plan.

I did express my unhappiness and disappointment to Z&S's wedding planner and they were apologetic for this unplanned arrangement. The wedding planner was good enough to offer another anniversary cake for us but like I said to her, I'm not begging her for anything but just like to highlight to her the service and treatment that the hotel has provided. If they are unable to fulfill any arrangement, never over promise and created unnecessary unhappiness from guests.

Late at night, I received a call from the groom, he passed a message on behalf of the hotel that they are giving Hubby and myself a complimentary dinning experience on Valentine Day to compensate us on the unpleasant experience.

And next, I'm expecting our Anniversaire celebration with Hubby, together with Z&S again.

Vintage

I never thought of buying a vintage handbag until I shop upon this store by the name of Deja Vu, www.dejavuvintage.com

Did I pick a Bluish Checked Vintage or a Brown Lacy Vintage?

My 1st choice was the Bluish Checked until I saw the Brown. The Bluish Checked is funky and retro. Goes well with all my dresses. The Brown is classy. The IT bag for any cocktail event. Just too bad, there were some scratches on the Brown lacy leather which is at the back of the handbag. Something that I can't accept. So my final pick which was my initial love is the Bluish Checked.

Foot the bill and my first vintage bag that is 20 years old cost me S$139.

How Old Is Too Old for a Pacifier?

Some said it's better to wean our child before the age of 3.

Some said it's better not to start in the first place.

No one is right or wrong.

It's a matter of choice. Often, I depend on the situation. I just don't like the idea of this weaning issue to become a major battle. After all, what's wrong of her to enjoy the comfort of her binky pacifier. As far as Honey Celestine understands, she is not allowed to have her pacifier in the school. I will keep it that way. But once she's back from home, she will ask for it again. At times, I tried to reject or even distract but she is so single-minded that she only

focus on nothing except her pacifier. I thought weaning Honey Celestine off her pacifier through encouragement. I guess it wouldn't work either.

Until one particular unnoticed Saturday night, 09 Jan 2010, Honey Celestine vomited due to her bad cough. Her dolly was dirty and her pacifier which dropped off from her mouth due to the vomit was dirty too.

I explained to her that since both dolly and pacifier were dirty, Mummy gotta washed them. She nodded.

On this night, she slept without cuddling her dolly and her binky pacifier.

Next day, I'd a silly idea.

How about dropping her 2 pacifiers into my cup of coffee?

Trust me, she hates coffee and the thought of having her 2 pacifiers in the coffee would probably work miracle.

Well ... guess I don't have to spell it out.

Yes, I was right!

On this day, 09 Jan 2010 (Saturday), she has finally wean off totally.

Today is the 5th day! She did not ask about her pacifier. No longer. We won this battle! Of course, I know this act is good for her and her emerging tooth. Sweat no more ...

So where are her 2 pacifiers?

Food Poisoning

On the 1st day of New Year 2010, I'd massive vomit on the night when I got back from Desaru. Practically, what goes into the stomach, will come out any minute! Hubby on the other hand, had a bad diarrhoea. He was not feeling good at all!

Honey Celestine vomited due to a cough that triggered it. Nothing serious at least.

The whole ordeal took us both a day to recover. We were guilty for neglecting Honey especially we both were so sick that we couldn't get up. For all I could recall was having Honey Celestine sitting on my tummy while mummy doze off to her dream land.

All thanks to my mum for assisting us. Without her babysitting Honey Celestine, I doubt I can recover at such a rate especially my gal needed all the attention from me!

What a year to begin with?

HELLO 2010

Goodbye 2009 & Hello 2010

I'd sealed Year 2009 with fireworks in the sky. Ushered Year 2010 with winds gushing through my face and waves splashing against the shore. Finally, a kiss to show each other, We Care & We Love Each Other.

My 2009 in Retrospect

Take a trip down to memory lane with Dreamy Christmas to look back and recall ...

Feb 2009 ~ Accomplished 200 entries of my Dreamy bloggie. Expecting a Wedding Bell in 2010, from my best friend, Sulin & Allan. What a touching proposal - That's not all ... the proposal was priceless. Congrats!

Mar 2009 ~ Another Wedding Bell on Jan 2010 from my best friend, Sharon & Zien. My first time to everything. My 1st ride with Honey Celestine, our 1st excursion to The Science Centre and my 1st warning bloggie to protect the interest of those girl friends around me, my 1st time to declare that I'm a "Beer-coholic". My 10 years ago, hidden secret that never meant to disclose was unfolded. Thank God that I'm blessed with a good hubby who is always there for me to protect me. His words are critical yet I know he cares! And we all care about The Earth too that's why The World unite to support The Earth Hour.

Apr 2009 ~ This is the month when I celebrated both Hubby & Honey Celestine's Birthday. Hai Tien Lou, Pan Pacific was our preferred choice!

May 2009 ~ My newborn nephew, Xavier Yeo was born on this date, 26-05-09, Tuesday at Mount Alvernia. Hubby deem this is the only hospital that consider to be holy and peaceful. Who knows my next delivery is expected to be at Mt Alvernia. Talking about delivery, let me rejuvenate my health. Allow me to run more. I often toy around the idea of jogging in Melbourne during winter with my beloved Hubby. This thought often came to mind even when I was running a 2-hr session with him. What to do when my indulgence for Ben & Jerry takes off. I crave a lot & run a lot. In a sense, it balance off. On the other hand, my sister, Charlotte Kelly fainted. She was admitted to the hospital. That made everyone worried sick. (FYI - Dec 2009: She fractured her ankle).

Jun 2009 ~ Our 1st rejection when Celestine refused to shop with us. My negative feeling towards a colleague who treated us badly. Farewell Forever to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. That's all for the negativity!

Back to my accomplishment - Completed my 1st full marathon of 42km. Rank 460.

Jul 2009 ~ Our new life begun after shifting to a new nest. Celestine started her playgroup. She's adjusting very well. Though at times she play truant. I was experiencing bad encounters on my job.

Aug 2009 ~ A productive week began not until Celestine was diagnosed with HFMD. Stupid doctor was unable to diagnose despite my several reminders and alarms. The silly ignorant doctor claimed that it was some rashes spreading around Honey's body. Anyway, he was blacklisted!!!

Sep 2009 ~ Do we miss out anything if life is without colours?

Oct - Dec 2009 ~ Dreamy Christmas took a long vacation from her Dreamy Bloggie.

& Now ~ The Year is coming to an end!

To recap, it's rather adventurous especially the people I'd met over the last 4 months. My life i a series of experiences, happening in perfect order.

If through sadness you can fix the future, then do it! But being sad doesn't fix the future.

I've learnt to take each step at a time. Challenges make me stronger. My encountered were all fearless. Before I put a full-stop to my Dreamy Bloggie for Year 2009, let me Wish Everyone A Joyous and Fulfilling Year 2010. May we all be blessed with new challenges and definitely let us grow in our own way. I wish hubby to be healthy and prosperous in every ways. Celestine to be healthy and joyful. Learning new things each day passes ... My family to be united as ever ...

Thank you for your support!

Pacifier By Annoymous

Hello!

Whose pacifier is this?

Someone must have threw it and landed on my car!

Colour Me

What happen when your child is exploring different colours?

THANK YOU!

Road to AYE

This picture was taken on one of the evening before dusk. While waiting for the traffic light to turn green, I decided to capture this shot. It all started when I realised the road was specially quiet and noise pollution was almost null!

PATEK PHILIPPE - GENEVE

Begin your own tradition.

You never actually own a Patek Philippe.

You merely look after it for the next generation.

1 Productive Week

I'm blessed.

God has been very nice to me.

I quitted my job on a Monday and Wednesday, I got a new position as a Brand Manager.

(I got a job offer in less than 3 days)

I was offered with a good Marketing job which my passion has never faded. Settling well with tonnes of work especially on my first day.

Everyday has been fulfilling. To complete 3 proposals within a day is no problem for me. The only panicky moment, when our COO asked for a proposal to be given to him in half an hours time without any briefing or earlier noticed. The moment is to stay focus. No interruption and my thoughts just flow out naturally. At least, the nuts and bolts are there and ready to present to clients.

A day at work in the new company is all about fun and learning. The products and brands that I'm working on are superior. Though I know it's merely a week and too early to comments further but I'm sure I'm much happier than the formal. Our Marketing Manager, Lucia is ready to share her knowledge and is willing to guide. I can strongly give her a thumbs up as I know there are many Marketing Manager whom I used to work with were reluctant to share. It's either they are too picky on some things or they are just arrogant bunch of Marketeer. No doubts I have been a Marketeers all my life, I promise I have never been behaving like them. And I don't see a need to behave so shallow and selfish. It's always good to share yet learning new ideas from others too.

I have been working hard and I know this is a job that I need to be focused.

And now, I gotta get back to my work now ... see ya ...