为什么。。。你面对我时，总是那么急性/没有耐性呢？
为什么。。。不论我怎么做总是惹毛你呢？
为什么。。。我总觉得不论我怎么做你都不会开心/高兴/满意呢？
其实我很在意你对我的态度、言行和举止。
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
三菜一汤 :)
Got to knock off from work a little earlier than usual yesterday and hubby lubby suggested to cook dinner at home.
Initially I planned for 1 soup and 1 dish plus omelette-style egg for us but hubby told me his friends are coming over for dinner also. So I decided to cook something I am more confident at and add in another luncheon meat.
With the help of one of hubby's friend, I managed to churn out the dinner in an hours' time and what pleases me is, the dinner turns out to be good, though the quantity is too little for 3 guys and 1 girl. Should have gotten more meat while I shopped for the Sichuan Veg and Spare Ribs at the supermarket prior to cooking yesterday.
Also thanks to mommy dearest to advising me on cooking the easiest and quickest soup - Sichuan Veg Soup. :)
Initially I planned for 1 soup and 1 dish plus omelette-style egg for us but hubby told me his friends are coming over for dinner also. So I decided to cook something I am more confident at and add in another luncheon meat.
With the help of one of hubby's friend, I managed to churn out the dinner in an hours' time and what pleases me is, the dinner turns out to be good, though the quantity is too little for 3 guys and 1 girl. Should have gotten more meat while I shopped for the Sichuan Veg and Spare Ribs at the supermarket prior to cooking yesterday.
Also thanks to mommy dearest to advising me on cooking the easiest and quickest soup - Sichuan Veg Soup. :)
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Feeling bad.
I feel bad when I have to turn down hubby's request. His request is very simple and in fact, reasonable. However, I have to turn it down for the smoke and fur around. You know how you just can't control what other people does.
I don't mean to be over-protective but you know how it scares me when I heard Ethan breathing so hard the other day. I was like telling him, "than-than, don't play till so vigorous or get so excited." In fact, he was just crawling from his play area to us. I would like to dismiss it as the excitement causing it but I know it's far from that and I don't wish to think any further.
For people who love him, and think for him, then you should know what to do. :)
I don't mean to be over-protective but you know how it scares me when I heard Ethan breathing so hard the other day. I was like telling him, "than-than, don't play till so vigorous or get so excited." In fact, he was just crawling from his play area to us. I would like to dismiss it as the excitement causing it but I know it's far from that and I don't wish to think any further.
For people who love him, and think for him, then you should know what to do. :)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Bad day with Singpost.
I remember last Wednesday hubby passed me a notifcation slip from Singpost, informing me that I have a registered article with them. Thinking I can drop by AMK during lunch, I promptly called in the next day after 12pm to request for transfer. To make sure I didn't get the dates wrongly, I even confirmed with the officer who took my call that I can go and collect my article today after 12pm. He said yes.
So happily I went to the postal office during lunch and boy, was I informed that the parcel is still sitting in BP post office! To make sure I heard it correct, the staff even showed me the computer screen with the status.
How Great! Dear Singpost, this is not the first time you made such blunders.
Then I got a missed call from Singpost after lunch. Thinking the item might be already at the postal office, I went over to enquire again. Nothing.
So I called Singpost and demanded for a reason. Guess what? They put me on hold for a good 3-5mins before giving the same reason as the one they used on me in April this year. System error, my request was dropped. I was like WTF! If it's a genuine mistake, then fine, acknowledge it. Don't push it to system faults.
Next, I demanded for the manager to call me and give me a satisfactory explanation. Read: to call me. Meaning I don't want to be put on hold. Guess what, the lady put me on hold *slaps forehead* to check if she can get the manager, then she put me on hold to connect to the manager! The manager didn't even pick up the call for a good 2-3mins. So now, tell me, is it a case of system fault or your call centre staff cannot understand instructions to help me with my transfer request?
I hung up and was about to enter the lift when my phone rang. The lift door was already closing when I picked up the call. I promptly told whoever was on the other line, after acknowledging she was calling from Singpost, to call me in a minute as I was in the lift. I couldn't even finish my sentence, cos the lady kept yakking away, as if she is finishing her last words. :x
Then the next moment, all could I hear is, "hello, hello, hello, can you hear me"... Lucky she has the brains to call back again.. and offered the same reason. I find it pointless to talk to her, and she ended the call with "hope you have a great day" and I promptly replied you "You just spolit my day".
Dear Singpost, I cannot understand why my requests always fail. Can you tell me why?
So happily I went to the postal office during lunch and boy, was I informed that the parcel is still sitting in BP post office! To make sure I heard it correct, the staff even showed me the computer screen with the status.
How Great! Dear Singpost, this is not the first time you made such blunders.
Then I got a missed call from Singpost after lunch. Thinking the item might be already at the postal office, I went over to enquire again. Nothing.
So I called Singpost and demanded for a reason. Guess what? They put me on hold for a good 3-5mins before giving the same reason as the one they used on me in April this year. System error, my request was dropped. I was like WTF! If it's a genuine mistake, then fine, acknowledge it. Don't push it to system faults.
Next, I demanded for the manager to call me and give me a satisfactory explanation. Read: to call me. Meaning I don't want to be put on hold. Guess what, the lady put me on hold *slaps forehead* to check if she can get the manager, then she put me on hold to connect to the manager! The manager didn't even pick up the call for a good 2-3mins. So now, tell me, is it a case of system fault or your call centre staff cannot understand instructions to help me with my transfer request?
I hung up and was about to enter the lift when my phone rang. The lift door was already closing when I picked up the call. I promptly told whoever was on the other line, after acknowledging she was calling from Singpost, to call me in a minute as I was in the lift. I couldn't even finish my sentence, cos the lady kept yakking away, as if she is finishing her last words. :x
Then the next moment, all could I hear is, "hello, hello, hello, can you hear me"... Lucky she has the brains to call back again.. and offered the same reason. I find it pointless to talk to her, and she ended the call with "hope you have a great day" and I promptly replied you "You just spolit my day".
Dear Singpost, I cannot understand why my requests always fail. Can you tell me why?
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Ethan's 1st visit to the Bird Park
Since Monday was holiday and Ethan is home with us, I asked if hubby could bring us out for an outing (usually we will be over at my in-laws' place on Saturdays and Ethan will go to school and be back to my parents' place on Sundays). And Hubby suggested the Bird Park since Ethan likes to see birds.
My sister joined us to the Bird Park too. It started out as a hot day but the day started to cool around 3.30pm. We has a great time there despite being a short visit and that we didn't manage to visit all the attractions.
Our first stop before entrance was the duck & swan pond. When Ethan saw the ducks, he almost wanted to go into the water (because he likes to play with water).
Then upon our entry, we caught one of the shows and penguin feedings. We also fed the Lory birds. After the first tram stop (there were 3 stops including the main station) to feed the Lory birds, we went home since Hubby was busy with work and Ethan is tired and we were all getting hungry. :x
Still, it's an enjoyable day for me cos Ethan managed to see some birds and we went out in family tshirts that I bought in Vietnam. hehe.
My sister joined us to the Bird Park too. It started out as a hot day but the day started to cool around 3.30pm. We has a great time there despite being a short visit and that we didn't manage to visit all the attractions.
Our first stop before entrance was the duck & swan pond. When Ethan saw the ducks, he almost wanted to go into the water (because he likes to play with water).
Then upon our entry, we caught one of the shows and penguin feedings. We also fed the Lory birds. After the first tram stop (there were 3 stops including the main station) to feed the Lory birds, we went home since Hubby was busy with work and Ethan is tired and we were all getting hungry. :x
Still, it's an enjoyable day for me cos Ethan managed to see some birds and we went out in family tshirts that I bought in Vietnam. hehe.
Monday, August 20, 2012
mah-mah-mah...
Baby E is transiting into another phase.
Nowadays he shouts "mah~" or "eh~" to call out to anyone. My mom, my sis, hubby lubby, my MIL, and me. Or when he wants something.
He would still say "mum-mum" when he wants biscuits or food.
But over the weekends, he actually repeated "ma-ma" (after me) as he look out to me. It's really heartwarming. I know for sure, he's calling out for me because usually he says the correct thing once or twice.
Til date, he has said (and I heard them), "one", "two", "well done" and "bus". And perhaps much more that I can't remember. He has definitely said much more under the guidance of my sister. :)
Anyway, he also repeated "milk milk" after me when I asked if he wants milk on Sunday.
Though it's not very clearly and it's only once or twice, I am happy he did it! :)
I'm so proud of him.
At 14 months, he definitely have his own temperament. He gets angry and throws tantrum when he wants something he couldn't reach. He cries when he doesn't get it. But his cries are a little fake or short-lived, so usually I will forbid him and let him cry. He recovers from it very soon and starts to play with me/other things again.
He still yearns for attention and when he gets the attention, he does all sorts of things to make people laugh or get angry. E.g. he plays with the drawers when he knows you are watching him or forbids him to play.
He also knows how to take a small container/cup and spoon to role play 'stir-stir-stir-and-feed'. Yes, he stirs the spoon in the cup/container and send the spoon to your mouth, mimicking feeding you. But he's not so generous with his biscuits. When he's in good mood, he will feed you the biscuits as requested, otherwise he will eat it up. :)
Now he's more stable with standing alone as compared to before. He can walk a few steps when you hold his hands though he still cannot walk on his own. I believe this day will come very soon! :)
Share about his bedtime habits. When I need to tend to the household chores, hubby would be the one to tend to Ethan. He would offer to put Ethan to bed during bedtimes. However, it would usually be a failed attempt; then when we 'change shift', and baby E would fall asleep in 5-10mins. :p
But hubby has more luck during afternoon nap times because hubby would stay in the room with him. I am always preoccupied and impatient to get him to quickly nap so I could carry on with my chores. Whereas for hubby, he would sometimes fall asleep before baby E does. In any case, I really appreciate hubby's help in tending to the little one as I get busy with the chores. I also like the father&son to nap in the late morning so I can whip up a simple lunch for them both. :)
Love & Bliss. :)
Nowadays he shouts "mah~" or "eh~" to call out to anyone. My mom, my sis, hubby lubby, my MIL, and me. Or when he wants something.
He would still say "mum-mum" when he wants biscuits or food.
But over the weekends, he actually repeated "ma-ma" (after me) as he look out to me. It's really heartwarming. I know for sure, he's calling out for me because usually he says the correct thing once or twice.
Til date, he has said (and I heard them), "one", "two", "well done" and "bus". And perhaps much more that I can't remember. He has definitely said much more under the guidance of my sister. :)
Anyway, he also repeated "milk milk" after me when I asked if he wants milk on Sunday.
Though it's not very clearly and it's only once or twice, I am happy he did it! :)
I'm so proud of him.
At 14 months, he definitely have his own temperament. He gets angry and throws tantrum when he wants something he couldn't reach. He cries when he doesn't get it. But his cries are a little fake or short-lived, so usually I will forbid him and let him cry. He recovers from it very soon and starts to play with me/other things again.
He still yearns for attention and when he gets the attention, he does all sorts of things to make people laugh or get angry. E.g. he plays with the drawers when he knows you are watching him or forbids him to play.
He also knows how to take a small container/cup and spoon to role play 'stir-stir-stir-and-feed'. Yes, he stirs the spoon in the cup/container and send the spoon to your mouth, mimicking feeding you. But he's not so generous with his biscuits. When he's in good mood, he will feed you the biscuits as requested, otherwise he will eat it up. :)
Now he's more stable with standing alone as compared to before. He can walk a few steps when you hold his hands though he still cannot walk on his own. I believe this day will come very soon! :)
Share about his bedtime habits. When I need to tend to the household chores, hubby would be the one to tend to Ethan. He would offer to put Ethan to bed during bedtimes. However, it would usually be a failed attempt; then when we 'change shift', and baby E would fall asleep in 5-10mins. :p
But hubby has more luck during afternoon nap times because hubby would stay in the room with him. I am always preoccupied and impatient to get him to quickly nap so I could carry on with my chores. Whereas for hubby, he would sometimes fall asleep before baby E does. In any case, I really appreciate hubby's help in tending to the little one as I get busy with the chores. I also like the father&son to nap in the late morning so I can whip up a simple lunch for them both. :)
Love & Bliss. :)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
too long & thick for my comfort. :(
I really can't stand my hair liao. It's getting too long and thick for my comfort. :(
So I went to the nearby neighbourhood hair salon and got it cut! Hm, actually I am quite nervous, afterall this is the first time I met the stylist and am not sure if he's up to the job.
So he snipped off the ends and some how maintained the length. But the hair is still thick and he refused to thin it. So while I have a little lighter hair (due to reduction in length), I still find it too thick. Shall go for a hair cut soon. :)
Btw, baby E is officially 14months old. And my boss's wife just gave birth today. Congrats to him & his wife. :)
So I went to the nearby neighbourhood hair salon and got it cut! Hm, actually I am quite nervous, afterall this is the first time I met the stylist and am not sure if he's up to the job.
So he snipped off the ends and some how maintained the length. But the hair is still thick and he refused to thin it. So while I have a little lighter hair (due to reduction in length), I still find it too thick. Shall go for a hair cut soon. :)
Btw, baby E is officially 14months old. And my boss's wife just gave birth today. Congrats to him & his wife. :)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Thank you ALL.
My housewarming parties finally ended and I thank all of you who have taken the time to travel from various parts of Singapore (though SG isn't that big but still, my new place isn't that accessible to all) to attend my housewarming. Really appreciate that.
I have gotten a lot of blessings, be it monetary, vouchers or gifts. I really appreciate them also, no matter how big or small the amount is. I would say all of the gifts I have received are really thoughtful gifts and useful!
Just to name a few that I can think of for now.
I have gotten a waffle maker from my varsity girl friends. I almost wanted to use that this morning, to make breakie for hubby and son. But I didn't have baking flour. :( Need to buy it soon.
I have also gotten a very useful gift from my dearest cousin. It's a portable dry/wet vacuum cleaner. Hubby said he wanted to buy that too, and now we can put that into good use.
My colleague, knowing I wanted to bake, bought me useable silicon muffins/cupcake moulds though she couldn't come for my housewarming party. Isn't that thoughtful too! :)
My uncle who couldn't make it bought me a big soup pot. Though I have a few pots already, those are small ones (just enough for a small family of 3). And this one is just nice for bigger number of people. I already have an occasion in mind that I can make use of this pot. That's for steamboat-ing purpose. I can cook the stock using this pot! :)
Speaking of which, one of my hubby's cousin also bought a food steamer. Though I haven't thought of any occasion, I would think it would come handy during those gatherings. :) I can't wait to hold more gatherings once Ethan is older. I mean when he's older, he will be more independent and I can off some load in needing to accompany him all day long.
Also, with all of those monetary blessings, I was thinking we can now buy a printer and stand mixer (for my baking). Will need to discuss with hubby. The rest, will be contributed as part of our "home-building" funds. :)
Lastly, I'm not sure if I had been a good host for both my housewarming parties, but I do apologise if I have not been a good one. :x Still, thanks for coming! :)
I have gotten a lot of blessings, be it monetary, vouchers or gifts. I really appreciate them also, no matter how big or small the amount is. I would say all of the gifts I have received are really thoughtful gifts and useful!
Just to name a few that I can think of for now.
I have gotten a waffle maker from my varsity girl friends. I almost wanted to use that this morning, to make breakie for hubby and son. But I didn't have baking flour. :( Need to buy it soon.
I have also gotten a very useful gift from my dearest cousin. It's a portable dry/wet vacuum cleaner. Hubby said he wanted to buy that too, and now we can put that into good use.
My colleague, knowing I wanted to bake, bought me useable silicon muffins/cupcake moulds though she couldn't come for my housewarming party. Isn't that thoughtful too! :)
My uncle who couldn't make it bought me a big soup pot. Though I have a few pots already, those are small ones (just enough for a small family of 3). And this one is just nice for bigger number of people. I already have an occasion in mind that I can make use of this pot. That's for steamboat-ing purpose. I can cook the stock using this pot! :)
Speaking of which, one of my hubby's cousin also bought a food steamer. Though I haven't thought of any occasion, I would think it would come handy during those gatherings. :) I can't wait to hold more gatherings once Ethan is older. I mean when he's older, he will be more independent and I can off some load in needing to accompany him all day long.
Also, with all of those monetary blessings, I was thinking we can now buy a printer and stand mixer (for my baking). Will need to discuss with hubby. The rest, will be contributed as part of our "home-building" funds. :)
Lastly, I'm not sure if I had been a good host for both my housewarming parties, but I do apologise if I have not been a good one. :x Still, thanks for coming! :)
Saturday, August 11, 2012
the internet.
Finally an end to the Internet episode.
They should have just changed a new modem (as requested) during the first visit.
Anyway, the technician guy came and saw for himself the fluctuating signals. He did a change in the modem (a different brand - back to the 2Wire model from the AzTech one) and boy, the signal & net surfing experience was good even though I had 2 bars of connection showing up at the PC's connection status.
I think the prior experiences of calling the Technical helpline and pain-in-the-ass net surfing experience are totally uncalled for, should they heed my advise to change the modem on the first visit last Saturday.
Anyway, I'm totally happy with my Internet and wifi connection now. :)
Housewarming party to be commence in a while.
Okay, my first guest is here at the door already! :)
They should have just changed a new modem (as requested) during the first visit.
Anyway, the technician guy came and saw for himself the fluctuating signals. He did a change in the modem (a different brand - back to the 2Wire model from the AzTech one) and boy, the signal & net surfing experience was good even though I had 2 bars of connection showing up at the PC's connection status.
I think the prior experiences of calling the Technical helpline and pain-in-the-ass net surfing experience are totally uncalled for, should they heed my advise to change the modem on the first visit last Saturday.
Anyway, I'm totally happy with my Internet and wifi connection now. :)
Housewarming party to be commence in a while.
Okay, my first guest is here at the door already! :)
Friday, August 10, 2012
pampered.
On Wednesday night, Hubby Lubby and I were talking, (one of our bedtime activities if he hasn't gone out to drink) and we came to the topic about me not owing any branded bags except for the Miu Miu he bought me on my birthday earlier this year.
Honestly, I am not really a branded person; I feel that as long as the bag serves the purpose well and it's presentable enough for me to bring out for the occassion, it's good enough.
MrGoh thinks otherwise. So he generously said that I can go pick my bag at the stores on Thursday (since it's a public holiday). A Prada bag caught my eye but for the price tag, I, hmm.... especially so when MrGoh said, I must use the bag as a "daily-bring-for-work-bag".
So we ended up at LV. Nothing really caught my eye. The ones that did is too big for me to bring to work, so I bought an older model (launched 2-3 years back).
To make it up, since MrGoh has got a generous budget for me, he said I could pick another wallet so I can ditch the Coach wristlet that I'm using right now. We return to Prada. Picked the wallet and color. As we are about to pay, the new piece has got some defect which I am not ready to accept (for the price tag), so I requested another new piece. But all the available stocks are on display. :(
So I choose to forgo and perhaps the next time.
Still, I'm really happy with my buy though I feel heartpain for your wallet. Thank you MrGoh.
You really made me feel pampered. Loves.
Honestly, I am not really a branded person; I feel that as long as the bag serves the purpose well and it's presentable enough for me to bring out for the occassion, it's good enough.
MrGoh thinks otherwise. So he generously said that I can go pick my bag at the stores on Thursday (since it's a public holiday). A Prada bag caught my eye but for the price tag, I, hmm.... especially so when MrGoh said, I must use the bag as a "daily-bring-for-work-bag".
So we ended up at LV. Nothing really caught my eye. The ones that did is too big for me to bring to work, so I bought an older model (launched 2-3 years back).
To make it up, since MrGoh has got a generous budget for me, he said I could pick another wallet so I can ditch the Coach wristlet that I'm using right now. We return to Prada. Picked the wallet and color. As we are about to pay, the new piece has got some defect which I am not ready to accept (for the price tag), so I requested another new piece. But all the available stocks are on display. :(
So I choose to forgo and perhaps the next time.
Still, I'm really happy with my buy though I feel heartpain for your wallet. Thank you MrGoh.
You really made me feel pampered. Loves.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
mixture of feelings.
I am really happy for her when I heard the news.
But soon, disappointment sets in, for a lot of reasons. Only insiders would know.
While I am still feeling disappointed, I am all excited over the news.
I won't say anything to her now because I just want to give her a hug and shout "Congrats" to her in person when I see her on Saturday.
Girl, you know I almost teared when I spoke of you but I still can control since I am still in office now.
I just want you to know, we are always there for you!
Hugs. :)
You were, and still are, one of my besties. :)
mental note to self.
I need to stop him from cold F&B stuff...
I need to stop him from getting near pets.
I need to stop him from nearing smokers.
All to prevent his sensitive airways problems to occur and develop asthma. :x
Please bear with me. I'm not over-protective. It's just ALL for Baby Ethan's well-being.
I need to stop him from getting near pets.
I need to stop him from nearing smokers.
All to prevent his sensitive airways problems to occur and develop asthma. :x
Please bear with me. I'm not over-protective. It's just ALL for Baby Ethan's well-being.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Dear Singtel.
I am seriously writing this post with a little frustration.
1st, it is the mobile network problems.
2nd, it is the home internet wifi connection problem.
Let me address the issue.
Since April or May this year, I have been experiencing "No Service" or "Searching" on my mobile phone. You could say that this is a phone problem. But hey, I am using multi-sim, and after switching over to the other phone, it's still the same problem. Sometimes I even have trouble switching over because I don't get network on both phones (though one is master, both can call out and surf net).
Now with this issue, it's no longer about me. People who tried to reach me at my mobile cannot get me. And if I don't actively monitor the connection bar on my phone, I won't know I am out of touch with the rest of the world!
Then you have the greatest customer service officer(CSO) that asked me if I am the only one experiencing it. Because if it's your network issue, then it should be affecting a whole lot of people within my area. I didn't know since I don't go around asking. Later on, did I find out that hubby lubby and a few colleagues of mine are experiencing this problem as well. So now, tell me, is this your issue?
Another great CSO told me it might be a SIM card issue. After spending a one-off $10 for a change and a whole lot of emails exchanged to waive the extra monthly $5 incurred, the problem is still NOT solved.
How great! Then the mobile internet network. I constantly get GSM network (referring to the "O" sign on iPhone) when I am near or at train stations, bus interchanges, shopping malls, etc, where the crowd is. And surfing net is almost impossible. It's always loading. Is it supposed to be like that? I seriously don't remember this being the case before April.
I guess I just have to put up with it until my contract is up. Seriously, I haven't heard any problems from the yellow-camp or green-camp users.
The other thing I regretted, is taking up your internet service. I should have seriously considered becoming a Hubber. Oh well, I just have to bear with it for now.
When we happily signed up for the home internet services, what we didn't expect was the poor wifi connection. After speaking to your over-the-phone technician, I am truly convinced they cannot help with this problem and it only shortens my lifespan talking to them. Then came the technician-in-person. Yes, his visit did help to improve the connection BUT (yes, with BUTS), now the wifi connection becomes unstable. Meaning sometimes I get good connection and then fluctuates to fair then poor and good again. This happens throughout the entire surfing process and it's getting on my nerves. Imagine sometimes you can the normal speed that is expected of, and most of the time, slow like snail. Even opening up a browser takes donkey years. I get really happy when opening up the browser is almost instant but most of the time my happiness is short-lived.
Then I have your technicians telling me, maybe it's the wall structure of my HDB flat which the wifi signals cannot penetrate over, and then another telling me, it will be blocked by my air-con. Did I even mention that my desktop is in the direct line of sight with the modem/router though one is in the living and the other is in the bedroom. I mean how big can a new HDB flat be? And Hello, when I signed up with your services, the CSO over the counters didn'ttellwarn me of the potential issues like these and that I might need to pay a little more to get what they call the wifi booster or something.
I hate to ask, what happened to you, my dear Singtel?
1st, it is the mobile network problems.
2nd, it is the home internet wifi connection problem.
Let me address the issue.
Since April or May this year, I have been experiencing "No Service" or "Searching" on my mobile phone. You could say that this is a phone problem. But hey, I am using multi-sim, and after switching over to the other phone, it's still the same problem. Sometimes I even have trouble switching over because I don't get network on both phones (though one is master, both can call out and surf net).
Now with this issue, it's no longer about me. People who tried to reach me at my mobile cannot get me. And if I don't actively monitor the connection bar on my phone, I won't know I am out of touch with the rest of the world!
Then you have the greatest customer service officer(CSO) that asked me if I am the only one experiencing it. Because if it's your network issue, then it should be affecting a whole lot of people within my area. I didn't know since I don't go around asking. Later on, did I find out that hubby lubby and a few colleagues of mine are experiencing this problem as well. So now, tell me, is this your issue?
Another great CSO told me it might be a SIM card issue. After spending a one-off $10 for a change and a whole lot of emails exchanged to waive the extra monthly $5 incurred, the problem is still NOT solved.
How great! Then the mobile internet network. I constantly get GSM network (referring to the "O" sign on iPhone) when I am near or at train stations, bus interchanges, shopping malls, etc, where the crowd is. And surfing net is almost impossible. It's always loading. Is it supposed to be like that? I seriously don't remember this being the case before April.
I guess I just have to put up with it until my contract is up. Seriously, I haven't heard any problems from the yellow-camp or green-camp users.
The other thing I regretted, is taking up your internet service. I should have seriously considered becoming a Hubber. Oh well, I just have to bear with it for now.
When we happily signed up for the home internet services, what we didn't expect was the poor wifi connection. After speaking to your over-the-phone technician, I am truly convinced they cannot help with this problem and it only shortens my lifespan talking to them. Then came the technician-in-person. Yes, his visit did help to improve the connection BUT (yes, with BUTS), now the wifi connection becomes unstable. Meaning sometimes I get good connection and then fluctuates to fair then poor and good again. This happens throughout the entire surfing process and it's getting on my nerves. Imagine sometimes you can the normal speed that is expected of, and most of the time, slow like snail. Even opening up a browser takes donkey years. I get really happy when opening up the browser is almost instant but most of the time my happiness is short-lived.
Then I have your technicians telling me, maybe it's the wall structure of my HDB flat which the wifi signals cannot penetrate over, and then another telling me, it will be blocked by my air-con. Did I even mention that my desktop is in the direct line of sight with the modem/router though one is in the living and the other is in the bedroom. I mean how big can a new HDB flat be? And Hello, when I signed up with your services, the CSO over the counters didn't
I hate to ask, what happened to you, my dear Singtel?
Monday, August 06, 2012
new gadget.
I bought a new gadget from Challenger today but before I write more on this, I need to thank this special someone.
My hubby lubby, that is.
He saw the earlier blog entry and was jealous.
Yes, I need to special mention that he was the one who had been caring for me when I was sick. He took over the task ofbabysitting accompanying the baby to sleep when I slept in the MBR. (Erm... the three of us sleep together in baby E's room and at least one of us has to been around so that when baby E wakes up, he wouldn't get terrified that no one is around. Besides, weI need to constantly check on him to ensure he has his blankie on and doesn't flip out of the mattress... Yes, he flips 180degrees around.) Okie I digress again. Hubby Lubby was the one who had the brilliant idea and helped me to apply ruyi oil. It really helped in relieving the stomach-ache caused by the bloated-ness.
I must add that he's really sweet when he wants to.
Back to my new gadget. It's the label printer machine. Okie, I cannot bear to part with the money to buy a really expensive one. So I bought the cheaper version. Not the cheapest though. I still prefer the one my sister T-loaned from her office but she says the tape has run out and they don't know where to buy the tape replacements. Left with no choice, I got a simple one from Challenger.
Yes, I desperately need one to label the salt, sugar, flour and milk powder in the kitchen. Hubby Lubby, who doesn't bother to remember which is which gets confused over the salt & sugar. I have 2-3 differenttypesbrand of flour which I also need to label. Slowly, I think I can find other things to label.
Anyway, the label printer is a cheap buy, zero dollars I would say. I got the label machine at $46.90 with 1+2 free tapes. But I paid using the Stanchart credit card which has given me $80 free credits (new sign-up promotion). So I am still left with $33.10 to spend.
Another interesting thing that I've observed. I never fail to walk out of Daiso with at least one purchase. Went to Daiso today to get 2 items exchanged. And I got out with another 4 items (excluding the exchanged items). But out of this 4, 3 needs to be exchanged again because I bought 2 sink traps and they cannot fit my sink trap. :(
Another one is the pair of suction cups which also cannot fit the size of my bucket. Hence, I am going back again. Hopefully, this time round I will not buy anything. I mean every visit to Daiso, there are certainly new products that you haven't seen on the last visit; just like the suction cups. I remember looking for it last week but I cannot find. Even the store assistant say they don't sell but this week, tadah~ there they have it! :)
I am happy that more and more things are being strike off the list of "to-buy" for the household. :)
My hubby lubby, that is.
He saw the earlier blog entry and was jealous.
Yes, I need to special mention that he was the one who had been caring for me when I was sick. He took over the task of
I must add that he's really sweet when he wants to.
Back to my new gadget. It's the label printer machine. Okie, I cannot bear to part with the money to buy a really expensive one. So I bought the cheaper version. Not the cheapest though. I still prefer the one my sister T-loaned from her office but she says the tape has run out and they don't know where to buy the tape replacements. Left with no choice, I got a simple one from Challenger.
Yes, I desperately need one to label the salt, sugar, flour and milk powder in the kitchen. Hubby Lubby, who doesn't bother to remember which is which gets confused over the salt & sugar. I have 2-3 different
Anyway, the label printer is a cheap buy, zero dollars I would say. I got the label machine at $46.90 with 1+2 free tapes. But I paid using the Stanchart credit card which has given me $80 free credits (new sign-up promotion). So I am still left with $33.10 to spend.
Another interesting thing that I've observed. I never fail to walk out of Daiso with at least one purchase. Went to Daiso today to get 2 items exchanged. And I got out with another 4 items (excluding the exchanged items). But out of this 4, 3 needs to be exchanged again because I bought 2 sink traps and they cannot fit my sink trap. :(
Another one is the pair of suction cups which also cannot fit the size of my bucket. Hence, I am going back again. Hopefully, this time round I will not buy anything. I mean every visit to Daiso, there are certainly new products that you haven't seen on the last visit; just like the suction cups. I remember looking for it last week but I cannot find. Even the store assistant say they don't sell but this week, tadah~ there they have it! :)
I am happy that more and more things are being strike off the list of "to-buy" for the household. :)
wonderful mom.
I cannot help but I need to dedicate a post to my mom. :)
My mom may not have the best culinary skills, or be the perfect home-maker but I think she's the greatest mom to me!
I think every time I tell her about something, she would take the effort to help me prepare it.
Just like how I called her on Saturday to tell her I had a bad case of bloated stomach and muscle-ache. She quickly passed me a box of Po Chai Pills and Panadols on the following day when she saw me even though I told her I was feeling better when she called earlier.
Honestly, I am really touched by this act even though she treats all her children equally. I mean, I see her caring for all my other siblings as well.
Together with the medications, she also passed me some 猪笼饼. Mooncake/Lantern festival is around the corner and she knows I like the baked skin of the mooncakes, typically sold in a small colorful basket. And she'd never fail to buy a few for me. :)
The other day, when I told her I have no equipment to do steaming, she promptly brought me the metal racks for steaming. Though it's too tall for my pots & pans (so I had to return to her), I like the thought and gesture.
It's really such simple acts which makes me feel that I have the greatest mom!
My mom may not have the best culinary skills, or be the perfect home-maker but I think she's the greatest mom to me!
I think every time I tell her about something, she would take the effort to help me prepare it.
Just like how I called her on Saturday to tell her I had a bad case of bloated stomach and muscle-ache. She quickly passed me a box of Po Chai Pills and Panadols on the following day when she saw me even though I told her I was feeling better when she called earlier.
Honestly, I am really touched by this act even though she treats all her children equally. I mean, I see her caring for all my other siblings as well.
Together with the medications, she also passed me some 猪笼饼. Mooncake/Lantern festival is around the corner and she knows I like the baked skin of the mooncakes, typically sold in a small colorful basket. And she'd never fail to buy a few for me. :)
The other day, when I told her I have no equipment to do steaming, she promptly brought me the metal racks for steaming. Though it's too tall for my pots & pans (so I had to return to her), I like the thought and gesture.
It's really such simple acts which makes me feel that I have the greatest mom!
Sunday, August 05, 2012
when you have a blocked stomach...
...everything goes hay-wire...
I am not sure if this is a case of mild food poisoning or stomach flu...
but I had this bloated stomach all of the sudden on Friday night.
So I puked twice and had runs once. All the body's effort in attempt to clear the blockage. Finally had some charcoal pills and MIL's powder water.
Clear the wind in the stomach but still have lingering muscle ache. Finally all cleared after a good night sleep. :)
Anyway, the first round of housewarming was all good. :)
All thanks to the friends and relatives who came. And not forgetting, my mother-in-law for cooking extra food.:)
As for baby Ethan, he's still having a lot of phlegm since he doesn't know how to spit them out. In his enrichment class, I observed that he yearns a lot of attention from his teacher. If the teacher doesn't response to him or give him 90% attention, he gets moody. Then he will seek comfort in his smelly and pacifier. While this is the case, I actually also observed that he will be more attentive during his flashcards session with the smelly and pacifier. :) Pros and cons I supposed.
I am not sure if this is a case of mild food poisoning or stomach flu...
but I had this bloated stomach all of the sudden on Friday night.
So I puked twice and had runs once. All the body's effort in attempt to clear the blockage. Finally had some charcoal pills and MIL's powder water.
Clear the wind in the stomach but still have lingering muscle ache. Finally all cleared after a good night sleep. :)
Anyway, the first round of housewarming was all good. :)
All thanks to the friends and relatives who came. And not forgetting, my mother-in-law for cooking extra food.:)
As for baby Ethan, he's still having a lot of phlegm since he doesn't know how to spit them out. In his enrichment class, I observed that he yearns a lot of attention from his teacher. If the teacher doesn't response to him or give him 90% attention, he gets moody. Then he will seek comfort in his smelly and pacifier. While this is the case, I actually also observed that he will be more attentive during his flashcards session with the smelly and pacifier. :) Pros and cons I supposed.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
hoping to bake. [Updated]
It's August already! I still have a lot of To-Dos on my list and one of them is to get started on baking!
I hope to get the tools required for baking by the month of August so I can start baking.
[Updated on 06-Sep-12]
Taking the list from previous post, I would need the following (with me striking off those I got):
1. Stand Mixer with mixing bowl
2. Measuring spoons
3. Measuring cup
4. *Baking pan sets (round & rectangular)
5. Rubber Spatulas
6. Cooling racks
7. Oven Mittens
8. Weighing scale
9. Sifter or strainer
10. Cookie cutters
11. Cupcake corer set. (http://www.deal.com.sg/deals/singapore/Cuisipro-Cupcake-Corer-Set-with-Delivery-via-Local-Postage)
12. Brush
*Note: need to measure the size of my microwave oven to make sure the baking pans fit.
Except for item 1 & 2, which I still have no idea which to get, I'm not overly concern with rest because I can get the rest at the nearby Daiso outlets.
I just spoke to one of my colleagues who is a semi-pro in baking. She told me the best is to get the KitchenAid's or Kenwood's stand mixer. And that's the highest end ones. She say it does make a difference between the cheap and the high-end ones. She would recommend Mayer's kitchenaid series though it's a tad heavy in weight.
Well, I am tempted, yet at the same time, put off by the hefty price tag which can cost easily 800-1000+ dollars. Perhaps I shall get a cheapo one and wait for the Mayer sale, if it even happens... :x
I hope to get the tools required for baking by the month of August so I can start baking.
[Updated on 06-Sep-12]
Taking the list from previous post, I would need the following (with me striking off those I got):
4. *Baking pan sets (round & rectangular)
7. Oven Mittens
9. Sifter or strainer
10. Cookie cutters
*Note: need to measure the size of my microwave oven to make sure the baking pans fit.
Except for item 1 & 2, which I still have no idea which to get, I'm not overly concern with rest because I can get the rest at the nearby Daiso outlets.
I just spoke to one of my colleagues who is a semi-pro in baking. She told me the best is to get the KitchenAid's or Kenwood's stand mixer. And that's the highest end ones. She say it does make a difference between the cheap and the high-end ones. She would recommend Mayer's kitchenaid series though it's a tad heavy in weight.
Well, I am tempted, yet at the same time, put off by the hefty price tag which can cost easily 800-1000+ dollars. Perhaps I shall get a cheapo one and wait for the Mayer sale, if it even happens... :x
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
the Kitchen.
I always believe Kitchen is a place where the female owner / the Lady (女主人) dominates so I respect the Lady in regards to how she want things to be done in the kitchen.
This is the reason why I never meddle around with the stuff in others kitchen. Also by basic courtesy, I return the kitchen tools to the original location where I got it from and I never attempt to re-organise the place.
So now, with my own kitchen, I put in a lot of effort in getting the kitchen organised.
Probably OCD at work, I get upset when/if my kitchen gets messed up -- Not that anyone has messed up my new kitchen for now. By messing around, I mean re-placing the tools at other locations instead of the initial location where they took it from.
And, if you are placing it somewhere for some other reasons, I would also think it's a basic courtesy to discuss with the Lady, instead of letting the Lady search high and low for it. Remember, if you are an invited guest, you probably think that's to your convenience, but it's the Lady who is using it every other day,可不要喧宾夺主了哦.
With all these said, I hope I haven't offended anyone *disclaimer: I am not citing anyone in particular*.:) In fact, I would love to have my family and friends coming over, to cook&bake in my kitchen, to share the joy of 'working' in my kitchen. It's an achievement & self-satisfaction to me, to be able to have my loved ones enjoying in my own place! :)
Okie, I digressed. I meant to start the post sharing how important I deem, the kitchen is, to the Lady of the house.
Anyway, I am supposed to think of a tag name for the kitchen stuff/related entries and I haven't really put in much effort to think of it.
So I shall tag it as "The Kitchen Story".
This tag shall record all the whimsical happenings in the kitchen, including but not limited to the cooking, baking, kitchen organisation, tools etc...
This is the reason why I never meddle around with the stuff in others kitchen. Also by basic courtesy, I return the kitchen tools to the original location where I got it from and I never attempt to re-organise the place.
So now, with my own kitchen, I put in a lot of effort in getting the kitchen organised.
Probably OCD at work, I get upset when/if my kitchen gets messed up -- Not that anyone has messed up my new kitchen for now. By messing around, I mean re-placing the tools at other locations instead of the initial location where they took it from.
And, if you are placing it somewhere for some other reasons, I would also think it's a basic courtesy to discuss with the Lady, instead of letting the Lady search high and low for it. Remember, if you are an invited guest, you probably think that's to your convenience, but it's the Lady who is using it every other day,可不要喧宾夺主了哦.
With all these said, I hope I haven't offended anyone *disclaimer: I am not citing anyone in particular*.:) In fact, I would love to have my family and friends coming over, to cook&bake in my kitchen, to share the joy of 'working' in my kitchen. It's an achievement & self-satisfaction to me, to be able to have my loved ones enjoying in my own place! :)
Okie, I digressed. I meant to start the post sharing how important I deem, the kitchen is, to the Lady of the house.
Anyway, I am supposed to think of a tag name for the kitchen stuff/related entries and I haven't really put in much effort to think of it.
So I shall tag it as "The Kitchen Story".
This tag shall record all the whimsical happenings in the kitchen, including but not limited to the cooking, baking, kitchen organisation, tools etc...
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