Are you broke?

Mummy, are we broke? Why? anything wrong i asked Yang Zhi. He said because our used to be packed with ice-cream, chocolate, milk, yogurt etc refrigerator looks so empty! :(. Ha..ha..Yang Zhi is always very humourous and at times really brighten me up. Never stuff up these commodities at the moment because you never know when will be the next products to be tested with high melamine! Just see the recent one like the Cup noodles, then today the eggs in Hong Kong. So better just stick to the 3 basic meals! This is what i told him. He then asked me did I do any investment and is any of my investment affected by current financial crisis. Never reply him but he gave me an advice - Pls invest or keep your money wisely as it will belongs to Jie Jie and me!!! See another joke!

Couple of days ago, while driving YY back from school, i asked what you wants to be when you grow up? Instantly, she said I want to be a Tai Tai. Okok, so please be a Takashimaya Tai Tai and not HDB Tai Tai I suggested. Guess, we are a family of joker. So, I think am I a Taka tai tai OR maybe not because i still drive there by myself. To be a real Taka tai tai is either your chauffeur drive you there or by cab. Anyway, today went Taka with Yichun, Shun Xiang and Yan Ying. Sort of early Christmas gift for them. Can feel that they were happy at heart and so am I. In the past, it is much easier to buy clothes for them whenever you see nice stuffs with good price. But not now as they are growing up and they have their own "fashion style" Yang Zhi and Wanting did not come along as both are mugging for the coming SA2 and 'O' respectively. Jiayou and good luck! So Wanting..I owe you a pair of Levis Jeans. Just feel that Yan Ying is getting more sensible and more open minded to share her views. :) Just hope that the calling of "mummy" will not go lesser..

Guess, the twelve who signed up to go Beijing are already looking forward to it. Started to pack..borrow winter clothes.sweater here and there already right! Ha..Ha.. Yichun is asking me to change one of the intineary from Themes park to some scenics visit. Reason being "wow lau" china themes park leh! Can we trust the maintanence? Agreed! so going to call the tour agent to get IT CHANGE! No worry!

Enjoy and Release

Attended A Mei's star tour concert last Saturday @ Indoor Stadium. Wow! bravo! Full house with energetic, full supported fan! Anytimes during the concert, you can hear fans shouting A Mei, Ah Mei.................i love you!.............Her voice is powerful and her songs lyrics touch your heart. I like to go concert esp pop concert.. kind of stress release! Dun care anything just sing along and shake along!! Good for slimming also! Amei also sang "if I ain't got you" by Alicia Key.
Love the song ! Quickly went home and search You tube for this song! While listening. Yang Zhi ran from his room to mine and said..Wow! Alicia Key's song , you also like this song? Yi Chun ex favourite! Har..Yang Zhi also know Alicia Key, wow! my children all very hip hop one! Guess I better catch up. He even introduced "Superwoman" by Alicia Key and he said this song match me. Look up the youtube...and found out that indeed it is. Nice song! After listening to "Superwoman" make one feel super..super..superwoman when one is not feeling up!

They Lyrics go :-

Everywhere I'm turning, Nothing seems complete
Stand up and I'm searching for the better part of me
I hang my head from sorrow, State of humanity
And so I wear it on my shoulders
Got to find the strength in me.
Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am, Yes She is
Still When I'm a mess, I still put on a vest with a 'S' on my chest.
Oh yes, I'm a Superwoman
This is for all the mothers fighting for better days to come.
And all my women, all sitting here trying to come home before the sun.
And all my sister coming together. Say yes I will, Yes I can.
Cause I am a Superwoman. Yes I am , Yes she is.
Still when i'm a mess, I still put on a vest with a 'S' on my chest.
When I'm breaking down. And I can't be found As I start to get weak,
Cause no one knows me underneath these clothes.
But I can fly, we can fly,
Oh cause I am a superwoman.
Yes I am , Yes she is.....

All woman are superwoman especially all the working mother! To strike a balance btw
family and work is not a simple task! Job and family are equally demanding that make
all woman a REAL MODERN SUPERWOMAN! Jia you!

Money Stolen

Yesterday, received a call from Yang Zhi. He sadly told me that his money was stolen. According to him, he left his bag in his classroom and went for his Int'l Chess Club. Upon his returned to his class, he found his wallet was not in his bag but was under the last desk in the classroom. $7.00 gone! His classroom was occupied by another class having remedial lesson. so he asked the teacher who was in the classroom for help. To his surprised, the teacher replied was cold" because I was here so you conveniently asked me to check for you isn't and why dun you checked the surrounding" According to YZ was that he requested the teacher to check those students in the class because it could be one of them. To me, I thought this is the first approached the kid will do in school, that is to ask the teacher for help! I felt that younger teachers are not able to handle situation wisely which compared to more senior teachers. This also tell us that younger teachers only come to school to teach the subjects but forgetting about morale education. Instantly, i feel that this is one area that current education is lacking of. So since the teacher cannot help him, so he checked with me whether I can go to his school. Mother is the main pillar of a child. Usually they will call the mother for help, advise whenever things happen. And of course, mother usually also will attend to it as quickly as possible. While I were driving to Yew Tee Pr School, the memory of my old friend who has passed away 5 ot 6 years ago leaving behind two young children keep flowing to my mind. Who can they turn to? Children without mother, who will be the next figure for them to turn to? Well, life is unpredictable, so let's treasure whatever you have and also people around you.

Just feeling!

I suddenly felt that people who talk alots especially talk alots of nonsenses are those that are not so intelligent. If you observe those who usually talk less are those who are very sharp and smart. I started to agree lately with my own observance.

07 Sept 08

Just attended Soka's Teck Whye Chapter Friendship Gathering at Senja branch. Topics is "Let our lives shines with absolute happiness. I am a buddhist but not a Soka member yet. One of my good friend, Chong Lee Chen who has been member for more than 20 years invited my sisters and I to attend this gathering. She is one of the speaker to share her experiences on why, how she overcomes problems, fulfill wishes from the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Basically, I thinks all teaching of buddhism are similar and one just need to have faith in your own Buddhist school of taught.

Mature Kids - My 6 years old nephew, Bryan was sitting besides me. He was reading his classmates name list that her mom written down. So I ask him, what is the name list for. He told me he wanted to invite these friends to his upcoming birthday party. And then, he whisper to my ears "Er yi" let's me tell you a secret, Xinru is my girlfriend and I like her. He then pointed to another girl's name and he told me this is my "ex" and now i dun like her anymore!!
My goodness..a 6 years boy talking about his love!!! Then while driving back home, my 19 years old nephew, Yi Chun told us that everyone in his office were shocked to know that his 19 years old colleague is married with a kid. Immediately..YC said confirmed must be "shot gun". My son, Yang Zhi 10 repeat confirmed one! I asked him "u know meh" He said I know..meaning has baby before married!! Think back when I was 6 and 10 i knew nothing about all these adult topics!! Very mountain tortoise hor !

Retail Therapy!! Shocking me!

I have not been shopping for office attire for past 12 months. My all times favourite , jacket suit. This is my trade mark!! very business like attire. Take a peep at my wardrobe..sigh! those suits are looking tired and out of design. So decided to visit Blum & Co at International Plaza to get 1 or 2 suits was my initial target. You know, terrible..I end up bought 5 suits, 1 blouse, 1 dress , 1 jacket. Thank you, Ms Jane Alison and here is your total bill - S$1935!! WoW!! so these pcs going to last me for the next 1 to 2 years!! Blum has many good design suits..from Hugo boss, Giorgio Armani , Gucci. I like the services there and it also provide free alteration. Blum has many branches but I usually go to IP because not so many customers and you can have all the attention!! Also bought a white Toscano Bag - S$249 and a pair of Ameriaya shoe at S$149/- at Takashimay. Total spent - S$2333.00 within two days!!! There is a saying money hard to earn but easy to spend. Shocking me too but one thing for sure..I dun shop often. Maybe quarterly or bi yearly! so still ok for S$2333.00 right, my friend! No guilty!!

Stay at home Mama or Working Mama ?

The hot topic lately is about stay at home mama or working mama. It's all depends on individual choice and the life style that you want. Nothing to do with money!! I feel that before making a choice, the woman really need to understand herself whether you are someone who can stay at home. To be a homemaker, I suppose you must have patience with kids, you must love to cook and have the academic qualification to teach your child. You've to be committed to be "a stay at home mama "with objectives. I know of some mama, yes who stay at home but not for the kids but more for themselves to enjoy life. No cooking but packet food from hawkers,
no coaching but playing mahjongs..!!wake up late in the morning, not preparing breakfast..etc.
So which one you are?