Huh...
*counts* So I've not logged on lj since March ^.^;;;
fb's good and all but lj's where I pour my heart out for more than 50 words XD
Sunday today so it's a slow day. Tomorrow is the start of 2016 school term for Brunei so it won't be as busy in the restaurant as was during the school holidays where the parents would bring over their kids for a meal while they do their errands at the bank next door.
The day after tomorrow will be Adib's 1st birthday. I went to Bakerlyn this morning after dropping off Adib and the maid at the office, to order his birthday cake. I went there last night with my sis to scope their offerings and as soon I found out how much they cost I was hesitant coz I don't want to be spending more than $100 for a cake that won't be eaten or won't be appreciated fully by a one year old baby before it inevitably gets cut up so I left telling the woman who attended me that I'd have to think about it. After going to bed last night I had a dream that I was telling my sister that I'd get the cake so I figured it was my subconscious telling me that I do want the cake so I did ^^;;
When I went back to the bakery it was the same woman who attended me last night so we went straight to the design I wanted (luckily the tab was still at the same design I chose last time) and picked the flavour (fruit flan).
For the meal, I'm planning on nasi lemak (sis' suggestion when I was flailing for ideas), mee goreng & friend chicken. Oh! The reminds me, I did plan on also having animal patterned jelly so I need to order those as well. Since it's hi-tea, there'll be hot drinks and sis will be bringing some muffins she ordered somewhere... or was it cupcakes...?
Ballons, crepe paper for streamers I've already bought... I'd like to get one of those Happy birthday hanging signs too and some more party favours from the $1.80 shop in the neighbourhood. Maybe later on the way home. The dad will be getting those small packets of crackers, chocs and drinks for the door gifts... hmm... hopefully I haven't forgotten anything else...
Before the party though, there's a berbedak function for one of my cousin who's getting married on Sunday after Adib's party. After all that, off to Singapore!!
Yes, I'm finally going on a holiday overseas and it'll be frightening and exciting at the same time because I'll be bringing along my baby and husband who hasn't been on a plane for more than 5 years.
I'll be leading the entourage but I have faith hubs will catch on on things. For extra pressure, we'll be using the public transport so there will be a lot of rushing around dragging along the baby stuff i.e. stroller and a bag full of diapers, change clothes, bottle & whatnots.
I have an itinerary on where to go... I wonder if Geylang still exist? I've had someone tell me they're doing a major overhaul on that place so either the stalls are all gone or the ambiance has totally changed. I'm not itching to go there, just hubs was pretty nostalgic about that place.
Mostly I'll be heading for the touristy spots tho like the Marine exhibition, Sentosa beaches and the Jurong Bird Park. Although it's tempting, I won't be going to Universal Studios since we can't go on the rides as a family with a baby and we won't be enjoying it much just walking around and stare at the expensive merchandise. Unless let's say I've suddenly acquired extra funds before we leave, or miraculously free entrance to the park then sure why not XD
If not, then we'll be going to other places that hubs will probably want to revisit like Orchard or if I'm keen to look for directions: the Merlion.
Nevertheless we only have 5 days, minus two days to unpack and pack, that'll be just three days and three nights to enjoy the city before we go back to Brunei so our schedule will be packed. And because we have a toddler along, I want to take it easy. Ooh! That also reminds me that I need to buy a cover/screen for his stroller. Hopefully I'll be able to get one at the baby shop on my way home.
Workwise, last week was hell - having to prepare the end of month wages and getting the labour consensus (lc) submitted. The lc is now incorporated into a new system where everything is being done online. I've already registered a few months ago and only just realised that the lc form has already been online since last month. So cue me scrambling to the labour department to figure out what to do where there I find out that there are two steps in registering where I only have gone through one. So I rushed back to the office, registered, and then had to go back the next day to get my registration approved before I can fill out the lc form. I've had to queue up three times for IT assistance where all registration were done and all those times, it look me 30 minutes and as long as 2 hours to finally get to IT helpdesk officer. A lot of people need the IT helpdesk so we all queue as early as 7am to get there first.
So I've done my lc form, now I need to wait for any queries from the labour department if any and if not then I'm all clear. Hopefully I'll be done before I need to fly off for my holiday :/
fb's good and all but lj's where I pour my heart out for more than 50 words XD
Sunday today so it's a slow day. Tomorrow is the start of 2016 school term for Brunei so it won't be as busy in the restaurant as was during the school holidays where the parents would bring over their kids for a meal while they do their errands at the bank next door.
The day after tomorrow will be Adib's 1st birthday. I went to Bakerlyn this morning after dropping off Adib and the maid at the office, to order his birthday cake. I went there last night with my sis to scope their offerings and as soon I found out how much they cost I was hesitant coz I don't want to be spending more than $100 for a cake that won't be eaten or won't be appreciated fully by a one year old baby before it inevitably gets cut up so I left telling the woman who attended me that I'd have to think about it. After going to bed last night I had a dream that I was telling my sister that I'd get the cake so I figured it was my subconscious telling me that I do want the cake so I did ^^;;
When I went back to the bakery it was the same woman who attended me last night so we went straight to the design I wanted (luckily the tab was still at the same design I chose last time) and picked the flavour (fruit flan).
For the meal, I'm planning on nasi lemak (sis' suggestion when I was flailing for ideas), mee goreng & friend chicken. Oh! The reminds me, I did plan on also having animal patterned jelly so I need to order those as well. Since it's hi-tea, there'll be hot drinks and sis will be bringing some muffins she ordered somewhere... or was it cupcakes...?
Ballons, crepe paper for streamers I've already bought... I'd like to get one of those Happy birthday hanging signs too and some more party favours from the $1.80 shop in the neighbourhood. Maybe later on the way home. The dad will be getting those small packets of crackers, chocs and drinks for the door gifts... hmm... hopefully I haven't forgotten anything else...
Before the party though, there's a berbedak function for one of my cousin who's getting married on Sunday after Adib's party. After all that, off to Singapore!!
Yes, I'm finally going on a holiday overseas and it'll be frightening and exciting at the same time because I'll be bringing along my baby and husband who hasn't been on a plane for more than 5 years.
I'll be leading the entourage but I have faith hubs will catch on on things. For extra pressure, we'll be using the public transport so there will be a lot of rushing around dragging along the baby stuff i.e. stroller and a bag full of diapers, change clothes, bottle & whatnots.
I have an itinerary on where to go... I wonder if Geylang still exist? I've had someone tell me they're doing a major overhaul on that place so either the stalls are all gone or the ambiance has totally changed. I'm not itching to go there, just hubs was pretty nostalgic about that place.
Mostly I'll be heading for the touristy spots tho like the Marine exhibition, Sentosa beaches and the Jurong Bird Park. Although it's tempting, I won't be going to Universal Studios since we can't go on the rides as a family with a baby and we won't be enjoying it much just walking around and stare at the expensive merchandise. Unless let's say I've suddenly acquired extra funds before we leave, or miraculously free entrance to the park then sure why not XD
If not, then we'll be going to other places that hubs will probably want to revisit like Orchard or if I'm keen to look for directions: the Merlion.
Nevertheless we only have 5 days, minus two days to unpack and pack, that'll be just three days and three nights to enjoy the city before we go back to Brunei so our schedule will be packed. And because we have a toddler along, I want to take it easy. Ooh! That also reminds me that I need to buy a cover/screen for his stroller. Hopefully I'll be able to get one at the baby shop on my way home.
Workwise, last week was hell - having to prepare the end of month wages and getting the labour consensus (lc) submitted. The lc is now incorporated into a new system where everything is being done online. I've already registered a few months ago and only just realised that the lc form has already been online since last month. So cue me scrambling to the labour department to figure out what to do where there I find out that there are two steps in registering where I only have gone through one. So I rushed back to the office, registered, and then had to go back the next day to get my registration approved before I can fill out the lc form. I've had to queue up three times for IT assistance where all registration were done and all those times, it look me 30 minutes and as long as 2 hours to finally get to IT helpdesk officer. A lot of people need the IT helpdesk so we all queue as early as 7am to get there first.
So I've done my lc form, now I need to wait for any queries from the labour department if any and if not then I'm all clear. Hopefully I'll be done before I need to fly off for my holiday :/