I'm sure everyone has heard or seen the lion dance troupes all about Singapore in the last couple of days, the lively drumbeat and clashing of the cymbals reminds us all that it's the Chinese new year season. But for me, it is also a fond reminder of my grandpa. He was part of such a troupe and played the huge drum, in fact, we still have his ( Read more... )

This was the number 1 question I got from all the relatives last night. It was my 6th granduncle's daughter's wedding at the Swissotel Merchant Court and every single relative whom I greeted responded with, "So I heard from so-and-so that it'll be your turn soon? When will it be?" Even though it's in the works, I was caught off-guard coz it sounded ( Read more... )

1. A colleague's dad passed away on Sat morning. Attended the wake on Sun afternoon. Her story made me revisit the whole experience I had with saying goodbye to my grandpa. That's one of the most painful things that has ever happened to me, I don't even dare to think about how I'll be when the other pple close to me have to go.
2. On a happier note, took ( Read more... )

Yesterday we celebrated lil bro's 21st bday at home. We had family and friends over for a buffet dinner, courtesy of Eatzi (AKA Jack's Place). The main draw was the roast beef wagon, speaking of which, think I should go grab a few pieces of roast beef for lunch after this entry ( Read more... )

A couple of months back, one of our neighbours sold off his place and his pet chinchilla needed a new home, he asked mumsie if we'll like to have her, so now, we have a 5th member of the family, little Lele （乐乐）.

From a shy little one when she just came into our home, she is now a impish little chinchilla, knowing the right moment to hop to the cage ( Read more... )

There's a new addition to the family, non-human though. One of our long-time neighbour is moving away and asked if we'ld like to have his chinchilla. I left the decision to my mum since she'ld nag at me if I bugged her to adopt the chinchilla. Anyway, as u can see, my mum gave in and welcomed the chin to the family ( Read more... )

So the long-awaited X'mas weekend has come n gone. After a whirlwind shopping spree, the mad rush to wrap the pressies and meeting up with family and friends, things have finally slowed down a teensy bit ( Read more... )

Came home on Wed night, left the bf reading the papers in the living room while I dumped my bag in my room before hopping into the bathroom ( Read more... )

It was a jam-packed weekend.

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The title pretty much sums up my weekend.

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