It was an exciting day because I nearly missed my bus to KL!
RY was really complacent that a Wed morning will be a smooth traffic day and he insisted having breakfast at home which resulted in us leaving the house at 6.55am.
It didn't help that one of the lift was out of order and the whole block of residences (29 floors with 4 units per floor) only got one lift to use during the morning peak hour.
I am supposed to reach WTS office at 7am for registration and bus to depart at 7.30am.
I quickly called up the agency telling them that i'll be late and they informed that the bus cant wait so I gotta reach their office in 10 mins time.
As we get o PIE, it was a horror to see massive traffic jam.
At 7.25am, I was at the corner turning into Orchard road from Scotts road.
Then my phone rang, it was the WTS staff asking if I am coming.
I told them I am less than 5 mins away and told them to wait.
I was lucky enough to reach WTS office for the registration by 7.30am.
It was embarrassing to see other passengers waiting at the bus for me and the driver.
But we managed to drive off at 7.35am.
The journey was very pleasant.
The bus was a 28 seaters coach but there were only 7 passengers.
We stopped at Yong Peng at 10am for 20 mins and then arrived KL Mid Valley at 1pm.
As I chose to alight at Berjaya Time Square which was the next stop, so I only reached at about 1.30pm.
So i walked around I BJT mall and had my lunch before I catch a taxi to SIL place.
I am glad that I made it to KL safe and sound.
Lesson learnt - Gotta leave home early to catch the bus!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
First day of being a SAHHM
29 Mar 2011 marked the 1st day of being a SAHHM.
I didn't go for my morn exercise and instead had breakfast with RY then do some house cleaning to pack those stuff that I brought back from office.
Basically to tidy up the house.
At about 11am then I left home for Bugis temple - Si Ma Lu Guan Ying temple.
From Bugis I walked to Orchard road as I have an appointment with my beautician to do IPL for hair removal service.
The walk was relaxing and nice, it just took me about 25 mins to get there by foot.
This journey proved to be useful as I get to find out where Hotel Grand Central is, so that I can get there in time to catch my coach to KL which is operated by WTS.
I ve chosen WTS over other coach operators since it's departing from Orchard instead of Golden Mile which is more convenient for me in terms of location.
The price of single trip ticket is S$35 and if you re getting the return ticket, it will cost S$65.
I only get one way tix to KL since RY will be coming this Fri and we'll go back together on Monday.
After my IPL treatment, I went to run some errands like banking etc.
I didn't eat proper lunch but I got myself some snacks like Crystal Jade's cha siew puff and Beard PaPz cream puff for my nephews as I am visiting my mom.
Went to mom's place to feel the motherly love and also the comfort from her.
Then I went to Daiso for some shopping and picked up some cute Japanese stationery, kitchen supplies and snacks for SIL in KL.
Only managed to reach home at about 5.30pm then quickly change bedsheet and get ready to prepare dinner.
After dinner, I quickly packed for my KL trip and only get to bed at about 12 midnight.
I didn't go for my morn exercise and instead had breakfast with RY then do some house cleaning to pack those stuff that I brought back from office.
Basically to tidy up the house.
At about 11am then I left home for Bugis temple - Si Ma Lu Guan Ying temple.
From Bugis I walked to Orchard road as I have an appointment with my beautician to do IPL for hair removal service.
The walk was relaxing and nice, it just took me about 25 mins to get there by foot.
This journey proved to be useful as I get to find out where Hotel Grand Central is, so that I can get there in time to catch my coach to KL which is operated by WTS.
I ve chosen WTS over other coach operators since it's departing from Orchard instead of Golden Mile which is more convenient for me in terms of location.
The price of single trip ticket is S$35 and if you re getting the return ticket, it will cost S$65.
I only get one way tix to KL since RY will be coming this Fri and we'll go back together on Monday.
After my IPL treatment, I went to run some errands like banking etc.
I didn't eat proper lunch but I got myself some snacks like Crystal Jade's cha siew puff and Beard PaPz cream puff for my nephews as I am visiting my mom.
Went to mom's place to feel the motherly love and also the comfort from her.
Then I went to Daiso for some shopping and picked up some cute Japanese stationery, kitchen supplies and snacks for SIL in KL.
Only managed to reach home at about 5.30pm then quickly change bedsheet and get ready to prepare dinner.
After dinner, I quickly packed for my KL trip and only get to bed at about 12 midnight.
Monday, March 28, 2011
New Beginning!
Today mark the last day of my working life (I am not sure if I'll get back to work again after this break ........ So it may be the last day).
The feeling is very weird and I don't know how to describe it.
Tomorrow I think I will still wake up per normal at 6am and laze around till it's time to go for my morning exercise at 7am.
Then I will either go library or temple ...... Or go shopping .......
This Wed I will take a coach to KL to meet up my in-laws to visit an auntie who is currently hospitalize.
RY can't go with me since he has to work but he'll drive up to KL on Fri.
Being jobless now, means I can control my timetable and need not worry about work or reporting due dates.
I am my own boss but with no salary lor.
I need to think of how to make use of my free time better.
Maybe I can do some charity volunteering work?
Let me slowly think about it!
The feeling is very weird and I don't know how to describe it.
Tomorrow I think I will still wake up per normal at 6am and laze around till it's time to go for my morning exercise at 7am.
Then I will either go library or temple ...... Or go shopping .......
This Wed I will take a coach to KL to meet up my in-laws to visit an auntie who is currently hospitalize.
RY can't go with me since he has to work but he'll drive up to KL on Fri.
Being jobless now, means I can control my timetable and need not worry about work or reporting due dates.
I am my own boss but with no salary lor.
I need to think of how to make use of my free time better.
Maybe I can do some charity volunteering work?
Let me slowly think about it!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Counting down to be a SAHHM!
My official last day of work falls on 28 Mar and from the next day onwards I'll be a jobless "stay at home hope-to-be mum" (SAHHM)!
Not sure if this is a universal term but I've created this term to give a new status of what I am going to be for the next phase of my life ......
Those non-working mum are known as SAHM - stay at home mum, so people like me who take break from work to try to conceive, would be known as SAHHM - Stay at home hope-to-be mum!
Frankly speaking, for the past few days I ve been rather stressEd up and have developed gastric problem.
I think the fear of uncertainty and no $$$$ after 28 Mar has great impact.
I ve never been jobless ever since I graduated from uni.
Upon graduation, I started work immediately in an audit firm and have never stopped working since then.
Each time when I changed job, the transition was merely a week's break in between, so I never had such fear of stopping work with no income.
I ve been trying to calm myself down, so I went for my usual exercise to have a quiet time by myself to think thru my rational of tendering my resignation.
I believe I am doing the right thing, I just need to have faith in it!
I must believe in my decision.
Not sure if this is a universal term but I've created this term to give a new status of what I am going to be for the next phase of my life ......
Those non-working mum are known as SAHM - stay at home mum, so people like me who take break from work to try to conceive, would be known as SAHHM - Stay at home hope-to-be mum!
Frankly speaking, for the past few days I ve been rather stressEd up and have developed gastric problem.
I think the fear of uncertainty and no $$$$ after 28 Mar has great impact.
I ve never been jobless ever since I graduated from uni.
Upon graduation, I started work immediately in an audit firm and have never stopped working since then.
Each time when I changed job, the transition was merely a week's break in between, so I never had such fear of stopping work with no income.
I ve been trying to calm myself down, so I went for my usual exercise to have a quiet time by myself to think thru my rational of tendering my resignation.
I believe I am doing the right thing, I just need to have faith in it!
I must believe in my decision.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Japan Tsunami
Last Fri was just an ordinary Friday to many of us but it was a tragic one for Japan as they experienced strong earthquake and powerful tsunami.
The pics of the badly affected area really shocked many of us!
Not only many Japanese lost their homes, they now fear of nuclear radiation after the nuclear plant exploded.
Japan is one of my favorite country and its painful to see the destruction nature had left behind this beautiful country.
Lets pray for the victims and wish Japan a "speedy recovery"!
With their strong will and determination, I am sure they can rebuild their homes soon .......
The pics of the badly affected area really shocked many of us!
Not only many Japanese lost their homes, they now fear of nuclear radiation after the nuclear plant exploded.
Japan is one of my favorite country and its painful to see the destruction nature had left behind this beautiful country.
Lets pray for the victims and wish Japan a "speedy recovery"!
With their strong will and determination, I am sure they can rebuild their homes soon .......
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Song update - Kuai Le Tian Tang
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=o5M8tB_OA8M
This song brings back fond memories.
I think I was in Primary or Secondary school when I first heard this song.
When I was in NTU Hall choir, we always performed this song during our hall celebration event.
This version is nice as it's by a group of primary school children and the animation is very interesting too.
This song brings back fond memories.
I think I was in Primary or Secondary school when I first heard this song.
When I was in NTU Hall choir, we always performed this song during our hall celebration event.
This version is nice as it's by a group of primary school children and the animation is very interesting too.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Assurance
I shared with RY my fear about being jobless and he assured me that I have done the right thing by quitting my job.
This is the kind of support I need from my husband!
I hope I'll not doubt my decision again .......
This is the kind of support I need from my husband!
I hope I'll not doubt my decision again .......
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Fear of being Jobless
This morning I woke up at 4+am and can't go back to sleep.
The fear of being jobless crept in .......
It's scary to have no income and it could be a life time retirement since once I am used to the jobless lifestyle, I may not want to go back to work.
What have I given up by tendering the piece of letter?
1 a career
2 5 figured monthly salary
3 big corner office
4 car, phone & black berry and medical benefits
5 a job title that I can be recognized & associated with
6 colleagues
7 financial independence
8 application of my knowledge
9 job challenge which helps to stimulate my creativity
10 on going trainings & knowledge acquire through working
11 etc
On 2nd thought, am I happy with what I have (those items stated above) but no children to
share this joy?
Money is important but there are some other things which are even more precious .......
I know I am making the best decision at this point in time, it may not be the right or good one, but something needs to be done..........
The fear of being jobless crept in .......
It's scary to have no income and it could be a life time retirement since once I am used to the jobless lifestyle, I may not want to go back to work.
What have I given up by tendering the piece of letter?
1 a career
2 5 figured monthly salary
3 big corner office
4 car, phone & black berry and medical benefits
5 a job title that I can be recognized & associated with
6 colleagues
7 financial independence
8 application of my knowledge
9 job challenge which helps to stimulate my creativity
10 on going trainings & knowledge acquire through working
11 etc
On 2nd thought, am I happy with what I have (those items stated above) but no children to
share this joy?
Money is important but there are some other things which are even more precious .......
I know I am making the best decision at this point in time, it may not be the right or good one, but something needs to be done..........
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Weight Update
I am please to announce that I am now weighing at 46kg.
This is 4kg reduction!
No special diet, just eat normal meals and do regular exercise.
But when I've eaten big & heavy lunch, I will skip dinner that night.
I think the cold weather in NY/ Canada could have helped in burning fats stored in my body.
So if you wanna lose some weight, you may want to consider traveling to the cold countries.
This is 4kg reduction!
No special diet, just eat normal meals and do regular exercise.
But when I've eaten big & heavy lunch, I will skip dinner that night.
I think the cold weather in NY/ Canada could have helped in burning fats stored in my body.
So if you wanna lose some weight, you may want to consider traveling to the cold countries.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Free like a Bird!
Yep, I am feeling really happy and free like a bird!
I've tendered my resignation today after months of consideration.
Money is important but Happiness is most important!
For the sake of having my baby,I should try to relax and make myself stress free ........
Yes, I've quited without a job, do you think I am silly?
Now I am relatively young, so I should treasure the few years to grab the fertility window to have my baby and not regret later.
Money can always be earned but not youth and fertility!
I've tendered my resignation today after months of consideration.
Money is important but Happiness is most important!
For the sake of having my baby,I should try to relax and make myself stress free ........
Yes, I've quited without a job, do you think I am silly?
Now I am relatively young, so I should treasure the few years to grab the fertility window to have my baby and not regret later.
Money can always be earned but not youth and fertility!
Apple iPad
RY brought me a cool gift back from NY, yep its an Apple iPad and it certainly has kept me busy for the past few days with the setting and apps download.
I am not an Apple fan but is definitely very impressed with the fanciful apps available.
I am not an Apple fan but is definitely very impressed with the fanciful apps available.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Hakata in Flushing, New York
It was a surpirsed to find such a nice, cosy Jap restaurant in Flushing area.
Hakata is near to Sheraton LaGuardia.
The deco is simple but comfy.
The refreshing Avocado Salad.
The generous servings of sashimi on my Sashimi Don
I cant remember the exact price but I think the salad was about USD5 and the Sashimi Don cost about USD15.
Hakata is near to Sheraton LaGuardia.
The deco is simple but comfy.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Fear Factor - Kar Zar
This morning, I'd a a very frightening encounter - trapped in the lift with a Kar Zar!
I'd tried really hard avoiding it but it just couldnt stay still and we ended up running in circles in the confined lift.
Human vs Kar Zar!
When the door opened, I quickly jumped out and ran frantically towards the car park!
If RY is around, he'll definitely kill the hideous looking kar zar ........ and wont let it freighten me!
I miss my hubby ..........
I'd tried really hard avoiding it but it just couldnt stay still and we ended up running in circles in the confined lift.
Human vs Kar Zar!
When the door opened, I quickly jumped out and ran frantically towards the car park!
If RY is around, he'll definitely kill the hideous looking kar zar ........ and wont let it freighten me!
I miss my hubby ..........
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Statue of Liberty
Is it real?
I'm actually seeing this Statue of Liberty - the real thing and not on TV!
I'm actually seeing this Statue of Liberty - the real thing and not on TV!
Boston Lobster for you?
This was my 1st Boston Lobster!
The flesh was really juicy and tender.
We've paid USD26 per pax for this lobster meal, which consist of a lobster for each person, fish, veg, prawns, soup & tou fu, white rice.
The flesh was really juicy and tender.
We've paid USD26 per pax for this lobster meal, which consist of a lobster for each person, fish, veg, prawns, soup & tou fu, white rice.
Pls Dont Probe!
I dreaded when people asked how many children I've and why I've none ........
For goodness sake, pls dont dig any further when someone say they've no children.
It's also not helpful to give remarks like, "you should start one soon" or "you must be too busy to have one" etc ........
Being childless is already very sad and your probing is not going to help ..........
What do you expect the childless couple to say or react to your insensitiv qn?
What good does it do to make those remarks?
Just shut up!
For goodness sake, pls dont dig any further when someone say they've no children.
It's also not helpful to give remarks like, "you should start one soon" or "you must be too busy to have one" etc ........
Being childless is already very sad and your probing is not going to help ..........
What do you expect the childless couple to say or react to your insensitiv qn?
What good does it do to make those remarks?
Just shut up!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Back from New York!
I was MIA for 2 weeks in USA/ Canada!
Glad to be home away from the icey cold weather.
At the same time sad since my beloved husband is still in NY on biz trip while I'm alone at home.
I arrived SG this morning at about 6.30am and reached home at 7.30am.
Due to the morning peak hour surcharge, my taxi fare cost > SGD30/=.
I caught a cold in NY and went to doctor this morning for some medicine and 2 days of sick leave given.
Its about 7pm SG time now and I'm really sleepy since had not slept since I arrived.
Gotta recover from jetlag fast, so I forced myself to be awake till 8pm/ 9pm then go to bed.
I shall skip dinner tonight so that I can sleep soon.
I'll share my Canada/ NY pics once uploaded.
Glad to be home away from the icey cold weather.
At the same time sad since my beloved husband is still in NY on biz trip while I'm alone at home.
I arrived SG this morning at about 6.30am and reached home at 7.30am.
Due to the morning peak hour surcharge, my taxi fare cost > SGD30/=.
I caught a cold in NY and went to doctor this morning for some medicine and 2 days of sick leave given.
Its about 7pm SG time now and I'm really sleepy since had not slept since I arrived.
Gotta recover from jetlag fast, so I forced myself to be awake till 8pm/ 9pm then go to bed.
I shall skip dinner tonight so that I can sleep soon.
I'll share my Canada/ NY pics once uploaded.
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