Off for a week holiday [Part 3]

Waking up on a Friday morning, 17th May, feeling fresh after a good bath.  Today my sister-in-law, Veron is joining us for our most awaited trip to......

Our second day in Singapore is supposedly a last minute programme, as our initial plan is only a day trip to USS.  With the TULIPS having its full-bloom, we somehow can't resist it!  The sun is shining brightly and is getting hotter as the hour goes by, but it doesn't bother us much, all because of the beautiful TULIPS.  It's a long stretch of pathway that we have to walk to get to our final destination.  Here's some of the beautiful landscapes and architectural buildings that attract us to share with all readers....

Our first entrance is the cooling Flower Doom, and the very moment we set foot on it, we can't help clicking our cameras......

We get to view something different in another level of this Flower Doom, here's to share......

Finally, it's time for us to enter the Cloud Forest Doom! The tall-huge waterfall really welcomes us with thrills.....

We also gets to view many beautiful landscapes, greens, plants, trees which nature have to offer......

Feeling satisfied with our rounds with endless clicks of our cameras, we then decided to have our lunch, with Janet footing the bill.....

After our lunch, we continue to capture some more photos as we make our way towards Marina Bay Sands. Myself and Janet made a round into the Casino, have a glass of free drinks and meet up with Veron outside and then decide to make our way home.......

We then made our way to Bugis, have our afternoon break, then move around for some shopping.  Once we have had enough, we then made our way back to Veron's place, do our final packing, have a good bath and have dinner which Veron and Gilbert pack back for us all to eat at home.

As it is already quite late in the evening, bro. Gilbert sent us both to the bus-stand, where we took our bus ride to the Causeway, then back to JB.  It's indeed a fruitful 2-day trip to Singapore.  Thanks to my sister-in-law Veron for not only putting us up in their home but also taking good care of us both **smiles**

Off for a week holiday [Part 2]

The morning of 17th May 2013 (Friday), the first part of our journey is smooth, with Janet's hubby Liew sending us to the Immigration point at JB.  Being my first time using this new Causeway and not knowing what to expect I just follow my dear friend Janet.  It's indeed a long and winding walk into the Immigration Counter, guess I'll always remember what Janet said to me "whenever I take this walkway into the Immigration Counter just to have our passport stamped, my anger is aroused!" I really confirmed what she said, it's just a journey round and round within the building!!

It wasn't an easy and smooth journey to travel especially when it's during the peak morning time, with such long queues waiting for the buses with people all rushing and running around like mad! Whatever the situation is, we made it to Singapore....

our first meal "Singapore Kueh Chap"

Being energised after a good breakfast, we moved on to Universal Studio Singapore (USS), it's my first trip there but not for Janet......

We are glad to have many opportunities to capture our photos with those Disney's cartoon characters......

We enjoyed our day at USS very much, including all the shows which they've put up.  It's indeed an amazing opportunity for me and it's a day well-spent. Most of all I would like to thank Janet for treating me with my entrance ticket!

We met up with my sister-in-law Veron at one of the train station, catch a bus back to her home, both me and Janet have a good bath, was met by my brother-in-law Gilbert and cousin Jonathan for dinner nearby.  Being a long and tiring day, both me and Janet have a good night sleep!

Off for a week holiday! [Part 1]

My last holiday was with my mum on 5th May 2011!  It has been more than two years and finally, I get to go for a week holiday, away from home and my usual home task of cooking, washing, mending, cleaning, dusting and not to mention taking care of my only grandson, Brendan!

Special thanks to my dear friend and Secondary school-mate Janet who invited me to come over to her sweet-cozy home in JB.  

It's a dark, cool Wednesday morning on 15th May that I boarded the 6am. Air Asia flight to JB and was met by my maiden friend Janet at Senai Airport.  Right after that I was treated to a yummy breakfast of Dim Sum with so many variety which definitely can't get to eat it in Kuching!  Here's a few to introduce with the must have, Durian Puff!!!

After settling down at her home and unpack my things, we both went out for a drive in the surrounding areas and ended up at Aeon, with another round of food at Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks and followed with shopping.....

We shared a bowl of Oyster Mee Sua and Crispy Floss Egg Crepe

We have these dishes for our dinner at Kak Kak Loke

That's the end of my first day in JB, and have to get an early night sleep for our trip to Singapore the next day!

Irresponsible drivers on the loose......

Why? OH Why?? Why are drivers becoming more irresponsible these days???

With more new and modern technologies coming up, drivers who love to speak on their cell phone while driving should safe guard them self and others by using some form of hands free gadget!

Today, if we care to take a peek at the drivers next to us, many are seen with their cell phones either on their ears or even with their hands and eyes fixed on their phones - reading news, checking their e-mails, etc.... etc.... Isn't this 'road-unworthiness?'  Many a times you need to give a 'honk' to the vehicle in front to get them going as they are too busy with their phones than the road!

"Drivers" let us all try to be careful and practice proper road safety habits not only for the safety of the driver them self BUT everyone! Lives of many innocent road users will be at stack if many irresponsible drivers are  on the loose!  Care and concern for each other is a driver's responsibility, never take things for granted or else any carelessness will be a 'heavy-burden' for LIFE!

Jeff Gracia's quote is meaningful, so do bear it in mind.....

"I think I'm very conscientious of how precious life is and how quickly life can be taken away from you, especially at times when it can be  least expected." 

Life is precious, don't let it be shattered or else it will brings REGRET! Another quote from Howard Thurman to share with all the irresponsible drivers......

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive.  And then go and do that Because what the world needs is people who have come alive"

Peace & Quiet!

We all need some peace and quiet from time to time!  Where would you go and what would you do then???? 

Some would prefer taking a long drive to some distant place, such as seaside, parks, gardens or for some they might just stay in their room with closed doors!! Individual people have their own preferences and there's no right or wrong in whatever decision that each one makes!

Personally for me, whenever I need peace and quiet, I would take a short drive to The Blessed Sacrament Church at BDC.  Let me share some photos which best explains the beautiful and peaceful environment....

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How much he have grown....

When Brendan is born, he's just a tiny little baby......

At that point of time I am still doubting whether I can handle him all by myself, while his parents went back to KL to get on with their career.  Negative thoughts came into my mind as I have not taken care of any small baby since after my youngest son, Aaron, which is roughly 21 years ago!

During the month of confinement for Brendan's mummy, I tried to 'sharpen my saw' by learning and practicing as much as possible from the Confinement Lady.  With my past experiences it is not as difficult as it seem, except great effort is needed to care for him.  I have to sacrifice all my time for him and everything have to be at his expense not mine, like before.

Who could have imagine, how fast my grandson Brendan have grown??? In a weeks time he will be 21 months old. Soon he will be experiencing his first flight journey back to his new nest in a huge city.

This next photo will sure surprise you all too.....

Year of THE SNAKE!

Just a month ago, we are all busy preparing for the Chinese Lunar New Year, and who could have imagine that we are now entering the 6th day of the celebration!  As it's still within the 15 days, I would like to take this golden opportunity to wish everyone out there....

Hopefully, the Year of The Snake will bring us good health, abundance joy, peace, happiness, love and prosperity.  As we trod into another new Lunar year, may we all look forward towards a smooth-sailing journey. Let us all pray for a better tomorrow and may God bless us all through our everyday undertakings.

Spring Cleaning.....

It just seem like yesterday that we welcome another new year, but with the day passing by so fast, we are now crossing over to the second half of January 2013!

As the Lunar New Year is just round the corner, every Chinese family are busy preparing for it and most are seen busy with their yearly spring cleaning.  For this activity, I believe that we all need the bright sunshine to dry the washed curtains, blankets, carpets, etc...etc....  I think this is the time of the year where everything needs to be thoroughly clean as we await for the Lunar New Year!

As far back as I could recall, my mum would be busy scrubbing the cement floor with a brush and her bare hands, as well as the drains, baking biscuits and cakes, making our new clothes and many countless chores! In today's modern era, most chores are being made easier with the availability of pressure guns to clean the stubborn dirty floors and drains, ready made clothes are on sale in big and small shopping centres, even ready made biscuits, cakes, tit-bits and many others are being sold everywhere! For some they would request for cleaners to do the spring cleaning for them.

With everyone busy preparing for the coming of the Lunar Year of The Snake, let us all take special care of our self and......

A Happy and Blessed New Year 2013!

It's NEW YEAR'S DAY!!! 

Another year to look forward to, with love, peace, joy, happiness, health, prosperity and wonders, in aplenty! Expecting to have lots of beautiful fire crackers to usher the New Year 2013, but instead its rather quiet and peaceful in Kuching City!  

To be frank, I didn't have any resolutions in particular for this year, just let each day pass and will think about it when anything in particular crops up! This might be better off than having it listed down and not being able to materialise! 

Wishing, praying and hoping that we will all have a good start of the new year and the best of the days to come.  Again, here's wishing everyone a bright and colourful new year......

GOD bless us all and CHEERS!