My first and last health drink of 2008...
Oxygenated Water! and i got it for free!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Drink of the year 2008
My first and last health drink of 2008...
Oxygenated Water! and i got it for free!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Tuesday with Aunt
If you have younger children, cousins, nephews or nieces, what is one thing you would like to know from them? Well, having spent time with them on occasional bonding, observing them and watch them grow, have you ever wondered what do THEY observed of you? Haha.. its evaluation time! As for me, I had a good time reading what their little minds would think of their aunt. The outcome was both freaky and funny, and for some, fulfilling.
The highlights for the children were nonetheless the Singapore Flyer and The Esplanade. As usual, they were initially “cool” about everything that was planned for them. But as the anticipation grew, they could no longer hold their excitement...
“Oh.. i’m so scared of heights!” one exclaimed even before stepping into the capsule.
“I haven’t been into the flyer before!” the youngest of them said.
“Are we going in yet?” my nephew was too excited to wait any longer.
“Wait, i need to go to the toilet first!” one was afraid of being left behind.
After a simple lunch, we adjourned to the ticket counters and made our way to the Flyer. The moment we stepped into the capsule, the squeal of excitement ceased.
Although it was momentary, they became quietened and sat on the bench. But as soon as our capsule reached its height, they were busking again, busy taking photos, challenging their guts by standing or sitting nearest to the edge, walking around and looking everywhere in awe of the beautiful landscape.
“Did you all enjoy taking the flyer?”
“YES! We wish to take it again!”
Next, we went to the Library at the Esplanade. Libraries are no new places for them. Very quickly, they made a bee line for the computers and register as members for themselves. I had a moment with the youngest, sitting by the window to read.
When she was done with reading, she hopped down from the window and was searching for something. “Foong-yi, i found something for you” I was amazed at how quickly she found a book for me. When i looked at the title, i nearly fell from the window!
Hmm... was she expecting me to kiss her?
After a tour at the library, we took a break at a cafe. Time for evaluation! I handed out papers for them to write and doodle. I threw them a question “If there is one thing you would describe of me, what would it be and why?” “Aw... thats difficult!” they all protested all at once. “Alright then, name a fruit or an animal that best describes me, and why you pick that” i tried to help them along.
The end results were hilarious!
Banana. “Because you look slender and long (tall) just like it” Alright, i take that as a compliment.
Durian. “You look stern on the outside but sweet and soft inside” Soft..? i attribute that to gentleness?
Apple. “Cos you are cute like an apple!” the youngest of them will always have something good to offer.
Pear. “Hmm... i dunno.. you look like one” my nephew, a guy, a visual being.
Lioness. “Cos...” Queen of the jungle i thought “... you looked stern.”
I felt they could do better than that and so i asked again. “ Alright, draw one thing that you enjoyed the most today”
Some enjoyed taking the Singapore Flyer..
one enjoyed the company..
do i assumed my nephew saw an imaginary Loch Ness peering from the river?!
It was a fun and lovely Tuesday. Seeing my nephew and nieces growing at different states of their lives, with one surprise after another, brings joy and comfort. Last but not the least, one thing they have asked of me “I wish Foong-yi will take us out again”.
(Despite looking stern, they enjoyed my company still, plus point. But what i have yet to figure out is the visual combination of a banana and a pear... hmm...)
The highlights for the children were nonetheless the Singapore Flyer and The Esplanade. As usual, they were initially “cool” about everything that was planned for them. But as the anticipation grew, they could no longer hold their excitement...
“Oh.. i’m so scared of heights!” one exclaimed even before stepping into the capsule.
“I haven’t been into the flyer before!” the youngest of them said.
“Are we going in yet?” my nephew was too excited to wait any longer.
“Wait, i need to go to the toilet first!” one was afraid of being left behind.
After a simple lunch, we adjourned to the ticket counters and made our way to the Flyer. The moment we stepped into the capsule, the squeal of excitement ceased.
Although it was momentary, they became quietened and sat on the bench. But as soon as our capsule reached its height, they were busking again, busy taking photos, challenging their guts by standing or sitting nearest to the edge, walking around and looking everywhere in awe of the beautiful landscape.
“Did you all enjoy taking the flyer?”
“YES! We wish to take it again!”
Next, we went to the Library at the Esplanade. Libraries are no new places for them. Very quickly, they made a bee line for the computers and register as members for themselves. I had a moment with the youngest, sitting by the window to read.
When she was done with reading, she hopped down from the window and was searching for something. “Foong-yi, i found something for you” I was amazed at how quickly she found a book for me. When i looked at the title, i nearly fell from the window!
Hmm... was she expecting me to kiss her?
After a tour at the library, we took a break at a cafe. Time for evaluation! I handed out papers for them to write and doodle. I threw them a question “If there is one thing you would describe of me, what would it be and why?” “Aw... thats difficult!” they all protested all at once. “Alright then, name a fruit or an animal that best describes me, and why you pick that” i tried to help them along.
The end results were hilarious!
Banana. “Because you look slender and long (tall) just like it” Alright, i take that as a compliment.
Durian. “You look stern on the outside but sweet and soft inside” Soft..? i attribute that to gentleness?
Apple. “Cos you are cute like an apple!” the youngest of them will always have something good to offer.
Pear. “Hmm... i dunno.. you look like one” my nephew, a guy, a visual being.
Lioness. “Cos...” Queen of the jungle i thought “... you looked stern.”
I felt they could do better than that and so i asked again. “ Alright, draw one thing that you enjoyed the most today”
Some enjoyed taking the Singapore Flyer..
one enjoyed the company..
do i assumed my nephew saw an imaginary Loch Ness peering from the river?!
It was a fun and lovely Tuesday. Seeing my nephew and nieces growing at different states of their lives, with one surprise after another, brings joy and comfort. Last but not the least, one thing they have asked of me “I wish Foong-yi will take us out again”.
(Despite looking stern, they enjoyed my company still, plus point. But what i have yet to figure out is the visual combination of a banana and a pear... hmm...)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tues 2 Dec
"Whats up on Tuesday 2 Dec that you look forward to?"
Well, nothing spectacular.. i just took leave and decided to bring my nephew and nieces out for a day of sf, espl and marina..
"Oh wow... remember to take lots of photos"
Ok, will try.. ;)
Well, nothing spectacular.. i just took leave and decided to bring my nephew and nieces out for a day of sf, espl and marina..
"Oh wow... remember to take lots of photos"
Ok, will try.. ;)
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