Miss my fun Faith.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Project 366: Faith medicine
Faith has been sick since Chinese new year and in fact, we went to the doctor twice. Faith really didn't like the new powdered anti-biotics. Hope she get well soon.
Miss my fun Faith.
Miss my fun Faith.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Project 366: iPhone 3GS
Was trying to fix the back cover as it was dropped in Bahamas and none of the shops or telco willing to take in. So I had order a cover and tried to do it myself. It turns out to be a lot more complex than it looks.
I praying that all will be fine if I managed to put it all back together.
I praying that all will be fine if I managed to put it all back together.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Project 366: Faith's nurse
My dear Faith has been sick for the past few days and it's disheartening to see her fever roller coasting.
Snapped this photo of the wifey bringing a tray of Faith's medicine.
Snapped this photo of the wifey bringing a tray of Faith's medicine.
Project 366: Fried Rice
After the acquisition of the rice cooker, the wifey has been whipping up simple fare for meals. Hope one day we can have some sumptuous meal 
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Project 366: Ms. Couch Potato
Faith has been sick and having high fever for the past 2 days. So with the free cartoon channels, she has been lying in bed and watching whole day.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Project 366: The Must-Have for Lunar Chinese New Year
Yu-Seng is a dish that is from Singapore that is only served during CNY.
Definitely over priced for a mainly vegetable dish but it's still so yummy and auspicious.
Happy New Year.
Definitely over priced for a mainly vegetable dish but it's still so yummy and auspicious.
Happy New Year.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Project 366: 104
This was taken on 21st January 2012 against a wall that has a height tape.
Guess the 4 year old Faith needs to pay for bus fare officially now.
Guess the 4 year old Faith needs to pay for bus fare officially now.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Project 366: Bibimbap
Remembered I was having one of these on board Korean Air. This however, this is from I12 Katong's food republic food court.
Project 366: Teochew Porridge
It's always nice to have these, my ethnicity food especially on lazy weekends or for supper.
Taken at Havelock Road. Supper after lots of sake with Emily, Ivan, Yong Sheng and Wee Tan.
Taken at Havelock Road. Supper after lots of sake with Emily, Ivan, Yong Sheng and Wee Tan.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Project 366: Love is...
... reading your wife's blog everyday and spotting unique mistakes that makes her who she is. 😍
Oh, also for her giving me a little "pickle eater". Hee
Oh, also for her giving me a little "pickle eater". Hee
Monday, January 16, 2012
Project 366: My birthday milkmaid
My Faith is a super high maintenance girl. She loves restaurants, hotel stays and shopping. Guys you have been forewarned. That aside, she's still my baby. Happy 4th Birthday
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Project 366: Perakanan 3 Balls soup.
Of course this isn't the official name, but it has fishball, meatball and a crab/seafood ball of sorts. Pretty light and okay. Not fantastic though.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Project 366: Lunar New Year
Mandarin oranges are usually the first sign of the Chinese lunar new year.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Heart Space #62: Fiery
Just recently, I spoke about flaring up. I mentioned that it was really subjective and if you put things in some other perspective, things do not look that bad. The key message then was, why flare up that instant? I cited the example of a car accident. Imagine if you had someone bump into your car from the rear. Despite the driver being apologetic, you will still be fuming mad because of all the hassle that you will be put through. However, was it intentional; did he want it in the first place? Of course some people took to the extreme and resort to violence. Ultimately, it doesn't affect the situation that had already happened.
Sometimes, we need to take a step out and look back, was things happening the way we "saw" it? Or was it that we choose to believe that it happened? Most importantly, is it still important after an hour, a day or if the person dear to you are not here anymore... will you regret that?
"Saying sorry isn't about who is in the wrong, but who valued the relationship more" - Unknown.
Just recently, I spoke about flaring up. I mentioned that it was really subjective and if you put things in some other perspective, things do not look that bad. The key message then was, why flare up that instant? I cited the example of a car accident. Imagine if you had someone bump into your car from the rear. Despite the driver being apologetic, you will still be fuming mad because of all the hassle that you will be put through. However, was it intentional; did he want it in the first place? Of course some people took to the extreme and resort to violence. Ultimately, it doesn't affect the situation that had already happened.
Sometimes, we need to take a step out and look back, was things happening the way we "saw" it? Or was it that we choose to believe that it happened? Most importantly, is it still important after an hour, a day or if the person dear to you are not here anymore... will you regret that?
"Saying sorry isn't about who is in the wrong, but who valued the relationship more" - Unknown.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Heart Space #61: Give Thanks & Pray
Thank you for allowing to persue my dreams
and making it possible by taking care of the necessary.
Thank you for giving me a wonderful home,
one that I yearn to return even when I am miles away from home
Thank you for giving me a beautiful daughter,
who constantly reminds us the values of love and laughter
Thank you for being such a good wife;
bear with me and my crazy life.
Thank you mostly for your love to me
for without it, I will not be where I'll be.
Love,
Edwin
Thank you for allowing to persue my dreams
and making it possible by taking care of the necessary.
Thank you for giving me a wonderful home,
one that I yearn to return even when I am miles away from home
Thank you for giving me a beautiful daughter,
who constantly reminds us the values of love and laughter
Thank you for being such a good wife;
bear with me and my crazy life.
Thank you mostly for your love to me
for without it, I will not be where I'll be.
Love,
Edwin
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Heart Space #60: Love Thy Faith
A few days ago, I had arguably the worst nightmare anyone especially a dad could have.
I dreamt that my wife and myself was at the balcony of our 4 storey apartment, when Faith came out running from the house. The next thing I heard was my mum exclaiming to watch out for Faith. However, in the nick of time, Faith has already shot past beside my wife, and through the railing (or over) fell to the ground floor. I could never forget the sight I saw, or the helplessness feeling that I felt at that moment of free falling. Once it passes that very moment, there's absolutely nothing one can do. My wife could not withstand the shock and sight, and fainted before she could mutter her cries.
If you know me, you will know that my dreams are very realistic and sometimes do come true. What made me panicked was how real the dream was, given the accuracy of the surroundings, people and environment. I couldn't remove any of the dream sequence from me, and I was so worried even paranoia that I may lose Faith... I briefed my wife what has happened, and cautioned her to be extra wary and take good care of Faith. I started making extra effort to spend more time with Faith, and constantly make her understand that we love her a lot, and reminded her to be careful always especially climbing. (of course, I forbid her going near the edge of the balcony afterwards).
Given how I managed to scrutinize the dream, I am more relieved that it is just a very bad nightmare. This episode however, made me more aware that our time is short, and accidents may and can happen anytime. It made me felt very vulnerable and at the same time more human. I could not express enough, but love your loved ones, and there's nothing more important than being with those that you love.
A few days ago, I had arguably the worst nightmare anyone especially a dad could have.
I dreamt that my wife and myself was at the balcony of our 4 storey apartment, when Faith came out running from the house. The next thing I heard was my mum exclaiming to watch out for Faith. However, in the nick of time, Faith has already shot past beside my wife, and through the railing (or over) fell to the ground floor. I could never forget the sight I saw, or the helplessness feeling that I felt at that moment of free falling. Once it passes that very moment, there's absolutely nothing one can do. My wife could not withstand the shock and sight, and fainted before she could mutter her cries.
If you know me, you will know that my dreams are very realistic and sometimes do come true. What made me panicked was how real the dream was, given the accuracy of the surroundings, people and environment. I couldn't remove any of the dream sequence from me, and I was so worried even paranoia that I may lose Faith... I briefed my wife what has happened, and cautioned her to be extra wary and take good care of Faith. I started making extra effort to spend more time with Faith, and constantly make her understand that we love her a lot, and reminded her to be careful always especially climbing. (of course, I forbid her going near the edge of the balcony afterwards).
Given how I managed to scrutinize the dream, I am more relieved that it is just a very bad nightmare. This episode however, made me more aware that our time is short, and accidents may and can happen anytime. It made me felt very vulnerable and at the same time more human. I could not express enough, but love your loved ones, and there's nothing more important than being with those that you love.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Heart Space #59: Difference back home
Being back for almost 2 weeks, my family and I are still trying hard to adapt to the life back in Singapore. We are missing a lot of things or the way things were in Bahamas. No doubt we are getting some of the perks while back home, but upon comparison, life was probably "better" in Bahamas.
1. Time with the family.
While I do spend more time with my parents, and my wife with hers, it is very apparent that we are spending less with Faith. She goes to my parent's place for the entire day, and by the time we go to pick her up, it's usually about 730pm or 800pm. And because my work day starts so much earlier here, and ending later... I am usually tired out and offer little energy left to play with her.
2. Time at work.
As mentioned, in Singapore, as I catch the public transport to work, I have to wake up at 7am, and be at work by 9am. Yes, that's an hour on the roads. Going home, even with the wifey picking up me, the expressways ain't any faster too with the end of day traffic jams. In Bahamas, I can wake up at 830am, get in office by 9 and leave work at 5pm, reach home at 5:30pm. By 7pm, we all would have our dinner which is HOME COOKED, and plenty of time for play with Faith. This is something I greatly miss.
3. Things to do.
Well, this was mentioned on my wife's blog. As we no longer cook, we no longer do groceries shopping during the weekend. Instead, it's filled with malls excursions as there are many that have opened up since we left Singapore. We didn't want to do any of the touristy stuff even though I have suggested. Things like hotel stay at the Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Underworld world all met with strong protests and rejection.. I wonder how long will this mall excursion lasts... before we will then be truly bored again, and wondered where did all the weekends disappear to?
4. Money.
It was mentioned that while I was in Bahamas, wife and myself are slightly richer. It is because my wife gets her allowance from me, through my per diems, and we do not spend a lot with the exception of groceries and trips. Back home, I do not have per diems thus not giving the wife allowances as well. Per diems was a substantial amount, and it's always nice to have more, than less money.
5. Faith's time
Faith is still pretty much bumping around while the wife sorts out the school places. Till then, she has only her grandparents and us to play with. Maybe it's really time I bring her out to do something, something touristy. :(
Being back for almost 2 weeks, my family and I are still trying hard to adapt to the life back in Singapore. We are missing a lot of things or the way things were in Bahamas. No doubt we are getting some of the perks while back home, but upon comparison, life was probably "better" in Bahamas.
1. Time with the family.
While I do spend more time with my parents, and my wife with hers, it is very apparent that we are spending less with Faith. She goes to my parent's place for the entire day, and by the time we go to pick her up, it's usually about 730pm or 800pm. And because my work day starts so much earlier here, and ending later... I am usually tired out and offer little energy left to play with her.
2. Time at work.
As mentioned, in Singapore, as I catch the public transport to work, I have to wake up at 7am, and be at work by 9am. Yes, that's an hour on the roads. Going home, even with the wifey picking up me, the expressways ain't any faster too with the end of day traffic jams. In Bahamas, I can wake up at 830am, get in office by 9 and leave work at 5pm, reach home at 5:30pm. By 7pm, we all would have our dinner which is HOME COOKED, and plenty of time for play with Faith. This is something I greatly miss.
3. Things to do.
Well, this was mentioned on my wife's blog. As we no longer cook, we no longer do groceries shopping during the weekend. Instead, it's filled with malls excursions as there are many that have opened up since we left Singapore. We didn't want to do any of the touristy stuff even though I have suggested. Things like hotel stay at the Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Underworld world all met with strong protests and rejection.. I wonder how long will this mall excursion lasts... before we will then be truly bored again, and wondered where did all the weekends disappear to?
4. Money.
It was mentioned that while I was in Bahamas, wife and myself are slightly richer. It is because my wife gets her allowance from me, through my per diems, and we do not spend a lot with the exception of groceries and trips. Back home, I do not have per diems thus not giving the wife allowances as well. Per diems was a substantial amount, and it's always nice to have more, than less money.
5. Faith's time
Faith is still pretty much bumping around while the wife sorts out the school places. Till then, she has only her grandparents and us to play with. Maybe it's really time I bring her out to do something, something touristy. :(
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