This is the latest song that I am listening to, Need You Now by Lady Antebellum. Really easy on the ear, nice melody and lyrics. :)
There's another song, I Run to You by Lady Antebellum which I enjoy listening to as well. :)
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
Drenched!
On my way home from work, it started pouring rain. Thinking that I have an umbrella, I should be fine. I could not be more wrong. Despite having an umbrella and despite only having to walk a mere 5 minute distance from the bus-stop to my apartment, I got completely drenched. :( That was how heavy the rain was.
I was cold and wet when I got home. But at least the library book which I had with me was relatively dry as I had protected it from the worst of the rain. Thought I could have a hot shower to warm up but Marieann beat me to the bathroom for her shower. :( It was another 15 minutes before I finally had my hot shower, followed with a hot cup of tea. Ahhh... feeling much better.
I was cold and wet when I got home. But at least the library book which I had with me was relatively dry as I had protected it from the worst of the rain. Thought I could have a hot shower to warm up but Marieann beat me to the bathroom for her shower. :( It was another 15 minutes before I finally had my hot shower, followed with a hot cup of tea. Ahhh... feeling much better.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Wheelchair
Juliane and I were at Square 2, a shopping mall while waiting to pick Marieann up after her lesson at 3pm. I was browsing at the pharmacy with Juliane when she said she wanted to get "that" for me when I am old. I looked at the direction she was pointing in and saw a wheelchair.
Me: (Laugh) Haha, ok. Why?
Juliane: So you don't have to walk when you are old.
Me: Oh, ok. That's nice of you. So you going to push me?
Juliane: No need.
Me: So how do I move?
Juliane: You have arms and you like this (she gestured movement of turning the wheels)
Me: ... ...
I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. Looks like I have more work on my hands with Juliane.
Me: (Laugh) Haha, ok. Why?
Juliane: So you don't have to walk when you are old.
Me: Oh, ok. That's nice of you. So you going to push me?
Juliane: No need.
Me: So how do I move?
Juliane: You have arms and you like this (she gestured movement of turning the wheels)
Me: ... ...
I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. Looks like I have more work on my hands with Juliane.
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Tampopo
I took the girls out for lunch at Ngee Ann City and the girls voted for Tampopo. I recalled watching Tampopo in Australia when I was a uni undergrad. It is a cult Japanese comedy movie about food and sex lol. :P
The girls had the Children's Mini Shoyu Chicken Ramen set ($9.80) which included a bottle of Yakult and green tea ice cream with red bean. The girls were soon slurping away enjoying their ramen.
I had the Miso Deluxe Hokkaido Ramen ($14.80) which came with bamboo shoots, corn, egg, seaweed, a slice of pork and a generous dollop of butter. Sinful but the butter made the miso pork and chicken bone broth even more fragrant! Delicious. Yummy too were the pork slice with its fatty parts (although a little too thinly sliced in my opinion lol) and the hanjuku egg (soft-boiled in shoyu with runny yolk inside). :P
The girls had the Children's Mini Shoyu Chicken Ramen set ($9.80) which included a bottle of Yakult and green tea ice cream with red bean. The girls were soon slurping away enjoying their ramen.
I had the Miso Deluxe Hokkaido Ramen ($14.80) which came with bamboo shoots, corn, egg, seaweed, a slice of pork and a generous dollop of butter. Sinful but the butter made the miso pork and chicken bone broth even more fragrant! Delicious. Yummy too were the pork slice with its fatty parts (although a little too thinly sliced in my opinion lol) and the hanjuku egg (soft-boiled in shoyu with runny yolk inside). :P
Friday, 6 November 2009
De-stressing
I should really take heed of this Blogthings quiz result.
| You Should Meditate |
 Part of what's stressing you out right now is not having any control over what's happening to you. And while you can't control anything in your life, it may help you to learn how to stay tranquil. Meditation will help you learn how to let go, push through barriers, and live in the moment. It may be difficult at first, but if you stick with it, you'll find that meditation brings you some of the peace you're seeking. |
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Data Entry
Updated 6 November 3:23am.
I have completed the data entry for 112 students. My left shoulder is aching very BADLY. :( Still another 112 students to go.
There was testing in school today. After the testing, I had to enter the scores into an excel file before we can run the analysis. I have 224 students' responses to key in. That's a total of 12096 responses. :( My shoulders are going to be sore.
I have completed the data entry for 112 students. My left shoulder is aching very BADLY. :( Still another 112 students to go.
There was testing in school today. After the testing, I had to enter the scores into an excel file before we can run the analysis. I have 224 students' responses to key in. That's a total of 12096 responses. :( My shoulders are going to be sore.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Loanshark
My mother needed to break her $50 note. She decided to break her $50 with her granddaughters. But each of them didn't have enough $10 notes in their banks to exchange with her $50. My mother then decided to borrow $20 each from them and would return them once she breaks her $50 note. Juliane was waiting to go school when this happened. She looked thoughtfully at her grandmother and the following conversation exchange occurred.
Juliane: Ah Ma, you can take my $20.
Grandma: I give you back later, ok?
Juliane: No need to give back.
Grandma: You are such a good girl.
Juliane: You can give me the $50 now so no need to give me back later.
Both my mother and I were speechless. Borrow $20, return $50! How many percent increase in interest is that?! Oh dear, a potential loanshark in the making. :(
Juliane: Ah Ma, you can take my $20.
Grandma: I give you back later, ok?
Juliane: No need to give back.
Grandma: You are such a good girl.
Juliane: You can give me the $50 now so no need to give me back later.
Both my mother and I were speechless. Borrow $20, return $50! How many percent increase in interest is that?! Oh dear, a potential loanshark in the making. :(
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Revision
I received comments from my supervisors regarding my dissertation. I have some revisions to make. A good friend is also helping to read through my dissertation to see how I could make it better. Thanks! Really appreciate it. :) Hopefully I can come up with Draft 2 of my dissertation by end of November.
Monday, 2 November 2009
Troubled
"My mind is troubled, like a fountain stirred;
And I myself see not the bottom of it"
William Shakespeare
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Sinned Again
We were back at Original Sin for lunch. :)
Besides the food being tasty, the service is great too. The waiter was very attentive and remembered the dish that the girls' father wanted to try for this visit. The girls' father tried the Bosco Misto: spinach, feta and tofu patties served with sautéed button mushrooms in a plum sauce.
Juliane and Marieann ordered Cheese and Pineapple pizza (no photo) and Penne in mushroom and cheese sauce respectively. I had the Porcini Polenta: polenta with porcini, button & Portobello mushroom ragout, with grilled Australian asparagus in a pesto cream sauce drizzled with truffle oil. All the dishes tasted really delicious! :) I just love anything that comes with cream sauce lol. :P
Besides the food being tasty, the service is great too. The waiter was very attentive and remembered the dish that the girls' father wanted to try for this visit. The girls' father tried the Bosco Misto: spinach, feta and tofu patties served with sautéed button mushrooms in a plum sauce.
Juliane and Marieann ordered Cheese and Pineapple pizza (no photo) and Penne in mushroom and cheese sauce respectively. I had the Porcini Polenta: polenta with porcini, button & Portobello mushroom ragout, with grilled Australian asparagus in a pesto cream sauce drizzled with truffle oil. All the dishes tasted really delicious! :) I just love anything that comes with cream sauce lol. :P
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Halloween Birthday
It is Halloween today and it is also my mother's birthday. The girls were thrilled to know that their grandmother's birthday falls on Halloween. They also think she has supernatural powers because she always knows when they are up to no good! Lol.
It is also one of the stormiest Halloween ever. The thunderstorm this afternoon/ evening was one of the worst ever. We could hardly see anything out the window because of the heavy rain and the thunder was rambling most loudly. :S
Initially I wanted to take my mother out for lunch but a close family friend came over so only we went for lunch. We went to Nolboo Hangari Galbi, Orchard Central because the girls' father wanted to try out this Korean restaurant. We tried the Korean glass noodle ($18), Ginseng Chicken soup ($26) and Grilled pork belly. There were complimentary side dishes and appetiser. The taste is pretty good. The pork was grilled in front of us which was interesting for the girls but downside, the smell got onto our clothes.
It is also one of the stormiest Halloween ever. The thunderstorm this afternoon/ evening was one of the worst ever. We could hardly see anything out the window because of the heavy rain and the thunder was rambling most loudly. :S
Initially I wanted to take my mother out for lunch but a close family friend came over so only we went for lunch. We went to Nolboo Hangari Galbi, Orchard Central because the girls' father wanted to try out this Korean restaurant. We tried the Korean glass noodle ($18), Ginseng Chicken soup ($26) and Grilled pork belly. There were complimentary side dishes and appetiser. The taste is pretty good. The pork was grilled in front of us which was interesting for the girls but downside, the smell got onto our clothes.
Friday, 30 October 2009
Witch
A Blothings quiz. The result rendered me speechless lol. :P
| You Are a Witch |
 Like a witch, you are often misunderstood and unfairly judged. You are not as sinister as you seem. You are intelligent and spiritual. You feel very connected to the world - both the dark and light sides of things. You tend to keep to yourself, and because of this people tend to think things about you that aren't true. You would just like to be left alone to do your own thing. You have no intention of harming anyone, even though you could if you wanted to! |
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Gone Retro
My girls have gone retro. They are really into ABBA songs!
They rented Mamma Mia dvd last weekend. They have been watching the dvd everyday and they would sing along to the songs. I never expected them to like ABBA songs so much haha. Their favourites are Honey Honey, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and I Have A Dream. Here's the Mamma Mia soundtrack remix. ABBA songs are actually very catchy and easy to sing to lol. :)
Here's Juliane performing Honey Honey using the broom as a standing mic lol.
They rented Mamma Mia dvd last weekend. They have been watching the dvd everyday and they would sing along to the songs. I never expected them to like ABBA songs so much haha. Their favourites are Honey Honey, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and I Have A Dream. Here's the Mamma Mia soundtrack remix. ABBA songs are actually very catchy and easy to sing to lol. :)
Here's Juliane performing Honey Honey using the broom as a standing mic lol.
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Emcee
I came home to see an emcee script on the coffee table. My goodness, Juliane has been made one of the two emcees for her end-of-year preschool concert! Hahaha. I am really surprised. I never expected Juliane to have the mettle to be an emcee. Her teacher said she is very confident and could say her lines clearly. I am really proud of her. :)
Now all I have to do is to make sure she can memorise her lines by Saturday 31 October for her preschool concert rehearsal. :)
Now all I have to do is to make sure she can memorise her lines by Saturday 31 October for her preschool concert rehearsal. :)
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
My Birthday
Thank you for all the birthday wishes, my friends and ex-students. I really appreciate it! :) It was extremely pleasant and heart-warming receiving birthday greetings via msn, sms, email and Facebook. It is so nice to be remembered! :)
A good friend and I went for lunch. She drove us to Vanilla Pod, Mandai Orchid Gardens. It is a beautiful and serene place for a meal, greenery, the orchids. :) For starters, we shared Trio Mushroom Soup ($6.50) which has lots of chunky mushroom bits (no photo) and Pan-fried Duck Liver ($23.50): pan-fried duck liver which went really well with apple ragout, really sumptuous and real decadent! We will worry about our cholesterol level later haha. :P
For mains, I had Pan Roasted Chicken Breast ($19.50) while my friend had Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb ($20.50). My chicken was tender and moist and the mushroom and ricotta cheese stuffing was great with the chicken. :) Although I didn't try it, my friend's lamb looked good.
For dessert, as we were too full lol, we shared a Strawberry Mille Feuille ($10.50). It was darn delicious! :)
After lunch, we walked a bit round the garden. Definitely have to bring my girls here for the orchids and the food. :)
My birthday was a quiet affair at home. The girls' father bought a cake home after Juliane called him to get a cake. The girls helped me to blow the candles before I cut the cake. Told you it was quiet lol.
A good friend and I went for lunch. She drove us to Vanilla Pod, Mandai Orchid Gardens. It is a beautiful and serene place for a meal, greenery, the orchids. :) For starters, we shared Trio Mushroom Soup ($6.50) which has lots of chunky mushroom bits (no photo) and Pan-fried Duck Liver ($23.50): pan-fried duck liver which went really well with apple ragout, really sumptuous and real decadent! We will worry about our cholesterol level later haha. :P
For mains, I had Pan Roasted Chicken Breast ($19.50) while my friend had Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb ($20.50). My chicken was tender and moist and the mushroom and ricotta cheese stuffing was great with the chicken. :) Although I didn't try it, my friend's lamb looked good.
For dessert, as we were too full lol, we shared a Strawberry Mille Feuille ($10.50). It was darn delicious! :)
After lunch, we walked a bit round the garden. Definitely have to bring my girls here for the orchids and the food. :)
My birthday was a quiet affair at home. The girls' father bought a cake home after Juliane called him to get a cake. The girls helped me to blow the candles before I cut the cake. Told you it was quiet lol.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Kiasu
Marieann's exams are finally over. I can finally relax too (for now).
When I saw the marks on Marieann's Term 3 work, the kiaus demon in me took over. I am ashamed to admit this but I became one of those kiasu parents. Sigh. I have to do something about this kiasu-ness of mine.
NB: Kiasu - a term in Hokkien, a Chinese dialect, meaning "afraid of losing".
When I saw the marks on Marieann's Term 3 work, the kiaus demon in me took over. I am ashamed to admit this but I became one of those kiasu parents. Sigh. I have to do something about this kiasu-ness of mine.
NB: Kiasu - a term in Hokkien, a Chinese dialect, meaning "afraid of losing".
Sunday, 25 October 2009
OC
Not Orange County but Orchard Central in Singapore lol. We haven't been there before so decided to take a look after lunch.
OC has a rather interesting architecture concept, can be a little confusing at times lol. :P But it is refreshing. We saw a couple of restaurants that we could try next time. We decided to have dessert at Heaven's Loft. The girls had Ben & Jerry's ice cream and the girls' father had Apple Pie ($6.50) which was passable. I had Pear Temptation ($13.90): baked puff pastry with pear and almond cream with Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream. The puff pastry was really nice and not too sweet. The girls liked it too.
We browsed around for a while before sending Marieann for her lesson. I think we will be back for more lol.
OC has a rather interesting architecture concept, can be a little confusing at times lol. :P But it is refreshing. We saw a couple of restaurants that we could try next time. We decided to have dessert at Heaven's Loft. The girls had Ben & Jerry's ice cream and the girls' father had Apple Pie ($6.50) which was passable. I had Pear Temptation ($13.90): baked puff pastry with pear and almond cream with Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream. The puff pastry was really nice and not too sweet. The girls liked it too.
We browsed around for a while before sending Marieann for her lesson. I think we will be back for more lol.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Korean Fever
All of a sudden, my whole family is into Korean series again, Korean historical drama series to be specific lol. The last one which we watched was Dae Jang Geum (Jewel in the Palace or 大長今).
Lee San, Wind of the Palace, a 2007 historical drama production, is directed by the same director as Jewel in the Palace. We just rented the DVDs last night and there are 77 episodes! Lol. We are now at Episode 18 haha. Lee San has all the right elements which makes us addicted to watching it - history, action, drama, and romance. :)
Lee San, Wind of the Palace, a 2007 historical drama production, is directed by the same director as Jewel in the Palace. We just rented the DVDs last night and there are 77 episodes! Lol. We are now at Episode 18 haha. Lee San has all the right elements which makes us addicted to watching it - history, action, drama, and romance. :)
Friday, 23 October 2009
Horror Movies
Here is one Blogthings quiz in keeping with the Halloween theme. :)
Horror is one of my favourite genres, be it books or movies. :) I love a good scare! Feeling my heart pounding away, me jumping out of my skin makes me feel ALIVE lol.
Oh yes, I do love horror movies where there are monsters, lots of blood and gore, lots of action and destruction (but don't quite fancy the screaming kind of action). Yes, my favourite all-time horror movies are actually The Alien trilogy and The Mummy trilogy. :) But I somehow don't see King Kong as horror, it's just a gigantic gorilla in an action/ drama movie. :(
Horror is one of my favourite genres, be it books or movies. :) I love a good scare! Feeling my heart pounding away, me jumping out of my skin makes me feel ALIVE lol.
| You Are a Monster Movie |
 Nothing makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up like a menacing monster, whether that monster comes from a lab or outer space. You like horror movies with a lot of action and destruction. Of course you want the good guys to win in the end... but not until many people die first. You appreciate the creativity involved with imagining the ultimate monster. The idea of an evil that is capable of anything both delights and frights you. Your favorite movies have a unique take on the definition of monster. You go for movies like Alien, the Mummy, and King Kong. |
Oh yes, I do love horror movies where there are monsters, lots of blood and gore, lots of action and destruction (but don't quite fancy the screaming kind of action). Yes, my favourite all-time horror movies are actually The Alien trilogy and The Mummy trilogy. :) But I somehow don't see King Kong as horror, it's just a gigantic gorilla in an action/ drama movie. :(
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Colours of the Rainbow
Quite a few interesting Blogthings quizzes. I took this one lol.
You Are Orange |
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Stressless Day (Nearly Entirely)
There is no counselling today because primary schools are closed due to PSLE Marking this week. After yesterday's physical work, I took it really easy today. I did nothing except read and sleep for most part of the day lol. It was really relaxing. :)
In between reading and sleeping, I went through math with Marieann as her math exam is next Monday. Somehow, she is still not stressed about exams. Sigh. This was the only stressful part of my stressless day.
In between reading and sleeping, I went through math with Marieann as her math exam is next Monday. Somehow, she is still not stressed about exams. Sigh. This was the only stressful part of my stressless day.
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
On Leave = Cleaning Up Wardrobe
I am on leave today. Initially I thought I would take some time out and recharge my inner batteries. Maybe I could watch a movie, or I could sit at a cafe and read my novel or I could go shopping lol. But what did I finally decide to do? Clean up my wardrobe! Yes, I know, what a waste of my leave huh lol. :P
I started the task after lunch at 12:30pm and I only finished at 7pm! I never knew I had so much clothes in my wardrobe. :P When I was done, there was a big pile of clothes that I was getting rid of. I asked my domestic helper if she wanted any of them, otherwise I would bring the pile to Salvation Army. My domestic helper decided she wanted everything lol - some she would keep for herself and the rest she would send home to Sri Lanka.
Strangely, even though I was stuck in my room for most part of the day, I felt recharged after the cleaning up of my wardrobe! :) Hmm, now that there is space in my wardrobe, time for shopping! Hahaha. :P
I started the task after lunch at 12:30pm and I only finished at 7pm! I never knew I had so much clothes in my wardrobe. :P When I was done, there was a big pile of clothes that I was getting rid of. I asked my domestic helper if she wanted any of them, otherwise I would bring the pile to Salvation Army. My domestic helper decided she wanted everything lol - some she would keep for herself and the rest she would send home to Sri Lanka.
Strangely, even though I was stuck in my room for most part of the day, I felt recharged after the cleaning up of my wardrobe! :) Hmm, now that there is space in my wardrobe, time for shopping! Hahaha. :P
Monday, 19 October 2009
My Parents are BACK!
My parents are back from the UK. They arrived back home around 12:30pm. The grandchildren were most happy to see their grandparents. :) I think they miss their grandparents' company as well as the delicious food my mother cooks lol. To be honest, I also miss my mother's cooking haha. :P Before long, there will be lunch/ dinner gatherings at my place again. :)
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Wickedness at Original Sin
Since it is vegetarian day today, I took the family to Original Sin, Chip Bee Garden for a vegetarian Mediterranean lunch. We arrived around 12 noon and managed to get a parking lot nearby. Since it is our first visit, we ordered based on the waitress's recommendations.
Juliane ordered Mini Pizza: Cheese with Pineapple ($7) and Marieann had Pasta with Tomato Sauce ($7). The girls' father ordered Brunch: Egg Napoletana Set ($20++) which came with scrambled egg, portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, baked beans and ciabatta. I had Absolut ($26++): Penne with asparagus, button mushrooms, spinach, capsicum, flamed with Absolut vodka, topped with shaved parmesan. For sweets, Juliane and Marieann had Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream respectively while I had Apple Pie with Vanilla ice cream. :)
The food was absolutely wicked! :) It was darn delicious, even the girls' cynical father agreed and I think he is willing to go back again lol. The food was tasty and rich. Most importantly, the food is really filling and you don't feel as if you are only having vegetarian food! We absolutely enjoyed our lunch. :)
Juliane ordered Mini Pizza: Cheese with Pineapple ($7) and Marieann had Pasta with Tomato Sauce ($7). The girls' father ordered Brunch: Egg Napoletana Set ($20++) which came with scrambled egg, portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, baked beans and ciabatta. I had Absolut ($26++): Penne with asparagus, button mushrooms, spinach, capsicum, flamed with Absolut vodka, topped with shaved parmesan. For sweets, Juliane and Marieann had Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream respectively while I had Apple Pie with Vanilla ice cream. :)
The food was absolutely wicked! :) It was darn delicious, even the girls' cynical father agreed and I think he is willing to go back again lol. The food was tasty and rich. Most importantly, the food is really filling and you don't feel as if you are only having vegetarian food! We absolutely enjoyed our lunch. :)
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Dental Visit and Rewards
I went to see my dentist who is also my friend from uni for a 9:30am appointment. My girls went along with me. My friend stated that my kids were escorting me to see the dentist. I think she is right, my kids gave me the courage to see the dentist lol.
Thank goodness, my dental problem was not as serious as I thought. Ok, my bad experience with the dentist when I was 5 years old has definitely coloured all my subsequent dental visits. :P After the dental visit, the girls and I settled down at the kopi tiam near the clinic to have breakfast. :)
After breakfast, I decided to reward myself for being so brave in visiting the dentist haha. Juliane and I went to Isetan to get my Clarins products and it being my birthday month, I had double bonus points with the products I purchased. Since Isetan is also having a 10% storewide, Juliane and I bought a few clothing items. :)
The rewarding continued into the night with a Japanese dinner at Tetsu Japanese Restaurant, Tanglin Mall lol. :P Juliane had a Ten Don while Marieann had a Green Tea Soba. Their father ordered a Katsu Curry Rice with breaded pork ($16.50).
I had a Course A ($35++) which came with Appetiser: Crabmeat tofu with century egg and Swordfish Tataki, Vegetable sticks with miso and Sushi Rool; Main: Kushi-Age (breaded scallop, shrimp, pork fillet, pumpkin and mushroom), Inaniwa Udon (hot) and Dessert: Yuzu sherbet. Each dish was tasty and just right in its portion. I also enjoyed the variety. :)
Thank goodness, my dental problem was not as serious as I thought. Ok, my bad experience with the dentist when I was 5 years old has definitely coloured all my subsequent dental visits. :P After the dental visit, the girls and I settled down at the kopi tiam near the clinic to have breakfast. :)
After breakfast, I decided to reward myself for being so brave in visiting the dentist haha. Juliane and I went to Isetan to get my Clarins products and it being my birthday month, I had double bonus points with the products I purchased. Since Isetan is also having a 10% storewide, Juliane and I bought a few clothing items. :)
The rewarding continued into the night with a Japanese dinner at Tetsu Japanese Restaurant, Tanglin Mall lol. :P Juliane had a Ten Don while Marieann had a Green Tea Soba. Their father ordered a Katsu Curry Rice with breaded pork ($16.50).
I had a Course A ($35++) which came with Appetiser: Crabmeat tofu with century egg and Swordfish Tataki, Vegetable sticks with miso and Sushi Rool; Main: Kushi-Age (breaded scallop, shrimp, pork fillet, pumpkin and mushroom), Inaniwa Udon (hot) and Dessert: Yuzu sherbet. Each dish was tasty and just right in its portion. I also enjoyed the variety. :)
Friday, 16 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Roller Chair
Recently, the girls have taken to playing with the roller chair which is in my room. They have been using it as a pushchair! Each would take their turn to sit in my roller chair and have the other push the chair as fast as it could go in the living room. I found them playing thus yesterday when I returned home from work. Both received a scolding from me.
However, kids will be kids. When I called home today, I had Juliane howling away over the phone that her sister had caused her to fall down from the chair. What chair? My chair?! It dawned upon me that they have been playing with my roller chair again. When I got home, a nasty bruise has formed on Juliane's knee. Both girls knew they were in the wrong and Marieann also apologised to her sister. I believe they have learnt their lesson.
However, kids will be kids. When I called home today, I had Juliane howling away over the phone that her sister had caused her to fall down from the chair. What chair? My chair?! It dawned upon me that they have been playing with my roller chair again. When I got home, a nasty bruise has formed on Juliane's knee. Both girls knew they were in the wrong and Marieann also apologised to her sister. I believe they have learnt their lesson.
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Clearing
I decided to take out the Finetune Radio widget since I seldom use it myself. With one less widget, my blog page might now load faster lol.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Rest In Peace, Stephen Gately
I heard about Gately's death on Sunday. It was a real shocker! :( I have always admired Gately's honesty and guts in standing up for what he was and for what he believed in.
I have always thought Boyzone with its two lead singers, Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately, is one of the stronger boybands around and I absolutely enjoy listening to their songs, in particularly, I love the song "No Matter What". I found a Youtube video clip that plays tribute to Gately with the song "No Matter What". How fitting. May you rest in peace, Stephen.
Lyrics of "No Matter What"
No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true
No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know I'll love forever
I know, no matter what
If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say
No matter what they tell you
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach you
What you believe is true
And I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born
No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need
No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the end is
My life began with you
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know, I know
I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now
No matter what
I have always thought Boyzone with its two lead singers, Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately, is one of the stronger boybands around and I absolutely enjoy listening to their songs, in particularly, I love the song "No Matter What". I found a Youtube video clip that plays tribute to Gately with the song "No Matter What". How fitting. May you rest in peace, Stephen.
Lyrics of "No Matter What"
No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true
No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know I'll love forever
I know, no matter what
If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say
No matter what they tell you
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach you
What you believe is true
And I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born
No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need
No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the end is
My life began with you
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know, I know
I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now
No matter what
Monday, 12 October 2009
Doing a Recording
Today's the first time I have ever been in an audio studio doing a recording. It's not my first time in a recording studio though. My uncle in Taiwan has a recording studio in his house because he does radio broadcast and audio recordings too. I remembered my brother and I were allowed into his studio when he was recording on the condition that we remain as quiet as a mouse lol. It was a thrill for us, as children. :)
Being in a recording studio again today sure brought those good old childhood memories for me. Maybe because of those early experiences in a recording studio, I was pretty calm when doing the recording today. :) It was pretty exciting and fun too. Before recording, I removed my earrings, bracelet, watch and shoes so to reduce sounds made accidentally by them as well as to reduce distraction. The recording went really smoothly, with no NG at all. :) I am most pleased with myself lol.
Being in a recording studio again today sure brought those good old childhood memories for me. Maybe because of those early experiences in a recording studio, I was pretty calm when doing the recording today. :) It was pretty exciting and fun too. Before recording, I removed my earrings, bracelet, watch and shoes so to reduce sounds made accidentally by them as well as to reduce distraction. The recording went really smoothly, with no NG at all. :) I am most pleased with myself lol.
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