Belated Birthday Celebration

A belated Birthday present for Juliane. Took her to watch a movie of her choice. I was surprised by it, not the theme but by the choice of language the movie was in! Guess what we watched! :D My mother who is a Taiwanese would be pleased to know there is hope. 

Took Juliane to lunch at Shashlik

Must think twice next time before watching a teenage romance comedy with your teenage. Between the two of us, we used up a pack of tissue during the sob sob scenes. "Fall in Love at First Kiss", a Taiwanese remake of the Japanese manga "Itazura na Kiss" is a refreshing departure from my usual genre of movies. :)

Happy Birthday, Juliane!

Happy Birthday, Juliane! 
I hope you have an amazing day and for all your dreams to come true. I am proud of who you are and I will be at your side to support you always. Love you lots!

Random Cat Sightings 2019

This is a good month. I have sighted quite a few cats. :) Another friendly cat. 

Catch-up with UQ friend 2019

My dear friend, Clare stopped over in Singapore for a few days. It was really nice catching up with her! We have known each other since 1991 when we were undergrads in UQ and we last met each other in Brisbane in 2012. We shall endeavour to meet up sooner than every 7 years. :P 

Random Cat Sightings 2019

Another random cat sighting. It is pretty shy and jumpy. 

Random Cat Sightings 2019

Saw this beauty at a car park by chance. Friendly. 

Congrats, Marieann!

Marieann received her EAGLES (LEADERSHIP) award this morning at Moulmein-Cairnhill Edusave Awards Presentation Ceremony. I am really proud of her! 

She initially wanted to skip the ceremony because she was shy. But I insisted that she attends the ceremony as it is an acknowledgement of her achievement and skills as a leader. It is a celebration. After the ceremony, I could see that Marieann was happy to have attended it. 

Starbucks CNY Piggy

Ever since I bought the CNY merchandise from Starbucks for Juliane in 2016, I kept an eye out for this year's. I managed to get most of what I wanted except for the piggy bank. 

The piggy which looks more like a rabbit

My piggy with Juliane's monkey

Week 0 of 2019

This is the first week of school but it is considered Week 0 as there are only 3 days of school this week. Most, if not all schools are testing out their time-tables to make sure there are no clashes or it is orientation week for the students. 

Happy Birthday, Marieann!

Happy Birthday, Marieann! 
You have grown into a young lady full of kindness and compassion. I won't want you any different. I wish only the best for you in life. May you overcome every problem life throws your way and may you always remain confident and comfortable with who you are. Lots of love.

Marieann wanted a cat but this is the best I could do - a plush cat as my mother is still mourning the death of our tabby who passed away in 2001. 

Happy 2019!

Happy New Year 2019! 
May this year brings us new dreams, new hopes and new achievements! 

Wishes for 2019

As 2018 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone for being a part of my life. 
Here's a photo I took which nicely represents the hopes I have for all in the new year. 

Wishing all my friends, my colleagues (past and present), my students, and my family (local and overseas) a Wonderful New Year in 2019!