Happy Birthday, Yaw Ming

A very Happy Birthday to my brother, Yaw Ming!

A cute Happy Snowman cake

Clean Record

A notice was sent by the Singapore Traffic Police to my brother. Surprised, I opened it. 
It was a notice to commend my brother for having kept a clean traffic record for the past 5 years, 2012-2017. 
I burst out laughing. My brother has been in UK for years, with him last in Singapore in 2002.

Family Reunion II

Since it is the holidays for my nephews, we went out for dinner at Nando's. :)

Lots of posing before dinner :P

Wefie time

A great family shot!

I will miss you guys lots! Catch up via Skype. Take care. 

Family Reunion

I finally met up with my brother, my sister-in-law and my nephews in Ilford, Essex after a long 11 years. The last time I saw them were back in 2005 in Greenwich! :O
It was such a joy meeting my nephews again, Yeun Yi and Yeun Song and interacting with them, especially the youngest nephew, Yeun Zhen who was born only 6 years ago. I am very happy that they are comfortable with me. :) 
I had such a great time catching with everyone. :) 

My nephews and I :) 

My brother, my lovely sis-in-law and my handsome nephews

My sis-in-law, my nephews and I

My delicious dinner cooked by my sister-in-law. Thanks! :)

Happy Birthday, My Brother!

Happy Birthday, Yaw Ming!

(Source: http://101happybirthday.com/2015/01/happy-birthday-wishes-for-brother.html)

Lots of love, Your Sister! :P

Family Visit

My parents are flying off to England tonight to visit my brother, my sister-in-law and my nephews. The last time my parents were in England was two years ago. My parents are really excited to see their son, their daughter-in-law and their three grandsons again in person. They will be in England for three months. 

Bye, Ma and Pa. Have lots of fun in England! :)

Happy Birthday, YM!

Here's wishing my dear brother a wonderful birthday and an even more wonderful year ahead! 

Lots of love, your sister :)
and the rest of us in Singapore! :P

Happy Birthday, YM!

Happy Birthday, YM! 

Hope all your wishes come true! :) 

Lots of love from your family in Singapore

Your Birthday's Wisdom is Rebirth

You believe the beauty of life is that anyone can be reborn at anytime. The world is full of fresh starts, and you take one whenever it comes your way. You are constantly evolving and changing. And to you, that's a beautiful thing. You aren't the person you used to be... you're so much better now!

What's Your Birthday's Wisdom?

Going to England

My parents will be leaving for London tonight to visit my brother and his family for three months. I know my parents are really excited to visit my brother and his family as they last saw each other in 2011. They are carting lots of goodies over to London for my nephews as well as for my brother and my sister-in-law. :) Their BA16 will depart at 11:05pm and arrive at 5:30am in London. My brother will be picking my parents up from the airport.
Ma and Pa, have a safe flight to London. Enjoy yourselves in London. :)

Happy Birthday, Brother!

Here's wishing my dearest brother, a Wonderful Birthday. 
Lots of love, all of us in Singapore, Ma & Pa in China 

Here is what your birthday means. :)

You Are a Guru

Spiritual and thoughtful, you tend to take a step back from the world. You're very sensitive to what's going on around you, yet you remain calm. Although you are brilliant, it may take you a while to find your niche. Your creativity is supreme, but it sometimes makes it hard for you to get things done. Your strength: Your inner peace Your weakness: You get stuck in the clouds Your power color: Emerald Your power symbol: Leaf Your power month: November

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Snow!

We were on Skype with my brother and his family. My brother, using his iPad 2, showed us the thick layer of snow outside his window. The girls were really thrilled to see the snow. Juliane commented that she wanted to go to UK the next day to build a snowman and have snow ball fight! Haha.

Happy Birthday, YM

Happy Birthday, YM.
Hope it is a great day for you,
fill with lots of love and great memories.

Love,
HM and family :)

Happy Birthday, YM

Hey YM/ Uncle YM,

Happy Birthday!

love,
Your sis, HM
Your nieces, Marieann and Juliane

PS We called UK to wish you a Happy Birthday but you were all out.

Parents Gone

My parents are flying to England today. They are going there to help out with my sister-in-law's confinement after she delivers my 3rd nephew in late September/ early October. My parents will be staying with my brother and his family for the next 3 months.

I thought I could catch them before they leave for the airport at 4.30am (their flight is at 7am) with an old family friend who offered to drive them to the airport. By the time I came out of my room, they had already left. :(

I hope they have a safe flight to England and I hope they get through custom without having to pay overweight charges! They have quite A FEW bags, and all overstuffed lol. :P

My Brother

My brother is a person of few words. However we have learnt over the years, when he speaks, we better listen up. I listened when he mentioned that Stargate Universe is worth watching, a bit like Star Trek: Voyager but darker and better.

My brother is right. After Monday's episode, I can't wait for more SGU. :)

Happy Birthday, YM

It's my brother's birthday today.

Happy Birthday, YM. May it be a day full of happiness, warmth and love.

Hugs and Kisses,
All of us in Singapore :)

Happy Birthday, YM

Hey YM,

How are you? You should be breaking for Xmas break soon, right? Any plans of going away for a short break, maybe to Brighton or Eastbourne?

Here's wishing you a really Cheerful Birthday! Enjoy yourself!

Take good care of yourself, and your lovely family. Send them our regards too. :)

Lots of Love,
Ma & Pa
Sis, bro-in-law
Marieann & Juliane

My Brother, YM

My brother, YM currently lives in UK with his family. He has been there for 18 years since he was 14 years old. In a previous post, I have mentioned that I am proud of him and his achievements. Yesterday, he proved to me again why I am proud of him.

I received an email from him that he is going to take part in the London Bikeathon to raise money for the Leukaemia Research on 13 July 2008 and he would welcome support and sponsorship. I am really surprised that he would take part in the bikeathon for a good cause that he believes in. Good on you, YM. I am really proud of you! By the way, your bro-in-law and I have just donated £40 to your cause. Have fun riding on 13 July. But, be careful too, ok?

I think my brother might be a bit uncomfortable with what I am going to do next but I think what he is doing is worth mentioning and something to be proud of. It is for a good cause. If you - my friends, my family, my readers, feel it is a good cause and you can spare some change, maybe you can think about making a small donation? Here is his fundraising page http://www.justgiving.com/yawmingwong. Thank you.

Happy Birthday, YM!!

Dear YM,

I think this is the easiest way instead of calling you, lol. I can never get the timing right between UK and Singapore, haha. Ok, I shall try calling later... if I remember, lol. Only joking.

Here's wishing you a most Happy Birthday!
May your wishes and dreams come true for you.

It's winter now, take care of your own health.
Please send my warmest regards to Dinh and my cheeky nephews! Thanks.

Happy Birthday!!!

love,
Sis, Bro-in-law, and the girls

Y = ...

My BROTHER! Serious, I am not joking. My brother was the other person who commented on my blog. Now YM, you are going to get it from me, your old sis. If you are in Singapore now, I would have whack you. WHY didn't you just say who you are?! Hey, I thought you said my blog is boring?!? Ok, DON'T answer that. Hahaha.

Thanks, Bro for the recommendations. Will definitely look them up. I really didn't expect you to be reading still, with your demanding job as studio director and spending time with my two adorable nephews and not forgetting your lovely wife, D on weekends. Where do you find the time to read?! Hats off to you.

My brother and I don't spend alot of time together. He went away to boarding school in UK, at the age of 13+. That meant we only spent our earlier 13 plus years together. He did come back for holidays but it was like once a year only, for two months. Anyway, when he came back for NS after his 'A', I went to Brisbane, Australia for uni. So we missed each other again. When I returned from my studies, off he went to UK (again) for his uni education. We were like playing 'Hide and Seek' perpetually. Hahaha. There in UK, my brother remained till today. He finished uni, found a lovely girl (who is now his wife), found a wonderful job, got married, now has two wonderful boys and recently purchased a townhouse!

I am very happy for you, YM that everything is going well for you. I know I have never said this to you but I am really proud of you and your achievements. Really. You never complained about going to boarding school at that young age. You took everything in your own stride. I really admired you for your courage then. You grew up to be an independent, open-minded, steadfast, determined and perceptive individual that you are now.

Even though I miss having my brother aound to talk to and do things with, and I lament about the children not being able to play together, I can understand why you are staying on in UK. Don't worry about our parents. I am here. Just remember to call Mama and Papa regularly, and send the cards for various occasions (Papa's birthday is 30 April and Mother's Day is 13 May, don't say I didn't tell you). As for us, we will try to visit you guys soon. I think it is time for the cousins to meet up! Please send my regards to the boys and to D. Take care now, all of you! Talk to you SOON!

PS. Didn't you know?! Our Papa threw out some of our books when we moved here. I didn't managed to save all the books but the comics are all intact, still in their plastic holders. I guarded them with my life. Hahaha.