New Year Resolutions 2010

My resolutions:

1. Bring Patch swimming.
2. Bring Patch to the park more  (aiming for once a week).
3. Go vegetarian at least once a week.

Ed's resolutions:

1. Play more (PS3) games.

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Home Sweet Home

Gawd it's good to be back home in Singapore.  :)

On a separate note, my nephew Coen is growing up nicely.

Christmas Eve '09

A Series of Coincidences

Today is my parents' 35th wedding anniversary.

Today is also Ed's parents' 35th wedding anniversary.

Today is also Michael's (Ed's late brother-in-law) 35th birthday.

... Just a coincidence.

Movie of the Year

Brought Ma and Pa to see Avator today. Never mind that the theatre was hot and stuffy. Never mind that the 3D glasses were too big and kept sliding down my nose. Never mind that I needed to go to the toilet half an hour into the movie (mind you, the movie was almost 3 hours long). Avator rocks! Definitely movie of the year for me.

Patch-less

We just dropped Patch at my sister's place. He'll be staying with them for 7 days until we return from KL (it was either that or put him at the pet hotel.) Already I miss him terribly. Sniff.

Can't believe we have to wake up at 4am tomorrow morning to catch our flight back to KL. So much for cost saving.

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Hooked on PS3

The monster in me has been unleashed. As a kid, I was always hooked on computer games. But after my brother (and partner in crime) left home at the tender age of 13 (damn ASEAN scholarship), I managed to wean myself off gaming.

Now, at 31, I'm back to gaming. Only this time, I've progressed to PS3. Thanks to my beloved husband. It's been almost 3 months since we decided to take the plunge and purchase the new PS3 Slim. On the pretext of research for Ed. Right.

I'm hopelessly hooked on this one tower defense game, Monsters. I practically eat, sleep and drink Monsters. Wonder how long this will last.

Super-Patch!

It's Singapore's national day today. Majulah Singapura! (who cares that I'm not Singaporean)

Been travelling quite a bit in the last 2-3 weeks (Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea), just want to stay home.

Picked up a little something special from Korea for Patch. :)

Patch Updates

Can't believe I've been sick for more than 10 straight days! Today, finally, I'm almost back to normal. Ma and Pa will be heading back to KL tomorrow. Sigh.

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Here're some shots of Patch bonding with TJ while he (Patch) was staying at my sister's.

Not Again

I can't believe it's happening all over again. Everything I eat, I either throw up or purge out. :(

Thank gawd Ma's coming down tomorrow to take care of me. Right now, I really just want my mum.

:)

Speechless

I can't talk. Literally. Got a really bad throat. Also running a high fever.

:(

Yoda Yoga

My Valentine's pressie from Ed. :)

Goodbye Ah Kong

Ah Kong (Ed's maternal grandfather) passed away last Friday. He lived to a ripe old age of 89 years. We were back in Malaysia for the funeral over the weekend.

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Tasha Goes to School

Tash (my niece) starts kindergarten this week. She's growing up so fast. Sniff.

Going Green

Went to IKEA and bought a whole bunch of potted plants. :)

Patch Updates

Brought Patch to the vet because he'd been licking his paws (until they were red and swollen) and scratching his body quite furiously for the past month. Vet said it is probably some kind of allergy, which has developed into fungus. So he's given Patch some anti-fungul tablets, cream and shampoo. The total bill came up to 112 dollars. Sigh.

... but then again. :)



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Interesting conversation I had with the receptionist at the vet's.

Me: I'm here to see the doctor.
Receptionist: (looks puzzled)
Me: I mean, my dog needs to see the doctor.
Receptionist: Name?
Me: Patch
Receptionist: Surname?
Me: Surname? For my dog? (wondering whether to say Quah or Lee)
Receptionist: No, your surname.
Me: O. Lee. (sheepish)

;p

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The Joys of Hand Wash

I'm feeling very happy.

The source of my happiness? 3 bottles of hand wash from Watsons.

It's funny how one can get such great joy from such insignificant things in life.

;p

Home Sweet Home

It's 12 midnight and we've just returned home. Funnily enough, I'm not sleepy. Perhaps it's the excitement of being home again --- had almost forgotten how much I love my home. Only thing missing now is Patch, can't wait to bring him home tomorrow.

:)

I Miss Patch

Sniff.

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Hypotension

Was mucking around with the blood pressure monitor at my parents' place. Turns out Ed has healthy blood pressure (123/80) while I have LOW blood pressure (90/55). Am not really sure what it means to have low blood pressure (or hypotension), but I've always had low blood pressure for as long as I can remember. The doctors always tell me not to worry cause it's a common symptom amongst small and skinny girls.

Hmmm.

Happy CNY

Walk Down Memory Lane

Paid a visit to Ed's old house today. It's funny how a place can look much smaller without furniture.

Pre-CNY Musings

Tomorrow, Ed and I will be flying back to Malaysia to celebrate CNY with our families. On one hand, I'm looking forward to seeing my parents and friends :). On the other hand, Patch will have to go to the doggy hotel :(.

Happy CNY, everyone.

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Lucky Draw

Today, I received 100 dollars from my company's CNY draw. The funny thing is, when I first opened my angpow, I thought I had only got 10 dollars. It was my colleagues who later pointed out that it was a 100-dollar note. Well I think it's an easy mistake to make given that the 2 notes are similar in colour and I've never actually seen a Singapore 100-dollar note.

:)

Patch's Little Adventure

Today, Patch climbed through one of the gates and ran all the way to Telok Kurau Park (about 5 minutes' walk from our apartment). Ed gave chase but to no avail --- the louder he shouted, the faster Patch ran. On his way to the park, Patch mocked each and every dog he met. In the end, he got distracted by a tree and Ed caught hold of him as he was peeing.

;p

New Year's Resolutions

1. Complain less
2. $ave more
3. Exercise more (not too successful last year ;p)
4. Eat more healthily (ditto)
5. Attend church and cell group meetings more regularly
6. Read newspapers more regularly

Patch = Bolt?

Today, Patch was mistaken for Bolt. Personally, I don't see the similarities. What do you think?

Happy Birthday, Koh!

Today, my bro turns 34.

:)

... On a separate note, I realised that the washer-dryer (combi) that I thought was going at $500 (see entry below) is not actually a washer-dryer, but only a washer. I'm such an idiot.

;p

Combi or Standalone?

Considering buying a washer-dryer (combi). Courts is currently offering one for $500 (the lowest I've seen so far). Did some quick research online and, so far, the reviews (from users) are not encouraging. Common concerns/problems include:

• Drying function not as effective as standalone dryer
• If washing or drying function spoils, the entire machine needs to repaired/replaced
• Drying capacity is only half that of washing capacity, so will need to take out half the load between washing and drying (but then, if you had 2 separate units, you will need to transfer the load from one to the other anyways, so this one does not really count in my opinion)

Now thinking twice. If you have a washer-dryer (combi), hope you can share your experience (and recommendation).

Solemn Thoughts

I'm reminded afresh of how fragile life is by the recent passing of a friend's wife. It was a freak accident - she was in a cab when a lorry crashed into the cab and killed her - and she was only 30 plus.

It's sad but it always takes an incident like this to remind me to stop complaining. Sure, my job isn't great and I dread going to work. Sure, my home instalment is sky-high and I've had to cut back on my spending. But you know what, at least I still have my loved ones around me. What more can I ask for?

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Start of 2009

I can't believe my holiday is coming to an end.

Tomorrow, Ma and Pa will be heading back to Malaysia. Sniff.

The day after, I'll be going back to work. Sigh.

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Happy Birthday, TJ!

End of 2008

Went to Batam with Ma, Pa, Che, Chuan and TJ. Then celebrated Pa's (belated) birthday and New Year's Eve at Waraku.