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The clear, blue, shallow sea of Maldives

2010-12-11T09:10:00.000-08:00

We take a end year break in Nov to Club Med Maldives (the deal is a great steal!)

Life goes back to basic there.
We take our own (sweet) time doing sports, eating, drinking, chatting, fish watching, resting (I mean sleeping), watching sun rise and sunsets, hang around the beach. No rush!
This is the first holiday whereby we are totally 'out of reach'. Turning off 3G and no Facebook for a week is 'shiok'! hahaha!

For me, I felt really really relax! In Singapore, I can never has the luxury to sleep for total of 12 hours a day (night sleep and mid day nap). I also tried out Yoga by the sea. Oh man! It's amazingly nice especially it was done at sunset. Hope to do it again if there is any here.

We walk around the island, looking at nice fishes and corals of variety. Water is too shallow to snorkel. But its good this way as we can take photo easily.
We are sad to see lots of dead corals. The global warming causing the water temperature to raise is the main reason for this :( Even at the Atoll, we see more dead than live. This trip really makes us feel that we have to be more environmentally friendly.

Yes, the photos... will be uploaded later (hopefully tomorrow) as its too many. hee..

This trip will complete our Indian ocean island tour. Moving forward, perhaps to go Tioman or Redeng (South China Sea)

Look forward to our next trip :D

In the mist of YOG in Spore

2010-08-19T09:34:00.001-07:00

I remembered i was one of the joyful souls watching at the Padang,when Spore was choosen to be the venue of the 1st YOG!

I am proud about it all these while :)


Cheering for YOG Torch holder

On the 7th Aug, I saw the YOG flame from my house... wow, nice! But not enough, in 13th Aug, i was at orchard cheering for the torch holder.... very fun ;) And it could be the last time I came close to the holy flame.

Last Sat, when I saw the best of class chronograph at the floating stage in Marina for the opening ceremony, it was emotional. Yes, i was really impressed! On that particular night, we drove our Hong Kong friends to see the Olympic flame. Wow... it was amazing!

Singapore did well so far, proving the the sports school doing a good job to train our future sportsmen! How lucky i felt! Will I have taken the sportsmen route of being a Netball player if Sport School was there during my years... ...

Anyway, cannot turn back the clock already. So what can do best is to support team Spore all the way!

JiaYou Team Spore!

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60hours Earth Day light off!

2010-03-24T07:54:00.001-07:00

Yes, being a nature lover, I cannot be not taking part in this event.

Last year, I took the effort to stop operation fr 8pm. Lights off from 8pm to 10pm. This year I am taking the same approach again :)

I would strongly urge all that read my blog to do so too!

Being environmentally friendly is important to keep our world going!

Side note: Ant quoted sleep early can be environmental friendly too... how? off lights, off tv, off lappy... Hee... Of course no aircon! Interesting thought!

Everything is transparent now... Welcoming LTE (4G) technology

2010-03-17T01:17:00.000-07:00

I went for the preso on LTE... the so-called 4G technology that will provide not only speedy download but more more multi-tasking. Meaning you can now play games and see movie seamlessly! Very interesting.. BUT... yet to heard anything from handset makers.

The preso presenter showed me this software in the end of the preso; Augmented Reality.. he told me already in the market... err... this is the first time to see it. Every movement is impressive. Why? When he lifted his phone up, I can see the names of the pubs nearby popping up, showing the different direction. With one tap on the name, it will bring you to the page whereby you see the pictures, location (how to get there) etc... I was like WOW!!! Yes, all these are by tagging.
Next he shown me the number of people whom have this software around the vicinity. You will be surprise how many people are 'publicly exposed'... there is even a lady whom tweeted like 12 minutes ago... got photo and location. You can also see if your friends is round you.

The evolution is so fast... you see how the world will be like in the near future... very near only... 2 years for this to happen! I am anticipating it! Where I can see my clients is near my place to open up my door for her :)

Window shopping with the folks

2010-01-05T00:18:00.000-08:00

I have dated my folks to go window shopping yesterday.

Fun I will say. It's about catching up and exposing them to new things. But it's also about eating a lot :P

Talk about food, we went to these places... my folks are very happy with all!

1. Lunch East Ocean, Shaw Center
Not a new eating place but first time for us. Highly reommended by my friend whom have high food expectation - Ah Jing (never go wrong!)
Very nice tim sum.
No or minimum MSG - no thirsty feel after eating!

2. Coffee and Oreo CheeseCake for Teabreak at Blue Mountain Cafe, 313@Somerset
That place (previously) was where my folks complaint of birdsh*t during parking. Ha! My folks commented: "if we come here, we will be lost...!"
We were deciding between Ah Kun or Blue Mountain Cafe. Finally go for the 'ang mo' kopi.
Ordered Hazelnut coffee and Epthian Mocha coffee. Nice. The folks like the Hazelnut best.
The Orea CheeseCake came with delighting garnishing... my fave shape.. Heart. Plus point; not too sweet!

I took 5 shoots... all so blue.. dun know why...

3. Dinner at Ootoya, OC.
I always like OC. Long escalators, emptiness... not so good for retailers but good for shoppers like me. Hee! Folks like these features of the mall too.
My folks aren't young but always young at heart and like to have fun. I am proud of them as they are braver than some tourists whom are younger (pondering if they can take the long escalators)
My folks are very satisfied with the food at Ootoya. I think they missed Japan, like I did. They can remember the Japan, Ueno Ootoya that we went...haa...I guess because we waited super long for our food there and then :P
Best order: Hokkaido Kunbo sauce with Katsu Don - Rice is well fraganced with Kunbo sauce, Katsu Don well done!

If you are taking a day off, you might wanna try the above!

Cheers to good family times and food!

Entreprising spirit starts from young

2010-01-04T22:45:00.000-08:00

New teaching in the chapter of growing up?

One client, whom is a strong supporter of blogs-shops told me that she was surprised that the shop owners are same age as her daughter (abround 16-19 years old). She felt the relationship was amazing!

This become a connection with her daughter. She got her a domain name and blogspot.com... kinda got her a virtual shopfront. For merchanise, her daughter will have to do it herself. So is the marketing part. She also advocated the importance of owning business as a paper, no longer secure you a job.

i do not know if this is a norm, but I felt really nice when she told me about this. Different from other parents, she took a step further to teach her daughter to be self sufficient by running the business. No matter what comes out of it, the daughter will benefits much, and this becomes a bridge between them. I forsee that it will be a fun experience.

In this world where technology domains (to a certain extent), the so called generation gap, has been narrowed :)

Welcome New Decade 2010

2010-01-04T22:30:00.000-08:00

Ant and myself usher into 2010 in our orange car.... how come? In a car jams to watch fireworks...hee!

This year, we hope that its a great one for us, moving onto our plan without much hassle as a family goal.

Natural healing is always on top of Skin Needs objective. Therefore, this new year, I have scheduled to launch more natural healing method and products :)

Slimming in a breeze:
In 1st Qtr of this year, debute my new slimming method (still thinking of the name)! I have been studying about this method for the past few months. And having a sample group of my clients and of course, myself trying out and twitting it to make it best effectively. What makes me more excited is in this seasons of feasting, I never put on weight! Yes! What's more to you wish for! Tempting right? Stay tune!

Take only organic, Use only organic:
Continue to be a strong believer of natural and organic, I will like to introduce Potpots organic skin care to more people and customers :)
Another thing I wish to do more often is blogging! Yes, apologise to all my clients. And yes, you gals can stop chasing me as I target to put up one article a week! Cheers!

Personal wise, continue to upgrade myself with more learning from new/existing network and friends :) And be more brave in taking up more challenges.

Here I 'dive' ~ splash ~

Give Thanks to 2009

2010-01-04T20:07:00.000-08:00

I got wanted to post this up before new year.. but was too busy mingling with customers and gatherings.

Seriously do not want to repeat the same words such as "times fly" etc etc... as its already so true!

2009 was much described as a year full of ups and downs... both economy and nature.

2009 was also considered one of the most eventful year of my life.

Starting Potpots organic skin care business move me closer to the cyberworld. The world wide web (www), bloggers (blogging), html (dun know learn....) and internet maketing... The information was too overwhelm! Almost drowned..hahah... but fun la!

Brand building is definitely not an easy task, takes time and persistence. This makes me kowtao to the superbrands such as Sony, Nokia etc.

I am a grateful to my partner for her guidance. She is definitely a much more better business woman from me.

Skin Needs launched sport massage services in May. Glad that my clients find the sport massage useful and I am able to ease their tense muscles in all the Shape, Standard Charter Run. *proud*

I met many new clients (turn friends) in 2009. Thank you for sharing with me the happenings around you. I have learnt a lot from you.

I tried my hands on some other business too such as trading. A much simpler one. Maybe I should start this too?

Another person to give thanks to is Ant. He is the great supporter in all my business, coming from all aspects, morally and logistically. I am lucky to have him as around me, not many business person have supportive family members*Big Kiss*

Now I look back (with a smile), its not as bad la. All the endless learnings are great enrichment for life. Knowledge is something you gain and never get steal or vanish!

Thank you 2009!

A little effort in recycling for Xmas

2009-12-27T09:55:00.000-08:00

In this season of giving, like many, I am also wrapping gifts for friends, family and clients.

As a strong supporter green movement, I am always busy looking for ways to reduce wastage through somehow, or some ways. *Proud*

This year, I chose to recycle the Hershey's chocolates colourful packaging! This is what I did.
1. Cut the chocolate packaging to size
2. Tape up to form a little bags
3. Put in the chocolates and lollipops
4. Close and Tight up with golden ribbon

And you have it! Nice, colourful gift packs with least wastage. My friends love them due to the unique packaging... like no other!

Save the earth while you can with a little creative thoughts :)

最好的火锅就在我家附近

2009-12-15T18:08:00.000-08:00

火锅是我的最爱！

最近我们更是有craving. 天气的关系吧。。。

不过，要找个好地方吃真不容易。。。在网上找介绍也不很可靠！

最近我们发现我家５分钟以外，就有好的火锅吃！

其实我们一向来对那间店抱着‘怀疑’态度。。。去吃了之后，觉得太不应该了！！！因为太棒了！！！！！东西很新鲜，没加味精！

现在，我们常到那里去和朋友聚餐了。

地址：
Ang Mo Kio central, 4th floor, in the same building of THIS FASION.
Price: S$13.50 to S$15 nett
Its a Buffet Steamboat!

Enjoy :)

Window shopping in OC and ION

2009-10-27T20:36:00.000-07:00

Spend a day window shopping in orchard is rather a luxury experience. There is so much to see... ooops... sounded like an advert :P

I like OC better. The building structure is very unique. The shops makes me feel like as if I am in Shinjuku, Japan. In particularly of one of the level, where the walls are made of recycled machinery etc. Its like the Lumina Departmental stores in Shinjuku station.

Look at the space! The feel of emptiness in a shopping complex is great!

Best part is we have Ootayo (Japanese resturant) there... oh... my fave japanese food chain in Japan is here. Happy!

Its so difficult to find a good short get away place....

2009-10-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

Its been half a year since we go for a good holiday. 想想。。。last year this time, we were at Nagano, enjoying the great autumn temperature and red, yellow golden leaves... oh... how I miss the place...

Yes, this time we want to go for short trip... but end up, cannot decide where to go. Bintan, Sabah, Hong Kong etc are all in our 'want' list. Quite a big selection. I think its the cost does not justify for the 4 or 5 days vocation. We deem it 'bo hua' (hokkian). After talking to a few clients, they too, have the same feel... even commented going short trip nowadays is expensive.

So in the end, we decided to take vocation in Singapore instead. After doing our calculation, it will definitely only cost us less than S$300 for a good deals!

And the advantage roam in Singapore beginnings...from orchard...!

Different country, Different culture. It's True!

2009-07-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

Duck - Dog talk? Ya, if you never communicate to the people of that particular country, it can be frustrating!

In the process of setting up Potpots.com, I learn that communication is really an ART!
Internet and boardband are greatest tool on earth, as far as, speedy commuication is concerned. We got in contact with different people around the world to help us in setting up this business.

Yes, people from these places are really friendly. I can feel it. But the speed of work is hintered by the words and language we used. It takes time to understand them and then work in their styles. So I did a lot of cut and paste picture, writing really short sentense, speaking in broken English... Ironically, Potpots is the boss (paying) and yet, we have to drive in vendor's direction...
Well, really not much of a choice when you want to finish things faster. We call that "begin with the end in Mind" :)

Oh no no.. I am not complainting. That's not my style :P What I really want to remember here is people are positive and helpful by nature. Challenges might make our turn away. Perhaps we should put the other party before us, read it from another prospectives! This may turn challenges into solutions. Do not be afraid of being the one of less advantage, as long as you can reach your objectives.

Cheers! Skillful management of relationship speed up work.

五月天演唱会－第一天变第二天？？

2009-06-01T23:13:00.000-07:00

昨天听了ｃｕｓｔｏｍｅｒ　Ｌｉｎｇ说五月天演唱会加演一场，便到Ｓｉｓｔｉｃ网站看看究竟。　
一看就有点‘火’！

我们是在２月的时候就预购了门票。演唱会是定在２９／８（星期六）。昨天看了加演那场的日期，为何是在２８／８（星期五）！变成早买的人看最后？？？是我们笨吗？？　天理何在啊。。。！！！

唱：“但是又何奈。。。。”　＄已经付了，票也拿，不能斟样了。。。

如果你是我，你也会有点不快的，　对嘛？

1st time at Fitness@Work

2009-06-01T22:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my first time at this Fitness@Work program. Its a program to bring sports nearer to heartlanders, and of course, to encourage more people to move their body!
Actually it has been conducting for more than a year in AMK... and I did not have a chance to go till yesterday :p

The program is very well done and fun! We do body combat in the first half and 2nd half, hi-low aerobics. I strongly encourage everyone to go!
It has been a long time I do this kind of class. Hmmm... I am still ok, except for some mistake here and there. Luckily I am still able to understand the ques, listen to the tempo of the music and do my action in proper. Those that I learnt years ago in aerobics instructor class has come back to me :)

Sad to hear from those regulars that classes finishing soon on the 29th June. Not enough people. They aimed for 100people, then the class will continue here in AMK central, but less than that turn up. This means that people are not exercising still!

By the way, new standard from MOH:
Exercise more than 30minutes for at least 5 days a week.

The reason for this is, we are eating too much, and the food we eat have too much seasoning! Therefore, once eaten, needs to exhaust. If not, you will get unhealthy in a long term!

I seriously hope that more people can achieve that standard.... though I know its not easy task.

Jia you! Ganbate!

I went to watch Aaron Kwok Concert!

2009-06-01T22:18:00.000-07:00

是一场很有Showmenship 的演唱会！

星期五那天还在想要不要去看。。。。。。想不到珍在星期六，7点到了可电话说把票给我们！ Mad rush... 为了看这场演唱会，我们连晚餐也只是咬了面包，就跑了！

到了indoor, 已经错过了前15分钟的开场show。。。。浪费嘞！
不过还好啦，下来更棒！！！！
那个有世界建力士纪录的舞台真的是如同所说的‘超炫’！！！

每个表演环节都是给我们不同的惊喜！可以说是我看得最棒的演唱会了。

说到歌迷，年龄真的差据任无法阻担他们的热情！40 来岁的uncle 还比我们high, 喊“我也爱你”也不必那年轻的小声 ;) 城城说的对，他的歌迷是“家庭式”的 - 爸，妈和孩子。毕竟，他也是在演艺圈里打拼了二十年了。。。Times fly。。。

城城的Stamina 是我们所佩服的（身材不用说啦！呵；））唱跳到1140pm也，不容易。上次看张学友也是大概唱到这个时间。

Its really worth scarifying our dinner for this concert! Cheers!

Constant Grow II

2009-04-07T22:37:00.000-07:00

Speed up!!!! Speed up!!!!

Speed is what I need now!

Having to see so many clients and friends coming to me for skin solution, I have finally found some good organic treatment products that can give good solution for them.

Preparing to launch in Mid May, Potpots.com will be 'live'. Currently one range of fresh made mask is available for purchases. Its very good for people whom want instant result as ingredients are fresh! As website not up yet, its house at Potpots Blog. Do check it out :D
Thanks to all that have started using and felt the goodness :) Please drop me notes there!

That's why not much update on my blog recently as very busy doing all the neccessary ground work. Nothing is simple but I know in the end, I will get there!

Run, Run, Run...

Its a brand new world in Sports and Massage

2009-04-07T22:15:00.000-07:00

Finally finishes my sport massage course with Singapore Sports Council. Knew a brand new group of friends whom are very sports orientated.. some are from the Singapore Team and some even take part in Iron Man events before! Amazing!!

I have learnt alot from them and most importantly, learn a lot from the course.
All the joints, tension, muscle groups... I have known how to tag them on better and provide a speedy recovery for sportsmen and help release tension for those whom needs them.

Now I have regular attachments to sports events whenever SSC needs people. Its fun and I am proud that I can be a giver :)

Oh... massage by the sea of East Coast Park. Actually not bad, you go join the event and get free massage from me and my classmates. Event: Safra Bilarathon (swim and run)

I look forward to more events of such :)

Nature never fail to 'WOW' me....

2009-04-07T21:43:00.000-07:00

Recent encounters of many natural phenomenon in Singapore and overseas makes me want to preserve it more :)

UP RIGHT: The big rainbow that can be seen island wide in Singapore. UP LEFT: Flowers from Angsana Trees can be scented from my house
Down RIGHT: Sunset at Utaru Sea of Japan, Hokkaido Down LEFT:Blue Sky Farmland at Aomori, Japan

Take a look up, it can help release the tension that you might be facing :)

Love is in the air - 2009! Valentine's Day

2009-01-17T02:38:00.000-08:00

While we are all preparing for Mr Ox coming into a bull run year, it seems that Valentine's Day is also just around the corner :)

This year, shower love and concern during Valentine's Day to your love ones becomes more important any others. WHY? There are too many 'hard' concerns on the economy and jobs etc... Stress level is pretty high in most people but most do not show.... In times like this, nothing compare getting from your love ones words of morale support and love. And I believe this is the only way to 'melt' those stress away.

I will be continuing my Valentine's Day bouquet gift pack this year.
Limited to 50 sets for the eve and Valentine's day delivery and collection.
What is so special? Other than the roses (which cannot be shelved aside during V day), I have imported from US a limited edition spa set consisting a nice smelling Fruity GrapeSeed scrub and a Moisture Souffle.
Plus if you are looking into surprise delivery at the hard to reach area at specific timming, I will be able to assist.
........... More information at Love & Happiness Clinic.....................

Constant grow

2008-11-18T00:05:00.000-08:00

Have been very busy doing R & D with my new freshly made mask which are going to be commercialised soon. Truely made in Singapore for those whom have stay in Singapore like weather for the longest time :)

Its a wonderful pcs of mask that will help many in one way or another ( I strongly believe ). With no preservatives, all natural good ingredients, this is one good way to natural skin healing :)

I am super excited with the great feedback from most of my clients, and so glad that I can made myself helpful.

I used to walk.. now I have to run or rather will be running for this project.

Cheers to natural healing!

Too many events for the few months

2008-11-14T02:11:00.000-08:00

wow wow wow... too much of events happening around in Singapore and overseas for me...I am like slowing down in writing.

What happened?

Have to backdate to E/Sept...

Singapore ever 1st F1 race.

Got a free tix to sit near the bend at the floating stage. It was really a very fantastic experience. It was one of the most beautiful night in Singapore. With millions of eyes on this small little island of ours... I am indeed PROUD!!
We were moving around the Esplande. In fact, this was the very first time I spend so much time around there... beautiful!

This is where I sit.. good view, but super noisy!This is where I learn the true meaning of NOISY, NOISE POLLUTION etc. No joke! Sitting there for 45 minutes, with the loud speaker (commentary) and speedy cars zooming off... its the most noisy minutes of my life!

Nevertheless, we had good times! Most importantly, many whom came feels that its better than those with proper race track. After all, they can hang around, get their beers and food and enjoy the night scenery.

I will be there next year, with my family, for sure! But a walkaround tix is good enough to bring joy, plus gives you flexibility to walk around and enjoy the race from different angles! And, escape from the noise at times.

Then .... B/Oct....

HK friends' visit! 正所谓"有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎！！！
Its been years since I see Alan and Windy!
Of course, we have to play good host. In fact, I am a bit stress...hee...ya, home ground supposed to be able to plan better. I realised many places in Singapore I have not really explore for a long time.
We went Night Safrai. It was a rainy night in the rain forest. Still we are able to see many animals active.... consider quite lucky! Oh, over there, we try DR FISH... Good experience! Its the first time for all of us :D

Alan requested for Sentosa. Hee.. I am more than happy to bring them there of course!!! Ant is another happy person to hear that as there are many attractions, he had never been (oops are we singaporean :P) Before that, we bring them for 'lor mee' at Amoy St Market. Fantastic choice as Hong Kong do not have that!

Hmm... after their visit, I think I need to brush up my knowledge on Singapore.. the place I called my home :D

Still events... Mid Oct...

Japan Autumn Trip!
Beautiful... Ki - lei... Sibarashi!!!...
This time is to Matsumoto. Leaves can be so beautiful too.. colours are so rich!

Very fun and cool weather!

Looking forward to the season of giving in Dec.
Xmas buzz....

Cheers to Xmas :D

Acquisition makes ones a many millionaire!

2008-09-09T04:14:00.000-07:00

Just got a pcs of news from the hot oven!

One financial portal that i frequent has been bought over by SPH! Completion of this deal will bring S$12-18milion to the founder! Shiok!

This portal come a long way... probably the few that survive the internet bubble burst! heard some of their stories... all i can say is a good biz strategy and persistant win! it takes them 10 years to be sold at that amout! Super worth i feel!

With this and Hardware Zone buy over story, i thnk its all worth while putting in affort to our internet business!

Ganbate me and Ant n Gang! get ur fatherhood webby up up up soon! u guy can be the next target!

:D

Take a little time to appreciate nature

2008-08-18T02:20:00.000-07:00

In other places where we called island, we always exclaimed on beautiful sunset, sun rise, clouds and blue sky... We have it all in our island, Spore :)

I got some nice photos when I look up and out from my place ... ... arrrgh... :D

No matter how busy you are, do take time break and appreciate nature......

Woman... seriously need a business ownership!

2008-07-20T00:58:00.000-07:00

事业平景是每个人都会碰到的。
特别是肩负多任的妇人们，更得在好的情况下，寻找商机。
Society and employers in Singapore have yet to be so pro-family although the situation is improving. I think especially SME of Singapore where most, know how to 'squeeze' must out of their own Singaporean folks (personal experience)

I always feel, people's direction changes as we process to different stages of life...especially woman like us. Therefore, its best to pick up some skills or business so that if your boss would one day, move you away from your desinated task, psychologically, you will not be hitted so badly. Trust me, I have friends whom are in motherhood, and was 'stripped' off in terms of authority etc.

That is why I always encourage people (especially lady friends) to get into some kind of business somehow... big or small, start to have a true ownership!

Cheers to life of great ownership :D

And the talk on kids and parents continue.......

2008-07-19T23:56:00.000-07:00

Such coincident alright... When I was blogging about incidents of lady friends being 'stigma' by the employer, our lovely government pick up the same topic too, but from growing population aspects.

A few days ago, Mr Vivian, hinted that society pressure on modern woman responsibility is rather high. They expect woman to perform well in work, at the same time, give birth and take care of kids. I do agree.. its rather taxing. Help is definitely needed.

Yesterday, we have a gathering. One friend with a kid said; human are selfish! And that makes them less 'kan cheong' about having the #2 although both have been trying. They claim still need time for themselves etc etc. Well, my comment is just go with the flow... dun force and stay cool!

Actually man, traditionally, have not been tasked with taking care of kids as, traditionally, woman are not working! Breadwinner = Man... not so true in the current society anymore.
Therefore, rules should change to allow Daddy to have more leaves to help to take care of the kids too. I seriously think this is something that our lovely government should considered.

Hmm... National day is coming... think one of our nation wish should "Baby boom boom boom" :D

Woman career - COE expired at 35?

2008-06-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

Come on... ladies are not car. COE is for car... and even so for expiry, there is always a renewal for that car to go on. Well, in the aspect of woman's career path, it will be very fortunate if someone (employer) wants to renew their 'COE' in mid 30s.

Friends I know have to hide all the 'strive energy' to accommodate to some jobs that are not very inspiring. The same story, told again and again, on this kind of 'unfair' judgement... what can we do?

The story:
Status: DINKS (Double Income and No Kids)
Experience: Great experience in the regional
Most popular question during interview: Any plan for kids?
Yes, this is it!
Well, understand from the employer view as they do not want to RISK headcount down for 3 months (at times, 6months).
.... still its not very fair... a bit angry... especially when Singapore is encouraging for high birthrate! Employers deny the fact, but those who experience this stigma (is this word too strong for this context??) knows how high priority this criteria is.
The assumption is too much to be called off the head!

Actually I have been 'warned' of this 'problem' years ago. And also have been thinking of the milestones that a lady most likely hit at different time zone of her life. All these, constitute to that BIG MOTIVATION and PUSH to develop and run my own business, in case I end up in the 'scrap off' population.

No one wants to do things that they do not like. So start something for yourself! So that there will be no frustration situation like such :D

天生我才必有用。若别人看不到，就留给自己用吧！:D

A little thought makes one's day

2008-05-23T00:47:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, there is this new client that called me for appointment.

Extract of the conversion:
SK: You can to come earlier at 2p.m? I am able to see your friend at that time as my client will leave at 1.30pm.
Client: Oh, but you need to take your lunch right? ......

Some simple words, but shows her thoughfulness.

The world become more wonderful with pool of little thoughtfulness of everyone .

Cheers :D

一样是灾难，但不一样的态度！

2008-05-23T00:32:00.000-07:00

最近的天灾, 真的让我看到‘人对待人’的不同态度。不用多说，大家心知肚明！实在是纳闷。。。

希望支援快到该到的地方。。。

Celebrating YOG with the Nation :D

2008-02-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

Cheers to the Singapore hosting the Youth Olympics 2010!!!!

I was there... that moment of joy and proudness of being a Singaporean.

Yup! I choose to spend my birthday night with one of Singapore's biggest event of the year :D

The environment is super youthful... one moment, I feel that I am back to secondary school again... hee... young young :D

Actually this is the first time I participated in a National event. Extremely fun and emotional. Hmmm... this party can be considered as a smaller scale of National Day.

I believe the hosting of this game will definitely bring more good years to the Singapore economy.

Its Time to resolute 2008 and reflect 2007

2007-12-31T02:33:00.000-08:00

Time never fail to fly fast...

2007 - a busy and fulfilling year.
Skin Needs business has gone rather far this year. Really appreciate clients whom have put faith in me and my services. And most important, the great friendships that I have from all my clients... thats one of the best gifts from you. Thank you :D

Aside to others, lots of personal development for me this year when running Skin Needs and other business. I believe this will take me and my business to another height in 2008.
Though there is a couple of hiccups this year, it has strengthen my entreprising spirit and the needed compassion to make my business and network grow further.

- Autumn Japan trip => Tokyo and Nagano
I have to upload the picture somewhere to share. Well, it has been 2months... so lets make the deadline mid January 2008! hee...

2008 - New business ventures
For Skin Needs
- New natural healing knowledge to share to clients for better and healthier skin
- Enhancing current services with regular web updates and newsletter for my clients.
- Regular classes for GuaSha DIY and Basic Nutrition for healthier skin and body.

For Financial Planning
- Its important to plan for our future. Therefore a new segment as part of the wing of Moderncouples will be added. This segment will be guided by my good partner whom has years of experience in fiancial planning and stocks trading.

For Happy Occasions
- Still in process... but its in the plan.
* Marriage proposal services - out of ideas, we are here to help.
* Hens Party - bridal shower is very important.
* Wedding Planning and MC-ing services - we understand your happiness and strongly believe that the couples should rest. So the running of the wedding show be left to people whom are experience and sincere to handle.
* Surprise services - Events to surprise your love ones. We have the ideas to share with you.

Hope we can get supports from friends and exising clients to 'pong chang pong chang'.

For PERSONAL,
- take up stock trading courses to make myself more skillful in trading.
- continuous learning on nutrition
- Of course, more tours :D

YES!!! I have a whole long list of events to run in 2008. I must do it!

Got to run... as will be party-ing soon :D

Wishing all happy New YEAR... and remember, write your plans down and get it done step by step :D

Cheers,
Swee Kum * With LOVE*

Barley with soy skin Dessert - Ganbate!

2007-09-15T23:18:00.000-07:00

This weekend is meant for cooking dessert.

Yes! after 2nd attempt, the dessert is successfully made and i am now enjoying the fruits with my family :>
Rating given: 8 / 10

Lesson learnt:
- Sequence is very important
Soy skin, pandan leaf, barley & ginko seed. Barley suppose to be more difficult to get cook - WRONG! Soy skin need more time to get soften!

- ingredients
I think the soy skin quality is not so good. The search should continue.

Oh yes, this dessert is good for skin. Nevertheless, do not add too much sugar so that it can be a healthy dessert!

2 weeks later i will try again... Ganbate ne!!!

Cheers :>

Good service day is Monday :D

2007-07-27T02:47:00.000-07:00

Have not been shopping on early of the week for moons...

The feeling of shopping on the day is great and retailers are so nice... merchanise are well organise. Easy to choose and no need fight for fitting rooms.

I love monday!

Cheers (L)

Whats best in Taiwan - to be a couch potato :P

2007-07-27T01:05:00.000-07:00

Went to taiwan for a week of oversea assignment, realised that nothing beats their so interesting TV programs.

Now the most popular show is some ' 大闷锅' variety show which is really hillarious... mainly talking abt politics and history of Taiwan in a funny manner. It was highly recommended by my taiwan friend!

I also saw my fave '小猪' show...

So its everyday, lots of Starbuck kopi (tall somemore）and '珍珠奶茶' (very milky and not sweet like those in Singapore)... was provided with a drum stick, super nice but extremely oily! Thats why, I took only half and pass the 'sin' to my other team mate.

Currently running detox program now. With all those, its 'zip' off from good food for 2weeks.

Cheers!

After feasting... ....

2007-03-19T23:54:00.001-07:00

After a month of feasting on pineapple tarts and all the lovely peanuts cookies, I realise that the waist line is catching up with the time line...hahahah...

Recently a few clients have joint me in the healthy lifestyle program. I am glad that they took up not only for the waist line. Come on, waist line is, seriously not everything!
Health comes 1st before anything.

I am a strong believer of this:
With good health, you can do everything you want and earn the monetary rewards that you want - that's perfection in life!

Great Wealth without Health = Nothing. - think about it again.
I saw this from an entertainment segment. One actress (in her 50s) actually mention that she is now spending a big bulk of her wealth to compensate her health condition that she forget to take care when she is younger.
I don't want to be like that :P

Jia you! Gan ba te to healthier body and beautiful people :D

Valentine's Day - the budget way

2007-02-15T02:05:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air again......

I do not know why, whenever Valentine's Day, i will 'smell' romance and love in the air. Hee... should be the people around us that contribute to it.

As usual, we go to the same spot for celebration. People ask us if we are bored of the same way of celebration. Hmmm... no as the people we see in couples are always different :)

Our spot seems to be getting popular.
On this day, we always see lots of couples... usually much much more than what we will see! All the lovely dovely couples...
There are a few couples around us, doing the budget way of celebration like us :)
One of them actually prepare steak over a satay griller (amazing!) They have nice cultery with them and eat gracefully. Quite wow to me... Ant was joking that beef is the best as even if not so cook, can still be eaten :P

Suddenly I keep feeling 'flashes' at one corner of my eye...
Oh, this gal has a big bouquet... hee... straight away come to my mind.. " oh, you 2 1st Valentine's day ar?"

Of course, there are also people whom really DIY... bring own pinic tables, food, cultery and wine. I overhead this couple... the guy shout out loud: " Opps no candle!!! " then both laugh very loud... So from a distance, I see them eat in the dark... actually quite worry for them, so dark! What if extra 'ingredients' add to their food.... :P Blessed...

All and all, its a fun celebration with lots of sea breeze and wave.

*LOVE*

Rainy days aren't so grey after all

2006-12-20T18:36:00.000-08:00

The rain that persisted till now still 'on the go'....

The rain actually brought in some interesting business opportunities for some industries.
- Cabby biz
- Car repair business
and one more.... not business related though,
- An Escape from ponds and reservoirs for those that swim :D
Interesting when you really think about it! This fishes and tortises in MacRitche reservoir could be thinking of escape route that their ancestors once done it 20 over years ago...hee... its like scene in 'finding Nemo'!

Rain also means its time to walk with my boots. Yup, my boots take rest for almost 9 months in a year and now its time to 'work', or rather walk. Hee.. So winter!

Actually rain is liquid form of SNOW... so (if you give n take), can just take the rain as snow if you happen to walk outside :)

Merry merry Xmas!

Gone with the Haze, Hello Sun and Rain

2006-11-12T20:42:00.000-08:00

Simply contended with the Sun in the morning and the Rain in evening to shower Singapore with fresh air!

We never missed out on weekend jog even though my consultation schedule is tight.
Last Sunday, we went in the evening after rain... air was great and we saw this phemonenon "mist floating above water" very interesting.
Me, a photo taking person, take down the mist that make the whole reservoir looks as like we in high land. Not very clear with my 1.3 mega pixel. Maybe its time to change to cyber shot phone :D

On a contra, last Saturday, I got this lovely sun set from my place. Quite a scene I felt :D

" Take time to enjoy nature... you find new aspiration "

蓝天，白云－好想你们！

2006-10-18T23:25:00.000-07:00

已经有三个星期没看到蔚蓝的天空了。

这里每天多是多烟（不是雾OK！）的，好灰，好灰。。。

着烟雾弥漫的天，不是浪漫，　也不是秋天来临的象征。。。

不法之徒的燃烧肥地是罪魁祸首，自私的只管自个的钱包预算，

给的是国家的烦恼，人民的不便　（身体不适，户外运要减少。。。。）

麻烦！

天天期待蔚蓝天空的出现，好让我们的生活恢复正常。

恢复快慢，就看风向和雨量。。。

看看PSI。。。

"今天PSI：74　－　中等水平 (加油，加油!)” 我很想快快去跑步，游泳OK！保佑，保佑 : )

Everyday is a learning day

2006-10-18T22:50:00.000-07:00

Starting to blog from now......

When we learn something or have too much things in our mind, the best to do is:
"Pen it down"

I do not really love writing. Nevertheless, as there is chinese saying:
时光一去不回头.
人的记忆是短暂的.

I better write down things that come to me, before time sweep away from me :)

Legalising Sea Turtle egg picking - Weird Law!

2006-10-18T22:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning, I heard about this news in FM933... I was like 'Hur, what stupid legalisation is this?'

Yes, this state (I should not mention the country) wants to legalise Turtle egg picking so as to prevent illegal activity. When this was announced, the Wild life conservative group strongly protested. Well, I protested too, in the car though.

Sea Turtle is one of the endangered and going to extinct marine life.

The sad thing is these young turtles sometimes, do not even have a chance to live to fight to the sea.... They ended up in someone's stomach! (angry)

I remember last year, there was news on the young turtles being hatched in east coast parks (Surprise!) They missed their way to the sea and dropped into the drain instead (cute!) Some young parkers saw and called the park rangers to arrange to put them back to the sea. So kind hearted...... I thought, the mama turtle must be very intelligent to have selected Singapore to hatch the next generation. Safe ground, for sure :) No egg pickers!

Some funny discussions we have when we are in the car, after hearing this news:

* Since East coast is quite safe place to hatch, we should direct more turtles to come......
We are peaceful animal loving country! Then, how to DIRECT the TURTLES??? No answer...

* The TRUTH about Ninja Turtle...
A: what is the benefit of eating turtle eggs? These egg picking people are bad...
B: I don't know...... Suppose to be good I think :P Still, they should know sea turtles going to extinct soon... Still eat! (angry)
A: Ohhhhh... So the cartoon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is for real!!! Perhaps these people eat the turtle egg will mutate and become Turtle!! (cru)
B: (Laugh out loud!!).... "Turtle POWER"!!

Turtles are 'long life' marine animal, hope their life will not be further shorten by human 'stupid' action and laws.

Peace "V"