Noah's Ark WIP

Hv been working at it ...

at a snail's pace ...

but I'm getting there ...

Blur Sotong Me

I thought the new school year starts today - 29 Dec 08.

But it is not ... despite the calendars stating the last day of Dec-08 school holidays was 28 Dec 08.

School starts officially on 2 Jan 09, Friday.

WHEW!!! What a relief!!!

Jnr was discharged earlier at noon. With this, he has four days to rest & recover.

Altho he was given MC until 5 Jan 09, if he is well enough, he will resume school as usual.

Finding A Smile

Amid the Adversity.

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Arrived @ KKH at noon.
Got consulted. Got x-rayed. 2 times @.
Now just waiting to be admitted.
(Yes, that is the Empress Dowager at the back)

Having fun in his first wheelchair-ride.

Finally got admitted
@ 4pm

Waiting for room service ...
aka PSP with the help of Uncle M.

Tucking into a simple fare
@ 6.30pm

Diagnosis: Inflammation at the hips thus the difficulty & pain in walking.

Cause of Injury: Typical behaviour of a growing-active-10-yr-boy.

Prognosis: Traction to relieve the tension in aid of recovery.

I tot I cud be around to see the simple traction being installed. But visiting hours are valid till 8pm. So we said our goodbyes and I'll be back again 2mrw for the final verdict.

Altho Jnr cud be discharged 2mrw, he'll be prescribed plenty of (bed)rest. Thus I doubt he can resume school on Monday.

YES. The new school year starts on Monday. 29 Dec 2008. *faint*

Goodnight "Santa Baby"

Actress and "Santa Baby" singer Eartha Kitt
has died on Thursday in New York City,
her publicist confirmed to CNN,
after being treated there for colon cancer.

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I got to know of Eartha Kit from the Ductchess' post on one of her songs - Santa Baby. And her rendition of the Santa Baby is indeed the best.

Rest In Peace, Eartha Kit.

A Daring Move

For the Festive Season.

And I LURVE it!!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!!!!!!

A Quirky Me

I seem to hv this quirk of picking books which are neither the first nor the last installment of the trilogy.

The latest book I've picked up from the MPH Book Sale was Barbara Taylor Bradford's Heirs of Ravenscar.


And it so happens that it is the 2nd book of the Ravenscar Trilogy.

Thankfully, there's the National Library for me to source for the first & last book. If these two books prove their worth, I will get them from the local bookstores.

Yes. I love collecting such trilogy. And I already have a few from Nora Roberts. But first I hv to "get rid" of my existing stash of books. Which I am finding it difficult to part with it.

Haiz!

Life is so full of complications.

Away He Goes

Bro & gf are going away on a vacation. Again. The last trip was to Shanghai-Hong Kong-Shenzhen.

I wonder when will it be my turn.

Colors Galore

Can you believe that all these amount to 86 colors??!!!!!

Which are now being stored neatly in this lil purple name card holder.

Photo of the Day: 20 Dec 2008

If I were to continue buying them, I'm gonna source for a similar yet bigger holder.

Lone Ranger

Photo of the Day: 19 Dec 2008

I've finally gone to me first movie ... alone. It's a bit awkward at first. But thankfully, I saw a few fellow lone rangers too. So I was put at ease by it.

Overall the movie was great. It did follow very closely to the book. There are a few "errors" which can be overlooked.

My reviews:
There are some bad reviews abt Bella's expression. To me, she's supposed to be the super reserved type. But once she unleashed her emotions, it would be strong & powerful. And Kristen Stewart portrayed it beautifully

There are also some bad reviews abt the Cullen's makeup. And I hv to agree with it. There's a tad too much grey in it. Bella is already considered pale. So the Cullen's makeup shud be based on tat and ante up on the pale-ness.

Robert Pattinson didn't portray as much intensity and passion as in the book. Nevertheless, he is great .... a great eye candy at that.

I see/hv a problem imagining Jacob growing bigger and hairy for the wolf part.

I love the baseball scene. It showcases the Cullen's power beautifully.

The most romantic part is the tree top scene.

The most cheeky part is the scene of both Edward & Bella appearing together a a couple. And Edward purposely placed his arms ard Bella.

The weirdest part is the Cullens' vampire stance at the field. It looks fake.

Now I'm looking ard for the movie tie-in book. Cos the two leads are eye-candies. Yes, I've read all four books. But if all four gonna be revamped to hv a cover related to the movie, I'm gonna grab it.


Yes, I'll be getting the VCD/DVD too.

And also looking forward to its subsequent sequences.

Got a Call @ Work

Photo taken in CNY 2007
© Agnes Tan

From one of my younger step-sisters … inviting me over (to Dad’s place) for lunch this Saturday.

Guess it’s all due to her passing, that we finally moved our butts to initiate such gatherings. Or maybe it’s due to the fact that we won’t be celebrating CNY 09 (or any other celebration) within the first 100 days after a death in the family.

Oh, did I mention that I dropped by Dad’s place last Saturday ... on the spur of the moment … after dropping my ger for surgery at the vet’s ? On top of his place being on the way, I have two pair of ON flip flops for the elder two kids.

Photo taken in CNY 2007 © Agnes Tan

The Mom Song

I laughed my socks off when I heard this song the 1st time. Thereafter it's like an energy boost to my daily life as a single mom.

So here it is ...


This is the classical version of it.


Lyrics can be found HERE.

Something to Smile About

Today I came home

To these.

I'm gonna display some mini-photos in the front row.

Photos of Jnr's baby-time.

Photos of the furkids.

Re*gret

– verb (used with object)
1. to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
2. to think of with a sense of loss: to regret one's vanished youth.
– noun
3. a sense of loss, disappointment, dissatisfaction, etc.
4. a feeling of sorrow or remorse for a fault, act, loss, disappointment, etc.

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I do feel a tinge of regret … despite that fact that I’ve already put my plan into action. And that is to call her often, to make up for the lack of visits. And the last I spoke to her was on her birthday this year – 12 May.

Then it hit me tat recently Dad has text me about her being hospitalized. But at that time I had just started my new job and thus being super out of the way to the hospital. And also presuming that it’s the “normal” case of health problems, I brushed it off. Now … come to think of it … I shud visit her.

So far, I’ve not done things that ended up as regretful. Not even my non-existent marriage & D. To me, once done, it’s done, cannot be undone. But now … I’m feeling a tinge of … sadness? disappointment? Put them together, it still spells regret.

I’ve also been feeling this way in regards to Jnr’s academic struggle. But being the bull-headed me, I psycho myself that I’m doing what I thot was best for him.

Wish I can say the same for her though.

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With her passing, I have fully understand the meaning of "Life Is Short". Despite her passing at 90yo, it's still a short life ... cos I just dun wanna let her go ... yet.

Day 3 of 3

The English Tutor didn't leave a good first impression on me. All thanks to her expression and body language.

I've just spoken to the Tuition Centre and it doesn't bode well for her too. So what I had gauged from the Empress Dowager was true too. It's not due to my being super-sensitive.

At first, I was 50/50 abt her. And thus willing to give her a try. But now ... we shall play by the ear. While on the lookout for another English Tutor.


(Day 1)
(Day 2)

No More ...

With her passing, my life has turned topsy turvy.

My X’mas plan to frame up my work was shelved aside.

My initial zest to shop for auspicious (aka RED color) CNY 2009 clothes for her has died a sudden death.

Without her … I feel so lost … so very lost …

Until We Meet Again

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12 May 1918 - 4 Dec 2008

I. See. The. Light.

The tuition session earlier was my affirmation that I've made the right decision by getting tutors for Jnr. That THERE IS HOPE FOR HIM after all. And I am oh so relieved upon knowing tat.

Now I just hv to pray hard that the HOPE will be spread to the other subjects in due time. I'm not wishing for miracles. But I am wishing for vast improvements by May next yr. Next year??!! I hvn't even finish this year and I'm already talking about next year???!!! *smack me own forehead* LOL!!!!!

As a gf keeps reminding & assuring me that IT IS NEVER TOO LATE FOR JNR. *sob sob* And I am finally believing in THAT. I am finally going to see the light. THE LIGHT!!!!!! * fainted from sheer relief and enlightenment *

Day 2 of 3

Today ended on a more hopeful note than yesterday.

The Maths Tutor had managed to catch Jnr's pattern. And thus already have clear ideas on how to reinforce it and also making the subject more lively for him.

And I am so with her on the ideas. Cos all along I know Jnr needs physical stimulation where school is concerned. Just that I hv no idea how to go about it ... despite reading up on it ... repeatedly & religiously. Ok, I am lazy too. Plus stubborn ... always insists on doing it my way cos it's the "correct way" for Jnr too. And yes, that sounds exactly like the Empress Dowager. But at least I am willing to let it go and try other alternative (& better) ways. Unlike her *roll eyes*

Nevertheless.

So if the physical stimulation will help Jnr in his Maths, I will do the same for his Science. Cos Science is the only subject which doesn't hv a tutor for it. Thus I hv to take the lead in it. On second thoughts, I think I will start on it. Since this first session has proven to the tutor and me that physical stimulation is what Jnr needs. *Nodding head in affirmation* Yes, I will do just that for Science.

Next will be English Tuition. Luckily Jnr's vocab & grammar has improved by leaps & bounds. So tomorrow session will be the smoothest one of all.

PS: If anyone's child is in need of a creative & innovative Maths Tutor, email me. I'll strongly recommend this tutor to you (bypassing the tutor center). Yes, just one short chit-chat session with her and I already like her THIS much.

PPS: Oh. You must be residing in Singapore. And your child is undertaking Singapore's education system. *cheesy grin*


(Day 1)

Guess What is This

This was meant to be a weekend entry. Nevertheless ...

You can say I hv the eyes of a man. Cos I didn't notice the above on Friday night. Until the Empress Dowager pointed it out to me on Saturday morning ... a day after the completion. Guess she wants the natural light to bring out the best of it ... knowing I will roll eyes at it. *cheesy grin*

And count her lucky stars that it is growing on me.

Day 1 of 3

Nerve wrecking, I tell you. LOL!!!!

It's worse than my first date ... worse than my wedding night ... worse than my first job interview ... worse than my first day in my first job ... worse than facing the Empress Dowager's wrath ... It is just the worst of the worst.

But I am glad that it is finally over.

Well, at least one out of three is over. I still have two more to go - Maths & English.

So how was it?

The Chinese Tutor's parting remarks (loosely translated): Jnr is like a stack of bricks sitting on top of a bowl of milk.

ROFLMAO!!!!!

Yes, his foundation in the Mother Tongue is super duper W.E.A.K.

ROFLMAO!!!!

And I expected the same remarks from the Maths Tutor tomorrow.

Haiz !!!!!

Oh! Guess what!! Jnr managed to survive the 1.5-hr ordeal. WOWZER !!!!! A pat on his back for that.

A New Day … A New Month

What a feeling to start a new month on its first day. So much so that I hv a vibrant aura about me.

Ok, maybe I am exaggerating a bit. Just that my office is having a mini-renovation thus all of us have been relocated to a temporary office. Despite the inconvenience and all, a few of us are having a ball … including yours truly.

With a new month, it also means a new routine for me and Jnr. Starting from now, I will not be leading in Jnr’s academic journey. I will be assisting the new “leaders” … aka the private tutors. Three tutors at that, one for each subject, except for Science. On top of that, when school reopens next month … next year … Jnr will be a supposedly latch-key child. Cos he’s not longer attending the student care center.

With all these new happenings, I couldn’t help feeling a bit off the chart. Sad that I am letting go a bit more of my control to the reins to Jnr. Excited that Jnr is embarking on a brand new journey. Relief that I no longer shoulder the full responsibility of Jnr’s academic struggle.

Though none go with me
Still, I will follow
No turning back
No turning back

PS: The above verse applies to accepting Jesus and allowing Him to steer your life. For me, it’ll be accepting Fate and allowing It to help steer my life.