Fucking pissed off... Some people just think that they know better... Hello! Is my car meant to ferry things like that all the bloody time? Dont be so selfish and think only of yourself. So what if I have the car, I have to be bloody responsible all the time? What about Uncle? He who always provides the FOC water, the encouragement, the FOC food? All this no appreciation is it..

Then, what the fuck is all this fucking questioning? Do you even question your former coaches? Look, i have already explained numerous times! If it does not get into your bloody head, then, you should self-evaulatate.. See from different angles can? Everyone already bloody grown up lo... Still have to spoon-feed?

Fucking angry angry angry... :(

Super UNDER-Appreciated!!!!

Trying to get myself into the pic. Taking a break from the games planned by Zhen Hao... WS Team Bonding before the party.

Jon & Gloria... Cheering Ariel up with some present so that she will "behave" herself @ the party. Many thanks to the "oldies girls" that gave her presents too... She was on BEST behaviour plus she had lots of fun with my students or bullying them.... :)

Representatives from MJC Year 2s...

Emily's Colleagues from St Luke's Yishun & Hougang Centre: Ah Teck, Been Chu, Johnny & Wife, Liyu & Hubby, Kola, Agnes & Jenny

Team WSapiens


 Emily's Students: Ben, Annabelle, Gahya, Sathi, Jannah & Trixie with Ariel


 The 3kg Birthday cake sponsored by FiL & MiL.  Emily & the kids

Emily with her immediate family

 Team WS with the Kwa family.... 

Finally, Daddy holding his son after cutting the Salmon all day...

More pics can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34674&l=2800d&id=631938650

Results are out... : http://www.shape.com.sg/shaperun08/10km-results.php

It was a much "feared" run because I have not been or had not trained since I had Aragorn... So, drove down to Capitol to park the car there while meeting the girls at City Hall MRT. As usual, everyone was late and we met Daphne (who flew down in a cab) at the Baggage area. Not much people as compared to Standard Chartered. Hell! It is like comparing 8,000 vs 50,000 in the same venue... But at least the SC run gave me previous experience and I only carried the car key while i ran (as compared to running with a bag in 2006)... 

Anyway, timed myself to set a pace... Lost the girls at the startline. We were like super late and missed the official start time by 2mins plus because all the KS ladies for 5km were already at the front... Nevermind, I was running quite comfortably for 30mins (at about that time, was already pass the halfway mark at Marina South). After clearing the marina area, once i can see the CBD, i sorta felt the aches in my legs but continued on.. I think the water points are ALL major distractions and a cause for me to slow down to drink some water... (no straws given and I didnt wanna get my shoes or clothes wet).... 

Nearing to the 3km mark, saw a girl who fainted. Ambulance was kinda in a rush to get to her... At least, there were officials and her friend there to give her support... Glad that i did not end up like her... Nearing the last 2km, can feel my legs becoming tofu.. At least, i can still run or attempted to catch the next person in front of me... Didnt stop like in 2006.. 

Cross the finishing line at 1h 7 mins (give or take). It was definitely a faster time as compared in 2006. Hello! I trained at least once a week in 2006 and for like 3 months. Damn proud of myself because i managed to do it. Of course, this year, it was a total different setup as I wore the official shape t-shirt and wore the arena tights... In 2006, wore the long-sleeve arena t-shirt, carried a bag and wore long pants (with the main intention of losing more water and hopefully weight) plus carried my good friend, MP3 with me... 

This time, i accomplished a faster time but had BAD BAD aches almost immediately after the race... The abrasions at the arms were BAD TOO!!!! So, it was no USE to apply the vaseline that Daphne so kindly lent... Ha! Dawn managed to make it only for a 5km run as she was late and plus she had fever while travelling on official business to Bangkok. Fiona was recovering from flu and Daphne had knee problems again... In all, congrats GIRLS for finishing the race, for NOT giving up, for MAKING the effort to get up on a bright sunny Sunday morning (where you could have sleep in) and for the massive queueing for the runners kit, FOC stuff like the Subaru t-shirts... 

Ha! It was fun... Btw, the time, i took the cab down to Grandpa's place, was totally aching and dying. After the shower, played with the kids for a while before dying for a sleep on the mattress. The maid helped to put Aragorn to sleep, Thank God for relatives and helpers. If not, this mummy CONFIRMED will die lo... As it was, the aches settled in FULLY and climbing up and down the stairs was TERRIBLE for my BOTH ankles and knees. Relatives remarked that i was like a grandma trying to walk again... BLAH

Anyway, if not for the deep heat available (plus i helped myself to 1 FOC tube) on site, confirm sure need help to get to the car lo... Now, waiting for the official results and photos.. Hopefully, SHAPE organisers NOT so stingly as SC organisers. Their SC pics can ONLY be bought, not FOC downloaded.. BLAH. 

Details of the events as per this link.... www.shape.com/shaperun08/ d

Time really flies and it is time to plan for Aragorn's 1 year... Planning a mega big bash to celebrate with family, relatives, WS, friends and colleagues/ex-colleauges...

Details of event:

Date/Day: Sunday, 27th July 2008

Time: 6pm to 9pm

Venue: Blk 115B Yishun Ring Road (Void Deck - bigger area)

Programme:
5.30pm Arrival of guests
7.00pm Commencement of Food
8.30pm Cutting of Cake
9.30pm Thank you for coming.. See you next year!

Proposed GIFTS:
CASH CASH CASH

so that we can buy these for him...

1) Car seat with booster seat for weight up to 25-28kg (good ones costs about $250-$300)


2) Soy Milk Power from Friso (each tin last only 3-6 days and costs $11.80 per tin) - normally we try to buy it from smaller shops as NTUC sells them quite expensive. 

3) Pampers (only Pampers brand) size L and XL (about $30+ per pax) - must wait for promotions such as the tagged price for 2 packets (more worth it).

4) Educational toys from Fisher-Price (www.fisher-price.com) - best supplier as they have toys by age.. Some toys wanted... Best thing is that they have a section for clearance/out dated toys... The toys are so brightly coloured and fun... Toys that are loud or have interesting music are normaly those that babies would like.. Hell, even i would like it lo... '')
 

It has been ages since the last post of the pics of my kids... Here goes...


 Ariel finally got her wish to carry her baby brother... Though, i think it was more fun for Aragorn than it was for her... ps: He was pulling what's left of her hair...


Hence, the siblings attempted to talk with one another... I think it was more of body language than anything else...


I think the "boy" wants to start walking,.. Real fast too!


 I was trying to take his pic but he was more amazed by my camera strap as it looks good enough to eat... Yummy!


 Aragorn is totally "TIRED" after the "loooooooooong" @ sentosa, but in actual fact, he was only there for 2 hours. It's just that he woke up @ 6.30am by his cute mummy.... :)

Happily left work early with Boss' blessing and wanted to get back home early ot spend time with the family... but who knows...

At the junction before turning into KJE, 3 cars in front of me had already stopped at the traffic lights and I was cruising to a stop when suddenly, I heard a LOUD BANG! My car jerked forward and i felt a sudden jerk to my lower trunk muscles...

Then, I calmly got out of the car with paper & pen, knowing very certainly that I was in the midst of my first accident... Some pics using my nokie phone. Wanted to upload more but the other hp did not have bluetooth, so got to find the hp cable or something... Damn bloody pissing off because the cab driver (last car) was the cause of it all!!!!! Total waste of 30 minutes of my time! He REFUSED to give his NAME, NRIC & CONTACT NUMBER...

So the 2nd Driver (that malay chap) called his entire Kampong and gang and police to get what he required!!!! Anyway, the pictures speak for themselves... Enjoy my SUAY-ness! :(

Note the bumper! Looks like a small dent but...


Imagine the impact of the hit on our car! :(

The guy in black is the driver of vehicle 2. Note the red Trans Cab, the cab driver trying to disappear, even though we asked the police to get him to exchange his particulars, he only gave his name & hp, no NRIC lo... :(


 Our poor, poor car.. Now we are given a Nissan Car.. Btw, kwa said that on sun our poor car's car plate no came out in 4D. FUCK lah, we never buy. Oh well, what's yours is yours... Fate... Super sucky!

Today's the first day of school and work for Ariel and me. Took some pics of her in her new uniform and socks (her X'mas present from my mum in UK). Really wanna thank the Boss for allowing me time-off to send her to school, though i did ask for time off to send & pick her up from school and he did allowed via sms, i thought that i wouldnt wanna push my luck and buttons and stuff to go overboard, so i came to work in record breaking time (yes, i did watch out for my speed limit) @ 9.10am. Boss was really surprised but he looked pleased that i came in earlier.

Pics of Ariel....

(wearing my new socks, i tell you, it was a real struggle in 2007 to teach her how to wear them, it didnt help when the mother-in-law kept wearing them for her, because her heart soft, when she sees Ariel struggling to wear them!)


(ensuring that the socks are in order before heading to school)


(full dress)


(the very angelic or devilish smile)

will intend to post pictures once i get to springleaf because of the wireless etc... also need to do up the SEP portal thingly for 2008. had a wonderful party on 2nd sept with friends, loved ones and of course, cant do without WSapiens. in all, the presents, the well-wishes, the food, the music, the fish, the drinks etc... all seems to make the party, the hassle of organising DEFINITELY worth it!

oh well, cant ask for more but was hoping that Aragorn's milk rash will kinda of disappear but as it is, just praying that it will subside on its own. His 1st injection is up on 6th sept and i foresee a crying day ahead for him. Also intend to get him a haircut after the injection is over. so watch out for pictures then!.

Just to recap on the debrief:
1) Sept's trainings on Wed only
2) Oct's trainings on Sun only
3) Resume all WS trainings, Wed, Sat & Sun in Nov & Dec. May have more than 3 sessions scheduled. Kinda of like the June Holiday trainings! :)
4) Annual Dinner will be held inconjuction with Christmas at Fiona's place. Will work out the budget and menu nearer to that time. Since each WSapiens is going to pay $10, we can afford to get smoked ham, turkey, salmon etc... Should be a ball of a party lo! hee hee!

Cheers!

Hey everone!

If you are thinking of presents for the birth of Aragorn, some suggestions from the parents:

1) lots & lots of pampers from Newborn, to s to m to l size pampers (only the "real" pampers brand, you know, the one with the new wrapping (yellow in colour, where previously, it was in green)!

2) A good baby pram - the one we had for Ariel was destroyed in a matter of months because, we bought it on sale, it was not user-friendly, too bulky and heavy for the mummy.

So, asking Fiona to help coordinate the present from WS if anyone is keen to contribute to the 2 proposed presents. So thick-skin right. But it is the bear essentials we need currently.

Also, would like to take this opportunity to thank all the WSapiens who visited me at the hospital bearing their pretty gifts and thoughts and flowers. Also to those like Ang Peng Siong & Wife, Wendy, Samuel Seetoh, even SLSS for their thoughtful baby hampers and flowers.

Though we aren't as close as we would like to be, many thanks for the well-wishes and thoughts. It is GREATLY appreciated especially in today's very expensive times!

hee hee! Esther helped to save the picasa software into her thumbdrive for me. Many thanks. i think it would take me FOREVER to get it downloaded into my PC using dial up. So, now i am gonna start saving the collage pics and get it downloaded into my blog from other ppl's place who has wireless and/or broadband. Hee hee!

MANY THANKS TO ESTHER! Yipee!

You know, i did mention that WS is going thru a slightly successful period today with more people hiring LG this year? So far, i have secured quite a number of contacts and the rates that I quotated seemed to be acceptable to everyone, so people in WS, do treasure these moments and do your best for the jobs that you secured for.

Many thanks to Esther & Joseph for all the coordination.

Finally bought myself a long-awaited camera since my previous one K.O. last Oct 2006, i was relying on the goodwill of my friends and teammates to take photos for me. Really pleased with the camera as it is MUCH MORE affordable than my previous one and definitely more precious now!

Really excited as i can finally upload the pics that i had asked from my friends, the long awaited Arafura Games 2007 pics can be done. Also, this software came with pic merge, so it auto merges my selected pics. Anyway, see if the pic turned out well and give your comments.

Btw, the canon costs me SGD$460.00.

Hee! It is great when you have friends on the same wavelength as you! Though at times, they get "pissed", "cynical" or "just-plain-wanna-bitch-about-you & e world", they are simply a bunch of nice people ultimately.

Anyway, Fi had come out with this great jap sushi place that we intend to go this thurs for lunch. i am gonna drag the hubby out to take me along as well. If i can do so, most probably, we will park the car at toa payoh and take the mrt to novena revenue house, just to be cheapo and save on the parking, plus we wont get lose, no parking issues nor fighting with others to park the car at the nearest lift lobby etc...

So wonder who's going since Fi, Daph & me are confirmed. Fi, can ask Ena & Dawn & Jeri to join us? Jeri did say something about going to Port Dickson over the weekend. Anyway, if it is ALL GIRLS, then, most prob, Kwa isnt really keen to go, he said that all we will talk about is other girls and other girl-related issues. He is just being a stick-in-the-mud! BLAH!

Anyway, hoping to get down and purchase a new camera @ Funan since my regular shop is there. Any takers to go walk-walk shop-shop with me? Thinking of going this monday or tuesday, most prob will take the MRT, faster and nearer instead of driving and stressing myself un-necessary.

I received a call from ESN that rejected my services as Clerk of Course because they found out that i was 7 months pregnant. Talk about being an ASSHOLE for God's sake! Total bia-ness! Was totally pissed about it.

The entire kwa family went for a drive down to Arena to collect the guards and 6 AGL 8900 goggles (3 black, 3 blue). Kwa as usual submitted his japan orders to her with an interesting remark "if too expensive, then, wait and combine with 2008's orders".

Anyway, we got all the guards for team with execption for the CA series. So Mel, no guards for you. That one that you ordered is no longer selling in Singapore. Anyway, Kwa wanted NOT TO WORK today and i took Ariel to the doctor to get a child's mc that costs me $14.00. So ya, CONFIRMED that Ariel is overweight lo at 22.2kg at 1.07m. The doc said that she was tall for her age but ideal weight is betweeen 18-20kg. So KWA, see! Dont keep telling me she's tough, she's really FAT FAT FAT! So help me with her dieting and exercising kk. L(

Anyway, at Arena, he received a call from office and his stupid boss recalled him back to work! Totally sian lo! So, the day kinda of SUCK big time until Daph & Fi came down @ about 3plus to find me @ home. I was like napping and almost reaching la-la land. We had a good time bitching for a while till the small "princess" woke up about 4plus. Then, it was hard trying to talk while "entertaining" her.

Finally, i got pissed off and just decided to dump her @ mum-in-law while we took a cab down to Singapore Teacher's Union for Dinner. I tell you, the cab is totally awesome. It was actually my first time taking such a BIG cab, the flagdown rate was like $2.80 with the peak period charge of $2, the total bill was like $9.20. Anyway, Jeremy was there only 10 mins late (we reached promptly @ 7pm).

Dinner was wonderful with lots of common bitching about stupid learn-to-swim students and irriating coaches and parents. Wow! I should see how Jeremy teaches because i betcha, he would be so different. Anyway, John was "forced" to pick all of us up in his NICE PINKY car to toa payoh.

Dear Fellow WSapiens

You are invited our daughter Ariel Kwa Jie Yun’s 4th Birthday on Sunday, 1st July 2007 at our home at Blk 115C Yishun Ring Road, #12-805 from 5pm to 10pm.

Instructions to get to our place:
· Alight at Yishun MRT
· Take bus 856 or 859 from Yishun Bus Interchange
· Alight at the 4th bus stop (can see overhead bridge and air defence camp)
· Cross the overhead bridge and that’s our block

Ariel and Parent’s WISHLIST
1. CASH, lots and lots of cash
2. Vouchers from like Popular in case you are not sure what stationery or assessment books to buy for her
3. Stationery (lots and lots of colour pencils, marker pens, NO CRAYONS)
4. Assessment books from K1 and above
5. Clothes (ages from 7 years and above, yes, we know, Ariel’s getting fatter, can only fit into clothes that are above 7 years of age as this point in time)

Hope that all of you can reply ASAP via email or sms so that I can make arrangements for FOOD.

Ps: Those who are working at the Masters Competition in the morning at Farrer Park has NO EXCUSE not to come because I will be there anyway with you all.

Just received the email from our MingHui (NTU) on sunday, so now Monday's busy trying to get the transport, emailing and calling the organisers for our entries etc...

So far, work done: called the organisers to secure our place. Apparently, heard that the local UNIs & Polys also going up. So we will probably see the same faces or new faces at the competition this year.

Tentative plans:
= Leaving SG on Friday, 20th July (either morning or night, depending who wanna miss school)
= Back in Singapore on Monday, 23rd July (night, so guys will have to miss school).

Pradeep gave me his uncle's contact for the BUS at NICE. So we are thinking of booking a bus exclusively ourselves since i called Shereen and STA is not going (BLAH), so if we dont have enough people, we will have to share a bus. Meanwhile, asking Fiona to help me along these lines:
1) Get quotations for Insurance
2) Get quotations from Grassland and/or other bus company for our trip to Ipoh in the event we dont have enough people to book a bus exclusively

We are trying to feel in a team of Under 16s (girls and boys) and an Open Team (men & women). So far, more or less confirmed or interested are as follows:
Jim
Pradeep
Pradeep's dad (as supporter)
Jia Long (if he gets his BM on time)
Kwa
Fiona (assistant team manager)
John (for a short holiday and hopefully as supporter)
Stewart
Justin Chua (if only miss 1 day of school)
Emily (team manager)

I would suggest and have already written to SLSS that the NUS & Ipoh competition events be taken into consideration as part of the time trials since there is going to be 2 times trials on 20th Jun & 25th Jul. Still pending their response.

So meanwhile, girls, if you see anyone online, help me ask them if keen to go. Looking at estimated costs of SGD$200 (similiar as penang) and we will try to throw in some sight-seeing. For once, Kwa was damn "onz" about it and even to the extend of sight-seeing in some dark and gloomy cave, hope that he wanna neck with me instead of being professional. Anyway, for all you may know, i cant go! So tummy and baby, help me out a bit and let's all have some fun to destress ourseleves! Cheers!