Money Stolen

Yesterday, received a call from Yang Zhi. He sadly told me that his money was stolen. According to him, he left his bag in his classroom and went for his Int'l Chess Club. Upon his returned to his class, he found his wallet was not in his bag but was under the last desk in the classroom. $7.00 gone! His classroom was occupied by another class having remedial lesson. so he asked the teacher who was in the classroom for help. To his surprised, the teacher replied was cold" because I was here so you conveniently asked me to check for you isn't and why dun you checked the surrounding" According to YZ was that he requested the teacher to check those students in the class because it could be one of them. To me, I thought this is the first approached the kid will do in school, that is to ask the teacher for help! I felt that younger teachers are not able to handle situation wisely which compared to more senior teachers. This also tell us that younger teachers only come to school to teach the subjects but forgetting about morale education. Instantly, i feel that this is one area that current education is lacking of. So since the teacher cannot help him, so he checked with me whether I can go to his school. Mother is the main pillar of a child. Usually they will call the mother for help, advise whenever things happen. And of course, mother usually also will attend to it as quickly as possible. While I were driving to Yew Tee Pr School, the memory of my old friend who has passed away 5 ot 6 years ago leaving behind two young children keep flowing to my mind. Who can they turn to? Children without mother, who will be the next figure for them to turn to? Well, life is unpredictable, so let's treasure whatever you have and also people around you.

Just feeling!

I suddenly felt that people who talk alots especially talk alots of nonsenses are those that are not so intelligent. If you observe those who usually talk less are those who are very sharp and smart. I started to agree lately with my own observance.

07 Sept 08

Just attended Soka's Teck Whye Chapter Friendship Gathering at Senja branch. Topics is "Let our lives shines with absolute happiness. I am a buddhist but not a Soka member yet. One of my good friend, Chong Lee Chen who has been member for more than 20 years invited my sisters and I to attend this gathering. She is one of the speaker to share her experiences on why, how she overcomes problems, fulfill wishes from the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Basically, I thinks all teaching of buddhism are similar and one just need to have faith in your own Buddhist school of taught.

Mature Kids - My 6 years old nephew, Bryan was sitting besides me. He was reading his classmates name list that her mom written down. So I ask him, what is the name list for. He told me he wanted to invite these friends to his upcoming birthday party. And then, he whisper to my ears "Er yi" let's me tell you a secret, Xinru is my girlfriend and I like her. He then pointed to another girl's name and he told me this is my "ex" and now i dun like her anymore!!
My goodness..a 6 years boy talking about his love!!! Then while driving back home, my 19 years old nephew, Yi Chun told us that everyone in his office were shocked to know that his 19 years old colleague is married with a kid. Immediately..YC said confirmed must be "shot gun". My son, Yang Zhi 10 repeat confirmed one! I asked him "u know meh" He said I know..meaning has baby before married!! Think back when I was 6 and 10 i knew nothing about all these adult topics!! Very mountain tortoise hor !

Retail Therapy!! Shocking me!

I have not been shopping for office attire for past 12 months. My all times favourite , jacket suit. This is my trade mark!! very business like attire. Take a peep at my wardrobe..sigh! those suits are looking tired and out of design. So decided to visit Blum & Co at International Plaza to get 1 or 2 suits was my initial target. You know, terrible..I end up bought 5 suits, 1 blouse, 1 dress , 1 jacket. Thank you, Ms Jane Alison and here is your total bill - S$1935!! WoW!! so these pcs going to last me for the next 1 to 2 years!! Blum has many good design suits..from Hugo boss, Giorgio Armani , Gucci. I like the services there and it also provide free alteration. Blum has many branches but I usually go to IP because not so many customers and you can have all the attention!! Also bought a white Toscano Bag - S$249 and a pair of Ameriaya shoe at S$149/- at Takashimay. Total spent - S$2333.00 within two days!!! There is a saying money hard to earn but easy to spend. Shocking me too but one thing for sure..I dun shop often. Maybe quarterly or bi yearly! so still ok for S$2333.00 right, my friend! No guilty!!

Stay at home Mama or Working Mama ?

The hot topic lately is about stay at home mama or working mama. It's all depends on individual choice and the life style that you want. Nothing to do with money!! I feel that before making a choice, the woman really need to understand herself whether you are someone who can stay at home. To be a homemaker, I suppose you must have patience with kids, you must love to cook and have the academic qualification to teach your child. You've to be committed to be "a stay at home mama "with objectives. I know of some mama, yes who stay at home but not for the kids but more for themselves to enjoy life. No cooking but packet food from hawkers,
no coaching but playing mahjongs..!!wake up late in the morning, not preparing breakfast..etc.
So which one you are?

Nickname

Yang Zhi gives me this nickname - can can woman because everythings he asked me I will say can..can. You know why? Because he usually asked me things when I am busy at work..and all those are like random questions and are not important that i need to pause to discuss with him ..hee.hee. Anyway..quite a nice nickname - can can woman!

Well, started to explore facebook after knowing that you can choose to let only your friends to view your picture. Initially, I thought cannot choose and think that the whole world can see which I don't feel comfortable. Indeed, it is more convenient to load pic to share with friends and siblings.

Lately everyone is eating less to slim down..people at the office..people at supplier's office, people at home. So let's organise more hiking, walking..running..etc instead of makan..eat..eat!
Good sign! Couple weeks ago, my brothers and sisters already went for the long long bridge walk but I did not join them because it was 8am on Sunday. Sunday is my only day to wake up late,you know! Every morning except Sunday, i need to wake up 6.15am to drive two towkays to school. Saturday slightly late abit..8am to drive the lady boss for CCA.

Tonite, met my good friend for dinner at one of our favourite Italian restaurant, Garibaldi at Purvis Street. The prices for this restaurant are a bit steeper than most Italian Restaurants in Singapore . However, if you have sampled a meal there, you will agree with me that the quality that one can get in this restaurant does justify its high prices. My friend foot the bill this time. Thank you, my dear friend!

Baby Bonus

As a owner of a Small Enterprise company, I do concern about the BB - Baby bonus that announced on the National Rally that the maternity leave will extend from 12 weeks to 16 weeks. Four months!!! Though, the government will pay for the 8 weeks but I think most of the SME with less than 10 employees will be facing short handed. Unlike the MNC where they have more staffs to share the work load and also they can afford to employ contract/temp worker. As for small company usually just handful of employees and if one go for 16 weeks leave, the poor co worker will be over loaded. It'll be good if the government can also pay for the contract/temp workers on behalf of the company till the staff return from maternity!!