Elva celebrated her 3rd birthday

Elva celebrated her 3rd birthday at a function room near our house.  Almost 60 over people came with their kids and Elva was very happy. But on that day itself she was having a fever and vomited her food out after being too active running around.

We also celebrated her birthday in school with her classmate and teachers. Elva was very shy and did not participate in the dance that her teachers organize. She was still feeling unwell so we sent her to see doctor on her birthday.

I went to meet my University classmate for dinner at Bugis. We talked about problematic cars and bikes. 2 of my classmates going to be dad this year.

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) No budget for Taiwan, Change to Bangkok
• Going Holiday in Taiwan (no date)

 Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2016?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Art Class for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Swimming Class for Elva (2016?)

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ISO 45001 Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

• Pay income tax (before 15 April 2016) Not Done 
• Pay Mum Health Insurance (before 1 Feb 2016) Not Done
• Pay Elva Health Insurance (before July 2016) Not Done
• Pay Car Insurance (before Sept 2016) Not Done 
• Pay Road Tax (16 March 2016) Not Done

Elva is now Nursery 1

Elva is now Nursery 1

Elva has promoted and now will learn how to go toilet. We hope she can go toilet by herself by end of this year? finger crossed.

We went for Jolie's Birthday and Elva was having as much fun as Jolie. Although the 2 of them always fight for toys, Elva really love playing with Jolie.

We went to Malaysia to repair our car and found out that the car door got problem and will have to fixed it. We managed to cut off the side mirror motor so that it will not be noisy anymore but will not be able to move the mirror if the car park slot is too small. We also manage to fixed the tyre which was leaking and did tyre balancing. We also ate lots of food thanks to James.

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) No budget for Taiwan, Change to Bangkok
• Going Holiday in Taiwan (no date)

 Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2016?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Art Class for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Swimming Class for Elva (2016?)

 

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

• Pay income tax (before 15 April 2016) Not Done 
• Pay Mum Health Insurance (before 1 Feb 2016) Not Done
• Pay Elva Health Insurance (before July 2016) Not Done
• Pay Car Insurance (before Sept 2016) Not Done 
• Pay Road Tax (16 March 2016) Not Done

Goodbye 2015 and Hello 2016

A look back to the year 2015. 

Jan 2015: 

We went to Hong Kong. It was fun but tiring as we forgot Elva's stroller and carried her all the way. We took Cathy Pacific (first time), stayed at Royal Pacific Hotels and Towers (Jerlyn's company hotel - 5 stars hotel) eat dim sum, dim sum and dim sum. Overall we prefer Taiwan.

Feb 2015: 

We went Sea Aquarium. Elva saw many fishes (first time). I went for my occupational First Aid Course. It was tiring but I learn how to do CPR and use AED. We went CNY visit to our relatives. Elva was very happy receiving so much ang bao. Elva saw the Lion Dance (2nd time) and was not scared anymore. Elva also make her mummy cry using a torchlight to hit mummy head.

March 2015:

We went Trick Eye Museum (first time) with Huijun and Nicholas. Elva had fun with Kaden and Noah. Elva also went Science Centre (first time) with her school. We also thought on how to earn more money as the rising cost in Singapore is affecting us. We also need to start spending less. I changed job for the higher income and also to learn more things.

April 2015:

Elva having Seizure (3rd Time) after her Uncle Vincent Wedding. She recovered and now can strike conservation with me. New Job also make me busier with school assignments and presentation.

May 2015:

Elva started going playground with Kaden and Noah. They have become good friends and playground playmates. Mother's Day we went Vivocity indoor playground for Elva and Jolie to play. 

June 2015:

I went Bangkok alone (think my 11th time) for work purpose and misses my 2 darlings in Singapore. Everyday at Bangkok was working till late and did not go out much. I stayed at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel (5 stars hotel) 

July 2015:

My cousin Cyndi going to have her 2nd baby soon. She is 37 years old and she still going strong on having baby and taking care of 2 young kids at this age. We were thinking of having a 2nd baby so that Elva would not feel so lonely.

Aug 2015:

We went to Zoo twice as I got the corporate card from my company over the  public holidays. Elva did not manage to see her favorite animal Giraffe on the first time and it was very crowded on the first day. So we went back again on the next day just to let her see and enjoy. We bought a car (my 3rd car in SG) after long consideration and due to the work and stress and lack of sleep. Elva wanted white car so we actually bought a white car. Cyndi gave birth to a baby boy.

Sept 2015:

We went to my Malay friend wedding (first time) and it was very different from Chinese wedding. I think Chinese tend to spend too much on hotel and food. Malay wedding I felt it was quite good and better in terms of food and everyone get to take photos going to the Bride and Groom rather than them going to the relatives and friends. I also fixed my tooth filling, fixed our toilet bowl problem and the house air conditioning serving.

Oct 2015:

It is a sad month for us as we lost our unborn child as the heartbeat stopped during the 9th week of pregnancy. Life still goes on but it will be a sad memory for us. Elva went to her cousin 1st birthday (Zen's daughter Avery) and also went to West Coast Park to play with Jolie but splashed bubble water in her eyes. 

Nov 2015:

I went for reservist for 2 weeks instead of 3 weeks. I had fun in the Cohesion day at Mount Faber playing Arrow shooting game. I passed my IPPT (new system) and got $200. We decorated our Christmas Tree with Elva as now she know what is Christmas all about (presents)

Dec 2015:

We went to Gardens by the Bay with Huijun and Nicholas and kids for the Christmas Carnival (first time). Elva did not dare to take the Carousel (first time). We went to Star Vista and Elva decided to try on the Carousel this time. We invited lot of friends over to our house to celebrate Christmas. Jacqueline, Nicholas, Darren, Regina, Mingfeng, Ailin, James, Carol, Lili, Fabian, Linda, Teck Tong, Jiamin, Chee Shuen, Kok Keong, Hema and all their kids came. I went to my customer's annual dinner (first time) and it was quite happening. 

Overall 2015 is a year to forget and now I hope to look for a better 2016. Happy New Year to Everyone who read my post. 

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) No budget for Taiwan, Change to Bangkok
• Going Holiday in Australia - Uncle Mark's son wedding (July 2016?) no budget to go 

 Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2016?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Art Class for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Swimming Class for Elva (2016?)

 

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

-Pay income tax (before 15 April 2015) 

• Done 29 Mar 2014
• Done 3 Apr 2015

Christmas is coming

I have finished my reservist and passed my IPPT and was rewarded with $200. This time I had my IPPT in the new format, which I can say it is much easier to pass. But there is still a need to train yourself first. My upper body was aching for at least 5 days due to no training for the whole year.

We went to the NTUC Warehouse Club for Christmas shopping, everything there is in bulk like Costco where we went during our stay in Arizona.

We went to the Gardens by the Bay to meet Nicholas and Huijun and their kids. There is a carnival going on now and you can see the Christmas Tree and all the lightnings.

We invited Jacqueline, Nicholas, Regina, Darren and their kids to our house for Christmas Dinner. We bought Log Cake and Pizza Hut plus Jerlyn using the Airfryer to make more food for them. Elva was having so much fun with Ashton and Isabelle.

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) Postponed due to budget
• Going Holiday in Australia - Uncle Mark's son wedding (July 2016?) most likely not going 

 

Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2016?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Art Class for Elva (2016?)
• Going for Swimming Class for Elva (2016?)

 

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

-Pay income tax (before 15 April 2015) 

• Done 29 Mar 2014
• Done 3 Apr 2015

Things to do

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) Not Done
• Going Holiday in Australia - Uncle Mark's son wedding (July 2016?) Going?

 

Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2015?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)

 

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

-Pay income tax (before 15 April 2015) 

• Done 29 Mar 2014
• Done 3 Apr 2015

Sad Oct Month

Its been 2 months since I wrote my blog. Last month in October was quite sad for us so I will not elaborate here since it will make us even sadder. Moving forward, we hope we will have get what we wanted in the near future. Now we will focus more on our health and start nourish our body to prepare for it.

We went to my cousin Zen's daughter first birthday at his friend's Condo. Elva have fun playing with the cousins and having balloons to play with.

I did my tooth filling and it was quite ok. Dentist said that I have been brushing too hard. I need to brush more gently.

Elva went to West Coast Park and played sand with Jolie during the Deepavali Holiday. She also play bubbles but splash herself on her eyes instead, we quickly splash water on her to clear the soapy water away from her eyes.

Christmas is coming and we are getting ready for it. Elva have helped us to decorate the Christmas Tree when we bring out from the store room.

I'm going back to reservist again. It been one year again and I need to clock my IPPT again. I have started jogging but due to the haze worsening, I did not jog much.   

Elva had her first School Photo Taken

Elva had her first school photo taken for her class. She is now in Toddler class and getting more cheeky and mischievous. Elva also having skin problem like me, her skin is dry and always bitten by insects.

I went to dentist for my annual check up and dentist said that I need to do filling. I was supposed to do filling last year and I forgotten about it. Now the hole has become bigger and I have to fill it up quick.

We went to my Malay friend Zai's Wedding at NSRCC. James came over my house for breakfast and We went over together. This is the first time we attended Malay Wedding and also outdoor wedding. That day was very hot and Jerlyn and Elva got sun burn after that.  

We manage to get the Town Council approved contractor to come over and fix our toilet bowl pump. It has been leaking for few months and I have to switch off the valve every time the water is refilled.

We also managed to get the air conditioning servicing done. The contractor told us we just need to service the Master Bedroom only as the rest is still okay.

Today is Polling Day. May the best party win.

Things to do

Leisure

• Going Holiday in Taiwan (Jan 2016?) Not Done
• Going Holiday in Australia - Uncle Mark's son wedding (July 2016?) Going?

 

Future Planning

• Plan for early critical illness policy for me (2015?) Not Done
• Check insurance investment (2015) Not Done
• Going for Phonics course for Elva (2016?)
• Going for ballet course for Elva (2016?)

 

Future Courses

• Going for FSM Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Lead Auditor Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for WSH Trainer Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Class 4 license (2016?) Not Done
• Going for Taxi Driver Course (2016?) Not Done
• Going for ACTA course (2016?)

Others

-Pay income tax (before 15 April 2015) 

• Done 29 Mar 2014
• Done 3 Apr 2015

House

• Pack study room and Elva room (Not Done)
• Ask Jinson to finish fixing the rest of the house item (Not Done)
• Clear away some items from study room (In progress)
• Air Con Servicing (March 2016) Not Done
• Develop photos and hang up photos (Not Done)
• Study Room TV to fix up (Not Done)