HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY JOASH!

This is how much I hate rats.................... he is considered my second greatest enemy beside Mr SA Tan! He had been roaming in my house for 3 days. Can you imagine how paranoid and frightened I was! I didn't even dare to walk into the kitchen and cook my dear son's meals. I had to buy food from the coffee shop for him. Poor boy, wasn't interested in his unfamiliar food so he actually survived mainly on his milk. We called the Town Council for help and they told us that this scrawny rodent might have entered our place through the pipes........... I am feeling some goose pimples as I am typing now! Thank God, this little pest was caught or else I am going to move out of my place!

So in the end, we packed our stuff Friday morning and scurried off to the chalet! Ken was really kind to come and accompanied Jo & I when Tom had to go off for work.

To cut the long story short, we had fun partying on Saturday evening. I was so glad to see some of my "long time" friends........ really missed them. Jo also enjoyed himself with all his little friends too.

Thank you to all our families and friends for celebrating this special day with us. For more pics, check out Jo's blog http://www.tomsum.blogspot.com/ .

Now for the next highlight.........................................................

HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY DARLING!

Looking at these pics really brings back lots of memories. We were married on 25/01/2000. I was only 23 then! Sweet hor?

Can't believe 8 years have passed cos I still feel so young......keke! See, we didn't really change much....... still partying and enjoying life....... this pic is an evident to it ok!

I am being positive here, get it???? Hmm..........what should I write about this year? Maybe our love story......nah.......... I think some of you are sick of hearing it.............maybe a song again............. no....... too boring.........how about a poem....haha.......... I wish someone is around to give me some tips............ I just can't think of anything.........I know.............. I will give him a big kiss right now....while he is sleeping...................

Yup this pic is fresh from the cam........... less then 5 mins ago ......... and yes....... pls think clean, nothing RA here ok! Tommy is so gonna kill me when he sees this pic....... muahahaha............. dear, you don't want me to spend $$$ on your gift so I give you this little surprise loh.....hee........ I told you I am still young ............ I just love being childish...............

We celebrated our anniversary a day earlier at Sakura cos we wanted to invite some friends over tomorrow nite for Joash's mini birthday party. This is our first time trying the food at this Toa Payoh branch. I must say the food and service is soooooooooo much better then the Orchard one. I even had a "PA" when I carried Joash around to take food! The grilled Unagi is super shiok...... I think we had about 10 plates of it..........lol (you don't see this at the Orchard branch)! The salmon is so fresh and they even served shishamo.............luv it! We will be back for more.............. yummy yummy yummy!

It is almost 2 now.......before I end this post, I would like to dedicate this song to my dear........ love you......... I find this song so sweet altho the slide is a bit boring cos I can't find the original MV.......But hope you enjoy it!

I WILL BE HERE (STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN)

Tomorrow morning if you wake up
And the sun does not appear,
I will be here.

If in the dark we lose sight of love,
Hold my hand and have no fear,
Cause I will be here.

CHORUS

I will be here when you feel like being quiet;
When you need to speak your mind, I will listen.
And I will be here when the laughter turns to crying;
Through the winning, losing, and trying, we'll be together,
Cause I will be here.

Tomorrow morning if you wake up
And the future is unclear,
I will be here.

As sure as seasons are made for change,
Our lifetimes are made for years,
So I will be here.

CHORUS

I will be here, so you can cry on my shoulder;
When the mirror tells us we're older, I will hold you.
And I will be here to watch you grow in beauty,
And tell you all the things you are to me;
I will be here.

I will be true to the promise I have made,
To you and to the One who gave you to me.

As sure as seasons are made for change,
Our lifetimes are made for years,
So I, I will be here.
We'll be together and i will be here.

Another version by Gary Valenciano below. Btw, they are gospel singers. Steven Curtis Chapman is the original composer and singer.



ok......just found this duet by both of them. They are singing for their wives, not to each other...just in case you're wondering if they are straight.......haha!

Nice pics of my cell members ya? Thanks to my little terrorist.......haha........... we were all being "marked" by him! Had fun during cell while taking care of a the kids. They were a real challenge but nevertheless adorable.

Nothing much to write about except that I had terrible dizzy spells for 3 days. I felt the whole world spinning around me whenever I lied down or get up from my seat I was very worried that I might be having high blood pressure, anemia or worse............ pregnant! I even took a pregnancy test in the morning just to make sure I am not! In the the evening, I went to see my homeopath and she took my Bp.....thank God........I am just having some "imbalance" ......haha........ Bp was fine! She gave me some medicine for my eczema and "imbalance".......sorry.......... I found the diagnosis she gave me sounded strange. I hope the dizziness will disappear soon.

I was at Ale's place for a short while before seeing the homeopath. I wanted to give her the Christmas presents that had been accumulating dust in my store room.......ya............. it's more than 12 days alr! She also gave Joash a set of Playdoh kit. I think Jo is going to love it. Coincidentally, we also got a playdoh set for Jo on Christmas...................he is really spoilt for choice now. I love the "smile on her face............. she knows what I mean......hee.................. but too bad, she can't be at Jo's BD cos she needed to attend to some stuff.

Talking about his birthday, I am still trying to finalise the number of guests and packing party favours. This year party will be small scale as we invited only our families and friends that are close to Jo. Btw, we will be ordering his cake from Prima Deli cos they are the only one with the Barney license for baking cakes with the purple dino pic.............. Jo's fave! I hope no one is protesting......hee........don't worry, I think the cake should be fine to consume!

Below is another MTV from Romantic Princess.............. yup, I am still very much "in love" with Wu Zun............ and I think this song is rather cute.

The pics above were taken yesterday in JB. Yup, our first trip there for the year. We had Japanese food at Nippon Yutaimura, City Sq. The food were ok....... we preferred Kinsahi! The gyozas were the only food worth mentioning........ juicy and tasty.

Last night, I was doing some blog visiting and realised that most of my friends had already made their New Year's resolutions. I am not into making goals and resolutions cos I never seem to keep them! But if I could write down 10 resolutions, what would they be??? Maybe.........these.............

(In Random Order)
1. Lose 5 Kg by June 2008

2. 12 Kids for new biz by June 2008

3. Help Joash learnt the short vowel sound of all the alphabet by August 2008

4. Decide if I should continue to serve in Children's ministry by June 2008

5. Read the whole bible for the 4th time by the end of the year

6. Renovate my study room by Feb 2008

7. Finish reading 4 books by June 2008

8. Get Joash to be toilet trained by end of the year

9. Exercise at least twice a week by August 2008

10. Start preparing home-cooked food by August 2008

ok.....these are my top 10 resolutions...................... hopefully, they come to pass...keke!

Right now, I am busy preparing for Joash's 2nd birthday. I was writing out my guests list this morning and realized that it was super long despite the fact that I only invited those who had spent time with my son before. To date, it is about 60 plus people............... I am now trying to confirm the no. of people so that I can order the food. This year, his party will be st SAF Bungalow on 19 Jan. I am looking forward to it!

Starting my biz after CNY........ a little apprehensive but still trusting God for his providence.

Reflected a little about year 2007. These were what went thru' my mind:

1) All of us have feet of clay whether you behave super spiritual or not................even pastors and church leaders make mistakes and sin. Heard and seen too many stories................We need to stand on the ROCK OF ALL AGES.

2) Christian vs Non-christian - sometimes I felt that there are no difference, esp those who behave like a staunch Christian but deep inside, they have loads of hidden sins. I have lots of non christian friends who are more "righteous" and "authentic" than my christian ones. No wonder, people call us hypocrites.....sad. Some of my christian friends were discussing if getting non-christian guys would be better.............hmm......... my personal view is still a christian partner...................... I am talking about those who at least fear the Lord type tho' not perfect................. so that I can fully share my life with him......esp the spiritual bits................ I will have someone who can pray and believe in the Lord with me during difficult times and to rejoice with me when times are good! I don't want to close that part of my life with the person who is supposed to be my soul mate.

3) Trust - does it still stand???? Hate it when people asked me things like, "Don't you trust me, are you doubting me???" The bible says to trust in the Lord not men. I may trust you a little but not fully. At the same time, I know that I would not be disappointed when someone fails me. My trust is in Jehovah Rohi, God my Shepherd. But sometimes, I do wonder if I can still be vulnerable to people around me?

4) Close friends and family are important........... they are God's vessels to make my life more meaningful and enjoyable.

5) Can I still find people that I can share my dreams and life with over there............... not telling you where............. just there..............

6) Where do I go from here............. that big & beautiful new place we saw yesterday on the board.........maybe................ 2009?????

7) I am so blessed to have friends who really care and a family who loves me deeply. You know who you are......................Thank you so much.

A pic of my prince & I with messy hair taken this morning............. sweet ya?