Last evening, went to an army friend's wedding dinner. All were gathering at one corner, chatting about various topic, talk about family, car, women, business, career etc...
After listening to them, I was just puzzled. I SMSed Mich, "It's ridiculous that non-believers are more successful than believers... Sigh..."
She replied, "It's not ridiculous. God says we should not envy them. But we also need to check ourselves. Why do we not see the blessing? Covenant breakers? Bad stewards? We're not good testimony when our lives don't reflect God, our God given potential and his blessings."
On one hand, I thank God that I still have a job, on the other hand, I feel really stupid stuck with such a low paying job for 2 years. I am no different from the foreign workers. How can I feed my family with such salary??? I am just very angry with how I am treated here.
My resignation letter is prepared, just the date not filled yet. I feel so sick coming to work in this company, it is so unhealthy for me. I don't even want to wait for the year end bonus... oh, bonus... did I just say bonus? What bonus... more like a token sum...
Will God open doors for me for much better career advancement? There is so much in me that I feel like blasting it out...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Toil Is Meaningless... A Time For Everything
Genesis 3:17
Toil Is Meaningless
Ecclesiastes 2
17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have control over all the work into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless. 20 So my heart began to despair over all my toilsome labor under the sun. 21 For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. 22 What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? 23 All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.
24 A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
A Time For Everything
Ecclesiastes 3
9 What does the worker gain from his toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. 13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
So, what's the conclusion?
-- v.22 So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot.
And... Ecclesiastes 12:13
-- "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."
Because of sin - "... ate from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,' "Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life."
Toil Is Meaningless
Ecclesiastes 2
17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have control over all the work into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless. 20 So my heart began to despair over all my toilsome labor under the sun. 21 For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. 22 What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? 23 All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.
24 A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? 26 To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
A Time For Everything
Ecclesiastes 3
9 What does the worker gain from his toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. 13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
So, what's the conclusion?
-- v.22 So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot.
And... Ecclesiastes 12:13
-- "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."
End of the road.... PM-B Pte Ltd
Alright... looks like it's the end of the road for me in PM-B. It's been 2 years I'm working there.
Low paying job (way below market range), doing much more than I am paid for, no recognition,
not appreciated, being taken for granted. Very disappointing and discourage, not point continuing there. So, I am on the look out for new job opportunities, anyone got lobang?
A failure to retain valuable staff will cost the company much more to recruit a new staff... well, not my problem anymore. My input is not appreciated and valued, so, might as well offer my talent to Company who value it.
Hmm... Am I being proud by saying I'm a talented staff? But shouldn't one be confident of our their are capable of doing? Value adding to the Company. I know I can and I have done it. But I will weigh it, is it worth contributing to this company? If not, move on.
Low paying job (way below market range), doing much more than I am paid for, no recognition,
not appreciated, being taken for granted. Very disappointing and discourage, not point continuing there. So, I am on the look out for new job opportunities, anyone got lobang?
A failure to retain valuable staff will cost the company much more to recruit a new staff... well, not my problem anymore. My input is not appreciated and valued, so, might as well offer my talent to Company who value it.
Hmm... Am I being proud by saying I'm a talented staff? But shouldn't one be confident of our their are capable of doing? Value adding to the Company. I know I can and I have done it. But I will weigh it, is it worth contributing to this company? If not, move on.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Extra income.... hope for more to come
Thank God, my MIL has managed to arrange for me to photo-shoot an event, allowing me to earn the extra bucks. For a min. fee... well, for a start, better than nothing. I hope this will allow me to improve my photography skills and expose me to more 'business' opportunities.
Time to upgrade my gears to better service my clients. Better the initial startup cost is not cheap. Thinking about the ROI.... when then am I able to break even the cost and start earning... hmm....
MY DREAM SETUP
1) Nikon D200 body
2) Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-200
3) Speedlight SB-800
4) LCD Monitor Cover BM-6
5) Tanrom SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]
6) B+W filter - 67E CLEAR UV HAZE MRC (010M)
Time to upgrade my gears to better service my clients. Better the initial startup cost is not cheap. Thinking about the ROI.... when then am I able to break even the cost and start earning... hmm....
MY DREAM SETUP
1) Nikon D200 body
2) Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-200
3) Speedlight SB-800
4) LCD Monitor Cover BM-6
5) Tanrom SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]
6) B+W filter - 67E CLEAR UV HAZE MRC (010M)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Argghh......$$$..... Discipline
Argghh...... what is this??? My mind is constantly thinking of how to make more $$$ to pay off bills, enough for my family and some wants.
Don't feel right about it. Cannot focus during work because the pay is so low, constantly thinking of alternatives. I even started to do freelance photography for RC to earn some extras. Thanks to my mother in law, she got lobang.
My God shall provide all my needs.... and I really need it. But it is not coming fast enough. How can this be? Our God is never late nor too early, He is alway on time, the right place and the right time. So what happened? What went wrong? Maybe I have not been a good steward, thus God cannot entrust bigger amount to me.... sigh.
Zach's 1st birthday is coming and we are throwing him a mini birthday party. Budget constraint. I doesn't feel good that as parents, as a father, I cannot provide enough for my children, my family. Sucks man....
I need to raise up. My son and my wife is looking at me for leadership, for provision, etc. I need to receive from God first. This calls for a life of discipline.
What will it cost for a life of discipline. What will be the benefits of a life of discipline.
I believe it will way outweigh the cost.
Don't feel right about it. Cannot focus during work because the pay is so low, constantly thinking of alternatives. I even started to do freelance photography for RC to earn some extras. Thanks to my mother in law, she got lobang.
My God shall provide all my needs.... and I really need it. But it is not coming fast enough. How can this be? Our God is never late nor too early, He is alway on time, the right place and the right time. So what happened? What went wrong? Maybe I have not been a good steward, thus God cannot entrust bigger amount to me.... sigh.
Zach's 1st birthday is coming and we are throwing him a mini birthday party. Budget constraint. I doesn't feel good that as parents, as a father, I cannot provide enough for my children, my family. Sucks man....
I need to raise up. My son and my wife is looking at me for leadership, for provision, etc. I need to receive from God first. This calls for a life of discipline.
What will it cost for a life of discipline. What will be the benefits of a life of discipline.
I believe it will way outweigh the cost.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
A bit duh.....
No time to blog nowadays.... busy with work, career and ministry on my mind. Even no time to play my PSP recently.... well, good and bad. PSP is just for my entertainment, doesn't really add value to my life. So, thinking of selling it away... to fund my photography which will help me bring in some extra income. Hope to get some shooting job from my MIL's RC.
Who said HR is a boring job.... I spend the whole afternoon yesterday just to 'handle' a bugger. Really a #$%@*! bugger. Going against company policy and still make so much noise giving all kinds of excuses.... unbelievable. And he even went around and spread his anger against me.
So... what should I do with this kind of people? Be patient and educated the bugger or kill the bug....hahaha....
Will be discussing with my new boss about my job and career prospect this afternoon. Finger crossing...
Ministry... the Incredibles.... it's really challenging. Not easy, but challenging, and really need God's wisdom to do it. I need manpower too.... Need to call on the name of God, Jehovah Jireh, God my provider...
Alright.. will take a break for now... see ya
Who said HR is a boring job.... I spend the whole afternoon yesterday just to 'handle' a bugger. Really a #$%@*! bugger. Going against company policy and still make so much noise giving all kinds of excuses.... unbelievable. And he even went around and spread his anger against me.
So... what should I do with this kind of people? Be patient and educated the bugger or kill the bug....hahaha....
Will be discussing with my new boss about my job and career prospect this afternoon. Finger crossing...
Ministry... the Incredibles.... it's really challenging. Not easy, but challenging, and really need God's wisdom to do it. I need manpower too.... Need to call on the name of God, Jehovah Jireh, God my provider...
Alright.. will take a break for now... see ya
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Mature Christians....
Extracted from an article - Why are we so good at leading people to faith and so bad at prodding them to maturity? by Gordon MacDonald, Leadership editor at large
...you know a mature Christian when you see one. They're in the New Testament. Barnabas is one. Aquila and Priscilla are others. Onesiphorous impresses me. And so is the mother of Rufus of whom Paul said, "she has been a mother to me.".
The marks of maturity? Self-sustaining in spiritual devotions. Wise in human relationships. Humble and serving. Comfortable and functional in the everyday world where people of faith can be in short supply. Substantial in conversation; prudent in acquisition; respectful in conflict; faithful in commitments.
Take a few minutes and ask how many people you know who would fit such a description. How many? Apparently, Paul, pondered the question when he thought about Corinthian Christians and said, "I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ."
...But mature Christians do not grow through programs or through the mesmerizing delivery of a talented speaker or worship band. Would-be saints are mentored: one-on-one or, better yet, one-on-small group (three to twelve was Jesus' best guess). The mentoring takes place in the streets and living-places of life, not church classrooms or food courts. And it's not necessarily done in Bible studies or the like. Mature Christians are made one by one through the influence of other Christians already mature. Additionally, mature Christians become mature by suffering, facing challenges that can arouse fear and a sense of inadequacy. Mature Christians learn to wrestle with questions that defy simple answers. They learn to say strategic and tactical "no's" when others are indulging themselves by saying "yes." Oh, and mature Christians wrestle against the devil, you could say, and sometimes even lose. But they learn to get up again. Mature Christians are experts at repenting and humility...
Am I one...? Are you one....? Mature Christian.... the younger generation needs mature Christians to nurture them, to help them grow up in faith, out of spiritual infancy...
...you know a mature Christian when you see one. They're in the New Testament. Barnabas is one. Aquila and Priscilla are others. Onesiphorous impresses me. And so is the mother of Rufus of whom Paul said, "she has been a mother to me.".
The marks of maturity? Self-sustaining in spiritual devotions. Wise in human relationships. Humble and serving. Comfortable and functional in the everyday world where people of faith can be in short supply. Substantial in conversation; prudent in acquisition; respectful in conflict; faithful in commitments.
Take a few minutes and ask how many people you know who would fit such a description. How many? Apparently, Paul, pondered the question when he thought about Corinthian Christians and said, "I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ."
...But mature Christians do not grow through programs or through the mesmerizing delivery of a talented speaker or worship band. Would-be saints are mentored: one-on-one or, better yet, one-on-small group (three to twelve was Jesus' best guess). The mentoring takes place in the streets and living-places of life, not church classrooms or food courts. And it's not necessarily done in Bible studies or the like. Mature Christians are made one by one through the influence of other Christians already mature. Additionally, mature Christians become mature by suffering, facing challenges that can arouse fear and a sense of inadequacy. Mature Christians learn to wrestle with questions that defy simple answers. They learn to say strategic and tactical "no's" when others are indulging themselves by saying "yes." Oh, and mature Christians wrestle against the devil, you could say, and sometimes even lose. But they learn to get up again. Mature Christians are experts at repenting and humility...
Am I one...? Are you one....? Mature Christian.... the younger generation needs mature Christians to nurture them, to help them grow up in faith, out of spiritual infancy...
Stress....Argh.....
Argh.... why am I so stress? Things on my mind (not in any order):
- My work, 1 man HR doing so many things and people want it fast and now.
- Job interviews.
- Changing of job, for career advancement and better pay.
- Providing enough for family (Mich to stop work and be a SAHM to take care of Zach).
- Time with Zach, so I can bond with him stronger. (He seems to only want mummy and not daddy).
- Zach's development.
- Unpacking all the boxes to get the house in place.
- Time Management, so that I can sharpen my existing skills and learn new ones.
- Ministry - Incredibles. Sigh... Seems like it is not going anywhere... the kids are not growing.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Children Day...
Well, yesterday was Children Day, we didn't really actually celebrate Children Day with Zach.
He wasn't feeling that well in the morning. When over to the nanny's place, and vomitted. Still don't know the reason. But that was the only time. He seems to have lost some weight. Sigh...
Anyway, last evening, I just realised he learned a new skill. He knows how to climb up the sofa... wah... he looked kinda cute when he was trying to climb up. Heehee....
He wasn't feeling that well in the morning. When over to the nanny's place, and vomitted. Still don't know the reason. But that was the only time. He seems to have lost some weight. Sigh...
Anyway, last evening, I just realised he learned a new skill. He knows how to climb up the sofa... wah... he looked kinda cute when he was trying to climb up. Heehee....
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
10 months....
10 months.... it's really fast. Just an blink of an eye, Zachary is already 10 months old. In 2 months time, he will be celebrating his 1st birthday!!!
He has come a long way, and our dear God has been really good as always. Zach is growing strong, healthy, ever so joyful...
Now, he already has 8 tooth, 4 above and 4 below...heehee... he has learned to recognise light and fan, learned to wave 'bye bye'.
I am happy and proud to be his daddy. Though I am not perfect, and from young, I do not have a dad as my role model, I am trying to be the best dad I can be to him. I love him.
Just wanna share a song by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The title and lyrics of the song is....
(I Want To Be Just Like You)
He climbs in my lap for a goodnight hug
He calls me Dad and I call him Bub
With his faded old pillow and a bear named Pooh
He snuggles up close and says, "I want to be like you"
I tuck him in bed and I kiss him goodnight
Trippin' over the toys as I turn out the light
And I whisper a prayer that someday he'll see
He's got a father in God 'cause he's seen Jesus in me
I am still learning, learning from the best Father of them all....
He has come a long way, and our dear God has been really good as always. Zach is growing strong, healthy, ever so joyful...
Now, he already has 8 tooth, 4 above and 4 below...heehee... he has learned to recognise light and fan, learned to wave 'bye bye'.
I am happy and proud to be his daddy. Though I am not perfect, and from young, I do not have a dad as my role model, I am trying to be the best dad I can be to him. I love him.
Just wanna share a song by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The title and lyrics of the song is....
(I Want To Be Just Like You)
He climbs in my lap for a goodnight hug
He calls me Dad and I call him Bub
With his faded old pillow and a bear named Pooh
He snuggles up close and says, "I want to be like you"
I tuck him in bed and I kiss him goodnight
Trippin' over the toys as I turn out the light
And I whisper a prayer that someday he'll see
He's got a father in God 'cause he's seen Jesus in me
Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
Make so many mistakes and I'm sure that You know
Sometimes it seems no matter how hard I try
With all the pressures in life I just can't get it all right
But I'm trying so hard to learn from the best
Being patient and kind, filled with Your tenderness
'Cause I know that he'll learn from the things that he sees
And the Jesus he finds will be the Jesus in me
Right now from where he stands I may seem mighty tall
But it's only 'cause I'm learning from the best Father of them all
I am still learning, learning from the best Father of them all....
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
katie's blog...
Whoa! Katie has created her own blog.... still under construction though... but we shall wait for her first post and then we can comment on it or chat with her in the shout box. Heehee...
Her blog address is http://jerekhloe.blogspot.com/
Her blog address is http://jerekhloe.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 17, 2007
Contradictions of being Singaporean
Funny but true...
1. Nite - Sleep with air-con; Day - Bathe with heater on
2. Day - Cannot Wake up; Nite - Cannot Sleep
3. Translation is needed between Singaporean Chinese and Mainland Chinese
4. Smell Of rubbish besides letterboxes; Rubbish inside Letterbox
5. Spore Chinese use different languages other then Chinese to communicate .
6. Sporean never like to vote, but like to complain
7. There are quite a number of rich/poor in spore - They have Car, Credit
Card, CPF but no Cash and is liable to lots of loans
9. There are quite a few high-tech barbaric singaporeans -they know how to
use state-of-the art equipment, 3g mobile phone and powerful computers but
they dunno how to use a simple dustbin or a toilet
10. Half Sporeans rushed to buy Hello kitty, but the other half busy
killing stray cats
11. Chewing Gum - Can Chew, Cannot buy?? (Restricted to buying)
12. Cigarettes - Convenient to buy; not convenient to smoke
13. Private Cars - Cheaper and Cheaper to buy, harder and harder to
Maintain
14. Public Bus - Half the Crowd squeeze in front section of the Bus, Second
section is for Carrying Ghost
15. Education - Teachers teaching Less but expects students to learn More
1. Nite - Sleep with air-con; Day - Bathe with heater on
2. Day - Cannot Wake up; Nite - Cannot Sleep
3. Translation is needed between Singaporean Chinese and Mainland Chinese
4. Smell Of rubbish besides letterboxes; Rubbish inside Letterbox
5. Spore Chinese use different languages other then Chinese to communicate .
6. Sporean never like to vote, but like to complain
7. There are quite a number of rich/poor in spore - They have Car, Credit
Card, CPF but no Cash and is liable to lots of loans
9. There are quite a few high-tech barbaric singaporeans -they know how to
use state-of-the art equipment, 3g mobile phone and powerful computers but
they dunno how to use a simple dustbin or a toilet
10. Half Sporeans rushed to buy Hello kitty, but the other half busy
killing stray cats
11. Chewing Gum - Can Chew, Cannot buy?? (Restricted to buying)
12. Cigarettes - Convenient to buy; not convenient to smoke
13. Private Cars - Cheaper and Cheaper to buy, harder and harder to
Maintain
14. Public Bus - Half the Crowd squeeze in front section of the Bus, Second
section is for Carrying Ghost
15. Education - Teachers teaching Less but expects students to learn More
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Chocolate chips muffins
Rush back from office and reach home @ 1915hrs (13 Sept 07). Put down everything, put on my apron and get started with the muffins making.
Did the test run of the muffins making last night and today is the actual thing. Mich said there's improvement and taste better too. I hope tonights muffins is to the likings of my G12 bros and sis. I personally feel that it taste better too.
Will try other flavor....
Muffins
Ah... finally, I manage to make muffins for my wife last night. For a first timer, my muffins was not bad. Well, that's what my wife and colleagues say. The ingredients are as below:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-muffins
- 250 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 6 g baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 200 ml milk
- 110 g butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- zest of 1 orange
- 12 muffins cups
- 2 bowls
- 2 spoons
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-muffins
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Quick update
Hi all, just a quick update. Haven't been blogging for awhile.
Spend the whole of Saturday afternoon to clean up the place. I mopped the floor for 3 times. Not that I am kiasu, but because I used too much cleaning solution, after the 1st round of clean, the floor was sticky. No choice, I have to clean the floor again with clean water, twice. Now it feels better, but I have to clean it again... sigh....
Zach is now 9 months old. He is learning to recognise things and words. Now, when we ask him: "Zachary, where is the light/fan?", he will point the object to us. What a clever boy. = D
Oh... I forgot to update on the part where Zach fell out the bed and our new sofa. Never before did he fell off anything, but at our new place, he did. 1st, was on the bed. Mich put him to bed (our bed), he fell asleep there. Mich was in the other room doing something, next, she heard 'pop', sound of 'something' fell onto our laminated floor, it was Zach. Thank God he was alright.
Next was the sofa, I was fixing his playpen infront of the sofa, Mich & Zach was sitting there watching, and Mich decided to help me with the playpen, it was just a split second that Mich eyes was off him, next thing I saw was Zach falling off the sofa with his forehead hitting the floor. Man, I was shocked and speechless. Holding my 2 hands on my head (in shock), Mich held him up and hugged him, he was crying badly. Sad, my heart sank... but once again, thank God, he was protected and held by God's hand. After awhile, he as back to normal, happy and playful.
More updates to come when I get home.
Spend the whole of Saturday afternoon to clean up the place. I mopped the floor for 3 times. Not that I am kiasu, but because I used too much cleaning solution, after the 1st round of clean, the floor was sticky. No choice, I have to clean the floor again with clean water, twice. Now it feels better, but I have to clean it again... sigh....
Zach is now 9 months old. He is learning to recognise things and words. Now, when we ask him: "Zachary, where is the light/fan?", he will point the object to us. What a clever boy. = D
Oh... I forgot to update on the part where Zach fell out the bed and our new sofa. Never before did he fell off anything, but at our new place, he did. 1st, was on the bed. Mich put him to bed (our bed), he fell asleep there. Mich was in the other room doing something, next, she heard 'pop', sound of 'something' fell onto our laminated floor, it was Zach. Thank God he was alright.
Next was the sofa, I was fixing his playpen infront of the sofa, Mich & Zach was sitting there watching, and Mich decided to help me with the playpen, it was just a split second that Mich eyes was off him, next thing I saw was Zach falling off the sofa with his forehead hitting the floor. Man, I was shocked and speechless. Holding my 2 hands on my head (in shock), Mich held him up and hugged him, he was crying badly. Sad, my heart sank... but once again, thank God, he was protected and held by God's hand. After awhile, he as back to normal, happy and playful.
More updates to come when I get home.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
My lovely wife and my handsome boy...
Hello everyone, meet my wife and son.....
(pix taken onboard StarVirgo too, 19 May 07)
Channel 5 Cares - Stories of Love
The sofa has arrived
Hmm.... I think the sofa is a bit too big. The living room seems smaller now.... oh well....
Enjoy the sofa now and decide what to do with it later.
I'm sure the sofa is big enough for my G12 bros, or the ladies. = D
Friday, August 17, 2007
Pix of our home.... (changing the word 'my' to 'our'... requested by Mich's colleagues)
Finally....
Just finished fixing up Zach's bed. Tonight, he is sleeping on his own bed, in his own room for the first time in our new home. Hope he sleeps well.
Okay, just to show you all some pix of our new place, just the living, dining and kitchen for now...
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Solid top....
Sigh... slept at 0230hrs... why? All because of the kitchen cabinet solid top.
The installation created a big mess. The installation guy needed to cut the piece to make it fit and then polish it to make it smooth... it left a thick layer of very fine 'dust' everywhere.
If my I.D. (from Rezt & Relax) had told me earlier that this will happen, I would have made all necessary preparation to keep the mess to the minimum. After the guy left, the CityGas guy came to link the gas pipe to the cooker hob, and then the plumber came to install the kitchen sink and other stuff, last of all the capenter came to install the handles for our wardrobe. All these... all because my I.D. didn't do his job well.
Sob sob... after all has been done, it was time for dinner. Went out, had dinner with Mich, afterwhich, I went to the DIY shop to get some stuff for our new place and went home to start the cleaning.... sigh... all cleaning work stopped @ 0200hrs. Took a break, had a cup of instant noodles, took a shower and KO'd. Super tired now.
BTW, Zach's growing well and adapting quite well to our new house too. He is really growing up fast, and still as adorable every time I look at him. In 5 days' time, he will be 9 months old, and soon, he will be celebrating his 1st birthday... *smile*
The installation created a big mess. The installation guy needed to cut the piece to make it fit and then polish it to make it smooth... it left a thick layer of very fine 'dust' everywhere.
If my I.D. (from Rezt & Relax) had told me earlier that this will happen, I would have made all necessary preparation to keep the mess to the minimum. After the guy left, the CityGas guy came to link the gas pipe to the cooker hob, and then the plumber came to install the kitchen sink and other stuff, last of all the capenter came to install the handles for our wardrobe. All these... all because my I.D. didn't do his job well.
Sob sob... after all has been done, it was time for dinner. Went out, had dinner with Mich, afterwhich, I went to the DIY shop to get some stuff for our new place and went home to start the cleaning.... sigh... all cleaning work stopped @ 0200hrs. Took a break, had a cup of instant noodles, took a shower and KO'd. Super tired now.
BTW, Zach's growing well and adapting quite well to our new house too. He is really growing up fast, and still as adorable every time I look at him. In 5 days' time, he will be 9 months old, and soon, he will be celebrating his 1st birthday... *smile*
Monday, August 13, 2007
Short update
No internet connection for the time being, it will only be up tomorrow (Using office PC now, heehee...) . Was sick last friday, packed till late night around 0330hrs, went to work in the morning, came home and continued packing till the movers arrived. Man... Breakthrough movers are really efficient movers... they are super fast.
After we settled in a bit, I vacuumed the floor, Mich mopped the floor on her knees! We were both exhausted, still very tired till today, I need a break.
On half day again today... why? All because my interior designer cannot deliver his work on time. We shifted in with a kitchen without the solid top surface on the cabinets... they are coming today to complete the work, so that my plumber can come and fix up the kitchen sink, install the cooker hob and CityGas people can come and install the gas to the hob. Chain reaction man.... 'well done' to my I.D. (from Rezt & Relax)
Will update more when my phone and internet connection is up.
After we settled in a bit, I vacuumed the floor, Mich mopped the floor on her knees! We were both exhausted, still very tired till today, I need a break.
On half day again today... why? All because my interior designer cannot deliver his work on time. We shifted in with a kitchen without the solid top surface on the cabinets... they are coming today to complete the work, so that my plumber can come and fix up the kitchen sink, install the cooker hob and CityGas people can come and install the gas to the hob. Chain reaction man.... 'well done' to my I.D. (from Rezt & Relax)
Will update more when my phone and internet connection is up.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Packing....packing...packing....
Alirght, just a quick update. Busy with work, come home, busy with son and busy with packing.... packing all our stuff to be brought over to our new place this Friday. Yes, we are finally shifting. After about 1.5 months of renovation. Oh, 2 days ago, our balcony was flooded. Somehow, the pipe in the balcony was chocked. Some probably, someone was doing washing above and wash down all sort of rubbish and chocked up the 'L' part of the pipe and the ground level. Thank God, plumber from the town council came and clear it.
To date, all renovation works are done, the kitchen cabinet and master room wardrobe are in progress. The painter are coming today (08/08/07) to do some final touch up and everything should be ready by Friday. The handover will be on 11/08/07. Yippe!!!!
To date, all renovation works are done, the kitchen cabinet and master room wardrobe are in progress. The painter are coming today (08/08/07) to do some final touch up and everything should be ready by Friday. The handover will be on 11/08/07. Yippe!!!!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Busy...
Well, pretty busy lately. No much to update.
Zach is still not completely well yet, still abit LS. We have started packing our stuff to shift to our new place. Mich managed to search the Yahoo auction page and found the vacuum cleaner we wanted. And it's brand new, got it at a very good price.
Today, my boss just told me he has tender his resignation... boy... I was shocked. When is my turn to tender....sigh...
Zach is still not completely well yet, still abit LS. We have started packing our stuff to shift to our new place. Mich managed to search the Yahoo auction page and found the vacuum cleaner we wanted. And it's brand new, got it at a very good price.
Today, my boss just told me he has tender his resignation... boy... I was shocked. When is my turn to tender....sigh...
Thursday, July 26, 2007
My turn
Sigh... 1st was Zach, then I had diarrhoea on Tuesday. Zach is getting slightly better by the day. But now, I have viral fever. What's going on.... it's really tough for Mich to take care of Zach the whole day and I can't really help you. She is a really wonderful and strong woman. I thank God for her commitment to this family.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Happening...
After visiting Sin Xiang Jun, my family went to Ruth's 1st birthday party. Zach was with us too. Afterwhich, we went home, and he seems so tired, he slept from 5pm all the way till about 11 plus in the night. (That was the 1st sign that Zach was unwell)
On Monday, I was on leave to settle some house renovation thingy, and in the evening, Mich and Zach was with me. We went to visit our interior designer to finalise the kitchen cabinets configuration, and paint colours. Zach was rather restless (2nd sign that Zach was unwell). Settled everything, when 'tabao' dinner (that's was about 10 plus at night). Reach home, put Zach to bed and had our dinner and rest for the night.
Happening events beings - I woke up at 4 plus in the morning, extremely bad tummy ache, and had diarrhoea. Woke up in the morning, while I was still a bit blur, Zach was infront of me, and he vomitted, I was blur and respond time was delay to assist Mich. After I realised what was happening, I rushed to take a mini pail for 'collect' the vomit.... too late... Mich was rather upset with my respond time...duh... what can I say... I just woke up.
Okay, now we know Zach was not well, from that point on, throughout the day, he vomitted and had diarrhoea. Whatever we gave him, he will throw back out. Brought him to the paediatrician, took some medication for him. On the way back in the cab, he 'LS' (lao sia). Reach home, LS and vomit again when taking his medication. At this point of time, he had already taken 3 bath.
In the evening, while I was trying to feed him his medication, he turned into a baby merlion.
My bottom was soaked with his vomit. It was a bad one and Mich has to bath him the 4th time.... not long after, he vomitted again... sigh...
Pray that God will grant him speedy recovery and restore his health back to him. So that he can continue to be a joyful baby boy... Please pray for him. Thank you.
On Monday, I was on leave to settle some house renovation thingy, and in the evening, Mich and Zach was with me. We went to visit our interior designer to finalise the kitchen cabinets configuration, and paint colours. Zach was rather restless (2nd sign that Zach was unwell). Settled everything, when 'tabao' dinner (that's was about 10 plus at night). Reach home, put Zach to bed and had our dinner and rest for the night.
Happening events beings - I woke up at 4 plus in the morning, extremely bad tummy ache, and had diarrhoea. Woke up in the morning, while I was still a bit blur, Zach was infront of me, and he vomitted, I was blur and respond time was delay to assist Mich. After I realised what was happening, I rushed to take a mini pail for 'collect' the vomit.... too late... Mich was rather upset with my respond time...duh... what can I say... I just woke up.
Okay, now we know Zach was not well, from that point on, throughout the day, he vomitted and had diarrhoea. Whatever we gave him, he will throw back out. Brought him to the paediatrician, took some medication for him. On the way back in the cab, he 'LS' (lao sia). Reach home, LS and vomit again when taking his medication. At this point of time, he had already taken 3 bath.
In the evening, while I was trying to feed him his medication, he turned into a baby merlion.
My bottom was soaked with his vomit. It was a bad one and Mich has to bath him the 4th time.... not long after, he vomitted again... sigh...
Pray that God will grant him speedy recovery and restore his health back to him. So that he can continue to be a joyful baby boy... Please pray for him. Thank you.
Sunday update
Well, we did go to Sin Xiang Jun, man... the price there is way beyond cheap. I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy anything there.
Okay, got to run some errands... more updates coming right up.... about Zachary.
Okay, got to run some errands... more updates coming right up.... about Zachary.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Dining set
Went down to Funiture Mall to hunt for our dinning set. Quite a nice place to shop for furniture, but some of the prices are not so ideal.
We finally settled on a round, eh.... well... still deciding round or rectangular dining table. But it's teak wood, nice chairs. (Don't ask the price ah... those who know about teak wood should roughly know the price range). Teak wood is good and lasting.
So, most of our stuff for our new place are quite settled, but just some minor items like bath room accessories. Will be going to Sin Xiang Jun to take a look, heard the prices there are cheaper. Alright, got to sleep.
We finally settled on a round, eh.... well... still deciding round or rectangular dining table. But it's teak wood, nice chairs. (Don't ask the price ah... those who know about teak wood should roughly know the price range). Teak wood is good and lasting.
So, most of our stuff for our new place are quite settled, but just some minor items like bath room accessories. Will be going to Sin Xiang Jun to take a look, heard the prices there are cheaper. Alright, got to sleep.
Friday, July 20, 2007
A change of heart
Give thanks and praise to God!
Just came home about 1.5hrs ago from an 'on site recruitment' for Zach's new nanny. But our first candidate didn't make it to the 2nd round of interview. On our way back home in the cab, the least expected thing happened and it can only be the work of God. For our God is a God of impossible and He is in the business of changing hearts.
Zach's current or rather ex-nanny called and asked how did the 'interview' go? Mich told her the candidate failed at hello... (Don't ask why... ; D) Then, she said: "why not I continue to look after Zach for you".... People, I just wanna say, this can only be the work of God. Zach's nanny has a change of heart.
Her husband wants Zach to go back, her sons 'scolded' her for letting Zach go, she's worried that other nannies cannot do a good job of taking care of Zach.... (smile)
So, Mich will be on 2 weeks' work from home to take care of Zach, while the nanny rests and recuperates, then continue to look after Zach.
We are just happy that God works things around for us. Hallelujah! Give praise to Jesus!
Just came home about 1.5hrs ago from an 'on site recruitment' for Zach's new nanny. But our first candidate didn't make it to the 2nd round of interview. On our way back home in the cab, the least expected thing happened and it can only be the work of God. For our God is a God of impossible and He is in the business of changing hearts.
Zach's current or rather ex-nanny called and asked how did the 'interview' go? Mich told her the candidate failed at hello... (Don't ask why... ; D) Then, she said: "why not I continue to look after Zach for you".... People, I just wanna say, this can only be the work of God. Zach's nanny has a change of heart.
Her husband wants Zach to go back, her sons 'scolded' her for letting Zach go, she's worried that other nannies cannot do a good job of taking care of Zach.... (smile)
So, Mich will be on 2 weeks' work from home to take care of Zach, while the nanny rests and recuperates, then continue to look after Zach.
We are just happy that God works things around for us. Hallelujah! Give praise to Jesus!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6
Nanny misses Zach
Nanny called early in the morning... haywire, so what... she wants to bring Zach out. She misses Zach, saying that she not comfy because she didn't see him.
End up, Mich has to bring him out so that Nanny and her husband can see Zach. We don't know whether we should be happy that they really love him so much or should we worry more of this is to come.
Really hope nanny will reconsider to take care of him to avoid any unnecessary changes to Zach's routine.
End up, Mich has to bring him out so that Nanny and her husband can see Zach. We don't know whether we should be happy that they really love him so much or should we worry more of this is to come.
Really hope nanny will reconsider to take care of him to avoid any unnecessary changes to Zach's routine.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Zach is 8 months old... Yippee!!!
It has been a long day, after work and just came home after G12 meeting. So, I'm not gonna blog for too long. Just wanna show my handsome boy's photo. Today, he is 8 months old, by the grace and goodness of the LORD, he is strong, healthy and joyful. He brings great joy to his daddy and mommy... oh, and people around him too...
Last minute notice...
Oh boy... This morning, Zach's nanny called and told us that she can't take care of him because she has to send her mom to the hospital. So, Mich has to apply for leave and stay home to take care of Zach. Looks like she is becoming a part-time stay home mom.
Really need God's provision with regards to Zach's nanny (for now), my job and our family finance. Ideally is to be able to allow Mich to be a stay home mom. Pray pray pray... pray with me.... P.U.S.H.
Really need God's provision with regards to Zach's nanny (for now), my job and our family finance. Ideally is to be able to allow Mich to be a stay home mom. Pray pray pray... pray with me.... P.U.S.H.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
My ad-hoc job...
Money is never enough, and I need more to support my family. Thus, I am currently doing an ad-hoc kinda job... so, if you or your frens are looking to change job, be it for money or change of environment, have them send in their resume to nexjob@yahoo.com.sg
If they want to be included in my mailing list for new job opportunities, they can just drop me an email too.
Anyone else has any other lobang to make money? Legally one hor and must not work on Sunday.... let me know... thanks = D
Note: For all those who are striving hard to make money, just remember it is the LORD that give success in what we do. And remember to give unto the LORD what belongs to him.
If they want to be included in my mailing list for new job opportunities, they can just drop me an email too.
Anyone else has any other lobang to make money? Legally one hor and must not work on Sunday.... let me know... thanks = D
Note: For all those who are striving hard to make money, just remember it is the LORD that give success in what we do. And remember to give unto the LORD what belongs to him.
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Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless - Ecclesiastes 5:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. - 1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. - 1 Timothy 6:10
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
No nanny...
Oh boy... no time to blog. So gonna do a quick one.
My dear Zach's nanny is not doing too well with her health and cannot take care of him anymore.
Who's gonna take care of him?? New adjustment for him again... or should his mummy quit her job and take care of him?
If that is the case, I have to trust God's provision. It's gonna be a giant leap of faith....
My dear Zach's nanny is not doing too well with her health and cannot take care of him anymore.
Who's gonna take care of him?? New adjustment for him again... or should his mummy quit her job and take care of him?
If that is the case, I have to trust God's provision. It's gonna be a giant leap of faith....
Friday, July 13, 2007
Changing institute...
Well well... my first post, and I am blogging about my course.
Well, my diploma in BHRM from SHRI is dragging too long and it's gonna drag longer because of the re-module. Plus, it is not really recognised by quite a few well known MNC.
So, I have decided to change to APMI Kaplan to pursue my advance diploma in management, followed by bachelor program in HRM.
Well, my diploma in BHRM from SHRI is dragging too long and it's gonna drag longer because of the re-module. Plus, it is not really recognised by quite a few well known MNC.
So, I have decided to change to APMI Kaplan to pursue my advance diploma in management, followed by bachelor program in HRM.
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