Category: <span>Life Issues</span>

When I Turn 40…

I turn 40 next year. There I said it. Not that difficult, just that I realised something that made me wanna turn back time. Let me explain. I decided that in 2015, I will have a Bucket List with items that stretches me, get me off my comfort zone, and just stuff that are meaningful…




The First Pimple

The first pimple is out. Ya, so soon, too soon maybe. Did I fail to teach my kids about cleaning their face? How to play catch up now? I’m not going into a discussion on the puberty cycle… but I thought I should share what crossed my mind when I saw that pimple. I don’t know about…




The Primary One Checklist

I’ve my last little one going Primary One next year, and I really want to ensure I’ve covered all bases, (for me and for her!) and be ready for the Big School! Some of the best people to ask for advice are those in the education industry. So I asked the teachers at Jan &…




One Tip to Get Back Your Lost Phone

Question: If you accidentally left your mobile phone behind on a bus or restroom ledge, would the honest kind soul who picks it up be able to return it to you? Over the weekend, I was the one who left my phone behind. It was after Sunday Service and tilll now, I’m not even sure…




Chinese Spelling at 3 a.m.

Just before dinner last night, Nicole suddenly realised she has not finished studying for her Chinese Spelling Test which will happen today. As usual, I took a deep breath, and got ready to lash out the infamous and naggy speeches about responsibilities, laziness, and forgetfulness. But I stopped when I saw the spelling list. Take a…




School Holidays – Yeah or Nay?

We are in the one week term break for the last quarter of 2014. And I’ve reached the stage where I’m not so sure if I should go YEAH or NAY during the holidays. The easiest bit is the YEAHs… this comes naturally, innate in all of us. Yeah #1: No need to wake up early!…




Happiness is Being Grateful

I came across a friend’s blog the other day and it got me thinking… Summer, who blogs at A Happy Mum  asked a question, What Are You Happy For This Month? (And it was for the Month of Aug, which I’m a couple of days late!) Nonetheless, I realised it’s a question that requires me…




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