All so that Daddy can borrow books for you boys next time.
Solidariti Untuk Isham Rais
10 years ago
Everett & Enzo's Second Birthday Tickers
Thursday, December 30, 2010
For you boys, only.
1hr to Mrs Neo Birthday, 25hrs to 2011
Happy Birthday 老婆！
Amazingly, as the boys was rollin in bed trying to fall asleep, they both suddenly start crying for mama and crawled towards Mrs Neo, asking for her attention.
I tried to pull Everett away, but he's as determined as Enzo to have Mummy all for himself. They seldom ever do this at all. Maybe they know its Mummy's birthday and wants to sleep with her? Amidst the screaming and crying. We were both laughing and wondering if the boys really knew.
Birthdays spend after marriage is one thing, it may (or may not) get more romantic. But birthdays after kids are negligible! I don't even have time to sit down and eat Mac Donalds + watch the soccer replays on the TV, much less plan for some candlelight dinner with the a small live band on top of Mount Faber. I again ask myself is it because I have twins and that makes me busy?
I cannot answer that. I never had a single baby birth to compare with. How would I know if single baby parents have it any easier? Maybe its the same, just that I do things twice, like change 2 times of diapers instead of once? Feed baby 2 times, instead of once? But the time spend, should be the same. So...
2010 have been awesome for me.
Now I'm 30 (damn it). Not too old, but beginning to be so.
Every year, at this time, I will wonder about my career. If I should continue and work and stay in this same company. Don't be mistaken. I love my job, I'm an easy going person. But I love money too (so I'm in sales).
February, also marks my increment opportunity. We have reviews every year during this period and we get to know the amount we will get for next year. So... I usually get very emotional at this time.
Always feeling underpaid, but not too much to complaint about the job. So how huh? Look around for a new job or what? I always tell myself to wait for increment then see, then I end up working another year and then the cycle continues. You get it...
But I'm so ready for 2011.
It marks the collection of my new flat.
My boys going to playschool.
A bigger job scope at work.
All seems good to go!
Ready or not? Here I come!
Thank you 2010!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Nearly brought a private property
23rd - 26th December 2010
Ev.En's First Overseas Trip
Kuala Lumpur, the capital state of Malaysia. That's the place we chose to bring the boys on their first ever overseas venture.
Everything from planning the trip to the actual plane ride was exhilarating. We had no idea how they would react in the plane, which was part of the reason why we chose KL due to its 40minutes flight time. We also had no idea how they will sleep in the hotel. But everything was organized and only on the last day when the boys finally got used to the bed, we are already packed and heading home.
We went to KLCC, had lunch at Imbi Palace, went shopping at Mid Valley, had Klang Ba Kut Teh for breakfast and had cakes from the hotel every night for supper!
Even went to see a show unit!
SGD 300k+ and you can get a spanking brand new semiD. 2 levels, with a parking pouch, fully tiled, dry and wet kitchen, a small side yard, full glass MBR window. Just need to pay RM 10k upfront! Somemore can take a 30years installment.
Imagine buying one and owning a landed property in Malaysia, can drive there over the weekend and treat it like a chalet. 哇靠！爽爆了！
To add to the benefits, property will increase in valuation. I may be making money in the process.
Mrs Neo: You like ah?
Mr Neo: Like la, its so 華數. So big leh the house, somemore can stay near Leo & Shuben.有照應嗯.
Seriously. If I had extra money. Why not eh?
Ev.En's First Overseas Trip
Kuala Lumpur, the capital state of Malaysia. That's the place we chose to bring the boys on their first ever overseas venture.
Everything from planning the trip to the actual plane ride was exhilarating. We had no idea how they would react in the plane, which was part of the reason why we chose KL due to its 40minutes flight time. We also had no idea how they will sleep in the hotel. But everything was organized and only on the last day when the boys finally got used to the bed, we are already packed and heading home.
We went to KLCC, had lunch at Imbi Palace, went shopping at Mid Valley, had Klang Ba Kut Teh for breakfast and had cakes from the hotel every night for supper!
Even went to see a show unit!
SGD 300k+ and you can get a spanking brand new semiD. 2 levels, with a parking pouch, fully tiled, dry and wet kitchen, a small side yard, full glass MBR window. Just need to pay RM 10k upfront! Somemore can take a 30years installment.
Imagine buying one and owning a landed property in Malaysia, can drive there over the weekend and treat it like a chalet. 哇靠！爽爆了！
To add to the benefits, property will increase in valuation. I may be making money in the process.
Mrs Neo: You like ah?
Mr Neo: Like la, its so 華數. So big leh the house, somemore can stay near Leo & Shuben.有照應嗯.
Seriously. If I had extra money. Why not eh?
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
远亲不如进邻
Coral Spring, my new home.
Rapidly under development and we suspect collection of key by early 2011. The contractor who is building this development is also the one who did the pinnicle@ duxton. So I'm hoping progress since that project is done deal already.
Technology aids mankind.
Internet is an amazing place. From www.sengkang.com, to Facebook and MSN - I managed to know my future neighbours.
How nice!
In the age of cyber technology, we actually managed to plan (not me) a meet up. Mum could not believe this. Kept asking how would we know who those people are when we never ever met. Obviously, she's missing out on Facebook with very telling pictures.(Sometimes, 500 over photos to show different angel of that person so you will never not know how to spot them)
Meet the neighbours exercise.
It's really a dinner and I caught up with 3couples, all of which are fun loving and young. Either just married or us expecting babies. So technology did bring us closer to the human being.
I wonder if its my talkative nature, but there was no ice breaking sessions, sat down and started blabbling as if we known each others for years.(Must be MSN)
I was telling Mum and Mrs Neo, that CSpring will be such a bustling place with 70% being new couples and family.
Too bad though I did not meet my direct neighbours. I wonder how they will be like.
Friendly I hope.
Rapidly under development and we suspect collection of key by early 2011. The contractor who is building this development is also the one who did the pinnicle@ duxton. So I'm hoping progress since that project is done deal already.
Technology aids mankind.
Internet is an amazing place. From www.sengkang.com, to Facebook and MSN - I managed to know my future neighbours.
How nice!
In the age of cyber technology, we actually managed to plan (not me) a meet up. Mum could not believe this. Kept asking how would we know who those people are when we never ever met. Obviously, she's missing out on Facebook with very telling pictures.(Sometimes, 500 over photos to show different angel of that person so you will never not know how to spot them)
Meet the neighbours exercise.
It's really a dinner and I caught up with 3couples, all of which are fun loving and young. Either just married or us expecting babies. So technology did bring us closer to the human being.
I wonder if its my talkative nature, but there was no ice breaking sessions, sat down and started blabbling as if we known each others for years.(Must be MSN)
I was telling Mum and Mrs Neo, that CSpring will be such a bustling place with 70% being new couples and family.
Too bad though I did not meet my direct neighbours. I wonder how they will be like.
Friendly I hope.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Inspired
When people say "you'll know when you grow up."
It's hard to accept or even understand why they say that. But as we grow, we slowly understand what those people meant to say.
Life is amazing. It's like a preset program that runs in a unique way. Making you look at things differently at different stages.
Now as I cross the 30, I felt that life is actually based on very simple things, its just how we love to complicate it.
I was looking at Everett learn to stand and take small steps. No one taught him what to do, he just simply did it.
Wobbly of course. Balancing himself.
So as i watch, I relate it to the basics of what life wants us to do.
To be able to successfully walk, or walk to success. First, you must strike a balance.
Balance between work and play. Balance between love and reality. Balance between commitment and responsibility.
Balance between family add friends.
Balance between right and wrong.
Bank balance also sebei important.
It's hard to accept or even understand why they say that. But as we grow, we slowly understand what those people meant to say.
Life is amazing. It's like a preset program that runs in a unique way. Making you look at things differently at different stages.
Now as I cross the 30, I felt that life is actually based on very simple things, its just how we love to complicate it.
I was looking at Everett learn to stand and take small steps. No one taught him what to do, he just simply did it.
Wobbly of course. Balancing himself.
So as i watch, I relate it to the basics of what life wants us to do.
To be able to successfully walk, or walk to success. First, you must strike a balance.
Balance between work and play. Balance between love and reality. Balance between commitment and responsibility.
Balance between family add friends.
Balance between right and wrong.
Bank balance also sebei important.
Monday, September 20, 2010
11 Things they did not and you will not, learn in school
I read this off Google and I thought its really interesting.
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Rule 1: Life is not fair – get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping burgers - they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren’t boring as they are now They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent’s generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winner and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they’ll give you MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. That doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life peo actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end working for one.
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Rule 1: Life is not fair – get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping burgers - they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren’t boring as they are now They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent’s generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winner and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they’ll give you MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. That doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life peo actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end working for one.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sleepy head
I thought I was pregnant.
Must be a dream... but the extreme pain from my left leg cramp sure felt like an episode during when Mrs Neo was pregnant.
I know leg cramps are painful (I get them from running and soccer before), but I never had it during my sleep. Needless to say, my virgin experience was one (horrible) to remember, made worst by the fact that I have the boys sleeping between Mrs Neo & I.
I could not do any big actions nor could I shout for help. Tried to stretch, but the pull was so tight that I fell right back. I finally found a pillow and threw it at Mrs Neo.
*throw*
*lands on Mrs Neo*
*no reaction*
Dammit! Right about then, my veins and muscle was about to snap. With my other non cramping leg, I managed to do 3 kick to somewhere on Mrs Neo. And she finally woke up. I tried not to scream, but still was talking very loudly due to the pain.
Mr Neo: My left leg cramp. Stretch it, help me push.
Mrs Neo: *starts massaging my toes*
Mr Neo: Push!! Don't massage.
Mrs Neo: *pushes the sole*...*starts massaging toes again*
Mr Neo: Just push! Don't touch my toes.
Mrs Neo: *still massaging toes*
Mr Neo: Darling stretch my leg, its going to break!
Mrs Neo: *finally does it right for 10 secs*
-finally eased the cramp-
Mr Neo: Okay liao.
Mrs Neo: *falls back to bed and deep breathing in 5 seconds*
I bet she don't recall what happen.
My leg now still feels a little ache because of the cramp.
Must be a dream... but the extreme pain from my left leg cramp sure felt like an episode during when Mrs Neo was pregnant.
I know leg cramps are painful (I get them from running and soccer before), but I never had it during my sleep. Needless to say, my virgin experience was one (horrible) to remember, made worst by the fact that I have the boys sleeping between Mrs Neo & I.
I could not do any big actions nor could I shout for help. Tried to stretch, but the pull was so tight that I fell right back. I finally found a pillow and threw it at Mrs Neo.
*throw*
*lands on Mrs Neo*
*no reaction*
Dammit! Right about then, my veins and muscle was about to snap. With my other non cramping leg, I managed to do 3 kick to somewhere on Mrs Neo. And she finally woke up. I tried not to scream, but still was talking very loudly due to the pain.
Mr Neo: My left leg cramp. Stretch it, help me push.
Mrs Neo: *starts massaging my toes*
Mr Neo: Push!! Don't massage.
Mrs Neo: *pushes the sole*...*starts massaging toes again*
Mr Neo: Just push! Don't touch my toes.
Mrs Neo: *still massaging toes*
Mr Neo: Darling stretch my leg, its going to break!
Mrs Neo: *finally does it right for 10 secs*
-finally eased the cramp-
Mr Neo: Okay liao.
Mrs Neo: *falls back to bed and deep breathing in 5 seconds*
I bet she don't recall what happen.
My leg now still feels a little ache because of the cramp.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Checking my hotmail
Was clearing my email off hotmail and saw 2 emails to Mrs Neo on this year Mother's Day.
From:
Enzo Neo (xxx.xxx@hotmail.com)
Sent:
13 May 2010 09: 09AM
To:
xxx.xxx@yahoo.com.sg
Mummy,
sorry tat i send th email So late.
It's korkor, he try to stop me from using the computer and want to snatch it from me.
but i managed to send this email off first because he fell asleep after a while.:D
mummy, happy mother's day to you.
thank you for taki kare of mi, please be patient towart me as i don't know how to express myself so i ask for u.
i love you.
enZo
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From:
Everett Neo (xxx.xxx@hotmail.com)
Sent:
13 May 2010 09: 13AM
To:
xxx.xxx@yahoo.com
Cc:
xxx.xxx@hotmail.com
Maaa,
I want to win and send u mail fest, but ah-mah give me milk and i sleep.-_-"
di di don;t noe how to type password i want to help himm but he scream at me.
he make me sweat so i was hungry again. i love mama.
hapee mama dey.
ever ett lub yeew
From:
Enzo Neo (xxx.xxx@hotmail.com)
Sent:
13 May 2010 09: 09AM
To:
xxx.xxx@yahoo.com.sg
Mummy,
sorry tat i send th email So late.
It's korkor, he try to stop me from using the computer and want to snatch it from me.
but i managed to send this email off first because he fell asleep after a while.:D
mummy, happy mother's day to you.
thank you for taki kare of mi, please be patient towart me as i don't know how to express myself so i ask for u.
i love you.
enZo
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From:
Everett Neo (xxx.xxx@hotmail.com)
Sent:
13 May 2010 09: 13AM
To:
xxx.xxx@yahoo.com
Cc:
xxx.xxx@hotmail.com
Maaa,
I want to win and send u mail fest, but ah-mah give me milk and i sleep.-_-"
di di don;t noe how to type password i want to help himm but he scream at me.
he make me sweat so i was hungry again. i love mama.
hapee mama dey.
ever ett lub yeew
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Domestic Helper - 传说中的 Lisa
I have 5 sisters, out of which 4 employs domestic helper. Co-incidentally, all from Indonesia.
Because of Ev.En., we too have Lisa. Also from Indonesia.
She helps with the everyday household chore and primary her task is to help my Mum look after the boys.
As all helpers, she makes a fair bit of mistakes, does some smart stuffs, misplace a few things, but sometimes play with the boys as if they are her own (which is good).
She have basic English education, but when she arrived, its a chicken and duck situation, we taught her and she's really so much better already.
but far from perfect....
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Mr Neo: Lisa did you write down the time KorKor took porridge?
Lisa: Sorry Sir, Lisa forget.
Mr Neo: Okay you write now, 2O'clock. Two Zero Zero.
Lisa: Huh? Lisa don't know
Mr Neo: Two Jiro Jiro la.
Lisa: Ohh Two Jiro Jiro ah?
Mr Neo: Yes, write down now.
Rumble...
Mr Neo: Darling, yesterday you snore leh.
Mrs Neo: Tired mah, as if you never snore before.
Mr Neo: But its really loud, I was wondering if it will wake the boys up.
Mummy: Nowadays, I snore too.. Must be very tired. Just the other day, I snored so loud, I gave myself a shock and woke up!
Mr Neo: 哇。一定很大声。
Mrs Neo: Tired mah, as if you never snore before.
Mr Neo: But its really loud, I was wondering if it will wake the boys up.
Mummy: Nowadays, I snore too.. Must be very tired. Just the other day, I snored so loud, I gave myself a shock and woke up!
Mr Neo: 哇。一定很大声。
Thursday, September 9, 2010
我回来了!
I actually had people asking me if I am giving up my blog!
Well, I'm not.
But its just that I'm too overwhelmed by the responsibility if being a Daddy. The boys are now a year old.
Hmm... how time flies.
Parenthood have surely exposed the other side of marriage. When two person comes together and starts living together till they are ready to start a family.
Children like they all say, are great binding "tools", they make you love each other more (at times, because of different views, hate each other more) and totally a reason to be home.
I actually run home every time I come back from an overseas trip! Just so I can quickly see them. My body seems to produce this excitement that makes me wanna hug them almost immediately when I touch down.
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Inevitably, we have our first time mistakes as parents and bumped around a lot.
From what to buy to what to do.
Patents actually make a lot of decisions for the baby.
* what time to sleep
* when to give them water
* what brand of milk powder to give
The list just goes on.
Children are and will continue to be an expensive affair. But having them is priceless. Their little actions proves so much to us. Recently, I have been home more and they start sticking to me, crawling over and asking me to carry.
This feeling is AWESOME!
Waking up at night seems a almost normal routine to me. In fact its 2.38am now as I punch away one my mobile.
What happened to those last night clubbing, internet gaming, or just hanging out watching Tv?
Well..... they don't exist. I'm a Daddy now you know. I can forgo almost anything for them.
If you don't understand how u feel, chances are, you're not the father of someone yet. Words itself cannot describe the simple term of Parents.
We are so lucky to be blessed with twins. I actually cannot answer when people ask me if its a very busy affair - I never had a single baby birth to compare with! Haha.
Also, I'm pretty sure if you ask parents of single baby. They will tell you they are busy too (they don't have twins to compare to!), so I summarized that all parents are happily busy people.
And have I been neglecting Mrs Neo because of the boys? How would I?!?! I love her tons you know!
*this evening before the boys slept*
Mr Neo: Darling, do you love me?
Mrs Neo: Yes.
Mr Neo: What do you love me about?
Mrs Neo: Everything about you.
Mr Neo: Just tell me one thing.
Mrs Neo: Ehhhhh...
Mrs Neo: I don't know
Mr Neo: Haha. 妈的。。
So I conclude. Love is not what you say, but is that smile that you put on your spouses face. Everyday.
Well, I'm not.
But its just that I'm too overwhelmed by the responsibility if being a Daddy. The boys are now a year old.
Hmm... how time flies.
Parenthood have surely exposed the other side of marriage. When two person comes together and starts living together till they are ready to start a family.
Children like they all say, are great binding "tools", they make you love each other more (at times, because of different views, hate each other more) and totally a reason to be home.
I actually run home every time I come back from an overseas trip! Just so I can quickly see them. My body seems to produce this excitement that makes me wanna hug them almost immediately when I touch down.
---
Inevitably, we have our first time mistakes as parents and bumped around a lot.
From what to buy to what to do.
Patents actually make a lot of decisions for the baby.
* what time to sleep
* when to give them water
* what brand of milk powder to give
The list just goes on.
Children are and will continue to be an expensive affair. But having them is priceless. Their little actions proves so much to us. Recently, I have been home more and they start sticking to me, crawling over and asking me to carry.
This feeling is AWESOME!
Waking up at night seems a almost normal routine to me. In fact its 2.38am now as I punch away one my mobile.
What happened to those last night clubbing, internet gaming, or just hanging out watching Tv?
Well..... they don't exist. I'm a Daddy now you know. I can forgo almost anything for them.
If you don't understand how u feel, chances are, you're not the father of someone yet. Words itself cannot describe the simple term of Parents.
We are so lucky to be blessed with twins. I actually cannot answer when people ask me if its a very busy affair - I never had a single baby birth to compare with! Haha.
Also, I'm pretty sure if you ask parents of single baby. They will tell you they are busy too (they don't have twins to compare to!), so I summarized that all parents are happily busy people.
And have I been neglecting Mrs Neo because of the boys? How would I?!?! I love her tons you know!
*this evening before the boys slept*
Mr Neo: Darling, do you love me?
Mrs Neo: Yes.
Mr Neo: What do you love me about?
Mrs Neo: Everything about you.
Mr Neo: Just tell me one thing.
Mrs Neo: Ehhhhh...
Mrs Neo: I don't know
Mr Neo: Haha. 妈的。。
So I conclude. Love is not what you say, but is that smile that you put on your spouses face. Everyday.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Today
Today, an idiotic person came and ask me an irritating question.
I gave the irritating question an honest answer and realise that it does not work, because irritating question require a dumb answer.
But I had problem giving dumb answer and decided to rephrase my honest answer - but the result was negative as well. Which was when I realised it was the person who is the root of the problem.
I gave one last attempt at an silly answer and person gave a smirk. I realised that person felt person had the upper hand. So I decided to put person down and told person:
Whoever made you think or told you that is silly and childish.
Person became upset, Mr Neo smiles.
Mr Neo 1 - 0 Irritating Person
I gave the irritating question an honest answer and realise that it does not work, because irritating question require a dumb answer.
But I had problem giving dumb answer and decided to rephrase my honest answer - but the result was negative as well. Which was when I realised it was the person who is the root of the problem.
I gave one last attempt at an silly answer and person gave a smirk. I realised that person felt person had the upper hand. So I decided to put person down and told person:
Whoever made you think or told you that is silly and childish.
Person became upset, Mr Neo smiles.
Mr Neo 1 - 0 Irritating Person
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Somerset, Salcedo Makati - Philippines / Makati
Hotel: Somerset Serviced Apartments - Salcedo, Makati
Star: ?
Feels like: 3*
The Somerset range of Serviced Apartments. www.somerset.com
Not exactly a hotel, but comes with the features and functions totally like one.
Ideally located in the heart of Makati, the apartment - locally they call it "Apartel" for Apartment Hotel is located in between soaring skyscrapers. It takes me 5 mins to walk to office and 1 min to walk to a Japanese Resturant, 30 seconds to cross the road to 7 - 11 and another 1min to have a drink at Starbucks.
Pros:
Prime location in the CBD area where everything and everywhere you wanted to go is within walking distance. A reasonable sized-room with a decent washroom that is further seperated into the shower and W.C area.
Everything you need to stay for a couple of days was there. You have the iron, if you need to press your shirts, a mini stove to cook some stuffs - it is however, a service apartment, so that explains the full set of cooking utensils. People stay here for extended periods.
Lighting were easily controlled by the bed side and i love the digital controlled air con unit.
Did i say it's cheap too? USD 120/night with breakfast.
Hotel rates are going USD 180 - 200/night in that area!
Cons:
Sound insulation was bad, i can hear people talking outside the walkway, the lift and all loud noises.
Internet was free by cable, but you needed to get a new password from the counter everyday. Why? I don't know.
The wareobe also did not have internal lighting. It's not a must, but felt dim when you open it up with no lights. No bathroom slippers which made me feel that the washroom was "sticky" - must be some detergent they use that's cheap and made it sticky. Could have avoided it, if they gave me bathroom slippers.
Bed was way too hard for my comfort. But this is personal. If you like hard beddings. You would love this rock that i slept on.
Overall, i rate this apartel 6 out of 10.
I would love to try the hotels around the area during off peak seasons when the price is more reasonable.
Star: ?
Feels like: 3*
The Somerset range of Serviced Apartments. www.somerset.com
Not exactly a hotel, but comes with the features and functions totally like one.
Ideally located in the heart of Makati, the apartment - locally they call it "Apartel" for Apartment Hotel is located in between soaring skyscrapers. It takes me 5 mins to walk to office and 1 min to walk to a Japanese Resturant, 30 seconds to cross the road to 7 - 11 and another 1min to have a drink at Starbucks.
Pros:
Prime location in the CBD area where everything and everywhere you wanted to go is within walking distance. A reasonable sized-room with a decent washroom that is further seperated into the shower and W.C area.
Everything you need to stay for a couple of days was there. You have the iron, if you need to press your shirts, a mini stove to cook some stuffs - it is however, a service apartment, so that explains the full set of cooking utensils. People stay here for extended periods.
Lighting were easily controlled by the bed side and i love the digital controlled air con unit.
Did i say it's cheap too? USD 120/night with breakfast.
Hotel rates are going USD 180 - 200/night in that area!
Cons:
Sound insulation was bad, i can hear people talking outside the walkway, the lift and all loud noises.
Internet was free by cable, but you needed to get a new password from the counter everyday. Why? I don't know.
The wareobe also did not have internal lighting. It's not a must, but felt dim when you open it up with no lights. No bathroom slippers which made me feel that the washroom was "sticky" - must be some detergent they use that's cheap and made it sticky. Could have avoided it, if they gave me bathroom slippers.
Bed was way too hard for my comfort. But this is personal. If you like hard beddings. You would love this rock that i slept on.
Overall, i rate this apartel 6 out of 10.
I would love to try the hotels around the area during off peak seasons when the price is more reasonable.
Evergreen Laurel Hotel - Malaysia / Penang
Hotel: Evergreen Laurel Hotel - Penang
Star: 4*
Feels like: 3*
Along the street where the hotel stands, you will find unlimited food options. From the beautiful beach facing resturants to the regular hawker food.
All the rooms in this hotel in sea view.
I wake up in the morning, look out the window and because of the close proximity to the beach, i see nothing by clear blue "sky". Actually it was the sea. The clear blue sea, reflecting off the skyline.
Pros:
This is really a basic feature hotel. All required amendities are there, but nothing else. My guess is that it's a beach hotel. There's really no point having fancy stuffs. Either that or maybe i am staying in the most basic room and it's no frills.
However, the bed was really comfortable. I did not have time to try the breakfast though.
Morning appointment was too early and i have a late night. So no comments on food. But it did not look too fancy. Should be a basic american breakfast.
The hotel also give voucher for massage at a cheaper rate.
Foot massage for 1 hr is at a discounted MYR 20.00. Cheap!
Internet was speedy too. Which is neat.
Cons:
The carpet on the floor is pretty old. Greenish in color - maybe due to coporate colors.
TV also did not have much channels, there is no cartoon network, which happens to be my favourite channel when i travel.
Checking in was a breeze, however, checking out was very slow. Only had 2 ladies at the counter trying to clear people off and they have to call and check with room service if i took any chocolates from the mini bar! Aiyoh, trust me mah. Anyway, that made everything very slow.
Overall, i rate the hotel 7 out of 10.
Would love to stay in other hotels down the stretch next trip like G Hotel which looks really cool.
Star: 4*
Feels like: 3*
Along the street where the hotel stands, you will find unlimited food options. From the beautiful beach facing resturants to the regular hawker food.
All the rooms in this hotel in sea view.
I wake up in the morning, look out the window and because of the close proximity to the beach, i see nothing by clear blue "sky". Actually it was the sea. The clear blue sea, reflecting off the skyline.
Pros:
This is really a basic feature hotel. All required amendities are there, but nothing else. My guess is that it's a beach hotel. There's really no point having fancy stuffs. Either that or maybe i am staying in the most basic room and it's no frills.
However, the bed was really comfortable. I did not have time to try the breakfast though.
Morning appointment was too early and i have a late night. So no comments on food. But it did not look too fancy. Should be a basic american breakfast.
The hotel also give voucher for massage at a cheaper rate.
Foot massage for 1 hr is at a discounted MYR 20.00. Cheap!
Internet was speedy too. Which is neat.
Cons:
The carpet on the floor is pretty old. Greenish in color - maybe due to coporate colors.
TV also did not have much channels, there is no cartoon network, which happens to be my favourite channel when i travel.
Checking in was a breeze, however, checking out was very slow. Only had 2 ladies at the counter trying to clear people off and they have to call and check with room service if i took any chocolates from the mini bar! Aiyoh, trust me mah. Anyway, that made everything very slow.
Overall, i rate the hotel 7 out of 10.
Would love to stay in other hotels down the stretch next trip like G Hotel which looks really cool.
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Over MSN today.
XueLi says:
dear.. u know hor.. i watched the drama.. den i recalled back last time our pak tor times.. den i rem the scene when u first hold my hands..
*Thought Mrs Neo is going to tell me someting romantic*
XueLi says:
and i rem wat u wearing.. haha. wearing a grey shirt..
*Duhz. Wah lau eh*
XueLi says:
and i think now u look younger
*Ahhh! something better*
Heehee. I Love you too sweetie pie
XueLi says:
dear.. u know hor.. i watched the drama.. den i recalled back last time our pak tor times.. den i rem the scene when u first hold my hands..
*Thought Mrs Neo is going to tell me someting romantic*
XueLi says:
and i rem wat u wearing.. haha. wearing a grey shirt..
*Duhz. Wah lau eh*
XueLi says:
and i think now u look younger
*Ahhh! something better*
Heehee. I Love you too sweetie pie
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Enzo's Big Business
Enzo have no bowel movement for 3 days already.
He tried to clear, but obviously it was too hard and he can't get it out.
Refused to eat porridge and was cranky. So we had no choice. I went down at 9.30pm to buy that liquid thing that is to be pumped up the ass. Ran around as it was late and many medical shops were closed. But my crazy running paid off and u found one that is still open.
Really want to sort it out by tonight as I will be flying off tomorrow. Leaving it as it is would surely leave a bug on my head.
Ran home (yes, running everywhere), passed it to mum and Enzo was passing motion in a few minutes time.
Mrs Neo used a tissue to touch the poo. It's hard lor.
Enzo managed round 2 an hour later on his own to clear what ever was left.
Bet he felt great. Should be sleeping like a log tonight.
So glad.
He tried to clear, but obviously it was too hard and he can't get it out.
Refused to eat porridge and was cranky. So we had no choice. I went down at 9.30pm to buy that liquid thing that is to be pumped up the ass. Ran around as it was late and many medical shops were closed. But my crazy running paid off and u found one that is still open.
Really want to sort it out by tonight as I will be flying off tomorrow. Leaving it as it is would surely leave a bug on my head.
Ran home (yes, running everywhere), passed it to mum and Enzo was passing motion in a few minutes time.
Mrs Neo used a tissue to touch the poo. It's hard lor.
Enzo managed round 2 an hour later on his own to clear what ever was left.
Bet he felt great. Should be sleeping like a log tonight.
So glad.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Everett's Tooth
Yup.
Everett's tooth (lower) is out.
Enzo us faster. Even his upper is coming out already!
Everett's tooth (lower) is out.
Enzo us faster. Even his upper is coming out already!
6th ICT
The 2 long weeks finally pass.
There were a bit of relaxing time, but it was nothing short of physical taxing missions.
The vegetation did not seem any more welcoming and mission after mission was rain, rain, rain. Why no rain when we were in camp!
But we finally completed stage 1, good results. They even pre book us for stage 2. Jan 14 2011.
Hai.. that may be my last in camp! But who knows? There's nothing that's confirmed in Army.
Dread the 3days2nights missions.
There were a bit of relaxing time, but it was nothing short of physical taxing missions.
The vegetation did not seem any more welcoming and mission after mission was rain, rain, rain. Why no rain when we were in camp!
But we finally completed stage 1, good results. They even pre book us for stage 2. Jan 14 2011.
Hai.. that may be my last in camp! But who knows? There's nothing that's confirmed in Army.
Dread the 3days2nights missions.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Just a week in camp
Came home yesterday from my half way point of my 6th In Camp Training and realised that the boys have learned to do so much.
It's really amazing how babies absorb knowledge from their surrounding.
Everett & Enzo can now do a full flip. Which means he turn to his stomach and can again return to his back. So they are rolling around the bed, everywhere. A serious note to keep them on sight all the time now.
We also started them on semi solids today. Nestle cereals. Brown rice flavour. Both seems to enjoy it a lot,.which makes us very glad.
Every other day us different. It's so fun. Haha.
It's really amazing how babies absorb knowledge from their surrounding.
Everett & Enzo can now do a full flip. Which means he turn to his stomach and can again return to his back. So they are rolling around the bed, everywhere. A serious note to keep them on sight all the time now.
We also started them on semi solids today. Nestle cereals. Brown rice flavour. Both seems to enjoy it a lot,.which makes us very glad.
Every other day us different. It's so fun. Haha.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Sleep Well
Sleep well citizens of The Republic Of Singapore.
Mr Neo is going in to protect the country from 1st - 14th March 2010.
Mr Neo is going in to protect the country from 1st - 14th March 2010.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Please Vote
Do you love / hate your job?
80% of people are in jobs they hate for 5days a week just so they can enjoy 2days of weekend.
Is it true?
80% of people are in jobs they hate for 5days a week just so they can enjoy 2days of weekend.
Is it true?
Post Chinese New Year Syndrome
Not sure about the rest of the human race living around me.
But dragging myself to work after CNY have to be the worst start every year. It marks the beginning of non stop slogging, travels, typing emails, earning big money (for others) and bringing home a small salary.
I honestly am tired from the mad rush from CNY, but 100% enjoyed the time spend with the family and the boys.
I am not too shy to say I am already counting down to November where I am (for a long time already) bringing the whole family (maybe the maid too) to Bangkok.
I did the ground work already. It should be baby friendly..
Ahh shucks, typing away halfway on my phone, Everett wakes up.. continue next time.
But dragging myself to work after CNY have to be the worst start every year. It marks the beginning of non stop slogging, travels, typing emails, earning big money (for others) and bringing home a small salary.
I honestly am tired from the mad rush from CNY, but 100% enjoyed the time spend with the family and the boys.
I am not too shy to say I am already counting down to November where I am (for a long time already) bringing the whole family (maybe the maid too) to Bangkok.
I did the ground work already. It should be baby friendly..
Ahh shucks, typing away halfway on my phone, Everett wakes up.. continue next time.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Street Fighter
I was putting Enzo to bed when I heard this loud screaming downstairs.
I knew straight away that its a street fight.
Look out of the window and there they were, one guy running damn fast, trying to get away from maybe 10 teenagers who "look" as though they would bash him up if they catch up with him.
There was Ken, Guile, Yokozuna, Blanka and every character in Street Fighter that you can think of. Leading the chase, Ken and Guile. Very fast and vocal. Kept shouting "mai zao!" - although u seriously doubt what they would do if the poor guy really decided to stop and stand there.
Would they bash him up? Maybe they will, but I can't help but feel they dare not. I may be wrong, kids now a days are crazy!
Did I mention Blanka and Yokozuna could only jog behind, panting and stopping for a break every 5,6 steps.
It's still very exciting to see such things.
If i were downstairs, I will surely stand in their way and block their chase, if they ever scold me. I'll be so glad to give them a piece of my mind.
I so, so love to do such things.
Am I crazy? What if all 10 decided to gang up and bash me instead? Of course I don't want that la! I'm not Jacky Chan ok.
But that's just what I would do for sure if I were around.
No, I'm not trying to be hero.
But I just hate teenage gangsters.
I knew straight away that its a street fight.
Look out of the window and there they were, one guy running damn fast, trying to get away from maybe 10 teenagers who "look" as though they would bash him up if they catch up with him.
There was Ken, Guile, Yokozuna, Blanka and every character in Street Fighter that you can think of. Leading the chase, Ken and Guile. Very fast and vocal. Kept shouting "mai zao!" - although u seriously doubt what they would do if the poor guy really decided to stop and stand there.
Would they bash him up? Maybe they will, but I can't help but feel they dare not. I may be wrong, kids now a days are crazy!
Did I mention Blanka and Yokozuna could only jog behind, panting and stopping for a break every 5,6 steps.
It's still very exciting to see such things.
If i were downstairs, I will surely stand in their way and block their chase, if they ever scold me. I'll be so glad to give them a piece of my mind.
I so, so love to do such things.
Am I crazy? What if all 10 decided to gang up and bash me instead? Of course I don't want that la! I'm not Jacky Chan ok.
But that's just what I would do for sure if I were around.
No, I'm not trying to be hero.
But I just hate teenage gangsters.
The truth about my 2.4km run
After barely recovering from my run. I decided that i had better blog it down before I forget the details.
Yes! I cleared 2010's IPPT. Never afraid of any of the static station and 2.4km run is my only constant fear. My lungs just can't keep up. During my active days, army kept me fit by the constant runs that we were forced to do.
I am a guards gold holder. And I run 2.4km (we call it a sprint) within 8mins45secs.
- back to reality (reads: now) -
I seriously needed to clear my window. I did not want any RT and most importantly ICT is coming and I don't want to be caught having to stay back to train!
So I completed the static stations and went to do my run. Already going to shit in my pants due to the excitement and anxiety.
I had a strategy.
I would run the first 3 rounds (need to so 6) without looking ay my watch. This is so I would not get stressed up. So I started my rub, normal pace.
Round 1: Cross the line, heard the beep and look up. The official time clocks 1min38secs.
(Yes i did not want to look at my watch, but i can't help but look up when i cross the line at the display!)
Round 2: Running on a steady pace, cross the line 3mins 50seconds. At the back of my mind i was thinking "Am i going to fast? Will i exhaust myself?" - I usually do one round in 2 mins, and as the rounds go by, i do 2mins 10secs, 2mins 30secs.. but i am now doing 2 rounds under 4mins! So i am running too fast i thought!
Round 3: Already starting to pant. Cross the line, look at my watch for an acumulative time and breakdown. WAH KAOS! I never press start!
Panic already. I did not look up at the time board when i did round 3. I started to pant like a dog, i had saliva flooding my mouth, my lungs felt like they are exploding. My body is begging me to stop. But my mind determined to do it only once.
So in a classic example of mind over body, i did the "swing your hands fast and your legs will follow" method.
I must have looked like a fool swinging my hands up and down so quickly. But it did create the momemtum and i crossed the line for lap 4.
Round 4: Lungs exploding, legs beginnging to wobble, pace starts to slow down
Still i kept telling myself i do not want to do this again and that it's the 3rd last round.
I reduced myself to a jog for 200m. Start to pick up speed, although it was a weak attempt one lap 5.
Round 5: Ok, i thought to myself. Do or die. Decide now. And of course the devil and the angel popped out almost immediatly. I only remember spitting and biting my teeth to push myself on.
One goal in my mind. I'll sprint on Lap 6. Lap 5 completed at 10mins 23secs. I have 2mins17secs to pass.
I can pass! I screamed i my head. I can, i can!
Round 6: Ok! Sprint! But my legs refused to listen to me. At the last 300m mark, Sprint! Nope again, i was just running, no sign of sprinting. I felt helpless. There was no way i can speed up. My body refuses to listen to me.
Then i head the PTI screaming at the end point.
"Tag 48!" - Yes. That's my tag number, 048. What a number (I thought i will fail once i get this number).
"Open you steps! Final stretch! You can pass!"
As though, he's my girlfriend, i felt a rush blast through my body and looking at the 200m mark ahead, i told myself to blow my body up after i cross the line.
I did! And gave it all i had for the last 200m.
Round 6: Completed in 11mins 59seconds. Silver Timing. (Amazing, when i though i would not even pass)
I knew i passed, but before i even look at the timeboard, i fell over to a side and pant like a dog again, sweat, saliva, everything was dripping off my face.
I must have looked stupid for just a 2.4km run. People must be laughing at me from the grandstand - what's this joker doing or something.
I'm so unfit! Haha. But so glad i passed anyway.
I love the PTI, if not for him, i'm quite sure it'll be hard for me to pass.
Now i have a pair of legs that wobble still.
I think i need a week to recover.
I just hate IPPT.
Yes! I cleared 2010's IPPT. Never afraid of any of the static station and 2.4km run is my only constant fear. My lungs just can't keep up. During my active days, army kept me fit by the constant runs that we were forced to do.
I am a guards gold holder. And I run 2.4km (we call it a sprint) within 8mins45secs.
- back to reality (reads: now) -
I seriously needed to clear my window. I did not want any RT and most importantly ICT is coming and I don't want to be caught having to stay back to train!
So I completed the static stations and went to do my run. Already going to shit in my pants due to the excitement and anxiety.
I had a strategy.
I would run the first 3 rounds (need to so 6) without looking ay my watch. This is so I would not get stressed up. So I started my rub, normal pace.
Round 1: Cross the line, heard the beep and look up. The official time clocks 1min38secs.
(Yes i did not want to look at my watch, but i can't help but look up when i cross the line at the display!)
Round 2: Running on a steady pace, cross the line 3mins 50seconds. At the back of my mind i was thinking "Am i going to fast? Will i exhaust myself?" - I usually do one round in 2 mins, and as the rounds go by, i do 2mins 10secs, 2mins 30secs.. but i am now doing 2 rounds under 4mins! So i am running too fast i thought!
Round 3: Already starting to pant. Cross the line, look at my watch for an acumulative time and breakdown. WAH KAOS! I never press start!
Panic already. I did not look up at the time board when i did round 3. I started to pant like a dog, i had saliva flooding my mouth, my lungs felt like they are exploding. My body is begging me to stop. But my mind determined to do it only once.
So in a classic example of mind over body, i did the "swing your hands fast and your legs will follow" method.
I must have looked like a fool swinging my hands up and down so quickly. But it did create the momemtum and i crossed the line for lap 4.
Round 4: Lungs exploding, legs beginnging to wobble, pace starts to slow down
Still i kept telling myself i do not want to do this again and that it's the 3rd last round.
I reduced myself to a jog for 200m. Start to pick up speed, although it was a weak attempt one lap 5.
Round 5: Ok, i thought to myself. Do or die. Decide now. And of course the devil and the angel popped out almost immediatly. I only remember spitting and biting my teeth to push myself on.
One goal in my mind. I'll sprint on Lap 6. Lap 5 completed at 10mins 23secs. I have 2mins17secs to pass.
I can pass! I screamed i my head. I can, i can!
Round 6: Ok! Sprint! But my legs refused to listen to me. At the last 300m mark, Sprint! Nope again, i was just running, no sign of sprinting. I felt helpless. There was no way i can speed up. My body refuses to listen to me.
Then i head the PTI screaming at the end point.
"Tag 48!" - Yes. That's my tag number, 048. What a number (I thought i will fail once i get this number).
"Open you steps! Final stretch! You can pass!"
As though, he's my girlfriend, i felt a rush blast through my body and looking at the 200m mark ahead, i told myself to blow my body up after i cross the line.
I did! And gave it all i had for the last 200m.
Round 6: Completed in 11mins 59seconds. Silver Timing. (Amazing, when i though i would not even pass)
I knew i passed, but before i even look at the timeboard, i fell over to a side and pant like a dog again, sweat, saliva, everything was dripping off my face.
I must have looked stupid for just a 2.4km run. People must be laughing at me from the grandstand - what's this joker doing or something.
I'm so unfit! Haha. But so glad i passed anyway.
I love the PTI, if not for him, i'm quite sure it'll be hard for me to pass.
Now i have a pair of legs that wobble still.
I think i need a week to recover.
I just hate IPPT.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Grande Centrepoint - Bangkok (The Pictures)
I guess a picture says a thousand words.
Planning for our end of the year Thailand/Bangkok trip,
I gladly offered to take some photos of the hotel which i want my family to put up in for my sisters to see.
Grande Centrepoint
I personally love this day bed
Opens up to a full height glass view of buzzling Bangkok
Of course, on the desk, you can have fax service and unlimited wifi internet.
Very Fast too.
A nice warerobe, good space, and a digital safe (Those normal type)
Here's a look at the washroom, i love the bright spacious feel
If you like the tub... or if your kids like the tub...
Or you just want to have a quick shower.... they have it all and it's not cramped!
You get the standard amenities, nicely packed, ensured that it's clean.
The shower foam and shampoo by the way is from a famous spa! World renowned.
I always take it back with me after i check out.. cheapo.
Tefal Non-Stick glide iron
A look at the whole bedroom, with Thai painting nicely displayed.
Menu pillow so you get a good night sleep for sure.
Paid attention to details on floorings as well. No dirty carpets means it's good for family with children. Timber floor is highly maintained and polished. Make you feel good.
A little dining / kitchen area - family oriented
and if you need glasses....
Do you really need to wash your own clothes in a hotel?
The flask is from the Japanese "Elephant" Brand
They have a induced stove as well. Fisher & Paker fridge
(I don't know how to spell)
Wonder why they have this, but it's fully equipped!
Never missing
heat up your tom yum?
Share your tom yum?
I did not take pictures of the rest of the hotel to keep it a nice surprise! I love this hotel and i bet the rest of you will too. Ok sis, start saving the money and let's get ready to eat Tom Yum for 5days!
Planning for our end of the year Thailand/Bangkok trip,
I gladly offered to take some photos of the hotel which i want my family to put up in for my sisters to see.
Grande Centrepoint
Here's a little bit on the room, sleeping area.
Nice and spacious, if you need to work on your computer, there's a neat space.
I personally love this day bed
Opens up to a full height glass view of buzzling BangkokOf course, on the desk, you can have fax service and unlimited wifi internet.Very Fast too.
A nice warerobe, good space, and a digital safe (Those normal type)
Here's a look at the washroom, i love the bright spacious feel
If you like the tub... or if your kids like the tub...
Or you just want to have a quick shower.... they have it all and it's not cramped!
You get the standard amenities, nicely packed, ensured that it's clean.The shower foam and shampoo by the way is from a famous spa! World renowned.
I always take it back with me after i check out.. cheapo.
Tefal Non-Stick glide iron
A look at the whole bedroom, with Thai painting nicely displayed.Menu pillow so you get a good night sleep for sure.
Paid attention to details on floorings as well. No dirty carpets means it's good for family with children. Timber floor is highly maintained and polished. Make you feel good.
A little dining / kitchen area - family oriented
and if you need glasses....Do you really need to wash your own clothes in a hotel?
The flask is from the Japanese "Elephant" Brand
They have a induced stove as well. Fisher & Paker fridge
(I don't know how to spell)
Wonder why they have this, but it's fully equipped!
Never missing
heat up your tom yum?Share your tom yum?
I did not take pictures of the rest of the hotel to keep it a nice surprise! I love this hotel and i bet the rest of you will too. Ok sis, start saving the money and let's get ready to eat Tom Yum for 5days!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The truth about life
Saw this off the net. Funny. But true.
"Don't be too serious in life, you'll never get out alive."
Thinking about it, its true that we should all do whatever we love and live life however we life.
There's only one chance anyway.
"Don't be too serious in life, you'll never get out alive."
Thinking about it, its true that we should all do whatever we love and live life however we life.
There's only one chance anyway.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuk Tuk Adventure
I seriously can't recall when was the last time I took a Tuk Tuk in Thailand.
When I was younger, I took it with my family when we came over to Bangkok, in poly, I took it with my schoolmates on a trip here too.
After that, I either took taxi or I walk (which is what I prefer). Traffic here is bad bad bad, makes no sense to wait in any vehical and pay (ok, I'm stingy) when I can walk there with my long legs, I save the money for shopping!
However, I bravely took one today, from MBK to Platinium. I needed to get there fast, wanted to buy some baby clothes for the boys and also, I wanted to know how much it cost. A step into planning my November/December 2010 whole family outing with my sisters.
So it cost THB100. I didn't bargain. It sounded cheap enough. But I must have been stupid not to bargain.
If I did, I guess it should end up around THB60~80. Which is ~SGD3.
In comparison, if I took a train, it cost me THB20/person. Tuk tuk can take 3 person everytime. And I have to walk 15mins to Platinium.
Tada! Makes sense to take a tuk tuk if its 3 ppl right. No walking at all.
The ride is as always exciting. They never drive in the correct direction - which is why they are fast, an advantage if you ask me.
THB35 to take a cab/tuk tuk from hotel to BigC. But I find it so hard, cas its just 5mins walk away. But need to know as Mum can't walk too far. So it's SGD1.50 for 4ppl. Even cheaper!
So looking forward to the year end trip already!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sotong Pig
I'm not sure what that means.
But Mrs Neo typed that in her Sms to me this morning.
Departing on a 9.40am flight to Bangkok, i (as usual) woke up late and rush to the airport.
Still in time of course, just a bit more rush and did not do the regular 2hours advance check in.
But it's ok. I sat down, turn on my laptop and started downloading emails.
Woo.. wifi in airport is really speedy. Got all my mails and looked at the time..
9.05am. Still have sometime. I started to work on my mails. Hoping to clear as much as i can.
Not that i am hardworking, but i clear if off now, i have less to do tonight.
Thai Massage maybe? Heehee.
I punch away like nobody's business, replying emails, sorting them into folders and i gave myself 10mins to walk to the gate which is just downstairs. Im departing on gate 8.
9.30am.
I packed up and headed towards the escalator down.
Double checked that i got my passport and ticket. I stared at the ticket and it say "Gate 38"!
Arghhh!!
It's at the end of Terminal 2! 5 steps away from Terminal 1!
Not wanting to miss the flight, i made a frantic walk (No, i did not run. Felt too silly to start running haha). I arrived on time. Last to board.
But my shin is hurting, even now. After the fast walk.
I landed in Bangkok, turned on my phone and got a msg from my partner that he will wait for me at Starbucks. Stepped off the plane, headed towards immigration, reach immigration, turn back and walks towards the plane.
I left my passport in the seat pocket.
What a day man.
But Mrs Neo typed that in her Sms to me this morning.
Departing on a 9.40am flight to Bangkok, i (as usual) woke up late and rush to the airport.
Still in time of course, just a bit more rush and did not do the regular 2hours advance check in.
But it's ok. I sat down, turn on my laptop and started downloading emails.
Woo.. wifi in airport is really speedy. Got all my mails and looked at the time..
9.05am. Still have sometime. I started to work on my mails. Hoping to clear as much as i can.
Not that i am hardworking, but i clear if off now, i have less to do tonight.
Thai Massage maybe? Heehee.
I punch away like nobody's business, replying emails, sorting them into folders and i gave myself 10mins to walk to the gate which is just downstairs. Im departing on gate 8.
9.30am.
I packed up and headed towards the escalator down.
Double checked that i got my passport and ticket. I stared at the ticket and it say "Gate 38"!
Arghhh!!
It's at the end of Terminal 2! 5 steps away from Terminal 1!
Not wanting to miss the flight, i made a frantic walk (No, i did not run. Felt too silly to start running haha). I arrived on time. Last to board.
But my shin is hurting, even now. After the fast walk.
I landed in Bangkok, turned on my phone and got a msg from my partner that he will wait for me at Starbucks. Stepped off the plane, headed towards immigration, reach immigration, turn back and walks towards the plane.
I left my passport in the seat pocket.
What a day man.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Gardens Hotel & Residence, Mid Valley - Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur - Part 2
This is a second review that i am doing on this hotel.
This time round, i stayed in the Executive Deluxe.
(See Previous Review on Executive Deluxe/Premier King Here)
Hotel: The Gardens Hotel & Residences
Star: 5*
Feels Like: 4*
Wanting to know the real difference of the RM100.
I booked myself the Executive Deluxe room this trip.
The room size, obviously is different. However, you get to check in on Level 29 as well.
There, you get away from the hassle and have a juice while they check you in.
Thumbs up.
I get the same treatment as per previous trip. The same benefits as well.
3 pieces of laundry per day - delivered back to your room on the same day if you send it in before 9am in the morning. Unlimited broadband access via a cable and wifi around the hotel.
You also get cocktail sessions, cookies and free flow of soft drinks in the executive lounge anytime of the day. Exactly the same as the Executive Deluxe King.
So what is the real difference?
For me, it's the room size and bed.
The Executive Deluxe made full use of the space.
Wash room too had rain shower, a bath tub, a separate WC area. However, they cramped the ware robe into the washroom as well.
An advantage actually, but having stayed in the Executive Deluxe King, where they had a walkway into a changing room, this layout pales in comparison.
The bed.
Pillow menu available. But you can't choose the bed right....
It's those hard sturdy type. I'm a side sleeper and i wake up every morning with a very bad back ache. Can't complaint i guess. If i am a back sleeper, i would love the bed.
Subjective.
But for RM100 less.
The Executive Deluxe is the most sensible choice.
The Executive Deluxe/Premier King, maybe if i am on a holiday just to R&R and spend lotsa time in the room lazing around. Else, i would spend the RM100 over at MidValley instead!
Overall i still rate the hotel 8 of 10.
The 2 missing points to the lousy breakfast they serve
This time round, i stayed in the Executive Deluxe.
(See Previous Review on Executive Deluxe/Premier King Here)
Hotel: The Gardens Hotel & Residences
Star: 5*
Feels Like: 4*
Wanting to know the real difference of the RM100.
I booked myself the Executive Deluxe room this trip.
The room size, obviously is different. However, you get to check in on Level 29 as well.
There, you get away from the hassle and have a juice while they check you in.
Thumbs up.
I get the same treatment as per previous trip. The same benefits as well.
3 pieces of laundry per day - delivered back to your room on the same day if you send it in before 9am in the morning. Unlimited broadband access via a cable and wifi around the hotel.
You also get cocktail sessions, cookies and free flow of soft drinks in the executive lounge anytime of the day. Exactly the same as the Executive Deluxe King.
So what is the real difference?
For me, it's the room size and bed.
The Executive Deluxe made full use of the space.
Wash room too had rain shower, a bath tub, a separate WC area. However, they cramped the ware robe into the washroom as well.
An advantage actually, but having stayed in the Executive Deluxe King, where they had a walkway into a changing room, this layout pales in comparison.
The bed.
Pillow menu available. But you can't choose the bed right....
It's those hard sturdy type. I'm a side sleeper and i wake up every morning with a very bad back ache. Can't complaint i guess. If i am a back sleeper, i would love the bed.
Subjective.
But for RM100 less.
The Executive Deluxe is the most sensible choice.
The Executive Deluxe/Premier King, maybe if i am on a holiday just to R&R and spend lotsa time in the room lazing around. Else, i would spend the RM100 over at MidValley instead!
Overall i still rate the hotel 8 of 10.
The 2 missing points to the lousy breakfast they serve
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Baby vs Baby
You just should not compare.
Not that anyone is comparing my boys nor am I comparing them with anyone.
But i believe every baby is different and thus a comparison will only put unrequired pressure and stress on the parents and also the baby.
Ok. Enough statement.
Not that anyone is comparing my boys nor am I comparing them with anyone.
But i believe every baby is different and thus a comparison will only put unrequired pressure and stress on the parents and also the baby.
Ok. Enough statement.
From now till 1st March 2010
4 Days to Lisa's Wedding
8 Days to Malaysia Trip
15 Days to Thailand Trip
18 Days to boys 2nd Jab, 1st Oral Rotavirus
19 Days to Wee Teck's Wedding
23 Days to Brunei Visit
26 Days to new FY'10
27 Days to Indonesia Trip
30 Days to boys turning 5 Months
32 Days to Chantel's Wedding
38 Days to Chinese New Year's Eve
39 Days to Valentines Day
39 Days to Chinese New Year
52 Days to Everett follow up 1
53 Days to Everett & Enzo follow up 2
55 Days to Annual In Camp Training
Time pass very fast of you count the days.
Sometimes a bit too fast. So where are you going this Christmas? It's coming again.... sooner then you imagine.
Time passes fast, especially as we age.
8 Days to Malaysia Trip
15 Days to Thailand Trip
18 Days to boys 2nd Jab, 1st Oral Rotavirus
19 Days to Wee Teck's Wedding
23 Days to Brunei Visit
26 Days to new FY'10
27 Days to Indonesia Trip
30 Days to boys turning 5 Months
32 Days to Chantel's Wedding
38 Days to Chinese New Year's Eve
39 Days to Valentines Day
39 Days to Chinese New Year
52 Days to Everett follow up 1
53 Days to Everett & Enzo follow up 2
55 Days to Annual In Camp Training
Time pass very fast of you count the days.
Sometimes a bit too fast. So where are you going this Christmas? It's coming again.... sooner then you imagine.
Time passes fast, especially as we age.
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