Bayu said this was his childhood snack. It's something like fried fluffy tofu which we sprinkle with salt and eat with raw chili. It's soo goood.
26 April 2009
Snacking
This has been our late night snack. We've been having seminars since Friday night until next sunday night and we always arrive home at 11 pm tired and hungry. So to fill us up just right this is what we eat...
Bayu said this was his childhood snack. It's something like fried fluffy tofu which we sprinkle with salt and eat with raw chili. It's soo goood.
Bayu said this was his childhood snack. It's something like fried fluffy tofu which we sprinkle with salt and eat with raw chili. It's soo goood.
25 April 2009
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Who will listen...and understand?
Who will listen...and not judge?
Who will listen...and know the right words to say?
Who will listen...and not judge?
Who will listen...and know the right words to say?
22 April 2009
Sour, Salty, Spicy
A huge green mango fresh from the tree.
Peel it, chop it, pour soy sauce and a big sprinkle of dried/crushed chilli.
Peel it, chop it, pour soy sauce and a big sprinkle of dried/crushed chilli.
Singaporean mango, Thai soy sauce, American chilli...
That's how I like my sour mango...
That's how I like my sour mango...
How about you?
How do you like your sour mango?
How do you like your sour mango?
What a nice life...
Woke up at 10.30 am
Ate cereal.
Going to eat sour mango.
Online.
Going shopping. - not for myself. for the kids program thingiemajig...and maybe buy a book for myself.
Not yet thinking of tidying up the house.
Ahhhh. P.S. just got an sms that a friend will visit tomorrow. So...looks like i gotta tidy up the house sooner than I thought.
Ate cereal.
Going to eat sour mango.
Online.
Going shopping. - not for myself. for the kids program thingiemajig...and maybe buy a book for myself.
Not yet thinking of tidying up the house.
Ahhhh. P.S. just got an sms that a friend will visit tomorrow. So...looks like i gotta tidy up the house sooner than I thought.
21 April 2009
Family Pictures
I forgot to upload the pictures from my Dad's camera but here are some pictures from my camera phone...
Hazel and Richmond arrive! Two hours later my parents land too. We head back home in a maxi cab (which could seat all of us and the taxi driver).
Hazel and Richmond arrive! Two hours later my parents land too. We head back home in a maxi cab (which could seat all of us and the taxi driver).
This was on Monday in Vivocity right before we went to Sentosa.
I got to eat Mom-made food all week!
I got to dine with my whole family for every meal!The house was always bright. Door open, windows open. When I'm home alone I lock everything and it's so dark and gloomy.
Mommy making my favorite fruit salad!
I will make it this week but I know it will not taste the same.
Traveling everywhere with them made it less boring and tiring. My family hasn't traveled together to another province or country in years and years. So technically (or not technically) this was like a family trip after many many years!
I'm looking forward to more times like this. It'll be much better with Bayu and I going to visit them of course because it's so much better to convert Sing Dollars into Thai Baht! *wink*
I'm looking forward to more times like this. It'll be much better with Bayu and I going to visit them of course because it's so much better to convert Sing Dollars into Thai Baht! *wink*
20 April 2009
Replying my being TAGGED
Yes, I've been tagged like a week ago. But I will not ignore the challenge to share 7 things about myself!
Wait...i need to check the rules again...ok...
Seven Facts About Me (Tagged by Shimona!)
1.
I just signed my work contract last Thursday. It's an international kindergarten school. The people there are really nice and I'm looking forward to starting work on June 29. Yep! I still have 10 sweet weeks of "rest"! I'm going to enjoy every moment of it...especially the waking-up- and -sleeping -any -time -of -the- day -I -want -to part. Also, I discovered that there is ONE bus ride from my place to the front of the school! I won't have to walk 20 minutes to the MRT, Ride 18 MRT stations, and hop on another bus (an estimated 1.5 hours). The bus i discovered (#14) will take around 1 hour. It's a good thing work starts at 8.30 - It's just meant to be!
2.
I've been a "Pastor's Wife" for almost 4 months. It's a REAL challenge for me.
3.
I'm a person who is super aware of time. I don't know how to explain this. But I'm more aware of time than I'd like to be. I don't need an alarm clock to wake me up. If i wanna nap for 5, 10, 15, or 20 more minutes more I can wake up right on the dot with out an alarm clock. I don't need to look at a clock to see what time it is. I just know when time will seem to fly by fast or go by slowly. I can estimate time really well. For example if I have an appointment at 2 I know exactly when I should start getting ready and everything so that I will reach my appointment on the dot. Not earlier or later. I think you'll need more examples from me to get what I mean...but yeah that's the 3rd fact about me.
4.
There is this evangelistic campaign happening here from April 25th to May 10th. And for 10 whole nights straight I'm in charge of the program for 5 to 7 year old kids. I've got to prepare the program which will last around 2 hours every night. I'm really stressed out about that. Doca and I as pastor's wives were put in charge of that.
5.
As of this moment I have absolutely no idea and no plan about what my future will hold. Where will I be, what will I do, where will I go, will I be doing the same things as now, I don't know. Up until the end of college and the wedding I had everything planned out. But one thing I've learnt very recently is that things can absolutely NOT go according to plan. So I'm just going to see where this life takes me.
6.
Since I've been unemployed and will be fore 6 months all together. I've been able to watch lots of tv. Growing up in Thailand with NO English channels has deprived me and now I'm devouring all the English shows available. I'm enjoying The Ellen Show, Martha show, My Parents House, American Idol, Ninja Warriors, Everyday Foods, Rachael Ray Show, Criminal Minds, Harper's Island, Channel New Asia...and much more!
7.
My family stayed over for 9 whole days! I had a blast! Some pictures to come. The house is so empty now and wherever I go I imagine all the comments they would have given if they were around. Traces of their presence and love are still around. The towels they left behind, washed dishes, ironed, washed and folded clothes (thanks MOM!), fixed sink, empty fridge. It was great to have them but the hardest part was saying good bye. For the rest of our lives it will be meet, greet and goodbye...*sigh. That's why I get homesick for heaven! They left yesterday and instead of doing what I usually do when I'm alone at home (watch tv, eat, sleep, tv, eat, sleep) I went out to the book store and public library. I don't want to get back into my regular routine yet because the reality that they're really gone would be too depressing!
I tag...
1.Richmond
2.Sonya
3.Sendy
4.Bayu
5.Nicky/Nicole
6.Elle
7.Megan
P.S. go to Shimona's blog for the detailed instructions.
Wait...i need to check the rules again...ok...
Seven Facts About Me (Tagged by Shimona!)
1.
I just signed my work contract last Thursday. It's an international kindergarten school. The people there are really nice and I'm looking forward to starting work on June 29. Yep! I still have 10 sweet weeks of "rest"! I'm going to enjoy every moment of it...especially the waking-up- and -sleeping -any -time -of -the- day -I -want -to part. Also, I discovered that there is ONE bus ride from my place to the front of the school! I won't have to walk 20 minutes to the MRT, Ride 18 MRT stations, and hop on another bus (an estimated 1.5 hours). The bus i discovered (#14) will take around 1 hour. It's a good thing work starts at 8.30 - It's just meant to be!
2.
I've been a "Pastor's Wife" for almost 4 months. It's a REAL challenge for me.
3.
I'm a person who is super aware of time. I don't know how to explain this. But I'm more aware of time than I'd like to be. I don't need an alarm clock to wake me up. If i wanna nap for 5, 10, 15, or 20 more minutes more I can wake up right on the dot with out an alarm clock. I don't need to look at a clock to see what time it is. I just know when time will seem to fly by fast or go by slowly. I can estimate time really well. For example if I have an appointment at 2 I know exactly when I should start getting ready and everything so that I will reach my appointment on the dot. Not earlier or later. I think you'll need more examples from me to get what I mean...but yeah that's the 3rd fact about me.
4.
There is this evangelistic campaign happening here from April 25th to May 10th. And for 10 whole nights straight I'm in charge of the program for 5 to 7 year old kids. I've got to prepare the program which will last around 2 hours every night. I'm really stressed out about that. Doca and I as pastor's wives were put in charge of that.
5.
As of this moment I have absolutely no idea and no plan about what my future will hold. Where will I be, what will I do, where will I go, will I be doing the same things as now, I don't know. Up until the end of college and the wedding I had everything planned out. But one thing I've learnt very recently is that things can absolutely NOT go according to plan. So I'm just going to see where this life takes me.
6.
Since I've been unemployed and will be fore 6 months all together. I've been able to watch lots of tv. Growing up in Thailand with NO English channels has deprived me and now I'm devouring all the English shows available. I'm enjoying The Ellen Show, Martha show, My Parents House, American Idol, Ninja Warriors, Everyday Foods, Rachael Ray Show, Criminal Minds, Harper's Island, Channel New Asia...and much more!
7.
My family stayed over for 9 whole days! I had a blast! Some pictures to come. The house is so empty now and wherever I go I imagine all the comments they would have given if they were around. Traces of their presence and love are still around. The towels they left behind, washed dishes, ironed, washed and folded clothes (thanks MOM!), fixed sink, empty fridge. It was great to have them but the hardest part was saying good bye. For the rest of our lives it will be meet, greet and goodbye...*sigh. That's why I get homesick for heaven! They left yesterday and instead of doing what I usually do when I'm alone at home (watch tv, eat, sleep, tv, eat, sleep) I went out to the book store and public library. I don't want to get back into my regular routine yet because the reality that they're really gone would be too depressing!
I tag...
1.Richmond
2.Sonya
3.Sendy
4.Bayu
5.Nicky/Nicole
6.Elle
7.Megan
P.S. go to Shimona's blog for the detailed instructions.
03 April 2009
Random Blogging
I am currently living in.... (Singapore...not a litter box!)
Today I traded in my EZ-Link card. My original one is the one that says 'Healthy Church, Healthy People' with the SDA logo. This card could be used for public transportation (Bus, Train). You just top it up in one of the machines in the train stations and tap, tap, beep, beep you can travel around.
They have updated the card so we trade in our old one for the new one which is the aqua coloured card. This card is still used for public transportation but can also be used for ERP (you put it in some maching in your car or motorbike and when you pass a "toll" way your amount will be deducted). It is also used for other things which I am not aware of.
The new cards come in the aqua-ish colour and a red-ish colour. (You can't pick your colour though).
Since these cards are so common here there are lots of stuff being sold to "enhance" these cards. It's exactly what Bayu and I did with our new cards.
Mine (the one on the top) is inserted in a clear plastic with designs which will prevent the card from being scratched.
Bayu's one is the bottom one. It is a sticker (of his favorite cartoon carachter "stich") which you stick onto the card. There are so many designs. So now his card is "unique".
=)
=)
=)
Oh yeah and Bayu had an appointment for Bible study with a couple who are getting married soon (the lady is related to Oscar, Lemuel and Daron!...small world). They had just come from a mushroom farm and they gave him this box of assorted mushrooms! We plan to eat it with our suki sauce!...mmmmm....yummmm...
Today I traded in my EZ-Link card. My original one is the one that says 'Healthy Church, Healthy People' with the SDA logo. This card could be used for public transportation (Bus, Train). You just top it up in one of the machines in the train stations and tap, tap, beep, beep you can travel around.
They have updated the card so we trade in our old one for the new one which is the aqua coloured card. This card is still used for public transportation but can also be used for ERP (you put it in some maching in your car or motorbike and when you pass a "toll" way your amount will be deducted). It is also used for other things which I am not aware of.
The new cards come in the aqua-ish colour and a red-ish colour. (You can't pick your colour though).
Since these cards are so common here there are lots of stuff being sold to "enhance" these cards. It's exactly what Bayu and I did with our new cards.
Mine (the one on the top) is inserted in a clear plastic with designs which will prevent the card from being scratched.
Bayu's one is the bottom one. It is a sticker (of his favorite cartoon carachter "stich") which you stick onto the card. There are so many designs. So now his card is "unique".
=)
=)
=)
Oh yeah and Bayu had an appointment for Bible study with a couple who are getting married soon (the lady is related to Oscar, Lemuel and Daron!...small world). They had just come from a mushroom farm and they gave him this box of assorted mushrooms! We plan to eat it with our suki sauce!...mmmmm....yummmm...
Finally, Proper Visa
After receiving something that I have waited for so long...for something that I thought was impossible it just seems to real to be true. I'm really happy!
Okay, you might not (do not) know what's going on because [obviously] I haven't been blogging about what's been going on lately.
Basically, I have been applying for my Dependent Pass (which is one kind of visa here). It's a really long story. It wasn't as easy as it used to be...there were lots of tears, questions, traveling, doubts, fears, worries...
But after waiting after almost 3 months. I can finally be at peace about it.
Anyways, things are so not easy with the recent economy.
But I've been blessed ALL ALONG.
Okay, you might not (do not) know what's going on because [obviously] I haven't been blogging about what's been going on lately.
Basically, I have been applying for my Dependent Pass (which is one kind of visa here). It's a really long story. It wasn't as easy as it used to be...there were lots of tears, questions, traveling, doubts, fears, worries...
But after waiting after almost 3 months. I can finally be at peace about it.
Anyways, things are so not easy with the recent economy.
But I've been blessed ALL ALONG.
02 April 2009
Itinerary
My sister keeps on asking me what we'll be doing when they arrive here to Singapore to visit. Well, since I've been here (3 months going on 4) I have favorited many spots around Singapore and Pritty qualified to be their tour guide. Here is where I plan to bring my family to shop, eat, site see and eat some more. We've all lived in BKK for years and years and years so I look out and will bring them to taste and see food, places and things that you can't find over there...
- Clark Quay
- Lucky Plaza - Ayam Penyet (Indonesian food), Avocado juice, fried mars bars
- Mr. Bean/Jollibean - Shop that sells everything made from soy bean (the ice cream is the best!)
- Esplanade
- Vivocity - A big mall closest to our place. It's only one bus ride and next to Sentosa.
- Sentosa
- East Coast Park - We can have a picnic, BBQ or go for a bike ride.
- Junction 8 - Another mall
- Woodlands - Indian food somewhere there
- Casuarina - More Indian food
- City Hall - Where the Dancing Fountain is. It's a fountain that flows upwards and goes with the rhythm of the musice that is bein played
- Jurong Point - Another mall
- Bridge over Trees - A place we can do a little hiking.
- Pasir Ris Water Park - I've never been here but I've been dying to go to the beach or a water park.
- Old Airport - One of the biggest hawker centre's (eating areas) in Singapore.
- Johor Baru - Next door Malaysia
- Doby Ghaut - The are with the Plaza Singapurea mall (lots of shops we can't find in BKK), another Indonesian Restaurant.
- Quality Hotel - Near Balestier church with good and cheap buffets.
- China Town - Some cheap stuff here, walk around.
- Raffles Place MRT - this MRT station leads to half a dozen malls.
- IT places for Richmond to check out!
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