Nurul and Me doing our (my) favourite things
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Ok. I am back at it. So many half-done posts. None posted up. The oldest dated back to October! Ish Ish Ish!
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My babysitter (Kakak) wanted to go on a one day trip to Batam yesterday, so I applied for a day leave.

After seeing my hubb off to work, Nurul and I slept on until 9am.

I woke up, bathe, prepared Nurul's breakfast and put the porridge to cook with slow fire on the stove. (yap, she's started on solid food for sometime now)

After feeding Nurul at 9.30am, I let her play awhile while I checked on my BP thread and the street directory for directions to 105 Tampines Road.

You see, I had great plans for the day.

First up is a the Fox Warehouse sale at Tampines Road.

The sale starts at 12pm and I intend to be there slightly after 12pm as I would like to avoid the evening crowd. I am a sucker for warehouse sales. Maybe its the adrenaline rush or that whenever I saw someone wearing the same apparel, I find relish in the fact that most prolly, I bought the it cheaper than her. hehe...Or maybe I am just addicted to the dust in the warehouse, I dont know?

I do not mind burrowing through piles and piles of mangled clothes to find that piece of rare clothing, that "jewel" as I call it. Apparently, I am quite good at it as my "training" started as early as my poly days- when you dont have much to spend but still wants to own a Levis or OP.

Anyway, I bought two pairs of jean/bottoms, two tees and 1 romper for Nurul and for myself, two long sleeve tops and a pair of casual pants for a total of $55!

And all this while, Nurul just sat back in her stroller. Relax jer.

After feeding Nurul in the car, up next is all the way up the Tampines Road to TPE and then exit 5, to Ikea. The day before, I saw on the almost-eaten-up (by Nurul) Ikea Xmas catalog that there is a big children's pillow. And I thought that it would be useful to cushion Nurul's falls now that she's starting to stand up.

So I flipped the the street directory again and went forth. However, Tampines Road is commonly used by big and heavy vehicles. Being flanked by two big heavy vehicles by my side, I got nervous and instead of going straight to the turnabout to join TPE to Pasir Ris, I turned left. So I ended up going back to Sengkang!

For a moment while on the TPE, I was kinda scared that I might have joined the TPE after the Sengkang Exit, (although I was quite sure that the Tampines road entrance to TPE is definately before the Sengkang Exit), which would mean that I might have to travel all the way up to SLE! Hehehe...

You see, it was only my 2nd time on an expressway after I have started driving lah. This despite the fact that my Driving license is dated back to 14 Nov 2005, my windscreens still have the Learner Driver triangular signs. I think they will be stuck there for sometime, at least until I pass my "Husband's driving school".

Anyway, upon reaching Sengkang, I decided that it was too much of a hasle! to turn back to join TPE. So I parked the car at my carpark and cancelled the trip to Ikea. Haha...so much for a great planned day!

If it is any consolation, the petrol was 1/4 tank full and I didnt want to end up stranded in the middle of TPE. Lol!

Then Nurul and I took the NEL to Plaza Singapura. It wasnt exactly Nurul's first time on the NEL but she was still peery eyes and all everytime the door opened at each station.

At Plaza Singapura, we went to one of my favourite shops, Spotlight. I was there to get some potpuri essential oil for the scented pillows wedding favors that I will be making for my Cousin who will be getting married in February.

It had been so long since I was there. There were so many rows of beautiful colorful fabrics.

But if you asked me, Nurul was more excited being there than I was. Strapped in her stroller, she had both her hands stretched out on the left and right to feel whatever fabric she could. I think she will turn out to be like her mommy, a crafty geek. Hehehe...

At the end of the day, we returned home -a Happy and Energetic Nurul and a Tired Mommy.
posted by LiN at 10:25 AM | 0 comments
Dearest Hubby
Monday, November 19, 2007
I am so missing my dearest hubby tonightlah.

All because for the first time ever in almost 3yrs, he has to work the graveyard shift today just because some impt people fr all over Asean are having a meeting in town.

So today I clocked out at exactly 5.10pm (coz I was 10mins late in the morning, heh..) quickly picked Nurul up fr Kakak's place and rushed home to see my hubby before he leaves for work.

My hubby who was supposed to be sleeping in the afternoon had vacumned the house, washed the milk bottles and bought me laksa for dinner from Banquet. Hehe...thanks dear, luv you lots.

He told me to sleep early (ya right!) to ensure that I get enough rest coz tonight I will have to be the one preparing the milk for Nurul's night feeds and to pacify her during her numerous "mengigau". Then he hugged me and told me that he will miss me.

I was holding back tears actually but I jokingly told him that for numerous nights in bed, when he was snoring next to me, each minding our own sleeping business, we didnt miss each other. Just one night, and we suddenly get so emo.

Its strange isnt it?

But truth be told.

I miss you lah dear.

Miss you lots.

And if you would to ask me now...

"Big fish or small fish"

My ans is ...

"Big Fish"

Mwah!
posted by LiN at 10:20 PM | 0 comments
The end is near...Yipee!
Friday, November 02, 2007
That time of the year is here again...to clear those leaves! Yipee!!!

...*ahem*...actually I dont have any to clear but who cares, I will still have 21 more come 1st Jan.

Ok let's flip the calendar together now.

14 - 15 Nov 2007 wednesday - thursday
A compulsory "retreat" that must attend. Its right smack at the very northeast end of Spore. But at least its at that wonderful2 Changi Village Hotel. I looove that place, so rustic, so serene or so I'd like to think. I am just in love with the see thru bathroom lah...hehe....

That brings us to 16 Nov 2007 friday
Now after being a full "attentive" participant for 2 whole days, I think I deserve a break. So let's mark that date down shall we....

Aha...9 Dec 2007 sunday
Is the day we get to gaze at the birds at Jurong. It will be a family event and the first for Nurul. I hope the weather will not pose as a problem.

10 Dec 2007 monday
Nurul's 7+mth check up. That summons for an Urgent Leave call in the morning and later an MC request from the doc. Childcare Sick Leave. Haha...saves me one day of leave.

The day after, 11 Dec 2007 tuesday
Not sure if Nurul is getting a jab on the 10th. If yes (*or not*), then most prolly she will be down with "fever". That accounts for another Childcare Leave. Afterall, they encourage us to spend time with family rite?

21 Dec 2007 friday- The day after Hari Raya
Another *important day* to Malays/Muslims. Hari Raya mah! Must celebrate what! Will be very buzy one.....So must take leave. haha...

24 to 28 Dec 2007 monday - friday
I will be a very good worker and not take leave this wk. So that I will be able to help them with anything urgent for the new sch year. *wink wink*

31 Dec 2007 monday - Eve of New Year, A typical half-day work
8am Come to work, Log in and go out for breakfast
9am Settle down after breakfast
10am Important discussion on current issues (*ehem) with co-workers
11am Check email (and read blogs, see anything new can buy fr BP etc)
11.45am Start to get ready to go home, answer nature calls and slow stroll to the main office 12.00pm sharp Log out

1 Jan 2008 tuesday - Happy New Year
(a much more a happier occasion for me coz of the next few days..hehehe)

2 -4 Jan 2008 tuesday...haha...the Happy New Year continues...
A secret getaway (but still within the shores) with the family had been planned.
A happy New Year WEEK it will be...whoohoo!!!

counting....6 days - 2 childcare leaves = 4days
that leaves me with....15 days to be brought forward to 2008
...15 + 21 (fr 2008) = 36 days!
hahaha...I can take leave like nobody's business next year!

oh, and of course there are 2 x 4hrs time off to be claimed, courses to attend ....

happy leave planning everyone! hahaha
posted by LiN at 3:02 PM | 0 comments