It was a Saturday evening. In fact, it was already late at 9:40pm to be exact - way past the Open House's stipulated closing time of 9 p.m. I had just finished a late dinner in Vivocity with my daughter Dana after a 2-hour tour of the RSS Tenacious when I saw scores of Navy officers still busy manning their booths and engaging the public. From the 'Rope Works' – where an officer was patiently teaching an elderly man the intricacies of tying a knot, to the 'Photo Booth' where Navy officers were … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Return to S.E.A Aquarium – A Special Book Launch!
Book launch: ‘Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di & Xandy: Return to the S.E.A. Aquarium’ and the Ocean Dream Experience Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin It seemed so surreal, even for an adult like me to be there, in front of the world’s biggest aquarium tank, the Ocean Dome, watching the vast variety of marine life swimming leisurely in front of us and right at that moment, the book jumps to life – David Seow’s latest book: Return to … [Read more...]
The Road Less Travelled – Adoption: where God seemed silent
(This is an article from a Christian’s perspective about how fellow Christians should support one another through the journey of adoption rather than condemning it as 'not of God'. I’m neither a Pastor nor a church worker but I don’t believe my Christian walk is any less than theirs. In fact, where God has chosen for me and Angie to tread with Him, very few would boldly follow.) Recently, a fellow adoptive parent, recounted to us how she felt when her Christian Cell Group Leader (yes, leader) … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Navy@Vivo 2016
Navy@Vivo is coming round the corner once again. Having attended past Navy@Vivo events, we know this is one event our family will not miss. The dedication, commitment and discipline of the fine men and women from the Singapore Navy won our admiration and made us feel so proud and safe to live in Singapore. Read our experiences at Navy@Vivo2014 here. At this year's Navy@Vivo event, the formidable-class frigate, RSS Tenacious, will be docked at Vivocity … [Read more...]
The ‘Inconveniences’ of being a Dad…and why I still love being one
Recently at a lunch with a few of my new course mates, one of them revealed that she had recently been married and very quickly as if anticipating our next question, professed that she and her husband do not plan to have any children. As we were all not that close, we didn’t probe further and frankly there was no need to. But that conversation got me thinking. “Why did I choose to have kids?” or for that matter, “Why did I choose to be a Dad?”. After all, we had 9 long years of childlessness … [Read more...]
The Fullerton Bay Hotel – Extraordinary Connections in an Extraordinary Place
As busy parents to 2 young kids, juggling work commitments and family demands give us very little (sometimes zero) time to ourselves. We are not complaining but when we do have special occasions to commemorate, we want to ensure that with whatever little time we have, we get the most memorable experience as a family. Last month, for Angie’s birthday which falls on Mothers' Day, I was exactly looking for that – to pamper my wife who often holds the fort at home, with a luxurious hotel … [Read more...]
Les Misérables – Magnificently Moving Masterpiece
To love another person, is to see the face of God’ Jean Veajean, Les Misérables I’ve never imagined this – of all the world-class musicals our blog has featured, it would one day be graced by Les Misérables. Why? Because without a doubt, Les Mis is our family’s absolute favourite musical. 20 years ago, before Angie and I met, we each watched Les Misérables at the Singapore Kallang Theatre. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains – the indelible mark which this moving musical … [Read more...]
Shell V-Power Nitro+: A Clean Engine and A Clean Heart
Owning a car in land-scarce Singapore is expensive. For those of us who are lucky to own a car, we know how indispensable it can be. From using it to go to and from work, to sending our children to classes and visits to the doctor, to visiting our loved ones or to just drive to discover another family adventure, the car has become an integral part of our lives especially when bringing us to places to create fond family memories. However, if a car is not well maintained, the cost of owning … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Dream Big, Princess Academy!
What is it? An exclusive Singtel and Disney’s event where little girls get the royal treatment learn the true meaning of being a princess. They will get to meet Rapunzel, Cinderella and Sofia the First while taking lessons from Fairy Godmother on manners, etiquette and generosity! Event Details: Venue: Fort Canning Hotel, Grand Marquee Date: 22 June Wed and 23 June Thurs 2016 Time: 11am or 2pm (Royal afternoon tea will be served) Invitees: Little everyday princesses 5 to 10 … [Read more...]
CPR + AED Certification Course by the Singapore Heart Foundation
‘4 hours, 4 minutes’ What would you do with 4 hours of any day? For me, I would have packed it with parental duties, work commitments and perhaps errands! What would you do with 4 minutes? Most of us are so busy, 4 minutes would pass by without us even noticing it. But reality is that in the mere 4 minutes, our brain and other vital organs would begin to fail if no oxygen is supplied to it. This effect is irreversible. The Truth Truth is, if any one, including my loved … [Read more...]