National Day Celebrations is always about the people, even more so for Singapore whose strength and spirit of the people is really key to our progress. It is this strength in unity that National Day Parade (NDP) 2017 aims to rally Singaporeans from all walks of life to stand together and uphold Singapore’s sovereignty, defence and security. Key to our nation’s defence and security are the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting Singapore around the clock 24/7. These men and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Buddy Turns 3: The School Celebration
Buddy turned 3 last Friday on 23 June 2017. Due to our Iceland trip, I did not have time to plan for his actual day celebration. By coincidence, Mommy Kai Lee, a Mom of 2 who bakes at CATivatingcakeandcupcake got in touch with us through our blog's FB page. Since she comes highly recommended by our friend May (of A Million Little Echoes), I got acquainted with Kai Lee through whatsapp. Soon, I was won over by her enthusiasm and decided to outsource Buddy's school … [Read more...]
A letter to our son as he turns 3!
For some reasons, the 3rd birthday is an important milestone in my books. Partly because I still have in my possession, a faded yellowish b/w photograph of a big, old-fashioned Number 3 butter-cream cake taken on my 3rd birthday at home. Our son Alexander (more affectionately known as 'Buddy' on our blog and social media accounts) turns 3 today. He's our last baby and for that reason alone, this milestone got David and I all sentimental. We still remember vividly how, … [Read more...]
Tokio Marine: Protecting the Future?
Preparing for the Future? How about Protecting the Future? I’m writing this on the day I turn 47. I’m keenly aware how blessed I am to be celebrating it with my wife and kids. Reason? Three weeks ago, I was at a friend’s wake – she was 39, leaving behind two young daughters of primary school-going age. She had passed-on after battling cancer for a short 1.5 years. Not too long ago, another ex-colleague had passed-on, leaving his stay-home wife to start looking for odd-jobs to support … [Read more...]
Children’s Season Singapore 2017
More exhibits. More varieties. More venues… all for kids and families as the annual Children’s Season Singapore returns for its 10th edition this year! In fact, this year’s edition goes beyond museums, heritage and culture, to include interests such as music, performing arts and nature. With a wider range of programmes, exhibitions and interactive activities for children of all ages, this year’s Children's Season makes Singapore truly the place for children and families to create special … [Read more...]