Being Parents: One would assume that with our regular participation in sporting activities that well, we are super active and fit parents. Actually, with our hectic work schedules and parenting duties, nothing can be further than the truth. But heeding the call as parents does mean that we stretch ourselves to nurture our kids to be better than us and to develop healthier habits than us. Buddy Runs! For us, being sporty and active is one of our parenting goals, which is why we make the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies
Take a virtual tour of the indoor exhibit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsICDTPe7eU Why this is a must visit: The Chinese have a saying "飲水思源" which literally means "When you drink of the water, remember its source". It is very easy, living in a modern, affluent metropolis like Singapore, to forget that merely a generation ago, we were invaded and colonised. Worse, this tiny island state of ours swiftly fell to the Japanese force that arrived on … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} CHICAGO – The Musical
The Perfect Musical for the Perfect Night Out Celebrate February – the month of Valentine, with your Valentine by reliving the glamour and glitter of early Twentieth century Chicago complete with an 11-piece live jazz band set against a story of love, betrayal, deceit and ‘All that Jazz’ in between, brought to you in a world-class act by an award-winning UK cast. Welcome to CHICAGO – The Musical. This multi-award winning musical (and its movie version) have won awards including six … [Read more...]
3M Nexcare Woundcare – Serious About Pain-free Healing
Been there, Bumped that: We’ve all been there before - you look forward to some precious time outdoors with the kids, getting some fresh air and enjoying some sports or just spending quality time cycling, running…then the dreaded happens. Someone trips, falls and sustains abrasion. Even when we’re careful, someone else may just bump into us or our kids, causing unintended injury. Most of us adults can attest that these bumps, bruises, scrapes are very much a part of our childhood. … [Read more...]
Car-Free Sunday SG: Jan 2017 Edition
Surreal… It was like a scene from an old postcard or an antique pre-war film – trishaws, pedestrians and cyclist zig-zagging along St. Andrews Road, right outside the National Gallery except this time, I’m riding one of the trishaws and the calendar has just turned to a new year – 2017. I never believed I would be doing this – riding an actual trishaw through downtown Singapore ‘fetching’ my kids! Later on, I would go on to relive the experience fetching 2 elderly folks around on a trishaw … [Read more...]
Confessions of a ‘Stay-home Dad’
“Daddy…look! Mushrooms!’ My daughter exclaimed as she caught sight of multiple little fungi which mushroomed next to an old tree root along the foot path. We stopped and observed them for awhile before moving on. I was in no hurry, really. “Today is Daddy’s last day walking you home this year ok?” I asked, with a slight hint of reluctance. “Emmm….ok.” was her reply. Her Primary 2 self not fully comprehending the fact that it has been a luxury for her Daddy to be walking her to and back from … [Read more...]
So Sofitel Bangkok – So Absolutely Unforgettable
The So Sofitel Bangkok is a truly exceptional hotel. Very few hotels can invoke in us that longing to return so strongly. In fact, that feeling is growing more acutely now even as I pen this post. Just what is so unique about the this hotel? Sanctuary Imagine a hotel that invigorates every aspect of your senses - your sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste. Imagine being invigorated from the intense sensory assaults of the Bangkok streets the moment you step back … [Read more...]
KidZania Singapore – Joys of being a B.KidZanian!
Butterflies in my stomach! I seriously don’t believe I’m going to do this - stepping out together WITH my daughter and a handful of other children to perform a dance on the clock tower balcony of KidZania city Singapore – Yes, I’m role-playing WITH my daughter. Earlier on, I had joined my daughter in making liquid hand soap at the LifeBuoy station and I was so excited that I had trouble following the instructions! That was followed by witnessing my daughter fly and land an A380 … [Read more...]
The Best of Kids Fest 2017!
KidsFest 2017 returns bigger and better this month where families will be treated to a total of NINE world-class productions adapted from best-selling children’s books! Proudly presented by ABA Productions, for a month from 11th January to 12th February 2017, KidsFest 2017 brings stories from the page to the stage with interactive plots, fun songs and a great dose of humour. Three new shows will be introduced alongside past favourites across two venues: Victoria Theatre and KC Arts … [Read more...]
Self-Drive Hokkaido: Winter Driving Tips
Hokkaido is a popular winter destination for families like us wishing to experience fresh pure ‘powdery’ snow without having to travel halfway around the globe. For those who wish to travel at their “own time, own target”, self-drive is an attractive option. We recently did a self-drive Hokkaido trip and here are some useful driving tips to share. For the record, we rented the car only for 3 days: picked it up in Sapporo, drove to Lake Toya, Noboribetsu and returned the car … [Read more...]
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