(‘GO’ stands for ‘Gentil Organisateur’. They are the ambassadors of Club Med. Led by the Resort Village Chief (‘Chief de Village’), they are the international staff who would personally attend to the needs of the Guests, run activities while still being able to jive, act, play sports and do amazing acrobatic skills each and every day. They are the essence and pillars of Club Med. Dear GOs, My apologies. This letter is long overdue. 2 years to be exact since our very first Club Med … [Read more...]
Fun with Sun, Seeds and Soil @Urban Farm & Barn
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, An eternity in an hour. ~ William Blake Last Sunday, we had an experience which kept us quite intrigued, not fully knowing what to expect and yet we walked away totally enriched at the end. What are we talking about? You see, we learnt from our friend, CheekyMonkies about a farm tucked surreptitiously ‘on top of Bukit Panjang hill’ which allows families to plant their own veggies. … [Read more...]
Golden Sands Resort, Penang – The Grand Dame of Luxury Family Hotel True and True
Stepping into the lobby of the Golden Sands Resort Penang recently was a surreal experience for me. Growing up in Penang, THIS was the hotel where my parents would house our closest family friends visiting from afar. THIS was also the hotel which my parents would sometimes check us in for our very own well-deserved, once-in-a-blue-moon family getaway. Not surprisingly therefore, I have very fond memories of the hotel – the large, comfy rooms, the beautifully landscaped pool and the sandy … [Read more...]
From our generation to the next: The SG50 Golden Jubilee Baby Gift
When Singapore attained its independence abruptly 50 years ago, her first generation of citizens had very little to cheer about and, in fact, much to be concerned about. This tiny island that has no natural resources had virtually nothing to build a nation with except the tenacity and grit displayed by her first generation of citizens. Fast forward 50 years later, the new citizens that will be born into this same nation in 2015, have inherited much from their forefathers. They have much to … [Read more...]
I hate Pink Polka Dots – how I survived HFMD
Yes….you read it right – it was me. Me, the big fellow, felled by the unseen enemy and had pink little dots covering my hands and feet one fine October month last year. I was reminded of my experience when I heard fellow Daddies catching the dreaded children's disease too. Needless to say, I’m sure it caught them by surprise as much as it did me. Here’s how it started and how I survived it – without infecting my family. Pink Polka Dots all over me I had been feeling lethargic for about … [Read more...]
A Magical Jet-Setting Christmas at Changi Airport 2014
Mickey Mouse and Friends have turned Changi Airport into a winter wonderland! There's something at every Terminal for visitors, both at the public areas and transit areas. Here's a quick summary. TERMINAL 1 TRANSIT MALL (Central Plaza: New York-inspired ) Visit the sights of stunning Broadway-style New York scenery where you can take a picture at Times Square with Minnie Mouse, bird watch at Central Park, or jump on a horse carriage with Mickey Mouse. TERMINAL 2 DEPARTURE HALL … [Read more...]
What’s in a name?
Recently, Angie and I had to look through the tons of books on our bookshelf to search for a rather important book that we have not seen (or used) for awhile (6 years to be precise). For the simple reason that we have just welcomed our baby boy and needed to look for a name for him. Initially, we couldn’t find the book. To make matters worse, we were given three days to decide on a name. Eventually we found it…but that was only the easy part. It’s common to read in magazines and tabloids … [Read more...]
Once My Child, Always My Child…In Memory of Nathaniel’s 10th Anniversary
October is the "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in the United States. I wonder why here in this part of the world, we don't have ever commemorate or even set aside days like that...too pragmatic perhaps with no room (and time) for sentimentality. Here, pregnancy and infant loss is very much a taboo affair. People will offer some sympathy when it happens ("Oh you poor thing") but then very quickly expect you to 'snap out of it' and return to normal programming the next day. Friday … [Read more...]
Cavalia in Singapore: Simply Spellbinding!
It’s been a hectic work week - long and exhausting and I've mothering duties awaiting me but yet, I just had to draft this post. Tight deadline? No. Well, simply put, we're spellbound. Cavalia's 1st Asian Tour - Singapore!We've watched our lion’s share of world-class performances ranging from local productions to West End and Broadway musicals - all critically acclaimed and excellent in their own rights (some even award-winning). Yet, I’ve never seen anything quite like ‘Cavalia’. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Baby AJ’s Full Month
My fav corner at the entrance of our home, adorned with a poster frame given by a dear friend... At the blink of an eye, baby Alexander turned 6 weeks today. We threw him a small full month celebration 2 Sundays ago to introduce him to our family and close friends. Due to my work schedules, I had only a week to put everything together. I decided on the colour scheme, designed the invite and thankfully, everything fell into place from there. The invite THE CELEBRATORY … [Read more...]