Acupuncture

Went to a TCM clinic two days ago. For my back ache. Was poked with needles. And left in the room with a heater lamp aimed at my back. Su was in the other room having her knee looked at.

After about ten minutes, the doc came and remove the needles. Told me to stand up and lo and behold, the pain has subsides.

Was very happy, that is until I reached home. Came out from the car and my back was hurting just as bad.

A day later my sides was hurting. Its as if there was something poking at my sides and it was spasming. I could not sleep as it kept waking me up. Finally at 2 am, took a sunitorn and the spasm stopped. I am so happy. Don't know if I will go to a TCM clinic again.

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Finally, I am home.

Just came back from dinner, one of the last activity of an event packed Sunday.

First of all I was up and ready since 8 in the morning. The rest were not. We finally left the house around 11. Heading to the national museum. Have never drive there and were worried about the availability of car parks. Fortunately there were ample parking.

Went to take a look at su's colleague installation. Not bad. Mainly on family and settling down themes... My late mom's wool and yarn was used as one of the props.

After that we spent almost an hour on the third floor. There was a play area and idris loved it there.

Lunch we went to the Mackenzie chicken rice stall at prinsep street. At first there was no lot, but just as we were about to leave, a car pull out from a lot just in front of us. Allah s.w.t works i n mysterious ways. Alhamdulilah.

Had a fabulous lunch. How fab? Well, almost everybody was asleep in the car on the drive back home...

Reached home around 3, left for dinner after maghrib, which is around 7.45. I had fried kway teow, Adam had nasi goreng pattaya and Su had mee rebus. A bit jaded lah, we felt eating there, but its the one place where we felt comfortable and familiar with.

So, its almost ten now. In the process of putting Idris to sleep. Adam has already knocked out and I am sure everybody is tired.

This is a picture of Adam photo bombing tari while I am taking a picture. Taken on the lift lobby, second floor to the third floor. Used my x100s.

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At dad's place.

An impromptu trip. Only decided to go about half an hour before we got into the car. Trip was smooth. No traffic jams along the way. We went via Tuas. And then we hit pasir gudang highway. Reached dad's place around zohor.

Su brought the portable swimming pool. Laid it out in dad's garden and filled it up with water. It still works. Used it first and last when Adam was 3. Now it fits nicely for both Adam and idris.

Planning to make our move back home soon. Looking at the traffic cams, it should also be smooth sailing. Don't want to reach home too late.

Pic shows idris in the swimming pool in dad's garden.

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The second chair.

This was, as it was the second one, was done in a much faster fashion. Furthermore this one is less complicated. After assembling them, I think they won't fit under the study table. I am now contemplating if I need to remove the handrests. Still contemplating.

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Chairs.

Got my chairs delivered today. Both blue and cost me less than a $100 each. Bought them from qoo10. Came in boxes and were unassembled. Pained my heart when I realized there were so many parts but I managed to assembled both of them in less than an hour.

Quite proud of myself.

The picture showed the first of the two that I assembled.

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Tide.

Redmart just delivered my groceries. I love their services. Their website is easy to navigate and their delivery system is fantastic. They will send an SMS to remind you that they are coming and from their SMS you can create an event in your calendars. That is cool.

What is more cool is the range of products that you can try. For example I just ordered this Tide detergent. I have always seen them in US TV shows and now I can try them. Quite expensive though. Check out www.redmart.com for their pricing.

Their shipping is free if you buy more than $75. One can of my baby's formula is already more than $75. And the price is very similar to the prices in sheng siong.

I am expecting another delivery tomorrow.

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Buying online.

Yahoo! Just received an email saying that my orders of two office chairs is being prepared to be shipped. Will post pics once they are here.

Been buying several things on qoo10, redmart etc etc. They are so affordable.

I have received my davidoff cool water which I got for less than $28... And my USB charging cable which I got for less than $3 each. Wanted to get a Seiko watch but realized I have too many watches already.

I am suppose to take delivery of su's iPad air 2 today.. Yahoo..

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Today is cold.

Very cold. Did not sleep with the fan on or the air con on yesterday and still it was very cold. Having a runny nose as we speak.

Did not send Su to work today. Leg still giving me problems. I do not think Adam is up yet. Yet to leave the room. Making my way out now. Idris on the other hand is like a firecracker. Going off everywhere.

Had my medicine. Hope they works. Let's see in about two hours.

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Onset

I can walked today. Swelling seems to have gone down and the pain has subsided. So I did what I do best. I went for lunch with my darling.

Lunch

Went for lunch with my darling today. Went to a place called Seri Ratu Restaurant near Pahang Street. I cannot remember exactly what the name of the restaurant but it go something like that. Anyway, darling ordered a chicken dish, and three vegetable dish. According to darling, the dishes seems authentic enough as they are quite dry. The restaurant seems to specialize in Minang dishes. 

Should have taken more pictures. Cost us about SGD$33 for three vegetable dishes, chicken rendang and sambal prawns, for two, including drinks.

Fresh veggies.

Sambal prawns.

Clean and bright ambience. There are seats outside. 

While we were having our lunch, I notice somebody taking pictures of the food that being dished out. I know its not much but based on what I saw, I think this place is quite new.

Managed to get back by 2 and accompanied my boys while they have their lunch. Nice.

My two sons.

With 2 hands.

Pix taken using Fujifilm XE1 and the 18-55 lens.

Slim

Changi csc

Can't wait to check this place out again tomorrow. Its more beautiful than I can imagine. This is the newly renovated changi civil service club. Just awesome.

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Secondqry

I have chosen or shortlisted some secondary school for Adam. This seems to be another milestone in my life. It seems unfair that he has to grow up so fast. I wish him the best. Just wanted to let him know that whatever I did for him, its for his best interest to the best that I can.

Abah.

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Okto cup

Adam has managed to form a team for the okto cup. I am so proud of him. Of course there will be others that can form a team, I am so happy that one of the others is my son. I will try not to let him down. I need to print his team picture.

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First day.

Its has been more than a week since I last sent Su to school. But I did it today. Left toes a bit more painful now. Wonder if I should take my meds.

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Its raining.

Its raining over in Punggol. Glad that I an home.

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Breakfast

I had breakfast with Su today. I had breakfast at a place called Alright Cafe. Friendly place. Served, nasi lemak, maggi goring. The place had just opened when I reached there. Nothing to shout about when it comes to the food, mostly fried. But the sincere and friendly atmosphere is what gets you. I cannot remember the building's name but I think it between Parklane and Wilkie's Edge.

The friendly Abang

Yum yum.

I heard that the place is only opened for breakfast and lunch.

Slim

Fitri is leaving.

Came as a shock but yeah, I guess she is leaving, She said that she has to attend a custodial hearing for her daughter and she wants to settle that as soon as possible. She has been a great help, and I hope we will meet again some day.

Fitri, with Idris at Wilkie's Edge. 06th August 2014

Went to the polyclinic today.

Yup. Went to the polyclinic today. Idris went for his immunisation. The next one will be when his is about three years old. He was calm as any toddler his age could be. He did not screamed when given the first one on his arm, but he did give his all when the second one came on his right thigh. But he seems fine. 

We hope, seeing that Eid is so near, he will be fine to celebrate it. I mean, no fever and all that.

Learning something new, Sengkang Polyclinic, X100s

He is asleep now.

Slim

A strange thing happened yesterday

Idris with Tiger, X100s

Adam did not go to school yesterday. He over slept. It seems that those people that mattered overslept as well. He woke up at half past 8. He was woken up by Fitri, who woke up a few minutes before. He called me, asking for help, stating his situation. It was fine with me, I half expected this to happen. He had a late night the night before, and he woke up at half past four in the morning for his sahur. Even I would love to over sleep.

Anyway, he did call me, and I would have followed him to school to explain everything to his teacher, except that, I was in Masai. I was at my father's place.

Red flowers, Masai, X100s

Periwinkle, Masai, X100s

I was at Masai, to visit my father, whom I have last seen some 12 to 14 days ago. Glad the fine and glad he was his usual self. Left at 11.30 to collect the baju kurung from Risa. Did not get lost as I thought I would and finally reached home at close to 2.00pm.

After iftar, Wifey did a bit of flashcard sessions and I can't help smiling as Idris roars every time Wifey said "Tiger".

That was what happened yesterday.

Flickering lights

I has been a few long hours since I hear idris wailing. He has been chatty
almost the whole day. And his appetite has improved.

Today, my two sons set up the flickering lights for eid.  It was an
eventful evening, seeing that there were more noise rather than actually
doing it. When it finally was set up, to adam dismay, it did not look like
any gun he has ever seen. But then, it's the process, rather than the end
that is more important.

Oh man! Idris is still eating and it's pass his bedtime.

Su took child care leave today.  I think it's her first after many many
years in the service. I guess it was worth it.

Yes, it was worth it.

Slim.

Idris is sick.

Seems I have a bad day today. First of all, idris was sick. He refused to drink his milk and was up all night. I thought he was hungry,  so I made him a plate of instant ramen.  Not the whole plate of course, but he took some. That kept him happy from 4.30 to 6.30 in the morning. At 9.00am, we decided to go to kk hospital. We were  there until 3pm.

The doctor at first thought that he might be having dengue. But blood test results were negative. Some ulcers were spotted at the back of his mouth. Some of the ulcers are at his tonsils. Doctor said that it's most probably viral. Thus symptomatic treatment were ordered. Paracetamol acting as an analgesic and ibuprofen for fever.

It's a nightmare trying to get him to take the medicine. More like wwe,  small monsters version.

It's 8.25 pm and hopefully, he can go to bed. I know he is very tired, and no matter how tired I am, su must be at least 10 times more tired.

Today was suppose to be the day when we meet up with my regular group of friend for our annual iftar. I guess there is always a first time. We cannot possibly go when idris is suffering from something contagious.

One thing I can say about this kid, he is physically very strong.

Met a cousin while we were at the hospital. Her son, been getting fits for the past few days. And very high fever.

Luckily he did not have to be warded.

Good night. Slim.