I am grateful for resources to tap into in Singapore. Things I like are badminton, investing and videography. So let's see how do I leverage this to learn
Went for dinner with colleagues yesterday; wong brought me to Bishan for a meal.
After a meal came back home and took a warm bath while listening to the fifth person's video about predicting the market.
They just played an entirely random card game and told us there is no way we can predict the market.
I left work around 7 pm yesterday. Took a shower and meal and slept Jayden around 8 pm. He has been not feeling well. Perhaps too much of activities over the weekend.
Followed up on some work and didn't do much after.
Been very happy to book trips recently. I have booked a kk trip in September and a Bintan trip in July. It is a ticket to connect with people and relax.
Miss J is our house ambassador; she arranged social events for our kids and connected with people.
Saturday morning, we Wentworth to the Cairnhill community centre to attend a bike control event organised by NC. The intention is to expose Jayden to cycling on two wheels. Registration is $20 and is a half-day event.
The MP Alvin Tan was there, and he connected with me very smoothly. Adding value to my presence there. Immediately gel in by asking me a few questions and sharing his thoughts. He also connects with Jayden and Jenny. Lovely.
After guidance from the bike coach, I saw Jayden ride a few times on two wheels. After the event, when we were on our way home, Jayden started to ride on his own. Life skills
Took a brief nap and stayed at home throughout tidying up the house. We had bbq skewers and played blockus. We also watched a bit of Dr strange.
Sunday morning. Changed my cloth and went to church together with Jenny and Jayden. Enjoyed the zen session and doing nothing. Donated to the church.
After church, I came home for lunch and rest.
Left about 1430hrs to attend Jayden's classmate Jacob's sister's birthday. Which was somewhat awkward. Parents don't know each other. Jayden gets to enjoy the trampoline session, I guess. Said goodbye to Avery, and she waved at me before we left. She is very polite.
After Avery's birthday celebration, we went to Richmond Park, a condominium a short walk from Orchard. We had a bbq party by the poolside. Very atas condo. Had a peek at their two bedders, and their layout is spacious.
The rental for two bedders is around 5k here.
We have Victor, Mona, Mona's Mum, Gerda, Martin and Sue. I felt very comfortable hanging out with them. Perhaps they are experienced and willing to share. For me is like mind-blowing stuff. We had lovely meat over there; sue marinated the chicken wings and prawns, Gerda brought the meat, and Mona brought cheesecakes
Lovely weekend and hope more to come.
We try to eat out together as a couple, spend time together, and connect without kids. Grateful that Sally can take care of the kids. I left work around 1830hrs, hopped on the bus and managed to catch Jenny at the bus stop opposite turf club. She just finished her horse riding session. We decided to go out for a meal together.
Yesterday found a burpple deal.
I ordered ribs, and Jenny ordered steak with eggs. We also order two glasses of chardonnay. The meal cost us about 65 after the discount. Which I think is still relatively expensive.
She shared about her work politics and her struggle at work. Seems like this Ms C is giving her a lot of pain.
It is almost the 1st time we dine out as a couple after our holiday. Life is not going to be easy moving forward. It is funny why these toxic people are around the companies. They can thrive in the modern economy.
After our meal, we took a short walk back home. Jenny connected with her parents, and I connected with my parents before we walked home. It is my dad's birthday and her sister's wedding today.
We showered and sleep
Work until 2130hrs yesterday. Took a taxi home and watch movie with Jenny. Seems like I cannot afford this kind of lifestyle. Need to have discipline
Watching stranger things is not building the mood conversation.
Slept in around midnight. Feeling a bit tired in the morning.
Did rebounding today, and took my supplement. Connect with Jacob.
I worked till 9pm yesterday, took a taxi home which cost me around $8. Got a discount from grab. Reached home. It was requested by my boss and I had to stay back while he went back to spend time with his family. Can't say anything about it but maybe that is the benefit of being a superior. You will have the flexibility of going back early.
Didn't bother to eat my dinner. Took a shower and prepare to sleep.
Jenny was watching her TV and we connected while she share with me about her work stuff at work. It makes me wonder why do we keep poor performers in our team.
After our sharing we turned off the light and went to bed.
Woke up around 0635. Jacob pooed, i took shower in the guest toilet so Jenny can use the master bedroom toilet. She is going to work today and she will be waking up around 0645hrs.
Everyone in the house is awake by 0645hrs, and I got my self ready for work around 0652hrs. Took my supplement but I forgot my rebounding today. Get to spend a few minutes with every family member.
Left the house around 0701hrs, walked to United square bus stop and hopped on the bus 851 to work in AMK town garden West. The bus ride is about 20mins.
I read about ray dalio article about the cost of fighting inflation. Stagflation. It was a great article saying what the central bank had done by raising interest rates and reducing people's spending. What he said make sense and seems like it is by reducing people buying power so less people can afford things so the chicken will not be as expensive.
Living in Singapore has been relatively lucky because our earning power has been preserved over the years. Comparing to other countries. What I should be doing? How do I leverage from this article? To further study about stagflation.
After all the binge eating and stuff, my health has been poor. Coughing, bad sleep, body ache muscle pain
Have to cut down my calories and do exercise. Did rebounding today. Resume my salad 🥗 meal.
If I don't have good health, how do I take care of my family, make money and stuff.
After work, I took a bus to change to terminal 2, an hour journey from work to fetch Jenny. 851 to Seletar and 858 to change.
Reached terminal 2 around 1938hrs. She was waiting there, chatting with Jayden.
We walked together to terminal 1 jewel to look for a restaurant for a meal together.
We chose ding tai fung. We ordered a prawn cake, fried rice and xiao long bao. Cost us around 50++
I remember that was the price around this a few years ago. Probably I ordered less now
The entire atmosphere is almost perfect until I asked a question if she is going to chai ann place to collect Thumper and Daisy
Then we started to argue. Sad case
The office is busy and cold
I stand outside of my workplace and write down the post yesterday as a reminder that I should be living a life worth living.
Received a letter saying my health is abnormal. Have to cut down on my snacks and stuff. Eat normally.
The thing with work and business is that we can pass down to the next generation that self-employed and owning a business is entirely business. Owning a business is that we hire people to run the business, while self-employed is that we need to be physically there.
The company biggest problem is not making enough money to cover the expenses.
It has been an eye-opening experience spending time in KK with my family and relatives.
Looking at things from the top has been challenging for me living in Singapore. I looked into the dollar and cents so much.
My Parents also explained that business has not been accessible, especially during the covid period and that they have prepared funds to cover the challenging periods. Life has not been any easier for them.
The good thing is with the business running and also church work for my dad. Both my parents seem to be in relatively good health. At least they are eating supplements and working on housekeeping at work.
The business is taking care of my family. I am grateful for what I have experienced over the past week in KK with them.
Working as a family and staying united has been crucial for the family to succeed. My mum has led by example. She supported the family and took care of the family with all her energy.
She is the one with a clear mind.
6th of June
Went to Suria for shopping and had our breakfast in Ah Yen restaurant. Catching up with the family 👪. Is a holiday for some reason
7th of June
Had a meal at A1 chicken rice, and then I brought Jacob back home to rest and to let my parents catch up with their work. We had dim sum lunch in the new WK. I am in good hands.
We then went grocery shopping in the city mall. Took a bit of footage. Mum bought crabs and fish for dinner
8th of June
We had our light breakfast in imago. Dad seems to be busy with his church work. There is an incoming 1.5m fund coming in for the land sales, which were bought for 2m. We had breakfast in the Imago food court. Continue our catching-up session. There are so many things to talk about.
Tonight will be celebrating Shaun's birthday as he will be leaving for Singapore tomorrow morning. Initially, we booked an excellent place for a meal, but dad didn't feel well, and mum went kit to buy a hovid drink for him. We ended up having our birthday dinner at a nearby Japanese restaurant. We bought durian cake from Mrs Leong. Took a family portrait.
9th of June
Had our breakfast in KK Beaufort restaurant. Sort out some of my banking stuff and dental. Took out my upper left wisdom tooth. Very happy with the procedure and am relatively painless after. Well done to Dr Melody and the team in Dr Elaine.
10th of June
Had a meal with Uncle John and his wife in Mayflower. They wanted to buy me dinner. We had a good conversation. Aunty Jo took care of Jacob at home. We did some takeaway for her.
11th of June
Had a meal in aki such in 333. We bought some beer and sunflower seeds home to eat and catch up. Seems like we could chat a lot more from there.
12th of June
We visited fuyuen and also a pharmacist recommended by Josephine. She was really good and taught us on the application.
We made a day trip to Tambunan. It was rather chilly and relaxing. Had dinner meal with Uncle Guan and Uncle John in Delicious curry house. I had a good conversation with them. Shaun returned from Singapore bringing back goodies. We continue our beer and sunflower seeds sessions.
13th of June
Fly day back to Singapore. Doreen came to our house and followed us to the airport. After our check-in. We had our usual McDonald's. Flying solo with Jacob. He slept through the flight, so it wasn't too bad. Touched down Singapore. Went home and fetched Jayden from tuition class, and we had a brief catch-up session in McDonald's. He has grown quite a lot. We spent the night together. Love it.
27th of May 2022
We are grounded in Singapore, and they require additional information to process my visa.
The reason is that I overlooked an email from Australia home Affairs.
Lesson learnt, never take authority's email lightly. This is not the 1st time I have missed such an important flight. The 1st round is in the UK, missing the flight back home.
That is my blunder. I overlooked the flight time.
For this time around, I overlooked the visa email. No one else to blame but to take up the responsibility.
When I missed the flight on the 27th of May, the Jetstar staff Mr Ravi patiently asked me to wait in the hall for the visa to be approved. I have yet to receive my visa for Australia at the point of writing this blog,
We then withdrew all our bags and went home. The feeling is devastating for the family. We lost around sgd 2k for all the bookings that are non-refundable and a penalty for rescheduling the next flight. ( excluding flight ticket) If I include the flight tickets, will be even more.
I need to write this down carefully so I will not miss a flight or overlook a visa again.
28th of May 2022 ( Saturday)
I kept refreshing my email for updates daily for the visa, being hopeful. Finally, Jenny organised a trip to Kallang water park called splash and surf.
29th of May 2022 ( Sunday) East Coast Park Family Cycling
We have checked with Jet Star for the next available flights, and we started to plan for plan B. JENNY WILL BRING JAYDEN TO Melbourne if I can't get my visa by Wednesday. Can't waste this 2 weeks' holiday. We went to east coast park for cycling and had lunch at the Parkway Parade. After our lunch, we went home with little hope of flying on Sunday.
30th of May 2022 ( Monday)
Check visa day, we went to the orchard for shopping while checking our visa
31th of May 2022 ( Tuesday)
we went to east coast park, coastal grove playground
1st of June 2022 ( Wednesday) Jenny and Jayden's fly day
Apparently, we were told there was a flight to Melbourne today. We packed our stuff and went to the airport, ready to fly off. I have given up on my visa. The flight was cancelled. We spent some time in the jewel and had
2nd of June 2022 ( Thursday) IMM, JEM and science centre
Brought Jayden to Science centre, he enjoyed it and learned a lot of stuff
3rd of June 2022 (Friday) I-light Marina bay sands
Went to Marina bay sands for the light festival. We had dinner at the food court to save costs.
4th of June 2022 (Saturday) Preparing to fly on Sunday
We spent most of our time at home, preparing to fly. Clean our house, take care of Jacob and Jayden and rest well.
5th of June 2022 (Sunday) FLY DAY!
Finally, we managed to fly. Jenny and jayden to Australia and Jacob and I to KK. We checked in the terminal together as a family. Bought drinks at Starbucks. I met my cousin and his family at the airport.
The flight back to KK is not too bad. Everyone was accommodating. I got a stranger next to me making milk for me. A few rows of strangers entertained Jacob while he started to cry for a bit. We touched down at KK around 8pm and went for dinner in Delicious curry House. I met Miss A in the restaurant, and we hugged and briefly connected. His dad could barely walk now.
Finally, we are away from Singapore!
