B1's Hong Kong trip in June...

This will be B2's 1st overseas trip/ Hong Kong Trip...The other one while she's still in my womb in June 2008 not counted.

The dates are not ideal,my fault actually. Didn't double check,triple check before telling hb the date is okay, and he's eager to get it down immediately...don't want to procastinate blah blah blah....

The time of flight also not ideal. We usually fly in the morning,reached there in the afternoon, and head straight to Disneyland after checked-in. This time round the flight is in afternoon, and by the time we reach Disneyland, probably just in time for the fireworks and nothing else! But Hb said we could spend the whole day there the next day, before leaving for hotel in HK city. The savings in airfare converts to another day stay.

We have only booked Disneyland Hollywood Hotel, but have not decided on the HK city hotel yet. As I feel that The Deluxe Harbour View Room that we usually stay in CWB area is quite small,may be quite tight to fit in another baby crib or roll-away bed.

I am considering Lanson Boutique Hotel, but the location is not as convenient.One advantage is that it comes with a little kitchenette with microwave,stove,simple cooking utensils etc .I might be able to heat up some Pigeon's baby porridge and feed her in the hotel before we head out for some baby-unfriendly food. ..

As this is B2's first overseas trip, we would be doing everything there relaxed and leisurely, probably not much time for shopping and other sight seeing. But at least we hope she could visit Disneyland, Ocean Park and taking tram up The Peak.

Bertina is going to school...

Brought B1 & B2 to Tulip Montessori.

The owner cum teacher,Mrs Kwan seems to be able to recognise me but couldn't recognise B1.

B2 enjoys her time(about 15min) very much.Singing and dancing with the teachers and kids,playing "spooning".Said Bye Bye,Thank You, kiss and hugged the teacher before leaving.

She kept nodding her head and said yes when I asked if she wants to come to school again.

Wanted to stay longer but the air-con man who's supposed to turn up at 1pm called me at 11am+,said they are waiting outside my place!

They are supposed to dismantle the compressor, bring to Panasonic to exchange for a new one, since it's still under warranty.

Anyway,already signed B2 up for a 2x/week playgroup session. Cost $550/term(10 weeks), a 2-hour session from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

New Home?

Still not concrete plan regarding moving to or rent out when it's ready.

We did think of selling our exisiting 1507sqft,4B-R,and move to a smaller 2+1 unit,in older,more spacious estate.

Viewed a 1281,2+1 unit at Dairy Farm Esate few weeks ago. Asking price is about $1.1m.

Typical 20yr old condo layout, walk into a spacious dining room, a few steps down is the equally spacious living room.but it has afternoon sun! The agent said over the phone " It has a bit of afternoon sun diagonally at the balcony"...how not true!

Masterbedroom is quite spacious but the 2nd bedroom is rather small for B1 n B2 to share.

The esate has a mini-mart, a cafe,a Jap restaurant and a hair salon. The "basement" car park is actually on the ground level.

We didn't view anymore after this. As we find that even if we could sell current place at $800k+, the new one we get might be smaller yet more expensive. The newer deveopment's 2BR might be $500k+-$600k+,but it's going to be less than 1000sqft!

So our new possible plan is to move to new place for only a few weeks, while renovating our current place, then rent out the new place.

Still looking for new office

Viewed 3 units at IBP, in 2 different buildings. all around 400 sqft,bare. They are charging around $4.2 psf. Which is quite high for a JURONG office...what "prestige"IBP address..we don't need that.

Hopefully can find one 300-400 sqf, near to MRT,enough parking space. ..Current office in Lavendar St has parking space issues.

Panasonic's air-con sucks!

Panasonic's air-con compressor died after JUST 2 yrs+! AND they charge $400-$500 labour cost for replacing vs outside contractor's $220! Sanyo in my old house lasted more than 5 years, Orgininal Carrier in my current house lasted more than 7 yrs! Another few nights of sleeping without air-con!

Busy...tired..stressed...

B1's CA1 coming next week.Piano exam coming week after, then Ballet exams..so lots of homework,supplementary classes, coaching classes etc.

3 of the ballet coaching classes will be conducted on weekday nights in Yishun! Mad rush after her school and she won't have time to do school homework.

Hb also busy and stressed with work

Everyone in the house is so stressed!...probably only B2 is not!

agnes b and Longchamp nylon/canvas tote/bag

The red longchamp short handles in S was bought before Chinese New Year. Red is supposed to

be my lucky colour. Hope this will bring me good luck from now on...

Most of the time it's hang behind B2's stroller, packed with her water bottle,lunch box of biscuits and puff,wipes and tissues.Just the right size when I just bring her out for some grocery shopping.

Cost $165+,after 10% discount, Thanks to my dear good friend who's working in Taka.

The agnes b. canvas tote from Japan cost JPY1200. It comes with a heart charm and agnes b. 2010 catalogue.It's able to fit in A4 size,but the material is quite thin, not sure if it could take heavy weight.