Almost every year, there will be at least 2 charity shows on TV and getting us Singaporean to donate money to the charity organizations to help the poor, handicaps or needies. It used to have more of these types of shows until the infamous NKF scandal happened in 2005 and following of many scandals on charity organizations uncovered in recent years. Because of these, I became resentful of such things and have not been that "charitable" any more.
However, on that day when another Mediacorp charity shows on TV, I wanted to "educate" our Zozo on being benevolent and unselfish to others. I told her that there are many poor and unfortunate people in this world and we must help and "give" whenever we can. I explained to her that we are living in a comfortable lifestyle where we can eat and walk healthily while others can't even talk normally. The poor are so poor that they do not have enough to eat, unlike her where she can have all the tidbits and sweets everyday.
I know my Zozo is very kind-hearted and she listened quietly. Suddenly, she asked me why we did not buy tissue papers from the poor auntie in the coffeeshop. Zozo mentioned that the 4 packets of tissue paper only cost $1 and we could just donate $1 to her... (Well.. some background... Almost every Sunday, before we go to do our grocery shopping at NTUC supermart, we will take our breakfast at the nearby coffeeshop where Zozo and my hubby likes to eat the dry "ban mian" noodle. There was this middle age plump auntie always "loitering" at the coffeeshop and will always stuff 4 packets of tissue papers to us and ask us if we want to buy for $1. She did this without fail every time she sees us, even though we always tell her we do not want to buy.)
My hubby and me were dumbfounded. Oops, how to answer her? Did we set a bad example for her to be not so generous or not "giving" to people? Yeah, it is just $1 only...
No, she was mistaken... Thinking for a while, I replied her that that auntie is just making a living selling things. I could not buy tissue papers from her every weekend. Similarly, I am not buying things every time or whenever people ask me to buy. Moreover, the auntie is not one that need our donation and I praise her for having the will and effort to sell rather than begging people for money.
This incident make me realize more that whatever we do, act or talk as parent and adult, our child or the young will see and follow. Therefore, it is important that we really need to show good examples to them so that they will be molded to a better person as they walk through life.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Happy 13th Wedding Anniversary
Me and my hubby has been happily married for 13 years!
No... not candle light dinner... no special present or flowers... no romantic moments like young couples... This is the common trait between me and him... very "chin chai" (easy-going) and not so creative and fanciful when comes to birthday or special occasions like today. Only greetings cards that we give to each other...
Well, he did buy me present once in the blue moon... As for me, not that I don't want to buy gifts for him but just that he got everything needed and I really can't think of what else he want. Therefore, we make it a point that exchanging with each other a greeting card is a must, at least.
This year, as usual, we just decided to go dinner out somewhere and with our daughter, Zozo too (**light bulb**). As both of us love to eat raw oysters, we decided to go for buffet dinner where we can gobble as much food as we want. We settled for a buffet restaurant called "Feast @ East" at Grand Mecure Roxy Hotel and went to eat a day before our anniversary.
The buffet spread was not that fantastic in varieties actually and the food was generally ok to me. As such, I did find that the price we pay was a bit ex for this variety range. Anyway, we have a hearty meal as a family, tried all the food available and stuff ourselves with our beloved oysters, sashimi and dessert.
My lifestyle is very simple. There is no need for celebration for any special occasion. I truly just enjoy quality time spend together as a whole family, treat and love one another well everyday and it will be special everyday.
I love my hubby and my daughter dearly.
No... not candle light dinner... no special present or flowers... no romantic moments like young couples... This is the common trait between me and him... very "chin chai" (easy-going) and not so creative and fanciful when comes to birthday or special occasions like today. Only greetings cards that we give to each other...
Well, he did buy me present once in the blue moon... As for me, not that I don't want to buy gifts for him but just that he got everything needed and I really can't think of what else he want. Therefore, we make it a point that exchanging with each other a greeting card is a must, at least.
This year, as usual, we just decided to go dinner out somewhere and with our daughter, Zozo too (**light bulb**). As both of us love to eat raw oysters, we decided to go for buffet dinner where we can gobble as much food as we want. We settled for a buffet restaurant called "Feast @ East" at Grand Mecure Roxy Hotel and went to eat a day before our anniversary.The buffet spread was not that fantastic in varieties actually and the food was generally ok to me. As such, I did find that the price we pay was a bit ex for this variety range. Anyway, we have a hearty meal as a family, tried all the food available and stuff ourselves with our beloved oysters, sashimi and dessert.
My lifestyle is very simple. There is no need for celebration for any special occasion. I truly just enjoy quality time spend together as a whole family, treat and love one another well everyday and it will be special everyday.
I love my hubby and my daughter dearly.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Remember When Zozo Was a Toddler...
My daughter Zozo, out of the blues, pulled out an old VCD and played on our "dust collecting" (long time no use) VCD player. It was a 15 minutes clips which I have taken with a camera when she was about 2 years old, playing on the home sofa and I had got my friend "burned" it into a VCD for me many years back.
I was totally engrossed watching that video and fond memories flooded in my mind. I was recollecting my memories when Zozo was so tiny and small. She was so adorable then, and now she is a 9 year old girl! Unbelievable!
I had taken many photos and videos of her since she was born. I selected some to print and stick on photo albums for easy viewing and saved the majority in my PC. Unfortunately, my PC crashed and most of her earlier photos and videos that was taken from newborn to 3 years old, were lost. I hated myself for not knowing the importance of taking backups... Grrr... So now, I hope that those printed photos can last long and don't fade forever....
It is truly a touching moment when you are seeing your children growing up from a cute little tiny creature to now that she is almost catching up my height... I know that time flies and we can't catch back lost time. So, I make it a point that I will treasure every moment and capture all beautiful and fond things in life into videos and photos so that we, as a family can view and recall the happy moments when we are older...
I was totally engrossed watching that video and fond memories flooded in my mind. I was recollecting my memories when Zozo was so tiny and small. She was so adorable then, and now she is a 9 year old girl! Unbelievable!
I had taken many photos and videos of her since she was born. I selected some to print and stick on photo albums for easy viewing and saved the majority in my PC. Unfortunately, my PC crashed and most of her earlier photos and videos that was taken from newborn to 3 years old, were lost. I hated myself for not knowing the importance of taking backups... Grrr... So now, I hope that those printed photos can last long and don't fade forever....
It is truly a touching moment when you are seeing your children growing up from a cute little tiny creature to now that she is almost catching up my height... I know that time flies and we can't catch back lost time. So, I make it a point that I will treasure every moment and capture all beautiful and fond things in life into videos and photos so that we, as a family can view and recall the happy moments when we are older...
When Zozo was 4 years old!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
T. Harv Eker's Millionaire Mind Intensive - No Fear
Last weekend, I attended T. Harv Eker's "Millionaire Mind Intensive" (MMI) 3 full days seminar, with my husband, Mike, at Singapore Expo. I must say that this is the best seminar that I ever attended so far as I have gained many valuable insights and profound realization about life and money.
One of my favorite session was the "The Power of Action". I realized that many at times, we do experience some kind of FEAR before doing something, e.g., fear of not able to complete a task, fear of people laughing at you if you can't do the task well, fear of the consequences if you did the task, etc, etc. This fear, sometimes stopped us from taking action.
While T. Harv Eker was explaining on this theory, he told the audience that we can break an arrow with the sternal notch of our throat (the part between the throat and the collarbone) and we are going to do that on that day! WHAT!!! He went on explaining and demonstrating in details the steps on how to break the arrow and even made us signed an indemnity form. He even scorned at us if we are not going to break the arrow with our throat. Then, with the help of his trainer restraining on the other end of the arrow, he broke the arrow with his throat on stage in front of everybody's eyes!!!
In my mind, I keep thinking that he must have some kind of training to do that... He was just trying to test our reaction if we are going to do it... He just wanted us to experience and overcome our fear that we are going through this "impossible" mission... He surely wouldn't risk our lives or allowing anyone to get hurt by asking us to perform such "dangerous" activities....Not in Singapore...???
Soon, we, about 5000 of attendees, were told to get into groups of 10. There are staff ready to distribute the arrows and goggles to protect the splint of the broken arrows from injuring our eyes. (...Wow... this simulation is very real... When is he going to say STOP?...) A leader was chosen from each group to collect the protective gears and arrows and each person got one set. (...Still not going to end the scaring tactics?...) We have to write down any fears or challenges that we have onto the arrow sticks and discussed with our partners. (...Serious?...)
Then, Harv gave the go ahead to start!!! WHAT!!! It's real and action time!!! We have to break the arrow with our throat!!!
Everyone got to do it anyway and no "chicken out" now. Mike, seeing no one taking action, volunteered to go first. (I secretly hope that he will not hurt himself or myself as we have our daughter Zoey waiting for us at home...) In just a couple of seconds, Mike adjusted the arrow head (of course the arrow head was not that piercing sharp type) with the other guy restraining the end of the arrow, gave a little push, the arrow bended and broke with a "thwack". Amazing! It was possible and done with little effort! We all cheered happily and so did other groups around us. I was eager to break the arrow too because I knew that I can do it too. My turn came and guess what? I broke the arrow too. Shiok feeling although my throat did hurt a little but it was a great feeling that I had snap the arrow in spite of fear that I couldn't do it.
That was a valuable lesson where I learned that "fear" is just an anticipation of pain or failure. Our mind is always scanning for what's wrong or what could go wrong in any situation. We are constantly thinking of "what if" and anticipating the pain that might come.
I am glad that I attended this MMI and participated in this challenge. It makes me realized that we have to change our limiting beliefs and fears, the need to be aware of our powerful and resourceful emotional states within ourselves, so that we can be prepared for all the possible challenges that we will face throughout our life.
One of my favorite session was the "The Power of Action". I realized that many at times, we do experience some kind of FEAR before doing something, e.g., fear of not able to complete a task, fear of people laughing at you if you can't do the task well, fear of the consequences if you did the task, etc, etc. This fear, sometimes stopped us from taking action.
While T. Harv Eker was explaining on this theory, he told the audience that we can break an arrow with the sternal notch of our throat (the part between the throat and the collarbone) and we are going to do that on that day! WHAT!!! He went on explaining and demonstrating in details the steps on how to break the arrow and even made us signed an indemnity form. He even scorned at us if we are not going to break the arrow with our throat. Then, with the help of his trainer restraining on the other end of the arrow, he broke the arrow with his throat on stage in front of everybody's eyes!!!
In my mind, I keep thinking that he must have some kind of training to do that... He was just trying to test our reaction if we are going to do it... He just wanted us to experience and overcome our fear that we are going through this "impossible" mission... He surely wouldn't risk our lives or allowing anyone to get hurt by asking us to perform such "dangerous" activities....Not in Singapore...???
Soon, we, about 5000 of attendees, were told to get into groups of 10. There are staff ready to distribute the arrows and goggles to protect the splint of the broken arrows from injuring our eyes. (...Wow... this simulation is very real... When is he going to say STOP?...) A leader was chosen from each group to collect the protective gears and arrows and each person got one set. (...Still not going to end the scaring tactics?...) We have to write down any fears or challenges that we have onto the arrow sticks and discussed with our partners. (...Serious?...)
Then, Harv gave the go ahead to start!!! WHAT!!! It's real and action time!!! We have to break the arrow with our throat!!!
Everyone got to do it anyway and no "chicken out" now. Mike, seeing no one taking action, volunteered to go first. (I secretly hope that he will not hurt himself or myself as we have our daughter Zoey waiting for us at home...) In just a couple of seconds, Mike adjusted the arrow head (of course the arrow head was not that piercing sharp type) with the other guy restraining the end of the arrow, gave a little push, the arrow bended and broke with a "thwack". Amazing! It was possible and done with little effort! We all cheered happily and so did other groups around us. I was eager to break the arrow too because I knew that I can do it too. My turn came and guess what? I broke the arrow too. Shiok feeling although my throat did hurt a little but it was a great feeling that I had snap the arrow in spite of fear that I couldn't do it.
That was a valuable lesson where I learned that "fear" is just an anticipation of pain or failure. Our mind is always scanning for what's wrong or what could go wrong in any situation. We are constantly thinking of "what if" and anticipating the pain that might come.
I am glad that I attended this MMI and participated in this challenge. It makes me realized that we have to change our limiting beliefs and fears, the need to be aware of our powerful and resourceful emotional states within ourselves, so that we can be prepared for all the possible challenges that we will face throughout our life.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
I Am Proud Of You!
I am quite relieved that I do not need to worry about my girl's academic performance so far... She has been topping her class in Primary One and Two consecutively. However, now in P3, she is in one of the two best class and her mid-year class position dropped to #9, probably because of the competition with the better student. For this, I am still very proud of her...
Recently, there is a Gifted Education Programme (GEP) test that is opened to all P3 students in Singapore but optional to participate. Nothing to lose, I let her take the first part, i.e., the screening test, just to gauge how clever is she.
One day, she came back from school and broke the happy news to me that she was one of the 12 in her school, being selected to participate in the second round, the Selection Test. Smart girl! If she pass this round, she will be the top 1% of the cohort intellectually gifted to be in GEP and may need to change to one of the few GEP schools to receive better education in P4 to P6.
However, I begin to have funny feeling inside me...One part of me hoping she can get through to this round and become the top 1% of but another side of me worrying of the competition and stress level that she may get in a highly competitive environment.
I myself is feeling so stress up in having to live in this world and I really do not want her to feel stress in any ways... Anyway, not to worry now... shall consider again when she gets her results in November. I still want to say that I am feeling very proud of her for able to participate in the GEP testing.
While I am updating this post, she is currently sitting her English paper now and general ability at 11 am in Damai Primary School. Tomorrow shall be Maths. Hope she just try her best and don't feel any stress....
Recently, there is a Gifted Education Programme (GEP) test that is opened to all P3 students in Singapore but optional to participate. Nothing to lose, I let her take the first part, i.e., the screening test, just to gauge how clever is she.
One day, she came back from school and broke the happy news to me that she was one of the 12 in her school, being selected to participate in the second round, the Selection Test. Smart girl! If she pass this round, she will be the top 1% of the cohort intellectually gifted to be in GEP and may need to change to one of the few GEP schools to receive better education in P4 to P6.
However, I begin to have funny feeling inside me...One part of me hoping she can get through to this round and become the top 1% of but another side of me worrying of the competition and stress level that she may get in a highly competitive environment.
I myself is feeling so stress up in having to live in this world and I really do not want her to feel stress in any ways... Anyway, not to worry now... shall consider again when she gets her results in November. I still want to say that I am feeling very proud of her for able to participate in the GEP testing.
While I am updating this post, she is currently sitting her English paper now and general ability at 11 am in Damai Primary School. Tomorrow shall be Maths. Hope she just try her best and don't feel any stress....
Friday, October 15, 2010
Magnificent New Zealand!
Hey, I just downloaded a copy of this amazing travel guide!!
===>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
This guide was published by my good friend Jenhuei who has been traveling for years! Last year July, Jenhuei and his wife FIRED THEIR BOSS and quit their day jobs and went all out for 2 months adventure in New Zealand!!
Now they have returned to their hometown Singapore and getting ready for the next trip. But before they take off for the next great voyage, they have authored a great guide that revealed a lot of useful information and their experience while traveling in New Zealand for 46 days!!
I've been to New Zealand for Honeymoon in Year 1997 and I really love this country. So, I managed to grab a copy and have a look at it… Guess what? I was totally blown away by this awesome guide! Honestly to tell you, I have never seen such a detailed guide with even daily expenses revealed! The guide fully covers the essential places to visit in New Zealand. You can save bunch of time on research and planning. This guide allows you to access to all the information that you need in one place!
=====>>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
This 173 pages guide not only revealed those essential and important places of interest, but also those 'secret' places that even New Zealanders may not know! On top of that, it comes with all the map and traveling path that has been optimized to enjoy the most while spend the least!! I'm amazed and it makes me want to hop onto a campervan and venture all the "secret" locations mentioned which I want to experience myself. This is truly an interesting and enjoyable journal detailing real life and real experiences!
I heard that they may depart anytime soon and the guide may be removed from the website anytime from now. How can you miss out such a great guide that may open your eyes? It is definitely a great inspiration for you if you are planning to go backpack travel yourself. Take a look now at:
=======>>>>>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
Have a great trip!
===>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
This guide was published by my good friend Jenhuei who has been traveling for years! Last year July, Jenhuei and his wife FIRED THEIR BOSS and quit their day jobs and went all out for 2 months adventure in New Zealand!!
Now they have returned to their hometown Singapore and getting ready for the next trip. But before they take off for the next great voyage, they have authored a great guide that revealed a lot of useful information and their experience while traveling in New Zealand for 46 days!!
I've been to New Zealand for Honeymoon in Year 1997 and I really love this country. So, I managed to grab a copy and have a look at it… Guess what? I was totally blown away by this awesome guide! Honestly to tell you, I have never seen such a detailed guide with even daily expenses revealed! The guide fully covers the essential places to visit in New Zealand. You can save bunch of time on research and planning. This guide allows you to access to all the information that you need in one place!
=====>>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
This 173 pages guide not only revealed those essential and important places of interest, but also those 'secret' places that even New Zealanders may not know! On top of that, it comes with all the map and traveling path that has been optimized to enjoy the most while spend the least!! I'm amazed and it makes me want to hop onto a campervan and venture all the "secret" locations mentioned which I want to experience myself. This is truly an interesting and enjoyable journal detailing real life and real experiences!
I heard that they may depart anytime soon and the guide may be removed from the website anytime from now. How can you miss out such a great guide that may open your eyes? It is definitely a great inspiration for you if you are planning to go backpack travel yourself. Take a look now at:
=======>>>>>> 46 Days In New Zealand!
Have a great trip!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Welcome to Google Adsense
So many months already but still never earn money in Internet marketing. The IM program that I signed up did not make me a single cent as promised in the seminar, despite my many time and effort spending on it and following exactly what was taught. Google Adsense is required form monetization but the problem is many of the members including myself, applied for the account but was always being rejected for reasons such as site under construction; unacceptable site content, etc. What we were told by mentors and Shaun was to keep trying and trying... BS! I applied about 3 times using different IP address and names but were still being rejected! So, I resorted to buying one account at adsenseg.com for US$25 in Jun 10.
No news from them and I email to enquire in July 10 but their response was to ask me to be patience... In August 10, Adsenseg refunded my US$25 probably because they could not get one for me... I gave up!
To my surprise on 23 Sep 10, I received an email from adsense!
Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:18 PM Hi.,
the payee name Tan Kim Lan is approved.,
kindly make a payment of $25 to payment@adsenseg.com
As soon as i receive the payment, will sent you the login details.,
Regards,
Daniel
I was a bit skeptical when I saw this email because it could be a "scam" or case of someone posing adsenseg to cheat my money... However, I saw that the payee name was indeed my name, I choose to believe and paid up. The worst thing is that I only lose US$25, right?
Indeed, adsenseg sent me the login details! Yoohoo...!!!!
The first one I told was my IM good friend, JH. He was initiating autoblogging just a few days ago only but I was lamenting that I did not have google adsense.... Perhaps, it was "Law of Attraction"....
For the next few weeks, we embarked to create a few autoblogs and added all adsense to all my domains ....
http://www.keepfitanything.com (Twalk domain site)
http://www.silver-cuff-bracelet.com (Snipr site)
http://www.compact-fridge.com (Snipr site)
No news from them and I email to enquire in July 10 but their response was to ask me to be patience... In August 10, Adsenseg refunded my US$25 probably because they could not get one for me... I gave up!
To my surprise on 23 Sep 10, I received an email from adsense!
Welcome to Google Adsense
From:
"business@adsenseg.com"
Add sender to Contacts To:
jeantkl@yahoo.com.sg
the payee name Tan Kim Lan is approved.,
kindly make a payment of $25 to payment@adsenseg.com
As soon as i receive the payment, will sent you the login details.,
Regards,
Daniel
I was a bit skeptical when I saw this email because it could be a "scam" or case of someone posing adsenseg to cheat my money... However, I saw that the payee name was indeed my name, I choose to believe and paid up. The worst thing is that I only lose US$25, right?
Indeed, adsenseg sent me the login details! Yoohoo...!!!!
The first one I told was my IM good friend, JH. He was initiating autoblogging just a few days ago only but I was lamenting that I did not have google adsense.... Perhaps, it was "Law of Attraction"....
For the next few weeks, we embarked to create a few autoblogs and added all adsense to all my domains ....
http://www.keepfitanything.com (Twalk domain site)
http://www.silver-cuff-bracelet.com (Snipr site)
http://www.compact-fridge.com (Snipr site)
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