Friday, January 23, 2009

Happy Chinese New Year!

Nephew Bulat: guo xin nian lo! you wu shi, you pong pong xiang, papa mo work work, mami mo work work, shu shu hui lai lo! --> On cny, got lion dance, got firecrackers, dad no need to work, mom no need to work, uncle come back home!

Bulat's mom: papa mo work work, mami mo work work, then we go where?
Nephew Bulat: go kai kai lur! --> go out and have fun!

Bulat's popo: hong pao gei shui? --> who you give your angpao to?
Nephew Bulat: hong pao gei kuku. --> give angpao to kuku. *wink* In fact, he passed one which is given by a relative to me already! ;p

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Nephew Bulat can talk very well now.

On one evening, I heard him talking to baby Cola.

Nephew Bulat: Baby Cola, ni hui pa pong pong xiang ma? --> Do you scare of firecrackers?
Baby Cola: ...
Nephew Bulat: hui ah?! --> Yes?
Baby Cola: ...
Nephew Bulat: OI SI! --> Oh no!

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On one morning, nephew Bulat wake up and talked to baby Cola.

Nephew Bulat: Baby Cola, ni shui xing liao ah. --> you wake up already.
Baby Cola: *kicking*
Nephew Bulat: ni hui leng leng ma? --> Do you feel cold?
Baby Cola: ...
Nephew Bulat: hui ah? --> Yes?

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Last night, when we reached my mother's place, before I got out of the car. Nephew Bulat was there welcoming us.

Nephew Bulat: Baby Cola, ni lai liao ah. --> Baby Cola, finally you are here.
kuku: shi lo. --> yes.
Nephew Bulat: ni you eh ma? --> You got cry?
Baby Cola: ...
Nephew Bulat: mo ah. --> No.

Isn't it fun to have a kid at home who just learn to talk? I think my nephew is quite creative as he manages to find topics to chat with my baby who do not response to him most of the time!

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

My 2008

2008...a happening year.

Myself.
For the pass 20 years or more, I always wonder will I have my own kid one day? I asked because I am afraid of giving birth to baby like many other ladies out there. To be exact, I am afraid of the pain when delivering baby. The mystery is resolved in 2008! I call it an achievement in life. :)

Went for the first health screening! No more fear towards needles! When I was carrying baby Cola inside my tummy, my poor finger would get poked every month to check the blood sugar level. That's how I become a brave girl! Hee...but still feel weak when I see blood!


Family.
My In-Law Family
Well, my new young sil left and worked in Singapore in March. I am the youngest in my family and always wish to have a younger sister. That's why I was quite looking forward to live with this younger sil when I first join this family. You know, we can do the girly stuff together. Too bad, she chose Merlion to live with and not me!

The first traveling together with parents-in-law to Macau, Hongkong & China in March is a great esperience. I heard that my father-in-law is planning to sponsor us an oversea trip in near future. If it were going to come true, you will get to read it in my blog!

During confinement period, I really get to know my in-law family better. I thank my parents-in-law and aunt for taking care of my little baby and myself. They did a great job.

My family
I love my mom!
I love my dad!
I love my brothers!
I love my sil and newphew too!
They are always the best persons in this world! I wish I could always be the only precious girl at home, well, I know I will always be one no matter what! ;p
Thank you, mama!
Thank you, papa!
Thank you, my 2 darling brothers!
Thank you, sil and nephew!

'x'!

Ok, let's continue with Redsponge's way of blogging.

'x'!

Visit to my bro's apartment in April. Enjoy the free trip very very much but I think my bro's pocket might be burnt a hole by me! Hahaha...

Back in June, there is a post entitled: Being emotional.
What is that something has happened? My parents' house was broken into when CCW and I helped to look after the house as they went on traveling. I can still remember the day vividly. Ccw and I drove into the car porch as usual. Unlock the door, and walked into the house without spotting anything unusual at first. Until I saw the main door was wide open, wires hanging outside the cabinet in the living room. I was cold! CCW urged me to get out of the house in case the burglar(s) are still inside the house and I was pregnant that time. I was trembling, I think, as I could not get my uncle's phone number dialled correctly for a few time. CCW went to check what happened upstair while waiting for my father-in-law, cousin and uncle to arrive. Just a few minutes, my uncle brought his friends from the neighbourhood and arrived at my parents' house. They thought the burglar(s) were still inside the house. I tell you, BURGLAR(s), if you were inside the house, I guarantee you that you have no way to flee yourselves! CCW reported the case to the police. I do not know what are the personal item that they have lost but I know the BIG things such as dvd player, sound system and notebook were gone. My cousin came over to help to fix the main door so that it could be locked temporarily. After some dicussions with my brothers, we decided to call my parents to inform them on the burglary. My parents were shocked and I think I spoilt their mood. ;p

My small family
Baby cola, ccw and I have formed a new family. It all happened back in August! It is the happiest day of the family. I play the role as mother, ccw as the father and baby Cola as the only child. This small family seldom has its own time, their time are tied to the other 2 bigger families. So, there is not much story to tell yet.

ImageFirst christmas tree I decorated.


Friends.
I have attended a lot of wedding especially in the second half of last year. Each wedding has its own story.
I love Hung's wedding back in July where she managed to make her wedding dinner to a gathering among her close relatives and friends. It is so warming even though there is only a few tables, less than 10.
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Then, it followed by Patsda's wedding in October. The church ceremony is held at St. Thomas church, a beautiful church that I used to think that all Christians should have their wedding there since I was a small girl. The best church wedding that I had attended so far.
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In November, I attended this special wedding where both the bride and groom are my friends. Now I know how it is like to attend a wedding where you know both the bride and groom well.
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Next, it is Wendy's wedding! A wedding that you can see how much effort the couples put in to make it perfect. Look at the ring pillow, it is done by the bride! It is like a piece of art to me! ;Þ

On 7th December, my cousin who used to be my playmate when we were kids is married to her Mr. Right. She is same age with me. We grow up together. We "ran for life" together when we were chased after by 2 tigers dogs. Well, I ran alone and she kept shouting from the back asking me to stop running so that the dog will stop chasing me. Yes, my childhood would be totally different without her. And, she is married now. Aw...You could only understand how touched and happy I was on her big day! *wiping tears off*
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Carolyn, my precious friend, has just got married few days ago. I am not sure how many of you has a friend that is born on the same day with you and Carolyn is my "twin". We were classmates since in primary school. Too bad, I only attended the wedding reception in Kuching and did not make it to the church ceremony in Singapore. I know that's very bad of me being her twin. :(

Those weddings that we miss to attend, we felt sorry. But, can you try to photoshop our faces into some of your wedding photos, so that in years to come, when you look back your photos, there are us! He he he...How we wish to be as proud as Adipos to post up an entry telling you all, we are proud to witness all our friends' weddings!

I know what I did might not be enough but I really put all my effort in each and everyone of your weddings. Once, I wrote something with the title: Time Not Enough in my blog, but I guess most of you got me wrongly. It is not my little baby make us have less time but it was caused by the events taking place one by one during the weekend which make us hardly had time to rest well. But that's worthwhile as we know that wedding is a lifetime experience for our friends! :)


Blog.
I did 2 things that are contrary to my principles of blogging to this blog: writing paid post and publish my little boy's photo! This blog is supposed to record my stories, but I make use of it to earn money. ;Þ I have never published any photo in this blog before to keep myself an anonymous blogger and do not wish to expose my family and friends. However, I just could not resist to publish my baby boy photos here to share with you all. I am too proud of him. *blush*

Saturday, January 17, 2009

PTPTN - SSPN

I am sure everyone has heard of PTPTN before. If you had not, PTPTN stands for Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional. Basically it is well known of its study loan for higher education. I am one of the beneficiary.

Not long ago, CCW found out about the SSPN - Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional. It is a savings scheme offered by PTPTN which puts emphasis on ‘Savings Towards Higher Education’. The privileges for account holder include:
  • Eligibility to apply for PTPTN education financing
  • Tax relief on savings up until RM3,000 per year;
  • Free insurance coverage up until RM50,000 for depositors who have an accumulated deposit of a minimum of RM1,000 *;
  • Matching grant with a maximum endowment of RM10,000 per family **;
  • Deposit as low as RM20 at any time deemed necessary and government guarantee on savings;
  • Competitive dividend rate and tax exemption on dividend

For more information, please click here.

Friday, January 16, 2009

When baby Cola was 3-months-old

Physical:
Weight: 6.9kg
Length: 65cm

Sleep:
Sleep at around 8:30pm. Still wake up 2 or 3 times at night for milk.

Feeding:
Drink 3.5oz every 2-3 hours.

Interesting parts:
  • We put him on his tummy and he does not really like it to which I asked my mom is there any baby that does not know how to roll over and straight away learn how to sit or crawl?
  • He likes to stick out his tongue!
  • We brought him to McDonald. I carried him while eating the prosperity burger. Whenever the burger got pass him, his mouth will move! LOL!
  • He did not cry as bad for this month injection. ~Phew~
  • He fell sick again, coughed and blocked nose. =(
  • He loves to watch TV!
  • He likes the snowman from his uncle, but he always put it into his mouth.

Remarks:
I really dislike baby to suck their hands. I wish baby Cola will stop it soon! ;p

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Hi! You are here, 2009!

This is my first post in year 2009, a fresh start!

No resolution, no look back in this post, as I am already late, I do not mind to make it later to post up the summary of my 2008 or new year resolution.

This post would be a "warm up" post from me, yes, I need some warm up here. It has been a long while since I last blogged! ;p

Friends, I just thought of a good thing to say to your female friend who has just delivered a baby not long ago, say no longer than a year, in this Chinese New Year.

You: Wow, you slim down so fast!
Your friend (assume that I am your friend la): OH REALLY?! :))))))
*Heart is dancing with joy*

Mwehehe...I am still happy-ing, oh have I told you that my colleague just told me so this morning?

You see, it is not difficult to make people around you happy. 5 words and you can make someone stays happy for the whole morning!

To whoever reading this post, I wish you having a great year ahead even though today is already the 15th day in January!