Anything and Whatever

I guess everyone must have seen the ads on TV for Anything and Whatever. I was wondering what kind of drinks they are. It turns out that Anything is a carbonated drink and Whatever is a non-carbonated drink. You won't know what you are getting until you open the can. There are 6 different flavours for each.

I bought 6 cans of each. So far, from Anything, we tasted root-beer, cherry, cola and lemon-lime (similar to 7-up) and Whatever, we tasted chrysanthemum tea, lemon tea and green tea. My kids are having a kick out of guessing what type of drink is in the can and wanted to open all at once. Of cos I said no.

Dinner at Seletar Airbase

Last sunday, hubby brought us to Seletar Airbase for dinner. The restaurant is called Sunset Grill & Pub. Al fresco dining while watching planes taking off and landing. The food is ok... I like the buffalo wings. The wings are marinated with spicy sauce then deep-fired. There are different level of spiciness, from level 1 to 10. According to the staff, level 3 is like chili padi. I only dare to try level 2. If you have kids with you, or friends who can't take spicy food, ask the waiter to put the spicy sauce on the side. Thats what I did.

I only have two pictures (fried mushrooms and buffalo wings) to show, cos I was so busy eating that I forgot to take pictures of the other dishes (rib-eye steak, BBQ ribs and Fish & Chips).

The restaurant opens everyday (except Tuesday) from 4pm and last order is at 9.30pm. Its advisable to make reservations especially on weekends. We were there about 5.30ish and already saw a couple of tables with reserved sign on them.




Here is a map of the restaurant.


We saw a plane parked need the restaurant... so brought the kids there to take some pictures.

TaeKwonDo Competition

Yesterday, aloy had his first TKD competition. There were 3 categories - Listening command, Pattern command and Sparring. He only took part listening and pattern command, as he was not qualified for sparring just yet. He came in second for the listening command. I was a little worried for the kids in the sparring category. Somehow, it just seem so violent even with protective gears on. Anyway I was like telling aloy... " Its not the WINNING that matters, its the participation that COUNTS!" ;)

Public and School Holidays for 2008

I have inserted the above information on my sidebar. Hope it will be of help to plan your (long awaited) vacation for next year.

Pop quiz from your Royal Highness Duchess E

Just got conned into reading my cousin's blog. I GOT TAGGED!!! So... whats this taggy thingy all about? Can someone please explain? Anyway, here are my answers.

a) What were you doing 10 years ago?

Making preparations for my wedding. Yes, its my 10th wedding anniversary come 15th Nov.

b) What were you doing 1 year ago?

Recovering from my lost.

c) 5 snacks you enjoy.

Don't really snack much.

d) 5 songs to which you know your lyrics off your head right now.

Gosh.. err... hmmm.. can't even squeeze one song out of my brain, don't ask me for 5. hahahha

e) 5 things you would do if you are a millionaire.

1. scream
2. scream
3. scream
4. scream
5. scream and hopefully don't go crazy before i can enjoy my good fortune.

f) 5 bad habits.

1. Like Duchess E, can never get up early in the morning. I guess it runs in the family.

The next 2 are contributed by hubby, since I could not think of any.
2. Spend too much time in front of the computer.
3. Too lazy to exercise

4. Me goody goody, no bad habits....hehehhe


g) 5 things you like to do.

1. Sleep. Shorts naps also can.
2. Reading
3. Playing the piano
4. Buying things for my kids (and of cos myself)
5. Supper

I could go on and on, cos I got more than 5 things but I will spare you guys.

h) 5 things you will never wear, buy or get new again.

1. G-string/Thongs. I just don't get it. How comfortable can it be, when it feels like there is something stuck between yr butt the whole day. Go with seamless panties.
2. Since I like buying things (see answer 7-4), I can skip this question.

i) 5 favourite toys.

1. Yes Duchess E, definitely hubby
2. My kids and nephew, Jerome
3. Ipod
4. Piano
5. Computer

School holidays and baking

Its the school holidays again! No plans to travel overseas. Well, actually I wanted to follow hubby to Paris next week but since I want to coach aloy on his english and chinese (as his grades have dropped slightly), decided not to. Well there is plenty of opportunity to travel in future. Son's school work is more important. I have already gotten additional assessment books and aloy is also mentally prepared to spend more time on school work this holiday.

As for recreation... probably bring the kids to the zoo or maybe night safari. I think ash has not been to the zoo yet. Or maybe pinic and cycling at ECP again. Probaby send aloy for a 2-day adventure camp. Waiting for registration to open. Was also thinking of sending him (and maybe ash too) clay modelling workshop.

As for me, I also have activities for the school holidays too....hahahahah. I have this baking craze recently... just signed myself for two baking workshops. Strawberry hearts and classic cheesecake on 3rd June. Chocolate fudge and almond choco cake on 10th June. Once I have tried the recipes at home, will post them on my blog.

I got to go now... got to settle some TV disputes between my kids.

My angel

23 May... its exactly one year since my angel said goodbye. I still feel sad every now and then, when I think about her. Yes, time will heal but its gonna take a long while before I can talk about her without wanting to tear. She will always be remembered.

My gifts on mother's day

The week before Mother's Day, I went to buy pork floss and chinese sausages from MeiZhenXiang (hope I get the spelling right). Guess what they were promoting.. heart-shape bak kwa (BBQ slice pork). They specially made these for Mother's Day... they were so cute looking that I cannot resist not buying.



For Mother's Day, Ashley made me two bangles from papers and insist that I must wear them. Of cos I obliged. Aloysius made me a... hmm.. don't exactly know what to call it. Something to hang on your key pouch or bag. He personally hang it on my bag. If you like to know.. yes its still hanging there. Lastly... hubby got me a Tiffany loving heart pendant.

Ashley's gift


Aloy's gift


Hubby's gift

Hubby's trip to Amsterdam

Hubby travelled to Amsterdam last month... wished I could go but can't becos aloy's mid-year exams was round the corner... sob sob. I only have photos to look at for now. I must say the photos were pretty well taken, can even use them as wallpaper for the PC, which I did. Imagine, the photos already look so good, it would definitely be feast for the eyes being there personally. Enjoy the pictures.