day 692 | august 17, 2013 | KL Food Trip

Quite pleased that my little ones have developed into some of the most portable kids around. I braved a trip with Red yet again, in the company of fellow blogging mommy, PC of ScrapMumLoft. The primary objective -- in fact, the only real objective -- was to hunt down good cheap eats around KL.

day 683 | august 12, 2013 | 5 Ways to Pass It On

When people think of generosity, more often than not, the first things that come to mind are material things or cash. But money only plays a small part of the equation. 90% of it is heart. If the heart is willing, it matters less that the hands are empty. A world of options open up on the many purposeful ways to make a difference. One can be generous with their positive energy, with their skills, and their time. A willing heart makes anything possible.

So the first step is to dig deep, and find a cause that resonates with you. Something that you genuinely believe in and care for. The rest will naturally follow.

day 694 | august 10, 2013 | Doctor For A Day, Mt Elizabeth Novena

Kids these days are so lucky; there's a plethora of options open to them, and they are exposed to so many things while so young. A few months ago, Roo and Red were fortunate to be able to wiggle a slot into Mt. Elizabeth Novena's very popular "Doctor For a Day" programme (with many thanks to Mommy Jean of SMB). The hospital invited children to role play in their swanky new facility, while assisted by very friendly medical staff. The programme was so well-run, and even wrapped up with a class photo of the "graduating" mini-doctors. I'm certain NMH will be continuing this programme, and hoping to bring my younger brother next time. (Keep track of their activity calendar through NMH's FB Page.)

To be completely honest, Roo wasn't as excited as I was. We've had several conversations about what she wants to be when she grows up, and becoming a doctor was always bottom of her list. Despite this, she did enjoy donning on scrubs and hair nets, conducting a "surgery" on Mr. Smokes-too-much in an operating theatre, bandaging a fellow mini-doctor, as well as caring for a baby in a nursing room.

Red was a bit too young for the programme which catered to 5 to 12 year olds, but she was shamelessly walking around like she owned the place anyway. Split between chasing after my precocious 2 year old, and following the adventures of my engaged 6 year old, I'd managed to take some some snaps of both their stories. Enjoy!

Mt. E's Lounge felt posh like a hotel

day 685 | august 9, 2013 | Of Growing Things

We had the honor of attending a one of a kind "trees and plants" party thrown by mommy E of bottomsupblog for lovely lady Layla. We loved their party last year, and we love the same cozy, relaxed vibe this year.

day 682 | august 4, 2013 | West Coast Park

"Best Day Ever!" squealed in signature 'Tangled'-giddiness has been a norm for us every weekend -- and it's all thanks to family and friends who add color into our lives, and broaden our horizons. For this weekend, friends invited us over to West Coast Park for kite flying. It's our first time at West Coast Park's awesome playground, and our first time joining NTUC's Children's Kite Carnivale -- but most certainly not our last. I won't babble on, and will simply let the images speak for themselves. So so fun! Just an awesome day out with wonderful friends. :)

day 680 | july 14, 2013 | Binky Bunnies

Nine years ago, I met a boy who takes care of two rabbits, and keeps a book titled "Rabbits for Dummies." That to me was a sign. Here's someone who cares about the littlest of creatures, and had the earnest heart to grow his knowledge in any manner available to him -- A nutty geek like me. He built his rabbits a three-storey home, and gave them fresh vegetables with every opportunity. I learned from him what a 'binky' is. It's the happiest expression a rabbit can have, where they jump up and do head-to-toe twists mid-air. He showed me a bunny's happy dance. Years later, I am still proud to say I married that boy.

day 677 | july 1, 2013 | The Power of Lists

Stuff that make me happy: Roo and Red, Travel, Financial Independence, and Passing It On

Life's single most complex challenge is that of mastering your time. We all have 365 days in a year, 24 hours in a day, and 60 minutes in an hour. When quantified that way, it's actually pretty simple. It should be no surprise where time goes, yet most days, I find myself feeling the inadequacy of hours. I wish there was a 'pause' button on life. Time just trickles by, and more often than not, we are caught unawares that it's run out.

day 678 | june 30, 2013 | Peranakan Museum

Super Sundays. "Are you joking again?" Roo asked incredulously right after I explained to her that we were going to break some plates at the museum. I was inordinately excited to find out that there's a contemporary interactive exhibit at a traditional space like the Peranakan Museum. It sounded like something out of MOMA, yet here it is in Singapore, brought into reality by New York-based Taiwanese artist, Lee Mingwei.

Until September 22, Peranakan Museum is running "Luminous Depths," an installation which allows visitors to throw $5 ceramic pieces from a shute on the third floor, and enjoy the resulting crash of something breaking against the atrium floor. Red liked the idea (no surprise there!), but it was obvious from the way Roo clutched her plate that she was doubtful of the necessity (or sanity) of this exercise.