http://www.oureverydaythings.com Loving Life with Children, Everyday Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:42:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The three of us were crossing the road when I suddenly thought of capturing the moment and quickly took out my camera and speed-walked towards the front. The shot is a little out of focus though since I lowered the camera, roughly gauged where they were and took the shot while ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/siblings-hand-in-hand/ This was when we were in Indonesia last month and we stopped by 'Taman Budaya' at Sentul City (on our way to Puncak from Jakarta). [Anya and Vai getting their 'Flying Fox gears' ready] You see, one of the many things I love about Indonesia is the chance for the kids to ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/checking-out-flying-fox-sentul-city-and-anyer-indonesia/ Recently I was invited to a press conference and panel discussion for Jacob's Walk of Life. I went with Wilson as the topic of discussion was 'Healthy Fathers, Healthy Families'. It was at this event that I managed to personally interview Gurmit Singh. To those who may not know him, he's a local celebrity, the ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/my-interview-with-gurmit-singh/ Errr ... not quite. But if I were, I think I should at least tuck in my shirt? *smile* ... Btw, there WILL be a post on Mommy interviewing Gurmit Singh this week. Stay tuned! http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/vai-going-for-a-job-interview/ If you are a parent, I'm sure you'd agree with me when I say our days can be full of ... mmm, adventures. Yes, there are happy and funny adventures. But as much as we love them and treasure their growing up moments, there ARE far-from-fun adventures too! I had 'those' draining days ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/parenting-its-one-of-those-impossible-days/ One of the things I appreciate about Singapore is the country's effort in keeping all different races in harmony. Because it sure is NOT easy to have different cultures, races, religions sharing one common space together. Anyway, as a way to promote inter-racial understanding among children here in Singapore, every year, on ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/racial-harmony-day-2010/ [When we look at this old mailbox in Jakarta, really ... how can we complain about Singapore Post?] If you've taken taxis in Singapore before, I'm sure you've encountered, at least once, a taxi driver who complains about the Singapore government. How it's run, how everything is expensive, how they have ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/before-we-complain/ The four of us went to check out the family carnival at Marina Bay last Saturday! And, the weather happened to be rather breezy that late afternoon! How nice! [The event was organised to celebrate the completion of the new waterfront promenade and other developments in the area!] [Anya and the 'finger-puppet' craft she ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/photos-big-carnival-marina-bay/ We attended a seminar sometime ago (delivered by Rev. Stephen Tong), and we learned so much from the discussion. One of the topics that was covered was about 'knowledge of self', and how important it is for us to know and 'discover' who we are, as this knowledge will determine how ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/thoughts-knowledge-of-self/ [Es Doger @ Soto Betawi Restaurant, Jakarta] Each time I visit Jakarta, I must say I'd ALWAYS order fruit juices or sweet desserts whenever we go out and eat (where they're available, of course) And it could be anything. From orange juice, avocado juice, es campur to es teler. You see, they're just some ... http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/07/references-food-and-drinks-i-wont-miss-when-back-in-hometown/