3D2N Batam Trip

This is the second time to Indonesia. First was Bintan in year 2000.
This time, with my family of 4, we went for our very first 'overnight' family trip, a 3D2N Batam Trip. This is also the first time we were on a guided tour for the first day and we were on our own on for the rest of the trip. *smile*

For me, Bintan is so much more enchanting than Batam.

The things sold in Batam is comparable to that of Singapore. And there isn't much variety. Almost 40% in EVERY shopping area, which we went to, sells mainly leathery items. So to me, its a lousy place for shopping.

But I still managed to get a small bargain for 3 batik dresses. 190000 rupiah (approx S$50) total. *smile*

But what really made me grin from cheek to cheek was the Super Yummy Honey Cake.

Other than my elder boy, the three of us could not resist having several bites of it every not and then. *giggle* It was soft and spongy. Sweet and fragrant. Ooooohhhh Yum!


Our love for cakes were followed by the 'Its-A-Struggle-to-Stop-Eating' Batam Layer Cakes Kueh Lapis. There were different flavours to choose from, Chocolate, Mocha, Prune, Pandan, and not forgetting the original flavour.

With toothpick on hand, could not stop sampling their different flavours.

Each cost S$25 for 1 kg,
Wanted to buy all flavours, but errr.... considering that it was only the first day and we had 2 more days to go, PLUS, spending $125 just on Kueh Lapis is definitely not on my budget list; I decided to buy just 1kg of Chocolate flavoured Kueh Lapis.
But SERIOUSLY, the Mocha flavoured Kueh Lapis was Damn Good!!! It was not an easy decision, till the thought of kids came to mind.....

I told the shop to pack them in 2 separate boxes of 0.5kg for easy transporting. Love the packaging. Truly professional.

Lastly, my favourite part of the tour is the massage! We tried two different places at two very different prices. The one which the tour guide brought us to, cost S$20 per pax for an hour of massage. Our hotel gave a 50% off on massage and it cost S$7 per pax!!!!

Just in case you thought the relaxing massage from the professional masseuses was what I enjoyed, you are half right.
It was having my two lovable boys beside me enjoying the massage at the same time and making all sorts of remarks which made the masseuses giggling away, that truly made my massage not only relaxing, but entertaining.
And for once, they can FINALLY STOP SQUABBLING FOR ONE FULL HOUR!
*Yeah!*

Will I go Batam again?
I doubt so.
But I would really love to go Bintan again....
*smile*

Song Sharing Sunday - 127 [Fleetwood mac - Go your own way]

It has been two weeks since the 'disaster' happened in the family.
Forgive does not mean forget.
Forgiveness should NOT be taken for granted.
Receiving Forgiveness does NOT mean its a green light to repeat the 'NONSENSE'!
How many times must one be forgiven, to learn that its a chance to leave the 'nonsense' and start life afresh?

Has been traveling here and there, from morning till night, from law firm to police station, to help 'her' clear the mess and get things right.
And we are not quite there yet....

Today, I wish to dedicate this song to the ones who had hurt 'her' so badly...
Please, Go Your Own Way and leave her alone for good.... please.....

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Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood mac







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Forgiveness

“Most of us can forgive and forget; 

we just don't want 

the other person to forget that we forgave”

~ Ivern Ball

Song Sharing Sunday - 126 [Show Luo - Only You]

I know if I continue to procrastinate in sharing this song on my weekly Song Sharing Sunday meme, I will get myself killed soon. *laugh*
This song has been EVERYWHERE for the past weeks!
Radio Stations, Shopping Malls, Supermarkets, Fast Food Outlets, you name it, its there!

It has become so Contagious, it 'followed' me home.
My sis, a fan of Show Luo, has this 'crazy' song as her ringing tone!
Now tell me, with so much exposure, how could this song NOT be FAMOUS?!!!

*Hands Down*

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Only You - Show Luo







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Saying Goodbye...and Thank You

Saying Goodbye to my 'friend' of more than 15 years is harder than I thought.

Although 'she' has let me down many times, 'she' did help me through my Polytechnic days when I was burning the midnight oil to complete my assignments.

Being admitted to the 'hospital' for more my ten fingers and ten toes can count, 'she' still performs when she should.
Then again, there are times when 'she' became so ill, 'she' gave it all....yes, including ALL that I have given to 'her'.

'She' was a present from a long time friend.
A very talented friend who is great with every bone and flesh of 'hers'.
A loyal friend who has now become a valuable adviser in my path to Financial Freedom.

Saying goodbye to his gift, reminded me of how generous he has been over our past 20years of friendship.
So though saying goodbye to 'her', I want to remember to say Thank You to him.
THANK YOU....

Song Sharing Sunday - 125 [Born This Way - Lady Gaga]

Was away on a short trip this week and once again, I have learned to appreciate different cultures, different races, different religion, different habits and many more differences that exist in this beautiful world which God created.
Imagine living on a planet where everything is totally identical ~ how boring.
I could not find another better song to describe how I feel than this:

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Born This Way - Lady Gaga







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Traveling Habits

From a lifestyle of traveling really often, to 4 years of rooted to Singapore grounds, I am definitely looking forward to the super short trip tomorrow with my family.

Though it has been a really long time since my last trip overseas, my traveling habits have not changed.

I still like to ROLL UP THE CLOTHES to save space in the luggage.
I still prefer to bring CLOTHES WHICH I HARDLY WEAR OR ARE SLIGHTLY TORN, so that I could leave them in the foreign country as 'souvenir', so that I will have empty space to put all the purchases into my luggage. *wink*

Are your traveling habits same as mine? What are yours?

Duan Wu Jie - Dragon Boat Festival

Today is the 5th day of the 5th month on the lunar calendar on which the Chinese calendar is based, which means its Duan Wu Jie! Yippee! Dumpling time!

As usual, my talented MIL wrapped up 5kg of glutinous rice this year for her SIL, her 3 sons, her 3 DILs and 6 grandchildren.

Have you had your dumpling today yet? *wink*

HAPPY DUAN WU JIE!

Song Sharing Sunday - 124 [Get It Right - 'Rachel' from GLEE]

Lately a few of the people whom I know are having relationships issues. Some on the verge of divorce, some had divorced and others are still struggling to get things right.

When I first heard this song on GLEE, I fell in love with it. Yes, Love At First Hearing. *smile*

Dedicating this song to 'You', 'YOU', 'YOU'... and 'YOU'. (you know who you are...)

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Get It Right - 'Rachel' from GLEE







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