Monthly Archives: March 2011

to dance or not to dance

Posted on March 17, 2011 by barbara

I’m taking a break from the Malacca trip post.  So, Sheoh Yan, please bear with me for a while.  Hold on to the tissues first…hahahahahaa.  Last week, Ashley told me that her teachers asked if she would like to join … Continue reading →

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Hotel Puri, Melaka

Posted on March 16, 2011 by barbara

This time around, we opt to stay in Hotel Puri, a lovely boutique hotel on Heeren Street (Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lock)  which is just next to Jonker Street.  The 50-room hotel is a beautifully restored pre-war building. It has … Continue reading →

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Malacca Again

Posted on March 14, 2011 by barbara

That’s where we went 🙂  Did I tell you that I love Malacca?  Just can’t get enough of this charming UNESCO World Heritage city which is only 1.5 hours away from KL.  What I love about Malacca is its quirky … Continue reading →

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happy friday

Posted on March 11, 2011 by barbara

School is out for a week. Yippee!!!  No need to wake up so early every day and there’s less traffic on the road. Eventhough it is only for a week, it is better than nothing eh?  We  have planned a … Continue reading →

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I’m On A 30-Day Diet

Posted on March 9, 2011 by barbara

And so far, I have lost 15 days……hahahahahahah On a more serious note….. Remember my wish for a Reebok Trainer last Christmas?  Well Santa sent one to me  and since then, I have been exercising on it every day, if … Continue reading →

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iPhone Interactive Stories For Children

Posted on March 8, 2011 by barbara

Ashley loves playing around with the iPhone.  I don’t have one. It’s my sister’s.  She’s so spoilt that my sister let her use her phone all the time.  I think Ashley uses the phone more than her.  I have since … Continue reading →

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sounds familiar?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by barbara

When Ashley was a toddler, she started calling me “Mi”.  Then it was “Mommy”. and sometimes “Mama”.  Now? MOMMMMMMM!!!! “Mom, where are you” “Yes Mom” “Not this Mom!” “Can I Mom?” “Alright Mom” Sometimes when I remind her to do … Continue reading →

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happy weekend

Posted on March 4, 2011 by barbara

The long awaited weekend is here.  What’s your plan this weekend?  School break starts next Friday.  Just can’t wait.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Image source : google

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Adding Some Sparkles To Her Hair

Posted on March 2, 2011 by barbara

Just before the Chinese New Year, I found a stall selling bags, plus size lingerie and accessories in the market near my house.  What caught my eyes were some really cute headbands.  They are soft with embellishments in the shapes … Continue reading →

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a good buy

Posted on March 2, 2011 by barbara

I so need to get this pillow for my daughter. Saw this pillow in Etsy.  The felt is made from 100 percent post consumer recycled water bottles.  The empty bottles are melted down and turned into high quality soft felt … Continue reading →

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