The three little monsters

My 4 y/o niece and 2 y/0 twins nephew were with us last weekend and that means i have to suffer from high pitch noise and a messy environment. They are always full of tonnes of energy and high pitch squeaky noise in their tiny bodies at their Dan Tian ( that's how the tenors practise their singing). Of course for a day or two, we still can tolerate the bombarding from the army troop, but not longer than that - say 1 week. My mum made a wise decision to raise the white flag and kicked them back to their home after the weekend.

We were watching the 8pm news not knowing what the reporters said, due to the screams and shouts from the troop, and none of us can do anything about these crazy fellas running jumping shouting in our living room that can last for at least 1 hr. For someone like me, i definitely do not want to go through this phase as it is fine with my life to have no children. I would rather keep a pet dog or a cat, it is more manageable, although a dog or a cat is similar to a baby sometimes. i have to salute the parents who are responsible and patient enough to tolerate their kids.

Darby

Took up the offer in Shanghai

After clarifiying the letter of offer for the past few days , i finally replied to the Shanghai company that i accept their offer. it is not a high increase at all in my basic salary, and i am not too excited about it. The company has refused to increase my salary further as working in China , tax (which is factored into the salary) is a large portion of the company expenses. I will just take it up as i am still jobless now.

It is full of uncertainty now, although i truly want to settle down in my career . I do not know if i will last for another 2 years like the previous one in Shenzhen, and i want to do my investment in properties now as i am already 34 yo and still homeless. I like to go back to home for mummy's cooking but other than that, the home itself caters no space or quiet corner for me to read/rest / practise my yoga. i know i am eager and need to have my own space/privacy and i am ready to purchase one.

Darby

Mee Hun Kuay

I left my Shenzhen company for good and returned to my home 5 days ago, and i am trying to regulate my life style back to normal. I try to sleep at 10 or 11 pm , wake up at 7 am , go market with mum , carrying the groceries, help out with household chores such as laundry ( with hands ) and cooking. And today our assignment is mee hun kuay, i kneaded the mee hun ( flour dough) myself, it is quite easy , and mum did all the cooking. We were busy in the kitchen since morning till 11 am, she showed me her Yi Tian Jian ( Heaven Sword) that she has been hiding for her own use ( I said she is Mie Jue Shi Tai ) for me to chop the red onions . To be frank , i feel really blessed that i can walk with her on the way to and from market, it is a blessing from God above that my parents are healthy.

I discussed with my best friend on the new job in Shanghai last night, he said it is how much in dollars and cents that will make you leave your family for a job. I truly agree that no money can buy the family ties and my quality time with mum and siblings. It is truly a Maslow hierachy, if you have fulfilled the first need , you will go to the second need ... And it has come to a stage where at my age , i truly value my time with mum as i know she is ageing every day, and i should take my time to pamper her. However, i may not stay by her side for good as the global economy is changing such that i cannot now get a job easily in Singapore to provide for her. I have been coaxing her to go for a trip with me and her sisters, but i think she is truly a house wife now who only wants to stay in our house. I find that to be a pity as i may be going overseas for my next job if there is no other offer in Spore, but i think i cannot change her mind overnight as she has been living like a nun for years ( no meat no killing no fun ) .. haha...

Mum said that she used to eat this dish with her mum and family when she was young , i think she misses granny too. And I know why.


Darby