WOW! OUR GIRL IS ON 'THE STRAITS TIMES'

Like many 'kiasu' parents, we tried to enrol our girl into an 'elite' school when she was due for the primary 1 registration 2 years ago. We even paid $500 membership fee to join a clan so as to qualify for the phase 2B registration for one of its affiliated 'elite' schools. Demand far outsripped supply, we were not even eligible for the balloting due to the overwhelming applications under that phase (also because we do not stay within the 1km radius of our choice school). Very disappointed then.

Ultimately, we got her into a neighbourhood school near our place. To our relief, she had performed very well in her first year for her cohort. Hope she will continue to excel in her studies....We are proud of her!

INCREDIBLE 'CHAIR'

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FUTURE 'BUDDING' PIANIST

Our girl started learning piano when she was 6 years old. It has benefited her in many ways in terms of mental, physical and emotional development, such as it helps to boost her self-confidence, 'brain-power' etc. Most important of all, she is now enjoying piano playing and aspired to be a pianist.

Hence, we decided to enrol our 4 years old boy earlier for the piano course (we are just typical 'KIASU' parents). Yamaha Junior Course is so popular that it has only 50 limited vacancies but yet over 100 applications received. And we are lucky enough to secure a place for our boy. He has already attended 3 lessons and having great fun with music, albeit a little bit nervous during his 1st lesson. So far so good and we are looking forward to him playing duet with our girl.

S'PORE FOOD FESTIVAL 2008

Left the kids at home with my-in-laws yesterday and went shopping with my hubby at Orchard, hoping to grab some 'good' bargains before the Great Singapore Sale ends. He got 2 shirts and 1 pair of shoes for myself-not bad (at least we did not go back empty handed). Suggested to have dinner at Lau Pa Sa where the opening celebrations of Singapore Food Festival 2008 are held.

Tourists and locals flocked to Lau Pa Sa, including us. We are even mistakened as tourists and approached twice for survey conducted by staffs engaged by Singapore Tourism Board. The wide variety of food choice/stalls really whetted our appetite and eventually he opted for indian cuisine & 'Kway Chap' for me, coupled with satay. Very 'sinful' indulgence but has compensated that with more sit-ups!!!

ERA CHANGE TO JAPAN'S 24-HOUR STORES SOON?

24/7 convenience stores may evolved into a 'normal business hours' stores if Japan eventually implements the policy of 'limiting the operating hours of convenience stores' in an effort to be a more environmental friendly country. Globally, other countries may also be pressured to follow Japan's move.

However, I am just wondering whether earth conservation and business consumerism can co-exist in terms of social, economical and environmental benefits???