Mid 2011

We went to Rawa Island in Malaysia for the weekend with bunch of Matt's rugby friends for Alex's birthday. Beautiful sandy beach and fun with the usual members but also a relaxing time with family (although taking care of Kian meant no late nights for me, which was ok for a change)

















Kian started schooling at 18 months for 3 days a week. The rest of the time he plays in the part, kids gym and at the pool. What a nice life.


















There was of course, the Ennichisai and Cosplay Competition in Jakarta organized by my dear sister and Daichan as well as dad and Rikki's birthday so in July we went to Jakarta twice. We had a combined July birthdays with the extended family, Zivel and Kuya.
Matt went back to Jakarta a week after for his Rugby tour.



























Oh, and in May, to celebrate dad & mum's 40th Ruby Anniversary, Daichan, Emi and Rikki came to Singapore when dad and mum was here for visa. We went to Prima Revolving Restaurant for a visit to the memory lane and Indian food as per dad's request. Emi and I had a sisterly talk at the pool, Matt and Daichan went to the casino (results vary), mum took care of Rikki and Kian was running around as usual.

Early 2011

Went for a 1 week family vacation to Bali in February and took Marrieglo. We rented a house from Matt's friend. It rained except for 2days that we were there, but rainy Bali is also nice sometimes. It was totally relaxing...










In Singapore on weekends, we are usually busy with social life. Matt with Rugby related etc and me, I regularly host a Girls Night with my local friends. Inez is pregnant now, she is expecting in Jan 2012. Sam got married in September and Rachel is getting married in November. Peggy, Sharon and Shayli is still looking for suitors...










I also formed "イーストママの会”。Advertised for Japanese mums in the East who are looking for friends for their young child. I got about 10 in total and had 2-3 meetings at my place. Out of it, I met up with with Yasue-san for drinks few times. She is also a busy working mum who has a 3 year old son.
That was around March. Now, I seldom organize a meeting. I really should start organizing again...
Also Takenaka Ken-chan's wife Tomomi-san so so nice. I meet up with Mika-chan too when she is in Singapore, which is more often now that she is happily married and not working!
Oh yes, and Matt sold his beloved car because we were not using it at all. Since we moved to Ipoh Lane, MRT and bus is so convenient that we'll leave the car at home and during our off work time, we are out partying and 'drinking' so we take taxi. So to save money, he sold it! Rather quickly too.

Oh dear it's 2011 September already!!

Okay, so looks like I've left this blog for... 11 months!!

So here's the quick look at what happened from November 2010.

We went to Langkawi with Matt's parents in November. They came to Singapore for few days and Langkawi for a week. We joined them for the weekend. Terry and Jenny purpose to the trip is all about Kian from now! Kian is so lucky to have such loving grand parents.











Celebrated an early X'mas party at Paddy and Pauline's who have a son and a daughter around Kian's age. Paddy is the President of Matt's Rugby club. He has been a President for many years but this year he resigned and Calven is the President now. Every year they throw a great X'mas party at their gorgeous house. And luckily I get along well with his wife Pauline. She is a party girl who lights up the conversation.








Went to Jakarta for X'mas and had this Roast Pig and a big family, relatives, mum's close friends and Daichan's partners, gathering.
Daichan attempted roast duck but wasn't so successful as the pork. The port was divine.

I took Kian to Jakarta, alone!

UK with Emi & Daichan!

In September, Matt, Kian, Emi, Daichan and I went to England together for 2 weeks. First Emi and Daichan came to Singapore for 2 days then we flew to UK.

We stayed in Matt's parents house in Horsham, Essex during the weekend and also his dad's place in London, Limehouse during the weekdays.
Weather was already cold but nice enough to go for a walk. Being with a chef and food lovers, the trip really was a lot about food, going to food festivals and wine tasting festival.

In the name of 'research', we went to eat at many Japanese restaurants and went to the market for fresh ingredients for the party which Daichan cooked for us.

We also went to Oxford to meet George and Safia.
Oxford is a lovely town with so much history and academic scholars.
After that we went to see Hedgestone. So mystic.











Kian enjoyed being with his grandparents. We ate lots of Oysters, British food and Japanese food.

We went to the British museum where there were so much of history from as old as 2500BC, Egyptian, Greek, African, Asian artifacts. What a historical journey all in one place, for free!






My sincere gratitude for Jenny and Terry who accommodated us while we were there and Matt for initiating this trip. Also to Daichan who inspired us with his passion for food and his culinary skills, and to my dear sister who is always nice to be with.

To Crete, Greece!

Crete is the biggest island of Greece but not where the capital Athens is.
It is more a sunny resort destination, as along the coastline has some coves and bays and some sandy beach facing the wide beautiful blue Mediterranean sea.

















We stayed at a resort called St. Nicolas Bay at Agois Nikolaos.

To UK in June 2010

So off we went to UK with British Airways for Matt's parents' 60th birthday celebration holiday.

Here I'm having Pimms with loads of diced cucumbers and strawberries. And Matt's having Fish & Chips at the local pub. Hmm....

The first 5 days,Matt and I were trying to recover from a jet lag at Matt's parents' house in Horsham, sleeping whenever Kian was sleeping.

Matt's mom's side of the relatives and friends came to visit Kian. The last time they saw him was in January, 5 months ago.

It was still chilly outside (15degree?) but in Conservatory it was warm and cozy.