29 Jan 2025 - More visiting this CNY

In the evening, we had another CNY gathering at our cousin's place.  New venue but same faces.  HAPPY CNY to ALL!

29 Jan 2025 - First Day of CNY visiting

As usual, we started our CNY visiting at my parents' place.  Our family photo this year has a new member.  :-)

Anyway, GONG XI FAI CAI and wish everyone a prosperous year of the snake ahead!

28 Jan 2025 - CNY Eve's Reunion Dinner

It's CNY eve today and as per our yearly tradition, I brought my parents over to our place for reunion dinner.  Before the actual steamboat dinner, let's do some Lohei..... HUAT AH!

25 Jan 2025 - My little princess is Eighteen!

Today is my princess's 18th birthday.  Yes, she's 18!  But she's forever my little princess.

Since we were having an early CNY reunion dinner with my parents and siblings, I bought a cake there to celebrate my girl's birthday as well.

Happy Birthday, My Girl!

This marks my 18th year of blogging and to me, that's an incredible achievement as well.  I will continue to blog about my little princess and little prince for as long as I can.

14 Jan 2025 - First Rainbow Sighting of the year

There was a light drizzle this morning and while on my way back, I saw a faint rainbow over a HDB flat.  This was my first rainbow sighting of the year 2025.

The rainbow stayed for quite a while and I could still see it after I reached home.

3 Jan 2025 - Sigh, what a start to the year!

Today is my first working day in 2025.  It was quite uneventful until in the evening when I was on my way home, a lorry crashed into the back of my car. My car's rear windscreen was smashed but fortunately, I was not injured from the impact.  What a start to the year!

While I was taking down details with the lorry driver, a stranger on a motor bike came to render "assistance", claiming he can help with all the repairs and insurance claims.  He's quite persistent but both the lorry driver and I simply ignored him and contacted our own agents.  Beware not to take help from such stranger as they probably charge you a "bomb" for the repair fee and worse, you may not be able to claim from your insurance to cover the high repair cost.  In fact, when I reported the accident, there is a question on the form asking whether I was approached by any stranger after the accident.  Key thing is to remain calm, just take down the details of the other party involved and call your own agent or trusted workshop.  Stay safe, everyone!

1 Jan 2025 - BKK Day 10 (Bangkok): Farewell Bangkok!

We had our last meal (lunch) in Bangkok at the same restaurant where we had our first meal (dinner) in Bangkok.  Reason:  Cheap and good!

Did a bit of last-minute shopping of the supermarket in SENA fest mall before taking a Grab ride to the airport.

As we were early for our flight, we were unable to check in when we reached the counter.

As such, we went to The Coffee Club and had some drinks and desserts.

This marked the end of our adventure to Khao Yai and Bangkok.  Quite an enjoyable and relaxing trip.

We were back at Changi Airport after a 2+ hours flight.

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1 Jan 2025 - BKK Day 10 (Bangkok): Spectacular New Year Day Fireworks Display

HAPPY NEW YEAR and WELCOME 2025 as we witnessed a spectacular fireworks display over Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

Watch the full fireworks display in the following video!

The party at the poolside of the hotel was not over even after the fireworks!

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31 Dec 2024 - BKK Day 9 (Bangkok): Getting Ready by Chao Phraya River for New Year Day Fireworks

One key highlight of this Bangkok trip is the upcoming New Year's fireworks display over Chao Phraya River.  One hour before midnight, I was already getting ready by the riverside within the hotel compound.

There was a special dinner set tonight at the poolside of the hotel.  Everyone was having a great time.

Very soon, I could see the river getting crowded with river cruises.  People on these cruises were having a great party time, and they will be watching fireworks from the middle of the river to have a different experience.

Let's start to do the countdown.....5, 4, 3, 2, 1... (continue in next post)

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31 Dec 2024 - BKK Day 9 (Bangkok): Last Shopping Day at MBK Center

As today was New Year Eve, everywhere was in a celebratory mood.  While walking around MBK Center, there was a group of performers moving around entertaining visitors.

After few hours of shopping, we took a break at Tim Hortons Cafe.

Then we saw a pop-up store of Junji Ito. Since it's free admission, we went in to take a look.  A bit scary so Javier did not go in with us.

We decided to have early dinner today so that we can return to our hotel early and get ready for the New Year fireworks along the river.

When we were back at our hotel room, we saw the below on our beds.  It's a nice gesture from the hotel.

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