Wednesday, March 30, 2011

phuket 2011 post post post


Gracia making her usual cheeky face after arriving at Phuket airport.



We were staying in this really really big three storey bungalow with 5 bedrooms, kitchen, hall, balcony, pool..... It would be a multi-million house if it in Singapore. Below are some of the pictures of the bungalow.











bed


bed


two head statue



pool chair


Pool Seats view from balcony



balcony


Kitchen and living hall.


Staircase




A common sign where mother babysit or taking care of their children while making a living selling street food.






It's my nephew Nicolas jumping from second floor balcony.


Another nephew Ace also jump after challenge by his older cousin.


And he believe he can fly



Not enough of jumping for Nick, he decide to dived.


I guess he must be feeling like a olimpic diver after attempting those jump.





Gracia playing in her own baby pool.



Coming to Phuket is not about the swimming pool duet....its about the beach.


My Gracia already been questioned many time why she is so tan... I better apply more sunblock for her, otherwise go back Sg, all her teachers and aunties, uncles nieghtbour will question even more.



Gracia!!! Why is it that daddy and mummy is not as cheeky as you when we were younger. Where did you inherit it from? your cheeky post.


It's been a long long time since the three of us, my bro and sis and me going for holiday as a family. The last time we were together was at least 20 years ago in Holland.


Talking about partying or acting like a clown in the public... who can beats the Ang Mo....



Corn!!!


Art!!!



Don't laught at me ok, I know I am not as cute as Gracia trying to post cheeky cheeky style. But I am trying very hard ok, pls la, I am her father le, more or less not so bad la.


These are the tuk tuk taxi commonly seen in Thailand. They usually gather a group of passengers either to the exact location or with the same direction before moving.





Child, pet or baby are a common sign riding pillon on a motorbike.



You won't know the significant of the meaning on this shirt till you been to Patong personally. It's a place most suitable for party animal.









Will this pictures induce your saliva!?













Michael is back and alive in Phuket... believe it or not? It's anyone guess.



Me and my bro is talking about how the electrician manage this messy cable along Patong. Its like a bunch of damage hair that needs conditioning.






Someone ever asked me why I would always wear a swimming top whenever I bring Gracia to the swimming pool. Now you know why, I don't like the stare of others.



Morning sun is about to rise.



And Gracia is wiating for the moment.





And rose it did.


And with Porridge cooked and ready to serve.








What else can I ask for my daddy. Life is simply beautiful and delicious.


After a spectecular morning sun rise view and a fufilling tummy of A grade porridge from Dickson's mum, we continued our 2nd day with a boat to bring us fishing and snorkling.













The face when the boat started sailing less than half an hour.




And the face when the boat travels after more than an hour. And my happy face cousin seen on the previous photo already knocked out with a dizzy spell.. crawling down to the lower deck and take a nap.



We saw a flock of sea gull surronding part of the sea and wonder if there are fishes over there.








And indeed we caught some tuna fish after passing by the sea gull.







Tuna.... we won't let you suffer for too long. We will cook you right away and eat you instantly. At least you won't have to go thru all the hassel by sending away to the land and market for sales.


While waiting for the tuna to be cooked. The sailor brought us to the point where we can do our snorkling.


So is there any fish?




Tuna finally ready for our hungry stomach.


Hi daddy!!!! I saw Nemo!!!! Its Nemo!!!! Lots of Nemo!!!





I wanna feed them rice daddy.


What so fun jumping into the pool. I rather jump into the deep sea.



And dive too.


Yea!!! I also not enough of jumping to the pool.


You jump I jump!!! Ah!!!!! so high, I regret!!!


It's ok.... we can't Jump, we cant swim, we will stay in the boat and make funny cheeky face....


Cool????


Stylo Milo???



Back to land where the kids are taking shower and playing in the bathtub.



And the rest soaking in the pool waiting for dinner to be cooked.


And a million thanks to Dickson's mum for her hospitality to prepare us almost every meal.





There are good food.




Good wine.


Good view and loving ppl surronding you. It would be perfect if my wife and mum is here with us. We really miss them in this kind of moment.


This chicken wing is yummy!





After good food, good wine with good view. How can I forget to have a good stick of cigarret.... are we being too sinful. Oh God, pls forgive us for indulging in such lifestyle. But we really need a good break from our Singapore hectic life, hope you can understand.






After all those indulging of food and wine, we had regain some energy for a shopping spree. And we head to Patong again where the real parties and stalls would set up.












I am about to enter and participate in the boxing contest. I am serious.



Looking at some toys that can fly promoting by street vendor.



Some other photos are with my sister's camera and yet to recieve from her. More Photos will be expected.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

STANDARD CHARTER RUN 2010 Part 2





Gracia : But daddy, my muscle really cramp... can you don't make fun of me and help me please daddy.




Daddy : Ok la Ok la.... Daddy won't force you ok. I will carry you ok.




Gracia: Run faster daddy, why are you so slow. Hurry up daddy, we are lacking behind.
Daddy: Gracia, don't just used your mouth to do the running and ask daddy to run faster ok, can you see sweat pouring out from my forehead. You think it's easy to run carry a big baby like you. Just look at how droopy my face is, I gotta admit I am getting old.




Daddy : Hi look Gracia, I can see the finish line, can you?




Daddy : Ok Gracia..... the finish line is just 100m away, daddy will not be with you from birth to death, one day I'll be gone, so is this race. You gotta finish this race by yourself my girl. It's your life! It's your race! Take control and face it even when in pain, you must be like daddy to persevere all the way till the end ok... that's the reason why I bring you to this race, to show you that life is not just about who can be the first person pressing the lift button and most of the time, daddy or mummy will always pretend we're slower and let you win. But in the real world, you're competing with others who will not give in and you gotta face the music yourself win or lose, pain or gain. Understand? Come on!!! Show me the spirit baby!!!





Keep it up baby! Keep it up! We're almost there....




That's my baby....



And we finally reach the finish line. I am so proud of you Gracia.




Gracia: I need water.... lots of water....




Daddy: And I need a wheelchair to push me to a place where there is air-con. Pls.....
"Daddy!You're weak la"



Just got here first medal and is feeling proud.




Above: How the medal looks like...


We have entered the race. Ran the race. And now finished the race.
We will re-enter the race again next year. Conquer it. And redeem the next medal and the next and the next until Gracia turn adult and can participate from half marathon to full... hopefully...


Monday, December 6, 2010

STANDARD CHARTER RUN 2010

These are the pictures from the actual marathon (and its aftermath.) Without further ado...



Gracia is all up and ready for her first ever marathon, or should I say 'kids dash'. And mummy figuring out how the shit to wear her wrist band number tag.



'Squeezy!' ..... that's the word Gracia like to used whenever the three of us are in our bed, warmly tug into one another. But the squeezy situation's much worst at Espanade Drive...




Looking calm and steady and ready to do her best for the run while mummy is giving her a final tie down of her messy hair...



Funny though, there are category for 3years and below as well as 4years and above, but nothing in between. Hello.... how about those 3.5 years old?



'Children', Anything will easily amused them, the rain, the leaf, shadow, dew and so is the little circle wave Gracia is making from tapping her her feet with her shoe on. I am glad she's not nervous for the run...



And with just min before the dashing start, lets cool ourselves a little bit to cope with dehydration..


.................Don't scold me mummy..................
Look clearly at this picture. Does mummy looks like she's getting angry and Gracia pretty scare of her pushing her body a little bit away? Anyway, this is just a fictional imagination I created looking at it. The actual fact may be that mummy was just getting hot and tired and is wondering how long more will the race ever going to start....





Oh! So mummy was really angry at Gracia and she's squatting down massaging mummy's leg trying to please her... Or No??! Is my imagination again....??? I really can't figure out why am I taking all this picture which show no smiling face but only only frown...




I am glad the chain holding us back before the starting line is coming down, the race is going to start and the frowning is finally over...



Why there is only me mummy? Where is Gracia? Oh poor Gracia, can you still breath?



I feel joy, excitement, bonding, unity all over Espanade Drive throughout the run from every parents with their kids...... It was amazing, and I am loving it. Gracia was running her best of her life because daddy told her it was a race and she would get a prize if she be the first...



Oh, how embarassing, only less than 500m and my little girl is showing sign of giving up the race... how can you abandon the race have way Gracia. Daddy never do that, so keep it up the good work baby, keep running keep running....



My leg is really pain daddy.... really really pain...
Daddy thought you always like to run the first pressing the lift button whenever we go out, and now, you say your legs are pain... now you know the meaning of the real gold not scare of fire? lol... so, after all, you're only as good as running to the lift button and not more ya...?



............... YOU WANNA KNOW WHETHER GRACIA FINISHES THE RACE?....................
...........................TUNE IN FOR MY NEXT POST................................

Sunday, November 28, 2010

I am now a certify real estate agent



Winter's is near, winter? Here? Well, I mean christmas is near but I am already shivering with anxiety as I am anticipating a very challenging and hectic moment of my life ahead... well, my life seems to be always hectic, always, isn't it? Anyway,this time round, a few more bars have been lifted and I could feel the encumbrance more acutely than ever. No longer a single-hood and already a fatherhood means I have two ladies to take care of in my life on top of whatever ambitious I have plan to conquer. How I wish I could become Robin-hood...kekeke

Don't get me mistaken, I love my wife and I love being a father(esp to be a father of my lovely Gracia), and never in my life no matter what stage or level I am at, will I feel their present is a hindrance to me and my goals. Despite the argument that being a single-hood means I can have more time for my plans and career, still it doesn't reflex the significant because when I was single, I have not archived anything 'worthwhile'. Contrary to that, I feel being a family man push me to work harder, stretch further and plan ahead wiser. Yes, it's tiring, ofcos it is... Holding two jobs, driving a cab and still at the apprentice stage as a real estate agent on top of all the family commitment, how can I not be tired. But that's the price I am willing to pay for pursuing my dreams.

Pray for me anyone of you who wish me good. I have the will, the guts all the attitude a fighting warrior needs . And I am bold and determine and also ready to die for my dream. All I need now is just a little bit more of luck or God's will and I know I will succeed.

I am happy to already closed a few rental deal making a thousand over dollar bucks, but I know my best million dollar deal has yet to come and I know it'll come. For the time being, I am continue to go for viewing appointments, brush up my real estate policy and regulation knowledge and wait patiently for the day to come.

Before I end my once in a long long long time posting, I must let Lina know, I can only come so far is because she's willing to go through all the turbulence we are experiencing during this period of testing time. It's a uphill battle we're fighting and without her help of taking good care of Gracia (esp during my CES examination period) and other necessary household chore, it may be a different story now. That she's part of the force and reason of my accomplishment.

God bless us! And everyone around us... and also everyone not around us. Anyway, God just bless EVERYONE... Amen!

Oh yes, for those who intend to sell/buy/rent a house, and wish to bless me, please, by all means, don't be shy to call me ok. I may not be as experience as the old bird. But I sure will not lack behind in service, honesty, integrity and the willingness to prove my worth. Thanks.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Spoiled For Choice???



Sing below:Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?


Who bought little Gracia all the beautiful shoes? Daddy Paul Chong is the one who bought all the shoes? Who me? Yes you! Not me! Then who? Its Alexis's mummy Esther !!!

Oh yes!!! Wanted to post this long ago to show our gratitude and appreciation to our extremely generous friend Alexis and her mummy Esther. Shame to say that I had only bought one shoe personally for her in the past 3 years myself, the rest of it were mostly given by my sister. Now that we received another 12, or 13 or maybe 14 pairs of shoes from Esther, I think I will have to wait for another couple of years before I can personally buy for her again....

Though the shoes are not intentionally bought for Gracia but are 2nd hand from Alexis, there are a few pairs which have not wore before and are as good as sparkling new. We are really Grateful for the blessing and there are no words enough to express our gratitude....

Really have to thank Alexis for her generosity and is very willing to part with her possession. It's really so sweet of you and your mummy..

Thank you all so much including Kenneth.