Retreat at The Ritz Carlton
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Deary and I checked ourselves into The Ritz Carlton over the weekend for a retreat before I start work. (We initially wanted Banyan Tree at Bintan, but unfortunately was fully booked.) We booked the 'Relax Spa' package which included a 45 minute massage for both of us. The room was simple with a panoramic view of Marina Bay. Loved the classy and spacious bathroom which had a bathtub with a glass panel overlooking the city skyline. It was truly an enjoyable and memorable experience!
View from our room
View of the pool from our room
View of construction of IR from our room
View from bathroom
Gyming at the Ritz. This cool machine allows you to watch TV & exercise concurrently!
Deary working his arms
Along the corridor of 18th floor
Watching Liverpool match at Conrad
View of our room at night
View of our room at night
Having breakfast at 'The Greenhouse'
Deary enjoying the swim
Checking out - goodbye Ritz Carlton, hello shaun shaun.. :)
Jacqueline on 12:13 PM
Shaun's Home Videos
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Shaun never fails to bring us laughter & smiles. He is now making noises like 'ahhhh' & 'oohhh', as if wanting to talk. Whenever we talk to him, he'll listen with an intent gaze. Whenever he smiles or laughs, my heart will melt. My darling Shaun, when will you call 'Mummy'?
Turn up the volume to hear hungry Shaun sucking on daddy's collarbone..
Shaun practising his soccer kick?
Shaun wanting to talk..
Jacqueline on 9:56 PM
Valentine's day
Friday, February 15, 2008
Deary and I went for dinner at Jack's Place yesterday. Enjoyed the meal very much which consisted of an appetizer & sparkling juice, soup & garlic bread, main course, dessert & coffee/tea. The ambience at Jack's Place plus the company of the love of my life, was wonderful! A pity that I'd forgotten to bring my camera. Arghh..
V-day has become very commercialised these days. From expensive flowers & restaurants to chocolates, cards and diamonds, retailers are trying to take occasions like this as an opportunity to boost sales. I personally think that buying flowers on V-day is a waste of money and just illogical. For one, flowers wither & die so fast. Also, the flower prices are exorbitant on V-day. But then again, love can sometimes be illogical, isn't it? Haha..
Jacqueline on 12:00 PM
Singapore Flyer
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Singapore Flyer began its 'inaugural flight' on Monday. Standing at 165 meters, it is 30 meters higher than Britain's London Eye and is currently the world's biggest observation wheel. Read that there're wheels building in Beijing and Berlin that will edge out Singapore Flyer in another 2 years time. The competition begins..haha..
The wheel consists of 28 capsules, each with a capacity for up to 28 pax. Each capsule is also fully air-conditioned and UV protected. The basic admission price is at $29.50 for adults. There is also an Express Boarding and Signature Cocktail Flight which will set you back at $52 and $69 respectively for adults. Gosh, what a high price to pay for a 30 minute ride. Will you pay for the experience?
Jacqueline on 4:42 PM
CNY Day 2, 3 & 4
Monday, February 11, 2008
This CNY is especially significant & joyous with baby Shaun. By next CNY, hopefully he'll be able to walk & perhaps utter one or two words? Can't wait for Shaun Shaun to call mummy & daddy.
Day 2
Shaun: Yeahhh...I love to go 'gai gai'
Beautiful backdrop
Satisfied Shaun after milk
Day 3
At deary aunt's house before going to 红星 restaurant for 'dim sum'
Day 4
Shaun: I don't want to take photo..I want MILK!
Shaun: I want to watch TV..do not disturb..
With sisters & cousin
Jacqueline on 11:34 PM
CNY Day 1
Sunday, February 10, 2008
CNY day 1 was busy for us as we had to rush to 2 places for visiting. This year is slightly different as we have Shaun now. Previously, we just had to get ready and leave the house. Now it's preparing diapers, milk bottles & powder, extra set of clothes, towels and the list goes on... It was nice meeting relatives and exchanging greetings & well-wishes for the year ahead.
Father & son sleeping
Me & Jasmine
Ladies in red & white
Deary treated me, Jasmine & Sabrina to a movie & dinner. We watched CJ7 - my first movie of the year & also since confinement. It was quite a heart-warming & funny show. Also had dinner at Billy Bombers.
Love the ambience & furnishings at Billy Bombers!
BIG portion of fish & chips
Jasmine & Sabrina enjoying their root beer float!
Jacqueline on 1:12 AM
Reality TV
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Watched Survivor yesterday. Yes, it is back again! Does it ever end? This season, like previous ones, boasts it'll be a better season with a new location, creatures, contestants and plot. Season 16 is quite special, with 10 ultra-fans of the series taking on 10 former castaways to compete as FANS vs. FAVORITES, in Micronesia.
The first person voted out was Jonny Fairplay. Surprise surprise! If you're a Survivor fan, you would probably remember him. He was the notorious liar in Survivor Pearl Islands who lied about his 'dead grandma'.
Another reality tv show that I'm watching now is Amazing Race Asia 2. The final episode will be shown on 14 Feb, 9pm. Quite impressed that team Singapore (Adrian & Collin) is still in the final 3, as Collin has a hearing disability. The duo's performance has not been exceptionally good, with only 2 1st place wins, as compared to Marc & Rovilson with 8 1st place wins. Nevertheless, all the best to Adrian & Collin!
Jacqueline on 10:29 PM
Reunion Dinner cum Mum's Birthday
Friday, February 08, 2008
Had reunion dinner at mum's house on CNY eve. Also celebrated her 52nd birthday. Happy Birthday mummy! Wishing you good health and prosperity!
All set to go Ah ma's house
One of the many 'hand-positions' while drinking milk
Family photo
Jacqueline on 1:12 AM
Shaun drinking milk in his dreams?
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Yesterday noticed Shaun sucking (as if drinking milk) whilst sleeping. So amusing. He did that for almost 5 mins before finally waking up for his milk. The sucking was accompanied by noises too! I wonder if he was having a dream in which he was drinking milk..haha..
Looking back at Shaun's photos, it is amazing to see how he has grown and changed over the weeks. Here is what I mean:
Day 2
Week 1
Week 2
Week 4
Week 5
Week 9
Jacqueline on 10:15 AM
Shaun turns 2 months
Monday, February 04, 2008
How time flies! Shaun is 2 months old now (this means 1 more month before going back to work :( ). He is growing well - eyebrows & eyelashes have grown, neck getting stiffer & limbs very active. Check out the video of him lifting his head up while lying on his tummy.
Had an early CNY reunion dinner with deary's family yesterday and everyone was so happy to see Shaun. We 'deposited' Shaun at Ah-ma's house at 1pm and headed to TM and CS for some shopping.
Daddy bought some books for Shaun
Daddy bathing Shaun
Shaun in his new cot
Kids:"It's playtime!"
大姑 carrying Shaun
Shaun's milk-time
Jacqueline on 1:35 PM