Will we ever be satisfied?
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
In the recent National Day Rally speech, PM Lee has announced that mothers will now get 4 months of maternity leave. However, some Singaporeans still feel that the parenthood package is not enough. Personally, I feel it is quite substantial already. However, it doesn't tempt me to want to have another one. Whatever the government offers is just a bonus to me. Shaun can be quite a handful and I simply don't have the energy to care for another baby. So for now, I'm satisfied and thankful for what I have and who knows what will happen in another 3 to 4 years time.
Riding on lao po's entry: ya, if you love your own children, you'll surmount no matter what - these packages are just bonuses. Sometimes, when Shaun gives us 'hell', I just laugh heartily - it seems to be his right to do so; you just feel intrinsically motivated. Who can forget the little beating heart which was just conceived, and the little human who popped out of his mummy - memories of these alone is sufficient motivation :-)
Jacqueline on 12:30 AM
Interesting mooncake
Friday, August 29, 2008
The mooncake festival is around the corner and many shops are starting their sale of mooncakes. There are all sorts of mooncake flavours ranging from durian to birds nest but have you seen mooncakes that are in the shape of a bum? My colleague sent this to me and I thought it was quite innovative, but very overpriced.
Jacqueline on 8:24 AM
The iPhone hype
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The iPhone was released in Singapore last week by Singtel. Here's the product summary from CNET.
The good:
The Apple iPhone has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. Its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy-to-use apps. As an iPod, it shines.
The bad:
The Apple iPhone has variable call quality and lacks some basic features found in many cell phones, including stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility. Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, and you have to sync
the iPhone to manage music content.
The bottom line:
Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player.
Jacqueline on 8:20 AM
Well Done Team Singapore!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Finally after 48 long years, Singapore's women table tennis team has broken the Olympics medal drought and brought home a Silver! So happy and proud that Singapore has made it to the overall medal standings chart. Great job to the 3 heroines!
Jacqueline on 9:27 PM
SII in the news
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Deary told me that my office appeared on Channel 8's evening news on Monday. Though I didn't catch it then, I went to search for the video clip and found it at Xin.sg.
Jacqueline on 9:28 PM
Shaun at grandaunt's house
Monday, August 11, 2008
We brought Shaun to my aunty's house for lunch yesterday. Shortly after we arrived, another of my aunty brought out this toy container and said she managed to rummage it out for Shaun to sit in. He was enjoying it - sitting quietly and playing with some plastic balls.
Jacqueline on 9:16 PM
Grand Olympics Opening Ceremony
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Did you catch the Olympics Opening Ceremony last night? It was fantastic! Take a look at the pics here and you'll know what I mean.
Managed to catch the gymnastics just now. Love the way the athletes perform their rotations with style and grace. Other favourite sports to watch are swimming, synchronized swimming and athletics.
All the best to team Singapore!
Jacqueline on 3:20 PM
My first week at work
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Started work at Security Industry Institute (a training institute under Temasek Poly) last week. It is located at Paya Lebar SingPost Centre, thus, my travelling time to office is very much shortened. Still learning and adjusting to the new environment. Hope that all will be well in my new job!
My desk
Jacqueline on 10:39 PM
Shaun & Julia
Saturday, August 02, 2008
I brought Shaun to NUS last Friday to meet my ex-colleagues. My ex-colleague also brought her daughter, Julia. Here are some photos of them...
Jacqueline on 4:25 PM