6️⃣ Things I Can't Live Without

Have you ever thought about what are the things that you can't live without? I thought this is a fun topic to blog about. Well, let's not talk about the basic survival things, like oxygen, food, water, shelters, clothings and money that everyone needs...Aside from those, there are some things that I definitely can't live without!

1. MY 2 SWEETHEARTS
My children are everything to me. They are my strength, my joy, my hope and my world. I am blessed and thankful to have them. They give me the reason to live and to stay strong. Sometimes they made me really mad and even broke my heart, but I will always love them to the moon and back! 

2. DREAMS / GOALS
Dreams and goals are important reminders to help me stay focused, motivated and to strive better everyday. Life without a dream/goal is like a ship with no destinations. I believe everyone has a purpose in life and to do something big. I would not want to be waking up every day, not knowing what I should do with my life and live with regrets later. No way!

3. LOVE
Love comes in many forms. Relationships, friendships, kindness, compassion, humanity and self-worth etc.. If there isn't love, the riches of life are worthless, it's hard to live a happy and fulfilling life without love. With love, all things are possible and I do believe love will keep us alive! (Oh..did I mentioned that I'm a hopeless romantic too?😁)

4. MUSIC

I need music everyday! Yes, I've said that many times in my blogs. Music makes me feel alive, energetic and it inspired me to stay positive about my passions. It helped me get through those bad times and rough days. I remember blasting all the catchy love songs and crying my heart out after my first break-up! It felt better, isn't it? Yep! Music is a great therapy indeed. No doubt! 

 
Music is a language that connects people too. I made a lot of friends around the world who share the same interests. I can't live without music for sure! I've been playing music since high school and I can talk about music all day! I could listen to my favorite playlists over and over again. Singing in the bathroom is my daily ritual anyway. Haha! I guess music flows through my veins.

5. MOBILE PHONES / LAPTOP
Let's face it! Our generation is so attached to the latest technology and social media. The mobile phone is a very important tool to connect people.

We use it everyday to chat, send text messages, read news, check emails, take pictures/videos & selfies and upload them on social media. Omg! I would feel so weird and lost if I don't have my phones or laptop with me and the biggest nightmare is when the battery is flat!!! I sleep with my phones every night, tell me I'm not the only one! LOL! 😂

(By the way, my laptop of 5 years broke down recently and I rushed down to the store to get a new laptop the next day. It's so good to be blogging with my new lappy and get all the job done!)

6. CHOCOLATES !!!
Oh yeah!...I know chocolates are so sinful and fattening but they are sooooo hard to resist, especially when you have sweet tooth like me or sugar rush syndrome most days. Mmmm...Chocolate is a delicious cure for a bad day! It does make everything better and sweeter!...🥰

So what are some things that you can't live without? Share with me and comment below. 

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What's Your Biggest Pet Peeve?⚠️

Let's talk about Pet Peeves.


Most people know I'm friendly, warm, fun-loving with a sense of humor. LOL! But we all have some things that annoy us and these are the things that really bugs me, big time!


My Top Pet Peeves are...

1) Lateness

OK, fashionable late is fine for some events. But sorry, I just can't stand people who are chronically late for everything! No one likes to wait. It's a terrible habit and they are always full of excuses! Well, time is precious and if you don't know what time is it? You need a watch.


2) Oversharing On Social Media / Flooding The Feeds
So you got a new car, a new house and a new sweetheart, that's awesome! The next thing you see their posts/pictures flooding everywhere and every day. Roger! we got your attention loud and clear.


3) Poor Customer Service
Customers are important. No one likes to be served with a bad attitude. Bad service brings bad reputation.(Duh!)


4) Skinny People Who Keep Saying They Are Fat
This has to be my top biggest pet peeve. Hey sweetie, people can see that you are not fat.Telling everyone that you are fat is not going to make you slim anyway. If you are truly unhappy with your body, hit the gym, change your diet or do something. Attention seekers are never cool!


5) Lying & Empty Promises
Everyone hates liars. If you have promised something, keep your words! If you can't be sure, then don't promise anything. I appreciate honesty a lot and I think honesty is the new sexy! 😘

6) Spammers

No one like to wake up to find 50 to 200 unread messages on their emails and WhatsApp...Wow! What's the commotion? 



7) Shaking Legs
I wonder why some people love shaking their legs. It looks so tiring and very unpleasant, not cute at all...


8) Chewing Food & Talking At The Same Time
Pardon? Sorry? I can't hardly hear what they are saying with a mouth stuffed with food...I am more worried that they might choke on their food. Please take your time to swallow your food before you speak.


9) Cutting In Line
Try standing for hours queuing for your favorite Bak Kwa (aka BBQ Jerky) and someone suddenly cut in the queue because they are 'in a hurry'. Hey stranger, try a better excuse next time! 


10) Not Picking Up Calls
Other than those unknown, suspicious callers and scam calls, etc.. (Ignore those calls) There must be a reason someone calls you. Please pick up the phone because it could be something urgent and important...Then why carry a phone when you don't intend to answer them?


11) Standing In The Middle Of The Crowd Or Walkway
Don't you just hate it when someone stands right in the middle of a shopping crowd or the walkway, blocking the way and talking on their phone, moving so slowly as though no one exists? Very inconsiderate!


12) PDA (Public Display of Affection)

I'm totally cool with PDA and love expressions. (Awww...) I think it's kinda sweet but if the couple is overdoing it...Ok Lovebirds! Please get a room...and if you are in school uniforms, I'll be worried for you, kid!




13) Posting/Tagging Photos Without Your Consent

This is just rude! I respect privacy. Well, not everyone like sharing their personal photos to the world and why do they always have to tag those unglamorous photos? Oh geez!...


14) Channel Surfing
It is so annoying when someone starts switching channels every few minutes when I'm watching a show. Please stop, my eyes hurt! 


15) Bullies

Bullying is wrong and I have a low tolerance for any form of bullying...Be kind always, Peace! ✌



...So that's about all but don't worry, I'm still a nice person overall.😙 Hey, let me know what are your pet peeves? Comment below or write to me. Till then, stick around lovelies! 😎


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25 Random Things You May Not Know About Me 🔍

I often received random questions from my email/PM, asking where I'm from, my likes/dislikes, hobbies and goals, etc...so I thought I should share a bit more about myself in this blog and my readers can get to know me better.😄 

25 Random things you don't know about me :

1) I am born and raised in Singapore. A True Blue Singaporean! 🇸🇬

2) I'm a Teochew. I speak fluent English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Singlish too. (Very steady, hor?😁)

3) I am a family-oriented person. Family is the most important thing in my life. My children are my biggest pride and joy.💕

4) I love English, Literature, Art and Music.

5) I never like Math. It's my weakest subject and I'm terrible with numbers. Omg! Math makes me mad!..LOL! 

6) I'm a hopeless romantic! I love poems, classic romance novels and all the mushy stuff! William Shakespeare is my favorite Poet.

7) I was a Brownie (Junior Girl Guide) in the Fairies group.

8) I can play 5 Musical Instruments, Trombone, Tenor Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar, Drums and my favorite is Ukulele.

9) I'm a volunteer at the Resident's Committees in my neighborhood. 

10) I'm a neat/hygiene freak! I like to arrange things according to height, sizes, color tones and in alphabetical orders. Hmm, I guess I have OCD too. 

11) I'm a big fan of Harry Potter. It's so magical and fascinating! "Wingardium leviosa!" 👓⚡

     

12) Besides playing Basketball, I love Volleyball and Baseball too. 

13) My favorite Superhero is...The Dark Knight, Batman. 🦇

14) I enjoy cooking and baking very much, but I really hate cleaning up the greasy stove and kitchen. (Gross!)

15) I'm a dog person. I love Retrievers and Beagles. If I do get a dog one day, I will name it 'Snoopy'.

16) I'm terrified of the lizards! That jelly looking creature at the ceiling makes my skin crawl. (Run for your life!..)

17) I'm crazy about the Jeep Wrangler and I love a 4WD! Sturdy and Robust...My kind of vehicle! 🚙

18) My favorite colors are Blue, Orange, Black, Purple and Gold.

19) I have a sweet tooth. Desserts? Chocolates? Mmmm...anytime! 😋

20) Chips and Ice-creams are my comfort food. They make me happy when I feel emotional or stressed!

21) I drink tea every day. My favorites are Green Tea, Da Hong Pao and Earl Grey.

22) I have 2 Tattoos. A Guardian Angel and a Lotus symbol. I love mystical/spiritual tattoo designs and I plan to get more. 

23) I practice Buddhism (by choice) and I pray often.🙏 

24) I'm a water sign. A Cancerian/The Crab. (22Jun - 22July) 🦀♋

25) I'm a night owl. I stay up late to do my blogging/job assignments and to find inspirations. My brain functions better at night and I don't sleep a lot. 🦉

Well, there you go! Some random things about me. So, tell me something about yourself too. Leave me a comment or write to me. Till then.. Cheerio! 😘

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Knowledge Is Power! (Never Stop Learning) 📚

Let's face it! In this society and the generation that we are living today, competition is everywhere around us...In school, at work, in a job interview, etc. Therefore, learning is essential for everyone! Good education systems and resources are very important for our future generations. 


In my opinion, competitions aren't always negative and stressful... Sometimes, it can be a form of motivation to strive better. Everyone aims for the best and no one like to fail. The more knowledge and skills you have, the better chance to succeed and achieve your goals. 

As parents, we want the best for our children. Don't we? Since the day they were born, we are constantly teaching them to walk, talk, write, read, helping them to build up their motor skills with educational toys and learning tools in their early years. 

We send our children to school to learn different subjects, languages, moral values and social skills that would help them in their adulthood in the years to come. I am sure every parent want their child to shine like a star, to have a bright future and hope they'll be successful in life.

Parents and teachers play an important role in a child's learning journey. As a work-at-home mum, I'm always looking for good learning materials for my little ones. I encourage my children to learn as much as they can. That way, they can excel, explore new things, to discover their potential and talents. 


My job as a parent is to give my children the best support they need, guide them in life and help them build a good attitude in learning. 


I'm glad that with the advanced technology and resources we have today, there are many helpful educational materials to make learning fun and interesting for both children & adults.


The mind of a child is full of curiosity, they are always eager to explore and learn. Children are attracted to bright colors, funny faces and colorful pictures, that is why cartoons are their top favorite channels. So, with the right educational tools, learning can be full of joy and excitement. 


I recently came across an interesting website with lots of cool themed worksheets that are customized for children in different age groups. They sent me some worksheets the other day and I would like to share with my readers. There are many lovely designs and different types of worksheets on their website (eg: maze, puzzles, games, mathematics, word tracer and more...) I think the kids would love them!


These worksheets can help the kids to improve their spelling, grammars, vocabulary, writing skills and penmanship as well. Afterall, practice makes perfect! 😉


I teach my son spelling every week. (He is Primary 2 this year) I guide him to write proper sentences in his compositions and to speak with confidence during his Show & Tell presentation in school and..........Happiness is when your child brings home his Spelling test with a full score! (10/10) Well done, Son! Mummy is very proud of you! Keep up the good work! 😘👍

Personally, I'm not one who focus too much on academic results. For me, I believe life is more than just getting good grades, there are things like morality and EQ that are equally important. However, I believe in learning as much as possible, to gain knowledge. I want my kids to enjoy learning every day and have a pleasant school life. As I mentioned in my earlier blog, education is indeed important because the world needs future doctors, scientists, lawyers, engineers, etc..


Knowledge is power! Knowledge comes from learning and leaders never stop learning. Education is the key ingredient to achieve long term success!


Every child deserves the best education! 
Whether you are a parent or a teacher...I believe we share the same goal, to improve our children's lives and to build a better future.



Help your kids strengthen their summer spelling knowledge with this spelling test! For more spelling resources, visit Education.com!

Confucius once said...
"Education Breeds Confidence.
 Confidence Breeds Hope. 
 Hope Breeds Peace."


Always keep learning, because life never stops teaching! 😉


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