Motherhood

The other night, I had a simple dream.

In that dream, I was spending time with my baby (girl?).

I was teaching her how to say "mummy".

It was a very brief dream, yet very heartwarming.

One of the rare dreams that I actually still remember after waking up.

Since I was young, I had longed to become a mother.

Ideally, to have a son first.. Followed by a daughter.

Because I always wanted to have a (handsome) elder brother to protect me.

(Watched too much Japanese manga.. Haha!)

Dreamt of dressing them up in cute little outfits.

Hoped to be able to be a housewife like my mum so I can watch them grow.

But unfortunately, Fate likes to play jokes on me. Right?

Circumstances don't allow me to be one.

I'm 35 already and there is no guy whom I would want to spend my life with.

No matter how much I long for my own loving family and children,

I am not going to accept any guy that comes along.

Kinda defeats the purpose since if the guy is not good husband and father material.

I will only marry for love, never out of desperation.

There won't be any happiness in a love-less relationship.

Despite my old age.. Who knows God may bestow me with a baby someday?

And hopefully with a man who will be a good husband to me, a good father to my baby.

Anyway, just gonna have faith and trust that whatever happens is for a higher Purpose.

Someday I'll understand why things happen the way it did and be grateful for it.

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In the meantime, I'll just manage my life carefully and make the best of what I've been given.

My First Overseas Work Trip!

Been super busy all of a sudden so I didn't really have the time to feel excited.. 

But The Day is tomorrow so suddenly I'm feeling so excited! Haha!

Yes, I'm going to Batam tomorrow! Not for my own leisure but to coordinate for my company's teambuilding retreat! 

Ferry tickets, guided day trips, hotel stay.. All paid by the company! Woohoo! How cool is that~~~!

This is the first time I'm traveling overseas for work. 

Although it's just Batam and only for 3D2N, I'm pretty excited nonetheless!

It's also going to be the first time I stay in a hotel room ALONE! Gosh, I'm a bit scared actually. 

Hope it's clean ya! >.< Gonna bring my baby Cookie.. de cushion! ❤

Gonna be away for 3D2N.. Hope Zai will behave himself at home. No biting please! 

And I hope he can still well at night even though his human bed (ME!) is not around.

 

My cute little manja boy..

I gonna miss sleeping with him too!

Random Sweet Call from Steffi

Was packing up to go home when I received a call from my sis's home.

Something happened at home?

Did Zai run off again?

Answered the phone and it was Steffi! 

She just wanted to tell me that she created a slime successfully.

Aww, she called to share her happiness with me. 

She wanted me to go and see her masterpiece but I had to decline as I'm trying not to let my family notice my injured toes. (Opps!) I'm sorry, my darling Steffi!

Chatted with her briefly and she ended the call with "Love you, Ah Mai!"

I love my little xiao Ting Xuan too~❤

Renewing my Fibre Plan!

Time flies! My current contract is ending in about 2 weeks! Has it been 2 years already??

Gotta renew before my current plan ends! 

Was thinking of downgrading my plan to this:

Pure 200

$70 Router Discount

[FREE] Home Voice Subscription

24 months contract

BONUS:

Service Installation Fee Waived ($58 U.P.)

[FREE] 1st Month ($36.88 U.P.)

..But then Ultra 1 Gbps is having a promotion now too:

Ultra 1Gbps Ultra Value Bundle

Last 12 Months at $29.99/mth ($49.99/mth U.P)

$100 Router Discount

[FREE] Home Voice Subscription

24 Months Contract

BONUS:

Service Installation Fee Waived ($58 U.P.)

[FREE] 1st Month ($49.99 U.P.)

To compare:

Pure 200

Total Cost for 24 months: $36.88 x 23 months (1st month is free) = $848.24

Ultra 1Gbps Ultra Value Bundle

First 12 months: $49.99 x 11 months (1st month is free) = $549.89

Next 12 months: $29.99 x 12 months = $359.88

Total Cost for 24 months: $549.89 = $359.88 = $909.77

Difference in Cost (24 months): $909.77 - $848.24 = $61.53

Difference in Cost (per month): $61.53 / 24 months = $2.56

Aiya, I may as well stick to Ultra 1Gbps Ultra Value Bundle! Heehee!

Yeah, I can save some money! 

Currently I'm paying $49.99 per month. Previously the promotion for my plan was similar but it was $34.99 per month for the first 12 months and $49.99 per month thereafter. Happy that the plan is getting cheaper and cheaper! ^^

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I can still remember how happy I was to be able to have my own unlimited fibre plan AT LAST! 

I used to have limited (insufficient!) data usage and always had to be 'thrifty' whenever my mobile data was running out. There were times when I was playing games with my girlfriends and whenever we stayed up to fight guild battles, I had to sit outside my sister's house to steal (opps!) their wifi! Luckily her house is just beside my parents' house. Heehee!

Ever since I had my own unlimited fibre plan, I could watch videos, play games and surf net to my heart's content. ❤

Sigh, I miss my iPad 2. It finally "RIP" after I've used it for several years.. I don't know, around  years? So many fond memories.. Reading manga and watching videos with it was SO SHIOK. Previously I was very poor but now that I'm beginning to have some spare cash.. I do feel like getting a new one. 

Should I get an iPad (whatever series) or a laptop..? Hmm.. But on second thoughts, I still have some outstanding debts AND I'm saving up for my dream house.. I guess I don't really need an iPad..