Today....

Today started off pretty uneventful - I didn't plan to do much in fact as ran out of ideas on what to do for my free time *hahaha* (that's what happens when one has been working non-stop for the longest time :P)


Anyways, decided will go down for a yoga session in the morning & managed to grab a little massage on the massage chair at the yoga place before that. Met hub for lunch at a nice quaint La Mien cum Xiao Long Bao place (Hua Yi) at International Building - the Xiao Long Bao there is even better than Crystal Jade one with the only other restaurant beating it for the Xiao Long Bao is the Din Tai Fung outlets.


Grabbed a nice cold drink at the new TCC at 1st floor International Building - nice place to chill for a hot day as you can see the Orchard Road human traffice from that place. The service was good & the decor of that place was interesting (not like the other TCC outlets).


Guess what?! At that time we were at TCC, the weather changed from bright & sunny to dark & cloudy....that's weather in Singapore for you....


Was on the way out when the boss of our fav foot reflex place (Footworks) told us that my fav foot reflex guy is available for a foot rub....Woo Hoo!!! That ended a perfect day for me!

Kid's 1st dental surgery

Kid's 1st dental surgery occurred yesterday - pretty freaked as he had complained about having pain on his teeth one night and ended up with a swollen cheek the next morning (twice the size of his other cheek). Had made some panicky calls to the national dental clinic to schedule a check-up. Found out that the swelling was due to a decayed molar on his right cheek. *Sigh* largely due to bad oral hygiene. Felt like I failed as mom when I heard that from the doctor. That check-up was done on Wed & the surgery was scheduled on Thurs at 730 in the morning.

My baby had to be knocked out to get the offending tooth out. Pained me real bad as I had to hold his hand while he was being given the gas. Was told that the procedure to take out the offending tooth would take some time but he was done within half hour (very long half hour) - largely cos he yanked out the tube that was put down his throat to help him breathe.

He yelled at the top of his voice when he woke up from his stupor after the op. Kicked a huge fuss at the waiting area for about 1.5 hrs. Most traumatic experience & won't want to do it ever again if I can help it (crossing my fingers as he's got another offending molar on the other side).

Walk in the Park

Some pics I took while walking in the park -i.e. Henderson Waves & Hortpark. The walk's a great way to spend some time with your loved one or bring along a friend to see somewhere one doesn't often see in Singapore.

Link to NParks website on park connector

2 cents regarding recent financial turmoil

After seeing the latest bloodbath unfold in the financial side, I realized that investment is largely emotional affair. When markets get jitters, those who invested for reasons like stability, security, or having that retirement fund (all long term ideas mind you) will push out all those reasons aside & act emotionally (in other words, irrationally to a certain extent).

Here's my 2 cents worth on what's happening:

1. from what I have read & understood, the cpy just needs to pump in $ as it's credit rating got 2 notches down. But I am no expert in such stuff


2. even if the worst fears are true, the question is whether a bail out shld be done especially if the previous financial goals (back when you 1st got that policy) remains the same? From what I know, the local government is regarded as one of the strictest in the world when it comes to separating assets & liabilities (even when dealing with a branch of a foreign cpy like AIG). With this, I am willing to bet my last dollar that a situation will not occur where a policyholder will not get any money or get less than what he should be getting out of the policy. But then again, I am no expert.....


3. others have also said that given the unstable nature of current world economy, there's no certainty which other company is safe. From what I know, such mkt adjustments is shown over & over again in history & that old history lady has shown that there is always hope as such circumstances will not go on & on forever....


4. coffee shop talk sometimes totally baffles me esp people who encourage/put fear into the minds of friends, colleagues, relatives & encouage them to surrender their policies especially their ILPs. I do not doubt for a minute that their intentions are good but given the current situation, all bailouts come at a HUGE cost to the investor. If financial goals continue to remain long term & even if they feel (not know) that 'cash is king' in such times, withdrawal is not the best policy as far as I know. But then again, I am no expert.

The above are totally my personal views which have no basis in financial or any other deep stuff that comes along with such opinions.

1st ayurvedic treatment

I had the good fortune to trying out the following 2 therapies at Century 10 at Campbell Lane this morning:

1. Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage

2. Shirodhara: Ayurvedic Bliss Therapy (pic above)
   

The conclusion?

• Relaxing most absolutely definately - I have never felt so at peace in all my spa sessions. The feeling is totally out of this world! Clear headed, felt like I could face the world after that, light footed, walking on air, urge to only eat vege after that (go figure!)
  
• Oily definately - I needed a good hair wash at the hairdressers thereafter LOL
  
• Going back for more? Yes! Yes! Yes! In fact, booked for another session next week (same 2 therapies plus "Bashpa Swedana: Full Body Herbal Steam Therapy".
  

Info on various therapies offered

1st day of 1 month break

Today is the 1st day of my 1 month break from my ol job & before I start on my new place. It's great to wake up this morning not having to rush to go to work. I had the time to talk to my kids in the morning instead of rushing them to get them ready.

It's also frightening at the same time as this is the 1st time I am not working for such a long time (previously in-between job breaks were non-existent as essentially was a Fri being the last day & starting work the Monday after). But as usual, the fright is fast wearing off as I will be filling my days with yoga, exercise & pampering myself major (e.g. vacation, spas, pedi & mani, hair, tea etc) LOL.