4 events | Selera Senibong Seafood | Holiday Inn Restaurant | Amazon Coffee

Brayden 8Y5M5D

Bevlynn 4Y1M28D

My crazy weeks at work started. 4 back-to-back events in 2.5 weeks. 

i)  First event was in Malaysia. Although it was a ad-hoc event , it was still a good event. I presented on a new topic, started preparing 2 days before the actual day. What a day... 

We had dinner at Selera Senibong Seafood JB. I never knew of this nice spot. 

Such a grand meal; lobsters, crabs, prawns, fish, squid,... 

With a nice view overlooking Singapore island, nice weather, cooling breeze, soft gentle waves breaking the silence. 

Suddenly some fireworks filled the dark night sky. Such a random spectacle but a nice surprise - as though quietly celebrating small victories as it comes. 

ii) Thailand event. Another event filled with more than 30 pax. By the time this event started, I was half drained. I guess the midnight knocks on my hotel wall did not help. The nights were short, the days were long. But I managed to pull through. Thai food was also refreshing, one of my favorites.  

 A week gone by very fast. 

I was very lucky in Thailand. 

For dinner, we had the Holiday Inn Rooftop Restaurant. There were many food ordered. I was thinking to myself, if only I can cancel my order, then the food on the table would not go to waste. After awhile, the waitress told me that my duck confit cannot be served as there was a mistake. It was the last duck in the kitchen, so they had to cancel my order and asked me to order another meal. I was so elated, I told them it is ok to just cancel it. However, the French head chef came to the table , apologized and mentioned that anything I order will be on the house. Such a sweet gesture from the chef. I decided to order a French dessert, it was a good one. 

In another coffee place, we ordered some coffee Amazon coffee - I ordered mine HOT. But when we entered the meeting room, it was so stuffy and warm. I was wishing to change by drink to cold. When the waitress served us, my coffee came in ICE. She apologized and wanted to have it changed but I was so happy and told her it is okay! Actually, the one writing the order made a mistake, in his mind is hot but he wrote cold in the order sheet. I got really really lucky. 

On the last day, we decided to go for a quick oil Thai massage. Since we were coming from different directions, I walked to the massage center on my own, along the dark streets. At the corner of my eyes, there were some Thai ladies waving, but I kept walking. After 20 mins walk and one train station away, I arrived - sweating. 

After massage, we ended up sleeping only 3 hours that night.  

iii) Singapore event. Training for lecturers and researchers. I can feel my body started to run some fever. I continued. But that night, the cough was starting. 

iv) Vietnam event. I was coughing away. It was a full day presentation day. Good thing, I have a good colleague that came in last minute to support. I continued to go through the event, the customers who flew in from Vietnam were leaving in happy smiles. It was a good event. But as soon as I stepped home, I lost my voice, my fever was high, with continuous overwhelming cough (at this point, I think the whole HDB block can hear my cough). I think I might have run the last few days on adrenaline. Finally when everything was over, my body gave in.

More events to come.... For now, rest first. 

Senibong Seafood

Holiday Inn French Dessert

Thai durian

Cute Dog at the Thai restaurant

Happy at the airport

Legoland | Paradigm Mall Jungle Utopia | "Le Petit Restaurant"

Brayden 8Y4M13D

Bevlynn 4Y1M6D

7 July Monday was a school holiday in replacement for Youth Day. 

Even with my upcoming back-to-back travels for work, we've decided to make a quick 3D2N trip to JB - Legoland and Paradigm Mall. 

This time, Jane and family joined us in Legoland. It was a fun time for the children. Bev still couldn't go on most rides - about half an inch short. She had to stick to her usual kiddy rides. Going on a non-public holiday definitely has its perks. There's no crowd at all. Bev went on the same car driving ride, over and over - more than 5 rounds without having to queue. 

I broke the best record of the day in Ninja 4D Ride - and became the Master of Spinjitzu. My hands worked really fast as I threw the invincible fire elements at the enemies. The ninjas and the giant snake were defeated in shame. Bev and Bray were envious and asked to play again and again. Then Bray won the best record for the team - 189K points. 

We always rented a double stroller to push the children around. I had a feeling this was going to be the last time we could fit both children into the stroller - Bray and Bev had grown so much since we first came. 

For dinner, we tried Jubilee's Nanyang Coffee. It's no wonder the restaurant was always full, the food was good for this area inside Medini Mall. It is also near to the arcade and claw machines. The children caught some soft toys again. 

We went to Paradigm Mall - the children loved the indoor Jungle Utopia playground. There was a clown show. They still loved building large lego block castle. I was reading a book at the corner as I waited for them. Bev came over to me once in a while when Bray didn't want to follow her rules. She wanted to be the "Mommy" and Bray to be her "Baby". But her "Baby" was quite a naughty character, e.g. Bray threw her balloon up to the ceiling, got stuck and it popped. 

The airbnb we stayed in this time had a dance mat that was connected to a TV with mini-games. We played the games of catching fish, rowing boats, playing tennis, etc... There was also a mini Ikea kitchen with plastic cooking utensils and food toys. 

I held Hub's hand and invited him for a romantic dinner at "Le Petit Restaurant". Bray and Bev were the pretend little chefs; cooking up some wonderful dim sums, bubble tea, afternoon tea tier tray with various cakes. After dinner, all four of us cozied up on the sofa bed and watched a movie till we fell asleep.   

Back to Singapore. Oh no, I can already feel the tiredness kicking in. More travels to come in the next weeks...

Genting First World | Premium Outlet | VR Games | Connaught Night Market

Brayden 8Y4M7D

Bevlynn 4Y1M0D

We were given free hotel room for 1 night at Genting First World. We packed our luggage lightly, hopped on a cab to Genting Premium Outlet (midway to Genting). This was my first time there. Surprisingly for a weekday, there was a large crowd - mostly tourists. 

There were sales everywhere! And just like that, my "shopping mode" was switched on, and my eagle eyes were scanning every corner. In and out, outlet to outlet, walking out with more each time yet I felt lighter on my feet. Wheeeeeeee....... 

After the retail therapy, we took a cable car up the hill. Bray and Bev were not afraid of the height; they enjoyed it. We checked into the hotel. Not wasting much time, the children went to their favourite Funtopia Largest Bouncy Castle. They played the whole day with Bro Max. This time it is different - Bev is now stronger and could climb without much help. 

We had dinner at Zok Noodle and ordered our favourite soup pork noodle. We needed something to warm us up on a cold night like this. 

Bray played the arcade Pokemon Mezastar. It was the first battle, combined with another player. The opponent was a 6-star BLASTOISE. Both boys played so seriously. They sent out their strongest pokemon in their decks and gave a tough fight. After 3-consecutive battles, the Blastoise fainted. They threw the pokemon GREAT ball, first shake, second shake, third shake and IT was caught! Everyone (including us parents) was cheering and put up a fist like it was a good win! YES!!!!

It's already past 10.30pm, we can now go back to the hotel room.    

The next day, we checked out the theme park but realised the tickets had to be pre-booked online for the promotional rates. Since we only have a short afternoon, we decided it was not worth it to purchase a full day theme park ticket. We decided to go for the VR game + Race Car + Switch Jamboree instead.  Not too bad, but the 3 big boys were complaining of dizziness afterwards. 

We went down to KL, and managed to go to Connaught Night Market. There were endless stalls selling various food (Chinese, Malay, Korean, Seafood, Snacks, Desserts....) and miscellaneous items. This time it was packed, super super packed. It was a moving human traffic jam. We walked in our line, space was limited. Bro Max had big appetite and ordered a lot of different food. Indeed there were many things to try. There were more tourists now.  

After the long walk, we end up resting at McDonalds nearby. The children who were complaining of tiredness were no longer tired when they get to play at the playground.