Friday, 9 November 2018

Singapore National Day Celebrations 2014

Singapore celebrates it's national day every August 9.This year Singapore celebrates it's 49 th b'day and the theme is "Our people, Our Home,NDP 2014".So July-August is  birthday month and  you can see whole range of  celebrations throughout the nation and  a  big birthday bash in the form of  NDP.   National Day parade(NDP) is held every Aug 9.This year it is  held at Marina Bay, the floating platform .It will be the last year it is  held in this  venue  as  the next year, it will held in Kallang's  new stadium built  recently.As Marina Bay is  a  open place, even though you don't  get tickets to be  seated in the  seating gallery, we can still watch it live from other parts of  Marina Bay, like Esplanade, near Merlion Park or  from the tall buildings in CBD or   even from the big hotels around the area and   even from Flyer.August 9 sees heavy crowd of  people decked up in red and  white in almost all these places.But we were fortunate enough to witness the NDP NE show  meant for school children 3 -4  weeks  before the actual day .

We went to Marina Bay 2 weeks back thinking of   watching river festival, but instead watched NDP NE show from the steps of  Esplanade.It was quite  a surprise for us.We had  good  view of  the parade from there itself.We enjoyed the whole  show  seated  outside the float including fireworks.Some (great) pictures from  that.

The whole city is  dressed up for the national day celebrations.Buildings are dressed up.cars  are dressed up and  even cycles.As  national day arrives, you can see red and  white everywhere.Adults, kids also dress themselves in red and  white to immerse in the  environment.Some for your view:

Will try to post pictures when I get time .he he.don't bash me saying I am too lazy.....



India trip 2018

Thia June  we went to India  for  just 2  weeks  as  Arshi has  PSLE this  year and  they had holiday booster classes.I was initially against the idea of  going to India but my hubby and  mil wanted  to make  up this  trip as CK's  hair were already long enough and we had  to do mottai to our kuladeivam.2 more mottai  were  pending an d so we made  a quick trip.Usually I go before my hubby arrives to India.This time  ,I went and came  back along with him.The  trip  as  usual was very hectic.
We went on June  7, 2018  a  Thursday night to India  and  we landed there during midnight.I went to my brother's house the next day  for lunch  after completing my personal  stuff like  doing eye test  for  myself  and  Arshi .Seeing your  bro's  kids is  always  a joy and I  should  admit that I have bonus  fun as  my bro  has  twin girls.They are soooo adorable.
Next morning we  started  to Mailam Murugan temple  in the morning  for  CK's  mottai.My mil came there directly  from  Cuddalore.
After his  mottai  and  Swami  darisanam, we headed  to Cuddalore an d enroute  went to Panchavati,a  Panchamuga Anjaneyar temple  near to Pondicherry.
Sunday we went to Hayagrivar koil in Tiruvandipuram.It is  known for  studies a nd  students  flock the temple.Whenever we go to Cuddalore, we try to  visit this temple.In the  evening we  went to padaleeswarar koil and  Anjanaeyar koil.
Next day, Monday, we went to Ezhumodu Pachavazhiamman koil and  Varakaalpattu Ayyanar koil.
Tuesday I almost forgot  what we did.
Wednesday , we went to Siruvaachur Sri Madurakaaliamman koil.From there ,I went to Trichy to see my amma,appa whereas my hubby and  mil returned  back to Cuddalore.Wednesaday evening and  Thursday was well spent in  my parents house.I also saw both my maternal and  paternal paatis.My maternal grandpa  had  expired only this  February.I really miss him.It is  pathetic  to see my paternal patti, Janaki patti who is  bedridden.She  was  very active in her younger days.My maternal patti is  also very weak that  I can see her bones.My appa had  hip fracture and  underwent hip fracture surgery this  Feb.He  is  slowly recovering from that.He isn't moving outside house and  moves  around the house with the  help  of  walker and  walking stick.He  fell off losing balance  in-between too  few times  after the  surgery.I have  always  reminded  him to walk carefully.He  was  having knee pain before too and now  he  is  recommended  to have  knee replacement surgery by his  dr.It is  really patetic  to  see my appa move  around  the house  with great difficulty as  I have  hardly seen my appa stay in  house.He  always  loves  to   go  out .But we have  to  accept that our parents are aging and  the  best we can do is  give positive words of  encouragement to them.Thursday evening I went to see my chittapa  and  my  cousin Priya.She was pregnant then and  We had  a  quick visit to see them.They stay in Andar Street.Later we went t Tayumaanavar koil and  Uchhipillayar koil (Rockfort)and got the blessing of  Tayumaanavar.I had  prayed to  bring CK there.He  makes  delivery easy for pregnant adies.It was a  time   for  me  thank the God.Arshi love d climbing up mlaikottai.My mom came  with us  till the top though she  was  too tired.
Next day, Friday, we started  early morning from Srirangam  to Thirukarugaavor  through taxi.My hubby and  mil came  there directly  from Cuddalore.We had  good dharshan of  Mulaivananaathar and  Garbarakshambigai ambal.I had  prayed to ambal to bring CK there and put him in Thangatotill if  I deliver normally.I prayed this  when I was in  labour ward and  was  afraid  I will have to go through Csection.I wanted to  come  back  to  Singapore as  soon as possible  as  I had left Arshi alone  there  with my hubby.I had  fears that if  I had  to   go  through Csection, then  I  would   not be able  to  return back easily.But luckily by Ambal's  blessing I had  normal delivery and  this year went to Tirukaruggavor too to offer my prayers and  thank her.She  is  always with me  as  my amma be  it protecting Arshi or  CK  during my pregnancy stage.I had  some  complications for both my pregnancy, but both were born naturally.
Later we went to Vaiteswaran koil .In between we  went to  say hi to my hubby's  aunt/attai too who was  staying along the  route  we were traZ.

Saturday we left to Chennai from Cuddalore.
Sunday 17 th June was my birthday.Arshi bought few dresses for  herself in  a nearby shop where mil had  bought her dress.As it wasn't fitting Arshi we went to exchange as per Arshi's  size  and taste.  Evening we went to Nanganallur  Anjaneyar koil and  Ayyapan koi as  well as  Guruvaayur appan koil.
Tuesday we went to TNagar to have some  shopping for kids.
Wednesday I went out to local market to buy few stuff whereas hubby and  Arshi went back to Tnagar to buy few more stuffs.Evening my bro came  to see me.
Thursday morning we started  from house to airport and  came  back to Singapore.



Wednesday, 8 August 2018

hi

hi all, A long break as usual.CK and Arshi keeps me busy.Lil lazy to blog.Today Singapore celebrates 53 rd National day/Happy Birthday Singapore.Arshi's PSLE starts next Thursday and goes all the way till Oct 3 rd.Lil nervous.KIds have been falling ill recently.Arshi had breathless problem just before her prelims written exam.Saw dr and he told it was because of anxiety and stress.Nothing to worry but relax.Ck suddenly had fever accompanied with fits.Arshi too caught the flu and just recovering.Hope all goes well.

Monday, 4 June 2018

scribbling mania

I think ck loves to scribble and scribbles and everything he finds.We cannot keep any pencil or oen in his sight .He showcases his talents on almost everything.Some samples to please your eyes.



chair

floor

gate

walls


bedspread
CAUGHT in action

new TV ,MIXIE,etc

WE got new TV ,mixie soon after my last post.We bought new mixie in MUSTAFA itself as that gives local warranty too and there wasn't too much price difference too.Hubby ordered TV online and collected it from nearby retail shop.CK back to watching TV.At the same time doesnt leave tablet too.He is becoming an youtube addict.We got landline back on the very same day I last posted my post.So now life seems ok.back to normal.





BACK to standing  close to TV and watchig.

Thursday, 12 April 2018

no TV again and " no "to many more things too!!!

NOT sure what to write at this moment.We are living with literally little to minimum gadgets these few days as most of them of gone repaired and either needs to be fixed or replaced.Can I say REPAIR time .for manythings.
MY hubby decided to switch our service provider for INTERNET and homeline phone.Our previous provider disconnected our lines without our knowledge 2-3 weeks before even though there was still time to renew our contact.OUR contract was still there and didnt become void .So our journey without internet and phone began.HUBBY immediately got a new contract from.a new service provider but we could get connection only after 4 days.That too only for internet and getting phone line connection is still delayed till date as I am writing this.We were let to live in a land of no communication for 4 days.NO calls,watsapp,facebook and ARSHI couldnt live without it as we realised much of our lives was halted if there isnt net.ARSHI would use hubby's data for emergencies.NOWADAYS I manage majority of ARSHI'S activities through watsapp or classdojo.HER CLASS FORM teacher gives important updates via CLASSDOJO.There is WATSAPP grp for her music class and ukulele classes as well.I contact with individual school teachers via this platform too.Thank goodness we got our net connection on a TUESDAY night.4 days (-A  FRIDAY morning we got disconnected and next TUESDAY got backbnet.) after we were disconnected from the virtual world.
THE story doesn't end here.OUR TV   also suddenly went blank.THERE was only audio coming and no video.I was listening to TV whenever I was feeling bored.
CK - I should admit at this moment that    is growing up to be an internet addict.AFTER we got back net .I used to watsapp call my friends.CK usually bored as there isnt TV will want to grab my tablet where I will be calling my friends.PREVIOUSLY ,I used to call them over landline and here in SINGAPORE there is unlimited local call facility.So no need to worry about bills.That doesnt mean I will be chatting 24/7 sitting in the sofa.I will be doing my chores while talking.I will be cutting veggies while putting phone in speaker mode.I will also cook,wash vessels,fold clothes and even sweep and mop floor while talking.The talks will be usually about family and kids and their studies will occupy a major portion of our conversation.I gained lot of things and learnt lot from my helpful friends.They keep me motivated whenever  I feel strsssed or depressed and keep me moving ahead.LEARNT lot about how to handle CK and ARSHI.     THATS also onr of the reason I dont blog frequently as I am. QUITE busy with household work and taking care of CK.I am typing this quickly in a FRIDAY morning while CK is still asleep.
TILL now even while waiting for PHONELINE to be connected again I am in watsapp call with few of my dearies.I do watsapp messages too to others.
CK these days is on non stop youtube watching competition I would say.He is just 23 months plus and can navigate to youtube and play his fav videos which are usually rhymes.But he wont watch any single video completely and will navigate many videos.SOME rhymes are good.BUT some videos aren't that nice.ARSHI and myself are thinking of ways how we can make him see only few good videos.We do make effort to take away   tablet from him and play with him.He has his set of toys -many already broken by him.He has broken wheels in cars.I should mention many toys were here from ARSHI'S time.She has handled them with care.WAhen CK gets his turn he broke the perfectly good conditioned cars which looked like new cars very quickly.MAYBE BOYS are BOYS.AND meant to be NAUGHTY.HE likes to play wirh real life things too like vessels etc.
HUBBY is trying to fix TV.AM I missing it?YA to some extent.BUT not that much as there is tablet for us.BUT TV will be good as CK can watch in big screen instead of keeping tablet in his hand al the time and getting heate  up and ending up spoiling his eyes too.ARSHI keeps warning us that CK will be wearing spdcts way ahead of all of     us probabily while he is still in his kindergarden.
ARSHI does miss watching TV as she got habit of watching TV and slowly having lunch and dinner for hours together so that she can delay her studies.She usually watches TV after 8.30 pm -10.30 or 11 pm everyday .She ill study or do her work while watching TV.We need to keep her remainding to resume her work or to go to a seperate room to study which she will usually dodge.I feel this no TV time is good as she is able to study/revise more than before.SHE is doing her PSLE this year and how prepared are we for it is a different story altogether.BUT I do agree this cant b continued.We need to know what happens around by watching NEWS.  I am waiting for hubby to either repair or buy a new set.ANYWAY he needs to buy a new digital TV by this DECEMBER 2018 as normal TV s wont work afterwards.
I asked my hubby to atleast switch on the radio as I can atleast listen to it.HE found out the remote isnt working and so RADIO isnt working too at the moment.NEW batteries were also tried but no use.SOMETHING faulty in the main radio remote itself I guess.CK last year lost our TV remote and while trying to figure out what was wrong with our radio he checked on the speaker set too and found a treasure bixhidden inside the speaker.WE found 2 remotes ,ARSHI'S hairclips and pen and hiz toysinside the speaker.THANK GOD he didnt put anything further as he had one day accdentaly closed the speaker with his feeding bottle and the feeding bottle  got struck.in thd hole.We werent able to reteive the bottle then as hubby didnt knew way to open thd speaker and get out that feeding bottle.That bottle was guarding our other things from going inside the monster speaker.
    MEANWHILE our standing FAN got repaired and luckily hubby fixed it bac to working condition soon enough.
MY kitchen sink pipe got broken and water couldnt be stopped on a sat/sunday morning but luckily hubby my saviour these cases was at home and quickly fixed it.THOUGH I am still managing with the broken pipe atleast I am glad it is still functional.I can open /close pipe with some caution.AT times pipe  comes down and I know how to fix it back atleast for the time being.      
OUR mixie also got repaired.HUBBY as usual has dismantaled it and trying to get back on working condition soon.THIS one not working is of great distress to me as I cannot grind anything now.I had to ask for rasam powder from a friend which ai usually dont do.I try to adjust with whatever I have.BUt had to do it for CK as he cant survive without rasam day or night..HE has parupu mammu with rasam for lunch and rasam rice or idly/dosa dipped in rasam/sambar for dinner.MY mil has plans to coms hete soon and if hubby isnt able to fix it mostly she will buy a new one I guess.

THESE few days I am learning that life doesnt always go on a expected line.THERE are changes  you need to adapt in cases like this and keep moving.ADJUST,ADAPT .and just go through the flow.  AND your education will come handy anytime we wouldnt have imagined.MY hubby is an engineer by profession and an engineering graduate and his knowledge about electrical circuits and other things is helping him deal these .NOT sure if he can fix all the mess though.

WE had gone through without TV for 2-3 months before too in the year 2013 and I had blogged it back then.We survived then and will survive this phase too.
      
HOPE soon enough these things will be back to normal and our regular lifestyle resumes soon.

HAPPY TAMIL NEW YEAR TO ALL.

TAKE CARE ALL.


  

Friday, 2 February 2018

ck one yr plus settais overload

FEW pics I may enjoy few yrs down the road when he grows up.ck is full of settais/vesamam/mischeives.he is nearing 21 months soon.

NEVER ever imagined that lil krishna will b so naugthy.


rice flour alankaram from kolam -thai velli alankarama ck???super da.100% natural.




ALL the above pics taken in a single day till evening. HE is nearing 21 months as I am posting this.

FEW of his tricks/acts
-CLIMBING up chairs/tables/and what not
-LIKES /plays with switch-on/off
-VANDALISES cell/phones/tablet and got special power to remove the battery
-SHUFFLING things from one place to another
-THROWING things esp books.will throw toys/things out of main door too.we have lost 2 TV remotes and couldnt be found till date
-MESSING up clothes/books from racks/cupboards and throwing them in floor and later playing with them.
-HAS got spscial love for cooking vessels that i guess may br he is  a  great chef in the making.
-LOVES to scribble with pens/pencils/sketches in wall/notebooks esp that of ARSHI'S.
-LOVES playing with bamboo poles and cloth pegs and travelling them.across our house.



THE list goes endless.I have captured few moments .


          
PLAYING atop our old washing macine that needs to be discarded.He has climbed it

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NOTE the big vessel at the bottom used as ladder by ck.he took it from kitchen all by himself to accomplish his task.






















































THESE are some pics I could find in my cell.I took a few in my camera too which I will try  to upload later.

TILL then  stay safe and bye from here.