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Karen77, Does your husband like tiramisu cakes with liquior? If he does, you can try http://www.tiramisutra.com/ I loves the tiramisu cakes from this website, esp with the alcohol and/or chocolate flavour. They do FOC delivery to you.

I find that when we do a bit of our personal matters once and then, its quite alright (let's say only 30% or less per month). But doing own personal matters at at least 50% or more, it is really unreasonable. My company is a relative small UK based company with foreign directors located overseas and currently sales manager in charge of the whole Sin office. But man, he is constantly doing his own personal matters, buy new car, spare parts, house, insurance, friends ocassional gatherings, etc, in our office. As company is open concept, I can hear most of his conversations. As for the other 'Technical Executive', take his own sweet time to do work, sleep, bring his hobby (remote aeroplanes) to fix/assembly, etc. So basically, not much sales in company due to SM not so much into visiting customers and asking for more sales. Most of the sales quotations are being 'taiji' over to me to do, even those technical enquiries, which I am cuckoo about. My most basic duties are order processing, doing simple quotations, admin, book keeping and HR. Now, I have to do almost everything, and even got told off by customers when I don't the technical details they are looking for, all thanks to the above mentioned. Only when one director is here to visit, then they will pretend to do more on work. It is really very bad environment to work in, but due good directors and overseas colleagues, I stayed on, even when there isn't any annual increments and extra bonuses. I had even sent out resumes and only when my director assured me he will do something to make working environment better and getting in another staff to help me with my sales load, I stop looking around. Yes, it is true, there are lots of working colleagues around, who are very wayang, selfish and attribute to responsible staff to resign. Just stating my 2 cents worth since I am also facing such problems at work.

Hi gohkm, glad to hear that you finally made up your mind. Your this new flat will definitely get a very good resale price in future as it is very near to upcoming clementi hub! Good Luck to you, your partner and your new nest!

Hi Gohkm, My parents in law is staying at Clementi Ave 4 (next to clementi ave6 expressway) since my hubby is only 3 yrs old (he is in early 30s). Hubby like Clementi so much (me as well, and stayed first two yrs with inlaws) and wanted to get a flat there. We were hoping to get a new flat where you have got yours in Year 2005, but they are not opened to ballot, thus looked around at 2nd hand ones which are as old as me. During that year, we had view one 6th floor 5room at blk 362 (near the clementi police station) selling at 368K. Very interested but a bit on high side during that year's market price. Before we can negotiate further, along came the ballot exercise for Redhill flats, and we managed to get a Redhill flat instead. Clementi is really a good place and consider 'Hub' for the west of Singapore. It is truly convenience even though a bit further away to town (actually can get to town at short time also), and I am sure my husband will not hesitate to shift back to this town in future to be near his parents. I am also ok with it even though my current place is nearer to the city. Yes, one look at 360K++ for your 2nd level flat seems to be expensive but 2nd look, I find it is worth it as this is a brand new flat, you are first owner. nearby amenities are good (near mrt, interchange, upcoming clementi hub, good schools, good makan places, etc). And although its on 2nd level, it is unblocked. Can be a bit noisy occassionally but as long as you are easy adaptable person, it should be alright. I am just posting my opinion. Hope the above helps (the comparision price of old 5room flat and yours)

When I was pregnant, I was told to stay away from the long types. Can only eat the short and goreng pisang types. In the end, during that period, never eat much. Anyway, I am not really a 'banana' person but will try to take more since it is a brain booster. As for Del Monte, when I was in Seoul a few years ago, me and friend bought one bunch at going to S$6.00 (seven bananas). Really expensive as they are considered as imported tropical fruits there.

Hey, I stay at blk 73A. Early this year, I heard from two neighbours that all the incense burners (the stainless steel pot) are being stolen from the whole blk of neighbours. I think because the steel scrap price went up, the thevies stole them to sell at high profit. I also normally left my crocs outside during weekends but nobody wants to steal it. Probably too girlish pink for they liking.

Hello guys and gals, Xie xie for your contributions. I actually listed reastaurants like dragon gate, prima tower, 88, and some of those I had attending dinner at and find quite good service and food with good price. I had just received a good news from the Bride to be, that her parents decided to drop the dinner thingy as she had wished. But still, will forward your valuable advices to her for back up. I regards, of her bridal, since now there isn't any dinner, I think she will want to go for a better one. Will send in the precious moment bs contact for her check with them, she has also got another 2 more contacts and hope they are enough for her to choose with. As for jewellery, I am sure she will get good value ones. Will definitely go for at least white gold/ platinum. She had already got a proper diamond proposal ring, so I think she is much better than Yellow's friend, who I am sad to hear their case. Yellow, I am very sure after they have been together sometimes in their marriage relationships, they will be able to follow up with an anniversary gold/platinum wedding rings. As mentioned by a few forumers here, it is love which is the most powerful. You can still use this thread to post and give more valuable informations which I or any other forumers may need in future. Once again, thanks so much!

I remember when I was preparing my wedding, I heard this song from FM91.5 in office almost everyday for the whole week. I love the song to bits but was unable to catch hold of the song name or singers (only happened to catch 'Babrara'. Seek high and low for it blindly and finally, sang the chorus part to friend's sis and she told me its 'I finally found someone'. So, went various CD stores and finally got it and use it for 2nd March in. 1st march is is a 'ulu' song by air supply (can't even rem the name now). champhange pouring and toast, I used 'I cross my heart' by Sammi Cheng and All 4 One.

Hi Cornetto, thanks for your advice. I don't think they will want to go JB for the shots as they are biz with work and I think local simple package can find around 2k good enough for them. Otherwise, may get friend to search at SG brides (I never been in this forum till now, so suaguo). The banquet list you sent is god's gift to me and her. Thanks! zeny. friend had discussed this with FH and more or less agreed to do away with the customary dinner. But of course, problems lie with her parents, as she is the first child, they want it. The guy side is 'No Problem' with or without the dinner. She is not the type who will borrow money and may do so if her parents offer to assist her financially. May be planing to go for buffet style dinner, she still thinking..... Thanks for your advice.

Hi Korea, can you pm me your medium's contact and address? My good friend getting married and looking for reliable fortune teller/ FS master/ etc to help her check for the dates. Thanks in Advance if you can give me her contacts.

Hi all the going to be and newly weds, Does anyone happened to come across value for money 'Budget' type of bridal package(s) and Customary Restaurants/Hotel offered wedding dinners/menu? Please recommend. I have a good friend who just received a proposal from her future husband, plans to get married early next year. But as both of them are not so well off, I am helping them to source for affordable, average (better still, cheap and green) packages. Do give me some thinkers on this topic if possible. Thank you in Advance.

Huh Phantom, U sang 'Phantom of Opera' when you were in choir??? Hee, joking. I was in primary choir but in Sec sch, was conned into band. Still, I do love my band years. I once asked a senior to let me try his tuba, my, the mouthpiece is so much bigger than my mouth! !! Korea, you never say which sch you are from.... Dun get me wrong, I already have a big mouth. After being a cornet player, my lips can stretch till alot wider.

I am sure they are since they are under PAP organisation. The PCF I registered my son in, are not being taught by aunties. I am sure even if they do not have the certificates, I am sure through their past experiences, they are capable to teach, Otherwise, PCF will not employ them since they are under part of government's wing. It is really up to each individual on how you look at things, the best arrangements, etc. to plan. So far, this is the best arrangement for us, unless my MIL is unable to take care of son, I will definitely place him in a childcare.

PCF does not offer playgroup, except for the branch at Toh Yi Drive area (Bukit Timah). You can check out from its website. As to regards playgroup, most of them are under private organisation, especially childcare centres which incorporate playgroup classes to choose from. Although the sessions are quite short on each day, the Teacher, class environment (cleanliness) and type of activities she plans for the children are very important. Get a few schools you are interested in, make appointment with them and discuss with the teacher and look around the facilities. Best to bring your kid around there to take a look and get him/her familarise with the school (you can more or less detech if your kid takes to the sch or teacher before you decide). For me, my son is currently attending playgroup. I search around my MIL hse area (son is currently taken care by her) and found one nearest to her in Clementi. Call it no choice, I had to registered him there asap last year regardless whether I like the teacher or the facilities or not coz it is very convenience for us, but hey, the teacher turns out very good, and my son's attitudes and learning skills improve a lot. On and off I will call teacher up to follow up on son's progress and so far, he is doing well. My only worries now is that next year, nursery for him will be at PCF with another different teacher. Hopes he can adapt in as well.

I sugest you go easy on the cereal, add in more water and then monitor. I had tried the nestle cereal on my son and find it a bit heaty for him. At this stage, maybe try to give him rice cereal, which is not so heaty. It will be good to squeeze fresh apple/pear fruit juice for her to drink ocassionally. Another thing we normally do when son got sick or too constipated, will be boil lots of water with rice (rice water) and let him drink as normal water. Try to give your baby as much water as possible. Hope above helps.