I resent being labeled a "quitter". I traveled 5000 miles by myself to a country I had never been to before, and where I knew absolutely nobody. I had to find my way around, learn this new culture and language, live on my own, make new friends, do well in school, and get a job in this economy. I had to learn everything from scratch. I am a SURVIVOR okay?? Keep calling me an ungrateful Singaporean and see if I still want to keep being one.
Why is the gahmen deaf to voices of young Singaporeans? How long do they think they can get their way with threats, lies, blackmail, secrecy, and coercion? What disappoints me the most is 这么多年来，一点长进都没有... The world has moved on and yet some people are still living in the past. This is not our parents' generation anymore. Wake up.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
It's Fall
The summer has just zoomed by. I love each of the four seasons, but always feel some sadness and withdrawal during these transition periods.
Looking on the bright side, I do love Fall. Tomorrow I am going apple and pumpkin picking, which I am really excited about! Have always wanted to do that. I love Honey Crisp apples from MN and PUMPKIN is quite possibly my favorite fruit. I adore pumpkin pie. :)
And... FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!!!!!! :)) Which means lazy Sundays on the couch with my hubby, watching 3 games back to back. LOL.
I love the four seasons. Each one is so special and enjoyable in its own way. And also it helps me remember when things happen. ;)
Oh, I forgot to mention that one of the funniest wedding moments was when Troy's friend Shag went up to my dad, Troy's dad, and me separately to tell us how Troy was the nicest guy he knows and Troy's the man he would introduce to his sister. We both thought it was really sweet of him, but also sooooo funny. :) Shag felt bad for Troy because everyone at the wedding kept saying how lucky Troy was, and he felt the need to stick up for Troy. ;)
Ok I confess I am still a little high from the wedding. ;) Avery's mom emailed to say she and his dad were also still high from how good Avery was at the wedding, and they are very proud parents. :)
I cleaned up the apartment some this weekend. Took out some boxes to the trash. We still have a stockpile of wedding presents in our living room though, but we'll probably leave them unopened until we have our own house. We both can't wait to have a house!!!!!! Me because I want a place to call our permanent home, start decorating it, and have lots of friends over. Troy because he wants dogs and a MAN CAVE in the basement. :P
I started a smartypig savings account for us today! Our first savings goal is a trip to ROCKY MOUNTAINS, COLORADO next October for our first year anniversary. OMG check out these gorgeous cabins with an OUTDOOR HOT TUB overlooking the mountains?!!? HELLOOO??? http://www.cabinsofcolorado.com/index.htm
And, because I'm a person who always plans ahead.. my latest interest is researching citizenship. Being a green card holder married to an American citizen, I will become eligible for US citizenship in 2013. Thing is, when I first started this immigration process several months ago, I had absolutely no intention of taking up US citizenship. I had always planned to retain my Sg citizenship so that our kids could be dual citizens. Sadly, due to DON'T-MAKE-ANY-SENSE GAHMEN, this plan is now foiled.
Why? Well, gahmen has this absolutely ridiculous law that states male dual citizens are not permitted to renounce their citizenship until age 21. Which means our sons will be called up for NS at age 18 just like any Singaporean. I would be fine with it if they were actually in Singapore. However, since Troy and I plan to stay in the USA, our poor sons will have to leave their entire lives in the USA and return to Singapore all by themselves to serve NS for 2 years. Following NS, they would then have to renounce Sg citizenship at age 21 because Sg does not permit dual citizenship. UMM, HELLOO??? At the end of the day, they would still NOT be dual citizens, just wasted two years of their lives. Which parent would inflict this torture on their child???
Does this policy make sense to anyone???
Looking on the bright side, I do love Fall. Tomorrow I am going apple and pumpkin picking, which I am really excited about! Have always wanted to do that. I love Honey Crisp apples from MN and PUMPKIN is quite possibly my favorite fruit. I adore pumpkin pie. :)
And... FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!!!!!! :)) Which means lazy Sundays on the couch with my hubby, watching 3 games back to back. LOL.
I love the four seasons. Each one is so special and enjoyable in its own way. And also it helps me remember when things happen. ;)
Oh, I forgot to mention that one of the funniest wedding moments was when Troy's friend Shag went up to my dad, Troy's dad, and me separately to tell us how Troy was the nicest guy he knows and Troy's the man he would introduce to his sister. We both thought it was really sweet of him, but also sooooo funny. :) Shag felt bad for Troy because everyone at the wedding kept saying how lucky Troy was, and he felt the need to stick up for Troy. ;)
Ok I confess I am still a little high from the wedding. ;) Avery's mom emailed to say she and his dad were also still high from how good Avery was at the wedding, and they are very proud parents. :)
I cleaned up the apartment some this weekend. Took out some boxes to the trash. We still have a stockpile of wedding presents in our living room though, but we'll probably leave them unopened until we have our own house. We both can't wait to have a house!!!!!! Me because I want a place to call our permanent home, start decorating it, and have lots of friends over. Troy because he wants dogs and a MAN CAVE in the basement. :P
I started a smartypig savings account for us today! Our first savings goal is a trip to ROCKY MOUNTAINS, COLORADO next October for our first year anniversary. OMG check out these gorgeous cabins with an OUTDOOR HOT TUB overlooking the mountains?!!? HELLOOO??? http://www.cabinsofcolorado.com/index.htm
And, because I'm a person who always plans ahead.. my latest interest is researching citizenship. Being a green card holder married to an American citizen, I will become eligible for US citizenship in 2013. Thing is, when I first started this immigration process several months ago, I had absolutely no intention of taking up US citizenship. I had always planned to retain my Sg citizenship so that our kids could be dual citizens. Sadly, due to DON'T-MAKE-ANY-SENSE GAHMEN, this plan is now foiled.
Why? Well, gahmen has this absolutely ridiculous law that states male dual citizens are not permitted to renounce their citizenship until age 21. Which means our sons will be called up for NS at age 18 just like any Singaporean. I would be fine with it if they were actually in Singapore. However, since Troy and I plan to stay in the USA, our poor sons will have to leave their entire lives in the USA and return to Singapore all by themselves to serve NS for 2 years. Following NS, they would then have to renounce Sg citizenship at age 21 because Sg does not permit dual citizenship. UMM, HELLOO??? At the end of the day, they would still NOT be dual citizens, just wasted two years of their lives. Which parent would inflict this torture on their child???
Does this policy make sense to anyone???
Friday, September 17, 2010
I'm a married woman!!
Being "married" makes me feel about 10 years older. Oooooh I'm a grown-up now! With a real job and everything! ;)
I HAD THE BEST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE!!!!!! I enjoyed every single minute of my wedding and prepping with the boys+girls the day before. It was a blast!! I was still high for 2 days after... ;)
My girls were just wonderful in helping in every way and making it all a breeze for me. I really enjoyed having them stay at the Inn with us, it gave us some nice time to catch up while making centerpieces, cocktails, decorations... And the boys!! If you look under their jokey exterior, they are the kindest souls. :)
And boy am I glad I bought those bubbles and hired a DJ! Those bubbles kept the kids entertained ALL NIGHT long, and really got Avery and Bekah going! I was really worried about Avery being bored, but omg the kids became little DANCING MACHINES once the music came on. It was hilarious to watch.
Am sooooo soooooooo glad Troy convinced me to get a DJ and have a dollar dance. I was pretty hesitant since 1) I can't dance to save my life, 2) I'd never even heard of a dollar dance. IT WAS SUCH A BLAST! I loved loved loved it, it was awesome to chat and slow dance with so many guests, plus how cute were Caden and Avery (both 6) when they bashfully came up and asked the bride to dance! It was adorable. Bekah (little bride in the making) kept coming up to me every 5 minutes to ask me something, (Umm.. Meijie? Can I have more bubbles? Can I have a crane? Can I have another crane?) which also cracked me up. ;) And then I had to stop talking to my coworkers because this little 5-year-old insisted I teach her how to make a crane at my wedding, LOL.
And the toasts were just wonderful! We have funny friends. :)
Anyway, what made it even better was everyone telling me after that what a fun time they had. Johanna said it was the funnest wedding she had ever been to, and my coworker said it was one of the nicest. :) Awwwwwwww, ain't that the sweetest things anyone can say! And everyone we talked to had a blast, and we got compliments on the venue, cookies, food, flowers, little handmade details... Troy said his dad was impressed with my organization skills. ;)))
Am soooo glad we had an intimate wedding. 60 turned out to be the perfect number of people there. Can't wait for the pro pictures to come back! In the meantime, check out fb for pictures. :)
I HAD THE BEST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE!!!!!! I enjoyed every single minute of my wedding and prepping with the boys+girls the day before. It was a blast!! I was still high for 2 days after... ;)
My girls were just wonderful in helping in every way and making it all a breeze for me. I really enjoyed having them stay at the Inn with us, it gave us some nice time to catch up while making centerpieces, cocktails, decorations... And the boys!! If you look under their jokey exterior, they are the kindest souls. :)
And boy am I glad I bought those bubbles and hired a DJ! Those bubbles kept the kids entertained ALL NIGHT long, and really got Avery and Bekah going! I was really worried about Avery being bored, but omg the kids became little DANCING MACHINES once the music came on. It was hilarious to watch.
Am sooooo soooooooo glad Troy convinced me to get a DJ and have a dollar dance. I was pretty hesitant since 1) I can't dance to save my life, 2) I'd never even heard of a dollar dance. IT WAS SUCH A BLAST! I loved loved loved it, it was awesome to chat and slow dance with so many guests, plus how cute were Caden and Avery (both 6) when they bashfully came up and asked the bride to dance! It was adorable. Bekah (little bride in the making) kept coming up to me every 5 minutes to ask me something, (Umm.. Meijie? Can I have more bubbles? Can I have a crane? Can I have another crane?) which also cracked me up. ;) And then I had to stop talking to my coworkers because this little 5-year-old insisted I teach her how to make a crane at my wedding, LOL.
And the toasts were just wonderful! We have funny friends. :)
Anyway, what made it even better was everyone telling me after that what a fun time they had. Johanna said it was the funnest wedding she had ever been to, and my coworker said it was one of the nicest. :) Awwwwwwww, ain't that the sweetest things anyone can say! And everyone we talked to had a blast, and we got compliments on the venue, cookies, food, flowers, little handmade details... Troy said his dad was impressed with my organization skills. ;)))
Am soooo glad we had an intimate wedding. 60 turned out to be the perfect number of people there. Can't wait for the pro pictures to come back! In the meantime, check out fb for pictures. :)
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