Last night in Jakarta

hehe… didnt do shopping tonight cos there was supposed to be a cocktail session at the conference. However, i guess many people left early for another party organised by 1 of the service company. Anyway, i stayed on and joined the sales gals.
We ended up going to the spa again. =P i went for facial [...]

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3rd day in Jakarta

Woke up later today to go to the IPA conference at Jakarta Convention Centre. Aiyo, didnt know that the Sultan hotel (previously Hilton) was so near the centre. I stayed in the former Hilton for 3 long weeks in 2003 for business. It’s old and not as nice. Not sure why my ex boss likes [...]

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Ross’ life without Mum & Dad around

Just called home, Ross chased my MIL out of the room when he woke up at 4am.
Our bedroom is just for Ross, Daddy and I. No one else can sleep inside. MIL thought that as days passes, he will get use to me not being around. BUt alas, she is wrong. When Ross woke up [...]

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Taxi Cost

Taxi in JKT is cheap. Start rate is 6,900 rupiah for a Silver Bird Merc Benz and 4,000 for the lower end. In Jakarta, it’s always better to go via Silver Bird or Blue Bird. But the other taxi company with blue taxi is ok too. The rest, try to avoid if possible. Those above [...]

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Too Kind Hearted =P

As i have forgotten to bring my facial wash over to JKT, i went to the mall nearest to Hotel Mulia Senayan to get 1. I took the cab at the hotel. Once i was in the cab, the driver said that Plaza Senayan was too near. Just give him any amount. I THOUGHT i [...]

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Spa Massage

Just had a Javanese massage at the Spa at Four Seasons Jakarta. OMG, it’s really good. I went for it at the recommendation of my friend who tried it once. The lady was very good. It’s slightly cheaper than in Singapore. Well, since i am not getting anything from JKT, i thought i might as [...]

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Update from Taiwan

Called mr chin just now. He is nursing a headache. Cos of various reasons.

Watching of soccer match between Man U and Chelsea on Thurs, thus not having enough sleep prior to the trip
The weather in Taiwan, apparantly it’s really hot
Waking up at 4 am for a morning stroll that’s what we always do
Walking [...]

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I am in Jakarta now! =(

Yes, i have safely arrived in JKT and am staying at Four Seasons hotel. Interesting journey. right from the start.
MIL and I were so afraid of the ’separation’ that Ross and I will go thru at the airport. The day started with me telling Ross to be a good boy and sleep with [...]

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Where to get Flashcards?

I bought mine from Tensai at Shichida Method. However, they only sell to parents whose kids are there. To be honest, it’s not cheap (100 cards for $10) and the paper is about 330 gsm thick and not many printers can take these sort of papers. Thus, you will have to print on normal paper [...]

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Blessed Papa is away :(

Dear Blessed Papa is on his way to Taiwan with the rest of the cultivators from the East side of Singapore. They are going on an eight day trip to Shen Wei Tian Tai Mountain where the I-Kuan Tao centre is located. As the centre has been fully completed, they are the first batch of [...]

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