Babysitting...

...is not as easy as you think it is...

A week ago, Aunty Karen called and asked if I could babysit her kids for two days as she had to work. So I said YES since I am on holidays and they needed help. Besides, I get paid. ;)

Helping Emma do her homework.
It took me ages to get her to finish ONE page of writing.

Obviously, NOT helping Ewan with his piano. Heh.
I gave that up a loooong time ago. I miss it though. Sigh.

Anyway, since taking up this extra-money-making 'career', and since I have a lot of time to kill, I decided to read up on babysitting facts and/or tips.

And then it hit me, I am so not prepared to be a babysitter, let alone a parent!
Let me share with you why.

I went on this website and read up on babysitting basics. Here are the 3 most basic rules on babysitting:

Rule #1: Be Prepared
Make sure that you have all the emergency numbers (what is the number for the fire brigade in Malaysia? 999?!) and other important numbers at your fingertips (if you're talking about Uncle Jit and Aunty Karen's number, I HAVE IT).

Rule #2: Know What to Expect
Know the family and the neighbourhood. (check)
Know the kids you'll be babysitting. (check)
Know how many kids you'll be babysitting. (duhh.. CHECK)
Know how you'll get home. (erm...)
Eating(check), bathing(check), homework(check) and other fun stuffs(erm what fun stuffs?!).

Rule #3: Stay Focused on the Kids at ALL TIMES
(self-explanatory)
Last week, I sorta put on a video for Emma and took a snooze on the couch.
Well, I guess this rule doesn't apply in my case.

If only I could do this...

:)

Hehe. But other than the rules that I have to follow, babysitting them can be fun as well.



After homework, Emma wanted to play so I played board games with her.



It was pretty easy so I let her win ;) Hee.



Then later, Ewan introduced us to his customized game. He made it himself! He reminded me of the days when my friends and I used to make up our own games in primary school.



"You are killed by astroids. Go back 8 spaces." =.=

Ewan teaching Emma how to play his game.
A picture that makes you go 'awww...' :)

Babysitting certainly teaches me how to deal with children. Which is good because I need to deal with one bunch of them every Saturday. HAHA. Totally kidding. You guys rock!

That's it for now. I should get back to attending Emma. Hee. Hope to see you all on Saturday!
Speaking of which, I think none of you should miss it because there's a special surprise! ;)

Ciao!
xxx

Pray For The Nation....23rd-25th July....

Attention ALL readers of this blog...

We are now at a critical point in the history of our nation,where the decisions that we(and our leaders) make will either lift Malaysia to become a leading nation in the South-East Asian Region,or accelerate its decline,where destruction awaits at the end of the downwards spiral.Surely we do not wish for Malaysia to become another failed nation such as Zimbabwe(once hailed to be the Breadbasket of the African Continent,but now in turmoil and poverty) or Ethopia,where thousands of children starve to death daily....

I am sure there is no need to elaborate upon the recent events that have taken place in our nation...but there is one certainty.Repentance is necessary.The time is now.It is at this very moment that the realm of the invisible,of the spiritual,is being mobilized.The battle for the souls of man has intensified.I know this sounds like mumbo-jumbo,rubbish,but it is true.The spiritual realm is VERY real.Yet we repent not to any spirits or angels,but to God alone.

In view of the crisis,our very own Senior Pastor Dr Daniel Ho(of DUMC) has called for a churchwide fast+prayer.Not just ANY prayer that you say before you eat or sleep(not that those are unimportant),but INTERCESSORY prayer,that is,standing in the gap to intercede on behalf of the nation.Malaysia desperately needs God.He is our only solution in a world full of questions and uncertainties.He is the only one who can change the hearts of man,and bring true peace and freedom to the nations.

The duration of this fast will be from the 23rd-25th of July...although it involves DUMC,ANY members of other churches can join in the fast.

The 3-day Fast and Prayer will run concurrently with the Renewal Fire Nights in DUMC(same timeframe as the Fast).For more info,contact Jamie Ang(the CG leader for our CG) =) or visit our church website... www.dumc.com.my

Bye.God Bless. (;

P.S:BTW,if I missed out anything in this post,please help me to add it in...thanks ^^

-Me-

Mysterious Night

Pictures paint a thousand words ;)

Joyeux Anniversaire!

A dear member of PCG1 turned a year older yesterday (sorry for the delay)! And that is none other than...

Ms. Leong Kay Lee! :)

Here are some pictures of our dearly beloved

Kay Lee and I! Camwhoring while other people were working in the kitchen ;)

Kay Lee the aspiring dancer

Kay Lee the accomplice

Kay Lee the clam from the sea (if you know what I mean)

Kay Lee the background person. Haha!

And the Kay Lee who everyone loves! :)

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY BABE!

PCG1 is counted tremendously blessed with your presence. Thank you for being the friend that always listens, the counsellor who offers great and Godly advices, the cute and crazy one in CG, the leader to the girls, the one I can always count on, and for being the one who never fails to be there. Even though you may be working behind-the-scenes most of the time, I want you to know that all your efforts and hard work is deeply appreciated. You are truly a star!

I pray that the Lord will continue to shower His abundant blessings into your life like how you have done in ours. I am very sure that I can safely say this on behalf of the CG...

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Hope you had a great time celebrating your special day!

xxx

3 in the morning

Lately, I find myself up and unable to fall asleep in the wee hours of the morning. It's been driving me nuts and also, have made me succumb to the following:

Taking random pictures!

In which you'll see some of my obsessions. Hee.

Mainly, myself! Haha. Just kidding. They are just there to 'pose' with my main obsession: the stars :) If you've witnessed a meteor shower before, you'd understand why I'm obsessed with them.

Second obsession: the moon. Of course, they only, like, come in a pair. If you like stars, you'll like the moon too (well you better!). I gotta say that the moon has insanely bright and beautiful these few nights. Brings back memories for me... Hmmm :)

And very peculiarly, my rings. I don't know why, but I just feel 'naked' without them. With them on, I cannot stop my fidgeting with it by changing it from one finger to another and twisting it around my finger.

I know this is a random post but since SOME PEOPLE complained that it's dead, I might as well add something new. Take is as a get-to-know-a-bit-more-of-your-weird-cell-leader post. Plus, I really can't sleep! >.<>

Look out for a real update soon! Since I'm on holidays now! Whee :)

Love y'all!

xx