A Ikea trip that lead me into deep thoughts

We went to Ikea on sunday. Just as we entered level 2, he asked me to sit down and want to discuss something with me. He said his parents have this thoughts of getting a landed property and all of us stay together. Its not the first time I am hearing this, his mum did ask me before if I rem correctly. I know its his wish too. In fact, his wish is - if he can afford, he will want to get a landed and all of us - my parents, his parents stay together. He like big families feel. Thus I know, I cant escape from staying with his parents one fine day esp
1. He is the elderest son
2. He has this weakness towards family kinship - this is a + point, I like this point of his but it will mean he is willing to take on any additional responsibilies from anyone as long as its his family.

My instant reaction is to reject, fight back and argue. I said I dun wish to, dun wan to lose my freedom. Seeing each other is easy but living together is another story, it will never be easy as he think. Thus end up the trip did not continue happily. We walked on, with things in my mind.
Actually some part deep down in me, I dun mind, I will love and like that kind of close big family feel too. Perhaps not with his family but with mine. Haha.. after all I realise I am not as close to his family esp his parents as I should be. There is still distance. However I know, his parents dote on me. Its something that I can feel it myself too. He told me:
1. his mum will worry that I will be tired to clean up house after long day of work. Thus suggesting he to bring the maid over on weekend to clean up the house. And now suggesting to stay together so that we do not need to worry of cleaning up, cooking meals etc.
2. He feel that he is drifting away from his family - which I thought it rather normal esp when U r married?! I also feel how come there are things happen in family but I dunno mah..
3. He said his mum dare not offend me?! I dunno how true is it but I believe its bcos we arent close enough mah. And also I dun think I got anything for her to offend. Basically I tink I am not a too tough to get along person lor.
4. His mum changed which I agreed. She changed alot since I know her, someone who use to be self centre, tink big of herself to now can discuss, talk and actually ask for opinion at times.
5. His mum is diagnoise with Diabietics recently, his dad 's knee had been hurting so much - actual cos remain unknown. Thus he feel that he shld be taking care of them now. Actually the situation of my parents is the same as his, mum with disbietics and dad's knee also been hurting till walk with limp.
And many more examples that he said out without me knowing in the first place but I cant rem now that lead me to think over it...

One thing I know for sure is eventually I will be staying with my in laws. Its a sooner or later thing - when they will get the landed, I dunno. However I got to admit that after the arguement and hearing what he said, its might not be a very bad decision after all. I dun resist it as strongly as before le.. I will just live as days goes.. till the day come.

Our 1st oversea shopping trip!

Finally our official first oversea shopping trip together!!
Its Mdm Leong first trip to Batam so she got to be lead by 2 Tans! haha..

We ended up at BCS - Batam City Square first. After Mdm Leong viewed the message salon, she decided to forgo abt message. haha.. So we went for lunch at Breeks! 3 of us - 3 main course, 2 side dishes plus 3 drinks only cost us $36! How cheap can that be?!

Then next we went to Nagoya Hill shopping centre where we did most of our shopping:

I got a bag, a pair of NB running shoes and a ear ring

Mdm Tan got 2 ear rings (which i tink she lost while on the way back), 2 polo tee for her Ah lao, 1 top for herself and some undergarment.

Mdm Leong got 2 pairs of ear rings, a top for herself, some tops for her mum?! and some undergarment too.

Next we went back to Batam centre where both me and Mdm Leong got a cap from Polo Ralph Lauren each!

Then we intro her to the hypermarket. She was still wondering what to get from hypermarket then realise so many things are so much cheaper. haha..

We bought toiletries and they got diapers!

Its a fruitful trip but abit too rush and thus tiring too. Nevertheless, I bet we all enjoyed ourselves!
Us on board
At Breeks - BCS

Our drinks!

The resturant is empty! haha.. only customers are the 3 of us.

My fish and chip - Fish is nice and thick Behind is Mozzi balls. There is also bluffort wings not in picture.

Mdm Tan 's dory fillet with lime chilli. Also nice and thick fillet.

Mdm Leong's Steak with creamy mushroom sauce. Very nice!! But they need to change the knife la.. Cannot make it..

Us on board again - back to SG. No seats at aircon area so we went to the open space. When I saw this pic to Mr Tay then I realise the guy behind us also smile to camera leh! Solid wor..

**PS: after we reached harbourfront, I bought another pair of shoes - A cute pair of checkers wedges at only $10!

Unusual night outing

Its late.. 12am! Haha.. We were jio by Mr and Mrs Tan and my jogging kakis to go JB for supper!

Initially I thought they are kidding and who knows they are serious! and here we go...

In Mr and Mrs Tan's Little red car - Mr Tay lazy + dunno how to drive in Msia.

Us at the hind seats

The wanton mee! Realise nv take shoot of the signboard. Its Ah Biao wanton mee, shop is right behind Da Ma market.

Beside, we ordered lok lok from the mobile stall at the road side..

Its's so irritating!

Personally I think I placed 3 orders with them with all 3 being cancelled while processing. Reason they gave was they do not accept international credit card but only US issued credit card. Ok, I asked Judy to help me on this, after processing for almost a week, they sent an email to tell me that they are not able to processs the order and thus CANCELLED AGAIN!

Forget it. Told Mdm Leong to pop down their shop at Taka to see cos there should be sales too if she really keen to get the wallet.

Its so frustrating and irritating!!

No ways to destress

Retail therapy to destress but now.. after all the buying, now is all the waiting. Meanwhile got to remind myself, still got lots of loots on the way. Got to be patient, wait.. no more buying liao. Haha..
Mdm Tan and Mdm Leong chio go Batam and we fixed the date as next week - 23rd Jul. Can go there shop too hor?! haha...

Shopping times again!

Been shopping shopping shopping! Haha.. Having retail therapy to destress man!
Beside getting 2 bags, 4 slippers, 1 shoes from Bangkok trip, I am still waiting for some other items to arrive. Yes online shopping! Hassle free, I like! hee...

Gotten this from Charmlady spree - nice one which enable 3 ways to carry it. Still waiting for it Gotten this sunglass from Old navy - only US $5
This one too! US$5

I wanted this from BIGI mall. But my sis want to order it too so I decide to give it to her as her bday present. Still on its way to singapore

I ordered the coffee one from BIGI mall. Hee.. This will be mine. Unqiue one, can sling too.

This wallet from Kate spade - they are having additional sales on their sales item Thus sales is US$78 additional 25% off is US$58.50. I got to ma fan Mrs Liow to help me get it as they only accept US credit card. Thks Judy! Hope the order go thru without anymore further issues. :)

2 very tired dogs.

so tired hor even thou they do nothing at home lor.

Bangkok trip - 04/07/09 to 06/07/09

Its a nice trip!

Wonderful and enjoying!

We are all looking forward to the next trip which we plan to go in Dec09?!

See up coming got promo on cheap air tickets or not. hee..

Photo link here

Very very late post! - Mr Tan's bday celebration

Its a super late post.
Wanted to post it before BKK holiday but no time! Was busy clearing work before holiday and thus only till now then can post this entry.
We went to Tampines one - Bachmann Jap Resturant to celebrate Mr Tan bday.. Food not bad, concept similar to marche. Given a card, swipe to get food and pay using the card. Can try next time.
Hokkaido Ramen!

The display look so real

Sakura!

Ramen - cha su with scallops

Omu rice mixed set

Jap pancake

Expensive fruit tart - Cost $7.80 for one slice like this but really nice.

Blue berry tart

Macha milk with red bean

Bday cake for Mr Tan - Mango Cheese cake from Rivi Gauchi

Nice contrast color right?

The Bday boy

cutting cake