Gina

We sent Gina back to the agent.

I am not cruel and heartless employer. I am never like that. I have a soft spot.

Now, I treat her as my adopted niece.

When the agent saw our behaviors at the agency, I am sure they were thinking "Why she wants to send Gina back?" A true dilemma -- our kids climbed on her like monkeys, we hugged each other, etc.... And yet, I know this relationship will not go far. We have decided to help Melba.

But, I am glad for her. She got an Ang Moh employer who is willing to pay her more. She gets 4 sundays off each month. She gets public holidays off as well.

She asked whether she could come to visit Bj and chilli padi. You think I will reject her?

I feel very much for her. I hate the previous employer-employee relationship. I prefer this relationship now.

Multiple losses

Two deaths in the Su family this month. MIL cried on the phone last night. Trying to be strong, Ren had to book tickets to fly to S'wak today. He had to be KCH to receive the body, because the other brothers won't do it. (Pantang: His sister is the 10th in the family. So, the first to 9th are not supposed to show face. So, the 11th sibling is the only candidate)

Ren is impacted very much. Both deceased are his loved ones. Both are his favs. He could not sleep properly last night. This is the 1st time death rocks the family so violently. Two within three weeks.

This weekend's gonna to be tough. We will be affected by many events.

Decision about the Maid

At the Dorcas Retreat, a friend's maid came with our maid to ask me a blunt question: "aunty, how come @#*# cannot eat at the cafe?" Dumbfounded me, shocked, gasped, and said, "We did not register her for the retreat. Bringing her is a last minute decision." Inside me, I was grumbling, "Who are you to ask me such question?"

We have explained to our helper why she needed to eat outside and not join us for all the meals. I am simply amazed by how people could pursue and ask such things. And, truly, I was surprised by the maid's boldness, but disappointed.... I do not wish to philosophize a hypothetical construct on why such happenings. Human rights?? Rights of transient workers??

My ramblings can go on and on and on and on..... I have come to a resolution..... Goodbye.

K2 Exam Fever

Ha, exam fever's here to stay. Found myself holding on to Lauren's spelling list, and got her to spell words for me. Worse still, she will be doing her Chinese test tomorrow, and she dun have a clue about Chinese.

So much talk about a nearly mono-lingual family where kids simply detest Chinese. Man, how to cultivate interest in Chinese?

I am looking forward to the weekend....

Public Holiday.... Good time to sleep in.... Applies to BJ only. I was up early....

Just managed to do one thing.... Got "How to be a page boy at wedding?" scripts and pictures in. I hope it works. The kids are not in the mood to try out the steps yet.

Maybe I will try again on thursday....

Tried the cheongsam which I bought when I was slimmest. I bought the cheongsam to remind myself that I should not put on weight, or else I could never fit into it. And you know, I put on a few kilos already....How to dress up for Yveon's wedding? Sigh.... hey guys, may be we should go last minute shopping to get something!!