When the Young Goes a Smoking &/ Drinking

Society today sees many a young one smoking and drinking just to look 'cool' in the eyes of their peers. Try talking to them about the dangers it will have on their lives and loved ones - and you'll be listed as a kibitzer. Even parents are unable to talk their children out of these habits. These kids will start to yell or lie. Why? Oh why? Parents are trying to make ends meet so their children can have a decent life but every cent they, the children receive is spent not on food but on cigarettes &/ liquor. What is going to happen to these young ones when their parents are unable to 'support' their habits due to unforeseen circumstances? Let us together help to stump out sale of cigarettes &/ liquor to kids and a curfew to those found consuming them. If only ... 

A new life

Just received the good news that Becky had given birth over 2 plus hours ago!! Welcome Tara into the human race. A first for proud parents - Glendon and Rebecca, and grand-parents Amelia and Jocelyn.

On this day 78 years ago, my mum who crossed from this universe to the higher heavens was born too. May she now rest in peace.

*-<):o) .... what a day!

Last Monday 14th January 2013, we picked Jia up from the MRT station then proceeded to Hans to meet Deb and friend Aaron. We were there to celebrate her 21st on a quiet note. No loud partying at Honky Tonk Lounge as was our previous plan to hold it there. So, got her what she wanted.
We had planned for a great get together *-<(:-p), for both sides of our family but she didn't want it - so sad though!
Dads was kinda moody which left things a little awkward and got the kids feeling down and on edge. :((  Plus point was, he joined in the birthday singing and ate the cake!! So the end wasn't such  a damper after all until he came home and down 2 cans of beer and retired to bed. What a day!!