I was desperately counting down to this day. Since the beginning of 2012, Theo and I had almost burnt every free moment of our time juggling our careers, managing Joel’s burgeoning school work and tests and making key financial decisions pertaining to a new car and property investment in JohorContinue Reading

Saturday’s papers reported that Singapore needs 30,000 immigrants every year just to sustain productivity. This is because we are not giving birth to enough children, at a total fertility rate of 1.24, we are barely replacing ourselves. And even with the influx of immigrants, we will not be able toContinue Reading

The family including mother, brother and sister-in-law joined us for the house hunting trip last Saturday. Together with our two older kids, we only managed to cross the Causeway around 1pm and famished. So much for having an early start. The day before I had drawn up a list ofContinue Reading

Time is 5.30pm and it is Joel’s third day in primary school, a new phase of his life which marks his growing independence. While waiting for the teachers to dismiss their precious flock, I am mingling among the other equally anxious parents anticipating the return of their first born childContinue Reading

The months of October and November went by in a blast. It was my busiest period this year chasing deadlines, preparing papers and presentations, organising events and attending numerous thank you meals. And it sucks that this had to come at a time when everyone else in my department isContinue Reading