PS I Love You Photography

Feature - Newborn Photographer

Anyone out there love love newborns??

I bet with a million dollars that I am NOT the only one!!! 

Today, I will share with you my behind the scenes with one of Singapore's trending newborn photographer, Patricia Seng. She runs her independent business P S I LOVE YOU photography and is the studio is based her new spanking awesome townhouse. I will show you around her working space which has been thoughtfully thought out!!! It just amazing to have both studio and outdoor, natural lighting options for your photo shoot. 

I got to know Pat 5 years ago while we were both pregnant and chatting in a mummies-to-be forum. We were staying in the same estate and started hanging around for the children's playdates. She was a very hands-on mummy who makes her own flash cards (like ALOT) and always have the most toys in the house.  Pat was always the appointed ad hoc photographer and the talent was obvious. Her child always had the nicest props for his photos and eventually he had the nicest album *envy. It was at that time she left her career to embark on her interest and that was photography. She started her studio at home and many of us started to be her supportive models. 

Today, lets go behind the scene on how a newborn shoot is done. 

PS I Love You is a home based and the environment is just so comfortable for parents especially with post-partumn mummies who gave birth just 1 week ago. The studio is located in the basement, there is a play area for the crazy toddlers to spend their energy while the parents get cosy. Patricia has a abundance of toys for the children to chose from, there is even a train set up. ball pit, cooking area!

A sneak preview of Pat's studio.

The Process: 

Pat has a area where the parents get to chose their selected theme from her array of collection, which I think is really apt.  I really admire her creativity and her professionalism by sourcing out new props from overseas constantly! While some photographers tend to use their classic signature looks, be charmed by the studio's collection. I guess this has to do with the photographer tenacity to love change. 

One of pat's 3 computer screens

Preferred looks are swiped across 3 screens (always amazed by how this works heheh ) and this screen displays their collection

The Studio Shoot

The photo shoots starts! The baby didn't have to be transferred anywhere the whole 15 mins while he was settling in the arms of his nanny (bring if you have 1).  The main star gets his shoots 1st before he gets cranky for a feed and so do time your milk well when you have your shoot!  While the baby stays nicely nestled in his "crib", next comes family portrait which took 15 mins because they took a while to try to get his brother to get a brotherly shoot. After about 45 mins upon arriving to the studio the baby has started to get cranky and it was time for a change and feed. 

During that time, Pat gets ready for the next change or changes... the baby gets his portfolio done the minute he snoozes. At this point, baby got cranky (can't blame right? hahhaha) but with Pat's patience, she spent so much time pacifying and coaxing him to sleep before she proceeds. Now, have I mention she is a mother of soon to be 3?? You can be sure your baby will be in safe, protective arms.

Baby cleverly posing for the camera

Baby being coax to sleep and he was pampered by the touches of the photographer

The Outdoor Shoot

We spent about 1h 15 mins in the studio - includes choosing of themes, baby change and milk. Next, we were brought to the house rooftop for an outdoor shoot! It's so nice to be able to have a variety of shoot in 1 studio isn't it!!!!! What better place then to get it just upstairs? Natural lighting photos are always so beautiful in my opinion but most of us chose to do studio just because its cooler. The rooftop studio didn't get any direct sun which was great for the baby, maybe because it was about 5pm already. So timing is important for beautiful shoots too isn't it. 

Beside the rooftop outdoor studio, PS I love U has a pool studio too!!!!! That theme was soooooooo cute. 

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The whole shoot took about 2 hours in the comfort of the photographer house. I love how comfortable the whole process was. Just thinking how wounded some of mummies are after birth and it always nice to be hanging around in a home when the baby gets a celebrity photoshoot!!

Here are some beautiful photos of the studio

{Photo Credit: PS I Love You Photography} 

{Photo Credit: PS I Love You Photography}

{Photo Credit : PS I Love You}

You can contact Patricia here at the following links and do click to see her updated photos in her Facebook!

Email: info@psiloveyouphotography.com
Website: http://www.psiloveyouphotography.com

FACEBOOK Page: http://www.facebook.com/Psiloveyouphotography

Pilates Fitness

I stopped breast-feeding and decided its time to get my body back!

This child bearing has taken its toll on the body and not only I feel fatter, I feel SHORTER too! So much for the fat body slouching :( I miss my perkiness in the boobs, bum, arms .. gravity is definitely working.

Spent some thoughts and decided to do some Pilates, mainly because it can help me in my posture and tone my core muscles. Gym is a flop for me coz I think running isn't my forte, or using those complicated machines. Signing a chi chi gym memberships is daunting just because most people there are just too beautiful and have too much competition. Yoga is a good and did it after I had V, but this round I thought, lets do something different.

I read up a little on Pilates and found one that can help with weight loss! Like okie.. why not right? Better do something to bring down the numbers, its crappy that I feel smaller but WHY AM I STILL HEAVY? People tell me its the density of the bone and it gets heavier with age, WELL,  I'm very sure they are in denial too! Seriously.. zzzzz

I saw this on their website http://www.pilatesfitness.com.sg

"We created a unique Pilates routine utilizing Pilates exercises that burn more calories in one hour. Pilates for Weight Loss^TM Class  is suitable for people who want to promote fast weight loss and those who prefer high intensity workout; including males who may find standard Pilates classes too “slow”.

SO DAMN APT FOR ME!!!

My experience:

Day 1: The 1st class was an introductory class. Totally didn't understand what the instructor was trying to explain to me. Like in yoga they have many terms which I disregarded it. Well, it wasn't going to make me a genius remembering them right? This place has a reformer which is a machine that helps stretches the body. Pretty cool this thing, I mean I GET TO LIE DOWN N EXERCISE! What can go wrong with this right????

I spent the 30 mins figuring out the springs, pulley system. I think the have nice terms but I didn't catch it. It was like okie I can do this!!

Actual Class:

I was in the middle of 2 other pilate-ist, Eh should be called that. Yoga is yogist right? Okie I just google and no such word *rolls eyes. Anyway... people. *word!

The one on my right seems like a expert, the one on my left seems new but more senior than me - I think.

So the class starts and what I thought of "lying down and exercising" is cool right? Wa... wrong!!!! It stretches my body in ways not known to me. I felt pulls from everywhere and it didn't help that my machine was making too much "CLINGS AND CLANGS" I think I got eye balled by the expert on my right. Let me digress a bit, she had eyes like a bridezilla. Like Omg ...  every.stretch.was.to.fit.into.that.wedding.gown.eyes. 

You know those type? Ya she was...  I got scared.

So anyway, I was way too noisy. I couldn't control that machine. Pilates is about controlling .. and I CANNOT. Don't let me get started on my quivering legs and arms. My legs are pretty much useless I realised. I got lost in the breathing aspect of it. Inhale or exhale?? Now which one opens the diaphragm ??  and I ended the class with chest pains, aching everywhere.

I just think I am not cut out for sports, its just a 2 left feet thing. While everyone can look stylish in sportswear, I always just don't feel it much. Doesn't matter what brand, though I know some promised that you can fly with theirs hahhaah! Oh well, I gotta be positive with this. I  know I will get it!!! Co-ordination + breathing + looking stylo + looking hawt. IS.SO.DETERMINE.TO.DO.30 days.. let see where this will bring me!

I feel taller .. trust me

Pilates Fitness has kindly offered this to YOU!

We are giving away 1 FREE PILATES CLASS (worth $54)  

All you have to do is follow this 2 easy steps:

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3) Quote "FloMummy" when they call  at +65 9184 7622 or email at enquiry@pilatesfitness.com.sg to book a slot.

T&C:
- Only valid for first time customers

- Class consists of 30 min reformer intro + 55 min Weight Loss OR Core & Body Aches class only

- This promotion will be valid till 21st December 2013.

Disclosure: Flomummy would like to thank Pilates Fitness for their offer on attending the classes. No monetary compensation was given and all opinions are purely mine. 

To Cane or not?

That has to be the most common form of punishment of training tools.

Many times I have come across mummies telling me how they execute their training by squishing that cane. It was at that many times I wondered if I made the right choice by NOT using it. Positive reinforcement using praise and sandwiching praise is one of the longest process in the parenting world.

5 Years ago (close) I made that decision not to hit, whack, cane my children. If you ask me if it was easy? I would say nope.. it has to be my hardest. It is way more hard when V was at 2 years and my in laws bought their 1st cane to cane my child.  It was my MIL way of disciplining ... apparently. She took it to "scare" my child ~ So they always say. I saw it and hit the roof! Like literally. I was almost close to being berserk to see how can anyone decide how to discipline my child. The mayhem I caused and the sarcasm that came out of my scorpio's mouth was ruthless. Well, they got the hint and eventually it (the cane) went missing.

I cringe at the thought of the cane. It was my form of punishment when I was young. I went to school with scars across my legs and arms. I HATED it. It was in the parents opinion.. re-educating me. But in the midst of re-educating it scarred my self esteem. I never understood why the need to re-educate when they were the ones who - well, educated me? Why must it be me and not them that needs re-educating? A child before reaching self independence has only their parents' love and warmth. Whatever the child knows come from them . So why the need to whack?

I never understood. NEVER.

When my MIL had that cane and hit the sofa, claiming to train my child. I stood and freeze. Before I went berserk, I asked why the need of that action? Something about the child not listening. Now, the child can barely understand a proper conversation and she is supposed to understand your instructions? Come on! It always starts with a hit on the diaper, slightly on the sofa, then the legs of the table then one fine day, that cane swooshes across the leg of the child. When that happens, the child cries and then what? The person that was using the cane will cry and apologise. Then seriously why bother to even start on it? Don't let me start on those days when the parents are in a bad mood and the child ends up with 3 on the legs and 3 across the arms. Victorious? I am not so much into such trophies. *flashback 30 years

I am not saying I am any good when it comes to parenting. But I hardly lose my cool mainly because its easier to control MY emotions then my young child's emotions. I am the one doing time out instead of the child.  Yes, I raise my voice coz V tries her luck at times. Like insisting on doing something that minute- like colouring a picture we are to leave the house when she has been up the last 2 hours sitting in front of the TV. Stuffs that I find so silly, but the child just love to press that button don't they?

I have caught V hitting her sister a few times. She gets irritated and her initial reaction was to hit her sister. I swear I TOTALLY understand how that feels. I am sure there are people in this house who have hit her without me seeing it just because they know I am so anal about it. But in the midst of Baby Kate being hit and V getting upset, I seem to be the only person who can look her in the eyes and say "I don't remember ever doing this to you, may I suggest that you should never do that. Just because I don't "Interestingly, V has started being aware of her actions and I have seen her practising self control.

The Smart Local Listing

FloMummy got a new listing at the http://www.thesmartlocal.com! Its a website that has reviews about everything that is trending in Singapore!  Its actually amazing that my humble blog has a global ranking.. yes GLOBAL ranking. Like wow right?

It was definitely my 1st collaboration with a local website!I have started using The Smart Local since that faithful email came to request for me to join them in their website. You can read about the top bloggers, restaurant reviews, best buffets, best nightlife even baking classes that are ongoing! I use it most for FOOD!!

So instead of googling and getting lost with all the informations, just drop by and use their guide! Oh at the same time drop by my listing http://www.thesmartlocal.com/sg/bloggers/7133-flo-mummy and help write a review! Thanks all!!

Studio Play - 1 year old shoot

We did Baby Kate 1 year old photo shoot 2 weeks ago and I collected it yesterday! Like our every photo shoot practice, I don't succumb to buying the whole lot. But when I was in the studio and viewing the photos, I  absolutely cannot make up my mind! She looked good in almost every single one! 

We have 1 photo of us n V when she was one years old hanging on our wall. It was pretty hilarious coz V never accepts that that was she in the photo. You can view the 5 photos we chose here: Sean Lau. Just that day, my gf was just telling me that her kiddos have started fighting for attention in terms of photos, birthday parties - like they will compare who has more not. It sort of reminded me when I was younger and how as a 2nd born, I felt I had lesser than. You know how we wear hand me down and play hand me downs? Yea had that all... 

Told Trev about it and he agreed about being fair to the both. Decided that we will do a exact photo and hang it on the wall. We had our family shot done with Natsuki photograph which was enough to last till 2 years or so. 

So we chose back Sean which now rebranded as Studio Play. In fact the voucher was bought when I was expecting when we were at one of the parenting expo. Sean's wife called out us and was like "your girl, Victoria Eden right?" I remember her! Like seriously, she has the sales man memory... I mean 4 years ago u know, she can remember my daughter's FULL name! Of course, we had to buy a package from her... just because she remembered V's name !! hahha

So here are some photos to share. We had to get one the same as V, just because this is my personal favourite signature look.

Kate Lauren

Victoria Eden 

These are just a few of the 155 photos I have in my dvd!

This time round, we brought her nanny and she was just so good in making her laugh!! Besides that, Kate was so easy to handle for she will walk over to her new set up when ever she is changed! There was no need of coaxing her coz she was just soooo ready to be in the photos. The studio was really nicely set up and the aircon did get slightly too cold for us which is why we took some time to feed her some porridge to warm her up.  Other than that, the props selection have increased and we had so much fun taking these photos, The assigned photographer was really quick and always was ready to play with her! 

I love these set of photos so much coz this baby just loves to smile!  Just feel that children completes me so much... and watching them grow up is a blessing!!

Baby Kate's 1st birthday party

Its amazing the speed of 2013 ....

They say as you grow older the months and years pass by faster and somehow I am feeling it much.

I'm not much a fan of parties, drinking ones yes... anything else not so. As you read my last post,  am pretty much a loner. So preparing parties ain't my forte and if it was my choice, I will pay it to be done. But I have grown wiser (i think) and decided that it will be a small cozy party for Baby Kate. Made a decision to just have it at home... well, it should not be THAT difficult right?

I dread the usual function room thing (although after the party yesterday its seems like a better choice-  aircon, period).

I went slightly more adventurous and decided on a pool party. The pool at our place is da bomb and is the children's favourite place. If you come by and swim, you will somehow think you are in some resort, not exactly shangri-la but seriously beautiful place...  its like you are very much on a holiday.

So, I expanded on the pool party.. then realised that we never seem to have attended 1 pool party. Oh then realised, we never accept pool parties. Even if its all champagne all nighter, just found is too much of a hassle to bring so many things. But then... when you realised, that I do not care much of BBQ too.  You see its just me :D.

I googled much and saw how some parents go all way out for a party. Wow seems fun but logistics would kill me. But then there will always be those that go way overboard. Coming from someone who walked down the aisle without my flower bouquet coz I forgot, detailing are not much in my favour. so I decided.. Bottom line, the children must enjoy.  Took away all things that are not necessary, the balloon ppl,  the magician, the fairies, the clowns. It was not easy to take it out for , well.... what if its expected? Anyway, sought help from my mummy bloggers and man, they were a bunch when went all way out. Like OMG.... but 1 item caught my eye and it seemed like a good thing to have!  You can read on SANSES blog .

It was a HIT with the children! BB Kate had a blast in the Wet & Wild for it was so safe for her to be inside there than the waddling pool! The guys from Singapore Toy Club came by to help set up and we decided to do without the cannon water spray coz the water supply was slightly father away from the electric point. It was really simple -just an extension, a power plug for the blower and it was 3 hours of magic for the children!!! There was no danger like strings or difficult structure to climb except you still need watchful eyes around to be safe. The guys came back by 8pm to help dismantle the machine and I must say service was impeccable!

Goodie bag:

I chose my goodie bags from the impressive Daiso of course! I did some search and most of them didn't give me what I want. Something I don't do is to have sweets at a party, mainly because I can't stand when my child goes and gorges herself on sweets/cupcakes and not eat her food. If I don't like, I believe most mummies out there don't like it either. I never give sweets as any party favours for the children's birthday. Its like omg, seriously? So for  our goodie bag, I chose a water gun, a water shooter and a bubble wand and packed in a Cath Kidson inspired waterproof bag. I like it much!

Food:

We chose Botak Jones this round coz most parties have curry chicken buffet and it has become a bore.  Trev chose the menu... The fish, pasta with tomato sauce, baked cheese was a sellout. The mushrooms was aplenty and ribeye didn't go very well... not sure why? We had a children menu catered too which consists of burgers, hot dogs, ham and cheese .

MENU 4

FRESH GREEN GARDEN SALAD
DOUBLE BAKED CHEESE POTATO

GARLIC SAUTEED FRESH BUTTON MUSHROOMS BAR-B-QUED CHICKEN WINGS

SLICED NZ STRIPLOIN

CHEESE BAKED PREMIUM BASA

PASTA W FRESH GARDEN VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE

The above menu would run $22.00 per person inclusive of the 7% GST. 

Cake: 

We had to have our regular baker without fail just because the family loves her cake much. She does beautiful decorations too. I mean everyone can be a mean baker but not everyone can decorate it well right? Decoration is a skill on its own...

I decided to do without a professional photographer this round and got my trusty Nikon to do the job. We decided to take this same amount of money to do a photo shoot just with her alone. Seems like a apt birthday present from us. Till this 27th Sept and another round of photos for her actual 1st. Can't wait!

Disclosure: Flomummy and her guests would like to thank Singapore Toy Rental for their sponsorship of the Wet and Wild Castle! No monetary compensation was given and all opinions are purely mine and the guests. 

You can check out some ideas of 1st birthdays and pool parties here:

1. http://www.ourprincessdana.com/search/label/Birthday
2. http://sanses.com/2013/05/its-been-one-month-already/ 
3. http://www.missustay.com/blog/tag/sweet-treats-party/
4. http://growingwiththetans.com/category/birthdays/
5. http://www.meeningfully.com/2013/05/about-first-birthday.html?m=1

Numberology

Yesterday was quite an odd day.

My landlord in my office keeps bugging us to change our unit. She was bothering my partner and insisted that we gave us our birthdate and "counted"our career path.

So mine came back as life path 7, I mean I have people counting for me before, its as common as a horoscope reading right? But interesting this time round, got attracted to what I was reading. Some how it seem to be speaking to me and giving me some answers or sort.

No 7 :

The nature of a Life Path 7 person is intellectual and introspective. You delve into everything in an effort to find out what makes it tick. You rarely accept things at face value. Rather, you must see for yourself that your own opinions are sound. When the germ of an idea is absorbed into your subconscious, you meditate and turn it over in your mind until you fully understand every aspect. Only then do you act on it or discard it. This process leads you to the discovery of great philosophical truths, which you use, in turn, to your advancement as well as in the consolation and healing of the troubled. You’re psychic—you possess a certain knowing—and often experience déjà vu, a sense of having lived a certain experience before.

Yours is the role of philosopher, teacher, and healer, but it’s not easy for you to teach until you loosen up a bit. Your reserved nature gives people the impression that you’re unapproachable. Only those who understand your quiet, contemplative moods can get through to you. These are the fortunate ones because you have so much to give.

Your interests are mainly cultural and philosophical—you pursue the intellectual. The finer things in life are as necessary to you as the air you breathe. All things beautiful capture your keen interest: a well done painting, a beautiful sculpture, or a good book. You’re the rare individual who enjoys every stroke of the brush in a painting, not just the overall effect. Because of this trait, you’re a connoisseur of the finest ilk. Life Path 7’s make excellent parents because they teach their children to appreciate all of the beauty that life has to offer, both in an intellectual and a physical sense.

Your reserved manner wraps you in a mantle of dignity. Respect from one and all is your heritage, and you accept it with grace. Because you have to face a wide brushstroke of obstacles, life is often disappointing to you, but you see disappointments as opportunities to delve into the hidden truths of life and use this knowledge to better yourself and your life. This spiritual and practical knowledge you glean is your vehicle to happiness.

Never hurry—take the time for rest and meditation. There’s no need to be concerned by economics, for you generally have what you need. The fate of the mystic, as for a 7, is to study, question, apply, and teach the secrets of the soul. As such, Providence always take care of your material needs. This is a rare gift and should be used well.

The Life Path 7 suggests that you entered this plane with a gift for investigation, analysis, and keen observation. You’re a thinker of the first order. You evaluate situations quickly and with amazing accuracy. As a result, you’re thorough and complete in your work—the perfectionist who expects everyone else to meet a high standard of performance, too.

A Life Path 7 person is a peaceful and affectionate soul. But you guard your connection to people carefully. It’s easy for you to detect deception and recognize insincere people. When you do, you give them a wide berth. You aren’t one to have a large circle of friends, but once you accept someone as a friend, it’s for life. Most 7’s are charming and refined individuals with great poise and a quick wit.

Nonetheless, there’s a certain reclusiveness about you. While others enjoy being around you, you don’t necessarily enjoy being around them. Your reserve is often mistaken for aloofness, but there’s no rush. It takes time for you to warm up to new friends. Clubs and organizations hold little interest for you—you’re not a joiner.

You enjoy your own company—you actually thrive on being alone, away from the hustle and bustle life. You need a good deal of quiet time to be with your own inner thoughts and dreams. You dislike crowds, noise, distractions, and confusion.

As mentioned before, the keynote of 7′s strength is reflected in their depth of thought. 7’s garner knowledge from practically every source they find. Intellectual, scientific, and studious, you don’t accept a premise until you have dissected the subject and arrived at your own independent conclusion.

7 is considered a spiritual number and it often denotes a spiritual wisdom that becomes apparent at a fairly early age. A built-in inner guidance system provides you with a strong sense of intuition—almost a law unto yourself. Whatever spiritual position you take, traditional ornot, you cling to it with fervor. Once you’ve decided on an issue, you’re tenacious. It’s almost impossible to get you to revisit the question. Adaptability is not your style, and change for you is a rarity.

Rather than accepting advice, you rely on your own experiences and your intuition. Your hunches usually prove to be accurate, and knowing this, you confidently follow the directions they guide.

The Shadow SideYour shadow side has you leaning toward moodiness, standoffishness, and secretiveness—none of which furthers your image. As a result, many people find you cold and unemotional, making it difficult to enter relationships. Worst case scenario, you may also be devious and calculating.

In the most negative use of the 7 energies, you can be pessimistic, lackadaisical, quarrelsome, and secretive. A Life Path 7 individual who’s not living life fully and gaining through experiences, is a hard person to live with because of their lack of consideration for others. Operating on the negative side of the 7 can produce a selfish and spoiled individual and living with one can be a challenge. This may be why some 7s prefer living alone.

Fortunately, the negative 7 is not the typical 7, at least not without some mitigating positive traits. This number is one that seems to have some major shifts from highs to lows. Stability in feelings may be elusive for you.

Famous People with Life Path 7Paula Abdul, Muhammad Ali, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Baez, Christian Bale, Antonio Banderas, Candice Bergan, Valerie Bertinelli, Robert Blake, Ellen Burstyn, Eric Clapton, Glenn Close, Harry Connick, Jr., Geena Davis, Johnny Depp, Leonardo Dicaprio, Shannen Doherty, Michael Douglas, Fran Drescher, Carmen Electra, Carrie Fisher, Mel Gibson, John Goodman, Kelsey Grammer, Hugh Grant, Charles Grodin, Ethan Hawke, Tommy Hilfiger, Janet Jackson, Keria Knightley, Angela Lansbury, Heath Ledger, Lyle Lovett, Ewan McGregor, Toni Morrison, Al Pacino, Matthew Perry, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Seinfeld, Danielle Steel, Patrick Stewart, Emma Thompson, Tanya Tucker, and Naomi Watts.

Life Path 7 CompatibilityThe Life Path 7 person has a natural fit with 1, 5, and 7. They get along well with Life Path 4. They’re neutral with Life Path 9, but they find a challenge (or need to compromise) with Life Paths 2, 3, 6, and 8.

Its a crazy read, coz most people don't quite understand why I LOVE eating alone, hanging by myself. I dig this personal time so much. I do agree I think alot but have learnt to mediate to clear my mind now. Its interesting to note I trust my intuition alot, always though coz I am a scorpio and there is a mystery air around me. But I always live the moment like its a dejavu, ALWAYs. Its like aiyo I have experienced this before. The spiritual part sort of not really me, but I do note that I have and are becoming more aware of my universal calling. Which is definitely NOT something I think I would agree to be, for when I was young like everyone else has a rebellious streak in me and never believe anything. I always tell Trev theses are all Self Fulfilling prophecies, but not at this age.. I have grown accustomed to my messages that un willing appear in front of me and I usually just accept it. Interesting it always work out well. 

You can read more at this website which I found to have one of the most comprehensive explanations. 

http://tuesdayswithlaurie.com/2011/02/03/life-path-7/

Barbie Live 2013

{Review}

I believe all girls like Barbie, some more than the others. I played them much when I was younger but was not much into the stories of it. Barbie was a doll, a branded doll... those where the days when I was told that by cutting off her hair will guarantee faster growth and I may have spent too much of my days washing those with shampoo in attempt to ensure and maintain her locks. Like many of us, the dolls got ruined and we moved on to the next one. V is not any different. She has one that has the prettiest hair and is now a mess.  

We were invited to watch Barbie Live 2013 and although V has many Barbie DVD, I never really sat down to watch 1 show in detail. But I do know that besides its pretty face, it does teach good values. 

I brought along my niece

A shop that I spent a little too much

I admit I was a little distracted in the beginning and was doing my stuffs. But eventually settled in to watch and I am actually very pleased with what they offered.  Amidst the loud music and dancing which was on a set of Hollywood , or rather "Barbiewood", it was about Barbie encouraging her BFF Teresa about not doubting her self of her theatrical abilities and that she must be confident.  

 Barbie uses lessons learned from her Princess movies : Swan Lake Princess and the Popstar and Mariposa & The Fairy Princess to teach her best friend to be brave, believe in herself and embrace the power of true friendship. I must say the sawn lake part was a surprise to V for thats like her favourite scene of one of Barbie movies. Ya I know..Swan Lake at 4 years old, right? I mean remember V used the word masquerade ball at 3 years old? Too much Mickey mouse = very comprehensive vocab.

There was a 15 mins break between scene which I was surprised just because I expected a 1 hour show and this lasted almost 2 hours !!! If you are planning to bring to watch something, this is a good choice for the production is really well done. There was a lot of interaction with the audience which kept the children excited. 

I did a "debrief" during the intermission and the ending. There were many values that were taught and I took this opportunity to explain and how better help them with character building.

This dance-inspired musical is on from 10-14 September 2013 before they move on to travel around Asia,Australia, Europe and USA. This is their world premiere and don't miss out watching them this week!

Prices are $35, $55, $75, $95, $125 (excluding booking fee) and is held at the MasterCard Theatres of Marina Bay Sands (my favourite theatre!!) Its 2 hours including a 20 minutes break, children under 1 without a seat is free :D

 Go and have fun!! 

 Disclosure: FloMummy was invited by Nuffnang to watch this musical. No monetary compensation was given and all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Cross roads

This last 2 week has been draining for my emotions. Crap stuffs happen and then I start to question myself and my abilities. Do you do that much? I go through this some times, of course it got lesser recently but I'm human and we falter right?

The thing about women is there are too much emotions then we rake up unnecessary feelings that is kept deep until we decide to unleash it. I hate how I feel but its just something I have to go through in order to feel better. Being a coach, I do need to be coached somehow and praised. But the longer u are in the business, its like "oh this is how u are suppose to be." Oh well... I just have go through it.

Here are something I read and leave by...


1. Don’t compare your life to others and don’t judge them; you have no idea what their journey is all about.

2. Don’t act the way you are feeling. Instead, act the way you want to feel.

3. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up your present.

4. Don’t answer ads that promise get-rich-quick schemes because it won’t be you who gets rich quick.

5. You can’t do everything yourself, so get help along the way.

6. Don’t envy what others have; you don’t know how they got it.

7. If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say.

8. Be comfortable only outside of your comfort zone.

9. If you are going to jump off a bridge, make sure you know how deep the water is.

10. Change only what you can change and let go of the rest.

11. What others think of you is none of your business.

12. Never test the depth of the river with both feet.

13. Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people.

You can read it here http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/13-rules-high-achievers-never-break.html. 

So I will have to wait out till this feeling passes... till then I have been watching TVB series "Triumph In the Skies 2" So nice la.. aiyo I miss flying man. Have you watch it yet? I have the links if u need them :P. Ya I have been riding out this emotion with the help of series, I love how it keeps my brain away from wallowing with negativity! The love stories are just soooo endearing and may I add Francis Ng's acting are to die for. Although I think he looks like a cartoon sometimes but he has this ability to enthrall me in his web of love issues is to die for . hahahha! Oh and it was the last episode yesterday and now I need something to do!

Maybe I should do part time flying hahha. Just that day I told my girlfriends that if they have contact to let me work in a cafe or restaurant just 1 x a month! I miss dishing out stuffs and talking to customers. I know it sounds odd but I love and appreciate service much. You know.. we don't get it much in Singapore. My skills are a dying trade... 

Now with my skills in 

1. Mentoring

2. Sales 

3. Customer service

4. Entrepreneurship

5. Server in food service industry

6. Grooming

7. Personal development

8. Style coaching

9. Sensitive to Needs

10. Resilience to complains

11. Team player

12. Motherhood

I should be able to find some thing really fun for me to do isn't it?