Dae Jang Geum (a.k.a. Jewel In The Palace, 大长今)

Despite being an avid TV fan, the ANG Mistress had to give up TV programs as she had to care for Toddler ANG. (Probably the norm for most mothers)

So this lucky toddler gets to hog the television with children varieties or cartoons like Nemo, Toys Story, Doraemon or Barney & Thomas the Train Engine. (A TV fan in the making.......opppssss)

To make up, the ANG Mistress hence indulged most of her time during the Lunar New Year break to watch TV and one of the show she caught up with is this Korean Serial named "Dae Jang Geum", also known as "大长今".

The story-line is great! In short, it's a true story about a person, a very strong-willed but sincere woman, being very determined to achieve her goals and overcome difficulties through hard work, diligence, perseverance and detailed observation. This is a really admirable character, especially for a woman; born in times of male dominated society.

Seo, Jang-Geum, very forthcoming and persistant woman

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From the life story of Seo, Jang-Geum, a woman who existed some 500 years ago in Korea, one can really tell & feel that intense efforts put in, in order for one to achieve ultimate success. Of course, there must exists many of such persons in our daily lifes, always persevering for one reason or another.

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The ANG Mistress being very encouraged after watching the entire serial and felt that this positive attitude should be taught to her young. She is also determined to start off by being a good example for her young. To start it off, the ANG Mistress will first teach Toddler ANG that forthcoming pose;

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ANG, Kiet, a toddler who exist since some 2 years ago in Singapore

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How's that for a start? Heh Heh......

Home Coming Toddler

Yo Everybody!

I am finally back home today, after spending some 9 days away at my grandparent's place.

Daddy & Mummy are so glad because despite me being down with chicken pox, I remained cheerful, cheeky & a source of joy to all in the family.

Oh, there's this fact....I'm still as curious as before........

Mummy will have to start her hide and seek everyday again.......cos I will start to hide away Mummy's stuff all over the house again......heh heh....

(Hmmm......Mummy still managed to find those old hidden items during the Lunar New Year Spring Cleaning)

Bringing in The Golden Pig!

The Preparations
15 - 17 Feb 07

With Toddler ANG now putting up at the in-laws, the ANG Mistress is left with loads of freedom at home. The vacuum cleaner and duster are immediately put into action; working very hard in preparation for the Lunar New Year.

The cloths were washed and hung, the glasses polished and everywhere is now spick and span..........all ready for decorations to be put up. The ANG Mistress loves handicrafts. The decorations in fact became easy since it's an all time cute animal - The Pig. The idea was initially to use the Charlotte's Web Wilbur as the main decor


but the idea was not realised because the ANG family found this...!


So after some hard work cutting along the outline edges + decors purchased from the market-place, this decoration came about.....


Toddler ANG's favourite....."Pig, Pig, Oink, Oink"......in Red........Lookalike those China Paper Cuttings. Yay.....Cute.....!
It was pasted all over the house, on the wall, on the table lamp shade, the fridge, the glass sliding door, the lift landing, whatever.....heh heh....

The ANG Master and Mistress had decided to leave the decors up until Toddler ANG returns. Bet he'll be really happy to see so many pigs on the wall.

Year of the Golden Pig
Day 1
The ANG Master had to work early shift this day and only to return in the afternoon. Nothing much better to do, the ANG Mistress caught up with her beauty sleep and woke up only at 11.15am to munch a few pieces of kueh lapis + steaming hot coffee. A very good start indeed, refreshed & energetic.

When the ANG Master returned shortly after noon time, the couple enthusiastically set off to visit the in-laws + Toddler Kiet of course! As both the ANG Master & Toddler ANG had to be kept apart, the couple left the in-laws place not long after being assured that everything is alright with Toddler ANG.

So off to Bukit Batok, our close friend's place for the Lunar New Year visiting and a little gambling session to please our dear friend's mum. The rest of the day continued with the gambling and ended at around 7.15pm. The couple retreated back home to rest since the ANG Master had to work early the next day.

What about the ANG Mistress? Eat the goodies and watch VCDs lor.....heh heh....

Day 2
The ANG Mistress woke up slightly after 8am that day. An appointment was fixed at 9.30am to gather at the ANG Mistress grandma's place in Aljunied. Unfortunately this year, Toddler ANG could not join in the visiting due to the pox. Next year will definitely not miss him out! Rather, we'll bring him out after he is fully recovered, so he can catch up with the outdoor fun.

Talking about Toddler ANG, since photo-taking is not allowed (by the elders) at the moment, here's a recent photo of him.......for those who missed him......


Sidetrack Toddler Update: Toddler ANG has been very active at the in-laws place. He is playing as usual and the parents are very relieve simply knowing that he is very entertained with cable cartoons. His appetite is also normal. Recovery is on the way! Well Done!

The ANG Mistress spent the rest of the afternoon accompanying this precious gem while the ANG Master was at work. She left only at 10.20pm when he fell asleep after milk.

Day 3
Another day with an excuse to wake up late. After some quick breakfast, the couple went on to some more home visiting and gambling sessions before ending the day at 10pm.
How time flies.........work day for the ANG Mistress begins tomorrow!

How V-day is celebrated

BOTH the ANG Master and Mistress were tired-out on this year's Valentine's Day.

Why? You'll ask. That's because Toddler Ang is found to be down with Chicken pox. It's really a special day memorable this year.

The family begin the V-Day with both the ANG Master and Mistress dropping Toddler Ang to his daycare in the early morning. The ANG Mistress went ahead to work and the ANG Master is planning to do some Lunar New Year shopping since its' his day off work.

Shortly after, the ANG Master received a phone call from the daycare saying that they suspect Toddler Ang developing chicken pox. Hence the ANG Master quickly detoured to pick Toddler Ang immediately to the family doctor. True to believe, it's chicken pox. This made the ANG Mistress very worried and hence she took half day off in the afternoon to see Toddler Ang and get some items. It's important to keep Toddler Ang clean and comfortable since its the beginning so he will feel better throughout this process.

Toddler Ang is settled at the in-laws place for the time being since the ANG Master had never develop chicken pox. Both father and son is now separated for this reason until Toddler Ang is better. The ANG Master and Mistress will visit him after work.

Finally, the couple ended the V-Day at 9.30pm with a simple sandwich dinner at TCC Holland Village. After all, dinner is still inevitable.

V-Day this year; celebrating couplehood while being assured that Toddler Ang is well looked after by the in-laws.