At Copthorne King's Hotel

for a retreat and to make some plans for 2008.

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In another 3 days, 2007 will become history and we'll welcome 2008. Most of us working folks will be faced with even more challenges; for working mums like myself, the challenge of being a dedicated mum, a wife and an employee. All these at the same time. Isn't that so challenging these days? Hence, for mums with more than 1 kiddo, kudos to them all!

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We chose an Executive Club Room so we can enjoy the Executive Lounge all day facilities; internet connection, newspapers and media materials, free flow of beverages, wines and canapes. It well suited our intent for a day to break away from parenting but to plan and discuss, relax as well. (For me, continue to nurse my bloated tummy)

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(Cosy cosy sleep)

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We were welcome by a cosy executive room with its balcony facing the River View Hotel. Diagonally opposite where we are from the balcony, we can sight the Singapore River and Clarke Quay is within walking distance rather.

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(View from the balcony)

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Of course, a retreat is always not just about planning and discussing. Some time-out to breathe the Orchard Road air why not? Since we're near town, we're thinking why not enjoy the evening street lighting in town?

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Orchard Road is so filled with people on the streets. Believe most folks are trying to do the final Year-End shopping since many retail shops are offering sale, sale and sale; the SALE signages are everywhere!

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Both the ANG Master and Mistress were very behaved. Both of us were not enticed by the SALE at all!.....hahaha......we brought nothing for ourselves except household wares for the House-of-ANG. Typical family people indeed. We spend a rather short time in town and headed back to the hotel after grabbing some bread for supper. Expecting orchard road to be jam-packed, we took bus!

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(Beautiful street lighting)

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(Just look at the traffic jam)

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(Whimsical season)
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Honestly......with 2007 coming to end year, I have really no idea where this year went. While I feel that a lot of stuff went down this year it seemed very much blink-and-you-missed it over all. My wish in 2008, is definitely good health in the family, as well as more time to enjoy motherhood & catching up with friends.

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