Remembering September 11

Today is the one day of the year where I personally, feel the time could be much better spent remembering and paying homage to all those innocent people who were lost on September 11th six years ago.

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I still remember that day back then, standing under the towers taking its pictures (somehow I had lost the hardcopies through the many home moval but hope I'll find it somewhere in the future).

"Silomat" cough syrup withdrawn by Boehringer-Ingelheim

This is Important!
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Parents, please take note of the press release regarding the withdrawal of this cough syrup.
DO NOT administer to your children.
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Tue, Sep 04, 2007 AsiaOne
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Cough syrup Silomat has been voluntarily withdrawn in Singapore by pharmaceutical group Boehringer-Ingelheim following concerns that it could increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat.

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New findings from a clinical study in healthy subjects conducted by the group and analysed in the last few days suggest a "very low" risk of cardiac arrhythmia. However, Boehringer-Ingelheim said it decided to withdraw its clobutinol hydrochloride-containing medications (Silomat) in view of patient safety and the ready availability of alternative treatments.
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The Health Sciences Authority of Singapore has been informed of this decision and a letter of notification has been sent to healthcare professionals who prescribe or dispense Silomat, said Boehringer-Ingelheim. Silomat is available locally in pharmacies only.
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The pharmaceutical group also assured the public that the effects of the medication only occur during the period of use so patients who have used clobutinol need not be concerned about potential late adverse effects. Those who were prescribed or dispensed the cough syrup can get a full refund by returning, latest by 30 Nov, the full or partly used packs of Silomat to the place from which they were obtained.
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Happy Teacher's Day

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To show our appreciation to all the teachers at the daycare for their dedication towards the children, we ordered cupcakes, with a personalised mini card thrown in, for all the teachers!

Happy Teachers' Day!

Looking back at the efforts

With Toddler & Master ANG out at the moment in Suntec City, the ANG Mistress quickly geared herself with the vacuum cleaner and rid the dust off the floor again.

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Meantime, while taking a short break from the housework, the ANG Mistress took the opportunity to tidy that huge number of photos collected over the years.

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It's hard to tell a mother, to stop looking at her child's picture. Thanks to the invention of cameras. Without this gadget, those precious moments would have just slipped away.

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(Baby Kiet at 8 months old)

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(Growing at 22 months)

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(Laughing heartily at 27 months)

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(Today at 33 months)
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Looking back, 32 months had passed and Toddler ANG is into his 33rd month old. What more can a mother ask for, except that her child continue to be happy, lively and healthy.

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Mummy & Daddy loves you Kiet! We hope you will do well.

While on Genting Highlands....

The weather is perfect!
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Everyone is grateful that we get to enjoy 19-22 degrees during the day of arrival and the temperature fell to around 15-18 degrees in the night.
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Here's a little Recap of the itinerary on the day of departure:
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17 August 07
Departed Singapore at 0400hrs via 2nd Link (Tuas)
Passed Malacca by 0600hrs
Arrived at Genting Highlands at 0945hrs (Reach on location) .
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After parking our cars, most of us went to scout for our breakfast while 2 of our daddies waited at the hotel lobby for our turn to check in.

It was nearly a 1 and a half hours of waiting before our turn came. With 6118 hotel rooms in First World Hotel alone, you'll naturally understand why we had to wait that long just to process the check-in. The adults washed up while the children were given some food as lunch before they were tucked in for an afternoon 'nappie'.

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By late afternoon, the group has freshen up and is ready to roam the area! When it was supposely planned for the children to enjoy the indoors rides and go for strolls outdoors, the daddies totally superceded it. The guys were enticed by the motorbike racing games at the indoor arcades. Naturally the children also participated in the racing without any fuss! They were more than happy and entertained by the 'motorbikes.

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(The adults and kiddos enjoying their race)
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Oh Yes, the adults did manage 'stroll' outdoors while walking back to the hotel to scout for dinner. Thereafter, a movie non other than the Jackie Chan's latest - Rush Hour 3 awaits us!
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Luckily for the mums, children were allowed in the theatre hence the children were seated on their mummies' lap watching the movie quietly.....no fuss......adorable!

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(While waiting to watch movie after dinner)

What's next after the movie? Nah, the adults did not manage to try their hands at the gambling table in this trip. Instead, we brought KFC and McDonald's upstairs for a mini supper treat, coupled with instant noodles and wine. Luxury!

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How about the children? Oh well, they are definitely tucked in their dreams by 11pm so the grown ups can enjoy the supper feast!. While the next day...............

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(Gathering and counting the baggages)

The group decided on a McDonald's breakfast since Master ANG shared the night before that the hotel breakfast is not tasty and resembles that of an army food rationing. So after filling the stomachs, the group set off again to the other planned destination.

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Till then again highlands, we'll be back again!.......Hopefully soon.

Hair Styling Tips

Inspired by the movie HAIRSPRAY, Toddler ANG came up with his own hair-style this afternoon.....

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(First, pull a tussle of hair on your fore-head)

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(Shape it a little)
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(Arrange to position it back on your forehead again)

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(Now I'm ready for my number)

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Don't you agree now I look like Zac Efron starring as Link Larkin in the movie?

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Back to Mundane Life

Hey, The House of Ang 洪 and gang have all returned from the road trip, touching the Singapore land at 8.30pm after some quick dinner at Perling, JB.
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Updates will be posted soon.........the House needs some tidy up!

Road Trip Planners at Work

Planning is inevitable for almost all kinds of road trip.
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The group's daring attempt at hopping from Genting Highlands to Berjaya Hill is definitely challenging, at least for some of the 1st timers who are joining in this road trip.
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There will be 2 vehicles driving up north this time. The itinerary is roughly set as:

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17 August 07
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Depart Singapore at 0330hrs via 2nd Link (Tuas)
Pass Malacca by 0600hrs (dependent on speed & traffic conditions)
Arrive Genting Highlands at 1030hrs (Reach on location)
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(Outdoor theme park)
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The day in Genting Highlands will be dedicated for the children to enjoy the indoors ride (perhaps go outdoors for strolls), the adults will catch a late night movie then move on to try their luck at the gambling table. How about the children? Oh well, hopefully in their dreams by 12 midnight.
While the next day...............
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18 August 07
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Depart Genting Highlands at 1000hrs downhill (After breakfast)
On Karak Highway at 1115hrs (dependent on how fast the vehicles travel downhill)
Arrive Berjaya Hills at 1215hrs (Reach on location)
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(French architecture Colmar Tropicale)
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The serene environment in Colmar Tropicale, will hopefully be a perfect environment for all who wanted to get out of the urban living, indulge in nature and relax totally, before returning to our fine city the next day.

Watch me in My ABC Adventure

Just like Ash & Ayd, I also enrolled myself in an ABC Adventure!
Watch me here (remember to stop the music on the right bottom of the blog first)
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Happy 42nd Year Singapore

Today is the 42nd birthday of Singapore.
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(Birthday card jointly done by the teachers and children)
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Toddler's daycare, like any other schools celebrated the nation's birthday on 08-08-07.
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(The future generation of Singapore, reciting their pledge)
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How fast time flies, the nation is already into it's 42nd year. Looking back, without the hardwork and perseverence by our fore-fathers, the diligence by us and the nurture of our future generation, where will Singapore be today & tomorrow?

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Anyhow, enjoy the well deserved National Holiday!

Happy National Under-Wear Day

In celebration of National Under-Wear Day founded since August 2003, Toddler ANG wanted so much to show his support, in his own style of course.

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(oppss baby, not your bare buttocks pls!)
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(I'm showing off my baby belly button)

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(Trying to be a serious model)

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(I'm becoming a hunk in 16 years time!)

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and here we have with us Toddler ANG proudly supporting arts in style; with his series of Thomas the Train Undies.

Another Road Trip in the Making

Contained with immense desire to 'escape' from the monotonous urban living in Singapore, the House of ANG 洪, and their friend gangs are planning yet another Road Trip!

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How time flies, the gang's memory still contain the impression of their first Genting road trip! This time, it was decided not only to ascend onto the highest ground at Genting Highlands - City of Entertainment.

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(The City of Entertainment)
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The gang are also hopping over from one hill to another - Berjaya Hills (formally known as Bukit Tinggi). The troupe will put up a night over at Colmar Tropicale after Genting Highlands.
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(French-themed Colmar Tropicale)

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Such an arrangement is very rare indeed. While the planners are hard at work, stay tuned for the trip plans.......

Orange Ice cream

Just one of Toddler ANG's master-piece from daycare. Found within his clothes while packing his little bag.nlkn/lk lkj,,

A toddler's coloring.....out of alignment. Really cute.

Thought-Worthy

I was forwarded an email from sis-in-law, which remains unread in the Inbox for.........perhaps a few weeks. It's a usual assumption that the content is likely a joke or some inspirational email since the subject reads "Sometimes".

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This time, it's neither of those.

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Not only it is something short and sweet, but it made me pause for a while amidst my hectic activities at 10.25am.

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On the thoughts - Indeed how many of us really remember the person(s) who went through tough times with us? - really tough times I mean. Especially after gaining success in life; status or monetarily - Most major or minor personalities would be naturally forgotten and is at most times, taken as a given or granted.

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I do personally witness this at the work-place and these people don't earn my respect.

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Finally, while we are all buried in our work-pile slogging our heads off, we must still remember our principles in life, our good colleagues, friends or families who 'believed' in us. Spent a good deal of time in appreciation of them. And if we happen to be that major or minor personality who had assisted or is assisting another person during his/her tough times, do it well.

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Evening at Vivo City

During the Day

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As usual, the daddies are at BBDC this afternoon for their respective 'motorbike' lessons. Yes, it's motorbike lessons. Class 2 for the ANG Master and Class 2B for Mr How.

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Except for Mr How, the ANG Master did not pass his evaluation test today. We also heard that Mr Chua had enrolled himself today.....yay!! So that makes it 3 daddies with effect from next Sunday....(hee hee)

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Oh well, even if the ANG Master fail today, there's still another chance next Sunday ok! We're looking forward to riding the Gold Wing or BMW.....(heh heh heh)

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In the evening

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The House of ANG and their usual gang decided to settle their dinner at the Vivo City. This time, to try out the hawker fare at the Food Republic (since it's usually Sushi Tei whenever the folks pop-by to Vivo-City)

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We ordered a lot of food to be shared among the 5 adults. Cha-Siew Rice, Roti-John, Beef Steak, Korean Kimchi Soup and Bimbibab, Mutton Soup.......tuk tuk Kueh......and the food list goes on.....if the stomach permits.......(hee hee)

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(I also want to buy a pair Mummy)

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After a sumptuous dinner, the folks shopped around Vivo to look out for "cheap" and "good" track-shoes. After checking out at Adidas and Puma (the group concluded that Puma's service suck big time as the assistants do not provide any service at all...oppsss...)

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After being slapped with that lousy customer service in the Puma shop, we proceeded to GIANT Hypermart for no-service instead really 'cheap' and 'good' track-shoes. While the adults were busy trying on their goods, Toddler ANG did not want to lose out! He headed straight to the bicycle department and hopped onto a mini 4-wheel bicycle.......

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He was found cycling around the spacious departmental store for the entire time. All agreed that it is one of the fabulous way to refrain him from running about.....

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(I don't want to be seen in this!)

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(See, I'm a proud new owner of this BFX)

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Finally, Toddler ANG is a happy owner of this new 4-wheel bike, with compliments of his Daddy. Despite trying to coax him to get off the bike so that the folks may proceed to the carpark, Toddler ANG refused. 15 minutes was given to him to 'show-off' his riding skills at the envy of many children.

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Hmmm.......the ANG Mistress must make ANG Master buy her something from their next Vivo City visit. (heh heh heh)

Woot, it's hilarious but what's the point?

Had a real good laugh recently. Believe this has become a blog "entertainment" in Singapore.

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It started with xiaxue (a young singapore blogger) who wrote an entry about the Top Seven Most Disgusting Blogger in Singapore. One of the listed candidate, a prominent gentlemen, Steven Lim (the famous Singapore Idol participant who stripped to his yellow 'triangle' swimming trunk) retailiate via his 8 mins video calling her a 'chicken pie' in return.

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Hence the Xiaxue versus Steven Lim sarga.

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20-07-2007 (a.k.a 20 July 2007)

This day is a special day - the date by itself is already special. Happy *2007 2007*
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Celebrate 20-07-2007
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To leave a memory on this special date, the ANG Mistress along with her 3 other buddy colleagues decided to do a small scale 'celebration'. How? By EATING of course!! heh heh heh.....so the folks stomped to Sushi Tei at Raffles City Shopping Centre, got seated and ordered in those delicacies.

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There're salmon soup, assorted sushi, ramen, vegetable tempura, potato salad and agedashi tofu shared among the F4 - Female Four.

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(Yummi-li-cious food all chomped down in less than half an hour)
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(Hmmm....Yum Yum)
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(Faces of satisfaction)
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Racial Harmony Celebration
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In the evening, the House of ANG spent a very meaningful time in Toddler ANG's daycare. It was the monthly "Parent's Talk Nite" and also the "Racial Harmony Day" celebration. At the centre's request, the parents made sure that all their children were dressed in their national/traditional costume that evening.

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(A multi-racial song performed by the children & teachers)
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(The dedicated team of teachers)
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The children presented a multi-racial song and handed their parents a small hand-made "GO GREEN" pouch, handy enough to contain a plastic bag.

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This activity is in line with the Food theme in this semester and also to support recycling. It is to convey the message of recycling, reuse & to avoid wastage.

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The rest of the evening is spent mingling and getting to know each other and taking lots of pictures.

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Double match *2007 2007* only happens once in a lifetime.....so.....the House of ANG wishes all a very wonderful day!

Costa Escapade

The House of ANG packed a bag & started their 14 July morning at Siloso Beach in Sentosa - A Costa Escapade - brief one though.....all thanks to the humid weather that morning.
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It was a Family Day event so the usual 'entertainments' were lined up along the beach. There was this Beach Spa that the ANG Master is rather keen to try but the weather somehow discouraged him (so humid), so he decided to give it a miss - awwwww......no photos of 'macho man' then
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Besides the Beach Spa, there were also other fringe activities lined up;
- Fun Fair stores for "ti-kam ti-kam" and lots of prizes to take home with;
- Bubble Foam Pool for the older children to play in;
- Creative Art corner for children who prefers to discover the Picasso in them;
- Dunking Machine for those who wants to see a babe into the water;
- Hair Styling Station for most of the vain ladies (haha);
- Toddler's playpit; where our Toddler ANG and some other young children were seen enjoying in.
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As the saying goes "Early Bird gets the worm", it definitely pays to be early in our case. The ANG Mistress is rewarded by being a happy grand winner of the Early Bird draw - 3 adults tickets to the "SONGS OF THE SEA" at 7.40pm. Unfortunately, the folks of the House of ANG did not plan to stay in Sentosa for the whole day hence the tickets were graciously given to another colleague of the ANG Mistress.

Before the clock strikes 2pm, the House of ANG left for Home Sweet Home as the humidity starts to become more unbearable.
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For all the energy exhausted at the Costa Escapade, the House of ANG rewarded themselves a good 3 hours of nap that Saturday afternoon!

Mickey Worn Out!

It finally arrive at a point that the ANG Mistress gotta find out this; how come her Toddler kept on wearing off his sandals. This change will be his 3rd since he entered daycare on 21 March 07.
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(Very worn off at the edges!)
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Let's see, his first pair of sandals was a nice baby blue pair from Bata. The ANG MIstress love their children bbg range (Bubble Gummers) and hence decided to let him wear to the daycare. Here's how it looked.
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(Nice Bluey)
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Then it started to wear off in a matter of 1 and a half months so everyone at home is wondering why that can be the case. Without investigating further, the bbg bluey was replaced with a new pair of Mickey Mouse sandals around Early May.

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(Making comparison - new vs old)

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So in the end, we found out one day that he was riding this every day in the daycare during their outdoor activity.
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(Now we know why it wears off only at the internal edge)
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His current pair of sandals is from Bata - Yeah I know.....bbg range again!
This time, Anyone like to guess how long this pair will last him? - hah hah
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PS: The ANG Mistress is wondering whether to switch Toddler ANG into wearing a sports shoe.