under the weather...

There's very little action in our household today, as I am feeling a little under the weather.  So much so, in fact, that Mr W has, for the first time in living history, taken the girls to school AND arranged to collect them, so that I might stay in bed all day.  And this has been my view.

Here's hoping I'm up and about tomorrow x

friday farewells...

Last night being Mr W's little sister's last night, we went to Raffles for the ubiquitous Singapore Sling (I had my usual mojito), then went on to Chijmes for supper, which was a really nice way to end her visit.  Pickle was busy taking lots of photos (she's week 3 of her photography course), Betsy was reading about Animal Parents, whilst we adults were soaking up the atmosphere (& enjoying the wine)!

And today, we've just been pottering around, until Nooms needed to go to the airport.  Needless to say, sunnies have been the order of the day for both of us.  Tonight, Mr W is out and Pickle has gone for a sleepover, so Betsy and I had dinner a deux, and we're now settling down to watch High School Musical 2.

Wishing you a lovely weekend xx

wednesday ramblings...

I thought this picture might amuse those of you out there.  Apparently, it is fairly customary for Singaporeans to have a pre-wedding portfolio (you can just see the photographer in the background behind the bride).  Mr W took this photograph at the weekend - the wedding party (bride & groom, veil 'fluffer' and 3 guests(?)) were standing in the middle of the road whilst the traffic lights were red!!

See you on Friday x

this weekend we have...

1. been to Universal after hours to watch the fireworks (they proved a bit noisy for Betsy)
2. enjoyed a Family Day at the girls' school
3. had supper with friends
4. started off the day with one of Mr W's restorative cooked breakfasts (it did the trick!)
5. been to Marina Bay Sands and admired the Sampans with disbelief
6.  mooched around Clarke Quay
7. been on the Singapore Flyer at night (brilliant)

So today, I intend to do a few household chores, and then have a sit down with a nice magazine and a cup of tea before the girls come back from school and we have to juggle homework/supper etc etc

Happy Monday xx

it's a fishy business...

So, Mr W's little sister arrived fresh from England with the news that Grazia swears by the latest health craze - fish spas.  Emboldened by this piece of information, we went in search of such a suitable spa, and found one here.

Now, I'm not terribly brave, but Nooms is even worse.  Having managed not to bolt at the door, we paid our money, had our feet washed and, with a HUGE intake of breath, found the tank with the smallest fish in (about 3/4cms long, definitely NOT 5cms and more!).  We then sat for a minute or so with our feet dangling above the water, all the fish at the surface - eerrgh - and looked.  And I'm delighted to report that, after A LOT of screaming and splashing of water on our part, I managed to put my feet in for about 10 minutes.  Nooms, alas, never managed much further than dipping her big toe in - apparently seeing them covering my feet filled her with horror!

Initially, I couldn't bear to look, which rendered all my photographs rubbish, but eventually I managed it...

The sensation is very odd, a little like putting your feet in a fizzy drink, and after about 10 minutes, I'd had more than enough.  The end result however, is very smooth feet.  I'm not saying that I'd do it again, but there again...

Happy Wednesday x

f1 and crinolin ladies...

As you know, we went to the Grand Prix this weekend.  Now, I failed miserably in taking a picture of the cars at the practice on Friday, so I didn't bother to take my camera again.  LARGE error.  On Saturday night, there was the most amazing spectacle, the sort of thing you'd expect to see in a Terry Gillingham film.

There were flying men, huge crinolin ladies, some of whom flew...

 

and some of whom had ladies on swings buried in their skirts.  And there were inflatable balls, flying ships...

and plenty more, all of which was captured on my somewhat inadequate mobile phone - very frustrating!

Wishing you a happy Monday x

friday frivolities...

I'm delighted to report that my birthday week has ended on a high note (hurrah).  Yesterday, I had a lovely spa day with a girlfriend at the Polo Club, topped off by a night at the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which was very enjoyable but, to be honest, more noisy than anything else, although I'm not what you'd call a die hard fan.  Oh yes, and Mr W's little sister arrived in the early hours of this morning - perfect!

Wishing you all a happy weekend xx