All About Your Child

Hey people, its Get-To-Know-Me Time again! *Wink*
Ling tagged me with this a Loooooooooong time ago!!! Sorry I took 6months to get this done! *Huge Laugh*

Starting time: 11.18 am

Name: Angeline

Sisters: One (Younger)

Brothers: None (Aaawww…what a shame!)

Shoe size: 5

Height: 158 cm

Where do you live: Singapore

Home sweet home: Singapore

Favourite drinks: Long Island Tea

Favourite breakfast: Egg Toast

Have you ever…

Been on a plane: Yes

Swam in the ocean: No (‘Cos I don’t know how to swim. Now find me a hole to hide my face)

Fallen asleep in school: Once (And I’ll never forget that day. I was so moved by my teacher’s gesture. I cried. Hmmm… idea for another post on my Personal Blog. *wink*)

Broken someone’s heart: Someone? Many-one ah!!!! *Laugh*

Fell off your chair: Once (In KFC when I was 14!! *huge laugh* Oh B.L., if you are reading this, I bet you are laughing your head off now!)

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Yes and No (Not Sat, its Slept!!!)

Saved e-mails: Yes (Now who doesn’t, I wonder…)

What is your room like: Yellow and White Walls. Wooden Furniture and No Mirrors! (I guess that tells how much we focus on our outlook. *wink*)

What’s right beside you: Air? Hmmm… guess that doesn’t count… Ok, TV then.

What is the last thing you ate: M&M Chocolate. *Yum*

Ever had…

Chicken pox: Twice! (First time was when I was really small. My Auntie said it was very few. Second time when I was in my 20s, it was so few I could count with my toes and fingers and the best part was its only on my back and my scalp! Cool!)

Sore throat: Yes (Seriously, Who doesn’t? Anyone raised your hand?!)

Stitches: Oh Yes! Every Mother….

Do you…

Believe in love at first sight: Yes

Like picnics: Yes

Who was the last person…

You danced with: My Ex.

Last made you smile: My children

You last yelled at: Myself

Best feeling in the world: Able to Laugh in times When Others Would have Cried

Do you sleep with stuffed animals: No Longer…

What’s under your bed: Dust. *Laugh*

Who do you really hate: Really hate??? Hmmm… Look at my sidebar’s Most Commented Post for clue.

RANDOM

Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now: Yes

Q: Do you want children: You mean More?!? Well my wish WAS 4!

Q: Do you smile often: I think I laugh more than I smile! *laugh*

Q: Do you like your hand-writing: I love my hand-writing when I’m using the Pencil.

Q: Are your toenails painted: Nope!

Q: Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: Nahhh….

Q: What colour shirt are you wearing: Greenish Blue. It was Blue, but it faded. *laugh*

Q: What were you doing at 7:00pm yesterday: Packing stuff for my Ebay Customer.

Q: I can’t wait till: I’m Financially Free!

Q: When did you cry last: Few days ago when I watched Nic’s Video

Q: Are you a friendly person: Many Say I am.

Q: Do you have any pets: No

Do you sleep with the TV on? No

What are you doing right now? Doing this Super Long Meme….What a Question! *Eyes Rolled*

Have you ever crawled through a window? Nope

Can you handle the truth? Yup! Cos the Truth will Set Me Free!

Are you too forgiving? “Too??!!??” Hmmm…

Are you closer to your mother or father? None

Who was the last person you cried in front of? My Hubby when we watched Nic’s Video together

How many people can you say you’ve really loved? Oh Dear… give me some time please… I’m counting…

Do you eat healthy? I Would Think So…

Do you still have pictures of you & your ex? Yup

Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you? Of Cos!

If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? Hubby

Are you loud or quiet most of the time? Now, this is a tough question… when kids are asleep, I’m quiet, when they are not, I’ve got to be LOUDER to be heard, you know?! *eyes rolled*

Are you confident? In Certain Things > Yes.

5 things I was doing 10 years ago…
1 – working for an Event Company
2 – prepaing for my wedding
3 – Eating lots of Chocolate
4 – Improving my Cantonese as I mingled with my in-laws
5 – Handling a very knotty problem

5 things on my to-do list today…
1 – Play
2 – Sing
3 – Eat
4 – Drink
5 – Sleep

5 snacks I enjoy…
1 – Chocolate
2 – Yogurt
3 – French fries
4 – Cheese Cake
5 – Potato Chips

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire…
1 – Travel
2 – Own Several Properties and Rent them out
3 – Give a Monthly Contribution to those who ‘Really‘ needs it
4 – Go for Lasik Straight Away
5 – Move out of This House Straight Away!

5 places I have lived in…
1 – Singapore
2 –Singapore
3 –Singapore
4 –Singapore
5 –Singapore

5 jobs I’ve had…
1 – Tuition Teacher
2 – Child Care Centre Teacher
3 – Showroom ‘Manager’
4 – Events Coordinator
5 – Retailer

*phew* Now pass over that Chocolate Bar, I need a break!!! Oh wait, I’m supposed to tag someone. Ok, Blessed Mum, you’re IN!

Looking after your family’s money is a little bit different than keeping your own finances in order, with it comes added pressure as there is usually no room for mistakes. Get it right from the beginning with our quick guide and avoid accumulating unnecessary debt and stress.

Monitor your Monthly Spending

Understanding your finances means knowing exactly what you spend your money on so if you don’t know – find out. Creating a spending diary is a very effective way of finding out where every single penny is spent and it’s easy to do. At the end of the month, analyze your spending and identify areas you can make savings, be it skipping your morning coffee or walking to work.

Only buy what you need

When preparing to have a baby it can be all too easy to go a little crazy and buy everything you come across. It’s like an addiction and if you let it, it will leave you penniliess. There are some really nice baby products out there but are they completely necessary? The answer is usually no, so instead, get a clear idea of exactly what you need and stick to it and if you are unsure then invest in a good baby book, they usually contain handy checklists.

Always accept Donations

It would have been very nice to have brand new things for my first child but it would have most certainly left me homeless! Most likely, you will get offered all kinds of wonderful things from your friends and family, anything from clothes to cribs and you should accept them with open arms so long as they aren’t completely worn.

Save for the future

Saving for your children’s future should be seen as a necessary expense rather than an optional “ill think about it later” cost. If you leave it too late, you run the risk of needing to lend to get your kids through college, something you could do without as you enter your twilight years!

Buy in Bulk

If you have the money available and a bit of extra space, buy your essentials in bulk. Diapers, food, wipes and the like can all be bought in one effort and will make you a nice saving.

Staying in control of your finances and trying to raise a family is not easy and is something to be quite proud of if you’re doing it right. Think about every purchase decision carefully, review your spending regularly and save as much as possible and you should have everything firmly under control.

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