what's a boy gotta do?

He got into SJI.
Wanted to appeal to ACS(I).
But he didn't because mummy dearest, who insisted that he put it as his first choice eventhough he's 1 point short, decided that school fees is going to be a problem. Did this even cross her mind when she INSISTED that he put ACS(I), SJI and Hwa Chong as his first 3 choices? He says it's alright because it'll be more embarrassing to be kicked out of the school due to his inability to pay his school fees.
Now he's got to catch the bus from his place at 0545 hrs in order to be in school on time. And daddy dearest is not freaking taking up the responsibility to drive him to school.
He wanted to join interesting CCAs but some require expensive equipment which he cannot afford.
Heard the school's going to test them on their swimming abilities next week. If they fail the test, they'll have to take swimming lessons at $30/lesson. Praying that he'll pass or that Edusave can be used to pay for the 10-week lessons.
He's got a $200 bursary which he is going to collect with my mum because he doesn't want daddy dearest to go with him. He doesn't know. He can't know. He's already inconsistent in paying the alimony every month.
He is barely 13. And having to contend with financial problems. All because of certain choices his stupid parents chose to make. Abandoning 2 kids, ages 12 and 19, with a 74-year-old grandma , who has to cook and clean, is not the most responsible thing to do, is it?

Are there any other ways they can seek financial support besides bursaries? Don't know whether he's eligible for scholarships though.

Sorry. Am just ranting. It's really unfair for a brilliant and sensible boy to miss out on opportunities because he can't afford it.

New Year Photos

After Covenant Service on New Year's Eve, we sprang into action, preparing for Operation Vicky.

Basically, we:
1) Blinded-folded a kicking and screaming Vic
2) Made her walk round the church (amidst the entire SJSM congregation...er...congregating after service to enjoy the little snacks from Little India), still kicking and screaming
3) Stuffed her in Boon's car and drove her round the church a few times
4) Brought her back to the garden
5) Made her bend down to touch her toes and stick her fingers into chin chow.. twice..
6) Persuaded (actually, he did it pretty willingly.. =P) Jasper to smack Vic in the face with whipped cream the third time she bends down to touch her toes
7) And surprised her with chocolate cake and poppers! =)

*All photos documenting the entire event are with Shao Wei. So, Vic, you know whose camera to destroy. =b*

After all that excitement, we settled down in front of Christ Sanctuary to play board games and Taboo.. Haha! Not forgetting our favourite activity of all...... Taking photos!!
These are the sane ones... The crazy ones are on Kaiming's cam.. Can someone get him to email them to moi please? =)

All New All Blacks

Me with Le-ttu-ce

Me with Jocyee

Chris and Joyce

We went for durian at Geylang after pigging out at Breko's. I HAD to take a picture of the guy's t-shirt! Totally funny man! Direct translation some more! Good service! Go check it out at Geylang Lorong 17!

Ta-dah! Wonderful = Wang-De-Fu

Look who's selling durians part-time? =P

Seasons Greetings! Albeit Late.. Heh..

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