Saturday, August 20, 2011

FRIM Canopy Walkway & Waterfall Picnic Fun with Kids!

FRIM is where I've worked and played for 12 years. Today I got to spend a few wonderful hours catching up with my BBGS schoolmate Suk, get acquainted with her lovely boys, made a new friend - Claudine - and get to know her beautiful girls. And all this in my 'playground' - FRIM, where the air is fresh and cool, and every breath invigorates me. Can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning!

Click to enlarge. More info on entrance fees and attractions HERE

A few days prior, I'd recce'd the trail I figured would be good for the kids (two 7 year-olds and two 9 year-olds). I did that while noting plants and etc along the trail that would be interesting to point out. I love kids and  was really looking forward to giving these 'city kids' a nice first experience jungle hiking.

My first introduction to the kids went something like this:
Suk:         Kids, say hi to Auntie Grace. Auntie Grace, can you tell them what you are?
Me:          Hi! I am a Bug Doctor!
SW:          Isn't that an Entomologist?
Me:          Erm... that too!

(Kids nowadays are so smart. And these ones were

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

I Love Barbie: Filched my little sister's secret stash!

Last week I messaged Faith on Facebook.

Chair: Faith, do you have any Barbie and Ken dolls? I need them.
Faith: I don't have Ken. I have Snow White, Cinderella, bla bla bla
Chair: OK, I will collect from you next Sunday.
Faith: ??

On Sunday, my little sister obediently handed over a colorful suitcase.

Oooh... I wonder what treasures await me
inside this colorful suitcase?

I played it cool in front of her. Once I got back to my apartment, with trembling fingers