Simple mothers' day celebration. It is May and the school ended for Joyce, and we attended the awarding ceremony. Processing for expired passports. Relogin to my old Shadow Era account, unfortunately bought cheap cards to play.

Mothers' Day Super Mom

Ilaw ng tahanan...

My lovely wife who is always here for me and our family. Missing my mom who passed away 2 years ago during COVID.

Joyce End School Closing Party

Sad and moving...

Joyce is sad thinking that he would be leaving grade 3 soon. She was actually crying that we won't remember and forget the happy things she experience during this time.

St Cyr School Events

End of year grades and card collection...

The end of year collection of card and grades for Joyce. Basically it was quite an experience meeting the teach and getting student updates.

Joyce Awarding Ceremony

Grade 3 awarding ceremony...

It is quite unexpected that Joyce was able to be at least be on the top 70% of the class. We were not expecting much since she had difficulties with Filipino and Araling Panglipunan. We are still proud parent, we know that Joyce really tried her best despite the challanges in the Filipino Language.

Creative Minds: Jace School Days

Normal school days...

Jace has been going to school once he have arrived in the Philippines. He wasn't able to formally attend school in Singapore during the COVID period.

Joyce Passport Renewal

Replayed an old online card game...

Joyce and I when to the collection point of her passport. We had her usual favorite noodles and ramen.

Shadow Era

Replayed an old online card game...

There was a moment I felt a bit bored so I wanted to try out an old card game that I used to play.

Shadow Era: Regional Battle

Wulven Games TCG version of card battle game.

This month is nanay Noemi's Birtday. Meeting Joyce teachers during parents teachers conference. First time in Ayala by the Bay and my wife had her salon and haircut.

Nanay Noemi Birthday

Another thankful year together with Nanay Noemi...

Garage photo with Kat and her Mom.

Heart light photo, this shot was take in Ayala Bay Mall. It was actually our first time dropping by the place to dine around.

Cake celebration with Nanay Noemi's Birthday Cake.

Joyce, Our first St Cyr Parent Teacher Meeting

First ptc meeting in the Philippines...

Snaps with Joyce's homeroom teacher right after the meeting. Couple photo while waiting for the ptc presentation to start.

Ayala by the Bay

Decent playground near the mall area...

Weekend Ayala Bay right before my flight. Dropped by Ayala Bay a day after nanay Noemi's Birthday.

Haircuts

Small cuts, girls usually take month before getting a hair done...

Quick haircuts for guys and a every other month event for gals

Joshua Cho: 10 Reasons why I Love Philippines | Hana Cho

Watching influencers living in Philippines recently...

Korean living in the Philippines to study or to start a business.

After viewing different houses we decided to rent first instead. We dropped by Marikina riverbank with kat and the kids. Always check for second opinion for medical conditions and operations. Joyce and the crazy classes. Watched a chinese series titled "Put Your head on My Shoulder".

Rented an Apartment for our Stuff

Took a small apartment near Kat's place...

Affordable apartment near my in-laws. Defintely not comparable to newer HDB flat or Condo units that we stayed but price wise it is 10 times cheaper. If we renovate it will cover the 1 month rental cost of an average HDB flat. We are also planning to stay here long term, at least for the next 10 years.

Marikina river banks

It has been a long timing visiting Marikina River Bank...

The place was ok but honestly we felt a little disappointed because we are used to good parks in Singapore. I just realize how we took for granted those parks and how well maintained it was.

Joyce Crazy Classroom

Snapshot from Joyce classroom and her classmates.

Doctors' Second Opinion

We went to another clinic and met a specialist for medical second opinion, had a quick lunch with just me and Kat.

Chinese Series: Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Slice of life, growing up university love story...

As Si Tu Mo’s graduation is nearing, she is confused about her future plans. She tries out all sorts of things all the time and is unable to make her own decisions. Her ordinary days are suddenly shaken up when the genius Physics student Gu Wei Yi appears in her life. The two accidentally end up living together and chaos begins.

We had an over the weekend staycation for our Valentines day. This month microsoft released chat gpt, which was really amazing and created alot of buzz. Joyce celebrated this year's St Cyr foundation day. I have also finally moved in to Bedok by the end of February. Didy treated me and Micheal for lunch.

Valentines Day in Ortigas

Short weekend staycation to celebrate valentines day...

We had quick 2 nights staycation in ortigas

Foundation Day in St Cyr Academy

Exciting day for Joyce celebrating foundation day...

Joyce celebrating the foundation day for St Cyr.

Moving to Bedok

Moving and packing to Bedok...

Time to move to a cheaper location. Rental prices in Singapore skyrocketed and rates are really that bad.

Team Party

NCS Team Gathering for Chinese New Year...

Team gathering for simple catered lunches. A quick chat here and there.

Project Management

Delivering a project is like roasting a chicken...

Cooking and building requires time and it cannot always be overcomed by pure effort

Chat GPT Buzz

Recently Chat GPT made a lot of noise...

Chat GPT making the waves and Google is on high alert.

The new year started when I celebrated it in the airport as I go back to Compass Heights. I had a great Christmas holiday with my family and this is simple difference in occasion should be fine. I promised to myself to celebrate new year next year in Manila.

Joyce Teeth Check-ups

Dentist and dental care...

Dental care is not cheap but since it is one of the things we as parents wanted to provde to Joyce. There is a new nearby dentist that recently opened near our street.

Dead Overfed Fishes

Didn't thought overfeeding fishes can kill them...

Basically I have heard from Kat that Joyce accidentally or unknowingly overfed the fishes which caused them to die. This just means to much is really bad when you just let your instincts run through. Controling once instincts and maintaining balanced choices is the key for good health.

House Canvasing Near Paranaque

Decided to check nearby houses...

House prices in Paranaque, Condo prices in the Philippines and other canvasing of properties on the start of the early year.

Team Small Group Dinner

Our PM treated us for a small lunch...

Due to the BPM activities our PM treated us for a quick lunch.

Remittances Period

Overseas worker send back money to Philippines...

We plan to purchase something expensive thus further remittances.

Checking out Civilization 6

Burning some hours in playing Civilization 6...

It has been awhile since I have played any PC game. I have purchase a sale version of Civilization 6 way back but wasnt able to play since I dont have time. I Tried playing it a few hours but stopped since it wasnt fun as it used to be. Maybe it was just me filled with other task and responsibilities sob. Playing video games really require a carefree life.