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HAHAHAHA...sorry, made a huge booboo! Well, my hubby and I are (honestly) not keen on getting my parents to take care of my baby for many many reasons. Why I say my hubby is unlucky is that many average Singaporeans manage because of the high amounts of subsidies they get - from healthcare to infant...

Am actually on the look-out for a job at the moment - not my first choice - but am facing huge problems in looking for help taking care of my baby (not hubby) (hai...am too tired!). Even though he's French and I'm Malaysian, he isn't earning an expat salary (but a local one) and infant care here is ...

Those of you in interracial relationships should wait till you start having babies. EVERYONE will clamour for a look at your kid and the stares become more obvious and are longer! After five years of being with my husband (pre and post marriage), getting stared at here in Singapore is something that...

When is your baby due???? If it's end of the year, I don't mind helping out - I'll be arriving in late August. If it's any time sooner, urm, it might be a bit tough. :P There are some knitting groups in Singapore - check out Ravelry.com (knitting database and forum) and I know the mod for the SG tea...

Oh, there is such a thing as "white fever" too and like I mentioned to Carsten, people have this ability to smell subtle intentions like that from a mile away and usually it's to stay away and not approach people like that any closer unless it's for some ulterior motive like money or a green-card eq...

I remember returning home after my first 3 year trip overseas. I thought it was amazing that even though I'd been away from home for 3 years when I returned it was as if I'd been away for a week. My friends were still there, in the same jobs, with the same routine as when I left. Given the traumati...

... Unfortunately, unless you are of Malay descent, Every body on this island regardless of the colour of their NRIC or level of their EP is originally a foreigner or descendant of one. Just to clarify something, studies have shown that the Malays are not the natives in Malaysia (and Singapore). In...

I am considering moving to Singapore because it's been a dream of mine to explore Asia and I find Asian women highly attractive. What are the odds of me finding a girlfriend if I move there? I am well educated, tall, have an athletic build and a nice and caring personality. Do Singaporean girls lik...

Alternatively, you can make friends with some locals who can cook and maybe they'll teach you.

Thanks folks! You guys are lovely. :P My hubby and some friends have been very supportive - thank God for the small blessings in life. My in-laws too have been kind enough to not ask - they did once and was told promptly by my hubby that it's a "sensitive issue" (their French code for "don't be nosy...

Sorry to dig up a rather old topic which no one has updated, but it came at an opportune time and I thought to share my thoughts on the matter. Hope what I'm about to share doesn't offend anyone. The term "tai tai" or "lady of leisure" may be neutral but when used in a certain context, like in my ca...

Just dropping a note to say hi! Am a Malaysian-Chinese and currently staying in Switzerland but will be moving to Singapore come late August with my hubby (he has found a job here) and a newborn baby. At the moment, I have no plans on working full-time (will be busy taking care of the baby) although...

I think it's a great idea - I did a similar road trip when I was a child during the school holidays and it was very enjoyable. Do get an updated map of the highway and neighbouring towns/villages. You might be tempted to take the trunk roads but bear in mind that there will be few stops in between a...