5 Weeks Post 60DWCC - Another Korean Drama Marathon & 13th Wedding Anniversary (ROM)

THL and I have been busy lately. We have been collating a list of Hong Kong and Korean dramas to watch over the next few months. Now that we are finally at the last few episodes of 功夫状元 , in order to prevent another melancholy attack, we have already gotten ready the next set of drama to watch. LOL. The new drama shall be revealed later inside this post. Watch out for it. :D

Day 89 - Saturday

I went for a run this morning, thanks to the delicious dinner at MOF last night. Although it is not really that sinful a meal, it has inevitably provided me with more "carbo" than I really need for my age.

After breakfast, THL and I continued our pursue of the last few episodes of 功夫状元 after sending RK to his tuition class. We lunched in today for obvious reason and we finally finished that HK drama at around 430pm. Phew...

As for dinner, we decided to take a shuttle bus from West Gate to IMM. After walking around for a bit, we finally set our foot into Bali Thai, a restaurant that we have not eaten in for ages.

Another reason why we are here at IMM is to shop for the 2nd anniversary gift (ROM version) for each other. We have 2 anniversary dates to remember, thanks to the different dates for both ROM and hosting of wedding dinner. LOL.

After we reached home, THL and I watch our next drama series. It is a Korean drama series that features a middle aged not-good-looking man (man in white) that got duped and revenged on by his wife who was a victim of his parents' wrongdoings a couple of decades ago.

That man later went for a painful plastic surgery and he managed to reclaim back everything, thanks to his new handsome look (the guy with the black shirt on the left). Interesting show, isn't it? :D

Day 90 - Sunday

Although it was a Sunday morning, the 3 of us woke up rather early and we went out for breakfast at our nearby coffeeshop. After that we went to the video rental shop that is closing down soon to cherry-pick some discounted DVDs.

 THL and I spent the afternoon doing household chores. She also spent some time gift-wrapping RK's goodie bags that are to be given to his classmates on his forthcoming birthday. THL cooked lunch and we watch some TV programs together with RK.

As for dinner, THL and I went down to buy back as we already need to get some necessities from the nearby provision shops. We resumed our watching of the new Korean drama after RK went to bed.

Day 91 - Monday

Another routine Monday that makes time flew by so quickly that before I knew it, it was already time to fetch RK home. As usual, the afternoon times are typically spent coaching him on his homework and upcoming spelling tests and what not. I could only resume my work after he goes for his afternoon nap.

We went down to Jurong Point in the evening to meet up with THL for dinner. We had Pepper Lunch for dinner and since it was our anniversary today, we also bought home a cake from Prima Deli. We took a cab home after getting some necessities from NTUC.

The rest of the night was spent having a 8th year old amateur photographer taking pictures of us showing off our anniversary gifts (an annual family ritual) and cutting of our cake. Last but no least, we manage to catch an episode of the Korean drama before going to bed.

Day 92 - Tuesday

A typical day that flew by without any special happenings besides us watching our favorite Korean drama series.

As the PSI index is on the rise lately, THL and I have already equipped our family with masks in case the haze decided to visit Singapore early this year. :D

Day 93 - Wednesday

Another monotonous day working at home while taking on the role of a Penguin Dad.

The watching of the Korean drama series continues....

Day 94 - Thursday

As it was already the last day of school before the 1 week school holidays, THL and I helped RK bring down his big bag of goodie bags to his school. He was so happy that it is finally his turn to distribute goodie bags in celebration of his birthday.

 After that THL and I had breakfast at the nearby food centre before she left for work and with me taking a bus home.

We had dinner with THL's family this evening and we took a cab home since it was already quite late into the night. We were both tired but that did not deter us from catching a few episodes of the Korean drama.

Day 95 - Friday

As RK has no school today (elearning day), THL and I decided to make a trip down to JB - City Square.

 We had breakfast at KFC (JEM) before taking bus 160 down to Woodlands Checkpoint. From there, we went through the checks before taking another bus into Malaysia custom. As it was a weekday, there wasn't much of a queue and so the entire trip to City Square was super smooth.

 We indulged ourselves with foods and drinks across a few food outlets and we eventually had our proper meal at Sushi King at 3pm.

After the stomach-bursting meal at Sushi King, the 3 of us went back to Singapore holding on to our heavy stomach. Again, the journey back was also smooth except for the time spent waiting for the bus back to Singapore.

The 3 of us were so full that we decided to skip dinner and we only had a bit of a finger food at around 9pm while watching the Korean drama.

Transport Expense (Day 89 - 95): $46.35

Day 89: $3.64

Home to JE Interchange => $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 = $1.82
JE Interchange to Home => $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 = $1.82 

Day 90: $0

Day 91: $9.07

Bus Ride:
Home to Boon Lay Interchange (THL) => $0.83

Home to Jurong Point => $0.83 + $0.41 = $1.24

Taxi Fare:
Jurong Point to Home -> $7



Day 92: $1.66

Home to Boon Lay Interchange (THL) => $0.83
Lakeside to Home => $0.83

Day 93: $1.66

Home to Boon Lay Interchange (THL) => $0.83
Lakeside to Home => $0.83

Day 94: $14.66

Bus Ride:
Home to School => $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 => $1.82
School to Boon Lay Interchange => $0.73
School to Home => $0.73
Home to Lakeside MRT => $0.73 + $0.36 => $1.09

MRT Ride:
Lakeside to Pioneer => $0.73 + $0.36 => $1.09

Taxi Fare: $9.20
Pioner to Home => $9.20


Day 95: $15.66

Home to JE Interchange => $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 = $1.82
JE Interchange to Woodland Checkpoints = $1.51 x 2 + $0.58 => $3.60
Woodlands Checkpoints to Malaysia Checkpoints =>  $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 = $1.82
Malaysia Checkpoints to SG Checkpoints=> $3
Woodland Checkpoints to JE Interchange = $1.51 x 2 + $0.58 => $3.60
JE Interchange to Home => $0.73 x 2 + $0.36 = $1.82 

Weekly AfterThoughts:

This week has certainly been a bad week for our stomachs. We have had quite a few good and heavy meals across the last 7 days and while all these food has little to no effect on RK who has very high metabolism, they have certainly weighted both THL and I down a few pounds. :D

Taking the public transport has certainly become second nature to us now and we have not been splurging on Taxi too. While taking public transport has its disadvantages, the financial benefits of not owning a car (at this point in time) have certainly far outweigh it.