... so good to have assembled a world class marketing group

This is the Singapore based team at our inaugural Dinner and Dance. The team has been nick named 'Chanie Angels'. But truly a great team of Dominique, Serene Swee, Elyn and Eleen. Their 'can do' attitude  really made a difference to the organization including helping to put together this event.

And of course, my partner would be there

..so good to realise a dream

To take represent Singapore at the SEA Games was one of the goals that Kenneth set with his coach when he decided to take the game seriously. Finally, Ken was selected to represent Singapore at the 24th SEA Games (Dec 2007, Bangkok). Richard Hill was his team mate (in the picture).

Hopeful for a medal; unfortunately, due to a screw up in the draw, Ken played the eventually winner in the quarter finals. But at least it was a dream that came true.

... so good to travel to North Coast

to prepare for the SEA games, Kenneth and I made a trip to North Coast, New South Wales to participate in a squash competition.

I organized a trip to visit the Sydney office and we saved on one air ticket. He played well but lost out in quarters but it was a good time of bonding for Kenneth and me - traveling together from Singapore to Sydney, changing to a domestic flight and then renting a car and driving around in the dark to find dinner! 

...so good to reach the 25 year mark

Connie and I decided to celebrate this anniversary as it is a real milestone for any marriage to survive 25 years. Over the years, we had our ups and downs but we kept our vows to each other. We also celebrated because we had much to be thankful for ... family and friends that had share our bitter - sweet experiences. So we had 2 dinners - one for family and church friends and another for work friends.

This is the extended family shot (Connie's side). 

Here is the extended Chan family. Mother was no present as she was in hospital recovering from stroke. Shortly later, she fell into a coma. How we wished she was there  to celebrate with us. 

Here are the church friends ...

Another dinner at Spring Court for work friends

We want to thank Cliff for organizing the dinner at East Ocean and Spring Court, both are family favorite eating outlets.

.. so good to have a break without the boys

This was back in end July 2007, one of the few breaks that we took without the boys. Connie and I went to Gold Coast for a short break. We visited Univeral Studios and rode the Batman ride - it was quite fun. Saw some show there plus a show in the Jupniter Hotel - it was quite relaxing and interesting. The best show was the Australian dinner and show.

Couple of low lights though - was down with food posioning most of the trip. The QF flight was also not the greatest (no service and the seats were really small even for Asians) - swear we will not take QF again! But all in all, it was good to take a break!

... so good to meet old friends during Chinese New Year

This year we decided to do IFS gathering at Cliff's home. Here is See Hoe and Corrine - though he has moved back to Metso, we still get together at least once a year for CNY.

The traditional 'Lo Hei' - making a mess of the salad as a ritual to wish progress, prosperity and good fortune in the new year. The sign of true friendship when we can just get together once in a long while yet chat as though it was yesterday.