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Writer’s Workshop-Getting into 2014

Mickey Mouse Statue

Mickey Mouse Statue

As we ring in the new year it is the time to set new resolutions.  A few days ago I posted about my thoughts about 2013 and 2014. I had been focusing a lot on the family and this year  my focus still remains the same.   Last year I managed to cross out most of the items listed on the Resolution list. I am  hoping to do the same this year.

This year I am intending to do more things for myself and pursue new areas which I have yet to try out.

Resolutions for 2014

For Myself

1. Try out even more recipes from the cookbook collection which I have in the cupboard. My aim is to eat more healthy which is to cut down on all the carbs, processed food and other unhealthy foods. I didn’t manage to lose any weight in 2013 and have still aim to get down to 60kg by year end.

2.  Study/Read up more about photography and other techniques which I can implement to bring my photography skills to a higher level.

3. Brush up on my Chinese, French and Japanese.

For the blog

1. Increase readership and traffic even further. To concentrate on other social media outlets besides Facebook in my marketing efforts. With the constant changes in Facebook algorithm I have realised that it isn’t time effective to focus so much on that particular marketing channel and growth rate in the fan base there has been rather slow. My revised target would be to grow it to 12.5K from the existing 11.4K fan base.

2. To get more sponsors/campaigns and increase the blog earnings.

3. Start a new series on the blog

 

For the kids

1. Do devotional readings and exercises with twice a month.

2. Pray together before meals.

3. spend time with each kid 1-1 daily.

For  us as a couple

1. Go on kid free dates as often as possible.

2. Spend more time communicating with each other.

3. Go on a couple holiday.

What are your resolutions for 2014?

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Top 10 Highlights of December

Christmas Deco on a tree

Christmas Deco on a tree

Christmas has just gone by and in a few days we will be welcoming the new year- 2014. This December was a really busy month for me as the kids were on holidays.

Here are some highlights of the month which has just gone past.

 

At the Disney Resort Station

At the Disney Resort Station

1. We  visited  Tokyo Disneyland and saw Mickey, Minnie and the gang.

Tiger girl at Prince Ski Resort

Tiger girl at Prince Ski Resort

2. The kids had their first experience of snow and the boys went skiing

Gingerbread Tree

Gingerbread Tree

3. We saw many different types of trees and some were really very yummy looking.

Mixed Tuna Sushi

Mixed Tuna Sushi

4. We ate lots of sushi as we were in Japan and there was certainly a much wider selection over there as compared to those served in the Japanese restaurants in Singapore.

Doggie boy riding in Thomas

Doggie boy riding in Thomas

5. We visited a Train Museum and the kids enjoyed playing in the train rides available there.

A Bullet Train

A Bullet Train

6. The boys have always wanted to ride in a bullet train and they got to ride in one twice from Tokyo to Kawazawa and back during our week long holiday.

Sunset at Disneysea

Sunset at Disneysea

7. We got to see one of the loveliest sunset while at the Disneysea Theme park. I’ve yet to share the pictures taken in the park but it was a really fun place to visit with the kids.

BBQ

BBQ

8. Besides indulging in sushi we also had shabu shabu and bbq  where we savored their premium beef.

The kids and me

The kids and me

9. We took lots of photographs and had a fun time bonding with each other. I still have a few hundred photos to go through and draft up posts on our trip.

Mickey and Minnie

Mickey and Minnie

10. We had one of the best December ever and the kids really had lots of memories made with the various experiences that had gone through this month.

How was your December?

 

 

 

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