Can I Buy some of your time? Please...

Can I Borrow $25?

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'

DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.

SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.

SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'

SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.

'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

*~*Milk Products Recall*~*

Today received an SMS from my bro-in-law regarding the recall of milk products from China.

Here is what it wrote:

The following items have been recalled due to China's Milk situation.

1. M&M's
2. Snickers
3. Mento's Yogurt bottle
4. Dove Chocolate
5. Oreo Wafer sticks
6. Monmilk
7. Dutchlady sterilised milk
8. Wall's all natural mango
9. Mini poppers ice cream (One of my favourite dessert back in Sg)
10. Magnum Ice crem
11. Moo sandwich ice cream
12. Mini Cornetto
13. Youcan Ice cream

Those have been asked by AVA to remove them stores. If you've any of these items in your house, please do not consume them.

News 1, News 2

*~*August & Some September Peeps*~*

Last day of August is Brisbane's River Festival. They will have having a long 30 mins of fireworks. We went to Botanical Gardens, following the crowd wondering where is the best place to see. Went down this really steep and soft (dried leaves and loose soil) slope, Found ourselves seat and we brought Keasha along. There're really alot of people and were picnicking. Brought those roller trolley filled with their goodies. We thought we were late, therefore didnt get anything. Haiz... But we really enjoyed it, although we missed out the Singapore's Firework Festival this year. Keke...

Having Keasha around really boost up my days, although she can be naughty at times, abit stubborn, but she's simply just a sweet little girl. Although having a dog means additional chore, but this is something that I will never mind doing. Those days without one, is really.... disastrous. We were always stuck to the computer most of the time, goes out only when necessary or during special events. Now, we will go to the park, seeing her running around while we enjoy the cold weather and chat. Now.. really grown attached to her. OMG~

In another 2 months or so, I will be free from Australia, back to the HOT or Rainy Singapore. With all the yummy food, my frens, my family and of coz MY PRECIOUS BOY!!!! I really feel guilty for making him suffer like that. Although he's taken care of, but he's nv left my side for so long. At most 2 weeks when i'm off for a short holiday, with him still staying at home, with his comfy bed. And because of me, coming over to Oz, he went thru the ticks period with my parents, which I believe he felt really depressed. And now, he's all shaved down again in order to grow back his beautiful coat as there was a patch of saliva stain on his side.. or mayb he did that on purpose in order to be Quill. LOL... But NO!!! I'm not going to let that happen to him. Keke...

Looking forward to going back Singapore~ Enjoy the pictures~

*~*A Virtual Gift for my Little Boy*~*

*~*Happy Birthday to My Little Boy!!!*~*