We are in the month of February now! But the start of this month has not been good for not only us, but for the world also!

By now, if you must have heard of the Wuhan coronavirus which has now been declared a global health emergancy by the World Health Organisation. China, which is the epicentre of this virus has over 12,000 confirmed cases, and as you read this post, the number of confirmed cases has probably increased by a few more thousands. China’s death toll is also close to 300 now. This supasses the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak that began in southern China, which infected 8,098 people worldwide, killing 774. It didn’t help that the start of the outbreak coincided with the mass migration that happens each year in China at the start of the Lunar New Year.

More than 20 countries and territories outside of mainland China have confirmed cases of the virus — spanning Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East — as the United Kingdom reported its first two cases on Friday. Singapore has now barred entry, including transit, to all new visitors from mainland China while residents flying in from China will need to quarantine themselves for 14 days.

Other than this, we have been mostly home and are avoiding crowded public places as much as possible. Though there are no local and community transmissions in Singapore, this can change anytime, so please stay safe people.

Have a happy and healthy February!

Today is the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year and to all readers who celebrate this festival, “Xin Nian Kuai Le“. This is the year of the Metal Rat.

Our week was the usual, with the children being themselves. We got both of them new phones since that was something I was planning to do for a while now since they will be starting new phase in life, but because of their good O level results, we did this earlier than expected.

Other than that, I am enjoying the slower pace of life these days because of Chinese New Year. The city pretty much comes to a standstill during this period and its nice to just stay at home and chill.

We are also going across the causeway for an engagement in the extended family, but that’s something I am excited about going and not excited about being stuck in the causeway traffic jam.

Have a wonderful week and to those living in the region, enjoy your CNY break!

Tomorrow is the day. In slightly over 24 hours we will know how GG & BB will fare in their O level exams. GG’s anxiety is over the roof and she will flare at anyone who dares cross her path. We have been giving her a wide berth over the last few days. I am also giving her more cuddles and reassurances lately. BB on the other hand, is more chill, but as we countdown to the results, I can see some anxiety in him, but it’s not as bad as GG.

I am slowly getting back into my work frame of mind and getting into the routine I had before I went on holiday. It’s taking longer than I expected, but I guess, this is because I am getting older!

I still haven’t figured out what I want to do this year with my life, but I want to think things over thoroughly before coming to a decision, so that I don’t break them the first chance I get.

If anyone can send some positives vibes our side, please do so, so that tomorrow, we are happy and the tears in their eyes are those of happiness and not sadness!

Have a wonderful week!

It’s 2020 and we are in a new year! Hope this year has been good to you so far.

We arrived back in Singapore after a wonderful holiday and its back to the usual for us. The children, for the first time in more than 10 years didn’t wake up early to go to school. We all felt a little weird that day when we saw school children going to school, but they stayed at home.

This weekend is also super free for us since they don’t have Hindi school or tuition for the first time in years. It feels slightly strange, but it’s our new reality and one that we are getting used to.

The children are also meeting friends and catching up on what happened in the last month they were away.

I have not yet started working on my business full-time, but am starting to do so. Somehow, it seems to me that I should start on a Monday, which is tomorrow!

Have a wonderful 2020 and a great week ahead!