Yesterday Chelsea and I went to the West Coast Plaza for a day of pampering. IT started with a shampoo at Jamez - a Singaporean friend we have made that has a beauty salon at that mall. He is hilarious and had fun with us. We met the Palmer gals there and had a blast. To have a shampoo in Singapore is to experience something. You sit down in the salon chair and first, someone brings you a cup of tea right off the bat! Wow! Then she/he puts a little piece of plastic underneath your shirt collar and then puts on you a regular salon drape. Then the fun begins. Sitting there in the salon chair, she/he begins squirting water and shampoo right on your head. When there is enough liquid there, the most luxurous shampoo/massage you have ever experienced happens. It lasts at least thirty minutes - all sitting up in the chair. No shampoo in your eyes. Just a wonderful massage. When it is finally time to go to the sink - you lean back, and there in the sink is a wonderful head rest - not just sticking your neck in that hard sink indention! Wow. A shampoo, cut, and blow dry can last upwards to two hours! So don't be in a hurry. But who would want to?
After the shampoo, we all had appointments to have pedicures. We each sat in a huge massaging recliner. We were also served tea and two dark chocolates! Yum! Then the pedicure began - soaking, scrubbing, filing, soaking, rubbing, massaging all the way up to your knees, lotions, oils, then finally painting of the toes. Chelsea and Sarah also had glitter flowers painted on their big toes - so cute. The whole affair lasted about an hour and a half. Such a treat!
Our next stop was to have fruit facials. Now this was my first facial and I have to say it was about the nicest thing I have ever done for myself. I laid down in a soft lit room where quiet music was playing. A lady came in and wrapped my head in a towel and began a series of facial techiniques that were exceptional. All kinds of cleansing, some with actual pieces of fruit, and lots of time in between to just relax. That whole thing lasted well over an hour, too.
Then I had my eyebrows threaded again. This can be a painful process but it is over quickly and I don't seem to mind it too much.
When Chelsea came out of her facial room - she said that it was the most relaxing thing she had ever done. THEN when she had her eyebrows threaded - ouch - THAT was the most painful experience of her life! Sorry, Chelsea!
What a way to end the pampering.
The Funderburk clanned ended the day at the movies - Yes, Man.
What a great fun day with my sweet Chels!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
A day at the beach
This morning we headed to Sentosa - which is the "resort" recreation island of Singapore. We took a tram there and arrived about 10:30. As usual, not much was open. (Even the malls don't get going here until around 11 or 11:30am. But we walked around and also had a cool drink as we sat near the beach. The beach at Sentosa actually looks out on the port area. Did you know that Singapore is the largest port in the world?
We went to a 4D movie that was about pirates and pretty cute. We also ate at Subway.
But then we went back to the beach, rented me a chair, and found our little "corner" of the beach. Chelsea and Ross "baked" in the sun. I wrote a long letter to Becky B. And Rick studied the map of Sentosa and other things.
We stayed all afternoon and just relaxed.
A friend of Ross's came over and the two of them decided to stroll on down to the other end of the beach. Chels, Rick and I took the tram back to Vivo City Mall - the largest mall in Singapore and my favorite. Chelsea had fresh pineapple (the best she ever tasted she said). She also tried Roti Prata (which is a type of bread with curry sauce or as she had hers - filled with bananas.
We took the bus home and Chelsea and I just talked and talked and talked. It was great.
What a wonderful day!
We went to a 4D movie that was about pirates and pretty cute. We also ate at Subway.
But then we went back to the beach, rented me a chair, and found our little "corner" of the beach. Chelsea and Ross "baked" in the sun. I wrote a long letter to Becky B. And Rick studied the map of Sentosa and other things.
We stayed all afternoon and just relaxed.
A friend of Ross's came over and the two of them decided to stroll on down to the other end of the beach. Chels, Rick and I took the tram back to Vivo City Mall - the largest mall in Singapore and my favorite. Chelsea had fresh pineapple (the best she ever tasted she said). She also tried Roti Prata (which is a type of bread with curry sauce or as she had hers - filled with bananas.
We took the bus home and Chelsea and I just talked and talked and talked. It was great.
What a wonderful day!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
First Sunday in Singapore
We went to our church this morning. It is located in the same office building as our office so afterwards we took the kids down to see our new office. I think they were impressed. After Chelsea goes back we have loads of work for Ross to do at the office. We even have him a desk all for himself! Ha!
This afternoon Chelsea laid by the pool while Rick and Ross went to get our family passes to Sentosa Island. We are going there tomorrow so I will have loads more to tell then.
All in all, it was a quiet day (we needed a little rest) and we will start again tomorrow bright and early.
I LOVE having them here. I just miss Audra and Brian so much.
This afternoon Chelsea laid by the pool while Rick and Ross went to get our family passes to Sentosa Island. We are going there tomorrow so I will have loads more to tell then.
All in all, it was a quiet day (we needed a little rest) and we will start again tomorrow bright and early.
I LOVE having them here. I just miss Audra and Brian so much.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday
Chelsea was feeling lots better today. She even went and laid out by the pool this morning. We got off about 11am headed for what Singapore is known for - FOOD. The kids wanted "normal" so we ate at McDonald's across the street. Then we headed to the Singapore Discovery Center where we saw a 3D movie entitled "Fly Me to the Moon". It was cute. Then we saw a little Christmas movie. The Discovery center had lots of info about Singapore and we enjoyed walking through and playing with all the high tech stuff.
Afterwards, we took the bus and MRT down to Clark Quay (pronounced "key"). We ate at the food court there (it was about 7pm) and then walked the outdoor mall there. It is neat because it is outside but somehow Singapore has figured out how to air condition it! There is also a bar/restaurant there called the "Clinic". The seats are made out of hospital beds and the tables are operating tables. Some of the chairs are wheelchairs! Funny.
By the time we took the bus and MRT back home it was almost 9pm. We are pooped and want to be able to rest well before heading to church tomorrow!
I have posted pictures on my facebook (can't figure out how to get them on here from there.) Check them out.
Afterwards, we took the bus and MRT down to Clark Quay (pronounced "key"). We ate at the food court there (it was about 7pm) and then walked the outdoor mall there. It is neat because it is outside but somehow Singapore has figured out how to air condition it! There is also a bar/restaurant there called the "Clinic". The seats are made out of hospital beds and the tables are operating tables. Some of the chairs are wheelchairs! Funny.
By the time we took the bus and MRT back home it was almost 9pm. We are pooped and want to be able to rest well before heading to church tomorrow!
I have posted pictures on my facebook (can't figure out how to get them on here from there.) Check them out.
Friday, December 26, 2008
The Day after Christmas
Jet lag is still hounding Ross and Chelsea but they are trying their best to get it behind them.
Today we took them to the IMM mall - the place where Dr. Fish Spa is. That's right, they stuck their feet in the little pool and let the little fishes eat all the dead skin off the bottom of their feet. Sound gross! Well, it is very ticklish at first and they laughed and giggled something fierce. Then when they finally got used to it, I think they were really enjoying it. The lady even let them keep their feet in an extra ten minutes!
Still feeling the weight of jet lag, we didn't push them too hard today. They were hoping for a sunny day to swim but it never happened. Chelsea still isn't feeling too well. Maybe tomorrow she will feel better. She is already asleep - before 10pm! Ross is too!
Tomorrow is Saturday. We don't usually venture out much on Saturday because of the crowds but we will see what tomorrow holds. I don't think they will be satisfied to sit around long.
Today we took them to the IMM mall - the place where Dr. Fish Spa is. That's right, they stuck their feet in the little pool and let the little fishes eat all the dead skin off the bottom of their feet. Sound gross! Well, it is very ticklish at first and they laughed and giggled something fierce. Then when they finally got used to it, I think they were really enjoying it. The lady even let them keep their feet in an extra ten minutes!
Still feeling the weight of jet lag, we didn't push them too hard today. They were hoping for a sunny day to swim but it never happened. Chelsea still isn't feeling too well. Maybe tomorrow she will feel better. She is already asleep - before 10pm! Ross is too!
Tomorrow is Saturday. We don't usually venture out much on Saturday because of the crowds but we will see what tomorrow holds. I don't think they will be satisfied to sit around long.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas Day
What a great Christmas Day we have had. It is nearly midnight here and I know America is just getting to their Christmas Day. We miss Audra and Brian and Jackson very much but pray that they are having a memorable day at their house.
Today I spent alot of time in the kitchen getting ready for our joint meal with the Palmers across the street. Rick made dressing. I made sweet potato casserole with marshmellows, green beans, a pecan pie, and watergate salad. We ate with the Palmers at 4 and then came to our house for dessert. Our next door neighbors, the Armstrongs, joined us for dessert.
Chelsea went to sleep about 9pm tonight. She is down with a cold.
Rick and I are heading to bed. Tomorrow the kids are hoping the sun will be out so that they can enjoy the pool.
I am just glad they are here and am enjoying them so much.
Today I spent alot of time in the kitchen getting ready for our joint meal with the Palmers across the street. Rick made dressing. I made sweet potato casserole with marshmellows, green beans, a pecan pie, and watergate salad. We ate with the Palmers at 4 and then came to our house for dessert. Our next door neighbors, the Armstrongs, joined us for dessert.
Chelsea went to sleep about 9pm tonight. She is down with a cold.
Rick and I are heading to bed. Tomorrow the kids are hoping the sun will be out so that they can enjoy the pool.
I am just glad they are here and am enjoying them so much.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christas Eve in Singapore
Ross and Chelsea are hanging in there with the jet lag. Christmas Eve morning they slept until about 9am. Chelsea said she woke up about 3am and was up till almost 7am but she was feeling pretty good. Slow morning start. We had plans to take the morning off and relax by the pool but God decided to send a nice morning rain so we enjoyed the storm from our 18th floor BIG WINDOW.
We had lunch - cheeseburger soup - one of their favorites and then headed out for Christmas Eve on the town. Ross and Chelsea are enjoying experiencing the transportation system here (we don't have a car.) We took the bus to the MRT (Subway) station and then took the MRT to the city. We went to Orchard Road (the main avenue in Singapore). It is beautifully decorated and this year's theme is the "Sweet Family" - so there is candy hanging everywhere. It looks completely different during the day but we wanted them to see it both ways.
We tried to register for the free open top bus tour of the lights but it was full. Good thing, too, because later on it rained! So we walked the avenue enjoying the sites and doing some shopping. (Have I mentioned that shopping is everyone's main hobby here?)
One store here, Takishomya, is like the Sax Fifth Avenue of NY. Out in front they had several Christmas activities going on under a very beautiful tent. The Scandinavian Teak Wood furniture store had provided couches and chairs for people to sit around in and just relax and watch the activities. Chelsea won a prize (a very nice umbrella) for answering a question. Ha!
We ended up (of course) at the Hard Rock Cafe. The "boys" were so glad to meet Ross and Chelsea. They played their hearts out for them and it was so good. (Too bad the place was crowded all night) right up until the last set. BUT we were given some great party favors (hat, mask, pop toys, noisemakers) to bring in Christmas Day. At midnight everyone pulled out their favors and everyone wished all a "Merry Christmas". It was nice. Look for some kooky pictures of that coming up.
Well, it's Christmas morning here. It's after 10am and I'm the only one up. But I'll let them all sleep. Today we are just staying home (nothing is open) and eating with friends around 4pm.
Merry Christmas to all.
We had lunch - cheeseburger soup - one of their favorites and then headed out for Christmas Eve on the town. Ross and Chelsea are enjoying experiencing the transportation system here (we don't have a car.) We took the bus to the MRT (Subway) station and then took the MRT to the city. We went to Orchard Road (the main avenue in Singapore). It is beautifully decorated and this year's theme is the "Sweet Family" - so there is candy hanging everywhere. It looks completely different during the day but we wanted them to see it both ways.
We tried to register for the free open top bus tour of the lights but it was full. Good thing, too, because later on it rained! So we walked the avenue enjoying the sites and doing some shopping. (Have I mentioned that shopping is everyone's main hobby here?)
One store here, Takishomya, is like the Sax Fifth Avenue of NY. Out in front they had several Christmas activities going on under a very beautiful tent. The Scandinavian Teak Wood furniture store had provided couches and chairs for people to sit around in and just relax and watch the activities. Chelsea won a prize (a very nice umbrella) for answering a question. Ha!
We ended up (of course) at the Hard Rock Cafe. The "boys" were so glad to meet Ross and Chelsea. They played their hearts out for them and it was so good. (Too bad the place was crowded all night) right up until the last set. BUT we were given some great party favors (hat, mask, pop toys, noisemakers) to bring in Christmas Day. At midnight everyone pulled out their favors and everyone wished all a "Merry Christmas". It was nice. Look for some kooky pictures of that coming up.
Well, it's Christmas morning here. It's after 10am and I'm the only one up. But I'll let them all sleep. Today we are just staying home (nothing is open) and eating with friends around 4pm.
Merry Christmas to all.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
They made it!
Chelsea and Ross arrived at the Changi Airport in Singapore this morning at 1am (our time). They said it was a LOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG trip but were glad to be here. This is the first time they have traveled without any checked in luggage. So nice. All they had was their back packs!
We took a taxi home and they LOVED our apartment complex and apartment (on the 18th floor). Chelsea got a little woozy looking out the window! We stayed up until about 3:30am. Slept well and until about 9am. Chelsea and I went down to the gym and worked out for about 30 minutes. My next door neighbor made us a special Spanish dish for lunch - Tortilla de Potata (yum!) We headed out the door around noon.
We went to Jurong East Mall and did some shopping as well as let Ross and Chelsea taste some local cuisine (Curried Chickern Korean BBQ) Ross is determined to try Pig Organ Soup before he leaves. (Yuck!)
We then went on to have coffee at the McCafe in the mall (always a treat) and did more shopping. We shopped until we dropped - back at the house about 7pm. We walked across the street to eat at McDonald's (they wanted something "normal"). Chelsea was asleep by 9:15 and Ross was not far behind.
What a great day. We are SO glad that Ross and CHelsea are here for Christmas! Wish Audra adn Brian were here but we will count on them coming another time when Baby Bailey is with them!
Will post pictures ASAP.
We took a taxi home and they LOVED our apartment complex and apartment (on the 18th floor). Chelsea got a little woozy looking out the window! We stayed up until about 3:30am. Slept well and until about 9am. Chelsea and I went down to the gym and worked out for about 30 minutes. My next door neighbor made us a special Spanish dish for lunch - Tortilla de Potata (yum!) We headed out the door around noon.
We went to Jurong East Mall and did some shopping as well as let Ross and Chelsea taste some local cuisine (Curried Chickern Korean BBQ) Ross is determined to try Pig Organ Soup before he leaves. (Yuck!)
We then went on to have coffee at the McCafe in the mall (always a treat) and did more shopping. We shopped until we dropped - back at the house about 7pm. We walked across the street to eat at McDonald's (they wanted something "normal"). Chelsea was asleep by 9:15 and Ross was not far behind.
What a great day. We are SO glad that Ross and CHelsea are here for Christmas! Wish Audra adn Brian were here but we will count on them coming another time when Baby Bailey is with them!
Will post pictures ASAP.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Christmas Tree is Up!
This is definitely the LATEST I have ever been in getting up our Christmas tree. But the boxes left on Tuesday morning and it took me all of Wednesday and Thursday morning to get the living room/dining room cleaned up. Thursday night Rick and I put up the tree. It is, of course, as beautiful as ever. Every ornament is a memory. When Rick and I first got married I started a book cataloging all the ornaments we had (where they came from, some memory attached to them). It is always fun to look back and SEE those memories. Audra told me that she is doing the same thing!
Because I am so late in getting my tree up, I think I will leave it up for the entire month of January - just to enjoy and appreciate it!
Chelsea and Ross will leave Nashville a week from Sunday. they are both excited about the upcoming visit. We can hardly wait on this end!
Because I am so late in getting my tree up, I think I will leave it up for the entire month of January - just to enjoy and appreciate it!
Chelsea and Ross will leave Nashville a week from Sunday. they are both excited about the upcoming visit. We can hardly wait on this end!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Arrival Date
I am so excited. Chelsea and Ross will arrive in Singapore on December 23 at 12:30 am. You will not want to miss all of the adventures we will have while they are here. we are tickled to share Singapore with them and know they will LOVE it.
Meanwhile, today - the final boxes that came from West Africa will be headed to our new office. This is the latest I have EVER been at getting the Christmas tree up. I've decided to leave it up through January just to get a chance to appreciate it!
Hold on - it's going to be an ACTIVE holiday season around here.
Meanwhile, today - the final boxes that came from West Africa will be headed to our new office. This is the latest I have EVER been at getting the Christmas tree up. I've decided to leave it up through January just to get a chance to appreciate it!
Hold on - it's going to be an ACTIVE holiday season around here.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
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