Speaking With Contractors

So we've been working on the house since late 2018 but nothing much has materialised as yet. The house is still an empty shell with no light and running water, and we're still knee-deep in discussions concerning table heights, shelf widths, and drawer depths. Haven't even gotten into the soft finishings of paint, colour and material yet. I can't say I'm not frustrated by the delay. 

It's also been extra frustrating discussing the reno via WhatsApp, no thanks to the distance between us, the house and the contractors. Hokkien-speaking contractors, to be exact. This was today's highlight:

Yes la yes. Please school me on "the deep"

cos I no un what you is talking. 😓🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Tangerine Vs. Tambourine

JJ is surprisingly perceptive when it comes to books and stories. He may not be able to read all the words just yet, but he is able to logically make sense of the story based on the illustrations presented to accurately answer questions and predict scenarios.


While reading Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French that he borrowed from class over breakfast this morning, he pointed to the jar of jam the main character was holding and said...

JJ: The blue one is blueberry jam. 

Pam Song: Oh! And the red one is...? 

JJ: Strawberry jam. 

Pam Song: And the orange one? 

JJ: Orange... jam? 

Pam Song: Probably not. It’s probably tangerine jam. 

JJ: Can you buy tambourine jam?