On my birthday I woke up and went downstairs. My family sang me happy birthday when I reached fourth last step. Then we eat some boiled eggs for breakfast. I like my birthday because I like getting and opening presents, and eating birthday cake, I mean birthday crumble.
For my birthday lunch we went to a Japanese restaurant. It was called My Little Tokyo. I ate a sushi deluxe box and drank a mango smoothie. The smoothie made me feel cold, like I'm going to freeze, but I still liked it because it tasted nice and sweet. Here's a poem for you:

The smoothie tastes nice
But only when there's no ice
I drank it twice
JJ had rice
My birthday cake I had a slice
It was a big price

In the afternoon, we went for a bike ride. I love riding bikes because I like pedalling up the hill and going fast down the hill. I like the wind in my face. It makes me feel happy. And I like taking over JJ.

I wish it was my birthday every day.

On Wednesday we packed to go to Singapore. We packed the car and went on the highway. It took more than four hours. I loved the drive because it was nice and bumpy and very fast. I fell asleep on the way. When we arrived, my Poppo was waiting for us at the bottom of the apartment. She was happy to see us. We unpacked the car and brought it up to the apartment in the lift. We stayed in the same room that we always stay. The room has three beds, on a bunk bed. It has a desk and you can listen to music on the radio. We play 'tent' in the room and we made a cable car with the string and a small Caterpillar vehicle that went down the cord.

We had a lovely time. We ate Christmas dinner at The Vines and had JJ's birthday at McDonald's. I like the Western food at The Vines--it was really yummy. I ate fish and chips, and JJ had spaghetti. Poppo and Daddy had steak, and Goong Goong and Mummy had Christmas turkey. Sophie and JJ ate all Poppo's mashed potato, and JJ ate everyone's strawberries. On Christmas Day we went to church at St George's where the church had open side walls. 

We went to Chloe's house and had dessert. We swam in the swimming pools at Chloe's condo, and explored the island, where there is a spa. But we didn't go in the spa because the water was green and murky. We ran around and sprayed each other with water guns. JJ said he won the water gun fight.

We like going to Singapore because there are not many mosquitoes to bite us, and Singapore has lots of fun things--better than Seremban. It was a fantastic holiday but now we're back in Malaysia we have to clean up the house, and do more school work.

On Wednesday we went to Port Dickson to stay at the Lexis Water Chalets. We lived in chalet 155. When you first enter the chalet, you see a sink, then on the floor there's a hole with some hard glass so you can see through it. When I first saw the glass I said, "Nobody step on it!" But Daddy stepped on it, and pretended to fall in by saying, "Ahhhh, I'm falling in!" Through the glass you can see some water, and we saw some rubbish floating by (an orange plastic bag). Next is a toilet, then a bath and a shower. We had a bath two times, because we loved it. It was big enough for the three of us (kids) to bath together. The next room has four beds, and we put in a portacot. I slept with Jeremy in one bed; it was nice and comfy. And there is a cupboard already there in the main room, and desk and chair and a little small fridge. There is a balcony that has two deck chairs and a little coffee table. I went on the balcony; it was nice to listen to the rain and waves on the sea.

Our chalet is built on water, and very far away from the shore. I liked the chalet because it was nice, quiet, and peaceful and comfy. There is a swimming pool; we swam in it and it has a little waterfall. There is a big playground that is outdoor, and a little playground that is indoors. We had a lovely view of the sea. The day we left we used a golf buggy. We took two trips: Dad and I went in the second trip. I sat in the front. Thank you Aunty LeeLeng for the tickets so we can stay at your water chalet.

Yesterday we went to Ocean Park. First we went on a sea merry-go-round. I rode on my favourite sea animal--a dolphin! Then we went to Whiskers Theatre to see a sea lion show. They were cute. Then we went to see a Panda village and some pandas. Then we went on the ferris wheel and the Frog Hopper. The Frog Hopper went up and down, up and down, like you're hopping. Then we went on a horse merry-go-round but JJ didn't want to go on the ride; I don't know why. 

We went on a red cable car that went up in the air, and it had a very good view of the mountains, Ocean Park, islands and the sea. I enjoyed the view and the nice cool air. At the top of the mountain, mum and I went on a flying swing that went round and round; it was very fast, so it was very cool. I didn't feel dizzy when I came down. Then we went on the Dragon roller-coaster with Mummy. It was very exciting. Daddy didn't go on the roller-coaster because he gets dizzy. He, JJ and Sophie went on the big ferris wheel instead, with a very long queue. Then we went to Ocean Theatre and saw dolphins and sea lions doing tricks. I loved the dolphins because they did good tricks; they were amazing. I would like to get pushed along by a dolphin one day. JJ, Daddy and I went on a log ride in the Raging River. I didn't get splashed at all, but JJ and Daddy did, because I made Daddy sit at the front, and I sat at the back.

Then Mummy and I went on The Rapids ride in the Rainforest. I liked it because I got splashed this time, and people on the bridge were shooting water at us. But I didn't like it when some Chinese men pushing in front of us and blocked the way. But in the end, the guards shouted at the men, and pushed him in the ride.

Then we went to The Sea Jellyfish Spectacular and saw giant jellyfish. I liked it because the jellyfish were pretty and very big. Our clothes were glowing in the dark from the lights. 

When we went on the Ocean Express train, it looked like a spaceship. On the ceiling were TVs where you can watch things that were on top of us, like being under the sea. The last thing we visited was the Grand Aquarium. There were lots of fish, in a giant tank. There were stingrays, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and lots of fish. I even touched a starfish. It was a fantastic day. I enjoyed all of the rides, especially the Dragon roller-coaster.

On Sunday we went to Cyberport because our friends live there now. They used to stay in Singapore, but the father now works in Hong Kong. They took us to church because they found a church for us in Hong Kong. It is called Watermark Community Church. Our friends have a view of the sea at their house. They have an indoor and outdoor playground and swimming pool. The playground and pool was very big, and I liked it because there were lots of things to play with, including a pirate ship and police ship. Jay, Annelise and I were the goodie pirates, and Sophie was the second pirate. 

In Sunday School we played a game called, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5." First, everyone has to get a number, then number 1 goes first and chooses someone's number. For example, "1, 7" and the person says, "7, 2," and so on, until every gets a turn in the game. There was a competition for the most details in a picture of when Jesus was born. My friend Ethan an I won the competition (in the picture). 

Then we visited Daddy's friend, Uncle Kev. He has a turtle and a massage chair. I liked the massage chair because it was very relaxing, and it massaged my backside. The turtle eats little fish that swim in his tank. But I was a little bit scared of the turtle, especially when it went for a walk on the ground. Afterwards we had dinner at my great, great grandmother's house. It was a lovely day. I hope the weather will get warmer so we can go to visit Ocean Park. I think Ocean Park is like Dreamworld. There are rides and games to place; also see animals and shows. There is a house just for a Panda. Today my Uncle Stephen went to Noah's Ark. Not the real Noah's Ark because it didn't land in Hong Kong.

On Wednesday we went to the airport because we were going to go to Hong Kong to visit my daddy's Nanna (NeNe). We have an aunty called Aunty Yolanda; today she took us out to buy things and have lunch together. We are staying at Aunty Eileen's house. Aunty Yolanda's house has a garden with two turtles in it. It has a pond, stepping stones, a swing, fish, plants, and grass. When my Aunty Shevon was little, when she watched the fish swim under the bridge she fell in the water! That would be funny! Today we turned the turtle upside down and watched him come out. But it didn't come out so we turned it back the right way, and then ten minutes later it came out and walked all the way to the pile of leaves in the corner to hide. We go up to NeNe's house for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

It is cold in Hong Kong. I wear my jacket nearly all the time. I love Hong Kong because it is nice and cool, with lots of shops. Aunty Yolanda used to have a dog, but she died. We went on seven transportations: airplane, bus, tram, car, walking, train, and taxi. I feel happy and excited to visit Hong Kong. You buy things and do things that we don't get in Malaysia, like catching trams, and there are lots of shops. And I like visiting my aunties, friends, and relatives.

On Wednesday it was Deepavali (Festival of Lights) holiday so we went to KL to visit our cousins Lizzy and Isaac. Lizzy, Sophie, me and the maid, called Sol, watched Tinkerbell. I liked the movie because I liked watching Tinkerbell getting born, and it was funny, especially when Tinkerbell was trying to be a light fairy, but she accidentally got light on her bot-bot, and she got chased by the light bugs. JJ and Isaac watched Transformers. After that we all played lions but JJ couldn't stay still for long. I was the daddy lion, Lizzy was the mother lion, and JJ and Isaac were the brother lions. I liked playing lions because it was fun; I liked being the daddy lion. 

For lunch we had Chinese roast pork with rice, and iced Milo. The grown-ups went out for Japanese without us. I wasn't happy because I love sushimi. But the grown-ups wanted to have a special talk together. 

When we had to go home it was raining. Mummy drove because Daddy was away at a work, not fun, camp. There has been lots of lights and fireworks every night. Before, the lights and electricity went out because it is Deepavali and they used up all the electricity.

I like playing with Lizzy because she likes the same things as me, and JJ likes Isaac because they like the same things too. Lizzy and I like art and craft, such as drawing and painting, making things, and building castles. We also like watching the same movies. JJ and Isaac like playing transformers, and cars, and play fighting. 

It was an excellent day; I had lots of fun.

On Saturday it was JJ’s school concert. He performed four times. He graduated. One of the songs was “Love in Any Language, Straight from the Heart.” He had to wear white gloves and use sign language. He was wearing a green T-shirt and dark blue jeans. He had to tap a girl on the shoulder to bring her down, and shake her hand because she forgot the actions. The other songs were “Tien Mi Mi” (Sweet, Sweet Honey), “There’s a Place in the Sun,” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” I liked the singing and dancing because JJ looked cute. I liked “Tien Mi Mi” the best because I like the words and the actions. Daddy went on stage for a peg contest and he won! He had to clip all the pegs onto the coat hanger in the right order. He won three chocolate bars. The chocolate was yummy; I love hazelnut chocolate. He won against two people.

JJ received a certificate for graduating from Tadika (kindergarten). I had to stand on a chair to see him because everyone was in the way because I’m just a kid. JJ looked funny because he wasn’t smiling. He was wearing a hat and a black graduating gown. He enjoyed himself and his teacher gave him a chocolate.

I graduated from kindergarten last year and wore a hat and gown too. I had to tell the story “Hattie and the Fox’ to everyone without looking at the words. We got to hold candles and sing “This little light of mine” and wear make-up.

On the way home we saw lot of colourful, pretty lights because it’s Deepavali (Indian Hindu) festival. There were lots of people on the streets so it took longer to drive home.

When JJ got home he drank a Ribena because his head felt dizzy. After he drank it he felt better.

On Sunday I went to Taman Ujong Methodist Church because Daddy had to preach there. He preached on the Book of Ruth, and how Boaz was a knight in shining armour. Daddy also talked about how I prayed before I played Uno so I can win. I liked his preaching because it was interesting and I liked the way he was talking. But it was very long, so I felt bored and started playing.

We played in the crèche because Sophie had to be there and Mummy had to go on stage too. Mummy shared with a world map, showing why we’re in Malaysia on out mission term, and where we’re from. There were toys in the crèche for older kids. We played with Kung Fu Panda toys—their names were Tigress and Monkey. We also played with a wooden train set; I think it was from Ikea. Jay Jay and I took turns moving the train around ten times each.

After the service we had a yummy lunch. It was Ivy’s sixth birthday, so we celebrated with a multi-almond-cream cake. It was yummy because it was sweet and had lots of cream. I especially liked eating the red icing. I ate two slices. I also had thin noodles with soya sauce, a boiled egg, and jelly to eat (green at the top and white at the bottom). I didn’t have a drink. Sophie ate ten prawn crackers and Daddy said afterwards that she smelled like a prawn cracker.

When we got home, we played with our toys—soft toys, Playmobil, and cars, and trucks and aeroplanes, and Transformers. It is rainy season so it rained hard yesterday, this morning and this afternoon. Daddy cooked because Mummy wanted Daddy to cook. I helped Daddy and Mummy says Daddy’s cooking is better than hers. We had minced pork with tofu, veggies and rice. Daddy has some special cooking secrets and he chopped the garlic smaller so we wouldn’t see it and taste it.

My second fruit is durian (my favourite is coconut). I like durian because it is creamy and sweet and because it's yellow. (Yellow is my favourite colour.)
I would eat durian every night if mummy and daddy let me, but they don't. So I eat it when they let me. (I always ask them anyway.)