Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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The restricted movement in Malaysia affected me liao…I m supposed to receive delivery of furniture for my new tenant…reached here already then they called me say driver got stucked at the checkpoint since last night… nvrmind la I told them to arrange some other time just remember to keep my stock. I m now need to wait for 2 hours for my next errand which I had planned prior…go to nearby park and walk.
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Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967501\" time=\"1584493107\" user_id=\"48901:
My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.
I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967493\" time=\"1584489914\" user_id=\"28674:
[quote=Coolkidsrock2 post_id=1967492 time=1584481963 user_id=48901]
Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.
But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.
Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.
Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.[/quote]this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance? -
Estéema\" post_id=\"1967458\" time=\"1584455092\" user_id=\"66413:
Not all willing to forgo thousand of dollars they paid for air tickets and hotel fees earlier. Some could have took more than half a year to save that few thousand dollars.
These are probably those kiasu travelers booked holidays since last year but no possibly to forgo hefty tickets & accommodation fees that runs into thousands?Serendipity\" post_id=\"1967453\" time=\"1584451510\" user_id=\"9658:
Still see S'poreans going overseas for holidays this period. Please please please
, let's not be complacent and let our guard down. Refrain from unnecessary travel and urge your family to do the same! Everyone needs to play a part!
If all travels ard the world lockdown, then might possibly get refund or the like. One gains ano loose out. The airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc hv to cut staff, suffer big losses & eventually retrenchment which comes back to haunt the individuals.
Must learn to let go. Hope Hspanese learn to with 2020 Olympics too.
Remember the SAFRA dinner? Even for just $60, many uncles and aunties don’t wanna let the tickets kena forfeited -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967507\" time=\"1584494825\" user_id=\"43981:
I bought 1 plant for each from Ikea few days ago..I was trying to have lesser contacts with her friends, some are from the hot spots countries..know they didnt go back but they are in Intl sch.. haha pls dont quote this post as not very nice to say that..[/quote]MKS,
Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967506\" time=\"1584494369\" user_id=\"28674:
[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967497 time=1584491636 user_id=43981]almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax...
Try grow veg fr seeds. It’s a good time to chat abt food security & sustainability for our small dot. Your girls can be involved. I’m sure they’ll get a lot of satisfaction seeing the shoots & as they grow intobyr kitchen then stomach! :imcool: Can also grow nice flowers too if yr DDs like flowers. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967510\" time=\"1584495317\" user_id=\"43981:
this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance?[/quote]Mid April for the scholarship and June onwards for uni offer. Scholarship is specific to uni. Will try seek extension. Or keep fingers cross that lessons are conducted online.
My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967501\" time=\"1584493107\" user_id=\"48901:
[quote=slmkhoo post_id=1967493 time=1584489914 user_id=28674]
I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!
Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.
If post travel 14 days stay-home requirement is still in order then, may not accompany her over. -
Estéema\" post_id=\"1967513\" time=\"1584496387\" user_id=\"66413:
we dont have much space and dds tried growing some plants from the seeds but unsuccessful and they concluded that they dont have green fingers..however, my ginger that sprouted during Dec hol still surviving so cute lor. One get cactus and another money plant as they know these have higher probability of surviving..
MKS,
Try grow veg fr seeds. It’s a good time to chat abt food security & sustainability for our small dot. Your girls can be involved. I’m sure they’ll get a lot of satisfaction seeing the shoots & as they grow intobyr kitchen then stomach! :imcool: Can also grow nice flowers too if yr DDs like flowers. -
Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967514\" time=\"1584496423\" user_id=\"48901:
Mid April for the scholarship and June onwards for uni offer. Scholarship is specific to uni. Will try seek extension. Or keep fingers cross that lessons are conducted online.
this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance?MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967510\" time=\"1584495317\" user_id=\"43981:
[quote=Coolkidsrock2 post_id=1967501 time=1584493107 user_id=48901]
My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.
If post travel 14 days stay-home requirement is still in order then, may not accompany her over.[/quote]hopefully by then all dust settling down..not small event to parents and all planned nicely liao. This little thing arh really thrown havoc to all the giants. -
Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967514\" time=\"1584496423\" user_id=\"48901:
Mid April for the scholarship and June onwards for uni offer. Scholarship is specific to uni. Will try seek extension. Or keep fingers cross that lessons are conducted online.
this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance?MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967510\" time=\"1584495317\" user_id=\"43981:
[quote=Coolkidsrock2 post_id=1967501 time=1584493107 user_id=48901]
My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.
If post travel 14 days stay-home requirement is still in order then, may not accompany her over.[/quote]Congratulations to you & your DD! :congrats:
It’s tough having to meet deadline during times like these. Possibly they’ll allow for postponement? Hope this COVID situation clears quickly as China & SKorea able to contain. My frd’s daughter in UK was scared to stay on for her studies looking at how the govt there don’t contain or hv restrictions so she bought air-tickets even if she’s going fall behind in semester. Her life more impt. It’s tough for everyone now to keep life as usual. We need to hv brave mental adjustments. -
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Estéema\" post_id=\"1967518\" time=\"1584497197\" user_id=\"66413:
Congratulations to you & your DD! :congrats:
Mid April for the scholarship and June onwards for uni offer. Scholarship is specific to uni. Will try seek extension. Or keep fingers cross that lessons are conducted online.Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967514\" time=\"1584496423\" user_id=\"48901:
[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967510 time=1584495317 user_id=43981]
this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance?
If post travel 14 days stay-home requirement is still in order then, may not accompany her over.
It’s tough having to meet deadline during times like these. Possibly they’ll allow for postponement? Hope this COVID situation clears quickly as China & SKorea able to contain. My frd’s daughter in UK was scared to stay on for her studies looking at how the govt there don’t contain or hv restrictions so she bought air-tickets even if she’s going fall behind in semester. Her life more impt. It’s tough for everyone now to keep life as usual. We need to hv brave mental adjustments.[/quote]Thank you very much for the well-wishes as well as advice (other forummers as well) on the other postings on overseas education.
We will just have to take it a step at a time.
Am concerned for UK as a destination too.
With so many countries in lockdown, hopefully, a clearer picture will emerge in a couple of weeks time.
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