KL Family trip Day 2 – KLCC

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Day 2 in KL, like all tourists, we did the wefie with KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers).
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Earlier, we had a satisfying buffet breakfast at Delicious, one of E&O Residences’ F&B options.
(Read our day 1 apartment review and Jalan Alor trip).
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Kids are curious about the various giant birdcages in the restaurant.
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Decent spread of American and local breakfast buffet.
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The cakes and pastries do look delicious.
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There is a spare kids room in E&O Residences, not exactly kid’s club. While Mummy goes shopping nearby, Dads can chill in the aircon environment. While the boys play basketball, Boon Xin tried to build a tunnel.
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Can you spot our own Twin towers?
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KL attractions, E&O Residences is about 15min walk from KLCC, and 20min from Berjaya Times Square (indoor theme park). Bukit Nanas is a green pocket (nearer to KL Towers) for nature lovers.
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Do take note temperature in the city often soars to a humid 34 or 35 degrees Celsius!
Monorail or the free KL bus should bring you to your destination in comfort.
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After a short 15 walk to KLCC (also known as Petronas Twin Towers), shopping beckons. Tourists can opt to get a bird’s eye view of Greater KL from the 41 and 42 floor (just do not attempt a Sean Connery or Catherine Zeta Jones acrobatic moves aka Entrapment).
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Hot day, if only we can dip our feet inside the cool fountain πŸ™‚
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KLCC GoPro, trying to keep our eyes open under the glaring afternoon Sun. Not easy to wefie as the two towers are really tall! (you need a wide or fisheye lens, we used our GoPro)
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It is easy to lose our way and orientation inside the massive mall. Boon Xin shopped for a necklace (girly thing) while Boon Yee attempted a Teletubbies ride (oh NO!).
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Yummy Fuel Shack Burger at KLCC food court, we need to recharge our energy. Be prepared to wait a while for a seat as KLCC is always crowded.
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Back in our apartment, swimming pool jump shots for kids again. Although pool might be small, but our kids are still enthusiastic.
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We were dipping until the last hour before checkout.
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* Our 3D2N stay at E&O Residences were sponsored, giving us an opportunity to find out more about KL (shopping eating). Photos have been uploaded on our Fanpage :
Day 1,
Day 2,
Day 3)

Read our KL 3D2N itinerary :
– Day 1 E&O Residences
– Day 2 walking to KLCC
– Day 2 Dinner at Jalan Alor
– Kuala Lumpur Good Food recommendation

Boon Wee wants to be a professional basketball player

I was pleasantly surprised when Boon Wee mentioned he wants to be a full-time basketball player.
We were in CNA’s webseries feature “Heart to Heart Talk – Dare to Dream”.

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The webseries focus on the children, their Dreams and in general, the education system in Singapore.
Our friends from EdUnloaded were also featured.

I know the kids love sports, be it soccer and basketball (Funny, me and Mrs were never into sports). However, to be a professional sportsman (and woman), it is a whole new ball game (pardon the pun).

It demands a whole new level of commitment and support, and cannot sustain on Passion and Dreams alone. Example, our host Benjamin (from Sam Willows) was a former National Swimmer.
We see the medals and achievements of sportsman when they win, but how many of us appreciate the hard work and sacrifices behind the scenes?

I got to be honest with my kids, sports as hobby and sports as a livelihood, are two different matters.

How many parents will support their kids to pursue their Dreams and Aspirations?
Or do we expect our kids to live our own Dreams (to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer etc)?

Video : 4 families were interviewed about their kid’s DREAMs. The frank answers are refreshing.

I will support Boon Wee (and siblings) if he really wants to be a professional basketball player.
But I need him to understand his own decisions.

Is this really what you want?
You got to make your own choice.

Son, once you make up your mind, I will support you all the way!

There is never Right or Wrong, even failures are considered a learning experience.
But we need to be bold and take that first step.