Gahmen Letters

I received two letters today from the government. One from the Ministry of Manpower and the other from LTA.

I knew I was going to get them but when I finally read the letter, I hate the feeling. Hate.Actually, feeling really lousy. MOM basically highlighted that I have changed maids for 4x already and in the event I change again, I may be required to attend an Employer Orientation programme or an interview to determine if I need any other assistance. They think I'm psycho.

The letter from LTA is basically a fine. $130  for driving on the bus lane along Upper Bukit Timah. It's one of those days when I had to manage 2 kids, we left early but there was traffic all the way to Dairy Farm Road. And I had to be in office by 9am for a meeting. I took my chances knowing that the traffic warden usually parked himself at the old Bukit Timah Fire Station. That morning, he decided that Rail Mall was a better place. Well, better place indeed for him.

Hubby suggested I go appeal but seriously why bother? I am at fault and I just have to pay that fine. I just have to remember to not do it again in future...and continue to pray that traffic does not crawl along that Bukit Timah Road... or pray that 2014 comes quick so all the construction and the roads that are always changing and meandering will go back to normal.