Choosing Waldorf Early Years Education- Reflections over Best wan than mee at Chee Meng Cafe 明园茶室

Hello everyone! SELAMAT HARI MERDEKA MALAYSIANS! Today’s video is a special one as it’s a mix of food and family memories. I visited Chee Meng Cafe on Argyll Road, George Town, Penang, to try their famous Wanton Mee noodles. This stall is only open from Friday to Sunday and serves breakfast and lunch-so it’s always a treat when I can grab a bowl! The noodles were absolutely delicious, with that perfect balance of flavors and textures that make it a must-try for any noodle lover.
But this video is about more than just great food. It’s also a poignant day for me because it marks the *last day* for my youngest child at Taska Lin, a Waldorf Early Education school for toddlers. All three of my children attended this wonderful school, and I’ve always been so grateful for the loving and nurturing environment that Taska Lin provides.
As I enjoy my bowl of Wan Than Mee, I reflect on my decision to choose the Waldorf education system, which emphasizes learning through play, creativity, and holistic development. I share my personal experiences with each of my children during their time at Taska Lin, and how this unique approach to early education has positively shaped their early years.
In the video, you’ll also see some heartwarming pictures and photos of my kids and me growing up together, capturing those precious moments from their time at Taska Lin. I’d love to hear your thoughts on early education-do you have any experiences or insights to share? Please drop a comment and let’s chat!
*Watch the video* to enjoy some mouth-watering noodles and join me in reminiscing about the joys of early childhood education.
*Location:*
Chee Meng Cafe
Argyll Road, George Town, Penang
*#WanThanMee #CheeMengCafe #WaldorfEducation #EarlyChildhood #ParentingJourney #PenangFood #FamilyVlog #LearningThroughPlay*

[@Bowieboey-tn1sg]

Beautiful craft works from your kids. Tq

[@pishedbloke]

Ohhh thank you... they will be very happy to hear that

[@JohnJohn-kw3zx]

Selamat Hari Merdeka Malaysia, u done well on ur kids childhood till now to ever...Good job👍

[@pishedbloke]

Thank you bro!!!!

[@Janggut40]

Thank you so much for this beautiful vlog

[@pishedbloke]

Thanks for watching!!! Appreciate your comments a lot

[@Janggut40]

@@pishedbloke most welcome

[@raymondng18]

Nostalgic blog. I too can still remember my childhood of 3-4 years old which was way back in the early 70s 😅

[@pishedbloke]

Hi 5 bro, we are from the same era!!!

[@adelinetan754]

Your children are super adorable❤

[@pishedbloke]

Thanks so much! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree I guess. 😂😂😂

[@YSL609]

Selamat Hari Merdeka! Another great video. Thank you again for sharing you and your family's stories and photos, along with an insight into the early education system in Malaysia (especially for foreigners like me!). Oh, and not forgetting yet ANOTHER addition to the ever-growing list of places to eat in Georgetown!

[@pishedbloke]

Thank you!!! It is nice to recall these stories and look back on how far we have come, I hope one day my kids will watch these videos too and remember their childhood fondly.

[@AUNTHIAM]

I agree with you, bro. Character development will take you much further in life, and you can learn new things along the way. I believe you and I have seen many many many examples of a person who's excels in academic vs another person who's an average in academic but doing much better in working life today.

[@pishedbloke]

Man is a social animal, after all. Academics are only a small facet of education. I also think as a parent I should teach them manners and culture, it is something I don't expect to be outsourced. Knowledge on the other hand, should be pulled by the individual rather than pushed, and the best way to do that is to develop the child's curiosity.

[@AUNTHIAM]

@pishedbloke couldn't say it any better, bro. I shared the same sentiments as you.

[@espymu]

Wah 2 videos in 1 day!!! Keep up the uploads!

[@pishedbloke]

Special occasion mah, a tribute to the people who helped me raise my kids :)

[@tengthiamwan4166]

My favourite Wan Than Mee shop. I come once a week, mostly Saturday morning.

[@pishedbloke]

Hi bro... Saturday a lot of people right?

[@tengthiamwan4166]

@@pishedbloke , yes bro, but I usually reached by 8am, less crowded.

[@pishedbloke]

@@tengthiamwan4166 you prefer white wanton mee or normal one?

[@yeohliangim2939]

hello beautiful cards your handsome boy made enjoy your wan ton mi😢😅😊

[@pishedbloke]

I had 1.5 tons! 😆

[@BillyChanCY]

Well said and reflection. Can see the memory run thru your mind telling your stories.. Is it planned ?

[@pishedbloke]

I planned to eat wanton mee! 😆

[@BillyChanCY]

@@pishedbloke suddenly the story come along?

[@pishedbloke]

@@BillyChanCY just recall from my memory. It was my son's last day in school.

[@mollychan3436]

Waaa hansem...cute children

[@pishedbloke]

Hehehe thanks....

[@gracechew4554]

I was there a few times, dint get to eat. Wrong timing, now I know 😉

[@pishedbloke]

Next trip we go!!! 😁

[@gracechew4554]

@@pishedblokeyayy! Thanks 🥰

[@carmenofspain]

Ah Loy can ur vlogs start featuring your specialty homecooked food such as your hokkien dishes ??? want to see your cooking skills leh... I see tt your wifey cooks well too

[@pishedbloke]

I have thought of that, and I have tried but the kitchen I have right now in my rental apartment doesn't have a nice kitchen at all. I think good aesthetics are pretty important in making cooking videos and I have to find a way to get around this. I will try to make some and see what the response is. Stay tuned!

[@carmenofspain]

@@pishedbloke I'm sure cooking videos will be well-accepted by most followers and another level to contribute twds contents creation.

[@virtualexplorers6704]

Great sharing on early education Bro. I'm sure many would find it useful. Added Chee Meng to my list. By the way, did you see the durian stall towards Hutton Lane. I think it is called 69 something.. not sure what type of durians though. Wishing you a Happy Merdeka and a nice bbq.... Nice nostalgic kiddy photos of you and your kids 😁

[@pishedbloke]

No chance to go eat there. I know 69 Durian stall, near Jln Larut and Hutton Lane junction. I see they have a lot of durians but most probably from outstation

[@virtualexplorers6704]

​@@pishedblokeSeems durians never stop coming 😂

[@virtualexplorers6704]

​@@pishedblokeSeems durians never stop coming 😂

[@virtualexplorers6704]

@@pishedbloke Seems durians never stop coming 🤣

[@maxsoon1097]

In Sabah, they call this noodles 'Konlau mein'. In Sarawak, I think is Kolo mein. Btw, you look tougher when you are younger. Oklah, lots of foods in Penang. Enjoy all the foods. 😅

[@pishedbloke]

@@maxsoon1097 hahaha old already lah... hehehe.

[@jkhoo007]

Thanks for video. US,graduate? NYC here.

[@pishedbloke]

I actually studied in Scotland! But I did travel a fair bit in the US and worked as a cook in Ohio and picked apples in Upstate New York. I love NYC, I went up the Twin Towers a few years before 9/11.

[@davidlim76]

Yo, found a new banana leaf place for you to explore, it's in pulau tikus opposite the wine house called: Anamika Spice Kitchen 10, Lintang Burmah. 11am to 8pm, close on Mondays. Happy Merdeka and have a great weekend. Cheers

[@pishedbloke]

@@davidlim76 That's in my list!!! My sister in law told me about it. Next to Public Mutual. 😀

[@davidlim76]

Yup that's correct​@@pishedbloke

[@AUNTHIAM]

BTW, have you tried Ah Niu WTM before?

[@pishedbloke]

Ohhh sounds familiar, which stall is that?

[@AUNTHIAM]

@pishedbloke it's near to SJKC Chong Cheng Sg Ara.

[@pishedbloke]

@@AUNTHIAM a bit far from me, but will go try if I am in the vicinity

[@steventang1032]

Selamat Hari Merdeka!!! Greetings from Sporean

[@pishedbloke]

Thank you and Happy Belated National Day too!

[@Sungeicock]

Thanks for video. Mind if I ask are you retired ? Look like you have plenty of metime. Have a great holiday

[@pishedbloke]

Hi there, thank you for watching my videos! Yes I have retired from my corporate job and am now a full time Stay-At-Home Dad!

[@arthurvandeman]

👌

[@pishedbloke]

Thank you!

[@chooiseah1377]

Madeka❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@pishedbloke]

Yay!!! Happy Merdeka everyone!

[@espymu]

Aiyo.. why they only give 2 wanton.. by right they should give a standard 3 ma