Happy Birthday Singapore!

Ok, again I have not written for a long time. Have been so busy visiting my dad at the hospital, meeting up with friends and spending time with family members. One week is really too short but I guess it is better than nothing.

Last Friday, the nurse took my dad downstairs to see the surroundings and get some sunshine. He was parked facing a fountain just beside the food court. Dad was accompanied by 5 ladies! Wow..haha..We all joked how fortunate he was as he has the company of 5 ladies-the nurse, mum, my aunt, Reeda (my US friend) and I. Dad was very happy to finally see sunlight. He looked so thankful and happy. I excitedly took lots of pictures but cannot upload it up for you to see as I left my USB cable back at Mobile. So, I can only upload the pictures when I go back.

I will be leaving tomorrow at 4pm. I can see that my dad already misses me because when I mentioned to him that I would be leaving, he seems sad. Oh well, I wish I could stay but I know he is in good hands- God's hands. Friday was an eventful day for me as me and my mum took Reeda around Singapore. We first met at her place and brought her to Chinatown for breakfast at 730am. That is one of my favourite places to eat breakfast. I had my favourite Yong Tau Foo, peanut glutinous rice and chee kway. Yummy.

After breakfast, we took her down to the wet market to get a culture shock! haha.. Showed her the numerous kinds of fishes we have, eels, frogs, and the many diff types of vegs and fruits. I love Chinatown wet market as it is really an eye opener for tourists and locals! I managed to see the whole snout of the pig! Quite gross.

After that, we drove to East Coast Park and walked along the beach. Showed her the tennis centre as she loves to play tennis. She was so thankful to us for showing her the tennis centre. After that, we drove along the Changi Beach Road towards Changi Village and then went to my HDB flat in Punggol. Showed her my flat to let her see what govt housing is like. Showed her my wedding pictures as well. She was perspiring a lot. Guess not used to the weather yet.

Then, we went to Great World City for lunch since it is near the hospital and I am sure the aircon will cool her down. Had Jap food for lunch and made her try the octopus sashimi, sushi, chawanmushi (steam egg) and tempura. We get Jap food in Mobile but it is slightly different. It is not so authentic and fresh and the food served in Jap restaurants over there are mainly teppanyaki- the chef would perform for you and cook on the hot plate. So it is different.

We told Reeda that when you come to Great World, you should visit the toilet as it is a diff theme every storey. Ha..and we did! She said she would come back again with her husband, Cecil. Her husband's name is the same name of the street nearby where she stays..so it is quite easy for her to remember.

After lunch, we went to visit dad and that is when my aunt arrived and we went downstairs with dad. Mum pulled the oxygen tank along as she walked beside him with many people staring at us. Dad was on a wheelchair.


After the visiting hours, we went to this Chinese Emporium place opposite Chinatown Point. I felt like a tourist as it was my first time taking a car lift. We parked in the emporium and the car had to go into this lift to the carpark. Quite cool. The Emporium sells a lot of Chinese stuff like clothes, food, souvenirs etc. I like the place as it is quite interesting. After shopping, we sent Reeda back and then went home.

At night, went for cell group (bible study group) at Simei. There were a lot of people who attended as the group has expanded which was a good thing. All of them were so happy to see us and all commented how much weight CT has put on. Haha..There was a time for sharing and we talked about our stay in US and the accident. Then we prayed together as a group. After that, some of them brought food and we talked and ate. I was not feeling too well as I think I was pretty exhausted. Kept sneezing.

So, this whole week has been a lot of rush and staying out the whole day with no rest. It is tiring but yet we try to hang in there as we only have one week to visit and to spend our time with our family. Whenever I can, I try to visit dad twice a day ..to see more of him before I go back.

Not tonight as I need to go back early after dinner here at my mum's place to pack my bag. The new maid, Lin would be cooking dinner for us today. She is from Myanmar and is a Christian. Very hardworking and pleasant woman. She can speak English and her aunt works for our neighbout 2 doors away. So, it is good for her to know the area better with her aunt to show her around.

Yesterday was my 1-year wedding anniversary and my dad actually remembered and wished me. Felt touched. CT had to work yesterday, so we just had a family dinner at Long Beach Restaurant in ECP with my family, CT's family and Lin. Had black pepper, chilli crabs, crispy duck, fish, homemade beancurd, cereal prawns. Yummy. Enjoyed the food very much. That is something I missed very much. The food in Long Beach is very nice.

Alrighty, I guess I have typed quite alot. Will continue with my update when I go back to Mobile, AL when I have more time.