Just those Days

Sunday night- It was a big farewell to the girls.
Wenting, Yuting and Jas have left for their degree in Brisbane last weekend. I held my tears back when they turned and walked towards the unsmiling officers at the departure gate. I was worried for them- 3 little girls in a foreign land. Well, thoughts of visiting them soon do cheered me up slightly…
Their departure brought back memories of the time when Ethan was leaving for Australia, some 2 years back. There were over 20 friends and relatives sending him off at the Airport. Beside the size of the farewell group, the mood was totally different from the girls’ departure. It was more like a family trip to the world renowned Airport and photo-taking opportunities for the young relatives. It was such a gay and merry sending-off occasion that one would thought that he was only leaving for a week or rather, he was a nuisance that all would not miss.. : p
And Ethan still ‘bitterly’ remembered how Gerald and Corrine left the Airport early for clubbing that night. And how cheerily we waved him good bye… heh heh…
Of course, it wasn’t that we don’t love him but the fact that he is a guy and will be strong enough to take care of himself- assured us of a reunion surely and soon. Don’t think Ethan knows this.. but we talked about him every now and then in Singapore, during that period… we did miss him terribly…

Monday- JB’s cheap contact lenses
Went to JB with Ethan, Gerald and Claudia (Gerald’s girlfriend) for a sole purpose of buying my 6 months supply of contact lenses at a half price as of Singapore.
Dinner was at my favorite makan place- Taman “Thebrown” which showcased again how extorting life in Singapore is.
We launched into a topic of Dogs, which Claudia shared the upsetting information that dogs usually could sense that they have come to their end and thus, before passing away, they will poo first- for some unknown reasons. I wonder should I put a stopper on Vodka’s ass, so that she will never go away….? : p
But seriously, I have no qualms about how hard it will be for me- if she ever leave us… : (

Tuesday- At my parents' stall
When a woman approached you and asked if you are interested in knowing her son- you probably will just give a polite smile and say no thanks.
But when 2 women (the mother and her friend) cornered you with their determined minds, I bet you will be squirming nervously and stammering- just like me.
They tried their best to prove that he was a good catch. Hard sell him. And gave a very
persuasive talk on “just being friends 1st loh”.
And all the time. I was thinking furiously in my head on how to end the conversation
without hurting their feelings. . Luckily, my mum walked past- they dispersed like
a mist.
However that was not the end of it. They took turns to near me and asked for contact
numbers. I thought things have settled and solved when I said no… Clearly, it wasn't, as one of the aunties (the friend) eventually sat down with my mum and told her what a great match it will be….
Sigh… What to do? I’ve always been an aunties-killer….

Wednesday- Opportunities and illness
Woke up early to spend some time doing research on degree programs in Australia.
Yeah, I might be going away this year to study- if situation permits… With my darling
Lynn! (And she better don’t fly me plane hoh!)
One of my ex-colleagues called for my help to bring an incentive group to Beijing in
April.. I was overjoyed with the prospects of another overseas assignment… Better
stocked up on my winter clothes while CK Tang is still having sale. Shopping, anyone?
I have just heard from Ben about his heart condition. Am pretty sad to know about it~
Such an energizer bunny like him…. I hope he will not be plagued down by it and
continues to be that chirpy cheerleader and great entertainer in Uber Dupers, like always.
Dear Ben, do live positive and think strong. You know that we’ll always be here for you.