MY DECEMBER 2008 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
One day I'll look back at my December 2008 school holidays and think of it as being one of the most carefree times ever. Whilst the world was reeling from a financial meltdown with no recovery in sight, a USD50 billion Ponzi scam by Bernard Madoff, massive job losses, rising global temperatures and sea levels, and war on the Gaza strip, I had no worries at all. No activity sheet to complete, no homework, no lack of playmates; just a whole lot of fun to look forward to each day.
My good friend, Beverly, came over to play. What was even better was being invited to her house to play. Beverly lives on the top floor of a 4-storey block of apartments. When Mommy and I arrived at her block, Beverly and her younger brother, Winston, yelled my name "Su Jin! Su Jin! Su Jin!" down the stairwell with so much excitement that the neighbours came out to look. Mommy and I were overwhelmed by the warm welcome!
Beverly gave me a Princess playset, with a sparkling tiara, necklace, earrings and ring. Beverly had her own Princess playset, and both of us pretended to be Princesses that afternoon. Two Princesses went travelling on the Orient Express, with Winston as the railroad engineer. Beverly wanted to go to Australia on the train, whilst I disembarked at Kuala Lumpur. Beverly got off the train to persuade me to get back on again, whilst Winston went steaming on ahead on our pretend train. :)
I wish I can play with Beverly and Winston more often. We had planned to visit the Science Centre together with their cousins during the school holidays, but I had to attend a wedding on the chosen day. Can't wait to see Beverly again when my ballet lessons resume next week!
My good friend, Gwen, also came over to play. Gwen loves my two cats. She's got five herself!
A fiesty little girl, Gwen's the most up-for-it person I know. We went to the soft play area called Fidgets (http://www.fidgets.com.sg/) in Turf City together, and her infectious energy gave me the courage to try the different playthings there. Gwen took me ice-skating at the temporary rink in Novena Square. We also hung out at the playground in Suntec City with her older brother, Enzo, sliding down the fireman's pole and chasing bubbles.
I'm going to miss Gwen like crazy when school starts. She's been my partner in GUG class for a whole year, but when school starts, she'll be in the afternoon session whilst I remain in the morning session.
The wedding banquet was held at Raffles Hotel. It's been a while since I last played with my cousins, and it was great seeing all of them again at the banquet. At the end of the banquet, Aunty Ilka gathered all the single ladies together for the bouquet throwing session. I joined in and the bouquet came flying towards me, and landed squarely on my feet! Hello S****l... I've got my eyes on you... *blush*
A few days after the wedding, Chia Yee's in-laws from Darwin arrived for a holiday in Singapore. Uncle Craig's older brother, Steven, has 2 kids - Archie (3 years old) and Lara (14 mths old). I met Archie for the first time at dinner at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant and we really hit it off.
We spent the following afternoon playing at Jacob Ballas' Children's Garden, running across the suspension bridge, getting lost in the maze, digging at the sandpit and squealing at the waterplay area. For once, Su Ann had her own playmate - Lara, who's only 2 mths older than her. They got along really well too!
Archie and Lara spent 10 days in Singapore, and they too came over to play at my house. Lara walks with ease, but Su Ann still needs to be supported. Lara is Su Ann's inspiration to walk!
One day I'll look back at my December 2008 school holidays and think of it as being one of the most carefree times ever. Whilst the world was reeling from a financial meltdown with no recovery in sight, a USD50 billion Ponzi scam by Bernard Madoff, massive job losses, rising global temperatures and sea levels, and war on the Gaza strip, I had no worries at all. No activity sheet to complete, no homework, no lack of playmates; just a whole lot of fun to look forward to each day.
My good friend, Beverly, came over to play. What was even better was being invited to her house to play. Beverly lives on the top floor of a 4-storey block of apartments. When Mommy and I arrived at her block, Beverly and her younger brother, Winston, yelled my name "Su Jin! Su Jin! Su Jin!" down the stairwell with so much excitement that the neighbours came out to look. Mommy and I were overwhelmed by the warm welcome!
Beverly gave me a Princess playset, with a sparkling tiara, necklace, earrings and ring. Beverly had her own Princess playset, and both of us pretended to be Princesses that afternoon. Two Princesses went travelling on the Orient Express, with Winston as the railroad engineer. Beverly wanted to go to Australia on the train, whilst I disembarked at Kuala Lumpur. Beverly got off the train to persuade me to get back on again, whilst Winston went steaming on ahead on our pretend train. :)
I wish I can play with Beverly and Winston more often. We had planned to visit the Science Centre together with their cousins during the school holidays, but I had to attend a wedding on the chosen day. Can't wait to see Beverly again when my ballet lessons resume next week!
My good friend, Gwen, also came over to play. Gwen loves my two cats. She's got five herself!
A fiesty little girl, Gwen's the most up-for-it person I know. We went to the soft play area called Fidgets (http://www.fidgets.com.sg/) in Turf City together, and her infectious energy gave me the courage to try the different playthings there. Gwen took me ice-skating at the temporary rink in Novena Square. We also hung out at the playground in Suntec City with her older brother, Enzo, sliding down the fireman's pole and chasing bubbles.
I'm going to miss Gwen like crazy when school starts. She's been my partner in GUG class for a whole year, but when school starts, she'll be in the afternoon session whilst I remain in the morning session.
Mommy's younger sister, Chia Yee, and her Aussie-born hubby, Uncle Craig, also came to play. Chia Yee returned to Singapore for a 3-week-long vacation. Chia Yee has been residing in the UK for the last 14 years. One of the highlights of their visit was Uncle Toh Lick's wedding to Aunty Ilka on 22 December. Uncle Toh Lick and Aunty Ilka are also resident in the UK, but Aunty Ilka was originally from Germany. My family has become more and more multi-cultural!
The wedding banquet was held at Raffles Hotel. It's been a while since I last played with my cousins, and it was great seeing all of them again at the banquet. At the end of the banquet, Aunty Ilka gathered all the single ladies together for the bouquet throwing session. I joined in and the bouquet came flying towards me, and landed squarely on my feet! Hello S****l... I've got my eyes on you... *blush*
A few days after the wedding, Chia Yee's in-laws from Darwin arrived for a holiday in Singapore. Uncle Craig's older brother, Steven, has 2 kids - Archie (3 years old) and Lara (14 mths old). I met Archie for the first time at dinner at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant and we really hit it off.
We spent the following afternoon playing at Jacob Ballas' Children's Garden, running across the suspension bridge, getting lost in the maze, digging at the sandpit and squealing at the waterplay area. For once, Su Ann had her own playmate - Lara, who's only 2 mths older than her. They got along really well too!
Archie and Lara spent 10 days in Singapore, and they too came over to play at my house. Lara walks with ease, but Su Ann still needs to be supported. Lara is Su Ann's inspiration to walk!
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