Get well soon

My 'one-armed swordsman' son is responding well after surgery. Margaret brought him to Outpatient Clinic to change dressing this morning. The nurse told them that the wound has healed considerably and do not need to bandage anymore. Guess he is thankful that the whole family is behind him. I understand from Fyn's blog that she cooked nuggets for him the other night.

Shoulder surgery

Photograph by Fyn

Praise the Lord. The shoulder surgery went on smoothly for Smily yesterday. He checked in at 12.30 pm and had the surgery an hour later. Being a good son, he put on a brave front in order not to let us worry. At about 4 pm, there was still no sign of him at the Observation Room. Margaret started to panic. I went to check with the staff nurse and was told that he was being observed at the Post-Anaesthesia Room. He was finally wheeled out to the Observation Room at 4.30 pm. It's sort of a family reunion. He looked healthy and related what he went through to us. The biggest surprise came from his colleague who visited him out of nowhere. We were puzzled how he sneaked in and managed to locate him. Later we were told that he was familiar with the place as he too had his shoulder surgery there last month. What a joke! Fyn took a photograph of Smily before he was finally discharged at about 6.40 pm.

P.S. We would like to thank all the well wishers for their concern and prayers.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all my Muslim friends.

Well, just upgraded my handphone to Nokia N73 ME. I was rather hesitant to trade-in my Nokia N70 for it was in good condition. Moreover, it had been with me for nearly 2 years. Sob sob. I need not buy a digital camera now because this N73 comes with a 3.2 megapixels camera. Here are some of the pictures I have taken :








Me and Margaret brought our kids to visit my mum at Queenstown this afternoon. She enjoyed the sliced guava with special seasoning prepared by Margaret. I could see her joy with her grandchildren's visit. At her age, she was sharp and alert to notice the changes in Smily and Fyn. Hope that we could visit her more often.





Can anyone tell me who is this Hong Kong star? Took this photographs at Bugis Junction this evening.

Swimming in the rain

I swam in the rain last evening. It was kind of weird but nice. The sad thing was that after 5 laps, the lifeguard stopped all activities due to the thunderstorm. I reluctantly accepted that it was for safety reason. Though the session was short but I felt good. Before the swim, my body was all aches and pains.

Back to the English Premier League, Arsenal is into their 10th win in all competitions. Due to complacency, they nearly dropped points. Final score : Arsenal 3-2 Sunderland

Guess I need to consult a doctor later. I am having a sore throat for the past 2 days and it refuse to go away. Hope to recover soon.

To all my dearest neices and nephews, your grandma at Queenstown wish that all of you can visit her more often. Even a ten-minutes visit would make her day. So, what are you waiting for? Come on.......

A day in Johore Bahru

It's been more than a month since we last visited JB. We should be more familiar with the place by now. As usual, we had lunch at our favourite Japanese restaurant Kinsahi. We started with a potato salad dish, followed by bento sets and vegetable tempura. The place has an ambience on its own and the service is good. Moreover, the food is delicious and the price is reasonable. Overall, we paid RM $60 for the lunch (tax inclusive).




A traditiional Malay kampong house

We could feel the Hari Raya atmosphere as we roamed the shopping centres. Speakers were playing Hari Raya songs and the bazaar selling the festive goodies. It's more crowded than usual. The musicians with their traditional bamboo and wood instruments performing at City Square caught my attention. I enjoyed their music very much. How I wish I could jam with them up there.....

Happy birthday Smily!

Smily celebrates with grandma and cousins

Happy 20th birthday to Smily! Celebrations started with a big bang at his maternal grandma's place this evening and needless to say, with all his cousins in attendance. Joke of the year: Fyn called Jeffrey to arrange an appointment this afternoon and was only informed of the celebration by him. Communication breakdown..... felt let down by Smily. He should have the courtesy to invite his sister in the first place and not expecting us to arrange. Okay, let's forgive and forget for the birthday boy is king on his day. In fact, he will be celebrating with his friends this weekend. Cheers!

What's the buzz....3 Oct 2007

Smily is going for a minor surgery on his arm at TTSH on the 17 Oct 2007 due to years of playing rugby. This morning, Margaret accompanied him there for a pre- admission counselling and evaluation. Understand this surgery is quite common among youngsters nowadays. Moreover, it is a keyhole surgery unless complication arises. Let us pray for a successful surgery on that day.

Fyn joined us in the pool last evening. Like me, she swam 20 laps. As for Margaret, she was not feeling well. Most probably it's due to stress in her work. In fact, she should swim more often to de-stress herself.

Yesterday was the 2nd anniversary of my late father departing from this world. All the sons attended a simple praying session at Khong Meng San temple in his rememberance.

Okay, Armani Exchange bazaar is over. For you shoppers who do not have enough, there is another bazaar by French Connection @ Isetan Scotts starting on Friday. Happy shopping!

Happy Children's Day, Monday Blues

Happy Children's Day to Clarissa and Vanessa! I can't think of anybody else for all you 'kids' are celebrating Youth Day nowadays. Once again, "May the children of the world be blessed with joy and good health".



Monday Blues

• Boarded a bus to work this morning
  
• Put my bag on the seat and read the papers
  
• Miss the bus stop and alighted at the following one


• Damn it! Discovered I left my bag in the bus


• Took the following bus to the terminal


• Approached the former bus captain and enquired


• Luckily the bag was still in the bus


• A sigh of relief ......

Brazilian art of self-defence demonstration at Orchard Road


Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Bugis Junction

They are back!
Yes, Smily and Sheryl are together again. Congrats !!!!