Old Feeling...

It had been a very long long time since my last run... I couldn't even remember when was it. This evening my family went to the stadium for a jog. After hc is done with his 3.2km then I went for my run. I am surprised by myself that I could go 3 rounds non stop. It is already an achievement to me... I just wonder if I can cover more rounds the next time or I wonder when will be my next jogging session again...

A Wish Came True - RainbowS Connection

Ever since I have my 2 kids, I made a wish - to spot a rainbow together one day. The place that we stay is surrounded by flats and I reckon that it is pretty tough for us to spot a rainbow. YS is 5 plus this year and she has yet to see a real one. For me, I really forgot when was the last time that I spotted one.

This evening, after dinner the rain had stopped and while I was walking to the central rubbish chute to throw rubbish I spotted a rainbow! And it was very big and clear!! I quickly went back home and got the kids out to see this beautiful sight. When I took a closer look, there were actually 2 rainbows!

It is so awesome! The kids and I were so excited. What I am amazed is my WISH came true! I really spotted a rainbow with me kids and it is not 1 but 2 rainbows. At that moment, I received a message... I need to keep my faith, one day... Just one day all my wishes will come true. Patience does pay.

Little Missy

YS wanted to help me wash the dishes one night. I was skeptical because I knew I will end up washing another round, which means it is a waste of water. She insisted though I told her not to. So I decided to go along with her. Standing beside her, teaching her to open the tap not to it's max and also teaching her how to feel for the utensils has been cleaned. Initially, she commented at the drainage 'Ee... so dirty' when the left over food got filtered. Though the comment from her, she picked up the rubbish and threw into the plastic bag next to the sink! I am so impressed.

I am also surprised that JH didn't disturb YS, instead he is happy standing beside her, helping her! I am really glad that I gave in to her this round.

人间有爱

Within a week I met 2 kindhearted persons...

1) Last Saturday I took a cab from home(west) to Bishan with the kids. You can imagine how much the cab's fare would be. In the midst of the journey, I realised there was another amount that kept "jumping" with the main meter? That was really weird... So I asked the uncle when I had the chance because the extra charge I knew was a fixed $3. He told me that was history already! Oh dear... I believed my fare was really going to be near $30 then!

When I reached my destination, uncle told me to just pay him the amount displayed on the main meter. The additional charge was then $6 plus leh! Can buy 2 plates of chicken rice... I went "Huh?". He said "Since you don't know... Nevermind la, don't charge you..." He really caught me by surprised because I even forgot to take down his car plate number after we alighted.


2) This evening, I sent my gal's shoes to mend at the kind of cobbler that always goes to the same spot that is an open area near a mall and waits for customers to bring shoes to be mended leh. When I asked the uncle how much it would cost me, he said "I don't charge for children's shoes.". I went blurr for a moment... Called my gal to come thank the uncle.

Afterall, even we are facing a world finance crisis - when the worst is still not here, these non white-collar workers I have met have shown me that there is still hope in this world. I must continue to have some faith in Life.

Shin, the Warrior

Well, this is my 1st Blog for 2009 and I have to post it even though it doesn't sound so nice to start a new year but I have to do it. As we have lost a warrior. Though I may not have known her, through the documentary on her and through her Blog I gathered she was a strong wife, mother and woman. She had a good fight with cancer and left a legacy for her kids and everyone whom knows her personally or not.

Shin brought to light some of my queries about life and even about death. My late father whom was also taken away from me and my family by Cancer... had left me without much words even weeks before his last day and I was lost since the day he left us all. I had lots of questions in me that I have pondered for very long and it was Shin whom opened me to the last months and days of a very ill person. Before hand, no one could answer my questions but by reading her blog I found answers... More than that, I gathered how one must live to the fullest.

The regret I have is I did not make contact to Shin. I could have drop an email to her or post a comment in her blog but I was just too shy. It was when I read her blog last night that when I knew that she has left us all that I realised there was no way that I would get to know her personally anymore.

Shin, I want you to know that you have made a great difference in my life... Though a stranger but I am glad I have come to know you through your Blog. Do rest in Peace and I believe your kids will be as strong as you are, Shin. You will be greatly missed...

http://shinscancerblog.blogspot.com/

A Brother's Love

This evening, YS is jealous of JH because I am carrying him for a longer time than her... Just for this reason she tried to walk away from us twice... During the 2nd time that YS is running away, JH went after her and wrapped her from her back. While half carrying and dragging YS to us, 弟弟 has 2 hard bites from her! JH did not let go until they reached us. Then he came to me and wept softly... JH will only give this sort of cry when he feels 委屈. Both hc and I can see how much 弟弟loves 姐姐from this incident. We are both very touch by this little boy...

While walking back home, I ignored YS' tantrums and carried JH home as he is already very tired. Below is our conversation:

ME: Why did you run after 姐姐?
JH: Because 姐姐 is running away, later bad guy catch.
ME: Why don't want bad guy catch 姐姐?
JH: I love 姐姐.
ME: Can I tell 姐姐 what you just told me?
JH: No, later 姐姐 scolds me.

From this I realise how sensible JH is, how much he loves YS but also afraid of her. I am aware that many times YS is bossing him around and also many a times JH gives in to her. This incident has really let me see the other side of my boy.

Daddy...

Within 3 days I dreamt of daddy twice. First dream was messy but the best part was I managed to remember that I asked him if he is happy now... His answer is 'Yes'... I am so happy and relieved... It is ok not to know the content of the dream at all... So long he is happy now.

Last night he came into my dream again... this time I couldn't remember a single bit of the dream, just knew that he was there. In the morning there was this fat bird (hokkein the breed is called 'ka leng') stood right on my kitchen's window. It was calling loudly... I was bz cleaning up the house but as I went near to the window it flew away. I continued with my work and I was in my room that I heard the loud calling from a bird like the previous one at the kitchen again... I just wonder... Daddy, is that you?