I was trying to get some forty winks while taking the train back last night but I could not get any. The images of my grandmother saying her last good bye to me kept coming up. My paternal grandma, whom i always call "ahma", passed away on January 27. The last time she spoke to me was January 24 ... that was her last goodbye.
Although she left us almost 2 months ago, I remember vividly that the whole family was by her bedside during her last moments. We saw her heartbeat at 30 beats/min at one moment and other moment at 180 beats /min. She did not open her eyes to see but I believe she could hear us and feel us. Everyone cried.. including my parents. I have never seen my dad drop a tear before (maybe once during my grandpa's funeral). My mother (whom could not get along with my grandma,, you know.. the mother & daughter-in-law matters...) cried too. It was a heart wenching sight... because my grandma used to be a very strong woman yet she now she's on tubes and oxygen. About 15minutes later, my grandma's heartbeat stopped.. I felt happy for her actually as she ended her life peacefully. We assured her that we will take care of our two unmarried uncles.
I haven't got the chance to go back home yet... I dont know how it is to see the living room without the bed that my grandma used to sleep on. She has been on that bed shortly after my grandfather passed away in Nov 1997.
Life goes on.. I hope that she will have a blessed new life with lots of helpful people around her.
Mar 25, 2009
Mar 20, 2009
Looking forward to my honeymoon @ MALDIVES!
YIPEE, in less than 2 more weeks, my hubby and I will be heading to Maldives, the paradise on Earth! It will be our 1st and last trip to this place.. because we want to see this beautiful island and yet due to the climate change, Maldives will soon (how soon??? I dont know) be sinking. (source: CNN). It is indeed a sad news but what can we do in this industralised age.
Ok.. lets get back to the original topic. We will arrive in Male (the captial of Maldives) by night. It is estimated to be a 6 hours flight. Maldives is located south of India and it seats on the India Ocean. (Did you spot Maldives on the map?)
Ok.. lets get back to the original topic. We will arrive in Male (the captial of Maldives) by night. It is estimated to be a 6 hours flight. Maldives is located south of India and it seats on the India Ocean. (Did you spot Maldives on the map?)
We will 1st put up at the Marble Hotel before relocating to Conrad Rangali on the next morning.
To reach Conrad, which is located at the Rangali Island, we will be taking the Seaplane to travel another 90km to reach Ari Atoll. So what's our plan there? beside lazing around on the private beach we will either dive, do snorkeling safaris, Island hopping, Night Fishing, local island trips,
Sub Aqua Diving.
Sub Aqua Diving.
Okie... will be there to get lots and lots of pics.
Feb 27, 2009
Priority Seat
What's the meaning of "PRIORITY SEAT"?
About a week ago while on the (crowded) train back home (off peak hours), I heard two strangers (1 elderly man & 1 middle age man) quarrelling... over a seat (-.-)
The elderly man was fiecrely pointing at the "Priority seat" signage to the middle age man, demanding that man to give up his seat. That man did give up his seat but said, "ah Pek, I paid for the seat too le~~!"
The elderly sat down but was obviously furious after hearing such words. He rebuted, "Didn't you see this sign???!!" (point point point) The middle age man replied, "Yes, I saw the sign but you dun have to talk like that."
Actually the middle age man wasnt seating on the corner seat. He was seating on the 2nd seat.
Both of them went on and on which created a scene as the ah pek said he wanted to complain to the train operator.
Then the middle age man said, "uncle... if u want priority, tell your sons, daughters, grandson, etc. to buy you a car if not an aeroplane so to bring you around with top priority instead of fighting for a seat in the public. and.. uncle if you keep talking so loudly, be careful of your health. You will get high blood pressure"
This comment was funny.. I was giggling after I heard it. Anyhow, the middle age man reached his destination and left.
Personnally, I felt that the elderly should have asked nicely for someone to give up the seat. He should not have the thinking that he MUST have a seat as he is old. While the middle age man... I felt that his comment on "I have paid for the seat" is wrong.
I had given up seats for eldery before and fortunately all of them thank me for it which I appreciate it.
About a week ago while on the (crowded) train back home (off peak hours), I heard two strangers (1 elderly man & 1 middle age man) quarrelling... over a seat (-.-)
The elderly man was fiecrely pointing at the "Priority seat" signage to the middle age man, demanding that man to give up his seat. That man did give up his seat but said, "ah Pek, I paid for the seat too le~~!"
The elderly sat down but was obviously furious after hearing such words. He rebuted, "Didn't you see this sign???!!" (point point point) The middle age man replied, "Yes, I saw the sign but you dun have to talk like that."
Actually the middle age man wasnt seating on the corner seat. He was seating on the 2nd seat.
Both of them went on and on which created a scene as the ah pek said he wanted to complain to the train operator.
Then the middle age man said, "uncle... if u want priority, tell your sons, daughters, grandson, etc. to buy you a car if not an aeroplane so to bring you around with top priority instead of fighting for a seat in the public. and.. uncle if you keep talking so loudly, be careful of your health. You will get high blood pressure"
This comment was funny.. I was giggling after I heard it. Anyhow, the middle age man reached his destination and left.
Personnally, I felt that the elderly should have asked nicely for someone to give up the seat. He should not have the thinking that he MUST have a seat as he is old. While the middle age man... I felt that his comment on "I have paid for the seat" is wrong.
I had given up seats for eldery before and fortunately all of them thank me for it which I appreciate it.
Jan 22, 2009
Fly fly away on Singapore Flyers
Dec 20th - my construction team organised a xmas party which includes a free ride on the Singapore Flyer and dinner!This was my 1st time on the Singapore Flyers... comments? It was a long walk to the capsule.. by the time you reach the capsule.. you need to go thru security check (as usual), a photo shot counter then a long queue. By the time you reach the capsule, the excitement was half gone. hahaha. People say that when you reach the top (which is some 160 m over high) you can see Batam and Malaysia! Interesting.. but I dun seem to see any! is it because of my short-sightedness? :P
AFter the ride, we went for a buffet dinner at O'leary's Bar with free flow of wine and beer! sounds good right... but I cant drink alot. sob. We have xmas exchange too! What did I get? I got a family game - BINGO! hahahaha.
Jan 20, 2009
My grandmother
My grandmother has been in ill health recently. She was discharged a month ago after we realised that her feet were swollen. However, after the treatment, we felt that she got worst. Worst.. in the sense that she vomits easily. She doesn't like to talk as much and doesnt open her eyelids.
The 1st time I fed her was several weeks ago.. the feeling was intense. Tears well up because I realised that she wasnt the grandma I used to know. You will no longer hear her complain about the food or complain about our house maid. You will no longer see her chat on the phone because she could not place the receiver on her ears. She has been practically spending most of her time on bed. She did not even realised that its going to be Chinese New Year soon. She could not be bothered to order the clothes. All she said is, "I'm tired."
I cried again last evening when I fed her.. because this time, she could not raise up her head. Her explanation - no strength. I know its useless to cry but that was the way i released my sympathy for her. What I can do best now is to spend more time with her.
All along, I wished she could hold on till my wedding... but now... if she cant wait, I will not blame her. Actually it is very selfish of me to ask her to wait because she has to bear with the discomfort and tireness. She no longer asked me when is my wedding but it is ok to me because I will be contented enough if she can drink our (my hubby and my) cup of tea during the tea ceremony.
The 1st time I fed her was several weeks ago.. the feeling was intense. Tears well up because I realised that she wasnt the grandma I used to know. You will no longer hear her complain about the food or complain about our house maid. You will no longer see her chat on the phone because she could not place the receiver on her ears. She has been practically spending most of her time on bed. She did not even realised that its going to be Chinese New Year soon. She could not be bothered to order the clothes. All she said is, "I'm tired."
I cried again last evening when I fed her.. because this time, she could not raise up her head. Her explanation - no strength. I know its useless to cry but that was the way i released my sympathy for her. What I can do best now is to spend more time with her.
All along, I wished she could hold on till my wedding... but now... if she cant wait, I will not blame her. Actually it is very selfish of me to ask her to wait because she has to bear with the discomfort and tireness. She no longer asked me when is my wedding but it is ok to me because I will be contented enough if she can drink our (my hubby and my) cup of tea during the tea ceremony.
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