Conquering India Again Part 1

Once again, it is time for India. I waited until the last minute before I booked my air ticket and hotel bcos I was so reluctant to go. Hoho. I contemplated postponing the trip but both my passport and visa are expiring and it will take time to renew both. No choice. 

Flying to Mumbai means 7.40am flight and I was up at 4.30am. I thought I barely slept and then the alarm rang. 

This is always the favourite part of my trip, other than returning home.

This time, I decided that I needed a teh before the flight. 

The cup is so fancy; I think majority of my $2 went into paying for the packaging. 

My flight.

I realised that I flew so much on SQ that I now have the Krisflyer Elite Silver status that allows me priority boarding. I had that status for a while and just realised that it gives me priority boarding.It is that “KFES” printed in the ticket. 

Priority boarding is cool. At least I have plenty of time to settle down and didn’t have to worry that there isn’t space in the overhead compartment for my hand carry.

The flight was not full and the middle seat was empty. Yay! 

Bfast time! Double yay!

I caught 1.5 movie before deciding that I needed to nap to survive the long day ahead. The 2nd part of the flight was hit by turbulences and at one part, it was bad enough to make me gan cheong and want to grip the arm rest. I napped bcos I have the super power to nap everywhere. 

I eventually landed safely. The pilot was good, such that there was no bump when we hit the ground.  The immigration wasn’t particularly crowded but murphy’s law must be at play bcos they kept opening up new lanes and directing people behind me to the new counters, such that I ended up as the last few to cross the immigration. 

The ride to the office was decent and I started my meetings. Bcos I had back to back meetings/ calls, this was my lunch, portioned out of my colleagues tiffen lunch. 

This was from 3 different kitchens. The 2 yellowish color things were sago and very flavorful. This is supposed to be common staple during this fasting period - it was one of the gods’ birthday the next day. The 2 curry puffs thingy were super sweet and coconut was wrapped inside. It was like soaked in sugar syrup.

I left only at 6.30pm, in my half dead state. I decided on to stay in a 3 star hotel that is nearer to the office so that I didn’t have to spend 45 mins traveling. A colleague dropped me on the way to home. He was very discouraging over my choice of hotel. It should be alright, some other colleagues stayed in the same hotel some weeks back. 

The Majestic Courts Sarovar looks decent from the outside. It was beside a busy road but I didn’t explore anywhere. I realised that the hotel was with age once I entered and it has a funky musky smell. I was shown to my room. It was smaller than the usual hotels that I stayed for business trips but very decent sized for 1. 

I don’t have problems with the size but the room has a very musky smell. I called to order in room dining and feedback about the smell. The staff said that they will send housekeeping. 

So what did housekeeping do? He came armed with an air fresher. T.T He said that he would check if I could change the room if the smell persisted. Did the smell go away? Of course not lah. The air refresher was only a temporary solution and barely masked the smell. They eventually did give me a room change after I had my dinner. Comfort food. 

My changed room was on the 6th floor. While the musky smell was much lesser and tolerable, the aircon was weak and the bed soft. The springs creaked like it had been around for ages. lol.

It is ok, it is only for 3 nights. I thought I would have problem sleeping on the 1st night but I slept very well despite the hard rock pillows and the roughy bed linen. I must be very tired. 

Mummy Lim

Spending the Whole Day out with the Gfs

We met up on Saturday afternoon. Auntie R sourced and arranged for us to meet at this Cafe Margaret somewhere near Haji Lane. It must be a 网红 cafe bcos it was constantly 80% full. Majority of the tables were for 2 or 3 pax and we were super lucky to find a table for 4 and we squeezed in 6. Hoho. I like to think that we are 娇小玲珑. Hoho. 

The coffee was normal but they served interest desserts though I had better. What they do have is a very handsome Korean young staff in the cafe. Lol. It does feel a little like Korean drama.

We caught up on the usual what’s happening in life and left but decided that we should go for round 2. 

Round 2 was a totally different vibe - auntie SL said that we should go for Teh Tarik. No more handsome Korean staff. Haha. 

I know right, such diverse and peculiar combination in an afternoon. The Indian kopitiam was so much more spacious as compared to the tiny cafe. 

Auntie SL, DL and H left at about 6pm to return to their family. For a long time, our gatherings had been like this. We will meet for brunch/ lunch/ coffee/ dinner for a few hours and part ways bcos the hubby/ kids were waiting. It had been a while since the hubbies and kids joined. Most of them would be busy during the weekends anyway and we are better off with the peace and quietness while catching up. 

Daddy Lim and I were planning to meet another couple for the live band in Blackbird but one of them fell sick. Anyway, Auntie R, S and I were just very free. We decided to head to 3rd cafe for another drink and chit chat. 

Bcos we were done catching up, we started talking about the past. With this many years of friendship, there is a lot of “past” to talk about. lol. We left only at about 10pm. Yes! I spent the entire day with my gfs. It had been a long time since I last did that. I got reminded of the times before we were married and had kids and can hang out the whole day. Best friends forever! Lol!

Mummy Lim

Nana’s Chinese O Level Result

The mid year Chinese O levels result was released at 2pm today. I have back to back meetings from 1pm and had been anxious the whole day. I told Nana to WhatsApp me when she receives her result. She has Chemistry prelim paper in the morning and will be in school to receive her results. 2pm come and went and there was no news from Nana. #gancheong 

During her Chinese prelims, she proudly shared that she was 1 of the 5 people in her 普华 class who passed paper 2. Majority of the students in NH took 高华. Then, she 离题 for her compo and she ended up with an overall C5 grade. Bcos of the 离题 experience, we had worked so hard on so many 作文大纲 to prevent the same situation.

Even if she has performed her usual on her prelims comp, she would probably gotten a B4 overall. We can only hope that NH has higher Chinese standards and set difficult prelims paper. 

We worked hard for her Chinese O levels. Yes, “we” worked hard. Not only did we work hard for paper 2 but on everything from 作文 to 口试. We were still drilling on the 口试 topics the night before the exams. Nana said that I drove her crazy. I wanted to say the same.

I half suspect that Nana is a B3 standard. A2 is probably attainable, if she performs at peak while the other students do badly. lol. I probably would ask her to give up retaking if she obtains a B4 or lower grade. To try to improve 2 or more grades is tough and I think she is better off concentrating on the other subjects. What if it is a B3?!? That would be a really tough decision bcos she might just get an A2 if she tries a little harder. Hmmm… This morning, when Daddy Lim and Nana were heading out, he asked me if I would make Nana retake the exam if she doesn’t do well. I don’t know….. retaking is too painful for both of us.

Finally at 3.05pm, Nana called. I was still in a meeting. She then texted that she has obtained a 2 distinction! We were excitedly celebrating when she suddenly asked “is 2 distinction = A2”? Huh? How would I know? She hurriedly went to ask for confirmation. lol. 

Confirmed! Chopped! Stamped! Nana has an A2 for her Chinese O levels! She even attained a distinction for her oral! No need to retake! 

Nana was very pleased and was sobbing away on the phone when we finally spoke. We were both very thankful and had been praying for a thankful heart to accept whatever result God would bless us with. 

We also updated Nana’s tutor, who provided us with so much guidance in the last few months before her exam. Zaky reminded Nana that she is now so done with Chinese. Indeed! I will now have all the time to concentrate on Chinese with Zaky. Kekekeke. I even asked the tutor if she could help Zaky with Chinese tuition next year. The last I asked, she appeared reluctant, maybe bcos I said that Zaky is worse in Chinese than Nana and that scared her off. Today, she said “ 好呀，有妈妈支持肯定没问题的”. Ah Yee said that it is bcos Nana didn’t pull down the tutor’s success rate. Hohoho.

Whatever the case, Nana is so done with Chinese until…. 

Mummy Lim

Commencement of Zaky’s Braces Journey

I noticed that Zaky had little teeth that were closely packed when he was a toddler, while Nana’s little teeth were widely spaced at the same age. I suspected that Zaky would have overcrowding issue and mummy knows best. 

Fast forward 10 years later, some of Zaky’s teeth were overlapping while Nana’s pearly whites are standing fairly orderly. The kid are not foreign to braces and they see their friends donning braces very now and then. I had asked Zaky last year if he wanted braces and he turned me down. 

Of course I wouldn’t insist. It is his responsibility to take care of his oral health, especially as he grows older. If he realises that he does need braces in the future, he can even pay for them on his own. Good deal for me. Hoho. 

Then, earlier this year, he changed his mind. I don’t know if it is bcos he has started to pay attention to his appearance but one day, he said that he is keen to consider braces. Ok lor. Then a couple of months ago, he said that he wanted braces after his NSG. Orh.

I asked around but there didnt seem like a systematic way to decide on when dentist for the service. We decided on Advaced Dental bcos we were seeing the dentist at the clinic when we were staying in LV. While they have a branch in Bukit Panjang, the braces consultation had to be done at the Novena branch. 

The Novena branch is atas can, at Novena Medical Center. At least it is very accessible by MRT and Zaky can come on his own for future follow-ups. I am told that the follow-up takes place monthly after donning the braces.

Zaky had to 1st take a couple of X-rays before the consultation. The special vest for the X-ray.

The dentist said that she would try to “create space” to ease the overcrowding and not resort to extractions as the 1st option. Braces would to an extent alter the appearances and if Zaky doesn’t like how he looks like a few months into the journey, we can consider extractions then. Bcos extractions need to be balanced, 4 teeth, 2 upper and 2 lower, would be needed to be extracted. Of course the dentist’s preference is to keep all the teeth if possible. Mine too, especially when extraction costs extra $$. Haha. 

So how to create extra space when it is already so crowded? The dentist explained filing of the teeth by a little each. It sounded painful to me, which the dentist assured not, bcos only a tiny is filed per tooth and when needed. To me, all dental procedures sound painful. 

After we confirmed to proceed with the procedure, the dentist proceeded with some scanning. How much would the braces cost? It would be a 1 to 1.5 year journey and the student package (excluding extractions) would cost $4.5k. I was still living in the times that braces cost $2 or $3k. Auntie S assured that this is the market price now. Darn the medical inflation and GST.

Zaky will have the brackets and wire all done up the next appointment. We had decided that this would be done after our short vacation in JB when the school holiday starts, so that he can still continue to enjoy the good food then. Hahahaha. He is taking the eating very seriously, and kept telling me that he still has a few more weeks to enjoy good food.

#爱美

Mummy Lim

Goodbye to Ah Yee and Athena Part 3

It was SuperPark day! We extended the invitation to the Fs and only the smallest F took it up. I understand, bcos I also happily skipped. 

We had bfast and headed to IMM bcos Zaky needed new basketball shoes. Daddy Lim was very enthusiastic about bringing him shopping and I was wondering why. Then, we ended up with 2 pairs of shoes. Zzzzz…  now I know why.

After lunch, we headed down to Suntec for the 2pm session. Ah Yee got to escape this time bcos Daddy Lim volunteered for it. I duno why he wanted to go SuperPark but at some point, he regretted. Too late. lol.

Ah Yee went shopping for a bigger bag bcos she had too many things to bring home. I went for a gym class in Bugis Junction. We all made perfect use of time. 

We met for the last family dinner. 

No crab this time but still good dinner and good catch up. The kids were funnily reminiscing about old times, recalling the old tunes that they had composed. Other than the famous John Lim BooBoo Cracker, there is also the Subaru song, completed with advertisements. 

After dinner was more fun at the playground before finally heading back to my brother’s place to say goodbyes. 

We spent Sunday lazing around in the house with Ah Yee and Athena. Daddy Lim left for work early in the morning. Nana wanted to head off to church and then to tuition. Fortunately, Athena woke up early enough to say goodbye. 

We didn’t do much. Zaky spent the morning practicing his 电邮 for the upcoming test. I am pleasantly surprised that he actually has a good grasp of it. We had lunch at home, consisting of the leftover fried rice from Friday and supplemented with chicken nuggets and honey wings. Any meal with chicken nuggets and honey wings will be good. Ah Yee said that fried rice is good too bcos the fried rice in Paris doesn’t have the wok hep taste.

Ah Yee attempted a nap with Athena but failed miserably. Then at about 4pm, it was final pack up and Athena got to watch a last episode of Scooby Doo with Zaky before calling a cab to head to the airport. Their flight was at 11pm but they were meeting friends at the airport for dinner and a final attempt to tire the kid out for a hopefully quiet flight. 

When Ah Yee and Athena boarded the taxi, the reality hit me almost immediately. They are gone! 回家了! I suddenly missed Ah Yee so much already. 

It was 10ish when they finally boarded the plane. 

Ah Yee text yday afternoon to say that they had completed their 1st leg and were back in Europe but the plane was full of turbulences. Then a few hours later, they had safely landed in Paris. 

Athena looks so happy. I think as a kid, going anywhere with the parent is always fun, whether on a holiday or head back home. 

The following morning, I was still hit emotionally. Everything in the house reminded me of their presence and their absence. Athena’s powder. 

The Wonder Woman toy that she left behind that now has a new home on our shelf. 

Ah Yee’s love for the kids when she did a final stock up of the fridge - the milk, oatside.

Ah Yee said that  they probably wouldn’t come back next year or the next few. Athena would start primary school next year. More painfully, the flight tickets are very expensive and the long haul flights very painful. I know, that is why I have been putting off going Europe for holidays. 

It is ok. I told myself that I will work hard and save money and we will fly to Europe to visit them at the end of next year. 

Meanwhile, please stay safe, healthy, be happy and enjoy life. We will meet again very soon. 

Mummy Lim

Goodbye to Ah Yee and Athena Part 2

Ah Yee saved the last weekend for family time. We had to book the kids in advance and remind the them times and again that we are spending time together. They are so busy with their social lives and on multiple occasions, double booked themselves when we had pre-arranged dates. Zzzzz. 

On Friday, with 4 hours of sleep (after Mambo), I went bfast with Daddy Lim. We bought bfast back and then headed out at 11ish to Kallang Leisure Park for ice skating. Unlike the Rink in the past, Kallang Ice Rink has no online booking and is on 1st come 1st serve basis. We arrived at about 11.45am and managed to get tickets for the 2pm slot. Only the kids were ice skating with Athena and Ah Yee. Ah Yee didn’t have much of a choice. lol. Daddy Lim and I went coffee drinking. Hoho. 

The Kallang Ice Rink is mini and non-ticket holder cannot enter the rink. It was almost impossible to peep or take photo from outside too. 

Yay, Nana brought her skates, which had been in storage since the Rink closed over a year ago. She was half worried that she wouldn’t fit. Those skates were made to be snugged for the jumps. 

Did the kids had fun? Of course! Ah Yee was just very tired. Lol. They complained that the ice was bad, which we all know and it was puddling like a swimming pool 5 mins into the session. They related about how they saw people falling and getting all wet thereafter. Nobody fell in our group. Nana said that she can still do some of her spins and jumps and was very happy. She even had a mini fan club cheering her on in the rink. I missed the times seeing her dancing on the ice. 

This is the time that I cannot help but sneaked in an old skating photo. I had like this costume out of all that she had. 

After ice skating, we rushed off for our 2nd session of fun. We bought laser tag tickets and our session was starting at 5pm at Home Team Bukit Batok. It was a lot of fun but very tiring after just the 1st game. We played 3 in all. 

Bcos the vest and gun were so heavy, Athena had to partner with an adult. The adult would wear the vest and get shot at while she tried her best to shoot others with the heavy gun. Ah Yee stayed with her in the 1st 2 rounds and missed out on good fun. I was the chosen one on the last round. It wasn’t too bad, I was very tired anyway and happy to walk around, warning people not to shoot me. lol.

We headed home for NDP broadcast. I am not a NDP fan but having people in the house excited over NDP hypes things up. We got chicken, rib and bread from the supermarket. Ah Yee bought 2 big crabs; she wanted to treat Zaky, who suddenly had an interest in eating crabs. Yes, picky eater Zaky. We rarely have crabs bcos eating them is such a chore. They were really delicious and we all had a good dinner. 

So, how was NDP? I have no idea. Zaky had no idea too. He went to bed at 8.30pm bcos he said that he was exhausted. I followed him to lala land 15 mins later. Hoho. 

Mummy Lim

Goodbye to Ah Yee and Athena Part 1

In a blink of an eye, 5 weeks had flew by and it was time for Ah Yee and Athena to head home. Just like how it took us a few days to get used to Ah Yee and Athena in the house, I am sure that it would take us some time to get used to their absence. The only thankful thing would be Zaky returning to his room and I get my bed back. We were supposed to take turns to sleep on the floor but Zaky had all kinds of reasons when he was bunking in with us.

This particular trip, Nana was busy preparing for her Chinese O levels and then prelims and had much lesser time to spend with Athena. It was Zaky - the many afternoons and evenings at my brother’s place when Athena was there for her swimming lessons. The outings to Science Center and indoor playgrounds and the many make believe play, watching cartoons and playing board games together. Nana had her fair share of make believe and board games too in the evenings.

I was very surprised at how willing Zaky was in spending time with Athena bcos it is tiring to entertain a kid. Yay, I run far far; I had done my parts with my kids many years back. I am then reminded that Zaky has always been very nice to younger kids. 

One of the good things is that Zaky had spent many dinners at my brother’s place. He really missed Popo and her cooking. He always raved about how great Popo’s food is after every dinner and Popp of course will cook all of his favourite food. Popo obviously missed him a lot too.

Zaky has decided that even after Ah Yee and Athena leave, he will go to my brother’s place weekly for dinner. That’s so sweet. I am sure Popo will welcome him but not sure of the rest. Hahaha. 

We had many family dinners too, including a BBQ. 

The kids had a good time running around. 

We reenact an old picture. 

This is the ending pose of the “John Lim Boo-boo Cracker” song that the big F composed when they were little, even before Athena existed. It was a meaningless silly song that brought back a lot of memories. Hahaha.

Mummy Lim

Mambo Jumbo Once Again

It had been months (Auntie S said 5 months) since we last went to Mambo. We got bored of it - the same music and the same 油腻大叔s crowding the platforms. We had wanted to try Total Recall in Capital. It was supposed to be the 90s music. Then one of us would be busy and we kept delaying the date. By the time we really decided that we should go, they canceled the Total Recall event. Zzzzzz… I think bcos there wasn’t enough crowd. 

Mambo was on National Day eve. The usual suspects decided that it is time. Then a few days before Mambo, Auntie SL whatsapp that her persistent cough isn’t better and she had to skip the event. We eventually decided that we could do a live band bar 1st. Auntie S and I once went to Warehouse at Clarke Quay for a drink bcos we were too early for Mambo. We remembered that it was quite happening with live band and dance floor. We saw that they still do live band. Go! Go! 

We met at 8.30pm. Warehouse has shifted to another location in Clarke Quay.

I then realised how early 8.30am is. By the time I was home from work and dinner, it was already 7.15pm. Daddy Lim kindly sent me to Clark Quay. 

Warehouse was much bigger than Blackbird. It wasn’t that crowded and maybe no need for reservation. We did and got a nice table facing the stage. There were 2 different bands playing for the night. The second one - Chris and Diana, playing from 10pm, seems to be the more promising and happening one. 

The usual suspects. I always suddenly look very “young” when one of these 2 ladies offered to take pictures with their phone.

I ordered this Brothers Line and Strawberry cider and it was really good. The 1st mouthful always taste like sour plum drink. 

Auntie S also ordered the same thing bcos she said that it is 500ml and can drink for a long time. lol. 

Auntie SL left at 10pm & she didn’t catch the 2nd hand despite our persistent persuasion. The 2nd band was definitely better than the 1st but pales in comparison to Vibes (Timber+) or the other 2 Blackbird bands. Was it bcos the restaurant is too big? The music played in between sets were also not happening - nice songs but not the dancing music. 

We caught 2 sets and decided to leave at about 12.45am. Warehouse opens until 4am that night but we got bored and enough. Auntie S said that she ended up with a tummy full of fluid but no hint of feeling high bcos the cider was only 4%. I was very happy with the drink exactly bcos I can’t taste the alcohol. Hoho. 

After we left Warehouse, we struggled if we should still head to Mambo for round 2. I left the choice to Auntie S and tadah! 

Mambo was so crowded with many uncles and aunties such that even I felt young. Lol. Then, there was this young crowd too. It was just strange, 

The 1st corner that we “parked” was right at one of the entrances to the dance floor. Not only was it crowded, people were constantly going into and leaving the dance floor. Why ah? Then, we got squashed by this middle age group with 2 big ladies and this Indian man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The 2 big ladies were very explicit in showing us that they were not keen to share “their space” and the Indian man either did his elaborated Indian style dance, completed with hand actions or simply parked there. 

After a while in that predicament, we left in search of more space and found one that was away from the dance floor. It was the perfect spot despite being away from the action and the flashing light. What we needed was space and not deafness/ blindness anyway. 

Bcos we went Mambo late, we also left later than usual. It was almost 3am when we stepped out of Zouk, right when the music started to turn bad. Just like every Mambo experience, I felt my backache right after we stepped out of Zouk. At least my knees felt alright this time, bcos of the shorter dancing time.

I was very glad that we decided to head to Mambo and not home. We had fun dancing, even though it was just the 2 of us. Mambo didn’t feel that bad despite the crazy crowd. I think it is bcos of the long 5 months break in between. I think I am still a clubbing person and not yet transform to a live band person despite my age catching up. Hahahaha. 

Mummy Lim

We Thought We Lost Mochi and We Really Lost Puffy

Yday, there was no WWF ride bcos RIBA took place this morning. I cannot make myself go for another RIBA after my 1st and probably last one last year. It was a test of my patience and endurance. The RIBA was long, slow and the sun unbearable. 

Instead, I tagged along to the JLG where Daddy Lim and Zaky had their skating lesson. I went rollerblading in the once familiar park, enjoying myself and happily skating to my Spotify. 

There had been multiple times while I skated, I accidentally went over twigs and little stones. These, while insignificant looking are usually great hazards to the skaters. Most of the times, I stumbled but found my balance shortly. It had been a while that I fell while skating,

Yday was a different story. At one quiet stretch (luckily), I had no idea what I went over, lost my balance and literally flew into the bushes. The impact knocked my cap off. Nobody came to my rescue and I had to climb out of the bushes, then hunt for my cap. Lol. The only silver lining was that the bushes broke the fall and the grass provided a soft landing. 

There, right there. Poor bushes. I hope I didn’t kill any. I think that hollow was created by me. Lol.

I had a couple of small scratches but otherwise felt all right and was able to continue with the skating. Only in the later part of the day, I had this blue black pain on my right hip bone and this muscle ache on my neck. I probably pulled a muscle or something. #oldbones

Some time later, ah yee texted that they lost Mochi again! We had the aircon technicians come look at the aircon and the gate was left opened. Ah yee and Nana ended up spending the next hour combing the block in search of Mochi. Every single text in that hour was bad news - Mochi was nowhere to be found.

Nana said that she saw Mochi Dupe but no sight of Mochi. I eventually decided to grab home to help with the search. While in the grab car, I was already searching on what to do when one loses a pet - call AVA and SPCA, put up posters. Upon reaching, I was starting to call out to Mochi, scanning the drain and corners, hoping to spot Mochi. 

Right before I reached the house, Nana texted that they found Mochi! Where was he? Right in the house! Lol. Nana had already given up on the search and when the aircon technicians left, Ah Yee and Nana saw Mochi strolled out from the kitchen. lol. They sweared that they had checked the kitchen multiple times, including that space beside the fridge where he always hide. 

Ah Yee and Nana were so upset with Mochi. Nana said that she almost carried Mochi Dupe home in desperation as a replacement. At least they both had a good morning workout. As an act of shaming, we made Mochi wear his collar and Starbucks shirt. 

I think I need to get him an AirTag. This frequent loss is too stressful. Mochi didn’t like his shirt but after a while, didn’t seem affected. He slept very well in one of his favourite corners, shirt or not.

On a sad note, Puffy has finally left us. We got him in August 2022 and he had lived a long life (in hamster’s term) of 2 years. We lost Cookie after 1 year 8 months. 

We knew that his time was near bcos he had been losing weight and fur. He was also eating and drinking a lot lesser. He was so skinny in the recent weeks. Puffy’s departure didn’t tug at our hearts as much as Cookie bcos he bit us so much that none of us really dare hold/ play with him. Ah Yee and Athena found him motionless in his food bowl this morning. What a way to move on, totally hamster swag style.

RIP Puffy! I hope you had a good life. You had bitten enough fingers and eaten enough snacks and worms. Thank you for the joy that you brought to us. 

Meanwhile, the kids reminded me not to bring home another hamster. Mochi alone has given us enough work, entertainment and “excitement”. 

Mummy Lim

Busy Weekend

I met up with the aunties on Saturday afternoon for tea. Specific agenda - none. Eating - plenty. Hoho. 

The no meitu photo.

The meitu-ed.

We suddenly shed 15 years and C looks like a baby. lol. 

We chatted until the evening. Then, Auntie TL went for dinner date with hub, Auntie H went fireworks watching with family. The usual suspects headed down to Timber One. 

We met Daddy Lim at Timber One and we seriously didn’t check the performance schedule, and turn up to a crowd. Crowded must be good right? No ah. It was some oldies band, playing soul and jazz music. What is soul and jazz music? Basically music way before our time and we totally didn’t know any. Upon clearer look, the crowd were mostly grey hair, in their 60s.

I was very apologetic to Auntie S and SL. C was wide eyed, especially when the crowd started to fill the mini dance floor. Our only joy was to wonder if we would do the same when we are in our 60s. No!!!!! 

We left at about 9pm bcos it was so bad. The aunties headed home, Daddy Lim and I decided that we would drive to the Blackbird at Gillman Barracks bcos it would be so sad to end Saturday night on such a bad note. I don’t think any band would be worse than what we experienced at Timber One.

We were lucky to get a table not far from the stage. Tabula and Friends were playing. They are so much better than whoever was playing in Timber One and there was aircon! 

The crowd was interesting too. Blackbird is a restaurant with a live band playing. So there were kids, also uncles in slippers, including Daddy Lim. Hoho. Then there was a DJ in between sets too but don’t expect massive dance groups. Most of the patrons were there to dine and wine and watch the band. We left at 10.45pm and didn’t catch the 2nd set bcos I was tired. At least we found another decent place to visit another day. 

Daddy Lim didn’t have to work on Sunday and dated me for a ride. It had been a long time since we rode and of course I had to agree to the date. 

Not bad, 40km done. 

For the rest of Sunday, Daddy Lim kept asking me what should we do. Rest ah, the weekend had been too busy. I need to rest before Monday comes again. Haha.

Mummy Lim