We Are Going for Cruise!

Desperation drives extreme measures.
I was complaining to my colleagues that I needed a break from work. Since Lil Shauna touches down on earth, we only had 3 holidays - to cruise when she's about 6 months old, across the causeway (literally) and the hotel stay at Sentosa. I had wanted to take the plane and fly to a further country for holiday with Daddy Lim & Lil Shauna but we are stranded bcos of the Swine Flu.

Truth be told, I think I have become a gan cheong spider now that I am a mummy. Then when SARS hit Singapore, I couldnt even be bothered with temperature screening. Life goes on as usual. However, with the Swine Flu not even in Singapore, I am already worrying. I spend time listening and surfing teh net on updates of Swine Flu. Ten thousands "what-ifs" come into my mind. Aiyo! Anyway, the Swine Flu has successfully confined us in Singapore.

So, I was screaming in the office that I needed a holiday last week. The next moment, I was thinking about going on a cruise. I guessed it will be safer than travelling out of Singapore, more so if it is a weekend cruise to nowhere. During lunch on the same day, I was calling tour agencies. After finding out the price, I ran thru' the idea with Daddy Lim. My intention was to travel at the end of the month, right before the school holidays to avoid kids.

Daddy Lim was gamed enuff to entertain my crazy ideas. Since we can fit 4 pax (including Lil Shauna) into one cabin, I invited my mum. I wasnt sure if my mum would join. I tot she needed a break from the kids. She usually wouldnt join since she's likely to want to help my bro with his kids. Surprisingly, she said "yes" this time. It sure looks like she needs a good break. Haha. The last time that I went on a trip with my mum and my sis was at least 2 years ago to Genting & KL. I really missed those times. Haiz, it is so nice to travel without a baby. Who cares about milk bottle and soiled diapers then?

It just happened that I was on leave last Friday to bring Lil Shauna for her regular check-up (will blog about that another time). After the check-up, we went to JP and enquired about the cruise. Apparently, Singaporeans are the least affected by the economic crisis + swine flu bcos the cruise is fully booked! Every single room! Mind you, we are not talking about small sampan here, we are talking about Star Virgo! Fortunately, there are still cabins available for this coming weekend and I took no chance. I booked the cabin and we are so going to the cruise this weekend with my mum. Hohoho.

My mum goes crazy when she sees the casino. I can imagine her cooping in the casino during the entire trip. I joked with Daddy Lim that she probably wun know how the other part of the cruise looks like and we will still have the cabin to ourselves. In fact, we might not even notice or remember that my mum went to the cruise with us. Lol! My mum was "kind" enuff. She offered to sleep with Lil Shauna in the afternoon when she's taking her nap. -___________-" I think Daddy Lim and I will gladly take naps with Lil Shauna lor. No need my mum to offer her "help". Haha. Anyway, I am looking forward to the trip.

Mummy Lim