Day 1 - we were expecting our relatives to visit us. Mum had a hectic morning. She was busy preparing her ever famous century porridge – the main attraction. At about 3 pm, no less than 40 relatives crammed into our 3-room HDB flat. Of course I was only looking forward to ang pow time. Strangely nobody raised the question about marriage anymore. In fact, they were asking “Wah, how come u always not around during CNY? We almost couldn’t recognize u liao!” Mum cooked 3 big pots of porridge but within an hour, the porridge was no where to be seen. Told u she’s a good cook.
Day 2 - it’s our turn to pay our relatives a visit. All our relatives gathered at my uncle’s place called Cote de Azur, next to Parkway Parade. It’s the kind of condo which someday I hoped to live in. Though my uncle and his wife have been staying there for 2 years, it was my first visit. His wife told me “u should make a point to keep in touch with your relatives at least during CNY.” What she said make sense, otherwise we may become too distant and alienated. After that, she went on to tell me that they are getting a penthouse across the street next year. Wow! From what I understand, they have been moving every 2-3 years, each time bigger and better.
Day 3 - I watched this French movie “The Diving Bell & the Butterfly.” It’s about Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body, except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind. The most wonderful part that remains with you after the movie is the sense of humor with which Jean sees this world. He remains light hearted at times and thinks hilarious comments even in the most painful state of his being. Powerful & amazing!
Day 4 - it’s time to hit the gym after I stuffed myself with so much food and goodies. It was the 2nd visit cos on day 3, I did work out at the gym. However, I felt that it wasn’t enough so I targeted other parts of the muscle groups. Then it was off to the pool for a tan. My gym buddy wanted to catch Jack Neo’s “Ah Long”. Though not particularly fantastic, I was quite entertained and some parts were really creative and hilarious. In the evening, I met up with my db teammates at St James for a night out of fun. We drink, gyrate and dance until about 3 am!
I took this pic after my gym session. Looks like I'm still quite alrite.
I heard this song at least 3 times this week. Kinda like it. "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn & John
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