I had the luxury of being driven around when the fatigue level peaked last Friday. I was more concerned about the safety of innocent motorists and/or pedestrians. (I get into all sorts of accidents anyway…) It was on one of those rides that I lazily asked R to check the mileage because it was almost [...]

#1 You might be pleased to know that the Semi Bai Kah King is now Quarter Bai Kah or Bai Kah Jit Su Gu*. (Heard 一人一半, the theme song for 881? Jit Su Gu = a quarter) I’m limping my way around without crutches most of the time. But that applies to familiar terrain, ie [...]

We’ve reached the end of a dreadful week… Everything had been so unreal. Even as I sat across the porch peering at her photograph framed with chrysanthemums, I was half expecting her to turn up, for she was always present when the family gathered. I waited in vain for a sign that indicated this entire [...]

Today’s entry is dedicated to my Second Aunt- Dad’s elder sister and fifth of six children. My 二姑 was a jovial woman in her 50s. My cousin, WX- her first son- is only two weeks older than me. Many of my childhood memories involved WX and 二姑. There were the frequent visits by 二姑 (because [...]

Ok, I tried to sleep… Then I was waylaid by people asking me online, “Wad happenend?”. The consequence of adding a line behind my nick- “MC. 2 days.” *** The rather sharp pain was felt since Friday morning. I shrugged it off cos I’ve been feeling all sorts of pain and discomfort since 13 May. [...]