I had an unexpected treat today. I got to hear the voices of the three dear girls staying in my Toronto apartment! Initially it was a call of necessity to sort out some information the condo’s management office needed… but of course we ended up talking a bit and catching up. Wanting “Hi!!!” I love […]
Author: Ann Yeong
A Treasure
Sometimes I get frustrated by the long working hours that Zibin has. That guy has so much to do at work that he’s usually out the front door by 7a.m. (sometimes earlier) and only comes home around 8:45p.m. Quite often it’s later than that and we only have dinner between 9 or 10p.m. (It comes […]
He makes me laugh
We were at a crowded shopping mall in Orchard Rd. He went to the POSB atm to withdraw cash. Knowing that he would want to hand some cash to me right away, and not thinking that it’s a good place to do so, I shook my head silently and subtly (or so I thought) at […]
Proud to be 'Chinese Educated'
Recently I met with a good friend who told me that after having helped out at my wedding, she had decided she wanted to send her future children to ‘Chinese education’ schools. It was a conversation that has got me still thinking. She witnessed a warmth and a kind of closeness and sense of community […]
Unmasking romance
When it comes to love and romance, you can say I’m bi-polar. Growing up, I adored fairy-tales with their ‘love at first sight’ encounters and happily-ever-afters. From my pre-teen years till when I was 18 yrs old, virtually any fiction that did not have an element of romance failed to entice me (with the notable […]
Qiyang
In baby world, nothing says “I’m happy to see you!” like farting and pooping in your lap! At least, I’d like to think that since that’s exactly what Qiyang did to me today. It was such a loud and smelly affair happening less than 30cm from my face that I couldn’t help bursting into laughter, […]
Curb that enthusiasm
That title is supposed to be ironic cos these days I have barely any enthusiasm. I think the great contributors to this unlikely situation is 1. the still unsettled state of my thesis topic selection and 2. an unnamed upcoming event that just gives me the blahs each time I think of it. There’s something […]
Of parents and children
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to observe different sets of parents and their young children in my condo and at the supermarkets on weekends. Even just those few short moments of observation can say so much about their families. Sometimes I really wonder what adults are thinking when they interact with […]
Bride-to-be
A smiling En reflected in the keepsake box Weizhen bought her It was a double-bridal shower today for Enling & Xiuhui who are getting married on October 15 and October 20 respectively. It was a small, intimate gathering of girls: lazy chit-chat over chocolate fondue and Tim Tam Slams. :) As Jingshen had whipped out […]
I never log into Facebook unless I have a friend request to confirm. Usually, I find it a bit of a hassle, and a bit unnecessary since I hardly spend time on facebook anyway. But when some long-lost acquaintance/friend/ex-schoolmate/cousin etc sends me a message, it just seems rude not to respond. :P Still, sometimes I […]
Journey of the Heart 