I finally made a trip to Singapore. People who knew about the trip asked whether I was going for a holiday. I replied that I was going to see my 80 year old paternal granduncle and his family…because that was the main reason I went across the border.
I had two events to attend to relating to breast cancer and yet I choose to make the trip. This trip is so long overdue as I have not visited by father’s side of the relatives for more than a decade. After the treatment, I told myself that I must see my relatives whom I have not seen for a long time. I have gone back to work for a year and yet I had not made this trip which is just about 4 hours away from home.
During my childhood we use to spend a lot of time with my granduncle’s family during the school holidays. Either they would come down or we would go there. But as the years passed and everyone got in the maze of working world, the visits stopped.
Only when something happens do we receive a wake up call and we cherish family ties. And so I made every attempt to take this trip. In the end I am truly glad I made it.
Coincidentally when I was in Singapore, I came across this passage from a book I was reading, “There are too many treasures in life we take for granted, the worth of which we don’t fully realize until they’re pointed out to us in some unexpected ways.”
As I write this, I realize how we do not invest in relationships. Yes, we do invest our time and money for career, recreational pursuits, sports, financial stability but we seldom invest in the emotionally aspect of family bond. One’s family is the bed of love, comfort and security but then we take our family for granted.
Although I have spoken to my relatives on the phone but it is not the same as spending time with them, having meals with them and catching up for all the years missed.
On this trip I also met my grand uncle’s the first great grand daughter who is a year old. Wow! I witnessed four generations of people! That's what makes this trip unique.
I like to share some photos of Singapore….and I did go to Sentosa Island with my parents after all. Ah…Ah! But couldn't do much other sight seeing as it was raining most of the time.
Sentosa Island- Cable Car View
What a feeling it was to look down at the ocean from a cable car. My thought was hopefully I reach the island quickly...I came out of cancer and I do not want to end at the bottom of the ocean!
Underwater World
Oceanarium, home to more than 2,500 fishes from 250 different species. The ocean depths via a moving travellator that ferries you through an 83-metre-long acrylic tunnel. All around you, sharks, stingrays, eels and schools of fish glide past – engrossed in their own world. I really liked the fishes full of bright colours on them reminds me of how our lifes are can be colourful too.
Sentosa Island- Sentosa 4D Magix
I had two events to attend to relating to breast cancer and yet I choose to make the trip. This trip is so long overdue as I have not visited by father’s side of the relatives for more than a decade. After the treatment, I told myself that I must see my relatives whom I have not seen for a long time. I have gone back to work for a year and yet I had not made this trip which is just about 4 hours away from home.
During my childhood we use to spend a lot of time with my granduncle’s family during the school holidays. Either they would come down or we would go there. But as the years passed and everyone got in the maze of working world, the visits stopped.
Only when something happens do we receive a wake up call and we cherish family ties. And so I made every attempt to take this trip. In the end I am truly glad I made it.
Coincidentally when I was in Singapore, I came across this passage from a book I was reading, “There are too many treasures in life we take for granted, the worth of which we don’t fully realize until they’re pointed out to us in some unexpected ways.”
As I write this, I realize how we do not invest in relationships. Yes, we do invest our time and money for career, recreational pursuits, sports, financial stability but we seldom invest in the emotionally aspect of family bond. One’s family is the bed of love, comfort and security but then we take our family for granted.
Although I have spoken to my relatives on the phone but it is not the same as spending time with them, having meals with them and catching up for all the years missed.
On this trip I also met my grand uncle’s the first great grand daughter who is a year old. Wow! I witnessed four generations of people! That's what makes this trip unique.
I like to share some photos of Singapore….and I did go to Sentosa Island with my parents after all. Ah…Ah! But couldn't do much other sight seeing as it was raining most of the time.
Sentosa Island- Cable Car View
What a feeling it was to look down at the ocean from a cable car. My thought was hopefully I reach the island quickly...I came out of cancer and I do not want to end at the bottom of the ocean!
Underwater World
Oceanarium, home to more than 2,500 fishes from 250 different species. The ocean depths via a moving travellator that ferries you through an 83-metre-long acrylic tunnel. All around you, sharks, stingrays, eels and schools of fish glide past – engrossed in their own world. I really liked the fishes full of bright colours on them reminds me of how our lifes are can be colourful too.
Sentosa Island- Sentosa 4D Magix
 | Sentosa 4D Magix is southest Asia's largest 4D theatre! It was really engaging all my senses...like a real life adventure! |
Sentosa Island- Images of Singapre
 | All about how the founding fathers from Singapore's four main ethic group forged a nation.It was a great walk through history...no wonder it has won many awards. |
The Sentosa Island trip ended just it time before a down pour. The next day we went around Singapore, as it was drizzling, we enjoyed the many beautiful views from the car.
As I was on the Causeway, I concluded that I had a fabulous time surrounded by abundance of affection, warm hospitality and great satisfaction that I spent marvellous time with my relatives.
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hmm...now I know why we could not meet last 16th September...anyway, it's great that you make that effort of going to Singapore and reconnect...I'm happy for you. Maybe we can set another date?
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