Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
A & E
Just came back from having spent 9 hrs at NUH today and I am really zonked out by now.
What happened was that at 12.30pm today, suddenly I received a phone call from Gran's home (which is like NEVER a good sign when one receives call from home during working hrs) and my Auntie was rattling off in a panicky and shaken voice that grannie has gone all soft and fainted twice at the dining table and she is at lost as to what to do next.
My mind went blank when I heard that cos I am extremely close to my grannie and I cannot imagine (and refused to imagine) the worst.
I swiftly grabbed my laptop and ran out of the office and sped my way home. Looking back, it was pretty scary the way I rammed my engine as I attempted to pick up speed. But good senses got the better of me and safety prevailed
Anyway, by the time I reached home, the ambulance has already arrived and gran looked pretty weak and in a daze when they wheeled her onboard. Since children are not allowed on the ambulance, we had to leave grannie alone with the paramedics (so sad) and my Aunt, cousin& I followed behind in my car
When we were at the A & E, grannie was quickly pushed into the room for doctors' attention and that is when the incredible waiting started. We waited for 3 hrs before a doctor came to speak to us and asked some questions and then the waiting resumed for the next 3 hrs. All these went on without us being granted any time with gran or any information on how she was getting along. The only thing we know is that she needs to be warded and is queueing for a bed space. Soon, concern turned to weariness and exhaustion and I was getting impatient
My phone was also ringing off the hook with uncle and cousins and mum asking for updates of the situation. Especially from uncle in SZ who witnessed the fainting incidents throught SKYPE
At 7.15pm, I finally gotten a call from the nurse informing us that we are allowed to see gran and we hurriedly made our way to the ward. It was a huge relief when we saw grannie sitting up on her bed and beckoning us to her bed . Colour has gone back to her cheeks and she was no longer breathless or weak like earlier on. She even managed to play with Baby Jun and related the fainting incident to us.Though we were all chirpy and making lots noise teasing each other in the ward about missing our favourite TV show (which is Little Nonya), I know that we are all putting up a brave front so as not to affect grannie
Though there is no confirmed diagnosis as yet(more tests need to be done), stroke or a heart condition may be the probable cause
I just hope that gran will recover really quickly
What happened was that at 12.30pm today, suddenly I received a phone call from Gran's home (which is like NEVER a good sign when one receives call from home during working hrs) and my Auntie was rattling off in a panicky and shaken voice that grannie has gone all soft and fainted twice at the dining table and she is at lost as to what to do next.
My mind went blank when I heard that cos I am extremely close to my grannie and I cannot imagine (and refused to imagine) the worst.
I swiftly grabbed my laptop and ran out of the office and sped my way home. Looking back, it was pretty scary the way I rammed my engine as I attempted to pick up speed. But good senses got the better of me and safety prevailed
Anyway, by the time I reached home, the ambulance has already arrived and gran looked pretty weak and in a daze when they wheeled her onboard. Since children are not allowed on the ambulance, we had to leave grannie alone with the paramedics (so sad) and my Aunt, cousin& I followed behind in my car
When we were at the A & E, grannie was quickly pushed into the room for doctors' attention and that is when the incredible waiting started. We waited for 3 hrs before a doctor came to speak to us and asked some questions and then the waiting resumed for the next 3 hrs. All these went on without us being granted any time with gran or any information on how she was getting along. The only thing we know is that she needs to be warded and is queueing for a bed space. Soon, concern turned to weariness and exhaustion and I was getting impatient
My phone was also ringing off the hook with uncle and cousins and mum asking for updates of the situation. Especially from uncle in SZ who witnessed the fainting incidents throught SKYPE
At 7.15pm, I finally gotten a call from the nurse informing us that we are allowed to see gran and we hurriedly made our way to the ward. It was a huge relief when we saw grannie sitting up on her bed and beckoning us to her bed . Colour has gone back to her cheeks and she was no longer breathless or weak like earlier on. She even managed to play with Baby Jun and related the fainting incident to us.Though we were all chirpy and making lots noise teasing each other in the ward about missing our favourite TV show (which is Little Nonya), I know that we are all putting up a brave front so as not to affect grannie
Though there is no confirmed diagnosis as yet(more tests need to be done), stroke or a heart condition may be the probable cause
I just hope that gran will recover really quickly
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Heartland
I love walking around the heartlands, buzzing with activities, and taking in all the sights and sounds.
Here's an introduction to Hougang ... nearest town to Sengkang and one of my favourite place to shop .
Apparently there was some Karaoke singing competition and this uncle was belting out his tune with much gusto and was pretty macho man ....hehehe...Sand was staying this is a typical Karaoke pose to show heartache and angst ..hahahah
Kids enjoying themselves while their parents were glued to the Karaoke Competition. Yippee !
Always thought Malay barber shops are really cool with their crew cuts. Stylo SIA !
Sneaked up to a group of Ah Peks (oops, some lads too) pitting their skills at Chinese Chess. The hilarious thing was that when I took the shot, the Malay Barber (cos this was placed outside the shop) came out and this is what happened .
Barber : *Smiles* Why are you taking the picture ?
Me : Errr .. for my own keeps ...* smiles sheepishly*
Barber : You want to interview my boss or not ? See that young man over there in blue, he is the boss ... Oi Ah "XXX", this girl want to interview you !!
Me : *Panics* ... No, no, no .... I dun want to interview him ... Oh, Hello *waves to Mr "XXX" ...hehehehe
Barber : You doing school project ah ?
Me : Yah yah , hehehe .. thank you..... bye bye .. * scoots off quickly*
Hahahaha ... me must have looked "young" ...still doing school project ....
Found this at a traditional medicinal hall and wanted to get Sand to pose next to the bottles so that I can take the retro thermos flask but she refused (think she learnt her lesson in Bangkok..hahaha..ask her for the story the next time you see her) so it is ZOOM lens to the rescue!
Oh, who can miss out the newspaper auntie .. Ma Bui Po .....
A must have in most heartland towns, the towel & curtain shop. But sometimes the towels are not absorbent enough leh ...
A pity the shop was not opened ..have always been intrigued by the workings of the Dang Tian..
Here's an introduction to Hougang ... nearest town to Sengkang and one of my favourite place to shop .
Apparently there was some Karaoke singing competition and this uncle was belting out his tune with much gusto and was pretty macho man ....hehehe...Sand was staying this is a typical Karaoke pose to show heartache and angst ..hahahah
Kids enjoying themselves while their parents were glued to the Karaoke Competition. Yippee !
Always thought Malay barber shops are really cool with their crew cuts. Stylo SIA !
Sneaked up to a group of Ah Peks (oops, some lads too) pitting their skills at Chinese Chess. The hilarious thing was that when I took the shot, the Malay Barber (cos this was placed outside the shop) came out and this is what happened .Barber : *Smiles* Why are you taking the picture ?
Me : Errr .. for my own keeps ...* smiles sheepishly*
Barber : You want to interview my boss or not ? See that young man over there in blue, he is the boss ... Oi Ah "XXX", this girl want to interview you !!
Me : *Panics* ... No, no, no .... I dun want to interview him ... Oh, Hello *waves to Mr "XXX" ...hehehehe
Barber : You doing school project ah ?
Me : Yah yah , hehehe .. thank you..... bye bye .. * scoots off quickly*
Hahahaha ... me must have looked "young" ...still doing school project ....
Found this at a traditional medicinal hall and wanted to get Sand to pose next to the bottles so that I can take the retro thermos flask but she refused (think she learnt her lesson in Bangkok..hahaha..ask her for the story the next time you see her) so it is ZOOM lens to the rescue!Oh, who can miss out the newspaper auntie .. Ma Bui Po .....A must have in most heartland towns, the towel & curtain shop. But sometimes the towels are not absorbent enough leh ...A pity the shop was not opened ..have always been intrigued by the workings of the Dang Tian.. Muffins Galore
Was totally overcome by excitement when I saw this book at the book store and I grabbed onto it with my dear life! I have tried quite a few muffin recipes but none was satisfactory so was filled with hope that this will do the trick... *keeping my fingers crossed*
Of cos I was not alone in my baking frenzy ...had Sand Sand to help me and take my pics too (noticed how I LOOKED slimmer ...hehehe...Sand is a pro at that already cos I kept nagging NOT to take my fat arms..hahaha)
Anyway, it was a pretty simple recipe and we had fun baking & mixing ...
Of cos I was not alone in my baking frenzy ...had Sand Sand to help me and take my pics too (noticed how I LOOKED slimmer ...hehehe...Sand is a pro at that already cos I kept nagging NOT to take my fat arms..hahaha)
Anyway, it was a pretty simple recipe and we had fun baking & mixing ...
My final creation... Vanilla Chocolate Chip Muffins on my new pretty plate (see I told you it will come in useful... see my previous entry..hahaha)
Extremely pleased with how the muffins turned out.It is very unlike the typical buttery muffin (which bro likes so he is not a fan of this batch).
Instead, it tasted more similar to those muffins found at the coffee/tea joints & cafes with a milky after taste. Good thing was that it is neither oily nor overly sweet and would be a great snack during tea time.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Post Christmas Sale!
Yup, you heard me right ... Tis the season to be jolly cos the Post Christmas Sale is now On ...woahhhooooo...
Actually, what started as innocent window shopping (yah right, like who will ever believe that I will ONLY window shop??!!) developed into a full blown shopping mania at Aussino@Paragon.
I mean the store was huge (oki, me sua ku can, never been to Paragon outlet what..hehehe) and within minutes, the damage was done.
After 2 sets of bedsheets, 1 set of quilt cover, 2 sets of kitchen towels, 2 pairs of bedroom slippers, 2 sets of plates and an apron & mitten set, I was totally happy with myself. Yeah !!
So here's what my mum will says as SPLURGING but they are so adorable that I MUST have them ....= P
Princessy "fur"lined slippers is an essential in the bedroom okie...
Such adorable darlings ..Anyone for a cuppa tea & muffin?
花花one ... I like.....
Perfect attire for my new found hobby (baking!)So... justifiable not ?? = )
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