Dad's stroke

What was lurking around in back of our minds, has happened.
Dad had a stroke.

Again, I was not there to experience and share the ordeal that Mum, Emi and Daichan went through.

But, if any consolation, it was a mild stroke and that he is determined to get better.

And the change in life style isn't all a bad thing.
Like vanishing alcohol from his life.


And from the bottom of my heart, I thank God for Rique's existence.

Little innocent Rique has no idea what an enormous support he has been to Dad, and consequently to all of us.

HONEYMOON in Tokyo and Hokkaido!

Why JAPAN? - Why not?

It was our first time being in Japan together.
We've covered Matt's home town and my second home town.... so it's almost a mission to visit my place of birth registration.




















Also, it was cheap to fly to Japan. Thanks to air miles - so romantic.
In fact, it was cheaper than the inbound (Tokyo - Chitose - Tokyo)




And it's nice to meet friends
of course.











Here's the special blog on our 10days trip in Tokyo and Hokkaido (Sapporo area).
http://hokkaidotokyohoneymoon.blogspot.com














There's lot about food - so it may look like a remake of Japan Hour or a food program... well.... but it's a pleasure.
Hope you leave a comment if you have time! Thanks!

よろしくね！

Happy Birthday to Matt

One celebration to another, Matt quietly turned 31st on September 1.
His closest friends in Singapore (George, Calven, Monty) treated him (us) for dinner at Tanglin Club.