Happy 51st Birthday Singapore!

Happy Birthday Singapore!! 🎂

I only truly realized the beauty of our country after living outside of Singapore.

So many things that I have taken for granted.

Our beautiful garden city,

Super accessible public transports (bus, mrt, taxi, etc),

Wide variety of 美食 (awesome food),

Clean and free public toilets,

Air conditioning almost everywhere,

Our peace and security,

The beauty of different races living in harmony.

I thank everyone who have played a part in making Singapore such a wonderful place. 

The people who defend our nation and keeping it a safe place to live in;

The people who sweat under hot sun to build our country;

The people who clean our country; 

The people who work to keep Singapore an attractive destination for investors; 

The people who continue to work so hard to maintain our prosperity; 

The people who impart knowledge to our future generations.

I love you Singapore. 

家还是最好的

I hope our country will continue to be clean, safe and beautiful for our future generations. ❤️

- Mommy eve  

An open letter to my baby: Happy one year!

Aedan, you have turned one year old!! 

Happy Birthday to you!! 🎂

It has been such a journey! I have to say my life has changed so much (for the better) because of you. 

I still remember the feeling of you living in me, especially when you kicked me so hard during the last trimester that it seemed like you couldn't wait to come out. I was so afraid that you were going to destroy your home (my womb).

I remember the day when you were born. When I waited 17 hours after my water bag broke and pushed for more than an hour to finally see your face. That day was miraculous. It was tiring but all worth it when I saw your face and hear your cry. You cried so loud. 

I remember the many moments we had when I breastfed you. The first time was indescribable. You looked into my eyes as you suckle like you were trying to tell me "thank you mommy for feeding me". I'll never forget the look. The feeling that I'm able to provide for you. No words can describe this feeling. Also the painful first month when we both were still learning. Now we are both good at it. It has been one year.. Every day and night, we have so many moments together.

Life is such an adventure with you. You've shown me your new tricks everyday and it's fascinating to see how you have grown so fast. Many times when I look at you (especially when you were sleeping peacefully at night), I thank God (or whoever is there watching) for giving me such an angel. Life is so much more complete with you. 

There were so much precious memories although it has only been one year. Many more years of adventures with you. I hope I can remember all the memories forever.. Even if not, I hope my blog will help me remember all these beautiful days and moments with you. 

I love you so much! 

Thank you for coming into my life. ❤️

Though you certainly will not understand this letter now.. But I hope you will read it many years later.

- Mommy eve