Mom & Tima Visit!

After almost a year abroad, finally had my first FAMILY visitors!

Mom and Tima arrived about 3 weeks back; Tima stayed for a week and Mom stayed for two weeks.

Quite excited about having them over. As much as I'm sure Mom wanted to see what my life was like here Singapore, I was very much excited to show her.

Mom's been to Singapore dozens and dozens of times but I think was the first time she REALLY got to experience the REAL Singapore, Singapore beyond Orchard Road. Very proud that her and Tima patiently made their way, on their own, through the itinerary I prepared for them - hopping on and off MRTs and walking the streets.

Having just had the opportunity to travel with my sisters, I'm also really glad that Mom got the opportunity (again!) to travel with her only sister.

Being an advocate of vacations (who isn't), especially those vacations where you actually get to rest instead of ending up needing a vacation from your vacation.. I'm ultimately glad that Mom and Tima got a break, and got a chance to relax without having to think (too much) about the responsibilities of their everyday life.

Looking forward to their next visit already!

This is before I banished Mom downstairs to smoke! 

First night: hawker food! 

Having Teh Tarik in Kampong Glam

Black pepper AND chili crab! yum 

With my 2 moms. Thanks for taking the picture J! 

Brunch with N & K - 2 besties mom watched grow up with me

Exploring Botanic Gardens - first time for me (I think) & 2nd time for mom, whose
last time here was during her & pops' honeymoon 31 year ago!  

Mom and I both love flowers

Botanic Gardens! Mom posing with her bag for her shopping bags, coz "you never know"
right? Needless to say, she managed to buy something EVERYTIME

Happy to be eating Rojak again for the first time in years!

An unexpected buy - something Mom has wanted for YEARS! Her own personal shredder

Japanese with Crissy