National Day 090809

We wanted to view the parade from Merlion Park this year. However, the whole place was denied entry at around 615pm. The pedestrian path along the Esplanade Drive was jam packed with human crowd. We moved along the Anderson Bridge next, and made a quick decision to stay put at the bridge. Luckily, our decision was wise & sound as the police stopped further entry to the bridge after that.

(joshuaboy trying hard to record...)

A glimpse of the City March Past along Anderson Bridge

The fireworks display (so near yet so far...)

Did we say the pledge at 822pm? We didnt as we were already walking along Boat Quay heading towards Central. We had simple Japanese-style western food at Ma Maison. Good service, good food, good ambience... By the time we arrived home, it was 10 min before 11pm.

Happy 44th Birthday, Singapore!

Savoury Saturday

Savoury Saturday

Red & White

joshuaboy's kindergarten had a party this morning. His form teacher had made arrangement with some parents to contribute some food for the class party. I bought packet drinks.
I have taught joshuaboy a mandarin national day song. He was humming this morning on our way to the kindergarten. It was a pity I did not manage to record his voice.

The kindergarten wanted to hold its annual sports day this morning. It was postponed, however, in support of the kindergarten effort to slow down the spread of H1N1. One of joshuaboy's classmates was down with Influenza A. There were 3 cases of H1N1 in his kindergarten so far. Pappy & I had signed up for the parents' race, and were in fact looking forward to this day. Well, we have to support & respect the principal's decision.

Happy National Day!