Updates

I haven't been writing on this blog for the past 2 months. Thought I might just put down a few words, and maybe I could come back a few years later to remind myself what had happened during this period. Sort of a "letter to self". Then again, isn't that what diaries are meant to be? And aren't blogs originally meant to be diaries, albeit online ones and open to the world?

So, here goes the quick updates...

• Grandma passed away... on Sept 4. May she rest in peace. Unfortunately, I wasn't there to see the last of her. But I was glad to have been able to visit her in hospital. It's a (painful) reminder of life's uncertainties. But also heartwarming to see all the uncles, aunts and cousins gathered there to lend her support while she laid in the ICU bed. It almost a living eulogy to Grandma, saying without words, that "A life well lived, she gave her love to her children and grandchildren, and the love was returned manyfold."
• Jasper had his 1st month baby shower. Friends and family came, and gave their well wishes and blessings. He's been a great darling throughout these few months, growing cuter by the day. And in the years ahead, I'm sure he'll bring our family even more joy and happiness. :)
• Now serving my reservist, which explains why I have more time and energy to write this post :) Think many Singaporean guys have this love-hate relationship with their reservist commitments. For me at least, it's a good break from work on the one hand, but a terrible waste of otherwise productive time on the other. Well, I'm not complaining too much :) We all love our country, and happy to serve to keep it safe, right? :)

That's kind of the main highlights of my personal life. Work wise, things are progressing slowly. Hope I can give some progress next time. Maybe I will start a different blog (under a different email) to talk about work :)