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Nina cozy with Milo on the Couch

 

Nina saying "Dad, Take follow-the-leader picture" which may need some translation :D

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Nina singing - ABC / Baa baa Black Sheep

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Wrapping up my week in Singapore. I had a wonderful time talking with my Mom, Dad, and Greg.

 

 

Nina dressing up in winter clothes.

 

One More Day

I've had the privilege to spend time with my parents and Greg here in Singapore. Time has flown by as we have chatted about lots of things. Today we went to out to eat at the American Club for dim sum. It is the rare occasion when Mom has the strength to eat out. I enjoyed the food and the conversation, but it was quick.

It's tough to see your parents weak and tougher to see them suffering and/or in pain. The entire process puts things into perspective. For me it has helped me focus on my values and the importance of priorities.

I leave Singapore for New York on Saturday morning.

Updates

There was this big hype and build up for a large snow storm to hit manhattan expecting 4 to 8 inches of snow fall on this past Sunday night (Jan 13). Nothing, nada! Nina had been expecting to play in the snow on Monday, but it was not possible.

Erin told me that she and Nina watched Disney's Beauty & the Beast for the first time today (Monday Jan 14th). At first, Nina was scared of the Beast, but by the end, she really liked the Beast because "he's really a man." Nina really liked the music. I'm happy to hear that she has good taste! I loved the soundtrack also.

Nina's latest passion is coloring books! Thank you Auntie Shannon for that wonderful Christmas present for she "devoured" it and is doing regular coloring books instead of the special no-mess version that you gave. Nina simply loves coloring and has not been playing with her toys as much.

I went for a little jog this morning here. I realized that I had never run outside in Singapore before! Any running exercise had been on a treadmill at the club. I think I realized why that is!

I'm looking forward to the big monsoon storms again today. It really cools the place off!

In Singapore

Welcome to Singapore! The Merlion city. Warmest regards to all from the humid hot city state country!

I had a chance to speak with my Mom. I went to the grocery store with my father.
It's my younger brother's birthday today (January 14th): Greg. Lots of special things are going on today.

Greg cooked his specialty: rice with steamed Dory fish (a white fish) with ginger and spring onions. The sauce is an olive oil, garlic, and soy sauce! Delicious! Thank you Greg. He added a stir-fried Chinese vegetable with garlic and a steamed broccoli also with garlic.

If you'd like additional info regarding the recipe, let me know. Bon appetit!

Friday

It was raining this morning, but relatively mild. I got bagels for Erin and Nina during a morning run. We love the occasional bagel from the place my brothers introduced me to: Absolute Bagels. We particular like the Everything bagel.

I had two interviews today: Fidelity Investments & Sanford Bernstein.

I finished reading a couple of books: The Complete Turtle Trader by Michael Covel and Rule #1 by Phil Town.

Tomorrow I'll fly to Singapore.

Latest Updates

Today Erin, Nina, and I went to Nina's second "class" for Music Together. It is 62 degrees and drizzling out. It was nice to be able to join them at their class, to sing, dance, and smile a bit.

Unfortunately my Mom's health continues to deteriorate with the latest blood test. Please go to her blog for more information.

I will be going to Singapore to spend a few days with her, Dad, & Greg next week. I pray that I will be fully living in the present.

This Friday, I have two interviews: Fidelity & Sanford Bernstein. We shall see how they go.

Erin and Nina are fighting a cold. We're all glad that we received our Urban Organic deliver yesterday for we were craving fresh juice :D

Random Thoughts

Nina likes blue corn chips with medium garlic cilantro salsa and drinks water to "put out the fire in my mouth!"


Nina and her impressions of Milo :D That's a funny visual story.

Poetry: We got a book for Nina for Christmas called "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. Erin read one poem to her tonight about a crocodile and a dentist. While laying in bed, Nina was reciting her version of the poem!

Some Highlights

Nina has a sense of humor that was enjoyed and appreciated these past few weeks. She was saying you "sassy" one and big "galoot" as she repeats what people say. Nina had a sniffle these past couple of days. Today, we were shocked to hear that someone close by had a tragedy yesterday: 2 year old boy dies from the cold.

Nina's vocabulary is large: "I'm looking for my firetruck, and my firemen" and on and on. She has an incredible vocabulary that makes her seem that she is not even 2.5 years!

Tonight we watched the movie based upon the true life of Evelyn Ryan called The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio. Released in September 2005 with little publicity, this movie mixed bitter and sweet with historical reality.