So my parents got a new flat over the weekend. I really hate the thought of leaving my current home. I will miss just about everything about it, from the kopitiam food, to NTUC, to the market, to bubble tea, to the Spa, to the Community Centre, to the park, to the peace and quiet ... not to mention the vast space here.

How are 8 people going to share 2 toilets? I reckon I won't be wrapping myself in my towel after my baths anymore, how could I? I guess I could - and scamper across the kitchen, the dining room, the living room, and finally to the privacy of my room. Oh wait, OUR room. I will still have to share a room with my sister.

I have lived on this street for 21 years. I love this street! I really really do. I thought if my parents bought another flat in Tampines or Simei, that won't be too bad. But ... Bedok? Imagine this when someone asks "Where do you stay?", and I will grunt "Bedok".

Bedok is such an old town, full of ageing people. Not to mention the overcrowded bus interchange and MRT station. Gosh, I feel so flustered and hot just thinking about it. I will sooo miss Simei MRT Station and Eastpoint. :( There are no shopping malls in Bedok at all!

Well, I just really hope there's space for my granny and my maids. *Sighs heavily*

Today, post-dinner conversation, my mom and I were just lamenting how we miss hearing Mama speak. I can remember how she sounds, and sometimes I wish so hard she could open her mouth and talk to us still and tell us stories of her life. I feel it a pity that I wasn't at an older age when she was still fit and healthy; because as a young kid, I was so naughty and I think I made her blood boil quite a bit.

Talking about Mama and the things she did, made us laugh, albeit filled with a tinge of sadness. Mama used to sneak me out of the house with her, and head to Katong to buy her 4D and Toto, but she got busted soon enough by my Aunt, ha! I think gambling runs in my family ...

Anyhow, my sis and I will always remember Mama's favourite phrase that she used to scold us with all the time ... "Bloody swine!"

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