National Day is now over. I spent some special time with my DD for the first time as we didn’t had the privilege to in the past due to work. DD managed to borrow a car and we drove all over Singapore. Well, nearly. First from my place then to have breakfast at Thomson Road for some half boiled eggs and tea.
After that, we went off to Seletar and found out the small entrance to the reservoir. We didn’t check that out since I was concerned about the returning of the car. Our next stop was Punggol Beach that was still being developed. It was weird to see people swimming in the sea while someone was fishing. Won’t they get entangled?
We saw mostly tiny fishes in the sea and wondered if anyone will catch any fish longer than 10 inches. Two young policemen were keeping watch while 2 even younger men were selling ice cream. Ice cream is best when it’s shared. In fact, food tastes better when shared.
Since we were in the Seletar camp area, DD showed me where he used to serve his National Service. We also managed to check out Marina Country Club and saw some private yatchts. We also went to Seletar Airport and I wanted to see some awesome private jets but we didn’t enter the area since it was meant for people who were landing and flying off.
National Day was really hot. The morning after National Day started off with a light drizzle. Apparently, Singapore was tested in 1968. The heavy rain didn’t deter us and since then, I noticed that it’s always hot or light drizzle on National Day. I know of this because of Lee Hsien Loong. He mentioned it and the speech was shown in this year during the celebration.
As long as we persevere, we will make it. Our National Day songs in the past have spoken of the hardships our forefathers have gone through. It’s a gift to us when we have it so good now. No worries when the ladies are returning home late at night. Although ladies still have to watch out for themselves.
Having spent some precious time with DD, I have come to realise that our country has gone through times that we can’t even begin to comprehend. We have it good now because of the hardships that others have gone through. In order to enjoy the fruits of labour, we have to work hard for it. I have tried shortcuts to gain some things but they never lasted long enough for me to really enjoy it.
The weekend was well-spent. I would like to spend some time exploring the ulu parts of Singapore with DD again.