Meet BB Ong!

I saw BB Ong's heartbeat for the very first time this morning. His heart was beating at a super fast speed. From the ultrasound scan, he looked so tiny and really cute. I'm happy that BB Ong is growing well in my tummy. I can't wait for the hubby to return home to see our baby.

BB Ong at 7+ weeks

Goodbye, H.

I wish it was all a joke.

I cannot believe that you are gone forever. There is so much I want to know about you. And there is so much I want to share with you. I'm sorry I didn't treasure the times when you were around. We hardly met up for the past few years. And even if we did, I hardly knew what was going on in your life. I should have tried harder to be a better friend. I really should have.

I've been thinking alot about you - your laughter, your lame jokes, your signature dance moves. The thought of you put a smile on my face. I'm thankful for the friendship we used to share. You may be gone but never forgotten.

I will always miss you, H.

Taiwan

The trip to Taiwan was a spur-of-the-moment decision. The hubby and I were walking along Orchard Road on our second day in Singapore and I suddenly exclaimed, "Let's go get air tickets now and fly somewhere for a holiday!" The hubby looked at me and asked, "Where?" Without any hesitation, I said, "Taipei!". I have been to Taipei before and I miss the yummilicious street food. I thought since the hubby loves food, it would be nice to go on a food safari in Taipei.

So instead of heading to the brand new SIA office located in Ion to get the tickets, we returned home and booked the tickets online. I called my eldest brother to inform him about our sudden arrival the next day. He suggested we stayed with him in Taichung for a night before continuing with our trip in Taipei. I immediately agreed. It would be nice to spend some time with my nephews and to visit my brother's new apartment for the first time.

We didn't visit any major tourist sites in Taichung. The main objective of our trip to Taichung was to visit my brother and his family. We had a great time hanging out with my nephews at the Feng Jia Night Market. It is the biggest and most popular night market in Taichung. We went there mainly for the delicious street food and of course we ended up stuffing ourselves silly. I especially love the mouth watering glutinous rice sausages. I'm still thinking about it till today.

Before we headed back to Taipei, we also had the opportunity to visit the primary school which Ian and Sean were studying in. Ian was part of the school's Chinese orchestra. He played the cello. The hubby and I had the privilege to watch him play with the rest of the members. Ian even took us for a mini tour around the school.

We returned to Taipei on our second day in Taiwan. By then, there were warnings about the impending heavy rain and strong wind brought about by the typhoon. True enough, it poured for the next few days. But the wet weather did not deter us from venturing around Taipei. We had our raincoats and wore them everywhere we went. We visited several tourist sites and most importantly we ate to our hearts' content! I have a feeling that the hubby and I will return to Taiwan for more tantalizing food very soon!

We had to take a high speed train from Taipei to Taichung. It was an hour train ride.

Street food at Feng Jia Night Market. Left pic shows a stall which sells glutinous rice sausages which I LOVE so much. Oh! And that's my all time fav street food on the bottom right pic - Stinky Fried Tofu! Woo hoo!

More street food at Feng Jia Night Market.

We visited the primary school which our nephews attended on the day Ian had Chinese orchestra practice.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei.

Taipei 101 on a rainy night. We went up the building to the 89th floor but it was so foggy we couldn't really see the panoramic night view of Taipei City.

More glorious food from Shilin Night Market.

Shopping, eating and massage at Xi Meng Ding.

More glorious food from Yong Kang Street and Shi Da Night Market.

Popular dessert shop (top 2 pics) and Gao Ji Restaurant at Yong Kang Street (bottom left).

Thankful

BB Ong is such a lucky little fella. Even in his early stage when he remains a blur in the ultrasound scan, there are already so many people who care and love him.

This morning as I was still lying in bed, Ah Gu called and congratulated me. He said a prayer for BB Ong over the phone. I was really touched by his prayer. I am reminded of how blessed we are to be surrounded by family members and friends who love us unconditionally.

Right now, there's nothing else I can ask for except to count my blessings.