Monday, April 30, 2007

a "guilt trip"

Who'd said there's nothing else to do besides shopping in Singapore?

My incapability to be a good mom actually led to a never experienced ever before trip to Singapore. I travel to Singapore quiet often. Well, I was actually educated there. I lived in Singapore for 10 years back in the 80's and 90's, but I've just found out of something fun to do besides shopping. I had a great time with my son for 4 days. It was his first time in Singapore. I was as excited as him.

See below Raihan's snapshot's of Singapore. I hope you can feel his excitement...
PS: he loves the Merlion (for a reason I don't know)
DAY 1
The first sight of Singapore...The Park Hotel (ex-Crown Prince) besides Paragon...

Then we went to the Discovery Center (sorry no pictures as "ibu" forgot to charge the battery)..it was fun..saw a 3D movie about the brain, spoke to a "real" robot, built Singapore, danced a kungfu dance...and saw a music clip about the "Merlion"!!!!

First stroll at Orchard Road...in front of Takashimaya where ibu was given a rose from a man... :)

and Raihan wanted to see the real Merlion and ride the MRT...so, we decided to go to it by taking the MRT from Orchard station..it was a challenge buying the ticket and walking thru the Friday night crowd..


The Fullerton Hotel is where I live my dream..where I meet my Knight in shining armour..even if it's only for a little while..till I wake up from my sleep...


DAY 2

We started the day with breakfast at the hotel...then we took a cab and went to the Singapore Zoo..
WOW!!!! was the first reaction that came out from both of us...it is truly a beautiful Zoo. It was great to walk around and see all the animals around you. It was like we were in a forest (we came right on time during feeding time, so the animals were all out)...a clean one...they even had a resting station and it's air condition!!!!

Raihan loved the Polar Bear the most..."ibu" loves the Ben & Jerry's ice cream corner...yummy..





After the zoo we went for lunch at Paragon had Chilly crab!!! (at Ny. something resto - sorry can't remember...but it was located at the food center at lower ground level) - the Chilly crab was heaven!!! - it's different than the ones in Red House East Coast or No Name at Gelang...but it was food to die for...then we went to Toys 'R' Us and bought some toys, and shopped some more at Paragon kids for Guess Kids and Armani Kids...finally got everything Raihan needs...

Shop, shop, shop...back to hotel to rest awhile then to the next fun.."Duck Tour"!!!








at night I watched Raihan sleep...and I feel happy...as a mother and a career woman. I worked hard..but it all paid off..I can finally make my son happy. It's the reason I am here and blessed with him as a son...

Singapore has once more made me happy...




DAY 3 - LAST DAY

Last day was the last minute shopping for "oleh-oleh" day!...for eyang kung..salmon paste..eyang putri all the balsem in the world..om Doni and Tante Dini..anything interesting laaahhh...no idea!!!






BACK IN JAKARTA!!!! - back to reality...and it bites!!! ouch!

For all working mothers with lots of guilt feelings...Singapore is an affordable "guilt trip" - a place that gives you a chance to bond and have a great time with your child...
I had a fantastic time...

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