Father Is Hospitalised

Father's vomitting and giddiness had worsened. He was admitted to the hospital and sent for brain scan. After fetching Alyssa from English class, I took a bus to the hospital. On my way to the hospital, alot of things went through my mind. Father had given up so much for us and his grandchildren. It was in the last couple of years that he really "enjoyed" life. I wept because I felt sad for him. I hope he could be around and strong enough to enjoy his golden years. It was 9.40 pm when I reached the hospital. He had fallen asleep, looking very pale. Spent sometime sitting there watching him (thank goodness the hospital allowed). He woke up just when I was about to leave. He told me that he would need to undergo more tests the next day. Spent another lonesome hour travelling home.... having a throbbing headache and too mentally exhausted to sleep.

Teachers Abusing Power

Alyssa asked me how children were punished in school in the past. I recalled vividly that in those days (when I was in pr sch), teachers seemed to have absolute power over the students. Here are some of the abuses I witnessed in primary school:
Teachers tearing our exercise books when they were not pleased with our work;
Teachers throwing exercise books through the window when they were in foul mood, sending the pupils scrambling out of the class room to retrieve them;
Teachers who physically punished students by pinching, slapping, using rulers, brooms etc;
Teachers who humiliate pupils by sweeping their faces using the broom or feather duster, or dust their faces using chalk board duster, or drew whiskers on pupils' faces....

Another Tiring Sunday

After settling father's issue, got to send Alyssa for ballet class. She's signed up for grade 3 exams and coaching lessons have commenced. Thereafter, went to mother's place to clear the flat. During the entire afternoon there, I was tensed and let out a few screams over some imaginery and real creatures. I was exhausted because of the screaming rather than the actual work. The rest of them were getting used to the noise.

FATHER IS NOT WELL

Father was rushed to the hospital this morning. He had felt giddy and vomited since yesterday. After observation, we were told that the possibilities are ear/nose that causes imbalance or he could have had a stroke. He would need to return for specialists attention. Looks like he's gonna miss the China trip that he had planned with his friends. He is supposed to fly on Tuesday, and was talking excitedly about it yesterday. I recall getting a divinity lot in Japan, saying that "...patient will stay long in bed". Looks like instead of happening to me, it has been happening to my family members - so far Alyssa, mother and now father. And we've been shuttling between home and hospital for since April due to various reasons. Sigh. Hope father's ok.

SHARK FINNING

Richard shared with me about his strong feelings against shark finning. He had also stood by his decision not to consume the shark fin soup at wedding dinners as a form of silent protest. I was rather taken aback by his judgmental statement, but do respect his opinion about the issue. Will discuss this issue with Alyssa.

Youth Killed at Downtown East

Read about a youth killed over a staring incident at Downtown East during Halloween. His family must be devastated by the tragedy. Spoke to Alexus about it. Hope he drew lesson from this news.

GE 10 km Women Run

Completed the 10 km in 1:18:35.