Supposed Kelong Trip

Gone Fishing.
Getting ready our equipments.

Say Cheese!
Lionel whining at the background on why he is not in the pic...

Was kinda looking forward to a nice Kelong trip this hols but then had to cancel it after much consideration. Anyway, headed down to Bedok Jetty instead and we still managed to fish. It was quite exciting for a first-timer as I held on to the rod and reel up my first little whitish sea creature.

Soon, Esther, Lionel and Jeanie all had their turns. We were happy fishermen as we see our pail filled with numerous Kunnings-look-alike. They are not Kunnings btw, just forgot whats their name.

Our catch for the day.

I tried removing the fish from the hooks and also putting them into the pail. Actually, its not too difficult but can be a little scary when they started flipping and flapping on the ground. I am not really good at picking fish up from the ground as yet cos I think they might bite me hahah but have tried holding their tails and that was quite successful til I met one whitish with a flimsy tail.... yeah.. I tore of a part of the tail while I was bringing it up. *sigh* I made it handicapped. Come to think of it. *Pat pat* on my shoulder, I draw the conclusion that fish is not that scary after all. :) Or should I say small fish? haah Anyway, it was fun...loved it when I feel the 'tug" at the end of the line....I've got a FISH!

Went for my little cheap thrill on the bicycle. Thought I would never be able to cycle again after the traumatizing fall when I was 18. Thanks to Esther for her great coaching and encouragement. :) I made it! Though still not really good at braking. haha

Was resting on a beach and overheard a few things:

1. Joseph and mummy...

He first caught my attention cause he looked so much like our Chia Ee. Possibly the little tum tum. Can't help but to notice his nearly bursting T-shirt. Cute. As I watched on, his mummy seemed to be his only playmate there. They had their little discussion on seashells and .... can't really hear the rest. haha but its cute watching them play together. I really wanna blog about this mummy cos she is a no "NO" mummy. If I am accurate in the observations I made, there was not once when she would say "no" to Joseph. Be it sitting on the sand, picking up seashells, walking near the sea to collect seawater .... mummy just watched on. Wow! Why is she not panicky at all? Joseph is probably only a 22/23 month old. I bet he can't even swim. But mummy just lets him do all that he wanted and she watched on.

Can't help but to look back at my own life and started to question why I am so afraid of so many things. Possibly cos Mum and Dad often said no? They said 'no' when I wanted to play Bumper Cars, afraid that I would fly out of it. 'No' to walking near animals,fear that they might bite me. 'No" to cycling, afraid that I would fall. 'No' to mission trips as I might be kidnapped, robbed... etc. 'No' to rollerblades, I must break my back. Well... their restrictions may sound a little absurd but I know its cos they love me. :)

I believe Joseph would grow up being very confident, secure and brave. I guess the greatest empowerment a parent can give to a child is 'observed freedom'. Just watched on...

2. God
"Will you still obey?"


3. Self
Ya... overheard myself speaking, "I should really ruthlessly eliminate hurriedness in my life".

Do nothing but to rest my feet...

Not about the Sun, the food or the fish... its about you guys. Great Companion! :) I had a fabulous day! Hopefully the next RL outing...more could come. Next plan... Bt Timah Hill... let's conquer it.. Ooooooo HOO!