new year in singapore

it all started when ela asked when are we coming over to visit them in singapore.  she texted oliver and april, cc: mom and dad, suggesting that their parents sponsor the trip.

mom and dad started asking our availability during the holiday season so they could book the trip the soonest, as fares are sky-rocketting as the season draws closer.

i said i was the last to confirm because i wanted to give priority to oliver and april because they are the ones who need to check out their availability first.

oliver is off from school starting the 20th of december.

april votes dec 30-jan 2, because she has just started work in august and will not be in any regular work status by then.  she didn't want to risk.

but the moment i realized that i'd be leaving my parents alone to spend new year.. it pained me a bit.  i wanted to at least be there with them when they sing their hearts out, honk the car, or light the firecrackers.

at lunchtime, i told them about it but contrary to what i felt, they were happy to hear that we would be spending new year out of the country.  they said they wouldn't mind.

and so it is set.. we will be flying to singapore, and probably visit malaysia for our long overdue "honeymoon ." :-)