Mother’s Day Out

I remember when my sis and I were young, Mum would bring us out after church service and enjoy two of her favourite activities – have a good meal and shop! Oh yes, and not forgetting taking photos as well! So we decided that was how we were going to celebrate Mothers’ Day as well!

First stop: Curry Favor at Stamford House

We love the place cos it’s cosy and quiet and the food’s not bad too. If you do pay a visit, try the Age Cheese Chikuwa, it’s the white tube-like fish food item we have for Yong Tau Foo but deep-fried and stuffed with cheese! I love it!

We had a hearty lunch, and also shared some gossip about the latest current events like “AWARE”. We all ought to read the newspapers more often =p!

Second stop: Peranakan Museum at Armenian Street

The museum is housed in a well-preserved colonial building which used to be the old Tao Nan school building. The exhibits were interesting and the Peranakans really have very rich heritage. But I think no museum can make Peranakan culture more alive than The Little Nonya drama serial.

We were expecting more interactive displays, maybe live Nonya cooking demonstrations, sampling of Nonya Kueh Kueh, how Nonya culture has evolved in modern times and at least some mention of The Little Nonya? Well, well… some suggestions the NHB can think about!

Third Stop: Iluma at Bugis

This newly opened shopping mall still had many stores not open. We didn’t find the shops very interesting and the whole place was very dark! Not very keen to go back there!

Fourth Stop: Bugis Junction

Went to take a break at TCC. Though we wanted to recharge, the drinks took a long time! Until we just had to…..

Fifth Stop: Ann Siang Hill & Erskine Road

Now totally refreshed, we made our way to Tanjong Pagar area to check out some cool shops.. sadly though some of the shops were closed already. Ann Siang Hill area is kind of a hipper version of Haji Lane. Must check the area out!

Sixth and Last Stop: Hyang-to-gol at Amara Hotel

My mum likes this Korean restaurant pretty much and it’s my 3rd time there! The side dishes are generous and the food delicious! I was much too tired to take any more pics!

So we had a really eventful Day Out and I hope Mummy enjoyed herself! I shall end off with this:

Mummy! Words really cannot express the heartfelt gratitude I have towards you. When I watched the Mother’s Day drama, I knew you experienced many of the emotions shown on stage – that of joy, pride, love and also anger, frustration, helplessness, maybe even loneliness. Yet you went through all of that because you loved us! Your unconditional love is really a demonstration of God’s great love to me as well! I pray that I will make you proud and when people see me, they will know that I have a great mother!