The trilogy of animal paintings is finally complete, each telling a unique story of the animal kingdom. It all began when I first laid eyes on the paintings of a solitary leopard and a pair of lions in a tender embrace, displayed on a grand canvas at an outdoor zoo in Johannesburg. The animals were … [Read more…]
We had a wonderful short getaway to Koh Samui during the September holidays this year. Without a set itinerary, we decided to go with the flow, and the boys were all excited about the trip—except for the little one, who was a bit scared by the imagery of the Buddha. Over the span of just … [Read more…]
The year 2024 marks the end of our 19 years of marriage. We have grown apart in the last few years and come to the decision that we are better apart. Even though we may not be husband and wife, we will continue to be responsible parents to our boys and nurture them in the … [Read more…]
My younger boy turns 5 years old in January. Every year, I would bake a special theme cake to mark this special occasion. For now, both boys love being pilots – thanks to Daddy’s unfulfilled childhood ambition of being a pilot. They were inspired after playing the flight simulator on Nintendo, and were always eyeing … [Read more…]
I will be giving you a tour of my backyard and the edibles I grow in my garden. This includes a papaya tree planted in a pot, watermelon plant with baby fruits, my crop of cabbage, my lime plant, chilli padi plants, cherry tomato plants, popular herbs such as rosemary, sweet basil and mint. Last … [Read more…]
Over the past few weeks, I have received many words of encouragement from pet owners who have shared their personal unfortunate vet encounters with me. I know I am not alone in this situation. Therefore, I have started the online petition to push for better regulation in veterinary care. Sign my online petition now! On … [Read more…]
Story of Ah Bee’s tragic demise was picked up by a Straits Times reporter. Read the online version of the full article here. “When contacted, Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group field director Bessy Chua said: We are taking steps to ensure our existing rigorous protocols for prescribing and dispensing medications are upheld to prevent errors.” She … [Read more…]
After one week of pin drop silence, I finally received a phone call from a representative of Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group. She told me her name was Bessy and she has just started her new role at Mount Pleasant not long ago on the 1st Jan. I expressed my surprise that Mount Pleasant is unable … [Read more…]
After Ah Bee’s story was posted on social media, I received an overwhelming response in the form of public comments, private email messages and well-wishes from friends and strangers alike. Many of them shared with me their unfortunate encounters with vets across the island. Due to a lack of time, I apologize I am not … [Read more…]
I am writing this post with great pain and heartache. For those who personally know me, you will be aware how much Ah Bee, my miniature schnauzer, means to me. He came into our lives 12 years ago, and I have always regarded him as my first child. We have enjoyed and celebrated many milestones … [Read more…]