A little whisper in the dark

Happy Landings

Earlier this year I'd returned home to Singapore. I was only away for about 7 months yet as the airliner made its final approach to Changi Airport I began seeing familiar sights. I still vividly recall those taxis with advertising boards on their roof moving along the expressway to the airport, even while in the air. The bright sodium-lit streets a marked contrast from the dimmer Australian streets.

My mom, she had covered everything in plastic after I left (to make the cleanup easier) and she is a stickler for cleanliness, made sure that my bedroom was exactly like I left it. Even my computer was uncovered. Just as I'd left it. You know, sometimes you think that parents don't understand, don't care, don't this, don't that, but if you stopped to think about it, they do pay attention. Perhaps it is because we are a family of Asian values (I use the term Asian a lot nowadays since being in Australia) but I would say gestures are used more often than overt shows of affection and love. It is no less sincere and no less meaningful, and it means even more if you recognized it for what it was.

That first night back home, despite coming back to 30 degree heat and near 100% humidity, I had no trouble sleeping. I was back home.

posted by Chung Leong @ 12:00 AM