TRUE BLUE smurfmouse, otherwise known as YUE. Has a thing for the blue nose friends :)
8th DEC is the day. Was from NTU CBC & an ITS lab rat. DBSK.BIG BANG.2NE1.SUJU.SNSD.2PM.RUNNING MAN are hearts.
my parents are back in Singapore after being stranded in Hat Yai for 2 days due to the floods that hit Hat Yai. I'm really thankful to those who provided help and thank god for answering my prayers.
After listening to what they went through in Thailand, I was touched by the boss of my mum's friend who did so much to secure the first flight out of Hat Yai back to Singapore and also seeked assurance for safety of all 9people who travelled together in Hat Yai. My father called him "the wealthy guy with a big heart". Worried about the welfare of his worker of 18 years who was with 8 others in Thailand, he called up foreign affairs to demand confirmation of safety of 9 singaporeans in Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel. Communication with the airlines was down and he took the effort to go down to Changi Airport on Tuesday morning to book tickets for the first possible flight out. On Wednesday, he went back to the airport and secured tickets for a much earlier flight. Embassy in Thailand also came back with assurance that all 9 of them were safe in the hotel.
Thanks to mummy's friend who was in charge of all liasing in Hat Yai. Updates to family members back in Singapore, making arrangements for transport.. Before the floods hit, Mummy and her friend went to stock up (in actual fact, "grab") on dry food and other necessities amid strong winds and heavy rain.
As they were staying on the 29th storey, locals were paid to help with the luggages. No taxis were available to come to the hotel and they took tuk tuk to the airport instead. Although the flight was delayed, the plane touched down at 1715 this afternoon. =)
Appreciate the concern from family and friends in sg! Thanks to my uncle for calling every night to check on me. Thanks to my cousin for exchanging info and also offered help if I needed any. Heard from mummy that my cousin was concerned if I have enough money, but was not sure how to ask me in a tactful way. =) And to my favourite NTU friends too!
Through this little incident, I have learnt the importance of showing concern and also the significance of expressing one's graditude. Such actions really provide much comfort. I have to admit that I was utterly disappointed with a relative who didnt bother to ask if I was ok, and pressed me for answers instead. Her actions made me wonder if she even regard me as family. Its not whether one really need help, but I guess it was only right to show concern especially when you know that ur relative is the only child and her parents are away.
