A Singaporean

Waking up early on 13 November 08 seems like just another day, but the truth of a matter is it is a big day for me..

I was on time for my appointment at 0845 and it seems forever when you are waiting for a queue number to be called. There is a crowd of about 50 waiting with many children looking restless. In addition to the rainy day the air cond is freezing cold. Rem and I were hungry too...sigh

Finally after 3 hours of waiting I was called in to the Justice of Oath. The judge seems like a friendly lady giving us lots of insights to passport application and the official swearing in ceremony. Rem all smiles when the judge asked me to raise my left arm to read my oath, I read it out loud and clear. She then declared me a Singapore Citizen and handed me my temporary IC.

We headed to Raffles City for lunch at Soup Spoon cafe. It was a good meal in a crowded place packed with lunch crowd. I was so sleepy all I did was asked to go home but Rem insisted that to celebrate my new status we should spend the afternoon in Orchard. We walked a few good hours at Tangs and Duty Free window shopping.

Then as we were heading back to our car at Goodwood Pk hotel, Rem insisted that we have tea before heading home. Tired I reluctantly agreed.

We walked in the the cafe then I noticed Marc and some of my girlfriends, first thing that came to my mind was..hey how come my friends are out here without me?? They all came hugging and wishing me..took a while before I realised that the high tea was set up for me by my dear husband. Ever so thoughtful I said to my friends.

To summarise all, on the first day of my new status I got to spent it with my family and my good friends. Mum was so touched that she shed a few tears.