3 April 2022 Sunday -sitting

Most of today was spent sitting - baby-sitting mom while trying to work. It was not possible to do work but it was alright, spending a few hours drinking coffee and sharing a club sandwich. 

I had confirmed the Aiman facade project earlier today, while waiting for Sam to finish her cycling class. I felt rewarded, and lazy to continue working on projects. I sketched a chair in the dining hall instead, and washed the shadows with kopi using a spoon. Mom asked questions, the same ones usually, over and over. Sometimes, I answered and we would have a conversation. Other times I’d stay silent; unreplying until she changed her question or ignore me all together. 

2 hours past, she didn't disown me. 

no breakfast buffet, only set meals. I am still IF so none for me

A Stolen Afternoon

There was a time when a stolen afternoon meant something entirely different for Sam and I, but the thrill of mischief is similar. One recent afternoon, we found ourselves bored with what we were doing, I was drawing alternative layouts of a bathroom and she was preparing dinner. We decided to drop everything and sneak off for a coffee at my favourite part of town.


Carpenter Street was quiet at three o'clock in the afternoon. The coffee wasn't especially good and neither was the pastry but we were grateful for the freedom to leave work behind and pretend we were on holiday for a while. Not talking yet glad of each other's company.

kim joo noodle shop - an institution for some

and across the road; bike shops and tea merchants