Priceless Birthday Party

I was so happy to hear the call from the front desk that Omar was in the lobby.

The walk towards the restaurant was a mixture of uneasiness and excitement.  I was uneasy because during the night, people in Geylang was a hundredfold.  And with sex workers hawking around, I was not sure if my brother is comfortable about it.

I did not care about the  place or the other people.  I was trying to feel both Omar and Nanay.

Priceless...to see Nanay when we were about to sleep so content and happy.  And expressed that it was her happiest birthday ever!

First Meal at Geylang

Nanay's first treat of food in Singapore.  We stayed in a budget hotel and in Geylang.  I chose this place because I have read that this place have the old structures of Singapore intact.

That food even how plain it looked really tasted good.  And with chili- it was great.

Nanay during this time was so excited to see Omar, my brother who is celebrating his birthday on the same day with her.

I have always thought maybe bringing her to him was the best birthday gift I have shared to Nanay.  I really do not have one great reason to see Singapore except the thought of seeing Nanay and Omar together.

The Universe Conspired to bring us both to Singapore

Nanay's 75th birthday last November 9, 2011

I didnt have an idea to make her birthday memorable but the "universe conspired" to give both of us this trip to Singapore.

This moment is so memorable to me because I was just happy to see Nanay happy.

We were waiting for our flight going to Singapore in the pictures.