Today, dear dear and I went for the National Day celebrations, well, not entirely because we were not ticket holders so we could only soak in the mood of the celebrations outside Esplanade along the waterfront. The amphitheatre just beyond the exit of the Esplanade was extremely crowded and was booming with the worse music ever composed, so you could probably imagine the suffering that I had to go through just to catch a glimpse of the annual fireworks display at the end of the parade itself. That aside, the atmosphere was nevertheless heartwarming at the sight of many decked in red and whites. For once, national loyalty and pride emerged on the faces of many Singaporeans.

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Dark clouds loomed treacherously above our heads as we searched and waited patiently for the fighter jets’ performances lined up. As more and more people started joining the crowed along the waterfront, drops of rain started falling upon us, marking a great sense of disappointment for the many unprepared ones. While the rest struggled to pack up their stuffs in search of shelter, dear dear and I persevered on. Armed with umbrellas at hand, we sat on our mat as we continued eating our not-so-nice packed dinner from Makansutra.

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Here I am, back in my comfy home. Apart of the miserable cramps that had troubled me since the start of the parade itself, it was one great outing. At least it is something different from the usual movie-ing and dining sessions. I loved the look of anticipation and excitement on the faces of many present as we all waited for the start of every performance. I loved the way the crowd cheered and scrambled to their feet as the Singapore skyline roared into life with the passing of the fighter jets. I loved the way the night sky had lit up with magnificent colours as the fireworks exploded nearing the end of the parade. I loved the company of my dear who had been so kind to accompany me despite his hatred towards crowds and his immense tolerance to my endless whinings from the cramps.

To dear, this is for you :