| Saturday, June 9 |
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Old Age
Was visiting my paternal grandma along with my mum and aunt today. First reaction upon hitting the hospice was the smell. How on earth can such a antiseptic place be called a "home"? Then came the reactions from the old folks as we walked in to the ward. Some greeted my aunt(who's a daily visitor) with a smile, others just stared, pointed, or continued with whatever they were engaged in.
Upon sitting down,I tried greeting my grandma but the poor dear can't remember me, nor my mum. She's suffering from Alzheimer's..and so has a memory of probably a few seconds, which will change from time to time. It's really sad seeing my once spritely grandma in this state. I guess it pains us more than it pains her.
It's then you get a look at the other old folks. Some are muttering gibberish to themselves, another shouting at no one in particular, and some just gather in groups in front of the TV and watch operas that happen to be showing. I made a silent vow never to put my parents into a hospice ever. It's such a scary place! I wonder if my grandma ever understands where she is, and who are these weird people around her?
Sensing the awkwardness around, my aunt suggested I watch TV at the visitors' lounge outside. I didn't even bid goodbye to my grandma, it somehow felt like it didn't matter =(
Marriage
In a recent blog post, I mentioned saving up for the future, with the theme of marriage and familyhood in mind. How coincidental to receive a message from my senior Xinying today, asking for my email to send me an e-invite. She's getting married(to another fellow senior no less)! Congrats Xinying-jie!
I seem to be reaching a stage in life where friends start talking about marriage, and settling down, where relationships are no longer just casual. It signals maturity, and responsiblity. Has the 'grown-up' stage we've been hoping for when we were kids arrived? Feels scary, in a way. I'm still watching cartoons! =)
But I guess it's all part of life ain't it?
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Licheng @ 11:47 PM
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