The kids have all been sick for the last couple of weeks, so we've not been doing much other than resting, listening to Brynn cry and nebulising whichever child's cough sounded worst. All three are on the mend, but Pippa's excema has flared up terribly, so I've put her (and me) on a trial gluten free diet to see if it makes a difference. I'm sure I'll be posting a few gluten free recipes before long. I've just made brown rice muffins.. look good, but I haven't tasted them yet.
I know I've been writing a lot about Singapore recently, but I guess that's what happens when you've lived in a new culture for a while. I've become very aware of what's around me. I get the bus to and from work every day. It costs around 15p and is fully air-conditione d. Most of the time I get a seat, it's brilliant. Today was a special day - I boarded a bus that was driven by the world's most friendly bus driver. He greeted each passenger and said good bye to everyone who got off. Sadly I was the only person to notice of the 40-50 passengers that recieved this star treatment during my journey. So I gave him a big grin and a wave as I got off the bus. I love how something like that can add an extra smile to your day. I'm currently learning Mandarin (week 2 of a 10 week course). Last week I was convinced that the whole language is a conspiracy to confuse westerners. Today, however, I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of learning such a dramatically d...
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