WHEN MR ARMY OFFICER MET MS SCHOOL TEACHER

Tonite was the first time having dinner at home with the parents. The last time was a bout 5 months back i think. A simple dish of fried meehoon with nuggets never tasted so good But as usual came the usual family drama.

My parents found out about my less-than-desired nicotine breaks for the 2rd time. (1st time was in 2003 which erupted in a very emotionally taxing outcome). Somehow the topic drifted to smoking, alcohol, road-blocks and Where Young People Like To Hang Out On A Weekend Night.


Mr Wong : "Boy. are you still smoking? I thought I asked you to stop already" (in gruff ex-army officer commanding tone)
Mrs Wong : "mumbles, mumbles. something something reduces lifespan about 10 yrs. No wonder you always run out of money end of the month. I know you've been slipping a few red bills from my hidden stash. Don't think I didn't notice"


Thank God it drifted off to my dad's also less-than-desired drinking habits.


Went out to Alexis for a quick drink later. Supposed to do work but the heat is my room is so stifling. )How did I ever survive the past 23 yrs of my life without air-conditioning????)


Wong Junior : "Going out for a while. Too hot la. Kenot do work la. Macam sauna upstairs."
Mr Wong : (also in gruff ex-army officer commanding tone) See. Boy going out for cigarette break again.



Hai lat.

Very sharp he is. I think he knows my job doesn't require me to stay back until 1am EVERY NITE. :)