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		<title>My Day Off</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, I decided to take a day off. I talked to my &#8216;Boss&#8217;, and he said, &#8220;Ya, go ahead&#8230; spend some time at home with Babe.&#8221; Truth is, I did not know how much I needed the day off until I took it. It&#8217;s been a long time since I sat down and watched Babe [...]
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<p>Truth is, I did not know how much I needed the day off until I took it.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s been a long time since I sat down and watched Babe ate his lunch, helping him clean up whenever the lasagne sauce dripped down his chin. Usually, I am on my way out of the house. Or I will be hurrying &#8217;kakak&#8217; to feed him so that we can bring him out &#8216;gai gai&#8217;. I have forgotten the many delightful expressions he actually has as he savours his food. Today, he had a treat, yummy lasagne instead of his usual porridge. After lunch, we watched an educational video together. I dozed off a little. But Babe was watching intently. And after the video, he walked to his bed, smothered his face into his favourite pillow, and fell asleep.</p>
<p>He&#8217;s still sleeping as I am writing this entry.</p>
<p>I have been so busy in the past weeks&#8230; the aftermath of the National Day Rally where there has been a huge focus on our industry. I am grateful for the attention our industry has been getting, as it serves as a reminder that many eligible singles use dating services, and it is just another method to widen their social circles.</p>
<p>However, I might have been so busy that I have forgotten to appreciate the many blessings in my life.</p>
<p>I thank God for giving me an opportunity today, to take a step back and reflect. Babe is only a toddler once. When he grows up, even if I want to spend time with him, he might not want to spend time with me.</p>
<p>Oops&#8230; he&#8217;s awake now&#8230; mummy duty calls! <img src='http://www.violetlim.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />
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