[from first to last - emily]

sometimes i feel that my parents were military officers in their past lives. they can hurry up an operation at break neck speeds if they want to. for example, when we're going on holiday and we have to leave at 730, the family can wake up at 7 and shower and get dressed and leave on time.

or like earlier, mum called to ask if i could check up on the traffic conditions at the causeway. i told her it was jammed and not moving. so she told me to check up on tuas. when i told her it was clear, i heard her barking orders over the phone. "adik keep your toys. dad get the bags. tuas is clear we're going home now." and i could hear rushing in the background. i mean like. isnt that operationally ready or what?

military officers. pish posh.