Overstay

Caught red-handed.

Ignorance is surely not bliss.

It has been quite  a while. Much as we enjoyed one another, it was time for the departure. Emily has to return to her birth place. But we were caught unaware. The immigration at Tuas stopped us for committing an offense.  We had little Emily in trouble when we forgot to check her passport. She was only allowed to stay for a maximum of 30 days in Malaysia. We had the notion that it was 90. So, the procedure was done; a formal report was recorded ; we were interrogated and finally given a stern warning before we were allowed to be out of Malaysia.

Little Emily.

The stark realization that we are citizens of different nations. I know I am just being emotional but it is not fun to know that we cannot be officially staying together without proper papers. That we indeed belong to different countries albeit across a bridge only. Only God knows what is best.

I whispered softly into her ears that she was home. That she should get adjusted quickly and be at ease in her apartment. Emily did just that. It was easy leaving her behind with her parents. The environment was stable and right. So, it's goodbye for the moment.

Walking around the island, I pondered over the daily routines of life here. The nation has rules and regulations for the people as well as her leaders. Much seem to be in order and in tandem with responsible living and duties. This must be an attraction of the island. People are willing to live in cramp conditions for the security and right behavior; though I am not sure how creativity is curbed amidst the many yes and no. Life is to be watched and not judged I suppose. You also cannot have the best of everything. Priorities change with times and needs. 

Take this lovely ground for example. Marina Bay Sands has the best man-made representations of fun and relaxation. There's the lovely garden and beautiful floral family, the array of branded goods, the casino, the infinity pool and the arts and creation centre and much more. Daddy said he could walk for hours just admiring the floral and fauna while I uttered that the shops would do me fine.

 The island is coined and kept prim and proper. 

Well, more to probe through in life here with the beginning of my daughter's new venture.