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My yearly visit to Japan 2018

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[caption id="attachment_1442" align="aligncenter" width="376"] The reason I’d travel here each year.[/caption] I love travelling to explore different places and discover new things. But for me to travel long hours to the same place multiple times, there has to be a very good reason..... and here she is- my sister and my only sibling. I always knew I’m a very lucky girl ever since I was little because I’ve been gifted with such an amazing older sibling who looks out for me and shares the same views and beliefs. She’s the reason why I emphasise so much about sibling love to my kids and I credit this wonderful human being for shaping me into the person I am today. (Yes mom and pops, you guys too!) [caption id="attachment_1446" align="aligncenter" width="376"] The list of all the craziness we were up to all week![/caption] I’d go through anything with you (about that naked onsen though...) and I know we’ll have fun through it al

Muscular Dystrophy Awareness 2018

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Held in conjunction with World Duchenne Awareness Day, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore (MDAS)  held the Live Above Carnival at The Cathay yesterday with the aim to create more awareness in our community for Muscular Dystrophy. There were sharing sessions by beneficiaries of the association to help us better understand the daily challenges they face and even a showcase of the inclusive sports like Boccia and Power Soccer, and even a Wheelchair Simulation Course that helped us engage with the beneficiaries. Gracing this event was guest-of honour Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development who unveiled their new logo to mark the rebranding of the MDAS.  It truly was an inclusive event and the kiddos had fun at the carnival, learning and understanding more about how our friends who face physical challenges overcome many difficulties and still lead a fulfilling life. Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic condition that results in the increased weakening and breakdow