My 1st experience @ Hwa Xia

27th October 2008

Every Sunday, my mummy and daddy would bring me to tok and nenek's place at Commonwealth. Today is no exception. However, instead of going straight to their place as usual, my parents brought me to Harbourfront first. I was puzzled, and wondered if we are meeting my tok and nenek there.

When we reached there, we met with my tok, nenek, Abang Hakeem, Abang Haneef and my auntie. My parents then brought me to a small shop at level 3. The weird thing about this shop is, they have bathtubs in it! Wow! I thought, why do they have so many bath tubs inside their shop? Little did I know that my questions were soon be answered.

I was quickly brought to the changing area. Thinking that my mummy wanted to change my diapers, I just cooperated happily. But this time was different, not only my diaper was removed, my entire clothes was removed and there I was, lying stark naked! I was so embarrassed as this is the 1st time that strangers see me in this manner!

It didn't end there. My daddy passed me to the auntie who quickly put a bouy around my neck. What is happening? Not wanting to appear panicky, I just kept my cool and watched the auntie vigilantly. On the other hand, my mummy and daddy just kept reassuring me that everything is going to be alright. I guess, they were afraid I might make a scene. :P

The auntie slowly placed me into one of the bath tubs. I froze. Luckily, the water was not as cold as I thought. It was pretty warm and when I was fully submerged in the water, it felt good. However, I wasn't sure of what to do next. I stared at the auntie and my parents blankly. Slowly, I tried to move my legs and do a quick kicking motion.

Hey! This is pretty fun! So there I was, enjoying myself kicking away in the tub full of water. They even have rubber duckies for my entertainment! I felt like a superstar when everyone started frolicking in front of me, watching me in action. My tok and nenek seems to enjoy watching me too, especially my auntie who kept snapping her camera at me. Apparently, I was the only "swimmer" there! Boy, do I have a great time!

At the end of the session, another auntie emerged to remove my bouy and placed me on top of the changing mat. It's time for my massage session! I felt like I am in the spa, being massaged and treated like a king. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

But boy, am I very thirsty after the whole session!

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