When I travel

When I travel, I will always call home. Apart from speaking to my mum, I will always speak to Domin.

According to my mum, when she holds the phone against Domin’s ears, Domin’s ears will prick, eyes will widen and she will be quietly listening away. Of course, I am not able to see her reaction. However, I have no doubts that Domin knows that it is jie-jie at the other end of the line, jie-jie who is calling from thousands of miles away to talk to her and ask her how her day has been.

When I travel, I am always on the lookout for interesting things to buy for Domin.

In Melbourne, I bought her kangaroo jerky and lots of other snacks made from kangeroo meat. In Hong Kong, I bought her snacks and a red stripped pullover. In Taipei, I bought her a very pretty oriental-styled dark blue coat with white fur trimmings. In Bangkok, I bought her a white-and-beige jumper which she always wears to sleep. Anything that I think is suitable for Domin, I will always want to get it for her.

If only things did not have to change and can remain as they always have been.

Domin's jie-jie