Grandpa 's Journey

  Our dim sum gathering today turned out to be much more than simply having lunch together. It became another enjoyable afternoon filled with friendship, good food, lively conversations, and shared excitement about our upcoming BBQ karaoke gathering. Earlier in the morning, Julie and I went to Rouge Woods Community Centre for our regular ping pong session. As always, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Most of us are no longer focused on winning or playing aggressively. We simply try to keep the ball on the table, stay active, and enjoy the game together. After ping pong, a group of us gathered for dim sum lunch at YU Seafood Richmond Hill . Since we had a fairly large group, we ordered two baskets or plates of many dishes so everyone could share comfortably. Before long, the entire table was filled with steaming hot dim sum and delicious Cantonese dishes, including: steamed beef balls siu mai chicken feet spring rolls ham sui gok beef rice rolls red rice ro...

  Our Annual Eye Checkup and Preparing for the Road Ahead Today, Julie and I skipped our usual mall walking routine for something equally important — our annual eye checkup. Normally, we enjoy starting the day with a relaxing walk at the mall, followed by a coffee break and some casual browsing. It is a simple routine, but one we both enjoy as part of staying active and healthy. But today was medical appointment day. After a thorough examination, our eye doctor gave both of us advice that many people eventually hear as they grow older: it is time to start planning for cataract surgery. The good news is there is no urgency. Our eyesight is still functional for daily activities, reading, blogging, and getting around. But cataracts develop gradually, and surgery bookings can take many months. The doctor especially advised me not to wait too long because I will eventually need to do my driving test again at age 82. His recommendation was practical and forward-looking: “Better to...