Hungry Ghost Month (1)

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Like a total newbie, I was absolutely fascinated by the offerings around Telok Ayer during my first Hungry Ghost Month in Singapore. Like a total fool, I took photos of an offering and Instagrammed it. I even hashtagged it. Even worse, I did it at home late at night when I was the only person awake. Out of nowhere, I heard the sound of little bells jingling - as if a cat with bells on its collar was coming from our back door and down the hallway. But we don't have a cat. And there was nothing there.

For months, the door of a particular room in our apartment would lock from the inside. I'd hear the sound of a ball bouncing in my kids' room at night (while they were asleep!). Sometimes, I'd feel as if a child was by my side. But when I looked down expecting to see my toddler, nobody was there.

So remember, do not let your curiousity overwhelm you because you will never know what's going to happen.

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