Dad: Do you remember (name of shop)?
Me: Yes. The one with the roasted meats. (Dad nods profusely.). Do you want me to buy you some next week?
Dad (shakes his head): No.
Me: So what made you bring it up?
Dad: I want you to buy me a roll of toilet paper.
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Sometimes I wonder whether Dad is the only one in the family who suffers from dementia.
Tammy had sent me a super cute "owl" hair clip from Hong Kong. I wore it to the nursing home to show it off to Dad.
Me (points to the hair accessory on my head): Look Dad, look! Do you know what this is?
Dad: No
Me: Do you know what animal?
Dad (shakes his head): Don’t know.
Me: Luncheon meat ...
Mum: Say what?!
Me (face turning crimson from embarrassment): Did I just say “luncheon meat”? I meant to say “owl”!
WHY on earth did I say "luncheon meat"? It just made no sense.
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Yesterday I complained about having body ache to my co-worker, Christina.
Me: My muscles are aching. I think I might be coming down with ‘flu or something.
Chris: Do you have fever? You should take McDonalds.
Me: What?! WHY?
Chris: HAHAHAHA!!! Did I just say “McDonalds”? I meant to say “Panadol”!
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Chilli Crab is now on Instagram !
