“Let’s ride scooters at the community library!” I coaxed / persuaded my daughter to visit a void deck library at Block 137, Yishun Ring Road. She whooped / squealed with delight.

Upon reaching our destination, she was aghast / horrified not to find scooters there. She stomped her feet in frustration. Sweat formed on my forehead, and a frown crossed my face.

I searched for a solution. “Let’s do some colouring on this book instead!” I dangled the bait enticingly / temptingly.

To my relief, she started colouring without any hesitation / pause. Even mundane visits to a neighbourhood facility made for interesting memories / recollections because of her impassioned reactions.