This would be my last entry till I get back from Guangzhou. I am excited, but am afraid that I missed out packing something. After all, Guangzhou is a strange new place to me, unlike Hong Kong. I am not sure whether I can readily get stuff that at need, pronto.
Anyway, I am throwing caution to the wind and just let things be. I just pray to God that it will not be so cold. I think I should be prepared with my winter gear but one can never know.
Will I meet someone there? Hahaha...not sure. Throwing THAT to the wind too (if there ever was such a saying).
Merry Christmas to all who are reading this entry. Will be back soon!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The not-so-good and the good
I have come to a point today, that I feel that there is no point in blogging. It takes too much effort, but yet, I should still blog. Even though not so nice stuff happen day in day out, there are still good stuff going on.
Yesterday, I was happy but today, talks about old age and death surround me, as my grandpa got admitted to the hospital after yet another fall. It is good to live in my country as long as you don't fall ill. The hospital bill is no laughing matter.
Anyway, I had a fruitful and eventful day yesterday. I attended an ex-colleague's wedding and then had dinner with Spacecake at Marmalade Pantry. Super delicious if not for my stupid gastric attack. Dessert made it better though. A must-try is there crab meat linguini and their desserts? Can just close your eyes, point to whichever and order. We tried the sticky date and toffee pudding and the apricot and blackberry crumble.
Personally, I have made the sticky date and toffee pudding my comfort food favourite of the moment. It was an almost orgasmic experience on first bite. Hahaha....that's the only way I can describe it. It was not too hot, not too suit. Everything was just right and the toffee oozes appropriately around the pudding without overpowering it. Need I say more? Better make reservations in order not to be disappointed.
Orchard Road has really gone through a facelift too. Lots of new tall buildings loom on both sides of the road: Ion Orchard, 313@Somerset, Orchard Central. Yes, I must say, we are beginning to look a little like Hong Kong.
p/s: Will post pics of the food later. Too lazy to find and plug in USB port.
Yesterday, I was happy but today, talks about old age and death surround me, as my grandpa got admitted to the hospital after yet another fall. It is good to live in my country as long as you don't fall ill. The hospital bill is no laughing matter.
Anyway, I had a fruitful and eventful day yesterday. I attended an ex-colleague's wedding and then had dinner with Spacecake at Marmalade Pantry. Super delicious if not for my stupid gastric attack. Dessert made it better though. A must-try is there crab meat linguini and their desserts? Can just close your eyes, point to whichever and order. We tried the sticky date and toffee pudding and the apricot and blackberry crumble.
Personally, I have made the sticky date and toffee pudding my comfort food favourite of the moment. It was an almost orgasmic experience on first bite. Hahaha....that's the only way I can describe it. It was not too hot, not too suit. Everything was just right and the toffee oozes appropriately around the pudding without overpowering it. Need I say more? Better make reservations in order not to be disappointed.
Orchard Road has really gone through a facelift too. Lots of new tall buildings loom on both sides of the road: Ion Orchard, 313@Somerset, Orchard Central. Yes, I must say, we are beginning to look a little like Hong Kong.
p/s: Will post pics of the food later. Too lazy to find and plug in USB port.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Chyi, Tiger Huang, Pan Yue Yun & Wan Fang
Went Genting to see their concert. Out of the 4, love Chyi the most. Love her "Olive Tree" (gan lan shu) song and "Stories". Perhaps that is why I am what I am called today because of her song. Haha.
Tiger Huang Xiao Hu was my Dad's favourite and mine in a way. I love her song, "More than just friends". The song is about this woman who is always there by this guy's side, sharing his pains and happiness and when he has anything, he will go to her, be it happy or sad. Little does he know that that the woman actually wants to be more than just friends. It describes my feelings totally. More so now than ever and when she sang this song, I let go and cried myself silly. It actually felt good. And Tiger Huang sings very well in live situations!
I cried yet again when Chyi sang her songs. She has a voice of an angel and she has a way of touching one's heart with her voice. What's more, this was my first time listening to her live and being so close to her. She said that this concert was about treasuring and loving women and who should treasure and love them? Ourselves. Powerful.
It was a good end to a horrible day but no sooner had we enjoyed ourselves, did we have to leave the place in a hurry so that I can get back to work on Monday, which is now!
Tiger Huang Xiao Hu was my Dad's favourite and mine in a way. I love her song, "More than just friends". The song is about this woman who is always there by this guy's side, sharing his pains and happiness and when he has anything, he will go to her, be it happy or sad. Little does he know that that the woman actually wants to be more than just friends. It describes my feelings totally. More so now than ever and when she sang this song, I let go and cried myself silly. It actually felt good. And Tiger Huang sings very well in live situations!
I cried yet again when Chyi sang her songs. She has a voice of an angel and she has a way of touching one's heart with her voice. What's more, this was my first time listening to her live and being so close to her. She said that this concert was about treasuring and loving women and who should treasure and love them? Ourselves. Powerful.
It was a good end to a horrible day but no sooner had we enjoyed ourselves, did we have to leave the place in a hurry so that I can get back to work on Monday, which is now!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Views about life and relationships
It has been a crazy week, or even months, but I think God is helping me along, edging me on with every waking hour.
Other than going for my belly dancing and ceramic classes, I hooked up with my University friend on Facebook and we caught on over the phone. She too is now divorced but has just gotten married again because she got pregnant. She told of a long story of betrayed love. long court cases (still fighting at the moment) and the fact that she had little faith in love or marriage (even though she is in one now).
While I am happy for her that she is married and pregnant with child, I cannot help but feel that God was sending me a message: that I should really wait out and be patient with finding Mr. so-called Right. OK, I know, I am beginning to sound like Sumiko Tan from Straights Times, always lamenting about how she cannot find a decent boyfriend. No, I do not like her columns and no, I do not want to lament. I think I have come to a stage that I can say that I am comfortable with who I am at the moment and what I am doing in my life. There is no guarantee that I will not want to find someone special to keep me company somewhere down the road, but at least now, I am not worried or in such a hurry to find myself a partner.
Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but I am at the stage of self-discovery and at my age, learning to really live as a whole person. Sometimes, it is not easy,having to cope with parents, colleagues and so on, but every step is a learning process.
I am learning to truly live in, and learn from these learning processes and enjoying it every moment. If there were bad moments, I now have mum to fall back on, where previously we were not able to really talk to each other, she advises me on how to handle everyday human relations. We do not always see eye to eye but I feel real close to her just by having these heart-to-heart talks.
Other than going for my belly dancing and ceramic classes, I hooked up with my University friend on Facebook and we caught on over the phone. She too is now divorced but has just gotten married again because she got pregnant. She told of a long story of betrayed love. long court cases (still fighting at the moment) and the fact that she had little faith in love or marriage (even though she is in one now).
While I am happy for her that she is married and pregnant with child, I cannot help but feel that God was sending me a message: that I should really wait out and be patient with finding Mr. so-called Right. OK, I know, I am beginning to sound like Sumiko Tan from Straights Times, always lamenting about how she cannot find a decent boyfriend. No, I do not like her columns and no, I do not want to lament. I think I have come to a stage that I can say that I am comfortable with who I am at the moment and what I am doing in my life. There is no guarantee that I will not want to find someone special to keep me company somewhere down the road, but at least now, I am not worried or in such a hurry to find myself a partner.
Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but I am at the stage of self-discovery and at my age, learning to really live as a whole person. Sometimes, it is not easy,having to cope with parents, colleagues and so on, but every step is a learning process.
I am learning to truly live in, and learn from these learning processes and enjoying it every moment. If there were bad moments, I now have mum to fall back on, where previously we were not able to really talk to each other, she advises me on how to handle everyday human relations. We do not always see eye to eye but I feel real close to her just by having these heart-to-heart talks.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Living each day, feeling alive!
It's been yonks since I last blogged. Life has been really busy but fulfilling. No, I am not dating or anything like that. It's just that I have busied myself with lots of things: Classes for my diploma course on Mondays and Wednesdays; Belly dance class on Thursdays and now, ceramic art class on Fridays.
Yes, it is almost like I cannot breathe but I guess this is the best way to while away time and what better way to meet new people than to sign up for classes at the local community club?! I have met many of my classmates from both the belly dance and ceramic class, who want to make a career switch to my current profession. Lots of networking there and I think that is healthy enough, for now.
I think God has been good to me. What I lack in life, He makes up for it in other ways. I also fall sick less (touch wood) as I think my work environment is much better than my previous one. Now all I have to do is to wait for a guy to drop from the sky. NOT! I will take it in my stride and leave it to fate.
My focus is on my parents and grandparents at the moment. Nowadays, I tend to worry more about them. I will call back often to check on them and if they do not pick up, I get all worried. Not trying to gloat here but I am really happy to have bought a new t.v. for my grandparents. I saw that their television screen was turning yellow, a sign if it going kapoot. I did not buy it all buy myself though. I 'joined forces' with my Dad and no, we did not get the set from the Philips Carnival that just passed last weekend.
I am living each day, like it is the last (trying) especially when it comes to my parents. One never knows what is going to happen next and I do not want to live with regrets.
Yes, it is almost like I cannot breathe but I guess this is the best way to while away time and what better way to meet new people than to sign up for classes at the local community club?! I have met many of my classmates from both the belly dance and ceramic class, who want to make a career switch to my current profession. Lots of networking there and I think that is healthy enough, for now.
I think God has been good to me. What I lack in life, He makes up for it in other ways. I also fall sick less (touch wood) as I think my work environment is much better than my previous one. Now all I have to do is to wait for a guy to drop from the sky. NOT! I will take it in my stride and leave it to fate.
My focus is on my parents and grandparents at the moment. Nowadays, I tend to worry more about them. I will call back often to check on them and if they do not pick up, I get all worried. Not trying to gloat here but I am really happy to have bought a new t.v. for my grandparents. I saw that their television screen was turning yellow, a sign if it going kapoot. I did not buy it all buy myself though. I 'joined forces' with my Dad and no, we did not get the set from the Philips Carnival that just passed last weekend.
I am living each day, like it is the last (trying) especially when it comes to my parents. One never knows what is going to happen next and I do not want to live with regrets.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
It's set! I am going to Guangzhou!
This trip had been two or three years in the planning. When I was working as a Librarian, I always tried to give priority to my colleagues who had family. They had children and had to take leave during the school holiday period. The bad part? I could never go on tour with my Dad and two aunts, one of whom is a teacher.
Even last year, I did not dare to take leave as I have developed this phobia for it. I was afraid that I would get "No" for an answer. Now that I am in my new work place though, I plucked up the courage and went to ask my boss. She was really nice and even though I am not confirmed till November, she agreed to the dates that I asked for as there was no one taking it yet.
I feel very blessed to be working in this new environment. With good guidance and fairly good colleagues, I think for once, I can safely say that I can live longer. I thank the good Lord for that.
Thus it is so, that I will be spending my Christmas in the land of my forefathers.
Even last year, I did not dare to take leave as I have developed this phobia for it. I was afraid that I would get "No" for an answer. Now that I am in my new work place though, I plucked up the courage and went to ask my boss. She was really nice and even though I am not confirmed till November, she agreed to the dates that I asked for as there was no one taking it yet.
I feel very blessed to be working in this new environment. With good guidance and fairly good colleagues, I think for once, I can safely say that I can live longer. I thank the good Lord for that.
Thus it is so, that I will be spending my Christmas in the land of my forefathers.
EeeeeeH......E71
I have a lot of backlog on my blog! First of all, I would like to announce that I have bought the Nokia E71!!! I cannot believe myself! I am so not a Nokia person and yet, I went to buy a Nokia phone. I must hereby state though, it is more out of its functionality than anything else.
Read a lot of reviews on other smart phones on cnet before I decided on this phone. I was dead against buying the iPhone though, as I thought it too faddish and I heard its fair share of...issues.
Anyway, mine is the white version and I am happy with the change so far. Only boo-boo is that I did not realise why the battery was running out so fast till last night. The Notification light was set to go on for an hour. Of course battery run out in 2.5 days lah! Hahahaha!!!
Read a lot of reviews on other smart phones on cnet before I decided on this phone. I was dead against buying the iPhone though, as I thought it too faddish and I heard its fair share of...issues.
Anyway, mine is the white version and I am happy with the change so far. Only boo-boo is that I did not realise why the battery was running out so fast till last night. The Notification light was set to go on for an hour. Of course battery run out in 2.5 days lah! Hahahaha!!!
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