My Significant Other said it was pre-determined. I wonder how it was so when the final decision lied in the hands of us audience. -_- ......
So, Hady Miraz beat fellow contestant Jonathan Leong to crown as the next Singapore Idol. Really don't understand, the judges kept saying he has good vocal. But frankly, it's not that appealing to me. Okay, I just tuned in to the finale show, and I still think Jonathan is a better and appealing singer, right from the audition to the grand finale.
Question from My Significant Other:" Who makes a better neighbour? Malay or Chinese?"
Okay, I shall rest my case.....
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tranquility Before A Storm
These were some of the pictures I had taken last Wednesday in Mongkok, before the forecasted Typhoon Bopha. It was terribly hazy and humid. The air seemed quite calm before the thunderstorm which hit HK early the next morning.
I was watching some TV programme when I heard those thunder. It sounded like fighter planes flying past (we stayed on the 38th storey) but it did not sound logical. Went to peep out of the window and gosh....what a sight! Sorry, forgot to take some pic
tures, but you can try to imagine. The wind was working hard, blowing the rain to almost horizontal lines, lightning kept flashing and thunder clapped through the night. Quite an experience. It was what HK termed as the "T1" -- yellow signal. This was my second "yellow" thunder storm in HK. The first was in year 2001. It was not as bad as this one.
Luckily for us, Typhoon Bopha had weakened when it approached HK on Thursday morning. Instead of a typhoon T3 signal, it was changed to a tropical storm signal. Our luck just ended there. We got stuck at the airport for 5 hours due to a flight delay. The airport staff for SQ was terribly lousy in handling the situation. When they should make an annoucement to inform us of the situation, they did not. When it was not required, they kept annoucing, showing off their not-so-good English. Arghh....so I guess it is better and wiser not to travel during the Lunar 7th month, huh? No? I really wonder...
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Blowing Big
Weather forecast had reported 3 typhoons will hit Japan and Taiwan today, especially Southern Taiwan, they may get hit by 2 typhoons. After hitting Taiwan, the typhoons will shift towards Chian's Fujian, Kwantung. Hopefully we don't get them here in HK.
Just went to the little wet market in Mongkok just now. Interesting place. Weather seems okay but it is very hazy when you see the view from a high place. It is very polluted here and the air pollution hovers around the high level almost every day :(.
We may have some rain today, some storms expected. Nothing to worry I guess. Hopefully the typhoons will not change their course and hit HK again. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Mongkok, Hong Kong
Just went to the little wet market in Mongkok just now. Interesting place. Weather seems okay but it is very hazy when you see the view from a high place. It is very polluted here and the air pollution hovers around the high level almost every day :(.
We may have some rain today, some storms expected. Nothing to worry I guess. Hopefully the typhoons will not change their course and hit HK again. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Mongkok, Hong Kong
Monday, August 07, 2006
Hot Weather, Rush Hour
No, not another sequel by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, am talking about the rush hour in HK, couples with the hot spells.
I know, we do have such rush hour back home but this ain't familiar territory, so it is kinda weird and fascinating to see the Hong Kongers rushing for the MTR. Not forgetting to mention stressful. They are forever so rushing for time, even going home, my god. I feel stressful as well although I am just a holiday maker. Even walking on the streets can be intimidating. They are rushing to beat the red lights, or catching the bus or mini bus. Oh yes, not forgetting the escalators. They can't even take their own sweet time to go up or down. One thing good here is that everyone, including me a foreigner, will keep to our right (yes, HK keeps to the right, weird), leaving the left side free for poeple who are rushing or do not have the patience to take a leisure ride on the escalator. This can never happen back home although there are signages telling us to do so.
However, I'm afraid the goodness stops right there only. While waiting for the trains' doors to open, they too like us, will crowd the entrance, thus, inconveniencing the passengers who are trying to push their way out. Argh....can be real irritating if you are trying to manouevre your way out. To be exact, you'll get push by the people behind you, during the rush hour.
It is summer in HK now, the heat is picking up after a short visit by Typhoon Prapipon (did I get the name right?). It was quite windy 2 days ago, just right after the typhoon. Not so windy today, so you can imagine the heat. I wonder does that contribute to the short temper of the Hong Kongers. They tend to raise their voice volume when they aren't too happy. It can get quite deafening for me coz I simply cannot take too loud a noise. Oh my goodness, I even witnessed a quarrel between the HK fellow citizens, a lady and a uncle, 2 days ago at TST's Esprit Outlet. The air-con was on full blown but the heat between them was building up. I was so taken aback, but the rest were like, it's part and parcel of their life.
Talking about full blown air-con, it is soooo ironical when the HK is trying to be environmental friendly, doing their part to save the earth, BUT, their air-cons are forever so cooold. It is switched on full blast, even during their autumn / winter seasons. Unbelievable! How to conserve energy? I simply do not understand. Can you imgaine I need to bring along a cardigan with me whenever I step out of the hotel? It is soooo hot outside, but it is the contrast when you enter a building. Why doesn't Donald Tsang visit Japan to learn this idea of conserving energy, instead of going to Singapore to create such a big hooha over a bowl of bak kut tek?
Well, expecting more heat spells for the next couple of days. So, I guess it will be good if I stay indoors, with my cardigan.
Mongkok, Hong Kong
p/s. Got a birthday cake from the hotel just now when we went up to the Coffee Lounge for some drinks. Very sweet of them :).
I know, we do have such rush hour back home but this ain't familiar territory, so it is kinda weird and fascinating to see the Hong Kongers rushing for the MTR. Not forgetting to mention stressful. They are forever so rushing for time, even going home, my god. I feel stressful as well although I am just a holiday maker. Even walking on the streets can be intimidating. They are rushing to beat the red lights, or catching the bus or mini bus. Oh yes, not forgetting the escalators. They can't even take their own sweet time to go up or down. One thing good here is that everyone, including me a foreigner, will keep to our right (yes, HK keeps to the right, weird), leaving the left side free for poeple who are rushing or do not have the patience to take a leisure ride on the escalator. This can never happen back home although there are signages telling us to do so.
However, I'm afraid the goodness stops right there only. While waiting for the trains' doors to open, they too like us, will crowd the entrance, thus, inconveniencing the passengers who are trying to push their way out. Argh....can be real irritating if you are trying to manouevre your way out. To be exact, you'll get push by the people behind you, during the rush hour.
It is summer in HK now, the heat is picking up after a short visit by Typhoon Prapipon (did I get the name right?). It was quite windy 2 days ago, just right after the typhoon. Not so windy today, so you can imagine the heat. I wonder does that contribute to the short temper of the Hong Kongers. They tend to raise their voice volume when they aren't too happy. It can get quite deafening for me coz I simply cannot take too loud a noise. Oh my goodness, I even witnessed a quarrel between the HK fellow citizens, a lady and a uncle, 2 days ago at TST's Esprit Outlet. The air-con was on full blown but the heat between them was building up. I was so taken aback, but the rest were like, it's part and parcel of their life.
Talking about full blown air-con, it is soooo ironical when the HK is trying to be environmental friendly, doing their part to save the earth, BUT, their air-cons are forever so cooold. It is switched on full blast, even during their autumn / winter seasons. Unbelievable! How to conserve energy? I simply do not understand. Can you imgaine I need to bring along a cardigan with me whenever I step out of the hotel? It is soooo hot outside, but it is the contrast when you enter a building. Why doesn't Donald Tsang visit Japan to learn this idea of conserving energy, instead of going to Singapore to create such a big hooha over a bowl of bak kut tek?
Well, expecting more heat spells for the next couple of days. So, I guess it will be good if I stay indoors, with my cardigan.
Mongkok, Hong Kong
p/s. Got a birthday cake from the hotel just now when we went up to the Coffee Lounge for some drinks. Very sweet of them :).
Friday, July 28, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
你是我的头痛
“你就是我的头痛！”
2天前因无缘无故生闷气，我的“阿宁”因不知是好，无所适从，冒出了这么一句话。当时的我愣了一下，但没去安抚他，继续生我的闷气。
无可否认，我的确是被“阿宁”宠坏了。有时候像个小孩子似的，无理取闹，晓得他会迁就我，就乱发脾气、乱撒娇。相信他最受不了的是，我一声也不吭，一脸的不高兴，嘴嘟嘟的。其实不是我不愿吭声，只不过想控制自己的脾气，担心一发起火来，会说出不该说的话。
我已收敛许多，尽量不乱发飙，尽量不对“阿宁”有太多的要求。看在他这么疼爱我的份上，尽量什么事都随便一点。但是，有时候忍无可忍，就会发飙了 ：（。真的没办法，我毕竟是个有感情的人，还是得发泄发泄一下。不过我的气来的快，去的也快，犹如龙卷风。“阿宁”很不能认同这一点，因为他觉得这样子很浪费细胞。当然啦，他好会记仇，长气的要命。我每次都会问：“这样人生会快乐吗？”我好不喜欢那种不开心的心情，闷闷的，感觉极为不好。所以咧，不开心的、伤心的、生气的，一概都要发飙，要不然很辛苦。
早上心血来潮，发了简讯给“阿宁”： “我还是你的头痛吗？”
“你说咧？”他反问了我。我即刻笑了出来，很开心，因为我还是“阿宁”心中的那个宝 ：）。哈。。。
2天前因无缘无故生闷气，我的“阿宁”因不知是好，无所适从，冒出了这么一句话。当时的我愣了一下，但没去安抚他，继续生我的闷气。
无可否认，我的确是被“阿宁”宠坏了。有时候像个小孩子似的，无理取闹，晓得他会迁就我，就乱发脾气、乱撒娇。相信他最受不了的是，我一声也不吭，一脸的不高兴，嘴嘟嘟的。其实不是我不愿吭声，只不过想控制自己的脾气，担心一发起火来，会说出不该说的话。
我已收敛许多，尽量不乱发飙，尽量不对“阿宁”有太多的要求。看在他这么疼爱我的份上，尽量什么事都随便一点。但是，有时候忍无可忍，就会发飙了 ：（。真的没办法，我毕竟是个有感情的人，还是得发泄发泄一下。不过我的气来的快，去的也快，犹如龙卷风。“阿宁”很不能认同这一点，因为他觉得这样子很浪费细胞。当然啦，他好会记仇，长气的要命。我每次都会问：“这样人生会快乐吗？”我好不喜欢那种不开心的心情，闷闷的，感觉极为不好。所以咧，不开心的、伤心的、生气的，一概都要发飙，要不然很辛苦。
早上心血来潮，发了简讯给“阿宁”： “我还是你的头痛吗？”
“你说咧？”他反问了我。我即刻笑了出来，很开心，因为我还是“阿宁”心中的那个宝 ：）。哈。。。
Monday, July 10, 2006
Viva Italia!
Italy 5 : France 3
So, Italy had played to the masses' wishes -- won the 2006 World Cup, after a penalty kick shoot out. Although I did not watch the game, according to my Significant Other, the French played so much better than the Italians. Hence, it must be kismet that the championship had to go to Italy -- for that so-to-say 12 years curse.
Okay, after a month of craziness, hay-wired and topsy turvy schedules, blood-shot eyes due to lack of sleep, perhaps now life has to return to normalcy, albeit a sense of loss. Despair not, for all you know, World Cup 2010 is just round the corner.
So, Italy had played to the masses' wishes -- won the 2006 World Cup, after a penalty kick shoot out. Although I did not watch the game, according to my Significant Other, the French played so much better than the Italians. Hence, it must be kismet that the championship had to go to Italy -- for that so-to-say 12 years curse.
Okay, after a month of craziness, hay-wired and topsy turvy schedules, blood-shot eyes due to lack of sleep, perhaps now life has to return to normalcy, albeit a sense of loss. Despair not, for all you know, World Cup 2010 is just round the corner.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Portugal 0 : France 1
葡萄牙几经辛苦，首次打入半决赛，但始终无缘问鼎大决赛， 眼巴巴看着越战越勇的劲敌，法国，迈入大决赛，争夺那最后的荣耀。
比赛毕竟是无情、残酷的。再怎么辛苦、怎么努力、怎么把握机会，最终还是得收起尊严，收拾心情，打道回府，再为4年后的比赛付出血汗与尊严。
比赛毕竟是无情、残酷的。再怎么辛苦、怎么努力、怎么把握机会，最终还是得收起尊严，收拾心情，打道回府，再为4年后的比赛付出血汗与尊严。
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
The Heat Is On
Italy is going to the finals!
Am pretty sure the German players must be very very, sure very very depressed :(. No word can console them. They were so near, yet so far. Competition, is always cruel.
The other semi-final game will be on tomorrow morning. It is either Portugal or France to join Germany in mourning their loss. You may think I am exaggerating, but if you are fighting for that world level honour, you will think otherwise.
So, may the best wins......
Am pretty sure the German players must be very very, sure very very depressed :(. No word can console them. They were so near, yet so far. Competition, is always cruel.
The other semi-final game will be on tomorrow morning. It is either Portugal or France to join Germany in mourning their loss. You may think I am exaggerating, but if you are fighting for that world level honour, you will think otherwise.
So, may the best wins......
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Lastest Standing
Early this morning we saw Spain making an early exit from World Cup 2006. Very sad...can't see Raul on the field now. France has really upped their game and their victory this morning was a suprise.
So, the last 8 teams will be: Germany, Argentina, England, Portugal, Italy, Ukraine, Brazil and France. Germany will meet Argentina this coming Friday. That will be the clash of the titans. It is a pity that we are unable to see these 2 great teams at semi-finals or final.
The game is getting more exciting, so you can start placing your bet on your favourite team. Just a kind reminder -- don't place too big a bet, just for the fun of it. You are forewarned.
So, the last 8 teams will be: Germany, Argentina, England, Portugal, Italy, Ukraine, Brazil and France. Germany will meet Argentina this coming Friday. That will be the clash of the titans. It is a pity that we are unable to see these 2 great teams at semi-finals or final.
The game is getting more exciting, so you can start placing your bet on your favourite team. Just a kind reminder -- don't place too big a bet, just for the fun of it. You are forewarned.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The Soccer Mania Continues
World Cup 2006 is into the quarter qualifying rounds, and so far, Germany, Argentina, England, Portugal, Italy and Ukraine are in. I am expecting the last 2 teams to be Brazil and Spain, unless the Spanish team decides to give an early Christmas gift to France. It is sad that Michael Owen from England, had to make an early exit, due to an injury, but I guess he didn't lose much. Lots of pressure on the English team and even their captain, Beckham is feeling the heat. Poor guys.
You may think that I have been sacrificing my beauty sleep to see the ball rolling. Sorry to disappoint, I have yet to watch a full match at all. With a Significant Other so ardent with the game, it is not easy not to know anything about World Cup 2006. Life would be so montonous if I choose to ignore him. Have been gallivanting on thy self for the past few weekends, short of painting the town red. Pretty liberating, I must say.
2 more weeks to go before the world champion will be named, and am counting down. Nope, not excited lah, I just want my Significant Other to get his life back. He is a sucker for disciplined lifestyle, and his sleeping hours have gone haywire since the world cup. Poor thing......
If you are not into the big F game, you will never comprehend all these madness. No matter what, it is here to stay, whether you like it or not. Thank god, it is a 4-year event.
You may think that I have been sacrificing my beauty sleep to see the ball rolling. Sorry to disappoint, I have yet to watch a full match at all. With a Significant Other so ardent with the game, it is not easy not to know anything about World Cup 2006. Life would be so montonous if I choose to ignore him. Have been gallivanting on thy self for the past few weekends, short of painting the town red. Pretty liberating, I must say.
2 more weeks to go before the world champion will be named, and am counting down. Nope, not excited lah, I just want my Significant Other to get his life back. He is a sucker for disciplined lifestyle, and his sleeping hours have gone haywire since the world cup. Poor thing......
If you are not into the big F game, you will never comprehend all these madness. No matter what, it is here to stay, whether you like it or not. Thank god, it is a 4-year event.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Spate of Quarrels
I may be notorious for my short-temper among my close friends, but am also famous for my loyalty and sincerity. If you are my friend, a kosher friend, I will be there for you, through thick and thin. My loyalty will not waver, unless, you forfeited the chance.
Friends, to me, are so precious that I would sacrifice anything for them. Years ago, I was even prepared not to meet my soulmate, but was adamant to keep my friends. Although today we have all settled down, our friendship has never gone with the wind. We grow with one another, and are always there for one another, for good and for bad.
Thus, it really hurts me when we get ourselves tangled in a mass/mess of miscommunication. That's where all hurtful words surfaced, although may not be intentionally. Very sad...indeed.
Why hurtful? Coz we care, coz we value what we have shared for so many years. And coz we care, we value, we expect much more from one another. Do we take one another for granted? Maybe yes, maybe no.
So, how do we clear up the mess? Good question. I realized that as we grow older, ego and pride become permanent residents, and they are hard to chase away. Unless we make an effort to clear up the mess we have self-created, the crack may widen, or deepen. Till then, no matter how much plastering we do, it will be to no avail.
Perhaps after a good night sleep, everything will be as good as new, if we do make an effort. Afterall, we cherish what we have.
Friends, to me, are so precious that I would sacrifice anything for them. Years ago, I was even prepared not to meet my soulmate, but was adamant to keep my friends. Although today we have all settled down, our friendship has never gone with the wind. We grow with one another, and are always there for one another, for good and for bad.
Thus, it really hurts me when we get ourselves tangled in a mass/mess of miscommunication. That's where all hurtful words surfaced, although may not be intentionally. Very sad...indeed.
Why hurtful? Coz we care, coz we value what we have shared for so many years. And coz we care, we value, we expect much more from one another. Do we take one another for granted? Maybe yes, maybe no.
So, how do we clear up the mess? Good question. I realized that as we grow older, ego and pride become permanent residents, and they are hard to chase away. Unless we make an effort to clear up the mess we have self-created, the crack may widen, or deepen. Till then, no matter how much plastering we do, it will be to no avail.
Perhaps after a good night sleep, everything will be as good as new, if we do make an effort. Afterall, we cherish what we have.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
World Cup 2006 Mania
Seriously, I DO NOT like the term "soccer widow". In fact, I hate it. Who on earth gave that coinage??? The Chinese version sounds worse: "足球寡妇". Sucks!
Keep seeing that word on every newspaper I turn, and frankly, it irks me and it makes us seem so pathetic. Forgive me for cyring out loud, if our men get so excited and turned on by the big F word, so be it. The earth still evolves and life goes on. We women, need not have to end our lives! Hello~, we are the women of the 21st century, we set our trend, and be the lord of our kismets.
Yes, my Significant Other is very very excited, crazy and hilarious about the World Cup, and is forgoing sleep to watch 22 men chasing a ball. And, no, I AM NOT a soccer widow, for goodness sake. I have plans of my own. Am always a good girl during weekday nights coz I need ample rest, and recently, have not been in the pink of health. Thus, all the more I need to rest, even on the past few weekends (World Cup just commenced last weekend). However, for the upcoming weekends, do plan to go shopping, it is the GSS mind you, meeting friends for lunch/dinner, gallivanting if I permit, and not forgetting, to put my culinary skills to test, again. Have not been cooking for quite some time, so with my Significant Other hooks to the goggle box, I need to feed him.
I do not feel less loved like some writers said so. My Significant Other is still as attentive and caring to me. Some adjustments to make though, for instance, no travelling during this period, and I may have to go home on my own after work (yes, I know I am very pampered). Nothing big deal, and in fact, am glad for the time when I can be on my own. I need to get in touch with my inner soul now and then :).
So, what is the big hooha of "soccer widow"? NOTHING, if I am permitted to say so.
You can join the guys if you like, so you will have similar topics to whack about in the toilets/bedroom. If you like pretty handsome guys, all the more you should watch the games. There are no lack of them. Just to name a few, the familiar David Beckham and Michael Owen of England, Francesco Totti (so-called Prince of Rome), Gianluigi Buffon and Filippo Inzaghi of Italy (actually, the whole team is swarming with good looking dudes), Raul Gonzalez of Spain (my favourite, Fernando Morienties was not picked for the team for this world cup), Michael Ballack of Germany, Kaká of Brazil, Hidetoshi Nakata of Japan......and what have you :).
And if oogling at these beautiful handsome dudes is not your cup of tea, head to Singapore Pools to heat up the excitement. Yes, place a bet or two. No, am not advocating gambling here, but just for the sake of fun. Pick a favourite team and follow them throughout the whole tournament. Who knows you may have beginner's luck ;).
There are more on the list. You can drop into one of those pubs which is broadcasting the games, or, hop to the shopping mall which has those mega TV screen and have the company of bunch and bunch of crowd, or.......now, you have all the reason to stay up late. There! Isn't that fantastic?
So, who is gonna call us "soccer widow"? Don't you dare start......
Keep seeing that word on every newspaper I turn, and frankly, it irks me and it makes us seem so pathetic. Forgive me for cyring out loud, if our men get so excited and turned on by the big F word, so be it. The earth still evolves and life goes on. We women, need not have to end our lives! Hello~, we are the women of the 21st century, we set our trend, and be the lord of our kismets.
Yes, my Significant Other is very very excited, crazy and hilarious about the World Cup, and is forgoing sleep to watch 22 men chasing a ball. And, no, I AM NOT a soccer widow, for goodness sake. I have plans of my own. Am always a good girl during weekday nights coz I need ample rest, and recently, have not been in the pink of health. Thus, all the more I need to rest, even on the past few weekends (World Cup just commenced last weekend). However, for the upcoming weekends, do plan to go shopping, it is the GSS mind you, meeting friends for lunch/dinner, gallivanting if I permit, and not forgetting, to put my culinary skills to test, again. Have not been cooking for quite some time, so with my Significant Other hooks to the goggle box, I need to feed him.
I do not feel less loved like some writers said so. My Significant Other is still as attentive and caring to me. Some adjustments to make though, for instance, no travelling during this period, and I may have to go home on my own after work (yes, I know I am very pampered). Nothing big deal, and in fact, am glad for the time when I can be on my own. I need to get in touch with my inner soul now and then :).
So, what is the big hooha of "soccer widow"? NOTHING, if I am permitted to say so.
You can join the guys if you like, so you will have similar topics to whack about in the toilets/bedroom. If you like pretty handsome guys, all the more you should watch the games. There are no lack of them. Just to name a few, the familiar David Beckham and Michael Owen of England, Francesco Totti (so-called Prince of Rome), Gianluigi Buffon and Filippo Inzaghi of Italy (actually, the whole team is swarming with good looking dudes), Raul Gonzalez of Spain (my favourite, Fernando Morienties was not picked for the team for this world cup), Michael Ballack of Germany, Kaká of Brazil, Hidetoshi Nakata of Japan......and what have you :).
And if oogling at these beautiful handsome dudes is not your cup of tea, head to Singapore Pools to heat up the excitement. Yes, place a bet or two. No, am not advocating gambling here, but just for the sake of fun. Pick a favourite team and follow them throughout the whole tournament. Who knows you may have beginner's luck ;).
There are more on the list. You can drop into one of those pubs which is broadcasting the games, or, hop to the shopping mall which has those mega TV screen and have the company of bunch and bunch of crowd, or.......now, you have all the reason to stay up late. There! Isn't that fantastic?
So, who is gonna call us "soccer widow"? Don't you dare start......
Friday, June 02, 2006
最近的我较脆弱
Not sure is my restlessness the culprit, but, have not been feeling too good recently.
Have had diarrhoea for a few times, and my Significant Other has been bugging me to go for a colonscopy, and me being the stubborn me refuse so. I write it off as food poisoning, if not stomach flu. With the Dumpling Festival just 2 days ago, my appetite of dumplings have created yet another tummy revolution. That's the price to pay for gluttony. Oh, well, what the heck.
This morning woke up with a slight sore throat and running nose. Wonder did I catch the flu bug from my Significant Other? He caught the bug last week at his office, and is still nursing the insistent coughing, which really scares the hell out of me. Have been sleeping late recently, and obviously, insufficient sleep decreases my body immunity.
That's really a mystery. Have upped my excercise regime, I should be healthier if not stronger. However, I keep having all this minor minor ailments. As for my restlessness, it has been around for quite a while, and it looks like taking permanent residency. Arrgh....it really irks me and yet I am unable to do anything about it. Hate the feeling of it, and it is driving me to near insanity.
It seems like I lack focus in life, very very disinterested in almost everything. Did some soul searching, and still can't really decide the remedy. I try not to let it bothers me, but it is gorging me bit by bit.
So my horoscope does say that the restlessness will pass, patient is the keyword here. Hence, I have been pondering on my next course of action -- to hit the GSS or party the night away. Oh well, might as well, let my hair loose and do the unthinkable....:).....
Have had diarrhoea for a few times, and my Significant Other has been bugging me to go for a colonscopy, and me being the stubborn me refuse so. I write it off as food poisoning, if not stomach flu. With the Dumpling Festival just 2 days ago, my appetite of dumplings have created yet another tummy revolution. That's the price to pay for gluttony. Oh, well, what the heck.
This morning woke up with a slight sore throat and running nose. Wonder did I catch the flu bug from my Significant Other? He caught the bug last week at his office, and is still nursing the insistent coughing, which really scares the hell out of me. Have been sleeping late recently, and obviously, insufficient sleep decreases my body immunity.
That's really a mystery. Have upped my excercise regime, I should be healthier if not stronger. However, I keep having all this minor minor ailments. As for my restlessness, it has been around for quite a while, and it looks like taking permanent residency. Arrgh....it really irks me and yet I am unable to do anything about it. Hate the feeling of it, and it is driving me to near insanity.
It seems like I lack focus in life, very very disinterested in almost everything. Did some soul searching, and still can't really decide the remedy. I try not to let it bothers me, but it is gorging me bit by bit.
So my horoscope does say that the restlessness will pass, patient is the keyword here. Hence, I have been pondering on my next course of action -- to hit the GSS or party the night away. Oh well, might as well, let my hair loose and do the unthinkable....:).....
Monday, May 22, 2006
最高境界
快乐来自于心理的平静，
切记人到无求品自高。
人的欲望何其多，试问有多少凡夫俗子能有无求？对人对事对物的要求无止境，这就是人存在的意义？
我，肯定不是例外。对人我有要求，对一切的一切亦有要求，自问品性如何？莫负他人即心安理得也。
切记人到无求品自高。
人的欲望何其多，试问有多少凡夫俗子能有无求？对人对事对物的要求无止境，这就是人存在的意义？
我，肯定不是例外。对人我有要求，对一切的一切亦有要求，自问品性如何？莫负他人即心安理得也。
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
似是而非
“你快乐吗？ 我很悲伤。
你悲伤吗？ 我很快乐。
你害怕吗？ 我很彷徨。
你彷徨吗？ 我很害怕。”-- 大长金
人的七情六欲是如此复杂地交错着，不曾平复过。
感情的对比，更能衬托人的情感，亦显现你我那不曾安静的心湖。
你悲伤吗？ 我很快乐。
你害怕吗？ 我很彷徨。
你彷徨吗？ 我很害怕。”-- 大长金
人的七情六欲是如此复杂地交错着，不曾平复过。
感情的对比，更能衬托人的情感，亦显现你我那不曾安静的心湖。
Monday, May 15, 2006
Meaningful Quote
It takes a minute to have a crush on someone,
An hour to like someone and,
A day to love someone - but,
It takes a lifetime to forget someone.
An hour to like someone and,
A day to love someone - but,
It takes a lifetime to forget someone.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
生病
若我说生病也是一种情趣，你赞成吗？
昨天早上起来，量了体温（为了测排卵期，早上醒来第一件必做的事），看了温度，顿时睡意全无。37.59摄氏度。不敢相信自己的眼睛，再量了一次。还是一样。叫了我的“阿宁”，他看了温度计，斩钉截铁的说：“你在发高烧！”
让他这么一喊，我霎时觉得全身发疼，疼痛似乎从骨头里痛来，全身无力，很渴睡。即使再丰富的节目，都得一一取消 ：（。
吃了早餐，吞了2颗班纳杜，我的“阿宁”半哄半推的，拉我去睡觉。哈，我还真不甘寂寞，连生病也不愿休息：P。盖了被，“阿宁”拍拍我，才甘愿入睡。
睡了几个小时，朦朦胧胧地爬了起来，肚子闹别扭，泻肚子。量了体温，烧还没退，全身四肢皆无力，吃了2个面包，又吃了2颗班纳杜，也吃了宝济丸，再倒头去睡。可是呢，睡又睡不好，感觉好热好热。冷气似乎不冷，被都给我踢掉，差点想把衣服都脱掉。
肚子又闹革命，赶紧爬起来。唉，又泻肚子。虽然并非似洪水般地泻，但也极为很不舒服，更何况还在发烧。好辛苦。“阿宁”看了我的病态，相信他也很焦虑。
“肚子饿不饿？我去给你买点吃的？喝多点水。。。你热不热？给你开冷气吧！”我的“阿宁”又递水又殷勤地伺候着。人，总是很奇怪，生病时总爱撒撒娇，我不是例外。乘机向“阿宁”撒娇，象小孩子似的，全身的疼痛当然也助了一臂之力。
“阿宁”把我照顾得无微不至，坐在电视机前面吃着他帮我买回来的鱼圆面，的确很甜蜜。
“面好不好吃？喝点汤，要不要？”真的把我当小孩子了，但我也乐在其中。
电视机一开，简直是一拔不可收拾。自己在发烧，全身的疼痛，泻肚子，甚至老爹姓什么都抛到九霄云外了。James Bond要上场了，即使在生病也该有点娱乐吧。
“本来很喜欢James Bond的，看你这个样子，我现在很不喜欢James Bond！”“阿宁”在抗议。我看着他嘟着嘴巴的样子，都觉得好好笑。我晓得他的懊恼，但也晓得他是很疼爱我的。
一口气看了2部James Bond的戏，间中也转台看投票的结果（耶，PAP又当选了！）。“阿宁”一再地叮咛我看完戏，吃了药，就得早点休息。我哪有睡意呢？睡了一整天，那还能睡？敷衍了“阿宁”，依然双眼盯着荧光幕不放。
原以为“阿宁”已去会周公了，哪知他从卧房跑出来兴师问罪。
“就知道你不会乖乖去睡，”他轻微地斥责着。
看着他好像生气的样子，相信无法有任何妥协，唯有乖乖地听话，吃了2颗班纳杜，再去会周公。
今早醒来，量了体温，烧已退，真开心。但“阿宁”还是无微不至地照顾我一整天。
谢谢你，“阿宁”，谢谢你细心的照顾。
昨天早上起来，量了体温（为了测排卵期，早上醒来第一件必做的事），看了温度，顿时睡意全无。37.59摄氏度。不敢相信自己的眼睛，再量了一次。还是一样。叫了我的“阿宁”，他看了温度计，斩钉截铁的说：“你在发高烧！”
让他这么一喊，我霎时觉得全身发疼，疼痛似乎从骨头里痛来，全身无力，很渴睡。即使再丰富的节目，都得一一取消 ：（。
吃了早餐，吞了2颗班纳杜，我的“阿宁”半哄半推的，拉我去睡觉。哈，我还真不甘寂寞，连生病也不愿休息：P。盖了被，“阿宁”拍拍我，才甘愿入睡。
睡了几个小时，朦朦胧胧地爬了起来，肚子闹别扭，泻肚子。量了体温，烧还没退，全身四肢皆无力，吃了2个面包，又吃了2颗班纳杜，也吃了宝济丸，再倒头去睡。可是呢，睡又睡不好，感觉好热好热。冷气似乎不冷，被都给我踢掉，差点想把衣服都脱掉。
肚子又闹革命，赶紧爬起来。唉，又泻肚子。虽然并非似洪水般地泻，但也极为很不舒服，更何况还在发烧。好辛苦。“阿宁”看了我的病态，相信他也很焦虑。
“肚子饿不饿？我去给你买点吃的？喝多点水。。。你热不热？给你开冷气吧！”我的“阿宁”又递水又殷勤地伺候着。人，总是很奇怪，生病时总爱撒撒娇，我不是例外。乘机向“阿宁”撒娇，象小孩子似的，全身的疼痛当然也助了一臂之力。
“阿宁”把我照顾得无微不至，坐在电视机前面吃着他帮我买回来的鱼圆面，的确很甜蜜。
“面好不好吃？喝点汤，要不要？”真的把我当小孩子了，但我也乐在其中。
电视机一开，简直是一拔不可收拾。自己在发烧，全身的疼痛，泻肚子，甚至老爹姓什么都抛到九霄云外了。James Bond要上场了，即使在生病也该有点娱乐吧。
“本来很喜欢James Bond的，看你这个样子，我现在很不喜欢James Bond！”“阿宁”在抗议。我看着他嘟着嘴巴的样子，都觉得好好笑。我晓得他的懊恼，但也晓得他是很疼爱我的。
一口气看了2部James Bond的戏，间中也转台看投票的结果（耶，PAP又当选了！）。“阿宁”一再地叮咛我看完戏，吃了药，就得早点休息。我哪有睡意呢？睡了一整天，那还能睡？敷衍了“阿宁”，依然双眼盯着荧光幕不放。
原以为“阿宁”已去会周公了，哪知他从卧房跑出来兴师问罪。
“就知道你不会乖乖去睡，”他轻微地斥责着。
看着他好像生气的样子，相信无法有任何妥协，唯有乖乖地听话，吃了2颗班纳杜，再去会周公。
今早醒来，量了体温，烧已退，真开心。但“阿宁”还是无微不至地照顾我一整天。
谢谢你，“阿宁”，谢谢你细心的照顾。
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
昭告的后果
Ever since I annouced my wish/urge/plan for retirement, the one and only response is...you've guessed it: surprise.
Hmm...I am not a workaholic, so if I plan to retire now, it should not have drawn so much astonishment from people who really know me. Come to think of it, no one supports the idea! This is ludicrous, do you not think so???
My girlfriends go: "Why do you wanna retire?", "Are you sure you wanna do that?", "What are you gonna do after you retire?", "It will be boring, you know.", etc, etc. I got the gist :(.
No, I'm not swayed by their unsupportive gesture, but never expect such response when I made known to the world, on impulse. So, I ask my Significant Other, again, what he thinks of this idea of mine.
“我举双手双脚赞成！” He says. He is definitely for it coz he thinks my daily living ain't disciplined, or rather, topsy turvy. He always has no kind word when I stay up late and work up early the next day. Yes, he would rather I sleep to my fill.
"You are always sleep-deficit! How can you have slept enough?" He reprimands me. I don't wanna argue with him coz I know he has my welfare at heart. No matter the upmteen times I've told him I'm a night person and hate waking up early in the morning, I'll sleep when my bio-clock tells me so, etc etc, he can never comprehend. *Sigh*......
Anyway, I digress, a fair bit.
I am still harbouring the thought, not gonna give it up just coz my gal friends aren't for it. I do know I may find retirement a bore after a while coz ultimately I am a person who strives for adventures. Of course I won't jump on the wagon without a plan on hand. Can't imagine being a tai tai after retirement. Of course I would want to enjoy that for a fair bit :). Go shopping, at high-end shops and boutiques, go for high-tea when my legs are about to give way. Sipping my earl grey tea (argrrgh....I hate earl grey ;<), looking at life passing by. Ha, so siok :P. No?
What else can I do? Hmm......guess I really need to go and plan a bit, before I jump on the wagon.
Hmm...I am not a workaholic, so if I plan to retire now, it should not have drawn so much astonishment from people who really know me. Come to think of it, no one supports the idea! This is ludicrous, do you not think so???
My girlfriends go: "Why do you wanna retire?", "Are you sure you wanna do that?", "What are you gonna do after you retire?", "It will be boring, you know.", etc, etc. I got the gist :(.
No, I'm not swayed by their unsupportive gesture, but never expect such response when I made known to the world, on impulse. So, I ask my Significant Other, again, what he thinks of this idea of mine.
“我举双手双脚赞成！” He says. He is definitely for it coz he thinks my daily living ain't disciplined, or rather, topsy turvy. He always has no kind word when I stay up late and work up early the next day. Yes, he would rather I sleep to my fill.
"You are always sleep-deficit! How can you have slept enough?" He reprimands me. I don't wanna argue with him coz I know he has my welfare at heart. No matter the upmteen times I've told him I'm a night person and hate waking up early in the morning, I'll sleep when my bio-clock tells me so, etc etc, he can never comprehend. *Sigh*......
Anyway, I digress, a fair bit.
I am still harbouring the thought, not gonna give it up just coz my gal friends aren't for it. I do know I may find retirement a bore after a while coz ultimately I am a person who strives for adventures. Of course I won't jump on the wagon without a plan on hand. Can't imagine being a tai tai after retirement. Of course I would want to enjoy that for a fair bit :). Go shopping, at high-end shops and boutiques, go for high-tea when my legs are about to give way. Sipping my earl grey tea (argrrgh....I hate earl grey ;<), looking at life passing by. Ha, so siok :P. No?
What else can I do? Hmm......guess I really need to go and plan a bit, before I jump on the wagon.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Happy and Good
When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good, we are not always happy. -- Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Monday, April 24, 2006
My Travelling Barang Barang
There is no way for me to travel light. In fact, it is near impossible :P.
True to my roots, I am very very super kiasu. Would rather overpacked/overbrought than to forget to bring any item. Not even a toothbrush. Thus, I'd definitely have a check list. Well, mine ain't to the extent of a few pages, just a page, listing from the stuff I need for my hair to the shoes I wear =), including the stuff I need to pack for my Significant Other.
Preparation of the check list can commence weeks prior to the trip. Okay, you can say I'm crazy, but this is called insurance. Depending on where I'm travelling to, will plan and mix my wardrobe for the trip, just like going for a fashion show :). I even go to the extent of matching my Significant Other's clothes with mine =). With this on hand, I need not have to think what I'm gonna to wear and how to mix and match, and that saves lots of trouble during the trip itself.
Other than clothing, the next important item will be those bottles. Yes, bottles. Bottles which said to contain my skin care regime, body care regime, contact lenses regime and what-have-you. With an increasing ardent passion for my skin care regime, that translates to more bottles to bring along. Although I pack travel-size bottles, they can add up to huge quantity and mass. No kidding.
So, with all these bottles to pack, there is one thing I cannot do without -- pouches, which come in all sizes. You name it, I have it :). Oh, I even have a 1st aid kit pouch, just for all those medicine. Over the years, I've collected a number of pouches, and family and friends who come to know of this passion of mine, will always give travelling pouches to me as souvenir. I especially like those from Tokyo Disneyland. They are so colourful and cute.
Now, with so many number of pouches to load, the weight of our luggage is the same, regardless of where we're going to. Yes, even a short trip over the weekend. My Significant Other just commented the same during our last trip :). Well, I can't help it although am trying to travel minimal. I guess this is one habit which dies hard. Plus, I'd rather be safe than sorry, so cannot simply immolate any item.
With such impeccable pre-travel planning, the aftermath is I need to unpack all these pouches after the trip, including tonnes of souvenirs bought. Very pai seh to say this, but I really hate unpacking. Hence, always need to have my Significant Other to download everything from the luggages, then I'll clear each pounch and bag one after another. The reason? I can't stand so many pounches lying around, so I will clear them, no matter what. Weird, huh?
Well, that's the fun and joy of travelling, eh.....minus the unpacking :P. Can't wait for the next round of pre-travel planning. Ha......
True to my roots, I am very very super kiasu. Would rather overpacked/overbrought than to forget to bring any item. Not even a toothbrush. Thus, I'd definitely have a check list. Well, mine ain't to the extent of a few pages, just a page, listing from the stuff I need for my hair to the shoes I wear =), including the stuff I need to pack for my Significant Other.
Preparation of the check list can commence weeks prior to the trip. Okay, you can say I'm crazy, but this is called insurance. Depending on where I'm travelling to, will plan and mix my wardrobe for the trip, just like going for a fashion show :). I even go to the extent of matching my Significant Other's clothes with mine =). With this on hand, I need not have to think what I'm gonna to wear and how to mix and match, and that saves lots of trouble during the trip itself.
Other than clothing, the next important item will be those bottles. Yes, bottles. Bottles which said to contain my skin care regime, body care regime, contact lenses regime and what-have-you. With an increasing ardent passion for my skin care regime, that translates to more bottles to bring along. Although I pack travel-size bottles, they can add up to huge quantity and mass. No kidding.
So, with all these bottles to pack, there is one thing I cannot do without -- pouches, which come in all sizes. You name it, I have it :). Oh, I even have a 1st aid kit pouch, just for all those medicine. Over the years, I've collected a number of pouches, and family and friends who come to know of this passion of mine, will always give travelling pouches to me as souvenir. I especially like those from Tokyo Disneyland. They are so colourful and cute.
Now, with so many number of pouches to load, the weight of our luggage is the same, regardless of where we're going to. Yes, even a short trip over the weekend. My Significant Other just commented the same during our last trip :). Well, I can't help it although am trying to travel minimal. I guess this is one habit which dies hard. Plus, I'd rather be safe than sorry, so cannot simply immolate any item.
With such impeccable pre-travel planning, the aftermath is I need to unpack all these pouches after the trip, including tonnes of souvenirs bought. Very pai seh to say this, but I really hate unpacking. Hence, always need to have my Significant Other to download everything from the luggages, then I'll clear each pounch and bag one after another. The reason? I can't stand so many pounches lying around, so I will clear them, no matter what. Weird, huh?
Well, that's the fun and joy of travelling, eh.....minus the unpacking :P. Can't wait for the next round of pre-travel planning. Ha......
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
A Nautical Lifestyle
Out on the open wide sea for 6 days, and the feelings were great. Therapeutic in fact.
Life had been rather decadent for the past week, coz I had not been doing anything but rest, play and eat. And, yes, put on some weight again. Darn...why do I put on weight so easily? And why I never lose it as easily as well?
Anyway, holiday on a 5-star cruise is wonderful. Very spoilt indeed. 6 meals provided everyday, and you can eat till you drop. I slept so well although it's not my own comfy bed (that's to say, I was so burnt out), ate although I didn't feel hungry, idled the time at the casino, and donating a fair bit, sat at the cabin's balcony (we booked the balcony class cabin -- we would go insane if we're cooped in a small enclosed room for so many days) staring out to the vast sea and thinking nothing.......
Decadence can be so......enchanting......hmm....
Life had been rather decadent for the past week, coz I had not been doing anything but rest, play and eat. And, yes, put on some weight again. Darn...why do I put on weight so easily? And why I never lose it as easily as well?
Anyway, holiday on a 5-star cruise is wonderful. Very spoilt indeed. 6 meals provided everyday, and you can eat till you drop. I slept so well although it's not my own comfy bed (that's to say, I was so burnt out), ate although I didn't feel hungry, idled the time at the casino, and donating a fair bit, sat at the cabin's balcony (we booked the balcony class cabin -- we would go insane if we're cooped in a small enclosed room for so many days) staring out to the vast sea and thinking nothing.......
Decadence can be so......enchanting......hmm....
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
花見
綺麗でしょう？It's the hanami season in Japan and just by looking at the pictures, which my colleague at Tokyo HQ had emailed me, is enough to make me swoon.
The sakuras have a life span of 10 days only, and I yet to have the first hand experience to undergo the wondrous impact these blossoms have on the Japanese.
One day, hopefully in the near future, I will get a taste of such beauty.NB: 花見 = hanami = cherry blossoms viewing
Monday, April 03, 2006
Emotions
Well, have been asking this question for the past few days and still have no answer.
The question: why do I get upset, and why don't I like to be upset?
It started off when I posted a comment at one of the regular blogs I visit, and I got "bombarded" by others (well, it's actually one reader, an idiotic one somemore, let's call him Mr Goon). The topic we touched on was "democracy in HK". Okay, I was being a BIG kaypoh when I posted that comment but it's just my two cents worth and did not expect such vehemence from another fellow reader. What irked me was he misinterpreted and misunderstood my comment, and that got me very upset. Very very upset indeed.
Am not sure you're following me, but that particular upset feeling is/was terrible. I didn't feel good (of course lah, needless to say) and had to resort to asking around for opinions to support my views and made me feel better. Although I did receive similar views but somehow the gnawing upset feeling did not want to go away. Not afraid to admit I was cursing Mr Goon within me. Was cursing his ancestors all the way. Very not nice of me, but hey, he asked for it :(.
Anyway, my point is I do not like to get upset and to think that an idiot upset me was really the limit. My evening was spoilt and I was trying means and ways to calm myself. Kept psychoing myself to cool down and forget the whole issue. Luckily, I didn't lose sleep over it.
I still get quite touchy (this may not describe the feeling appropriately), whenever I think of it, even as when I'm writing this post. I am a peace loving person, yes, believe it or not. I don't like people around me to talk loudly or raise their voices; don't like doors being slammed or closed noisily; don't like when people throw things to vent their anger; don't like when I'm wrongly accused; don't like smart alecks, especially they're acting like idiots of the century; and the worst, don't like when people sit on my emails/messages and feign ignorance. All these, will raise the alarm bell within me. And, it really really irks me.
My solution? To avoid the above at all costs. You may think that I am running away from reality. Maybe I am, but this is the only solution I can think of and choose. Everyone can talk and live the way he/she chooses to be, and I cannot dictate. Since I am unable to draw parallel with them, avoiding/ignoring them seems to be the best bet, for now.
I like to keep my emotional level at balance, being happy and hilarious are exceptions. I know I cannot live like a hermit coz ultimately I need friends, real kosher friends, to be precise.
So, if you are reading this, please be a sport, don't come and upset me.
The question: why do I get upset, and why don't I like to be upset?
It started off when I posted a comment at one of the regular blogs I visit, and I got "bombarded" by others (well, it's actually one reader, an idiotic one somemore, let's call him Mr Goon). The topic we touched on was "democracy in HK". Okay, I was being a BIG kaypoh when I posted that comment but it's just my two cents worth and did not expect such vehemence from another fellow reader. What irked me was he misinterpreted and misunderstood my comment, and that got me very upset. Very very upset indeed.
Am not sure you're following me, but that particular upset feeling is/was terrible. I didn't feel good (of course lah, needless to say) and had to resort to asking around for opinions to support my views and made me feel better. Although I did receive similar views but somehow the gnawing upset feeling did not want to go away. Not afraid to admit I was cursing Mr Goon within me. Was cursing his ancestors all the way. Very not nice of me, but hey, he asked for it :(.
Anyway, my point is I do not like to get upset and to think that an idiot upset me was really the limit. My evening was spoilt and I was trying means and ways to calm myself. Kept psychoing myself to cool down and forget the whole issue. Luckily, I didn't lose sleep over it.
I still get quite touchy (this may not describe the feeling appropriately), whenever I think of it, even as when I'm writing this post. I am a peace loving person, yes, believe it or not. I don't like people around me to talk loudly or raise their voices; don't like doors being slammed or closed noisily; don't like when people throw things to vent their anger; don't like when I'm wrongly accused; don't like smart alecks, especially they're acting like idiots of the century; and the worst, don't like when people sit on my emails/messages and feign ignorance. All these, will raise the alarm bell within me. And, it really really irks me.
My solution? To avoid the above at all costs. You may think that I am running away from reality. Maybe I am, but this is the only solution I can think of and choose. Everyone can talk and live the way he/she chooses to be, and I cannot dictate. Since I am unable to draw parallel with them, avoiding/ignoring them seems to be the best bet, for now.
I like to keep my emotional level at balance, being happy and hilarious are exceptions. I know I cannot live like a hermit coz ultimately I need friends, real kosher friends, to be precise.
So, if you are reading this, please be a sport, don't come and upset me.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Killer Waves
No, not the tsunami, it is the splintering heat.
If the heat can kill, well, it can, I would have been slaughtered for the umpteen times. It's soooooooo hot!
The UV rays are invading us from all angles, and I need to apply sunblock even when I'm in the comfort of my humble sanctuary. I can feel the heat radiating through the windows. Luckily, the curtains are thick enough to block out certain degree.
Now, what does one do to cool down?
Drink tonnes of ice water
Take cold shower, numerous times
Blast the air-con at high speed, with the fan switch on as well
Take siesta, and forget the heat
Forget all earthly clothes, behind closed doors, please
Plunge yourself into the pool, although it is like onsen
Any other suggestion(s)?
If the heat can kill, well, it can, I would have been slaughtered for the umpteen times. It's soooooooo hot!
The UV rays are invading us from all angles, and I need to apply sunblock even when I'm in the comfort of my humble sanctuary. I can feel the heat radiating through the windows. Luckily, the curtains are thick enough to block out certain degree.
Now, what does one do to cool down?
Drink tonnes of ice water
Take cold shower, numerous times
Blast the air-con at high speed, with the fan switch on as well
Take siesta, and forget the heat
Forget all earthly clothes, behind closed doors, please
Plunge yourself into the pool, although it is like onsen
Any other suggestion(s)?
Friday, March 17, 2006
Getaway
What would one do to "recharge battery"?
Is going away a good antidote? If yes, where and how long?
Or doing what-you-love-to-do :P a way to unwind?
Will sweating yourself like mad good for driving out all the toxins from your system?
I really wonder......
Is going away a good antidote? If yes, where and how long?
Or doing what-you-love-to-do :P a way to unwind?
Will sweating yourself like mad good for driving out all the toxins from your system?
I really wonder......
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Sleeping In the Buff (PG, R(A), NC-16)
That disclaimer is required just in case my god daughter and son are reading this post :).
Anyway, spring is dawned and we are commencing to get the heatwave albeit occasional drops of rain are released to encourage more heat from the scorching grounds. Am not sure about yours, but our air-con, at our humble abode, works pari passu with the weather. Mind you, the machine is still good and we clean diligently, and have a professional to check and maintain annually. Can you imagine the cooler is screaming at 19°C, the fan level is put to high, but the room temperature is not even up to the Eskimo's standard yet? Plus, I am not even donning much clothes (let's not go into details ;), but I have no objection if you let your imagination runs wild :P) and it is not enough to keep me cool! To think that I am some one who is afraid of the cold.
So, there was this night I decided to throw all my earthy clothes out of the window and sleep with my birthday suit. And, yes, the room's air-con was still at full blast and I happily tucked into the comfort of my comforter. You may think that I had reached slumberland within a minute, but you guessed incorrectly.
Instead of experiencing cooling cold, I was getting hotter by the minute, no, it should be second. Incredible, right? I was expecting to be shrouded with a cold blanket, with the cooling air kissing and teasing my fair light skin. On the contrary, I could feel the pricky heat creeping onto my soon-to-be-irritated skin, and perspiration soon to form. I threw off my comforter, hoping the God of Stutterring Cold would bless me, but alas, the onslew of the heat rage invaded my slumber sanctuary from all corners.
I finally surrendered the idea of having the 280 threadcount bedsheet caressing my soft bare skin. Had my Significant Other threw me my skimpy tank top, and guess what, it was so much cooler than in the buff. Weird, huh?
Till now, I still cannot comprehend. Is my body generating more heat than usual or what? And no, I was not sexually turned on either. Do our bodies' temperatures not lower when we sleep? How can so many others enjoy sleeping in the buff? I am pretty sure they do not experience such heat invasion as I did, or else, they will not be advocating this habit.
A friend told me that the bed at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is magnificently comfy and cooling. That, should be the ideal haven for sleeping in the buff. Hmm....right, am gonna get my own first hand experience, on my next visit to the Pearl of the Orient.
Anyway, spring is dawned and we are commencing to get the heatwave albeit occasional drops of rain are released to encourage more heat from the scorching grounds. Am not sure about yours, but our air-con, at our humble abode, works pari passu with the weather. Mind you, the machine is still good and we clean diligently, and have a professional to check and maintain annually. Can you imagine the cooler is screaming at 19°C, the fan level is put to high, but the room temperature is not even up to the Eskimo's standard yet? Plus, I am not even donning much clothes (let's not go into details ;), but I have no objection if you let your imagination runs wild :P) and it is not enough to keep me cool! To think that I am some one who is afraid of the cold.
So, there was this night I decided to throw all my earthy clothes out of the window and sleep with my birthday suit. And, yes, the room's air-con was still at full blast and I happily tucked into the comfort of my comforter. You may think that I had reached slumberland within a minute, but you guessed incorrectly.
Instead of experiencing cooling cold, I was getting hotter by the minute, no, it should be second. Incredible, right? I was expecting to be shrouded with a cold blanket, with the cooling air kissing and teasing my fair light skin. On the contrary, I could feel the pricky heat creeping onto my soon-to-be-irritated skin, and perspiration soon to form. I threw off my comforter, hoping the God of Stutterring Cold would bless me, but alas, the onslew of the heat rage invaded my slumber sanctuary from all corners.
I finally surrendered the idea of having the 280 threadcount bedsheet caressing my soft bare skin. Had my Significant Other threw me my skimpy tank top, and guess what, it was so much cooler than in the buff. Weird, huh?
Till now, I still cannot comprehend. Is my body generating more heat than usual or what? And no, I was not sexually turned on either. Do our bodies' temperatures not lower when we sleep? How can so many others enjoy sleeping in the buff? I am pretty sure they do not experience such heat invasion as I did, or else, they will not be advocating this habit.
A friend told me that the bed at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is magnificently comfy and cooling. That, should be the ideal haven for sleeping in the buff. Hmm....right, am gonna get my own first hand experience, on my next visit to the Pearl of the Orient.
Friday, February 24, 2006
What Should It Be?
This thought has been with me for quite some time, since last year: where do I want to go from here? And, it is gaining strength each day.
I guess I have reached bottleneck at this junction of my life, and need adrenaline, fast. Each day seems to be a chore and the routine is killing me, slowly, like an odourless poison. Wish someone could enlighten me. It is quite a torture when you lead each day aimlessly.
Yes, I do have plan, but this plan cannot be coerced, it can only be given by The Almighty. And, talking about this, me already on the verge of giving up. Really wish I know what went wrong.
.......too many thoughts running amok in my mind now.....not too sure what to think. In fact, I don't even want to think about it.
Perhaps a good night sleep will bring good tidings for me tomorrow....
I guess I have reached bottleneck at this junction of my life, and need adrenaline, fast. Each day seems to be a chore and the routine is killing me, slowly, like an odourless poison. Wish someone could enlighten me. It is quite a torture when you lead each day aimlessly.
Yes, I do have plan, but this plan cannot be coerced, it can only be given by The Almighty. And, talking about this, me already on the verge of giving up. Really wish I know what went wrong.
.......too many thoughts running amok in my mind now.....not too sure what to think. In fact, I don't even want to think about it.
Perhaps a good night sleep will bring good tidings for me tomorrow....
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Result Update (3)
Liverpool vs Arsenal 1-0
Yes, my Significant Other was all smiles this morning and he was even singing :). 3 precious points for his team, so that made his day. Maybe he will strike 4D today :P......
Yes, my Significant Other was all smiles this morning and he was even singing :). 3 precious points for his team, so that made his day. Maybe he will strike 4D today :P......
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day
~爱，总在无意中滋长。~
情人节
有甜蜜，有欢笑，有玫瑰花和爱情的陪伴
情人节
是你与心怡的人一起渡过
情人节
有商机，好多东西都在这一天珍贵起来
情人节
因那轻声的叹息，使得那落寞的孤单更为孤独
情人节
有你在身旁，一切尽在不言中
情人节
有甜蜜，有欢笑，有玫瑰花和爱情的陪伴
情人节
是你与心怡的人一起渡过
情人节
有商机，好多东西都在这一天珍贵起来
情人节
因那轻声的叹息，使得那落寞的孤单更为孤独
情人节
有你在身旁，一切尽在不言中
Monday, February 06, 2006
Result Update (2)
Chelsea vs Liverpool 2-0
Of course this is definitely bad news for My Significant Other. He had been trying to avoid all media the whole morning.
Of course this is definitely bad news for My Significant Other. He had been trying to avoid all media the whole morning.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Beauty and the Beast
"It's beauty who killed the beast."-- King Kong
That really sums up the whole movie. Director Peter Jackson has personified King Kong and given it more humane emotions than it should have. Oh, Naomi Watts really put on a great show. Can't get my mind off her full-of-life eyes, they can talk!
Oh, I digress. What I wanna say is did beauty really kill the beast? Did King Kong really mind or care about Ann (Naomi's character in the movie) or was she just its toy? But that did not seem to be coz King Kong really enjoy Ann's company and she did make it laughed. Or maybe King Kong rescued Ann from the grasp/teeth of those 3 dinosaurs, and the affirnity/bond just grew?
Whatever it is, King Kong does not belong to this real world. So are Edward Scissorshand and Phantom of the Opera. Neither is the Bicentennial Man. So, why must all these ficticious figures be created? To earn our empathy or tears or our money?
And, what really irked me was it was Carl, that idiot, who brought King Kong to the real world, who had the final dialogue of the movie. Sucks, and he even got the cheeks to say that.
*Sigh*...I do not like being pulled into the trap of such emotions, and I realy DO NOT feel good at all :(. It's kinda complex and am not sure how to explain. Whatever it is, am gonna avoid all such movies in the future, if I can.
That really sums up the whole movie. Director Peter Jackson has personified King Kong and given it more humane emotions than it should have. Oh, Naomi Watts really put on a great show. Can't get my mind off her full-of-life eyes, they can talk!
Oh, I digress. What I wanna say is did beauty really kill the beast? Did King Kong really mind or care about Ann (Naomi's character in the movie) or was she just its toy? But that did not seem to be coz King Kong really enjoy Ann's company and she did make it laughed. Or maybe King Kong rescued Ann from the grasp/teeth of those 3 dinosaurs, and the affirnity/bond just grew?
Whatever it is, King Kong does not belong to this real world. So are Edward Scissorshand and Phantom of the Opera. Neither is the Bicentennial Man. So, why must all these ficticious figures be created? To earn our empathy or tears or our money?
And, what really irked me was it was Carl, that idiot, who brought King Kong to the real world, who had the final dialogue of the movie. Sucks, and he even got the cheeks to say that.
*Sigh*...I do not like being pulled into the trap of such emotions, and I realy DO NOT feel good at all :(. It's kinda complex and am not sure how to explain. Whatever it is, am gonna avoid all such movies in the future, if I can.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
送走鸡年,迎来狗年
再过几分钟就是农历初四了。时间就在忙忙碌碌的拜年中，溜走了。
除夕夜至年初一，只睡了几小时，接下来的12个小时都是处于朦胧中，大脑似乎停止运作。我有个习惯，那就是当我无法有充足的睡眠时，整个人就会静下来，似乎多讲一句话都需要用上好大的力气。派红包时都担心会分错，精神无法集中嘛。反正年初一那天有多blur就有多blur。
说到红包，今年简直是分到我手软，哪来的那么多小孩子？简直是不胜枚举。幸亏我将整叠的新钞随身带着，在途中补充“货源”。实在夸张。
过年除了拜年，拿红包分红包，当然也少不了吃。你只要走到哪儿，就吃到哪儿，根本就停不下来。那些应节糕点太诱人了，更何况许多都标榜着自家做的，你怎么能舍得不品尝？但是呢，这么一来就苦了我的腰围。每吃个凤梨酥，我就得牢记多游几圈的泳。
忙了几天，总算可暂时告个段落，明天要好好的补充我的睡眠，也有机会去游泳。哦，说不定去做一下我的favourite运动，“瞎拼”去也 :)。
除夕夜至年初一，只睡了几小时，接下来的12个小时都是处于朦胧中，大脑似乎停止运作。我有个习惯，那就是当我无法有充足的睡眠时，整个人就会静下来，似乎多讲一句话都需要用上好大的力气。派红包时都担心会分错，精神无法集中嘛。反正年初一那天有多blur就有多blur。
说到红包，今年简直是分到我手软，哪来的那么多小孩子？简直是不胜枚举。幸亏我将整叠的新钞随身带着，在途中补充“货源”。实在夸张。
过年除了拜年，拿红包分红包，当然也少不了吃。你只要走到哪儿，就吃到哪儿，根本就停不下来。那些应节糕点太诱人了，更何况许多都标榜着自家做的，你怎么能舍得不品尝？但是呢，这么一来就苦了我的腰围。每吃个凤梨酥，我就得牢记多游几圈的泳。
忙了几天，总算可暂时告个段落，明天要好好的补充我的睡眠，也有机会去游泳。哦，说不定去做一下我的favourite运动，“瞎拼”去也 :)。
Friday, January 27, 2006
过年咯！
忙到现在才能松口气，好累好累。
明天就是除夕夜了，好快哦。过去的几个星期忙得头昏脑胀，说实在的，都不晓得自己在忙些什么。即使计划得漂漂亮亮的，总觉得时间不够用。不过，你不忙，感觉上不象要过年，蛮矛盾的。
也许青春已不是我能拥有的，亦无法如昔日乱乱忙，何况我很需要那8小时的睡眠，唉，时间真的不够用。
哎呀，好好过这个年，好好的养精蓄锐，好在新的一年里再创高峰。
新年快乐，岁岁平安！恭喜恭喜！：）
明天就是除夕夜了，好快哦。过去的几个星期忙得头昏脑胀，说实在的，都不晓得自己在忙些什么。即使计划得漂漂亮亮的，总觉得时间不够用。不过，你不忙，感觉上不象要过年，蛮矛盾的。
也许青春已不是我能拥有的，亦无法如昔日乱乱忙，何况我很需要那8小时的睡眠，唉，时间真的不够用。
哎呀，好好过这个年，好好的养精蓄锐，好在新的一年里再创高峰。
新年快乐，岁岁平安！恭喜恭喜！：）
Monday, January 23, 2006
Result Update (1)
Manchester United vs Liverpool 1-0
:), I am not sadistic, just can't help feeling amused with My Significant Other's crestfallen expression this morning. MU scored in the 91st minute, late into injury time. Haha.....
:), I am not sadistic, just can't help feeling amused with My Significant Other's crestfallen expression this morning. MU scored in the 91st minute, late into injury time. Haha.....
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Getting Hooked Up
Not sure is a good idea or otherwise, we are finally wired at our humble abode. Wireless, to be precise.
All these years, we, or rather I, have been advocating less or zilch techie stuff at home. One reason being, you will tend to bring work home, and that is bad. How on earth can you relax and de-stress if you cannot demarcate work and leisure or even play? Another reason is with so much to do with cyberway, how do you rest, for a second? If I get engross in a subject, especially if it is a new stuff/hobby, there is no way to pull me away. I can even sacrifice my beauty sleep. Serious, although I am trying all measures to maintain my youth and beauty.
So, right now, with this laptop (frankly, I do not like laptops coz am so familiar with PCs), I can write/blog, surf, do instant messaging, etc, whenever I wish, and need not have to rely on the mercy of the PC at the office. My Significant Other has been pretty excited and he has been exclaiming, "We're in the e-zone now!" However, I have been hogging the laptop, familiarizing, setting familiar comfy identities. Of course, he will not haggle with me coz at this moment, he is much more concerned with Liverpool winning the next 3 games facing 3 big teams (MU, Arsenal and Chelsea) :).
Anyway, I have another toy to play with during the weekend, other than contenting myself with the goggle box. There are still lots of stuff which I have yet to set up coz I am really a handicap without the mouse. It is so weird to use the laptop's so-call "mouse", which mine happens to be a small red rubber dot. It took me hours this afternoon to re-do the settings for our email accounts and the PC. Arrgh, almost tore my hair apart :(.
Guess I need time, no, I think I better go and purchase a mouse tomorrow. That will make my life much easier. Who knows I will be ready and up to do much more tomorrow :).
All these years, we, or rather I, have been advocating less or zilch techie stuff at home. One reason being, you will tend to bring work home, and that is bad. How on earth can you relax and de-stress if you cannot demarcate work and leisure or even play? Another reason is with so much to do with cyberway, how do you rest, for a second? If I get engross in a subject, especially if it is a new stuff/hobby, there is no way to pull me away. I can even sacrifice my beauty sleep. Serious, although I am trying all measures to maintain my youth and beauty.
So, right now, with this laptop (frankly, I do not like laptops coz am so familiar with PCs), I can write/blog, surf, do instant messaging, etc, whenever I wish, and need not have to rely on the mercy of the PC at the office. My Significant Other has been pretty excited and he has been exclaiming, "We're in the e-zone now!" However, I have been hogging the laptop, familiarizing, setting familiar comfy identities. Of course, he will not haggle with me coz at this moment, he is much more concerned with Liverpool winning the next 3 games facing 3 big teams (MU, Arsenal and Chelsea) :).
Anyway, I have another toy to play with during the weekend, other than contenting myself with the goggle box. There are still lots of stuff which I have yet to set up coz I am really a handicap without the mouse. It is so weird to use the laptop's so-call "mouse", which mine happens to be a small red rubber dot. It took me hours this afternoon to re-do the settings for our email accounts and the PC. Arrgh, almost tore my hair apart :(.
Guess I need time, no, I think I better go and purchase a mouse tomorrow. That will make my life much easier. Who knows I will be ready and up to do much more tomorrow :).
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Crazy Horse Revisited
Unless you are a worshipper of topless dancing, The Crazy Horse caberet show will soon become a passè, I think, despite so much hype being built around it.
Caught the show early this month, complimentary of a friend. And I would not say I'd thoroughly enjoyed the show. There are a couple of dances which really utilize the use of dance moves and lights to portray an artistic image, or rather, a 3D wallpaper. Quite tastefully, in fact.
The beautiful caberet girls really look and dress the same, all towering at 1.75m (or taller) height, differentiating by their own bouncy assets. All moves are choreographed to ooze sensulity and sexiness. Nothing sleazy or distasteful. Colourful lightings are cleverly used to ensue dazzling sights on the girls' curvaceous body. You will be mesmerized by these lights rather than the nearly-nude girls.
Sad to say, there were only a lingering number of audience although the showroom is pretty compact. We were seated pretty near the stage, in fact, it is just right under our nose. So I would say the view is pretty fascinating :P. Due to the the few number of us, the staff/ushers had to be roped in to create the hippy mood, with all the wolf whistling and "oohs" and "ahs" and "wahs". We're so 'unmoved', unlike some of the Caucasian audience. They're more appreciative of such performances and they really gave compliments by cheering the caberet girls on.
If you ask me whether it is worth going for the show, I can only tell you, no harm watching it once. The novelty will wear off, sooner or later, coz I think it is not in our culture to appreciate such performance on a long run. Frankly, the show is nothing erotic, nor it is sleazy. You will appreciate the beauty of human anatomy, and appreciate the art weaves between dance and lights.
Who knows you may come out of the show, converted, as a connoisseur of topless dancing :).
Caught the show early this month, complimentary of a friend. And I would not say I'd thoroughly enjoyed the show. There are a couple of dances which really utilize the use of dance moves and lights to portray an artistic image, or rather, a 3D wallpaper. Quite tastefully, in fact.
The beautiful caberet girls really look and dress the same, all towering at 1.75m (or taller) height, differentiating by their own bouncy assets. All moves are choreographed to ooze sensulity and sexiness. Nothing sleazy or distasteful. Colourful lightings are cleverly used to ensue dazzling sights on the girls' curvaceous body. You will be mesmerized by these lights rather than the nearly-nude girls.
Sad to say, there were only a lingering number of audience although the showroom is pretty compact. We were seated pretty near the stage, in fact, it is just right under our nose. So I would say the view is pretty fascinating :P. Due to the the few number of us, the staff/ushers had to be roped in to create the hippy mood, with all the wolf whistling and "oohs" and "ahs" and "wahs". We're so 'unmoved', unlike some of the Caucasian audience. They're more appreciative of such performances and they really gave compliments by cheering the caberet girls on.
If you ask me whether it is worth going for the show, I can only tell you, no harm watching it once. The novelty will wear off, sooner or later, coz I think it is not in our culture to appreciate such performance on a long run. Frankly, the show is nothing erotic, nor it is sleazy. You will appreciate the beauty of human anatomy, and appreciate the art weaves between dance and lights.
Who knows you may come out of the show, converted, as a connoisseur of topless dancing :).
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Happy 4th Anniversary
Start of a cold to commemorate the day......*sniff sniff*
And, CNY is just round the corner, and I have got tonnes of errands to do!
And, CNY is just round the corner, and I have got tonnes of errands to do!
Friday, January 13, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Hair Cut
Had my long hair cut, or rather shaved, short 2 days ago at my hairdresser, Gary.
I asked Gary what I can I do with my hair other than trimming it short and do some highlighting. Perming is out coz I do not want to be called "Auntie" on the road. So, instead of cutting, Gary shaved away all my locks. Actually, it was "thinning" all my locks. No, I was not heart pained. Really want a change for the new year, and I was kinda tired of my straight long hair. The shaving had left me with a shorter hairdo, with uneven ends, and it makes me look "wild", according to my colleagues :).
Gary highlighted my hair as well, without asking me what colour I wanted. Well, he knows me too well, unless I want a major change/makeover. Inititally I wanted a short hairdo, but somehow Gary wasn't buying the idea and he refused to cut it short, which he happily did so 10 years ago. Okay, I could have a short or even boyish hair cut 10 years ago, but not now. Hmm.....perhaps he has seen me morphed over the years, so I guess he prefers me to stay feminie :P. Ha......
Anyway, always like the feeling after a hair cut. Of course, I never pass up the opportunity to ask my Significant Other how he finds my new hairdo. As usual, "It's okay," he replies. Hmm...wonder why I ask but I think we ladies never fail to do this. It is like getting a reaffirmation from the men, although we may not need it at all. Weird, huh?
For all I know, my hair will be long in no time......
I asked Gary what I can I do with my hair other than trimming it short and do some highlighting. Perming is out coz I do not want to be called "Auntie" on the road. So, instead of cutting, Gary shaved away all my locks. Actually, it was "thinning" all my locks. No, I was not heart pained. Really want a change for the new year, and I was kinda tired of my straight long hair. The shaving had left me with a shorter hairdo, with uneven ends, and it makes me look "wild", according to my colleagues :).
Gary highlighted my hair as well, without asking me what colour I wanted. Well, he knows me too well, unless I want a major change/makeover. Inititally I wanted a short hairdo, but somehow Gary wasn't buying the idea and he refused to cut it short, which he happily did so 10 years ago. Okay, I could have a short or even boyish hair cut 10 years ago, but not now. Hmm.....perhaps he has seen me morphed over the years, so I guess he prefers me to stay feminie :P. Ha......
Anyway, always like the feeling after a hair cut. Of course, I never pass up the opportunity to ask my Significant Other how he finds my new hairdo. As usual, "It's okay," he replies. Hmm...wonder why I ask but I think we ladies never fail to do this. It is like getting a reaffirmation from the men, although we may not need it at all. Weird, huh?
For all I know, my hair will be long in no time......
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Spring Cleaning, The Rain
It had been raining cats and dogs for the past few days and it seems that the pouring ain't gonna stop.
Started the spring cleaning for the coming CNY last Saturday. I'm telling you, thanks to the rain, it was quite relaxing due to the cool weather. Well, I was pretty ambitious to want to finish all the cleaning within a day, but being so meticulous and "petty", some of the chores have to spill over to this weekend. Luckily, we do clean frequently, so the annual spring cleaning ain't that bad.
Many of us would take the spring cleaning as an opportunity to dump whatever stuff they have been hogging over the year. I wonder how many of us would really do that? As human beings, we are so clingy to the material stuff, attach too much emotions. I am sure no exception. However, for the sake of space, I really need to discard lots and lots of stuff. For example, shopping carrier bags. Okay, these shopping carrier bags are evidences to my shopping therapy sessions. Be it big or small or medium, colourful or plain, tasteful or disdain desgins, you name it, I have it. In order to free up more storage space, I had commenced to discard some old ones, and this will definitely not a one-time job.
Anyway, I am glad I had started the spring cleaning early. Can you imagine the coming weekends are loaded with much more itinerary? It seems that almost everything must happen right before CNY, other than the spring cleaning, shopping for the CNY, making/baking the CNY cookies and goodies. For instance, my cute little niece will be celebrating her 1-year-old birthday around this time, and my Significant Other's father is joining the race to celebrate his as well. I really wish I can clone myself to be able to accomplish all the tasks.
Well, I may be complaining time is not to my bidding, however, I really enjoy every minute and every second before CNY. I like getting the place ready and done for the new year, with change of flowers arrangement, CNY decorations, etc. Everything smells nice and crisp and new :). Have yet to purchase all the perishables, but my list is getting longer by the second :P. Oh, another task which I really really enjoy doing: getting new currency notes from the bank for the preparation of ang pows. Okay, I will not divulge how much we need to give away each year, although it is increasing every year as there is always a new addition (be it friends or relatives), it is still a joy preparing these ang pows.
Must admit the rain does not dampen my festive spirits at all. In fact, I was out the last of couple of days, running all the errands, battling with the cold falling rain. I even managed a trip down to Chinatown's CNY bazaar, although it was pretty awkward and tedious, having to hold on to the umbrella, and trying to free my hand to look at all the goodies. Never mind, will be coming back again, for the next couple of weeks before the CNY. Hopefully, the weather will permit a sunny sight, for all of our sakes.
So, may luck be with us :).
Started the spring cleaning for the coming CNY last Saturday. I'm telling you, thanks to the rain, it was quite relaxing due to the cool weather. Well, I was pretty ambitious to want to finish all the cleaning within a day, but being so meticulous and "petty", some of the chores have to spill over to this weekend. Luckily, we do clean frequently, so the annual spring cleaning ain't that bad.
Many of us would take the spring cleaning as an opportunity to dump whatever stuff they have been hogging over the year. I wonder how many of us would really do that? As human beings, we are so clingy to the material stuff, attach too much emotions. I am sure no exception. However, for the sake of space, I really need to discard lots and lots of stuff. For example, shopping carrier bags. Okay, these shopping carrier bags are evidences to my shopping therapy sessions. Be it big or small or medium, colourful or plain, tasteful or disdain desgins, you name it, I have it. In order to free up more storage space, I had commenced to discard some old ones, and this will definitely not a one-time job.
Anyway, I am glad I had started the spring cleaning early. Can you imagine the coming weekends are loaded with much more itinerary? It seems that almost everything must happen right before CNY, other than the spring cleaning, shopping for the CNY, making/baking the CNY cookies and goodies. For instance, my cute little niece will be celebrating her 1-year-old birthday around this time, and my Significant Other's father is joining the race to celebrate his as well. I really wish I can clone myself to be able to accomplish all the tasks.
Well, I may be complaining time is not to my bidding, however, I really enjoy every minute and every second before CNY. I like getting the place ready and done for the new year, with change of flowers arrangement, CNY decorations, etc. Everything smells nice and crisp and new :). Have yet to purchase all the perishables, but my list is getting longer by the second :P. Oh, another task which I really really enjoy doing: getting new currency notes from the bank for the preparation of ang pows. Okay, I will not divulge how much we need to give away each year, although it is increasing every year as there is always a new addition (be it friends or relatives), it is still a joy preparing these ang pows.
Must admit the rain does not dampen my festive spirits at all. In fact, I was out the last of couple of days, running all the errands, battling with the cold falling rain. I even managed a trip down to Chinatown's CNY bazaar, although it was pretty awkward and tedious, having to hold on to the umbrella, and trying to free my hand to look at all the goodies. Never mind, will be coming back again, for the next couple of weeks before the CNY. Hopefully, the weather will permit a sunny sight, for all of our sakes.
So, may luck be with us :).
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Hello 2006
Dear 2006,
To-date, I have been pretty contented with life. I have had my ups and downs, highs and lows, but nevertheless, I am blessed and being given much more than I can bargain for.
Am no doubt a fatalist, so I shall not wish for the unreacheables and unpredictables. However, being human, I do have a couple of teeny weeny wishes, hoping and waiting to fulfill in 2006.
(1) Bringing a new life into this world. I am ready to step into motherhood, just need the blessings of God. Am not sure if this wish of mine is a selfish one, but I sincerely and earnestly hope my prayers will be answered. I shall leave it to kismet, and will accept life as it is, que sera sera.
(2) Friends. Throughout my life, I have placed much importance in friendship. Value all my friends greatly and am blessed to have friends who are there for me, through weals and woes. Am contented to remain status quo, and have no desire to modify or jeopardize any relationship.
I shall be, no doubt, still very me. Hopefully, wiser. And, learn to know material stuff are all fleeting and transient. However, I still want to chalk it to me still being worldly. Afterall, am still part of this mundane world.
Let this post cements my first step into year 2006.
Yours truly,
Christina
p/s. It's raining cats and dogs....
To-date, I have been pretty contented with life. I have had my ups and downs, highs and lows, but nevertheless, I am blessed and being given much more than I can bargain for.
Am no doubt a fatalist, so I shall not wish for the unreacheables and unpredictables. However, being human, I do have a couple of teeny weeny wishes, hoping and waiting to fulfill in 2006.
(1) Bringing a new life into this world. I am ready to step into motherhood, just need the blessings of God. Am not sure if this wish of mine is a selfish one, but I sincerely and earnestly hope my prayers will be answered. I shall leave it to kismet, and will accept life as it is, que sera sera.
(2) Friends. Throughout my life, I have placed much importance in friendship. Value all my friends greatly and am blessed to have friends who are there for me, through weals and woes. Am contented to remain status quo, and have no desire to modify or jeopardize any relationship.
I shall be, no doubt, still very me. Hopefully, wiser. And, learn to know material stuff are all fleeting and transient. However, I still want to chalk it to me still being worldly. Afterall, am still part of this mundane world.
Let this post cements my first step into year 2006.
Yours truly,
Christina
p/s. It's raining cats and dogs....
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