my quaint world

Been reading the blogs of others in the cyberworld. I think think ma blog is really boring! Hehehe.

I know, I know, I shouldn't benchmark meself to other!

But anyway, aside from the roller-coaster (the ride is on auto-mode for now), and as my knee is almost perfect again - its PARTY TIME!

In fact, started of this week with a nice cool kilkenny at Harry's last night. And then with OD (overdose) of Singapore hawker food at the Esplanade. It was a fantastic meal and its been a while since I've been a real glutton... ahehe...

Lined up for tis week - Thu @ Siam and MoS to groove into the weekend.

Anyone up for a bière?

Here's a gift from my godma - a poem to bring with me to the faraway land ;)

Life’s Mirror - Madeline S. Bridges

There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave,
There are souls that are pure and true;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you

Give love, and love to your life will flow,
A strength in your utmost need;
Have faith, and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your work and deed.

Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind,
And honor will honor meet;
And the smile which is sweet will surely find
A smile that is just as sweet

For life is the mirror of king and slave,
‘Tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have
And the best will come back to you.

Its so beautiful! I promise I'll live a life just as expressed ;)

Last couple of days has been rather a roller coaster ride in me - euphoria and melancholy. I guess, its fine line between the 2 state.

Nevertheless, most of ma frens wishes me well, giving much encouragements but there are those who painted the worst scenarios. And some even nasty remarks :( Sometimes I do really wonder what lies in the real hearts of humans. I would like to believe it is always and pure goodness that we are all born with.

I tried to ignore the words from the dark hearteds but somehow, the words just kept reprinting in my mind. Its like a curse set on me. BUT I WILL NOT let these external negativities come in between my life journey.

I guess, these are just part and parcle of life that help to make us stronger and develop deeper convictions to fulfil our own missions.

I keep looking forward, focusing on my objectives. And keep chanting...
I grit on my teeth and trust meself!

"I will, I can, I must"

No matter what happens, everything happens for a reason!

I am imagining myself stepping into a huge big wild jungle. So many unknowns. But I found a stream! I know as along I keep to the path by the stream, I will reach finally the right destination - the faraway land where chocolates grow on trees and white wine flows endlessly down the river ;)

Just an illustration la! I know that as long as I keep chanting, my life will flow in the right direction, in the flow of the mystic law. That is faith!

Of course nothing comes easy, I'll still have to walk thru the difficult paths in the jungle - under hot sun, torns of the bushes, wild animals, pebbles and stones, blisters and... grrrr...

Guess what! Soon I'll start new series of adventures in a land where wine flows down the stream and chocolates grows on the trees ;)

I certainly look forward to it!

And will keep sharing the little funny and not-so-funny stories and adventures that my path crosses and my eyes catches and that my mind registers (being the forgetful me, I know you will all forgive me as when needed) Ok!

For now, nothing much to report because it is ALL boring forms to fill, getting a doctor to inpect me upsidedown, insideout - to make sure no teeny weeny fellas that will take a ride with me to the new land and papers and forms and more papers :S



In fact, I will soon go living is where this lil fella stands pissin - Manneken Pis!

He even has his own website ;)

The most famous belgian boy! Muahaahhahah

When reality sets in, its a hard pinch he.

When its just dreaming and visualising and hoping, it seemed more fun and exciting.

I do not dare to look beyond. Just like the lesson of ski. Look at the next point that you would like to head to, don't look yet beyond the slopes, for the unseen and uncertainties will just scare our wits off.

That's what I will do now. Step by step.

Nevertheless, I know, all my chantings these days (haven't chanted as much in the last 10 years as I did in these last 2 weeks!) will lead me in the right flow of life! The power of the mystic law!

Step 1 is achieved. I think I will soon start a new life in a new place.

Wish me luck and I sure will miss you all!

Was indeed a great Saturday. I met up with Mei at The Balcony (cool place to chill out!) for lunch. We barely ate! Kept talking non-stop for almost 4 hours. Then I had to go for a short appointment at 4.30pm. Met up with Mei again and went to this sake place in Mohamed Sultan. Again, more words that came pouring out than food that we take in.

BUT we drank 3 bottles of sake ;) and 2 beers before calling it a night.

It was rrreally great! Great catching up. I missed talking to her in fact. We were best of friends when we were 13 or 14 years old. Used to sit at the back of the classroom, hid our faces and chat. And continue chatting on the phone when we are back home. Usually stuffs - dreams, boys, family, books, love, romance, boys, boys, boys etc etc. Hahaha!



We have known each other for about 18 years now. Phew! I am so proud of her. She's grown to be such a fine lady. Full of confidence, joy, love and being just herself!

Later on, H and a colleague popped by. Took me off to MOS for 1 hour of dancing in Pure Room. Imagine, limpy chinese girl in bohemian skirt and birkenstoks. A sight to be missed! Hhehehe but who cares as long as we are having fun!

"Dreadful Sunday"

First, we woke up very late! Had lunch only at 3pm :( Then I think the gastric striked me. Was feeling really woozy and yet they insisted that I have to see the Chinese sensei for my knee (post-ski! hehehe...)

So in the midst of pain and wooziness, we went around looking for a Chinese sensei! Found one somewhere at Middle Road.

Then, there was all these punching, pushing, pressing, twisting and sucking (using some small cups) from a very strong armed Chinese doctor (daytime horror!) and lotsa laughing and squeeling from Yeni and me bro (they tried to stifle their laughters but still find ME too amusing!). And poor me - screaming, wriggling and trying to get away. Sob sob.

But then, I had the best sleep ever for 3 whole hours. I guess, the "tui na" really works he!



Marks from the suction of the cups.





Some chinese medicine for me to slab onto my knee.


Funny doctor he was! When we arrived, he said "Welcome, welcome. People come here to buy pain!" and twisted that with a big HAHAHA at the end.

** She was indeed petrified that sunday!

Just bought this book last nite!



"Life is not measure by the number of breaths we take but by the places and moments that take our breath away" - anonymous

Interesting - just wanna see whether do I feel the same when visiting the places they mentioned. Every experience of a place is rather personal I guess.

You can either love it or hate it.

For me, I've been blessed to see the vast world and have loved every single moments and treasured every single picture that has been captured via my eyes.

I just wish to share. And to inspire others what I see thru my eyes... the way it has inspired me.

Can't help it but I must say - last nite while queueing to pay for this book in Borders, just 2 more before my turn, a guy turn around (quite cute!) and passed me a 30% discount voucher! Yippee, made my day ;) (I know its small savings, but cheap thrills and I just loved em!)

And then Yeni who was also buying the same book, got her little thrills just right on our turn at the cashier. An angel (lady!) gave her an extra voucher she had.

So both of us did our little hop-kick-twiggle under the spotlights of Orchard Road.

** She chuckled!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Some pictures to share the vibrant and excitement of Chinese New Year celebrations!

We celebrate this occasion for 15 days from the start of the Lunar calender.

Its a vibrant celebration (very exhausting, at least for me!) where all family, relatives, friends, neighbours gather around.

The married ones give "hong bao" (red packet containing money) to the singles (so lucky me!!!) Forgot to take a picture of hong bao though!



Getting ready in position to Lou Hei!



Absolute mess!



Everyone is concentrating to toss it the highest! The more luck it will bring for this year!



Entanglement!



Phew, what a sight!







Lotsa home cooked food!









And drinks! ** Burp!






Greetings to one another!
Gong xi! Gong xi!



Gambling!



Gambling!!!



More gambling!!!!!



Getting ready for family shoot!



Ma cousins! :)



The TEHsss!

And lastly, Cherry Blossoms and Mandarin Oranges... A must in every home!

These days I've been in the highest mood! I guess, love does me good ;)

Anyway, been putting some efforts to get my blog right. Simple, clean and easy. I know, its looking a little bland now. Let me a bit of time to figure out how to put a picture behind the header! Gimme some tips!

Next on my list - I would like to put up some past travel logs. I have copies of my scribblings everywhere now, need to spend sometime to compile them and put up nicely. My travel journal online!

Maybe it could be of good use to someone out there :)

** Her face beaming!

So here I am, back again in Kiasu-land ;)

Man, just been lookin at the blogs nominated for Bloggies 2006 and they do look interesting. Look at mine! Its just a squarish me, writing about me boring stuff :)

Anyway, just got back from Swiss. Picture perfect place, great air, wonderful sceneries, interesting people but bad food :( At least, the cold dishes and weird smelling cheese still did not get to me!

Been starving the whole week there. Sandwich lady this morning said I look as if I've lost weight, so I guess, bless the swiss food!

Joke of the week was the chinese girl, jet black hair in a pink rented ski suit, trying to ski but instead rolling on her bum down the wonderful slopes of the Alps. I think that is a hilarious sight! Absolutely million dollar scene!

Anyway, I twisted my knee at the end. For a moment, I thought I broke something. Heard a crack. Ma heart stopped a beat. Then I wiggled my right leg - ok. Wiggled my left leg - ok too. So I tried to stand up. Pain shot right up. Anyway, poor chinese girl limped all the way down slope at the end.

Nevertheless, I am home and beaming with joy.

Chinese girl beaming! Life is beautiful!

** Big kiss!