The past few weeks were crazy.
I was busy working OT so I didn't have time to pack my room.
I spent the whole Saturday clearing my room and I didn't know that clearing my room can actually bring some form of therapy too. I really felt a sense of accomplishment!
<盆菜 - pen cai>
Reunion dinner this year was somewhat different.
My mum decided to do away with the usual steamboat and decided to have "PUN CHOY" aka 盆菜, among other dishes.
With all our busy schedules, we seldom have dinner together as a family.
Instead of the usual fuss,quarrels,etc... Laughter filled the dinner table.
This really warms my heart and I couldn't stop laughing at the weird remarks made about the pun choy.
I was looking forward to CNY, not because of the red packets. It's more of the get- together, the food and the rest.
Grandpa's place is the HQ where all will gather in that small cosy house to exchange new year well wishes, etc. I like to stay there because of the atmosphere and the food. Love the bamboo shoots and cheng teng my grandpa made. These 2 dishes are a MUST for me ever year. Otherwise without them, CNY will never be the same.
Oh yeah and not forgetting my grandaunt who serves us Yakult on CNY only.
We also visited the family that made very nice CNY goodies. The best being the fried crabsticks. yums! We stayed in the house the longest and I think we cleared at least 1/2 of all their cookies,etc. Terrible. But that's the whole idea of CNY isn't it?
I had a good rest on the 3rd day of CNY. I hope that with the good rest, I am ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. =)
Sunday, February 07, 2010
hmmmm....................
It's been close to a month since i'm back from my Korea Trip.
Seriously, FB is a good tool to keep one's life updated.
The pictures said it all.
Strangly, i felt refreshed yet at the same time i felt that something was missing.
I came back with baggages of stress and worries.
I thought i have left them behind but realised that i'm still carrying it ALONE!
OTs continued to fill my world for now.
I got carried away with work till i feel that i have lost myself.
No time to rest because of the transitions at work and ministry responsibilities.
I havent been myself lately either. Seems like i have lost the Joy.
I'm scared. I don't wish to be like this forever.
Time to pray hard, I hope things will turn around.
2010.... CHARGE!!!!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Gatherings
Bernie's back in town and seems like people are turning up a lot less for gatherings.
I loved Big Group gatherings because it's a good time where one can catch up with people we haven't seen in a long time.
We probably feel some sort of distance but i guess it's the fellowship that matters.
SIGHZERS!!!!! Because of my 2 hours communion and time constrain, no K this time.
Drats, i've been waiting for this a long time. Can't wait to hear, Bernie, shihan, Jon and I croak together at PartyWorld or KBox! Maybe next time when Bernie's back again.
I'm off to Korea. Will be back with some of my trip postings.
Keep Dene, Roger and me in prayer. Heard that the weather is SUPER DUPER COLD! I hope we all can take it.
I can't wait to busk in the Korean atmosphere and culture!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009
It's been my dream to participate in a marathon.
I never had the guts to sign up because i never like running.
When i was in secondary school, it was really tough to just run that 2.4km.
I'm always struggling to PUSH myself so that i can get a gold or sliver for NAFA. ahahahahah...
Thanks to my brother who persuaded my mum and I to join the 10km run.
He said he'll walk with us if we can't take it.
For the first time, he did not participate in the full marathon.
My bro's the fittest in the family, from 1/2 marathon to full marathon. He's been running for years.
I had fun running. Ran the 1st 2km+ walked in between with my mum and my brother and ran the last 2km. Completed 10km in 1hr 45 mins. 14 mins earlier than my brother and mum who walked.
Seriously a sense of achievenment when i reached the finished line.
I'm proud of my mum too. We both ran till our shoes of 2 years gave way.BLEAHS!
I DID IT!!!! WHOA WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Blessed Wedding My Cuzzies!!!
I've been invited to a total of 11 Weddings this year. But this is the wedding that i have been waiting for!!! They're my cuzzies close to my heart.
The wedding was cool with live band singing songs that we all know. I guess it's the trend now. Maybe for my wedding i'll get this aunt and uncle of mine to sing 1 or 2 hokkien songs. I think that will liven the mood to the max. And will most likely ask my grandma to perfrom her evergeen cantonese songs. But too bad my grandma has passed on. If not, i think she'll be happy to sing either an opera or a song rather than just sitting at the table all night eating. hahahahahaahaha.... just random thoughts.
Anyway both are going to Korea for 8 days too. Too bad we booked different dates and from different agent. otherwise the trip would be more fun with them. ke ke...
I'm seriously overwhelm with weddings. One more coming up next year. My good friend's wedding and she ask me to be her 姐妹! Will be fun because it's going to be my first time. muahahahaah....
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Happy Birthday Dene!
(my partners in "Crime")
Have always been wanting to surprise my friends on their birthdays.
Finally manage to do it with Peiling and Sharon.
Totally Awesome. Got the contact from Muthu. Made the reservations,etc myself.
Best of all... TPL and Sharon was alongside with me to make this surprise a success.
and not forgetting Roger, my 无间道 who helped me ensure that Dene's home,etc.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERDENE!!!!!!
I'm so glad we brought that smile onto her Face.
I didn't get to see the surprise look on her face though.... MANS!!!!
all i heard was ^$&^&^$#^&#^&*#^*& i bathed already you know? Not nice!! washed face already.I in my sleeping clothes already... blah blah blah....
and to even begin with... she doesn't put on any make up.
Anyways, i know deep inside she's touched.
Sharon, Peiling and I were indeed honoured to make her day.
I'm Happy!! It's really a joy to bring happiness to people.
That satisfaction is simply indescrible.
