Monthly Archives: December 2011

Despite the lack of train service, we were determined not to let that affect our holiday plans. Thanks to the wonderful world of internet, we found an alternative, but longer way to get to Oxford. So, we boarded a bus … Continue reading →

I think winter is meant for rest, rest, rest! It gets dark early at around 4pm and the sun only rises at around 8am – the long dark night is meant for rest, rest, rest! And trust me, we are … Continue reading →

It has been another eventful year, characterized by so many changes in the world and in our surroundings. New opposition members in parliament, economic storms in US, Europe and perhaps even slowly brewing economic issues in China, earthquake in my … Continue reading →

Yes! I am off soon. After weeks of crazy work, work, work, I am off. I am finally getting my wish to have a quiet and reflective break. Every year, it is a mad period of celebrations, eating, more eating, … Continue reading →

Part I My friend of more than ten years recently called me for lunch. Reason? To celebrate my birthday. I was stunned. She has never celebrated my birthday, why start now? She said she is thankful for my friendship and … Continue reading →

I was in the train recently and saw this little girl, maybe 0.7m with an old person face. On closer examination, I realised that she is actually quite old. I felt sad. She may never know what it is like … Continue reading →

I am truly blessed. Once when we were at the cemetery, someone commented at one of the well-kept graves, regularly maintained by a son that “you don’t need many children, just one who loves you truly and deeply.” That stayed … Continue reading →

I had a great time on Sunday. My niece had lunch with me and then she came over to my place. We talked about a lot of irrelevant stuffs and broke into our silly loud laughers. It was funny! We … Continue reading →

I have this humongous book called “The Joy of Cooking”, bought a while ago from the recently demised Borders. It is very thick with hundreds of recipes, and what is more painful, besides the weight on the wrist, is that … Continue reading →

My niece told me that day that one of her friends said “I am tired of crying. I am going to take a break!” At first, I thought it was funny, but of course there is underlying pain for the … Continue reading →