Rainbow RIP

She slept at one night and then never woke up again. She had enjoyed the longevity of 100 years and the love and care of the whole family. Min used to play with her when she went to Auntie's place with Mom. During the recent years, Rainbow had lost one eye. Her figure had remained the same throughout the years. Today when I went there, I no longer heard the welcome barkings and we missed her scratches on the floor. The family had decided not to get a new one. Too sad to say good-bye.

Won $700.

thomas sabo green stone finger ring

A present from Van.

Follow the Sun!

But where is the Sun?

Anis b can recognize me after her 4 days' trip. Marvellous!

We had lunch with Tam at Wanchai. Congratulations to the new YeYe! Our support & our best wishes to him for everything. Life has to go on and we simply step forward.

I enjoy the massage chair at V's place.

I still love people despite some people may be wicked and some may be stupid.

The 39 Steps

The second version of John Buchan's classic thriller. The first one was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. An innocent man caught up in international intrigue. Taina Elg, a Finnish-American beauty. Ranking higher than Grace Kelly, as I judge. The scene of removing silk stockings with 2 hands handcuffed together - one of Taina Elg and one of Kenneth Moore - must be considered terribly sensational.

I could not catch every phrase and every move. I have been watching the DVD on computer again and again to understand more.

Porpor & I had dimsum at APM for lunch. I had dinner with Ella & Kar Yan at Taikooshing - Thai Pepper.

Min had gone to Uni of Nottingham for some sports event and stayed with Winki for the weekend. She is sick and staying in bed now. Poor girl.

Daisy

My hair needs high maintenance. That is why I have spent hours in the hairdresser's this morning. Consequentially and accidentally, I have watched a Korean movie for the first time in my life. There is a tv monitor in front of my chair- in fact one in front of every chair.

An interpol detective, a killer and a street artist. Romance, cold-blood, crime and innocence ......... 2 men who shoot and kill as their daily tasks fall in love with the same woman. She is an orphan much in want of love and care. A passionate and painful trio.

There is one point I find strange: they have never kissed. The tragic ending makes the story unforgettable.

So sad. Ji-hyun Jun looks pretty. But would it be all Korean women have gone through plastic surgery?

dinner at Mamma's home

She is always happy to cook for children and grandchildren.

Too salty. Too sugary. Always forgets to turn on the ventilation fan. Cannot relate details in daily life ........... No longer the Mamma in the kitchen we used to know.

But we all love her all the more as she gets aged. We understand every dinner she cooks counts.

Feel all your feelings

Life means experiencing strong emotions: fear, delight, sadness, joy. Don't try to run from the ones you don't like; experience them all. Even feelings like fear, guilt, and anger tell us things about ourselves, give us energy to change, and remind us what we consider important. Acknowledge painful emotions; reocognize that they are part of you.

Accept God's particular script for you. We all have to.

Manor Park

i am very very sleepy

Sweet dreams to Shamrock!

record your blessings

Keep a journal; it is a great pressure valve for emotions. It's your stage. Tell the audience exactly how you feel about things in explicit detail, how maligned and hassled you are. Every day you have a chance to curse everyone, to rant and rave, to let go of anger and frustration on the pages.

What we put our attention on grows stronger in our lives. Dont just focus on difficulties and failures in your journal. Every night, write down at least one nice, positive thing that happened during the day; a compliment, time out to look at the clouds, a kindness shown you.

Rather than concentrating on how bad things are, focus on the fact that they could be much worse. Psychiatrists call this downward comparison. You think of someone worse off not to gloat, but to gain a new perspective on your situation and new understanding about how to cope.

My time for doing so: I have had a free lunch today. I have been told that I am charming. Work is smooth-running. Anis touched my face with her tiny hands.

tired

i need a rest.

at times of difficulties

Prayer and endless prayer. Our body is perhaps painful, our mind may remain tranquil. Think of the good old times we have had with all those around us. A worry-free childhood. School days. Falling in love and getting married. Job after job. We become more knowledgeable and accumulate some riches on earth. Parenthood. Grand-parenthood. Problems we have encountered and overcome. Exams. New & challenging tasks. Decisions to make that warrant hesitation and regrets one way or the other. Fun. Laughters. Surprises. Pleasant or unpleasant.

Indulge in memory of our family and friends. How children grow up. How we get promoted from one rank to another. Achievement of this sort and that. How we bid farewell to those familiar faces. How we experience illnesses of various nature. And you are still here, in this amazing world.

Breathe deeply and get prepared for some severe tests. Look forward to walking with us for leisure, charity or simply sweating.

Prayer for you

When all is said and done, leave everything to God. He rules us all. If you can, remain calm and optimistic; if not, shed as much tears as you want. You may imagine upon your recovery, we shall have tea and picnics and dinner. On the other hand, you may make whatever arrangement that would put your mind at ease.

Go ahead! Support from family and friends and colleagues is always there with you.

Sunday breakfast, pingpong and mj at Miranda's home.

Where are you, Min?

wednesday lunch

We all gave support to our friend for good health and speedy recovery.

I attended a workshop yesterday about positive thinking and happiness. Interesting.

After work, I went to Central to buy 3 boxes of goose liver sausages. Pa likes it so much.

busy Monday - 6 meetings

Prayer for our friend.

My stomach has not yet fully recovered.

Anis has found me a stranger since I came back from England. Not sure when we can rebuild our relationship like before.

The Hokkaido milk ice-cream at B2 Sogo is very very delicious. I must buy some home.

I like the new blanket. I have ordered a new sofa - buffalo skin - pale wasabi colour.

Min has made friends and is contented with the Uni environment.

dont ask "why me?"

It has happened and you have to face it. As you have gone through occasions of hardship before, make it no exception today. I know it is painful. Anxieities kill and it is more difficult for the second time. We have grown older and weaker. What supports you to go on? Just the value of life itself. Your family members whom you love and friends whom you think worthy of seeing again.

Mine are not empty words. We all pray for you and will keep you company if you permit.

No one can escape illness & death. It may be cruel but you have to have faith & courage.

Best best regards!

Commemorative Charity Banknote

$150 sold at $280, by Standard Chartered Bank.

Prayers for Judy.

yachting on mid-autumn festival

Last year, Porpor & & Min & Joycelyn were there. This year, Anis b. An Italian friend & Nita too. We stopped at Repulse Bay and then we walked on Lamma Island.

Dinner at Kennedy Road.

Sunday pingpong. Lunch at Wu Kong with Por & AVA. Black sugar & sea salt/snow salt from Okinawa.

Who is far far away?

Sunday is a day for babysitting.

Min is going to town with friends.

jet lag

I slept until 1130 am and then woke up for one minute. I then fell asleep again until 2 pm on Thursday. Moved about at home very slowly half awake. Met Ella before 5 pm. Lots of catch up.

Rosana had kindly helped me to register for cancer walk. I like old folks and that is why.

I have got acquainted with 2 "new legs". Alice & Betsy. I have indeed joined the club of the retirees.

Min is minded to look for a part-time job at U. She will survive well.