Be not afriad!

With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is known, Pope John Paul II speaks directly and forthrightly to all people.

His message: "Be not afriad!"

Pope, how I wish you would pass me your power and wisdom! I need them for my daily life. I feel weak and silly. I pray for your help.

when in Rome

We had dinner at Lippo.

We saw the movie "When In Rome". Then, we had dinner at Ichikawa, Festival Walk.

Dunn get trapped by small things. I am capable of kicking away nuisances and adapting to absurd situations.

Smile and work with a cheerful spirit. All irritations are small things. All enjoyments are remarkable. Sweet dreams!

enough enough enough

He said, "Enough enough enough, we have more than enough. No need for any present."

Yet we bought him a good quality plastic water bottle and a towel. Both are marine blue.

Sweet dreams! Shamrock!

morning walk along the seaside

I am sleepy. Very sleepy.

I bought a bag of Japanese organic sweet potatoes for Pa. But he dislikes such. I am upset. I got it back.

Sleepy Sunday.

Dinner at KT. Marga bought a finger-ring from China. Onyx set in silver. I gave a thermo mug for Fely with red top and another one to Pau with blue top. Nice mugs. Good for hot drinks in winter.

Will try mashed sardines with skin and bones removed, mixed with minced shallots and beat an egg on top. Pour in the olive oil from the tin. I will microwave it for breakfast with white sliced bread and coffee.

Shutter Island

The best-selling novel by Dennis Lehane adopted by Director Martin Scorsese.

Leonardo DiCaprio acted so well.

Very heavy stuff - I was horrified by many scenes. I pray that I shall have sweet dreams.

Dinner at Kennedy Road.

treat every day as if it was your last

One day you will be right.

We never know when is the day. So treasure today.

I gave up taiji for baby-sitting. Will she do anything similar when I become old? To impose responsibility on her is unfair. I better spend time thinking about my weekend entertainments.

I like my Aquascutum trench coat & scarf.

Good news: Wenjun got admitted into LSE.

work is rewarding

Disregard my grumbles. I enjoying working. Work is challenging. Work is bringing along knowledge. Work keeps us associated with people. Work enriches our experiences. Work is rewarding. Spiritual and monetary. Work maintains my dignity.

Love it!

The main cause of my feeling so good is Min 's home.

Nury Vittachi says

God must love stupid people. He made loads of us. No matter how hard we work, how busy we are, we always get works undone, mistaken, delayed. We are blamed and criticized and beaten up. Who can work smart? Hands tied. So slow and clumsy and crazy.

A mad mad world of loads of stupid people.

peaceful day & night

Prayers bring along peace. For all those whom I love!

i know i would cry

But I did not expect to cry that much.

Echoes of the Rainbow

Memories of childhood. I am impressed by the 2 brothers.

The Park Lane and Wing Lok Street.

Hideo Wakamatsu

A gold-coloured calf-skin handbag. Large size. For lady executives.

A finger-ring of tourmaline - 5 stones. A pair of smoky quartz ear-rings and a pair of purple blue ear-rings. Oxette - a good brand from Egypt at iSquare where Hyatt Regency Hotel was.

Woodhouse in Chung Hing Building, TST. Lan Fong Yuen since 1952.

Min in Nottingham.

Dinner at KT. We bought a cake for Porpor and we sang a birthday song for her.

A's grandma celebrates her birthday today. How close!

translate love into actions

Score higher marks in the next semester;
Eat healthy food;
Drink more warm water;
Remain cheerful;
Wear retainers at night;
Skype and email Mom reguarly;
Pick positive people as friends;
Take care of your properties and take care of your body and soul. (A heart could not be broken too often. We need time to repair it. And the scars will never disappear.)

Cook me some yummy food;
Buy me a coin purse or a scarf; a book or a comb;
Be punctual when we go for movies or tea;
Make Mom laugh, best with tears!

The list is not yet exhausted.....

citygate outlets

A big big shopping spot. All except the most most luxurious brands. Enjoying like a tourist. I find that the sales teams there are not as sophisticated and courteous and smart as those in Central, Causeway Bay & Pacific Place & Tsimshatsui. There is a big difference.

Gungung & Porpor were very happy.

Anis tried the swing and she was so fond of the boy's bicycle. I long to buy her one. As soon as she can ride.

Happy Birthday to Por & Van

Double Happiness!

exceptionally high EQ

If he ever gets jailed, he would come out like Jeffrey Archer, write and earns credits by his experience in the prison.

Did he ever collapse, worry or regret? Or as he said, he just faces some changes in life as everybody else everyday everywhere.

Cant believe it. So calm and well organized a press conference including clothes and tone.

Anyway, today is a happy day for me. I like all the people I have met today. Yu told me about the roast pork lunch in TW. Terrific. I am pleased.

God grant me sweet dreams!

it's Friday again

Racing with work schedules. Kept busy all the time.

Will have a long weekend with family members.

great joy of the day

Awesome!

I am able to get a young reader to my blog and he permits me to read his.

Then we chatted on Skype as a conference with Sum, too.

Not every Mom has the wonderful chance to join their children's groups. I do.

Love you all, young friends. The world is yours. Many thanks for permitting me to be amidst you from time to time.

The feeling is respect and fun and warmth. So nice to start the day with ........

:)

Andrew feels so great about Anis b. When I told him that she insisted me to repeat singing "I am a Big Apple", he said, "you indeed have face." LOL How lucky Anis b is!

agree to disagree

To live with ........ when we have no choice.

Old Age

Retired people who considered themselves to be as energetic, happy, hopefull and useful as they were when they were younger lived more than 7 years longer than those who reported more negative perceptions of aging.

Physical exercises and mental stimulation help a great deal. Self-acceptance & self-esteem.

Recruit positive people to support you in your effort to stay on the sunny side of the street.

If you feel unhappy, remind yoruself of the things in your life that you have to be grateful for.

necklace w a cross pendant

A gift of great sentimental value. 20 years?

he falls from height

What goes up must come down? Many seem to be pleased with this piece of scandal. Some are keen enough to deny knowing him or being familiar with him. With his intelligence, did he not expect such? He is talented and has contributed a lot. However, a misconduct is a misconduct, if proven.

Whoever gains fame & riches will invite jealousy? Human nature is wicked sometimes and people are delighted with others' misfortunes though they may not benefit from it.

Power corrupts? He has really been mean, harsh, greedy and taken unfair advantages?

The basket of orchids we presented yesterday was really pretty. I like roses, forget-me-not and orchids.

Is it an exciting game or an exhausting game? Is it healing or killing? Who determines what and whom? When and why and why not?

Bangkok Bangkok, if there are no natural disasters, you get destroyed by men just well?

ageing gracefully

- low fat/high fibre
- the Mediterranean diet - olive oil & balsamic vinegar + olives + fruits/veg, onions
- sardines
- apricots & figs
- blueberries & bilberries
- red wine
- water
- sleep

- forgive & forget
- stay away from the negative, if not possible, ignore
- declare the end of youth and welcome the harvest of maturity

- love yourself, respect yourself, feel good about yourself
- fresh air, blye sky, white clouds, seaside, lawn, moonlight & meditation
- laughters & tears - go natural

getting warmer today

Fu has got promotion and will treat us a delicious dinner to celebrate.

Event to start at noon.

Fortunately, I have friends who are always positive and encouraging and kind.

Baby cries whenever I leave. Poor me!

taiji & yoga

What is the difference?

Which is more enjoyable?

Which is more beneficial to our bodies?

Kathryn Bigelow

An American film director. Aged 58. Married to James Cameron from 1989 to 1991.

This year, she won an award for the Best Director for "The Hurt Locker" which won an award for the Best Picture. James Cameron was her competitor by "Avatar". He sat in the row at her back and joined in the standing ovation.

Hollywood is a glamorous place and the Oscars mark the successes!

Sandra Bullock

The Worst Actress from Razzie and The Best Actress Academy Award. She received them within one week, equally gracefully.

We get praises and criticisms interchangeably. Normal. Her case is a magnified version. Amusing!

a natural rhythm of change

Letting unsatisfactory situations persist unnecessarily is a source of unhappiness.

How to pull ourselves out of a predicament?

How to feel good and sleep well?

The Oscars

Must see:

The Hurt Locker
It's complicated
Alice in Wonderland
The Blind Side
Crazy Heart

May see:
Avatar

cross-over

Traditional Cantonese opera and contemporary Cantonese drama.

Love is the theme.

Weather is turning cold again. Drizzling.

lots of fun

Dine & wine. Morning walk. Pingpong. Mahjong. Coffee and fruits. Carefree chats & laughters.

No complaints.

lunch time baby-sitting

Happy hour!

fixed

3 cards re-issued and activated.

The main door. The cupboard door. The notebook.

Another card to be re-issued.

Everything needs maintenance. Our bodies need most. Broken hearts, too, could be repaired if you are lucky enough.

Medicine cures. How determined you are?

humid

So humid.

Chile has a gret disaster! Grade 8.8 Earthquake and tsunami!