7 ways to say "no"

1 Give me some time to consider.
2 That's a great offer!
3 I value you so much!
4 That's something I don't do as a matter of policy.
5 I'm really sorry for you!
6 That doesn't suit me.
7 Hmm ........ no.

Orchids 2012

84th Academy Awards

You are entertainment.

Dream Workshop.

I like Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt & George Clooney.

Pashmina shawls - a colourful world

Pashmina goats

shawl makers - Kashmir 1867

i love the moment

Ichikawa Japanese Restaurant -dinner

6 macaroons were bought - vanilla, rose, green tea, earl grey, raspberry & pistachio.

Enoy NOW

Life is all memory
except for the one present moment
that goes by you so quick
you hardly catch it going.

Tennessee Williams

from Andrew

A Fan of Longevity

mango cream dome

to all beloved family members & friends

Birthday flowers - agnes b fleuriste

Happy Birthday to me

311 earthquake Japan

I want peace

I win; I lose.

I gain; I fall.

I love; I hate.

I have many friends buying me many gifts and treating me with many meals for my birthday.

Celebrations! I am strengthened to face so many frustrations! Life is a tough game that we need to fight and bear with the unbearable pains. Only love and care may ease our broken hearts.

You Raise Me Up

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

blue wine bottle

Sportful Garden Restaurant, Wanchai

Yummy yummy dinner.

The Pink Panther

Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) (to Hotel Clerk at Reception):
"Does your dog bite?"
Hotel Clerk: "No."
Inspector Clouseau (to dog): "Nice doggie."

Dog bites Clouseau.
Inspector Clouseau: "A-aaagh ..... I thought you said it didn't bite."

Hotel Clerk: 'That is not my dog."

Palace in Beijing

Juliet said

“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call’d,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title.”

Hever Castle (rose garden) in Kent

Bronnley Lemon Soap

One of the finer things in life.

The olive oil and the lemon flavour bring along some pleasant feelings in the shower and make life a more worthy stuff.

3 friends treated me a dinner in Exchange Square. They may find me becoming a grumbling person. In any event, I am grateful for their patience & generosity.

To Van & Min on Valentine's Day

Heart of a Motherby Paula J. Fox

A mother is born in that very moment a child becomes her own.
And her heart begins to overflow with a love she has never known.

Her focus changes instantly as her heart beats for another.
It will never be the same again.
It's the powerful heart of a mother!

It's a heart of incredible courage with strength and endurance too.
She fiercely protects and defends her young in ways only she can do.

She sacrifices "self" to give her children what they need,
Developing their character to make sure that they succeed.

Just like a lovely gardener she plants her seeds of love.
Her heart gives lots of sunshine like blessings from above.

She provides a firm foundation...a peaceful, loving home.
So her children's roots run deep and strong no matter where they roam.

With a heart that nurtures them along to grow in the right direction,
She allows them freedom to blossom and thrive under her wise protection.

They're prepared to face the storms of life, as they learn to stand alone.
She gives them a sense of value and strength with a confidence of their own.

There's a special beauty in a Mother's love.
She's a picture of wisdom and grace.
We honour her with gratitude...

No one can take her place!

Valentine's Day

All that glitters is not gold

I told my girls that love & care is the multiplier without which no fame, riches nor food + lodging will keep you warm. How sadly true!

Jeremy Lin Shu-how in NBA

Hurray!

Whitney Houston

All I remember is "Greatest Love of All" and the movie "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner. And her marriage to Bobby Brown.

Tree of Wedlock

Kent oval cherrywood black bristle brush

a happy reunion dinner

We had a very expensive sesame garoupa. All living costs rise.

They let me choose an ox horn comb from Carpenter Tan. It will keep my hair healthy and my heart delightful.

ping-pong after work yesterday

Keep it up. So much fun.

Mason Pearson brushes

I want to have one for my birthday present.

like a dream

Snowman

Thank God Nita has returned

A kind-hearted & faithful domestic helper ever. My household is regular and neat again.

Vegetarian dinner with 4 single women at Causeway Bay. A practice of pre-retirement life.

a quiet Sunday

A breakfast in Yee Shun near Waterloo Road.

10 more items to go.

Lunch at Lok Fu. Then another 10 items.

Would have dinner at KT.

the wardobe

We all keep on buying clothes. So the wardrobe is full all the time. Forever more than enough.

I have cleared more than 20 items recently. Still, they are plentiful.

joyful moment

my strength

My strength comes from ...............................

Ping-pong yesterday for one hour after work. Fely cooked dinner for me. Maggie & I had a sumptuous lunch buffet at Cafe Too today. My Mom gave me a red packet for my lunar birthday. I took afternoon off. Shampoo & blow-dry. Seeing Anissa. Looking forward to playing mj tomorrow. Had a walk in HK Park with Becky and had some hearty talks yesterday. What's App Min. Van is doing well.

Care & concern from my 2 sis.

water-lily

so many lessons to learn in life

Whom should we love? How should we love? Is our love taken as love or interference, indulgence, demands and imposition?

Christina says

It is a blessing to have someone thinking of you and that someone you always think of.

nice to have u guys

Lunch at Jiang Shan Xiao with Patrick, YM & Cheng.

Judy treated me with dinner at Double Tree, Ship Street, Wanchai.

Grace Chung is the only person in this world who remembers my Lunar Calendar birthday. Surprised and pleased to receive her email of blessings!