Dinner with Min & Karin. Karin will go to study in LA after summer. Her elder sister in US, too. But a bit far away. Charmaine in Switzerland and Axelle in Paris. Min has an international network.
She admires men of attainments. Just wish that she will meet someone of high standard. Interesting to learn that she has to do kitchen duties in Kent. She knows she has to adapt to the environment for a better living.
She bought "Nothing to lose" by Lee Child as a birthday present for Uncle.
Told that KMing has suffered a stroke yesterday. Poor guy.
Irene has returned from her cruise & trip for the midnight sun. Today is her birthday. I have bought a tennis racket bag - limited edition by Prince with golden coloured leather - specially designed to sponsor Maria Sharapova. She is a Russian beauty who wins fame & glory in Wimbledon and the world. There is an intial "S" on the bag.
I bought the smaller size.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hancock
Farewell sitting for Winston on Friday.
Hancock in AMC in the afternoon.
Saturday - Dr Hon. Dined at A's home with his grandma.
Sunday - pingpong & lunch with Marga.
Dinner at Porpor's home.
Hancock in AMC in the afternoon.
Saturday - Dr Hon. Dined at A's home with his grandma.
Sunday - pingpong & lunch with Marga.
Dinner at Porpor's home.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
raining, coughing & meeting
That describes my life during the past week.
Porpor came yesterday to do some cleaning for me. We went to 8th Happiness in Kai Tin to have dinner.
Min had 2 friends watching DVD this evening. I bought them noodles.
She went to Dr Tong this afternoon. She will go again tmr, both Dr Tam & Dr Tong.
Lorraine flew to India & Jerry Switzerland. Only Wenjun & Wenxi stay at home.
Porpor came yesterday to do some cleaning for me. We went to 8th Happiness in Kai Tin to have dinner.
Min had 2 friends watching DVD this evening. I bought them noodles.
She went to Dr Tong this afternoon. She will go again tmr, both Dr Tam & Dr Tong.
Lorraine flew to India & Jerry Switzerland. Only Wenjun & Wenxi stay at home.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
secret unveiled
Eventually, I know who bought her the perfume. It is she who bought it for herself and the money is mine.
I met a very very poor girl today after work in the MTR train. She has serious skin problem. She wore a jacket with a hood. I saw her face and hands. I wanted to cry. I felt very painful. She avoided people by sitting on the train floor at the end corner. She played computer games. It meant she is at least with normal intelligence. That is sadder?
My mood has been down for the whole evening. I told Lorraine about this. I am scared and feel much much pain for her and her parents.
Tiring work. Brought clothes to the laundry. Bought stuffs from supermarket.
The only good memory is I had lunch with my 2 daughters.
Still coughing.
I met a very very poor girl today after work in the MTR train. She has serious skin problem. She wore a jacket with a hood. I saw her face and hands. I wanted to cry. I felt very painful. She avoided people by sitting on the train floor at the end corner. She played computer games. It meant she is at least with normal intelligence. That is sadder?
My mood has been down for the whole evening. I told Lorraine about this. I am scared and feel much much pain for her and her parents.
Tiring work. Brought clothes to the laundry. Bought stuffs from supermarket.
The only good memory is I had lunch with my 2 daughters.
Still coughing.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
cold with sore throat
Saw Dr Lam on Saturday before I fetched Min.
Too tired to go out. We had takeaway from Sceneway Restaurant.
Pingpong on Sunday. Lunch with Paus at TST.
Rainstorm again.
With Min at home, I will never be idle. She either keeps talking to me, asserting her own ideas or listens to music or watching "Friends" and laughs. You will feel her presence everywhere, every minute. She cooks and leaves the kitchen with cooking utensils to be cleaned. She picks clothes and touches on all items. She puts on make-up and you will know there is such a great range of nail polish and face powder.
Children keep us useful and youthful. Fighting over ideas, habits & spending pattern and studying pattern .............So energizing! She does not tell you "secrets". I just notice there is a bottle of perfume on the table. From whom?
Too tired to go out. We had takeaway from Sceneway Restaurant.
Pingpong on Sunday. Lunch with Paus at TST.
Rainstorm again.
With Min at home, I will never be idle. She either keeps talking to me, asserting her own ideas or listens to music or watching "Friends" and laughs. You will feel her presence everywhere, every minute. She cooks and leaves the kitchen with cooking utensils to be cleaned. She picks clothes and touches on all items. She puts on make-up and you will know there is such a great range of nail polish and face powder.
Children keep us useful and youthful. Fighting over ideas, habits & spending pattern and studying pattern .............So energizing! She does not tell you "secrets". I just notice there is a bottle of perfume on the table. From whom?
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Lei Garden, APM
Expensive. But it is all for Chu.
Post celebration coz we were engaged and could hardly pick a date convenient to all.
Min is packing. She has to clean up the whole room. Trying on her.
Lost a great deal in the mj game. Luckily, it is only points, not real money.
Will fetch Min tmr.
I have entered into e-banking systems. So easy. Why did I start so late?
Post celebration coz we were engaged and could hardly pick a date convenient to all.
Min is packing. She has to clean up the whole room. Trying on her.
Lost a great deal in the mj game. Luckily, it is only points, not real money.
Will fetch Min tmr.
I have entered into e-banking systems. So easy. Why did I start so late?
Friday, July 04, 2008
everything fine except the guy with funny hairdo
Had lunch with Ber. She said everything was fine except the solicitor's hairdo and demeanour. Too nervous.
Dinner with Van & A.
Reading is cultivated best in circumstances with no TV nor computer.
Min is coming home tmr. She was surprised by Chrystal's behaviour. Stella was very upset.
A class of taiji downstairs. 40-50.
Will celebrate Chu's birthday this evening. He does not prefer exchanging presents. he thinks it is a waste of money.
Dinner with Van & A.
Reading is cultivated best in circumstances with no TV nor computer.
Min is coming home tmr. She was surprised by Chrystal's behaviour. Stella was very upset.
A class of taiji downstairs. 40-50.
Will celebrate Chu's birthday this evening. He does not prefer exchanging presents. he thinks it is a waste of money.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
edmund is not well
Sth wrong with his heart. Some blockage? We are getting old. Must keep the best shape & condition. But what is the golden formula?
Dinner with E at Times Square.
I have got only a few friends.
Van bought the bank draft for me already. Saved $80.00.
Mom & the 2 boys enjoyed the movie. Good. At least I have done something good.
No news from Min. Where is the little girl?
Dinner with E at Times Square.
I have got only a few friends.
Van bought the bank draft for me already. Saved $80.00.
Mom & the 2 boys enjoyed the movie. Good. At least I have done something good.
No news from Min. Where is the little girl?
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Kung Fu Panda
Merry mood. There must be huge efforts & input by some Chinese who know Kung Fu and the ancient architecture etc.
No appetite for dinner. Home alone.
Old age + illness (discomfort) + poverty must kill. Loneliness kills, too.
No appetite for dinner. Home alone.
Old age + illness (discomfort) + poverty must kill. Loneliness kills, too.
Monday, June 30, 2008
angelina jolie
Very thick & sexy lips. That is why Brad Pitt has fallen for her? "Wanted". very sensational but not real, not logical, not credible.
Meg & I had some fried rice and then we saw the movie at AMC, PP. Perhaps, the leading character is the dream of many of us - to shout back to those who bully us, to beat up the wicked and doing all the impossible.
Good to have tmr a day off. I will be doing household chores.
Talked to Pam over the phone. She promised to pay the deposit for me first. I will send along the bankdraft afterwards. So wonderful to have her in Kent.
Meg & I had some fried rice and then we saw the movie at AMC, PP. Perhaps, the leading character is the dream of many of us - to shout back to those who bully us, to beat up the wicked and doing all the impossible.
Good to have tmr a day off. I will be doing household chores.
Talked to Pam over the phone. She promised to pay the deposit for me first. I will send along the bankdraft afterwards. So wonderful to have her in Kent.
min is having a sore throat
Looking forward to greeting Min at the aiport this weekend. I advised her to drink some warm honey water. She stayed and did not go to Canterbury due to minor illness.
She has to struggle with establishing new connections in the summer term. Part of reality of life. New York trip in Feb 09 scheduled.
Yesterday was a rainy day. When will all these heavy downpours end? Pingpong and dinner at Porpor's home as usual.
We had lunch at Loong Yat Heen. Standard of food & services not so good as Dong Palace, Miramar Hotel.
Van & A came back to remove some of her stuffs. So good to have them around.
Tedious household chores. Luckily I can have one day holiday to fight with them.
Weather is not right for washing. May have to spend some money with the laundry.
She has to struggle with establishing new connections in the summer term. Part of reality of life. New York trip in Feb 09 scheduled.
Yesterday was a rainy day. When will all these heavy downpours end? Pingpong and dinner at Porpor's home as usual.
We had lunch at Loong Yat Heen. Standard of food & services not so good as Dong Palace, Miramar Hotel.
Van & A came back to remove some of her stuffs. So good to have them around.
Tedious household chores. Luckily I can have one day holiday to fight with them.
Weather is not right for washing. May have to spend some money with the laundry.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
s/d box in central
Feeling good.
Lunch with Van & A in Central. Shopping at Melbourne Plaza.
Raining the whole day.
Dinner with Porpor & Jeff. Bought a few books. Jeff got a cangjie input book.
Mike drove me home.
Min had her golden ballet shoes stolen. She was angry to find it out. But I told her to take the lesson learnt. The moral is that we have to keep safe custody of all valuables.
Lunch with Van & A in Central. Shopping at Melbourne Plaza.
Raining the whole day.
Dinner with Porpor & Jeff. Bought a few books. Jeff got a cangjie input book.
Mike drove me home.
Min had her golden ballet shoes stolen. She was angry to find it out. But I told her to take the lesson learnt. The moral is that we have to keep safe custody of all valuables.
Friday, June 27, 2008
asiania & ICAC canteen
I am very people-oriented. Therefore, I enjoy good company.
Work or chat. Much energized by interesting & warm folks.
Free lunch. How enjoyable. Blah blah blah. Talking nonsense and laughters.
Tsinghua group for dinner. Sung & Deneb are awaiting confirmation of promotion. So smart guys. I like them. They said 5-day work is D Tsang's merit task. Hahaha!
Much stretched at work. Never mind, I have potentials to go a bit further. Better than idling at home and spending in the shopping arcade.
Ag thinks I am back to plain-looking. Wenxi also said I looked wonderful at the banquet. But I have not seen any videos or photos from the pro yet.
Nottingham is ready to reserve a seat for 09 rather than permitting a 4-weeks late start.
Work or chat. Much energized by interesting & warm folks.
Free lunch. How enjoyable. Blah blah blah. Talking nonsense and laughters.
Tsinghua group for dinner. Sung & Deneb are awaiting confirmation of promotion. So smart guys. I like them. They said 5-day work is D Tsang's merit task. Hahaha!
Much stretched at work. Never mind, I have potentials to go a bit further. Better than idling at home and spending in the shopping arcade.
Ag thinks I am back to plain-looking. Wenxi also said I looked wonderful at the banquet. But I have not seen any videos or photos from the pro yet.
Nottingham is ready to reserve a seat for 09 rather than permitting a 4-weeks late start.
bid winston farewell
Retirement lunch for Winston. We met in 1974.
Dinner at Marga's place. Dolly has come back. I had no appetite eating alone. So my slimming plan should be easy. Just dine alone and will lose 20 lbs in due course.
UCH - nothing bad. But I had to wait there from 3:10 pm to 6 pm. Gone back to office since I left my mobile there. Can't do without the mobile. Loss of communication. Not many public phones can be found. 24 days before Nita will return.
Studying abroad is really a good training for independence, mixing with strangers and sinking into new culture. Min comforted me by saying that I should learn to enjoy to be alone. She said, "After all, it is nice to be alone sometimes." She keeps on encouraging me to weary trendy clothes, maintain a hairdo and make-up fresh. She is as usual cute.
Dinner at Marga's place. Dolly has come back. I had no appetite eating alone. So my slimming plan should be easy. Just dine alone and will lose 20 lbs in due course.
UCH - nothing bad. But I had to wait there from 3:10 pm to 6 pm. Gone back to office since I left my mobile there. Can't do without the mobile. Loss of communication. Not many public phones can be found. 24 days before Nita will return.
Studying abroad is really a good training for independence, mixing with strangers and sinking into new culture. Min comforted me by saying that I should learn to enjoy to be alone. She said, "After all, it is nice to be alone sometimes." She keeps on encouraging me to weary trendy clothes, maintain a hairdo and make-up fresh. She is as usual cute.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
mock goose & lettuce stir-fried w/garlics
No dumplings with superior soup, no suckling pig and no sago pudding.
Wait for mid-July when it will resume business in the old place.
No work this morning due to typhoon no 8 signal hoisted.
Will probably go back to work in the afternoon.
Make breakfast, do the washing ................. Life is very quiet at home.
Min is learning guitar from A Keeping.
Wait for mid-July when it will resume business in the old place.
No work this morning due to typhoon no 8 signal hoisted.
Will probably go back to work in the afternoon.
Make breakfast, do the washing ................. Life is very quiet at home.
Min is learning guitar from A Keeping.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A's home
Dinner at A's home.
I bought 10 cream puffs with raspberry & 200 grams of green olives.
Rosaline came back from Toronto just for the occasion.
Very educated people.
I bought 10 cream puffs with raspberry & 200 grams of green olives.
Rosaline came back from Toronto just for the occasion.
Very educated people.
Monday, June 23, 2008
sai tso wan playground again
Nice walk yesterday in the morning.
Lunch at Chilli Pepper.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Van & A went, too.
I bought a very good washing powder from Japan. I make my washing more effective & enjoyable.
Min wore the grey-purple dress and gained adoration in the Leavers' party. But the silver shoes are not exactly comfortable.
Lunch at Chilli Pepper.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Van & A went, too.
I bought a very good washing powder from Japan. I make my washing more effective & enjoyable.
Min wore the grey-purple dress and gained adoration in the Leavers' party. But the silver shoes are not exactly comfortable.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
how to arrange for the new pattern of life
How to be alone & happy?
Sleep more? Read more? Talk to friends? More mj games? Joining classes of interest?
Watch TV? Doing exercises? Plan for more trips? Join Bible class?
Min is thinking of what subject to puruse in U next year. Not easy. I am very very very much alone. Min is wonderful in making adjustments in UK. I might not be able to do the same.
Many are retiring one by one. ..................... Adjustment for me, too.
After Lorraine has returned, I will be even more lonely.
How could I face my own retirement? That may be the reason why some retirees even start to join the group of people they did not like before. Better than to be let alone. Man is afriad to be outgrouped.
Sleep more? Read more? Talk to friends? More mj games? Joining classes of interest?
Watch TV? Doing exercises? Plan for more trips? Join Bible class?
Min is thinking of what subject to puruse in U next year. Not easy. I am very very very much alone. Min is wonderful in making adjustments in UK. I might not be able to do the same.
Many are retiring one by one. ..................... Adjustment for me, too.
After Lorraine has returned, I will be even more lonely.
How could I face my own retirement? That may be the reason why some retirees even start to join the group of people they did not like before. Better than to be let alone. Man is afriad to be outgrouped.
the venetian macao
Casino. Shopping arcade - tees.
Lunch at Dumbo.
Back to the Venetian again for the afternoon.
Dinner at Antica Trattoria, an Italian restaurant, somewhere near Wynn and MGM, Grand. Turning at the corner of the Bar Street.
Lorraine etc will return to Singapore early tmr morning.
Very LONELY.
Lunch at Dumbo.
Back to the Venetian again for the afternoon.
Dinner at Antica Trattoria, an Italian restaurant, somewhere near Wynn and MGM, Grand. Turning at the corner of the Bar Street.
Lorraine etc will return to Singapore early tmr morning.
Very LONELY.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
endless rain & mixed feelings
Roast sucking pig yesterday. Pingpong with Wenxi down in the Club.
We had lunch at Causeway Bay. Then, HSBC Central.
Sogo at TST with Marga & Lorraine + Wenxi.
Back at home and sent Min to the Airport. Tiffany will study in UK after summer. Eventually, I cried in the bus on my return journey.
Will resume working tmr. Actually eight hours afterwards. It is today.
We had lunch at Causeway Bay. Then, HSBC Central.
Sogo at TST with Marga & Lorraine + Wenxi.
Back at home and sent Min to the Airport. Tiffany will study in UK after summer. Eventually, I cried in the bus on my return journey.
Will resume working tmr. Actually eight hours afterwards. It is today.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Terminal 2
Jerry flew to Beijing at noon. Wenjun flew back to Singapore in the evening. Marga, Jerry & Wenxi saw him off. Then, we dined in Chao Inn at Terminal 2.
Will play pingpong with Wenxi tmr from 10 am to noon down in the Club. Van & A will do the "3-days return" ceremony & bring back a roast suckling pig.
Min had gone out with Charmaine. So wonderful, Jessica is a friend of Van and her younger sis is a friend of Min. They both study Hotel Management coz their Pa is a senior manager in the hotel biz.
Love is Simple. Love is Sweet. Love is lifelong.
Will play pingpong with Wenxi tmr from 10 am to noon down in the Club. Van & A will do the "3-days return" ceremony & bring back a roast suckling pig.
Min had gone out with Charmaine. So wonderful, Jessica is a friend of Van and her younger sis is a friend of Min. They both study Hotel Management coz their Pa is a senior manager in the hotel biz.
Love is Simple. Love is Sweet. Love is lifelong.
The Wedding
The weather has been rainy all these days. Luckily, we had a cloudy and breezy day on June 15.
Had been busy during the week trying on all the dresses and choosing jewels to wear.
All my guests had attended. I was very very very happy. My sisters & friends said I looked great. I felt great, too.
It is so important an event. All the best wishes for the newly wed!
Had been busy during the week trying on all the dresses and choosing jewels to wear.
All my guests had attended. I was very very very happy. My sisters & friends said I looked great. I felt great, too.
It is so important an event. All the best wishes for the newly wed!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
lorraine home
Lorraine has come back with Jerry, Wenjun & Wenxi.
Pedder Building is a new place to shop around.
Endless tasks up to the last minute.
Ceremony at 10 pm.
Nita is so dedicated to serve everything. She really cares for Van.
Min helps out a great deal in music and burning CDs. Children always know things that their parents don't. She has 1 navy blue dress and 1 greyish purple dress. Grown up into a young lady with good taste.
It is raining heavily now.
Pedder Building is a new place to shop around.
Endless tasks up to the last minute.
Ceremony at 10 pm.
Nita is so dedicated to serve everything. She really cares for Van.
Min helps out a great deal in music and burning CDs. Children always know things that their parents don't. She has 1 navy blue dress and 1 greyish purple dress. Grown up into a young lady with good taste.
It is raining heavily now.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Sex & The City
Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte, Miranda & Samantha Jones.
Love stories of 4 women no longer young. Mr Big.
Fashion show and some wonderful theme songs/music.
Min is my best companion for going to movies. This is a Class III movie. Luckily, she has reached 18.
Love stories of 4 women no longer young. Mr Big.
Fashion show and some wonderful theme songs/music.
Min is my best companion for going to movies. This is a Class III movie. Luckily, she has reached 18.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Min on the plane
Reading "Barack Obama in his own words" edited by Lisa Rogak. The candidate speaks on everything from abortion to the middle east. He will probably be the first black President.
Min will arrive in the airport at 4:10 m. She has sms at about 2 am after check-in in Heathrow. Now I am quite used to her travelling by herself. So I had a good sleep last night. Unlike the first or second that she travelled alone that I was so restless and kept on phoning her.
Lorraine has some good news to me last night by her emails. However, I warn her for caution due my past nasty experience. We being straight-thinking and kind-hearted people sometimes do not exercise enough care for our own protection.
Porpor was able to buy some red strings for Van. So rare now these stuff for old traditions.
Looking forward to seeing Min this afternoon.
I want to see "Sex and the City".
Chu told me that their dragon boat ranked 28th out of 30 competitors. Anyway, it is fun and for me it is so great to be able to row a dragon boat. Mayee has prepared us some dumplings. Delicious.
Min will arrive in the airport at 4:10 m. She has sms at about 2 am after check-in in Heathrow. Now I am quite used to her travelling by herself. So I had a good sleep last night. Unlike the first or second that she travelled alone that I was so restless and kept on phoning her.
Lorraine has some good news to me last night by her emails. However, I warn her for caution due my past nasty experience. We being straight-thinking and kind-hearted people sometimes do not exercise enough care for our own protection.
Porpor was able to buy some red strings for Van. So rare now these stuff for old traditions.
Looking forward to seeing Min this afternoon.
I want to see "Sex and the City".
Chu told me that their dragon boat ranked 28th out of 30 competitors. Anyway, it is fun and for me it is so great to be able to row a dragon boat. Mayee has prepared us some dumplings. Delicious.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A Fontane
Lunch at Tsui Hang Village, Miramar Shopping Arcade with Irene, Andrew & Van. Agreed that Irene & I will say some words of thanks to the guests, both in English & Chinese. Need some thought on it. Van had fittings on evening gowns. So beautiful.
Viola - a pink cardigan. See if Porpor would like it.
A Fontane blanket, fitted sheet & 2 pillow cases for Van - pale gold.
Lorraine, Jerry, Wenjun & Wenxi had dinner with their guest. Wenxi is very keen to come back to attend the wedding. Never been to one. He is a cheerful boy. I asked Lorraine to wear something like shocking pink. Too much of black on our head table.
Will have lunch with Mayee & Porpor.
Viola - a pink cardigan. See if Porpor would like it.
A Fontane blanket, fitted sheet & 2 pillow cases for Van - pale gold.
Lorraine, Jerry, Wenjun & Wenxi had dinner with their guest. Wenxi is very keen to come back to attend the wedding. Never been to one. He is a cheerful boy. I asked Lorraine to wear something like shocking pink. Too much of black on our head table.
Will have lunch with Mayee & Porpor.
Monday, June 09, 2008
don't give up (cos u are loved)
Beautiful song. Magnetic voice. Just like to go to sweet dreams hearing it or take a rest on the strong shoulders.
Had my hair shampoo, cut, permed & colour treated by George. Over 15 years. Very reliable. Is he gay? Suspicious.
Even if no one loves me, I will certainly love myself and very very much. No neglect, no doubt.
Had congee & wonton noodles with Porpor at Chee Kee, Telford Gardens. Sidewalk was reduced in size. The cute hello kitty etc shop gone.
I missed the days when the 2 girls would ask me to bring them down to have a walk and buy them some tiny things, like a pencil or a ruler or a soft toy or just browsing around.
Life is short. I must treasure.
Dinner with Porpor, Mike & Jeff at Kai Tin. Then Park & Shop. The warmest moments one could have. Imagine Jeff will grow into a tall man and could hardly spare me his Sunday evenings.
Van has returned. I have bought 3 cushions and golden cases and 4 red thin seating cushions for chairs.
Had my hair shampoo, cut, permed & colour treated by George. Over 15 years. Very reliable. Is he gay? Suspicious.
Even if no one loves me, I will certainly love myself and very very much. No neglect, no doubt.
Had congee & wonton noodles with Porpor at Chee Kee, Telford Gardens. Sidewalk was reduced in size. The cute hello kitty etc shop gone.
I missed the days when the 2 girls would ask me to bring them down to have a walk and buy them some tiny things, like a pencil or a ruler or a soft toy or just browsing around.
Life is short. I must treasure.
Dinner with Porpor, Mike & Jeff at Kai Tin. Then Park & Shop. The warmest moments one could have. Imagine Jeff will grow into a tall man and could hardly spare me his Sunday evenings.
Van has returned. I have bought 3 cushions and golden cases and 4 red thin seating cushions for chairs.
sunday - marga is much better
Pingpong in Victoria Park.
Sushi at Causeway Bay. Sogo, Diane Freis. Lilly.
I bought a shawl. I bought a dress with lilies in orange colour, a top of black & white and a set b/w dress + a black lacy cardigan.
I bought an evening bag for Marga as gift - for her use at the wedding party.
Flora.
Dinner at Porpor's home and then we went to Marga's home - May will wear the green dress with ribbons.
Talked to Lorraine by IDD. She will have dinner with her guest on Tuesday.
Sushi at Causeway Bay. Sogo, Diane Freis. Lilly.
I bought a shawl. I bought a dress with lilies in orange colour, a top of black & white and a set b/w dress + a black lacy cardigan.
I bought an evening bag for Marga as gift - for her use at the wedding party.
Flora.
Dinner at Porpor's home and then we went to Marga's home - May will wear the green dress with ribbons.
Talked to Lorraine by IDD. She will have dinner with her guest on Tuesday.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Black Rainstorm
Waken up by thunders at 6 am. That is the beginning of my holidays.
Luckily, both Porpor & I got the cheungsams well fit. We are satisfied.
I had facial treatment. See if I can have my hair permed tomorrow.
Had tea at Pokka Cafe. Roast beef/soba salad. Very yummy sauce. Fresh ingredients. Much tempted to drink the Blue Mountain No.1 coffee. Eventually, I gave up cos it was too expensive. $68 + 10%.
Still lingering on my mind.
Luckily, both Porpor & I got the cheungsams well fit. We are satisfied.
I had facial treatment. See if I can have my hair permed tomorrow.
Had tea at Pokka Cafe. Roast beef/soba salad. Very yummy sauce. Fresh ingredients. Much tempted to drink the Blue Mountain No.1 coffee. Eventually, I gave up cos it was too expensive. $68 + 10%.
Still lingering on my mind.
Friday, June 06, 2008
a lonesome Friday night
Saw Winston in the morning. He is going to leave soon. We have known each eather for over 35 years. His wife will celebrate her brithday in mid June. So he cannot attend the party. Heavy rain during noon time. Met Jane who taught me putonghua many years ago.
A cheerful luncheon gathering.
Dinner at home with Nita. What a lonesome evening. The sky was so dark.
Talked to Marga over phone. She had her stomach test. Good news is no tumour. The bad thing about it must be the pain and anxieties going through the process.
Pa is in Haven of Hope being examined on his breath during sleep.
Winston thinks he has finished his work for the whole life. He said he would not fear death if it is instant. He just fears old age, sickness and sufferings. He will see me and treat me a meal after I resume work.
A cheerful luncheon gathering.
Dinner at home with Nita. What a lonesome evening. The sky was so dark.
Talked to Marga over phone. She had her stomach test. Good news is no tumour. The bad thing about it must be the pain and anxieties going through the process.
Pa is in Haven of Hope being examined on his breath during sleep.
Winston thinks he has finished his work for the whole life. He said he would not fear death if it is instant. He just fears old age, sickness and sufferings. He will see me and treat me a meal after I resume work.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
jumping from height
A staff jumped one floor down and hurt herself. She is now in hospital receiving treatment.
Marga talked to me over the phone after my work. She tel me yesterday but I was too busy. She began to sound normal though with lots of bad feelings retained.
Marga thinks I am very very strong.
If I could ever choose, I would like to be a spoilt little woman. Yet, the Supreme Being prefers me not.
Van & A are happy together. Both of them are lucky enough to have loving Moms forever supporting them.
Could not get hold of Min.
Arthur will bring us to Summer Palace tomorrow. That is a piece of good news for me. I enjoy the rain when it rains. I enjoy the sunhine when the sun shines.
Happiness is such a mystery. Can we touch it? Can we find it? Can we retain it?
Marga talked to me over the phone after my work. She tel me yesterday but I was too busy. She began to sound normal though with lots of bad feelings retained.
Marga thinks I am very very strong.
If I could ever choose, I would like to be a spoilt little woman. Yet, the Supreme Being prefers me not.
Van & A are happy together. Both of them are lucky enough to have loving Moms forever supporting them.
Could not get hold of Min.
Arthur will bring us to Summer Palace tomorrow. That is a piece of good news for me. I enjoy the rain when it rains. I enjoy the sunhine when the sun shines.
Happiness is such a mystery. Can we touch it? Can we find it? Can we retain it?
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
i am much energized
Lots of pressure. However, I am much energized.
Sunday - pingpong. Dong Dynasty in Miramar Hotel for lunch with Paus. Banquet dress fitting - silver evening gown. Kevin had a suit with shirts. Bone-setter & dinner at Porpor's house. We all encouraged Marga.
Monday - bought a box of roast chicken rice with gravy/vege and went to Deneb's office. Very enjoyable company. She showed me the photos she took in Vietnam and Nagoya. 2 years' anniversary. A reunion dinner fixed on 27/6. Pastries from Starbucks. Dinner at Outback with Van. A & Van bought some furniture from IKEA, Causeway Bay.
Tuesday - the whole day for one project. Packed lunch and ate in canteen with everybody. Talked to D about her father. We all have our downs.
Wednesday - the 2nd day of the project. Intervening meetings on various subjects. Real trying. But I am glad that I can manage. That is a blessing. Lunch with the usual group at Wanchai. Dinner with Ag at ZEN. Never ending conversations. Both of us are proud to have nice friends around.
Prayer: - Let me remain loving and generous and smiling, rain or shine. May Van have a happy marriage. May Min have attainments in her studies. May all those around me are healthy and peaceful. May Sichuan quake victims rebuild their souls and homes quickly.
Sunday - pingpong. Dong Dynasty in Miramar Hotel for lunch with Paus. Banquet dress fitting - silver evening gown. Kevin had a suit with shirts. Bone-setter & dinner at Porpor's house. We all encouraged Marga.
Monday - bought a box of roast chicken rice with gravy/vege and went to Deneb's office. Very enjoyable company. She showed me the photos she took in Vietnam and Nagoya. 2 years' anniversary. A reunion dinner fixed on 27/6. Pastries from Starbucks. Dinner at Outback with Van. A & Van bought some furniture from IKEA, Causeway Bay.
Tuesday - the whole day for one project. Packed lunch and ate in canteen with everybody. Talked to D about her father. We all have our downs.
Wednesday - the 2nd day of the project. Intervening meetings on various subjects. Real trying. But I am glad that I can manage. That is a blessing. Lunch with the usual group at Wanchai. Dinner with Ag at ZEN. Never ending conversations. Both of us are proud to have nice friends around.
Prayer: - Let me remain loving and generous and smiling, rain or shine. May Van have a happy marriage. May Min have attainments in her studies. May all those around me are healthy and peaceful. May Sichuan quake victims rebuild their souls and homes quickly.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
gifted Josh
Magnetic bass voice. I will look for "Noel".
Organic Farm in Hok Tau Wai, Fanling. And Lavender Garden next to it. BBQ lunch.
I belong more to the city. I prefer hygienic toilets and I am quite scared by mosquitoes and flies.
Drinks at Festival Walk - Dan Ryan & Queen's are my favourites.
Agnes bought a Georg Jensen pin. Silver set with a garnet in the shape of a flower. Very pretty.
I like peppermint tea & camomile tea with honey. Iced lemon tea, too.
Organic Farm in Hok Tau Wai, Fanling. And Lavender Garden next to it. BBQ lunch.
I belong more to the city. I prefer hygienic toilets and I am quite scared by mosquitoes and flies.
Drinks at Festival Walk - Dan Ryan & Queen's are my favourites.
Agnes bought a Georg Jensen pin. Silver set with a garnet in the shape of a flower. Very pretty.
I like peppermint tea & camomile tea with honey. Iced lemon tea, too.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Josh Groban & Connie Talbot
Life is full of mishaps and mistakes. Life is full of fun and happiness. If your net sum is on the positive side, you are lucky.
Sometimes, it just depends on how you weigh & rate. Let go. Let go. Whatever, whoever & whenever you cannot win and things do not go your way.
Josh Groban is a Jewish American singer. Charming. Popular in classical crossover. He sings and writes songs. Connie Talbot has a voice of an angel. A talent from England. Over The Rainbow.
I made a big purchase in the Great. Van & A had dinner with me at home. Talked to Min over IDD. I can hardly find today not a day of gains.
Justina had lunch with me. She brought me a stone from Canada - amethyst.
Sometimes, it just depends on how you weigh & rate. Let go. Let go. Whatever, whoever & whenever you cannot win and things do not go your way.
Josh Groban is a Jewish American singer. Charming. Popular in classical crossover. He sings and writes songs. Connie Talbot has a voice of an angel. A talent from England. Over The Rainbow.
I made a big purchase in the Great. Van & A had dinner with me at home. Talked to Min over IDD. I can hardly find today not a day of gains.
Justina had lunch with me. She brought me a stone from Canada - amethyst.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
that is the story of life - ups & downs
Meg is a fan of Nuri Vittachi, too.
I shared a bowl of eel rice with Ju. It was not fresh and smelled fishy. We were foolish to have finished it. We should return it or buy another item. Tummy not feeling well. Perhaps due to anxieties.
Bought a silver finger-ring. It has set a heart made of mother of pearl.
IDD Min & Lorraine.
I shared a bowl of eel rice with Ju. It was not fresh and smelled fishy. We were foolish to have finished it. We should return it or buy another item. Tummy not feeling well. Perhaps due to anxieties.
Bought a silver finger-ring. It has set a heart made of mother of pearl.
IDD Min & Lorraine.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
fighting battles of some kind
Everybody is fighting battles of some kind everyday.
What does not kill us makes us stronger.
I was nervous today when the tel rang thrice at the wrong time. That is the disadvantage of having a toilet in your office.
Dined with Marga at her home with Porpor.
Gave Van a sapphire finger-ring set with white gold and with 2 tiny diamonds on the sides of the main stone. She likes it.
What does not kill us makes us stronger.
I was nervous today when the tel rang thrice at the wrong time. That is the disadvantage of having a toilet in your office.
Dined with Marga at her home with Porpor.
Gave Van a sapphire finger-ring set with white gold and with 2 tiny diamonds on the sides of the main stone. She likes it.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Where is God?
Life is full of problems, pains and sufferings. Mankind is born with ill nature - jealousy, malice, anger, greed .................. Men kill each other, pressurize each other and step on each other.
Illnesses, viruses, tsunami, earthquake ...................
Sometimes, honest people are fools and the wicked win more easily.
We are never allowed one minute's peace. While we have survived one disaster, another is at the door. After we have overcome some terror, another blow is just awaiting.
When can we rest? We are created with all sorts of weaknesses, limitations ............... Temptations and sins are twins haunting. What can man do? Nothing. Hemingway had his wisdom, though hsi wisdom brought him to suicide. We die anyway. But before that, we have to go through numerous tortures.
Do we live just to fit in a script? None of the characters in the script can escape the torment. Some more, some less.
Illnesses, viruses, tsunami, earthquake ...................
Sometimes, honest people are fools and the wicked win more easily.
We are never allowed one minute's peace. While we have survived one disaster, another is at the door. After we have overcome some terror, another blow is just awaiting.
When can we rest? We are created with all sorts of weaknesses, limitations ............... Temptations and sins are twins haunting. What can man do? Nothing. Hemingway had his wisdom, though hsi wisdom brought him to suicide. We die anyway. But before that, we have to go through numerous tortures.
Do we live just to fit in a script? None of the characters in the script can escape the torment. Some more, some less.
Friday, May 23, 2008
a call and Skype at the same time
The tel rang at about 11 pm last night. At the same time, Min kept typing on the Skype and expected my replies.
Min has grown up a lot. She is clever and tough. I was happy to talk to her over lots of things in life. She also told me quite a lot about her friends and school-mates. A mini community with a model of human nature and activities that she will face for the rest of her life. Wish her good luck! We also need. But she said she would need a bit more.
Marga is exhausted by work.
Gungung, Porpor, Mike and the boys. All have problems of various nature.
Min wonders what U she would enter and what subject she would pick that could bring along satisfaction to me. She is answerable to her Mom's wish. But she is not sure whether her capabilities can match. As long as she cares, as long as she manages, I can impose no terms on her.
Up to this minute, I still find life a puzzle. A Big Puzzle!
Min has grown up a lot. She is clever and tough. I was happy to talk to her over lots of things in life. She also told me quite a lot about her friends and school-mates. A mini community with a model of human nature and activities that she will face for the rest of her life. Wish her good luck! We also need. But she said she would need a bit more.
Marga is exhausted by work.
Gungung, Porpor, Mike and the boys. All have problems of various nature.
Min wonders what U she would enter and what subject she would pick that could bring along satisfaction to me. She is answerable to her Mom's wish. But she is not sure whether her capabilities can match. As long as she cares, as long as she manages, I can impose no terms on her.
Up to this minute, I still find life a puzzle. A Big Puzzle!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
who doesn't have a cross to carry?
Life is full of battles. Fight hard everyday.
Wipe our tears and stand up again if we fall sometimes.
In between, sit back and relax and give yourself a treat.
:)
Sun shines after rain. And the beautfiul rainbow only appears after rain. Life is a game not easy to play. At least, not for me.
Wipe our tears and stand up again if we fall sometimes.
In between, sit back and relax and give yourself a treat.
:)
Sun shines after rain. And the beautfiul rainbow only appears after rain. Life is a game not easy to play. At least, not for me.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
doing exercises
I miss the hot springs in Kyushu.
Mother & girl. Friends. All soaked in the hot "soup".
What would be the right exercises for me?
How should I tune my life pattern after Van has set up a home of her own.
Aging.
Who are my companions at my old age?
Mother & girl. Friends. All soaked in the hot "soup".
What would be the right exercises for me?
How should I tune my life pattern after Van has set up a home of her own.
Aging.
Who are my companions at my old age?
Elton John
The Rocket Man Tour - Asiaworld - Arena.
Charisma. A big treat. Internationl stage performance.
We had one minute silence of condolence for the quake victims in Sichuan.
Charisma. A big treat. Internationl stage performance.
We had one minute silence of condolence for the quake victims in Sichuan.
Monday, May 19, 2008
3 minutes of silence
Mourning -
Flags flying at half masts ...................
Silence for 3 minutes .....................
Flags flying at half masts ...................
Silence for 3 minutes .....................
Saturday, May 17, 2008
sichuan earthquake
May God have mercy:
Let the dead rest in peace;
Let the survived have courage to live on;
Let the broken hearts be mended;
Let the collapsed houses be rebuilt.
Let the dead rest in peace;
Let the survived have courage to live on;
Let the broken hearts be mended;
Let the collapsed houses be rebuilt.
Saturday again?
Time flies. Can't imagine it is Saturday again. What have transpired since I went to Su's place.
Irene treated me to Man Ho on Thursday as the young couple flew to Taipei for wedding photos. She is trendy and sweet. She bought me a Furla wallet during her trip by cruise. Really enjoying life. Purplish blue. She also bought a bottle of Chanel perfume for Van and a soup book from Wong Suk-yee for her. Van is lucky. Me, too.
We had lunch at Ye Shanghai - Meg & Ju. I like the fried cod with deep-fried crushed bean paste most.
When Wenxi reads my blog, he finds that all the recordings of life is lunch, dinner and shopping or movies. He told Lorraine that Auntie is having a very luxurious and leisurely time with many rich friends. Hahaha! Sounds great. I like it.
Min asked me to make doantion to the Sichuan victims. So I did.
I will bring Mom to lunch later. Papa is receiving treatment in Haven of Hope. Talked to him last night over the phone. He may be discharged in a few days' time. He is a brave man.
Van msg me last night. She is fine.
Perhaps keep working is the best choice for me. To be single and remain happy, maintain a group of friends without dragging into gossips, attain good work without getting exhaustion ......................... My ambition for the future years! And to have fine skin, reasonable weight, sweet dreams, winnings at mj games frequently and more travelling with nice companions ..............................
Irene treated me to Man Ho on Thursday as the young couple flew to Taipei for wedding photos. She is trendy and sweet. She bought me a Furla wallet during her trip by cruise. Really enjoying life. Purplish blue. She also bought a bottle of Chanel perfume for Van and a soup book from Wong Suk-yee for her. Van is lucky. Me, too.
We had lunch at Ye Shanghai - Meg & Ju. I like the fried cod with deep-fried crushed bean paste most.
When Wenxi reads my blog, he finds that all the recordings of life is lunch, dinner and shopping or movies. He told Lorraine that Auntie is having a very luxurious and leisurely time with many rich friends. Hahaha! Sounds great. I like it.
Min asked me to make doantion to the Sichuan victims. So I did.
I will bring Mom to lunch later. Papa is receiving treatment in Haven of Hope. Talked to him last night over the phone. He may be discharged in a few days' time. He is a brave man.
Van msg me last night. She is fine.
Perhaps keep working is the best choice for me. To be single and remain happy, maintain a group of friends without dragging into gossips, attain good work without getting exhaustion ......................... My ambition for the future years! And to have fine skin, reasonable weight, sweet dreams, winnings at mj games frequently and more travelling with nice companions ..............................
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
cioppino in dan ryan
Had dinner with Van last evening.
A busy day, as usual.
Looking forward to seeing Elton John's show on 20/5. He is a great friend of the late Princess Diana. He has been married to another man.
Denise is nice, in her unique way.
Min sounds cheerful. Glad to read her messages.
"I want to hear your voice." What could that mean? A fine sunny day with breezes, strolling along Austin Road, outside Kowloon Cricket Club, memories of having 2 or 3 lunches there, with sentiments not yet defined ......................
A busy day, as usual.
Looking forward to seeing Elton John's show on 20/5. He is a great friend of the late Princess Diana. He has been married to another man.
Denise is nice, in her unique way.
Min sounds cheerful. Glad to read her messages.
"I want to hear your voice." What could that mean? A fine sunny day with breezes, strolling along Austin Road, outside Kowloon Cricket Club, memories of having 2 or 3 lunches there, with sentiments not yet defined ......................
Monday, May 12, 2008
blogs
I had pingpong yesterday. I slept until 10:30 am. How long have I slept until 10:30 am. What a luxury!
Then, I strolled around in Causeway Bay. We had lunch together. Then, we bought 20 more cards from Kee Wah to be distributed to some whom we have not invited to the Wedding Dinner.
I had my hair trimmed in a salon new to me.
I joined Marga at TST for the shoes made to order. Mine is too tight. They will make another pair for me. Mom's is a bit exact. But she accepted it. Min's are too small also. I will bring them back to the shop to see what could be done. Not satisfactory. But Marga finds hers OK.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Presented Peter & Linda the invitation cards. Linda is a sweet girl. Stella is in Beijing with Mayee and her family. Peter asked me to accept not every child's potential and limitation are the same and give Min her due credit.
Min tel to send greetings. Talked to her over Skype later. She seems to be working hard. Told her about "The other Boleyn girl". She wants to see it as well. Perhaps she will look for the DVD.
Reported on newspapers that some children or young people wrote on their blogs and expressed their wish to die. In the end, a few of them really committed suicide a short time after that. What could the Police or SWD do? What could parents or teachers do?
Then, I strolled around in Causeway Bay. We had lunch together. Then, we bought 20 more cards from Kee Wah to be distributed to some whom we have not invited to the Wedding Dinner.
I had my hair trimmed in a salon new to me.
I joined Marga at TST for the shoes made to order. Mine is too tight. They will make another pair for me. Mom's is a bit exact. But she accepted it. Min's are too small also. I will bring them back to the shop to see what could be done. Not satisfactory. But Marga finds hers OK.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Presented Peter & Linda the invitation cards. Linda is a sweet girl. Stella is in Beijing with Mayee and her family. Peter asked me to accept not every child's potential and limitation are the same and give Min her due credit.
Min tel to send greetings. Talked to her over Skype later. She seems to be working hard. Told her about "The other Boleyn girl". She wants to see it as well. Perhaps she will look for the DVD.
Reported on newspapers that some children or young people wrote on their blogs and expressed their wish to die. In the end, a few of them really committed suicide a short time after that. What could the Police or SWD do? What could parents or teachers do?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
su has retired
Su is enjoying her pre-retirement leave. Garbie is her mate. She walks and talks with Garbie and spends so much time & attention to her.
We played a new version of mj game with wild cards. Lost again.
I gave the CJ shoulder bag to Porpor.
Mother's Day commences now.
They will treat me with wagyu beef for lunch after the pingpong session.
We played a new version of mj game with wild cards. Lost again.
I gave the CJ shoulder bag to Porpor.
Mother's Day commences now.
They will treat me with wagyu beef for lunch after the pingpong session.
Friday, May 09, 2008
the other boleyn girl
A busy day.
Roger treated us with a lunch in Chiuchow Garden. So delicious. He is rich. E was very emotional. She was much pressurized by work. Perhaps crying would do her good. Some ventilation.
After work, I went to see the movie at AMC with Meg & Sal.
This is entertainment.
All men are alike. All men with power are alike. No difference between Chinese men and Englishmen.
Sailor is working in the sea. Offshore so often.
I will go to Rose Street to play mj tomorrow. Long time no see Su & Miranda.
Roger treated us with a lunch in Chiuchow Garden. So delicious. He is rich. E was very emotional. She was much pressurized by work. Perhaps crying would do her good. Some ventilation.
After work, I went to see the movie at AMC with Meg & Sal.
This is entertainment.
All men are alike. All men with power are alike. No difference between Chinese men and Englishmen.
Sailor is working in the sea. Offshore so often.
I will go to Rose Street to play mj tomorrow. Long time no see Su & Miranda.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
i am old, they are young
I belong to the older generation. They (many many) are young.
I have to tune myself to understand them more and accept.
A number of my team-mates are leaving in 2-3 years' time. So I either get rejuvenated or remain calm handling the young guys with thoughts and behaviour quite differnt from mine.
I was shocked and upset when I read the news about the young man killed in the car accident in China. Brilliant, with ideals and a kind heart turning into charitable acts, died so young and unexpected.
I was amused by reading about the HKU girl who demonstrated during the Torch relay and showed her t-back while pulled away by the Police.
The world is lovely, after all. Min said all the people around me are nice guys - at least all those whom she has encountered. She said I should have no cause to complain. She is simple & innocent. It is a blessing. Will she like the pearl necklace?
Ber is forever mature and sensible. She was my little mother when we studied in the secondary school. She still is. She told me to note so many things for the event. I cannot afford to lose this friend.
I have to tune myself to understand them more and accept.
A number of my team-mates are leaving in 2-3 years' time. So I either get rejuvenated or remain calm handling the young guys with thoughts and behaviour quite differnt from mine.
I was shocked and upset when I read the news about the young man killed in the car accident in China. Brilliant, with ideals and a kind heart turning into charitable acts, died so young and unexpected.
I was amused by reading about the HKU girl who demonstrated during the Torch relay and showed her t-back while pulled away by the Police.
The world is lovely, after all. Min said all the people around me are nice guys - at least all those whom she has encountered. She said I should have no cause to complain. She is simple & innocent. It is a blessing. Will she like the pearl necklace?
Ber is forever mature and sensible. She was my little mother when we studied in the secondary school. She still is. She told me to note so many things for the event. I cannot afford to lose this friend.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
hot spring in Beppu
It is the most luxurious gift ever received for Mother's Day.
We took Dragon Air and flew to Fukuoka. First day & night in Hotel Centraza Hakata. Half a block away from the subway. We had wagyu beef for dinner. Wa means Japanese and gyu means cattle. There are Japanese black, Japanese brown, Japanese polled and Japanese shorthorn. Kobe beef with unsaturated fat. Best to go with sake.
Green tea for us is equally good.
I bought 2 packs of Ringl.
For the 2nd & 3rd day, we stayed in Seikai, a resort hotel in Beppfu (University) station. Private hot spring in the balcony. Japanese style room. I went down to the indoor and outdoor hot springs down in the lobby for 2 times. It is the first time I enjoyed a traditional Japanese hot spring. Carefree, so close to the ocean. Nature is wonderful. I felt very light after the bath. Light-hearted too. The resort hotel demonstrated what should be hospitality. More than hotel management. Van paid $6,000 for the hospitality for 48 hours.
We spent some time strolling and doing nothing in a park, in a cafe or in a shopping arcade listening to the band playing music there. 4th & 5th night back in Centraza. So homely. They had bridal collection and Shiseido counter and evening gowns counter.
Ramen, sushi, sashimi and freshly baked buns/muffins. Kirin tea with milk in bottles - special taste tea leaves - so relaxing. Fresh fruits - strawberries, pei pa, peaches, bananas & grapes. Ice cream. We passed by a famous crab restaurant but it was closed down for renovation. What a shame!
On the 5th day, we took JR to Huis Ten Bosch. An imitation of Queen Beatrice's Palace in Halland. Too big. We only got a few hours between 2 JR trains. If I would go again, I would like to stay in a hotel there. It means "House in Forest". Netherlandic.
I had no internet, no mobile and no mj game. I cannot read any books nor newspapers there. Msot of time, I was smiling to people I encountered and used hand signs plus some English words and wrote some Chinese characters. So many fish roes sold in boxes. Dumplings.
Must go again. Who would be going with me next time?
Oh, I nearly forget about the hells in Beppu. We had shampoo in some hotel salon near the subway station there, too.
Resumed work on Tuesday. Piling up ........ Lucky that I had some recharge. I had brought back some dumplings and tiny gift items. Only for a few.
I had lunch with A & T at Yunmei Restaurant. The Japanese Boss is friendly and made us some source with salmon roes for our salad.
Talked to Min over Skype. IDD Pam, too. British people are really reserved. She always keeps a very courteous manner, diction and description of everything. IDD Lorraine as well.
We took Dragon Air and flew to Fukuoka. First day & night in Hotel Centraza Hakata. Half a block away from the subway. We had wagyu beef for dinner. Wa means Japanese and gyu means cattle. There are Japanese black, Japanese brown, Japanese polled and Japanese shorthorn. Kobe beef with unsaturated fat. Best to go with sake.
Green tea for us is equally good.
I bought 2 packs of Ringl.
For the 2nd & 3rd day, we stayed in Seikai, a resort hotel in Beppfu (University) station. Private hot spring in the balcony. Japanese style room. I went down to the indoor and outdoor hot springs down in the lobby for 2 times. It is the first time I enjoyed a traditional Japanese hot spring. Carefree, so close to the ocean. Nature is wonderful. I felt very light after the bath. Light-hearted too. The resort hotel demonstrated what should be hospitality. More than hotel management. Van paid $6,000 for the hospitality for 48 hours.
We spent some time strolling and doing nothing in a park, in a cafe or in a shopping arcade listening to the band playing music there. 4th & 5th night back in Centraza. So homely. They had bridal collection and Shiseido counter and evening gowns counter.
Ramen, sushi, sashimi and freshly baked buns/muffins. Kirin tea with milk in bottles - special taste tea leaves - so relaxing. Fresh fruits - strawberries, pei pa, peaches, bananas & grapes. Ice cream. We passed by a famous crab restaurant but it was closed down for renovation. What a shame!
On the 5th day, we took JR to Huis Ten Bosch. An imitation of Queen Beatrice's Palace in Halland. Too big. We only got a few hours between 2 JR trains. If I would go again, I would like to stay in a hotel there. It means "House in Forest". Netherlandic.
I had no internet, no mobile and no mj game. I cannot read any books nor newspapers there. Msot of time, I was smiling to people I encountered and used hand signs plus some English words and wrote some Chinese characters. So many fish roes sold in boxes. Dumplings.
Must go again. Who would be going with me next time?
Oh, I nearly forget about the hells in Beppu. We had shampoo in some hotel salon near the subway station there, too.
Resumed work on Tuesday. Piling up ........ Lucky that I had some recharge. I had brought back some dumplings and tiny gift items. Only for a few.
I had lunch with A & T at Yunmei Restaurant. The Japanese Boss is friendly and made us some source with salmon roes for our salad.
Talked to Min over Skype. IDD Pam, too. British people are really reserved. She always keeps a very courteous manner, diction and description of everything. IDD Lorraine as well.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
California Grill
Much engaged in work. But that is my source of income. Money is essential for a quality life.
Dinner at home with A & V. A is the quiet and intelligent type that brings along a comfortable company. Not dull, not aggressive. Just warm and safe. Joseph studied in St Joseph's College.
Van & I will go to Kyushu. We have decided to travel light. So only one suitcase. No presents nor new stuff to be bought. Just relax, take some delicious food, spa and enjoying the scenaries.
Suen sent me a bag of wine gums. Chu despatched it. But it seemed to have been lost. He placed in the van on Monday. I did not receive it even by the end of Tuesday. A case for Agatha Christie. No murder involved though.
Dinner at home with A & V. A is the quiet and intelligent type that brings along a comfortable company. Not dull, not aggressive. Just warm and safe. Joseph studied in St Joseph's College.
Van & I will go to Kyushu. We have decided to travel light. So only one suitcase. No presents nor new stuff to be bought. Just relax, take some delicious food, spa and enjoying the scenaries.
Suen sent me a bag of wine gums. Chu despatched it. But it seemed to have been lost. He placed in the van on Monday. I did not receive it even by the end of Tuesday. A case for Agatha Christie. No murder involved though.
Monday, April 28, 2008
TUMI is my new favourite
Spent hours in Lane Crawford, both in Pacific Place & Times Squares. Both Friday & Sunday. At the end, I bought a black leather passport wallet with a compartment for ID card and one for bank notes and some for credit cards.
Busy busy day. Running with time.
Interesting to meet a nice guy from Singapore. He said next time when I visit Singapore, he would let me have a tour at his working place. Terrific. A learned and courteous person.
I bought some ham & dumplings from a Shanghainese shop at Causeway Bay.
I will look for more TUMI items.
The article about the girl in Canada is a warning for all parents. Children could be so fragile. Once a parent, the responsibility just never ends. Unless you have no heart ............ Unfortunately, there are some who do not have one!
Min did punting at Cambridge on Saturday.
Su Chong tel for mj game. She will retire after one week.
Busy busy day. Running with time.
Interesting to meet a nice guy from Singapore. He said next time when I visit Singapore, he would let me have a tour at his working place. Terrific. A learned and courteous person.
I bought some ham & dumplings from a Shanghainese shop at Causeway Bay.
I will look for more TUMI items.
The article about the girl in Canada is a warning for all parents. Children could be so fragile. Once a parent, the responsibility just never ends. Unless you have no heart ............ Unfortunately, there are some who do not have one!
Min did punting at Cambridge on Saturday.
Su Chong tel for mj game. She will retire after one week.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Ceremonial Saturday morning
A solemn & happy ceremony. Porpor, Marga & Nita welcomed Andrew & his parents.
So gorgeous. Everything carries a blessing. We all had lunch at Lei Garden, APM. Vanessa was there waiting for us.
Pingpong in the afternoon for one hour in the Club. Enjoyable. Then, I went to Ah Tuen.
V & A brought me to Kowloon City for dinner - Islam food.
Pa found the electic shaver too big. He is not easy to please.
Min was at Cambridge attending a seminar or sth when I IDD her.
Anne was terribly injured. Bette cannot join Van's wedding as it will be Chrys' birthday. Hou has not replied. I will invite Yim.
The gold bangles are very expensive as the price of gold is so high.
So gorgeous. Everything carries a blessing. We all had lunch at Lei Garden, APM. Vanessa was there waiting for us.
Pingpong in the afternoon for one hour in the Club. Enjoyable. Then, I went to Ah Tuen.
V & A brought me to Kowloon City for dinner - Islam food.
Pa found the electic shaver too big. He is not easy to please.
Min was at Cambridge attending a seminar or sth when I IDD her.
Anne was terribly injured. Bette cannot join Van's wedding as it will be Chrys' birthday. Hou has not replied. I will invite Yim.
The gold bangles are very expensive as the price of gold is so high.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Listening to learn & Learning not to worry
Reading again a book for leadership.
To listen intently and with genuine interst. That kind of listening is one of the highest compliments we can pay anyone.
Change causes anxiety. Change causes stress. Every day our lives will be peppered with unpleasant realities of various sorts. Despite our strongest efforts, despite our most creative ideas - some things, some poeple we simply cannot change or control.
For every ailment under the sun
There is a remedy or there is none
If there be one, try to find it
If there be none, never mind it
Hilarious - Nury Vittachi - I am so fond of him now. Just after reading a few articles of his.
My prayer tonight will be: - let me meet more people with the intelligence and sense of humour of vittachi's kind.
A medical appointment this afternoon. My prayer at noon will be: - nothing bad.
To listen intently and with genuine interst. That kind of listening is one of the highest compliments we can pay anyone.
Change causes anxiety. Change causes stress. Every day our lives will be peppered with unpleasant realities of various sorts. Despite our strongest efforts, despite our most creative ideas - some things, some poeple we simply cannot change or control.
For every ailment under the sun
There is a remedy or there is none
If there be one, try to find it
If there be none, never mind it
Hilarious - Nury Vittachi - I am so fond of him now. Just after reading a few articles of his.
My prayer tonight will be: - let me meet more people with the intelligence and sense of humour of vittachi's kind.
A medical appointment this afternoon. My prayer at noon will be: - nothing bad.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Nury Vittachi
Monday had been a long day. From 4 am till 11 pm. I accompanied Min to the Airport. Virgin Atlantic reimbursed the taxi fare for a single journey. Lunch - grilled fish with rice - my favourite in the Jap restaurant. Dinner at Xiao Nan Guo to celebrate A's birthday. The present was a pingpong racket.
Min arrived Heathrow about 9 pm (HK) and had to wait for a boy for 1 & 1/2 hour. They shared the cab back to Bethany. Parents try every means to ensure their children grow up. Yet, I felt so much at a loss when she waved me good-bye.
On Tuesday, I bought a black leather belt from Dunhill. Van chose it herself. It would be part of the gift pack this coming Saturday. We had dinner together & talked a lot.
Vittachi can be found in Wikipedia. So he is somebody. Born in Ceylon, now living in HK with a wife and 3 adopted children. Quite a humorous character.
Kwong had very rational and organized thoughts re Olympic torch relay incidents linking with Tibet independence.
Thinking of Min.
Nita will take one month's home leave. I must be very lonely then.
Min arrived Heathrow about 9 pm (HK) and had to wait for a boy for 1 & 1/2 hour. They shared the cab back to Bethany. Parents try every means to ensure their children grow up. Yet, I felt so much at a loss when she waved me good-bye.
On Tuesday, I bought a black leather belt from Dunhill. Van chose it herself. It would be part of the gift pack this coming Saturday. We had dinner together & talked a lot.
Vittachi can be found in Wikipedia. So he is somebody. Born in Ceylon, now living in HK with a wife and 3 adopted children. Quite a humorous character.
Kwong had very rational and organized thoughts re Olympic torch relay incidents linking with Tibet independence.
Thinking of Min.
Nita will take one month's home leave. I must be very lonely then.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
the wedding
Happy, excited & comforting. Time flies. It was 1977 that I had my wedding. Lorraine and Jerry will come back to attend the ceremony. Great!
Nowadays, typhoons are named with such strange names that I can never recall them. This typhoon was only up to no 3 signal hoisted. But the black rain has caused lots of chaos in the airport. Min's flight has to be deferred tomorrow at 8 am. That means I have to get up at 4 am , get onto a cab at 5:15 am and arrive the airport before 6 am. Thereafter, I have to go back to the office by the train.
Funny. A friend in Canada recommends me to read the Dissident's Diary in The Standard which is a free circulation in HK. It is a black guy whose name is again difficult to remember. Yea, his opinion column is hilarious. I like reading it. I won't miss to pick up one everyday at Queensway. Entertainment can be free as long as we keep a childlike heart.
Nowadays, typhoons are named with such strange names that I can never recall them. This typhoon was only up to no 3 signal hoisted. But the black rain has caused lots of chaos in the airport. Min's flight has to be deferred tomorrow at 8 am. That means I have to get up at 4 am , get onto a cab at 5:15 am and arrive the airport before 6 am. Thereafter, I have to go back to the office by the train.
Funny. A friend in Canada recommends me to read the Dissident's Diary in The Standard which is a free circulation in HK. It is a black guy whose name is again difficult to remember. Yea, his opinion column is hilarious. I like reading it. I won't miss to pick up one everyday at Queensway. Entertainment can be free as long as we keep a childlike heart.
Friday, April 18, 2008
bring home a caesar salad with double dressing
That is what Van requested for. Both of them like it. How often will such an order recur?
All kinds of mixed feelings.
Parents wish children to grow up, study for attainments, fall in luv & get married. Wish they will be independent. Van & Min are doing it day by day. But parents lose their job once the children can stand on their own.
My eyes are stressed. So is my body but my heart is full of happiness.
Ella has bought tickets for Elton John on 20/5 at Expo near the Airport. The cheapest tikets for $380.00 each. Quite excited.
All kinds of mixed feelings.
Parents wish children to grow up, study for attainments, fall in luv & get married. Wish they will be independent. Van & Min are doing it day by day. But parents lose their job once the children can stand on their own.
My eyes are stressed. So is my body but my heart is full of happiness.
Ella has bought tickets for Elton John on 20/5 at Expo near the Airport. The cheapest tikets for $380.00 each. Quite excited.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
75 cases for muffin
I bought a lunch box in the Great - roast chicken with rice. Then I picked up a small box with an attractive photo of a cherry muffin. I kept that for tea after 3 hrs work from 2 to 5 pm.
Wow, the time came. I sat down with relaxation and opened the box. Oh, no muffin, only the white paper case. I examined carefully, a pile of cases. There was written on the box "75 cases for muffin".
That is me. Just like Mr Bean.
Porpor gave a gold necklace to Min.
I am so excited about the trip to Japan and everything .........................
Porpor likes the new Nokia mobile phone.
See if Dr Chan can cure Min's pimples thoroughly. Girls love to be beautiful. Women, too.
I had dinner with Van & Min at Times Square.
Ng Fong-wing had died, aged 68.
The new group worked together effectively & in harmony. Wonderful.
Wow, the time came. I sat down with relaxation and opened the box. Oh, no muffin, only the white paper case. I examined carefully, a pile of cases. There was written on the box "75 cases for muffin".
That is me. Just like Mr Bean.
Porpor gave a gold necklace to Min.
I am so excited about the trip to Japan and everything .........................
Porpor likes the new Nokia mobile phone.
See if Dr Chan can cure Min's pimples thoroughly. Girls love to be beautiful. Women, too.
I had dinner with Van & Min at Times Square.
Ng Fong-wing had died, aged 68.
The new group worked together effectively & in harmony. Wonderful.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
dried organic tomatoes
Lorraine has bought me some dried organic toamtoes and I have bought some dried cranberries.
So many kinds of health food.
Life is so eventful that I could not be less energetic than what I am.
Agnes had her brithday yesterday. It is meaningful to have all sorts of festivals and celebrations.
Min came to have noodles yesterday and she went to Dentist Tam today. She will go to Dr Chan on Thursday and Dr Tong on Friday. Her Mom's bank notes have gone as well.
Min likes the Food in Chiuchow Restaurant.
We had dinner at TOTT's last Saturday. Van is lucky to have encountered such a decent and loving family. I wish her all the best!
So many kinds of health food.
Life is so eventful that I could not be less energetic than what I am.
Agnes had her brithday yesterday. It is meaningful to have all sorts of festivals and celebrations.
Min came to have noodles yesterday and she went to Dentist Tam today. She will go to Dr Chan on Thursday and Dr Tong on Friday. Her Mom's bank notes have gone as well.
Min likes the Food in Chiuchow Restaurant.
We had dinner at TOTT's last Saturday. Van is lucky to have encountered such a decent and loving family. I wish her all the best!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008
4 days in taipei
5th time in Taipei. Nothing exciting. Just spent a short trip with Min.
Lucky that we could have the return flight in normal schedule. Some flights before us by CX were pbstructed by fogs and were directed to China.
Busy busy - chairing a board for 2 whole weeks.
Able to locate Fei Yu-qing in HK Records, PP.
BA had sent along a bunch of orchids, a box of Belgian chocolates and a tiny card with regards.
Weather is turning hot.
Lucky that we could have the return flight in normal schedule. Some flights before us by CX were pbstructed by fogs and were directed to China.
Busy busy - chairing a board for 2 whole weeks.
Able to locate Fei Yu-qing in HK Records, PP.
BA had sent along a bunch of orchids, a box of Belgian chocolates and a tiny card with regards.
Weather is turning hot.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
busy busy - fully occupied
YM has returned from UK. I like the photo of Corcoran with them. Corcoran is a good old man. He has never been unkind to me for a single minute. I can never find another boss like him. May God bless him!
I had lunch in the canteen on Monday and had noodles in Marriott on Tuesday.
Langham Hotel for Monday dinner.
A sweet reunion with 2 girls together having dinner on Tuesday at home. I bought from Great some sashimi for them. They both enjoyed it.
IDD Pam and we talked like old friends. Asked her to book a cab for Michelle upon her return as Rosa will be taking BA and she Virgin. One T5 & one T3. Maryjane had divorced. Poor Ru & Issy.
Michelle slept the whole day today and had just gone out to join Axelle & Evelyn at Mongkok.
2 days off until Monday. I will go to Taipei with Min from Thursday to Sunday. Agnes has been helpful and booked a taxi for me. She will be working in the library where she belongs.
I had lunch in the canteen on Monday and had noodles in Marriott on Tuesday.
Langham Hotel for Monday dinner.
A sweet reunion with 2 girls together having dinner on Tuesday at home. I bought from Great some sashimi for them. They both enjoyed it.
IDD Pam and we talked like old friends. Asked her to book a cab for Michelle upon her return as Rosa will be taking BA and she Virgin. One T5 & one T3. Maryjane had divorced. Poor Ru & Issy.
Michelle slept the whole day today and had just gone out to join Axelle & Evelyn at Mongkok.
2 days off until Monday. I will go to Taipei with Min from Thursday to Sunday. Agnes has been helpful and booked a taxi for me. She will be working in the library where she belongs.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Terminal 5 - chaotic
Pingpong at Victoria Park again.
Sunday brunch with Min. Rosa, Axelle & Kitty will be leaving after summer. She has to build up a new social network. Depends on the luck of having what kind of new comers. Her experience with Star & Eagle is precious. She will meet Karin in the afternoon and Axelle in the evening.
I had spent 3 hours at waiting for her yesterday. Mike drove us to the Tung Chung Pier and had a walk at the big big Citygate Arcade. We stayed in the Spaghetti House for a while.
Min came out shortly after 7 pm. The luggage was left behind. She filled in the claim form and awaited for the return of it today. It is a billions' worth internationl airport. How could they be like that?
The suitcase was indeed sent back by noon time. But the red strap was missing.
I bought some skin care products for Min and a local tel card for her use during these 3 weeks. Booked a tour to Taipei fpr 4 days. All tours to Thailand are full.
Dinner at Porpor's place. I gave the green jacket to Marga. She accepts it. I must refrain from buying clothes for the 2 girls. They, like all young people, do not share the same taste. So, I better save my money & money & save the disappointment of being rejected.
Sunday brunch with Min. Rosa, Axelle & Kitty will be leaving after summer. She has to build up a new social network. Depends on the luck of having what kind of new comers. Her experience with Star & Eagle is precious. She will meet Karin in the afternoon and Axelle in the evening.
I had spent 3 hours at waiting for her yesterday. Mike drove us to the Tung Chung Pier and had a walk at the big big Citygate Arcade. We stayed in the Spaghetti House for a while.
Min came out shortly after 7 pm. The luggage was left behind. She filled in the claim form and awaited for the return of it today. It is a billions' worth internationl airport. How could they be like that?
The suitcase was indeed sent back by noon time. But the red strap was missing.
I bought some skin care products for Min and a local tel card for her use during these 3 weeks. Booked a tour to Taipei fpr 4 days. All tours to Thailand are full.
Dinner at Porpor's place. I gave the green jacket to Marga. She accepts it. I must refrain from buying clothes for the 2 girls. They, like all young people, do not share the same taste. So, I better save my money & money & save the disappointment of being rejected.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Terminal 5 - i keep my fingers crossed
Pray for Min for a smooth journey by BA.
Lunch at ZEN with a table of 13.
3rd taiji lesson. Quite a slow learner.
Dinner at Old Restaurant, Miramar Shopping Arcade. Suen's birthday. We bought him a Parker ball-pen.
Tension over the chaos and confusion at T5. I don't think I can go to sleep before Min will confirm her check-in in due course.
Lunch at ZEN with a table of 13.
3rd taiji lesson. Quite a slow learner.
Dinner at Old Restaurant, Miramar Shopping Arcade. Suen's birthday. We bought him a Parker ball-pen.
Tension over the chaos and confusion at T5. I don't think I can go to sleep before Min will confirm her check-in in due course.
Friday, March 28, 2008
star & eagle
Never thought that I would spend 3 nights at Marden. What is more, Min will work there for 5 days. She had been serving as a waitress on Wednesday for the whole day until 9 pm. She had also served breakfast on Thursday and tidied the bedrooms. Good for her development.
I had a busy day yesterday. Yet cheerful! Lunch with Van. She is happy.
Pam does not seem to care about money very much. Every time it is me who urges her to send me the bill. May be English people - the educated class is ashamed to talk about money with greed. Disgraceful for them. Always subtle.
It is raining quite heavily this morning. Unusual.
Min has just come back from the boarders dinner - a formal dinner. She wore the black long sleeves + a green skirt and all the blinks blinks. Wore make-up, too. Obvisouly she enjoyed it so much.
Just read from Yahoo that Terminal 5 had a very messy opening. BA suspended all luggage check-in. Passengers waited for 2 and half hrs for retrieval of luggages arriving. Those who departed had to go with hand-carriers only. They could have money back or re-booking. T 1 & T 4 are normal. I don't know how Min's luck go. My Goodness!
I had a busy day yesterday. Yet cheerful! Lunch with Van. She is happy.
Pam does not seem to care about money very much. Every time it is me who urges her to send me the bill. May be English people - the educated class is ashamed to talk about money with greed. Disgraceful for them. Always subtle.
It is raining quite heavily this morning. Unusual.
Min has just come back from the boarders dinner - a formal dinner. She wore the black long sleeves + a green skirt and all the blinks blinks. Wore make-up, too. Obvisouly she enjoyed it so much.
Just read from Yahoo that Terminal 5 had a very messy opening. BA suspended all luggage check-in. Passengers waited for 2 and half hrs for retrieval of luggages arriving. Those who departed had to go with hand-carriers only. They could have money back or re-booking. T 1 & T 4 are normal. I don't know how Min's luck go. My Goodness!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
wang jia sha at Taikooshing Plaza
Lunch at home - congee with pork ribs, mushroom & conpoy. Stir-fried ho-fun with beef & bitter gourd.
Ella & I went to North Point to buy clothes - our long-term entertainment.
Dinner at Wang Jia Sha. Shanghai food has become my favourite recently. Chatted from 6 - 9:30 pm.
She will go to Osaka on Friday with her elder sister & daughter. It is nice to have travelling companions.
Ella & I went to North Point to buy clothes - our long-term entertainment.
Dinner at Wang Jia Sha. Shanghai food has become my favourite recently. Chatted from 6 - 9:30 pm.
She will go to Osaka on Friday with her elder sister & daughter. It is nice to have travelling companions.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
ma ying jeou has won
Went to Ah Yee in the morning. Lunch at Lippo for Catherine.
Bought a pair of trousers - muddy brown and tight in Admiralty Centre.
Taliana - shampoo & cut. David, May & Helen.
Went to Dentist - Philip. He is as nice as ever.
Dined at home with Nita. Van is working late. Reserved some food for her.
IDD Wenjun. Lorraine had gone home and went out to the supermarket.
Gungung has returned home from UCH.
Min must be working in Star & Eagle now.
Bought a pair of trousers - muddy brown and tight in Admiralty Centre.
Taliana - shampoo & cut. David, May & Helen.
Went to Dentist - Philip. He is as nice as ever.
Dined at home with Nita. Van is working late. Reserved some food for her.
IDD Wenjun. Lorraine had gone home and went out to the supermarket.
Gungung has returned home from UCH.
Min must be working in Star & Eagle now.
Portofino, Clear Water Bay
Lunch at Po Toi O with Paus.
Went to Second Bay. Then, we passed by the JC Studio. We viewed 2 houses at the Portofino and its Club.
Had tea inside UST.
Visited Gungung in UCH.
Dinner at Porpor's home.
IDD Min at Pam's place. Snowing intermittently. Min sounded cheerful. She said Pam, Tony & Peggy all liked her and said she was the best stdent they ever have. She has got a lovely Mom, they said.
Irene, too, told Van her Mom has talents in literature.
In a world full of hopelessness and pains, the kind words brighten me a bit.
Lorraine will leave tomorrow. I hope Wenbang will like the book by Jeffrey Archer - short stories.
Min has returned to her school. She has a wide network of friends.
Went to Second Bay. Then, we passed by the JC Studio. We viewed 2 houses at the Portofino and its Club.
Had tea inside UST.
Visited Gungung in UCH.
Dinner at Porpor's home.
IDD Min at Pam's place. Snowing intermittently. Min sounded cheerful. She said Pam, Tony & Peggy all liked her and said she was the best stdent they ever have. She has got a lovely Mom, they said.
Irene, too, told Van her Mom has talents in literature.
In a world full of hopelessness and pains, the kind words brighten me a bit.
Lorraine will leave tomorrow. I hope Wenbang will like the book by Jeffrey Archer - short stories.
Min has returned to her school. She has a wide network of friends.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
nan lian garden & chi lin nunnery
3 sis brought Porpor to tour around in Diamond Hill - Chi Lin and the Hollywood Plaza.
It could be nice that we explore more places within HK for leisurely walks.
Lunch - Thai - not really good.
Pingpong.
Dinner at Porpor's place. Marga fried the big fish heads with red chilli and spring onions - yummy. She learned it from the chef in Miramar.
The dinner last evening in Megabox chiuchow restaurant was not of high standard.
Andrew bought some Chinese mushrooms and Christy bought some bird's nests for Porpor.
Gungung is in UCH.
IDD Min in the Old Vicarage and talked to both Tony & Peggy - the old lady who wrote a book about Marden.
It could be nice that we explore more places within HK for leisurely walks.
Lunch - Thai - not really good.
Pingpong.
Dinner at Porpor's place. Marga fried the big fish heads with red chilli and spring onions - yummy. She learned it from the chef in Miramar.
The dinner last evening in Megabox chiuchow restaurant was not of high standard.
Andrew bought some Chinese mushrooms and Christy bought some bird's nests for Porpor.
Gungung is in UCH.
IDD Min in the Old Vicarage and talked to both Tony & Peggy - the old lady who wrote a book about Marden.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Mug from the Harrod's
Friday - a walk in the Peak with Marga & Lorraine and Pau. Met Fanny & some colleagues of the Paus.
Lunch at Wanchai - a Chinese restaurant too noisy and not up to our standard of hygiene. Will not go again.
3 sis shopped in Sogo - both Causeway Bay and TST.
Dinner - Wu Kong - pig's knuckles in wine, rice with cabbages and ham, soup with ham & bamboo shoots and ham in bun with crispy bean curd sheet.
I like the mug from Harrod's with a red bus: a double-decker and a queue in front of it.
Van is happy. Her ring is very pretty.
Min has started her placement in Star & Eagle. She will say in Pam's house for 4 days.
Lunch at Wanchai - a Chinese restaurant too noisy and not up to our standard of hygiene. Will not go again.
3 sis shopped in Sogo - both Causeway Bay and TST.
Dinner - Wu Kong - pig's knuckles in wine, rice with cabbages and ham, soup with ham & bamboo shoots and ham in bun with crispy bean curd sheet.
I like the mug from Harrod's with a red bus: a double-decker and a queue in front of it.
Van is happy. Her ring is very pretty.
Min has started her placement in Star & Eagle. She will say in Pam's house for 4 days.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
sis comes home
Glad to talk to Min over Skype last night and she was able to greet Van at mid-night.
Yesterday, Van & A dined at home. I bought a birthday cake for Van - black forest. As she likes truffle chocolate cake, I bought 3 pcs for her as well. We sang a song for her. I like celebration for birthday.
Lorraine came over to have noodles. The trip to India sounds very interesting.
Dinner at KT. Marga bought a strawberry cake from Italian Tomatoes.
Van has gone to Disneyland. No work for this day.
Yesterday, Van & A dined at home. I bought a birthday cake for Van - black forest. As she likes truffle chocolate cake, I bought 3 pcs for her as well. We sang a song for her. I like celebration for birthday.
Lorraine came over to have noodles. The trip to India sounds very interesting.
Dinner at KT. Marga bought a strawberry cake from Italian Tomatoes.
Van has gone to Disneyland. No work for this day.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
10,000 BC
Tuesday: L16 - set lunch - sea bass.
I went to see movie with Porpor, Jeffrey & Jason at APM Palace. Just for fun. No logic nor proof of history.
Sailor has won the game, time and again.
Van will have a duty visit to China this afternoon.
I went to see movie with Porpor, Jeffrey & Jason at APM Palace. Just for fun. No logic nor proof of history.
Sailor has won the game, time and again.
Van will have a duty visit to China this afternoon.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Hello Monday
Gungung attended the birthday dinner party of Uncle Poon in Mongkok. Nice to meet old friends (really old) and played mahjong and shared their fond memories.
Jeff & Jason have no school. Mak brothers have to take lunch in Porpor's home as no adults are with them during day time.
Shop rentals have arisen everywhere. Many boutiques have to close down.
A lambswool cardigan - grey with coloured dots & stripes. I like it and its price after discount.
AE platinum card has been sending repeated invitations - quite tempting.
Jeff & Jason have no school. Mak brothers have to take lunch in Porpor's home as no adults are with them during day time.
Shop rentals have arisen everywhere. Many boutiques have to close down.
A lambswool cardigan - grey with coloured dots & stripes. I like it and its price after discount.
AE platinum card has been sending repeated invitations - quite tempting.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
sai tso wan walk
Saturday - lunch with Gungung and Porpor at Lei Garden, APM. Gungung is clever and maintains a very good memory. All he wants is our affirmation of his knowledge and analytical power. He deserves it. So we had happy chat.
Bought them 2 CDs.
I had a walk at the recreation ground. Some children were playing baseball while some ran and walked and did exercises. I like the place. Such a relaxation. Just enjoy the fragrance of trees and flowers.
Shopped at Jusco and had dinner with Nita at Kai Tin. The new chiuchow restaurant is not impressive. Very noisy and the food so-so.
Stella & Chrystal worked late.
I found the answers to the puzzle on the internet. The internet world is very large, wide-covering and has been dangerous to some who do not handle things well.
Van came home around 11 pm. We will have lunch together today before I play pingpong in Mongkok and go to Porpor's place afterwards.
Bought them 2 CDs.
I had a walk at the recreation ground. Some children were playing baseball while some ran and walked and did exercises. I like the place. Such a relaxation. Just enjoy the fragrance of trees and flowers.
Shopped at Jusco and had dinner with Nita at Kai Tin. The new chiuchow restaurant is not impressive. Very noisy and the food so-so.
Stella & Chrystal worked late.
I found the answers to the puzzle on the internet. The internet world is very large, wide-covering and has been dangerous to some who do not handle things well.
Van came home around 11 pm. We will have lunch together today before I play pingpong in Mongkok and go to Porpor's place afterwards.
Friday, March 14, 2008
min is happy playing squash
Min is playing squash with Wingki again and she is happy. It must be more vigorous than badminton.
We dined last evening - 5 of us. 23 years have slipped away since we first met. Fun to chat with old folks. All mature, friendly and interesting guys.
Today is Friday and it is so quick to have another weekend. The ceremony and the Cheung Chau walk were still fresh in the memory.
When I was asked about my wish list, the first one that popped into my mind was Min.
We dined last evening - 5 of us. 23 years have slipped away since we first met. Fun to chat with old folks. All mature, friendly and interesting guys.
Today is Friday and it is so quick to have another weekend. The ceremony and the Cheung Chau walk were still fresh in the memory.
When I was asked about my wish list, the first one that popped into my mind was Min.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
min plays squash
I am glad that I am able to provide Min such a good-quality education. I wish she will appreciate and grasp the chance to path her own way in life.
She appeared to enjoy playing squash with Wingki. What an exposure. Can't imagine she could have the same facilities and environment in HK.
Will meet Mong etc this evening in a restaurant in Nathan Hotel. Nice to have everyone around.
Van is excited. We all are. I am grateful for everything! Life is after all a blessing.
She appeared to enjoy playing squash with Wingki. What an exposure. Can't imagine she could have the same facilities and environment in HK.
Will meet Mong etc this evening in a restaurant in Nathan Hotel. Nice to have everyone around.
Van is excited. We all are. I am grateful for everything! Life is after all a blessing.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
van caught a cold
Monday - Van was sick and took leave. Glad to have Sailor back. Noodles for lunch.
Tuesday - Some issues resolved. Set lunch with Meg. Min sent some photos over Skype. A pie, a brownie, a dish of pasta, Dan Brown and Tom Lloyd and her interview with Karin at the Star & Eagle Hotel. She looked great. A young lady wearing a trouser-suit & taking notes in style. She will go to the Careers & University convention at Brighton racecourse on 22 April.
Wednesday - Van is better and very busy. I wrote to Schooledge & Thorpe.
Lorraine will stay in Marga's place. The boys cannot come. What a pity!
Tuesday - Some issues resolved. Set lunch with Meg. Min sent some photos over Skype. A pie, a brownie, a dish of pasta, Dan Brown and Tom Lloyd and her interview with Karin at the Star & Eagle Hotel. She looked great. A young lady wearing a trouser-suit & taking notes in style. She will go to the Careers & University convention at Brighton racecourse on 22 April.
Wednesday - Van is better and very busy. I wrote to Schooledge & Thorpe.
Lorraine will stay in Marga's place. The boys cannot come. What a pity!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Sakura in Cheung Chau
Thursday - no bad news in the medical report, regualr check-ups required. The young doctor was very friendly and told me some details about my illness years before.
Friday - busy in Gascoigne Road for the whole day. Much relieved after everything was finished.
Saturday - lunch at Lee Theatre Plaza with some friends. Then we took a walk in Cheung Chau. At first, we planned to go to Lamma Island. But it sounded attractive to view the cherry blossoms in Cheung Chau. Only a few trees were having flowers. They looked more like peach blossoms. Darker red than what we expected. Those in Japan are lighter in pink and in great abundance. Anyway, it is nice to watch the stalls selling salty fish etc. We also went to Warwick Hotel. The dining rooms were fully booked for banquets. We had dinner in some shop at the side-walk. So romantic. There was a shop selling a swirl of potato chips put through a stick. Young people and tourists were ready to buy and take photos.
Fun and joy scatters everywhere if you have a heart set to it. We examined the B & B. Some looked tidier and cozier.
The pingpong rooms and squash court in Victoria Park are to be used as control rooms for Flowers Exhibition. So we will play in Mongkok for these few weeks. Dinner at Porpor's place.
Sweaty in the afternoon but cool in the evening.
Chat with Min over Skype. She has earned 30 pounds by baby-sitting in Friday evening. The parents of 2 girls aged 10 & 13 had to go to a party. She just stayed in the house for 4-5 hours, watching TV and playing computer games with them. She thought that was easy money. The house is just next to the Head Master's. They drove her back to school afterwards. Just a few minutes' time.
Friday - busy in Gascoigne Road for the whole day. Much relieved after everything was finished.
Saturday - lunch at Lee Theatre Plaza with some friends. Then we took a walk in Cheung Chau. At first, we planned to go to Lamma Island. But it sounded attractive to view the cherry blossoms in Cheung Chau. Only a few trees were having flowers. They looked more like peach blossoms. Darker red than what we expected. Those in Japan are lighter in pink and in great abundance. Anyway, it is nice to watch the stalls selling salty fish etc. We also went to Warwick Hotel. The dining rooms were fully booked for banquets. We had dinner in some shop at the side-walk. So romantic. There was a shop selling a swirl of potato chips put through a stick. Young people and tourists were ready to buy and take photos.
Fun and joy scatters everywhere if you have a heart set to it. We examined the B & B. Some looked tidier and cozier.
The pingpong rooms and squash court in Victoria Park are to be used as control rooms for Flowers Exhibition. So we will play in Mongkok for these few weeks. Dinner at Porpor's place.
Sweaty in the afternoon but cool in the evening.
Chat with Min over Skype. She has earned 30 pounds by baby-sitting in Friday evening. The parents of 2 girls aged 10 & 13 had to go to a party. She just stayed in the house for 4-5 hours, watching TV and playing computer games with them. She thought that was easy money. The house is just next to the Head Master's. They drove her back to school afterwards. Just a few minutes' time.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Fung Shing - Shuntak cuisine
Wednesday - usual group for lunch at Wanchai. Most entertaining by Allan's stories.
Dinner at Sheung Wan near Western Market. The old-fashioned cuisine from Shun Tak. Gone home by taxi as I had spent more than 2 hours standing or walking in the afternoon for recci.
Will have lunch with Van today. Medical appointment in the afternoon. No news is good news, I hope.
Dinner at Sheung Wan near Western Market. The old-fashioned cuisine from Shun Tak. Gone home by taxi as I had spent more than 2 hours standing or walking in the afternoon for recci.
Will have lunch with Van today. Medical appointment in the afternoon. No news is good news, I hope.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Rice Paper & Camellia Seed Essence
Monday - we celebrate Tam's birthday in Rice Paper. I like the 2 desserts most. We bought him a pingpong racket. An enjoyable evening.
Tuesday - another birthday celebration at lunch at Chiuchow Garden.
Van & A dined at home with me. Chatted with Min over Skype.
Rosana had kindly bought for me a bottle of Mei Camellia Seed Essence (Pure Wild Red). It is good for the skin.
Tuesday - another birthday celebration at lunch at Chiuchow Garden.
Van & A dined at home with me. Chatted with Min over Skype.
Rosana had kindly bought for me a bottle of Mei Camellia Seed Essence (Pure Wild Red). It is good for the skin.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Kyushu & Fukuoka
A routine of my Saturday programmes: morning walk with Nita - she is becoming a mate other than a maid.
Went to Flora.
8th Happiness has delicious Taiwanese food. I tried soy-sauced pork and rice, eggplant with sesame sauce and wine-chicken.
Dinner at home. Spent lots of time playing computer mj. So don't blame the youngsters. The fun is there and keeps one ongoing.
Van has bought a book on Hakata & Huis Ten Bosch. I am reading it so to grasp more information.
Anticipation is meaningful. I look forward to seeing Min by the end of March and going to Japan with Van by the end of April. I will pick a scarf with beads and floral patterns made in India - a blue one.
Today: pingpong in the morning; lunch at Times Square with Van & A and dinner at Porpor's home.
* Eventually, I went to Tabla at M/Floor in Prince's Building and selected a pink and cream coloured scarf with embroideries. The shops is selling items from India. I like a dark blue one with strings of silver beads. Too expensive.
Watched the ceremonies in memory of Lydia Shum on TV.
Went to Flora.
8th Happiness has delicious Taiwanese food. I tried soy-sauced pork and rice, eggplant with sesame sauce and wine-chicken.
Dinner at home. Spent lots of time playing computer mj. So don't blame the youngsters. The fun is there and keeps one ongoing.
Van has bought a book on Hakata & Huis Ten Bosch. I am reading it so to grasp more information.
Anticipation is meaningful. I look forward to seeing Min by the end of March and going to Japan with Van by the end of April. I will pick a scarf with beads and floral patterns made in India - a blue one.
Today: pingpong in the morning; lunch at Times Square with Van & A and dinner at Porpor's home.
* Eventually, I went to Tabla at M/Floor in Prince's Building and selected a pink and cream coloured scarf with embroideries. The shops is selling items from India. I like a dark blue one with strings of silver beads. Too expensive.
Watched the ceremonies in memory of Lydia Shum on TV.
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