Monday, February 28, 2011
birthday presents
I have received a card and a cardholder from Koala.
A jar of cookies and a scarf.
A delicious dinner at Exchange Square. The only thing is that no nice photos were taken.
A jar of cookies and a scarf.
A delicious dinner at Exchange Square. The only thing is that no nice photos were taken.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
no strings attached
Natalie Portman.
Another film on show by her is Black Swan.
Modern love story for those who are not worried by monies, who can afford to spend their energy chasing about "the real one'.
What is more? In the US, people are enjoying sex, love & romances as something beautiful for the moment - unfettered by the puritan morals. Otherwise, all should be killed by stones thrown at them. Emma in the movie is exactly the American woman who is financially and intellectually independent. She does not believe in love and fears love will hurt. She then lays down ground rules of "no strings attached" for her relationship with Adam to be "sex only". But any woman who is a woman should fall in love. Sex never stands alone for a sweet woman.
Another film on show by her is Black Swan.
Modern love story for those who are not worried by monies, who can afford to spend their energy chasing about "the real one'.
What is more? In the US, people are enjoying sex, love & romances as something beautiful for the moment - unfettered by the puritan morals. Otherwise, all should be killed by stones thrown at them. Emma in the movie is exactly the American woman who is financially and intellectually independent. She does not believe in love and fears love will hurt. She then lays down ground rules of "no strings attached" for her relationship with Adam to be "sex only". But any woman who is a woman should fall in love. Sex never stands alone for a sweet woman.
Many happy returns
We had the celebration at East Ocean Restaurant, Mira Hotel. That was Miramar.
Chats for fun. So care-free.
Chats for fun. So care-free.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Aspinal of London
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
i luv the world & the world luvs me
Godiva chocolates, cakes, olive body cream, scrub & shower gel, Arte ring, handbags, chrystal music piece, a hanging pen, a hanging magnifier, flowers, blessings.
JW's California for lunch and Chiuchow Garden Restaurant at Jardine's House for dinner. Marga joined the Sims.
SMS & emails & ecards,
JW's California for lunch and Chiuchow Garden Restaurant at Jardine's House for dinner. Marga joined the Sims.
SMS & emails & ecards,
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sushi U, Central
A treat by Van. Anise enjoyed it as much as I did.
Shopping around. I bought 3 boxes of goose liver sausages from Yung Kee - one for Irene and one for Gungung. One for myself.
Figs are nutritious and delicious.
I also bought a box of 6 free range eggs as prodcuts from New Zealand, a pack of 6 Guangxi Lo Hon Gwo and a pack of 4 organic raspberries scones. All from City Super.
So all rich people who can afford to buy all these stuff must live longer than those who cannot?
Shopping around. I bought 3 boxes of goose liver sausages from Yung Kee - one for Irene and one for Gungung. One for myself.
Figs are nutritious and delicious.
I also bought a box of 6 free range eggs as prodcuts from New Zealand, a pack of 6 Guangxi Lo Hon Gwo and a pack of 4 organic raspberries scones. All from City Super.
So all rich people who can afford to buy all these stuff must live longer than those who cannot?
Saturday, February 19, 2011
what women want - a comedy
The one by Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt must be more convincing than by Andy Lau & Gong Li. Could not trace any chemistry of romance between them.
Dim sum with Mama at Lei Gardens. Then movie at Palace APM.
Dim sum with Mama at Lei Gardens. Then movie at Palace APM.
retirees
What do they do?
Move house -
to a bigger flat - to enjoy more space with the lump sum
to a smaller flat - to save expenditure as income much reduced
children get married - no need for that much space
Renovation - spend time/money on making a more comfortable flat
Travel - visit places they never did or revisit those places with fond memories
Do voluntary work - doing charity is rewarding and keeps one meaningfully occupied
and getting new acquaintances
Taiji & Line Dance & Mahjong - keeping body and mind exercises
Movie, Dramas & Reading - cinemas, theatres & libraries or bookstores
Medical check-ups - for themselves & for family members as everybody is aging
Grumbling - about the younger generation not repaying them as they should
Getting lost - no longer holding important positions
Buying plentiful tonic food - must remain alive and healthy
Facial & massage & skin products - to defer the appearance of wrinkles and freckles
- to ease the aching limbs
What else you can think of?
Move house -
to a bigger flat - to enjoy more space with the lump sum
to a smaller flat - to save expenditure as income much reduced
children get married - no need for that much space
Renovation - spend time/money on making a more comfortable flat
Travel - visit places they never did or revisit those places with fond memories
Do voluntary work - doing charity is rewarding and keeps one meaningfully occupied
and getting new acquaintances
Taiji & Line Dance & Mahjong - keeping body and mind exercises
Movie, Dramas & Reading - cinemas, theatres & libraries or bookstores
Medical check-ups - for themselves & for family members as everybody is aging
Grumbling - about the younger generation not repaying them as they should
Getting lost - no longer holding important positions
Buying plentiful tonic food - must remain alive and healthy
Facial & massage & skin products - to defer the appearance of wrinkles and freckles
- to ease the aching limbs
What else you can think of?
dinner gathering
Many old faces.
Noisy & funny.
ARTE. Spending is enjoyable as long as one can settle the bills in due course.
Noisy & funny.
ARTE. Spending is enjoyable as long as one can settle the bills in due course.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
sometimes rain sometimes shine
Work pressure.
A good friend's treat for lunch and a box of cookies from Jenny's Bakery.
Dinner with Anise & the Sims.
I like the gold vintage look handbag so much.
Life is just a mixture of moods.
A good friend's treat for lunch and a box of cookies from Jenny's Bakery.
Dinner with Anise & the Sims.
I like the gold vintage look handbag so much.
Life is just a mixture of moods.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
a mad mad weekend
Have been playing mahjong for 24 hours on these 2 days. Eating, gambling & blah blah blah loudly. Typical Chinese doings during Lunar New Year! My friends insist this game will defer us from aging and growing stupid & forgetful. Is that true? Or it is simply an escape from this noisy world by making more noises. Inevitably there are conflicts amongst the players, too.
It will be very cold tomorrow. 9 degrees C. What is the meaning of global warming? So confusing.
Valentine's Day is approaching. Sweet time for lovers!
It will be very cold tomorrow. 9 degrees C. What is the meaning of global warming? So confusing.
Valentine's Day is approaching. Sweet time for lovers!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
vanilla from Madagascar
Vanilla is the second most expensive spice, next to saffron. For baking, flavouring in ice-cream, salad, chocolate, custard & coffee, perfume and aromatherapy.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
values not issues
"Creating relationships is the most basic tenet, the most basic common denominator. Really strong community organizations are actually based on values, not issues. Issues come and go. That's not to say issues aren't important. Because working on issues is a means by which people can aspire to live their values. But working on issues isn't the only thing you can do. When you create relationships, people have common values."
So I must listen well. What engages people to become involved in something and actually spend their own time, energy, influence, and money, is to feel heard, to actually feel listened to.
So I must listen well. What engages people to become involved in something and actually spend their own time, energy, influence, and money, is to feel heard, to actually feel listened to.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
L16 - Kung Hei Fat Choy!
We had a New Year lunch at the HK Park Thai Restaurant.
We had cheerful chats. Just feel secure on any topics because we would not end up in heated arguments nor distrust. We can express freely whatever we like. That is what old friends are for. We admit the younger generation is different from us and we must agree to disagree and we must accept their values in many ways.
Nice to start the first working day in the Year of the Rabbit!
Min has her second semester - one subject is Business Law which she finds interesting.
Remain happy & healthy. Work hard. Take care of yourself and select friends with wisdom.
Van has been playing her various roles very diligently.
We had cheerful chats. Just feel secure on any topics because we would not end up in heated arguments nor distrust. We can express freely whatever we like. That is what old friends are for. We admit the younger generation is different from us and we must agree to disagree and we must accept their values in many ways.
Nice to start the first working day in the Year of the Rabbit!
Min has her second semester - one subject is Business Law which she finds interesting.
Remain happy & healthy. Work hard. Take care of yourself and select friends with wisdom.
Van has been playing her various roles very diligently.
Monday, February 07, 2011
staying calm amid storms
"Combine innate self-confidence with an assuredness of one's personal destiny, add the leadership and analytical skills so carefully cultivated by instructions such as Harvard Law School and the University of Chicago, throw in good looks, stirring oratorical talents, and the ability to carefully listen to other people, and you have the makings of a powerhouse."
"He was very respectful, interested, a good listener, wanted to make his points forcefully and articulately when he was ready to, but he was very good at listening to others; he didn't feel he needed to dominate the conversation."
"He had spent the time doing 'inner work'. He had put in the effort to understand his place in the world and out of that effort had developed a powerful sense of equanimity."
Who is he?
"He was very respectful, interested, a good listener, wanted to make his points forcefully and articulately when he was ready to, but he was very good at listening to others; he didn't feel he needed to dominate the conversation."
"He had spent the time doing 'inner work'. He had put in the effort to understand his place in the world and out of that effort had developed a powerful sense of equanimity."
Who is he?
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Plover Cove
We had a wonderful time cyling in Tai Mei Tuk. Thai food afterwards.
I let go whatever was irritating, unfair and ugly. Between the blue sky and the deep blue sea, I took fresh air and maintained a peaceful mind.
I forgive and ask to be forgiven.
to be my best friend
Dearest Young Lady,
I am so pleased to learn that you wish to be my best friend. Thank you so much even for the thoughts and the endeavours.
To be someone's best friend means you totally understand her, you support her always, you encourage her and you appreciate her. You trust her. You do not tease her when she falls. You do not congratulate yourself when she is victimized and not you. No need to roll up your sleeves nor shout at her rivals. Stay close and listen. Solve her problems if you can. If not, say you know it is difficult. You do not turn sour when she is lucky or when she has her attainments. You do not tell the world or yourself she does not deserve it.
How great to be someone's best friend - and it has to stand the trial of time! Wow. Not even every parent could be the best friend of his/her child. Not even every spouse could be the best friend of the other half. The role of best friend is above any contractual bond coz best friend can disappear any minute. No damages claimed. No identity found.
Your Best Friend,
Mom
I am so pleased to learn that you wish to be my best friend. Thank you so much even for the thoughts and the endeavours.
To be someone's best friend means you totally understand her, you support her always, you encourage her and you appreciate her. You trust her. You do not tease her when she falls. You do not congratulate yourself when she is victimized and not you. No need to roll up your sleeves nor shout at her rivals. Stay close and listen. Solve her problems if you can. If not, say you know it is difficult. You do not turn sour when she is lucky or when she has her attainments. You do not tell the world or yourself she does not deserve it.
How great to be someone's best friend - and it has to stand the trial of time! Wow. Not even every parent could be the best friend of his/her child. Not even every spouse could be the best friend of the other half. The role of best friend is above any contractual bond coz best friend can disappear any minute. No damages claimed. No identity found.
Your Best Friend,
Mom
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
John Barry died at 77
Born Free, The Lion in Winter, Out of Africa & Dances with Wolves.
A dozen Bond films: Goldfinger, From Russia with Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds are Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun, Moonraker, Octopussy, A View to a Kill & The Living Daylights.
I have no impression of his name but how could I miss all his music!
Who could forget "Somewhere in Time"? So incredibly soothing & mesmerizing.
What more? The Magnificent 7 & Midnight Cowboy.
A dozen Bond films: Goldfinger, From Russia with Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds are Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun, Moonraker, Octopussy, A View to a Kill & The Living Daylights.
I have no impression of his name but how could I miss all his music!
Who could forget "Somewhere in Time"? So incredibly soothing & mesmerizing.
What more? The Magnificent 7 & Midnight Cowboy.
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