This time in Happy Valley, the old shop. Choy sum, vermicelli rolls with fried dough & pig's liver. Fried noodles with beaten eggs + beef slices. Fish skin. Yummy yummy.
Dinner at home with Van.
Lorraine brought the 2 boys to APM. She visited Sogo & Telford shopping arcade.
Min did not go to the French lesson but movie. When will she be more disciplined? Did not inform me about any of her programmes. Inconsiderate.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ella
Lunch at Zen with Lorraine & Ella. Disappointed that the boys did not turn up. Ordered a table near the glass wall for viewing the square and potted rice w/beef, conpoy + egg. Brought back for them to take as dinner.
Bought a tee & a pr of pink jeans from Mrs Chan, North Point. Ella bought some & Lorraine bought 4 tees & a pr of black jeans w/crystal beads. I liked a few more items but stopped myself from buying. Should not spend so much.
Sent Min to True Light Middle School, Tai Hang Road for English oral exam. All finished. She regretted that she should have performed better. Wait until the results come.
Went to Stella for pedicure. She is a sweet & plump woman of fifties. Jolly, talkative & tough.
Dined with 2 girls.
Bought a tee & a pr of pink jeans from Mrs Chan, North Point. Ella bought some & Lorraine bought 4 tees & a pr of black jeans w/crystal beads. I liked a few more items but stopped myself from buying. Should not spend so much.
Sent Min to True Light Middle School, Tai Hang Road for English oral exam. All finished. She regretted that she should have performed better. Wait until the results come.
Went to Stella for pedicure. She is a sweet & plump woman of fifties. Jolly, talkative & tough.
Dined with 2 girls.
Dragon Boat Festival
Real hot. I went to the Ocean Park with Lorraine & the 2 boys. No interest in the mechanical games. Only Tower & Atoll Reef & the cable car. Walked around. Nice to breathe fresh open air. Not crowded.
Then Tasty Wonton (Jeng Dao, Happy Valley) in IFC. We ate too much. Very greedy as to try as many as possible.
Marga's place for dinner. Food ordered. Kevin can fry wonderful beef steaks. Min went to A's home for the Festival.
Stomach ache in the midnight, probably due to eating too much.
Then Tasty Wonton (Jeng Dao, Happy Valley) in IFC. We ate too much. Very greedy as to try as many as possible.
Marga's place for dinner. Food ordered. Kevin can fry wonderful beef steaks. Min went to A's home for the Festival.
Stomach ache in the midnight, probably due to eating too much.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Zen lunch
YM is forever the gentleman. I know I will be missing him very very much. We had lunch together. Life is easier with nice pals around - generous, polite, good-natured & helpful.
Judy is back. I enjoy her company, too. Similar age, work experience & taste for many things ......
Lorraine would stay with Gungung & Porpor in KT. So we had dinner at our home.
Min likes the nachos with cheese dip so much.
I am indebted to Agnes for all she did to me. Ah Chuen, too. Still remains nice despite some unhappy incident took place.
Kwongloi worried a lot about me.
Judy is back. I enjoy her company, too. Similar age, work experience & taste for many things ......
Lorraine would stay with Gungung & Porpor in KT. So we had dinner at our home.
Min likes the nachos with cheese dip so much.
I am indebted to Agnes for all she did to me. Ah Chuen, too. Still remains nice despite some unhappy incident took place.
Kwongloi worried a lot about me.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
80th birthday
It is Pa's 80th birthday and the Father's Day & we pre-celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival. Triple happiness & multiplied by the presence of Lorraine, Wenjun +Wenxi. Wenxi is tall, about 5' 8" at the age of 14. They bought Red Hot Chilli Pepper, Mae & sth from HMV. Lorraine bought a cashmere grey scarf for Min.
We had dimsum at Good Luck Rest, Empire Centre, TST East. Then Park Lane - Le Saunda - 3 prs of shoes.
A bought a dozen of longevity buns from East Ocean for Pa.
Took 1A bus from TST to KT. Touring along.
A happy dinner gathering. I met Anson Mak Ka-hei, a handsome & polite boy.
Kwongloi wrote a long email. I am thinking how to reply all his questions. It's true. A bit personal.
I like communicating with Rosana by writing than talking. She is more articulated by letters and more blunt in conversations.
We had dimsum at Good Luck Rest, Empire Centre, TST East. Then Park Lane - Le Saunda - 3 prs of shoes.
A bought a dozen of longevity buns from East Ocean for Pa.
Took 1A bus from TST to KT. Touring along.
A happy dinner gathering. I met Anson Mak Ka-hei, a handsome & polite boy.
Kwongloi wrote a long email. I am thinking how to reply all his questions. It's true. A bit personal.
I like communicating with Rosana by writing than talking. She is more articulated by letters and more blunt in conversations.
Fantastic 4
Rise of the Silver Surfer. Very entertaining. I like Johnny - handsome & fiery.
Min missed the tennis session as we spent time in the bookshop. Forgot about K's trip to China.
Lorraine & Wenjun/Wenxi have come to stay in Marga's place. A joyous dinner.
Rosana sent along video clips re a 4-fingered Koreanan girl pianist & an armless woman in China. They both struggle hard & can perform better than many others. Yet, I feel sorry for them & their families.
Min missed the tennis session as we spent time in the bookshop. Forgot about K's trip to China.
Lorraine & Wenjun/Wenxi have come to stay in Marga's place. A joyous dinner.
Rosana sent along video clips re a 4-fingered Koreanan girl pianist & an armless woman in China. They both struggle hard & can perform better than many others. Yet, I feel sorry for them & their families.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Thursday & Friday
Agnes gave me half of her lunch box - rice w/cod & cabbages. We shared a shrimp roe noodle w/conpoy. Allen gave us 2 goose wings & 2 pcs of beef brisket w/soy. Thursday - meeting in the morning & afternoon. Med appt - everything fine & normal. Will go to UCH for ultra-sound gall-bladder as safety measure. Eastern Hosp. - 13/12. Dinner with Memory, Suen to celebrate Siu Chu's b/day at Prince Edward. Bought Chu 5 prs of socks as present. I bought a twin set - green - from Wing On for myself.
Friday - Lunch at Man Ho with Tam & Agnes. Delicious. Very relaxing environment. Min visited my office after her French lesson. Bought Mrs Fields cookies + muffins. Dinner at Wanya, Central with Pau, A, Van & Min. Marga was caught by an urgent meeting from 7:30 pm to 9:10 pm. Did not come as the rest had the last order at 10 pm. Too much hurry to have 30 mins - wasting money.
Very comfortable this morning. No work. Lorraine & 2 boys will arrive in the evening. We will dine at Marga's place.
Min would like to have a movie in the afternoon.
Pamela Stevens will be her guardian. A very good choice.
Friday - Lunch at Man Ho with Tam & Agnes. Delicious. Very relaxing environment. Min visited my office after her French lesson. Bought Mrs Fields cookies + muffins. Dinner at Wanya, Central with Pau, A, Van & Min. Marga was caught by an urgent meeting from 7:30 pm to 9:10 pm. Did not come as the rest had the last order at 10 pm. Too much hurry to have 30 mins - wasting money.
Very comfortable this morning. No work. Lorraine & 2 boys will arrive in the evening. We will dine at Marga's place.
Min would like to have a movie in the afternoon.
Pamela Stevens will be her guardian. A very good choice.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
deep-fried fish
Recently, my taste for food has changed a bit. For example, I had deep-fried fish for breakfast & boiled bitter gourd for lunch.
Regular lunch at Wanchai. 3 retirees joined. Grudges seemed softened. Anyway, nice to chat together. Blah Blah Blah!
Yvonne said they had 4 new mothers who requested for a place to squeeze milk for reserve to feed their respective babies.
Martin came to visit us. He is looking for a job.
Min is greatly interested in learning French.
Regular lunch at Wanchai. 3 retirees joined. Grudges seemed softened. Anyway, nice to chat together. Blah Blah Blah!
Yvonne said they had 4 new mothers who requested for a place to squeeze milk for reserve to feed their respective babies.
Martin came to visit us. He is looking for a job.
Min is greatly interested in learning French.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
charm or drunk?
Am I charming or was the Japanese drunk? He kept on saying I am kawaii & ho leng & duck yee. He asked about my age & how many boys/girls do I have. He asked me to visit him in the shop and talk to him often.
I was so scared that I hurried to check the bill. I don't know what his fokis think nor other customers. Perhaps they thought he was only befriending a customer.
He told me he had a grandma aged 118. 3 daughters.
I had a beef steak in apple sauce & Van had sukiyaki. We shared a board of uni. It is a pity that I would not go there for a certain time to avoid embarassment.
Arranged a farewell dinner for G & YF on 11/7 and a dinner for G on 13/7. Before that, we will farewell Suen on 29/6. So many good-byes. I feel strongly about the departure, retirement, old age & sickness ..........
I must love all the more while I can.
Min prefers a black camera.
Van is sick. Gastric illness. Vomited, tummy pains & fever. Poor girl.
I was so scared that I hurried to check the bill. I don't know what his fokis think nor other customers. Perhaps they thought he was only befriending a customer.
He told me he had a grandma aged 118. 3 daughters.
I had a beef steak in apple sauce & Van had sukiyaki. We shared a board of uni. It is a pity that I would not go there for a certain time to avoid embarassment.
Arranged a farewell dinner for G & YF on 11/7 and a dinner for G on 13/7. Before that, we will farewell Suen on 29/6. So many good-byes. I feel strongly about the departure, retirement, old age & sickness ..........
I must love all the more while I can.
Min prefers a black camera.
Van is sick. Gastric illness. Vomited, tummy pains & fever. Poor girl.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Ocean's 13
I did not see Ocean's 11 but this time I have gone to see 13. AMC Festival Walk. All handsome faces & cool guys. Smart games. Geroge Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Al Pacino .........
Coloured my hair as the whites are coming out. Visisted Porpor for dinner.
Min started her French lessons today. 2-4 pm for 20 sessions at Wanchai. Hope she can gain from it.
Lunch at Lippo.
Min had her eyebrows over-picked to become too thin. She does not like the shape.
Coloured my hair as the whites are coming out. Visisted Porpor for dinner.
Min started her French lessons today. 2-4 pm for 20 sessions at Wanchai. Hope she can gain from it.
Lunch at Lippo.
Min had her eyebrows over-picked to become too thin. She does not like the shape.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
relieved Saturday
Brought Michelle to Dr Tong. $1,000.00. Glad that he had liaised with Dr Lui in QEH. They will have a joint treatment plan and surgery.
Went to Yunmei Japan. We ate 3 toro sushi, one beef rolls and one grilled daily fish - today a snapper. Coffee & tofu ice-cream.
Then we bought a pr of sandals from Le Saunda. Blue with floral pattern. Min insisted I changed my beige one at once.
Bought 2 dumplings & herbal jellies to Su Chong's home. Played mj with Fu & Daniel. Won $590.00. How wonderful. I seldom win. Taxi home with Fu.
A bought me some ham & white truffle pate. They had pizza at home for dinner.
Hope the weather is fine tomorrow so that I can take a walk in the park. Will colour treat my hair. Too many whites appearing.
See if I can book tickets for Ocean's 13.
Went to Yunmei Japan. We ate 3 toro sushi, one beef rolls and one grilled daily fish - today a snapper. Coffee & tofu ice-cream.
Then we bought a pr of sandals from Le Saunda. Blue with floral pattern. Min insisted I changed my beige one at once.
Bought 2 dumplings & herbal jellies to Su Chong's home. Played mj with Fu & Daniel. Won $590.00. How wonderful. I seldom win. Taxi home with Fu.
A bought me some ham & white truffle pate. They had pizza at home for dinner.
Hope the weather is fine tomorrow so that I can take a walk in the park. Will colour treat my hair. Too many whites appearing.
See if I can book tickets for Ocean's 13.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Concert - Teresa & Lam
Bought 2 sets of meal from the Great - 1 rice w/ham and 1 rice w/roast chicken + grilled vege. I like the bell peppers and zucchini. Shared with Estella in the office for lunch.
Settled all the travel bookings.
Xiao Nan Guo for dinner before the concert. With the Pau family of 3.
Marga was unhappy with the app. report. She said it was the worst she has ever received.
Must maintain composure. No need to be hurt any further. Another director is offering another acting appointment for her. Wait & see.
Very enjoyable evening until 11:30 pm.
Wenxi & Lorraine were curious about the food in the Repulse Bay Hotel.
Gungung is weak.
Settled all the travel bookings.
Xiao Nan Guo for dinner before the concert. With the Pau family of 3.
Marga was unhappy with the app. report. She said it was the worst she has ever received.
Must maintain composure. No need to be hurt any further. Another director is offering another acting appointment for her. Wait & see.
Very enjoyable evening until 11:30 pm.
Wenxi & Lorraine were curious about the food in the Repulse Bay Hotel.
Gungung is weak.
Had dinner with B & F at Victoria Rest. The rich men's canteen. I will bring Lorraine & Wenjun/Wenxi there.
Kwongloi is an interesting pen-pal.
I will go to Dr Tong tomorrow morning and YauYat Tsuen in the afternoon to play mj with Su Chong, Ah Fu & I don't know who.
Van has not come home. She will buy me some Godiva choco.
I want to buy a shirt from Alain Figaret.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
grilled pomfret
Jap food - good coffee & sesame ice-cream.
No call on hotline. Terrific.
Min went to Ch oral exam in Tai Kok Tsui - CCC Ming Kei College. 6-8 pm. Had a shampoo nearby & read magazine/book. Then, we went to Langham Place to have congee w/liver and noodles w/beef brisket in Chi Kei.
Cream puffs from Beard Papa Sweets - 3 vanilla & 1 chocolate crispy.
Min said her performance should rank 2nd in the group of 5.
Will go to Eastern Hosp on 14th for check-up. Then celebrate b/day for Chu. One year has passed again.
The red tie from K & C is really pretty.
The dinner buffet last evening costed $680 + 10% service charge.
No call on hotline. Terrific.
Min went to Ch oral exam in Tai Kok Tsui - CCC Ming Kei College. 6-8 pm. Had a shampoo nearby & read magazine/book. Then, we went to Langham Place to have congee w/liver and noodles w/beef brisket in Chi Kei.
Cream puffs from Beard Papa Sweets - 3 vanilla & 1 chocolate crispy.
Min said her performance should rank 2nd in the group of 5.
Will go to Eastern Hosp on 14th for check-up. Then celebrate b/day for Chu. One year has passed again.
The red tie from K & C is really pretty.
The dinner buffet last evening costed $680 + 10% service charge.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
lucky me
So far so good. Will go to Winston Tong this weekend.
Planning hard for Min's schooling & everything which follows. I must remain healthy so to support the little girl.
See if we can play mj this Sunday. Awaiting reply from Kingsui & Christina.
Fish slices and noodles for lunch. Bought a coupon for Lippo dumplings for 3.
One call today from India delegation for a bag left in the conference venue. No problem. Resolved.
Dinner at Repulse Bay - buffet with wonderful band and all the goldies. A lovely evening. I am glad I had joined. Never been there for dinner. Allen gave me a lift to Fortress Hill MTR station.
Planning hard for Min's schooling & everything which follows. I must remain healthy so to support the little girl.
See if we can play mj this Sunday. Awaiting reply from Kingsui & Christina.
Fish slices and noodles for lunch. Bought a coupon for Lippo dumplings for 3.
One call today from India delegation for a bag left in the conference venue. No problem. Resolved.
Dinner at Repulse Bay - buffet with wonderful band and all the goldies. A lovely evening. I am glad I had joined. Never been there for dinner. Allen gave me a lift to Fortress Hill MTR station.
Monday, June 04, 2007
only one call
So lucky. Touch wood. Only one call for conference venue. That's all for today. Yvonne got the phone at 6 pm.
Lunch at Ye Shanghai with Fanny.
Hong Thai after work with Van. Spent 2 hours booking tour package & air-ticket.
Dan Ryan at 9:30 pm until 10:30 pm. Cippino, Caesar's salad & stuffed mushrooms + iced lemon tea.
I am glad that I am able to discharge all the duties one by one.
Min attended her grad dinner at Nikko Hotel. Not yet home. She wore a pretty dress and high heels. My fair young lady!
Will go to buffet dinner at Repulse Bay Hotel tomorrow. Never been there for dinner.
Lunch at Ye Shanghai with Fanny.
Hong Thai after work with Van. Spent 2 hours booking tour package & air-ticket.
Dan Ryan at 9:30 pm until 10:30 pm. Cippino, Caesar's salad & stuffed mushrooms + iced lemon tea.
I am glad that I am able to discharge all the duties one by one.
Min attended her grad dinner at Nikko Hotel. Not yet home. She wore a pretty dress and high heels. My fair young lady!
Will go to buffet dinner at Repulse Bay Hotel tomorrow. Never been there for dinner.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
CJ's Conferrence
Shampoo & set. Tel for urgent swap of duties.
Wore a suit (skirt) with tiny white dots on black. The little red bee brooch from Swarovski. Very cute. Nina Ricci black shoulder bag with gold chains.
So hot & sticky. Had a tea with Patrick in Cafe de Coral Wanchai. Worked until dinner at Super Star with Tam & Patrick.
One Harbour Road in Grand Hyatt Hotel. Body guard & 2 G4 men.
Everything fine. Nice experience though with lots of tension.
Marga will resume work tomorrow. Just best wishes for her well-being.
Min remained at home watching DVD with Karin while Van & A dined at Porpor's home.
Wore a suit (skirt) with tiny white dots on black. The little red bee brooch from Swarovski. Very cute. Nina Ricci black shoulder bag with gold chains.
So hot & sticky. Had a tea with Patrick in Cafe de Coral Wanchai. Worked until dinner at Super Star with Tam & Patrick.
One Harbour Road in Grand Hyatt Hotel. Body guard & 2 G4 men.
Everything fine. Nice experience though with lots of tension.
Marga will resume work tomorrow. Just best wishes for her well-being.
Min remained at home watching DVD with Karin while Van & A dined at Porpor's home.
a hot Sunday
It is so hot. Nita got a big box for despatch to the Philippines. We give her many unwanted items. She likes them all. Clothes, shoes, electricals, stationery, books, old or new and many other sundries.
Van got 7 tees from Dymocks. - 40% off. She is so pleased and wears one today. A & she will go to visit Porpor and dine in her flat. Porpor will be so happy.
Many activities in APM. A landmark in KT.
Vista is good-looking.
I will meet Patrick at 3 pm at Wanchai.
Van got 7 tees from Dymocks. - 40% off. She is so pleased and wears one today. A & she will go to visit Porpor and dine in her flat. Porpor will be so happy.
Many activities in APM. A landmark in KT.
Vista is good-looking.
I will meet Patrick at 3 pm at Wanchai.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
a chat with Min
Nice to have a chat with Min. She is maturer than I notice. Children grow day by day. She enjoys music and singing.
She has shared with me some of her thoughts that I find inspiring.
Quite tense to prepare for a week's reception & hotline tasks. Keep my fingers cross that everything should go smoothly. Events are always exciting & bring along tension.
Co-op amongst so many people to serve another so many people from different cultures is really challenging. Different points of views and countless communication and thousand changes just drive one mad.
Tea at Dan Ryan. Fresh orange juice & apple pie. Cippino (1/2) brought home. Min likes it.
Worked in the morning until 1:30 pm.
She has shared with me some of her thoughts that I find inspiring.
Quite tense to prepare for a week's reception & hotline tasks. Keep my fingers cross that everything should go smoothly. Events are always exciting & bring along tension.
Co-op amongst so many people to serve another so many people from different cultures is really challenging. Different points of views and countless communication and thousand changes just drive one mad.
Tea at Dan Ryan. Fresh orange juice & apple pie. Cippino (1/2) brought home. Min likes it.
Worked in the morning until 1:30 pm.
Friday, June 01, 2007
wenxi no longer baby voice
Glad to hear Wenxi on phone. Exactly like that of Wenbang. No longer baby or girlish.
Agnes resumes work after exam. Lots of grumblings. Why is life so difficult?
Lunch with usual group at Wanchai.
Went to Shamshuipo to order for name tapes for Min - $300.00 for 50 doz. White tapes with black words. She does not like blue, pink, brown or purple. So hot & dusty. Then went to Haven of Hope to visit Gungung. Poor airpipes. Porpor cooked rice for him. Criticism as at home, salty, too chunky, too what what what .... Tremendous patience from Porpor. Great love is sometimes in the form of smile with tolerence.
Min went back to school for graduation ceremonies. Hot-pot with school mates in San Po Kong.
Dry clean for winter clothes so costly.
Last evening, I told Hou Laushi to be the last lesson of PTH. I am not sure when we will employ her again. I gave her a used handbag - Nina Rici - brown leather. She is fond of it.
Agnes resumes work after exam. Lots of grumblings. Why is life so difficult?
Lunch with usual group at Wanchai.
Went to Shamshuipo to order for name tapes for Min - $300.00 for 50 doz. White tapes with black words. She does not like blue, pink, brown or purple. So hot & dusty. Then went to Haven of Hope to visit Gungung. Poor airpipes. Porpor cooked rice for him. Criticism as at home, salty, too chunky, too what what what .... Tremendous patience from Porpor. Great love is sometimes in the form of smile with tolerence.
Min went back to school for graduation ceremonies. Hot-pot with school mates in San Po Kong.
Dry clean for winter clothes so costly.
Last evening, I told Hou Laushi to be the last lesson of PTH. I am not sure when we will employ her again. I gave her a used handbag - Nina Rici - brown leather. She is fond of it.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
lunch at lippo with gus
A group of 14. Both boss & YF will leave in July.
Keeping fast pace in work. Justina asked me to think about the increase of salary & then accept the load. I agree.
Judy wants to resume work one week earlier. That is fine.
Today's Jason's 4th birthday. I gave him laisee. Margar, too. I also bought him a Nike knapsack. Blue & yellow. Jeff likes it & wants to have it. Up to him.
Pa still in Haven of Hope.
Lorraine will come back from 16 to 23 June with Wenjun & Wenxi. Longing to be together.
Keeping fast pace in work. Justina asked me to think about the increase of salary & then accept the load. I agree.
Judy wants to resume work one week earlier. That is fine.
Today's Jason's 4th birthday. I gave him laisee. Margar, too. I also bought him a Nike knapsack. Blue & yellow. Jeff likes it & wants to have it. Up to him.
Pa still in Haven of Hope.
Lorraine will come back from 16 to 23 June with Wenjun & Wenxi. Longing to be together.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Bruno Magli
I wore a pr of grey suede Bruno Magli today - about 2 inches high heels.
Very comfortable & stylish. It is the luxury that keeps me going.
Lunch at Marriott - noodles bar, the part buffet.
Min bought some doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. I ate one custard & half strawsberry jam.
Help! I want relaxation from the tight schedules of work.
Very comfortable & stylish. It is the luxury that keeps me going.
Lunch at Marriott - noodles bar, the part buffet.
Min bought some doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. I ate one custard & half strawsberry jam.
Help! I want relaxation from the tight schedules of work.
Monday, May 28, 2007
i luv me
Me is strong, diligent, forgiving & optimistic ..... Therefore, I luv me.
Lunch at Lippo with James, Peggy, Ken & YM.
Gungung is transferred to Haven of Hope, Tseung Kwan O. Talked to him on phone.
2 girls want to learn tennis.
I am busy yet OK la.
Chicken korma. Delicious but too watery. Should let it evaporate longer and add yoghurt.
Lunch at Lippo with James, Peggy, Ken & YM.
Gungung is transferred to Haven of Hope, Tseung Kwan O. Talked to him on phone.
2 girls want to learn tennis.
I am busy yet OK la.
Chicken korma. Delicious but too watery. Should let it evaporate longer and add yoghurt.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
stormy & rainy Sunday
I could still get a morning of sunshine between 10 - 11:15 am. Another enjoyable walk in the big park. By myself. Solitude. Went to Chee Kei in Telford and ate wonton/shui jiao noodles in soup w/soy radish and yeemai water - barley drink. Brought home pork liver congee for Min. Noodles not so good as that in Mak Man Kee or Mak Ngan Kee.
Met Martha. She lives in Blk 14. She told me about Tsui Ka-po's family.
Met Ng Wo-keung outside McDonald's. Chatted for a few minutes.
Had a facial in Flora's by Ah Yee.
Bought 2 prs of pants for walk & leisure from Columbia - one creamy white & one brown. Marga, Kevin & I went to buy bags of food in Taste, Festival Walk. Nobody likes Rice with Mango ice-cream from Gelato. Then, dined at Porpor's home. Gungung feels boring in hospital. No visitors today.
Van was out the whole day.
King worked & things went smoothly.
Karin came to watch DVD with Min & made her a cheese cake.
Met Martha. She lives in Blk 14. She told me about Tsui Ka-po's family.
Met Ng Wo-keung outside McDonald's. Chatted for a few minutes.
Had a facial in Flora's by Ah Yee.
Bought 2 prs of pants for walk & leisure from Columbia - one creamy white & one brown. Marga, Kevin & I went to buy bags of food in Taste, Festival Walk. Nobody likes Rice with Mango ice-cream from Gelato. Then, dined at Porpor's home. Gungung feels boring in hospital. No visitors today.
Van was out the whole day.
King worked & things went smoothly.
Karin came to watch DVD with Min & made her a cheese cake.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
sweaty in the sun & breeze
I love brisk walks in the big big playground with shades of trees and green grass around & small flowers - red, pink & yellow. Few people. Fresh air. Some doing mowing. Some sweeping the ground without dipping up the dried leaves and sands. She just swept them back to the soiled areas. In tee and shorts from Columbia - my favourite brand. Want to buy one more pair as all the jeans are thick for walks. Not light and & airy.
Min's blog is real fantastic & enriched. Mine is just a piece of e-paper. No music, no video, no nothiing. She is a genius. I love genius.
Ingrid Bergman and The Six Happiness Inn.
Visited Gungung in UCH. Lots of grumbling. Bought him a cheese & ham sandwich. Marga, Kevin & Porpor had dinner at my home.
Min's blog is real fantastic & enriched. Mine is just a piece of e-paper. No music, no video, no nothiing. She is a genius. I love genius.
Ingrid Bergman and The Six Happiness Inn.
Visited Gungung in UCH. Lots of grumbling. Bought him a cheese & ham sandwich. Marga, Kevin & Porpor had dinner at my home.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Busy Friday
Lunch box with Pauline. Piles of order and always urgent keep rolling down.
Marga came to my office and we had dinner at Zen. Prawn salad, roast pork, abalone mushroom + sea cucumber + goose webs. Desserts: double-boiled egg white & milk, custard tarts, sweet dumplings & bean puddings.
I worked today & yesterday, both of which are holidays. Over flowing vacation leave.
I will walk in Sai Tso Wan Playground tomorrow morning. Long time no walk due to rainy weather.
Marga came to my office and we had dinner at Zen. Prawn salad, roast pork, abalone mushroom + sea cucumber + goose webs. Desserts: double-boiled egg white & milk, custard tarts, sweet dumplings & bean puddings.
I worked today & yesterday, both of which are holidays. Over flowing vacation leave.
I will walk in Sai Tso Wan Playground tomorrow morning. Long time no walk due to rainy weather.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
it is entertainment
Pirates of the Caribbean 3 is real entertainment. Min likes Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley. I like J Depp & Yolando Bloom.
Everybody needs a few tricks to survive. Storms and enemies are daily events. Love may turn sour or even hatred. Love while you can. No surprise if you are chased & attacked. Equip yourself & prepare for fights or runs for life.
Tao Jie is right. Chinese woman stars go to bed with white men or Jap in Hollywood films as a matter of course. White actresses will not even kiss Chinese men actors. Keira kisses several whites, but she bit Chow Yun-fat. Could that be a good cause for a war between China & US?
Went back to office to work from 10:15 am to 2:45 pm. Completed the notes for Big Boss. Found 2 typos while taking rice. Will amend early tomorrow morning. I took leave but have to go back both morning and afternoon. Gus went back, too.
Bought a black wind-breaker with pale-blue stripes as details. Went to Zen with Min after movie. Forgot about Hou's lesson.
James said I am analogue. Don't know what he means.
Everybody needs a few tricks to survive. Storms and enemies are daily events. Love may turn sour or even hatred. Love while you can. No surprise if you are chased & attacked. Equip yourself & prepare for fights or runs for life.
Tao Jie is right. Chinese woman stars go to bed with white men or Jap in Hollywood films as a matter of course. White actresses will not even kiss Chinese men actors. Keira kisses several whites, but she bit Chow Yun-fat. Could that be a good cause for a war between China & US?
Went back to office to work from 10:15 am to 2:45 pm. Completed the notes for Big Boss. Found 2 typos while taking rice. Will amend early tomorrow morning. I took leave but have to go back both morning and afternoon. Gus went back, too.
Bought a black wind-breaker with pale-blue stripes as details. Went to Zen with Min after movie. Forgot about Hou's lesson.
James said I am analogue. Don't know what he means.
Buddha's Festival
Today is Buddha' s Festival. All religions lead people to be kind and to look for a spiritual peace and comfort, endurance towards pains and sufferings.
It is very strange to talk to Kwongloi. I can't imagine he knows so much about me despite we have been quite apart for so many years.
I must pull myself together & stop indulging in the who likes me & who don't etc. Very silly. Easier said than done though.
Feeling better since yesterday - I mean the headache, stomach ache ....
Arthur Li said in the hearing that he likes childen certainly but not so sure about adults. I would have laughed if I were there. A good laugh.
A young fireman died in a fire. God has planned for each of us. No need to worry and no use to worry. Just live for love & happiness. Time never waits.
It is very strange to talk to Kwongloi. I can't imagine he knows so much about me despite we have been quite apart for so many years.
I must pull myself together & stop indulging in the who likes me & who don't etc. Very silly. Easier said than done though.
Feeling better since yesterday - I mean the headache, stomach ache ....
Arthur Li said in the hearing that he likes childen certainly but not so sure about adults. I would have laughed if I were there. A good laugh.
A young fireman died in a fire. God has planned for each of us. No need to worry and no use to worry. Just live for love & happiness. Time never waits.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
challenges
I never grow up. I am always the irritable & easily agitated person. Not calm, not detached, not cool.
Excited, affected by words, too over-reactive and sensitive.
These are the challenges I face but little progress is achieved.
Regular lunch at Wanchai with Edmund & SK .... retirees.
I care how people look at me, talk about me and think of me. Not mature.
Booked 2 tickets for Pirates of the Caribbean 3. I like Johnny Depp, Yolando Bloom. Keira Knightly & Chow Yun-fat ...... Must see.
Will go back to work tomorrow morning. I am hard working.
Excited, affected by words, too over-reactive and sensitive.
These are the challenges I face but little progress is achieved.
Regular lunch at Wanchai with Edmund & SK .... retirees.
I care how people look at me, talk about me and think of me. Not mature.
Booked 2 tickets for Pirates of the Caribbean 3. I like Johnny Depp, Yolando Bloom. Keira Knightly & Chow Yun-fat ...... Must see.
Will go back to work tomorrow morning. I am hard working.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sang Kee Restaurant Wanchai
Min joined me at Wanchai MTR station. We went to enroll in Alliance France. She will study French from mid June to kid July - 5 days a week - 2-4 pm.
She also wants to learn playing tennies with Van. See if the Club has it.
Dinner at Sang Kee - previous Chui Wu in Hennessy Road. We had "nai mang" congee and 1/2 baked/salted chicken. Delicious. A pity that I was not feeling well.
She also wants to learn playing tennies with Van. See if the Club has it.
Dinner at Sang Kee - previous Chui Wu in Hennessy Road. We had "nai mang" congee and 1/2 baked/salted chicken. Delicious. A pity that I was not feeling well.
Monday, May 21, 2007
yellow croakers
Told Nita to buy yellow croakers from the market. She bought 2 @ $18.00. Not cheap. Deep fried. But not that dry & crispy as those sold at restaurants.
Bought 2 rice boxes from Great - one with ham & one with roast chick. One box of vege. Shared with James.
I saw Justina last Friday but did not talk to her. Too occupied.
Bought 2 rice boxes from Great - one with ham & one with roast chick. One box of vege. Shared with James.
I saw Justina last Friday but did not talk to her. Too occupied.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Spiderman 3
Harry & Eddie are more handsome than Peter. I like Harry especially. So cute. I don't want him to die. Many say the same on internet.
Kristen Dunst acted Queen Mary. Gwen is just so so.
AMC at PP at terrific. I like it despite it is expensive.
Bought Min some skin products & powder. Bought Marga an Armani lipstick.
Dined at KT. Pa won some money.
Bought a HP hard disc from Broadway as Van's is dying.
I find that Chi Kee wonton has operated in Telford. I will go later.
Kristen Dunst acted Queen Mary. Gwen is just so so.
AMC at PP at terrific. I like it despite it is expensive.
Bought Min some skin products & powder. Bought Marga an Armani lipstick.
Dined at KT. Pa won some money.
Bought a HP hard disc from Broadway as Van's is dying.
I find that Chi Kee wonton has operated in Telford. I will go later.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
tennis
A & Paus played tennis in the Club downstairs.
Then lunch at Telford Imperial Kitchen.
Shopped around for some time with Marga.
Went to Taliana to have pedicure & shampoo + set.
Bao Fu Ling for Porpor.
Dined at home with Min.
Thunderstorm - I bought a blue Giordano umbrella from Central MTR. I bought a cardigan from Michel Renee and a tee from Judy House, Central.
If Wenxi reads this, he will think my life is so easy. I work hard to earn this, dear Lewis.
I will see "The Spiderman 3" in AMC, Pacific Place, at 3 pm tomorrow with Min. She can appreciate Wang Ka-wai. I can't.
Then lunch at Telford Imperial Kitchen.
Shopped around for some time with Marga.
Went to Taliana to have pedicure & shampoo + set.
Bao Fu Ling for Porpor.
Dined at home with Min.
Thunderstorm - I bought a blue Giordano umbrella from Central MTR. I bought a cardigan from Michel Renee and a tee from Judy House, Central.
If Wenxi reads this, he will think my life is so easy. I work hard to earn this, dear Lewis.
I will see "The Spiderman 3" in AMC, Pacific Place, at 3 pm tomorrow with Min. She can appreciate Wang Ka-wai. I can't.
Friday night farewell Martin
Dinner at 18th Brook Cantonese Cuisine. Martin retires.
3 tables. Juliet, Kingman and KM came.
Lost $140 in mj with YM, Agnes & Patrick.
Lunch with Maggie, Joanne & Germaine to farewell Chau Kang for retirement also.
King has come back.
3 tables. Juliet, Kingman and KM came.
Lost $140 in mj with YM, Agnes & Patrick.
Lunch with Maggie, Joanne & Germaine to farewell Chau Kang for retirement also.
King has come back.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
good news
A few colleagues will benefit from increase of salary. New recruits will receive higher entry point.
Scaling down the service of hotline.
Dan Ryan with J & K. Papaya salad w/prawns, spaghetti Bolognese and beef steak sandiwch.
Busy but as a whole OK.
Dinner with 2 girls. Putonghua later.
Kwongloi is very knowledgeable about books/movies. Glad to email him. Taught Kevin about fleet at Cathay.
Scaling down the service of hotline.
Dan Ryan with J & K. Papaya salad w/prawns, spaghetti Bolognese and beef steak sandiwch.
Busy but as a whole OK.
Dinner with 2 girls. Putonghua later.
Kwongloi is very knowledgeable about books/movies. Glad to email him. Taught Kevin about fleet at Cathay.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
farewell chau keng
A good-tempered fat colleague.
Lunch at Lippo.
Roger had his birthday yesterday.
Agnes is a bit worried about her exam papers.
Min is out.
Too much Parma ham. Could not eat much at one time.
Marga came to PP. I shared with her a Triple O original hamburger, oj & french fries. I bought 3 pcs of macarons - coconut, black currant & citreon. We bought Jap organic sweet potatoes.
Package to Sing is too expensive. We would not go at holidays. Perhaps, later, when Min is in UK. She came back for dinner. She wants to learn French.
Josephine's daughter came back, disliking UK. Children!
Lunch at Lippo.
Roger had his birthday yesterday.
Agnes is a bit worried about her exam papers.
Min is out.
Too much Parma ham. Could not eat much at one time.
Marga came to PP. I shared with her a Triple O original hamburger, oj & french fries. I bought 3 pcs of macarons - coconut, black currant & citreon. We bought Jap organic sweet potatoes.
Package to Sing is too expensive. We would not go at holidays. Perhaps, later, when Min is in UK. She came back for dinner. She wants to learn French.
Josephine's daughter came back, disliking UK. Children!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
a heavy lunch
Glad that YM has resumed working, well.
Allen was crazy to have ordered such a heavy lunch while the whole world is pro light healthy food.
Talked to Iris by emails. Good that I can communicate with her. Once, I found her a terrible character. Nasty & unreasonable.
J says he does not understand I can wine & dine with people who have not been kind to me as if nothing had ever taken place.
I don't, either. Perhaps, there is one piece lacking in my brain to recall the bitterness. I quite remember but do not feel too bad. Everything fades.
I choose to retain the better time of my life.
Bought 3 small bottles of bird's nest home.
I can't complain. Can I?
Allen was crazy to have ordered such a heavy lunch while the whole world is pro light healthy food.
Talked to Iris by emails. Good that I can communicate with her. Once, I found her a terrible character. Nasty & unreasonable.
J says he does not understand I can wine & dine with people who have not been kind to me as if nothing had ever taken place.
I don't, either. Perhaps, there is one piece lacking in my brain to recall the bitterness. I quite remember but do not feel too bad. Everything fades.
I choose to retain the better time of my life.
Bought 3 small bottles of bird's nest home.
I can't complain. Can I?
Monday, May 14, 2007
blue Monday
Pa has returned home.
Lunch at Jiang Shan Xiao with J & P.
Quite shocked when I learnt that B has suffered for such a long time. Life is so deceptive.
Dined with Min. She is lovely.
No trace of Van yet.
Chu e a photo of Burma - very terrifying. I was scared.
Where is my Listener. Could not even spare 3 minutes.
Lunch at Jiang Shan Xiao with J & P.
Quite shocked when I learnt that B has suffered for such a long time. Life is so deceptive.
Dined with Min. She is lovely.
No trace of Van yet.
Chu e a photo of Burma - very terrifying. I was scared.
Where is my Listener. Could not even spare 3 minutes.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
precious moments
Pa still in Haven of Hope.
We 12 at Xiao Nan Guo, TST East. Then ToysRus for Jeff - a car park with many cars. Then Croco kids - a tee + pants from Marga - beige & white, very smart. Marga bought a white K-gold necklace from Chow Tai Fook.
Dinner at KT. Porpor was so keen to cook for us.
Van bought me a card + Godiva orange sticks, Italian ham, olives, brie with herbs and earl grey tea-bags.
I received some carnations and forget-me-not.
I carried the new leSportsac, very refreshing.
Min can eat better today.
Thankful. :)
We 12 at Xiao Nan Guo, TST East. Then ToysRus for Jeff - a car park with many cars. Then Croco kids - a tee + pants from Marga - beige & white, very smart. Marga bought a white K-gold necklace from Chow Tai Fook.
Dinner at KT. Porpor was so keen to cook for us.
Van bought me a card + Godiva orange sticks, Italian ham, olives, brie with herbs and earl grey tea-bags.
I received some carnations and forget-me-not.
I carried the new leSportsac, very refreshing.
Min can eat better today.
Thankful. :)
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Saturday - rest, relax & re-charge
Must take a good rest. Meditation & slow walks. Going to supermarket. Reading leisure books.
Went to Dr Tong. Informed about QEH - Dr Lui. Hope everything goes fine.
Lunch at Shanghai Garden, Hutchison House, with Min. Took a bowl of noodles with tomatoes & beef slices in soup. Very un-Shanghai.
School Cert results will be released on 8th August.
Now go to Stella/Chrystal. Both girls will dine out.
Quite lonely. Invited Porpor to come to dinner as Mike + family would dine out. Gungung will be discharged on Monday.
Thanksgiving ceremonies some distance away.
Went to Dr Tong. Informed about QEH - Dr Lui. Hope everything goes fine.
Lunch at Shanghai Garden, Hutchison House, with Min. Took a bowl of noodles with tomatoes & beef slices in soup. Very un-Shanghai.
School Cert results will be released on 8th August.
Now go to Stella/Chrystal. Both girls will dine out.
Quite lonely. Invited Porpor to come to dinner as Mike + family would dine out. Gungung will be discharged on Monday.
Thanksgiving ceremonies some distance away.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Treasure chicken
Lunch with Jackie at Jiang Shan Xiao. Expensive. Cold chicken meat rolls with wine sauce + scallops & angular luffa in soup. Dessert - soft pudding with osmanthus flowers.
B & E brought me to Electric Road to have dinner in a restaurant operated by Ah Yat's assistant. The chicken was stewed with abalone & mushroom. Yummy yummy! Goose's webs & dried fish maw. Stir fried bitter gourd with garlic & fried beef cubes. Dessert was almond cream with eggwhite.
Min has finished her last subject of written exam. Quite relieved. Sent her to the exam centre this morning.
Will bring her to Dr Tong tomorrow morning to fix the braces & replace the mislaid rubber band.
The Registrar of Bethany is very caring & responsive.
Van has not come home yet.
Too busy to respond to off-shore message.
Will bring DVD "84 Charing Cross Road" for Florence on Monday.
B & E brought me to Electric Road to have dinner in a restaurant operated by Ah Yat's assistant. The chicken was stewed with abalone & mushroom. Yummy yummy! Goose's webs & dried fish maw. Stir fried bitter gourd with garlic & fried beef cubes. Dessert was almond cream with eggwhite.
Min has finished her last subject of written exam. Quite relieved. Sent her to the exam centre this morning.
Will bring her to Dr Tong tomorrow morning to fix the braces & replace the mislaid rubber band.
The Registrar of Bethany is very caring & responsive.
Van has not come home yet.
Too busy to respond to off-shore message.
Will bring DVD "84 Charing Cross Road" for Florence on Monday.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
amusing film - 84 Charing Cross Road
We went to QEH. Dr Lui was persuaded to take her for surgery. Min will come back on 15th December & have 4 wisdom teeth pulled out on 18th December. I am consulting the Registrar of Bethany for whether she can leave immediately after exam instead of waiting for the end of term. Checking the last day for exam.
Not easy to be a mother, harder to be a good mother.
We will celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday in Xiao Nan Guo, TST East.
See if James can submit a satisfactory report.
Not easy to be a mother, harder to be a good mother.
We will celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday in Xiao Nan Guo, TST East.
See if James can submit a satisfactory report.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Triple O again
Lunch - hambugher, chicken fillet & french fries. I bought a big leSportsac bag during lunch time. However, I changed my mind and returned it for 2 smaller ones - both shoulder bags. One with stamps pattern & one with floral pattern.
Min is confident with today's exam on Bible. Ch Lit on Friday.
Gungung is transferred from United Christian Hospital to Haven of Hope. I talked to him on phone. He is very understanding by asking me not to visit him. He knows I am busy & tired. I love him very much.
I will take one day off tomorrow & bring Min to QEH to meet the orthodentists in the afternoon.
A came to dinner.
Min is confident with today's exam on Bible. Ch Lit on Friday.
Gungung is transferred from United Christian Hospital to Haven of Hope. I talked to him on phone. He is very understanding by asking me not to visit him. He knows I am busy & tired. I love him very much.
I will take one day off tomorrow & bring Min to QEH to meet the orthodentists in the afternoon.
A came to dinner.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Daddy-Long-Legs
It is my cup of tea - just like Daddy-Long-Legs - an orphan writing letters to her benefactor and building a bond of love.
I have started reading 84 Charing Cross Road. Very amusing, lively & sentimental.
Glad that Wenxi read my blog and found that about Jeffrey's hamster very funny. In fact, it was not fun. It involved how much I should step in to teach the son of my brother & sis-in-law, how I protected my mother from handling something she was scared of and how I maintained reasons with a boy of 10. Of course, it ended by my buying him a toy - was it a bribe?
Lunch at ICAC canteen with Tsinghua pals. HK Li could not turn up at the last minute cos he was stuck in an overrun meeting and then his small son got an injury on the forehead. Casualty needed 2 hrs to attend to him. So, with his money & his wife, they sent the boy to private hospital. How could I retire if I intend to keep up the present standard of livelihood?
Min is very tired. 2 more subjects to go - Religious Studies tomorrow & Ch Lit on Friday. Then oral exams in June.
Marga seems better today.
I have started reading 84 Charing Cross Road. Very amusing, lively & sentimental.
Glad that Wenxi read my blog and found that about Jeffrey's hamster very funny. In fact, it was not fun. It involved how much I should step in to teach the son of my brother & sis-in-law, how I protected my mother from handling something she was scared of and how I maintained reasons with a boy of 10. Of course, it ended by my buying him a toy - was it a bribe?
Lunch at ICAC canteen with Tsinghua pals. HK Li could not turn up at the last minute cos he was stuck in an overrun meeting and then his small son got an injury on the forehead. Casualty needed 2 hrs to attend to him. So, with his money & his wife, they sent the boy to private hospital. How could I retire if I intend to keep up the present standard of livelihood?
Min is very tired. 2 more subjects to go - Religious Studies tomorrow & Ch Lit on Friday. Then oral exams in June.
Marga seems better today.
Monday, May 07, 2007
projection
Chinese C = 3 English C = 3
Maths E = 1 Ch. Lit D = 2
Ch. Hist D = 2 Art D = 2
Econ C = 3 R.S. C = 3
See if it is accurate.
I have had breakfast & lunch - very contented. Dinner at home with 2 girls.
Porpor & Jeffrey had come with herb jellies for us.
I got the book "84 Charing Cross Road" from Commercial Press - $128.00.
Van is doing all the planning for the trip to bring Min to study.
Maths E = 1 Ch. Lit D = 2
Ch. Hist D = 2 Art D = 2
Econ C = 3 R.S. C = 3
See if it is accurate.
I have had breakfast & lunch - very contented. Dinner at home with 2 girls.
Porpor & Jeffrey had come with herb jellies for us.
I got the book "84 Charing Cross Road" from Commercial Press - $128.00.
Van is doing all the planning for the trip to bring Min to study.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Tai Wing Wah - rice with lard
We went there for lunch. So only dim sums were plenty. Some dishes were not available. We urged the captain several times before he brought out a bottle of lard from the kitchen. We bought the soy sauce & some noodles for home-cooking. Then we went to eat the famous grass-jelly dessert which was a big bowl with mixed fruits & carnation milk.
Min was delighted to eat the plain rice with lard + soy sauce. She heard about it for years & fancied taking it.
Porpor likes the pyjamas I bought her as present for Mother's Day. She is always contented with even little things. That is the source of happiness, I think.
Jeffrey bought a hamster without adults' consent. I was so worried about the germs that it will bring along. We spent the whole evening to persuade him to send it away. He cried. At last, I gave him money to buy a toy bowling set from ToyRus. Maria will bring it to her friend upstairs.
Gungung has been admitted into United Christian Hospital. Old age & sickness are there awaiting everybody.
Min was delighted to eat the plain rice with lard + soy sauce. She heard about it for years & fancied taking it.
Porpor likes the pyjamas I bought her as present for Mother's Day. She is always contented with even little things. That is the source of happiness, I think.
Jeffrey bought a hamster without adults' consent. I was so worried about the germs that it will bring along. We spent the whole evening to persuade him to send it away. He cried. At last, I gave him money to buy a toy bowling set from ToyRus. Maria will bring it to her friend upstairs.
Gungung has been admitted into United Christian Hospital. Old age & sickness are there awaiting everybody.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Xiao Nan Ngo again
Accompanied Min to exam, then went back to office to read some emails. Workaholic? Not exactly. But I am grateful for the livelihood resulted by my employment. Lorraine is right. We work hard & gain pride & satisfaction. The steady income keeps me warm & fed. The attainment brings me dignity.
Joined Marga & Pau for lunch at Xiao Nan Guo, TST East, again.
Pau went to work. We shopped around in Wing On, the old Department Store. It is nice to see her become better. I bought 2 tops - made in Italy. I can't help it. Buying is gratifying.
Min seems to be doing well in the HKCEE. Challenges are to be met during our whole lifetime.
What happens to Tony Blair? He lost & will make big monies by writing and giving talks, I believe.
Joined Marga & Pau for lunch at Xiao Nan Guo, TST East, again.
Pau went to work. We shopped around in Wing On, the old Department Store. It is nice to see her become better. I bought 2 tops - made in Italy. I can't help it. Buying is gratifying.
Min seems to be doing well in the HKCEE. Challenges are to be met during our whole lifetime.
What happens to Tony Blair? He lost & will make big monies by writing and giving talks, I believe.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Le Gouter
I bought a box of macarons from Le Gouter, a box of olives, cold cut ham & cured ham - just to compensate my exhausted body.
Lunch at Shanghai Garden for a table of 12, co-hosted with YM. He is not feeling well. He is over-working, too.
Roger is angry these 2 days.
I want to sleep now. What will I receive as present(s) for Mother's Day?
I have bought the DVD. Will see it tomorrow. Too tired today.
Will accompany Min to exam tomorrow.
Lunch at Shanghai Garden for a table of 12, co-hosted with YM. He is not feeling well. He is over-working, too.
Roger is angry these 2 days.
I want to sleep now. What will I receive as present(s) for Mother's Day?
I have bought the DVD. Will see it tomorrow. Too tired today.
Will accompany Min to exam tomorrow.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
From Pioneer Centre to Gasgoine Rd
I was working under tension. I must find more ways to relieve myself.
Danny seems to like me as a team member. He proposed to put me on the list for another board. A bit flattered. A bit heavy. One after the other.
Lunch at Central. A class of somebody.
Meeting in the afternoon smooth.
Met CY & his friend. Perhaps that was his boy friend. Saw them in Festival Walk before.
Bought a Gerry Weber t-shirt & a pink knit. Can't resist the temptation of buying.
Lorraine tel twice without finding me.
The book 84 Charing Cross Road will come next week. DVD available in HMV, Central.
Danny seems to like me as a team member. He proposed to put me on the list for another board. A bit flattered. A bit heavy. One after the other.
Lunch at Central. A class of somebody.
Meeting in the afternoon smooth.
Met CY & his friend. Perhaps that was his boy friend. Saw them in Festival Walk before.
Bought a Gerry Weber t-shirt & a pink knit. Can't resist the temptation of buying.
Lorraine tel twice without finding me.
The book 84 Charing Cross Road will come next week. DVD available in HMV, Central.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Triple O hamburger
J treated me with a juicy hamburger which he likes so much. After work in the food court, with orange juice, french fries & beef gravy. Like a pub. It is good to have some snacks and drinks and blah blah blah before one goes home.
Louisa will be posted in Beijing. We will bid her farewell on 8th in ICAC canteen. A table of 10. We are a happy bunch.
Chau Kang will retire end of this month. We will buy him a lunch at Zen on 18th.
Getting used to retirement. Years ago, migration. Sometimes, even separation by death.
Lunch at Kikuzen with Van. Wanchai is too far away as I had a meeting at 2 pm though it was postponed to 2:15 pm at last.
Marga seems a bit better today.
Porpor went to Ah Tuen for treatment.
The grey jacket from Su K suits me. The skirt goes to Agnes.
Louisa will be posted in Beijing. We will bid her farewell on 8th in ICAC canteen. A table of 10. We are a happy bunch.
Chau Kang will retire end of this month. We will buy him a lunch at Zen on 18th.
Getting used to retirement. Years ago, migration. Sometimes, even separation by death.
Lunch at Kikuzen with Van. Wanchai is too far away as I had a meeting at 2 pm though it was postponed to 2:15 pm at last.
Marga seems a bit better today.
Porpor went to Ah Tuen for treatment.
The grey jacket from Su K suits me. The skirt goes to Agnes.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
84 Charing Cross Road
Kwongloi recommended the captioned title - either book or movie is fine. A true story of the author Helene Hanff - a New Yorker. Her letters with Frank Doel, owner of a bookstore at 84 Charing Cross Road, London. After 20 years of correspondence, she went there to visit the shop. Frank had died and the bookstore was closed. Anne Bancroft & Anthony Hopkins. Lots to be found online about this story.
I will look for the book.
Spent the whole morning with Marga. Helped her to complete some reports and had lunch with her at Ye Shanghai. Trying my best to cure her. Little yellow croakers again + yunnan ham.
Bought Min a bowl of fish balls noodles in soup + 2 xiao loong bao.
Will have tea for relaxation.
I know this minute will pass away. So, I must treasure it.
I bought from Deli Viet a bowl of beef pho in soup + a pomelo salad for Min.
Ordered the book from Commercial Press. Available next week.
I will look for the book.
Spent the whole morning with Marga. Helped her to complete some reports and had lunch with her at Ye Shanghai. Trying my best to cure her. Little yellow croakers again + yunnan ham.
Bought Min a bowl of fish balls noodles in soup + 2 xiao loong bao.
Will have tea for relaxation.
I know this minute will pass away. So, I must treasure it.
I bought from Deli Viet a bowl of beef pho in soup + a pomelo salad for Min.
Ordered the book from Commercial Press. Available next week.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Bistro at Great
By myself. Starts to enjoy lunch by myself. Took a set of Jap bentos box - pork chop with rice, soba, shrimp, crab roe salad & fruits + a bowl of soup. I bought a lemon tart, a strawberry tart & an apple tart. Real yummy!
A bar of white Godiva chocolate, too. Chocolates bring along happiness. Happiness is falling in love head over heels.
Dinner at home with 2 girls.
A's Mom bought Van a costume jewellery pendant. She enjoys the relation very much. A decent family.
Min works hard.
I am sleepy now.
A bar of white Godiva chocolate, too. Chocolates bring along happiness. Happiness is falling in love head over heels.
Dinner at home with 2 girls.
A's Mom bought Van a costume jewellery pendant. She enjoys the relation very much. A decent family.
Min works hard.
I am sleepy now.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
little yellow croakers
Lunch at Harbour City - Crystal Jade - with Marga & Kevin. Assisted her to work on reports in the whole afternoon at her home. Listened to her grievances. So I know more how she got defeated. She is in need of support more than any other time. Being the elder sis, I must do my best to shore her up.
To hell with the acting appointment. Her well-being is most most important. But she is really too silly. Perhaps, she has been very lucky in the past. I have met very nasty people before. I said if it was the first time you experience such pressure, it is cos you are on your way up. Someone around is always jealous & ill-willed. That is the never changing rule of the game. Some handle it in a smart way. Some don't.
I have had little yellow croakers both at lunch and at dinner at Xiao Nan Guo in TST Centre. We all like it.
Albert Au's concert from 8 pm to 10:45 pm. Collective memory. Lee Hacken was the guest. $300,000.00 go to the Cancer Fund. Charity + entertainment. Very good. Many folk songs of my generation. Some are timeless pieces.
To hell with the acting appointment. Her well-being is most most important. But she is really too silly. Perhaps, she has been very lucky in the past. I have met very nasty people before. I said if it was the first time you experience such pressure, it is cos you are on your way up. Someone around is always jealous & ill-willed. That is the never changing rule of the game. Some handle it in a smart way. Some don't.
I have had little yellow croakers both at lunch and at dinner at Xiao Nan Guo in TST Centre. We all like it.
Albert Au's concert from 8 pm to 10:45 pm. Collective memory. Lee Hacken was the guest. $300,000.00 go to the Cancer Fund. Charity + entertainment. Very good. Many folk songs of my generation. Some are timeless pieces.
Hazel, Chi Lin & Nan Lian
On Friday, I heard a talk from Hazel. A pretty name. An intelligent face & a lovely voice.
Sat. - Min had her 2nd day of Ch exam at St. Catharine's. Porpor, Gungung, Michael, Jason & I went to the Fire Services Recreation Club for tea.
Saturday, I had my hair permed. then Marks & Spencer at Plaza Hollywood. Then a walk with Tsinghua pals at Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden. Imitation of Tang Dynasty architecture. Enjoyed looking at the trees, flowers & Buddhas.
Vegetarian food - $250.00 each. Then I went to Marga's place to join the BBQ. Porpor & Michael's family & A with my 2 girls. Nita, too.
I bought 3 tees. Wore one with pink & white horizontal stripes. Life could not have been sweeter.
Sat. - Min had her 2nd day of Ch exam at St. Catharine's. Porpor, Gungung, Michael, Jason & I went to the Fire Services Recreation Club for tea.
Saturday, I had my hair permed. then Marks & Spencer at Plaza Hollywood. Then a walk with Tsinghua pals at Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden. Imitation of Tang Dynasty architecture. Enjoyed looking at the trees, flowers & Buddhas.
Vegetarian food - $250.00 each. Then I went to Marga's place to join the BBQ. Porpor & Michael's family & A with my 2 girls. Nita, too.
I bought 3 tees. Wore one with pink & white horizontal stripes. Life could not have been sweeter.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
a walk to Wanchai during lunch time
By myself. A walk to Landale Street & took a big bowl of "ho fan" with fish balls & fresh slices of beef - $35.00. Then, I bought some food from il Bel Paese. A famous Italian fine food shop. Half loaf of rye bread with dried fruits; 2 bottles of sugar-free blueberry jam; a choco bar of latte & a sugar-free choco bar. Expensive. A's family likes to buy from here. They like Parma ham & vinegar in barrels for bread & salad. I went up to the cockloft and saw an old foreigner sitting by a small table looking out into the street. He must be the owner. He seemed to be enjoying the leisure. I then walked back thru PP3 MTR subway & back to the office.
Achieved several goals during these 10 days. Feeling good. Work keeps coming but you are relieved when assignments are done one by one.
I love the world and I love myself very much! Our group of 4 buying mark 6 tickets has won $320.00. I really want to celebrate by a lunch together. See if the other 3 will agree.
Putonghua lesson at night. Hou never forgives those who bullied her & tortured so many, destroyed so many .......
Min will sit for HKCEE tomorrow in KT at 8:30 am. Must get up early.
Achieved several goals during these 10 days. Feeling good. Work keeps coming but you are relieved when assignments are done one by one.
I love the world and I love myself very much! Our group of 4 buying mark 6 tickets has won $320.00. I really want to celebrate by a lunch together. See if the other 3 will agree.
Putonghua lesson at night. Hou never forgives those who bullied her & tortured so many, destroyed so many .......
Min will sit for HKCEE tomorrow in KT at 8:30 am. Must get up early.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
L16 in HK Park
Lunch with Cat, Dan, Jo, Sal & Wong. A team of expertise. We will farewell Wong very soon.
Jo showed us her Agnes b tiny tote bag, leather wallet & a card holder - very pleased with what she has bought. That is women.
Bought cakes from Starbucks after work for Min - 3 lemon lamingtons, one choc, one lemon tart & one mandarin cheese cake. All tasty. So lamington is named after a popular Governor in Queensland in the 19th century. How can a man be associated with such a tiny piece of soft cake? Perhaps his wife. King taught me about this kind of cake. Knows eveything in life, with ease and laughters - by laughing at others.
Porpor came with Jason and brought us chuenpei drinks. Van dined out with A.
Strange enough, I always share same views with Dan in work.
Jo showed us her Agnes b tiny tote bag, leather wallet & a card holder - very pleased with what she has bought. That is women.
Bought cakes from Starbucks after work for Min - 3 lemon lamingtons, one choc, one lemon tart & one mandarin cheese cake. All tasty. So lamington is named after a popular Governor in Queensland in the 19th century. How can a man be associated with such a tiny piece of soft cake? Perhaps his wife. King taught me about this kind of cake. Knows eveything in life, with ease and laughters - by laughing at others.
Porpor came with Jason and brought us chuenpei drinks. Van dined out with A.
Strange enough, I always share same views with Dan in work.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Feel better
Heavy workload is no longer a concern when I find that I feel alright again. It is good that I can work - not a light task. Recently, I have read books on how our subconscious can play magic to our body and our environment. That is equivalent to prayers, as far as I can make out. Our will power, our fervent wish leads to what we want.
Grace told me about the pains & sufferings of her elder brother who suffered from celebral cancer and is receiving chemo treatment before transplant of bone marrow or sth.
Nothing to say but note his misfortune.
I can only thank the Almighty for what He grants me. The present is a present.
Lunch at Shiki with Irene. She is a comfort & support to me thruout these years.
Min likes music and she has got good taste. Van is diligent.
Looking forward to visiting the Nan Lian Garden this weekend with Tsinghua pals. It is just next to Chi Lin Nunnery in Diamond Hill. We will have a vegetarian meal after tour in the evening. Then I will join Marga's BBQ at her home. I have bought her a book "How to master anxieties."
I promise myself to be strong, happy & loving. I will be dutiful to my parents, my daughters & my assignments.
Grace told me about the pains & sufferings of her elder brother who suffered from celebral cancer and is receiving chemo treatment before transplant of bone marrow or sth.
Nothing to say but note his misfortune.
I can only thank the Almighty for what He grants me. The present is a present.
Lunch at Shiki with Irene. She is a comfort & support to me thruout these years.
Min likes music and she has got good taste. Van is diligent.
Looking forward to visiting the Nan Lian Garden this weekend with Tsinghua pals. It is just next to Chi Lin Nunnery in Diamond Hill. We will have a vegetarian meal after tour in the evening. Then I will join Marga's BBQ at her home. I have bought her a book "How to master anxieties."
I promise myself to be strong, happy & loving. I will be dutiful to my parents, my daughters & my assignments.
Monday, April 23, 2007
stomach ache
Belly pain, scary. Worried of relapse. A nightmare I never want to repeat.
Felt better in late morning.
Lunch at Summer Palace with B & Lee. B bought for me a frying pan - Tefal red. Judy IDD around 6 pm, too busy to talk to her for long.
Bought a pair of rouge Rockport walking shoes. Gave away the black ecco which scratched my heels. Dinner at home with Van.
A bought Porpor Chinese mushroom & conpoy.
Min went out today.
Felt better in late morning.
Lunch at Summer Palace with B & Lee. B bought for me a frying pan - Tefal red. Judy IDD around 6 pm, too busy to talk to her for long.
Bought a pair of rouge Rockport walking shoes. Gave away the black ecco which scratched my heels. Dinner at home with Van.
A bought Porpor Chinese mushroom & conpoy.
Min went out today.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Sunday schedule
Breakfast - a cup of coffee + a Jap sweet potato - expensive cos it was organic food.
One hour walk in Sai Tso Wan Playground. Many children were playing baseball with parents watching. Some jogged. I like jogging loners. They are usually determined people who can enjoy quietude. Exercise & thoughts together.
Lunch was from restaurant downstairs. Home delivery. Bitter gourd & garoupa slices + rice + soup. Van took choy sum with ginger. Min only took oatmeal. Poor little baby who cannot eat. Very painful teeth & gum. She has to wait for a few days for adjustment. She is grateful to have Dr Tong helping her.
I want one more Agnes b bag. A beige one. Shopaholic?
Kevin asked his Mom to consult psychi. I support. I said I would like to go, too. I hope it can work to assist her by keeping her company.
Watched a VCD of a local movie. Silly & idle. But that is not bad for my Sunday schedule. No need to be serious & striving for excellence all the time. We have to be sloppy & lazy sometimes. Say, in a Sunday afternoon! Dozy, leisurely, doing nothing. Talking nonsense & reading gossipy magazines and wearing no make-up.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Everybody was happy. Min remained at home.
One hour walk in Sai Tso Wan Playground. Many children were playing baseball with parents watching. Some jogged. I like jogging loners. They are usually determined people who can enjoy quietude. Exercise & thoughts together.
Lunch was from restaurant downstairs. Home delivery. Bitter gourd & garoupa slices + rice + soup. Van took choy sum with ginger. Min only took oatmeal. Poor little baby who cannot eat. Very painful teeth & gum. She has to wait for a few days for adjustment. She is grateful to have Dr Tong helping her.
I want one more Agnes b bag. A beige one. Shopaholic?
Kevin asked his Mom to consult psychi. I support. I said I would like to go, too. I hope it can work to assist her by keeping her company.
Watched a VCD of a local movie. Silly & idle. But that is not bad for my Sunday schedule. No need to be serious & striving for excellence all the time. We have to be sloppy & lazy sometimes. Say, in a Sunday afternoon! Dozy, leisurely, doing nothing. Talking nonsense & reading gossipy magazines and wearing no make-up.
Dinner at Porpor's home. Everybody was happy. Min remained at home.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
an expensive lunch
The "counter" consisted of a variety of delicious food. The main course was good - I took sirloin beef, Meg took lamb rack. But I really like the dessert most - pear cake with ice cream. I brought the choco sticks and almond sticks back to the office. I saw PC Lam & his "girl friend" - I suppose.
There were 3 tables in 18 Brooks. One table of retirees. Time flies. They leave one after the other. David brought along his wife, as usual. I told him about KK Leung.
Min went to Philip to fix her teeth & cleaning last evening. This morning, she went to Dr Tong to finish the wiring on the lower jaw. We went to Peking Restaurant for lunch. She shopped in leSportsac. She is very fond of the gift bags. She would have chosen the pattern if she had been there.
Van went out with A to meet his friends.
Mom likes the vaccum cup and the lotion/cream.
There were 3 tables in 18 Brooks. One table of retirees. Time flies. They leave one after the other. David brought along his wife, as usual. I told him about KK Leung.
Min went to Philip to fix her teeth & cleaning last evening. This morning, she went to Dr Tong to finish the wiring on the lower jaw. We went to Peking Restaurant for lunch. She shopped in leSportsac. She is very fond of the gift bags. She would have chosen the pattern if she had been there.
Van went out with A to meet his friends.
Mom likes the vaccum cup and the lotion/cream.
Friday, April 20, 2007
birthday dinner party
YM, Patrick & I treated Agnes with a dinner at Xiao Nan Guo at Man Yee Building, Central. She will take 10 days' leave for exam. I will become alone in the office. Getting used to her company.
Hou returned from Japan with a box of glutinous dumplings with choco filling for Min.
Will go to lunch at Brasserie on the 8th in Conrad Hotel and 18 Brooks for dinner to farewell Steven.
KK Leung is still in hospital. Quite uncomfortable to hear about his light stroke.
Checked the meaning of "prosciutto" from internet. I bought a pack of 15 months from Great.
Marga quitted the acting appointment. I support her. After all, health is most important. Too much pressure bends us.
Application for Kevin succeeded.
Hou returned from Japan with a box of glutinous dumplings with choco filling for Min.
Will go to lunch at Brasserie on the 8th in Conrad Hotel and 18 Brooks for dinner to farewell Steven.
KK Leung is still in hospital. Quite uncomfortable to hear about his light stroke.
Checked the meaning of "prosciutto" from internet. I bought a pack of 15 months from Great.
Marga quitted the acting appointment. I support her. After all, health is most important. Too much pressure bends us.
Application for Kevin succeeded.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Busy all over
Spent the whole morning in YMT dental clinic with Min yesterday. Went back for a meeting in the afternoon. Dinner with Agnes at Zen. Bought her a bottle of Crabtree & Evelyn lavender hand therapy as birthday present.
Bought a skirt made in India from French Connection for Van. White backing with charcoal flowers at the lower part.
Lunch at Lippo today. Meetings since 9 am. Another one at 3 pm. Denise is very friendly.
Bought food from Great - Prosciutto di Parma ham, cheese with herbs and salmon roes.
Van dines out & Min is sleeping.
Bought a skirt made in India from French Connection for Van. White backing with charcoal flowers at the lower part.
Lunch at Lippo today. Meetings since 9 am. Another one at 3 pm. Denise is very friendly.
Bought food from Great - Prosciutto di Parma ham, cheese with herbs and salmon roes.
Van dines out & Min is sleeping.
Monday, April 16, 2007
8 m raised for charity
33,000 people walked & raised $8 m for Community Chest. Very good crowd control planned & done. The weather was misty or the air pollution was too bad.
Today, we had farewell lunch for Steven at Shanghai Garden. I have a new army green Agnes b shoulder bag made of light & water-proof materials with 2 outer pockets. Michelle has a set from leSportSac. Dark blue with animals pattern.
I will bring her to YMT dental clinic tomorrow morning and go back for a meeting in the afternoon.
Today, we had farewell lunch for Steven at Shanghai Garden. I have a new army green Agnes b shoulder bag made of light & water-proof materials with 2 outer pockets. Michelle has a set from leSportSac. Dark blue with animals pattern.
I will bring her to YMT dental clinic tomorrow morning and go back for a meeting in the afternoon.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
HK Shenzhen Western Corridor
Last evening, Min & I saw the film "Spider Lilies" - a Taiwan movie with a theme on Lesbians. Taiwanese Mandarin is very different from that of Peking. It is a flower, with fatal arrangement that leaves never meet flowers. They do not grow at the same time, like lovers being separated by death.
Today, we had tea in a Mei Foo restaurant, then took western rail to Siu Hong station, then free bus to fetch us to the Corridor & walked for 2 hours.
It is a blessing that we can walk, we have spare money for donation and we have companions of simillar interest.
Today, we had tea in a Mei Foo restaurant, then took western rail to Siu Hong station, then free bus to fetch us to the Corridor & walked for 2 hours.
It is a blessing that we can walk, we have spare money for donation and we have companions of simillar interest.
Friday, April 13, 2007
min to orthodontic
Lunch at Zen with Tam & Agnes. Always good food & good company to keep me alive.
Min has the lower braces fixed. Paid the initial and the rest by instalments of 15 months. Just hope everything goes smoothly. Will go to YMT on Tuesday. Bought a cap for golf player with UV. Good for outdoor exercises to screen off sunrays - protects both eyes & skin.
Dinner at Dan Ryan again, with Min this time. Linguine with clams & white sauce.
Then movie at AMC Pacific Place. $70.00 per ticket. 10% off for HSBC credit card. "Because I said so" by Diane Keaton etc. What a charming woman even at old age. Life experience, strength of character, confidence, desire for love and sense of humour make a woman attractive at all ages.
Will go to Mei Foo for morning tea on Sunday.
More & more tasks assigned. Means I am important & capable or that we are treated like donkeys? No choice. Can't afford a quality education for Min without work. Only if she can make it well, everything is worth the while. After all, work keeps me young, energetic and socialized. As I have a great chance to live up to 80+, I need to work instead to staying idle at home for another ...........years.
BTW, I pity Lau Tak-wah for his having been disturbed by a crazy woman fan.
Min has the lower braces fixed. Paid the initial and the rest by instalments of 15 months. Just hope everything goes smoothly. Will go to YMT on Tuesday. Bought a cap for golf player with UV. Good for outdoor exercises to screen off sunrays - protects both eyes & skin.
Dinner at Dan Ryan again, with Min this time. Linguine with clams & white sauce.
Then movie at AMC Pacific Place. $70.00 per ticket. 10% off for HSBC credit card. "Because I said so" by Diane Keaton etc. What a charming woman even at old age. Life experience, strength of character, confidence, desire for love and sense of humour make a woman attractive at all ages.
Will go to Mei Foo for morning tea on Sunday.
More & more tasks assigned. Means I am important & capable or that we are treated like donkeys? No choice. Can't afford a quality education for Min without work. Only if she can make it well, everything is worth the while. After all, work keeps me young, energetic and socialized. As I have a great chance to live up to 80+, I need to work instead to staying idle at home for another ...........years.
BTW, I pity Lau Tak-wah for his having been disturbed by a crazy woman fan.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
lippo again
Lunch with Sharon, Lilian, Helen, YM & Agnes. We pre-celebrated Agnes' birthday on 14th. It is good to have festivals & cheerful occasions. Life will be meaningless if we do not have friends & mutual support.
Meeting for 3 hrs in the afternoon.
Dinner with Van at Dan Ryan - potato skins, Caesar sald & cioppino. So delicious.
We went to Ah Kam & Ah Tuen.
Min was sleeping when I returned.
Will meet Kevin on Sunday. Will join the Community Chest Charity Walk at Western Corridor on Sunday.
Meeting for 3 hrs in the afternoon.
Dinner with Van at Dan Ryan - potato skins, Caesar sald & cioppino. So delicious.
We went to Ah Kam & Ah Tuen.
Min was sleeping when I returned.
Will meet Kevin on Sunday. Will join the Community Chest Charity Walk at Western Corridor on Sunday.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
boss is back
Usual lunch at Jaffe Road. Edmund came, not SK. He seems interested to work.
Dinner at home with Min.
Guava is good.
Dinner at home with Min.
Guava is good.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
After Easter
Lunch with J & P at the Banquet - PP3.
Quiet as many are still on holiday.
Porpor & Jeffrey went to see Mr Bean at apm Palace.
Dinner with Min & Van dined out. I am happy to see the 2 girls grow up. Yet I have to bear with children not always beside me.
Agnes will have her birthday on 14th. We will celebrate in the evening of 19th. Still thinking what to be bought as gift.
Marga told me that Porpor was admitted into casualty last night as she had tummy pain and was diagnosed to be inflamed intestines.
Quiet as many are still on holiday.
Porpor & Jeffrey went to see Mr Bean at apm Palace.
Dinner with Min & Van dined out. I am happy to see the 2 girls grow up. Yet I have to bear with children not always beside me.
Agnes will have her birthday on 14th. We will celebrate in the evening of 19th. Still thinking what to be bought as gift.
Marga told me that Porpor was admitted into casualty last night as she had tummy pain and was diagnosed to be inflamed intestines.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Hurray! I' ve made it.
I have seen "Meet the Robinsons" with Jeff at apm Palace. Walt Disney 3D movie. US optimistic, amazing, imaginative story for an orphan boy to become a great inventor. From alone & deserted to be having a big big loving family.
Always hope. Go ahead. Don't cry for whatever is unfortunate. The future is always a happy tomorrow. Never give up.
Then, we had lunch at Lei Garden with Porpor. So I went to different places during the 5 day vacation. Gungung & Mike liked the fried noodles. It is not too difficult to please those around us if we try, with a heart.
Min is having tuition on Econ. Wish her all the success in the Exam.
May & Jason have returned from Shanghai.
I had tea in Jusco,. Taikoo, with Ella. I bought some radish, cabbage & cheese from Japan. I bought some cream cakes for Min.
Always hope. Go ahead. Don't cry for whatever is unfortunate. The future is always a happy tomorrow. Never give up.
Then, we had lunch at Lei Garden with Porpor. So I went to different places during the 5 day vacation. Gungung & Mike liked the fried noodles. It is not too difficult to please those around us if we try, with a heart.
Min is having tuition on Econ. Wish her all the success in the Exam.
May & Jason have returned from Shanghai.
I had tea in Jusco,. Taikoo, with Ella. I bought some radish, cabbage & cheese from Japan. I bought some cream cakes for Min.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Easter Sunday
I went to St Teresa's Church to attend mass by myself. Then, I joined the Paus for Jap lunch in Nikko Hotel. Bought a box of udon for Min. Van has gone to A's home.
We will go to Porpor's place for dinner.
Glad to email with Yiu. He knows quite a lot about me. We first met each other 0n 1.2.1978. Now, some have retired. Only YY & I remain. So far away, yet can just talk quite freely. He is as warm and as friendly as ever. If he had not left, he should be either P or C.
Van & A cooked at home. They took lamb racks & canned soup.
Gungung is worried about Mike. I will bring Jeff to see "Meet the Robinsons" tomorrow at 10:10 am.
We will go to Porpor's place for dinner.
Glad to email with Yiu. He knows quite a lot about me. We first met each other 0n 1.2.1978. Now, some have retired. Only YY & I remain. So far away, yet can just talk quite freely. He is as warm and as friendly as ever. If he had not left, he should be either P or C.
Van & A cooked at home. They took lamb racks & canned soup.
Gungung is worried about Mike. I will bring Jeff to see "Meet the Robinsons" tomorrow at 10:10 am.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
The Waterfront
We played badminton for 2 hrs in the Clubhouse. 5 of us. Then HK Old Rest in Miramar Shopping Mall. Then I went to Liola & bought a navy blue jacket with orange threads.
If I go to a new place everyday, that quite amounts to a short trip.
Nina Kung had such a huge estate. Can't imagine what it actually worths.
Mickey came today for tuition.
Flora & Ah Yee are just like friends.
Only Min & Nita & me for dinner.
If I go to a new place everyday, that quite amounts to a short trip.
Nina Kung had such a huge estate. Can't imagine what it actually worths.
Mickey came today for tuition.
Flora & Ah Yee are just like friends.
Only Min & Nita & me for dinner.
Friday, April 06, 2007
a quiet Easter
I have a very quiet Easter holiday. HK is quiet, too. Many have left for trips.
Van has gone out to BBQ. Min is still sleeping. I went to Fong. She is not talkative. The shopping mall downstairs is not active until at least 1 pm.
I should do more reading. Tomorrow, I will go to the residence club of A's sister in TST to play badminton. A is very warm and friendly to our family. Sago tea with J in Taiwanese cafe downstairs. So comfortable.
Michael brought us to TszWanShan to have chiu chow food in a restaurant. Yummy yummy & inexpensive. Round table, stools & not high-class. But good price & good food. Porpor, Gungung, Michael, Jeff, Marga, Min & me. Invaluable gathering. Just nice to be together. The harmony in our family is unquestionable.
Nita took one day off. Dolly's husband & son are here for 2 weeks.
Van has gone out to BBQ. Min is still sleeping. I went to Fong. She is not talkative. The shopping mall downstairs is not active until at least 1 pm.
I should do more reading. Tomorrow, I will go to the residence club of A's sister in TST to play badminton. A is very warm and friendly to our family. Sago tea with J in Taiwanese cafe downstairs. So comfortable.
Michael brought us to TszWanShan to have chiu chow food in a restaurant. Yummy yummy & inexpensive. Round table, stools & not high-class. But good price & good food. Porpor, Gungung, Michael, Jeff, Marga, Min & me. Invaluable gathering. Just nice to be together. The harmony in our family is unquestionable.
Nita took one day off. Dolly's husband & son are here for 2 weeks.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
nina the wealthy
In the top list of wealth, yet I never find her enviable. Husband kidnapped twice & died a horrible death. No children. Her security was always under threats. Never seen her elegantly dressed, only looked good when she was young & wearing Chinese cheung-sham in Shanghai. For the rest of time, just queer, like an aged woman with mental problems. Who says she wasn't? The last 10 years was engaged in lawsuits with father-in-law. Almost charged with fraud or forging documents. Surrounded by advantage seekers of all sorts. Appearance not attractive. Seldom seen to do charity.
Marga still lingers on the state of no confidence and anxieties.
I start to read "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" - a book Helen sent to me when I was sick. See if I can help Marga a bit.
Will not see King until 16th. What a long, long time!
Edmund, SK & KW Tam came back to tea yesterday. In a few years' time, I would be doing the same, if God permits me to live long. Still no news from William. Will have lunch with SK & Mike Chiu after Easter.
Will go to see "Mr Bean" at Palace apm this afternoon.
Dinner at Kowloon City with Marga + Kevin, had Jap food and Hop Shing dessert at Lung Kong Road.
Marga still lingers on the state of no confidence and anxieties.
I start to read "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" - a book Helen sent to me when I was sick. See if I can help Marga a bit.
Will not see King until 16th. What a long, long time!
Edmund, SK & KW Tam came back to tea yesterday. In a few years' time, I would be doing the same, if God permits me to live long. Still no news from William. Will have lunch with SK & Mike Chiu after Easter.
Will go to see "Mr Bean" at Palace apm this afternoon.
Dinner at Kowloon City with Marga + Kevin, had Jap food and Hop Shing dessert at Lung Kong Road.
Monday, April 02, 2007
queer happenings
No news is good news. A woman walked in the Lion Rock with 2 friends. She slipped & fell from height & died. A container vehicle crashed a taxi, both taxi driver & passenger not killed. A man riding bicycle was killed by a van next to it. A robber had a fight with people he robbed. He brought along a gun and a knife. Eventually the knife cut his leg and caused his death by too much bleeding.
Lunch - noodles bar. Always comfortable to be with my good companion.
Min's orthodontic plan is upset cos she is going to UK. Have to seek alternative.
Fong is annoyed with my being late for 1/2 hour. I did not mean it. Just caught by a sequence of events. I guess she will not continue with the shop. Otherwise, she should behave better towards a customer.
Ah Yee also saw The Pursuit of Happyness. She liked it.
Bette King is always composed & gentle. I am not surprised if she has suitors.
Lunch - noodles bar. Always comfortable to be with my good companion.
Min's orthodontic plan is upset cos she is going to UK. Have to seek alternative.
Fong is annoyed with my being late for 1/2 hour. I did not mean it. Just caught by a sequence of events. I guess she will not continue with the shop. Otherwise, she should behave better towards a customer.
Ah Yee also saw The Pursuit of Happyness. She liked it.
Bette King is always composed & gentle. I am not surprised if she has suitors.
Penthouse at Hotel Miramar
I brought roast fish for Min. She could take it. The boiled potato was not eaten.
The wedding banquet was so so except that we spent one hour listening to Pak Chai & his wife boasting. His elder son earns more than $100,000.00 per month, flying to all famous cities. His daughter-in-law got 6A in School Cert. - St. Mary's. His younger son is the boss of a trading company. He is often with "big" clients and his entertainment fees each month amount more than a couple of ten thousand dollars. His friends are the racing memebrs who own horses & they appear in the Jockey Club for what what cups/events.
Wise they are as the rest of my family refused to go. Only poor me & Michael spared our precious time to accompany our parents. Jeffrey did not know what they were talking about.
EQ - what modern people highly regard and I have sub-standard EQ. That is why I suffer. Some just keep quiet & detached on whatever happens - clever & self-protective. Some bite back until blood comes out - aggressive & feeling swell. I am neither. I get caught.
Anyway, just be myself. No need to copy anyone. No use to behave like any others. Be myself and now I am really sleepy.
Tomorrow, I will bring Min to YMT for orthodontic treatment to have her lower row of teeth to wear braces.
Wenxi is nice to me & he is my little darling. I treasure what I am & what I have, say, Wenxi's sweet emails. I love myself & all those who love me as I am and as they are. Good enough to be me & them. God has made us in differnt colours, shapes & characters. Why bother to compare or imitate?
The wedding banquet was so so except that we spent one hour listening to Pak Chai & his wife boasting. His elder son earns more than $100,000.00 per month, flying to all famous cities. His daughter-in-law got 6A in School Cert. - St. Mary's. His younger son is the boss of a trading company. He is often with "big" clients and his entertainment fees each month amount more than a couple of ten thousand dollars. His friends are the racing memebrs who own horses & they appear in the Jockey Club for what what cups/events.
Wise they are as the rest of my family refused to go. Only poor me & Michael spared our precious time to accompany our parents. Jeffrey did not know what they were talking about.
EQ - what modern people highly regard and I have sub-standard EQ. That is why I suffer. Some just keep quiet & detached on whatever happens - clever & self-protective. Some bite back until blood comes out - aggressive & feeling swell. I am neither. I get caught.
Anyway, just be myself. No need to copy anyone. No use to behave like any others. Be myself and now I am really sleepy.
Tomorrow, I will bring Min to YMT for orthodontic treatment to have her lower row of teeth to wear braces.
Wenxi is nice to me & he is my little darling. I treasure what I am & what I have, say, Wenxi's sweet emails. I love myself & all those who love me as I am and as they are. Good enough to be me & them. God has made us in differnt colours, shapes & characters. Why bother to compare or imitate?
Sunday, April 01, 2007
April Fools' Day
Today is April Fools' Day. So we will make fun of each other.
Last evening, we had a happy gathering in Marga's home. The walk was real refreshing. Kevin told me about the Outward Bound Camp. Very challenging. He is terrific at finishing that. A test and strengthening exercise.
Marga seemed to be in much better mood. Dinner at her place and Pau was off duty. Beef steaks, gooseliver paste, lobster bisque, French fries, button mushrooms, fried cabbage, red & white wines followed by sesame ice-cream and sweet potatoes dessert. Andrew was shown some photos of Van, Kevin & Min when they were small.
Kevin played guitar & sang. Michelle sang also. His bedroom is made bigger by merging 2 small ones. Very comfortable and cabinets for shoes in the corridor.
May has brought Jason to Shanghai for holiday. How cute - children nowadays are so well provided. Porpor said Jason tel & asked Michael to fetch him home by a car.
Pa was not feeling well yesterday. He is better today after medication and using the respiratory appliance.
Bethany is a caring institute. The Registrar replied my email very promtly giving an email address of the Matron in their place. They will recommend local orthodontics and the Matron will accompany Min when she receives treatment. I am relieved. Can't make her fly back every month.
Ella came over to KaiTin & we had tea in KFC inside Jusco Supermarket. Old friends are indispensable. I depend on people, people around me. I am not at all strong. I am but an emotional woman who laughs or cries easily.
Last evening, we had a happy gathering in Marga's home. The walk was real refreshing. Kevin told me about the Outward Bound Camp. Very challenging. He is terrific at finishing that. A test and strengthening exercise.
Marga seemed to be in much better mood. Dinner at her place and Pau was off duty. Beef steaks, gooseliver paste, lobster bisque, French fries, button mushrooms, fried cabbage, red & white wines followed by sesame ice-cream and sweet potatoes dessert. Andrew was shown some photos of Van, Kevin & Min when they were small.
Kevin played guitar & sang. Michelle sang also. His bedroom is made bigger by merging 2 small ones. Very comfortable and cabinets for shoes in the corridor.
May has brought Jason to Shanghai for holiday. How cute - children nowadays are so well provided. Porpor said Jason tel & asked Michael to fetch him home by a car.
Pa was not feeling well yesterday. He is better today after medication and using the respiratory appliance.
Bethany is a caring institute. The Registrar replied my email very promtly giving an email address of the Matron in their place. They will recommend local orthodontics and the Matron will accompany Min when she receives treatment. I am relieved. Can't make her fly back every month.
Ella came over to KaiTin & we had tea in KFC inside Jusco Supermarket. Old friends are indispensable. I depend on people, people around me. I am not at all strong. I am but an emotional woman who laughs or cries easily.
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