I would finish my valuer's log book as soon as possible ...
I would put in more effort into my Masters ...
I would learn to control my temper more and lose it a lot less ...
I would remember to be grateful and complain less ...
I would remind myself that I'm worth so much more, that I don't need to take crap from others, that I deserve ...
I would learn to be happy with the things I have within, and learn to live without ...
I would, if I could ... and I can - so I will :)
Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Sombre new year
"New Year eve bash cancelled in view of tsunami tragedy" The Star 30/12/2004
So, dashed are plans to catch the annual KLCC fireworks. Although, if further thought were put into it, it would be rather inappropriate to be celebrating when others are mourning.
Calls were made for all to pray for the tsunami victims. Offering spiritual solace, donating to the victims, providing whatever help possible - all very worthy ways of bringing in the new year. A new year, new deeds, new resolutions, new days ahead, a new beginning. The natural disaster threw everyone off their chairs (some more literally than others), and suddenly you realise how fragile life is. That whoever gave life to us has that very ability to take it immediately away. That family and friends should not be taken for granted (however cliche this sounds). That despite such selfish thoughts (i.e. never being able to see the beauty of Phuket again), all of us know now to treasure holidays more.
Disbelief and shock - when I read the SMS my sister sent me while I was shopping in Suntec City, Singapore, saying that 15 people had died in Penang from an earthquake. Earthquake? In Malaysia? Impossible!
Appears that the impossible became possible. Granted, it wasn't an earthquake, but the earthquake caused tidal waves which caused the deaths off Batu Ferringhi in Penang. Watching BBC in the hotel, the horrific pictures of dead bodies along Sri Lankan and Indonesian coastlines were enough to start you wondering if it were all some huge joke. Questions, questions, I'm sure you've got more running through your mind - like I did the past few days. I've read enough blogs and newspaper articles and broadcast websites to know that this disaster caught everyone unaware.
Question : What if today were your last?
So, dashed are plans to catch the annual KLCC fireworks. Although, if further thought were put into it, it would be rather inappropriate to be celebrating when others are mourning.
Calls were made for all to pray for the tsunami victims. Offering spiritual solace, donating to the victims, providing whatever help possible - all very worthy ways of bringing in the new year. A new year, new deeds, new resolutions, new days ahead, a new beginning. The natural disaster threw everyone off their chairs (some more literally than others), and suddenly you realise how fragile life is. That whoever gave life to us has that very ability to take it immediately away. That family and friends should not be taken for granted (however cliche this sounds). That despite such selfish thoughts (i.e. never being able to see the beauty of Phuket again), all of us know now to treasure holidays more.
Disbelief and shock - when I read the SMS my sister sent me while I was shopping in Suntec City, Singapore, saying that 15 people had died in Penang from an earthquake. Earthquake? In Malaysia? Impossible!
Appears that the impossible became possible. Granted, it wasn't an earthquake, but the earthquake caused tidal waves which caused the deaths off Batu Ferringhi in Penang. Watching BBC in the hotel, the horrific pictures of dead bodies along Sri Lankan and Indonesian coastlines were enough to start you wondering if it were all some huge joke. Questions, questions, I'm sure you've got more running through your mind - like I did the past few days. I've read enough blogs and newspaper articles and broadcast websites to know that this disaster caught everyone unaware.
Question : What if today were your last?
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Singapore spree
Once again, Christmas in Singapore. This time, it was more food than shopping. I think the economy there recovered pretty well from SARs, so we didn't see much discounts in the retail scene that were as fantastic as last year's when they were trying to boost spending. Ah well. Although didn't manage to get things cheap, at least I got stuff that were a better selection than the ones available in Malaysia :P
The highlights of the trip :
Geylang, Lorong 9
This is where the famous "ngau hor" (beef noodles Cantonese-fried) and "tin khai chuk" (frog legs' porridge) is. Came here last year and had to visit it again this year. It's an open hawker's road side stall. A few shops away is a dessert shop that sells great "tau foo fah" with extra long "yau char kway". They're longer than your arm!!
Pek Kio Market, Owen Road, Farrer Park
Great huge big prawn noodles with wonderful tasty prawn soup! I never tasted them better anywhere else! Cost at SGD$8 per bowl, pretty pricey but worth-every-single-cent. To get there, stop at Novena MRT station, take Bus No. 131 to the Pek Kio Market B02 stand.
Crystal Jade Palace, 4th Floor, Ngee Ann City
The queues and crowds of people in front of the restaurant are enough to put you off. But, from another viewpoint, it makes you think what's causing it. The dim sum here is excellent. Quality Hong Kong style dim sum with excellent service. Recommend the porridge especially - authentic, just enough taste, light and yummy. And if you don't convert to RM, the price is pretty reasonable - similar figures to KL restaurants, i.e. RM3 = SGD$3.
Nydc, Suntec City
Serves pasta, baked rice and plenty of cakes. Delicious chocolate cakes that are thoroughly sinful but yummy to the last spoonful. Also has a trademarked drink "elephancinos" which are huge mugs of drinks. Again, if you don't convert, they're similar figures to say, Chili's or TGIF's. You can check out its delicious menu at its very own website.
Hotel New Otani, Singapore
An excellent hotel with Japanese hospitality! Its rooms overlook the Singapore River and it is sited in the happening area of Clarke Quay. Location : 10 minutes leisurely stroll from Clarke Quay MRT station (purple line or NorthEast line), 15 minutes walking distance to Chinatown, 20 minutes walking distance to City Hall. Taxis abundant in the hotel doorstep. Bus stop just across the hotel street, with buses that bring you to just about anywhere. The hotel is atop the Liang Court shopping complex, which has a 7-11, Kinokuniya, Meidi-ya supermarket, McDonald's and Starbucks, among many other things. We got the room at a super special low rate, or else it'd cost us at least RM400 per night! :P I'd stay there again if I could get the same rate back :) However, it's changing management and will change its name to Novotel Clarke Quay on the 1st of January 2005. Rates may go down, hopefully - though I doubt so :)
And now, the pictures!! ;)
The highlights of the trip :
Geylang, Lorong 9
This is where the famous "ngau hor" (beef noodles Cantonese-fried) and "tin khai chuk" (frog legs' porridge) is. Came here last year and had to visit it again this year. It's an open hawker's road side stall. A few shops away is a dessert shop that sells great "tau foo fah" with extra long "yau char kway". They're longer than your arm!!
Pek Kio Market, Owen Road, Farrer Park
Great huge big prawn noodles with wonderful tasty prawn soup! I never tasted them better anywhere else! Cost at SGD$8 per bowl, pretty pricey but worth-every-single-cent. To get there, stop at Novena MRT station, take Bus No. 131 to the Pek Kio Market B02 stand.
Crystal Jade Palace, 4th Floor, Ngee Ann City
The queues and crowds of people in front of the restaurant are enough to put you off. But, from another viewpoint, it makes you think what's causing it. The dim sum here is excellent. Quality Hong Kong style dim sum with excellent service. Recommend the porridge especially - authentic, just enough taste, light and yummy. And if you don't convert to RM, the price is pretty reasonable - similar figures to KL restaurants, i.e. RM3 = SGD$3.
Nydc, Suntec City
Serves pasta, baked rice and plenty of cakes. Delicious chocolate cakes that are thoroughly sinful but yummy to the last spoonful. Also has a trademarked drink "elephancinos" which are huge mugs of drinks. Again, if you don't convert, they're similar figures to say, Chili's or TGIF's. You can check out its delicious menu at its very own website.
Hotel New Otani, Singapore
An excellent hotel with Japanese hospitality! Its rooms overlook the Singapore River and it is sited in the happening area of Clarke Quay. Location : 10 minutes leisurely stroll from Clarke Quay MRT station (purple line or NorthEast line), 15 minutes walking distance to Chinatown, 20 minutes walking distance to City Hall. Taxis abundant in the hotel doorstep. Bus stop just across the hotel street, with buses that bring you to just about anywhere. The hotel is atop the Liang Court shopping complex, which has a 7-11, Kinokuniya, Meidi-ya supermarket, McDonald's and Starbucks, among many other things. We got the room at a super special low rate, or else it'd cost us at least RM400 per night! :P I'd stay there again if I could get the same rate back :) However, it's changing management and will change its name to Novotel Clarke Quay on the 1st of January 2005. Rates may go down, hopefully - though I doubt so :)
And now, the pictures!! ;)
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