krispy kreme!!!
Friday 7 September 2007
last night's dinner was a little too heavy to for me to really savour the treasure fio got back for us. was supposed to have lunch w mag but they are organising a farewell lunch for karen, another good one leaving...
so, as i look at the thoughfully packed 'hole-in-the-middle' pastry, i decided to reward my taste buds for always having to taste instant noodles haha. so i eagerly unlock the zip lock bag, carefully took one of them out, gently sink my teeth in and allow the taste to slowly satuate... one word... heavenly!!! gosh it has been like, wat, 3 years since i tasted that! fio got like 11 boxes back frm philippines that she invited some comments on the plane... hee sometimes its times like these that u appreciate the friendships around us. the inconvenience she went thru to bring back what she likes to share w us. well thank god she didnt succumb to pressure and share the donuts she bought back for us with the flight passangers ;p ;p ;p i miss my choc flavour ones though
Labels: taste buddies
the wild card
Thursday 6 September 2007
initially wasnt able to support them physically at the recording studio so morally wanna do something to b part of it, wen to join them at 1st man home and did up the ply cards. art works! heh. it has been some time i m involved in some kind of art work w my hands, and i welcome the tuning in to my creative side! feels like poly... haha. well those ply cards we did up for this round was much eye catching than the last batch!
it was the same group that cheered last time but we gave our all! they seem to give us quite a gd section where the camera keeps panning!! the annoucement of the results was the most intense. we werent as intense the last round. this time they only have the last chance as the annoucement for the 1st grp to get into the finals was already announced. my ears n eyes were so fixed on the compere trying if i can lip read... hahaha... at the moment he annouced 'aft...' we screamed like crazy!!! hahaha way to go guys! using the talents u know u have. i found some and am determined to keep looking for the rest ;)
Labels: some happening
A Dying Man with Great Determination
Wednesday 5 September 2007
Of all patients I have visited, a frail old man, the wire basket maker, left the deepest impression in my life. One day, he opened his cupboard and showed me an unusual and beautiful basket made of wire. He looked at me, gave a gentle smile and told me that the basket was to store eggs but people now use them to keep treasured things instead. He was so excited and kept telling me about his baskets and about his son who visits and brings him the materials. He then showed me how the basket is made by twisting and turning the wire. It was not an easy task, strength and skill are necessary, care too as he ensured that all sharp edges were properly and safely tucked in. At his prompting, I had a try - it was tougher than I had thought. To show him how much I liked the basket, I bought one from him. He said that he was very proud that he raised his family from making these wire baskets.
Although he has left us, his face still seem so fresh in my mind as I pen this story. i miss him. I still have the basket. It is a treasure for me filled with good memories and lessons of encouragement from a patient of DPH.
Article by Sharon Lee, English Group
Dover Park Hospice
www.doverpark.org.sg
Labels: contributions
nature vs nurture
Tuesday 4 September 2007
a child being born is one thing, to nurture is another. since the conception of 'the other parallel', to birth and now the constant nurturing, i must say nurturing another is a learning trip to oneself. its applies to many other areas including the bringing up of our own child. as we teach, we learn. we as teachers or parents are not "know-all".
i felt that i have conquered something mentally when i learn to do something new. here, i have learnt a skill! - basic html language. many a times, its easy to just ask for quick fix nowadays, but to hold on to the clues provided and swim about looking for the treasure, the ascertainment reaps a satisfaction beyond words. of cos there are somethings in life which no obvious answers are stated and u have to go through the learning process yourself. the key is always to observe, be sharp, pick the right technique and applying the principle.
after all the trials and errors and the search for answers, i truely feel this is my baby. the fruit of my labour. hee. needless to say, credit should go to those who decided to use their combined talents in design and IT language, and create blog skins to share! cool. some of the talents are as young as 19. we truely are in an era where more can be shared
Labels: behind close doors
count your chicks
Monday 3 September 2007
in class and just got news of our TMA's results. seems quite promising. i am aiming to obtain at least 60?? hee okie break over...
1st thing i did when i got home was to catch forensic heros! had a friendly bet with mummy on who is the killer and i am on the spot! i also managed to foretell her intentions to hide any suspicions! hee. i love forensics.
sat down at the table of my somewhat newly furnished study and verified the correct answers to those i submitted for my TMA, i should have at least 63. cross my fingers!
Labels: life's journey
mini food fest!
Sunday 2 September 2007
cockles is the dish of the day and with this in mind, we travelled to newton for the conquest, only to find that it was closed for cleaning for the week. the next place in mind is abc! once there, we are like kids exploring a new playground! most of the food there either smells or look really good! we took some effort the find a store that sells cockles though. but it was so worth it!! highly recommanded! hee
i m looking forward to see the smiley faces of my paternals as they welcome us. i am so so happy to see my grandma bubbly again. she was so unwell some time back and it pains me to see her so distraught. everytime i see her well and about, i truely thank bond for the time and effort he went through to get an appmt for her with his doc, which is truely not easy. this is when someone makes a difference.
Labels: taste buddies
sabbath
finally got to rush in my assignment. its always times like this i remind myself to time manage! but i always make the same mistake. learn, meiz, learn! heh.
lethargy is the word i feel now! my mind wasnt thinking about anything else except for assignment submission until this morning, woke up, realised my feet hurts and found a few blisters from yesterday conquer! nose was kinda stuffy too but i thank god for this day of rest. well although i did some housework, i am still in a state of rest. hee. and talking about housework, i was glad i did it. i know my mum appreciates my gesture cos i was in her shoes so many times before. though on the receiving end, i have yet to learn to be less picky and learn to appreciate the other party's gesture.
Labels: behind close doors, learning curve
deadline conscious
a pat on my back for being able to peel myself out of my bed at 730am to start my saturday although i only slept at 430am. at least my essay is half done. 1st agenda of the day, u** bank to terminate 1 of the fd and transfer a potion to papa. 2nd agenda, class, sat morning didnt prove very promising if i am the tutor, but well it's always better to have a few of quality than to have the quantity of mediocrity. 3rd agenda, meet D for lunch, present shopping... initial plan was to cathy to get the bag we saw that suits vic but considering comex, we headed to tampines! it's been ages since i've been there! its like a hub now! wanted to head to century for country manna but only managed to find the parking entrance to mall but we got a good xo sauce fried rice deal. heh.
much as i wanted to join them at vic & joyce's home after service, i know it's not ideal. my feet hurts, i was out the whole day and my clothes and make-up seems to be peeling off from me on their own accord, the deadline being 2359, i have to enquire and set up wireless for submission, i would have stayed there at least till then or when i am done with my submission, i dont think i wanna keep them, the list goes on. if i decide to go home, its just me and myself, less considerations are needed to be made for others and thus less time wasted. it was a close call that joc decided to call D and they went for dinner, else i would have felt kinda obligated that i have prevented D to join them. heh. so vic & joyce, invite me again next time when my circumstances are less demanding!
Labels: behind close doors, taste buddies
rascal baby!
a change of venue with our study group on fri night introduced us to the really hyper jumpy toe-licking jack russell, rascal! haha. please do not place your feet on the ground when you are in the premise of b's holy ground! haha this guy is so full of energy and the only time he is still is when he is rested on b's lap, an option best to keep him off D's toes. haha
Labels: life's journey