Ed will be doing 6 weeks of attachment in Singapore's Tan Tock Seng and NUH. He will be staying with his cousins, my nieces and nephew, As paranoid parents, we couldn't resist the chance to take a drive down to SIngapore last weekend.It was to orientate him to the surroundings, Singapore's life style and to introduce him to the public transport system which he will be using. The cousins have voluntered to go to his rescue when he needs it but we felt that he must still need to know his way around.
After 24 hours of guided tour to all the possible hospitals, MRT stations, bus routes, he now has a better idea how not to be lost!
Apart from all that, we had been treated to a eating fiesta. We were rushed to try out Katong laksa, otak otak, little petite paus (I just can't remember the name but it is supposed to be very popular), fine dining at International Hotel, moon cake of various types and supplies, Singapore's loh mee and not forgetting Japanese at Sushi Sakai (hope I got the spelling right). All that went through our tummy within 24 hours.
The Singaporeans were perfect hosts till it was embarassing.It was good, it was filling to the tummy and I thank God for such blessings.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
My sister
Spend a weekend in Avillion Admiral Cove with sister, brother and their families. Took the opportunity to celebrate sister's 66th birthday.
Obsreving her was a good therapy. She is a simple lady who is totally worried about others. What others think, what others feel She reminds me a lot about my mum and my granny.They want to go thro life not troubling anyone , not disturbing and not being a burden. In doing that, they put a lot of stress into their own life and somethings worried unnecessarily.
She so unassuming that if she knew we were celebrating her birthday, I am sure she wouldn't have gone to PD. But one should see how her happiness radiates out when she saw her daughter jouining the holiday. Until the last minute, she didn't want to believe her son will be coming. And all she need to know that beneath everything, she has a husband who love her so very much in his own way and she has 2 children who really do cares a lot for her.
To my loving sister, may you have many more happy returns of the day.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Hong KOng movie Actions
When I was young and was watching those old Hongkie movies, there is always the scene when an old man or an old lady will be so mad with somebody that they will be gasping for breath and then fall down. I used to think ' what a novel way to show angry and upset but that is so faaaaaaaake!'
Well today at 52 years old, let me explain the scene again. When you get upset, one DO get to the stage of gasping. You won't be able to say anything without choking.Only difference is that I am yet to reach the stage of clutching your heart,collapsing on the floor and end up in hospital. (Diffinitely not die too as I am still typing here). So for all of you out there, don't prejugde too fast. Many things that happens on the screen do get real.
Remember too the scene when they get upset and they walked to the temple and not go home? I wonder how they come to that decision when they are only mad at some and not all. Or are they at a stage when they are mad at everyone and everything?
Well today at 52 years old, let me explain the scene again. When you get upset, one DO get to the stage of gasping. You won't be able to say anything without choking.Only difference is that I am yet to reach the stage of clutching your heart,collapsing on the floor and end up in hospital. (Diffinitely not die too as I am still typing here). So for all of you out there, don't prejugde too fast. Many things that happens on the screen do get real.
Remember too the scene when they get upset and they walked to the temple and not go home? I wonder how they come to that decision when they are only mad at some and not all. Or are they at a stage when they are mad at everyone and everything?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
This Time of Life
The family is at the time when the members comprise of an elderly one,a retiree, about to retire main wage earner, a new entry into the workforce, and 2 undergrads. So how is the sentiment?
The next few years should see major changes in the setup.As daddy approaches 55, I pray that he is as prepared as he claim to be for it.Working has been stressfull though he has bosses who always value him and respect him. ( the stress comes more from our sence of responsibility and not external). Though we are comfortable financially, it will take sometime to accept the fact that at month end, there will be no salary credited into the account.In exchange, quality of life especially health will be more peaceful. With that, we hope to catch up on the short courtship time that we so miss in our earlier days. Doing things together and maybe doing some travelling, picking up our hobbies like cooking.
All these will be more meaningful when we can get oueselves to let go of the children. Though Ad is working, as all parents, you think of the eventuality of losing a job, getting tricked, revolving round an unhappy working environment, not finding a good life partner and all other things that parents can think of.Finally you just say a prayer and leave all to Him.
After obtaining their degrees , you pray that the two younger ones made the right choice for their career. That they too will be happy, independent and maybe find their life's love.
As parents, you pray for them, then you remind yourself to let go and at times wonder if the little birds let go will come back. Knowing them, I guess they will but you also pray that you will not disrupt their lifes too much. What an irony to want and not to want. Hopes, prayers and wishes of a parent. So complicated and yet so simple. So much and yet so little.
The next few years should see major changes in the setup.As daddy approaches 55, I pray that he is as prepared as he claim to be for it.Working has been stressfull though he has bosses who always value him and respect him. ( the stress comes more from our sence of responsibility and not external). Though we are comfortable financially, it will take sometime to accept the fact that at month end, there will be no salary credited into the account.In exchange, quality of life especially health will be more peaceful. With that, we hope to catch up on the short courtship time that we so miss in our earlier days. Doing things together and maybe doing some travelling, picking up our hobbies like cooking.
All these will be more meaningful when we can get oueselves to let go of the children. Though Ad is working, as all parents, you think of the eventuality of losing a job, getting tricked, revolving round an unhappy working environment, not finding a good life partner and all other things that parents can think of.Finally you just say a prayer and leave all to Him.
After obtaining their degrees , you pray that the two younger ones made the right choice for their career. That they too will be happy, independent and maybe find their life's love.
As parents, you pray for them, then you remind yourself to let go and at times wonder if the little birds let go will come back. Knowing them, I guess they will but you also pray that you will not disrupt their lifes too much. What an irony to want and not to want. Hopes, prayers and wishes of a parent. So complicated and yet so simple. So much and yet so little.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Last 2 Weeks
For the past 2 weeks, everytime I am in front of the computer, I am stuck with a blind mind. Other times, especially when I am driving, I could think of so many comments to make. Is it a sign of bad distraction?
2 weekends ago, Ed helped organished the 1st Malaysian International Medical Students' Conference. Being him, the 'help' became a 'co' and he was rushing from Seremban to KL, back to Seremban for lectuires and back again within 24 hours. He was producing the programme book which I must say is very well done. I am proud of him. (I too need to make myself download pictures from the camera and use them in my blog!). Naturally, with him being busy, daddy and mummy were kept on toes too. Packed moon cake, baked cupcakes amongst other things.
This weekend, need not cook for him so I baked a chicken pie. I have always avoided this because I have this phobia that the liquid will soak thro and the pastry will be wet. Either that or the filling will be dried. Well this time, I decided to make sure thre filling will be moist by adding flour to it. Lol, got daddy to cook it and forgot to tell him about adding flour. So the pastry was good but the filling a bit dry. Made sauce for it but the family prefer it without. Also forgot to put the eggs in in the rush to bake it for lunch.
Ingredients used
1 chicken breast meat
8 large prawns
mixed vege (next round should try only jagong and par boiled carrots)
1 chopped bombay onion
2 boiled eggs
seasoning
sesame oil,
salt pepper
flour
oregano
Pastry
250 g flour
125 g butter
milk
pinch of salt and pepper
Would like to try and inprove on it and if I am not lazy make them into little pies. We will see
2 weekends ago, Ed helped organished the 1st Malaysian International Medical Students' Conference. Being him, the 'help' became a 'co' and he was rushing from Seremban to KL, back to Seremban for lectuires and back again within 24 hours. He was producing the programme book which I must say is very well done. I am proud of him. (I too need to make myself download pictures from the camera and use them in my blog!). Naturally, with him being busy, daddy and mummy were kept on toes too. Packed moon cake, baked cupcakes amongst other things.
This weekend, need not cook for him so I baked a chicken pie. I have always avoided this because I have this phobia that the liquid will soak thro and the pastry will be wet. Either that or the filling will be dried. Well this time, I decided to make sure thre filling will be moist by adding flour to it. Lol, got daddy to cook it and forgot to tell him about adding flour. So the pastry was good but the filling a bit dry. Made sauce for it but the family prefer it without. Also forgot to put the eggs in in the rush to bake it for lunch.
Ingredients used
1 chicken breast meat
8 large prawns
mixed vege (next round should try only jagong and par boiled carrots)
1 chopped bombay onion
2 boiled eggs
seasoning
sesame oil,
salt pepper
flour
oregano
Pastry
250 g flour
125 g butter
milk
pinch of salt and pepper
Would like to try and inprove on it and if I am not lazy make them into little pies. We will see
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Emotions
The last 10 days has been a roller coaster of emotions and feelings.
Started with thanksgiving after bitting our nails for sometime when Ed pass his exams.While the family was in PD I heard news of an ex teacher in ICU suspected of H1N1. Sad to say she succumb to pneumonia last weekend. (Only an autopsy will determine if it has anything to do with the flu). Early 40s and with a young daughter. May she rest in peace.
Then an exstudent sms announcing marrige to another exstudent. Both had been in close contact all these years guy being pretty close so happiness, Congrats and best wishes to both of them.
Then I saw a memorial put up on another ex student'that has passed on due to a motor accident 7 years ago.His mum puts up an advert every year and every year it pains me to see this mum feeling so sad.
The week too has been a good week for me as I spend time shopping with Ed, lunch with Ed and Au, bringing groceries to a home, baking with the kids, enjoying the movie UP as a family and a bbq with my brother and his family. Warm, nice, laughter, close, blessed are some of the words I would use. It is good to enjoy every moment we have together giggling, teasing, sharing and just being together. We never know what life brings us next, when there will be those who will be overseas, busy with babies (hint hint to the one involved) or just having their own program.
And the week break ended with us bringing down 2 shelves to S'ban (literally last minite decision), dismantalling, moving and setting up 2 TV racks, and shopping for a new one too. All spontaneous in a matter of 8 hours.Thank you Ad for forgoing your plans and thank you all for a beautiful week.
Started with thanksgiving after bitting our nails for sometime when Ed pass his exams.While the family was in PD I heard news of an ex teacher in ICU suspected of H1N1. Sad to say she succumb to pneumonia last weekend. (Only an autopsy will determine if it has anything to do with the flu). Early 40s and with a young daughter. May she rest in peace.
Then an exstudent sms announcing marrige to another exstudent. Both had been in close contact all these years guy being pretty close so happiness, Congrats and best wishes to both of them.
Then I saw a memorial put up on another ex student'that has passed on due to a motor accident 7 years ago.His mum puts up an advert every year and every year it pains me to see this mum feeling so sad.
The week too has been a good week for me as I spend time shopping with Ed, lunch with Ed and Au, bringing groceries to a home, baking with the kids, enjoying the movie UP as a family and a bbq with my brother and his family. Warm, nice, laughter, close, blessed are some of the words I would use. It is good to enjoy every moment we have together giggling, teasing, sharing and just being together. We never know what life brings us next, when there will be those who will be overseas, busy with babies (hint hint to the one involved) or just having their own program.
And the week break ended with us bringing down 2 shelves to S'ban (literally last minite decision), dismantalling, moving and setting up 2 TV racks, and shopping for a new one too. All spontaneous in a matter of 8 hours.Thank you Ad for forgoing your plans and thank you all for a beautiful week.
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