Love Will Get You Home

京阪神之旅

After a week, I still missed much our five days Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe trip.

Honey and I had our first Japan trip from Jan 5-9. I spent almost a month on doing online research and reading books. Eventually, our trip went smoothly in all aspects: transportation, accommodation, visiting spots and dining. Although the trip was short, it was marvelous. Thanks Lord!

I am already looking forward to our next trip. I don't know when to go and I have no idea where to go. Yet, I am so eager to travel with honey :)

新年快樂 !

I am going to 'enjoy' my first new year's gift. Honey and I will have our several 'first' next week...

our FIRST lucky draw free tickets;

our FIRST vacation trip this year (indeed, for the last 2 years);

our FIRST trial of Kobe Beef;

our FIRST time to Japan (Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe)!

倒數 1.. 2.. 3..

In just three days, 2008 will be gone.

It will be my last two working days in this year - this afternoon, tomorrow and the morning of the day after (Dec 31).

I am looking forward to the 31st. Honey and I will have lunch buffet at the Greenery, Royal Garden.

I have few good memories at Royal Garden. It's back to my youth (16-17 years old). My best friend Fran's father brought us there for late afternoon drinks. At that time, I enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Also, Fran and I often went to their washroom whenever we browsed around TST East.

Those were the days...

Hopefully the lunch buffet will be another good piece added to my momories.

最愛又最忙的十二月

December - the month I like the most in a year.

Yet, it's usually my busiest month both at work and personal.

I have attended two seminars and organized two for colleagues to attend for collecting CPT points.

Golf event arrangement.

Christmas Lunch Party - just had it today. As usual, there's plenty of delicious food + drinks. Yet, the organizer - ME - spent lots of time & few trips to here and there to make orders. Fortunately, everyone was happy, especially my boss.

In less than a week, it will be Christmas. My family will have dinner gathering tomorrow night. They will go to Zhong Shan during Christmas but honey and I will miss this time.

Few appointments have been planned:

I have my girls' night on the 23rd.

Honey has promised to accompany me on the Christmas Eve - simply browsed around to enjoy the lightings and atmosphere.

We will go to the church on the 25th, Christmas. Also, I may meet Pat (from Tokyo) for a drink/chat.

Nothing planned for the 26th - 28th. Honey said he would reserve most of the time to study. (oh no.... sisters will be in Zhong Shan... I got to arrange something for myself...)

We will have buffet lunch on the 31st.

Most likely, honey and I will join Fran/Ken on the New Year's Eve for count-down.

oh well, 2008 is going to leave us. It's a year full of ups and downs - honey got a new job, nai nai's cancer resumed, we 'earned' quite a lot in our MPF, nai nai got baptism and went to the Heaven, honey got promotion (then also lots of OT), we 'lost' a lot in our MPF... and overall wealth.

Yet, no matter what, honey is with me and God's Grace is more than enough for us. Thanks Lord!

發霉了

Almost a month... I have not updated my blog.

Work-wise: due to the poor market conditions, it was a quiet month. Frankly, my workload was lighter but I did not enjoy it. First batch of salary reduction would begin next month...

Health-wise: suffered from nasal allergy / running nose on and off in the last two weeks. Yet, my skin condition (eczema) has been stable and good. Thanks Lord!

Leisure-wise: resumed social dance with honey. In last lesson, we learned a new 花式 'sliding window' for Rumba - classy and romantic... I love it!

Family-wise: nai nai got her 'new home' on Nov 15. It's at 聯合道, 香港華人基督教聯會墳場.

二十年後的午餐

Today, I had lunch with two high school fellows - Ima Lee & Carmen Chow.

I was never in the same class with them but we learnt Chinese Dancing together during F.1 - F.3. (haha, our school team once won an award and performed in City Hall!) Then, I lost contact with them. No calls... No email... for 20 years!!!

Two weeks ago, I saw Ima on another high school fellow's profile on facebook and we were then connected. We arranged to meet for lunch and Ima brought Carmen to join.

We three ladies talked... laughed... ohhh... I really enjoyed our short lunch :)

邀請帖

Shan's son gave me an invitation card to his photography exhibition. Unfortunately I could not attend. I sincerely hope everything will go smoothly and he will gain great achievement.

agnes b. Delices

I discovered a new branch of agnes b. Delices has been opened at IFC. One counter for cakes/sandwiches & coffee and the adjacent counter for chocolates, nougats and accessories.

The cakes look very tempting. However, I could not take any as my stomach had been fully stuck by the muffins.

Then, the tiny but elegant chocolates appeared in my eyes. The lady there, holding a tray of few chocolates, asked me to try one. I took a Bitter Truffle - completely forgot how full and guilty I was...

Amm... it's smooth and very "chocolate". A bit sweet to me but honestly, that's really tasteful.

oh, what a SWEET day!

oh... 夠了...

I've never been like this...

This is my first time... and it should be no next time...

Blueberry Muffin & Banana Walnut Muffin.

Today, I took two muffins in a row. B.I.G. & R.I.C.H. x T.W.O.

a bit GREASY + quite SWEET + too FULL + very FAT + extreme GUILTY!

老友記午聚

Wilson was my colleague. We met in March 1999 and worked together for one year and half. For the past 7-8 years, we kept contact via email and sms. We once had lunch in December 2005. Today, we gathered for lunch.

Wilson seldom calls my name. He calls me 'buddy' 老友記.

Wilson is smart, humorous and talkative. He got a quite different personality from mine but strangely, we maintain a harmony friendship and both of us cherish it.

We had a relaxing and enjoyable lunch at Le Petit Paris in IFC. Our topics were wide - job/own business, family, finance, raising children, welfare, health etc.

He highly recommended me to learn Tai Chi 太極. He has been learning it for three years. Now, he goes for lessons 2-3 times a week and he practises it 2 hours daily at home. 2 HOURS DAILY! On Sat/Sun, he practises up to 3-4 hours! He told me it is very good for health and it trains every inch of your muscles over your body. Ohh... as lazy as I am... I don't think I will learn it :)

Anyway, thanks 老友記 for coming over to treat me a lunch and giving me almost 2 hours laughing time!

暫別 Dr. Pang

I will take another treatment for my eczema and overall health commencing Oct 25, 2008. Consequently, I will not consult my dear Dr. Pang for few months.

Introduced by my best friends Mel & Law in Calgary, Dr. Connie Chan will come back and stay in Hong Kong for few months. She will arrive on Oct 16 and I have already arranged my first treatment on Oct 25. Connie will stay till January next year.

I don't know how to describe her treatment. According to Mel, she was healed (she was suffered for many years and had consulted lots of doctors before) and turned to a 'new person' after few treatments. However, the treatment is terribly painful and harsh. Mel described 'you feel like being abused and you will get bruises all around your body. Each treatment takes about two hours so you have to bear the pain for two hours each time...'

To be honest, I am afraid if I could take the pain. Yet, I am so eager to try it to get rid of my eczema.

When Connie goes back to Calgary, I may visit Dr. Pang again. She is really kind and I have regarded her as a friend. Hopefully, I don't have to heal any illness but to maintain a good health at that time.

首次塑身體驗

I have never ever thought about slimming treatment until recently...

Basically I am slim overall EXCEPT the middle part - waist, tummy and hip. I am conscious and careful in my diet but I hardly do exercises. As I am getting 'more mature', the fat gets sitting around those area comfortably and permanently.

Perusaded by Vivian Chow, I visited Elyze last Friday.

I had a thorough body analysis by a machine 'Inbody'. Within a minute, it scanned my whole body and printed out a report detailing my Fitness Index and Contour Index (more than 10 items).

As expected, my Basal Metabolic Rate is low and my Muscle as well as Protein is insufficient. To my surprise, my WHR - waist hip ratio is a bit over! That means, I don't have a curve but a rather straight-line shape :(

Then, I went through a treatment using Tenor Radio Frequency. The target was my front waist/tummy area. The treatment lasted for 20 minutes.

The therapist was nice and the environment was comfortable. I was impressed by the modern and high-tech appliances. Overall, it was a good experience.

芝麻糊

This is one of my favourite dessert. However, I cannot make it at home as I don't have a blender.

Ten minutes ago, while I was craving for something to eat, (haha, it's tea time ma...) Shan brought me a large bowl of hot 芝麻糊. (a very large bowl!) It looked good with very strong smell of sesame.

'oh, thank you Shan. It smelt so good. Which brand of instant dessert is it?'

'I made it myself.'

'??? You made it???'

'Yes. I panfried and ground the sesame at home. Just then, I boiled it in my little rice cooker.' (Shan got a mini rice cooker in pantry to heat her lunch.)

I immediately tried it. Ammm... smooth & sweet - yummy yummy! I finished it in a minute.

Now, I am full and contented. Yet, I also feel guilty - it's soooooo fat! I start to feel my tummy getting bigger... and... "rounder"...

新頭像

I like my new head photo.

She gives me a sense of 'happy bride' - but I don't know why.

Maybe it's her hair style; may be it's her sweet smile; maybe it's her posture... maybe... my anniversary is coming :)

鈴木咖啡館 Suzuki Cafe

Honey and I visited Suzuki Cafe in Causeway Bay yesterday.

Honey got curry deep fried fish filet with rice and cameral milk coffee while I only had coffee/hazelnut cake.

My cake was a complete disappointment. The cake was dry and tasteless. Honestly, either a holland cake or a peach tart from Maxim's tastes better than it.

The curry rice was soso. The rice itself was good as that's 'pearl rice'. The fish was soso and the curry sauce was ordinary.

The coffee was the best among of the three items.

After 10% service charge, it came up about $130. With that quality, it is expensive and not worthy. We most likely will not visit again.

再談 Fresco 麵包

Besides the 綠茶蛋白蛋糕, I have tried few other cakes/buns at Fresco.

Multi grain walnut bun - very good. I like it the most.

Almond/Figs whole wheat bun - soso. It's a bit salty for me.

Multi grain sliced bread - not good. Dry and tasteless.

Cup cake - soso. It's something between butter cake and muffin.

Chestnut cake - good. It's soft and creamy.

Mango 'law me chi' - very good (according to my honey). He loves it much.

The items above cost less than $5 each (except the green tea egg white cake, it's now at $5.5).

24 September 2008

I tried their mini chicken pie today - good!

Also, the blueberry cupcake (muffin) is yummy - better than the almond I tried last time.

不像醫師的醫師

Dr. Pang - the one who gave me 扭蛋 - is so nice that she seems my sister rather than a doctor.

Peony wanted to consult Dr. Pang and I brought her to the clinic during lunch today.

I casually told Dr. Pang I felt headache/heavy head in these two days. She listened to my "beat" and said 'you are trying to get a flu. Do you have time now? Let me do 針灸 for you.'

Immediately she did me few "needles" and asked me to take rest while she consulted Peony.

Twenty minutes later, she picked up the needles and gave me a small cup of flu tea.

She did not ask me for consultation or treatment fee this time.

Peony also said she is very kind.

Thank you our dear Dr. Pang!

朱古力薯片

It's Royce Chocolate Potato Chip.

Never ever thought of this combination: sweet/bitter chocolate and salty potato chip... mix pretty well!

The potato chip is thick with royce chocolate coated on one side. The chocolate is rich (not sweet). I could not taste the 'potato' during the first two chips. Starting from the third one, the savory smell of potato got deeper.

Although I knew I should not eat it - both the chocolate and the potato chip - I could not help taking one by one... it's really crunchy and yummy!

小測驗 x 2

What Family Role Do You Play?

You Are the Daughter

You very keyed in to emotions. You care deeply and are quick to forgive others.

You often get lost in your own thoughts and daydreams. You find it difficult to stay focused.

At your best, you are sweet, sensitive, and innocent. You bring joy to people's lives.

You are open and expressive. You love sharing your optimistic, dreamy vision of the world.

At your worst, you feel powerless and like a victim. Your fear can paralyze you.

You tend to complain and whine. Whether your complaints are legitimate or not, you're not one to solve your own problems.

What Does Your Bed Say About You?

What Your Bed Says About You

Outward appearances are very important to you. You do your best to look good and have an attractive home.

You are an organized and disciplined person. You do the right thing because you want to, not because people expect you to.

You are very low maintenance. You tend to go with the flow, and you're easily pleased.

In relationships, you tend to be quite dominant. You enjoy taking charge.

You tend to be a down to earth, practical person. You think in terms of what is actual.

You are a total homebody. You are happiest when you're at home.

新的一頁

September 1st.

The first day of September - beginning of Fall.

The first day of school year.

The first day of work after Nai Nai's funeral service.

The first day after my haircut. (my last haircut was almost 6 months ago... can't believe that!)

Don't know why... but I feel that it begins a new page in my life.

A good day...

Hopefully it will be a good start...

第一件 Cartier 禮物

Today, I receive a courier parcel from Luxembourg 盧森堡! Oh, it's a gift from Cartier - 限量版的卡地亞愛的CD:“How far would you go for Love”.

Million thanks to 素顏天使. She recommended my blog website to Cartier and thus I was lucky to get this special CD with 12 unique songs composed by 12 artists. The CD came with a letter addressed to my name. I feel honored :)

ohh... I can't wait listening to it!

素顏, many many thanks!

奇異恩典

For His Amazing Grace, Nai Nai got baptised on her last day - witnessed by the whole family.

The funeral service 安息禮拜 for Nai Nai has been prepared smoothly. It will be at 8 pm on August 28, Thursday.

The 火化禮儀 will be held at 2:15 pm on August 29, Friday.

Lord is Kind. HE comforts honey deeply. Honey has been emotionally stable which appears a lot better than I imagined or expected. I think it's because honey and I both believe that Nai Nai is now in Heaven and surrounded by God's love and peace.

No matter what and how... thank you Lord!

2008.08.08

At 10pm on the 8th of August, 2008...

奶。奶。走。了。

洗頭水

To me, it's difficult to get a suitable and affordable shampoo.

I got skin allergic to few of them. For some, I will lose quite a lot of hair after washing. For some, I am not allergic to and I won't lose much hair but the result is not good - my hair looks dull. For those costs over $100 for only 250ml, it seems expensive to me.

Do you have any recommendation/suggestion?

沾寒沾凍

奇怪!

I feel cold today. My hands are frozen and my feet are cold. The air-cond is at 24 degree in my office. I drink lots of hot water. Yet, I keep on feeling the coldness flushes out from the innerest part of my body.

Is it a signal? Is it something wrong?

oh, give me a break. I don't want to get sick. My eczema has already suffered me much...

我扭過了...

扭蛋!

Yesterday, I consulted Dr. Pang at Herbage. Dr. Pang is kind and patient.

I noticed she got a 扭蛋機 in her clinic room. She said that's for comforting kids who need to take 針灸. What a good idea! I told her I would like to try and she gave me a $5 coin to get one!

'ke ka...' an egg rolled out...

I got a hello kitty mobile chain. That's a grassy green one with a little 'crystal' on it. It belongs to a series of 12 kitties and this grassy green represents 'August'.

Thank you Dr. Pang!

奶奶轉入護理院

Thanks Lord!

Honey and I have been troubling about where and how to take care Nai Nai after her discharge from QM. Yesterday morning, we received a phone call from Grantham Hospital 葛量洪醫院 that there's a vacancy for her. Later in the afternoon, Nai Nai was relocated from QM to Grantham.

This is the best arrangement for Nai Nai. The environment at Grantham is great and I am told that the nurses/assistants there are patient and kind. Hopefully, Nai Nai will get better and better soon.

It must be a Grace. Thanks Lord! You are amazing!

嘉玲與偉仔終成眷屬

Although I am not one of their fans, I feel happy for them.

It's not easy to maintain a relationship for 20 years, especially for famous artists like them. We could not experience the trials and obstacles they have gone through but we could imagine how tough that could be.

What's harder is to breakthrough an existing status to make a life commitment. This really requires lots of love, bravery and efforts.

I am proud of them. Not only do they love each other, they both respect marriage.

Best wishes to them.

偷食

I broke the rule and ate few 'restricted food' today.

During lunch, I browsed around Three Sixty. They got a whole plate of muffin for tasting. I asked myself not to look at them but ... I failed and took a small piece. Then, a second piece. And, a third piece. I did not know what kind of muffin but I missed much the taste and texture of 'cakes'.

Just then, Ying gave me two tiny dim sum - 糯米卷 and coffee cake. They were very small - in bite size. The 糯米卷 was very delicious but the coffee cake was soso.

No matter how hard I have been controlling myself on my diet, my eczema still got worse and worse. I am getting frustrated and extremely bored with my restricted diet. My will power is low and I start to think of give-up.

Lord, please grant me strength and patience...

Paddington Bear 全家福

After receiving my first Yellow Raincoat Paddington Bear, Connie gave me the Green Military two weeks later. Yesterday, she gave me the remaining four! Yes, I have the whole family now!!!

Thanks Connie!

美味的生果"碗"

Everyday around three, Shan prepares a fruit for me. Apple, pear or kiwi fruit. She peels off the skin, takes off the seed, cuts the fruit into four pieces and puts it on a plate with a fork. I always feel spoiled.

Just then, Shan made me a BIG bowl of fresh fruit. Pear, New Zealand Apple, 火龍果 and some Watermelon. Oh, it's sooooooo sweet, juicy and fresh!

Am I working or dining now?

Well, I am working. But, I am a lucky one...... and yes, thanks Shan and thanks Lord!

Le Velo - The Baker

It's been a long long time I did not have lunch outside on weekdays.

Today, I asked my honey to accompany for lunch.

Due to my 'strict diet', it's not easy to find a place. While I thought of the venue, a small restaurant appeared in my mind. I passed by before and noticed they got many European style bread. I decided to go there as I knew I could take wheat bread at the worst case.

Honey and I arrived there at 12:25 but the restaurant was full already. We waited for 15 minutes. While waiting, I glanced through their bread - wow... french bread, panini, focaccia, german rye, walnut, grain, bagel, muffin, scone...

Honey ordered roasted beef salad with coffee while I wanted a sandwich (indeed that's the only thing I could choose). Among the bread, I could only take whole wheat or rye. However, the focaccia looked yummy and so... I 'broke' the rule. For filling, there's none pork, I chose roasted chicken. For dressings, there were six choice but I could not take any. No butter too!

When the dishes came, honey's salad looked soso in a small portion while mine was a huge one. I 'touched' the focaccia - oh my dear! It's warm and crispy outside! There were lots of veggies - tomato, cucumber and lettuce with big chunks of chicken inside.

I took my first bite - GOOD! In fact, the focaccia was super delicious while the chicken was soso (a bit cold and plain to me). If I could add dressings, the sandwich would be more delicious.

Honey's salad was not good. The roasted beef was a bit 'hard' and the veggies was ordinary. It seemed that's not a wise choice.

The other dishes ordered by other customers - salmon spaghetti, roasted chicken leg, soup etc looked good and tasty.

I don't know if I will have another lunch there but definitely I will try other bread for to go.

Thank you honey for accompanying me lunch. I am very full and satisfied :)

Le Velo - The Baker

上環干諾道中74-77號標華豐集團大廈地下

不停的吃

I feel terribly sleepy today.

And, thanks goodness that it's not busy today and I don't have much to do... so... making me more sleepy...

In order to wake myself up, I keep eating... and... eating. My tummy is big and round now and my pant is tightly squeezing my fatty belly...

oh N.O.!

cK Beauty 化妝班

Although I seldom make-up (my skin is often allergic ma...), I am interested to learn/know make-up skills.

Few years ago, I attended Sheisido makeup classes twice. It's pretty fun. Besides the 'makeup demo/trial', we got few samples at the end and they were not 'pushy' to sell their products.

Last week, I was glad to get two seats of ck Beauty makeup class on July 20, Sunday (of course... it's free :) Like before, Jess was interested in going with me. However, she just told me she indeed would be occupied on that day... mee mee...

今天不是返工天

I have not slept well for long time. Days after days, I am in extreme sleepy condition today. 超。級。瞌。睡。!!!

Due to the hot weather, my face has got serious flare-up since this morning. It's like being burnt - red, hot, tight, a bit swollen and... of course... painful and ugly.

Honestly, I once thought of not going to work today. Yet, I knew I should not. But now, I am so sleepy that I could hardly work.

I am desperately looking forward to leaving for home... zzzzzz

心情麻麻

Feeling a bit down and down, I don't want to talk or write.

Just took few tests. I know the degree of accuracy is low but it's no harm taking them...

You Are a Strawberry Shake

You are a truly sweet person... but not too sweet.

You're a little too sassy and funky to be considered a sweetheart.

You love to flirt and tease. And people love the attention you give them.

You are a true extrovert, and you make new friends easily.

What Favour Shake Are You?

What Your Flip Flops Say About You

You are hopeful and romantic. You love many people and many things.

You aren't unrealistic, but you do imagine things in the most ideal way possible.

You are a dreamer. If something exists, you've probably thought about it.

You don't think about what is, you think about what could be.

Your ideal warm weather place: Fiji

The Flip Flop Test

You Are a Fork

You are truthful, direct, and straight forward.
People find your honesty to be a bit piercing at times.

You are driven and wildly ambitious.

You know what you want, and you take the most direct path to getting it.

What Utensil Are You?

奶奶"返來"了...

Nai Nai got the operation done last week and it was successful. Thanks Lord!

In the coming few days, Nai Nai will try to stand and hopefully, walk with an aid.

As her pain diminished after the operation, she started to feel/look more energetic. Her 'attitude' is back and her voice is loud and high as before. She is not weak now.

ok... Nai Nai is 'back'.

Honey, no need to worry la...

無期的等待

Another week is gone. Nai Nai is still lying in bed, waiting for an operation.

It's been more than 10 days since she was admitted. Early this morning, honey met the doctor and asked about the operation. The doctor said few patients are on waitlist and he could not give us a definite date. He suggested if we would consider the operation done by private hospitals but that would cost 十多萬. We wish so but we could not afford that.

It's too bad that Nai Nai got fever and missed the chance for operation last week.

Now, we could only wait - patiently and patiently - and hope she could get the operation soon.

手術延期

Honey went to hospital during lunch and I... went with him eventually. Although I did not agree with this, I wanted to support and accompany him.

When we reached the ward, the doctor was 'on patrol' (巡房) and we were forced to wait outside. Indeed, it's not the official visiting time. We waited for 20 minutes but still could not see nai nai. At the end, we left and returned to office.

Later, honey was told that nai nai got a bit fever today (38°) and the doctor decided to postpone the operation.

It's a pain...

奶奶今天動手術

After series of scanning & checking, the doctors decided to undergo an operation for nai nai today.

The operation will take about two hours. The broken part will be replaced by an artificial joint. The doctors did not say the exact time for the operation as it would all depend...

Honey is 'out of soul' today. He said he would take a day off tomorrow to accompany nai nai at hospital all day. I understood. He then told me he would go to the hospital during lunch today. I explained to him it's very likely nai nai may not be in the ward and persuaded him to take a proper meal and have some rest. (he did not sleep last night...) We could go after work. (although I think nai nai would be in coma after the operation.)

Yet, honey said, '唔得… 我好掛心!'

I was speechless. However, in my heart, there's a little voice saying, '我都好掛心你...'

奶奶入了醫院

Last Friday, nai nai broke her right leg (between thigh and butt) and was sent to A&E at QM. Then, she was admitted in ward.

Honey and I rushed to visit her after work. Under normal circumstance, the doctor will do operation to fix the broken part for the patient. However, since nai nai got cancer, the doctor needed to discuss with other specialist doctors in order to decide how to do the operation. He only said nai nai got to stay in the hopsital for a month after the operation. Yet, we have to prepare that she may need an aid to help walk......

Till now, nai nai has only been prescribed anti-pain tablets or injection to reduce her pain.

Thanks Lord that nai nai felt better on the next day (Saturday). She looked 'brighter' and 'fresher'. She could 'sit' on the bed and she ate a lot.

Honey is profoundly sad. And I am deeply worried about him. He could hardly sleep or eat. Indeed, he has not slept well for months due to worrying about nai nai's cancer. The situation is now getting worse.

I don't know how to help honey. He loves his mom more than himself. Seeing his depressed and pale/thin face really makes me sorrowful.

It's just a beginning. It will be a long battle.

Honey, please be strong.

Lord, please comfort your son and grant him peace and mercy.

伊朗即食無花果

Shan gave me a pack of Iran Dried Figs last Friday. I was moved in... I used to take dried figs as snack every night. I bought those from China. However, since I adpoted the new restricted diet of 'no sugar', I have stopped taking it.

I once saw Iran Dried Figs in supermarket. They are sugar free and I could take. Yet, they are sold at $48 per pack (around one pound). That's very expensive! Those China dried figs costed me only $16-$20 per pound. Eventually, I have not bought any so far...

Shan told me when she saw the sugar free Iran Dried Figs, she bought me one immediately.

'Shan, you are so nice! Honestly, I found it too expensive to buy...'

'In office here, we often share cakes, pastries, cookies, desserts... but you could not take any of them. I am happy to find something you could eat. You deserve it!'

I feel so warm and glad. Thank you Shan!

眼挑針

I think it's due to the unpacking & tidying stuff in my new office room, my right eye got infected today.

Indeed, I've started to feel uncomfortable since dinner last night. I thought I was too tired and lack of sleep. Today, my eyelid of my right eye is swollen in red. It's painful. It's ugly.

As there's a very important meeting held at office today and few VIPs would visit us from overseas, I could not see a doctor till lunch time. Geez, my eyelid is "heavy" and I could hardly open my eye.

Dr. Wong prescribed me some anti-flamming and anti-biotic pills. I asked her if I could skip the anti-biotic as I know that would make my eczema go worse. She explained to me I got to take it as that's the way to kill the bacteria. She asked me to take half day off but... I could not.

Just then, I looked at the anti-biotic, struggling if I should take it. I clearly knew once I took the first one, I got to finish the cycle which would be 12 tablets in total. I took it eventually.

Hopefully, my right eye will get better soon and I wish my eczema won't get flare-up.

破紀錄

Last Friday, we ended up achieving a very nice figure which broke our past records.

We earned over 2million that day!

Yes, >2million... >2,000,000!

All the proceeds will be donated to the Hong Kong Red Cross for helping Sichuan victims.

Thank you boss, our colleagues and all our clients :)

支援紅十字會於四川賑災

I always say my boss is very generous.

Ten days ago, he has decided to have a fund raising day for Sichuan. All revenues and commissions earned on May 30 (today) will be donated to the Hong Kong Red Cross to help the orphans and victims of the earthquake.

Since we have advised our clients and asked for their supports, we have more deals than usual today. I am sure we will have 'nice figures' at the end.

In order to encourage us, boss treated us for dim sum lunch at City Hall Maxim's.

Yet, I did not go as I could hardly eat there due to my restricted diet. I could only take wheat/rye bread at Maxim's cake shop. Poor me!

新位置

Our office expands and rents more spaces. Renovation work is at the last stage and I will have my "new" office next week.

Indeed, I am sitting at the same location. It's 'new' because I will have new furniture and... I will have a room!

Y.E.S.!!!

噩夢

In the past two weeks, I had bad dreams almost every night.

Few times, I woke up in the middle of the night and cried painfully.

Last night, I was so scared and upset about the dream that I dared not to sleep again. Eventually, I stayed awake at 4am something.

There's something in my heart...

There's something in my mind...

多謝 ESDlife 生活易

Last week, I received an email from ESDlife offering a gift - 創興Neway 1位免人頭費唱K優惠券2張. Today (within 5 days), I receive the coupons. I am impressed for their efficiency.

I seldom go to karaoke but I wish to give these coupons to Shan for her daugher and son. I think they will be happy to have it.

Thanks to ESDlife for their nice thoughts.

沒有奶茶的日子

Since May 5, I have started a new diet - a very harsh one. Among many of the "restricted items", milk tea is one of them.

I used to take one milk tea during breakfast and another one after lunch or during tea time. However, few CMP said it's not good for my skin (eczema). So, 2-3 years ago, I forced myself to cut it down to only one in the morning. About one year ago, I gradually reduced it to 1/2 cup at office and one cup during Sat/Sun but only once per day.

In my new diet, I must kick it out.

There's no subsitute. Coffee, chocolate, holick, ovaltine, milo, almond drink... all N.O.! N.O.! N.O.!

Yet, my eczema has been getting worse... does it really matter to my skin?

新波鞋

Honestly, I don't like sports shoes. I seldom wear them. However, I got to have one for some activities.

Yesterday, I bought a pair of adidas in Marathon. The basic style in colours white and pink. I don't like the pink much but I like its simple/slim style. The price was attractive - $199. And, there's a last pair of my size.

For me, a pair of sports shoes ususally has 4-5 years life. I am not kidding! So, $199 for 4-5 years... what more do you expect? :)

長週末假期

One hour later, my long weekend will start.

Yet, I don't have any holiday mood.

Tonight, Friday night - will be my alone night. Honey wants to study for his exam. So, I agreed to cook at home instead of going out. However, he just told me nai nai could not find her home keys and asked him to give her a duplicate one. Therefore, honey got to go there and then had dinner with her. Yes, I could join them. But, I'd prefer by myself - relax at home and watch TV.

Saturday: honey will stay home for studying whole day. I will prepare him breakfast and lunch. Browsing and grocery shopping in the afternoon... some TV... then dinner cooking.

Sunday: honey will attend AWANA in the morning. We will have our favourite social dance class in the afternoon. Dinner: may accompany nai nai to celebrate Mother's Day.

Monday: honey will stay home for final study. Hopefully he will be ready to take and pass the exam that day.

Well, I still wish all of you...

真的戀愛了

裘俊與Diana終於一起了!

I really enjoy the program. Besides 黃家嵐 and Vincent, this is another pair I love to watch and I hope much they will get together.

I don't know if there's any 裘俊 in the real world. Undoubtedly, his love/admire/respect towards Diana is true, deep and everlasting.

I almost burst into tears last night when Diana kissed 裘俊 and they looked into the other's eyes tenderly......

我好開心!

一百萬人的故事 ‧ 全民開講

I watched this program last night.

Not until I watched this progam did I realize the people living in poverty are really so poor.

For instance, a 25 years old young adult working in a fast food shop could only earn $2,300 per month (happened in 3 years ago).

Pardon me, $2,300 is not enough for my specialist consultation fee per month now! oh, I should be thankful that I could afford seeing doctors... although I do not want to...

I am not rich but definitely, I have more than enough. Thanks Lord!

有機素食店 Soland

My ex-colleague Shirley brought me to Soland for lunch today.

Soland offers organic vegetarian food. It's a tiny restaurant on a 3rd floor in Central.

Choice is very limited there. The main is fixed and you can only choose the sauce. The main includes fresh green, mixed vegetables (today we had yam and cabbage) and brown rice 糙米飯.

Although the portion was quite big, we could finish it easily. I think the sauce was light and afterall, there's no meat.

It's a good try but honestly, it's not my cup of tea.

Yet, I enjoyed much my lunch with Shirley and thanks for her treat :)

Paddington Bear 旅行日記

The Paddington Bears are super cute and lovely.

I seldom purchase at 7-11. It's difficult for me to collect stamps to buy or exchange them.

Yesterday, my colleague Connie gave me the 'yellow rain coat bear' as she already got one. I was sooooooo happy that I jumped and yelled!

Thanks Connie!

菜肉包 / 曲奇

Shan made 菜肉包 yesterday and gave me one for breakfast this morning. WOW!!! That was a super big one with 4" diameter and 2" height!

Although it's already over-night, the bun was still soft. The pork meat inside was juicy and fresh.

Last week, Peony made cookies - walnut & chocolate. She brought few dozens to office and we were happy to eat... eat... and eat... The cookies were crunchy and yummy!

There's no way to stay slim in this office... :)

已過十萬大關!!!

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This is really a great encouragement.

Thanks to all who visited my blog.

碗屋

It's been a long long time since my last Japanese dining. (over 4 years!)

Our company insurance broker treated me lunch today at 碗屋. We ordered two lunch sets - assorted sashimi and grilled silver cod.

The salad came first. I like the sesame sauce - yummy.

For the assorted sashimi, I tried uni, abalone, scallop, tuna, hamachi and hokkikai - one piece of each. There were salmon and sweet shrimp but I didn't take. 17 pieces in total and they were fresh.

The grilled silver cod was good. It came with grilled mushrooms but that's soso. The miso soup was ok.

Both sets came with steamed egg which was very 'smooth'.

At the end, we had black sesame ice-cream. Oh, I love it!

I was not very full but content. Now I hope my skin allergy won't get flare up......

現在的我

Physically -

I could not sleep well but having dreams and awakes for almost two weeks...

I am still under medication and taking those drowsy pills...

I am very very tired… and heavy head... and dizzy...

Emotionally -

I have to bear with nai nai in whatever circumstance...

I have to understand honey for his neglect on me...

I feel alone, lonely and helpless…

Mentally -

I keep telling myself I have to support honey... to help him... but...

從傷心到擔心...

I no longer get upset with honey. My worries about him greatly replace my sadness / anger...

Last night, while staying at nai nai's home, honey called me at seven - the call which finally broke our silence.

'My mom got the report today. Her "癌症指數" has been increased to 1,400...'

I could clearly hear and feel honey's sorrow. Right at that moment, I wiped away all my 'hurt' and said...

'Honey, I understand you feel terribly bad now. Yet, remember, you have to stay strong. You have to take care nai nai and you can't collapse. Have your dinner and go to class. Let's talk tonight when you're home. Be careful when you cross the road...'

Honey did not sleep well and got bad dream. It's the 2nd time he got dream in his whole life. Last time he had dream was more than 10 years ago - also a bad dream when nai nai was sick.

I could hardly sleep last night. Worrying about him and watching him toss all night......

我相信...

只要有愛, 其餘的... 不重要。

愛是恆久忍耐、又有恩慈．

愛是不嫉妒．愛是不自誇．不張狂．

不作害羞的事．不求自己的益處．

不輕易發怒．不計算人的惡．

不喜歡不義．只喜歡真理．

凡事包容．凡事相信．

凡事盼望．凡事忍耐．

愛是永不止息。

處於低谷

I am seldom in such intense emotions that my stomach aches - the nerves pain.

The incident was on last Saturday night. Indeed, there were 'underlying causes' on the previous Sunday. I spent a week to digest and heal my hurt. Unfortunately, it happened again...

If I am attacked or hurt, should honey (being my husband) fight for me or at least protect me?

If he does not want to confront/upset "the other" whom he cares and eventually, I have to get attacked, should he show sympathy or even apologize to me afterwards?

Yet, honey kept silent.

What's worse: he accompanied "the other" the whole day yesterday (Sunday). He said, 'she seemed unhappy last night...'

Geez... she was unhappy? then she could scold me unreasonably? how about me???

I did not say a word or ask honey to stay but let him go. Yet, I was deeply upset as he did not concern my feelings.

Unlike the previous time, I could not digest and heal the hurt myself. Maybe I was sick and weak... my EQ was low.

Last night, I did not talk to honey. His reaction? He watched TV himself like usual.

When he knows I am unhappy or angry, should he comfort me?

Yet, honey did nothing.

This morning, he did not greet me. He only said 'I am leaving', then I heard the door bang.

Till now, 2:30pm., he did not say a word to me.

We are colleagues and we are in the same office. Isn't that difficult to come by and say 'still angry?'... or... 'how are you today?'...

Why it seems he is now angry with me as if I did something wrong?

Am I wrong to be angry?

不幸的病毒

My computer performed extremely s...l...o...w...l...y... yesterday and I went mad with it. Honey checked and discovered few virus in it. He undoubtedly removed them...

Haha, 'virus'... it's too bad that you chose to stay in our computer. Honey is our guard and he will definitely kick you away.

Thanks honey!

Ke Li Goo Lu...

"ke li goo lu... ke li goo lu...' that's the sound from my stomach.

I used to have some snacks around 4pm. Right at 4pm, our biggest boss Tony asked my colleague to order delivery. He will treat the whole office some tea snacks. So, I did not take my peach tart from Maxim's (hehe, it will be my night snack later) and waited...

Now, it's 4:50pm... still waiting...

好肚餓呀!

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5:15pm...

The food arrived - finally. I finished 1/2 pork chop bun in 10 seconds! ohh.... feeling better now...

又來了...

Consecutive days of insufficient sleep, my immune system is low and weak.

I got serious running nose the whole morning. I think I must have caught a cold + my nasal allergy resumes.

'Heavy head', red & painful nose, watery eyes, sore bones, sleepy & tired... all come with it. What a 'buy one get lots'!!!

I have to buy a lemon. Wanna much a hot lemon drink...

sweet sweet 地返工

I was awake early this morning and could not sleep again. At 6:45am, I woke up and get dressed. I decided to accompany honey to go to office.

Honey works from 8am while I work from 9am. That's why, we go to office separately although we are colleagues.

This morning, I had honey with me during the bus journey. Then, I put my arm in his arm during our walk to the office. I felt so warm and sweet......

But now... I am very very sleepy... zzzzzzz....

哇!!! 唔見錢啊!!!

I just received my MPF quarterly statement.

As of 29 February 2008, my MPF account balance dropped 15%!!! compared with 30 November 2007. That means, if there's $100,000 in the account, $15,000 was gone! Geez... losing $15,000 in just three months time......

O.H. N.O.!

終於等到了...

In about 15 minutes, I will be off. Thanks Lord!

I am not feeling well today:

1) due to those drowsy pills, I am tired & sleepy;

2) I feel a bit dizzy+headache as I could not sleep well;

3) I got a bit sorethroat;

4) my neck/shoulders are stiff & my back/knees are painful;

5) since after lunch, my stomach has begun to ache too;

6) "下瀉" - not many, only 3 times so far...

An hour ago, I asked honey to make simple dinner tonight.

Just then, he told me he would visit nai nai and have dinner there......

I am used to be alone and have dinner by myself. However, when I am weak - like now... I don't want to be alone... although... I am not very sick and I can still take care myself... simply, I want him by my side... I wish he could accompany me...

我的舊同事 Cindy

Cindy just called me. She asked me to help her company to search for accounting clerks and secretary.

I met Cindy in year 2000. We were colleagues for only 3 months. Yet, we had lunch once a while afterwards and she was kind to attend my wedding ceremony.

I admire her much. She is pretty, intelligent and smart. Very smart! When I met her, she was in a position of financial controller of a listed company while I was only a '高級打雜'. Yet, she is only 6 months older than me. At that time, she was married and I heard lots of their romantic stories while I was desperately looking for my Mr. Right. I regarded her as my '偶像'. I wished to learn from her - both for business and personal aspects.

Now, she is a senior director of another listed company. (d.i.r.e.c.t.o.r !!!) She got a boy and a girl - woo... that's my dream!

I am happy to hear her voice. At least, I know she still remembers me :)

八達通"進駐"圖書館

During lunch, I went to the City Hall Library. At the 'check-out' counter, I noticed three octopus card readers.

What a good idea! (although I very seldom have to pay fine.)

I am glad that the popular chained bakery shops have this service. It's so convenient - especially for me as I hate carrying coins.

If... one day... 菜市場 will have this service... that would be SUPER!

To Icy...

Icy is the first friend I met in this blog. Although not seeing her real person, I feel that I've known her pretty much. Also, I found that we have similar personality.

Dear Icy: the following 'head photos' are specially made for you. I hope you would like them - or at least one of them. In my mind, you are as lovely as they are :)

為了那珍貴的三十秒......

...... 我等候了一小時。

"那珍貴的三十秒" = doctor consultation.

I have been consulting a dermatologist since early March for my eczema. It's my fourth visit and my appointment was scheduled at 12:30 today. I arrived the clinic at 12:30 and it was crowded with 10 patients! Geez...

It's not a surprise as the clince was closed for 5 days during Easter. After 45 minutes, I was able to see Dr. Leung.

Dr.: 'how's your skin?'

VK: 'my skin is in good condition. However, I could not sleep. I know the pills should make me drowsy. As a result, I was extremely tired and even got headache during the day...'

Dr.: 'people have different reactions towards the medicine. Well, you have to keep taking the pills and using the cream. Any cream left?'

VK: 'yes, there's still some left.'

Dr.: 'ok. I will give you another kind of pills this time. Come back next week.'

That lasted for 30 seconds. Really. Only 30 seconds.

One of the nurses got sick leave and the other two nurses were crazily busy with the heavy workload. At the end, I had to wait for another 15 minutes for the medicine - just two kinds of pills.

心情

Although it's Thursday today,

I am having the 'Friday' mood...

Easter holiday starts tomorrow!

獨家鴛鴦

半杯奶茶 + 1/3 杯咖啡

In the past two weeks...

at office, I take 半杯奶茶 in the morning and 1/3 杯咖啡 in the afternoon. So, at the end, there's "鴛鴦" uniquely mixed in my body!

Godiva Biscuits

Since midnight, I had "cramps". And, it's getting worse today.

I seem to crave for sweet things during "M".

懶理 it's not good for my skin, I just ate some Godiva biscuits. 1, 2, 3... I took 7!

They were indeed 'chocolates' more than 'biscuits'. I could not tell the difference among those 7 biscuits. I only tasted the sweetness... very very sweet...

Love Will Get You Home

京阪神之旅

新年快樂 !

倒數 1.. 2.. 3..

最愛又最忙的十二月

發霉了

二十年後的午餐

邀請帖

agnes b. Delices

oh... 夠了...

老友記午聚

暫別 Dr. Pang

首次塑身體驗

芝麻糊

新頭像

鈴木咖啡館 Suzuki Cafe

再談 Fresco 麵包

不像醫師的醫師

朱古力薯片

小測驗 x 2

新的一頁

第一件 Cartier 禮物

奇異恩典

2008.08.08

洗頭水

沾寒沾凍

我扭過了...

奶奶轉入護理院

嘉玲與偉仔終成眷屬

偷食

Paddington Bear 全家福

美味的生果"碗"

Le Velo - The Baker

不停的吃

cK Beauty 化妝班

今天不是返工天

心情麻麻

奶奶"返來"了...

無期的等待

手術延期

奶奶今天動手術

奶奶入了醫院

伊朗即食無花果

眼挑針

破紀錄

支援紅十字會於四川賑災

新位置

噩夢

多謝 ESDlife 生活易

沒有奶茶的日子

新波鞋

長週末假期

真的戀愛了

一百萬人的故事 ‧ 全民開講

有機素食店 Soland

Paddington Bear 旅行日記

菜肉包 / 曲奇

已過十萬大關!!!

碗 屋

現在的我

從傷心到擔心...

我相信...

處於低谷

不幸的病毒

Ke Li Goo Lu...

又來了...

sweet sweet 地 返 工

哇!!! 唔見錢啊!!!

終於等到了...

我的舊同事 Cindy

八達通"進駐"圖書館

To Icy...

為了那珍貴的三十秒......

心情

獨家鴛鴦

Godiva Biscuits

碗屋

sweet sweet 地返工