E V E R Y D A Y . B E A U T I F U L . P U R P O S E F U L
December 4, 2011 Leave a comment
My prankster is back! Together with his favorite accomplice, Harshad, they went terrorizing the streets of Hong Kong. While Felicia, Tracy and I were doing our grocery shopping, Elkan and Harshad did a short “Black Street Boys” at the Central Market at Soho this morning.
December 3, 2011 Leave a comment
(Photo Taken: Lantau Island, Hong Kong – This is the best time to visit Hong Kong. Blue sunny sky. Cool breezy weather.)
November 28, 2011 2 Comments
I was feeling sad today. At the departure gate, I was trying to hide my sadness from my dad. I really wish he can extend a day or two. I wish we can have more time sharing our stories – just like the old days at the old flat at Eunos. Over the past 5 days, I showed my dad my life in Hong Kong – my home, my office, my friends, my life – where I work, where I shop, what I eat and where I party.
This is one special trip that I have been looking forward to for the longest time. For the last 10 years, I have neglected my dad. Ever since I had my own apartment and working overseas, Daddy and I hardly have time for one another. We met up every time I went back to Singapore but our contact time was so brief. My daddy has suddenly aged a lot over the recent years. Unlike my chatty and mischievous mum, Dad is usually a fatherly figure of little words. Nevertheless, he is one person I miss so dearly. (Mum and wife are going to be jealous reading this!)
It took me many months (and countless rejections) to get him to visit me in Hong Kong. Daddy has phobia traveling alone. (In fact, this is his first solo flight without any friends or family! I am so proud of him!) I didn’t invite anyone but my dad for this trip as I wanted an exclusive “father-&-son” bonding time with no distraction. I was so happy when my dad finally agreed to take leave from his volunteer work to spend 5 days with me in Hong Kong!
Over the past 5 days, we went to many places. It is Daddy’s first trip to Macao, Shenzhen and Dongguan. We watched the “House of Dancing Water”, gadget-hunting at the IT Malls at Shenzhen, partied at Dongguan, 7am 5km hike, dolphin-watching at Tai-O and visited the “Big Buddha” at Lantau Island. I rediscovered so much things about my dad. From hiking to parties, my old man is 200% fitter than me. I had difficulty keeping up with his pace. He sleeps only 4-5 hours a day. He does hiking effortlessly and he can hold his liquor much better than me. And yes, my Daddy is still so charming with his jokes, tales and singing.
It was an amazing reunion. And I really enjoyed every minute of his company. There are words that my dad never tell me. That night at the pub, he told one of my friends many great things about me. Moved by my dad’s words, she came over to tell me what he said. I was so moved to tears.
Dad, thanks for being so proud of me. And I love you too. See you soon.
November 28, 2011 Leave a comment
(Photo Taken: Happy Scarecrows, Big Buddha, Lantau Island, Hong Kong)
November 19, 2011 Leave a comment
School holidays started with a blooming of orchids from all over the world! It was the 20th World Orchid Conference, held at the new “Gardens by the Bay” – Singapore’s premier urban iconic indoor attraction!
The Flower Dome is a huge indoor, air-conditioned park (spanning a total of 101 hectares)! Quite a pity it doesn’t have a big field for us to have a picnic. The Orchid Exhibition showcases many rare orchids from all over the world. There are black orchids that look like pitcher plants, orchids that smell like chocolate in the morning and orchids as big as my palms! My 2 mummies and aunt were shopping and bargaining for their favorite orchids. The kids were chatting with one of the stall owners and got themselves some free gifts! It was a tiring day for all of us. Especially the long queues for the shutter-bus transport. At least the mummies and aunt went home happy. They each bought a pot of orchids!
November 7, 2011 Leave a comment
这是一部唤醒我和许多男生在中学时代初恋的电影。这部戏的每一段情结，我多半也经历过 。尤其是在课堂里’打飞机”的那一幕，让我回想起了某某同学 (Hint: Yi**)。我也曾因打赌，输了而剃光头。
或许情结太相似了，我能理解和体会戏中男主角的感受。当时初恋的我也喜欢上了比我更成熟懂事的女生。中学时候的我并不爱读书，只想玩。和她在一起的那些日子，她只想鼓励我把书读好，真的不象一般恋爱中的女生。就这样，我为了靠近她，也答应让她给我补习。就像戏里的女主角，她是一位严肃的女孩。非常认真的给我补习。大考的那天，也是她的生日。我答应为她做出一样意想不到的奇迹。我在三天内把十年大考的考卷都做完了！也因此这样，一向数学拿“F”的我，终于在O水准大考拿了个“A”！那是我送她的第一份生日礼物。
初恋永远是最难忘的。虽然我和她不算是什么男女朋友，我会常常想着她和她通电话。我还半工半读储蓄钱买礼物给她。每当经过她家时，都会望着二楼阳台，希望能看她一眼。短短两年就这样过去了。喜欢上一个人就只想好好照顾她，尊敬她，珍惜她。除此之外，对她并没有其他非分之想，亲嘴都没，就是那么单纯的喜欢。当时年少幼稚的我，真的不懂怎么好好的谈恋爱。毕业后，也许太害羞，不知如何对她表达深处的情意。我们就这样慢慢疏远了。
不管初恋有没有结果，都不重要。至少在脑海中，那是一段完美的回忆。苦苦的，也是甜蜜的。
“You are The Apple of my Eye” (那些年，我們一起追的女孩) is nominated for 3 Golden Horse Awards. Inspired by his own teenage love, this film is directed and written by Giddens Ko. Superbly funny and touching. A great story from the heart. Opens in Singapore on 10th Nov 2011. Go watch it.
November 6, 2011 Leave a comment
有人说，结婚的新娘永远是最美的，不管她怎么打扮，简单或浓妆，神情还是最漂亮的！Selina 穿的就是那么简单，但却很夺目，的确应征了这句话。
好朋友嫁人了，又嫉妒又有些不舍，但看到有那么一个好老公照顾她（还是 Selina照顾他，无所谓呵呵(^-^)），还是很替她兴奋的。李莹同学在台上致的词，真叫我鸡皮疙瘩，不过他在众人面前除了勇于表达对 Selina 的爱慕还感谢她筹备婚礼的功劳，及对他在纽约日子的照顾，甚至还把 Selina 煮过的菜肴骄傲的展现给大家看。不愧是个男人中的好男人，不多老公能那么大方地感谢太太的心思，也不把她当理所当然的。“Selina，你实在有眼光咯，逮到个那么靠谱的男生！当然，你也真是个不错的老婆，加油！(^_-)”
希望她未来日子里，眼里还是像今天一样，不经意漏出她是多么幸福的。而在我眼里，真的看得出来这对简简单单的夫妻将白头偕老，互相互持，爱护包容到永久。
送上张小娴语录﹣“缘起缘灭，缘浓缘淡，不是我们能够控制的。我们能做到的，是在因缘际会的时侯好好的珍惜那短暂的时光。” 会珍惜的人，也是最幸福的！
November 6, 2011 Leave a comment
(Photo Taken: Acrobatic divers, Shenzhen Sea World – This is something you don’t see everyday. Hot bods jumping off street pole in China. Ladies, don’t worry, these hot bods are safe. There is a deep pool below.)
November 6, 2011 2 Comments
I am a big fan of zoos and aquariums. Tracy and Harshad were away this weekend, I went to visit the popular Shenzhen Xiaomeisha Sea World on Saturday. And it was a very disappointing visit. It is a far cry from the Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, the Shenzhen Sea World is poorly maintained and most of the sea life here are living in pathetic conditions. (The poor polar bear and arctic wolves have such tiny space to move!) This is not the best place to see “sea life”. The only entertaining bit was the water ballad and acrobatic diving performance. I can’t believe Trip Adviser gave this a 4-star rating. To me, it is only worth 1.5-star.
October 25, 2011 4 Comments
(Photo Taken: Felicia’s Halloween Costume “Where’s Wenda”!! WTH = Wenda-Hell!!! I choked when I saw this photo on my WhatsApp! Didn’t know my wife has such a wicked sense of humor! Now, she is going to regret sending me this photo! Haaa… she is going to be the poster-girl for the week!)
ABOUT WENDA – Wenda is Waldo’s current girlfriend. The character is the “one who takes the pictures” according to the intro of The Wonder Book, but she always loses her camera. Wenda was featured in the Where’s Waldo? television series, in the episode The Living Exhibits. She first appeared in 1991 in Where’s Waldo: The Magnificent Poster Book along with her twin sister, Wilma. Wilma, however, has not been seen since. Wenda’s wardrobes include a red and white striped shirt, blue skirt, red and white striped stockings, glasses, and red and white bobbled hat.
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