hi BLOG,
i have not been here for a while and just discovered that in my absence, some changes have been made to Blogger's creation of posts, but thank goodness, it's still user friendly.
i'm now at the last hours of 2011. Another year has trudged by, another year of sadness and disasters.
In a few hours, we move onto 2012 -the year some have said to be the Armageddon, with intensification of the disasters that have been hitting the Earth in the past, culminating to the so called 'end of the world'; yet some said it's not gonna be the end of the world but rather there will be a positive renewal and transformation of the Earth--sounds better, but as it is now, things look bleak, all over the world.
So, what's coming?
Can i get a renewal too of my life or am i to continue my doom and gloom in the dungeon of hell ?
If the world should end this coming year, what are the things you would most wish to do without leaving it with regrets?
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Just do it.
My favourite festival
一年难得又中秋
中秋节是华人众多节日中我从小到大唯一期待和喜爱的。
小时后期待中秋是因为能和邻居们提着灯笼出去玩， 灯笼若不小心着火了， 还能玩蜡烛点灯， 前几天重看了香港2011的贺岁片-I Love HK 开心万岁，就有村民在村屋‘煲蜡’串灯笼的一幕， 好温馨， 好怀念。也怀念在大学宿舍里和舍友们坐在走廊的阶梯上吃月饼，赏月喝茶聊天的那一晚。。。。。。
这把年纪的我仍喜欢中秋
因为
喜欢秋的气息，
喜欢秋色，
喜欢高挂天空的明月，
喜欢水调歌头的歌与词，
但，最最喜欢的是
能吃一年只有中秋才吃得到的月饼！
站在窗口望了一阵，今晚因天空烟雾浓罩，我没看到圆月，望了望楼下， 也没有提灯笼的孩子。。唉！ 这里一点中秋的气息都没有，现在的孩子真可怜。 幸好我客厅里还有让我垂涎三尺的月饼， 吃月饼去吧！
中秋节是华人众多节日中我从小到大唯一期待和喜爱的。
小时后期待中秋是因为能和邻居们提着灯笼出去玩， 灯笼若不小心着火了， 还能玩蜡烛点灯， 前几天重看了香港2011的贺岁片-I Love HK 开心万岁，就有村民在村屋‘煲蜡’串灯笼的一幕， 好温馨， 好怀念。也怀念在大学宿舍里和舍友们坐在走廊的阶梯上吃月饼，赏月喝茶聊天的那一晚。。。。。。
这把年纪的我仍喜欢中秋
因为
喜欢秋的气息，
喜欢秋色，
喜欢高挂天空的明月，
喜欢水调歌头的歌与词，
但，最最喜欢的是
能吃一年只有中秋才吃得到的月饼！
站在窗口望了一阵，今晚因天空烟雾浓罩，我没看到圆月，望了望楼下， 也没有提灯笼的孩子。。唉！ 这里一点中秋的气息都没有，现在的孩子真可怜。 幸好我客厅里还有让我垂涎三尺的月饼， 吃月饼去吧！
Went for dolphin watch in the morning with HK Dolphin Watch Ltd at the waters surrounding Lantau Island,wonderful boat trip with educational info from a caucasian lady who spoke English and Jap.She related the plight of the pink dolphins with a poignant humour.We had excellent
views of flights in and out of Chep Lap Kok Airport as the boat set off from the Tung Chung pier to the activity area of the dolphins. i was blessed and grateful to be with a group of very cultured, well mannered tourists, mixture of caucasians, Hongkongers from overseas and japs.There were also abt 10 kids ranging from 4-10, all very well behaved and adorable, and based on observation,credit goes to their parents, japs, hong kongers alike who really taught them well and right, wished all parents are such.We did manage to sight a few of the dolphins but they didn't come very near, i suspect it was because of a group of very noisy chinese tourists on another bigger boat which kept trailing our boat, sad. Sadder still in my excitement, i accidentally turned on the MF button on my camera and so all my pics of the cute little creatures were all out of focus! A little consolation was the postcards of the pinkies which were given as souvinirs..We got back to town by 1320h. After delicious 清汤牛腩面and 腩汁萝卜@华姐清汤腩and 杨枝甘露@满记，i went back to my room to check on the toilet flush which stopped working this morning just before i left. Saw a note in the lift:”因七姐妹街水管爆裂，暂停咸水供应，敬请原谅” Somehow, i didn't get the meaning and thought it was 暂时减水供应，and started to panic cos it was sweltering hot and i needed a bath, needed to wash my hair and clothes as well.So i called the hostel reception and wanted a solution but they just said they'll send the helper/cleaner who did not turn up at all.I decided to ask the security guard at the lobby abt the burst pipe situation and when will water supply lresume, as expected he could not assure me the pipes will be repaired by tonight.And though i had thought it was a stupid question initially,i was glad i asked him if the ”减水供应” will mean i might shower half way and find the water supply cut off? He then said 咸水 （salted water）)不会 影响 食水，and so 'blink blink',i realised that they use 咸水 for toilet flushes and 食水 for bath and tap ,so only the toilet water supply is cut, access to tap and bath water still available. Phew! So, i went ahead to shower, wash clothes and fill the flush with tap water. Going to meet alice now for a late dinner, tmr leaving for Harbin.And. ......i can just hear the toilet flushing likd a watetfall! Yes! 咸水 is back!
views of flights in and out of Chep Lap Kok Airport as the boat set off from the Tung Chung pier to the activity area of the dolphins. i was blessed and grateful to be with a group of very cultured, well mannered tourists, mixture of caucasians, Hongkongers from overseas and japs.There were also abt 10 kids ranging from 4-10, all very well behaved and adorable, and based on observation,credit goes to their parents, japs, hong kongers alike who really taught them well and right, wished all parents are such.We did manage to sight a few of the dolphins but they didn't come very near, i suspect it was because of a group of very noisy chinese tourists on another bigger boat which kept trailing our boat, sad. Sadder still in my excitement, i accidentally turned on the MF button on my camera and so all my pics of the cute little creatures were all out of focus! A little consolation was the postcards of the pinkies which were given as souvinirs..We got back to town by 1320h. After delicious 清汤牛腩面and 腩汁萝卜@华姐清汤腩and 杨枝甘露@满记，i went back to my room to check on the toilet flush which stopped working this morning just before i left. Saw a note in the lift:”因七姐妹街水管爆裂，暂停咸水供应，敬请原谅” Somehow, i didn't get the meaning and thought it was 暂时减水供应，and started to panic cos it was sweltering hot and i needed a bath, needed to wash my hair and clothes as well.So i called the hostel reception and wanted a solution but they just said they'll send the helper/cleaner who did not turn up at all.I decided to ask the security guard at the lobby abt the burst pipe situation and when will water supply lresume, as expected he could not assure me the pipes will be repaired by tonight.And though i had thought it was a stupid question initially,i was glad i asked him if the ”减水供应” will mean i might shower half way and find the water supply cut off? He then said 咸水 （salted water）)不会 影响 食水，and so 'blink blink',i realised that they use 咸水 for toilet flushes and 食水 for bath and tap ,so only the toilet water supply is cut, access to tap and bath water still available. Phew! So, i went ahead to shower, wash clothes and fill the flush with tap water. Going to meet alice now for a late dinner, tmr leaving for Harbin.And. ......i can just hear the toilet flushing likd a watetfall! Yes! 咸水 is back!
Headache and Fever was left behind with Stress,phew! While departing from my homeland, i was greeted by foreign workers from the bus to the fast food outlet to the security check at departure gate, so much so i begin to think i'm the foreigner returning home instead of one leaving my homeland. The feeling got even more intense when i arrive in HK and meet more people who are of my race and speak similar language than i have encountered back home..LOve HK. The view from the aircraft when it was making the final descent was beautiful as it was a beautiful day--deep blue sea dotted with pieces of green islands that look like jade and nearer the airport,the waters turned emerald.A bird's eye view of HK on a clear blue day like this is really scenic. Made a mistake of taking the airport express to Yesinn, train at Hong Kong stn was supercrowded, should have paid HKD60 less to take the airport bus.Made a call from the hostel room to arrange for Dolphin Watch tmr morning, also called alice to arrange to meet tmr for dinner. Was going to make my way out to Wanchai when i discovered i could not open the metal gate of my room, called the reception which was a few blocks away and their instructions over the phone didn't help so i had to wait for help.The helper came with an ugly look and complained that she had already shown me how to open the gate when i checked in earlier and i realised she was right! i must be getting old n forgetful.Anyway, as a result of the delay. i bumped into alice at the mtr as she had just returned from an event,what a delightful surprise! We went on to wanchai to have v delicious handmade bamboo beaten wanton noodles （竹笙面）with tasty wantons and prawn roe in the soup base at the famous 永华面家.we also had the 陈皮红豆沙.Then we went to the HK convention center,the stingray lookalike building where there was a computer fair but i decided not to go into the fair after discovering there's a charge.We however had v good views of the harbour and the ICC building from the foyer. Next she brought me to Toy street,the Blue House and finally the wanchai computer center to wander on my own as she had to attend another event. The streets of HK r interestingblends of tradional old with modern fashionable and are full of flavours. As the midautumn festival is v much celebrated here, lanterns and mooncakes are already hot sale items. Found angry bird lanterns...:)
sick
After 3 days of Panadol and even Arcoxia, the headache didn't go away, the fever comes and goes. Now...is it stress or did i get German Measles from my colleague? Departing tmr...what if rashes start to appear while i'm overseas....feeling terrible..
46 & HAppY BiRtHdAY!!
Happy BiRTHDaY to You!
Your birth had been eventful
Yet, despite all odds, you made it through
to grow at a rate that few had expected you to.
It isn't by fluke, you should know
you were susceptible to any blow
But your forefathers had put up a brilliant show
that in these gloomy days, a tiny little you can stand with a glow
May you continue to bear your fathers' vision and spirit
May your future remain promising and well-lit
May you also learn to be more gracious
Even as you strive to remain prosperous
May you stay resilient and peaceful
And may blessings continue to pour unto you
Once again,
HAPPy BirTHdaY to you!
HapPY birtHdAy, to YOU
hAPpY BIRTH-DAY to YOUuuu!
HA --- ppY BirtH---Day to you!
Your birth had been eventful
Yet, despite all odds, you made it through
to grow at a rate that few had expected you to.
It isn't by fluke, you should know
you were susceptible to any blow
But your forefathers had put up a brilliant show
that in these gloomy days, a tiny little you can stand with a glow
May you continue to bear your fathers' vision and spirit
May your future remain promising and well-lit
May you also learn to be more gracious
Even as you strive to remain prosperous
May you stay resilient and peaceful
And may blessings continue to pour unto you
Once again,
HAPPy BirTHdaY to you!
HapPY birtHdAy, to YOU
hAPpY BIRTH-DAY to YOUuuu!
HA --- ppY BirtH---Day to you!
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