I cannot remember when was the last time someone tried fooling me on April Fool's Day. Not because I don't fall for tricks on this special day but because I fall for them any other day thus how special can April Fool's Day be for me.
This is Leslie's last song ....
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Christian, The Lion.
I recently stumbled upon a video on Youtube introduced by a friend and you won't believe how it moved me. I actually cried.
Yes, stop laughing. If by now you do not know that I am a very emotional person, please go away because you aren't my friend. Just kidding. : )
The clip is about a lion cub that was taken home by two men from Harrods in the late 1960s. After a few months, the cub grew bigger in size and needed more space. After all, a lion needs to be free in the wild thus they decided to free him in Africa with the help of a conservationist.
A year later after Christian was freed in Africa, the two men decided to visit Christian in his new habitat. It wasn't a zoo but it was in the vast wild, a lion's natural habitat.
Despite warnings that the lion might not recognise them, the two men went ahead to find their beloved pet.
Enough said, take a look at the video .....
So did you shed a tear and did the video move you?
Well, it taught me a number of lessons about life and how relationships built should never be taken for granted but rather treasured.
It also taught me that love is not only forgiving but many times, a painful sacrifice.
It also reminded me of the people whom I have met, made friends with but hardly have time to say 'hello'. Frankly, I make this mistake of not reaching out to old friends of mine and I know it is bad. Very bad.
So allow me to say hello to all my friends whom I haven't really contacted over the past many years ... and thinking back, I miss one dear friend of mine whom I have not contacted for a very long time - Timothy Gan.
And to others who haven't gotten in touch with me recently, please remember me. : )
Yes, stop laughing. If by now you do not know that I am a very emotional person, please go away because you aren't my friend. Just kidding. : )
The clip is about a lion cub that was taken home by two men from Harrods in the late 1960s. After a few months, the cub grew bigger in size and needed more space. After all, a lion needs to be free in the wild thus they decided to free him in Africa with the help of a conservationist.
A year later after Christian was freed in Africa, the two men decided to visit Christian in his new habitat. It wasn't a zoo but it was in the vast wild, a lion's natural habitat.
Despite warnings that the lion might not recognise them, the two men went ahead to find their beloved pet.
Enough said, take a look at the video .....
So did you shed a tear and did the video move you?
Well, it taught me a number of lessons about life and how relationships built should never be taken for granted but rather treasured.
It also taught me that love is not only forgiving but many times, a painful sacrifice.
It also reminded me of the people whom I have met, made friends with but hardly have time to say 'hello'. Frankly, I make this mistake of not reaching out to old friends of mine and I know it is bad. Very bad.
So allow me to say hello to all my friends whom I haven't really contacted over the past many years ... and thinking back, I miss one dear friend of mine whom I have not contacted for a very long time - Timothy Gan.
And to others who haven't gotten in touch with me recently, please remember me. : )
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Staying ill.
The flu bug has stayed within our four walls for close to a week and counting. Sandy and I have been playing ping pong with one another by passing the bug between us.
No we didn't kick in the quarantine order because we were just too comfortable in our own beds. And the TV too.
The right thing is to sleep in separate rooms and share different toilets but I doubt it works because in the end, we share the same enclosed space in the car so what difference does it make?
I don't drive a convertible which would allow us lots of breathing space. Unlimited I would say.
So we can only fend ourselves with vitamin c, self medication (for me) and more sleep. We practically slept in on Sunday which I hardly do because Sundays are family days for me.
Anyway let's hope the darn bug leaves us alone because I hate to be sneezing and being left with a bloody runny nose.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
No we didn't kick in the quarantine order because we were just too comfortable in our own beds. And the TV too.
The right thing is to sleep in separate rooms and share different toilets but I doubt it works because in the end, we share the same enclosed space in the car so what difference does it make?
I don't drive a convertible which would allow us lots of breathing space. Unlimited I would say.
So we can only fend ourselves with vitamin c, self medication (for me) and more sleep. We practically slept in on Sunday which I hardly do because Sundays are family days for me.
Anyway let's hope the darn bug leaves us alone because I hate to be sneezing and being left with a bloody runny nose.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Monday, March 22, 2010
Luca-ma is Unwell.
Sandy's complaining she isn't well. Too much of heaty food over the weekend didn't fit right in her body system.
BBQ, steamboat and other tonic she consumed proved too much for her and the result - a stuffed nose and a sore throat befriended her.
Looks like she needs lots of rest as we are heading through the last trimester with only 50 days to go. It is getting more exciting now as the calender counts down to mid-May.
Luca is getting excited too as he pounds the Walls of Sandy's womb as if to say ' Daddy! Mummy! Let me out!' but we know the time isn't right yet. When he is ready, the doors will automatically open up for him. Not now at least. Perhaps I should teach him the virtue of patience.
The story reading continues on and in another 50 pages or more, the entire story would have been told. Hopefully my little prince stays awake and hears me narrating.
Now we have to gear up for sleepless nights and countless wailings because we know things will change once Luca arrives therefore let us enjoy the peace before it gets broken by Luca as he brings us bundles of joy. By the mere translation of his name, he will also be the giver of light to our family. We'll share endless and countless love, affection and happiness.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
BBQ, steamboat and other tonic she consumed proved too much for her and the result - a stuffed nose and a sore throat befriended her.
Looks like she needs lots of rest as we are heading through the last trimester with only 50 days to go. It is getting more exciting now as the calender counts down to mid-May.
Luca is getting excited too as he pounds the Walls of Sandy's womb as if to say ' Daddy! Mummy! Let me out!' but we know the time isn't right yet. When he is ready, the doors will automatically open up for him. Not now at least. Perhaps I should teach him the virtue of patience.
The story reading continues on and in another 50 pages or more, the entire story would have been told. Hopefully my little prince stays awake and hears me narrating.
Now we have to gear up for sleepless nights and countless wailings because we know things will change once Luca arrives therefore let us enjoy the peace before it gets broken by Luca as he brings us bundles of joy. By the mere translation of his name, he will also be the giver of light to our family. We'll share endless and countless love, affection and happiness.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Fun weekend (2)
Saturday morning and hell of a lot of things to do.
Preparation for family BBQ and shopping for Luca's necessities at a baby fair.
We'll skip the BBQ preparation as that wasn't very exciting but the later part of the day made me aware that a new chapter of my life is going to begin. Soon.
We attended a baby fair and it was massively crowded but there wasn't a choice because you know how I bow down to the voice of authority right? I had to go any way. Henpecked.
So we walked and we shopped and we bought some items in preparation for Luca's arrival. Diapers , milk bottles, milk powder containers and 'tits'. Ha ha.
We also bought the little fella a stroller. Well, it was difficult convincing Sandy to purchase the stroller I so wanted as she being the authority had the final say thus we went with what she wanted. Who am I to argue given that she is so fierce?
So with big and small shopping carriers we braved the rain and into the car with a wallet that weighed less. A new adventure is about to begin and I am so looking forward to it. : )
Preparation for family BBQ and shopping for Luca's necessities at a baby fair.
We'll skip the BBQ preparation as that wasn't very exciting but the later part of the day made me aware that a new chapter of my life is going to begin. Soon.
We attended a baby fair and it was massively crowded but there wasn't a choice because you know how I bow down to the voice of authority right? I had to go any way. Henpecked.
So we walked and we shopped and we bought some items in preparation for Luca's arrival. Diapers , milk bottles, milk powder containers and 'tits'. Ha ha.
We also bought the little fella a stroller. Well, it was difficult convincing Sandy to purchase the stroller I so wanted as she being the authority had the final say thus we went with what she wanted. Who am I to argue given that she is so fierce?
So with big and small shopping carriers we braved the rain and into the car with a wallet that weighed less. A new adventure is about to begin and I am so looking forward to it. : )
Fun weekend (1)
It started right after work on Friday. Dinner and a long session of mahjong that lasted through the wee hours.
It has been ages since I sat down for a game of mahjong. A long commitment of 6 hours. I remember years ago, I was really fond of the game and could enjoy a seating of 15 hours of mahjong marathon. We could play from the afternoon till breakfast is delivered the next morning. Those were the days. Younger days.
I managed to also relive a little experience from my younger days by listening to the radio. Familiar tunes were heard on Class 95 where the melodies brought me back to school.
I remembered the times when I spent the night burning midnight oil preparing for exams. (Ok. No one believes this but I do staying awake at night to TRY studying but ending up listening to the dedications and music played on the airwaves.)
I relived those moments last night while the radio played tunes of the 90s. I was still young then. Playful. Ignorant. Naive.
So Friday night went on by.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
It has been ages since I sat down for a game of mahjong. A long commitment of 6 hours. I remember years ago, I was really fond of the game and could enjoy a seating of 15 hours of mahjong marathon. We could play from the afternoon till breakfast is delivered the next morning. Those were the days. Younger days.
I managed to also relive a little experience from my younger days by listening to the radio. Familiar tunes were heard on Class 95 where the melodies brought me back to school.
I remembered the times when I spent the night burning midnight oil preparing for exams. (Ok. No one believes this but I do staying awake at night to TRY studying but ending up listening to the dedications and music played on the airwaves.)
I relived those moments last night while the radio played tunes of the 90s. I was still young then. Playful. Ignorant. Naive.
So Friday night went on by.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Good Friday
Funny how people approach me asking which day Good Friday is.
I sometimes wonder if it is a trick question or could it be a serious issue of not understanding what Good Friday is.
So if Good Friday fell on a Monday then which day would Easter Monday be?
.... hideKraM on the go ....
I sometimes wonder if it is a trick question or could it be a serious issue of not understanding what Good Friday is.
So if Good Friday fell on a Monday then which day would Easter Monday be?
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
60 days countdown ...
Sandy has been complaining about a strained back and it is hurting her quite badly. It can be quite a funny sight to see her walk with her hands to her back but ultimately it saddens me to see how much mothers go through when expecting.
I am blessed that at least Sandy does not have weird midnight cravings of food nor has her temper worsen. Well, maybe a little more irritating than before but still manageable.
Luca now weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms and has put on more weight than expected. His legs still looking long like mine and very active in the womb.
He seems to respond by kicking and punching hard when I speak to him through the womb. I wonder how I sound like to him. It must be rather muffled when he hears my voice.
Sometimes I wonder if he understands the story I read to him every night. Maybe I chose the wrong book for him but never mind, another 60 more pages to go and by then Luca should pop. : )
He gets more active at night and Sandy and I are worried that his sleeping patterns is a reverse from ours because he chooses to stay inactive or asleep when Sandy's at work. Wouldn't that mean we will have to lose sleep next time? Uh oh!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
According to the Chinese calender ...
... Today is my Chinese birthday and I didn't even know about it. How silly of me.
It gets confusing having to switch calenders and remembering different days and months. Why can't it be universal?
I missed a good excuse to celebrate and all I had for my meals were homemade sandwich, mee hoon kuey and a whole fried chicken. A consolation that I had a whole chicken to myself.
For the past many years, it'll always be huge feasts but what to do? I was silly not to realize it is my birthday.
Sandy is cutting apples for me now at 10 pm so that I can complete the meals with 'dessert'.
I feel rather silly now.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
It gets confusing having to switch calenders and remembering different days and months. Why can't it be universal?
I missed a good excuse to celebrate and all I had for my meals were homemade sandwich, mee hoon kuey and a whole fried chicken. A consolation that I had a whole chicken to myself.
For the past many years, it'll always be huge feasts but what to do? I was silly not to realize it is my birthday.
Sandy is cutting apples for me now at 10 pm so that I can complete the meals with 'dessert'.
I feel rather silly now.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Migrate.
Have you ever thought of migrating? Perhaps to seek greener pastures elsewhere?
I sometimes ask myself if I can ever make such a move. Can I find the courage to migrate and leave everything I have built behind? Family, friends and familiar environment.
I don't think I can. Just thinking of it makes me want to cry. Big cry baby aren't I?
A good friend and his family is migrating to Sydney in about a week's time and he too asked himself if it is the right move. No one knows but from the look on his face, he is unsure if the decision is right.
Only time can tell.
I cannot really recall how our paths crossed but he is one person whom has taught me a lot. He invited me to a number of seminars and has often urged me on when I face difficulties along life's journey.
After next week, I really wonder when we'll meet again. 3 years later?
I look forward to our next meeting years later and I wish him and his family all the best and I am sure the decision made to migrate is for the good of his family.
Good luck mate.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
I sometimes ask myself if I can ever make such a move. Can I find the courage to migrate and leave everything I have built behind? Family, friends and familiar environment.
I don't think I can. Just thinking of it makes me want to cry. Big cry baby aren't I?
A good friend and his family is migrating to Sydney in about a week's time and he too asked himself if it is the right move. No one knows but from the look on his face, he is unsure if the decision is right.
Only time can tell.
I cannot really recall how our paths crossed but he is one person whom has taught me a lot. He invited me to a number of seminars and has often urged me on when I face difficulties along life's journey.
After next week, I really wonder when we'll meet again. 3 years later?
I look forward to our next meeting years later and I wish him and his family all the best and I am sure the decision made to migrate is for the good of his family.
Good luck mate.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Monday, March 08, 2010
Affairs of the heart.
Just yesterday the whole of Singapore started wagging their tongues discussing about the scandal between Jack Neo, local veteran film director and his 22 year old mistress.
I too joined in the gossip.I am after all a Singaporean who enjoys watching the films that the comedian turned director's movies.
Now, let me ask. Is affair a sin? Of course. What were you thinking? But temptations are everywhere. I won't ever dare say I can resist temptation because the heart falters every once in a while.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods recently appeared in the papers for all the wrong reasons. Scandals, affairs and an addiction. What's new? These are the best news makers.
So if Mark gets into an affair will it create such ripples? Forget it. I am no celebrity. And I have no money for such a hobby. At least that's what I can state if asked for now but if I became successful and rich using my own hands? I don't dare guarantee.
So what is an affair? An affair is often a triangle relationship or maybe more. A square or hexagon is also considered. It can involve four,five or six persons too. ; )
Let's not get too serious with this affair thingy. My point is this. It takes both parties to be involved in an affair. It is not the responsibility of either one but surely both thus pointing fingers and blaming only the male specie is wrong.
Yes. Men often succumb to temptations and women have better self control. Like a friend used to tell me " men think not with their brains but with their dicks." So women, if you want to put the blame on men for failed relationships or extra marital activities, first think if you have treated your man nice because the dick can never think straight. Ha ha ha.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
I too joined in the gossip.I am after all a Singaporean who enjoys watching the films that the comedian turned director's movies.
Now, let me ask. Is affair a sin? Of course. What were you thinking? But temptations are everywhere. I won't ever dare say I can resist temptation because the heart falters every once in a while.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods recently appeared in the papers for all the wrong reasons. Scandals, affairs and an addiction. What's new? These are the best news makers.
So if Mark gets into an affair will it create such ripples? Forget it. I am no celebrity. And I have no money for such a hobby. At least that's what I can state if asked for now but if I became successful and rich using my own hands? I don't dare guarantee.
So what is an affair? An affair is often a triangle relationship or maybe more. A square or hexagon is also considered. It can involve four,five or six persons too. ; )
Let's not get too serious with this affair thingy. My point is this. It takes both parties to be involved in an affair. It is not the responsibility of either one but surely both thus pointing fingers and blaming only the male specie is wrong.
Yes. Men often succumb to temptations and women have better self control. Like a friend used to tell me " men think not with their brains but with their dicks." So women, if you want to put the blame on men for failed relationships or extra marital activities, first think if you have treated your man nice because the dick can never think straight. Ha ha ha.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Young again.
Been ages since I took a swing up in the air, swaying it forward then backwards thus seeing my two younger brothers doing what they are bad at, I decided to join them at the playground to teach them the right swing.
None of us had any rights to remain on a playground but we did anyway. After all, no kids were in the way. Only us.
I don't really recall pushing my brothers from the back while they sat on the swing when they were younger but it was absolutely fun to have them go up in the air laughing at how high they were. I was afraid I used too much strength which will send them flying to the nearest canal.
Like I mentioned in previous posts, I regretted not being able to grow up with them and being much of their childhood during my teenage years. All I did was chase skirts and hung out with friends whom I hardly see nowadays. Well, those were the days where parties were more important than family activities.
Never mind. I am sure I would have more sibling time with this two chaps even when Luca pops because they will be the ones who would entertain Luca while I carry on my duty to entertain my folks. ; )
hideKraM on the go ....
None of us had any rights to remain on a playground but we did anyway. After all, no kids were in the way. Only us.
I don't really recall pushing my brothers from the back while they sat on the swing when they were younger but it was absolutely fun to have them go up in the air laughing at how high they were. I was afraid I used too much strength which will send them flying to the nearest canal.
Like I mentioned in previous posts, I regretted not being able to grow up with them and being much of their childhood during my teenage years. All I did was chase skirts and hung out with friends whom I hardly see nowadays. Well, those were the days where parties were more important than family activities.
Never mind. I am sure I would have more sibling time with this two chaps even when Luca pops because they will be the ones who would entertain Luca while I carry on my duty to entertain my folks. ; )
hideKraM on the go ....
Friday, March 05, 2010
70 days more.
Chong.
I guess you probably got bored hearing about my excitement but trust
me, the emotions run wild when it's your first.
Look at Sandy and how she is growing. Her legs are swollen and often
complain about her aching back. I can only hear her complain but can't
help much. The normal process of any mother.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Number 31 ...
The number 31 came out a couple of times at roulette but I wasn't quick enough to spot it. Never mind.
I spent most of the day at Resort World, Singapore's first Integrated Resort.
First it was lunch at Italian restaurant Palio where I enjoyed mushroom risotto and a glass of beer. Ok. Mug.
Sandy had mushroom penne and some salmon carpacio. Did I get the spellings right? Can't blame me, I aren't Italian.
After lunch came the exciting part, the casino.
People always ask me if I have visited sin city since it's opening but when I tell them 'no', they just don't believe it. Ask me the next time and I can tell you how negative the casino is.
Well, being locals Sandy and I had to pay a SGD100 levy each. That's fine because it helps deter compulsive gamblers from being social problems in our society.
Forget the negative side. We enjoyed ourselves and the best is this. We won enough to cover our whole day's expenses including lunch, entrance fees for us both and additional winnings but I was only lucky.
So we spent about 6 hours in the casino in which Anna joined us for about 4 hours and she too got lucky. Nice isn't it?
Frankly I don't think I would go into the casino unless I need to accompany some visiting friends because I frankly think the casino is lousy.
Carpets were dirty. Litter everywhere. Air conditioner was not cool and the customers were rude and obnoxious. Scary isn't it?
Anyway, it was an eye opener to see how ugly Asians really are in a casino. Noisy.
But end of the day, gamblers are who they are. Despite all the negative stuff, we return any way.
In short, I enjoyed my outing today and again, happy birthday to me!!!
.... hideKraM on the go ....
I spent most of the day at Resort World, Singapore's first Integrated Resort.
First it was lunch at Italian restaurant Palio where I enjoyed mushroom risotto and a glass of beer. Ok. Mug.
Sandy had mushroom penne and some salmon carpacio. Did I get the spellings right? Can't blame me, I aren't Italian.
After lunch came the exciting part, the casino.
People always ask me if I have visited sin city since it's opening but when I tell them 'no', they just don't believe it. Ask me the next time and I can tell you how negative the casino is.
Well, being locals Sandy and I had to pay a SGD100 levy each. That's fine because it helps deter compulsive gamblers from being social problems in our society.
Forget the negative side. We enjoyed ourselves and the best is this. We won enough to cover our whole day's expenses including lunch, entrance fees for us both and additional winnings but I was only lucky.
So we spent about 6 hours in the casino in which Anna joined us for about 4 hours and she too got lucky. Nice isn't it?
Frankly I don't think I would go into the casino unless I need to accompany some visiting friends because I frankly think the casino is lousy.
Carpets were dirty. Litter everywhere. Air conditioner was not cool and the customers were rude and obnoxious. Scary isn't it?
Anyway, it was an eye opener to see how ugly Asians really are in a casino. Noisy.
But end of the day, gamblers are who they are. Despite all the negative stuff, we return any way.
In short, I enjoyed my outing today and again, happy birthday to me!!!
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Turning 13.
Oops. 31 I meant.
Last year at the same time I sat in the living room typing my birthday blog. This year I started typing while seated on my throne with no music in the background.
I guess it is a yearly affair where I input some of my thoughts about turning a year older and what it means to me to be 31.
Last year I mentioned something about my life being almost complete except for one - little Mark.
In May 2010, I will be complete with Luca, Sandy and our nest. What else can I wish for? Little Sandy? Maybe. But let's wait.
31 sounds odd isn't it? I just can't get used to it telling people ' Hey, I am 31!'. Isn't it weird having the additional '1'?
When asked about my age next time, I'll just say 'young 30s'. Sound cooler and surely younger isn't it?
Just two days back I was just talking to some friends about how young chaps aged 20 would start calling us 'uncle'.
At this age of being neither here nor there, how should I be addressed? Brother? Gor Gor? I have no idea. So next time when someone calls out 'ooi!', I had better turn around.
The days of massive celebrations are over. Just a meal here and there and a few SMSes completes the birthday wishes. Of course not forgetting the wall posts on Facebook.
So what's my birthday wish? Well, a happy family and loads of happy days and I will be very contented. Throw in a winning lottery ticket that earns me millions of dollars will send me cloud nine.
So let's make these wishes come true in whatever form it takes. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Last year at the same time I sat in the living room typing my birthday blog. This year I started typing while seated on my throne with no music in the background.
I guess it is a yearly affair where I input some of my thoughts about turning a year older and what it means to me to be 31.
Last year I mentioned something about my life being almost complete except for one - little Mark.
In May 2010, I will be complete with Luca, Sandy and our nest. What else can I wish for? Little Sandy? Maybe. But let's wait.
31 sounds odd isn't it? I just can't get used to it telling people ' Hey, I am 31!'. Isn't it weird having the additional '1'?
When asked about my age next time, I'll just say 'young 30s'. Sound cooler and surely younger isn't it?
Just two days back I was just talking to some friends about how young chaps aged 20 would start calling us 'uncle'.
At this age of being neither here nor there, how should I be addressed? Brother? Gor Gor? I have no idea. So next time when someone calls out 'ooi!', I had better turn around.
The days of massive celebrations are over. Just a meal here and there and a few SMSes completes the birthday wishes. Of course not forgetting the wall posts on Facebook.
So what's my birthday wish? Well, a happy family and loads of happy days and I will be very contented. Throw in a winning lottery ticket that earns me millions of dollars will send me cloud nine.
So let's make these wishes come true in whatever form it takes. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Location:Simei Rd,Tampines,Singapore
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Little Prince
I have gotten a book titled The Little Prince for Luca and have religiously been reading it to him at night before heading to sleep.
Why The Little Prince you must wonder. Well, Luca is my little prince and I think it is a good book to share with him.
It wouldn't make a difference if I read him Little Red Riding Hood because he just wouldn't understand right but surely reading him a ninety page book seems more appealing to me because he would hear my voice when reading and am sure he loves his dad's voice. ; )
I even signed off the book so that when he grows older, I can present the book to him.
Sissy of me isn't it? I wonder what book will I give my second child. Ha ha. Any suggestions?
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Why The Little Prince you must wonder. Well, Luca is my little prince and I think it is a good book to share with him.
It wouldn't make a difference if I read him Little Red Riding Hood because he just wouldn't understand right but surely reading him a ninety page book seems more appealing to me because he would hear my voice when reading and am sure he loves his dad's voice. ; )
I even signed off the book so that when he grows older, I can present the book to him.
Sissy of me isn't it? I wonder what book will I give my second child. Ha ha. Any suggestions?
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Birthday Dinner
My sister took me out for a birthday dinner last night at Imperial Treasure. What can I say but Yummy. ; )
We had the traditional Lou Hei Yu Sheng or uncommonly called expensive Chinese salad. Ha ha.
Frankly the food was good but a little bit of a rush to complete the meal as we needed to 'pass on' the table for next booking. What to do? This happens during festive seasons in Chinese restaurants.
It was loads of laughter as both ladies often break out laughing at James' jokes. That chap hasn't changed a bit since I last saw him.
Oh. The peking duck was greatly delicious as it wasn't to oily and the skin was really crispy.
Thanks to Beatrice for the meal. Am sure Luca enjoyed it too. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
We had the traditional Lou Hei Yu Sheng or uncommonly called expensive Chinese salad. Ha ha.
Frankly the food was good but a little bit of a rush to complete the meal as we needed to 'pass on' the table for next booking. What to do? This happens during festive seasons in Chinese restaurants.
It was loads of laughter as both ladies often break out laughing at James' jokes. That chap hasn't changed a bit since I last saw him.
Oh. The peking duck was greatly delicious as it wasn't to oily and the skin was really crispy.
Thanks to Beatrice for the meal. Am sure Luca enjoyed it too. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Resort World Sentosa ( RSW )
After dinner last night, we decided to drive in to Sentosa to take a peep at Singapore's first Integrated Resort ( IR ).
Huge publicity given that the IR hosts Singapore's first casino and perhaps also the world's first casino which needed an entrance fee of 100SGD levied by the government for a 24 hour validity entry.
Fret not. The levy is only for locals but tourists can surely enter for free because they are the targetted group of people whom we want to suck the money from.
On the first day of casino operations, it was revealed that the owner made a profit of 3.7 million SGD. Wow.
What was unusual was that long queues didn't dampen the spirits of gamblers even though it took sometimes 2 over hours to get to the gaming floor.
A whopping 500 table gaming floor which seems to be more than what Genting Malaysia has however do note this is only numberd from RSW because Marina Bay Sands has not yet opened up the second IR which is due to open in a couple of months.
Frankly, am proud of these new developments that Singapore has ventured into as it will create jobs, tourism and boost the economy for us here.
Let us wait for the second casino to be ready and I am sure that's where the fun begins. ; )
Oh. Just so you know, I have not been into the casino yet but I believe the calling will come soon. Ha ha.
.... hideKraM on the go ....
Huge publicity given that the IR hosts Singapore's first casino and perhaps also the world's first casino which needed an entrance fee of 100SGD levied by the government for a 24 hour validity entry.
Fret not. The levy is only for locals but tourists can surely enter for free because they are the targetted group of people whom we want to suck the money from.
On the first day of casino operations, it was revealed that the owner made a profit of 3.7 million SGD. Wow.
What was unusual was that long queues didn't dampen the spirits of gamblers even though it took sometimes 2 over hours to get to the gaming floor.
A whopping 500 table gaming floor which seems to be more than what Genting Malaysia has however do note this is only numberd from RSW because Marina Bay Sands has not yet opened up the second IR which is due to open in a couple of months.
Frankly, am proud of these new developments that Singapore has ventured into as it will create jobs, tourism and boost the economy for us here.
Let us wait for the second casino to be ready and I am sure that's where the fun begins. ; )
Oh. Just so you know, I have not been into the casino yet but I believe the calling will come soon. Ha ha.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
My two younger brothers ...
Despite being many years apart from both my younger brothers, it seems that I am still able to communicate with them. Either I am still young at heart or they have both matured tremendously over the years. I choose to believe the latter. ; )
We had a very interesting conversation over the long weekend. A conversation that brought us into the world of dreams and fantasy.
By 2030, February 15 at 1645hrs, Jun Sheng will have three or four houses built for us three brothers to live together in unity within a same compound. The fourth would house all the folks. Isn't it good that he dares to dream BIG?
This blog isn't exactly about my brothers but frankly, it is nice to hear that my two younger brothers still have me in their future plans and that I will still be an important part of their life despite them likely being married with kids by then. Again, we don't know if things would change at a later stage but I sure hope it wouldn't and that all three of us will stay close and maintain the relationship we enjoy currently.
I see it in many families where after marriage, siblings drift apart and talking like strangers meeting for the first time. Pretty sad isn't it? I dare say this happens within our extended family tree too.
Siblings that do not really talk to each other or perhaps don't even remember one another's birthday. Is that what marriage did to them? I don't know but family unity is important despite the differences in opinions. Everyone has an opinion, that's for sure.
I see the 'closeness' of the relationship of my father and his siblings. I see the same 'closeness' of the relationship of my mother and her siblings. I see the same in cousins who each live not only in their own world but physically apart in different locations.
Is that how relationships end? This is no ordinary relationship. It is bonded by blood of siblings and the person whom you spent most of your childhood and growing up years with. It is sad to see siblings drift apart and I am sure I don't want this to happen to my own children next time.
Frankly, the strongest family ties I see so far is likely that of my father-in-law's extended family. All the siblings despite being so far away from one another still tend to call each other and gossip about things. At least they talk. They interact.
Well, what can I say but if only .......
Fun. All about fun.
The long weekend just zoomed past so quickly. A blink and it is gone. Good times just roll away. Why I wonder.
The festive season was spent pretty much visiting relatives and friends, eating and gambling.
Lots of fun and laughter throughout.
What really amazed me was that even my grandmother who only plays mahjong joined in the fun of blackjack last night. Surely an unforgettable moment for me as she brought us lots of laughter at the gaming table.
Win or lose it never matters. At least for mr because I see it as an opportunity to bond with family. I can still here grandma's laughter from yesterday's game. It was real joyous burst of laughter which I hardly get to hear.
Gambling with family on special occassions is fine really. I see nothing wrong with bonding a bit on the gaming table. As long as everyone knows the objective of the game, all is good. It is not about winning but all about having fun and family unity, that's what it is.
If anyone wants a serious game and a straight poker face with no smiles, gaming with the newly opened casino would be a better bet but note that a hundred dollar casino levy would be required thus that will surely put you off. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
The festive season was spent pretty much visiting relatives and friends, eating and gambling.
Lots of fun and laughter throughout.
What really amazed me was that even my grandmother who only plays mahjong joined in the fun of blackjack last night. Surely an unforgettable moment for me as she brought us lots of laughter at the gaming table.
Win or lose it never matters. At least for mr because I see it as an opportunity to bond with family. I can still here grandma's laughter from yesterday's game. It was real joyous burst of laughter which I hardly get to hear.
Gambling with family on special occassions is fine really. I see nothing wrong with bonding a bit on the gaming table. As long as everyone knows the objective of the game, all is good. It is not about winning but all about having fun and family unity, that's what it is.
If anyone wants a serious game and a straight poker face with no smiles, gaming with the newly opened casino would be a better bet but note that a hundred dollar casino levy would be required thus that will surely put you off. ; )
.... hideKraM on the go ....
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