27.12.09

(不)相信

除了吃喝,生活绝不可或缺的活动就是买书。尤其当某书或钟爱的作者有著作面世的时候,想尽办法就是要把它在最快的时间弄到手,多年以来的习惯,改不了了。

她的书,不是我的第一次。可是没有翻过或未曾带过回家的,就属于第一次。这个星期有不少的“第一次”,是来得那么的突然没任何准备。只要不是柴米油盐酱醋茶的基本需求,买书,和买任何物质上的任何东西的感觉都是一样,占有欲就是在那前几秒钟特别的强,强得你不得不被它淹没,被它牵引,无论是序是结尾时引述,都是那么的头头是道字字珠玑。人,不也是如此吗?她有一篇文章,读后仍在自己的脑海久久不散... 因为我相信他所说,相信我所相信的。

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《(不)相信》

二十岁之前相信的很多东西,后来一件件变成不相信。

曾经相信过爱国,后来知道“国”的定义有问题,通常那谆谆善诱要你爱过的人所以定义的“国”,不一定可爱,不一定值得爱,而且更可能值得推翻。

曾经相信过历史,后来知道,历史的一半是编造…… 。

曾经相信过文明的力量,后来知道,原来人的愚昧和野蛮不因文明的进展而消失,只是愚昧和野蛮有很多不同的面貌:纯朴的农民工人、深沉的知识分子……都有可能有不同形式的巨大愚昧和巨大的野蛮……。

曾经相信过正义,后来知道,原来同时完全可以存在两种正义,而且彼此抵触,冰火不容。选这其中之一,正义同时就意味着不正义。而且,你绝对看不出,某些人在某一个特定的时机主张某一个特定的正义,其中隐藏着深不可测的不正义。

曾经相信过爱情,后来知道,原来爱情必须转化为亲情才可以持久,但是转化为亲情的爱情,犹如化入冰水中的冰块——它还是那玲珑透澈的冰块吗?

曾经相信海枯石烂作为永恒不灭的表征,后来知道,原来海很容易枯,石,原来很容易烂。雨水,很可能不再来,沧海,不会再成桑田。原来,自己脚下做踩的地球,很容易被毁灭。海枯石烂的永恒原来不纯在。

二十岁之前相信的很多东西,有些其实到今天也还相信。誓如国也许不可爱,但是土地和人可以爱。誓如历史也许不能信,但是对于真相的追求可以无止境。誓如文明也许脆弱不堪,但是除文明外我们其实别无依靠。誓如正义也许极为可疑,但是在乎正义比不在乎要安全。誓如爱情总是幻灭的多,但是萤火虫在夜里发光从来就不是为了保持光。誓如海枯石烂的永恒也许不存在,但是如果一粒沙里有一个无穷的宇宙,一刹那里想必也有一个不变不移的时间。

那么,有没有什么,是我二十岁前不相信的,现在相信了呢?有的,不过都是些最平凡的老生常谈。曾经不相信“性格决定命运”,现在相信了。曾经不相信“色即是空”,现在相信了。曾经不相信“船到桥头自然直”,现在有点信了。曾经不相信无法证实的事情,现在也还没准备相信,但是,有些无关证实的感觉,我明白了。………… 。

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26.12.09

Simple and Beautiful

In the spirit of this holiday season, I brough a packet of flour that I already keep for couple of months (ooopppsss..!) to one of my dear friends' house for baking a wonderful array of petite cookies.

We had a tough time choosing between, shape, thickness, well, everything. After much deliberation...and sacrified an old mixer nonetheless, we produced these gorgeous shape of cookies that we had an agreement finally. It really taste as good as they look, a great and crunchy sweet and lovely butter cookies!

I greatly appreciated of the wonderful creation but i still prefer to cook a table of meals for a dining instead of staying in the kitchen for nearly a day just to keep sending a tray by tray of the cookies into the microwave oven... anyway, thanks for your lovely accompany my dear (hi Ann!) and am looking forward to cook you and your family an afternoon meals that I promiesed on next coming weekend!

23.12.09

十年后的答案

书局的另外一个目的,除了找书,也可以看看那些应市场推出的旧曲新唱版本,有些装订得更实在,有些像卖杂志图片多过内容,尤其台湾版的,弄到美到想另外买个精美的铁罐子把它收藏起来,得空放在粉红书桌子摆一摆,拿mini 鸡毛扫扫扫又放回柜。真要是这样的话,我宁愿花钱买个毛茸茸舒服的抱枕,好过齋摆。

掀开一本在十多年前就已听闻的书。中学时期有个同班同学是她的书迷。“她的书很好看,尤其这本”。咸鱼青菜各有所爱,基于我本身比较喜好散文,也可说是先入为主的观念和个性,中长篇小说尤其曲折迂回的故事很少能让自己有耐性读完,所以不以为然听后也是不了了之,纵然每次都会看到她的名字,一个并不陌生的名字。

书面当然已不是当年同学棒在手上的那本,要找回当年的那版也是级之不容易的事,而且对我来说也没这个必要。‘序’是一本书的总体验,也是作者的思路感想。她在08年为这家出版社出版的精选集写的总序,是推动我将它提回家的原因,而且也当作是给十多年前的一个答案。

当晚一口气将它读完,是部很不错的小品。我称它为小品,因为它基本上消耗不多我的时间。也顿时明白,凡事根本无法强求些什么,之前的错过只可归于时机未到。倘若当年读它的话料想根本不会有今天的感触了解和体谅。一点也不迟,恰恰好!

21.12.09

化身的深思

没有像友人般说什么期待已久,不过口碑是让自己踏入戏院的主要原因。是部好片子,无可厚非,特技效果是处处惊喜完美出众,而且这导演从来也未曾让观众失望。不过此片子要带出的讯息,才是本人对幕后人马给予欣赏和投地的地方。

看回现今的社会和人与人之间所看待的价值观,真是越来越精炼,撇开‘闲杂人等’不谈,就只剩下两种人,也不管是好人坏人男人女人,一种是可加以利用的人;另种就是毫无利用价值的人。除了人,世间万物也是如此,可悲。当发觉自己的能力并不局限于此的时候,就希望身边的种种能给予补足来扩大自己的能力和力量,为的只是要得到更多的保障。肯定、提升、权利、名义、物质都是一种保障。从我们身边不起眼的设备零件看起,就无法否认唯有互相利用,社会才能不断的延续和繁荣。男女、动物、天地之间都在走着同样的航线。当然,世间也有不少的异类存在。他们唯一不同的是,一直在做平衡和维持,根本就不会去理会尘世间的种种丑陋。可是,坚持原则不逆风而行的能有几个?付出了一点点,自然就想要得到回一点点,也只有卫道侠义温情主义者,才肯心甘情愿地去做无限量的牺牲。你是吗?你可以说,我对我爱的人绝对可以无限量地奉献,那我也是。不过,理智的时候,我不是。

11.12.09

我是只聪明的猪

晚上和他聊电话的时候,说起中午我去银行办的些琐碎事和出现一些令自己懊恼又摸不着头脑的事情。遇到这种情况,他通常都会深入浅出解释给我听然后再问回我些相关的问题,如果我回答得出那就代表我懂了。给出了漂亮的答案后,我又不懂从哪儿捡起另个问题,又再追问下去... 就这样一问一答了好十几分钟,最后他还是弃权,然后很郑重地告诉我说:你是一只聪明的猪,你明天睡醒就懂了。

10.12.09

我穿洞了

近这一年来,有很大的改变。最大的蜕变就是从N 年前的饭桶变成现在的饼桶。不是很爱吃饭,老爱口里叼块饼干,又咸又甜就是好滋味。可是他突如其来的一句话,是有点把我给吓着了。
“你老是讲肚子饿,吃片面包饼干又喊饱,
我看你的胃是穿了一个洞了!你有看过猪的胃有洞的吗?”
“没有。可是你怎么知道猪有?”
“…………”

9.12.09

诱惑

对每个人来说,‘它’是绝对的存在,分别只在于每个人的诱惑点不同。诱惑在所定的点之下是根本起不了任何的作用,反之就会使其本能做出某种反应,而反应的大小程度就似乎它的沸腾点了。诱惑促使天地万物衍生繁殖,也使得人类社会充满了思想感情悲欢离合,这全都是无可奈何的事。

撇开人与人之间、男女之间种种不谈,生活中少不了的嗜好和需求除了是陶冶生活性情的元素,也足以提升人类生存的价值。每个人的价值观要求点不同,诱惑也相应的在互相牵制。某家男孩当年年少时床头上橱柜里的珍藏模型车已经抵不上如今驾驭着在马路上奔驰的感觉;女孩为芭比娃娃穿戴的头饰首饰再也比不上自己现在在首饰珠宝店里买回的心头好来的满足。

鞋子,是我的心头好。它们无论是站在架子上、橱窗前还是桌面上,我都觉得它们就是有双巧手有张嘴巴把我弄得裹足不前。随着年龄的增长,款式的要求和价钱合理性角度的比较也已全然不同,因为我已不知觉的将鞋子对我的诱惑点拉高。我每次在试穿后前往收银机处之前都promised它们会有个合适的栖身之所,不过我所懊恼的,是我的空间根本完全绝然容不下这个诱惑了我许久的鞋柜!

5.12.09

致命伤

致命的,可以是身边任何一文一物,随身沾来,都可致某某于死地。死这字指的不只是断气或奄奄一息随时归天那种,而且文章开头就用此字也没什吉利,不过现代都市人用词简炼,有丁点那种生不如死或内心淌血,也可以统称。

古代英雄剑侠杀人不留一滴血,让后者根本无迹可寻;又或者来个借刀杀人,要真是留有踪迹也不至于兴师问罪。生在当时要是有丁点或有意无意让人认为你是太过冲动刚强聪明出名 , 或是反之优柔寡断愚笨贪婪无知,都是致命伤。现代人规规矩矩朝九晚五开裆看铺,但官官相卫当然免不了每天上演好戏,虽然全都不相上下但也胜在局局精彩。

论人类这种充满感情的动物,从外表来看,男人的致命伤肯定是下面多出的那样东西。虽然不晓得下面多一样的感觉是怎样也可能是小便时会比较方便,不过如果少了其应该拥有的本能,那肯定是一个不能弥补的致命伤,纵然目前医学是如此昌明。男人可能也不明白女人上面多两团东西的感觉是怎样,也不会了解如果告诉男人说没有抱枕时抱着自己也是种很舒服的感觉。不过要是发现那团东西内又多了一小团的话,就一点都不再舒服了。要被逼 “割”舍的话也是女人一生不能弥补的伤痕。不过,不是每个女人都如此不幸,也并非每个男人如此不举。但是生活上却往往有很多不尽完美的事情发生,为什么说不尽完美,因为人类都是贪婪,或者用更美点的字眼 — 要求高的动物。男人要求可以看完每场球赛;女人要求突然有一天男人可以不再爱看,虽然知道那只是一个妄想。男人要求女人不再有每天买不忘的东西逛不完的街;女人就要求永远可以买到适合自己的尺码颜色款式,当然还有提不完的款,包括机器和人体,因为男人永远不明白女人的橱里头是永远少一件衣服少一双鞋子。

没有要求的生活,暗淡无趣;有要求却不尽完美,当然会有遗憾,但也不失为种缺陷美。倘若要求被剥夺,就犹如囚犯还未开庭就宣判无期徒刑,就是种致命伤。

3.12.09

A Christmas Tree

Brother gets a Christmas tree home and wanted to buy a decorations to set it up. Well, regarding from him, the tree was a F.O.C but thing is we’re not Christian and buying this kinda stuff quite wasting and we do not have enough place to store it after the season.

If he looking forward of his expected present would be lying under the tree the next morning when he get up, I would rather him to place a XXL socks beside his pillow or nails it on the wooden door, think the chance for him to get delighted is higher...lol. Nevertheless, if he can think of a way that only required a little tiny money and will have great accomplishments; we will always respect and agree with whatever of his proposal ^^.

2.12.09

排队

有秩序的社会,对排队二字绝不会陌生。不论是某地方某交通某某人某方法,通常都是一方来求另一方应,只要是需求量增加就得“排队”。有了排队,就大可将不快乐的事件发生率减至最低,不过就不见得会比较有效率,效率指的当然不只是求的一方。要做个快乐的行者,就不得不眼观四方耳听八方。

排队,顾名思义出来的效果当然就是一排排。少点机灵,除了累坏了自己,有时还会伤及无辜,广东话有句很传神的- 累街坊,就是这样解。基本上除了还账单电费水费杂费才逼不得已要排队,现在网络的方便还有e-banking,连车油也省了。不过,不同的国家社会风气有别,队伍也相应成趣。有个国家的排队pattern真的要好好讲讲。

整齐有序是给他们的嘉许。队伍可以绕过任何路障牌面摊子,直线型L-型都属普遍。到了ZSW的,就是经典了。不能说无独有偶,但很大机会是别无分店。都某广场闲逛购物,内部设计大都与各地一样,最低层是化妆香氛保养品部门,再上就是服装。顶楼的家居用品大抛售,女人的天性,当然不忘去“看看”。手上拿着战利品看着排队的人潮已经穿过室内摆设到厨房用具尾端 ,如能在一小时后提着购物袋出门口已是种荣幸,庆幸员工们的效率还不算低,但我却不打算在这排上至少一小时。走到楼下的童装部,两个“洁净”的柜台,等前面的auntie埋了单子,我就是下一个,前后不到五分钟。

如是认为物以稀为贵,耗费时间精力得来的东西特别妙,本人没有异议;又或者认为只要有人列队的地方就免不了有好kang-tao,有时间不妨去凑凑热闹排一排,也可接受;如果说就是爱排队,那纯粹个人喜好也无法讨论。不过如果一味随从,凡是都要law by law,没有巧妙的从中做取舍安排,也只是盲从。更何况,我并没有break the law, 都是同一间公司的产品,也没有说不能到另个柜台付账呀! 其实,只要没有违反常规而又觉得自在舒服的话,队伍长短与否,对他们来说更本就不重要,因为这毕竟是他们生活里的一部分,生活的插曲。

1.12.09

Cuddle the weekend in Sg

Happy December! I find it really hard to believe that a whole year just went by like that...especially after I came back from Singapore for another lovely weekend, time is truly flying by.

Well, I love when every weekend arrives because I could possible to see my love one which is 350km away from my place. Am really strenching my neck and looking forward to enjoy my day over there and goshopping. I've bought myself (opps, actually am the one who chosen but he paid for it…lol!) a bucket of skincare and bath products, and a new gadget for my laptop that am planning to buy long time ago. In addition, I love my new elegance gold heels and the pearls accessories.

To be honest, material comforts wouldn't makes a happy feeling to be long lasting. What preserves forever? We all knew it, don't you?

26.11.09

Little Surprises

Love that the weekend has finally arrived… Well, it’s end of November and December just around the corner and seems like can’t wait to step in. Am not a Christian so have no massive Christmas list of to- do’s, to have’s or try to-do’s…lol. But, am looking forward to dine with my love one this weekend and walking along the street with full of holiday season’s decorations. From mini to huge Christmas trees, Christmas lights along the road side and buildings, from classic elements to handmade and unique pieces, am very sure everything will be inspired me all night long.

Besides that, I wanted to give him something unique that I’ve had bought couple week ago. Not a pre-Christmas gift item of course but I do hope he will like it! I love the wrapping idea, it's so luxurious and such a customized touch to presents! Don't you think it's too pretty to open?

15.11.09

found HER

Yipppeee! I found my dream sandals. Black shade may already be very classic but with an open toe and a zip to fasten made her achieved an edgy and sumptuous look. It's totally very comfort and feminine and only cost me less than $20. What else can we demand on if the shoes just can last for 3 months? But am sure I can pair it with anything and can have it for more than a season!

14.11.09

A crush with BEAN

Here u come, Saturday! I've started daydreaming about all the delicious treats I'll be eating soon and, unfinished soya bean milk to drink along this weekend.

Couple days ago, I found out my ex colleugue (hi vs!) know how to made soya bean. Guess what, we decided to let soya bean to join us in our afternoon gathering. I love it so much since I am not really like to get carton of high preservative soya bean milk in supermarket and usually I only can get it through street stall when I pass by.

My weekend was wonderfull. Because of bean, I get to know Vs's two lovely puppies Keiga and Take, gorgeous pets. Moreover, I packed lot of fashion magazines for spending on a sunday rainy afternoon. Of course, with a glass of soya bean milk.

12.11.09

实兆远的猪油

周末往北走了一趟。去回都是入夜凌晨,没法一瞻适耕庄田野之浩荡,也看不了红土坑的绿意盎然。有一尝当地小吃,买上几瓶辣酱,也总算对此行有个交代。

来到间小面摊,以鲁Lak 闻名。无需去猜测它与历代或当地社会有什么联系,观其字就是鲁面+ Asam Laksa。当然,也有分别卖这两种面食。友人说难得到这一定要尝,看看此摊子离住家不远,要真是搅肚子连走带跑到家料想也不会拉到裤子,就和它拼了!不是出奇的美味,但也不难吃,胜在特别。料你也无法将Asam Laksa 煮到像鲁面的样子,或是鲁面煮得像Asam Laksa 的味道吧!

盼了两天才买到的福州光饼就实实在在是到地品牌。內馅简单,猪油和葱头仔搅碎置入粉团,压平再烘。它的香和脆,秘诀就在那团猪油。小时候白饭加两匙羹猪油,一扒就是两碗。要简单烹煮,杂货店菜市场都可买到的罐头扣肉,烧热锅子直接倒入,想要拌料可放些预先炸香的马铃薯或豆腐皮,再加上些包菜,其它的菜拌猪油一起烹煮都不会脆口,唯有包菜。上桌,肉还未夹上两块,乌黑的猪油汁就少了一半。家人也喜欢将胡椒酱油等酱料腌制好的厚厚生肉片中夹芋头来蒸煮,又或者端出屋后以煤炭炉来蒸烤,两者皆佳,不过却以后者略胜一筹。皆因炭烤味的那份传统根本无法被取代,不过后人的生活与节奏,在逼不得已的情况下就以煤气取而代之。

猪油饼也好,什么芋头扣肉还是猪油饭也罢,吃的是一份回忆,一份温情,一份家的味道,一份道道地地华人社会的味道,一份身为华族子弟们的幸福。

11.11.09

A big thanks to VS

Welcome to the new week! How was your weekend? I've had a great escape to North of Penisular Malaysia. It's supposed to be a beautiful and lovely weekend which is pretty exciting for end of the year. I do love sunshine. Sunny days really makes me excited. I like the smell of the sea especially when warm and comfy wind blowing off up to the sky. I wanto send a big thanks and kiss to one of my dear friends (hi vs!) for sending me a nice and warm message to cheer up my life again the next morning.

Here's what had written in the mail: Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

VS, I know you never expected your mail can create such huge impact on me. Thanks alot my dear, greatly apprecaited!

7.11.09

Panties panties!

Im busy with my closet makeover recently. An organised closet really does make things alot simpler when you have everything right infront of you. I don't have a huge wardrobe and my accessories including shoes and handbags were "parked" in a different place so the variety of closet consider large enought (at this moment, ahaha) for me to place my clothes.

Surprisingly, I found that I've soooooooooo many new panties that I bought earlier before especially when am traveling. Am started to think of, do I addicted in a "panties collection"? Different color and fabric does makes us feel comfy and looks great besides of physical appreance. I started to buy different kind of collections, great colours combination, lovely fabrics and styles of panties after I've had received the first dozen of panties from him years ago. It is same like when you see something classy and chic and detailed with some laces and symbols when you passing by a wardrobe window, where you toes will be headed to?

6.11.09

Front-Zip Platform Sandals

It looks so chic and stunning. Wearing it would surely captivate attention. It’s usual to see them in black since black really brings tough look. I have already seen some of tough-looking footwear designs but I recently found that it’s so interesting and I started to fall in love with it. With a zip to fasten and an open toe, glamour is the best word to describe her. Furthermore, I like the platform so that easily to walk.

I want to get one for myself. Of course not from these brands which the tags in between $700-$990…! I know where to get something glamour and cheap and suit the size of my wallet.

3.11.09

取名。

当某人得知他们的孩子即将诞生,之后所忙的就是想个好的名字。何谓好?古时候做老婆生男孩,顺利顺发添财根本不会显得单调。如一连几胎都生女,其中一个女儿就名为“帯娣”,和弟同音,用意明显。等生到第六第九胎的时候,什么莲娣梅凤兰用尽,“妹”字给了第六的,刚好老爸打麻将捡个九索大吃三家的话,高兴之余认为孩子脚头好,名字还算unisex,也不管呱呱落地了没,九索的名字就这样与那孩子衔接。

来到这个时代,取个好名更是都市人所讲究的话题。文学修养深厚的家庭,长辈就视此为艰巨任务还时不时都翻字词典讨论。说到讲究,现在社会有求必应的,吃这门饭的人也不少。拿孩子的时晨八字配上五行,厚厚的红包就换得了盖世雄伟的名字。

都市人,养人育人是责任,不过如今却演变成如买屋买车视能力而为了。不过,十个家庭一半以上都养宠物。背后的目的因人而异。无论是从宠物店买回,路边捡走,回到家洗净喂饱,就是谈论“取名”。给宠物取名,是很大的学问,那些讲究生活的,更是相信名字取不好,一路衰到老,衰的当然不是狗,是它的主人。华人家,狗的名字也讲究六六大顺,你们所讨论的那只旺财不是我家的那只;你家的也叫小黄么?撞名比去ball撞衫更屡见不鲜。有些先生小姐失恋,狗名就更容易取了,十之八九都源自于忘情女负心汉。当你八卦问为什么你家的狗名好象是曾相识?他们可能会答你:拿来当狗名,便宜他们了!

中文字,妙的就是不止可以表意,还可谐音,所以取名这门功夫,人人都使计好让生活更增添趣味。家里多了两条小菜狗。一个蒙猪眼白毛加几挞黑团,另个脸如沙皮狗全身巧克色。在想,白的叫“蒙猪”也不错,好在不用上学,目前不用以后就很难说,不让然第一堂课叫写自己的名字,老师都不愿改它的簿子。不过老爸有更贴切的名字办--“猪股”。此乃客家方言也与“蒙猪”同义,不过感觉上就趣味得多。巧克色那只,老爸命名MILO。好名!毫无意义,胜在够经济效益之余,好听又易记。

1.11.09

Yellow day

A New month! But this great year end season was welcomed by A yellow day…pfff…! My grandma always telling me when I was a child, your bed will get floated in a yellow day. Is a raining season in the Ninth God Festival, a grand celebration for Chinese society . Done all the washing and cleaning, the best thing to do now is lying on my comfy coach and spend the rest afternoon with the latest fashion magazine and a glass of honey of course lol.

15.10.09

Happy b*day

I’m so excited and looking forward to this weekend comes. There’re so many fun loving things been planned months ago, just for the special day to come.

13.10.09

Happiness Myths

I recently went to Malacca, another small but fantastic town which is just 140km away from Kuala Lumpur. That was a nice weather to out station and accompany with great CD track and smooth traffic and my new 3 quarter black pants. Blue sky white clouds green green grass… everything is so nice. No rain for now at lease even we’re in a raining season.

Thing has changed after half an hour on the road… everything seems not so pretty anymore. My car’s a/c was broken down. The journey seems so long and I can’t wait to call my friend and tell him: am arrived! He was my ex-uni mate. Our friendship was successfully passed through the seven-year ditch, lol. Half of my friends be replaced but another half stay the same. I do believe Friendship goes through phases. Who becomes my close mate is determined by my social needs. However, one thing for sure is, if you’ve got a really strong, long-term friendship, and you know each other very well, geography doesn’t matter at all.

Another reason besides of a gathering is to see his newborn baby, Ellie. Surprisingly, our topic has changed to baby, marriage, house hold… whatsoever, he found his happiness myths and this is the most important thing for him now.

9.10.09

插的故事

有一些人,喜欢无聊中找些问题来插你一刀,然后再得意也间接的告诉你,他们比你有知识。他们就是不直接对你说他们是多么的有料到,而是把这个他们认为是无可否认的事实,建立在拉倒他人的同时,才会变得有意义。不能说是把快乐建立在他人的痛苦上,而是把“爽”建立在他们认为无知的妇孺阿陈老黄上,别以为和他们关系越亲的就可免,第一个被拉上台的就是这班人。可怜那些每时每刻都得和他们朝夕相处,随时候命的,是名副其实的流血不流泪。

糟糕的是,明知被插也没什胜算,搞对抗时就是根本不想让他们有机会占上风。原因就只有一个,看到他们爽自己就很不爽。搞到最后,还是免不了要遭受被插的命运,有时还伤痕累累有血也吐不出。千奇百怪的人真是无奇不有。风水这回事真的会轮流转,这年头还真的不怎么好过。

6.10.09

Little parsley

I like october. I am really looking forward to October due to I had lots of thing to be expected in this lovely season. To me, it meants windy, sweet, white singlet, brownie scarf and pink flip flop. Announcements, celebrations, gatherings...all fall in this month. My dear friends in another part of world, should be busy on choosen out their lovely socks, thousand of colors different of materials and knitted beautifully... yes, they do fancy with socks!

Woke up early to prepare a brunch for myself! An hour of cooking but finished within 20 minutes, lol. Butter and Cheese Mushroom Spaghetti... I like the chopped parsley. It mixed well in the white gravy pepper sause and the color combination more like an embellishement. Life is always full of surprise, even a small bunch of parsley.

30.9.09

女人与特价餐

讲到吃,鲍参翅肚山珍海味当然多多益善。现代都市女人有地位有能力,称心地点,High Tea之类偶尔的聚会很少会不赏脸,而露天能观远景的通常都会是首选,如果有天时地利人和的配合。不过女人的通病很多时候就是期望过高,尤其忘了她们享受的正是特价的优惠。

本人没什社会地位能力也有限,朋友说有间日式自助餐打五折特价优惠,考虑该不该去吃个痛快。当“优惠”二字映入脑海是,想的不是会多花那小部分钱,而是节省了一半的价钱,适逢又是优惠最后一天。选了张露天位子,先来个清凉椰子顺顺喉咙。选择坐在室内的好处就是食物近手可得。不过看着黑暗的灯光把食物打得火红橙黄,挤在空调潮湿的室内吃着没有了天然美感的食物又少了份阳光的气息,是美中的不足。脸上的不是dinner 妆,一排排的灯折射在脸上,自己也快像片sashimi。城中大多数的餐厅要不坐落于商业大厦内,就是普通店铺,要是如此,选个靠窗位子,或不是客人进出的主要通道吧!位子虽有限,你可以预定,如果想要花上至少3小时在那儿进餐的话。如该餐厅没有预定的服务,而又肯定自己将不会那么幸运有张风水位,那就得深思了。要是便、靓、正那当然不在话下,吃饱走人,大有地方去。

环顾四周,中国人有句老话,叫‘不吃白不吃’,意指有得可取,何须硬着脖子和腰身;若是不拿的话也没有人会觉得你高风亮节。没有一家餐馆怕你吃空了他们的料理赔了本,就怕没人来买单。大家都占上好处,皆大欢喜。这就是人人都爱“自助”的原因。

拨了一盘的鲜虾,然后是辣酱柠檬汁配生蚝,几块寿司和鳗鱼… 再逛多两圈,就发现中西韩式料理包括甜品占了6成。是为配合顾客们本身的多样化口味和天性,还是世上根本就很难找到专情独一的经营家?

8.9.09

要求

雨季的雨天是让大多个别体尤其生活在紧凑的城市步伐里,更是无法承受。大事小事有事没事,只要事事不顺,下雨二字老是会被牵扯进去,是种生活也是种习惯。每分每秒每个都在局限的空间找能满足他们生理心理的种种。

说是大多人,也有那一小戳的存在。他们坐在露天café 舔着espresso的杯口,等着看站在大学门口那女生等的是何人,再看看稍微湿透的上衣,怜悯油然而生;或是靠在落地玻璃旁拨开菠萝炒饭上的芫茜,瞄着对头街走来的狼狈女郎上身的格子衬衫和感觉不搭配的紫色手提袋,才明白颜色是今季的主题,不是搭配的问题;也可以挤在角头间mamak 档咬着插在teh’ O ice limao里的吸管, 享受再坐多一小时也没人管的得意,不时仰头老板依然是黯然生意难做的神情。

夏季的雨天让四周沾上黄土泥味,身上是汗是水也闻不出,但却往往让人欣喜若狂。感觉就像疲乏的身子回到家如常拉开电冰箱看到一盒雪糕,要再加上倒插在瓶装饮料旁的甜筒,更是一种bonus,一种奢侈的bonus。不贪婪的,可能要求的只是罐汽水,管他什么牌子,如再要求有些冰块再加上柠檬片… 你可以安慰自己说是对枯燥的生活有些不过太的要求。要求,也可以是种习惯。

那些习惯没有要求的,也恨不得。因为他们四周有太多不谋而合他们的要求,所以基本上也没什么要求可言了。 容易满足的,很难会有要求。

20.8.09

A Diners

Food always be my first priority when it comes to travel, of course, besides of shopping, lol. So, since am out of my home sweet home and a dusty city with full of honking and traffic jams, yeah most of the places in the world sharing the same condition but thing is am getting the most quality time of myself for this entire week, I don’t seen panic with the traffics but enjoy the scenery along the ways and I get to do whatever I want!

I have to say I was a bit more sensible for the meal, as a traveler. Surprisingly, all I ate just so filling and I don’t feel snacky at all and some of them even not came in my first intention. Look at the papaya salad, it was so gorgeous and tasty and it may temp me wanna lick my screen every time when I see it. Something regretful was the mouthwatering desserts were incredibly delicious till forgot to capture them before I leaving this lovely place, Bangkok.

19.8.09

MAI PEN ARAI !

无论古老新旧,每个城市都有它独特的味道。又再次从新加坡回来,每一回去的感觉都没什么大的分别,待上三五天,吃吃喝喝走走逛逛时而的开怀大笑不时又附头沉思,没舍的又过了一天。她力求平等先进美观是唯一能Impressed 自己的地方。

离开新加坡的36小时后飞抵曼谷。她让许多人先入为主的印象是,车水马龙杂乱无章布满烟尘的城市;又或者是芳香四“艳”,夜夜笙歌的不夜城。撇开那种Luxury 式的旅游,花上三五天在不同的小巷穿插游走,就会发觉,曼谷并不是想象的那么简单。

走上大街市区,闻到的是花香。佛寺有立在商店小巷间,有在商业大厦露天广场中,中年老幼摩登时耗的,一束玫瑰加上几柱小香,跪着念念有词,那种和谐平静和转头边大街上的嘟嘟车大巴士的烦躁号角和烟尘,是强烈的对比。泰国的人民,都生活在佛教中。

走进窄小的巷子,污水随拖鞋的踢踏溅起贴在平滑的后腿,你会发觉用上tissue拭擦是很累的动作。 停下来时小贩 们对你说的都是道地泰语,也从不去察觉或分析前面这位是否是游客,除了外表明显的ang mo佬,会道出一两个规范英语字,不然就索性不发一言,不是不说是语言不通。午饭时间,身上就如溅上一瓶鱼露和醋,走到哪都摆脱不了。吃裸条汤猪杂米饭烤肉腌制串烧,人人都沾上一些,再加几茶匙辣椒粉,站着坐着蹲着就往嘴巴里去,看他们吃得那么开心,自己也按耐不住在路边摊来一碗。最回味的还是那颗香脆番石榴,250泰铢整粒切片包起,水果本身还不是主角,是后头配上的那包酸梅辣椒粉。回国后有试调配,就是调不回当天人字拖站在街边吃的味道。整条巷子就是被这种五味杂成的味道混了混,成了可爱的巷弄文化。

曼谷人很会生活。市井一群的弄个推车放两张凳子就做买卖,做生意的也从不说摊子再摆迟一些好做多点生意,临走前和左邻右舍还能喝上一两瓶啤酒,笑谈风生;打工一族的就几家店面跑忙着试衣饰,客人上门有兴趣的就打包收钱,讨价还价的只要是不亏本倒贴通常也照单全收。认识的问多两句,他们只会挥挥手和谐的对你说:‘MAI PEN ARAI’! (意指无所谓、没关系、不打紧...)这是他们的生活哲学,不是悲观,是他们找到最能接近平静和平淡的要求。

生活,可以是奢华的要求也能平淡的享受;味道,可以如玉兰飘香一再品嚼,也足以让人屏住呼吸逃之夭夭。

12.8.09

need a separates saving acc?

I couldn't think off any word but only 'gorgeous' to describe her lovely body shapes.
should I, or for those bag lovers actually does what am i planning to, set up a separate savings account for the one and only shoulder bag? I am really impressed by J.Crew's design.

4.8.09

Breezy afternoon

Feeling pretty good, as I permed my hair, finally, for the first time, which should be another surprise for 'some one'~...lol. And, i've enjoyed sleeping and relaxing for the day. Beside of planning my great escape to Bangkok, yes,again! end of this month, as well as hoping my white gorgeous pants still allowed my little tummy to fit into, for the coming event in Singapore this weekend.

24.7.09

Delighted

Well it's Friday again already. A week totally fly off. I did a whole bunch of nothing.. :S but, am finally finishing up the last of my unpacking and cleaning and am defintely waiting for the next gathering to come this weekend! Friday, could be my dear friend's last day of rotation and probably busy on ironing her uniforms? lol, what I really wish is a gathering with bottles of Vodka and bowls of lemon slice... how wonderful friday evening is!

16.7.09

Last Day

Weather is not so different today. The sun sunny as usual but it's my last day at work before my fly off day and the coming long weekend :) Asking about my feeling ? LOL, i just enjoying the moment and hanging around to make sure I seen everyone before 5 and happily packing..!

4.7.09

Thousand Layer Temptation

Oh...packing is tiring. Totally have no idea since when i get bored with this activity. I don't know how long it will takes even though I actually have not many things need to bring along :) Relaxing with a nice movie and a box of dessert...opps! Today is American Independents Day, mess hall ready and served lots of special meals and desserts. However, i still prefer to enjoy it in my 'house'. Falled in love with all kinds of dessert our chef makes...especially this, i named it 'thousand layer sweetie', not strongly-flavored but perhaps I still can sleep well with a full stomach surrounded with a mess up stuff.

2.7.09

as usual...Salmon

As usual, a dinner time which the gang in camp's mess hall after work. Whew! The buffet style dishes would never disappointed my highly expectation, all the time, exepcially when it's comes to fulfill my little tiny stomach enquiry . Fresh grill Salmon with an addition of squeezed of lemon... everything was such a lovely casual and relexed feel. If got another glass of lemonade after meal, how wonderful life it is after 5!

24.6.09

it's wednesday

It's Wednesday... or maybe it's still the first week of my rotation leave that I've spended if I wish really hard? Lots to do the day after tomorrow, this month though... which is probably the same for my family and some of my dear friends. I am headed to my best friend's beauty salon and perhaps another cooling eye gel or yogurt mask might sneak its way to my tiredness and blue mood.

23.6.09

Sinem

The thought of buying or get something special to her as a signify of our friendship actually came across my mind such a long time. Something that she couldn't easily has in her region place, something that she could use it often and the most important is there is no time frame... so, trendy stuff and ordinary souvenir eventhough is from Malaysia been moved out of my list. Personal Designed and Handmade photo album already given her as a wedding present. What else that required my creativeness to produce meanwhile to be sure the precentage of daily usage is higher? Finally, this thing came across my mind and decided to get it done before I fly off.

Thank you and greatly appreciated to my dear ex-uni friend Sook Teeng and her friend who been able to deliver this parcel within a DAY! Certainly, that was a really high effectiveness and effciency service due to my flight is 4 days after the design and draft been sent.

p/s: sinem, am sure most of the time u will received lots of trainers' envy's signt especially while you're having ur tea during the morning meeting everyday!

21.6.09

无声的讶异 Totally Blank

当某些突如其来的种种让你思路还来不及配合自己那独有的感官反应时,“呆”可以不只是几秒事情。它甚至足以持续发酵至几小时或好几天。虽然它也是感官折射出来的成品,但其后遗症却不输给那些轻微的叹息感慨悲伤忐忑哭泣,到稍微严重的怒骂、厮杀式的呐喊、暴力式的发泄… 。
种种能recall,能如数家珍的举动之后都会有旁人的劝导鼓励。发愣,脑袋是一片空白,旁人讲话一句也没听见眼前发生种种一样也没看见,虽说是一种心理调节,但是愣的时间过长,少了生活上应有的细节和意义…唉, 讲了这么多,这几天感觉好像有点白活了。

14.6.09

Forrest Gump & Mr.Bubba

It was a night of good food and good company. Finally, get to meet Chris and Jeannie after 6months of schedule arrangement. Surprisingly they're seafood lovers! Due to this, we've had a bucket of lovely shrimps in Bubba Gump Restaurant.

That was a fantastic place. You'll keep youself busy on looking around the interior once you step in, admire how creative they are, how approachable of every waiter, how lovely of the 80's and early 90's songs they played... These are what we call usually, Packaging! Of course, the strenght of a restaurant always back to the food itself. Hmm~ I think Gump be able to turn one's head after they step out of this restaurant. Atlease, I was one of them!

Thanks! Chris. Very enjoyable and greatly appreciated for the dinner!

Blueberry Lemonade. Remember intead of main dish? Just becuase this was my order. Im kinda person who lazy to read through all the details of every meal and decide what to eat. Expecially when some of my friends make up their minds and go for Italian Dishes, oh Gosh! So, appreciated of Jeannie's explaination, however, she decided to order for me, finally. The greatest happinest was been taken good care by some one else, Don't u agree?