SAIL BOATS

I close my eyes and I feel the breeze on my face. I inhale the air around me and with my eyes still closed,I know where I am. I had been transported to another place. In my hands I feel the roughness of a rope, tugging rhythmically, confirming my location. 

I know what is in store for me as I open my eyes. Stepping into the sail boat, I understand that a new journey begins but not for me alone. Glancing around, numerous boats were afloat. I see some familiar faces etched with concern like mine. They too are wondering what lies ahead. I look further beyond and see more faces ~ new ones with warm smiles, ~ they know what their intentions are. I admire them, I envy them for they know their destiny.

The whistle blew and it meant that the time had come. We went on board the sail boat and started the journey. Winds blew in gusts and filled the sails, making our boats soar ahead. Some were moving faster than the rest. We were all going towards the same direction. Were we in a race? No one looks anxious or in a hurry. No words were spoken as our sail boats rocked forward with the waves. 

Out in the open sea, the boats sailed apart. Although we were all still sailing in the same direction, the distance between us has widened. Dark clouds appeared and rain started to fall. Our boats were tossed roughly and eventually we were just specks of little dots spread out in the ocean. Each boat sailing its own course and as I turned to look for you, all I saw were unknown faces. My one consolation was that unknown will now bring me new confidence.

Let Go......

On this day , ....

God wants you to know..... 

... that it's time you let go. .....

Yes, of course, you want to control,....

so everything happens in just the way you want it. 

 

But at the end of the day, we control nothing!

 

It's all in God's hands,

It has always been, and will always be. 

So, do what you can, 

and then let go, 

 

and let God handle the rest.

Small small world!

I realized what a small world we live in when i went out on a shopping and makan outing with my friends on Sunday! The 7 of us drove ourselves in 2 cars and split into 2 groups as we went on a shopping spree. I noticed the huge SALES sign on the glass window of the BEBE shop, so i wandered over there and peered in. There were 3 customers in there and as one of them turned to face me , I recognized that face instantly!  

"TAI NGAN KAM YEE SAU NGA POR" That was the name that was coined by one of my close friends back when we were 15 and nasty!!! And if u can read those 7 words in perfect Cantonese then u will know what she looks like as well LOL i am still nasty!! She has not changed one bit and i have to be honest that i did see that face in FB just a week back as well. 

As she started to head out of the boutique, i knew that she was looking right at me. I had wanted to move away but it would have been too obvious, so i stood rooted and pretended to point out a dress like some Oscar winning actress LOLOL I truly hate meeting up with old school mates esp ones whom i was never close to! But when caught with no where to run i had to face the music. And the music was a long drone and unmelodious repertoire!  HI, u are so and so and i am so and so , and i stay here and u stay there. Blah blah blah! 

After what seemed like forever, she said that she had to rush off , heading back to Ipoh after visiting her daughter here in PJ. I continued on with my shopping and an hour later, i saw another set of eyes that were familiar.This time i was prepared cuz i was not standing rooted to a shop. My legs were in motion and as our eyes met for an instant i turned away sharply and made my footsteps resemble a giant's!!! This one is a Joanne, an insurance agent and friend i had lost touch with cuz she called me a million times each week, bombarding me with requests to quench her quota!

When dinner time came i was just relieved and happy to sit my hungry tummy at a long table , sharing tons of salmon sashimi and loads of hanamaki and many more different Japanese yummies i call my GOOOOOOD  SLURPY FRIENDS!  LOLOL!

friends forever or forever friends

There are alot of happenings recently which may change or affect some of our lives. Things happen for some reasons or happen because it just happen or waiting for the happening to happen or purposely make it happen or whatever happens has happened.

I sincerely hope whatever happened, each and everyone of us will remain friends no matter what and look forward to building a stronger footing and working hard to keeping our friendship alive.

If I could go back and change the world, I would. If I could, I would I'd give anything to turn back the hands of time. Anything in the world ; you name it, anything - I would. I can feel my heart breaking and it's not even whole. Some of you got a piece and so does everyone closes to me. My heart has never belonged to just me. Our lungs and livers can be replaced. But your lives? Think of what's at stake. I don't know, without all of you there would never be any "jalan jalan cari makan, clubbing, holidays, chiapkooting, bar-b-q, karaoke, laughing ourselves silly. Each and every one of you make it worthwhile.  God only knows. You aren't just my friends.  Life feels like a mind-teaser; only it doesn't give you all the clues. The truth sets you free, that's what they say. Just be honest, let your heart lead the way. I know it wasn't any of you who started the "fire". Just remember that no matter what anyone says; each and everyone of you made a difference. I know you have it in you to change but just remember that when things dont go your way; have a party or try to be cool.  Your burns / hurts will heal, But your memory will remain. Please make the right decision.

S..... sober

The journey of Food

For those of you who are ready to embark on the journey of food, this will come in handy if u make a quick weekend stop in Ipoh. Its the haven for food lovers and being bred there for the first 20 years of my life, i wish to share my favorites with you.

Breakfasts : 

1. Foh San restaurant for Dim Sum. It has a new location now but same la, still as packed! Go as early as 6am to get the good stuff.

2. Canning Garden Curry mee ( walking distance from my house) Its a bit more pricey but the "liew" comes in abundance.

3. Canning Garden Chee Cheong Fun ( i am biased) is at the corner shop. Small little stall but so yummy u would want to eat 2 portions!

4. Char Kuay Teow in Nam Heong (old town) This is where the famous Old Town White Coffee originates from.

5. Egg custard in Tian Chun ( house of mirrors) Also famous for their kuay teow soup. Pretty packed on weekends.

Lunches:

1. Yong Tau Foo in Pasir Pinji ( Tai Shi Kiok) Can u figure out what that was? Haiyah, under big tree lah! I love the sar kok!!! And the juices like dragon fruit comes in huge glasses, so quenching. 

2.Crispy roast pork in Wong Fee Kee, restaurant, Kampung Bercham. My latest discovery :) when i was back there 2 weeks ago. Sooooooooooo good, i ordered the siew yoke 3 times LOL

3. Beacon Point in Ipoh Garden. Its Ipoh secret for Western food. They have a website and u will drool when u venture in there! 

4. Tau Fu Fah at Funny Mountain. In New town Ipoh , this is a drive-in :) and u can sit in the comforts of your car and enjoy these soya goodies.
Dinners:

1. Bean Sprouts and Chicken (Nga Choy Kai) This is always on the top of my list. The one in Cowan Street is good but for more varieties like fish and pork balls, my fave is Onn Kee, next to Low Wong.

2.Gourmet Square in Ipoh Garden has so many choices u will go gila trying to decide what to eat. 

3. Tong Sui Kai near Sam Tet Chinese school is a nice haunt too.

I know there are more but really, i cannot go on and not short circuit my keyboard. For now, let's just dream of the scrumptious fare till we plant our fat butts on Ipoh ground. And I don't want to post pics either. I am not a tease!!!

Short and sweet..... quick and sweet.... Sweet and Sweet!!!

The new year came followed by the Chinese one! I made a couple of CNY resolutions, for changes are good. I intend to stick by them mainly cuz they will make me a better person. Wish me luck. Having said that, its a known fact that humans are creatures of habit and any form of alterations or amendments are never easy. For me the hardest change would be the eating habits! I live to eat and that should explain it all LOL

This morning i saw an ad with a coupon that caught my eye so distinctly. I read every single word in that ad even tho it was long and detailed. Pastries, cakes and muffins can never be replaced in my repertoire of edibles!! They breathe excitement and passion into my blood!! Did i get u curious yet? If not, u aren't a sweet tooth gal like me! U can skip this post then , lest i bore u!

From here i will make this short, quick and sweet ( no pun intended!). Big Apple, famous for their tantalizing donuts, are branching out under the name of One Apple. Serving an array of cupcakes, sandwiches, pastries, danish, muffins etc, with the same famous fluffy soft texture as their donuts, One Apple just opened its first outlet in Sunway Pyramid, with more mushrooming out all over the country.

With a 50% coupon in hand, i am heading out there this weekend to get a taste of everything!!! ( one of each , lah!!) Life's too short to skip out on sweets. I promised this would be short so here is where i sign off before my keyboard malfunctions due to my excessive drooling!!! 

The Villain

I should not have tried to 'right" the Wrong for in doing so, i went from being BAD to incredibly Wicked. There must be so many ways to say I am Sorry and obviously I said that Wrong too. 

It took me a long time to realize that we do screw up. You have to go to the bottom most level of LOW to actually learn the lesson. 

It has to come to a point where u see that there is no more turns left so u make a U turn and u apologize. But even then IT did not come out Right. 

So here i stand .... a Villain in all sense of the word.