Resting my body and soul

Am sick at home :(
But took the chance to get in touch with the musical side of me. Beginning to appreciate FIR's songs, especially the new one 月牙湾。The vocals are so unique - a blend of opera sounds yet crisp and light.

I'm also working my fingers on the black-and-whites. Chopin's Ballade No.23 Op.1 is tough!

My bro is at the motorcycle workshop getting his motorbike repaired. Hopefully it'll be over soon and he can join us for dinner. Wong Tian is coming back for dinner too, which will make it a family dinner with all present. An occasion very hard to come by, now that my bro is staying in hostel. Amazing too, how one semester has breezed past for him. It didn't seem like he has been away at hostel for long.

Hope my cough goes away soon. Been missing my jogs and yoga; what a torture.

Chopin favourite

Have to master this too!

Chopin pieces in the practice

Song from The Pianist movie

Feeling melancholy

Is it the gloomy weather? A stark contrast to yesterday's bright sun.
Is it the sad news? Of the pitiful passing and the heart break of their loved ones?
Is it the impending busy work week ahead? Worsen by the serious cough that seems to break my throat.

Still, I'm happy to enjoy a simple yet complex joy with WW. Simple - no planning or preparations required; complex - you need a good brain, a fine appreciation and some practice at it. Hearing him play the timeless works of the major composers spurs me on to master the few pieces that I am at. He does Blumedlied with such feelings that my all-time Op64No.2 fades in the background. It's wonderful we both can connect with piano-playing so well and revive each other's spirit in the piano pieces.

More photos of WW's new house:
Summer loves the sun. She's happily basking in the sun, thanks to the one who releases her every now and then (me!). Heh.
Summer's being trained not to enter the living room. She still sneaks in sometimes.

Obedient little one at the other side of the house
Sunset view at the balcony. The sun was fogged by raining clouds.
Another view from the balcony
The bar counter at the attic floor
Living area at the attic floor (3rd floor)
Looking at the balcony door
Stairway
Room at the attic floor..

.. where the piano sits
Panorama view of the houses from the piano room window.

缘分

是个奇妙的东西。世界之大，偏偏给两个人碰上。有些朋友，多年不见，以为永远不会再相遇。谁知，有缘遇上了。真是乐事。可惜，没机会停下脚步多聊几句。不过，相信会有不久以后的下一次。：）

My dear bro is 21!

Yesterday after work (and a quick run with Tian), we were back home to celebrate Shou Bi's 21st bday. We ordered Sakae Sushi delivery which arrived half an hour earlier than requested. By the time Tian and I got home, the food was already sitting there for an hour. But still we had a good meal together, sharing the mini dons and sushi with one another.

Considering it's a 21st birthday celebration, the feast wasn't that big and the gathering that spectacular. But I'm sure my bro would appreciate this more than any big parties because he is a simple boy (man) from a simple family. :)

Fluffy being placed on the chair, hanging on to the table edge

She's quite happy though.

The Wong Family! Celebrating Shou Bi's 21st birthday - 16 Nov

Ama got a big fat ang pow for Shou Bi

Happy birthday dear bro!
Me, Aboy & Tian

Gift from Tian & me. One more Adidas black sports top to his collection.

WW joined us too straight from work :)

最可怜的家庭成员

那就是Fluffy Wong!

The past weekend she was all alone at home, deserted by even my homely parents. Her teary sad expression made me feel a tinge of guilt, but then again, no ones replaces Wong Tian's place in her heart.

It may be a good idea to get her a companion or to let her breed some small shih tzus, but HDB wouldn't allow. What's with rearing two dogs in a HDB flat? So draconian. Eeks.

Which reminds me of my need to vent out this other matter. The KPE, recently opened, has enforced a speed limit of 70km/h. Any speed more than that and you could be slapped with a 200 (plus plus?) fine and 12 demerit points. 110 and above could warrant you a stay behind bars. I tried driving in the tunnel before; it was an agony for a speed demon. Just don’t get how our gov wants to be so in control.

I wonder how long it would be before I can quit taking the MRT, but again with car-driving, would it become more agonizing?

Dinner with fellow young peers

Happy to find a bunch of like-minded, same-generation kids in the office! We, a total of 16, had dinner at The Pump Room last Thursday to celebrate XL's 24th bday. With this group of younger peers, it's definitely more fun working. Imagine just three years back, I couldn't find more than 5 colleagues who were younger than me! But now, I'm the oldest in this group.

I hope these days of hanging out don't end soon, coz with that, it'll mean us having to devote more time to family and which signifies us getting old.

Eden and me

Me and Kai Ling
Lastly, me and birthday ger - Xiuling :)

30 BD - pictures of the living room

Summer looks like a flea at times






WW with Summer

追求梦想

当机会出现，你是否会抓住它？

可否牺牲一个稳定的将来，为了追求梦想？在这之前，你需要爱人与亲人的支持。

朋友们说得对，长大了，人生的选择变得少了，但每个抉择都带来更大的后果。生命中的棋与步，以越难退回了。勇敢往前冲！

Online shopping's addictive!

After being in The States for simply a short while, we have gotten the kick of purchasing online. First, there was Abercrombie & Fitch, then Aeropostale. It is just so convenient! Besides, we get the goods in just a few days.

Back home, it's hard not to succumb to the appeal of online shopping. And a result of this is:

Unveiled..

$222 worth of Vitasence skincare products!

Wahaha. But I did save some $111 - 33%, with products to last me a year!