Jumbo Seafood

I skipped class on Mon because Dami agreed to bring for seafood J
I have craving for seafood the whole of Sun & was pestering him to eat with me.

He was too exhausted after returning home from BKK on Sun afternoon I didn’t want to be too demanding so I waited till Mon to bark him again. Surprisingly he’s ok.

So we went Jumbo @ Clarke Quay. We got a table by the river. The crab was great but Dami said he preferred Palm Beach more.

Overall we had a great evening except for the part that he mentioned he’s thinking of venturing into another business. I wasn’t too agreeable as he’s only started partnership in the current company for barely 6 months. I feel that he haven’t even put in enough to turn his focus to elsewhere. But he doesn’t think so.

The Language of Love

Have you ever find it challenging expressing yourself or feel upset when you love ones, friends or even colleagues don't get the picture of what you want them to understand?

I do. Sometime I almost feel like giving up after trying to get Dami understand my point. It seems to me that no matter how much I tried to express my feelings, he doesnt seems to be able to get my point.

We had great time talking to each other about everyday happening about his work as well as mine & also our friends. But when it comes to serious conversation such as how I feel about his certain behaviours, he just seems "shut-off" or misinterpret.

I "complained" to Momo once after a tearful conversation that I can't "communicate" w my hubby, she lend me this book. She took up 1 year of basic counselling course thru her church, I thought she probably know how to tackle the situation.

I'm half way thru the book. It's really quite interesting. I've also tried alittle on the technic suggested. Seems to work quite well. I hope when I finish the book, I can summarise & share it with Dami (he's not the sort who read book beside car magazines, haha). Hopefully that will help him better understand the importance of in-depth communication.

Bishan Coffee Shop 1133

Today is another day worth celebrating.
It is the opening of Hobbes' parents' coffeeshop @ Bishan.
As per Momo's suggestion, we reached the Bishan @ 9.30am.
The coffeeshop is already quite filled-up.

There are only 2 food stalls inthe coffeeshop.
1 of them is the famous Minced Pork Stall from MacPherson.
Though I had never tried the one in MacPherson, I thought it really tasted quite good.

Apparently the main owner of Minced Pork Stall is Hobbes' mom schoolmate. Hearsay, he's now cooking @ their coffeeshop & his assistant is maning the stall @ MacPherson :)

The other stall is a Nasi Lemak Stall. They are also one of the popular stall in Bishan area; hence they attracted alot of their 'die-hard' fans to support. Their chicken wings are yummy.

By the time we left @ 10.30am, there are long queues in front of both the stalls. There're people waiting around for table.

It is a great start. I told Hobbes, if business is this good everyday, he can quit his job & help his parents to count $$.

Of course our ever popular Little Princess had her own share of attention too. Even relatives/friends who came to support the coffeeshop has the same comment: "Aiyo, look like her father (Hobbes)"

We had a great morning. I think as I'm blogging away now, Momo & Hobbes & Little Princess are still inthe coffeeshop, entertaining the relatives & friends.

DA WEI YI EATING HOUSE

BISHAN ST.11

BLK 150 #01-133

Papa's Liver

Today is a day worth celebrating.
We got confirmation for our family doctor that Papa's Hep B condition is cancer-free.

From the blood test result it showed that Papa have the anti-body to defend his Liver. Ultra Scan also gave him a pass! Yeh! Yeh!

I know Papa is relieved. So am I. I know it's God's blessing. I know our prayers heard. Through this incident I have learn to be more patient with my family and am trying to apply to friends :)

Thank God for blessing us!

Pucca's Last Day

Today is Pucca's last day.
I would be lying if I say I don't feel sad.
I just refused to give myself a chance to dwell on my sadness.

Still remember the 1st day she joined the company, she looked like a lost little girl in kindergarden. Not too long later she showed us her confident side.
She was such an energetic girl filled with the eagerness to learn & willingness to explore new ground.

Unfortunately the culture of our organisation wore her off over the last 3 years.
Everyday she has to put up with irresponsible behavior of some managers/colleagues.

Later things got worsed when she was betrayed by someone who was supposed to be closed to her. It was the darkest period during her employment with our company.

Then it was as if God's trying to tell her "Girl, there's other things in life that's worth living for". She survived Tsunami. Yes she scared the hell out of me, out of her whole family but God let her come back to us.

Before leaving for Phuket that Dec after Xmas, she was determined to start 2004 right, to have a better year ahead. After her returned from Tsunami, she was more determined to let go of the past & live a more meaningful life.

Though there were times the past catches up with her, she would feel down she would questioned me over & over again why some people can just behaved the way they behaved & walkaway without feeling a single bit of guilt. I might not be able to comfort her every time or give her the answer she wants to hear, I made her drink with me, hee hee.

Until 1 day she declared that I'm her ad-hoc drinking buddy :)

There used to be 3 of us who were closed. Pucca, me & MV.
Among us Pucca & MV were closer & MV & I were closer.
I think among us, I'm the blur queen. I didnt even know when unhappy stuff happened between them until one day I can't Pucca's sad face anymore, I asked her what happened.

Only then she opened up to me. And only then we put our pieces together.
Only then we both realised we have been fooled by MV. Or should I say I was a bigger fool since I didn't even spot it. Yes MV betrayed her. Betrayed me. Betrayed our trust, our friendship.

But it's ok. God has a plan for everyone of us, right? Yes!
If not because of the betrayal incident, I won't became closer to Pucca. Then I won't know her understand her as much as I do now. I found a friend in Pucca.

Pucca is more sincere more down to earth maybe sometime abit lost of what she wants in life but she sure know what she doesnt want. She's caring & encouraging & fun to be with. She's also generous & kind @ heart. Opps does that make her sounds like an angel, she sure is.

I always believe:

Friends are angels sent by God.
Some angels quietly accompanied you when you are down.
Some angels celebration your success & joy.
Some angels left after a short period of time.
Some angels stayed for a long long time.

Pucca dear, you are an angel that I hope you'll stay for a long long time cos I'll.

IUI

We decided to go IUI. We did it on 29 Apr 06.
We don't want to waste any more time & money.

IUI is a process whereby doctor pick out the good & healthy semen & inject into womb.
The success rate is about 26%.
It was a painless procedure. After the insertion, I was put on a special bed which my head is toward the bottom & my legs up for 20mins.

For the next 2 weeks all we can do is to wait for good news & pray hard :)

1st May 2006

It's amazing how time flies.
The last time I blogged was exactly a month ago.
I've been so busy that I hardly even have time to rest.

Don't know what happened to me. I have been feeling tired lately.
No matter how much I rest; I'm still exhausted.

I exercise regularly, I eat healthily, I'm not very stressful so why am I always sleepy or tired?

The last 2 days was solely resting @ home w Dami.
Watched 2 DVDs - Cave In & Hills have eyes.
Both movies are so-so only.

I also tried to catch-up on my Japanese. Bought a new dictionary on Fri.

I planned to catch a movie today. Wonder if Dami is keen to travel down town....
Momo & Princess Cheryl should be having fun in KL now.
Momo said Princess Cheryl was very excited when they reached Genting Highland last night :)