It was simply exhilarating to plan a trip to the East Coast Park with LY today to get away from her work stress. Just by being there feels great and sending MMS to peeps who can't be there makes me the evil one! ;P
Over the years I have not been cycling and developed a phobia because of a bad accident I got into at the park. I have no idea how I summoned the confidence and energy sufficient for me to try it again... but it's now or never! Honestly, there were turns and slopes that were quite unnerving... but I must say cycling to Bedok Jetty and to the far end near the airport, and back to MacDonald's is quite a feat for me!
It's just a luxury to be lying on the ground under the shade and listening to the crashing waves... Close your eyes and be quiet... Walking on the sand, standing on the rocks and be so close to the sun... Don't you just envy my freedom.
As you know, Jan doesn't exercise and needless to say, muscles ache like crazy and I had to use some pain relieving analgesic. At least now I feel my limbs are still mine after some rest. And because I didn't apply sunblock well and enough, I'm somewhat burnt on my tanktop line, front and back!
Yet, I'm thankful for His grace... It's an awfully gorgeous day out and I regret not!
Sun, sand and sea, and ouch!
天冷就回来
It's been awhile since I've watched theatre. Oddly enough, it was Sharon Au who sparked me initial interest in local productions and thereafter I opened my eyes to a whole new world through Forbidden Broadway, Forbidden Hollywood, Forbidden City, Miss Saigon, Singing in the Rain, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... and tonight, 天冷就回来 If There're Seasons...
I always have good company from friends but for family, this is a first. Besides supporting Sing Chew and the local talents, a strong reason for me to be there is TY being part of the creative team and for mom to see her very first stage production. It's a birthday gift from me to her.
Awesome efforts I must say!
Matters of the heart
It started just before Good Friday. It has been rather eventful the past two weeks and most of me am flat out in every aspect.
A galfriend's dad passed away... on her birthday. Enough said. I'm not rested and neither did I spend time on my business. The entire time being there for her reminds me of my late granny and Coffee...
Plus I'm having relationship woes - one that's desirable and another the totally reverse. With bliss on one hand, there's always a price to pay on the other. Ugh. Yet it is still up to me to accept it as a positive experience because it just further affirms what I want, what I love and what really matters to me.
These probably explains the insomnia I had for a few days and I had to deal with it using sleeping pills, just for two nights. As for the more-than-a-week-long gastric, I just managed to feel better yesterday because of my stubbornness. It's all in all energy sapping. I lost 2 kilos in a twinkle of an eye and I am having trouble holding some clothes up.
Being back in church helps, spending time with friends and K helps... And to you, you and you, thanks for being there for me.
Scrapaholicious
I am full of remorse.
I walked into MadeWithLove and almost did not make it out... I was awed and spent. Gosh, I did online research and discovered more resources and online stores. Doomed. Scrapaholic Anonymous, please? "I don't need it, my wallet is closed..."
Yet I just can't help expressing my love for simple lines, polka dots, shapes, type, earth colors, monochromatic stuff... by way of possessing and utilizing them.
Unknowingly I have been building my private stash for a very long time - all sorts of papers, wrappers, tags, cards, ribbons, glitter, stickers, any form of print or material that will embellish a plain message and gift. I just keep and keep, and tell myself that yes, I will get down to making cards, but I am sure you gather I never did.
Jan's a hoarder, says Ivory, and true enough I am guilty of it, but that says I am an environmentalist too... Remember? Reduce, reuse, recycle. That's one of the wonders of scrap booking!
I highly suspect that I will be making more cards than albums and hopefully that will help me save a fair bit... ?! My first is completed and I am hooked!
The only and only K
The photos and updates at CW and Jing's blogs serve as great updates for me as I only see them once in a purple moon. So... I was really happy to see the trio yesterday! Short of taking photos together, I had to snitch one of my favorites from them...
Indeed it's been months and I was telling the couple that K looks bigger in the photos and I have lost the ability to buy the accurate dress sizes for her... but anyhow, buying bigger is better so that the petite one can grow into them.
K took lesser time than usual to warm up to me... It was fun to watch her talk, say 'thank you' in her own way, play and like what J say, zip around. Though time was short, I am blissfully pleased!
More on K here (;
Domestic tourist
You don't really need to be traveling overseas to have optimal fun. In a span of two days, I visited Bishan Prawn Fishing near the Golf Driving Range and the Night Safari.
I wasn't the one prawn-fishing; I was there to just relax with a book. I ended up reading and shared bit-size points with two friends on the law of attraction, and observe how they fish, and lending a hand when a harvested prawn start to get defensive with its relatively huge pincers. That's multi-tasker Jan for you.
There are restaurants, BBQ pits if you want to consume your catch fresh, and services for fish spa and foot reflexology. Quite a good place to relax at!
My first visit to the Night Safari was in 1994 during its initial month of opening. I remember nothing much about it except the fun I had with my Career Awareness Team (CAT) in school then. It wasn't exceptional memorable also because 15 years have passed... So here I come again!
We trailed instead of trammed as it was more economical and less restrictive. The safari is paved with limited lights so adjusting in the dark rain forest environment could be a task but the good company made it easy. Oh, and we played "Spot the Animal" game because some of them camouflage really well! Though a tad too warm for my liking, it was all in all a thumbs up experience.
The Creatures of the Night Show is nice though it can prove to be worth my wait if the owl is showcased. A good five minutes was spent on talking about the "No Flash" rule and the other what nots. The "No Flash" rule applies to the entire safari enclosure to avoid unnecessary surprises and damage to the residents' eyesight.
Do pay the nocturnal folks a visit soon and start exploring what other local places of interest have to offer! Next spot: Consider the museums...
Back to the books
I am back to the habit of reading... It helps to be able to manage my reading list and share reviews via Visual Bookshelf among like-minded book lovers.
The subjects that I would like to explore seem to be never ending. I'll probably only pick up books from the store only if the titles are exceptionally good or if time does not permit that I borrow them. That's probably why I keep buying and end up reading very little of the stash I have on the shelves. So yes, I have to curb that habit. Borrow more, buy less.
Time alone at the library is refreshing because you would head for the section that interests you the most... You may find surprises and ideas that will inspire solutions and maybe spur you to learn and to try out something new!
