Night Market

Every Tuesdays, Pasar Malam (Night Market) is at Ipoh Garden East area - behind Jusco & the row of shop houses. It's our (Mama & I) weekly affair as the Laksa (rice noodles in sour fish soup) at this particular stall we go to week after week is just so tasty and mouth watering! We'll 'tar pow' (take away) for Lil'Sistah just before we head home.

And every Wednesdays, the Pasar Malam is at Stadium. That's where my Lil'Sistah prefers to go to.

Even Chie & Miki (Japanese friends) since introducing them to this particular stall enjoys the Laksa tremendously! It's amazing to see how much they enjoy our local food. Almost every Tuedsays after Assessment, we'll head towards the Pasar Malam and the 1st thing is to visit the Laksa stall. Before they left, they asked if they could take the couple home with them?!

Then a stroll round the Pasar Malam, looking at stuff (like DVDs, VCDs, CDs, fruits, vegs. & etc.) and the next thing we will do is look out for the 'Tai Kau Meen' (in Cantonese) or 'Apom' (Chinese style) stall.

At one time, we used to have Apoms so much (between the 2 of us) that we become friends with the couple (hearing impaired). Those short moments every week while waiting for our orders, allowed me to at least converse some of the more simple sign languages with the wife. But when she signs too fast, I get lost and just smile ... She knows I know only very little sign but even so, we've become friends.

When Errol was here, he took pictures of their children & their stall. I later made some copies for them. They are a lovely family. Recently, she gave birth to a baby boy so we haven't seen her for awhile now. Their 2 older children & sometimes their parternal granny helps their dad out plus it's their school holidays.

There is another young lady who has an accessory stall at the Pasar Malam. We've become friends too. I used to see her at the gym but couldn't place her initially but, later realised I've seen her at the Pasar Malam. So, that's how we've become friends over the months.

It's amazing how God brings the most unexpected people into our lives and allow our paths to cross. I don't know His reasons or purposes but this is life happening every day. May I live today and every day well. And even if I don't, it's ok. That is also life happening.
What I do know is I've been so blessed by them - their very lives.

Sushi King

Sandy & I have been talking about going to Sushi King for a meal together for months. She knows how I enjoy the bland food with wasabi. She too! And recently, she became a member so we/she could enjoy going there more frequently. But ... we haven't done it yet.

Anyway, today (during lunch) we made plans to go there for dinner tomorrow (Wed, 30 Nov). Shall visit the sales at Popular Bookshop first before going for Sushi King. Lai Yin (aka 'Lion') will also be joining us.

Last week, the 3 of us went to watch 'Chicken Little'. I didn't enjoy it as all (although Chicken Little was rather cute!). The animation and colours were not to my liking. Very unusual. It didnt't seem like Walt Disney's trademark at all. I'd expected it to be much better. They were always excellent in all their animations :(

I went for another movie with Sheila and the gym friends (Mei & Tan) the same week. We watched 'Exorcism of Emily Rose'. Now ... that was excellent!!! It wasn't as scary as I'd thought it'll be but how the story (based on true story of Emily Rose) unfolded itself through the court case and it's findings. The conversations were great with excellent acting. The crux of it is how GOOD always truimphs over evil. Even when there seem to be no way out!

Aquaria KLCC, Malaysia

I didn't manage to capture any beautiful pictures on camera but the beauty I captured are all in my memory bank. It's not as big as the one in Langkawi (where I spent hours in there) but a good change of scene especially at KLCC (where all you can do is shop... shop... shop... or window shop or eat! eat! eat!).

To get to Aquaria, it's a little silly as you have to go through KLCC's car park at the basement which connects to KL Convention Centre Complex, then up the lift. Yet, don't be discouraged. It's worth that 'silly walk through the car park at the basement' of getting there from KLCC.

My goodness!!! I have not posted anything for nearly a month.

During the Deepavali & Hari Raya week, I was away in Singapore for a retreat with Auntie Daul and Sr. Elizabeth at Marymount Convent.
It was so good to be there again after such a long time. Haven't been there for years - can't recall how long though. It was really good to see Auntie Daul and Auntie Chai again. Auntie Chai is really frail and weak now but her spirit is still on high. It was sad when we said our goodbyes. It was as if we were saying our final 'goodbyes' till we meet again.

2 weekends ago I went to KL by myself. The time alone with me was a refreshing welcome. I visited Petaling Street, the British Council, UK Education Exhibition Fair and....... my highlight was visiting 'Aquaria". Well, you all know how I love the underwater world !!!

The Network commitee has agreed to my 6 months leave starting mid February 2006 till mid August 2006 (which I applied end of July). They don't feel I should resign hence have given me half paid leave which I really did not expect. Bless them!

Been busy trying to finish as much as I can before next month (when a Japanese Volunteer [JV] arrives) and before I take my long leave.

Currently, Network is undergoing a major repair - ceiling, roofing, painting and touching up the whole place where needs be. The bunch of workers (actually a family affair - Mom, Dad & Son) are really nice people. We've had some really good conversations. They will be keeping me company for the next 3 weeks. I am hoping they will finish all the work by 2nd week of December 2005.

Phew! We finally managed to find someone to come in to work at Network. JV is expected to arrive KL on the 16th December and officially in Ipoh on 20th December.
Am also arranging for JV's short term (6-7 months) accomodation and getting their office space ready.

It's going to be exciting with all the new changes and adjustments.

I can't help but wonder what next month and next year will hold. Yet, it'll be a wonderful change and a time of expecting the unexpected. I am open and let's see where all these leads me to.