Tuesday, April 21, 2009
"Waiting to be surprised by life" - an excerpt
I just came back from Takashimaya. Met Karen over a dinner at Crystal Jade. Had a bowl of wanton soup.. finished a few mouthful of la mian.. and all the wantons.. My stomach is taking it well so far..
I bought a book from Kinokuniya.. The title of this book is " Earthbound Travels in the Far East. A Fortune -teller told me". It is quite an interesting book. It is about an Italian Journalist (Asian Correspondent) who went to HK and happened to meet a fortune teller who told him that he is not supposed to fly that particular year.. if not, he will have a mishap.. So, that year, he decided to heed the man's words and decide to work.. travel to the East Asian countries by foot, boat, car, train etc.. Throughout his travel, he met different people leading different lives, also trying to understand how older way of life/ beliefs are threatened by Western modernity..
Interesting book.. should have buy earlier and bring to Hanoi. ..
After dinner, I took a train back .. reading the book that I just bought.. and listening to my MP3.
Indeed, I think I really enjoy my 2 weeks of leave.. one week holiday, the next week.. just nua-ing at home.. I woke up at 8 or 9 every morning.. take a cool shower.. switched on my computer.. waiting for my dear (if he happened to be online).. but he called this morning.. so.. chatted for about an hour.. ate my lunch.. watched a movie (Tale of Despereaux - Rat) on the laptop.. halfway, I fell asleep.. took a nap.. till 5 pm.. woke up.. and went out to meet Karen..
Walked around .. There wasn't many people in Orchard at 6pm..
I guessed it's time to start work. 1 more day..
Lazing around.. isn't such a bad thing. =)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Random pictures
Ah ma.. massaging each other's back.. =)
Bustling street in Hanoi.
Sun set..
Halong bay..
Trespassing people's garden..
At a cafe.. doing cam-whoring.. rarely actually
Rice paddy fields..
Cute girl tagging along, mouth mumbling.. trying to persuade to buy something..
Black H'mong (ethnic minority) following us..
lazy dog falling asleep..
The sun is pretty hot.. =)Nice mountain view.
Walking down the mountain..
To Cat Cat village..
On the night train to Sapa..
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Back from Hanoi
I'm back at last.. almost died from diarrhoea.. This is the worst diarrhoea I've ever encountered in my whole life. Imagine running to the toilet every 10 min.. in a place like Hanoi?? Luckily there is a restroom in the water puppet show theatre and tourist information center which is nearby..
Went trekking in the mountains and kayak at Halong bay.. was tiring.. (I'm no longer as fit).
The sun was hot.. though occasionally it is cold at night especially in Sapa. Feels like a honeymoon trip.. ha..
This trip also makes me realise that being together and living together is totally different.
Maybe girls are just more petty.. sometimes he does get on my nerves.. but I think he doesn't know it.. or rather I didn't show it.. Still.. I am glad that he took care of me when I am down with a fever and diarrhoea.. but I still can't comprehend his "sadistic" method of recovering from a fever.. by not covering yourself in blanket even though you are feeling cold inside.
He snapped alot of pictures.. closed to 700 pictures in just 6 days.. ?
Well like I said, I am different. He is normal. I don't like taking photos.. because I like seeing things through my eyes.. are remember those that have lasting impression... though memory might fade off as years go by..
Maybe, I am just plain lazy. ha..
Laziness is always the best excuse for me.
Enjoyed this trip so far.. and I don't feel like going back to work?
What can I look forward to now? =)
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
the feelling of weariness
I have been working hard. It's time to take a break. And yes.. I am flying off.. to Hanoi.
Yesterday, I worked till 11 plus.. just to finish my work. To tell the truth, I didn't really finish everything.. feel abit bad having to pass the "shit" to my colleague. Hope they won't be swearing at me.. ha.
Working so hard has its pros and cons.. I din't have much time to think about my "future"... I just have endless stuffs to finish.. endless reconciliation to do.. wanted to finish one before i go.. but I didn't have time to do so..
I am so looking forward to my holiday.. while I have to plan another one in June. Might be going Korea. My colleagues laugh at me when i say I wanna save money this year. =( In fact, i lose track of what i spent last month.. esp my credit card. was trying not to use it so often ..
Am i just going to stop at 2 holidays this year?
I need something for me to look forward to.. =)
Happy trip! =)