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The April Rain...

Sunday, April 14, 2013

It has been quite a hectic but slow month. Started off with end March where it was the period of Cheng Beng - a time where we revisit our dearly departed at their resting place.My Singaporean counterparts decided to do a few days trip up North to Teluk Intan and then Ipoh, my maternal grandparents last resting place.

So it was a lot of driving for me that weekend, as I decided at the very last minute on Friday to surprise Boo who was in JB for a working weekend trip by showing up at his hotel room door at 2am in the morning, after about 4 hours drive alone from Putra Heights. Then on Sunday afternoon, drove back home to pick sis on the way before making our trip to Teluk Intan - where we met up with everyone else.

Come Monday morning, we convoy-ed in 3 cars to Ipoh, where we paid our respects to Kong-Kong and Por-Por.

Kong2 + Por2's Tablet & Urn

Lots of praying...

Wanted to "predict" my luck and reading but...

The "reading" machine rosak wor...


The following weekend, I visited late mum and dad as well as Kong2 (my paternal grandfather) at the Buddhist temple in Jalan Gasing.

Late Papa & Mummy's resting place...

We brought some of Papa & Mummy's favourite food.

Well, that was all I did for Cheng Beng. The planning wasn't rocket science, but we always do the basic and simple as that was what Papa & Mummy likes keeping it simple.

One of the weekdays after that, Boo and I met up with Donna and her rascals for dinner. One of the agenda was to pass her birthday presents - and I think she loved them!

Boo with the lil' rascals.


Now, my woogies' antics. Whenever I say the word "mamam" this is the state of alertness I get from the two of them...

"Mamam!"

Of course, most of the time it wasn't a bluff...

My woogies eat almost anything!

Random shot...

Bobbi Ho's big foot!


Just last Friday on rainy evening, was on the way home from work when I decided to open my sunroof to capture a shot.

Instagrammed!


Went for a movie "Oblivion" that night with Boo and asked him to go enrol in Monsters University!

Can you spot the not?


Random posting...
One Saturday evening in Ikea Cafe...

Crazy loads of humans!

Next up! I can't wait for my very first trip to London... and Paris! So excited! And will come home very broke (am broke even before I go lah) so will start looking for free lunches (and dinners) when I get back! :)

Random

February 2013 Update...

Saturday, March 02, 2013

Just a quick update on life. It's getting harder and harder for me to write about anything so I'll resort to having small pictorial updates for now, till I find my mojo back...

Happy CNY Day#1
Photo courtesy of Karen Findlater
This year, did not do the annual thing and "balik kampung" for Chinese New Year. So this is the first time (ever in my life) that I'm in KL celebrating with friends instead... Different feeling altogether...

Money! Money! Money!
The only moolah session I had this year. Did not make at all! Hmph!

Happy Hokkien New Year Godmama!
Photo courtesy of Karen Findlater
Though was not feeling well, went for a quick makan-makan at Jess Lee's place. Nyums...

Randomness. A brand with my name on it!

Randomness. Bobbi Ho being peaceful...

Tic Tacs in a Tic Tac.
My Valentine Day's project for friends.

A Majestic Valentine's Day dinner by #BBoo.
Delayed to the weekend coz I was sick :)

One night when Bobbi Ho was hyperactive.
#BBoo says he's on steroids - Haha!

Shaun the Sheep recently took residence in my Sportage!
Thanks #BBoo for the addition!

Pretty sad right. Need to take more photos to compensate the lack of writings.

Inspiration! Please come!

Woogies

Random-ness...

Monday, January 21, 2013

It was raining. And as usual when it rains or when the "smell" of rain is there, this brown one will be rattling the doors and yelping away to be let in from confronting mama nature.

Thus, this is his new spot.
Bobbi Ho landed a new curling spot.

One Sunday, there were white lilies :)

White lilies at home...

Attending the annual games, only this time I am NOT working! Woohoo!

Thanks to the old pals for the Guest Pass :)

Game is in session...

Some kind of a halo... at the car park...

*Insert music*

Artsy-fartsy

Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013.

Friday, January 04, 2013

I know I have not been blogging for some time already. Actually, have not been Facebook-ing or Twitter-ing for some time too. Must be the age.


As usual, I always like to sum up what went on with my life through the photos I Instagram-ed (easier coz it's all super-filtered and super-effects already... and also squared up already).

Anyway... First thing's first... BB won a Samsung S3 and guess who got it (pointing finger to myself excitedly)! So hence, the pretty Instagram photos...

So, back to the topic... here's snapshots of what was left of 2012.

I've started a new job (smack right in the middle of KL) so these are the sights of what goes on Mondays till Fridays.

Heavy rain in town.
Friday bazaar - for food and shopping.
Street light as this is the time I usually reach home.
My usual order when I am at Lot 10 Hutong for lunch.
Tau-foo-fah stall in the afternoons behind the building.
An afternoon  bus ride for Indian rice lunch.
Season parking. Burned a hole in my shallow pocket.
A usual evening sight. The traffic jam.
UJ having fun during one of my off site days.
Adding some decor to my desk.
A memorable day. Half day on the road coz of traffic jam + flat tyre.
Apparently, this is the Bank's very first Christmas tree!
Had lunch in Petaling Street one quiet afternoon.
Sometimes, just waiting for the time to go home.
Rain, fog, wind. And of course honks from the jam below.
Sometimes, just SA KAI.

Next will be my Woogies' antics. Look at their puppy dogs eyes.

Friski Ho looking ke-lian.
Bobbi Ho helping to clean the floor. Save on mopping.
Friski Ho is inching nearer and nearer and nearer.
Both trying to inch their way inside, bit by bit.
Look at that face.
Bobbi Ho booked a new spot.

Food... and glorious food. Some drinks too.

As usual. My Lot 10 Hutong meal.
Edamame snacking at No Black Tie.
Chamomile Tea from Coffee Bean. A change.
Sinfool thick toast with peanut butter & condensed milk.
Christmas brunch @ Albion
Starters: Prawn cocktail
Soup: Crab meat something
Mains: Christmas turkey roast
Dessert: Yummy blueberry sorbet=
Yummy toast we had at Siam Paragon, BKK.
Dinner the first night in BKK.

Starbuck's Season of Happiness (and of course... Toffeenut!)

TOFFEENUT FRAPPE!!!
Tis' the season to be giving.
Barista at work!
Redemeed within a week! Ahahaha. Now belongs to sis.

Handmade goodies.

Colourful pom2s handmade for the Mad Hatter (surprise) party.
Tea favors.
Though of adding in the hat for some madness.
Paper banners.
Food banners. Eat me! Burp!
Mad Hatter Hats!
Pom2s all packed for the party.
Christmas party favors.
Handmade 12.12.12 dinner party menus.
Name cards and menu.

Snoopy-licious!

Merry Christmas to myself! Wheee!
Big Bad Wolf sale stash. And Snoopy sits at the top.
Snoopy chocolate-filled s'mores. Bought from Watsons HK.

Wedding of the (2012) year!

The "Royal" invitation.
Entrance sand art video.
Souvenir book for guests.
Christmas gifts.

Goodies for colleagues.
Travel & Christmas goodies from BB's mum.
Happy! My 1st Radley from Steph & Reny!
Lots of X'Mas stash from Ms. Lee!
Patapon and Sylvanian Families. Sis knows me well :)
Pretty goodies from Tisha!
Last but not least. A Red Crystal PANDORA Charm by BB.

Other happenings...

Here... kitty... kitty...
Cookie Monster eating up my panda!
Aussie goodies from Yani! Everyone getting to know me better :)
Birthday prayers for Mummy  & Papa Ho (also Kong2 Ho).
Old bathtub in one of the Majestic rooms.
Majestic Hotel grounds. Apparently historical.

And that's about it. This time, me and BB with a group of close friends spent our New Year's at Bangkok! Lotsa shopping, walking, and of course - MASSAGE!

HAPPY 2013!
Temple visit. Wat Arun.
The Grand Palace was closed. Only the temple was opened.
Colourful Instax! Found at a shop in Terminal 21.
Dinner & cruise down the Chao Phraya River.
Pretty lanterns at Balee Thai.
Only in BKK where the Monk is given a "Priority Seat"

Well, that's about it! Here's wishing everyone I know (and who actually reads this lame excuse of a blog - blueh) a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's to a wonderfool 2013!