悲劇

I never knew I could cry so much.

Why all the defenseless children?

Why is the right to own guns more important than the right of these children to live?

I don't understand what is becoming of this world.  I feel overwhelmingly sicken. This tragedy reminds me of the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 in our own backyard.  How many more innocent people needed to die before someone do something about it?

I hope there is a Hell, and these evil souls would rot in it.

瑪雅日曆

I really don't understand the (crazy) talk about Mayan calendar.

This reminds me of what happened in 2000, NOTHING!

Does it matter how and when the world will end?  We are all given a choice on how to live each day so live it like it's the last day every day.  No regrets.

With all the nuclear testings and bombings, we will see the end very soon.

指南针

When you take out a compass, the needle will always go around in circle a few times, and return to its original position.

I once owned an old compass and for years, it followed me everywhere I go.

Then I gave it to him, hoping that one day, we will find each other again.

At the right timing this time.

That was many years ago.  Life took a different turn and I know you live a happy life now.

This too, will pass.

Happy Birthday to you.

白蘭花

White Michelia is one of my favourite plants.

It's not because its distinctive scent, it's the memories it carries.

I still remember the old lady that sells these small packs of white Michelia in Hong Kong when I was little.  It's one of the few things I still remember about Hong Kong.  It's harder to find them on the street now but in the last few years I was lucky enough to find them on Nathan road near TST.

Life can be very simple.  This is what makes me happy and thankful.

跳蚤市場

I am a devoted flea markets goer.

Along with garage sales, thirft shops and Salvos.  I like all kinds of treasure hunt, so much that I made it a mission to visit all the local markets around the world.  I have picked up an antique Japanese chest in Boston, a well made Italian leather bag in Japan, a cool bike in Warrensburg... the list goes on.

I sell in the flea market now and I have to say, it's something I much rather doing than my previous job.  I think this is what life is all about, doing what you like and enjoy it.

I should be so lucky.

與時並進

It's hard to believe I have been back for 3 months already.

Besides all the family time and rest I could ever ask for, one of the most noticeable changes would be leaving my blackberry behind for good.  It's truly like a breath of fresh air.

I have always lived a very simple life.  My time in New York demanded a few upgrades from what I was used to, but now that I am back, I can finally be myself and be happy again.

Life is good, I love the outdoor, I love my home and most of all, I love spending more time with my love ones and live life to its fullest.

家

It's nice to be back, home sweet home.

There are still some old faces, but many more new ones.  It's a very strange feeling altogether but so far so good.  I didn't miss New York one bit.  Not the people, much less the job.  I do miss my friends back there tho, it will take a while for me to make new friends here again.

But first thing first, need to sort out what I really want to do in the next 10 years.  I am taking my time now, I want to smell the roses.

後會有期

The day is finally here.

I don't even know where to begin to express my excitement.  The planning, the back and forth and months of hard work is finally coming down to the wire.  I am excited but exhausted at the same time.

I am never good at saying goodbye, and had probably left out a few (important) people unintentionally but this is it, my job is done here.  We will just have to figure the rest out when we get back home.

I need a vacation.

Buon viaggio!

I'm in the mood for love

I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me
Funny but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under,
Oh, is it any wonder
I'm in the mood for love.

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade,
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid.

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain, we'll let it.
But for tonight, forget it
I'm in the mood for love.

Instrumental Interlude

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain, we'll let it.
But for tonight, forget it
I'm in the mood for love.

- Nat King Cole

My son

After close to 10 months of preparation, chubby is now on his way to his new temporarily home.

We are grateful that everything went well yesterday.  Although it's murder hot, we were able to keep chubby cool in the comfort of a very nice rental car.  All the paperwork was in place, the check in was smooth and, thank you for the very caring staffs at Qantas, he was able to wait for his flight inside the air-conditioned office instead of the warehouse.

We have done everything we could, and now, it's up to the people on the other side of the world to take care of him for us.  I miss him so much already.  Chubby is what makes our home a home.

I can't wait to see him again and I pray he would sail thru the next 30 days.