Past, Present, Future

Picture the growing stages of a baby. The many can dos that everyone looks forward to. For example, the first few steps of one. Standing and falling will be common in order for those little steps of success. Each little step forward brightens the faces of many, who celebrate the growth. However, as a child goes to school, many parents tend to forget the importance of these little steps that a child or anyone will need. Blaming the child for not getting the results they wanted, although there seem to be improvement. Putting the child down even more when failures come along the way, instead of showing support. How helpless can a child like this be? How many of us wish time will be future as a child just to prove them wrong? As adults, we still meet failures along the way, do you then wish time to be the past, present or future?

Moving on for some of us may not be easy. The pains that we may have experienced may not be felt or understood by any others around us. However, with support, we make it through the stages of pain. But do we actually move on, or hang ourselves in the past? Do we support ourselves with the past or present and future? Do we compare what's past as past or what's past as present and future as well? Do we want to celebrate the present and future? Do we look forward to time in time to come? Take little steps to discover the present, the future will unfold. What's past can only be in memories. They are like books of your own faith, you learn, reflect, refer to them, you live with it but not in it. To live life in these books of memories, will they get you far? Blaming self, putting yourself down, will you feel any better?

Will past bring you happiness compared to the present and the future?

Stood, fell, injured.
Tried, anticipated, disappointed.
Taking little steps up the rack,
Moving forth and back.
Far is where it is,
Here is where it still is.
What takes,
No one knows.
What will it be,
The answer is of no guarantee.
Past is past.
Present and future,
They are still a must.

With You

With you,
Days are like in summer, with sun shine and breeze that lift moods.
Even when it rains, the rainbow does not fail to fit magical appearances.
Nights are of sparkles, with the moon and stars that keep sleep away.
When it turns cold, there is always some tingling feel of warmth that sway.

With you,
Smiles and laughters are busy.
Frowns and tears are easily ignored.
Time is wishing it can stay longer each day.
Life looks forward to more moments shared.

With you,
Words find it hard to express.
Conversations run marathons.
Mind stays with thoughts.
Heart chases after decisions.

Just for Tots

Ever wonder if you belong to the right place? Happy? To be happy is where your heart is.
"Where so ever you go, go with all your heart."

Away from home? Far from love ones? Fret not! There is always a special place in heart.
"Though miles may lie between us, we are never far apart, for who matters, does not count by the miles, it is measured by the heart."

Kodak moments! What if batteries run low? What if you have no evidence of moments?
"Memories are the best souvenirs."

Very often, we find it difficult to express, especially to the most dear ones. It takes courage, once you do it, the wonders of the verb envelops. Words and actions place wonders.
"Love is a verb, an action word. Sometimes, passive because it happens to us, but also active, because we choose to do it."

If you are still wondering...
"You know you love someone when you cannot put into words how they make you feel."

We keep looking for the right one. Not knowing who is right, we keep trying and failing. Why? No matter how right the person is, it takes two in a relationship. When two becomes one.
"Love is not about finding the right person, but creating a right relationship. It's not about how much love you have in the beginning but how much love you build till the end."

5D4N HKG

Day 1 : Kimberly Hotel - Kimberly Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui (TST)
Nite 1: Carven + Infadels + Fong Underground, Lan Kwai Fang (LKF)




Day 2: MetroPark Hotel - Causeway Bay
TST, Ladies Market, Mong Kok

Nite 2: Fong Underground + Sugar, LKF
Yummiez: Yung Kee - Roast Goose + Century Egg
Yue Wah - Wanton Soup + Tea with milk



Day 3: Disneyland
Nite3: Volar, LKF
Yummiez: Nui Wang Xing, Jordan - Steamboat



Day 4: Avenue of Stars + IFC + The Peak
Nite 4: Solas, LKF
Yummiez: Dim Sum
Kee Wah - wife cake" (flaky pastry with winter melon paste) + walnut cookies
Pearl on The Peak - Fine dining



Day 5: Times Square + Sogo, Causeway Bay

Most frequent MTR stations : Tian Hou, Central, Mong Kok, TST
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This trip with Benny, Casey, Jady, Joe, Simon with Kie who joined on Day 4, was amazingly enjoyable! We planned this in February and got it executed without fail.

The first day I arrived was in fact considered a night. I met my "junior" with her little teddy from the time I met Uber. She's really cute! She sings, talks, laughs and screams! Then I dropped my luggage's, and met Uberly flowers in champagne colors. I was totally "touched-attacked" by this sweet act. Next, we zoomed to the busy, lively street of LKF. Being more "thirsty", I managed to ignore the food that night. Macallan was the company for us that night.



The next day I woke up, I could only breathe in the remains of what I had the night before. Nevertheless, had wanton soup and funny tasting ice coffee at a nearby cafe. Headed down to MetroPark to link up with the rest. Those familiar faces, could not help but feel so home. Issues with the reservations had us ended up with a tiny room, and two executive suites, all on different levels. That did not keep our spirits down. We charged out to have lunch. Thereafter roamed the streets in TST. As we roamed, Uber got duck tongues from a savoury snack shop. They are addictive! Mango dessert was a craved-for item for all of us. Thus, we had it and popped down to Ladies Market in the evening. Was pretty disappointed with the things they carry now. Nothing sighted was pretty! Then we came upon Elmo... hee.. and of course I was "elmo-nised". Joe got the CJ7 softy. Dinner was marvellicious! The century egg, melts in your mouth not in your hands! Roast goose was slurpz with the plum sauce they gave. Have it with chilli, it goes well too! At night, we met up with a few local friends, Tiki, Jamie and Ah Bi along with their male friend... From Fong, which we enjoy more, to Sugar, with younger crowd, lousy music. It's the company that matters, we went on with drinks along with some fancy shots! Night ended with yummy wanton soup at Yue Wah. Oh ya, the tea cup was very pretty attractive, though kind of out of place in that cheena restaurant along with other utensils they had. Lights out for the next early day... excitement for the little kid in me!



Rinnnnnnnnnng! Alarm! Time for Disneyland! Yay!!! While I was still blur, I discovered something while spending time with my "companions". The Elmo I got from Ladies Market has a tiny device, when pressed, "I'm Barbie girl...", the song is so out of Elmo's world, nevertheless, Ah Beng is his name now. I got out of bed and waited impatiently for the rest to get ready. Took the MTR, when I saw the disney choochoo train, the little girl in me sprang alive, but I had to keep it down in case I scare the rest. Drizzles came along to play but that did not keep us at bay! At Tomorrowland, we took on the thrilling high-speed roller coaster, Space Mountain. The interior was quite an universe, speed was not in the kick though. Next was brunch at Starliner Diner, fast food joint! They had gloves provided for eating fried chicken. Pretty weird though, not being able to do the finger licking good! Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is an interactive adventure in which you help to shoot the evil ones! Either I was not aiming that well or there must be certain way to really shoot at those crosses in order to score!


We made our way to Fantasyland, walked past the Mad Hatter Tea Cups but dropped the idea of being spinned after brunch. Headed to Mickey's PhilharMagic, given special yellow big spectacles for the 3-D adventure. Very creative, sense of smell and touch are involved too! Rain decided to make us stay in the shop after the show. I went in search of something for Kat, keeping down the temptations of buying things I won't use or need. Walked round and round just to wait for the rain to go away! Little children want to play! Oh, I tried on the Minnie Ears hairband!


Down to Adventureland, took the Jungle River Cruise. Be prepared to get wet a little! Had a little tea break at River View cafe before we headed back to Fantasyland once again for photos with the characters! It's a Small World was not ready as yet so we captured just the entrance of it. Before entering Sleeping Beauty's castle, the Disney parade was on! Took a few shots before heading in. The entrance led to Cinderalla Carousel, the prancing horses brought back memories and scenes of some Korean drama. We greeted Dumbo the Flying Elephant too. We took photos with Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale in Fantasy Gardens. Thereafter we headed to Main Street U.S.A. for last shopping gets while waiting for the photos to be processed. Not forgetting to mention, my search for Boo was throughout but managed to find only lonely Sully! Uber really resembles Sully in some ways when JD mentioned. Photos were done after some time and I took on the ones with Mickey and Chip N Dale. By now, we were all tired and looking forward for a good dinner! We walked out of the land of magic, with memories for keep sakes! Oh ya, I got myself two magical coins too! Overall, it's a small disneyland compared to others in the world. However for a first timer like me, I guess it is magical enough for me.



We went to Jordan for Steamboat - Nui Wang Xing! Had amazing beef slices, cubes and meat balls which are the must-tries! Others include the usual stuff at steamboat along with weird things like, goose liver? Headed back to the hotel for a good warm shower before heading to LKF for the night.


Volar is a cool place, not as big as I thought. The main hall's music was HOUSE! Finally in HKG, something house compared to the RnB I have been hearing. We got into our vip room and the first thing that strike me was the hot pink matchbox! A must take and keep! Matchsticks were black and pink too! Night went on with Macallan and Tequila Rose. We had a high doze of fun and madness as the corner was for us to abuse. Others in the room looked on, they must be envious of the ideas we had for that night! Went back to the hotel, tired from all the clubxercise we did. Lights out for the next day, glad to see my "companions" comfortable in bed too!



Dim Sum Day! A must have in HKG! Well, the 7 greedy of us ordered 22 plates of all sorts. Was full to the maximum! I had to have my yam paste dessert at the end of the shuffle just to melt in good old days! Headed towards Avenue of Stars. Avenue of tourists I must say, especially from China! Those hand prints on floor bear names that are familiar to my mummy's generation. We then took the chance to take the ferry, hit to IFC for some shopping. At Kee Wah (pretty famous), the range of traditional pastries and cookies they carry came in presentable boxes. I got wife cake for Kat and walnut cookies! We then needed coffee before heading up to The Peak for dinner. The bus ride up was slow due to the traffic in the evening. By the time we got up there, the wind and cold took a head start. We found Pearl On The Peak! Once we stepped in, the see through glass panels took the attention away. From in, you can have the almost perfect view along with a romantic dinner! Pretty much like Equinox in SIN. The western food is not fantastic at all. Ambiance and view are the key selling points. Though it was cold, we managed to take a group photo and others along with it. Descended from the peak and headed to LKF just for a chill out session at Sugars. Due to the not so delicious dinner, we had to go for supper at Yue Wah again. Wanton soup attack before we head back for a last-night-in-HKG rest. Packing took place with nagging of not enough shopping done. Where are the shoes, bags, clothes and accessories? The fact that this holiday ends the next day saddened a part of me.



A few of us woke up to do the last bit in HKG. While some laze and slept more. We attacked roast pork, goose and duck! Did a bit of walking at Times Square and Sogo at Causeway Bay. Pretty crowded as it was a Sunday. Hunted for last minute to-gets at Watsons. Finally, I caught sight of shoes and a bag I want to get! No size for one, but got a pair of very-me-coloured pump. Uber got what he wanted too! Went walking in between streets and saw earrings that Kat will love! Time flies and it was time to prepare for farewell. My friends had earlier flight time, so I had to see them off before making my wait and way into sandland. It was hard to bid farewell to these familiar faces, voices and laughter. Till we meet again, my dears!



Hong Kong - A food and party paradise! Recommended if you are looking for a getaway with friends who do not mind long hours of roaming, who can eat and drink! Transport is efficient. Communication in Cantonese will be very useful though English and Mandarin is not of a problem.





Special thanks to Benny, for getting the hotel reservations done, boys to commit to this trip, organising the start to the end of the trip, a great job done, "Legendary Ordidu!". Casey, for getting the links (Tiki) for reservations, Tiki, for being such a great host and the rest for being there.

For photos, pls refer to Bibi's face book or catch a glimpse of some on blog!

Little Joys of Life

Slow down! Stop! Pause! Indulge!
Have you been missing out the little joys of life?
Simple and microscopic things, have you even been noticing them?
Be it the living or non-living, do you realise they exist?

You may have a bad day, the worst day, these little joys are there to comfort.

Little Joys of Life, simple yet precious.
They do not fail to cheer you on in their own ways.
Little Joys of Life, momentarily yet memorable.
They do play a role in our every day lives.

You do not have to look or seek hard.
Just follow that heart of yours.
There must be little joys of life to keep you alive!

Little Joys of Life,
They transform frowns to smiles,
Tears to giggles and laughter,
Anger to tranquillity.
Little Joys of Life,
Have you been missing yours?

When?

As the sun rises and sets,
The clouds change their forms,
The moon changes its shape,
And stars take turns to blink.

The claws of the past won't let go.
The pains of before bleeds on.
The beats of the present lost.
The forwards of the future locked.

Paths are there,
Doors are open,
Blinded is one,
Locked and sealed it seems.

Just that one move,
If not now, when?
If not now, will there be another?
There are pauses to consider.

When will it be,
Let there be courage.
When will it be,
Let it be it.

When will it be the last?
When will it lead to that stop?
When will one know if it's right?
When will it be it?

MIA?

Hi, for those who have been wondering how busy I am...why I been missing in action... I was drowned, with matters!
Not been in best of luck as yet. Hoping, wishing upon the stars that things will be better. It's not easy to be heartless or shall I say be emotionally hardened. Anyway, to move forward for self, I guess being a little selfish is a need. When will life ever start for me if I...... so.... well.....

For now, I have been sick for a few days. Nothing new in Dubai.. I think I am allergic to this place! Been like a little baby, all I could do was, sleep, eat, poopoo - not that I want to, medicine popping and the cycle repeats.... The pain in tumtum attacks are horrifying. Faintful events initially, now slightly better. I am hoping I don't have to visit the hospital again. Yewwwww... be it the stool samples I have to give or the nurses and doctors I have to face! However, I really managed to sleep a lot these few days. The medicine was that magical, puts Bibi to zzzz-land!

Will update soon with the latest trip to Hong kong... for now is get well soon to me!