I don't know if it's my neckache or slight headache that I just can't seem to fall

asleep, no matter how many times I've attempted to. So I pop in the "Best Hits of

Alan Tam" to try to soothe the notions, only to find myself singing along with each of
the tracks and finally, I've decided to update an entry!

My sister had a minor operation last week, last Thursday (wait, have I blogged on

this one? oh well) I think my sister's really, really too independent and strong? I

don't know. But it's close to being weird.... I'm glad Gregory did the right thing, which

was to tell my sister that we, as her family have a right to know what's going on,

and at last, he called me up. I am glad that the operation went well and she's much

much better now. After taking out whatever that is that's been blocking her sinus/

nerves, she can finally sleep throughout the night, no headaches, no migrane!

Yippee! Keep it up sister! ^_^

2nd assault mission and we did two runs, because the first was a last minute failure,
I think. I had fun and that's about it, what I did in the game for today. I really want to

level up ninja as soon as possible! *psychs*.

We only found out that my sister had a minor operation to remove some 'tulips' from

her nose/sinus area (for which I have no idea the correct terminologies of course).

It seems like those 'tulips' were the cause of her daily migranes, headaches,

insomnia, fever, flu, sinus in the morning of course and etc. =( Poor girl, I hope that

she'll finally be all well after this. The only worrying thing is that there're more white

blood cells than red blood cells in her body and so she's weak. There isn't balance

in her body resistance (I really have not much clue on the correct terminologies).

Anyway, we're going to be at the hospital super early tomorrow to be able to see

the doctor and listen to the test report together.

I've been listening to more chinese tracks lately, thanks to my colleague who's so

nice to lend me some of his collections! My recent favourites, though are a little

backdated, are really nice! And they always make my heart melt and my eyes wet

(;___\)

I suppose the hardest thing for me ever let go will be how I ever felt for a thing or a

person. Even when things get ugly and/or painful, my confidence or the little hope

which hangs on the thin rope, would still hold on to whatever that's left of it. I wonder

if this kind of hope is actually false or not, good or bad... Sometimes it'd still make

me happy, just be remembering of what happen in the past, sometimes it'd pain me

deeply. I was telling Bobbo how tagging me to sand would be right as I'm a water

element and sand is like water, flows like waterfall, unpredictable, and quick and etc.

When one lacks the experience of being cared for or loved, what'll he/she do? Will

he/she be emotionally scarred forever? What will they need? How do they see the

world? Perhaps in a way not every ordinary person could see through or easily

understood. Have we become too selfish, only care for only ourselves? What about

your family? Your loved ones? Your friends? Your neighbours? The children? All

beings? What's been of us?

I haven't written in a long time now. I have forgotten that I signed up for a blogpage

and promised to write diligently if not enthusiastically. I've returned from Melbourne

for a month and more now. Strangely, I would think of the place from time to time, I

can't say I miss that place, but I do miss some stuffs, like going to the handicraft

shops to look around and be amazed, to walk on the streets feeling the strong wind

which goes right into my bones, the cold, some food, good public transport services,

hardly any traffic and do not need to drive or see scary drivers on the road.

I have a new cross-stitching project which I'm making for my Mom, a gift for her

birthday. Obviously I am not spending enough time to make it to see decent

progresses! I'm not whinning or complaining, but I'm just going to try harder.

I dislike being a whiner, so I'm just going to toughen up myself and forget about

being a whiner.

I'm really tired and I did not have too much fun with the online game I was earlier.

I went on trying to do something I'd like to and enjoy myself after a long day, but

instead, I ended up having brought around by a player who wanted my help and

when I finally do, nothing took place. Some things can really upset me and drain

my good mood.

Due to certain reasons, we have decided to celebrate Mother's Day earlier than its actual date. But who needs to celebrate Mother's Day on the date it's given? Everyday can be Mother's Day, right? So to speak *grins*. So we picked today. Mom picked to go to Overseas Restaurant, K.L. So we went there....

Mom, Yeekuma, Ah Ma, Kim, Sister and I were there. We had our appetizers, then main course dishes, and then our desserts.....we were so full! We took a lot of pictures too, and they looked very nice. I wish I could put up some to share but I guess I won't, as it'll probably take up too much of my space. So besides eating, we took some nice pictures and we let the 'Mothers' to speak their experiences in life ^_^

 On being a girl, what happen in their contemporary, their experiences, what they wish for and fear most for their children, on being a wife, a daughter-in-law, a mother-in-law, a grandmother; a woman - a complete one. Somehow, I thought it was a really good night for them to speak their minds and share their thoughts, and for us, to hear them as they spoke. I realize it was like a 'girls night out' as they were 6 of us and all the females *grins*.

I had a very good night, I have packed and I am ready to go to bed.

See you when I see you again.

I used keep a written diary and this is how I recall of my visit to London. It was my second trip to London ever since, 1995. I hardly remember a thing on my first visit. Oh, there is something; my Mom always liked BALLY shoes and whenever we saw a BALLY shoes store, Mom can hardly control herself but would just march right into it and start trying on every pair her eyes set on. So, in the end, we bought a few pairs I think. I got one for myself too! It is still around but I hardly put it on *blush*.

Anyway, the second visit to London felt like a much better experience! I went with my

sister during one of my mid-semester breaks. We were so lucky to have the Lam's to take us in! We had Aunty Yun Thye to take us around because she was on leave for a few days, if I am not mistaken. Anyway, it was a great fun and our pleasure to have Aunty Yun Thye, Uncle Jimmy, Aunty Nikki, Uncle Augustino, Vincent, Amy and Stuart to take us to places. It has been a great experience!

I remember one evening we went for a musical ¡V MAMMA MIA at Prince Edward Theatre. It was a really, really good musical; everyone in the theatre I dare say, must have had a blast that night! The musical has been showed in Singapore a couple of years back and I remember I wanted to go just to watch it again, but I did not because I could not make, as that was my finals terms *pouts*. Anyway, I will definitely try to grab the next opportunity should there be any more of MAMMA MIA musical performances!

According to my diary, we had Indian food, Thai food and Italian food; funny though, how we were having Indian food and Thai food in London.... Anyway! I remember my sister gave a treat to everybody before we left the Indian food and we had Thai food before we went to watch the musical. We had Italian food with Uncle Augustino and Aunty Nikki on the second or third day during the visit. Hmmm, I believe the food was really good ^_^

There was this nice pub-restaurant named Orange Tree. I thought that's a really nice place; we all went there one evening for dinner and I love the ambience of the restaurant. There were no disco lights or heavy-loud music but....sigh, I cannot recall every detail but I had a great time there, too. Loved the drive to Orange Tree, too.

We went to a couple of places, mostly tourists-popular ones, of course. I remember we went to Hyde Park and St. James' Park, where the greens are simply mesmerizing; probably because I have yet to see anything as green and scenic where I have been for all my life *staggers*, Windsor Castle, St. Margaret's Church, Buckingham Palace, ride on the London eye, Trafalgar Square, Natural Museum of London, Tate Galleries, some boutiques, shopping malls and bookstores, of course! We also took a drive to Brighton over the weekend ^_^ Thanks to Vincent who was so kind to drive ^_^.

It took me a long time to get over the London-breeze in my head as I suffered withdrawal syndrome ever since I got back from London. I missed that place so much, that place felt like 'de place for me back then *laughs*. Actually, I still do, from time to time. See, I took a while to straighten some facts into myself to understand that I cannot just buy a ticket and stay at Vincent's place forever and just pretend I do not need to come back or do any applications or etc. Even though I really wanted that to just happen. I missed the SOUP place where they only serve soups and they have cute little nutrition tags before the soup pots stating what are in the soup and they actually have calorie counts! And they serve the soups in cups and not normal bowl! I meant cups like glasses not a coffee mug! *staggers*. And I missed sunbathing on the lawn and you do not literally get sun-bathe! Because even during summer, there is no sun, well there is, but it seems like there is no sun at all! *uwaaaaaa*

I want to go back to London again, someday. I promise!!!!

I might have said this lot of times now but let me repeat myself, Thank you all so much!!! ^_^

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday and if he was still around, I would have made him a card and put together ready with a present Sister bought, then we usually go for a dinner and have a good gathering. This year, we don't get to do that, but Daddy, you'll never be forgotten ^_^

Ok, so, let me do some updating since I have not updated any entry since...the last time.

On last Wednesday, my dear Japanese classmates, who are also my good friends, gave me a super sweet card and my super-duper favourite book, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is the first time ever anybody gave me anything before I go on a vacation ;_;  I was so touched and loved them so much I nearly cried, but, I did not, but teary-eyed *blush* Thank you sweeties : Gennegenne, Hee Foong, Yeannie and Phui Mun.

Another surprise I got from Micchan, who is so nice to remember my birthday and sent me presents from Japan, 3 weeks ahead of the actual date! Haha. When I asked how come he sent so early, he told me it is because he wanted to send me the new expansion of Final Fantasy Xi : Treasure of Art Ughtan, which is a Japanese version! *jumps with joy* Thank you Micchan~~~for remembering that I have always wanted a Japanese version.

I am really grateful and happy for my thoughtful friends ^_^

Well the only trouble now is IF I installed the Japanese version one, what am I going to do with my English version ones? So, I do not know how, in a way, I thought I wanted a new laptop and so, perhaps I should get one which is good enough to play the game with no lag, well at least, less lag, higher memory....or so. However, I am reconsidering and thinking to myself why I want a new laptop, even though, I really do want one. But I do not need one, see? So, I am just going to put that on hold, until I have a better reason to getting a new one. I think >_>;

I made a little hat for my friend's newly borne baby ¡V baby Ian. It is called "Cherry Ripe" hat. It is really cute, I think and hopefully they will like the little gift. Too bad I cannot stay to give it to them myself, hence, I past it to Genne to complete the task for me *grins*. Thank you Gennegenne.

Hopefully I will be able to update my bloggie frequently when I am in Australia. Just to keep in touch with everyone. I think I got a fever tonight, going to sleep it off. Goodnight ^_^