My mom's new hobby

My mom seems to have taken up travelling as a new interest of hers. After her two trips to US when I was still working there, she has recently decided to go on a China tour without my dad, just with her friends. She went up Huang shan without any help ( I heard there are people who can carry you up for a fee).If only you knew what she was like before, you'd be just as impressed as I am right now. Although I suspect her confidence might be slightly supported by the fact that my dad was in Shanghai at the time (so if anything happens, it will be easier for him to go and get her). It is seriously a huge change in her attitude towards travelling. And today, I've just found out that she's going to Hongkong with my dad next week!Way to go, Mom!

I'm really glad she's starting to travel. You see, my dad loves to travel. We used to joke that the reason he travels back and forth to Singapore is because he likes Changi and he likes the airlines' service.
However, my mom never liked travelling before. Regardless of how anyone tries to convince her how beautiful a particular place is, she would never budge. I suspect that has more to do with fear though. I think she was nervous about the idea of being away from her comfort zone, but anyway now that my mom seems to have managed to get over it and taken on more interests in travelling, then maybe it'll be easier to convince my parents to travel more. It's about time they enjoy themselves more after working so hard and busting their ass off for the whole family.

I hope they'd go to Japan this autumn. The pictures I've seen are so pretty and I bet they'd love the fall colors.

Anyway gotta run now. I have to meet my cousin to give her my belated b'day gift: A silver necklace with a real four-leave clover pressed inside the glass pendant for luck.

I hope she'll like it.
If not, there will be no more gifts from me in the future. haha...

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Long lost relatives

This afternoon was spent waiting for the agent to come with a potential buyer for my sis-in-law's condo. Well, not the whole afternoon....
Anyway, there was no cable service in the unit so I had to resort to local channels, but precisely for that reason, I stumbled upon my beloved show... the Gilmore Girls!

Words cannot express the joy that I felt.....
I sat there with my big-butt glued to the chair and only moved once to let the agent in. It was like seeing some long lost relatives again....
I have forgotten how much I miss the usual light-speed bantering between Lorelai and Rory, Luke with his scruffy looks, grumpy Michel, crazy Kirk, and kaypoh Emily Gilmore.
It's crazy how I'm referring to them as though they are my friends....

I need a life...

endless rambling

I finally got through my exams for this term. My last group paper was finalized and submitted last Saturday, after a farewell dinner that was not attended by the person leaving town (quite sad, actually....). Anyway he did show up for a round of beers with those of us who stayed for a second session at CQ. Afterwards, I was the only one who agreed to go with him to MOS (simply because he looked so depressed and could really use some fun). He reminded me of how I felt during my last days in Chi-town last year. I wonder if people picked up my horribly sad vibes .... I did my best to hide it, but after seeing how it was with this friend of mine, I supposed it was a futile attempt.

Overall, the past 4-month period has been quite fun. The highlight I suppose has gotta be the field trip. I wish we could do it all over again.
I can't believe I only have one more semester to go (hopefully...). After which, another final decision has to be made. Well, actually, it's gonna be made in the next few weeks I suppose.

I must say, with all that I've observed and gone through, I think I'm just a teeny-weeny bit more ready to go home.... Must admit I still have my reservations though. Just a couple of things I still can't let go of. A bit tough to do that, when it involves your dreams and your interests.

I will though, when the time comes. I will. I promise. I owe them at least that much.

For now, I'm just gonna focus on my to-do list for the next 2 days.
I've got so much to do: Gotta get a document notarized, be a cameraman this Sunday, after I shop for gifts ( YOU GIRLS HAD BETTER STOP PUMPING OUT BABIES!!! I'M GETTING BROKE HERE!!!YOU KNOW I CAN'T SAY NO TO THEM AND THEIR CHUBBY CHEEKS AND TOOTHLESS SMILES!!!!!). Afterwards, I'll still need to do some last-minute shopping for food stuff on Monday morning, before taking off on a flight back home in the afternoon.

One thing I really look forward though, aside from the trip, is the supper we're planning this Saturday. Hope it will be fun.

I'm a lazy ass!

Something struck me as I was driving home the other day.

It never occured to me before that the fact that I really enjoy driving might actually be a clear indication of how lazy I am. With all my complaints about what other things I could be doing with the time I spend waiting for and riding on the bus, I managed to trick myself into believing that I simply aim for more efficient use of my time or something within the line.

But you see, I've just realized that the reality could very likely be simply that I am so lazy that I just want to sit in a car and let the scenery change around me.

I want things to change without me doing anything but sit and watch.... Well, ok... perhaps maybe minor stuff like stepping on the accelerator? Hitting the brake once in a while?
MY GOSH!!!
I'm one damn-lazy ass!!!!

GEEZ!!!