Carrie Chau website: www.wunyingcollection.com
Revolves around a sparkling world of small to big things that happen and love sharing the way I think with the people who are in my life. I believe laughter and eating yummy desserts is the best tool for stress relief.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
a belated b'day presssieeeee...
Can you notice the STRAWBERRIES, MANGOES, MARSHMELLOW & CUPCAKE ?? It's HANDMADE by DeeDeeeee.
Thanks Deeeee =) Love it sooo much !!!! xxoo
Sunday, September 09, 2007
A belated New Year resolution
Since 2003, one of my New Years Resolution which is always top on my list is to do a Detox for 15 days. This year, because of my move from Sydney to HK, it's been delayed. I'm finally doing it. Today, I went to get my de-caf coffees, soy milk, cereal, brown rice and veges ready for my 15 days of not being able to drink my normal milo breakfast, my daily intake of choc and junk foods, my wonton noodles & BBQ pork rice lunches.. and the list goes on...
To be prepared of not being able to eat my favourite foods for the next 15 days, my cousin and I rewarded ourselves with this little pink piggy - note the date!! hehehe
To be prepared of not being able to eat my favourite foods for the next 15 days, my cousin and I rewarded ourselves with this little pink piggy - note the date!! hehehe
Friday, September 07, 2007
Procrastinating again...
I've been back in HK and back to work for 4 days. Getting back into my old routine and "attempting" & "trying" to study for my exam next Tuesday. My first FP licence exam in HK. I've been procrastinating. I only have 4 more days to study and MC's are my weakness. Starting to feel the pressure now...
Monday, September 03, 2007
My Sydney Trip 23/8 to 2/9 - 2007
Unfortunately back home, I couldn't logon to blogger to update my blog.
However, I've finally managed to post pics up on my MSN SPACE & Facebook.
Overall, I had a fantastic time back home. I caught up with as many friends as I could. I do apologise for those who I didn't have time to see. My schedule was so tight and 9 days back in Sydney is definitely not enough.
This is what happened in the 9 days back home (cut short):
1. Had my fav Banana bread @ Gloria Jeans x 3
2. Had my fav carrot cake from Muffin Break x 2
3. Thanks to Brian who organised a very welcoming steamboat@his house! Thanks Alice, Alice Jai, Jon, Polly & Andrew for all helping out and making the night so much fun and memoriable! Pictionary was so much fun!
4. Had a delicious dinner at Westin Hotel, Martin Place with W.
5. Had many mother-daughter shopping, yumcha, coffee, dinner and chats! This is something I miss ever so much!
6. Spent time with my 7 week old pup - Fluffy. I gave him his first bath and now he's toilet trained!!!
7. Spent time with K and Penny x 5. Was so happy to be able to be part of Penny's 1 month birthday dinner and catching up with K and learning the life of motherhood.
8. Had my favourite baked pork chop with corn and cheese sauce in Chatswood x 3 - Bumped into some unexpected friends there too!
9. Went to Cha for Tea for drinks with Elaine & Alex
10. Had a nice sister - brother lunch at Makoto with Mike.
11. Had 2 x 4 hour session chats with S. Can't believe how long we chatted for. The only place we could find open at 11pm that wasn't too far for both of us was North Ryde RSL, which closed at 2am. Then we felt hungry and made our way to Harry's for after mid - night snack! Didn't get to Harry's till 2.30am - had a cheese dog with mash and peas and gravy.. mm... unforgettable!
12. Another night - had a sudden Macca's craving at 2am at home. Managed to convince Mike to go drive thru. Only to realise that the drive thru was closed - so wearing our PJ's, we hurried in and out of Pennant Hill Macccas. Lucky I didn't bump into anyone.. hehee
I had 5 nuggets, half a packet of large fries and an apple pie and Mike had a large McChicken Meal and 5 nuggets! Arn't we pigs?? hehehee =)
13. More lunch visiting people @ work and more dinners & drinks.
14. Third last night dinner with Brian & crew @ Amo Ramo at The Rocks followed by dessert at Harbourside Kitchen@Park Hyatt where I had a yummy sticky date pudding with fudge ice cream.
15. Second last day - went yumcha with my mum at Eastwood, then did some shopping at CBD, went to the Cupcake shop @ Pitt Street to bring some over to K's place for afternoon tea & dinner at Crowsnest with Uncle & Aunty Wong.
16. ... waking up at 4.30am to get to the airport with my lovely mum & bro to send me off.
As you can see, my whole trip consisted of eating, drinks, eating, more drinks and more drinks after! It was great catching up with everyone and coming back home after being away for so long. It was soo warm. It felt so much like home. Even though it was FREEZING COLD!! Getting back into my car felt abit weird at first, but it definitely didn't take me long to adjust.
I enjoyed sitting at home on my lounge, just staring into space and loving how spacious my house was. How big my kitchen is. My bedroom. My bathroom. Being away makes me realise even more how much I appreciate my home, my family and my dear friends.
No.. I didn't want to come back. Yes, I am homesick. Sydney will always be home.
But hopefully it won't be long till i'm back again!
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However, I've finally managed to post pics up on my MSN SPACE & Facebook.
Overall, I had a fantastic time back home. I caught up with as many friends as I could. I do apologise for those who I didn't have time to see. My schedule was so tight and 9 days back in Sydney is definitely not enough.
This is what happened in the 9 days back home (cut short):
1. Had my fav Banana bread @ Gloria Jeans x 3
2. Had my fav carrot cake from Muffin Break x 2
3. Thanks to Brian who organised a very welcoming steamboat@his house! Thanks Alice, Alice Jai, Jon, Polly & Andrew for all helping out and making the night so much fun and memoriable! Pictionary was so much fun!
4. Had a delicious dinner at Westin Hotel, Martin Place with W.
5. Had many mother-daughter shopping, yumcha, coffee, dinner and chats! This is something I miss ever so much!
6. Spent time with my 7 week old pup - Fluffy. I gave him his first bath and now he's toilet trained!!!
7. Spent time with K and Penny x 5. Was so happy to be able to be part of Penny's 1 month birthday dinner and catching up with K and learning the life of motherhood.
8. Had my favourite baked pork chop with corn and cheese sauce in Chatswood x 3 - Bumped into some unexpected friends there too!
9. Went to Cha for Tea for drinks with Elaine & Alex
10. Had a nice sister - brother lunch at Makoto with Mike.
11. Had 2 x 4 hour session chats with S. Can't believe how long we chatted for. The only place we could find open at 11pm that wasn't too far for both of us was North Ryde RSL, which closed at 2am. Then we felt hungry and made our way to Harry's for after mid - night snack! Didn't get to Harry's till 2.30am - had a cheese dog with mash and peas and gravy.. mm... unforgettable!
12. Another night - had a sudden Macca's craving at 2am at home. Managed to convince Mike to go drive thru. Only to realise that the drive thru was closed - so wearing our PJ's, we hurried in and out of Pennant Hill Macccas. Lucky I didn't bump into anyone.. hehee
I had 5 nuggets, half a packet of large fries and an apple pie and Mike had a large McChicken Meal and 5 nuggets! Arn't we pigs?? hehehee =)
13. More lunch visiting people @ work and more dinners & drinks.
14. Third last night dinner with Brian & crew @ Amo Ramo at The Rocks followed by dessert at Harbourside Kitchen@Park Hyatt where I had a yummy sticky date pudding with fudge ice cream.
15. Second last day - went yumcha with my mum at Eastwood, then did some shopping at CBD, went to the Cupcake shop @ Pitt Street to bring some over to K's place for afternoon tea & dinner at Crowsnest with Uncle & Aunty Wong.
16. ... waking up at 4.30am to get to the airport with my lovely mum & bro to send me off.
As you can see, my whole trip consisted of eating, drinks, eating, more drinks and more drinks after! It was great catching up with everyone and coming back home after being away for so long. It was soo warm. It felt so much like home. Even though it was FREEZING COLD!! Getting back into my car felt abit weird at first, but it definitely didn't take me long to adjust.
I enjoyed sitting at home on my lounge, just staring into space and loving how spacious my house was. How big my kitchen is. My bedroom. My bathroom. Being away makes me realise even more how much I appreciate my home, my family and my dear friends.
No.. I didn't want to come back. Yes, I am homesick. Sydney will always be home.
But hopefully it won't be long till i'm back again!
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
6 months in HK already
Time has gone by so quickly and I've already been in Hong Kong for 6 months. It seriously doesn't feel like 6 months - actually yes it does. Sometimes it feels like i've been here a long time and i'm dying for the day that I can come back to sydney, and sometimes it feels like yesterday when I was saying goodbye to my family and closest friends.
In another week - YES!! Offically one week from today, I'll be flying back to Sydney, for 9 days!
Am I excited? Of cos i'm excited.
Am I stressed? Of cos i'm stressed. My workload has just hit rocket roof - I had my first time OT - staying till 7.55pm last night.
I feel so tired.
I feel so exhausted.
I feel I need a break.
I'm really looking forward to meeting my family & friends and my new little addition to the family - Milky!!
In another week - YES!! Offically one week from today, I'll be flying back to Sydney, for 9 days!
Am I excited? Of cos i'm excited.
Am I stressed? Of cos i'm stressed. My workload has just hit rocket roof - I had my first time OT - staying till 7.55pm last night.
I feel so tired.
I feel so exhausted.
I feel I need a break.
I'm really looking forward to meeting my family & friends and my new little addition to the family - Milky!!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
My new puppy!!!
@ Cherrybrook!!!
Pup number 2 is MINE!!!
Isn't he just adorable?
Wish I can hurry back to see my new puppy!
Pup number 2 is MINE!!!
Isn't he just adorable?
Wish I can hurry back to see my new puppy!
Food Party
Went to Kwai Hing yesterday for the first time and spent the day/night at my friends house. We had a food party at her house.
This is a fried "lam yu" chicken
Crab & scallaps
This is a yummy homemade fish and papaya soup!! It was soooo creamy white and soo sweet.
And this yummy ice cream pizza is a belated birthday cake for the 3 LEO's that were there! =)
This is a fried "lam yu" chicken
Crab & scallaps
This is a yummy homemade fish and papaya soup!! It was soooo creamy white and soo sweet.
And this yummy ice cream pizza is a belated birthday cake for the 3 LEO's that were there! =)
Friday, August 10, 2007
My first TYPHOON 8 experience in HK
At around lunchtime, typhoon signal 3 was hoisted. By 2pm - signal 8 was hoisted.
Pack our bags and home time!!! YAY! NOT !!
Can you imagine the number of people in the MTRs? All offices in central shut down. All employees rushing to go home at the same time. Mega rush hour traffic jams! and with big winds, rain, people holding umbrella's poking each other, not a great experience.
MTR stations only limiting 20 people in at a time - people lining up for trams and buses. Squished and wet.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin Issued at 15:45 HKT
TC Warning TC Position & Track TC Warning for Shipping
TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN
HERE IS THE LATEST TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING ISSUED BY THE HONG KONG OBSERVATORY.
THE NO. 8 SOUTHWEST GALE OR STORM SIGNAL IS IN FORCE.
THIS MEANS THAT WINDS WITH MEAN SPEEDS OF 63 KILOMETRES PER HOUR OR MORE ARE EXPECTED FROM THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER.
AT 4 P.M., TROPICAL STORM PABUK WAS CENTRED ABOUT 30 KILOMETRES WEST-NORTHWEST OF THE HONG KONG OBSERVATORY (NEAR 22.4 DEGREES NORTH 113.9 DEGREES EAST) AND IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTHEAST AT ABOUT 8 KILOMETRES PER HOUR ACROSS THE WESTERN PART OF HONG KONG.
TROPICAL STORM PABUK IS CROSSING THE WESTERN PART OF THE TERRITORY. THE ASSOCIATED RAINBANDS CONTINUE TO BRING HEAVY RAIN AND SQUALLS TO MANY PART OF THE TERRITORIES.
(PRECAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENTS WITH NO. 8 SIGNAL)
(1) COMPLETE ALL PRECAUTIONS IN YOUR HOME. LOCK ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS, FIT BARS INTO POSITION AND INSERT REINFORCED SHUTTERS AND GATES IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE. ADHESIVE TAPE FIXED TO LARGE WINDOW-PANES IN EXPOSED POSITIONS WILL REDUCE DAMAGE BY BROKEN GLASS. STORM WATER DRAINS SHOULD BE CLEARED OF LEAVES AND RUBBISH.
(2) PARK YOUR CAR WHERE IT IS LEAST LIKELY TO BE DAMAGED.
(3) DO NOT STAND NEAR WINDOWS ON THE EXPOSED SIDE OF YOUR HOME. MOVE ALL FURNITURE AND VALUABLES AWAY FROM THESE AREAS. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO SHELTER, SHOULD WINDOWS BE BROKEN.
(4) SINCE SEAS ARE VERY ROUGH, YOU ARE ADVISED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE SHORELINE AND NOT TO ENGAGE IN WATER SPORTS.
(5) PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO OR WATCH YOUR TV FOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION BROADCAST AT THE 15TH, 30TH, 45TH AND 58TH MINUTE OF EACH HOUR. YOU CAN ALSO BROWSE THE HONG KONG OBSERVATORY'S WEB SITE FOR THE INFORMATION.
The good thing is - Had to wake up at 5am to go to the airport and then head in to work. Now I am home, I can take an arvo nap!!!
More rain to come... more info on the cyclone visit the Hong Kong Observatory website.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Piggy baby year!
Speaking to my cousin in London yesterday, he shared the news that his wife was 20 weeks pregnant. I'm so happy for them!! Since their last visit in Sydney, I've always felt it was time for them to have a baby. The sad thing is - they are planning to give birth and stay in London. They always told me if they ever decide to have a baby, they will go back to Sydney. Circumstances have changed. After going to my other cousins baby's 1 month dinner, and the birth of baby Penelope, and some other friends with their second child to come, it seems very obvious that this must be a great year or a popular year for babies. Or must it be, I am at the age where all my friends are just having babies! heheheeee
All you girls out there,so so happy seeing lots of Golden Piggies! hehehe =)
All you girls out there,so so happy seeing lots of Golden Piggies! hehehe =)
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Another Farewell
I'm sad to say that today I had to say goodbye to a dear dear friend Becs who is leaving for New York tomorrow.
I remember it wasn't that long ago when we were sitting at her Burwood home, having viet noodles for dinner on Burwood Rd, followed by Kettle Chips snacks and 4 bottles of red wine, along with gummies. Laughing and chatting over red wine, painting our nails, while we were tipsy, having the best girly night. I remember waking up the next morning, getting ready, sharing moisturisers, makeup and having a nice breakfast over coffee.
It wasn't that long ago that Becs, K and I were having coffee and talking about our opportunities in Hong Kong and New York.
I also remember continuous non stop support from this dear dear friend. Lots of hugs, lots of reassurance and much much care & love.
I remember the dinners, the yummy blue cheese mussels & chips at Belgium Beer Cafe, yumcha at Marigold and the salt & pepper squids, the afternoon hi teas, lunch at the Fish Markets and steam boating at my house.
The night we went to Croydon for yummy baked rice dinner and still having deep fried ice cream even though we were both stuffed.
I remember Becs, Dida and I sitting around wearing our lion KW necklace together, with big smiles for the camera.
I remember the Jap dinner we had when she came to HK three months ago, the drinks we had - and today I had to say Goodbye and wish her all the best in her new career and in the new exciting life of New York.
Becs, take care of yourself and i'm sure if you don't, Kev will take good care of you. You know that if you need anything, i'm always here for you. Look after yourself and don't forget you promised me that you will always reply my emails and not loose contact ! xxxooo
I remember it wasn't that long ago when we were sitting at her Burwood home, having viet noodles for dinner on Burwood Rd, followed by Kettle Chips snacks and 4 bottles of red wine, along with gummies. Laughing and chatting over red wine, painting our nails, while we were tipsy, having the best girly night. I remember waking up the next morning, getting ready, sharing moisturisers, makeup and having a nice breakfast over coffee.
It wasn't that long ago that Becs, K and I were having coffee and talking about our opportunities in Hong Kong and New York.
I also remember continuous non stop support from this dear dear friend. Lots of hugs, lots of reassurance and much much care & love.
I remember the dinners, the yummy blue cheese mussels & chips at Belgium Beer Cafe, yumcha at Marigold and the salt & pepper squids, the afternoon hi teas, lunch at the Fish Markets and steam boating at my house.
The night we went to Croydon for yummy baked rice dinner and still having deep fried ice cream even though we were both stuffed.
I remember Becs, Dida and I sitting around wearing our lion KW necklace together, with big smiles for the camera.
I remember the Jap dinner we had when she came to HK three months ago, the drinks we had - and today I had to say Goodbye and wish her all the best in her new career and in the new exciting life of New York.
Becs, take care of yourself and i'm sure if you don't, Kev will take good care of you. You know that if you need anything, i'm always here for you. Look after yourself and don't forget you promised me that you will always reply my emails and not loose contact ! xxxooo
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
My beautiful God Daughter Penny!!!
I'm not bias or anything, just because it's my best friends baby nor because I am the Godmother of baby Penelope - but isn't she adorable?
** with Mummy & Daddy **
** with Mummy & Daddy **
Monday, July 30, 2007
The best birthday present !!
For my birthday this year, I received 2 wonderful presents!
First: These two handcrafted cards made beautifully by my two little cousins. One 8 and the other 13.
Second: The daughter of my best friend K, for 16 years, born on the same day as my birthday makes me the official Godmother for Penelope Wong!! =)
K & D, I'm so happy for you and K, BIG congrats for being a MUMMY and DADDY - it really must be fate that baby Penny's birthday is on the same day me!! hehehe
First: These two handcrafted cards made beautifully by my two little cousins. One 8 and the other 13.
Second: The daughter of my best friend K, for 16 years, born on the same day as my birthday makes me the official Godmother for Penelope Wong!! =)
K & D, I'm so happy for you and K, BIG congrats for being a MUMMY and DADDY - it really must be fate that baby Penny's birthday is on the same day me!! hehehe
Monday, July 16, 2007
The Realistic World
When you become friends with someone, does what they do as a job matter? So what if your high school friends didn't go and do further education after high school eg. University or Masters degree. Why would you think less of them if they were a good friend? Does it matter that they are happily satisfied with a HK$10,000 per month paying job?
Does it matter if certain topics don't interest you? Every one has different interests and not everyones interest, interests the other person. Why can't they share the insight of those experiences with you and vice versa?
Just because you had more studies than some, does it make you naturally think less of others, or perhaps, think down of them. I don't believe so.
I hope that me having a dip in the realistic world of Hong Kong doesn't make me turn out into someone who thinks like that. I don't want to be someone who places grades on people on how much they earn, what they do and what their education background is. It certainly fustrates me to know " a friend " thinks that certain way. I know I cannot change the way that person thinks, but I can definitely control myself from not thinking that way.
Does it matter if certain topics don't interest you? Every one has different interests and not everyones interest, interests the other person. Why can't they share the insight of those experiences with you and vice versa?
Just because you had more studies than some, does it make you naturally think less of others, or perhaps, think down of them. I don't believe so.
I hope that me having a dip in the realistic world of Hong Kong doesn't make me turn out into someone who thinks like that. I don't want to be someone who places grades on people on how much they earn, what they do and what their education background is. It certainly fustrates me to know " a friend " thinks that certain way. I know I cannot change the way that person thinks, but I can definitely control myself from not thinking that way.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
V-I-V
I'm so excited! In one more week, I have a VIV - very important vistior coming to visit me from Sydney! Staying for 3 weeks, I wish she can stay here permanently with me! I miss her ever so dearly. It will be so good to spend quality time together.
I can't believe how quickly time is flying. I already have my Sydney friends telling me their schedules to come to HK. Having 4 coming in August, a possible post wedding dinner, some in October, November and Decemeber - and my dear K - booked for the 18th of Feb 08. I can't wait!!
I can't believe how quickly time is flying. I already have my Sydney friends telling me their schedules to come to HK. Having 4 coming in August, a possible post wedding dinner, some in October, November and Decemeber - and my dear K - booked for the 18th of Feb 08. I can't wait!!
Sunday, July 08, 2007
My Palmistry Experience
Somethings happened with my blog and for some reason, I can't add a title to my blog entries. Have to work this out somehow.
Anyways, I went to see a Chinese fortune teller last week, Mr Yeung, recommended by Dee's sister. He wrote on a piece of paper in chinese after giving him my chinese name, date and time of birth. He scrolls for about 30 mins, then talks for another 30 mins. The things he was right was my personality and a couple of other things. However, I question how right he is about my future. Are fortune tellers believable? [99% tell me not - my intellegence tells me not. hehee =)]
It's fun to go and see and hear what they come up with about my future, health, career and relationships - I'm glad I'm not a great believer and I don't take what they say to heart. If I did, I think I'd be tooo busy thinking about every little thing or every person that comes across in my life.
Anyways, I went to see a Chinese fortune teller last week, Mr Yeung, recommended by Dee's sister. He wrote on a piece of paper in chinese after giving him my chinese name, date and time of birth. He scrolls for about 30 mins, then talks for another 30 mins. The things he was right was my personality and a couple of other things. However, I question how right he is about my future. Are fortune tellers believable? [99% tell me not - my intellegence tells me not. hehee =)]
It's fun to go and see and hear what they come up with about my future, health, career and relationships - I'm glad I'm not a great believer and I don't take what they say to heart. If I did, I think I'd be tooo busy thinking about every little thing or every person that comes across in my life.
Jaclyn's beautiful baby girl !!
Borned on 7-7-07, weighing 7 pounds and born on the 7th hour!!! =)
The first time going to a hospital in Hong Kong was definitely an experience for me. I caught the MTR to Kowloon Tong and wanted to go to the Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital. Thought jumping into a cab was the easiest way for me to get there. I was totally wrong!!!
I had to get in and out of THREE cabs - because the driver didn't know what the "Baptist" hospital was. And did I know what it was in chinese? NO.. so i had to get out of the first cab, ring my cousin to ask her what the chinese name was, she didn't pick up, so my second attempt - get into the cab behind. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar" and the driver goes " mut yeh hospital?". I'm saying the private hospital lair.. the "see ga yee yuen".."the nearest hospital perhaps?"... He has no idea what I am talking about. In the meantime, my cousin still hasn't called me back. "Go to the cab behind me and see if he knows what you are talking about" he tells me. Meanwhile, there's 10+ people waiting in line for cabs. So I get out of this second cab, then make my way to the next, people are now starting to look at me very strangely. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar"... "mut yeh hospital ar?" - thank goodness at this time, my mobile rings and it's my cousin!!! She told me word for word - which I repeated to the driver. (I have now forgotten)
Even though I had "abit" of a taxi challenge =), i finally managed to get there in time to see the BB. Unfortunately, I could only view her through a glass window. Hopefully will be able to hold in her a couple of days when she goes home!!!
The first time going to a hospital in Hong Kong was definitely an experience for me. I caught the MTR to Kowloon Tong and wanted to go to the Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital. Thought jumping into a cab was the easiest way for me to get there. I was totally wrong!!!
I had to get in and out of THREE cabs - because the driver didn't know what the "Baptist" hospital was. And did I know what it was in chinese? NO.. so i had to get out of the first cab, ring my cousin to ask her what the chinese name was, she didn't pick up, so my second attempt - get into the cab behind. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar" and the driver goes " mut yeh hospital?". I'm saying the private hospital lair.. the "see ga yee yuen".."the nearest hospital perhaps?"... He has no idea what I am talking about. In the meantime, my cousin still hasn't called me back. "Go to the cab behind me and see if he knows what you are talking about" he tells me. Meanwhile, there's 10+ people waiting in line for cabs. So I get out of this second cab, then make my way to the next, people are now starting to look at me very strangely. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar"... "mut yeh hospital ar?" - thank goodness at this time, my mobile rings and it's my cousin!!! She told me word for word - which I repeated to the driver. (I have now forgotten)
Even though I had "abit" of a taxi challenge =), i finally managed to get there in time to see the BB. Unfortunately, I could only view her through a glass window. Hopefully will be able to hold in her a couple of days when she goes home!!!
Monday, July 02, 2007
Karazen.com
This wonderful site recommended by Syl - wonderful for people like me who can't read chinese and want to go to sing K. It has excellent "ping yum" and great for those who want to learn chinese characters.
Check it out - Click here: KARAZEN
Check it out - Click here: KARAZEN
Sunday, July 01, 2007
The Peak
Today is the first time i've been to The Peak this visit to Hong Kong. It is also the first time in HK in the last 4 months that i've seen so many greens as well as a waterfall. It reminds me of the Blue Mountain walks I used to do. We did a really nice walk and the weather was perfect for it. No sun, no rain. A nice cool breeze!!! It was really nice and I managed to get some nice clear pics and smell the fresh tree smells. I miss miss miss !!!
Today is the 1st July - HK Establishment Day, so there are heaps of people on the streets and road closures from Causeway Bay to Central for celebrations. My safest bet was to watch the fireworks at home rather than being squashed in between the many many people on the streets!
Today is the 1st July - HK Establishment Day, so there are heaps of people on the streets and road closures from Causeway Bay to Central for celebrations. My safest bet was to watch the fireworks at home rather than being squashed in between the many many people on the streets!
Happy Birthday !!
Wishing a very happy birthday to a very special person! I hope you like the present and you have a very happy year ahead. All the best in Zhu Hoi!
xxxooo
xxxooo
Friday, June 29, 2007
+ 2
With so many uncertainties in life and not knowing what the futures holds, how can you promise anything to someone? I've always been the type of person that wants to know the facts. I want definites. I want confirmations. If you start telling me a story now, i'd like you to finish the story and not leave it half hanging. If I was having an argument with a boyfriend, I would like to have it solved that day, that night, not sleep over it and have it go on for days.
For some reason, i'm extremely happy and comfortable with uncertainties with certain issues that are surrounding me. Before, I would never have been happy and comfortable. It's always either this or that. Never let's just see what happens by the end of the year. Never let's just see what happens by February next year ( my 1 year anniversary in Hong Kong!!hehehe ).
I feel there will be light at the end of the tunnel and that I am somehow guided. "R" reminded me of my 45 minute non stop serious discussion about not wanting to relocate to HK around May last year. I was reminded how firm I was. How I had every reason to back myself t why I wouldn't move. No budging. But then, look what happened. Where am I now?
I don't want to know any answers now. I am VERY happy with things being uncertain because there are so many things I am unsure of myself - maybe Dee, your fortune teller will tell me! hehehe =)
One good thing about HK - Another long weekend in Hong Kong for July 1st celebrations.
Predicted weather forcast - hot hot hot and rain rain rain !!!
Feeling very happy dilly again today with big smiles all around !!!
+2 because I feel i've had a really happy June!! Thank you!!
For some reason, i'm extremely happy and comfortable with uncertainties with certain issues that are surrounding me. Before, I would never have been happy and comfortable. It's always either this or that. Never let's just see what happens by the end of the year. Never let's just see what happens by February next year ( my 1 year anniversary in Hong Kong!!hehehe ).
I feel there will be light at the end of the tunnel and that I am somehow guided. "R" reminded me of my 45 minute non stop serious discussion about not wanting to relocate to HK around May last year. I was reminded how firm I was. How I had every reason to back myself t why I wouldn't move. No budging. But then, look what happened. Where am I now?
I don't want to know any answers now. I am VERY happy with things being uncertain because there are so many things I am unsure of myself - maybe Dee, your fortune teller will tell me! hehehe =)
One good thing about HK - Another long weekend in Hong Kong for July 1st celebrations.
Predicted weather forcast - hot hot hot and rain rain rain !!!
Feeling very happy dilly again today with big smiles all around !!!
+2 because I feel i've had a really happy June!! Thank you!!
Friday, June 22, 2007
+ 1
I woke up feeling very happy this morning. Big smiles all morning. Feeling very jumpy, don't want to do any work! Thank goodness my boss is away so I can msn & blog on a day I feel like bludging!!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Durian ... YUM !!
Thanks to R, I finally had the opportunity to buy a whole durian home, because someone kindly offered to open it for me!! IT WAS SOOO YUMMY !!!!
Mini Reunion
It's been a while since I have caught up with my best girlfriends. No doubt, chatting and laughing non stop over a delicious dinner at Hanagushi. We had yummy yakitori (beats Totoya in Neutral Bay), soft shell crab roll, california roll, crunchy prawn roll and a soft shell crab and mango salad, green tea ice cream with red bean dessert, followed by cocktails. Definitely is the most fun, relaxing and happiest time i've had in HK. Becs.. I wish you can stay for longer!!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
A very special day
Today marks a very special day. A very special birthday for a very special someone.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Yin Earth
The ancient Chinese astronomers called the five major planets by the names of the element they were associated with: Venus corresponds to Metal (gold); Jupiter to Wood; Mercury to Water; Mars to Fire; Saturn to Earth. According to Chinese Astrology, a person's destiny can be determined by the position of the major planets, along with the positions of the Sun, Moon and comets and the person's time of birth and Zodiac Sign.
When trying to calculate the relevant year, an easy rule to follow is that years that end in an even number are yang, those that end with an odd number are yin. The cycle proceeds as follows:
If the year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
If the year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
If the year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
If the year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
If the year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
If the year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
If the year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
If the year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
If the year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
If the year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.
If you were born 1977 Feb 4 to 1978 Feb 3 your heaven element is Fire and your combination element is earth.
If you were born 1978 Feb 4 to 1979 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and yourncombination element is fire.
If you were born 1979 Feb 4 to 1980 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and your combination element is fire.
If you were born 1980 Feb 4 to 1981 Feb 3 your heaven element Metal and your combination element is wood.
The Five elements:
Wood
-The East
-Spring
-The Planet Jupiter
-The Color Green
-Liver and gallbladder
-Generous, Warm, Persuasive, Co-operative, Seeks to Expand and Grow
-Idealistic, Ethical, Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore
-Wood's link with springtime means that it 'Governs' the spring signs of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon
Fire
-The South
-Summer
-The Planet Mars
-The Color Red
-Circulatory system & Heart
-Dynamic, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless
-Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh
-Fire's link with summertime means that it 'Governs' the summer signs of Snake, Horse and Sheep
土 Earth (ME)
-Center
-Three Enclosures, Change of seasons
-The Planet Saturn
-The Color Yellow
-Digestive system, Spleen and stomach
-Patient, Prudent, Stable, Reliable, Hard-working, Ambitious, Stubborn, and very energetic, disciplined, Logical, Governed by Service and Duty to Others
-'Governs' Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is the central balance of the elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.
Metal
-The West
-Autumn
-The Planet Venus
-The Color White
-Respiratory system & Lungs
-Determined, Self-reliant, Unyielding, Strong, Persistent, Forceful
-Reserved, Needs Personal Space, Sophisticated, Seeks pleasure
-Metal's link with autumn time means that it 'Governs' the autumn signs of Monkey, Rooster, Dog
Water
-The North
-Winter
-The Planet Mercury
-The Color Blue
-Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs
-Diplomatic, Charming, Intuitive, Compassionate, Sensitive, Creative
-Flexible, Compliant, Good at Communication, Intellectual
-Water's link with wintertime means that it 'Governs' the winter signs of Pig, Rat, Ox
When trying to calculate the relevant year, an easy rule to follow is that years that end in an even number are yang, those that end with an odd number are yin. The cycle proceeds as follows:
If the year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
If the year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
If the year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
If the year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
If the year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
If the year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
If the year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
If the year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
If the year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
If the year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.
If you were born 1977 Feb 4 to 1978 Feb 3 your heaven element is Fire and your combination element is earth.
If you were born 1978 Feb 4 to 1979 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and yourncombination element is fire.
If you were born 1979 Feb 4 to 1980 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and your combination element is fire.
If you were born 1980 Feb 4 to 1981 Feb 3 your heaven element Metal and your combination element is wood.
The Five elements:
Wood
-The East
-Spring
-The Planet Jupiter
-The Color Green
-Liver and gallbladder
-Generous, Warm, Persuasive, Co-operative, Seeks to Expand and Grow
-Idealistic, Ethical, Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore
-Wood's link with springtime means that it 'Governs' the spring signs of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon
Fire
-The South
-Summer
-The Planet Mars
-The Color Red
-Circulatory system & Heart
-Dynamic, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless
-Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh
-Fire's link with summertime means that it 'Governs' the summer signs of Snake, Horse and Sheep
土 Earth (ME)
-Center
-Three Enclosures, Change of seasons
-The Planet Saturn
-The Color Yellow
-Digestive system, Spleen and stomach
-Patient, Prudent, Stable, Reliable, Hard-working, Ambitious, Stubborn, and very energetic, disciplined, Logical, Governed by Service and Duty to Others
-'Governs' Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is the central balance of the elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.
Metal
-The West
-Autumn
-The Planet Venus
-The Color White
-Respiratory system & Lungs
-Determined, Self-reliant, Unyielding, Strong, Persistent, Forceful
-Reserved, Needs Personal Space, Sophisticated, Seeks pleasure
-Metal's link with autumn time means that it 'Governs' the autumn signs of Monkey, Rooster, Dog
Water
-The North
-Winter
-The Planet Mercury
-The Color Blue
-Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs
-Diplomatic, Charming, Intuitive, Compassionate, Sensitive, Creative
-Flexible, Compliant, Good at Communication, Intellectual
-Water's link with wintertime means that it 'Governs' the winter signs of Pig, Rat, Ox
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
High Tea at Park Lane
My first High Tea experience in Hong Kong - not that great. Not bad, but not fantastic either. This is the first time i've been to High Tea in Hong Kong. I think my expectations were too high. I actually thought it was going to be desserts, desserts and more desserts. In fact, at Cafe One, it was more sushi, sashimi, hot foods, cold meats, dim sims and a very small table of desserts. But at 3.30pm - 5.30pm, how much can you eat? For people that like savoury, i'm sure you'd enjoy this buffet alot more than me. For $160 honkie per person, I think it can be a dinner!!! They had salmon, salads, fish & chips (which I hadn't had for a very long time, and I do miss..)tandoori chicken, dumplings, spring rolls, BBQ pork buns, steamed yumcha dumplings. One thing that was really nice was their chickpea salad. It was sooo good! mmmhhh ... =P
The desserts they had: Sago, blueberry and mango puddings, soft serve ice cream, immediately made waffles - which tasted like flour, apple crumble, two different cheesecakes, a chocolate cheesecake (this scored "+") hehe =)
They also had a fruit and marshmellow fondeau, which was ok, nothing special.
Another "++" for the pineapple pieces was MEGA fresh and very sweet, very yummy. But thats because they are in season now in Hong Kong! I've bought that type of quality pineapple from City Super for $18 honkie for 6 slices!!!
Rating: 50% - average
Would I go again? No
Would I recommend or take friends there? No
The desserts they had: Sago, blueberry and mango puddings, soft serve ice cream, immediately made waffles - which tasted like flour, apple crumble, two different cheesecakes, a chocolate cheesecake (this scored "+") hehe =)
They also had a fruit and marshmellow fondeau, which was ok, nothing special.
Another "++" for the pineapple pieces was MEGA fresh and very sweet, very yummy. But thats because they are in season now in Hong Kong! I've bought that type of quality pineapple from City Super for $18 honkie for 6 slices!!!
Rating: 50% - average
Would I go again? No
Would I recommend or take friends there? No
Friday, May 25, 2007
It's been 3 months!!!
Here's my latest update:
1. I've fallen in love... with my new discovery of a cheap & good massage place in Wan Chai, only $70hkd for 45 mins! How great is that !!!
2. Still trying to get used to the crowd and the many many people of HK.
3. Preparing myself for my first HK hot hot summer.
4. Met some new friends & have caught up with old friends.
5. Bought a new handheld steam iron - it's really really good!!!
6. Still haven't turned on the stove to cook anything at home yet. Bought some eggs to boil but it's still sitting in the fridge!
7. Work is good BUT very busy!
8. Looking forward to seeing my two fantastic girlfriends in June - and my mum in July!!
9. Indoor rock climbing on a weekly basis - hope i can keep it up!
10. Considering doing a sailing course - "thought" is still in progress! hehee =)
11. Will be doing my first SFC exam end of June... I have started reading - but reading only. Need to start memorising soon because it's all mc!!
12. Thanks to R, my 2 little pink IKEA stools are now fixed (finally after 3 months) and no longer fall when I move it. Apparently it needed to be hammered in, and I obviously wasn't strong enough. hehee =)
13. Will be going to my first Tea Buffet in HK this weekend. I wonder if the desserts will be as yummy as ones in Sydney, because so far, I haven't had any desserts I find yummier than Sydney - besides a place in Causeway Bay that makes really really nice and smooth "serng pei lai".
1. I've fallen in love... with my new discovery of a cheap & good massage place in Wan Chai, only $70hkd for 45 mins! How great is that !!!
2. Still trying to get used to the crowd and the many many people of HK.
3. Preparing myself for my first HK hot hot summer.
4. Met some new friends & have caught up with old friends.
5. Bought a new handheld steam iron - it's really really good!!!
6. Still haven't turned on the stove to cook anything at home yet. Bought some eggs to boil but it's still sitting in the fridge!
7. Work is good BUT very busy!
8. Looking forward to seeing my two fantastic girlfriends in June - and my mum in July!!
9. Indoor rock climbing on a weekly basis - hope i can keep it up!
10. Considering doing a sailing course - "thought" is still in progress! hehee =)
11. Will be doing my first SFC exam end of June... I have started reading - but reading only. Need to start memorising soon because it's all mc!!
12. Thanks to R, my 2 little pink IKEA stools are now fixed (finally after 3 months) and no longer fall when I move it. Apparently it needed to be hammered in, and I obviously wasn't strong enough. hehee =)
13. Will be going to my first Tea Buffet in HK this weekend. I wonder if the desserts will be as yummy as ones in Sydney, because so far, I haven't had any desserts I find yummier than Sydney - besides a place in Causeway Bay that makes really really nice and smooth "serng pei lai".
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
I climbed this bridge in 2005, given to me as my birthday present. We climbed the sunset session. I had never had such a beautiful view of the city, water, the Opera House and the sunset. It was a fantastic experience. It was so much fun, lots of happy memories, and one of the best experiences I would never forget. Here in Hong Kong, i'm facing a hurdle. It reminds me of the Syndey Harbour Bridge. But this time, instead of stopping halfway, descending back inside the western arch. I need to start from one side to get to the other side. I hope I can get to the other side with the same happiness and same experience that I have previously experienced =)
I miss Sydney soooo much !!!!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Back into climbing!
I'm finally back into my climbing routine!! I went to do an introductory course yesterday at YMCA in TST. It was a 3 hour course with 6 people. It was alot of fun and very interesting. I learnt how to tie rope knots into my harness. I learnt how to clip the Grigri - a metal tool for belaying where you need to attach it onto the rope and connect it with a carabiner onto my harness when belaying.
Rock climbing in HK is very different to climbing at St Leonards. As you can see, the ropes just hang from the top. Theres nothing on the ground to attach to the harness. So, if you are belaying someone alot heavier than you - the chances are you will lift from the ground when you are the belayer - which is what happened to me! I learnt the technique to balance and to keep my feet on the floor an lean against the wall for support. After 2 hours of tying knots and practicing the attach the Grigri on the ropes, climbing and belaying, we had to do an assessment. This assessment consisted of making sure that you knew how to tie the ropes correctly, double check your partners carabiner to make sure it's locked and connected properly, how to control the Grigri to ensure your partner is let down smoothly, belaying and last of all - which is the scariest - learn how to fall.
Learning how to fall part of the assessment was when I had climbed up right to the top, the belayer lets go of 2 meters of rope. To a count of 4, I must let go, push both feet away from the rocks, have my arms out straight and let myself fall 2 meters down. It's scary when you know you need to fall. My heart was pounding very very quickly when I was counting to fall. It's hard to let go when I know i'm going to fall. I had to yell "fall" before I let go as well. The first attempt after I counted to 4, I couldn't let go. The second attempt, I didn't use my feet to push the rocks, so my shoes skidding along the rocks. If in a real life situation, you don't push yourself away from the rocks, you will scratch your face and body during a fall. Then the assessor very nicely gave me a third attempt. Thank goodness I manged to push myself out with my feet and let myself fall. A very scary but a great learning experience.
Then I had to swap. I had to belay a girl who was to fall. By her falling, I had to get my my feet ready so when she fell, I would push myself away from the rocks while still holding to the rope, I wouldn't hit towards the rocks.
It was alot of fun and we're going to make this our weekly activity!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Through a phone call
When I see an "unknown" word on my phone when my phone rings, I get somewhat happy. A huge smile comes across on my face wondering who this person may be even though I already know the general routine of who calls at what time.
It's a amazing that when you know a person really well, you can tell whether the person is happy or sad through their first "hello", without even them saying another word - through a phone call.
I got a phone call today from an "unknown" caller. After the first "hello", I heard silence. A long pause of silence. Then sniffles. Huffing and puffing and more sniffles. It hurts me to hear someone who is most important to me in my life, who means the world to me, who I treasure and love the most cry to me on the phone. It doesn't happen often, so when it does, I know it MUST be something serious. My heart ached. And there was nothing I could do besides hold the phone and make sure it was known that I was listening and I was there. I tried to be reassuring, as reassuring as I can be. I know what is needed. A great big hug! A great big kiss!
How I wish I can be back to give you just that.
It's a amazing that when you know a person really well, you can tell whether the person is happy or sad through their first "hello", without even them saying another word - through a phone call.
I got a phone call today from an "unknown" caller. After the first "hello", I heard silence. A long pause of silence. Then sniffles. Huffing and puffing and more sniffles. It hurts me to hear someone who is most important to me in my life, who means the world to me, who I treasure and love the most cry to me on the phone. It doesn't happen often, so when it does, I know it MUST be something serious. My heart ached. And there was nothing I could do besides hold the phone and make sure it was known that I was listening and I was there. I tried to be reassuring, as reassuring as I can be. I know what is needed. A great big hug! A great big kiss!
How I wish I can be back to give you just that.
Monday, May 07, 2007
A non realistic WISH...
Can I please please please have June, September and January deleted from the calendar ? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ?? Pretty PLEASE? Perhaps just for this year ?
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Landmark Forum
"The Landmark method is more like coaching than teaching, more like conversation than lecture. While conventional education methods focus on content (adding facts, rules, or skills to our knowledge), the Landmark method deals with context - the framework(s) in which content can exist.
Whenever we're limited in life, there is something - a context or framework - that we are blind to and that is holding that limitation in place. Landmark's technology allows you to create breakthroughs in a two-step process in which you:
• Uncover and examine the blind spots or context holding you back in your life.
• Find out where your current context originated and address it for what it really is.
Having completed these two steps, a new realm of possibility is available to you. The constraints from the past disappear. Your view of life, your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions, change - and the change is immediate, dramatic, and without effort. It is a breakthrough."
For more info,visit Landmark @ http://www.landmarkeducation.com/
Since starting my job here in HK, I've been approached by a collegue to join Landmark Forum. For those who don't know what it is; it's a 4 day intense 9am - 10pm course. It cost about $5000 hkd for the 4 days. The way I was first approached, I thought this Landmark Forum wasn't too bad. It's not my type of thing, but I listened and agreed to go on a free information seminar - IF only I wasn't going to be "forced" to take the course.
This collegue and I got to be pretty close friends. We share our day to day things very openly. Our views on our jobs, our relationships and life in general. She is one person who i've learnt to trust and open up to in HK. She has made me feel very welcome in HK and have invited me out to keep me company. Every time we chatted, the topic of Landmark will come up and she would tell me how it's helped her with her life - and of course how it can help me with my life. How it helped her get over her mothers suicide when she was really young. How she coped with her divorce. How it's helped her and her fiance now and how it's helped her in relationships and communicating people. It's brang back memories of how my Christian friends express their thoughts of their religions and how they have been helped. I don't question one's belief, especially since they are my friends so I don't question hers. I only comment on those who express very strongly on their religious beliefs but do opposite. I accept their beliefs. But last night, while chatting with my collegue, I shared with her something thats happened in my life about 4 years ago. It really shattered and hurt me when she told me that Landmark can help me put down and forget the past. She asked me how I was coping and I said "fine" but there are still things I can't put down. She told me about how a guy's wife died and after he went to the Landmark, he was able to put her down and be really happy - straight away. She told me he didn't need "time to heal". It was a breakthrough. Hearing this made me feel so empty - like the people that go to these Forums don't have any feelings and emotions. How can someone just be really happy and let go the fact that he has lost his wife in just 4 days. What about all those memories? She then compared his healing with mine. I really felt hurt and offended. I don't know why. I couldn't express to her how I felt in hearing that. The only thing I could say was "I think my situation is different." I didn't even bother to explain myself to her. I just left it at that.
I know that it's taken me a while to be where I am in my recovery, I know I have my family and my wonderful friends to support me. I know there are certain barriers I cannot cross yet. I know that there are certain things that I cannot put down. I don't doubt that people have had been healed and really good experiences through Landmark. But I don't want to. It's not my type of thing. I know one day I will be able to overcome my barriers. I know I can, when I really really want to.
Whenever we're limited in life, there is something - a context or framework - that we are blind to and that is holding that limitation in place. Landmark's technology allows you to create breakthroughs in a two-step process in which you:
• Uncover and examine the blind spots or context holding you back in your life.
• Find out where your current context originated and address it for what it really is.
Having completed these two steps, a new realm of possibility is available to you. The constraints from the past disappear. Your view of life, your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions, change - and the change is immediate, dramatic, and without effort. It is a breakthrough."
For more info,visit Landmark @ http://www.landmarkeducation.com/
Since starting my job here in HK, I've been approached by a collegue to join Landmark Forum. For those who don't know what it is; it's a 4 day intense 9am - 10pm course. It cost about $5000 hkd for the 4 days. The way I was first approached, I thought this Landmark Forum wasn't too bad. It's not my type of thing, but I listened and agreed to go on a free information seminar - IF only I wasn't going to be "forced" to take the course.
This collegue and I got to be pretty close friends. We share our day to day things very openly. Our views on our jobs, our relationships and life in general. She is one person who i've learnt to trust and open up to in HK. She has made me feel very welcome in HK and have invited me out to keep me company. Every time we chatted, the topic of Landmark will come up and she would tell me how it's helped her with her life - and of course how it can help me with my life. How it helped her get over her mothers suicide when she was really young. How she coped with her divorce. How it's helped her and her fiance now and how it's helped her in relationships and communicating people. It's brang back memories of how my Christian friends express their thoughts of their religions and how they have been helped. I don't question one's belief, especially since they are my friends so I don't question hers. I only comment on those who express very strongly on their religious beliefs but do opposite. I accept their beliefs. But last night, while chatting with my collegue, I shared with her something thats happened in my life about 4 years ago. It really shattered and hurt me when she told me that Landmark can help me put down and forget the past. She asked me how I was coping and I said "fine" but there are still things I can't put down. She told me about how a guy's wife died and after he went to the Landmark, he was able to put her down and be really happy - straight away. She told me he didn't need "time to heal". It was a breakthrough. Hearing this made me feel so empty - like the people that go to these Forums don't have any feelings and emotions. How can someone just be really happy and let go the fact that he has lost his wife in just 4 days. What about all those memories? She then compared his healing with mine. I really felt hurt and offended. I don't know why. I couldn't express to her how I felt in hearing that. The only thing I could say was "I think my situation is different." I didn't even bother to explain myself to her. I just left it at that.
I know that it's taken me a while to be where I am in my recovery, I know I have my family and my wonderful friends to support me. I know there are certain barriers I cannot cross yet. I know that there are certain things that I cannot put down. I don't doubt that people have had been healed and really good experiences through Landmark. But I don't want to. It's not my type of thing. I know one day I will be able to overcome my barriers. I know I can, when I really really want to.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
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