"A" for____________________?

Gone were the days where children were taught 'A' is for 'apple". Today, I was having tea with Rach and I overheard a 3 year old's conversation with her daddy.

Little Girl: Daddy, "A" is "ahhh" sound.

Daddy nodded in agreement.

Little Girl: Daddy, "A" is for "astronaut"

Soowei stunned! Come on... "as tro naut" is like 3 syllable la! For a 3 year old? I was impressed. Then again, it just reminded me that children's brains are really like a sponge, and their learning curves are super steep during their first 5 years. What should I teach my P1s next year?

Hong Kong Trip

Shall pen down the good and the thanksgivings...

Our very first morning was at Ying Yue Lou, this atas chinese yum cha place which was located near the Harbour. Would give a 7 out of 10 for that cos they do have some really unqiue dish like sharks fin soup dimsum. But on the average so so.

BIL brought us to this local wet market that is at Wan Chai and I nearly wanted to do marketing cos the fruits and seafood were just calling out to me. Nearly irresistible. Actually i love taking pictures at market places cos its so colourful. Esp with all the fruits.

Look at how stylo milo both Dad and Mum are? GOSH! Yes THEY ARE MY PARENTS - The Cool dudes. Haaa... now you know where I inherit all my good genes from. *grins*

On our way up to the PEAK but here's Dad wanting to take a shot of all of us. Our smiles were nearly frozen cos he really did take quite a bit of time taking this pic. Hmmm... I think he is quite perfectionistic.

Soowei and Dad while waiting for the tram.

Off we went...... choo choo... eh actually i think it sounded like che-gong che-gong. Ha its a Tram right? Not a Train. Haa

At the Peak. Not much scenery cos its so polluted and guess what? I had sinus in Hong Kong. Gosh! But I did see some Huskies though... *scared*

Brought Dad and mum to shop thereafter and we had a good break at this Honeymoon Dessert store at one of the malls in Central.

Before heading for Macau which was totally disastrous, we had a Cuppa here. Hmmm love that aroma. Anyways, the sea was so rough that Jie puked and I nearly. URgh.

At St Paul's Church. Macau.

Jie and Mum.

Dad buying from some roadside stalls. SUPER Salty.

BIL and I found 2 Vespas. Cutsie!

We travelled so far, just to get our hands on these.
The Cafe Nata Portuguese egg tarts. I admit its super nice but its not worth the traveling esp during storm. Anyway, when we were back in Hong Kong, we went to one of the KFC and I saw the same egg tarts on sale. *.........................*

This is my favourite. Caught jie in a reflection. Doesn't it look more like a painting than a photo? The frame makes a difference. Learned something new.

Jie strongly recommended this Beancurd as its really smooth. I like the texture but the taste was just alright. Nothing beats Rochor. mmmmmmmmm I wanna eat it . YUm! They have fabulous desserts apparently. Sweet Dynasty is near Harbour City shopping malls. Nice.

While shopping, we past by the Kowloon Park. Dad always like fountains so we went. There was this picture which Dad took for me when I was a little kid. It was taken in Sentosa near a fountain and gosh he blew it up 8R though I looked disgustingly ugly in the pic. Thank God the picture is no longer found. Haa

On our last night, Dad made us ate this pot of MEAT with him. Looks nice la but tasted just alright. We ate only 1/4. So wasteful. But we made friends with the waiteresses there. Realised one thing about Dad on this trip. He likes to talk to strangers. and ME TOO! Haaa...

Took this for mum on the day we were heading back. I think she looks so cool. Its a Gucci shade by the way. haa come to think of it, I dun even own a shade not to say a Gucci. How atas right?

Taken at our hotel. Though a 4 star but I think they have excellent service. Before I left, I even wrote a feedback form for them. Thanking especially those who were really helpful. Hope they get pay rise and promotions soon. :)

The Pride of the Wong-Sim Family.

Zoooooooooooooooom! Fffshew!
"...and next we have Mr David Wong crossing the finishing line with the timing 5h:27m:10s (net)." *Cat calls*Applause*Sooli and Soowei holding bomboms and banner cheering*

Thats how fast I think my BIL was. Like a flash of lightning! GOSH! I am so proud of him! He completed the recent 42km Stand Chart Marathon 2007. I mean MARATHON LEH!!!! Mai Siao Siao! Who cares about the $10,000 winning cash? Importantly, he was in the race and he COMPLETED it. Haaaaa He is the pride of our family; the Wong-Sim.

Over the months BIL trained so hard for that day. Doesn't this just show that he is a man with great determination?! Indeed! Sorry girls out there, he is taken! *Bleah*

Just gotta blog about this especially after seeing his picture on www.singaporemarathon.com.

Can't insert a pic here but anyway you can imagine that hunky look with the specially bought by Jie, Nike running gear! I think BIL made that NIKE top looked so good! haaaa... they should get him to do advert for them man. Nike, you hearing me? Reading this?

BIL, continue to run for Jesus man! :) Yeah!

My Best Friend's Wedding.

The past week was rather tiring as I was working on and ironing out some of the common nitty gritties involved in weddings for my best friend. However, its very worth it cos its my BEST FRIEND's Wedding!!! Oooooo YEah!
I wasn't given the opportunity to say a Best Friend speech on your wedding night and so here it goes...

Semper Fidelis

The name 'Carebear' is probably kindof like some common household names to many of the kids born in the 80s? For those who are much younger, Carebears are some cute little furries who would stand in Sedeyah Position with their puffy,furry fists on their hips and shout "Carebears stare" each time they want to defeat the evil. They each has a mark on their white fuzzy tummy that would give off a ray of bright lights when they fight and would ultimately emerged in victory. They are cute to an extent but I seriously think they are kind of like overweight and they need some eye cream for those puffy eyes which probably develops from the nights spent in trying to fight the evil. Hahahaa ok not farnie. :( Oh Yes and they have this very interesting automobile used in that Cartoon - Cloud Cars. Actually quite environmentally friendly probably is year 3876 it could be a possibility. Ha. Please don't roll your eyes and go "yeah right" cos you really never know, it could just be prophetic! kekeke

Anyway, I call Serene my Carebear friend. :) In no way am I saying that she has any of those physical characteristics though she is slightly hairy and dreams to fly on clouds. *wink* Like I say, Year 3876 could be a possibility haaa :) But she does fit into the other attributes such as the Carebears are generous, kind and always seek to uphold justice. Serene is as such.

If there is one word that I would choose to describe her which sums up my 13 years of knowing her it would be Semper Fidelis. She is always faithful. Through the years, I've seen how she remained fervent in the Lord despite situations faced and trials gone through. In rain or shine seasons she has never failed to worship and praise the Lord.

Like one of the proverbs that says, "As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another" I believe She is one of the beautiful Irons God has strategically placed in my life. There were many instances where she would sharpen me and guide me in my walk with the Lord. She inspires me with her dedication to the Lord and her love for the mission field. The ever passion of wanting to see souls saved is what I loved to emulate.

Her faithfulness to me and our friendship goes beyond those endless din wa zouks (telephone porridge) which we often bou (cooked slowly) during our younger days. Those were the times when we were not concern about beauty sleep and fine lines of course. Now, its slightly different cos her Smurfet friend - I, love to sleep at 10pm. Haaaa :)

It also goes beyond the many Tai Tai afternoon teas we often had and enjoyed especially during her first year of teaching. 9777 19 * * is the number I would call when I needed a listening ear. This small 50cm shoulder frame is what I would often cry and lean on for support. No matter how tired she was, she would still bother to listen, counsel and comfort. She is my always faithful friend.

I am sure to Vincent, she would be as faithful in the years ahead as they journey on together as one in the Lord.

Allow me to propose a final toast - of prayer to the both of you,
May the Lord's face always shines upon you in all that you do. As you walk righteously with Him, may His favour surrounds you like shield. May you never be in lack and always live in abundance. May your marriage testifies of His goodness and love til the day we all see Him face to face. Amen. :) YUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM seng.

Thanks to Jon for those wonderful pictures taken and have them uploaded by the very next day of the event. How efficient right??! Those who needs freelance wedding photographer look for him!!! I mean look for me to get the contacts first but yes... *grins*

Smurfet and Carebear 3rd Dec 2007 (Marina Mandarin Hotel)