Today is Christmas eve of 2011 and it happened to fall on a Saturday which resulted in a long weekend holiday. Yesterday since noon time, I've experienced how horrendous the traffic jam was. Along federal highway,heading towards Midvalley Mega Mall, the cars are crawling like caterpillars. Walking is definitely way faster than stuck in the jam. So I altered my plan to directly head back home after having lunch with friends. I can't imagine how bad it will be when it comes to tonight's countdown time. That's why today I decided to relax at home.
Somebody asked me am i not bored? I was surprised as I don't get it why I should be bored while having a laptop that connects to internet.You really got plenty of things to do and it all depends on how far does your interests go. For a person who is indifferent about everything, even travelling to the most awesome place can't light him up. Yet for someone who loves life passionately, every tiny little drop of the vast ocean of life can make his day.
Recall my Christmas eve during the past few years, I had "silent night" almost every year. I normally hang out on Christmas day after the crazy people are dismissed. As I'm really scared of the hectic crowds, either in China or Malaysia.I'd rather stay at home, have a peaceful mind and devour myself in some Christmas music while enjoy doing something I like. And also, reserve energy for the "happy hour" session tomorrow.
When I went to buy my lunch today I said "Merry Christmas" to the hostess. She hurriedly apologized to me saying that because she is not Christian therefore she is not so aware of Christmas. I told her, not only Christians can celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a season when you show your beloved ones how much you care for them. Irrespective of your religion, your skin colour or your nationality, you are entitled to the joy of the season's greetings.
For Christians,silent night is holy night, and the Jesus Savior is born. I'm praying for a fruitful 2012 ahead. God bless!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
想念家乡的味道
重庆人，十个有九个都是吃货。每天都在想，中午要吃什么，晚上要吃什么。身边林林总总的选择让人目不暇接，随口一数，川菜从主食到小吃，美味一大堆。离开家乡这些年，人们不止一次的问我，你想家吗？我的回答总是让人大吃一惊：哦，不太想家，但是想家里的吃的。因为重庆对于我而言，除了家人之外，值得我留恋的就只有美食了。家人可以每天在网上见面，但是对美食的想念不能单单靠“看”来解决，望梅止渴的结果是越望越渴。
一个人住在新家，百无聊赖，朋友们要么忙工作要么忙考试，每天没事在家翘脚的除了我没几个。我独自一人在这遥远的Damansara，远离我熟悉的Sunway，我的圈子，难免有点寂寞。这个时候就会不由自主的想念家乡的味道了。何洁送我的萝卜干我还很不舍的留着2包，以备不时之需。昨天晚上躺在床上，突然想吃川菜，这种凭空而出的念头曾经有过，那时候我就悲催的爬起来看电脑里面川菜的照片。而现在，越来越多的川菜馆在吉隆坡拔地而起，望梅止渴倒是不必。但问题是，要找到几个志同道合能吃辣椒的友人实属不易，马来西亚人对辣椒的免疫力不是个个都像重庆人那么厉害，而且本地菜肴辣的感觉不一样，所以对于他们而言是蛮大的挑战。
减轻我的思念之情其实有很多途径，除了吃川菜之外，还可以吃川味的零食。现在的中国人是越来越会做生意了，在吉隆坡开了网店售卖国内的各种零食小吃以及调味品。不用我说你都猜得到，老干妈系列是必不可少的，还有各大品牌的方便面，米线，粉丝等等。我最爱的白家方便粉丝以1块9一包的价格高居方便面的榜首。我不记得国内卖多少钱了，好像是2块钱人民币吧，坐个飞机过来，价格就翻倍了，不过也好，可以一解我相思之苦。50块免费送货，我随便逛了几圈点了几点购物车就已经一大堆东西，早就超过50块了。网购有时候比真实的购物更加花钱如流水，因为你边看边点，你根本不会意识到购物车里已经有多少东西了。不像现实生活中，如果你的手推车已经满了，相信你肯定会收手。
美食没有绝对的，只有相对的，每个人都会觉得自己从小吃到大的食物是最好吃的。我的味蕾比较多元化，可以接受各种各样的食物，对于其中的某些也是有偏好。然而我觉得今生今世无法改变的，就是对家乡味道的执着和永恒不变的想念。
一个人住在新家，百无聊赖，朋友们要么忙工作要么忙考试，每天没事在家翘脚的除了我没几个。我独自一人在这遥远的Damansara，远离我熟悉的Sunway，我的圈子，难免有点寂寞。这个时候就会不由自主的想念家乡的味道了。何洁送我的萝卜干我还很不舍的留着2包，以备不时之需。昨天晚上躺在床上，突然想吃川菜，这种凭空而出的念头曾经有过，那时候我就悲催的爬起来看电脑里面川菜的照片。而现在，越来越多的川菜馆在吉隆坡拔地而起，望梅止渴倒是不必。但问题是，要找到几个志同道合能吃辣椒的友人实属不易，马来西亚人对辣椒的免疫力不是个个都像重庆人那么厉害，而且本地菜肴辣的感觉不一样，所以对于他们而言是蛮大的挑战。
减轻我的思念之情其实有很多途径，除了吃川菜之外，还可以吃川味的零食。现在的中国人是越来越会做生意了，在吉隆坡开了网店售卖国内的各种零食小吃以及调味品。不用我说你都猜得到，老干妈系列是必不可少的，还有各大品牌的方便面，米线，粉丝等等。我最爱的白家方便粉丝以1块9一包的价格高居方便面的榜首。我不记得国内卖多少钱了，好像是2块钱人民币吧，坐个飞机过来，价格就翻倍了，不过也好，可以一解我相思之苦。50块免费送货，我随便逛了几圈点了几点购物车就已经一大堆东西，早就超过50块了。网购有时候比真实的购物更加花钱如流水，因为你边看边点，你根本不会意识到购物车里已经有多少东西了。不像现实生活中，如果你的手推车已经满了，相信你肯定会收手。
美食没有绝对的，只有相对的，每个人都会觉得自己从小吃到大的食物是最好吃的。我的味蕾比较多元化，可以接受各种各样的食物，对于其中的某些也是有偏好。然而我觉得今生今世无法改变的，就是对家乡味道的执着和永恒不变的想念。
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The last month of 2011
Out of sudden looking at the calendar, it has come to the last month of 2011. Time is really scary, by the time we have time to look at it, it's already gone long ago. Every year end I will do my accustomed reflect of the whole year. Here comes the question that i'm most unwilling to face. What have I done during 2011?
The first half of 2011 was all about sweat and stress. I experienced my final exams of ACCA, and thank God I made it through. Starts from June onward, I've been really enjoying life, meanwhile had a two-month post-exam nervous period waiting for my final result.Backpacked to Bangkok, which realised my dream of at least every year visit one place that i've never been to. My little escape was always sweet and unforgettable and i've already started to miss that feeling although it was only couple of months ago.
I went home after my Bangkok trip, stayed for one month, kept on dreaming of the result release date. I guess that's because i've carried too much on my shoulders. Not because i'm willing to, it's just life, we've got no choice. Fortunately I didn't let everybody down, my hilarity reached climax after 22nd August. After that God gave me a huge joke when i started my job hunting. I don't think words can describe how terrible i felt when i'm forced to face the truth that my nationality really got me tons of problems. My first choice of employment didn't even give a damn on my CV. Being a winner for so many years, it was really awful to be knocked down by reality. But sometimes we have to make some sacrifices and surrender. Life is not all smooth without a hitch and the storms make it more unexpected and challenging.
Finally, I guess God has given me what He thinks is the best for me. He taught me to forego those which are beyond my reach and grasp everything and every moment i'm able to control.I already adjusted my mentality to a "going to start work" mode, however, suddenly I got one more month to arrange my new life in Bandar Utama. I have no complaints for this. Seriously i guess i need more preparations, i need to train my strength, sharpen my weapon and polish my armour as I've been in the "cease-fire" mode for so long and January 2012 would be a perfect commencement of new phase of life!
Christmas is around the corner,I can smell it in the air everywhere i go. When i think back,i really cherish every Christmas gift i received through the years. I feel delighted and can't help of smiling when i heard the Christmas songs in the shopping malls. The Christmas trees are as great as before and they are gonna be better next year!
If 2012 is to be the end of world, let it be, live in the moment and not to worry about tomorrow!
The first half of 2011 was all about sweat and stress. I experienced my final exams of ACCA, and thank God I made it through. Starts from June onward, I've been really enjoying life, meanwhile had a two-month post-exam nervous period waiting for my final result.Backpacked to Bangkok, which realised my dream of at least every year visit one place that i've never been to. My little escape was always sweet and unforgettable and i've already started to miss that feeling although it was only couple of months ago.
I went home after my Bangkok trip, stayed for one month, kept on dreaming of the result release date. I guess that's because i've carried too much on my shoulders. Not because i'm willing to, it's just life, we've got no choice. Fortunately I didn't let everybody down, my hilarity reached climax after 22nd August. After that God gave me a huge joke when i started my job hunting. I don't think words can describe how terrible i felt when i'm forced to face the truth that my nationality really got me tons of problems. My first choice of employment didn't even give a damn on my CV. Being a winner for so many years, it was really awful to be knocked down by reality. But sometimes we have to make some sacrifices and surrender. Life is not all smooth without a hitch and the storms make it more unexpected and challenging.
Finally, I guess God has given me what He thinks is the best for me. He taught me to forego those which are beyond my reach and grasp everything and every moment i'm able to control.I already adjusted my mentality to a "going to start work" mode, however, suddenly I got one more month to arrange my new life in Bandar Utama. I have no complaints for this. Seriously i guess i need more preparations, i need to train my strength, sharpen my weapon and polish my armour as I've been in the "cease-fire" mode for so long and January 2012 would be a perfect commencement of new phase of life!
Christmas is around the corner,I can smell it in the air everywhere i go. When i think back,i really cherish every Christmas gift i received through the years. I feel delighted and can't help of smiling when i heard the Christmas songs in the shopping malls. The Christmas trees are as great as before and they are gonna be better next year!
If 2012 is to be the end of world, let it be, live in the moment and not to worry about tomorrow!
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