Medium rare

Lately, I have been feeling fatigue, getting a little dizzy when I try to get up n having a pallor complexion. So I popped by the clinic n after a few tests, yup, I'm mildly anemic.

Iron rich food is in ( here's my cue to enjoy some steak, Kai lan - I read somewhere that its rich in iron n not forgetting abit of wine( PS : What's the point of a good cut of steak without some wine =p)

N I will be heading outdoor for a good dose of sunlight n sea adventure.

I love my Whisky and Chocolate

Whisky and Chocolates are the best combination; just like Soya bean milk and dough fritters!

Yeah, I'm not much of a drinker ( Note : I hate alcohol guzzling) but I like whisky. I enjoy my Johnnie walker neat with some chocolate. They are the best combination; a little sip of whisky and a bite of chocolate - a smokey aromatic flavour and the rich velvet texture of chocolate swishing in my mouth. Mmmm... Perfect. My favourite hot afternoon treat is a measure of whisky with green tea and ice; really refreshing for the hot weather lately =)

Animals... Psss... Keep Quiet

There are times when individuals see certain animals (be it in the zoo or out in the open), n suddenly they will become quiet. Its something which K is amused by as K n her friends were out at Pulau Ubin n we spotted a small green tree snake lazing on a mangrove tree.

(5 girls chatting away while walking in the green forest)
K (In a normal voice - pointing out to her friends) : " Look, is that a green tree snake on the tree?"
Suddenly, the rest of K's friends fell silent n the conversation followed into a quiet whisper
Friend 1 (In a low whisper) : "Psss... That's a snake?"
Friend 2 (The loud boomer in the gang who breaks into a whisper too) : "Yeah, it is... Its so small!"
N there was a discussion in whispers as to whether to take the picture of the snake.

I wonder what would have happened if we were to walk into the path of a wild boar instead....
(Imaginary scenario)
K( Quietly - Pointing out to her friends) : "Pss... Look, that's a wild boar ahead of us!"
All four girls (Screaming n starts running) : "ARGH!!! WILD BOAR!!! HURRY UP!! RUN!!!"

I guess it will be highly comical n dangerous to have a grunting wild boar chasing after us....

Luggage

Recently, 4 wheeler luggage seems to be very popular. The interesting thing which K notices at train stations, is individuals dragging their 4 wheeler luggage on 2 wheels (as illustrated in the picture above - Blah for the horrible drawing) and I cant help wondering why had these people bought a 4 wheeler luggage in first place and how long their luggage will last.
I can empathize the poor luggage sellers when potential / ex luggage customers come dragging 4 wheeler luggage on the hinges.

(At the luggage department)
The umpteenth a.k.a 900th customer who comes dragging a 4 wheeler luggage on 2 wheels.

Exasperated Sales person ( After explaining 900 times to a 900th customer) : "Sorry Mdm, the luggage is designed to be used on 4 wheels. You should be using it on 4 wheels."
900th customer (Stubbornly): " Ai yah, if I use all 4 wheels, later all 4 spoil how? I use 2 wheels, if 2 of them spoil, I still can use the remaining 2 wheels."
Exasperated Sales person : " Well, if 2 out of the 4 wheels are damaged, u cant use it well. Or do u want to look at 2 wheelers instead? The wheels r bigger..."

Seriously n simply putting it, the mechanism of a 4 wheeler luggage is to that of the concept of weight, centre of gravity (g) of an object ; or the example of a car (4 wheels) n a motor cycle (2 wheels).
Like a car, 4 wheeler luggage has a much better centre of gravity than a 2 wheeler luggage. Whereas, a 2 wheeler works in a way of tilting(like a motorcycle) the luggage to get a better centre of gravity, so that the luggage can be pulled along more easily, hence bigger wheels(like a motorcycle, for better stability and managing friction.

Now, would u drive a car on 2 wheels? =p

Mistakes

Once a upon a time(sounding fairy tale like), there was this period of time where I was very Very afraid to make mistakes ; Mistakes like losing a crayon in sch, mistakes like shading wrongly on the OAS forms, mistakes like forgetting my keys n waiting along the common corridor w/o lunch n dinner till my parents return late fr work at night etc, mistakes like saying whatever comes to my mind without thinking.

Of what these seemed like big mistakes to me then actually toughen me up- I learn to be mindful of my box of crayons n future possessions, learnt to read instructions carefully, learnt to finish my homework by the stairs while spending time reflecting in the darken corridors of the late dusk then, learn to never skip my meals, learn to be mindful of the situation n think before I speak.

Fast forward, as a young adult, I learn that there are many mistakes one makes; the difference between a major /minor mistake n the severity of the consequences depends on the stakes, how well one handles the situation n how a person learns to stand again after learning to fall. The distinction is no longer black or white but alot of grey areas with a silver lining.

A gamble and a lot more decisive planning is the next step from now on...

Irate Drivers

There are times on the road, when some vehicle suddenly swerves into my lane n brakes, very well testing my reflexes n the many drivers' behind my car. Very often, these drivers will also cause a vehicle pile up due to their inconsideration, which leads to this :

Imaginary scenario (Myself n the drivers out of our cars in the middle of a jammed expressway)
K (Shouting Myself hoarse):"Is this your father's road?! Anyhow cut!"

Swerving Lorry Driver(A vein throbbing dangerously at his temple) : "What! U think its ur grandmother road?!" Ranting obscenities with relation to slow female drivers
Third Driver (Adding to the confusion) : " My car!!! Who is going to pay for the scratched paint work!

Well in reality, this is what happened (not on the expressway)
K (Myself remains rooted in my seat)
Mr Audi Driver :U all right? I'm sorry to brake suddenly. Do u want to check ur car for damage?
K (Myself) : Eh... Ok... Gets out of the vehicle..
Third Driver to Audi Driver : " My car is ok... She looks like she is in a shock... Turns to K : U ok? U need water? "
K (Myself) : I'm all right... My car is ok too.

A cue to fellow lady drivers (If U r not injured + nothing is damaged) is to remain in the car and observe the situation... U know better than to approach angry, unreasonable or drunk drivers...

December is here

Its the season to be feasting...

First breakfast up in the cooling climate with our jackets on.


The lovely breakfast spread!


A salmon n shephard's pie feast!