12th Dec- Makan at the Lagenda Restaurant, Holiday Villa, London with Alden and Fiona. Alden won two vouchers and subsidized us.
13th Dec- Joanne's birthday at the Bugis Street Restaurant, Gloucester Rd, London
15th Dec- Christmas dinner with the Audio Business Group at the Cafe Piccolo.
16th Dec-Atkins Christmas dinner at Captain Cabin, near Piccadily Circus, London.
Had a great time socializing and 'entertaining' ourselves with the pub quiz, secret santa and food:)
17th Dec- Christmas lunch with the SUK demand planners from all business groups at the company's restaurant.
18th Dec- Christmas dinner with the SUK supply chain team at Chobam.
19th Dec- Christmas Concert at the Weybridge Methodist Church.
21st Dec- Sunday morning service and evening Carol Service. I was assigned to read Lesson Four, taken from Isaiah 11.
22nd Dec-Secret Santa with the Audio Business Group. Hmm..I wonder who was my Secret Santa.
23rd Dec-Christmas dinner with YP, C & W at The Warrington, London
24th Dec- Edinburgh, here I come....
Personally, this year 2008 is the year which I had the most Christmas meals in my entire life. Ironically, Christmas in Europe makes me feel that it is time for eating and gathering with 'families', colleagues and friends. It is also a time for exchanging presents.I also reckon that this year I've received the most Christmas presents since a long time, thanks to the Secret Santa tradition. Nonetheless, it is also a time for giving and sharing...Personally, to me sharing the time and enjoying the moments with friends and close ones are more meaningful during this holiday season.
I wonder how would my Christmas gonna be?
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Sunday, 14 December 2008
A Sunday Korean lunch
Today, after church as I was walking home with Stone, we chatted about plans for Christmas and out of the blue, he just blurted out an invitation to his home for lunch. After making a phone call to his wife, we were heading to his home.
I accepted his invitation as I would like to visit his two very cute little girls. Also, because I heard that his wife had a headache. Hence, I thought, it would be nice to pay them a visit.
We did had a great time together, playing with his "babies", chatting with his cousin, Han Jin, who dropped by after his two months Europe tour and Eun Jin, his tenant. His wife cooked some very delicious Korean dishes, including "kim chi". It was an interesting discovery about the Korean chopsticks. I came to know yesterday through Joanne's birthday at the Bugis Street Restaurant at Gloucester Road that the chopsticks for the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans differ. The Japanese chopsticks are sharper and pointed while the Chinese are thicker and round. Having travelled to Japan and China, that doesn't come as a surprise. However, the Korean chopsticks do actually left me in awe. They are actually square! I also came to know that each of these designs serve different functions.
The Chinese tends to 'scoop slowly' with their chopsticks while the Koreans and Japanese puts the food in their mouth 'abruptly'. Well, that were the interpretations I've got from Joanne. Whether it is a coincidence or a fact, I do agree to a certain extend.
After a nice cup of Korean coffee, although Stone and his cousin tried to convince me to play badminton outdoor, I politely declined due to the cold wheather. His wife finally suggested that we played an indoor game. I can't really remember the name of the game but it is relative to Scrabble but instead of using alphabets, we used a tile of numbers. Apparently it is a game played by the Israelites to promote IQ. I must admit that it was intelletual. Creativity, strategy and constant thinking are needed to win the game. As time past so quickly, it was time for me to leave. Stone and EJ walked me to the door of their house.I went strolling home, with a smile on my face.
As I walked, I reflected. Being a passionate person, I can't help thinking how the time spent with this lovely family has actually affected me. There I was, sitting side by side with some Koreans having meals, playing and laughing together. I am glad, really glad that I know Stone and his family. Warmth filled my heart. Also, I felt that life is just too short not appreciating people's presence. My view: Live the moment and appreciate the people around you!-no matter what...
I accepted his invitation as I would like to visit his two very cute little girls. Also, because I heard that his wife had a headache. Hence, I thought, it would be nice to pay them a visit.
We did had a great time together, playing with his "babies", chatting with his cousin, Han Jin, who dropped by after his two months Europe tour and Eun Jin, his tenant. His wife cooked some very delicious Korean dishes, including "kim chi". It was an interesting discovery about the Korean chopsticks. I came to know yesterday through Joanne's birthday at the Bugis Street Restaurant at Gloucester Road that the chopsticks for the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans differ. The Japanese chopsticks are sharper and pointed while the Chinese are thicker and round. Having travelled to Japan and China, that doesn't come as a surprise. However, the Korean chopsticks do actually left me in awe. They are actually square! I also came to know that each of these designs serve different functions.
The Chinese tends to 'scoop slowly' with their chopsticks while the Koreans and Japanese puts the food in their mouth 'abruptly'. Well, that were the interpretations I've got from Joanne. Whether it is a coincidence or a fact, I do agree to a certain extend.
After a nice cup of Korean coffee, although Stone and his cousin tried to convince me to play badminton outdoor, I politely declined due to the cold wheather. His wife finally suggested that we played an indoor game. I can't really remember the name of the game but it is relative to Scrabble but instead of using alphabets, we used a tile of numbers. Apparently it is a game played by the Israelites to promote IQ. I must admit that it was intelletual. Creativity, strategy and constant thinking are needed to win the game. As time past so quickly, it was time for me to leave. Stone and EJ walked me to the door of their house.I went strolling home, with a smile on my face.
As I walked, I reflected. Being a passionate person, I can't help thinking how the time spent with this lovely family has actually affected me. There I was, sitting side by side with some Koreans having meals, playing and laughing together. I am glad, really glad that I know Stone and his family. Warmth filled my heart. Also, I felt that life is just too short not appreciating people's presence. My view: Live the moment and appreciate the people around you!-no matter what...
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