Let see….
Movie Times
This could be to mutual boredom….Bard and I did 2 movies in a week! First it was the IpMan, highly recommended by Waikin, which both of us thoroughly enjoyed and the second was OngBak2 at the Grand Cinema located in the in Elements.
The Elements is the highly advertised upper middle class mega shopping mall above the Kowloon Station within a large residential enclave. The Grand Cinema was…err....quite impressive and ‘technologically’ advanced with vibrating seats that vibrates with each blasting sounds from the screen. Its true! I really felt it in my seat!!
But I don’t like the smell of that place. If we are to go there again, I’ll make sure I’ll bring a mask or small bottle of perfume to mask out the musky odor.
Anyway, back to the movies…I’d say GO and watch Ip Man even if you are not an action movie buff like moi but I won’t recommend the other one. The first one was totally unexpected, exciting and inspiring while the second one was a total let down.
Strawberry Picking
Spring is coming again, the land will be filled with blossoming flowers and fruits abound. I followed Whaisee and her workmates to a place in the New Territory to a Strawberry Farm. We have to change trains twice and then took a taxi to the Kam Tin Country Park. This is a family place, with lots of things to do if you have children. There is a puppy area where you can pet and play with cute little puppies, a rabbit and piggy area (yeah…PIGs), vegetable farms, fruit farms, honey extracting area (or whatever you call it…), a huge and crowded BBQ area, and lots of area for children to run and play around.
The main attraction is the strawberry picking of course. There were several plots where they planted several breeds of strawberries. There were Japan, French, English breeds and others which we didn’t understand (coz all were written in Chinese)….but you can move to any plots and pick any strawberry you see.
Unlike the ones that I went to in UK, the strawberries here are smaller but there were some sweet ones too. Back in the fruit farms in UK, you can eat all the fruits to your heart content and only pay for the ones that you take out from the farm. But not here, you are not allowed to eat before paying! I feel sorry for the workers who have to watch and shout ‘No eating! No eating!’ to the 50-80 people scattered about in the strawberry plots.
I would just give this trip a ‘so, so’…There’s another one that I found that also had a lavender and tulip farm. Will try that place next…..
Friends and such...
Faizol made his second trip to HK and as before, it was a fun day together. He is such a sweet and nice boy to spend time with. We started with the customary din sum brunch, then explored the beautiful Stanley, got some nice trinkets and later took the bus journey all the way from Stanley to TST and proceeded to the Temple Night Market. What a long and interesting ride! But we enjoued ourselves indeed.
While at dinner in Shadowman, I was introduced to a newbie in HK. You thought that your growing-up background is unique and unlike others but surprisingly, we shared more than one common bond and growing-up experience. This is a good start….hopefully towards an enriching and lasting relationship with a fellow ‘sister’. I’m sure there’ll be more entries with her name in later on.
Wedding bells are ringing….Congratulations to Zakiah on your engagement. First graduation and now engagement…WELL DONE my dear!
I know you’ll beat me to it but I am still very happy for you dear girl. Just don’t forget me on your big day eh…
House hunting has been the riguor these few weeks. Suaimi has been busy looking for a new house and I have also been dragged along to view his shortlisted ones. I’m not complaining, it’s good to know that your views are appreciated but finally he did find a new place to call home. Phew!
On a more sombre note….
My faithful, strong and beloved Vittara has finally moved on to a new owner. I sooo loved that V6-four-wheel-drive-car of mine. I have survived a near-death experience from which a smaller or lesser car would not have made it. I’ve covered thousands of kms with beloved family and friends all over the Peninsular Malaysia on various trips, my sister in law nearly gave birth in it….the past 12 years have been colorful indeed.
Thanks for that car dad.....maybe next…you can replace the Vittara with an X3 or the Baby Benz instead ?????(Just joking)
Someone’s close relative passed away. My condolence to the family for the loss of their beloved parent. May the dearly departed rest in peace …..
When you hear this kind of sad news... compassion rise above ego and one can emerge a better person. I crossed that bridge....and glad I did it.
Hard times are coming….. Today I received an email from a friend with the following message….
" ...just went through hard days.. and maybe will go through hard days again (see how..)”
With this financial turmoil, everybody will be affected somehow. Hopefully each of us still have our jobs by the end of the year. Hang on there mate, let us pray and doa that each of us will pull through….
Come what may, it is comforting to know that you are with REAL friends…….. . Alhamdulillah....
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