P taking his routine nap after dinner
Grouchy
After my jog!
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Grouchy
After my jog!
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Taking form
Now we officially have a roof over our head!!!
Insulation...
Roof tiles being laid
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Insulation...
Roof tiles being laid
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Friday, 8 January 2010
Buffet dinner in Chiangmai
Our dinner this evening at Holiday Inn, so far the best place to go for buffet in Chiangmai.
At the lounge, waiting for 6 pm to arrive
Mdm's first plate consisted of super fresh oyster and salmon sashimi
They added quite a few new dishes this time round (some really unconventional ones like ostrich meat, rabbit, beef tongue...). As per usual, Mdm can only stomach the usual poultry, pork and seafood.
Super yummy scallop and prawn cooked in Thai style (yum)
At less than 650 baht pp, this is one of the priciest buffet in Chiangmai. I guess u will never find great food like this at less than SGD30 in Sg. But then again, such comparison is flawed.
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At the lounge, waiting for 6 pm to arrive
Mdm's first plate consisted of super fresh oyster and salmon sashimi
They added quite a few new dishes this time round (some really unconventional ones like ostrich meat, rabbit, beef tongue...). As per usual, Mdm can only stomach the usual poultry, pork and seafood.
Super yummy scallop and prawn cooked in Thai style (yum)
At less than 650 baht pp, this is one of the priciest buffet in Chiangmai. I guess u will never find great food like this at less than SGD30 in Sg. But then again, such comparison is flawed.
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Thursday, 7 January 2010
Bits and pieces
Last surviving pet in the house
Us at Zen
Our new favourite dish, the uber yummy otoro!
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Us at Zen
Our new favourite dish, the uber yummy otoro!
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Travel 101
And so, I am back in CM, back at work, and back to the evenings on our treadmill and nights of tv shows/ movies marathon.
Strangely, the withdrawal symptoms dissipated as soon as I landed. Still, Mdm is missing everyone back at home, hoping that I had spent more time with you guys, more time exploring the humongous and maze-like ION (and the huge oh so huge Sephora store), visited Somerset Central, 313 @ Somerset (and Marina Barrage!). Anyhoo, I did (and eat) so much this time round that I guess I shouldn't be complaining. Except for my favourite Boon Tong Kee, I ate almost all the dishes that I have missed so badly here. It was lots of good food down my throat for that 2 weeks.
I know I would be seeing my folks and MM soon, even though I am not quite sure when I would be making a trip back home. But with my new house at it's 75%, it shouldn't be long till I receive my Sg family and friends. Mdm was at a dinner with 2 ladies sitting next to me, both on each side. Miss X was like "Oh, what's there in Chiangmai? Don't you find the place boring? What can you do on weekends?". Miss Y on the other hand was full of praises. "I love Chiangmai" she said, and continued "I love the air... love the scenery...".
Seriously, if you are expecting Chiangmai to be like Bangkok, or Patong then you've got to take a big U-turn. I have had friends visiting this place and totally not enjoy it while I know many others who came, fell in love and stayed on. In short, Chiangmai is not where all the craze is. It's the place to be for the cultural experience, for it's eco-tourism and for its serenity.
Anyway, back to Miss X. I went like, "we watch movies, we shop, we drink coffee". So, what do you do in a cosmopolitan city like Singapore?
My folks and I met a Singaporean family in the hotel at Bangkok. The 30 plus lady started going on and on about her shopping experience. "Have you been to JJ market? Have you been to Suan Lum?". Some time ago, I read on a random Singaporean blog that the apparent best food in Bangkok is found in Fuji - a Japanese restaurant chain (which is equivalent to our Sakae-sushi). These people are missing so much. When you travel, remember not only to burn your pockets, but to open your eyes. See, feel and taste.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Strangely, the withdrawal symptoms dissipated as soon as I landed. Still, Mdm is missing everyone back at home, hoping that I had spent more time with you guys, more time exploring the humongous and maze-like ION (and the huge oh so huge Sephora store), visited Somerset Central, 313 @ Somerset (and Marina Barrage!). Anyhoo, I did (and eat) so much this time round that I guess I shouldn't be complaining. Except for my favourite Boon Tong Kee, I ate almost all the dishes that I have missed so badly here. It was lots of good food down my throat for that 2 weeks.
I know I would be seeing my folks and MM soon, even though I am not quite sure when I would be making a trip back home. But with my new house at it's 75%, it shouldn't be long till I receive my Sg family and friends. Mdm was at a dinner with 2 ladies sitting next to me, both on each side. Miss X was like "Oh, what's there in Chiangmai? Don't you find the place boring? What can you do on weekends?". Miss Y on the other hand was full of praises. "I love Chiangmai" she said, and continued "I love the air... love the scenery...".
Seriously, if you are expecting Chiangmai to be like Bangkok, or Patong then you've got to take a big U-turn. I have had friends visiting this place and totally not enjoy it while I know many others who came, fell in love and stayed on. In short, Chiangmai is not where all the craze is. It's the place to be for the cultural experience, for it's eco-tourism and for its serenity.
Anyway, back to Miss X. I went like, "we watch movies, we shop, we drink coffee". So, what do you do in a cosmopolitan city like Singapore?
My folks and I met a Singaporean family in the hotel at Bangkok. The 30 plus lady started going on and on about her shopping experience. "Have you been to JJ market? Have you been to Suan Lum?". Some time ago, I read on a random Singaporean blog that the apparent best food in Bangkok is found in Fuji - a Japanese restaurant chain (which is equivalent to our Sakae-sushi). These people are missing so much. When you travel, remember not only to burn your pockets, but to open your eyes. See, feel and taste.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Monday, 4 January 2010
Hi Thailand, Bye Singapore
This is my last night in Singapore.
The past 2 weeks had been crazy. Chiangmai -- Bangkok -- Melaka -- KL -- Singapore, my schedule was uber pack. The BKK leg kicked off my busy schedule with a tiring 4-day sightseeing/ walking/ shopping/ food trip. My parents haven't been to BKK since 10 odd years ago (when I was 16-17). Guess it was quite an experience for them to be led around by their daughter this time round. They got the opportunity to visit most of the attractions (except Damnoen Saduak Floating Market).
Meeting with All Stars turned out well. Mdm managed to see my friends whom I haven't met for a while now. At this age, I guess we ain't looking forward to getting drunk (though I wouldn't mind) and a cosy dinner had served its purpose in a gathering for old schoolmates.
Trip to Melaka was as usual. I know it sounds weird, but I hate seeing people getting old, and being vulnerable due to their old age. Granny's grey hair, increasingly slow pace at almost everything etc. I have never truly shared an intimate relationship with my Granny, perhaps our geographical distance has always been the barrier, but I treasure the moments I have with her.
And then was my 3 days/ 2 nights KL trip. I'm glad to be able to meet up with the IH folks. It wasn't a sightseeing trip and thanks to Nijon, I got to enjoy myself spending time with the girls. My days in USyd were one of the most memorable and fun times I have had, and seeing these folks again seems like a memory revival. And of course I was glad to have Candice with us again. The last time we saw each other was during my wedding and that was like, 2.5 years ago.
And the gossipy gatherings with all the Chongs/ Chens/ Ngs were the must-haves, something that I miss alot when away from home. Growing up in a huge family with all the uncles/ aunts and fun loving cousins, sometimes the quiet life in Chiangmai does kill me.
Life's going to be quite different this year, and I hope 2010 will be a better one. I'm flying back to my hubby soon and I just want to tell MM, as always, I really enjoyed your company. I am going to miss you dearly. Thanks for arranging for the gathering, thanks for showering me with gifts/ treats, thanks for taking time out from your very very busy schedule. Thanks for everything. I really appreciate it.
The past 2 weeks had been crazy. Chiangmai -- Bangkok -- Melaka -- KL -- Singapore, my schedule was uber pack. The BKK leg kicked off my busy schedule with a tiring 4-day sightseeing/ walking/ shopping/ food trip. My parents haven't been to BKK since 10 odd years ago (when I was 16-17). Guess it was quite an experience for them to be led around by their daughter this time round. They got the opportunity to visit most of the attractions (except Damnoen Saduak Floating Market).
Meeting with All Stars turned out well. Mdm managed to see my friends whom I haven't met for a while now. At this age, I guess we ain't looking forward to getting drunk (though I wouldn't mind) and a cosy dinner had served its purpose in a gathering for old schoolmates.
Trip to Melaka was as usual. I know it sounds weird, but I hate seeing people getting old, and being vulnerable due to their old age. Granny's grey hair, increasingly slow pace at almost everything etc. I have never truly shared an intimate relationship with my Granny, perhaps our geographical distance has always been the barrier, but I treasure the moments I have with her.
And then was my 3 days/ 2 nights KL trip. I'm glad to be able to meet up with the IH folks. It wasn't a sightseeing trip and thanks to Nijon, I got to enjoy myself spending time with the girls. My days in USyd were one of the most memorable and fun times I have had, and seeing these folks again seems like a memory revival. And of course I was glad to have Candice with us again. The last time we saw each other was during my wedding and that was like, 2.5 years ago.
And the gossipy gatherings with all the Chongs/ Chens/ Ngs were the must-haves, something that I miss alot when away from home. Growing up in a huge family with all the uncles/ aunts and fun loving cousins, sometimes the quiet life in Chiangmai does kill me.
Life's going to be quite different this year, and I hope 2010 will be a better one. I'm flying back to my hubby soon and I just want to tell MM, as always, I really enjoyed your company. I am going to miss you dearly. Thanks for arranging for the gathering, thanks for showering me with gifts/ treats, thanks for taking time out from your very very busy schedule. Thanks for everything. I really appreciate it.
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