My Condolences

Lydia Sum, better known as Fei Fei succumbed to liver cancer this morning. She left behind a young daughter. I only know her for her iconic black-rimmed spectacles, hair style, bubbly personality and as a celebrity. But today my heart goes to her loved one and especially to her only daughter - Joyce Cheng.


I can understand the grief and pain her daughter is going through now. No amount of words can give any comfort. No amount of preparations can give readiness.


I send my most heartfelt condolences to you, Ms Cheng. Take a day at a time.

Something's missing

A belated Lovely Valentine's Day to all my dears.

A Prosperous Lunar New Year too. May health and wealth be in abundance.

Last but not least, A Blessed Birthday to me! But where are the 2 hard-boiled eggs I used to get on my birthday?

Lost Skills

Tonight is the eve of the eve of Chinese New Year (there is no typo error here :o)).

I used to accompany mama to the wet market to make the last minute shopping for fresh vegetables, meat, fishes, fruits this night. I love the array of colours of the vegetable stalls, do not mind the smell of the fish stalls and enjoy the hawkers and their patrons exchange of bargains. I was (and still am) amazed by how fast the hawkers could calculate the items cost and how mama counter offered.

I think I will never acquire this skill of quick mental calculation let alone bargaining. NTUC is where a get my groceries. I have no idea of total cost of items in the shopping basket (if there are more than 3 items) until I make payment at the cashier. Sad right?