Easy on a Sunday Afternoon...

Red benches provide a contrast. Ideal courtyard for a garden wedding with the main prop ready at location, minus the sun shining.

Bigger versions of my Anna Sui vanity mirror I carry everyday without fail, given by a Popystarz friend.

Just like our nest... upside-down brollies.

I have a thing for bird cages :) All my homes have one in it.

Decided to sleep in and have brunch at a place where there were many horses around, although none were pictured above as I was busy staring at the beautiful creatures instead. Since I'm on the subject of horses, what is wrong with the prancing horse? Bring back the glory days when Schumi was behind the wheel. Sigh.

I digressed. While I was lazying around the sofa and getting my dose of E!, Bi did his usual search for food online and threw two suggestions on the floor. Coincidentally, this restaurant was among his choices and it is one I've been wanting to check out for quite some time now. Verdict: We were satisfied first time patrons. Another visit there might beckon but it'll be for dinner the next time, to see if it's comparable to brunch.

This is, Mimolette at Fairways Drive.

Not 100% Me Today

Een stukje van mij miste toen ik wakker werd vanochtend...

:(

Like a house, that is missing a piece of furniture. Incomplete.

Do, Re, Mi... 1,2,3... Bi, B and Me.

Roamed around United Square last weekend for new eateries and we came across Grandma's Restaurant tucked in a corner. Bi and I were exhausted and hungry after a strenuous day of moving and we wanted to be satisy our tummies. The vibes felt by the three of us were similar even before we entered. This place reminded us of Madam K's back home and we decided to give it a try. What's more, they also serve the famous Nasi Bojari which Bi and I immediately locked in to order upon eye-catching it in the menu. The serving portion was huge (was impossible for me to finish) and I half-shared mine with B. The verdict on the taste? Came close to the real mccoy. We were happy campers. For drinks, we ordered grass jelly and let me say that we've never had so much jelly in a single glass before. That became our dessert as well. We were filled after. Filled and satisfied.

While waiting for our food to be served, I glanced around and there she was, staring back at me. I asked Bi, "Does she remind you of someone?" He looked at me and just smiled while B just laughed contagiously.

Hhmm, I don't have such a high forehead though...

Anyway, I reckon we will be back at Grandma's for more, soon. On another note, mighty mighty glad it's the weekend again. Plus it's going to be a long one (too bad it's minus one day for those in the island) and the folks will be down tomorrow as the first guests to our nest. Looking forward, looking forward. Mini happies, mini happies indeed.

Happy Raya to all!

Two Sides

The policy has always been not to give a rat's ass. Unfortunately it does not apply to all circumstances. Understandably, sometimes there is no question as to why there are miscontrued opinions due to things done in the past. However, one can't wear the cuffs forever if there is repentance.

Nevertheless, I accept the sentence. And I will persevere.

We can't change the way people feel or think about us. We can only do so much and try, if their perception of us matters. And more importantly if it does to others who have a place in our heart.

All I can say for now is this. I will keep trying.

This is everything I can do and I will give my utmost best at that because at the end of the day, there's a bigger picture at hand.

Nothing takes the past away
Like the future
Nothing makes the darkness go
Like the light
You're shelter from the storm
Give me comfort in your arms

- Madonna's 'Nothing Really Matters'

And I hope it's enough to you, for me to feel the comfort in your arms.

SYVBM. HHKK.

Queen of Rain

I made an executive decision at work on Friday and dreamed that something bad was going to happen from it on the same night. Even though I cleared every corner, every nook and cranny before signing on the dotted line, my instincts bothered me for the whole weekend. Sure enough (another brownie point for my instincts), the dream became reality for I did not consider the possibility of recklessness in another. Ironically, part of me somehow felt relieved as the uneasy feeling I've been experiencing disappeared when I was delivered the bad news.

In most cases, every problem has a solution (or a few) to it. It's a matter of figuring out the available options, evaluating what can/cannot be used/accepted and making the best out of the unwanted situation. Breathe.... I will just have to put a plaster on the damage done.

Only seven days into September and it's going to be quite a month, already.

- Project Nest goes full swing with expected bumps
- The Family will be down in the island
- F1 weekend
- Completion of Plan B formalities
- Usual work circus for the quarter
- Homeward bound

Nevertheless, am anticipating mini happies despite the fact that I am starting to feel sluggish and tired, looking at the bullet points.

Once again, the year is approaching its finale (how time flies) and I've come a long way, looking back at the months that have passed. As another birthday lingers near, I realise that there are some things we can truly let go when we reach a certain age or phase in our lives. And we can tell ourselves we do not give a rat's ass anymore.

Here's to writing these things off in the sky and waving them goodbye...

There's a time for the good in life,
A time to kill the pain in life,
Dream about the sun,
You queen of rain...
- Roxette