| You Are a Mai Tai |
 You aren't a big drinker, but you'll drink if the atmosphere is festive. And when you're drunk, watch out! You're easily carried away. |
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
It's time to parteeeeeee.....
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
The value of relationships
Started out this morning being very frustrated. My mom was telling me how she exchanged the jade bangle I bought for her when I went to China a few years ago with one of her neighbourhood friends for another bangle. And she showed me what she got in return... it was a far lower grade of jade than the one I've bought for her...
Her reasoning?? She couldn't fit into the one I bought since she put on weight, so she decided to exchange it for something she could fit into. She even said that there's value in keeping gold but jade and precious stones have little value in collection. At that point, all rational thought left me. I couldn't believe what she did. She exchanged a jade bangle that was worth S$400 for some jade bangle that probably cost less than a quarter of that price!!! And it was not the money that was bothering me... how could she bring herself to give away something I bought specially for her, knowing full well that I bought it specially for her.
It is a pity that she couldn't fit into the bangle but the value of the item is not just in the dollars and cents. It was in the thought that went with the act of buying something expensive for her. I knew what poverty she went through when she was young and the struggles she went through to bring us up. She had always wanted a good piece of jade, whether it fits or not and never been able to afford it. I bought it for her, because I know she would love it. And she GAVE IT AWAY!!! Whatever happened to the value of love, of mother-daughter relationship that went with that little token from me??
I didn't know whether to be angry, frustrated or sad....
Her reasoning?? She couldn't fit into the one I bought since she put on weight, so she decided to exchange it for something she could fit into. She even said that there's value in keeping gold but jade and precious stones have little value in collection. At that point, all rational thought left me. I couldn't believe what she did. She exchanged a jade bangle that was worth S$400 for some jade bangle that probably cost less than a quarter of that price!!! And it was not the money that was bothering me... how could she bring herself to give away something I bought specially for her, knowing full well that I bought it specially for her.
It is a pity that she couldn't fit into the bangle but the value of the item is not just in the dollars and cents. It was in the thought that went with the act of buying something expensive for her. I knew what poverty she went through when she was young and the struggles she went through to bring us up. She had always wanted a good piece of jade, whether it fits or not and never been able to afford it. I bought it for her, because I know she would love it. And she GAVE IT AWAY!!! Whatever happened to the value of love, of mother-daughter relationship that went with that little token from me??
I didn't know whether to be angry, frustrated or sad....
Monday, August 08, 2005
Yummy...
Finally went to the Japanese restaurant that I liked and had the long-desired Japanese meal.... totally yummy!! The name of the restaurant is Matsuo Restaurant, located at Goldhill Plaza - the one that looks like an orange-colored rocket near Novena MRT Station.
They've recently renovated their restaurant so instead of having that old, dingy sliding door for an entrance, it's now in modern veneer finish. However, there's still no signboard upfront so it's either you know the place or you'll definitely miss it. It's just right next to the Internet gaming centre at Goldhill Plaza.
KK ordered a Matsu Bento (the original name was longer and I can't remember it) and I had the Saba Shioyaki. Of course, we shared so we can have a taste of everything... keke... The bento is really a value-for-money deal because it gives you a taste of everything, from sushi to sashimi to tempura. The Saba Shioyaki was grilled perfectly.... just a perfect touch of natural fish oils with a very tiny slight hint of salt to bring out the fresh and sweet flavor of the fish. Yummulicious. And the best part is, the ingredients are fresh!!
If you ever thought Sakae sushi or any of those conveyor belt stuff are good... think again!! And try out this place. But note the operation hours though... they are usually open for lunch and dinner only... which means they close abt 2 pm and open again abt 6 - 7pm (not sure of dinner hours). Lunch hours have less people than dinner time, so might be a good chance to enjoy the quiet comfort of a cozy family restaurant.
*wish I took photos..*
They've recently renovated their restaurant so instead of having that old, dingy sliding door for an entrance, it's now in modern veneer finish. However, there's still no signboard upfront so it's either you know the place or you'll definitely miss it. It's just right next to the Internet gaming centre at Goldhill Plaza.
KK ordered a Matsu Bento (the original name was longer and I can't remember it) and I had the Saba Shioyaki. Of course, we shared so we can have a taste of everything... keke... The bento is really a value-for-money deal because it gives you a taste of everything, from sushi to sashimi to tempura. The Saba Shioyaki was grilled perfectly.... just a perfect touch of natural fish oils with a very tiny slight hint of salt to bring out the fresh and sweet flavor of the fish. Yummulicious. And the best part is, the ingredients are fresh!!
If you ever thought Sakae sushi or any of those conveyor belt stuff are good... think again!! And try out this place. But note the operation hours though... they are usually open for lunch and dinner only... which means they close abt 2 pm and open again abt 6 - 7pm (not sure of dinner hours). Lunch hours have less people than dinner time, so might be a good chance to enjoy the quiet comfort of a cozy family restaurant.
*wish I took photos..*
