Breakfast at nomad's

[DevilAngel introduced me to a word-game-blog called Collective Rantings. The rule is to start off on a topic initiated by previous author and end off with another topic...which is to be picked up by the next author. While waiting for a call to come, I went to pick up the thread and so my topic was 'pancakes' and here's my rantings associated with 'pancake']

Had pancake this morning
Complemented with butter and maple syrup
And my aromatic coffee
Yum yum…

Yesterday morning I had toast
Spread with my home-made avocado paste
Mashed avocado, mixed well with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and some fresh lemon juice
Again, together with my coffee companion
Ooo…I like

The day before yesterday I had toast
With melted cheese and ham on top of toasts
Add a dash of Tabasco sauce to give it an additional spice
Yup, not forgetting my coffee
Mmm…indulgence…

Am I dreaming up all these breakfasts?
Uh-uh, they are my breakfast
Maybe not everyday but at least once a week

It’s a pleasure to prepare breakfast
A new day, a new beginning
Start afresh with a sumptuous meal

Why not?
We need energy for the rest of the day
To face new challenges
Encounter unpleasant episodes
Engage in firefighting at work…
The least we can do is treat ourselves better in the morning

And my topic for the next author: A new beginning
[Above entry can also be found at Collective Rantings.]

I succumbed…

…to alcohol.

Yah, I did the most uncle thing tonight (the last time was with Mr. Ng years ago at the coffee shop near office). Anyways, I had a beer in front of my home TV. It wasn’t some glam red wine, or some hip Heineken or Hoer garden beer…but 皇冠. And I complement my drink with snacks (fortunately it was chips and not some peanuts or dried bbq squids).

I just can’t help it......when I took a break from my work and then I saw my dad savoring his beer, it just hit me. The sudden intense craving for a beer - I NEED that cold beer LOR. Had to sheepishly ask my dad for supplies. “Yah, one last one…in the fridge” he said. Thank god!

I am sooo happy with my beer. It's damn refreshing and I felt so alive when I tasted it. I can only say my senses have been deadened by the report that I am working on and I really need some catalyst to pump the life into me again. Haa…

Yes, am a happy gal now…so back to reality again, recharged!

Run

Yea, I feel like running. Not running from reality la, but just run for the sake of running. Can’t remember when was the last time I jog since the rainy season started last year. Am inspired by this song...probably due to its tune (Run by Collective Soul - click here to enjoy).

Can’t wait to feel the breeze on my face, the coolness in the air, the runners’ high (state of euphoria), and feeling of clear-headedness after the run…hmm :)

Have I got a long way to run? Yeah I run...ahhh...

Afternoon tea

Ever since I returned from Xiamen, I have developed a habit of drinking Chinese tea every weekend afternoons with my family. Perhaps it’s the novelty of using my newly-bought teapot – it serves as a teapot, strainer and serving jug.

So easy to use – put an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the inner compartment, add hot water to it and cover. Allow it to seep for a while and then press the top button (that controls the water-stop ball) to let the tea (filtered automatically) flow into the serving jug. Tea is now ready to be served…it’s that simple!

You have no idea how impressed I was with this Chinese tea-maker that I searched high and low for it. You know la in China, the same thing can be sold at different prices in different places, and I wanted to make sure I got a good buy. Haa…which I think I did (I hope!), mine cost me S$5, while some stores sell it at S$40 ;)

Well, it’s brewing-time now...feels especially cozy drinking hot tea during rainy days...

静静的...

聆听这首歌...庾澄庆《静静的》

I rarely listen to radio stations these days…only receive my entertainment dosage from the papers. Thanks to a fren who recently recommended me this song :) Am not sure how popular this song is or how out-dated I am. Hee…but I am drawn to its simplicity.

Simple lyrics, simple tune…nothing fanciful…it simply creeps into my heart quietly.

《静静的》
作词:林唯 作曲:梁介洋 编曲:陈飞午

空气里躲着什么
有点浪漫的心动
我偷偷看你
你也偷偷看我
世界上多了什么
好像变得很不同
站在你身边
这一切都好宽阔

我还在等着你
静静的爱我
只要有你陪我
静静的就足够
你也在等着我
静静的温柔
就这样手牵手
静静的看着天空

心里面藏着什么
你只想要让我懂
原来我的梦
也就是你的梦
哦
纸条上写了什么
我好想要听你说
让字字句句
充满我们的笑容

永远要记得那天彼此许下的承诺
瞬间点亮的火花
是我们的拥有

静静的手牵手
是最简单的梦