《东方之珠》里，男主角陵丰其中的成名曲是一首《寻梦园》，上网查了之后，发现这首歌真的是金曲，很多歌手包括邓丽君和刘文正都唱过。真是一首好歌！
我又回到我的寻梦园，往日的梦仿佛又出现。
想要重温往日的美梦，会不会，好梦难园。
你怪我，想把你骗。流着眼泪口难辩，
深深恋情哪能忘记。爱人，回来，回到我身边。
我又回到我的寻梦园，想起了她仿佛又见面。
想要追回失去的情人，不知道能否再见。
27.1.08
17.1.08
13.1.08
Imminent rain
The weather has been erratic today. It was hot in the morning when I was at the Botanic Gardens. Then, a shower in the late afternoon followed by bright sunshine again. Now, I can hear the bellowing thunder in the distance accompanied by flashes of lightning.
From my window, I see dark clouds gathering. Better close the windows now.
Within minutes, rain fell and that lump of dark cloud was blown towards the west. And as soon as it started, the rain stopped.
From my window, I see dark clouds gathering. Better close the windows now.
Within minutes, rain fell and that lump of dark cloud was blown towards the west. And as soon as it started, the rain stopped.
Dana sleeping - From the floor to the bed
Finding that the floor was not sufficiently comfortable for her nap, Dana came to join me on the bed.
Morning at Botanic Gardens
Suprise surprise. My mum agreed to join us for a walk at Botanic Gardens. Normally, Sunday is for her to sleep in but the lure of the famous Jalan Sultan prawn mee proved too much to resist. She did not get to walk much because she took a detour to have a TCM consultation at her regular Ang Mo Kio sinseh before appearing at the gardens just as we were about to go off. Anyway, for her, the objective to have prawn mee was achieved.
The two dogs had a lot of socialising to do today. We met many toddlers who simply loved to be near and touch and cuddle the dogs. Some children are braver and will approach the dogs confidently. Others need some coaxing and encouragement and assurance that the dogs are not going to bite them. There was this lovely 3 1/2 year old called Olivia whom Dana adored and allowed herself to be scratched and tickled.
Dana is now hppily taking her afternoon nap and probably looking forward to her next walk. Now that both of us are enjoying our daily walks, Dad commented that Dana is getting slimmer. Good for you, girl!
The two dogs had a lot of socialising to do today. We met many toddlers who simply loved to be near and touch and cuddle the dogs. Some children are braver and will approach the dogs confidently. Others need some coaxing and encouragement and assurance that the dogs are not going to bite them. There was this lovely 3 1/2 year old called Olivia whom Dana adored and allowed herself to be scratched and tickled.
Dana is now hppily taking her afternoon nap and probably looking forward to her next walk. Now that both of us are enjoying our daily walks, Dad commented that Dana is getting slimmer. Good for you, girl!
26.12.07
New running shoes - Nike Air Pegasus 2007+
I have started running again recently. I was an avid runner all my life until I picked up badminton seven years ago and badminton gradually became my only sport. I have recently blogged that I ruptured my knee ligament (ACL - anterior cruciate ligament) playing badminton and i put off badminton for six months. As part of the recovery process, my sports doctor advised me to do some jogging to strengthen the muscles around my knee. So slowly I picked up running again and am enjoying the feeling of running. Dana (my dog) is my running companion and I noticed her stamina is improving together with mine.
My wife bought me a new pair of running shoes today when we went shopping at Raffles City. This is the current model of Nike Air Pegasus. The sales assistant at the Nike shop very kindly gave us a staff discount of 15% although the shoe, being a current model, was a nett price model. The final price after discount was $137.45.
I tried a few shoes, including a few models at New Balance, but found the Air Pegasus to have the best 'first-fit' feel. And immediately after returning home, I went for a run with Dana and found the Air Pegasus to be a very solid running shoe.
A few shots of my prized Air Pegasus.
My wife bought me a new pair of running shoes today when we went shopping at Raffles City. This is the current model of Nike Air Pegasus. The sales assistant at the Nike shop very kindly gave us a staff discount of 15% although the shoe, being a current model, was a nett price model. The final price after discount was $137.45.
I tried a few shoes, including a few models at New Balance, but found the Air Pegasus to have the best 'first-fit' feel. And immediately after returning home, I went for a run with Dana and found the Air Pegasus to be a very solid running shoe.
A few shots of my prized Air Pegasus.
Here's what Nike.com has to say about the Air Pegasus:
Welcome the newest incarnation of the Men's Nike Air Pegasus+2007. Already legendary for its fit and cushioning, the Air Pegasus shoe now boasts even more shock-absorbing PU crash pads and Air-Sole units. A tough new BRS 1000 carbon rubber heel and sticky rubber forefoot grip the road for strong traction. Breathable mesh and synthetic overlays keep your feet snug without squishing your toes.
The Air Pegasus has come a long way since its 1989 model which my brother Ben bought when we were in secondary school. That was his first branded shoe. I recall we took a bus from our old place in Marsiling and all the way to Queensway Shopping Centre to purchase those shoes. Ben, this photo (taken from some website) is for you to reminisce about those days.
25.12.07
24.12.07
X'mas Gathering 2007
Finally, the long awaited day was here. For me and wife, preparation started in the afternoon. The emphasis was making our place presentable -- tidying, vaccuming the floor and mopping it. Thereafter, I was off, together with Dana, to fetch Jinglun, Ben and wife and Snowy.
My bro GH and his wife AL made a X'mas tree for the occasion and it was a novel suspended tree complete with decoration and lights. See photo below.
In all, there were 15 persons for the dinner. As usual, there was too much food, so we had to distribute food to the various families. Thanks to all who brought food to share. I particularly enjoyed the leg of ham that the Lee Family brought. Aunt Jac also took time to bake a chocolate chip cake. Ben also fried 2 kg of prawns (bought by my dad) and sausages (bought by me and wife). Alec's mum fried a mountain-full of beehoon and made a very delicious Achar. GH and AL ordered Old Chang Kee finger food to round up the menu.
Let's take a look at the photos.
The reluctant being photographed.
Jinglun didn't like the wine Ben brought, so he resorted to this.
Haisong chummy with Dana. Hope this lasts haha.
The dogs got a X'mas gift each from their Ah Ma.
Final task of the day: exchange of presents.
My bro GH and his wife AL made a X'mas tree for the occasion and it was a novel suspended tree complete with decoration and lights. See photo below.
In all, there were 15 persons for the dinner. As usual, there was too much food, so we had to distribute food to the various families. Thanks to all who brought food to share. I particularly enjoyed the leg of ham that the Lee Family brought. Aunt Jac also took time to bake a chocolate chip cake. Ben also fried 2 kg of prawns (bought by my dad) and sausages (bought by me and wife). Alec's mum fried a mountain-full of beehoon and made a very delicious Achar. GH and AL ordered Old Chang Kee finger food to round up the menu.
Let's take a look at the photos.
The reluctant being photographed.
Jinglun didn't like the wine Ben brought, so he resorted to this.
Haisong chummy with Dana. Hope this lasts haha.
The dogs got a X'mas gift each from their Ah Ma.
Final task of the day: exchange of presents.
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