In memory 8 years later

Qing Ming Feelings
As the famous Qing Ming Poems

Qingming in literature
Qingming was frequently mentioned in Chinese literature. Among these, the most famous one is probably Du Mu's poem (simply titled "Qingming"):

Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / pinyin
清明時節雨紛紛 / 清明时节雨纷纷 / qīng míng shí jié yǔ fēn fēn
路上行人欲斷魂 / 路上行人欲断魂 / lù shàng xíng rén yù duàn hún
借問酒家何處有 / 借问酒家何处有 / jiè wèn jiǔ jiā hé chù yǒu
牧童遙指杏花村 / 牧童遥指杏花村 / mù tóng yáo zhǐ xìng huā cūn
English translation
A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day;
The mourner's heart is going to break on his way.
Where can a wineshop be found to drown his sad hours?
A cowherd points to a cot 'mid apricot flowers.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qing_Ming_Jie

Morning woke up and went market with Mum and sister for breakfast, then bought paper offerings for praying my father later.

LV so popular even in after life? I wonder if the founder of LV is happy or shocked. Nevertheless, he cannot sue them.

Flagged a taxi to Bright Hill temple. Along the way the taxi driver at least 65yo, left me struggling in fear.

At one point, a motorcyclist suddenly filter to the slip road without prior warning. I closed my eyes to avoid seeing the crash. Heng the motorcyclist was damn lucky !

Reached Sin Ming Industrial estate and area was jammed. As the taxi driver was unaware that only 1 lane was allowed in the temple, he had to make a far detour to reach the back of the temple.

My longest taxi ride 45mins !!!

Ever wondered why people paying their respect this period is emotional with teary eyes and runny nose.

I would guess 50% really emotional and 50% the amount of smoke generated from the burning of incense and offerings!!!

The "house" to burn all the offerings for the departed. Pity the workers having to work in such hot, dusty and dangerous environment.

So much offerings not yet being burnt, but laid outside the "House".

Then we headed Junction 8 for lunch. Cafe Cartel.

My order, Chicken Chop, Fish with pasta

Mum's order Hawaiian Pork Chops.

Sister's order Baked Macaroni Chicken and Mushroom.

Reached home went to cycle for awhile.

Been learning how to pop a wheelie on MTB, not easy with such heavy bike.

New hoot for bike

Good Friday

Brunch at Beach Road market


Famous "Chilli Mee" stall


Black pepper chicken rice


Fried fish with thai sauce and rice.


European biscuit flavour ice-cream. I don't know how to describe the taste. Its like smashing the biscuit and making it into ice-cream.


Belgium chocolate and waffle.

Saturday met Kai to go C2C to fix my tires and pedals.

Reached C2C and it was very crowded, as Ben had close shop for a week. His family and staff had flew to Taiwan for bike exhibition.

I wanted to get the Maxxis Ignitor tires.
However Ben recommended Maxxis Crossmark and Kenda Kwicker.

I then chose Crossmark.

My front wheel already fitted with the new tires with Kai's bike at the background.


Bike fitted with new tires and orange pedals. I wanted to get red color, but there were none.

Kai changed his saddle with a soft gel-like material. His bottom are delicate LOL!

Then we decided to head east as it was goanna rain.

1/3 of our journey, it started to rain so heavily as though we were showering. No choice but had to seek shelter under flat. Soon we were on the road. I accompanied Kai to his house to get some stocks to meet buyer.

Kai recommended eating at Astons which just opened besides the Bedok Library.

They served western dishes with 2 side-dishes. You can choose cold or hot side-dishes.

Cold-dishes - coleslaw, ...
Warm dishes - rice, baked potato, corn cob ...

I ordered black pepper chicken with coleslaw and rice. Kai ordered lemon and lime chicken with coleslaw and pasta.


The chicken chop is tender and grilled as though those served in restaurants with the grilled marks. The coleslaw is nice and the rice is cooked with butter.

Delicious food at such cheap price $5.50


Kai's Lemon and Lime chicken. No taste of lime. $5.50 also.

XP and Win 98 music

Windows Music

Death metal puppy

Death metal puppy

Michael Jackson lives in the animal world !

Smooth Criminal

Batman and super man ?

Best office and company to work in !!!

Google office in Swiss Zurich !!!

What is your sleeping style?

Me neither, as still single mah LOL

Outlook for those born in year of rat

Horoscope

Being born under this sign determines many talents, as well as other characteristics that may not be so commendable. Rats are very lively and need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. They can be calm and perceptive, but sometimes their brains can cause a mental restlessness, tempting them to take on too much, only to discover they are unable to meet their commitments. Rats are blessed with one of the best intellects going. Add to their intelligence a curiosity and a bright imagination, and they seem as sharp as a needle.

The sign of the Rat is the first sign in the cycle giving Rat people exude great leadership qualities and are good at taking the lead. They don't mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect. For those with the Rat nature, status and monetary satisfaction are the greatest motivation.

Lucky Colors :Black, Red, White, Purple

Lucky Numbers :1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 41, 45, 51, and 54.




Rat people are so charming and attractive they are always surrounded by friends and admirers. They can also be lone tumbleweeds, seldom making lasting friendships. Known as Perfectionists, they never want to lose face. It takes an understanding friend to get them to "put on the dancing plumes." Rat people have vivid imagination and are known for creating extraordinarily magic moments in time. Not surprisingly, the sensitive Rats have the gift of insight and clairvoyance, so you better watch out what you think around them! Rats enjoy being leaders and pacesetters and usually enjoy extraordinary success in life.

Wood rats don't care about firecrackers and whiz-bam-boom special effects. Still waters run very deep! Somewhat introverted and shy in social gatherings, Wood Rats nevertheless make a big impact when it comes to career, finance, and entrepreneurial projects. A big ego keeps this one focused on the big picture, talking only when necessary to make the next move. The enterprising Wood Rat knows and lives the rules in human dynamics: compromise, flexibility, "playing it by ear," the Golden Rule, and generosity. In the Love Boat, don't expect the Wood Rat to whisper a lot of sweet nothings; again, still waters run deep. They don't need words, they ACT their love, showering affection, kindness, and respect on their loved ones, who love them in return.


Famous RAT people: Richard Nixon, Shakespeare, Prince Charles, Julia Child, Louis Armstrong, Prince Andrew, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Kathleen Battle, Albert Finney

Excerise week ???

2hrs of riding
2.5h of dancing
3h of soccer

Alot of calories and fat burnt?

Not really, gained all within 1h from eating.

So easy to gain weight but very difficult to lose.