life is full of surprises, when i thought my roller coaster ride was coming to an end, the engine just restarted, taking me to another ride. the ride itself is making me feel agitated, coupled with a feeling of lack of support, there were times when i just wanted to throw in the towel.
the ride plus the shows i saw in the past week (revolutionary road and murder in san jose) prompted me to think more about life. the tension in marriage represented in these shows, the results of differing perspectives of life being bound together for "reality", is this where marriage would end up, no matter how much you thought you love each other? being realistic seems to be the common thread in both shows, dreams they are giving up because they need to be realistic. yet, who has the courage to chase their dreams? to give up their status quo? april wheeler (kate winslet) projected her desire to change through her husband, was she bound by culture or did she really have the courage to chase the dream of being different? tang (desmond tang) desires to live a different life outside of his current situation, yet lives in fear -- fear of change, what a dilemma! in both shows, it ended with a tragic event, which i don't think was the only way out. but it just demonstrates how reality could push people to their edge.
reality is kicking in, so i guess i need to hang in here for another roller coaster ride.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
愛不起
由於少爺喜歡梁詠琪的關係，無奈被逼去支持「愛得起」。幸而於九龍圓方上映，不然要穿洲過省北上到深圳，未免犠牲太大了吧！
我實在找不到一個較正面的角度來形容這片子。故事的本質還可以，可是導演未能發展故事主題，演員也未能表達角色，不像笑片，也不像愛情片。chick-flicks也可以拍得有深度，可惜這部片兩頭唔到岸，實在令人speechless。
總的來說，一個字：「爛」！
我實在找不到一個較正面的角度來形容這片子。故事的本質還可以，可是導演未能發展故事主題，演員也未能表達角色，不像笑片，也不像愛情片。chick-flicks也可以拍得有深度，可惜這部片兩頭唔到岸，實在令人speechless。
總的來說，一個字：「爛」！
Monday, February 23, 2009
lots of thinking
after going through the ups and downs of a roller-coaster, it seems like i'm heading to the end of the roller-coaster ride...but i don't seem to be able to come to some sorts of conclusion about my future plans.
from all angles, i'm really gratelful for the opportunities given me in this tough market. the only lingering thought is probably the fact that i have made plans to travel, and it seems they may not materialize at the end. well, who says i have control over timing? maybe if i look back one day, i would completely understand why things happened the way they did. timing has never been in our control. god has never promised things would work out the way i want it to be, but rather he has the best plan for us. just need to trust in him. well, easier said than done.
at the same time, i'm having second thoughts about what i really want. this opportunity seems to be something i wanted, and yet when it's becoming within reach, i start to doubt myself. i have made lots of mistakes in the past, going into areas which i regret at the end...will this be another one of those situations? do i have any choice? or am i putting myself into a pigeon-hole that i feel i have no other choice? i'm grateful, yet i'm doubtful. what an irony!
have to do some thinking tonight...
from all angles, i'm really gratelful for the opportunities given me in this tough market. the only lingering thought is probably the fact that i have made plans to travel, and it seems they may not materialize at the end. well, who says i have control over timing? maybe if i look back one day, i would completely understand why things happened the way they did. timing has never been in our control. god has never promised things would work out the way i want it to be, but rather he has the best plan for us. just need to trust in him. well, easier said than done.
at the same time, i'm having second thoughts about what i really want. this opportunity seems to be something i wanted, and yet when it's becoming within reach, i start to doubt myself. i have made lots of mistakes in the past, going into areas which i regret at the end...will this be another one of those situations? do i have any choice? or am i putting myself into a pigeon-hole that i feel i have no other choice? i'm grateful, yet i'm doubtful. what an irony!
have to do some thinking tonight...
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
後會有期
這見證了香港中環成為國際金融中心的店子，曾是每星期六駒使我晨早起床去pilates的最大動力，可是當pilates studio搬離威靈頓街後，我便很少機會到那兒吃早餐了。
店子的擺設可說是文化遺產，伙計大嚷到廚房下單的情懷，不是現代化的電腦系統一時三刻所能代替的。早餐的食物雖不算很出色，但那杯熱騰騰的奶茶，茶香而濃滑，才是早餐的焦點所在。當我還在盤算怎樣把蛇竇的奶茶跟澳洲牛奶公司的炒蛋結合成完美早餐之際，現實逼人，蛇竇便因業主加租而被迫結束在威靈頓街的業務。雖然東主正打算於中環重新開業，那舊店子的風格將會被取締。畢竟時代變遷，新店子也要開拓新的領域，只希望再會之時，店子仍會沿用那熱奶茶的材料炮製香港最香濃的港式奶茶。
店子的擺設可說是文化遺產，伙計大嚷到廚房下單的情懷，不是現代化的電腦系統一時三刻所能代替的。早餐的食物雖不算很出色，但那杯熱騰騰的奶茶，茶香而濃滑，才是早餐的焦點所在。當我還在盤算怎樣把蛇竇的奶茶跟澳洲牛奶公司的炒蛋結合成完美早餐之際，現實逼人，蛇竇便因業主加租而被迫結束在威靈頓街的業務。雖然東主正打算於中環重新開業，那舊店子的風格將會被取締。畢竟時代變遷，新店子也要開拓新的領域，只希望再會之時，店子仍會沿用那熱奶茶的材料炮製香港最香濃的港式奶茶。
Sunday, November 23, 2008
he gives, he takes away...
lately, many of my girlfriends are expecting, and thankfully, i have received many cute pictures of the little angels who have joined the 2nd generation of our friendship.
on the other hand, little prince has just received this message from his best mate that they have lost their baby at 38-weeks. my heart sank, my tears started to drop uncontrollably, i went through the email again and again to make sure i read it correctly, but the news remained the same. if it was a shock for us to receive the news, i can't even begin to imagine what it was for them.
it's so difficult to comprehend god's plan in these situtations. i know in my head that god is soverign and has a better plan, but isn't he "compassionate and gracious, abounding in love"? do we have the right to be angry? this life was given by him, and when they were about to see the baby being delivered, he decided to take it away.
the book of job says, " the LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." it is indeed one of the most difficult lesson to learn.
on the other hand, little prince has just received this message from his best mate that they have lost their baby at 38-weeks. my heart sank, my tears started to drop uncontrollably, i went through the email again and again to make sure i read it correctly, but the news remained the same. if it was a shock for us to receive the news, i can't even begin to imagine what it was for them.
it's so difficult to comprehend god's plan in these situtations. i know in my head that god is soverign and has a better plan, but isn't he "compassionate and gracious, abounding in love"? do we have the right to be angry? this life was given by him, and when they were about to see the baby being delivered, he decided to take it away.
the book of job says, " the LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." it is indeed one of the most difficult lesson to learn.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
from the familiar old...to the not-so-exciting new
this weekend has been another eating marathon.
started with omakase at iwanami in causeway bay, a 3-hour dinner with a few friends, with 2 large bottles of sake, loads of different species of fish. mid way through dinner (precisely at the point when we moved from sashimi to soup), i was already 80% full. amazingly, little prince and his friend eventually finished another course of tempura, sushi, udon, a large bowl of rice, and desert as well. one point to mention, iwanami is running a special for their 1st anniversay, buy 1 sake get 1 free...good deal indeed.
saturday was a fun evening out with a whole bunch of old friends, playing mahjong, having high quality comfort food at lei garden, and watched olympics together. pig's lung soup with bak choy was the highlight of the evening. well, even with such good soup, nothing compares to just chilling out with old familiar faces, talking about the good old days.
today, we went to the newly opened kitchen at w hotel. the restaurant was half empty, but they turned away a couple walk-in clients, well, glad they did that, coz there was no way they could have accomodated more customers...it took them almost 15 minutes to get us bread. they wouldn't accomodate my two nephews who can't take anything spicy. overall, food was decent, view was less than spectacular overlooking the typhoon shelter in tai kok tsui...well, on this sunny day, it turned out to be a pretty nice brunch location. not too exciting, but since it was a soft open, i would give them a second chance to make up for everything they haven't been able to deliver today.
started with omakase at iwanami in causeway bay, a 3-hour dinner with a few friends, with 2 large bottles of sake, loads of different species of fish. mid way through dinner (precisely at the point when we moved from sashimi to soup), i was already 80% full. amazingly, little prince and his friend eventually finished another course of tempura, sushi, udon, a large bowl of rice, and desert as well. one point to mention, iwanami is running a special for their 1st anniversay, buy 1 sake get 1 free...good deal indeed.
saturday was a fun evening out with a whole bunch of old friends, playing mahjong, having high quality comfort food at lei garden, and watched olympics together. pig's lung soup with bak choy was the highlight of the evening. well, even with such good soup, nothing compares to just chilling out with old familiar faces, talking about the good old days.
today, we went to the newly opened kitchen at w hotel. the restaurant was half empty, but they turned away a couple walk-in clients, well, glad they did that, coz there was no way they could have accomodated more customers...it took them almost 15 minutes to get us bread. they wouldn't accomodate my two nephews who can't take anything spicy. overall, food was decent, view was less than spectacular overlooking the typhoon shelter in tai kok tsui...well, on this sunny day, it turned out to be a pretty nice brunch location. not too exciting, but since it was a soft open, i would give them a second chance to make up for everything they haven't been able to deliver today.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
No more pain, no more suffering
as we say good-bye to our friend, we have faith and hope that we will see her with her big smile again in heaven. though it came as a shock to all of us, we all know that she is in a much better place, in His courts, in His presence in eternity.
"And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." ~Revelation 21:3-4
"We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14
see you later, michelle!
"And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." ~Revelation 21:3-4
"We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14
see you later, michelle!
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