Towards the end of 2010...

It's been a long time since my last post. I can't imagine I'm so lazy in terms of updating my blog...

Some highlight of the x'mas holiday.

Dec 24: Got a new cell phone in Best Buy: Sony X10. They have white colour in stock. So I just quickly grab one. I like it being stylish, good camera, and it's an Android phone that comes with decent price tag. Dinner @ my friend's place.

Dec 25: Went to Aberdeen in the afternoon, since it's one of the few places still open in x'mas day. Spend the rest of the time exploring the new phone.

Dec 26: Dim sum lunch with in-law family. My treat to "celebrate" my pay increase. But surprisingly, I found the in-call volume kinda low with my new phone. I almost can't hear what's the other side is talking about in the restaurant. In quiet place like home is fine. And another bad thing is that the x10 cannot connect to my hubby's cell phone wi-fi (i.e. ad-hoc wi-fi). That's actually the primary reason for me to switch to smart phone. So, after numerous effort searching the web and rooting the phone...we still can't get it work as this is not supported by the Android OS...

Dec 27: Find another down side of the phone, it doesn't connect to my car's bluetooth. So...all effort in vein, I'm going to get another phone. So, no more Android (that means all those nice screen Samsung, HTC are off the list). And the only choice would be Nokia N8, iPhone and LG (WM7). I am not really into LG phone so the choice is down to N8 and iPhone. I tried out my SIL's iphone4 and it does offer all I want. It tethers fine, connects to my car, and Chinese support is great. Whereas N8 there is no Chinese support (except the browser) unless I flash the rom. I'm not an iPhone fan, but Nokia smart phone doesn't seem to receive positive feedback either. And they do come in different price tag: $100 difference. And luckily, there is one demo unit in Best Buy so I can give it a try. Despite the highly criticized UI, I do find it ok, as I am already used to Nokia interface. So, I'm more leaning towards N8. The only thing I'm not certain is whether it connects to my car bluetooth or not. But there is work around, the SIM card slot is actually on the side so SIM card is easily taken out. If it really can't pair bluetooth w/ my car, I can still use my old phone while in car. It's a bit troublesome but I don't really hate it as long as SIM car is easily accessible. Comparing to the X10, the case is really hard to open.

Dec 29: really need to take a break from the cell phone. The research is actually quite exhausting. I'm taking half day off to do blood test and also another scan.
After that hubby and I shop a bit in North Van/Oakridge and finally we decided to head to William Tell. Heard it's closing the door after Dec 31. I really like the food/service there. Sad to see it closed. When we get there, we found out that actually today is the last day. And the receptionist is nice enough to "squeeze" out a timeslot for us (as we don't have reservation), but we only have an hour. It's ok, both of us eat fast. We just ordered two set dinner, no more lobster bisque (which is one of my favourite), too bad. But we do enjoy the service and food. So bye bye William Tell...

Dec 30: Today I went to Best Buy to return my X10. The same sales rep that sold the unit to me were there and he did recognize me. He also agreed that the volume is a bit low but can be done after rooting. Anyway, I decided to return the phone anyway to get N8 instead. I am honest to them that I'm not sure this phone can be compatible with my car so in the end if it really doesn't work out I have to return once again and get iPhone4. Too much of a surprise, the sales rep (another guy serve me this time) let me go out to my car and try out the N8 before payment process completed! Amazing! I wasn't expect that! What about I just walk out the door and never come back? Anyway, after many paring attempts, N8 finally pairs with my car's bluetooth. I'm happy! And I do find the sales rep in Best Buy Mobile department really great! Great customer service! They don't show any "black face" on returning (because that's a lot of work also involves calling Rogers and taking time waiting). I do recommend purchasing from there.

Dec 31: Half day work again. Well...decided to try out my luck as it's the last Friday of the month. It's sad to see 3rd floor is now permanently closed. And there is only 1 table available on the 2nd floor. We met Linda there. Well, no luck in terms of winning but it's closed (need only 1 number for me and my hubby).

This weekend

Life seems to resume to my normal routine.

Saturday, went to train model show. Yeah, DH is a steam engine fanatic.

Sunday, I tried to look for a new wok since the cheap one I was using, the non-stick layer started to peel off. It's time for a new one.

But the shop I have been to has no sale so I decided to look around.

Had dinner in my friend's place. So stuffed today! Although, I do think that I just had 1/3 of my usual portion...I can't handle too much "good" food now...oh well.

先賭為快 - 李克勤

這兩天我不停聽着這首歌，很喜歡它的旋律與歌詞。

"求得到手 首先該懂得放手 拿甚麼出去扺押 才能換愛永久"



Piano version



先賭為快

作曲：伍仲衡
作詞：張美賢
主唱：李克勤

站得太久 分岔口怎麼去走
我夠膽孤注一擲 完全沒有顫抖
愛你那段時候 簡簡單單經已足夠
到任何東西應有盡有 誰還留力舐傷口

*人生太短 出手要更大 旁觀者不需理解
贏得風光 豪得精彩 自己偏偏感覺失敗
自尊心都可以出賣 忘記我也是無壞
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依然是我最大

求得到手 首先該懂得放手
拿甚麼出去扺押 才能換愛永久
有了最大成就 所失的趕不上補救
發誓贏它多一次就夠 為何仍沒法收手

Repeat *

奇蹟太少 這心癮更大 受傷都不需慰解
唾手可得 全個世界 自己的一生卻失敗
自尊心都可以出賣 忘記我也是無壞
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依然是我最大
連夢想灑一地再任人踩 依然笑得爽快

Now I really find the piano score, but this is what I get so far(guitar only):
Fm# E D A
站得太久 分岔口怎麼去走
Bm Fm# D E 7
我夠膽孤注一擲 完全 沒有顫抖
Fm# E D A
愛你那段時侯 簡簡單單經已足夠
Bm Fm# D E 7
到任何東 西應有盡有 誰還留力舐傷口

A E
人生太短 出手要更大
D A
旁觀者不需理解
D A
贏得風光 豪得精彩
Bm Fm E 7
自己偏偏感覺失敗
A E
自尊心都可以出賣
D A
忘記我也是無壞
Bm Fm# Bm E Fm#
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依 然是我最大
Bm Fm# Bm E Fm#
連夢想灑一地再任人踩 依 然笑得爽快

So long ago...

Haven't updated this blog for so long. Too many things happened lately I have actually opened another blog for that matter.

Anyway, this weekend. I tried to resume normal activity and finally I got my wallet. My wallet was worn out for at least half a year and I was searching for a new one for long. I wanted to go to US to shop in the coming long weekend hoping for more varieties but my Mom was against it. So, I went to Leone and just tried my luck there. And yes, I found a very similar one to the one I used now. I don't really like the gold trim but I run out of idea where to look again. And this one is cheaper than the ones I like from Holt Renfrew. So, mission accomplished.

Saw a very nice set of necklace/earring/bracelet from Swarovski that would match my dress perfect! Going to wear for friend's full month banquet and company x'mas dinner. So, together with the wallet, spend $1300...definitely break my own record of spending in a day...oh well...

Parents back!

Saturday: Get up at 10am. Make the Portabello Mushroom fried rice till 11:30. Then went to the makeup appointment at 12. Went to hair salon afterwards. Back home about 2pm. Then go to the airport to pick up parents. My Dad is coming too! He hasn't been here for long time! Help them to unpack the luggage. Dinner with the in-law family at 8pm in Sun Sui Wah. It's surprised that even though there is wedding banquet outside, the dishes still came quick and plenty of staff to help us out. It's great dinner. The steam rockcod is great too!

Sunday: dim sum with mom's friend. She said that I look more chubby. I saw her about half a year ago but my weight is not as much difference from now. Hm....This is the 2nd comment I got that I look more chubby in 3 days... >_<
Off to work after dim sum lunch, till 8pm...dinner in Bauhinia Restaurant.

I got waken up at 7am these day by the pipe construction outside. Why do they start work so early???

House cleaning Completed

Just on time before my parents landed. :)


Didn't post the status of house cleaning since last week because ever since Monday, I guess I'm not supposed to do any "heavy" work. But still, I did clean up master bedroom. And my hubby helped out to mop the master bathroom floor and clean the shower stand, and I mop the kitchen floor. Didn't clean the fridge at the end.
Also made a trip to Ikea to recycle battery and those energy saving light bulb, and went to Home Depot to get the house number sticker. Mom has asked me to put the house number sticker on the gate facing the back lane for long time.

Now, house is in good enough condition for review.

Overeat...

These days I ate a lot.

I was on diet but last month I ate lots of ice cream, and stuffed myself a few times.

Yesterday friends came over to my house for gathering. I bought quite a few snacks and of course I had those chips as well...

Oh well...