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Well its almost April and based on normal standards, its spring time. Buds should be aplenty. However, we’ve been alternating between 10′C and 2′C and sometimes, even lower. Couple that with the windchill factor and it really feels more like winter.
Apparently its going to snow on Sunday. We shall see.
Happy Easter!
the title says it all. Will blog as soon as I get a breather. Cheers!
Take care and have a good Easter weekend.
There is just so much to do in London. Being an avid music buff I’ve always rated theatre as a compulsory form of entertainment. Only thing that was holding me back was the pricey cost of tickets. Imagine my surprise and (not to mention) delight on Monday when Arch presented me with 2 tickets for us to dine at the Leicester Square Bar and Restaurant and also to watch Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre thereafter.
Here are some pictures from our lovely night out.
The cosy interior of Leicester Square Bar and Restaurant.
The Eggs Benedict comes highly recommended. Runny eggs are tasty!
Grilled squid started was nicely done.
Wild salmon grilled to perfection. YUmmm…
Ok you’re not supposed to take pictures in theatres. This was taken during the 15 minute intermission. 
It was a lovely evening- I’m eyeing La Boheme next, if its showing in London.
Ok I haven’t really been out and about save for errands and personal stuff, so do bear with me for the time being. Here are a few for your viewing pleasure.
This is the street where we live. Its a lovely neighbourhood, brightly lit at night and all. And its only 3 mins away from the train station.
Cherry tree blossom that greets me every morning. 
I love the mushrooms here- so nice and big!
My “welcome to London” flowers from Arch.
celebrated my arrival with a bit of bubbly…
The man can cook-I woke up to a plate of delicious All English Breakfast (minus the sausages, black pudding and baked beans)
Saw this at Chappell, Bond Street-home to the famous red grand piano played by Sir Elton John! If I could just touch it..
And in start contrast, a collectible item- a 30-key miniature piano for sale at £130!! Its only 2 feet tall! O_O
Last but not least a pic of me in Ealing Broadway High Street.
Thats all for now. Will post more when I get to central london.
Take care!
Last I checked, BN will form the next government having won a simple majority of votes during the very recent election. Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kelantan have now become opposition strongholds. It will be interesting to see what happens after this.
On another note, its day 4 in London and I do count my blessings for what I’ve encountered so far. Arch has been really supportive and attentive- we spent the whole afternoon yesterday browsing for a suitable piano so that I can continue what matters to me during my leisure time. We’ve also met up with a friend who has also been very helpful, kind and encouraging to me. I know I must not take any of these for granted.
What I’ve been up to:
Sorting out life’s essentials, playing tourist, window shopping, cleaning the flat and basically, trying to blend in. I think I need to memorise the Tube Map.
I’ve been walking a lot and eating less-hopefully that will help with the weight loss so that I can look better for the big day! hehehe.
London is such a multicultural place that you won’t feel out of place as a foreigner. Its ok to talk with an accent because there are just so many different people from around the world and you won’t be treated any differently from others.
I’d love to browse the markets in town. Hope I can get that done by this weekend or next.
For my dearest friends who have left their well wishes here, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I promise to upload pictures as soon as I’ve edited them.
Take care all.
Dear friends,
I’m finally here, breathing in the cool early spring breeze. Flight was good and basically, I’m loving every bit of my life here at the moment. So much so, that I’m tempted to put my job search on hold. Ok so its just been 2 days, so I’ll buckle up tomorrow and start revving the engine!
Missing home heaps though.
A very warm thank you to all my friends, bloggers and relatives who sent me well wishes through emails, phone calls, msn messaging and sms-es, and leaving encouraging comments in this blog.
I feel so fortunate to have so many people caring for me. I’m really touched. You all made my day
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During my last session with the choir yesterday evening, they surprised me with a lovely birthday cake. 
Hugs to all!
I’m a year older today.
The truth is, I am finding it hard to let go of things here. The familiarity of the neighbourhood, the banter of my parents and their neverending worries about me and my siblings, the chinese programmes on CCTV etc. And of course not forgetting the contacts and networks I have built up throughout my years working in this quaint little town.
My brother and sister, who are away from town but only a phone call/msn away, are the greatest siblings I have and nothing beats having dinner with them whenever I get the opportunity to go to KL.
It also hurts, that I received two job offers within 2 months from very reputable firms in town, both which I had to respectfully decline due to obvious reasons.
It also occurred to me, that this move was timely, because if I wait any longer, I would be too comfortable and too scared to take any risks or make any moves.I am also certain that I would not be too far off from where I left off-even though it means starting from scratch and facing what we all fear to face- dependency and job insecurity. For the first few months at least.
In retrospect- and Arch will agree with me on this, there was a time when both of us never thought that we’d make it this far and take this huge step foward. Therefore in that aspect, I am grateful that fate and perseverance (on his part, I must add) has battled against the odds. We will make it.
Leaving behind my parents is the hardest decision I’ve had to make. Being home with them for the past 4 years plus, I have grown very attached to them, and even though they sometimes drive me up the wall with their incessant naggings, I wouldn’t trade anything else in the world to be their daughter. My mom continues to amaze me with her sparkling personality, good taste in fashion, her analysis of issues and events, and generally, just being so alive and full of energy. I honestly do not know, if I actually lived up to her expectations as a daughter (I still think she is much more intelligent than I am), but I know I have a lifetime to live life well and push myself to succeed.
Although my parents haven’t said much in terms of my imminent move to the West– I know deep down inside their hearts, they can feel an irreplaceable void. I remember telling Arch how our roles would change from a family member to that of a “guest in the house”, coming back home only once a year and …
I am just so overwhelmed with emotions, I don’t know how to continue this post.
Before I end, I will put a picture of my very traditional birthday dinner-a very private gathering with chicken drumsticks and eggs and noodles.
This is a reminder to me not to forget the traditional values I have been brought up with- and more importantly, never to forget my parents who made me the person I am today.
I love you, Ma and Pa.
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