Recently we have been going to MacRitchie for hiking. Marco has been motivated to accompany me go there because of the prata breakfast and ice milo. He ate 2 prata and still said he was not full. I ate one and it's very filling.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Retirement
Picking Up Mandarin
I have basic to converse in Mandarin. However I never use. I am afraid to say in Chinese because my tone is not correct. I took Chinese lessons on and off. When I was primary school, my father engaged private tutor for me. Then I continued with Chinese course near my house when I was early twenties. I also took course in Singapore at Ikoma, Orchard. A bit expensive for my earning that time.
I think I have solid rock will to be able to speak Chinese. I signed up again. This time I allocated budget to do so. I also bought local primary school mother tongue book. I also practiced to speak when ordering my lunch any time when I feel confident.
I also asked Marco to help me practice daily. But you know, he is more comfortable to speak English. He said lao shi (referring to himself) took time off when he was lazy to practice with me.
It has been one month plus. We see how it goes. I hope in one year I have significant improvement.
Monday, June 17, 2024
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice
It has been a very long time we never visited Wee Nam Kee. We ate there when they still have branch in Marina Square. It’s more convenient to go as we used to visit Cool De Sac, which Marco called as Jacky Playground.
My Mother’s 80th Birthday
I planned to go home initially, but because I didn’t have my passport with me so I couldn’t. I only got my passport on the 15th June. So I will go back on the 22nd June to see her. I only sent her a rose bouquet on her birthday. I don’t think anyone have given her a big flower bouquet before.
Gyo Gyo @ Plaza Singapura
I was curious to try this as they sell similar menu as Nakajima Suisan Grilled Fish. So we tried this for dinner. I ordered the miso yuzu fish and Marco ordered burger spaghetti hotplate. The bill came at $60-ish.
I think that’s slightly higher than I expected with that kind of taste. I am not coming back for sure. Nakajima Suisan is definetely more value for money.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Birthday Present 2024
Marco gave me a valuable birthday present. It is a M gold pendant. We bought it at Vivocity at Gold Heart.