Musings
This is a year of the pig. A symbol of prosperity and fortune. Many of my friends and colleagues turned fathers and mothers as the year progressed into its ninth month. I saw in my previous company 4 baby piglets when I left in June, and another one more was born a month after my departure. The teacher whom I had religiously followed her blog for nearly a year gave birth to a pair of fraternal twins in that same period. A colleague in my present company was also promoted to the ranks of a father in early Aug. I discovered yesterday to my surprise that 2 of my JC classmates had given birth to a son and daughter respectively in that very same month! And there are 2 more baby girls due in Oct, one coming from M & J, and the other from G & A.Staring at the friendster photos of the newborns and their parents, I saw blissful looks locked in every little and big faces alike. Heartwarming. It makes the once nearly inconceivable thought of being a parent myself a more imaginable notion. Maternal instincts at play? Not really! It's just more fun to build an idea than to realize it. At least for now.
A number of friends have tied the knot for the past 12 months too. It started with Mr. & Mrs. G, A & G, then SC & GZ, and followed by E & D, and SY & K soon to do so before the year turns 2008. It is always interesting and refreshing to listen to the stories told by newly wed couples and their endeavors to lead a life together. :-) Almost inevitably, in their revelations, attention will be turned to T & me. "When is your turn?" As much as love may be in the air, bread and butter aren't. So I can safely reveal that it won't be for the next N number of seconds! (I know some who may take forecasted figures too seriously; and thus I have resorted to taking the basic unit of time for my measurement. It> '> s not a hidden message! :-p) It simply requires too much courage to take the plunge. At least for now.
Sidetrack:
I met up with G, SC and J for lunch at Serangoon Gardens last Sunday. SC decided on the recently opened Mushroom Park, which I had mistaken it for Mushroom Pot initially. Following the concept of its predecessor Mushroom Pot, it features various types of mushrooms ranging from the ordinary shitake to the more exotic liver mushroom. Accompanied in each set meal were a handful of vegetables (Chinese cabbage & some green leafy ones), a plate of thinly sliced meat (pork, chicken or beef), a choice of 2 mini steamed buns or white rice, a cup of flower tea and a dessert.
The crockery used was largely ceramic and boasts of a not-so-flattering muddy green color. The restaurant attempts to provide a Zen-like dining experience with its fusion of contemporary Chinese décor and simple, yet nutritious menu. The staffs were friendly and helpful, albeit a little forgetful and slow at times.
At $29 per person, I find that it' s too expensive. The mushrooms, no doubt exotic, have the similar subtle flavors and aroma of the ordinary ones that my mum bought from the supermarket. The only after taste that lingers (and made me hunger for more) came from the saltish dried mushrooms and one other brownish shreddings that tasted a bit like pork floss. Oh, and they are refillable! If there was any satisfaction that I derived from the meal, it was the palatable company I had that afternoon. ;-)
posted by slingwoof @ 9/25/2007 10:11:00 PM
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