Wednesday 23 September 2009

Love the 'original' version !



This is so going to be the lullaby for my little ones (sung by me of course)!

很喜欢这个版本。。。

林一峰 - 微凉



收音机传来这首熟悉的歌,陌生的声音。 听着听着很感动。 在youtube找到这话剧版本,原来‘微凉’ 这样诠译有另一番味道。

Sunday 20 September 2009

Knowing Hyeonmi ...



A love for adventure brought us together to Cedar Point, Ohio in summer 1999. I can still remember vividly the taste of shoju and homemade kimchi and our first chatting session that hot summer night. I had my first taste of shoju and we both emptied at least 3 bottles of shoju and plates of kimchi that evening and shared our life stories and stories we heard. Then we both had our little love stories from Cedar Point. It was a summer we will never forget and only we know why.

Our following rendezvous was not until 4 years later. Hyeonmi visited me in Shanghai, both still puzzled in life with what life had prepared ahead for us, both still missing our summer love stories. I then visited Hyeonmi in Seoul, a graduation trip for me from ending a phase of my life. 6 days of Seoul, it felt so refreshing and yet so homely. My first taste of what has become one of my favourite dishes of all time, Soon dubu; and Korean BBQ, Army Stew, Samgaetang etc. Thanks to my friend, also my sister. Then subsequent visit to London from Hyeonmi and a wedding in Kuala Lumpur, and just a week ago, Hyeonmi's wedding in Seoul.

When I heard about the wedding, I was happy and worried and nervous for her. Happy as I know she has been happy since she met Jooho, worried as I wasn't sure for her, but hey, who is ever sure? Nervous as this is such a big step. I couldn't hide my excitement for her, the wedding, the moving in together and most of all, the rendezvous again!

It was such a beautiful day. The weather was perfect, Jooho was ever so sweet and adorable. They were so happy together. Of course before the wedding, Hyeonmi shared with me some unhappy episodes she had, which made it extra meaningful for me, when Jinju and I were there watching the ceremony and listening to their vows to each other. It was a simple, true and elegant wedding.

I know Hyeonmi has now found a life companion and I know that she is in 'safe hands' of Jooho. I am thankful for having met a true friend and thankful for her inspiring adventures and photographs. As I am typing they are now enjoying their last honeymoon moments in Croatia. I just want to wish for the very best for Hyeonmi & Jooho for every step they take together as life companions for each other. Looking forward to our next rendezvous!

Saturday 19 September 2009

幸福的感觉


这两个星期过得特别忙,也特别充实。 上一个星期到了一趟首尔参加好友的婚礼。这星期开始Msc 课程,离家4天,在大学那4天过得很充实,4天intellectual discussions & research, 过得我头晕晕,加上B&B的‘生宝’床睡得不很舒服,终于挨到今天可以回家, 还要挨3小时火车的路程, 真累人! 回到家,K&S 已经离开了,却没想到K&S 贴心的留下一碗爱心pasta 和我心爱的laduree dessert 给我, 真的很温馨。 还有令人幸福的是桌上有一份好友J从华盛顿寄来的包裹。 此时此刻,心想-我何得何能?