Posted on 20 January 2012 by Joseph Teo

20.01.2012 I got a message from my cousin that my granny passed away this morning @ 8:15am. she was 94 years old. Burial service will be commencing tomorrow afternoon.

It is indeed kinda rush since most people will be celebrating lunar new year in 2 days time. I planned to visit her in the hospital tonight but time is not favoring me. I was still in disbelief when i heard the news but gotta accept the fact that she departed this world for good. The last time I saw her was in December 2011 and last to hear her voice over the telephone was recent sunday. I just couldn't hold my tears in the public but let those curious eyes wonder.

RIP Granny. hope you and grandad rendezvous somewhere.

2012

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Joseph Teo

Happy New Year!

It's a strange world with somber haunting you.
My new year had been normal, no countdowns, no party, not even bother to look at the fireworks nor gathered with the crowds in town.
I just had a simple midnight with my other half, face to face virtually.
Not knowing why, the year went by peacefully with a few old buddies virtually as well.
And I get to know that granny was admitted to hospital due to failure to generate blood cells from bone marrow.
10 packets of blood transfusion for the past weeks. That's the most bitter part and painstaking experience I've got to know of.
She did rant to me on the phone that this is a hard time and I could hear her awe on her echos.
One will go through all these process of aging and death and what most fear is the time that silence the audience with tears and mourn.
Doc said she had a hard time breathing and required a breathing apparatus for the meantime.
Hope she'll recover soon and to see her soon this coming lunar celebration.
But, just last night a dream struck me which I do not wish to disclose but it was close to this reality.
I don't know if you call this pre-cognition or what but I am well-prepared for the worse.
This reminded me of my granddad who departed in late 2003 if I am not mistaken.
He was lying in the hospital too but with internal organ failure and failure ingestion system along with syringe tube.
It was a gray site for me as those feeling really penetrate through your heart.
A sight where docs flipped those white blanket over, a sight of unknown chills and goosebumps.
But still you have to accept it in terrestrial laws.
As many suggest that we still have to live through the hard times.

Merry Christmas 2011

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Joseph Teo

Ho ho ho! I hope this is not too late for my greetings.
Merry Christmas to everyone. I had been busy and now it is time to fill up my blog.
Yes, a season of joys and laughter once again celebrated by billions across the globe.
Not sure where you're celebrating but this year is exceptional for me to celebrate in Singapore.
I use to roam elsewhere for Chirstmas but due to workloads I have to refrain myself.
And of course my girl misses me much on the celebration together ( sorry )
I think I had been quite a naughty boy recently. How so?

(In December)
- I forgot to post christmas card to my friends
- I forgot her christmas present which I left in Singapore when I was back for the weekend.
- I forgot to inform my mom about the dinner we're supposing to have while I was home during the weekend

I hope that's not a sign of Alzheimer!

Well, Christmas – on earthly term means the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. It doesn't exist in other dimensions but it was inappropriately misinterpreted by party goers. There are jags around who'd spend time partying all night long making countdowns for the sake of enjoyment or maybe being inebriated. Religious people might feel offended but I would ask, "If you have celebration for new year's eve then what's celebration for christmas eve then?" Double shot? I guess these party goers can elaborate further with excuses. Well, Christmas for me is a time to relax and having a reunion dinner with family members (or even friends). That's my definition and definitely not the pub kind place. lol.

Now my December is kinda choppy! I know. There's much to rant about and much to enjoy about. What's more enjoying than spending time with your other half and tons of good friends and family together ? I love those feelings really but I hope that more people will be aware of this mysterious energy within our atmosphere. To understand that, first you have to practice zen. The power of prayers (Hail Mary) is another type of unknown energy to mankind. Researching has been fun

Meanwhile enjoy the photos I have taken throughout December.
By the way, i had just purge the site of mine due to viral infection, malwares sorta. Hope you have a wonderful surf.

3.12.2011
Earlier December

Sweetie was in town with her close mate Jen.
We had a little reunion with her college mates

Later in the evening, we dine in Marché!
Uhmm… the pork knuckle here taste really good! So as the tapas.

19.12.2011 Kuching
SFW DRAREG (GERARD) IS MARRIED!
Yeap, one of our founding group, SFW members are finally manifesting his vows!
Finally married with CT after 10 years of courtship. Woah! That's long!
Hope the 2 have a happy marriage and glad I was their photojournalist
Surprising night to meet a few people back in school days and from facebook as well.

24.12.2011
This is Christmas eve.
I had a rendezvous with Uncle Mike & his son ,Tim.
Unfortunately Esther was sick and was being accompanied by Aunty Annie in the hotel
Oh well, the 2 lads and uncle had a lovely stroll down the Orchard. Kinda dislike the crowd here. I felt awfully stinky! Ew! But windy night though.

25.12.2011
Christmas Day!
A family reunion with 2 lovely uncles from Brunei and KL, Uncle Alex and Uncle JK with their naughty children.
We had lunch @ traditional Nyonya Restaurant because aunty sue had enough of hotel foods! LOL!

End of post! Hope you enjoyed!

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011 & A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Short Penang Trip (On and On)

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Joseph Teo

Yeah, when I say short, it's really short. That was about 7 hours in the island and really glad that uncle CY, Jerry & ChinSze spent their time with a young chap like me. When you heard of the place Penang, it's mainly about mouth watering dishes, a state rich in culture and heritage except for Penangite drivers. It's a shame to drive courteously there because reckless had put up it's sign everywhere. Anyway, watch out if you're driving in the island because I'll not be surprise with frequent bumps.

First stop : New Lane (Hawker Street)

There are quite a number of mamak stalls here but not all the food are acceptable due to the smelting level and Uncle CY got to complain some of it from freshness and taste alone. I kinda agree with him cause he is one of the food critique around.LOL!

Cha Kueh. mmm not so nice! tasteless!?

This is the worse O-Jien (oyster omelette) I ever had yo! Cook by an i-pad lady! LOL!!

Pig intestine porridge! Okay I pass this really! Hehehe!

Goofy Curry Noodle with pig's blood! First time trying the blood clot and mmm…. not too bad! A little bit sweet!

Now this Cha Kueh Teow is awesome, just don't know why CY complained. A small plate like this is a staggering RM5.

Awesome pork & chicken SATAY!!!! Now this is what I called Malaysian delicacies!

As always, the 3 good friends chit chatting.

It's good to be here!

Second stop : Sukhothai (Beef Noodle House)

We visited this air-conditioned restaurant after the meal above lol and it was delighting to try out mango with glutinous rice here. But we were bloated after the previous meal so decided to go for just dessert. We ordered 3 desserts in total!

Here is Mango with warm glutinous rice and dark rice, along with Durian punch. OMG! OMG! Durian Punch fnished by CY and CS. lol I gave up on durian!

Jackfruit with warm glutinous rice. Just fine!

CY concentrating on the menu!

Jerry sharing his expertise hehee!

Chin Sze with her bright smiles

Jerry's friend joined in.

Okay after this rendezvous with Penangites, me and Mike were off to Perak for errands (refer below post).