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看到君伟's blog 的《武夷山：朱熹纪念馆》， ，对于文中的“接物之要”有很深的体会。
记得在念小学时，我买了一份礼物送给好朋友。小时候真是很好笑。你有我也想有，喜欢的不过是拆礼物的过程和拥有过的感觉。结果，我买了一份一模一样的礼物给自己，还把两份礼物都包起来。不知怎么搞的，我却在包礼物时错手在其中一个礼物的盒上留下一个凹。我很自然地想：“好的给自己，凹的给她好了。”爸爸知道后，谴责了我一番：“哪有人送礼是送坏的？”我依稀记得，我还反驳爸爸说：“只是盒子坏了，礼物没坏。”爸爸不以为然，说：“自己不要得东西，怎么能给别人呢？”
事过境迁，我已忘了买的是什么礼物；礼物是给谁的。留在脑里的只有“己所不欲，勿施于人”。我就是在这种教育下长大。
记得在念小学时，我买了一份礼物送给好朋友。小时候真是很好笑。你有我也想有，喜欢的不过是拆礼物的过程和拥有过的感觉。结果，我买了一份一模一样的礼物给自己，还把两份礼物都包起来。不知怎么搞的，我却在包礼物时错手在其中一个礼物的盒上留下一个凹。我很自然地想：“好的给自己，凹的给她好了。”爸爸知道后，谴责了我一番：“哪有人送礼是送坏的？”我依稀记得，我还反驳爸爸说：“只是盒子坏了，礼物没坏。”爸爸不以为然，说：“自己不要得东西，怎么能给别人呢？”
事过境迁，我已忘了买的是什么礼物；礼物是给谁的。留在脑里的只有“己所不欲，勿施于人”。我就是在这种教育下长大。
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很久没有看到 Alicia，好想念在一起的时光。我们从14岁，念中二时便认识。老朋友见面，想笑就笑，想大声说话就大声说话，无需大鱼大肉，无需贵重礼物，要的是一份真心和一份心意。也没有特别的节目，只是闲聊，吃 Alicia 精心准备的晚餐和甜点，看了《小娘惹》和 Alicia 的 photo album，玩了我们的fav game —— 大老二，惯例是一定要玩到 Alicia 的分牌才能停。Alan 常说认识久了就会变成生活化。其实，我跟Lian, Xian 和 Alicia 早已经是一种生活化的态度，最重要是自然和舒服。
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老伯：几楼？
Fenfen：十五。谢谢。
老伯：你是新加坡人吗?
Fenfen: 是。（要不然？）
老伯：对不起，对不起。你看起来很像……
（Fenfen: 像什么?)
老伯：你住这里吗？住很久了吗?
Fenfen: 对。
老伯：我没有看过你。你住25楼吗？
Fenfen: 这里没有25楼，最高16楼而已。
{Fenfen: 我在这里出生的，住了20多年，我才没有见过你呢！你连这座组屋有几层楼都不晓得，我看你才不住在这里吧。还有老伯，你的tag-on line已经out了！}
Fenfen：十五。谢谢。
老伯：你是新加坡人吗?
Fenfen: 是。（要不然？）
老伯：对不起，对不起。你看起来很像……
（Fenfen: 像什么?)
老伯：你住这里吗？住很久了吗?
Fenfen: 对。
老伯：我没有看过你。你住25楼吗？
Fenfen: 这里没有25楼，最高16楼而已。
{Fenfen: 我在这里出生的，住了20多年，我才没有见过你呢！你连这座组屋有几层楼都不晓得，我看你才不住在这里吧。还有老伯，你的tag-on line已经out了！}
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TAXI
Bad experiences. I always tell the driver where I want to go and I want to go on meter before I board the car. I was even more sure of this rule after 1 incident during the last trip, when a taxi quoted me 150 baht from MBK to Airport. Of course, I din agree, and finally got onto a taxi charging by meter which only reads 78 baht when it reached the destination.
This time I wanted to go MBK from Asia. Normally we walk (it's walking distance). A taxi driver approaches me, so I thought "nvm loh, give you business". He quoted me 20 baht only. Really 高兴得太早, I should know that 天下没有白吃的午餐. After we boarded the taxi, he wanted to bring us to some souvenir shops before going to MBK. We negotiate but in the end, 一拍两散。I decided not to take the cab and walk to MBK instead.
TRAFFIC
Worse than I imagine. Many places do not have a proper traffic lights control. As long as you can squeeze through, you can use watever ways you want.
POLLUTION
Traffic is bad and pollution is bad too. My face is ruined TOTALLY. I can really 体会 what is 灰头土脸. I really thought of wearing a mask on road. No kidding.
Bad experiences. I always tell the driver where I want to go and I want to go on meter before I board the car. I was even more sure of this rule after 1 incident during the last trip, when a taxi quoted me 150 baht from MBK to Airport. Of course, I din agree, and finally got onto a taxi charging by meter which only reads 78 baht when it reached the destination.
This time I wanted to go MBK from Asia. Normally we walk (it's walking distance). A taxi driver approaches me, so I thought "nvm loh, give you business". He quoted me 20 baht only. Really 高兴得太早, I should know that 天下没有白吃的午餐. After we boarded the taxi, he wanted to bring us to some souvenir shops before going to MBK. We negotiate but in the end, 一拍两散。I decided not to take the cab and walk to MBK instead.
TRAFFIC
Worse than I imagine. Many places do not have a proper traffic lights control. As long as you can squeeze through, you can use watever ways you want.
POLLUTION
Traffic is bad and pollution is bad too. My face is ruined TOTALLY. I can really 体会 what is 灰头土脸. I really thought of wearing a mask on road. No kidding.
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WHERE? >>> Fuji Japanese Restaurant
When I 1st ate @ Fuji, think they only have an outlet @ MBK. I was with my whole family then. We ordered a table full of food and nearly had problem finishing the food. But it's so cheap & tasty!
Now, you can see Fuji @ many places, such as Platinum Fashion Mall, Siam Discovery Center, Central World...
Yummy! >>>
What we normally wat in Singapore for Teppanyaki is chopped meat, you can't really make out what you're eatng anymore. This Yakiniku is 一整片一整片的肉. Drool...
The salmon is rather special too. It's deep fried with a hole in between filled with tartar sauce.
When I 1st ate @ Fuji, think they only have an outlet @ MBK. I was with my whole family then. We ordered a table full of food and nearly had problem finishing the food. But it's so cheap & tasty!
Now, you can see Fuji @ many places, such as Platinum Fashion Mall, Siam Discovery Center, Central World...
Tonni Katsu Set
(Deep Fried Katsu cut Pork chop w/ Salad & Miso Soup)
Yakiniku Set
(Teppanyaki Beef w/ Vege & Miso Soup)
Salmon w/ Tartar Sauce
Green Tea + 7up
575 baht (S$25)
Yummy! >>>
What we normally wat in Singapore for Teppanyaki is chopped meat, you can't really make out what you're eatng anymore. This Yakiniku is 一整片一整片的肉. Drool...
The salmon is rather special too. It's deep fried with a hole in between filled with tartar sauce.
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WHAT?>>>Massage
It's most probably due to the recent demonstration, you don't have to bargain with the masseur. The price is already on promotion.
My Massage Schedule in BKK>>>
WHAT?>>>Manicure/Pedicure
It's not standard pricing. You got to bargain you way out. It's around 200-250 baht.
WatchOut!>>>
Make sure you bargain with them before they start working on your nails. Standard of the manicurists is not even, so you got to be lucky to get a good one. Don't do French Manicure. You pay extra and get your hands ruined most of the time. However, you can get them to do nail art for you. Dun be afraid to voice out your unhappiness if the nails are not done to your liking, tell them and they will wipe off & re-do it.
Because they dun have a nail parlor. Go to hair salon to get your nails done. Avoid going to massage parlor.
It's most probably due to the recent demonstration, you don't have to bargain with the masseur. The price is already on promotion.
Foot Massage @200150 baht/hr
Thai Massage @200150 baht/hr
Oil Massage @450400 baht/hr
My Massage Schedule in BKK>>>
Day 1: Oil Massage
Day 2: Foot Massage
Day 3: Thai Massage
Day 4 (just before I go airport): Foot Massage
WHAT?>>>Manicure/Pedicure
It's not standard pricing. You got to bargain you way out. It's around 200-250 baht.
WatchOut!>>>
Make sure you bargain with them before they start working on your nails. Standard of the manicurists is not even, so you got to be lucky to get a good one. Don't do French Manicure. You pay extra and get your hands ruined most of the time. However, you can get them to do nail art for you. Dun be afraid to voice out your unhappiness if the nails are not done to your liking, tell them and they will wipe off & re-do it.
Because they dun have a nail parlor. Go to hair salon to get your nails done. Avoid going to massage parlor.
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不需要去 Chatuchak Market 。那里又热又远又有weekend 才有。I rather go somewhere with air-con and it's nearer...
WHERE? >>> Platinum Fashion Mall
WHERE? >>> MBK
All time fav! If you need to buy gifts for your friends. THIS is the best place.
Running out of gifts idea for relatives & colleagues? MBK 也有土产店，selling dried mango, dried longan, dried papaya, dried kiwi, cuttlefish, nuts and “狗屎”, etc. Every packet is 80-160 baht. 经济实惠，价廉又物美。
WHERE? >>> Platinum Fashion Mall
A belt @ 80 baht (S$3.40)
2 OL blouse @ 360 baht (S$15.60)
3 Casual blouse @ 500 baht (S$21.70)
WHERE? >>> MBK
All time fav! If you need to buy gifts for your friends. THIS is the best place.
A guy shirt @ 99 baht (S$4.30)
A ladies T @ 199 baht (S$8.60)
A 5-pcs Winnie the Pooh baby clothing set @ 380 baht (S$16)
5 pairs of slippers @ 680 baht (S$29.50)
A pair of Adidas shoes @ 1790 baht (S$77.80)
Running out of gifts idea for relatives & colleagues? MBK 也有土产店，selling dried mango, dried longan, dried papaya, dried kiwi, cuttlefish, nuts and “狗屎”, etc. Every packet is 80-160 baht. 经济实惠，价廉又物美。
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Of course it's SEAFOOD! 有试过走到哪儿有海鲜吃就吃。这次，我有好介绍。
WHERE? >>> Sombun
Yummy!>>>
The fish is superb! Personally, I love the thai way of steaming the fish - the garlic + chilli + lime. It brings out the freshness and sweetness of the fish. The fish is then put on a metal tray with fire underneath. Wow..
Watch Out>>>
There are many 黑店 around．I would strongly recommend you to go SOMBUN @ CHULA 8 (it's at National Stadium, near MBK). Cheap and Good.
WHERE? >>> Sombun
Day 1 - Dinner
Fried Rice
8 Gigantic Steamed Tiger Prawns covered with garlic
Pork Ribs
Tom Yum Soup (with lots of ingredients)
Steamed Seabass with garlic + chilli + lime (Thai style)
875 baht (equivalent S$38)
Day 3 - Dinner
Steamed Rice
Deep Fried Ribs
25 Steamed Tiger Prawns with salt
Steamed Seabass with garlic + chilli + lime (Thai style)
804 baht (equivalent S$34)
Yummy!>>>
The fish is superb! Personally, I love the thai way of steaming the fish - the garlic + chilli + lime. It brings out the freshness and sweetness of the fish. The fish is then put on a metal tray with fire underneath. Wow..
Watch Out>>>
There are many 黑店 around．I would strongly recommend you to go SOMBUN @ CHULA 8 (it's at National Stadium, near MBK). Cheap and Good.
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Search 了一下 COMMUNICATE 的 meaning ：
to transmit information, thought, or feeling so that it is satisfactorily received or understood
记得我曾告诉 Alan，communicate 简单来说就是，当你说时，我有在听；当我说时，你也有在听。如果我讲，你没有在听，而你讲时，我却一定的听，那叫哪门子的 communicate? 那应该是强逼，是命令。
今天我有新的领悟。我讲时，你不听。你讲时，我也可以不听，就当你在放屁。话不投机，还真是半句多。
to transmit information, thought, or feeling so that it is satisfactorily received or understood
记得我曾告诉 Alan，communicate 简单来说就是，当你说时，我有在听；当我说时，你也有在听。如果我讲，你没有在听，而你讲时，我却一定的听，那叫哪门子的 communicate? 那应该是强逼，是命令。
今天我有新的领悟。我讲时，你不听。你讲时，我也可以不听，就当你在放屁。话不投机，还真是半句多。
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Mich： 老板，我2月要请假。
老板：不行，给我一个好理由。
Mich：我要结婚了。
老板：你 sure 吗？要为了一颗树放弃一森林……
（如果是我，大概会说 MYOB 之类的话）
Mich：因为其他的都是 cactus?!?
老板：不行，给我一个好理由。
Mich：我要结婚了。
老板：你 sure 吗？要为了一颗树放弃一森林……
（如果是我，大概会说 MYOB 之类的话）
Mich：因为其他的都是 cactus?!?
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一直想去尝试之前《抢摊大行动》抢救的西餐，当时师傅教了摊主一道很特别的 Pork Cutlet 。
What so good? >>>
它不是普通的猪扒。香脆的外表，内有乾坤，除了猪扒外，肉中还夹着 ham and cheese 。我本来就好爱吃猪扒、ham 和 cheese 。不过，只有吃过猪扒 with cheese 和 ham and cheese，从没吃过 3 in 1 。
老板很用心，火候刚刚好，外表完全看不出任何蛛丝马迹，一刀切下去，cheese 就开始流出来，不过又不会“一流无法收拾”，好兴奋喔！真是吃了还想再吃
What it missed? >>>
比一般的猪扒来的小了一点，而且以 coffee shop 的标准，价钱偏高(＄6)。
摊名取为 Prosperity Recipe 五福XXX ，真是俗得吓了我一跳，还以为找错了地方。
Where is it? >>>
Blk 23 Haig Road 一个小小的咖啡店
What so good? >>>
它不是普通的猪扒。香脆的外表，内有乾坤，除了猪扒外，肉中还夹着 ham and cheese 。我本来就好爱吃猪扒、ham 和 cheese 。不过，只有吃过猪扒 with cheese 和 ham and cheese，从没吃过 3 in 1 。
老板很用心，火候刚刚好，外表完全看不出任何蛛丝马迹，一刀切下去，cheese 就开始流出来，不过又不会“一流无法收拾”，好兴奋喔！真是吃了还想再吃
What it missed? >>>
比一般的猪扒来的小了一点，而且以 coffee shop 的标准，价钱偏高(＄6)。
摊名取为 Prosperity Recipe 五福XXX ，真是俗得吓了我一跳，还以为找错了地方。
Where is it? >>>
Blk 23 Haig Road 一个小小的咖啡店
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普普通通的酒楼内，传出阵阵的欢呼声和笑声。
姑婆和姑丈公在酒楼庆祝七十大寿。虽然姑婆已70岁，她却非常in。败妈妈所赐，我是午餐的司仪。姑婆给了我节目的流程，竟然全是用电脑打的！姑婆不止会上网，有一次，她还问我妈家里有没有 webcam ，原来她是为了和远在韩国的泉玲阿姨通话才有了 MSN 户口，学会了用 webcam。以前我曾试过教爸爸用internet banking，我只能说——失败。如今，姑婆是个active internet banking user！
菜色是普通了点，不过好在能和家人团聚。大部分的欢呼和笑声应该来自我们这几个“活泼”的孩子。Haha... 我们实在太捣蛋了，因为不想被“陷害”上台唱歌，也想搞搞气氛，别人唱歌，我们就充场，又拍掌又起哄。 Haha...一顿饭吃下来，真是忙死了。
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食物真是棒！
通常结婚晚宴的水准都不怎么样，可是昨天晚上在Conrad Hotel吃的真是不错。结婚晚宴吃 Ostrich Steak ，昨晚是我的第一次。我们10人吃12人的份，不亦乐乎。尤其到了上鲍鱼时，我毫不客气的have a 2nd helping。Yummy!
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Scenario: It's raining heavily outside. Staff crowding in the pantry, waiting for meeting to start... Boss walked in and announced that meeting is postphoned to the next day.
KC: Hey, it's no longer raining.
Tracy: Oh, so no more dogs & cats? only rats?
[...]
I know u're freezing too.
KC: Hey, it's no longer raining.
Tracy: Oh, so no more dogs & cats? only rats?
[...]
I know u're freezing too.
