May 2013

today is 5th may ~ actually mum's birthday, though we usually use the lunar date.  Its now the fourth May  that had passed since her passing. by now, yes, the tumult has eased. And so it has been, with all other matters.

if i was to compare month on month, i think this may has been the best and most placid time for a very very very long time. last year, the mood was very heavy because daisy was critically ill, and she left us end of the month, which was a deep blow to ls. i did what i could for her then. The first weekend of may, we usually have some small celebration for her birthday, so, i remembered taking them out to jack's place.

this year, finally, ls, ky and myself have all tide our rough patches, and this helps alot in our bonds. Today, ky and i dished out a mixed grill lunch which we declared is better than jack's place. I am beginning to enjoy cooking more and more. The steak was really good, and with grilled sole fish, and honey glazed chicken, salad, vegetable soup and avogardo milk dessert, it was one of the best home cooked meals we had.

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Cooking is really nice if you have nice people to cook for too. Widening my repertoire as i go along. :)

Had a small gathering also on 1 may, and i did my beef stew and herbal soup. Three of us now take in turn to gather at each other's place for home cooked food after a few weeks or so. This is the third leg at my place. It is that simplicity, that unspoiltness and easement of company that makes the coming together meaningful. I always looked forward to meeting up with them.

Actually these past two weeks and the next few weeks, there seemed to be alot of meeting up. Already had 3 the past 2 weeks, with at least 3 more to go. I guess partly because i have hibernated for quite awhile, so have been out of touch with many. Its nice to be remembered and good to have these catch up sessions. 

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have started some work, and surprisingly, contrary to my expectations, i am enjoying it. The months of putting aside has actually led to fresh perspectives in looking at it. As i start the readings again, there are many things that struck me again. I must say, each time, they do, i am so tempted to write a post on it, but i think....i should focus on what i have to do....

 i hope i keep up the momentum. Seeing L tmr....To do a good job out of it, i should really bury myself in it for the next four months at least. i really hope i will.

At the same time, i need to work at the piano exam....i hope i will be given my choice month, september, so that i have time to get better and make good progress....i am hoping if i clear, maybe, maybe i can really work to grade 8! That would really be an achievement at my age! :) Its not that easy becaues dexterity of the fingers decreases with age.

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healthwise, has been making significant progress....but today somehow is a down day. hope to pick up again soon.

just feeling placid, content, quietly at peace.

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 1Peter 2: 25