Gratitude

It had been raining cats and dogs for several days last week. Hence it was with some apprehension when house moving day drew nearer. I had originally intended to move on a Saturday, but knowing that Little India would be crowded on weekends, I decided to choose a Monday. I prayed hard that it would not rain on the day of moving, for the rain would be detrimental to my brother's paintings.

Thank God. He answered my prayer. The weather was so beautiful on Monday...breezy and not so warm as the sky was somewhat downcast at times, but the rain did not come down.

Happiness in life is in small, little things....it is heartwarming to know that God takes care of little things. Hence, would He not even take care of big things in life that matter to us such as our career, single or married life, our family and our health and safety. Let us carry all the things that matter to us to God in prayer. :-)

While we are on the topic of weather, I also notice that during all these 24 years of living in Singapore, it has never rained during the National Day Parade. Sometimes, the sky could be downcast, and it would rain, but somehow the rain would always stop at around 4pm, an hour just before the parade! I wonder if my readers in Singapore notice this too?

Papa had always reminded us never to take things for granted and to always be grateful to God and people. Only then can our life be enriched with meaningful living, realising that there is only so much we can do.

Ganchau is still alive and kicking!

I have disconnected my internet today as I thought I would be moving today. However, it has been postponed to 30th July.

Hence I am typing at my office. I will not be posting articles on my blog, for the next few days I will be busy packing, moving and sorting out the moved-in boxes. This is the 14th time I am moving house in 27 years! I hope this is the last time!
I remember when I phoned Enoch to help me move, he said, "What? Moving again!"
Enoch had helped me move just 2 years ago!

My best friend, Soh Wah, told me that she often checks on my blog to read the latest article. By reading my blog, she knows I am still alive and kicking.

Back to work! Moving house.....arghh!

Laksa, laksa, laksa!

I am someone who is fond of laksa. I have learnt that what Singaporeans refer to as laksa is actually what we Penangnites refer to as curry noodles. For Penang laksa is entire different, being cooked with sourish assam soup, fish, pineapples, and special herbs. You either love it or hate it. However, for some, it could be an acquired taste as one of my colleagues, Sally, had testified. At first she did not like Penang laksa; but now she loves it.

The curry noodles in Penang are less rich with coconut milk. In contrast Singaporean laksa has too much coconut milk. So far the best laksa I enjoy is at Block 94, Toa Payoh Lorong 4. The stall, Lik Ming, has been in operation for two generations. Mr. Chen told me that his father taught him the secret recipe. Cheap and good at $2.00 per bowl! Die, die, must try!

My other favourite laksa stall is at Singtel canteen. I read in a review that this stall is also the favourite of Lee Hsien Yang. The lady who cooks it is an attractive lady with an equally attractive daughter who works as an air stewardess with SIA. At $2.00 per bowl... a rare treat in the heart of Orchard!

Today I passed by Killiney Road and realised there is a new operator in one of the shops - Depot Road Claypot Laksa. I had read about the famous Depot Road Laksa, but had never tried it. I am one of those who would not bother to travel out of the way just for food. I thought I would try the Depot Road Laksa to see why people like it so much. I found the coconut milk too thick for my liking, very much like Katong Laksa.

Laksa - an easy dish to cook, but one that is difficult to perfect! It is like the piano - easy to learn, but difficult to master!