Wednesday, January 26, 2005

A cellphone away...

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry after I got a phone call from hubby at half past ten this morning. He told me it was raining in Las Vegas, his flight was uneventful and he would be home before bedtime tonight. Surprise was an understatement as immediately my thoughts raced to the deepest cranny of my brain where I deposit tidbits hubby routinely imparts as to his business travels. This was unheard of. Usually, my life revolves around his schedules.

Why have I nonchalantly dismissed him lately? Is it a sign that I’m finally getting a life of my own or had I sank so deep into my own depression (yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as post-excitement malaise)? I take the positive view and hope that this is now the beginning of my so-called life of independence.

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Holiday Foodfest

How to gain weight in 23 days? Look at the pictures below. Going on a holiday trip will allow you to forget your diet and savor every single bite.

Buko ice cream Posted by Hello

Tawilis for brkfast Posted by Hello

Noche buena Posted by Hello

Christmas rice desserts Posted by Hello

Christmas feast Posted by Hello

Cafe Leona long table Posted by Hello

Reunion fruit spread Posted by Hello

Greenwich pizza-4 kinds Posted by Hello

New Year's eve fruit tray for bountiful harvest Posted by Hello

Barrio Fiesta foodfare Posted by Hello

Gloria Maris lauriat lunch - crabs Posted by Hello

Gloria Maris lauriat-roasted squab Posted by Hello

roasted suckling pig at Conspiracy Club Posted by Hello

Singaporean jumbo black pepper crab  Posted by Hello

Singaporean fare, sweet and sour fish and seafood stir fry Posted by Hello

Singapore afternoon tea and satay Posted by Hello

Dragon fruit tastes like a big Kiwi Posted by Hello

Monday, January 24, 2005

Singapore Stop-over Jan 3-6, 2005

Reliving our honeymoon trip in 1992, we enjoyed Singapore much more this second time around as there are more places to visit, mega malls, luxurious hotels, livelier nightlife and better places to eat. It has become a first world, bustling metropolis and a fine city (literally due to numerous fines for breaking the law). On our first day, we endured a 3-hr guided city tour as part of our tour package afterwhich we enjoyed much more traversing the city on our own as we mastered their hi-tech MRT. I felt I was in Europe seeing the highly fashionable folks and was amazed by all the plasma screens and billboards that change by the minute. Driving with an expat cousin to the suburb, I was surprised by high tech gadgets on cars that automatically pay for parking fees and freeway tolls. If not for the heat and humidity, Singapore is one of the best cities in Asia that we've seen so far.

Swissotel & Spa Posted by Hello

jade factory Posted by Hello

Botanical garden Posted by Hello

Chinatown Posted by Hello

ClarkeQuay-hottest nightspots Posted by Hello

catching the next train Posted by Hello

MRT underground art Posted by Hello

Hindu temple Posted by Hello