3rd November 2006
The mangy dog seethed in anger.
It snarled, barked as if insane
Its hair didn't looked too ruffled, skin not putrid or showing signs of decay whatsoever.
Is it suffering from rabies ?
Probably need a jab to calm him down.
Holding on tight to the brass pole, it growls impatiently while I looked for my knife...
He exposes his entire length of its fangs under the folded skin under its nose.
Grrrr.............................
BAW! BAW ! BAW!!!!! His bark thundered across the room, rendering the five of us nearly deaf (in delight).
The sheepish look on the scoundrel's face was demeaningly foolish, to put it mildly.
The bloodletting tradition dated way back into the olden days of the good ol' barbers who doubles up as surgeons is about to be re-enacted.
The blade gleamed from tip to tang under the afternoon sun...
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Blessings,Missings and Jerks
Blessings
1. God (Krishna).
2. Wife.
3. Parents, grandmother, brother&family.
4. Father & Mother-in-law & family.
5. Friends - Ravinther, Muthu, Albert&Grace.
6. ChongEu, YinPeng and AiPing
Missings
1. Child
Jerks
1.One Neighbour.
2.Avin.
1. God (Krishna).
2. Wife.
3. Parents, grandmother, brother&family.
4. Father & Mother-in-law & family.
5. Friends - Ravinther, Muthu, Albert&Grace.
6. ChongEu, YinPeng and AiPing
Missings
1. Child
Jerks
1.One Neighbour.
2.Avin.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Drowning or floating
Drowning or floating
Need to float for a while...
Really need to float for a while...
Too much pressure
Too many things happening at the same time
Too much responsibilities
Need to float for a while...
Really need to float for a while...
Too much pressure
Too many things happening at the same time
Too much responsibilities
Monday, July 17, 2006
Who do you live for ?
Schipol
Live neither for your friends nor your enemies
They often change sides
In any case, their true selves are neither friends nor enemies.
The petals are red, the stalks green
After they were developed
But look again, its only a wood ornament.
Cheers.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Thieves 2 Me 0 (Current score)
Dexter
The World Cup 2006 in Germany ended in a sour note for me. All our leather shoes were stolen a few hours after the penalty kicks.
So, how does it feel to be in my shoes ?
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Remembering Windsor
Isn't she lovely ?
This beautiful and cute girl I met at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom is just so naturally photogenic I cannot resist putting her picture on the blog.
If you see this, my dear friend - - please drop me a note on the blog.
Cheers!
Monday, March 27, 2006
My Best Friend
My best friend
28th March 2006
They say 10 fingers are too many if you count the number of true friends you've got when you reach your 30s..
Well, I couldn't agree more
And she (see picture) is definitely a friend finer than most human i have known and befriended.
Apologies to all my human friends.
Cheers.
Monday, March 20, 2006
So much, so little
21st March 2006
So much to do
so little time to do it
So many headaches
On one head
Maybe that's why they say
Two heads are better than one.
Cheers
So much to do
so little time to do it
So many headaches
On one head
Maybe that's why they say
Two heads are better than one.
Cheers
Monday, March 13, 2006
Stormed
Stormed
13th March 2006
Flooded, stormed,
In the wake of a string of disasters
Torrential wind flung in different directions,
Rain gushed down
Fear,
and anxiety...
Destruction,
then rebuilding.
Anger and resentment
Questions...
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Run
Run
9th March 2006
He ran as fast as he could, up the slope
His tiny blue sandals flapped as he sprinted on the green grass
Pushing himself, he reached the trees at the horizon
Heart thumping fast, gasping for breath..
The triumph of being first
The wait for the rest of his cousins to catch up
Praises of how fast and agile he was rang through his ears
The smiles on the face of the adults..
These are my memories...
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Horizon
Horizon
2nd March 2006
Maybe the time is near,
Horizon is clear
Traffic below is manic,
Rise above the panic
The winding road, hard and dry
below the light blue sky
Is it really time to shovel
or really to throw the towel ?
Dead minds shrink alike...
Monday, February 06, 2006
Lion Dance
Lion Dance
6th February 2006
The lion roared into our office today, bobbing its head to the rhythm of drums and cymbals aloud.
Albeit 2 hours late, it still created quite a ruckus among us.
We still welcomed the Lion with much spirit and happiness!
Cheers!
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Happy Dog (Y)Ear
Happy Dog (Y)ear
"May the dog ears flap merrily this year"
The dogs are barking at the dead of the night...
The neighbour is quarelling over some issues...
Its going to be one of those worrying time again,
How to be happy, enjoy the moment, live the now,etc..
Life...
Anyway, since its Chinese Lunar New Year;
the year of the dog,
let the doggone past be gone;
and try, at least try, ok - - to celebrate.
Happy Lunar New Year to all, and the dogs too.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
"May the dog ears flap merrily this year"
The dogs are barking at the dead of the night...
The neighbour is quarelling over some issues...
Its going to be one of those worrying time again,
How to be happy, enjoy the moment, live the now,etc..
Life...
Anyway, since its Chinese Lunar New Year;
the year of the dog,
let the doggone past be gone;
and try, at least try, ok - - to celebrate.
Happy Lunar New Year to all, and the dogs too.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Do you remember, Ravi ?
17th January 2006
It was the year 1976.
My first experience of school.
My first found friend, best of friend.
A curly-haired, dark and skinny boy -- straw in his mouth, sipping 'coca-cola' from a plastic bag.
30 years later.
It was 12:03 pm, a hot afternoon.
A tall chap in his bright red shirt stood across the street looking at me.
Off we went for lunch -- just as we did together in the school canteen.
Cheers.
It was the year 1976.
My first experience of school.
My first found friend, best of friend.
A curly-haired, dark and skinny boy -- straw in his mouth, sipping 'coca-cola' from a plastic bag.
30 years later.
It was 12:03 pm, a hot afternoon.
A tall chap in his bright red shirt stood across the street looking at me.
Off we went for lunch -- just as we did together in the school canteen.
Cheers.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Karmic Knot
6th Jan 2006
An important, week-long holiday loomed in the corner without a single plan. Decisions, decisions.
Extended karmic learnings from 2005
When you fail to resolve a karmic-knot within tolerable time;
and no matter how many knots you get in a year,
You patiently face it till the knots' time is up;
because like you, each karmic-knot has its lifespan too.
If you still cannot wait that long,
Then the knot waits till your time is up.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Last weekend was spent in a vegetable-like manner. Drowsy most of the time.
Soul was distinctly felt alienated from the body; creeping into the heart to hide away.
Feels good , though slightly melancholic.
Happy Contemplating.
An important, week-long holiday loomed in the corner without a single plan. Decisions, decisions.
Extended karmic learnings from 2005
When you fail to resolve a karmic-knot within tolerable time;
and no matter how many knots you get in a year,
You patiently face it till the knots' time is up;
because like you, each karmic-knot has its lifespan too.
If you still cannot wait that long,
Then the knot waits till your time is up.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Last weekend was spent in a vegetable-like manner. Drowsy most of the time.
Soul was distinctly felt alienated from the body; creeping into the heart to hide away.
Feels good , though slightly melancholic.
Happy Contemplating.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Some of you stumbled upon this blog while looking for chicken rice recipes. (not surprising)
So I thought I should at least have my favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe here.
Hainanese chicken rice recipe, adapted to my personal preference.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken:1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 slices fresh ginger, peeled
4 scallions, trimmed
about 12 cups water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
sliced tomatoes (garnish)
sliced cucumbers (garnish)
cilantro sprigs/coriander (garnish)
Chicken Rice:
2 cups long-grain rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 shallots, peeled and minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
3-1/2 cups reserved stock from cooking chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Wash chicken and remove excess fat. Rub the inside of the cavity with salt.
Smash garlic and ginger slightly with the flat of a knife. Tie scallions into a knot.
Place garlic, ginger, and scallions inside the chicken cavity.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot large enough to hold the chicken.
Add the chicken, breast-side down.
Simmer, covered, 30-40 minutes, turning chicken halfway through the cooking process, until chicken is done (juices from thigh should run clear when pricked with a fork).
Carefully remove chicken, draining liquid from body cavity back into the pot.
Reserve the stock to make chicken rice.
Plunge the chicken into ice water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and tighten the skin. Drain, rub with sesame oil, and let cool to room temperature.
To serve, chop chicken into bite-size pieces (the Chinese do this bone and all) and arrange on a platter.
Garnish with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro sprigs.
To make the chicken rice, wash the rice and drain in a colander. Let stand 1/2 hour to dry.
Heat oil in a wok. Add the shallots and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add rice grains and stir-fry 3-4 minutes, until glossy and fragrant.
Transfer to a saucepan.
Add the chicken broth and salt.
Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until the liquid level evaporates to the level of the rice and steam holes appear.
Turn heat to low.
Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Serve with Hainanese chicken.
Serve with Chili Sauce
Chili Sauce recipe
INGREDIENTS:
About 2 ounces fresh red chilies, seeded1 ounce garlic, peeled1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled3 to 4 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:Combine chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender and process to a paste.
Enjoy!
So I thought I should at least have my favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe here.
Hainanese chicken rice recipe, adapted to my personal preference.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken:1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 slices fresh ginger, peeled
4 scallions, trimmed
about 12 cups water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
sliced tomatoes (garnish)
sliced cucumbers (garnish)
cilantro sprigs/coriander (garnish)
Chicken Rice:
2 cups long-grain rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 shallots, peeled and minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
3-1/2 cups reserved stock from cooking chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Wash chicken and remove excess fat. Rub the inside of the cavity with salt.
Smash garlic and ginger slightly with the flat of a knife. Tie scallions into a knot.
Place garlic, ginger, and scallions inside the chicken cavity.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot large enough to hold the chicken.
Add the chicken, breast-side down.
Simmer, covered, 30-40 minutes, turning chicken halfway through the cooking process, until chicken is done (juices from thigh should run clear when pricked with a fork).
Carefully remove chicken, draining liquid from body cavity back into the pot.
Reserve the stock to make chicken rice.
Plunge the chicken into ice water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and tighten the skin. Drain, rub with sesame oil, and let cool to room temperature.
To serve, chop chicken into bite-size pieces (the Chinese do this bone and all) and arrange on a platter.
Garnish with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro sprigs.
To make the chicken rice, wash the rice and drain in a colander. Let stand 1/2 hour to dry.
Heat oil in a wok. Add the shallots and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add rice grains and stir-fry 3-4 minutes, until glossy and fragrant.
Transfer to a saucepan.
Add the chicken broth and salt.
Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until the liquid level evaporates to the level of the rice and steam holes appear.
Turn heat to low.
Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Serve with Hainanese chicken.
Serve with Chili Sauce
Chili Sauce recipe
INGREDIENTS:
About 2 ounces fresh red chilies, seeded1 ounce garlic, peeled1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled3 to 4 teaspoons lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:Combine chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger in a food processor or blender and process to a paste.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
True essence of your existence
True essence of your existence
When you are really sick or suffering, when you feel you are at the edge of your life, remember..
"Your body is not the true essence of your existence;
Think of the snow flakes falling freely, its temporary form..
.. is ever changing." - I read this 25 years ago without understanding what it meant.
"The true essence of this life that you are living is the soul." I now think I understand what it meant but still do NOT see or own the knowledge like it's mine - even though I am closer to this body than anyone else I know.
Blessed may we be.
When you are really sick or suffering, when you feel you are at the edge of your life, remember..
"Your body is not the true essence of your existence;
Think of the snow flakes falling freely, its temporary form..
.. is ever changing." - I read this 25 years ago without understanding what it meant.
"The true essence of this life that you are living is the soul." I now think I understand what it meant but still do NOT see or own the knowledge like it's mine - even though I am closer to this body than anyone else I know.
Blessed may we be.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
(My) Lady in Red
My Lady in Red
"Is this ok ?", she quipped as she stood facing me.
She wore a fitting bright red jacket, unbuttoned.
Under it was a sweet, cream dress with miniature flower imprints.
The bright red, the fit at her waist, the flower buds on the soft cream... So sweet, so nice.
"So sweet , so nice. If I have a camera..", I said.
Cheers.
"Is this ok ?", she quipped as she stood facing me.
She wore a fitting bright red jacket, unbuttoned.
Under it was a sweet, cream dress with miniature flower imprints.
The bright red, the fit at her waist, the flower buds on the soft cream... So sweet, so nice.
"So sweet , so nice. If I have a camera..", I said.
Cheers.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Horrendous weekend work schedule
8th November 2005
Horrendous weekend work schedule
Two more horrendous, continuous weekend work schedule..
..that's what I need to spice up my life.
We need healthier lives. We do.
Horrendous weekend work schedule
Two more horrendous, continuous weekend work schedule..
..that's what I need to spice up my life.
We need healthier lives. We do.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Inner wants, outer wants
21st October 2005.
Inner wants, outer wants.
Desires can be categorised widely into two categories.
Those we can understand and hence more openly discussed (eg desire to own a bigger house) and those we cannot easily understand or discuss (desire for enlightenment, psychological freedom, sexual desires, etc).
Desires, however are not so clear-cut all the time - many lie somewhere in between "easily understood" and "totally out of our mental grasp".
We shall call materialistic and easily understood desires ''Outer desires" and inner and less easily understood desires ''Inner desires'' for ease of further reading.
Inner desires tend to pile-up in our minds more so than outer desires because we mentally slip them under the mental carpet when we have difficulty dealing with them.
Under the mental carpet (or we call the subconscious mind), complex layering of these desires creates a mesh of mental pattern. When the pile-up is not slowed down, a mental mess of desires produces frustrations, emotions, ego and various other side effects.
Cravings for material items and materialistic actions can be symptoms of unfulfillment of outer, materialistic desires. Such unfulfilled can be the result of deeper, unfulfilled inner desires.
. . .
Enough of mental knotting for today,
Cheers.
Inner wants, outer wants.
Desires can be categorised widely into two categories.
Those we can understand and hence more openly discussed (eg desire to own a bigger house) and those we cannot easily understand or discuss (desire for enlightenment, psychological freedom, sexual desires, etc).
Desires, however are not so clear-cut all the time - many lie somewhere in between "easily understood" and "totally out of our mental grasp".
We shall call materialistic and easily understood desires ''Outer desires" and inner and less easily understood desires ''Inner desires'' for ease of further reading.
Inner desires tend to pile-up in our minds more so than outer desires because we mentally slip them under the mental carpet when we have difficulty dealing with them.
Under the mental carpet (or we call the subconscious mind), complex layering of these desires creates a mesh of mental pattern. When the pile-up is not slowed down, a mental mess of desires produces frustrations, emotions, ego and various other side effects.
Cravings for material items and materialistic actions can be symptoms of unfulfillment of outer, materialistic desires. Such unfulfilled can be the result of deeper, unfulfilled inner desires.
. . .
Enough of mental knotting for today,
Cheers.
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