鱼

It was raining almost the whole day today, the last day of 2012. Cheer Chen's Fish came to mind. One of the lines ''带不走的 丢不掉的 让大雨侵蚀吧'' is so appropriate in this context.

This year, Singaporeans were ranked the unhappiest people, and the most emotionless people. How ironic. But how true. It's sad to know how many people around us are unhappy, and often we do not realise it because they keep it to themselves.

At the tail end of 2012, I just want to share the lyrics of Fish - for me, the song is about letting go of your baggage, and following your heart.

PS: MQ, I will not ask and will just be there. May you be happier in 2013!

陈绮贞-《鱼》

我坐在椅子上 看日出复活

我坐在夕阳里 看城市的衰弱

我摘下一片叶子 让它代替我

观察离开后的变化

曾经 狂奔 舞蹈 贪婪的说话

随着冷淡试戴浮华

带不走的 丢不掉的 让大雨侵蚀吧

让他推向我在边界奋不顾身挣扎

如果有一个怀抱勇敢不计代价

别让我飞 将我温柔环绕

我坐在椅子上 看日出复活

我坐在夕阳里 看城市的衰弱

我摘下一片叶子 让它代替我

观察离开后的变化

曾经 狂奔 舞蹈 贪婪的说话

随着冷淡试戴浮华

带不走的留不下的我全都交付他

让他捧着我在手掌 自由自在挥洒

如果有一个世界浑浊的不像话

原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳

带不走的丢不掉的让大雨侵蚀吧

让它推向我在边界奋不顾身挣扎

如果有一个世界浑浊的不像话

我会疯狂的爱上

带不走的留不下的我全都交付他

让他捧着我在手掌自由自在挥洒

如果有一个怀抱勇敢不计代价

别让我飞 将我环绕

原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳

原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳

Thai Transience

Went to the Christmas Open House at Singapore Art Museum (SAM) today. It's been a while since I visited the exhibitions (was at Dome to celebrate my birthday with the gals earlier this year). SAM will always have an important place in my timeline - it is my first company where I worked straight after university!

SAM has changed so much over the last 10 years. I thought it used to host more blockbusters with masterpieces by Rodin, Leonardo Da Vinci etc. In recent years, I could sense that it is focusing more on Asian art, especially modern art, and also showcasing more from its collection.

Free photo-taking. The backdrop kind of spoof the ongoing exhibition - Thai Transience. Wanted to capture how the instant photo transcend via my smart phone - kind of blur but it's my little piece of art! :)

Instant photo - turned out very nicely. I'm looking good! haha :P Maybe because I'm happy to be at SAM on Christmas day :)

Guess it's a good thing to share the art of our region, and I'm very proud that our museums are doing so to tell the world about our heritage. Thought it's interesting that the National Museum of Singapore and the Art Science Museum is hosting more blockbusters now though. It is a good thing for Singaporeans who may not have the chance to travel widely, as this will give them the chance to see the masterpieces. Well,I'm always excited to see Picasso/Rodin/Leonardo/Van Gogh wherever I am, be it Australia or Europe!

Baby potatoes with herbs and a Merry Xmas!

Stole an easy recipe for baby potatoes with herbs for xmas eve lunch (from British Council Cooking to a degree Second Edition)...and wants to share it with everyone! :)

500g baby potatoes, peeled
2 gloves garlic,finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil potatoes in a pot of boiling water for about 15 minutes until they are soft. Drain potatoes and set aside
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry onion and garlic until slightly brown. Add potatoes and stir-fry for about 3 minutes
3. Add parsley, salt and pepper and stir-fry for another 2 minutes
4. Serve immediately with grilled sausages or on its own

Served with pasta cooked by my sister :) And this is our simple xmas lunch!
 

It's funny because I got the book many years back during my MSC days but only decided to try out the recipes these days - wanted to share with my brother who is studying in Stockholm and also partly because I have time these days...