Dream couple

Loving old couple that I met on the train.

Everytime I look at this picture. I am reminded of this conversation. 

H: However, I like those short trips to the countryside for a walk or trekking during the
weekends. Kind of refreshing. It’s really nice to see those old couples holding hands and enjoying a walk together. Really envious. I seldom see this in Singapore. Maybe, there isn’t any hills or nice countryside for us to spend a good weekend.

Me: I know what you mean. I met quite a few couples at Interlaken and they have been married for decades and are still holding hands. I shared a cabin with this couple who have been married for 35 years and have been going hiking at Interlaken for the past 17 years. I thought that was quite enviable. When we reached the top of the mountain, we met another couple who have been married for 40 years. They had their honeymoon there and were back there to celebrate their 40 years anniversary. The really sweet thing was they still look so much in love. It comes across in their little gestures of affection and care for each other.
 

Sainte Chapelle

So beautiful. Eluding fairytale charms. My favorite chapel in Paris.

Glowing balloons

Reminds me of a really nice guy.

Sewing

End of Lunar New Year

Yesterday marked the end of the 15 days of Lunar New Year. We are getting rid of the Ying Liu in the living room. To me, this is like the CNY version of Christmas tree. Ying Liu in the house means Chinese New Year is here. There are no presents under it, of course. But, we used to hang lots of hongbaos on it. When I was young, I looked forward to decorating. Our decorations were more lavished then. In the recent years, decorating it feels like a chore. We kept it simple. I kind of like it better this way. Seems more elegant somehow.

Life

Self Portrait I

Enjoying a quiet moment in a cool picnic spot. Halfway up the mountain. A light breeze. Flowers dancing in the field beside. A marvelous view beyond. Eating my sandwich with beer. It feels like the best dining place in the world.

After lunch. Lazing on the bench and glazing up at the floating clouds. Wondering why the sky always look so much prettier on holidays. I remember thinking that I rather be here than anywhere else. Seized by an impulse to capture this perfect moment.

All it takes is

2 phone calls to make my day bright, vibrant and happy!

Hope makes everything brighter. I need to work harder, of course. 

For today, I am happy to see progress. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Mesmerized

Why I love Melbourne

Beautiful buildings all around & Jumping in the air joyously.

Fooling around in the apartment and potluck together.

Enjoying classes and sneaking out in the chilly nights for ice-creams. I like.

Amid nature’s beauty and animals. Lovely sunsets are my favourite.

Great Ocean Road! Scenic drives all around.

Charming bridges and lovely bed & breakfast places for quick weekend getaways.

Lovely beaches and flea markets. 

Feeding pigeons, picnic lunches and lying down on the grass with a good read.

Writing home & eating our home cooked meals together.

And, of course. Fighting for bathroom and destroying household stuffs together. Being entirely accident proned. Shopping and dining.

Oh, and the donuts at Queen Victoria Markets! Yummy! I am not a donut fan but occasionally, I still get cravings for the donuts there. Especially, on a cold day. I think of holding the hot, crispy and sweet donuts and biting into them. Heavenly!