Meditation

I was talking to my father in law's friend who came back to Singapore for hols. Although he had lived in US for more than 2 decades, he was still very much a traditionalist. He has very advanced level of training in Buddhism and since I am very interested in Buddhism (having finished a basic course in Buddhism organised by Kong Meng Shan Por Kar Si few years ago), I began to consult him on meditation. He started telling me how to meditate, the correct posture and what goes on in your mind during meditation. Very interesting..

Establishing another new routine

I have been so busy since the day I came back from Beijing. Adjusting to staying with my parents again, adjusting to taking care of bibi alone over weekends, adjusting to having to take bus/mrt to work and adjusting to life without Desmond. So far it was tough in the beginning when we (my family and myself) have not establish a routine. Everything was so not in synch and random. It took us at least a week to settle down - to pack my things neatly in the utility room and get Isaac used to living with my parents.

After settling the home front, I need to settle Desmond's stuff. There were bills to be paid and outstanding stuff to settle. Oh boy, i was like a secretary to Desmond's unfinished matters in Singapore. Thereafter, I had to settle my work, tendered my resignation as an academic stuff and converted to an academic associate. Then I had to contact my research contacts back and informed them that I am available for research consultancy once again! Glad that some far responses have been positive and am meeting a couple of them over these two weeks to discuss research plans for their organisation. I simply LOVE research. So much better than that Specialist Diploma in Healthcare Education. That was like a piece of dead meat shoved into my throat, disgusting! I rather be PIs of several COLs then be the module chair for this.

Nothing beats seeing it with your eyes...Part 3

29.03.08
Got a map from the hotel and started to explore the famous places. I went to 天安门,故宫 and Chairman Mao’s memorial hall. It was a cold day about 8 degrees Celsius. I heard from the TV that it will rain but I refuse to bring an umbrella. I was so impressed with their MRT and bus system. It was very easy getting from one place to another. Desmond had to work so I went out on my own. Some pics with me in it look weird cos I just snapped with my hands outstretched.





Sally brought us to see an apartment that she is helping to rent out at Capital land’s上元 . We were impressed by the cleanliness and the serene surroundings.