Monday, September 05, 2005

Had a great climb up the Bukit Timah nature reserve. I was feeling kind of dubious about it intially as the weather was super hot, and both steph and I were already perspiring profusely even before we embarked on the climb. We took the easiest route...hahah...and it was a pretty gruelling climb as the slopes were pretty steep, but became gentler as we neared the summit, which we reached in less than half and hour and thought with disbelief, thats it? Yeah, apparently so. After taking some pics, we proceeded downhill, this time via another route,something like a jungle trail. I actually found the downhill climb harder than the uphill climb. All in all, I enjoyed out little fieldtrip, love the smell of nature and fresh air and the 'mountain' climbing was a good start out of our pretty sedentary lifestyle.

After that was makan, of course, at Beauty world centre, a rather secluded place which brings forth nostalgic memories with those mama-shops and all. After a cursory look around the hawker centre, we decided on this little stall right at the corner, which is noticeable only to the most discerning of eyes. We ordered a bowl of sesame and almond paste each and I have got to say, its the best I have ever eaten, no contest. I had the almond paste, which was the thickest, smoothest and yummiest among all the other almost paste I have ever eaten(restaurants included), and best of all, it was not too sweet as well. I was so amazed at how viscous it was and the taste was so rich with all the goodness of almonds. It sure beats the other runny and sweet almond paste that I have had. And the lady who sold it with her ready smile and apple cheeks reminded me greatly of my grandmother. For people who wants to try, its at 144 upper bukit timah road, #04-25, beauty world centre. They also have other stuff like freshly baked cream puff,agar agar and jellies and other assorted pastries.

Went home for dinner,nothing like a mountain climb to work up an appetite eh? There was a sumptuous spread of food today. With soup, stewed pigs trotters, fried chicken wings, fried fish and bean sprouts. Why? Cost she invited 2 of her friends over for dinner, which she does with increasing frequency these days. Even going to the trouble of cooking the food and bringing over to their house. Well, I am not complaining, at least I get to eat good food. But well, I know I am not in a position to, but I am not really comfortable with them around. Somehow, I feel that mum is going all out to gain their approval, especially cooking food that they like, and doing all sort of things for them. And for what? Is that what friendship is all about. And she is so accommodating with them, and she has got to be the least accomomodating person I know. She isnt even so nice to her own sisters, much less her daughter. Even my maid commented that she treats them better than she treats me. And I told her that I noticed too, but was not too bothered by it. I suppose they are perfectly nice people, it might be just biasness on my part, but I always feel that there is a sort of unsoken disapproval, just because I am from New creation church and they are not? So I fee like I always have to be on my 'best behaviour' when they are around. Everything is just so contrived.And I betcha mum tells tham all her woes about me..how rude I am, how I always go out, how I rather spend time with my boyfriend than her...blah blah..and all half-truths. Ok, I shall stop it already...

back to studying..

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