Let It Snow, Let It Glow, Let It Show...

Wife and I arrived at Seattle on Dec 23rd to spend quality family time with Aunt G, Uncle F, and family. Our schedule is as packed as Jeffrey's - all holidays for the rest of 2008.

Many's wishes came true as the white powder started to fall on Christmas's Eve and covered everything below the sky, created a picture-perfect snowy forest scene of willows by Jenn and Steve's living room windows. Highways were cleared of snow, yet side streets were as white as marshmallows. It's like a boat ride as we rowed the car around the unplowed neighborhood roads. Snow continued to fall on Christmas day and kept us in the Emerald City for days to follow. Let it snow.

Whether it is the bluffing miss little blind going All-in with 2 chips and expecting others to fold, or getting an extra 50% (left boot) when you buy both the right- and the left-foot boot, or eating a 3-fan hand when the minimum winning fan is four, or throwing a kill-all 4-4-4 dice combo, or humming the tune of Papa Don't Preach 5 times and still nobody seemed to know, or watching free on-demand Christmas movie show, or opening presents the Christmas tree below, or dreaming on the soft feather pillow - let laughter and smile glow.

1 bottle of Merlot, 2 steamed fish, 3 shots Grande Americano in a tall cup, 4 pieces of ham, 5 pieces of prime ribs, 6 broccoli, 7 meat balls, 8 spring rolls, 9 french toasts, 10 sweet dumplings, 11 turkey burgers, 12 baskets of dim sums. Let the bloating stomach show.

Turtle doves, broken gloves,
Mistletoe, stories told,
Biu Jei Fu, memory full,
Futureshop, server stopped,
Tablet PC, Jenn's courtesy,
Portico Spa, Hyatt aha,
Black, White, Pink, and Purple,
Blue, Red, Navy, and Yellow,
Party like no tomorrow.

HOliday HOliday HOliday...

Yesterday was the first day of my 2-week holidays. It feels great when you don't have to worry about work and just enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in the air and around you.

Shopping for Christmas gifts was really fun and enjoyable. It takes a bit of effort to buy a gift that others will like - you've got to pretty much rely on your instinct to determine what their preference is. My theory is that if it is something that I like to receive, it won't be that bad. Having that thinking in mind, I am imagining buying those for myself - so giving does bring a lot of joy to me.

Last minute shopping has caused major traffic jam in No. 3 Road and the shopping mall parkades. Spending an hour in traffic when you could have spent 10 mins on a good day does eat away a bit of the fun. I couldn't help dozing off and almost hit the car in front while getting stuck on the road.

'Tis the season for Parties. My first party was yesterday at Andy's. It was great and fun, good food, good people. It's entertaining to chit chat, drink a little, eat a lot, and play with dog. Zoe was cute and we played hide-n-seek together... counting to 115 she said, right!

Thanks A&A for a great night of fun and great food. Snow started to fall again couple hours before we left past midnight. Blessed by the snow, the night was as festive as one could possible ask for.

My own party is now postponed to Saturday due to the snow fall today. Will have DMM coming over for MJ and Hotpot tonight instead... can't wait to smoothe my itchy hands and cold stomach. Snow will definitely continue to pile up today, if Mikayla has the mood, I'll try to get her build a snowman with me...

A New Leaf

With a flip of a button, my role changes again. The decision was made swiftly, but not without pain.

Four months was short, yet it appears long. I am emotionally attached to the team although this change has its opportunities and challenges that I longed for. As some says this is my baby and I should get back to it, I do want to make it happen or I should say I don't want others to spoil it.

Leaving the team was difficult, but may be it's a good thing for them. If the change is good for me, so it could be for the team too. Let my destiny take its course and it will take care of everybody else. Sometimes it is better to let go what you have so something better will come.

I'll cherish this opportunity. And I believe there'll be a lot of good from the change, despite its highly political nature. Fingers crossed.