Happy

Hi friends,

It has been bit chilly, hasn’t it? I saw snow drops and daffodils on the side of the road I use for commuting. Spring should be approaching. I cannot feel it, though.

Summer time will start soon, won't it? I think it is about time for me to do some real spring cleaning, since de-clattering is my hobby.

This time, I am keen to make myself happier. Yes, I am a happy bunny but I have been bit depressed, to be honest, due to the things recently happened at home and at work. I should be OK, though.

As I said before, it is us who create the meanings and value to the things around us. This time, much to my annoyance, I was making unnecessary anxieties by myself. Don’t ask me what they are, friends. I am a great believer of law of attraction. I do not talk about anything negative since I will be trapped by the thoughts. I will keep myself positive until the storm leaves me alone. I know how to endure and that is what I am good at.

I recently read an interesting book ready by a psychologist in US.  It was quite enchanting and uplifting piece of work. It made me happy and whilst I was driving to work, still feeling happy, this song was on the radio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM

It is a great synchronicity. Whether it is synchronicity or coincidence, it is up to us, isn’t it? 

And that is how we live, isn’t it?

Wishing you a good weekend.

Breakfasts and What Consultants Need

Hi friends,

Had a supper with two gents from Germany on Thursday. Although I do not like eating in the evening, I agreed to have some snack. It was before 5:00pm and as I had no time for lunch, I was starving. I had honey mustard chicken wraps and a bottle of sparkling water, strictly no puddings.

I know, what you want to say. No pudding, no joy.

However, these guys were great fun.  I know them for years but have not seen them for months , so it was good to see what they have been up to in these days.

When we were talking about some consultants, F said, “do you know what they need to do their job?”

“Expertise, I guess.”

“No. First of all, they need grey hair like mine, so they look experienced. Then, haemorrhoids.”

What?

“So they look concerned.”

…..Yeah, true. I guess, they have to sit leaning forward and can look as if they are sharing a pain with you.  Who said German people have no sense of humour? 

I liked the joke but it was bit embarrassing when young girls at the next table looked us with funny faces when "H" word came out so loudly….oops!!

Then, we were talking about the old machines in a plant they were visiting in the following day and they said,

“Well, these machines are as old as we are by now, aren’t they?”

“What do you mean by we?”

“Look, we may look like 15 years apart, but there are only 15 months or so between us, right?”

Well, gentlemen, you should know how to look after yourselves, that is, sunscreen and good breakfasts.  

My friends, the usual topic – my breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday.

As Easter is approaching, I got this from Waitrose.

Hot Cross Buns with butter…. Bunny chocolates are Easter presie from the gents.

They are my little guilty pleasures…yummm.

Anti-aging - Things Really Work

Hi friends,

How have you been? I had been on the emotional roller coaster for a couple of weeks, but feeling much more settled since last Tuesday.

Anyway, my dear ladies, the following is the secret I would like to share this time. The things which really work.

Light Duo – green light is for hyper pigmentation and yellow light is to promote collagen production under skin.

Hydro Mask – after 20 minutes or so, skin will become truly hydrated.

Then, my latest craze, Revitalush, Limited Version. Yes, ladies “limited version” – how can I resist?

Wow! Kenichi Ebina

Hi friends,

You might have watched this  if you are in the US, but, my friends in Europe.

Watch this and scream. This man is amazing!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn-NsWRtaSY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s7b72kiKJY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zg1UbXuI0

My favourite plates and bowls, then breakfast

Hi friends,

I like things with some character. They are what I bought recently. Plates and bowls.

Very simple, almost plain but you can see some character in them, can’t you? I can use them for almost any kind of meals.

Then, my usual topic. My breakfast this morning.

My good friend S gave me homemade Siu Mai (Chinese dumplings) and I had them with Japanese citrus soy sauce called Ponzu. They were divine. Thank you. 

Girlie Lunch in London

Hi friends,

I went to London last Sunday to join the (middle-aged) girlie lunch. The venue was the Chinese restaurant in Baker Street. There were 8 ladies including my good old friend K and myself, all in their beautiful 40s.

These ladies are either K’s or Y’s clients. K and Y are running own beauty business and doing remarkably well.

I had great inspiration from those gorgeous ladies and enjoyed myself immensely. Although I like spending time with chunky engineers who cannot speak without swearing, it was really refreshing to be with elegant ladies, have beautiful meals and enjoy girlie conversation. Nice change from my daily life.

We had some chow mien, dumplings, rice, and vegies. They were all delicious. We had a bottle of pink sparkling wine, too.  The bill came as £23 per head. Considering the location, I think they are reasonably priced.

Phoenix Palace, near Baker Street Tube Station.