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Thursday, 17 July 2008

Something about PARIS....

After all the "hassle and buzzle" of activities, I left for Paris, a place where time stood still with a certain charm. I would like to be back and stay for a month or so....something about its charm...something about Paris

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"Paris, Je t'amie .....Every morning you step out the door into the greatest standing set in the world. It's not just the places all of us tourists know — the Tuileries, the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter —

it's the anonymous streets where the food in the humblest bistro makes your mouth water, where the women are always pert and smartly dressed, the men rueful and wise. Even a stranger would come up to me and freely compliment and asked for my hand in marriage with such settings....

Everything and everyone merely awaits further transformation by the cinematographer's glamorizing light. Even a sad story does not seem quite so doleful in this context." someone quoted about Paris on a love story movie shot in Paris....

It must be the air or water running through the city, a place which captivates...



hearts, film makers, artists, fashion shows, models, lovers and even food enthusiasts.



You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. It was strategically placed that you could see its top from all angles in Paris no matter where you are....

It rises 300 meters tall (984 ft) and was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at that time the tallest structure in the world. The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Exhibition in 1889, held in celebration of the French Revolution in 1789

Yes, something about Paris...the charms of many centuries were engraved and sculptured on walls, ceilings with gold trimmings, paintings...... and from all these but you must take a peep at the painting of Mona Lisa.

The buildings, arts and sculptures revealed the heavenly hosts crafted by the hands that were convicted with passion still lingered through centuries leaving a nostalgia feeling of someone's sacrificial love that worth keeping and embracing......

It must be the air that intoxicated with the emotions of love and passion that created an exuberant city like Paris....yes, there is something about Paris...

till these days, this place is filled with angelic voices and the old pipe organ...

even captive spirits are set free with such awesome sights.......

The only single word I may use will be "charming", charming indeed. I felt that I found my "prince" in this city...

A city with character, passion, style and charm....



Will be back...in God's timing...



"Paris, Je t'amie"    I love Paris !! Cheers from Cheryl Chan

Sunday, 18 May 2008

Greetings to all.....

Dear Friends

Hope all are fine and well. Since the inception of "facebook" and being a career woman; it is really a challenge to update my blog. In fact, I really like to know how are you all doing....I am now working and very happy with my job. Will tell you more and post some latest pictures.

You may view some in my facebook. Take care and will attempt to "blog"

Upcoming events...organising a friendly basketball match coming weekends, then worship leading the next and then our annual camp. These activities are besides my 9 to 5 job. All the best and keep in touch!!

Love
Cheryl Chan

Had a simple celebration after my 1st day of work with my parents...

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

FABULOUS FEBRUARY

(Door gifts for my friends)

Fabulous February for Cheryl Chan of Malaysia or Leeds but not Singapore!!

(My younger twin brother Charles, miss u Carl who is in Leeds)

My birthday falls on 24th Feb which is very significant to me......The reason I've to identify myself because I am positioning myself with another gal who has the same name in my neighbouring country, attracting a number of seekers mistook me for her. Sorry guys.

(Pretending to be another set of my twins brothers!)

Anyway, this is a Fabulous month for my family because it is also my dad's & mum's wedding anniversary and compounded with many other celebrations.......

(My brothers from all over the world!! Miss some who are away!!)

(Sisters from afar except for 1)

I really wish to take time to appreciate my friends who made my day special. One of the most exciting birthday wish was to meet someone who was introduced to me about two years ago. He is from my homeland who is residing in Leeds. He contacted me by phone upon my arrival in Leeds and seek me out when I had a fall!! My guidance from my homeland managed to get a stranger to attend to me but I've never had a chance to meet him in person for almost 2 years!!

(Celebrated with my family at one of the hotel in the city)

I headed for home, always wondering how this gentleman would be like in person!! So I decided to pluck up my courage to invite him to meet with the rest of my friends from Leeds who were visiting during my birthday. Hey, how about an early Birthday Celebration??

(There were three Johns among the 4 guys I invited!!)

So I made that wishful wish!! Guess what?? He was NOT ABLE to make it because he had to meet one of his visiting friend from overseas. Okay, he chose his friends over my birthday which I didn't wish to reveal to him then.

Some of the gals

So I didn't feel that bad since I didn't reveal that it was suppose to be my birthday lunch!! In fact, he was back to my homeland for a break & probably could meet him during my return to Leeds which is in July. My question was, why should I go all the way to meet up with him then??

Esther returned from China to celebrate both of our birthday together!! How sweet!!

My friends from Leeds, UK

A couple of new friends over lunch!

College mate

I was looking forward to meet my friends from Leeds and we had a good time catching up.

Then an unfamiliar face turned up for my birthday lunch!! It was him and his friends were also in the same group! I could see that he was really embarrassed over the whole episode and he never contacted me ever since. He was so articulative over the phone way before we met but not in person. I really appreciate all he has done, "looking over" me during my stay in Leeds. I really appreciate his kind gestures and I know he is not reading my blog anyway. The thought that counts.

Poor guy, this is a lesson that I have learnt... I should have leave some stones unturned, like the common saying "Curiosity killed the cat" ......... and let God grant my wishful wish in HIS TIME!!

With all the food and the company...he did not seem to be pleased!

Some of my gifts were delayed in the post. Sorry, not in the picture

My appreciation to all who have made my birthday so special. Thanks for the wonderful wishes, thoughts and gifts. I am humbled, blessed and honoured. May God continues to bless my family & friends!!

PREVIOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION....you may say I am getting plain & simple......

When I was 21!

Last year in Leeds....

I miss you all!! Please keep in touch!

Planning my next birthday bash!! Joining? Coming? Let's have a reunion!

Saturday, 08 March 2008

A time of giving....

It has been a long silence....... and it was also a time of reflecting....February is such a FABULOUS month of the year!! It has lesser days and called for Celebration almost everyday!!

The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year falls on February...Valentine (nothing to do with me but it is here to stay), anniversary and my birthday!! (Pictures of red packet "angpow" where we insert money as a form of blessing someone!!) Only the single will receive and the married to bless!!

We are blessed by having friends and strangers over our home. We may have fed 5000 people on our list!! This is a typical Chinese's way of celebrating our New Year. Lots of food, friends and relatives.

Having friends over to do the "Loh Sang", mixing the raw fish with all the pickles and spices. This act to signify everyone's good health, good job prospect and ........

Samples of the prepack of the stuff we were mixing...it was crispy, sweet and sour....

Before and then after.....everyone must participate!! Kind of cool!

I had friends who are residing in Leeds, UK came over to my place for dinner!!

Every year we have some Chinese Students from China and anyone who didn't have a chance to be back home with their families over this season to prepare their "must eat" dishes during the lunar new year. Charles is very happy with his creation!!

We had a good time of fellowship and will do it again next year!! I can be a good cook!!

Will tell you more of my new appointment. Wishing my friends and readers a Belated Chinese New Year!!

Sunday, 24 February 2008

The New Beginning.....

Hello Friends

I am doing well back in my homeland and will keep you posted with the latest as soon as possible.

Thanks for all your love and concerns. Looking forward to hear from you all, too.

Love
Cheryl Chan