A Rain Story

The rains have made a return, though not in full force.  Most of the time, it is still very hot most part of the day and it only starts raining in the late afternoons.  They (the rains) are playing hide and seek with us, but we should not complain but instead be thankful for what we have received so far.  This brings to mind a story I read some time ago.  There was this village which suffered a drought for months and all the crops had gone dry.  The villagers decided to gather one day and pray collectively for rain.  Quite a large crowd turned up in front of the village church including a little boy, and he was the only one who carried an umbrella.  The faith of a boy who believed God would hear their prayers and send them rain.

Lunch Today

 

I was at a food court in town for lunch today and saw one of my old favourites - Claypot Chicken Rice - which is something I haven't taken for a long time.  It came piping hot in a claypot (of course) and I found that apart from chicken, there were generous bits of salted fish and Chinese sausage.  Unfortunately I didn't find it as good as I expected it to be, maybe my taste buds have gone awry but nevertheless it was a good, solid lunch.   May come here again to try other food!

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Case of the Missing Eggs

Sometimes I think I'm on the brink of dementia.  I had gone to the market this morning to get some stuff, including half a dozen of eggs which I put in the carrier bag together with the other things. When I got home to unpack, I was puzzled when I couldn't find the eggs.  I went back to the car to search thinking that the plastic bag containing them had fallen out but there was nothing in the car.  I searched the kitchen again, still nothing.  Perhaps someone had pinched them from my shopping bag when I was not looking?  Feeling quite exhausted, I sat down and slowly started thinking back.  I was convinced that I had definitely put them in the bag.  I went back to the kitchen and bingo!  I found the eggs on the kitchen counter safe and sound.  Why didn't I see them there before?  I then realized that the eggs were in a green plastic bag and not in a black plastic bag which I was looking for all the time!  See how the mind can deceive your eyes!  I hope it's not dementia yet (touchwood), but just a case of not being mindful!

Oh, For An Ice Kacang!

I have been fooled.  The monsoon rains have not yet reached our shores, those thunderstorms a couple of nights ago was only a "trailer" of what's to come.  So we're still under a sweltering heat wave.  Walking in the park now means keeping under the shade of the trees and apart from that, the heat doesn't make you want to go out anywhere.  Gosh, I could do with a freezing cold Ice Kacang right now ....

Happy Easter

Easter Sunday is always a special day for me even though I don't belong to any church.  This morning I felt much peace and calm as I stood below the beautiful white statue of Virgin Mary in the grounds of our local church and spent a few minutes in prayer. 

May you too feel the love of God on this blessed day.  Happy Easter!

The Rains are Back

As I write this, thunder is rolling and streaks of lightning are flashing across the night sky.  Yes, the monsoon rains are back, giving all of us a respite from the heat wave over the last two months or so.  So good to see our reservoirs filling up again and the raindrops on the plants in my garden.  Time to take out my raincoat and big umbrella!  Hey, what's this I hear?  Sounds like firecrackers.  Aah yes, another cultural festival is on the way, hope the rain won't dampen the spirits of those who are celebrating.  It hasn't started to pour yet, I shall get out my blanket which I have put away for so long because it was too hot to use, and if it gets too cool, my socks..... goodnight ....😴