Weekend's here!

Last night went for chinese buffet. They served snow crabs...and a lot of other varieties..Paid only US$8 per person. That is only about S$13-14. After that, went next door to "Dollar General" shop where everything sells for one buck Bought this huge packet of cotton buds (1000 pieces) for a buck! Cool! Then drove 5 mins away to Walmart Supercentre.

There are about 6 Walmart stores here in Mobile. Some are supercentres, while others are neighbourhood stores (smaller). Walmart is really popular here as it is cheap and has a lot of things. Spotted xiao bai chai (vegetable) and grouper fish! So happy..Bought the veggies as think the fish not so fresh to steam...and moreover, I do not have a big pot to steam my fish. Ha.

This morning, CT went jogging with 2 other colleagues around the apartment compound. I have been trying to encourage him to exercise as he is putting on weight. Partly my fault as I feed him a lot of rice! (Just wanted him to have a good dinner after a day's work) CT's plant (workplace) even has a gym, so hope he will get his exercise routine going!

At 11am, some of us met to go to the Asian Supermarket. It is a store which sells lots of asian products. I bought mint leaves, chai xin, tofu, dried bean curd skin and wanton skins. Prices are quite ok (understandably more expensive than in Singapore). It is only 5 mins drive away from my apartment. So it is quite cool to have such stores. A walk away is another asian supermarket...but it kind of has a strong smell with lots of idols when I entered and the place is more cluttered. So, did not really like the place.

Just watched CNN and they reported that the Pope had passed away. For the past few days, the news have been reporting a lot on 2 things- about Terry Shaivo and the Pope. Pope's death made me think that when I am that old,whether I willregret anything before I die, whether my life has been meaningful and fulfilling. I remembered what John Chapman, an Australian pastor said during my church service in Singapore. He said that if one has lived until very old and do not know the meaning of life, it is very tragic. So, I feel, living a meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful life is essential.

CT is now with Pam and his colleagues practising driving. Pam hired a car for them to try out. I wanted to go to play as I have not been driving for so long but there is no space and moreover, I will probably be the last to take the test since mine is a special case. I guess driving any car is not a problem. Maybe the only minor problem is to pass the theory test and to get used to the directions of roads.

Tonight will be a fun night as CT's colleagues will be coming over for a potluck. Can't wait. :)

Oh, the pools in my apartment are open already! So, I can swim anytime.

At 2am tomorrow, it will be the start of daylights saving. This is my first time understanding what it means. It means that tomorrow onwards, the time here will be changed and brought forward one more hour. This is to make use of the sunlight more as it is coming to summer! So, I will be 13 hours behind Singapore time, instead of 14 hours. Cheem right? I never knew such thing can exist--anyhow change time! hehe..