" The world is like a book and those who do not travel have only read one page. " (Tour guide in Munich).
Thanks for sharing life with us!! As we go through this journey of life and experience the wonders of God's creation....
This is the year I turn...#-#. A very special year indeed has I have had very many new experiences and awesome blessings this year. The first little celebration was after cellgroup with a red velvet Hummingbird cake - my favourite cake in the world, a flavour that I only discover in London.
Darling husband then arranged an afternoon tea at a hotel in Mayfair with the cellgroup. Its a fine affair - my first afternoon tea in London with very good company. We then adjourn to check out the Christmas Markets aka Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park.
After our tea, we walked over the road to Winter Wonderland (a christmas market/fun fair) in London just during Christmas time....the group tried different foods and had fun trying different winter hats......
We were also very privilege to see our fellow smallgroup member show his army skills!!! Our very talented Mr. K.P (former NS soldier and sharp-shooter) won Ms. D a Reindeer toy......he had to hit inside 3 stars (with 6 shots)....truly amazing skill bro.
Urging our brother on!!
We ended the night in china town having supper (the asian style)......
The next day, Mr.T took me out for a dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Shoreditch (called Loungelover) - a five course dinner. I thought the place has really cool interior, although very hard to find as is in one of the dark alleyways of London. :) Food was okay.......but the atmosphere was nice.
After the 9 hour ordeal during Wimbledon to just catch some action in tennis, T bought way way in advance, tickets to watch Barclays ATP Championship, where the top 8 players in the world of tennis come together to play each other.
We say Nadal play Fish.... (Yay! I have seen the 2 of the best tennis players play live....the Federer encounter was the best - first row seats at the Australia Open in 2010!! )
My first week at the new role was really good - interesting work and nice people! I have to alternate between the offices at Croydon and London, but I'm having fun! :)
And now, its the weekend! Its funny how when one start working...weekends are so precious and just have to be fully utilised and appreciated. Mr T has planned a day trip to the nearest beach to London, with one of our cellgroup members, Mr A.T :).
It is our first trip to Brighton, a seaside town about an hour’s train ride away from London. We have heard a lot about the beaches here but didn’t have the chance to visit before this. It’s a quaint town, and while I am at Brighton…I actually considered living here. I’ve heard of people living here and travelling down to London to work. And I must say, I can see why, beaches, quieter life - people here must be less stressed.
The beaches of Brighton are sand-less. They are black pebbles. Reminds me a bit of the lava covered land in Hawaii.
The 3 of us have a good time playing at the arcade at Brighton Pier, and we're trying to win enough little prizes from the game machines to give our dear cellgroup leader a decent birthday present (her birthday drinks are later in the day).
Brighton is famous for its little lanes and shops....the name of this area is very creative - The Lanes. Hahaha... There's a street that is full of vintage / second hand / antique shops - very interesting. I found a few good Christmas presents here. :)
Mr T stumbled onto a street that just screams out his neat-freak nature, and is now his favourite street - Tidy Street. The row of houses on it look neat and in place, and you could peak into the houses to see comfy fireplaces, and beautiful kitchens.
One of the most amazing encounters we had here is a dog skate boarding! The owner said that it is not a trick he taught the dog, but just something that happened …..wow! Check it out on the videos below.
