Name: aDe Bluemilk
Birthdate: 17th November
Zodiac: Scorpio

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Wheeeee...Its the December holidays! Like Finally!! =D

This the season to be jolly..Falala lala..Lalalala..
Its the time for us to be happy..Falala lala..Lalalala..

Hahaha..Anyhow anyhow change the lyrics. Oh well, Heck it!

Heehee..Darn happy lah!

From this week onwards, lotsa parties to look forward to.

Lotsa gatherings and fun as well! =D

The only sad thing is some gatherings fall on the same day as others. So I can only deliver myself at 1 place. Gotta give the other one a miss. Hmmm...

Nevertheless, Im so excited for the rest!

There's the Normal Potluck, BBQ Potluck, Caterings, Steamboat, Lotsa pressie exchange, Different Christmas themes at different venues.

Ooooh..Cooool! Cant wait! Heehee.

And of course, not forgetting lotsa Pak Tor sessions with my hubby too! =D



Done up another pretty combined pic of Adexin!

Wheeeeee...

Sweet and Flowery eh?

I like the florals in it! Heehee. =D

Gotta go! Update again soon!

Ciaosu~

 -Amitabha-

Hubby Appreciation

Every girl will always say that they have the best boyfriend or hubby in the whole wide world.

Which is true! =)

Because I believe that there is always a someone out there who is truly meant for you, the perfect match or the perfect one for you.

Never mind the nitty gritty argument about no one is perfect.

Remember the "Beautifully Imperfect" advertisement?

It is all the little imperfections that makes one perfect for you...

Having said that.

I believe that Ive got the best hubby in the whole wide world too!

Amidst his weaknesses and imperfections that Ive come to accept and adapt.

No doubt he is the perfect one for me. =)

The one and only.

Today I shall do up a hubby appreciation entry on www to thank him for being sucha lovely and sweet hubby!

There are so many things I can rattle on and on and on about him.

Lets see which one should I talk about first.

Cooking!

Boo has a thing about food.

He is pretty much of a connoisseur.

Ask him anything about food and drinks, the terms used, the cutlery, the food characteristics, dining etiquette, fine dining etc.

He will know.

If a person is sick, what should the person eat to gain energy etc.
He will also know.

What type of vegetables or food belongs to the "cold" or "heaty" category.
He will also know.

All thanks to his hospitality background.

Seeing him eat at the dining table always leaves me in awe.

Even the way how he flip his cutlery upon his first touch is also darn cool.
He has got this particular Seh for it.

I tried to follow, but erm...well...Lets just say I am still learning. Hahaha. =P

Whenever we go to Ikea or department stores, he loves to explore the kitchen sections.

Cutlery, Kitchen wares, Utensils, Stoves etc. All these keeps him on the highs.
And when he is looking at them, he seems like this little inquisitive kid getting all impressed with the market new items and functions.

He loves exploring different food eateries and most of the time, I get to benefit from it too! Heeheehee..

On many occasions, he would whipped up sumptuous meals for me just to see the smiles on my face. Japanese meal, Chinese cuisine, Western food etc.

On some days, he would prepare and surprise me with aixin morning breakfast! If not, make salads, desserts and kuey, bake cookies.

Every CNY, without fail, he would personally do Nian Gao for my family and extended families. Awwww...

And this is probably how he won their hearts over. Tummy first then heart. Haha.

One of the item in his wish list is to attend a cooking course with me.
Have yet to find time carrying it out but I will do my best to fulfill it!

I love this man to the bits.

He is like the epitome of a S.N.A.G.
And he is my beloved hubby. =D

 -Amitabha-

Saw the Lego "We Are One" Charity Drive advert on TV afew minutes ago.

And I was really impressed and touched by what a little boy actually said:

"We must have compassion, we are humans. In times of need, we must help one another."

I cannot remember the exact sequence of words that he said but somewhere along the line.

Having heard that, I suddenly recalled a part of the Lam Rim text which Master Tsong Kha Pa had written about Relying on the Teacher:

"Energetic refers to constant delight in others' welfare."

It must be the Triple Gems & Shifu's guidance and blessings that I was able to facilitate this part of the text well last night.

It suddenly dawned on me at that moment how people loves to meddle with others' business in the mundane world with different intent in mind.

You can look at it from 2 different sides of the coin, negative as well as positive.

In this world without doubt, there are many people out there who are very concerned about others' life for 1 very obvious reason: KPoh. After learning about others' mishaps, they will just sit back, do nothing and simply wait for the next episode of the show.

Yet. On the other hand, there are another group of good samaritans who exist in this mundane world as well. They genuinely care and are concern about others' life with the good intent of helping.

Shifu explained that phrase beautifully with 2 keywords used in the Supramundane world.

And they are: "Perseverance and Compassion"

Many people falls prey on the former very easily due to the eons of afflictions we carried forward, however, this needs to be eliminated slowly.

Not an easy task! But I believed it is possible!

This brings me to another phrase which Ive read somewhere before "People who gossips with you will gossip about you one day". And how true and delightful I find this phrase to be!

In the recent years, the amount of words I spoke are getting lesser and lesser because I do not want to accumulate any of the negative cause. At times, I still falls prey to it. But I'm doing my best.

These days, as I am revising the Lam Rim Text on how Great masters do not neccessary possess the skills of speech, I can totally relate to it with much joy! And all these further reinforce and reassure me of the direction! =D

On my way home today, I saw this huge snail in the middle of a pathway.

I thought to myself how long he must have lived to grow this big! If someone accidentally stepped on it or a bicycle were to ride across it. It will be totally crushed.

How life can be so vulnerable yet worthless at the same time for these sentient beings. It left me to ponder on for afew moments while I pick it up and placed it at the side of the the grass patch.

How the fate of it gona be like after this? I have totally no idea. It all depends on his own cause and effect. But what I sure know is that Ive just created a positive affinity with it. =)

On a random note!

Oh Gosh..Im so in need of a goooooood rest! Hahaha.

Ive been working nonstop for the past 1 month, almost 7 days every week!

And guess what? I havent even gotten a chance to celebrate my birthday yet!

My schedule is so volatile and packed these days that anything can happened the next minute. So much so that I dare not commit with anyone my available dates at all.

Dear has been cancelling the birthday celebration he planned for me for 2 times already! And the next one hasnt even been confirmed yet cos I just couldnt give him a date at all. Im sorry darling.

Nevertheless, this celebration kept me going on the highs everyday cos at least Ive got something to look forward to! Heehee. I love surprises! So cheap thrill hor? =P

This year's birthday was dedicated to the Dharma and I am very very happy about it!

Even when I blew the candles off the 3 cakes my family and colleagues prepared for me, I dedicated the light to the Triple Gems! Its a very happy and good feeling. Indescribable, an internal joy. =)

On another random note! Hahaha..I very Lor Soh!

ROM was awesomely done! Shall update on it soon soon soon!! YAYS! =D

 -Amitabha-

感恩师父，感恩上师，感恩三宝。



在公共假期这一天有机会做义工，让我们做声供养和身语意供养。

也给我们机会积集资粮，净化自己与随喜。

自己非常清楚所造之业不会失，

短短的8小时内，造的都是白业。

种下了许许多多善因种子，非常欢喜。

在这儿，要提醒自己好好的随喜自己和大家！

 -Amitabha-

Boohoohoo..

The baby's off for reservist today. =(

Only 5 hours from the time he bid his goodbyes till now.

Im missing him truckloads already!

How to survive the 2.5 weeks?!

Darn.

Fortunately there is a public holiday coming up soon!

Teeheehee..YippeeY!

Happy! =D

Will be able to see him again!

Nevertheless, today is his birthday.

So..Happy Happy Birthday Darling! =D

Last night, we gave him a teeny weeny surprise!

The whole Wong family got together and planned for it!

I was the cake carrier, Miss wong 3 was in charge of playing the Birthday song and taking video. Miss Wong 2 was in charge of turning off all the lights and opening the door while Wong Papa and Wong Mama were in charge of creating the happy ambience with claps and singings.

Hahaha.

Dear was laughing non-stop the moment he stepped into the house and boy was he blushing profusely!

Hahaha.

I like to see him happy this way!



Happy Happy Birthday Baby!

 -Amitabha-

Time flies especially if your job works in a quarterly basis.

Every term, there is something to look forward to.

And that is...the end of the term!

Hahaha.

I remember blogging about the beginning of Term 3 not too long ago.

And here I am, embracing the new Term 4 again this coming week!

Shoosh! Fast!

Spent quite an amount of time recently catching up with good friends, family members and colleagues before the busy period comes by again.

Been quite awhile since I last post up any gathering photos with friends in my blog, mostly were placed in Facebook these days so I can tag everyone in there.

But I decided to put up some recent gathering collages in this post today cos these are some people who means alot to Adexin. =)

Really appreciate having all the wonderful angels around us. With their consistent support and understanding, Adexin feels very very much love.

YH ASPRI Dinner



Wonderful colleagues who never fails to include me in almost every events of theirs.
Be it birthday parties, company dinners, festive celebrations, I am always invited.
Loves these wacky and crappy group of people.
Always filled with laughters in every gathering!

PONL Picnic



Colleagues turned into close good friends.
Although everyone is working in different industry now, pursuing different interest and careers.
We still gather together for activities.
This is 1 group of humble friends whom I know I can always count on in time of need.

YCSS Girls



From secondary school till date, it has almost been 14 years.
I remember the days when all of us were sitting close to one another, infront, behind or beside.
This is 1 group of girlfriends although we only meet up annually.
However, we know that we can always turn to one another for any girls' talk and advices.

Entes Gathering



Dear's OG whom he treasured dearly.

SIM Girls BBQ



This is a group of sweet, humble and extremely friendly girls.
They are the ones whom I took my convocation photos with at different parts of Singapore. And that is how I got to know them, through Sally.
On many gathering occasions, because of my work schedule, Ive no choice but to turn them down.
However, even so, they always understand and whenever there is the next gathering, they will unselfishly include me into the outing.

Glad to have met up with my beloved sister Huiping for a Tai Tai session not long ago as well.

And also jiemei Siyun for a La Kopi session at the kopitiam.

The next gathering would be next week with the Toasties, cant wait for all the crappy and nonsensical chats once again! =D

Following up will be rounds and rounds of wedding dinners to attend. Shoosh!

Before the precious TOT bros Kris n Dx will be helping Adexin out in our big day!

Term 4 万岁! =D

 -Amitabha-

Wheeeee~

Tomorrow Im freeeee~

Like finally!

The first Saturday off for this year!

Hahaha.

Ask me out! Ask me out! Ask me out!

=D

 -Amitabha-

Watched The Proposal with dear afew nights ago.

Sweet and Nice.

A typical expected ending.

Still...I like it!

I guess couples who are preparing for their wedding can totally relate to it.

I remember at certain sweet fuzzy junctures, Vin was like pulling me closer to him and holding on to me tightly.

His way of telling me non verbally "I feel the same way too.."

Awwwww...Hahaha.



The show ended at 11ish.

Wow...first time watching a movie till this late?

Hmmm...I dun quite remember.

But if its not the 1st then it must be the 2nd.

Adexin hardly watches any movies out till late at night together.

3 main reasons:

(1) I get very very very sleepy at night.

(2) One stays in the far west area and the other stays in the far east area.

By the time dear sends me home and travels back on his own, he would have easily clocked 2 hours of travelling time to and fro.

(3) The next morning of any day in the week is bound to be either one of our working early in the morn day, Weekdays - Boo will be the one. Weekends - Dea will be the one.

So yea.

Anyway, the hand in hand stroll that night was really relaxing.

I like. =)

Concensus that once in a blue moon such experience is fun and special.

But we wun be doing it frequently, not with us living so far apart.

Having said that..Eh..I think it wun be long that we are going to live very close to one another soon. Hahaha.

Oh well..maybe less the sending home travelling time, we might have more of that next time.

Hmmm...Niceeee =P

 -Amitabha-

The whole initial intent of watching this movie is just to add on a topic folder with the kids.

However, as I watch the show.

The more absorbed I am into the whole plot.

Beautiful setting. Beautiful storyline. Beautiful characters. Beautiful graphics.



Just 1 word to describe how I felt about it.

Awwww...

 -Amitabha-

First time attended a 7th Month Dinner.

Thanks to Jolene and Dear. It was an eye opener lor!

Haha..I know..I know..Mountain Tortoise.

The whole table was laughing at Dear and myself when we kept taking photos non-stop. =D

The bidding part was the most exciting one!

Especially if your table is surrounded or seated with many active bidders.

Wah..Darn happening lor!

Dear reminded me not to anyhow anyhow raised up my hands.

Cos the bids are crazy!

The whole night I was so cautious about tidying up my hair. Hahaha.

1 packet of rice market rate at $18.50
But at the dinner, first bid at $108 and it can go all the way up to $300 and more!!

Freaking Freaking Expensive!!

But I guess to all the bidders, they believed that the price for the auspicious items are all worth it. =)



The food for the night was surprisingly fantastic as well!

Especially the pomfret! I like! Heehee.

Im going for another one next week again! Also under Vin's company's tab!

Dear reserved a seat for me already! YiPPeeY!

This time round, he mentioned that the bids will be much much higher!!

And its gona be alot more exciting!! Wooohooo!!

Coolio to the max! =D

I cant wait sia!

Although im not the bidder. But haha..

The little cheap thrills in my life:

Corden Bleu..Corden Bleu..Corden Bleu.. =P

 -Amitabha-

信为根本 - Lam Rim
相信就有，不相信就没有 - Drama (Date with a Vampire)
Belief Reservoir Metaphor - AKLTG
Whether you believe you can or cannot, either way you are right - Henry Ford
You are what you think you are - Race to witch mountain



My life practically revolves around this word - "Believe" or "信"

At work, In Dharma classes, At home and Conversations with dear.

I truly think that this is one very powerful and amazing word that one should always keep in mind.

Every single thing that happened and the things we do, it all depends on how much we believe in it.

It is a word that we take for granted of very oftenly.

However, when faced with a situation or a dilemma.

We often fall back on it dependently to remind ourselves again.

It really helps having dear to share the same sentiments as me.

Without even the need to explain much to Vin, he would always understand what I mean.

I love you lah Vincent Lim! =D

 -Amitabha-

The long weekend just came and whooshed by so quickly!

Nevertheless, very happy to have my Sunday and Monday off together with the norm.

Cos its time to spend quality time with the family again! =D

*Happy* Shalala..Its so nice to be happy..Shalala!

I really made full use of it, starting from Saturday night.

Right after a full day of training.

I called dear and told him I lost control of my voice and energy allocation again.

Was feeling darn lethargic and tired but still quickly quicken my pace down to the restaurant where family members gathered together to celebrate Ah Ma's birthday.

Nice. Ah ma was very very happy that night. =)

Then came the next day - National Day!

Both the Dharma centre as well as my work centre are kind enough to give us a break on that day!

WhoopeeeY!

So the Lim family decided to bring their future DIL for a 1 day trip in Malaysia! =)

While we were waiting for our turn at the Custom.

I flipped my passport and realised that Sheesh! It has almost been 3 years since I went there with them!

Time seems to be flying past without mercy at all sia.

Showed dear the last stamped date, he was equally shocked.

Then he said "Its about there lah, how long have you started with this current job of yours, you count back the months, can more or less be verified"

True..For how long have I been with this job, thats the amount of time I have crazy schedules that are totally different from others.

In another words, not much life. Hahaha.

The day was spent splendidly with them.

Really very happy to be out in the malls and other eateries in ANOTHER country!

Haha..Cheap Thrill lah.

We even managed to come back in time to catch the NDP show as well as to say the Pledge and sing the National Anthem at 8.22pm together with the rest of the citizens.

Heehee. =D

First stop to the wet market!



Followed by shopping and resting at City Square!



Went to Chang Long next for groceries.



And to Jusco for more shopping! Yays!



Last stop at the Seafood Restaurant.



That kinda sums up the Sunday. =D

The last day of the holiday was equally busy.

Early in the morning, woke up and got ready for our eldest cousin's church wedding.

First time attending a church wedding, I would say it was a pretty interesting experience.

With all the exchanging of vows, tea reception, hala-ing going on, it didnt take long for us to reach home and we gotta prepare ourselves for the dinner banquet again.

So..The long weekend was spent this way.

Without much quality time and rest for myself but I guess there must always be a trade off somewhere.

At least I stretched further to make others happy! =D

Ciaosu!

 -Amitabha-

Just afew days ago, while I was waiting for the bus.

1 auntie came by and sat beside me.

Afew minutes later, another auntie came and called out to the auntie beside me.

Both at the age of around early 60s?

More of grannies than aunties.

So both of them started chatting.

Granny A: Where are you going? So long never see you already. Wah..you become slimmer already hor?

Granny B: Busy lah..Where are you going?

Granny A: Orh..I just cut my hair, now heading home lor.

Granny B: Which salon you went to?

Granny A: The one in the market near the fruit stalls. $60 lor. Excluding dye.

Granny B: The one I went to is even more expensive! About $75. That day I just went to dye my hair too. Cost close to $200.

And they went on ha-la-ing about the prices for about 5 minutes.

Granny A: Seriously, What have you been eating? You really look alot slimmer.

Granny B: Issit? Nothing leh. Maybe its this cereal that Ive been consuming recently?

Granny A: Really? What issit? Share leh...I also have been..........................

At this moment, from far, I saw my bus approaching so I stood up and waited.

As I turned back, I cant help but to notice how well groomed both of them were.

Hair dyed beautifully, shades of bright hazel brown.

Pedicures done with pretty nail art.

Simple make up slapped on.

Got up the bus and even right up to transiting over to the train.

I was still thinking of them.

What drew the deep thoughts in me are not the aesthetics but some contemplation on COMPARISON.

Humans really loves comparing.

Regardless of age.

Everything and Anything also can compare.

I wouldnt say all, but most of us fall prey to this innate bad habit.

Tsk. So horrible! And so irksome.

Dear and I talked about this topic very oftenly especially when we see how humans succumb to its bidding and manipulation so easily and he came up with this idea that "Comparison is the root of all problems"

Life can be all serene and happy until comparison starts.

Comparison always brings along lotsa negative behaviours and emotions such as hostility, anger, jealousy, inferiority, arrogance and the negative list goes on.

When you win after a comparison between somebody, within, you feel good and proud. Arrogance comes by for a visit.

[Eg: Aha! Compared to him/her, Ive got a better holiday destination! Ive got a better birthday celebration! etc..]

Yikes!

On the other hand, after comparison, you find yourself a notch lower than others. Jealousy follows. Or Inferiority follows.

[Eg: Life is so unfair, why is s/he always getting everything a person can ask for? A perfect partner. A perfect job etc..While I get nothing but shit.]

Double Yikes!

See. Either ways, comparison brings harm to people.

Unless, the minority who compares would empathize with another for not having it as good as themselves and would do their best to help the latter.
Or one would be self aware, strive for excellence and work towards the positivity.
Then that is different!
And frankly speaking, very few falls under this category.
However, Rejoice! to these people.

The worst thing that can happen is after comparison, one would do something that is really terrible and one is still totally unaware and oblivious to the fact that the scary comparison has already taken full control of you.

These days, when I visualize the word "Comparison",

It comes upon as this dark terror that could over power one's sanity and consciousness and afterwhich totally take over the person from there on.

Unless we are in constant check and observation of our own state of mind and intent.

Then only we are able to overcome it bit by bit.

Have to learn to rejoice for everybody living it good.

With a positive intent that is!

随喜！随喜！随喜！随喜！随喜！=D

 -Amitabha-