The fog...jeopardising my Christmas plan!!!

The weather is going haywire. It only started snowing 5 days ago in Moscow and the current temperature is nowhere near when it should have been. Now the fog situation is jeopardising my Christmas plan in London. Does not even know if my flight will be delayed or worse still, cancelled. I really hope the fog clear up tomorrow. At least I will not feel so bad that I cannot celebrate my Christmas with my friends who will be enjoying their steamboat and satay lunch on Sunday. To all my friends, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

It's finally SNOWING!!!

After much waiting, the snow has finally arrived in Moscow and the rest of Europe. Suddenly it becomes much colder so cannot leave home without ensuring proper insulation. Have to be very careful when you walk too. Last night, on my way to dinner, I almost slipped and fell. I wonder how harsh will this year's winter be?

My experience in the soup kitchen.

I followed a friend to help out in a soup kitchen yesterday. The soup kitchen is a place that provides hot meals for the old and needy. The elderly will come into the kitchen with vouchers. Each voucher will entitle them to a bowl of soup, a cup of tea, 2 small pieces of bread and about 4-5 pelmeni (russian dumplings). Some choose to eat at the kitchen while others prefer to tabao. It is quite sad looking at the containers they use to pack the food. Some came with more decent boxes while others just made do with used coke bottles to contain the tea etc.

While they are not the wealthy lot of the city dwellers, many are certainly a happy bunch. They came to the kitchen, besides to get some free hot meals, they also enjoy the company of their friends. One even told me that she hoped I find a good boyfriend and be blessed with good health. Many are also grateful of what they are eating and do not complain about the quality of the food (maybe they did but I cannot understand). Seldom you see any wastage left on their plates. I guess this is what they mean by happiness is not measured by how much or how little you have. But rather, is accepting and be contented with what you are already been blessed with.

Code Red In My Bank Account :(

Did my accounts today. OMG! How come there are still so many bills which are not cleared? After minusing off the amount, the little bonus that I got from Adrian does not exist anymore. I think I have to watch my spending. To make matter worse, there will be more up and coming temptations like post Christmas sale in London. How I wish it's raining money rather than raining cats and dogs. I am now 3 months behind my saving target. Time to do something drastic. Maybe Adrian will have only 1 meal a day starting from tomorrow :P.

They've gone....HOME!

The house suddenly feels cold again. Ngiam and Jenny are on their way home....Here are some memories of their stay....

Wanna see the rest of the photos? It's with Jenny.

Jenny's Dinner Today!

Rice with vegetables and egg;
1 mini ice-cream;
1 banana;
4 slices of oranges;
1 donut