Farewell London

Today is my last day working for HRX in london. The first time I stepped into London for this client was in April. Phew... It has been 6 months, and the time passed fast!!!
I wrote 2 months ago feeling relief of client's decision because I don't think I want to cope with the hectic and neverending workload.
I am basically sitting my 'custody' since I returned from Shanghai. Today has been really quiet, because all the client team members have gone off-site for meeting and the managerial team of my company has also gone.
Perhaps this is the best way to bid farewell. It has been intensed and I did see enough of London for the time being. I am sure I will be back again for my next project.
There is an end of everything, I will miss the London complusive drinking experience and as for now farewell Manchester Square and London.
Next stop -- Rotterdam!!

Late September sunset

Tonight, while I was sorting things out in the study room, the sunset caught my attention. It was so beautiful. I couldn't resist but ran downstair to take my camera and capture the beautiful moment. In His time, everything is beautiful! Even moment like this seems so wonderful, I thanked God for beautiful sun set and the colours.

Meeting FREDDIE LJUNGBERG

This week is the London Fashion Week. There are lots of happening in the fashion space and especially along Oxford street in London. Being in London this week is definately different, first of all, all hotels are flooded with fashion reporters, editors, models and event organiser and even designers.
I am not a fashion victim but I am trilled with the fact that whenever I walked on the streets, there were model liked people walking passed. It was an interesting experience, especially on Wednesday evening when I went for window shopping.
There was a launch of Calvin Klein underwear and suddenly I heard people screaming excitedly and I decided to join the crowd. There I saw this guy -- I didn't know who he is, but he looks like a footballer to me. I actually thought he is Zidan but I certainly wasn't sure, since I have camera, I decided to do what those girls did, take pictures of him.
Finally, when I did some search in google, I got his real name. Indeed I am right, he is a footballer, but not the Frenchie, but a swedish Freddie Ljungberg.

Meet the In-Law

Johannes's father aka my father in law visited Holland for a urgent matter. It was a very short trip for him. He rushed here to sort out some of the banking procedure. I personally didn't expect to see him that soon as we only met in Shenzhen back in August when we visited China. Anyway, it was a pleasant meeting.

Photo: Jo Jo with Grandpa, Dinner at restaurant

My daugther, here is the sign of My convenant

Can't remember which day in the month of August, the same rainbow that we once chased till we got our present home - Bethel, was once again appeared.

It is a very smoothing experience that the Lord is re-enforcing His covenant with us, at the very same place.

Thank you Jesus.

A wedding by the seaside

As the week begins with the weather that changing to be better, the weekend is even more promising in the Netherlands. We attended a wedding by the Scheveningen, the popular seaside in the Den Haag area. It was indeed a beautiful day, the wedding ceremony started at 2pm, I must confess that I didn't listen hard at all but my eyes kept focus at the window where I could see people walking on the beach, the sailing yatch, the big fishing ship and also the refreshing cooling wind kept sweeping my mind towards the sea. After the blessings, there was a long reception where people mingled and chatted. We don't know many people there apart from those from our own church.
A few 'expedition' ventured towards the pier was refreshing in between the reception and dinner.
It was truly a nice pleasant late summer afternoon.

CHICAGO

This week I am at London alone again. Since this is my last 4th week, I took my chance to plan for some must see musicals that I know Johannes will never go with me.
I booked Chicago through the lastminute.com and got a really good deal. The 3rd row from the front, I could see almost everything....
I have watched this movie before, and so I believed it is naturally to compare the musical against the movie. I must say the lady who acted Roxy is really good, especially the pupet on the swing singing...
Well...that's me alone in a musical but worth the lonely night in London.
Hoping for another musical next week.

http://www.chicagothemusical.com/

Tante Doris

It was just right after we came back from Shanghai, Tante Doris - Johannes's auntie visited the Netherlands for a week.
She is a very charming lady from Miami. A merely educated lady yet made herself to the top of property market in the West. She learnt her English through the hard way.
Tante Doris enjoys eating, she really enjoys it judging from the way she described the food. F&F (Fun and Food) would make her day.
As you can see from the photo above, everyhthing is centered and surrounded by food. Enjoy!
First: Dinner at Den Haag, Second: La Rouge, Rotterdam, Thrid: Dinner at our place

London Again

After a good 5 weeks, I am back to London again...
The last time I left London was 5th Aug, after that I have my wonderful passage to Shanghai, China, my beloved city for almost 3 weeks. Then due to the drastic (20 degree) temperature changed from 38C when I departed Shanghai and dropped to 18C when I arrived Amsterdam.
Then, the UK workpermit application pro-long further my entry to London. Anyway, I count it blessing to be able to stay at home more oftenly.
This time I have officially entered London with workpermit instead of 'on business'. London is still the same, except is no longer as warm as the last time I was here.
Same Manchester Square, Same Marybone, but the project is no longer the same. Very soon I will be out of here (by end of Sept) and so my days are numbered...