So quick!

I can't believe how fast April has come and gone, taking along May as well. Welcome to June which is halfway through.

I have too little time and too much to do.

It seemed so recent that I was enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of Beijing.

Time flies indeed, too little too soon.

Beijing 1

This is the first message to greet all visitors to Beijing. R-E-L-A-X..... take it easy, you're in Beijing.

Made my way to Beijing finally! Arrived late in the evening.

Headed to this place for supper - lovely! Check out what we had -

烤鱼，肉串， 炒饭 , oysters amongst other things. Mind Numbing Spicy!

This is the dish that takes the cake - our lips felt like swollen sausages! At least for a while. 小龙虾

After supper we went back to our customised bedroom slippers and hit the sack. Zzzzzz.....

Lovely Crabapple flowers - they're in season now.

Huge steamed 地瓜 easily a kilo each.

More to come soon.

Cheer

Cheer Chen's concert was a blast - went on for 3.5 hrs. What started as an enjoyable evening in a cosy environment developed into high with every one in the normally reclusive section A jumping on their feet.
She was endearing, shy yet obliging in her encores. Must have sung all her songs in that concert. That's one songwriter who simply wanted everyone to enjoy her songs.

There was a clever use of props, stage and pyrogenics. Leaves came falling from the ceiling when
鱼 was sung. She rode in her trademark scooter and aviator helmut during her performance of 旅行的意义. She mingled with the crowd, encouraged everyone to take photos, and played guitar heroes with her band.

For someone who is shy of mainstream publicity, has no juicy news whatsoever, and has no promotional activities short of staging concerts with her fans, and releasing an album every 2-3 years, she's magnificent. Simple talent.

I like her more already.


陈绮贞-《鱼》

我坐在椅子上 看日出复活
我坐在夕阳里 看城市的衰弱
我摘下一片叶子 让它代替我
观察离开后的变化
曾经 狂奔 舞蹈 贪婪的说话
随着冷淡试戴浮华
带不走的 丢不掉的 让大雨侵蚀吧
让他推向我在边界奋不顾身挣扎
如果有一个怀抱勇敢不计代价
别让我飞 将我温柔环绕

我坐在椅子上 看日出复活
我坐在夕阳里 看城市的衰弱
我摘下一片叶子 让它代替我
观察离开后的变化
曾经 狂奔 舞蹈 贪婪的说话
随着冷淡试戴浮华
带不走的留不下的我全都交付他
让他捧着我在手掌 自由自在挥洒
如果有一个世界浑浊的不像话
原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳
带不走的 丢不掉的 让大雨侵蚀吧
让它推向我在边界奋不顾身挣扎
如果有一个世界浑浊的不像话
我会疯狂的爱上

带不走的留不下的我全都交付他
让他捧着我在手掌自由自在挥洒
如果有一个怀抱勇敢不计代价
别让我飞 将我环绕
原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳
原谅我飞 曾经眷恋太阳

New sexy back

My new peep-toe slingbacks. All sexy slim and tall. And very pink too in the softest leather.

Don't be put off by the height. There is a hidden platform at the front which exaggerates the height of the heel - in effect it's not as tall. It is just an illusion, so clever.

Isn't it amazing how much skill has gone into the construction of this shoe? Its almost like a piece of architecture. Hidden platform, style, detail, stability and comfort.

I like this detail at the back of the slingback - how the suede reveals some of the shiny leather. And of course the signature red soles.

Incidentally the name of this shoe is called Architek.

Looks like one pair is never gonna be enough.

Cheer

Cheer Chen's latest album, and easily one of my fav apart from her earlier "Cheer" and 让我想一想. This girl gets better with each of her albums - 加油！The songs in this album are more mature than her previous ones , with added depth and tones to each of her songs. All the songs and lyrics are penned by her.

失敗者的飛翔

你知道吗 听你说话
我只需要 听你说话

在你的声音中 安全的让我害怕
这是一个 快乐的 警告

警告我别想逃
这个特别的时刻
判断 绝不会是你想要

你的温柔 包围而我 像个没人爱的傻瓜
你的影子 巨大 像喧嚣的脏话

在一片欢乐的景象之中 我却觉得勉强
在离别的前夕 找不忧伤的台阶下

你承认吧 你也想要體驗英雄般的誇張悲壯
来不及为你歌唱 你潇洒而昂扬

在一片荒凉的景象之中
我却觉得晴朗

让我为你飞翔 在你残破的天空之上
让我为你飞翔 在你残破的天空之上
让我听你说话 给我肩并肩的拥抱

Shoe Shopping

The pleasure of shopping for Christian Louboutin shoes.
I was invited to a private preview sale for Christian Louboutin shoes. Saw these boots, aren't they fierce? They make such a statement. Kinda regretted not getting them

The peep toe version was unavailable. But I love the red soles on white.

This was available in brown

I got something akin to this. I LOVE how the signature red soles contrast against the black.

I'd love to own this pair - such a classic piece. Love love love.....

A lovely fushia shade perfect to go with my jeans or summer dresses. Pity the red soles don's stand out so much.

If it's a Christian Louboutin, it's gotta be black.

Temple of Sleep

This is the little hotel by the sea called the Temple of Sleep. It sits right by the sea front in Villanova. It advocates complete rest and sleep for all its guests.


Photos like these are found all over the hotel corridor and lobby.

There were no room numbers on the door, just little hand written flags which hung outside the rooms. The alfresco dining area and buffet area where I spent most of my evenings dining on the freshest baby squids and salads. Unforgettable cold gazpacho, and seafood paella which I attempted finish an entire pan by myself.

The quaint setting and lovely dining area. wooden floor boards and table linen in matching color.

Lovely blue and white theme and lovely wait staff.