Food and Wine Festival, again.

It's a bit crazy I know... Within 24 hours I have set foot again at West Kowloon Promenade for wine-tasting... (I must insist I'm not an alcoholic.... they go to rehabs!)

This time I went with old pal Kathy (and her friend).... and we accidentally ran into Karrie and her boyfriend.... so it's an unexpected little gathering.... To mix in the surprise, we are spotted by Jenny who joined for a little chat.... lovely.

I have got more luck in finding good wine than yesterday. Tried some interesting choice of riesling and pomerol.... nice.

Expecting to our next gathering when someone might share her loot tonight with us :P

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Work resumes tomorrow.... a bit anxious cause I can expect the intray so piled with files....

"All is well".... I keep praying.

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Dont know why but it seems something (someone) is missing then and there...

How's Beijing?

Been really sick last week...

All my work have stalled last week...

On monday and tuesday I still manage to get back to work despite my lips were swollen (at first i suspected some allergic reaction towards the new medication I was on.... but later I learn it's probably some virus-triggered auto immume response that cause many, numerous apthous stomatitis to take place)... but on Tuesday afternoon, when there's a cut feeling on the angle of my mouth, a fever and pain from speech and even drinking water, I knew something major had gone wrong.....

Didnt take a second for me to skive work and head to the doctor immediately... still URTI and possible from some really bad strand of flu virus.....

I was kept bed-ridden (with my books, computers and PS3 though) for the next three days.... the ulcers in mouth had caused misery in life.... especially I was forced to fast against my wish.... thinkfully, it's all over now.

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Had a really major argument with parents during my recuperation stay at home.... i dont wanted it and was in such poor condition to be involved but it's probably best to let them know how little breathing space I have at home... and their views and expectatons on me..... I dont know how things will work out but I shall keep my finger crossed.

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Feels like resurrection today when I know I can have solid food with the fear of touching any sore point in mouth (there are still some leisons, but effectively controlled by anaethestics...)

Went for the food and wine festival at West Kowloon Promenade tonight.... too bad the time was a bit short as I arrive only at 9 ish.... but still I manage to taste some interesting choice of wine.... Not a bad night at all~

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The thought of getting back to work on Monday scares me.... especially after three long days of Sick Leave..... I must use something to distract me from the impact.... will some wine do? Or a good movie is better???

Pesistence illness.

Really bad week.

The sore throat and low grade fever persisted for the whole week... waking every morning feeling like an sixty years old old man....

Thankfully, the work was noot to heavy... can still manage some time for a short nap.

Health, is precious.

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Attended the wedding of my staff on Saturday... really... marriage is such an difficult task...

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It seems... all progress stalled, again... frustrated.

Last weekend.

Friday was a day spent idly...

Had dinner with Kennon at Outback Steak House.... pretty good food.

He seems puzzled... Or is he merely living my future path?

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Saturday was a physical exhaustion day.... the Dragon Boat Race that I organized and participated in....

Thankfully, nothing went too wrong and that the bosses seems happy.

Gosh, I'm so glad it's finally over.

Dinner with Alvin and Winner at SoHo East. It's always good to share good meal with friends.

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Sunday, woke with a bit of sore throat....

Officially my last day of rest.... so I did whatever I cant do in normal work days....

Sleeping late, staying up late, skipping meals etc...

Just like my usual pre-teen life.

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Monday.

Work resumes.... luckily the workload was not too heavy on my first day back.

Still manage a bit of time for gym, I really needed that.

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Tuesday.

The illness still persisted.... was too annoyed and head for medical consultation.... the usual URTI diagnosis... When will I get well?

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Signs are... looking good this week...

What must I do?

Exam's over.

I must admit.... I am no longer the focused student who can do not stop reading....

But when situation warrants, I can still do one night or two of such act....

Reading pastpaers from 2100 hours till 0400 hours.... sleeping for two hours before heading to exam....

How come I got the feel of year 1 or year 2 dental examination??

Brain stoned.... but with a clarity of mind.

Just hope I can secure a pass for the paper.

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The next day I was originally scheduled for another paper....

But screw it.... one at a time only...

I did the most crazy thing ever.

Walking out with an empty answer book.

Crazy act, but it feels great.

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Caught up with Horace, who was in a stage of transition lately...

Looking at him and listening to his story.... I drifted into my memories...

How come everything was so familiar? School culture has got something to do with it?

But what's pass is passed.

I hope you well brother.

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Spent my holiday Thursday in Tuen Mun, a place I've really not visited often.

Lunch with a new friend, though the food was really bad... but very interesting conversation.

Spent the afternoon there as well.... idling, enjoying life, doing a bit of reading etc.

Later that night I have dinner with Charmian, who was kind enough to squeeze time admist her busy schedule...

Lovely dinner, really. You're such an observant and clever person, you really read people (or because of your profession?)

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Being kind to others means it's cruel to yourself.

I need to be something more than just kind.

Another make or break chance.

Inspector Professional Examination. Paper A.

Starting in 9 hours.

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God bless.

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Exams.... exams... and more exams coming.

New record.

I bet I've created another shameful record...

Only five entries in the whole of September?

Going for three weeks without a single entry?

I'm impressed by my own laziness.

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I must admit, I drifted into my usual games obsession. A card game called "Sanguo Sha" this time... It's so addictive that I spent most of my afterwork times on it... especially it's an online version where I can compete with different players anytime... gosh...

Thankfully, I manage to get out of its grip (at least for now) and seriously do some work.

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I was on leave for the past two weeks. Partly because I was preparing for the upcoming inspector professional exam, and partly because it's been too long since I last had a break.... it's not bad to have a change finally.

Shamefully.... despite my absence, work is still progressing and occassional (and rather frequently) I was still being contacted and instructions had to be made.... what's the point of a holiday?? That means no work (at all).... Sigh... my work is really tying.

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My study progress was quite bad.... originally I thought I could attempt two papers... but reality told me one is already too much for my capacity... Will I be able to pass all four papers in short time and earn my promotion??

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Life is more than study alone....

I have got quite a number of good dinner and gathering with friends...

All-in-all, I am just glad to have such good friends around me, whenever I need them, they are here for me... thanks.

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Officially, it's been one year.

It's time to move on.

Be strong. Lady Luck is smiling. :)