My Humble House recently won the 2009 World Gourmet Summit's Best Asian Restaurant Award. Got me craving for the food scene in Singapore.
I love Texas BBQ and hamburgers here are better than any I've had, but I sure miss the versatility and finesse of Singapore's constantly evolving culinary stage.
My restaurant could be a reality soon. This will be my stater restaurant, nothing exciting or fancy. Hopefully, I'll be able to introduce some excitement to DFW in the future.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Kung Pow Chickadee!
This vid is so awesome! Some perv got his ass handed to him by the girl he was trying to assault.
Monday, April 20, 2009
3rd World To 1st And Back Again
Singapore has a First World infrastructure and uses technology very effectively. Unfortunately, Singapore has a Third World culture of crudeness and rudeness. This is one of the areas where the PAP has failed.
Recently, I came across this FB group which got me thinking again.
The truth is that I left Singapore with a lot of bad feelings. I love my family and friends there but I HATE the ruling party. They've been in power forever and I don't see them being voted out soon.
Many Singaporeans dislike PAP but are too afraid of change to vote them out. As long as their rice bowl is filled and they have a tiny apartment to live in, they'll put up with shit.
Though the PAP has been losing votes, they manage to stay in power through gerrymandering. Their base is the older population. The younger generation will kick them out eventually.
Unfortunately, Singapore will be bled dry by then. Between the multimillion dollar minister's pay and the placement of their family members on the boards of government-linked companies, what's going to be left?
Singapore's education is technically superb, but they don't teach thinking. The system is geared towards creating excellent albeit mindless workers.
As I would still like to be able to visit my family and friends in Singapore, I will not go into details. I've heard stories from friends who have been detained by the ISA and feel that a windowless cell isn't the kind of accommodation for me.
I was very comfortable in Singapore. I had a town club membership and a live-in-maid. I just didn't see a future for my kids. Though I miss my family and friends dearly, I feel that giving my kids a future with hope is worth the sacrifice.
Camouflad - The Great Commandment -
Recently, I came across this FB group which got me thinking again.
The truth is that I left Singapore with a lot of bad feelings. I love my family and friends there but I HATE the ruling party. They've been in power forever and I don't see them being voted out soon.
Many Singaporeans dislike PAP but are too afraid of change to vote them out. As long as their rice bowl is filled and they have a tiny apartment to live in, they'll put up with shit.
Though the PAP has been losing votes, they manage to stay in power through gerrymandering. Their base is the older population. The younger generation will kick them out eventually.
Unfortunately, Singapore will be bled dry by then. Between the multimillion dollar minister's pay and the placement of their family members on the boards of government-linked companies, what's going to be left?
Singapore's education is technically superb, but they don't teach thinking. The system is geared towards creating excellent albeit mindless workers.
As I would still like to be able to visit my family and friends in Singapore, I will not go into details. I've heard stories from friends who have been detained by the ISA and feel that a windowless cell isn't the kind of accommodation for me.
I was very comfortable in Singapore. I had a town club membership and a live-in-maid. I just didn't see a future for my kids. Though I miss my family and friends dearly, I feel that giving my kids a future with hope is worth the sacrifice.
Camouflad - The Great Commandment -
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
No Deal!
Arlington Highlands finally got back to us. They can't get us in because of P.F. Chang's.
I'm disappointed but it a load off. I can move on.
Currently in negotiations with a few developers in other cities. Hopefully, we can seal a deal. Really want to get my restaurant started soon.
The search continues...
I'm disappointed but it a load off. I can move on.
Currently in negotiations with a few developers in other cities. Hopefully, we can seal a deal. Really want to get my restaurant started soon.
The search continues...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
See You Soon Mom & Dad! I Miss You :_(
Mom and dad returned to Singapore on Wednesday. The farewell at the airport was heartbreaking. Emily was very sad.
They had a great time here. Lots of quality time with their grandkids. San Antonio was fun and they had a blast at Sea World.
Emily has a bond with my parents (especially mom) that transcends space and time.
Mom and dad are awesome grandparents. They were very active in Emily's life. They taught her words, songs, how to use gadgets, values, etc...
Mom and dad are a great influence on Emily. Many times, it seems like Emily is closer to my parents than she is to us.
They were very active and interactive with Chloe too. Chloe (10 months old) took to them very quickly and even could call my mom "nai nai" (grandma) and my dad "yeh yeh" (grandpa) after a week plus.
Jen and I like it here in the US but fear that the kids will lack nurturing grandparents. Jen feels that the kids will have better role models in my parents.
Jen's parents are nice and generous people, but they are just not very good grandparents. I'm not being bias. Jen has voiced her disappointment in her parents to me many times. She even said they were not very nurturing as parents.
This has been a factor in our many discussions to return to Singapore. Having nurturing and interactive grandparents is very important to us.
This is not a knock at my in-laws. Being active and nurturing is just not in their DNA.
Our only consolation is Sherry (Jen's sister). Sherry is great aunt. She truly cares for the kids and is very active in their lives.
The kids love her and I'm sure they will develop a bond eventually.
I miss the true happiness that I see in Emily when she's with my parents. I wish Chloe could experience the same unconditional love and nurturing as Emily.
I feel guilty and unfilial for moving to the US. I feel like I have taken away from Emily people who truly love and care for her. I feel sad that Chloe will not experience the kind of nurturing grandparents that Emily had.
Did I make the right decision to move? I have often revisited the reasons for my decision (which would be too long for this already long post).
Please take some time to listen to both the Tagalog and Englsih versions of Anak by Freddie Aguilar. It stirs a lot of emotions in me and hopefully you will enjoy them both.
Original Tagalog
Anak - Freddie Aguilar - music on
English
Anak (English Version) - Freddie Aguilar
They had a great time here. Lots of quality time with their grandkids. San Antonio was fun and they had a blast at Sea World.
Emily has a bond with my parents (especially mom) that transcends space and time.
Mom and dad are awesome grandparents. They were very active in Emily's life. They taught her words, songs, how to use gadgets, values, etc...
Mom and dad are a great influence on Emily. Many times, it seems like Emily is closer to my parents than she is to us.
They were very active and interactive with Chloe too. Chloe (10 months old) took to them very quickly and even could call my mom "nai nai" (grandma) and my dad "yeh yeh" (grandpa) after a week plus.
Jen and I like it here in the US but fear that the kids will lack nurturing grandparents. Jen feels that the kids will have better role models in my parents.
Jen's parents are nice and generous people, but they are just not very good grandparents. I'm not being bias. Jen has voiced her disappointment in her parents to me many times. She even said they were not very nurturing as parents.
This has been a factor in our many discussions to return to Singapore. Having nurturing and interactive grandparents is very important to us.
This is not a knock at my in-laws. Being active and nurturing is just not in their DNA.
Our only consolation is Sherry (Jen's sister). Sherry is great aunt. She truly cares for the kids and is very active in their lives.
The kids love her and I'm sure they will develop a bond eventually.
I miss the true happiness that I see in Emily when she's with my parents. I wish Chloe could experience the same unconditional love and nurturing as Emily.
I feel guilty and unfilial for moving to the US. I feel like I have taken away from Emily people who truly love and care for her. I feel sad that Chloe will not experience the kind of nurturing grandparents that Emily had.
Did I make the right decision to move? I have often revisited the reasons for my decision (which would be too long for this already long post).
Please take some time to listen to both the Tagalog and Englsih versions of Anak by Freddie Aguilar. It stirs a lot of emotions in me and hopefully you will enjoy them both.
Original Tagalog
Anak - Freddie Aguilar - music on
English
Anak (English Version) - Freddie Aguilar
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Glad to be back :)
Two BBQ joints and half a day of shopping (San Marcos) later, we finally arrived home at 1:13AM.
What a day! I'm beat.
Good night ;)
What a day! I'm beat.
Good night ;)
Friday, April 3, 2009
An Almost Perfect Day Almost Ended Horribly
I wanted to blog the Emily's first roller coaster ride and how excited she was seeing Shamu.
I wanted to blog about how happy Chloe was today, laughing all day.
I wanted to blog about dinner at the Chart House and our beautiful walk back to the hotel through Hemisfair Park.
I wanted to blog about this perfect day... but I can't.
My parents, Jen, the kids and I were on the SE corner of S. St. Mary's & E. Commerce waiting to cross onto the north side. Walk sign went on. As E. Commerce was a one-way street going eastwards, all the cars on the left stopped. We proceeded to cross...
Suddenly, a car turned very fast from the middle lane while I was pushing the stroller across. I froze. The girl driving the car almost hit the stroller. Emily was sleeping in the stroller.
That bitch was on the phone while driving and making an illegal left turn from the middle lane. SHE ALMOST KILLED MY EMILY!!!
I was (and still am) so mad. As I was removing Emily from the stroller when we were back in our room, I was overwhelmed by the thought that I almost lost Emily.
My emotions right now are indescribable.
For those who have a tendency to drive recklessly, think of the lives you could destroy.
Sleeping Child - Michael learns to rock
I wanted to blog about how happy Chloe was today, laughing all day.
I wanted to blog about dinner at the Chart House and our beautiful walk back to the hotel through Hemisfair Park.
I wanted to blog about this perfect day... but I can't.
My parents, Jen, the kids and I were on the SE corner of S. St. Mary's & E. Commerce waiting to cross onto the north side. Walk sign went on. As E. Commerce was a one-way street going eastwards, all the cars on the left stopped. We proceeded to cross...
Suddenly, a car turned very fast from the middle lane while I was pushing the stroller across. I froze. The girl driving the car almost hit the stroller. Emily was sleeping in the stroller.
That bitch was on the phone while driving and making an illegal left turn from the middle lane. SHE ALMOST KILLED MY EMILY!!!
I was (and still am) so mad. As I was removing Emily from the stroller when we were back in our room, I was overwhelmed by the thought that I almost lost Emily.
My emotions right now are indescribable.
For those who have a tendency to drive recklessly, think of the lives you could destroy.
Sleeping Child - Michael learns to rock
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