Christmas, isn't Christmas...
Christmas coincided with KH's trip back to Malaysia, so that was definitely a plus. Brief moments together, but I guess it wasn't that bad. We'll see each other soon enough during CNY. On the 22nd, celebrated the Winter Solstice at home. Had the ginger soup variety. Mum gave the palm sugar and savoury versions a miss since since sis wasn't around. In the afternoon, SK, mum and I went to an RCIA mate's wedding at the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puchong. New, but kind of small-ish with an interesting architecture. All glass and rounded (a Hispanic mud wall feeling), with a skylight above the crucifix and a golden sepulcher, seemingly held aloft by two cherubs. Couldn't help but notice the priest emphasising on the need to "remain in love" numerous times in the course of the wedding mass. Too many divorce cases? Hope not. The commentator was also quite enthusiastic at times-- he even read the portions that the priest was supposed to do. o.O.
The banquet was held at Oriental Palace, Jaya33. Very new and posh with multiple wall textures and interior wooden pillars and beams though it is located indoors. An interesting look. Food is average but I think the price isn't. The usual fare with the exception of the fish. Fileted. The flesh deep-fried and served with mayo and honeydew cubes, while the carcass was also deep-fried. Frozen in motion, like a carp jumping put of the water. Unfortunately, it sucked. Like eating sweet, fish-flavoured biscuits. Post-dinner was a meet up with Chester and KH at Coffee Bean, Citrus Park. The poor kid was sick, yet he came. Had my third free ice-blended drink courtesy of Citibank Clear Card, hehe.
On Sunday, went to church as usual. Mum was in a foul mood and I later found out that it was because of something I said. She said I should have been more indirect in the matter. That's old folks for ya, like to beat around the bush. Anyway, that kinda ruined my morning, but at night, we went to see my nieces and nephew perform in Calvary Churh's Christmas presentation, A Spectacular Musical. A fabulous affair once again. The have so much talent in their congregation. Six shows in three consecutive days, such commitment. The story is loose-ly based on those ghost of Christmas past kinda themes. Bill (the workaholic Scrooge) travels back in time with Victoria (not underwear model material) the angel to realize the significance of Christmas.
Just before the last the last scene, Dato' Prince comes up to deliver his sermon, which is translated to BM and Cantonese on the spot. I can't help nut notice how different their view on religion is when compared to the Catholic Church. In the Catholic Church, we speak much of suffering, offering up our hardships and joys to the Lord as a sacrifice. But what I heard on that night was VERY optimistic. Believe, and all your troubles will be taken away. You will be made whole. You will have prosperity. I guess, Catholics are a more realistic bunch, not that we don't believe that God will deliver us, but we also believe that all things will happen in God's time, if He wills it.
On Christmas Eve, I succumbed to a stomach flu. Had me feverish with mild diaorhea. Was pretty bad by the time I was celebrating the Christmas Eve mass as the church has just been fully-air-conditioned (at a cost of MYR500k) and it was a rainy night. Nearly froze to death even with a sweater and a jacket on. Some oblivious people still came in sleeveless blouses and mini skirts. Hah! People will dress more modestly now not out of the respect for the House of God, but for the cold. Ended up at the clinic after church. Was kinda delirious in the car. Spent Christmas still sick, but my mum was on a cleaning frenzy. She thought it healthy for me to do some chores. Ugh. At times like this, I really wih I was at the office..... or better yet with KH. :D... sekian...
The banquet was held at Oriental Palace, Jaya33. Very new and posh with multiple wall textures and interior wooden pillars and beams though it is located indoors. An interesting look. Food is average but I think the price isn't. The usual fare with the exception of the fish. Fileted. The flesh deep-fried and served with mayo and honeydew cubes, while the carcass was also deep-fried. Frozen in motion, like a carp jumping put of the water. Unfortunately, it sucked. Like eating sweet, fish-flavoured biscuits. Post-dinner was a meet up with Chester and KH at Coffee Bean, Citrus Park. The poor kid was sick, yet he came. Had my third free ice-blended drink courtesy of Citibank Clear Card, hehe.
On Sunday, went to church as usual. Mum was in a foul mood and I later found out that it was because of something I said. She said I should have been more indirect in the matter. That's old folks for ya, like to beat around the bush. Anyway, that kinda ruined my morning, but at night, we went to see my nieces and nephew perform in Calvary Churh's Christmas presentation, A Spectacular Musical. A fabulous affair once again. The have so much talent in their congregation. Six shows in three consecutive days, such commitment. The story is loose-ly based on those ghost of Christmas past kinda themes. Bill (the workaholic Scrooge) travels back in time with Victoria (not underwear model material) the angel to realize the significance of Christmas.
Just before the last the last scene, Dato' Prince comes up to deliver his sermon, which is translated to BM and Cantonese on the spot. I can't help nut notice how different their view on religion is when compared to the Catholic Church. In the Catholic Church, we speak much of suffering, offering up our hardships and joys to the Lord as a sacrifice. But what I heard on that night was VERY optimistic. Believe, and all your troubles will be taken away. You will be made whole. You will have prosperity. I guess, Catholics are a more realistic bunch, not that we don't believe that God will deliver us, but we also believe that all things will happen in God's time, if He wills it.
On Christmas Eve, I succumbed to a stomach flu. Had me feverish with mild diaorhea. Was pretty bad by the time I was celebrating the Christmas Eve mass as the church has just been fully-air-conditioned (at a cost of MYR500k) and it was a rainy night. Nearly froze to death even with a sweater and a jacket on. Some oblivious people still came in sleeveless blouses and mini skirts. Hah! People will dress more modestly now not out of the respect for the House of God, but for the cold. Ended up at the clinic after church. Was kinda delirious in the car. Spent Christmas still sick, but my mum was on a cleaning frenzy. She thought it healthy for me to do some chores. Ugh. At times like this, I really wih I was at the office..... or better yet with KH. :D... sekian...
Comments
*usap usap William's tummy :P
Yaloh!
@Marcus:
VERY grand. They do it every year.
@FireH:
Happy New Year to you too!
@Savante:
St Peter's is in Rome. Haha.
@Will:
Cum-stained undies!
@QueerR:
**burp**
@DavidTM:
Definitely!