我和妈妈的生日歌

曾经我写过这么一个文章：

我和妈妈的生日歌

今天看了刘墉的《母亲的伤痕》， 感触良多。 我又再次想起妈妈。 里头有一句话：儿的生日，娘的难日， 让我深深领悟到在庆祝自己的生日同时，我们也该感恩母亲的伟大。 记得小时候每一次的生日，妈妈不管有多忙，都会为我买蛋糕，炒一盘我爱吃的米粉或老鼠粉，然后握着我的手，和我一起唱她那首改版过的生日歌：今天我最快乐，今天我最快乐，你们大家来祝贺，祝我生日快乐！虽然没有昂贵的礼物，也没有华丽的生日派对，但是那是我曾有过最温馨的生日。

记得六年级那年，我认识了一位漂亮姐姐，她提议要为我举办生日派对，妈妈和姐姐也义不容辞为我准备食物，同时也请了很多朋友。同样地，当每个人为我唱生日歌的时候，妈妈习惯性地握着我的手一起唱我们的生日歌。那时候的我感觉好像个小公主，幸福得不得了！

上了高中后，我依然还是有妈妈的陪伴，一起唱我们的生日歌。那个时候的我常骄傲地说：我生日有两个蛋糕吃，一是家人买的，二是朋友送的！好幸福哦！

大学一年级，妈妈生病了，仅管如此，她还是为我唱生日歌。那是我的二十一岁生日， 多数人认为那是很重大的日子，因为它象征长大成年的年龄，也是父母亲交还孩子钥匙的年龄。虽然我没有生日派对，但我真的是心存感激还有妈妈的生日歌和家人的生日蛋糕。妈妈问我说：“你想要什么生日礼物？要不要我买条项链给你？”我摇了摇头说：“不必了，我不需要。”但其实我后悔没说出心里头想要说的话：只要你把病养好，那就是我的生日礼物！那一年生日后，我再也听不见妈妈的生日歌。。。

感恩妈妈二十一年来不曾忘记为我唱生日歌，也感恩伟大的她生下我，不辛劳苦地把我们养大成人。遗憾的是我来不及告诉她这一切。。。请记得生日时，向你妈妈说声谢谢，也别忘了说我爱您。

今年的生日也不例外，我想说：妈，谢谢您！我爱您！

三十

三十不代表什么，那只是一个数字；

三十不代表什么，那只是另一个人生必经过的阶段；

三十不代表什么，那只是我来到这世界的第三个世纪；

三十没什么大不了！！！

December 2010

I love December because it is the month that is full of happening events and most importantly, it is my birthday month!

This year December has been a busy month for me but I enjoyed every moments. It started with our department's Secret Santa game. Everyday from 6th till 10th, I received a small gift from my secret santa not knowing who he/she is. I like the game that motivated me to go to work everyday for that period of time! I anticipated to receive surprise each day and I enjoyed being secret santa of others too!!!

Left top: A bottle of wine from my supervisor; middle left: A bottle of champagne from James; bottom left and the rest: from my secret Santa, Nikki!

We had potluck for holiday party too!

After the party, I started my 8 day vacation in Washington, D.C and New York City! I would say this is one of my favorite trips in USA. It was not the place that impressed me but the food and the company! For me, NYC is all about food!

It was also my first time to experience snowing and ice-skating in winter!

This is the best dessert I've ever tried in NY!!! It was heavenly yummy! I am happy that Vida got to eat the nice dessert on her birthday!

What's next? Point Reyes. That is the place that my "son" promised to bring me to for sunset and he made it. Though we didn't get to see the sunset in the end, I really felt thankful to him.

Lastly, christmas and my Bday!!! We had a small party at home and we had friends coming from Vacaville and Oceanside. I enjoyed every moments starting from decorating the house, preparing the food till end of the party!
We had fun in the gift exchange!
It was a surprise birthday. Thinking about it, now I realised why was everyone asking for nail clipper that night!!! Thank you buddies! I really had a great time on my day because of all of you!

This year I received two super-duper big cards. One from my best friend, Fang Jie from Brunei. Another one from my STRAT buddies. I think I'm the lucky one to have all these friends!!!! Love you all!

Time flies. Year 2010 is drawing near to an end soon and I am looking forward to welcoming year 2011! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

冬至快乐

每到冬至，我都会想起老家，想起妈妈。。。

以往的今天，妈妈都会准备不同颜色的汤圆，红蓝白都有，而我却负责搓汤圆。我享受搓汤圆的过程，因为看着一粒粒五颜六色的汤圆，我的心会有种说不出的喜悦及成就感。

冬至的来源我不清楚，但我依然记得妈妈常会带着调皮的笑脸对我说，“每吃一粒汤圆就会老一岁，少吃几粒你就不会老得那么快，知道吗？”话说如此，她总是还是给我最大的那一碗=）

如今冬至已不如往昔，人工汤圆已被超市包装得精致的汤圆取代。不必等到冬至的到来，今昔的汤圆已成了普遍的糖水。各种口味的汤圆样样都有，花生，芝麻，红豆等等任你选。而我最爱的就是芝麻与花生！

今年的冬至，虽然少了在家乡的那份温暖及气氛，我感激还有室友陪我一同吃汤圆，至少我不是一个人。但是像这样的佳节，我总是会更想家。。。。

冬至快乐！

Self-indulgence

Yesterday morning, I woke up with a smile on face when I thought about my new camera that was arriving on this day. First thing I did when I arrived in office --- tracking my delivery on UPS! Yesh, it was here!!!

I have been longing for a good camera since long time ago (well, not that my current Fujifilm is lousy, comparing with my friend's camera, it is considered uncompetitive^^). Since my birthday is drawing near, this is persuasive enough in getting a present for myself (even though I am broke in current situation)! Ha! Whatever you call, I know...self-indulgence!

My friend said I got the good deal with goodies given. Nah....just a few minutes ago, I noticed the price has dropped to $399 on Amazon (comparison to my $414). Holy crap!!!!

I got to know about this brand of camera from a friend of mine who owns a Lumix LX3. It captures high-quality photos with sharp images. That was the first thing that attracts my attention to this camera. Slowly, I heard a lot of good comments about it. In the end, I decided to get Lumix LX5! Oh my beloved camera =)

Good camera needs a good photographer. Next step I should do is improving my photo-taking skill. It is still a big room for improvement, I know and I will....