flying in june

AHHH... DON'T EVER BELIEVE YOUR TRAVEL AGENTS WHEN THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU DON'T NEED TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT UNTIL ONE MONTH BEFORE!

well... that's a lesson that i have to learn again and again! there have been days when my last-minute-ness proved to be beneficial and cost-saving, but today is not the day!!

i found out that the flight i've been set on taking to turkey is ALL FULL! yes aweful indeed!! the agent said that's the weekend that kids get out of school, and so ALL the flights are full not only on that day but the day before and after or something like that. so in order to get to my cousin's wedding in time, i now have to go through new york, and wait in london for like the whole day and get to istanbul close to midnight. what was supposed to be a 13-hour trip is now turning to be a 26-hour trip. ahhh...

easter dinners

it's been a weekend full of heart-warming meals for me here in toronto!!

there's the home cooked meals at the ming's with crabs and chicken and duck soup and steamed fish and fried veggies and much more. they are always so generous and kind and loving! they are my home away from home, that's for sure!! and then there's cha-tsaan-teng with robert; and burgers & fries with chuck. it's always a pleasure to share food and stories with a great old friend (or two), especially when there's some mutual support & encouragement blended in. for today, i had sashimi with wine and great tea at the wan's, packed in with a full day of dialogue with theology & counselling gurus. :D

finally, i want to highlight my easter dinner with johnny & doug! i haven't had a meal together with these two brothers together for years, so just to be able to dine with them is a treat in itself. but it was extra special cuz doug treated us to a superb personalized meal at "his" restaurant with great hospitality and class. i felt deeply honoured and fully appreciative of the whole experience!

so yes... if you find yourself wanting a great meal in town, do consider the brix. and remember to look for that very professional & competent manager there! :D

finding the way

end of lent, following J
to the cross
learning to choose
your ways your thoughts your actions
difficult but crucial
death
and life
of faith, gratitude and love

sunday is coming
here now
tasting joy
of new life
start of something new