Cass, take ONE step at a time

Frustrations...

Why does it have to be so difficult?!

To anonymous at the chatbox

I can't seem to leave a msg on my own chatbox.

So to anonymous at the chatbox:

You can contact Dan at devilsgroove@gmail.com

Currently Dan is internet-less (hopefully only for this week and next, or till TM completes their job), hence if there's anything urgent - pls leave a msg here, and I'll convey it to him immediately.

Thanks.

You can also check out his myspace account here:

http://www.myspace.com/danielfoongbassplayer

Running out of enthusiasm

Work is becoming a drag.
My enthusiasm has always run short when it comes to everything (literally EVERYTHING, except for my darling Dan.
If only I could earn and make a living from just being around Dan daily - it would be the best and ultimate job for me :)
Well, if only...

An evening at Shanghai city.

When we arrived at the city, there was this non-functional fountain with lights and all...everyone seems to be hanging around it.

At a mall's foodcourt, there was this stall selling these really nice Mochi. They're kinda small but costs bout Rm4 each.
They're sticky on the outside but easy on the chewing...and the cream inside taste really good.
There's a variety of flavors to choose from, I chose the Caramel and Red Bean ones...really really delicious.


The sausages there are also really nice...I can't remember how much they were...but i remember they were crunchy on the outside and meaty on the inside.


We have Polo, they have Zolo.

Shanghai's version of the TimeOut magazine.


And they have a bunch of really nice architecture.




To be continued.....................

Words..

I feel words limit the way I yearn to express myself.
It either comes out too strong, wrong or just plain weird.
Do you ever feel this way sometimes?
I wish I was more articulate, hence choosing the right words would be a breeze and an a** saver *hee

SHANGHAI DAY 1

At Pudong, Shanghai Airport. The guy in the shades is Mr Gambus, the one I'm playing for.















Part of the airport, from the outside.




















Petrol kiosk....




















....petrol kiosk with lots of chinese words















Big bridge















First meal at the hotel. I don't know what its called.















Corny meal..taste like from the corny can.















Veggie fried with lotus aka 'leh ngou'.















Gigantic bowl of fried rice!















Tomato soup with eggs. Cassie says it looks gross.















Fried beef. Yummy....!!!















Kicap chicken with 'tau pok'. It ain't pork.















Zhu Jia Ge hotel.















The band, not in the pic is Mr Gambus and the flutist.















Our first show. Can smell 'chow tau foo' everywhere!















Oriental KFC.

To be continued.........................

No more days without Dan! Yay me!

Its so good to have my darling back in my arms again :)
He is my ultimate source of joy, laughter and love *hee
He'll be flooding our blog with pics from Shanghai soon, but he has been pretty busy - recuperating, getting things done for our apartment, and with rehearsals.
He is indeed a busy man, and I appreciate him very much - because I know he works really hard to provide a comfortable life for me :)
We'll be doing lots of cleaning up this Sat at our apartment. Can't wait!! :P

Day 5 Without Dan: Still feeling down

Have been really looking forward to his return since the day that he left for China. He'll be back tmr evening. I doubt I'll be able to meet with him, I'm sure he'll be extremely tired. Hopefully I'll be able to meet with him on Tuesday. I desperately need a hug and kiss from him :)

On the contrary, I haven't been feeling good since early this morning. My tummy has been feeling a tad queasy, and it worsen through the day. After having breakfast and lunch, my condition showed no improvement :(
Ended up having a severe diarrhea and my tummy hurt even more. To add on to that, I've been having a rather terrible sore throat for several days already *sobs. A kiss from Dan will surely remove all pain :)

I took a long afternoon nap, woke up feeling lousy still. I really need Dan with me now - too much has happen in a week, and all I truly yearn for is Dan.

Day 4 Without Dan: Its going to be a LOnNnNnNG Weekend

Usually Saturday passes by in a blink, but without Dan around - time seems to remain stagnant 0_0
This weekend will definitely be a long one..

I felt extra lousy today - thanks to my parents.
The worst part of it all, I couldn't call Dan up to vent out my frustration. I did sms him, which made me feel a whole lot better - but it would have been even better, if I spoke to him.
Everything seems better with him around :)

Oh well, there are a couple of things to keep me busy today. Have to meet up with my uncle & aunt again. It becomes a drag, when you dine too often and frequently with people of not-of-the-same wavelength =_=
I'm not being sarcastic or rude. I respect them, but there isn't much common ground to have much conversation - if you get what I mean.

At least this time I've an excuse to not stay on after dinner. Someone ordered a Lemon Frosted Cake from me today, and they want it by tmr - so I'll be busy baking tonight.
Its a good start for me - my first customer. I guess I've something interesting to tell Dan when he comes back from China.

For those that are still clueless - I take cake orders, such as:
1. Lemon Frosted Cake
2. Banana Walnut Cake
3. Plain Banana Cake.
4. Apple Cinnamon Cake.
5. Butter Cake.
6. Nestum Cake.
7. Chocolate Cake.
8. Durian Cake (Seasonal).

Well those are the common cakes that are usually requested by families and friends.
Please leave a msg, if you've any inquiries. Thank you.

Day 3 Without Dan: He finally called!

It was so good to hear from him. I know, I know it's just been a coupled of days - but it feels as if its been ages since I've heard his voice

His voice had such a calming and soothing effect but it made me miss him even more, which made me teared naturally. I managed to control my tears, so that we could have a decent conversation. However by the end of our conversation, I broke out into tears again - knowing that it was time to say our goodbyes.

Its so difficult not having him closed by. Its been such a challenging experience for me, that I get so easily upset when he takes a little longer to reply me, or when he doesn't sms me - when I'm expecting to hear from him or when the feeling of missing him becomes to atrociously impossible to bear.

I might sound a little immature and all, but being so far away from the person you love so much is emotionally overwhelming. I'm not sure on how I would cope when he goes to Chiang Mai in Dec or when travelling becomes more frequent in his line of work. I pray and hope that they'll pay him more, so I could travel around with him and be closed to him at all times.

This is the first time I'm wishing that the weekend would passed by quickly. I can't wait for Monday to come, though I might not be able to meet up with him, but at least I'm able to hear and speak to him for a little longer..

Day 2 Without Dan: I hate that you're away

I hate that you're away,
Because I miss you till its excruciating.

I hate that you're away,
Because I don't get to call or speak to you.

I hate that you're away,
Because I don't get to see or touch you.

I hate that you're away,
Because it feels like forever to receive a reply from you.

I hate that you're away,
Because I'm clueless about your whereabouts and the things that you're doing.

I hate that you're away,
Because all I need and want is for you to be back in my arms again :(

P.S. I'm so not used to Dan being abroad. Its our first time being apart for such a long time too. It sucks to the core, and I'm turning completely into a over-worrying-possessive-sleep deprived girlfriend. I hope I don't drive Dan up the wall too much. I really dislike the way I'm feeling right now. It has only been 2 days, and I'm turning into a psychotic freak. Help?

And Happy Birthday Hubby! I think I've wished you many many times, more than an average person would. I wish I was in Shanghai to throw a celebration for you - I think I've said this many times too =_= This is such a miserable experience for me *sigh...

Day 1 Without Dan: With love to Shanghai

It was just passed 9, when we said our goodbyes. I held him tightly, and if I could - I wouldn't have let him go. He told me not to cry, but crying at that moment was mandatory. This one week is surely lonesome without him.

He reached China safely early this morning, and my heart is at peace that his journey was a smooth one. But my heart aches knowing that I wouldn't be able to hear from him as much as I would like to - I wouldn't be able to nag him about sleeping enough, eating well, or call to just say 'I miss you very much hubby', whenever I choose to.

If you were here, we would spend the holidays together; watching dvds at home or out having some yummy pastries or desserts together. Monday seems so far away, and the only thing I'm looking forward is to your return - and all the great stories and pictures of your performances in Shanghai.

I miss you Daniel..more than this heart is willing to bear..