3 Jan - Drizzle Dazzle!

The alarm went off from A's phone at 7am. I was also awakened. It was a good sleep and I slept really well though only 5 hours.

We took turns to get ready and was down at the hotel cafe for breakfast at 8.10am.

I only made only one attack as I was not that hungry and also did not want to eat too much. I know people tend to overeat in cold places.... I am not going to go there!!! *lol* My breakfast was simple but satisfying.. :)

At 8.45am, A and the rest left for work. I was back in the room thinking of where to go.. but I did not want to plan.. so I took it slow. I was blogging and surfing the net and felt really easy and slow. It was all good. I remembered I only left at 12pm and only because I suddenly felt like reading the book!!

The next few photos were taken to show the hubby how cold it was and what my 4 layers were.... you could skip if they bore you and if you are not the hubby!!! ... *rofl*

It was not easy taking picture of myself.... boo!

And I have this in my bag.. to keep the neck warm if it gets colder....

So.. I was all ready, wrapped up, warm and fuzzy.... earphones to my ears and off I went!!!!

When I pushed the hotel glass door open... WHOA!....... a 'force' pushed me a step backwards... the temperature knocked me off instantly! Today is excruciatingly cold! The skies were grey and the air; misty and depressing. I LOVE IT!!!!!

I took slow walk around... 'Go where the heart leads you....' I had no agenda, no plans and no destination. I just walked. I went round and round to enjoy the cool air and the frozen hands rubbing each other or warmly tucked into the fleeced-pockets. The colder it got, my smile went wider! Am I mad or something? I wonder.

I walked to Harborcity but I did not go inside the mall... it was crowded. I hated it. See how much people there are on the streets here... and there were actually queues of people waiting to enter brands like Gucci, Prada and all...

I have to walk away from this madness.

I wanted to read my book and decided to find a MacDonald's for they have free wi-fi too. I walked into several but were to packed. I then went back to the MacDonald's I went yesterday at Hart Road and yeay! It was quiet and almost empty! I must have sat there for a little over 2 hours - just watching people go by. Some were very brave, they wore short dresses with one cardi and some, jeans and a blouse.. how did they do it?? Then there would be others who were layered thickly and comfortably. I was with my coffee and my book. I enjoyed my little peaceful moments immensely and Wi-Fi; well connected.

It began to drizzle. The sky turned into a darker blue and the rain caused pretty dazzles on the roads... I could feel the cold piercing right in each time someone walked through the door. It was a beautiful sight. All grey and gloomy outdoor while but I was feeling all warm and at peace that I actually hoped time could just stand still.. perhaps for a couple more days.

When I was about to finish the chapter I was on, a man came in. He looked like he's in his early thirties, all boyish with a fashionable hair, good and smooth skin and a pair of charming eyes. He was alittle bulky and looked like we could match up in height. Well ya, I noticed because he looked alittle like a cross of Raymond Lam (林峰） + Eason Chen （陈奕迅). Ha! I didn't think much and read on.

When I was done and looked up, he was looking over, he quickly nodded his head as if to say 'hello' and smiled at me. For a brief moment, our eyes met. He was alone and looked like he was travelling too. I returned a smile. It felt strange. When I stood up and turned away to leave, I was smiling to myself. *what just happened? lol*

Then I started to think as I was walking back to the hotel; just yesterday, I was fantasizing about meeting someone and spending time together in Hong Kong and I clearly remembered those imaginative descriptions I gave - 'Tall, mature with slight, charming crinkles at the eyes and lips when he smiles, some greys, refreshing light scent as if he has just stepped-out-of-the-bathroom, smart skinny-framed spectacles....'

And this man I saw today... 180 degrees opposite! Scary isn't it?? I am guessing this is how things work in real life. I laughed my way back. Silly.

I can't help but think... our husbands or boyfriends... don't they always look at other ladies on the road? Come one, admit it they do! And all the time. Mine does and he gets caught every single time. Now I know how good they made the girls feel each time they look at them.. just like how good I felt when someone looked at me!

I was back in the hotel and lightened my bag and decided to walk to the pier for some wind. I remembered how good it felt yesterday and I should go there again, mentally prepared today will be more chilly... and I was also walking at a snail's pace.

Along the way.. I snapped a few pictures... just for the mood of it. This was taken along Salisbury Road, right outside the Peninsular.

can you feel the cold?

The wind was blowing needles into my face at Avenue of the Stars... but believe you me, it felt really good. I had wanted to take pictures with my handphone but... sigh. I am so going to get an iPhone!
I stood there for about half an hour just let the wind blow my mind out! :)

It was 6.45 when I left and I went back to the hotel to wait for the rest to finish work. A knocked on the door at 8pm. We freshen up and left for dinner!

We went to a restaurant named 616 Shabu Shabu.. it was a japanese steamboat restaurant. Whereabout? I have forgotten to ask! *ashamed*

We had sashimi, shoba, shabu shabu, tempura and much more! I did not take the pictures of the steamboat when I remembered, there was nothing left! Lol...

Some of them were very concerned and asked if I shopped and bought anything or went anywhere special. I would reply 'No' and I did not come here to shop. I didn't think all of them understand that. I am just happy here, not thinking about anything and just do whatever I want and go wherever... nothing to think, to do, nothing to worry of or to be sad with.

After dinner, we adjourned to a dessert cafe a 2 blocks from our hotel... for a quick sugar rush. Old fashioned hot desserts! *yummy*


We were back in the comfort of our room at 11.30pm and A has work to do and me... posting this! :)

I have been happy here. I could smile, stroll, get lost and found. I feel lighter and not so tensed. K said I should take a longer break and leave and go somewhere else; she seems to understand why I am here.

She said, "Sometimes, we just need a break."

Yes I do.

Good night y'all!

End of Day 2