Today's homily was about salt. Ed and I attended different masses, but both priests talked about being the salt in other people's lives. We all know that salt, when added to food, well... makes food salty. But salt also brings out other flavours in a dish that may otherwise be muted. To cut a long story short, both priests talked about acting in ways to bring out the best in others.
The priest at S.I. talked about Mr Bai Fang Li, a rickshaw operator who devoted a good part of his life to secure a brighter future for orphans in his community. I read more about him here, and was moved to big fat tears. His story made me want to do the same, or at least get my butt moving to give back to the community no matter how small it is. The occasional cash donation eases my guilty heart, but only temporarily. And really, no matter how I think about it, I know I am merely taking the easy way out.
Mr Bai Fang Li makes me want to be a better person; his story has brought out the best in me. I hope to one day do the same for others.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Haji Lane rediscovered
Vintage dress from Dulcetfig
Ed and I hung out with a couple of kooky friends last Saturday and found ourselves in a cool new bar called Bar Stories at 57A Haji Lane. I craved for something refreshing and citrusy, so they recommended the Grapefruit Martini that was all I had asked for and then some. They were part furniture store, part bar - the kind of place I will henceforth bring alkie friends to in a heartbeat.
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I used to visit Haji Lane every other month, always making a stopover at my favourite boutique - Soon Lee. This Saturday trip reignited my love for the tiny, nondescript lane. I went back on Tuesday to browse the stores and picked up a lovely vintage dress on a ridiculous offer. In addition to Bar Stories, a couple of other shops in the area are 'must sees'.
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Salad Shop
25 Haji Lane
For home accessories and dresses
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Dulcetfig
41 Haji Lane
For vintage dresses, accessories and cute clutches
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Doinky Doodles
33 Bali Lane
For handmade dolls, laptop bags, handphone covers and all other random things
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Piedra Negra
241 Haji Lane
Mexican food (ask for their deep fried bananas)
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Bar Stories
57A Haji Lane
Cocktails and mocktails
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