Day 2: The Adventure Begins

Saturday, 3 November 2012

Daisy-like flowers. 

Yellow Sunflower.

Orange Sunflower?

Roses 

More roses!

"Flowers do not judge their beauty, why do we? - Sonia"

Roses, Lilies, Daisies, Daisy-like flowers.... They have it all at Irvine's Farmer's Market. It was my first ever visit to a Farmer's Market. It was a very impromptu decision to go to the market, but I was glad that we made that decision. The sky was cloudless and blue. Just a sight of it freshen my mind almost immediately.

White tents were set up on each sides of the roads. Under each tent, a wide variety of things were sold. Uncommon fruits like the strawberries, raspberries, cherries and common fruits like the apples, oranges were sold. Some sold bags, summer dresses, accessories and last but not least, flowers! I kept wow-ing whenever I saw a different colour or flower. And I have wowed so many times which may have made a few buyers reckon that I may have some mental issues.

Strawberries were one of the biggest highlight for the entire trip. My mom bought a 4-day supply of strawberries and we ate them for breakfast and desserts. We couldn't get enough of them. Usually I would eat my strawberries with sugar, but over here, I didn't have to. They were naturally sweet! Plus they are a good option when you have an urge to munch something.

I guess the Farmer's Market here is something like the Pasar Malam in Malaysia. But there was something that made the market here different. There was one tent where an elderly man was singing and strumming country songs on his guitar behind a microphone. Our entire trip was accompanied by some good classical country songs. It was such an enjoyable moment.

left, Buddy.
right, Sox.

I woke up to these two cutie pies. They just make my day shine like the sun Sometimes, I wonder what is going through their minds. Are they thinking of meeting Taylor Swift? Or are they curious about what's happening on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram? Haha. I think not. I bet they are coming up with some strategy to grab our shoes when we're not around since they love biting them. I really don't get them. Why would they want to smell and bite something that are so smelly?

Here's another thing that always make me very curious. They can be so nice to one another and the next thing you know, their bitting each other or barking at each other. And then they start being nice to each other again. Sometimes, this makes me want to learn the 'woof language' so desperately. Once I know the basics of 'woof language' I might just be able to understand what they are thinking and maybe, just maybe, teaching them a secret hand shake might not be a tough task anymore.

Oh, here's another thing. These two tiny creatures are always hyper. They think they are in some dog licking competition. Every time when I try to bend down and snap a decent picture of them, they will always start jumping on me in attempt to lick my face. However, I happened to snap a picture of the both of them when they were looking curiously at me. Heehee, success! I managed to take the bottom picture when Buddy was sun bathing. I guess he was enjoying the sun so much till he was lazy to come attack me. So yay!

My name is Lim. Buddy Lim.

Isn't he the cutest?

In-n-Out 

I have been craving for burgers ever since PMR ended. I forbid myself from partaking any fast food before PMR because I was afraid that I might fall sick during PMR week. Now that PMR is over, I can eat anything I want, whenever I want. Although I had McDonald's before taking off for the States, it was never enough to satisfy my stomach. Thus, I have been craving for In-N-Out, one of the delicious burger stores ever. It's cheap and yummy. Even my mother, a health freak, agrees with me. When you make your trip here, do remember to try this!

The sky has always been one of my best friends. It has always been with me (and you). We might be in different countries, but we share the same sky, the same sunrise and sunset. Just the thought of it is so mind blowing. There is always a tiny feeling that develops in my heart whenever I take time to observe Mother Nature; that feeling always give me a sense of peace and it never fails to warm my heart. And that was the exact feeling I felt when I experienced my second sunset right here in Irvine. It was simply magnificent. All glory be to God!

Can't wait to venture deeper into the indescribable Irvine.

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As I am enjoying myself thoroughly in this beautiful country, the Royal Rangers in Malaysia was celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Time flew by so fast and there was no doubt that this ministry has done so much for so many people. I am one of them. It has shaped me into the person I am today. I may not have the best character or personality, but it was this ministry that thought me what is right and what is wrong and it never fails to encourage me to strive to be a better person. It was also this ministry that helped me grew closer to the Lord. Thank you Lord for 30 years of goodness and I'm very excited to see what You have in store for us in the years to come! #RR30years. 

"Towards greater things!"

Have a lovely day! Cheers!