Of all books, I read this when I got to me parents’ home. The first time I read this was I was 15 years old - Form 3. This was one of the English book I needed to read during class. The stories are good. I forgot how good this book was: it test your comprehension and my comprehension really sucks. You think I did those questions? Hell no.
Then, I saw this larder. If my old brain buckets tells me, this larder has been in this house even before I was born. My mom repainted it from its original wood. It used to have a very dark colored wood and it actually makes the kitchen rather gloomy. But that larder stocks all the daily usage of plates, bowls, oil, sugar and other whatnot for cooking.
The kitchen: not much changes to it. The marble table dates back from my great grandmother’s time, I think. And the food cover on the table has been there forever. The big bulging thing right at the top right of the picture is where all the shopping plastics goes to. This kitchen is always hot. For me, I always have the table fan, which is next to the refrigerator, on each time I sit there for meals.
The living room: The two vases between the TV, were from my dad’s father. I told my mom once I wanted them, but now that I’m here across so many hills, mountains and seas, how to bring them back here lah?? Plus, the four wall panels - I think they are the 4 most beautiful women in China (a million years ago!) And the painting of the two boats (not sure what you call them things that can be found in HK) were bought in HK so many umpteen years ago.
There are more pictures I want to put here, but there are still in DB’s laptop: that damn laptop is having a fit now. So, will put up more pictures as I get them downloaded to Photobucket.
20/12/2007 at 9:59 am Permalink
The literature book literally scares me hahah. I am kinda paranoid when I heard the word literature because I always have the mindset that it’s gonna be too much to read.
It’s nice that you still keep your books, I throw out or give it away once the school term ends.
I know huh, those Convent schools like us girls to read a lot of books. Most of my English teacher are like that.
I like those decor in your parents’ place. It’s very traditional. I love those marble table too.
Wishing you and your hunny bunny a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May all your wishes comes true.
Ps. I am glad that your have gotten well.
nicole
20/12/2007 at 11:34 am Permalink
Nicole: I think we only keep those that are for reading. Actually when I was in school, English was the only subject I like besides Geography. Yeah, I like the way my mom decorates the house too. Bias again, she has style!
20/12/2007 at 9:42 pm Permalink
Your mom’s lader can goes into museum. I still remember that kind of lader exist way back 30 years ago.
21/12/2007 at 10:01 pm Permalink
Stef: If we want to, we sure can send it to the musuem of antiques.
22/12/2007 at 3:26 am Permalink
Your parents’ house has so many antique stuffs. I still remember when my mom wanted to throw our food larder away. So sad to see it goes.
22/12/2007 at 8:59 am Permalink
Che-Cheh: I sure like my parents’ antiques. WIsh I can bring the antiques over easily! I think a food larder is not a common item in households now?