To the Apartment

It took us a while to get the packing done. And then, there was the small matter of dinner and groceries for the apartment. The baggage was still in the van, and it would take at least another half an hour of unpacking before we could settle down.

The boys took their time to finish their dinner, so we decided to split up. Anita went to sort the groceries out. By the time we were done, it was close to 10pm. Luckily our apartment was only 10 minutes away.

After a bit of heavy lifting, we unpacked and about to settle down. I need a shower .....

Write with Write

I have been looking for a reliable method of crafting blog entries on the Nexus device, but had so far been frustrated one way or the other. None of the available softwares have the slickness of Day One app on iOS with its seamless integration between the iPad, iPhone and the Mac desktop. Occasionally I do fancy updating from the Nexus.

So, I came across a new app called Write. Well, not exactly new, but something I just explored. It allowed for direct upload into the SquareSpace app. No more need for cut a paste. Hopefully the transfer and upload worked flawlessly. So, here we go .....

School Almost Out

Finally, the end-of-year exams for my boys were done with. They were now looking forward to the holiday break - it wouldn't start for another 2 weeks though. Yesterday was Idlan's final paper. There was a class party organised for this morning but from what you could see, getting them out of bed was a right challenge.

There is no school today, Idlan said. Do I have to go to school? Well, there would be no class. Just party and it should be fun. We would be spending the weekend - and the whole of next week - at the apartment. We had still yet to pack, and I would be back from work before I start packing my documents and gadgets. Not sure what time tonight before we would be settled in.

The boys were really looking forward to the stay. I was happy as well, although it would not effect my travel time as much as with the school holidays starting next week, expected the traffic would be light. But the short drive would always be a welcome. I would also be on call on this coming Sunday and Tuesday. Should be a busy week.

Skyfall

We managed to escape to the cinemas last night to watch the latest James Bond instalment, Skyfall. A departure from the normal plot, a more personal take on the Bond enigma. Not necessarily the best bond, but certainly different. I was sufficiently warned of the narrative to have a lightly different expectation.

This time around, there was no ravishing Bond Girl, no gadgets to dream about, and certainly the villain should I say, less demonic. But a villain there was, and it was none other than the superb Javier Bardem. He was a class act. In fact, this year, we had been blessed by some proper movie villain. Remember Batman and Loki. Bardem's character was just as good, although a lot funnier.

The opening chase was on par with the previous Bond movies, this time it was in Istanbul, and it certainly brought the pulse racing with motorcycle chase on the roof of the Grand Bazaar. Memorable. Then came the first twist in the plot, right at the end of the chase ..... and the story kicked off from there.

There were a few satisfactory revelation at the end of the movie, certainly justifying longevity of the franchise. I would definitely recommend the movie to everyone, as long they do not expect this to be their typical Bond farce. It was more dramatic and personal. Gadget freak should stay away, full stop .....

Lunch with Anita

Wednesday was usually a free morning for me. So, after spring out some stuff at the ward, and finished a meeting, it was time to head into town. I needed to pick up my passport - freshly printed with the US visa - at the Wisma MCA.

Anita and Irfan would then join me at Suria for lunch. I parked the car at Suria, and walked across to pick up my passport. That took only 10 minutes although entering the place was a bit on the scary side security-wise. I had to register at the entrance, took the lift up to the 19th floor, had a metal-detector subjected to my body, before picking up my visa.

By the time I was done, Anita was waiting for me at Suria. We had lunch at Yuzu, which is a rate occasions for us. Even though I have free mornings - which would stop next month with the opening of SDMC Desa ParkCity - it was seldom that I get to meet Anita. She was always busy with the children.

I finally had to leave for the afternoon clinic after a hearty lunch ....