The Random and Rare Family Dinner

Went Orchard Hotel on Friday evening for a sumptuous Teochew Porridge Buffet at La Terrasse. Upon entering, the most prominent structure that caught my eyes would be the giant clock tower. Very beautifully-crafted structure right in the middle of the grand hall.

There are quite a number of choices of bars and restaurants in this very hotel namely, Orchard Cafe and Intermezzo Bar at Level 1 and Hua Ting Restaurant with La Terrasse at Level 2.

At 2nd Storey, the feeling of being cuddled by the amber lightings from all directions, gives you a calming ambience that seemed to provide everyone that came with a weary heart from a busy day of never-ending work, with serenity that brought about a sense of comfort.

While waiting for the arrival of the rest of my family members, my tranquil mind was awaken by a string of unknown melodies that gave the hotel an extra touch of class. It was coming from the direction of the giant clock and circling around, there was actually a lonely solo pianist, wearing dark coat and playing a usual black shiny grand piano blending with the dark carpet and the giant clock, sacrificing his existence and unnecessary physical attention, by becoming one with the environment to give every individual the added feeling of solace. How noble indeed...

Beautiful calligraphy on the

porcelain that holds the

chopsticks.

Finally, as time had already past the intended 8 PM, a familiar group of faces appeared underneath (I was at level 2 while they were at Level 1. XD). It's time for the long-awaited family dinner. We never had a meal together completely as a family for more than a decade or we might never even have once... What a precious dinner.

The buffet was a fairly plain and simple one. It actually looked just like what my Mum cooks at times. Very simple yet heartwarming. 3 types of porridge to choose from: plain, with sweet potatoes or fish porridge. The other dishes were also pretty average looking.

You could say the dishes certainly looked really simple, but they were pretty delicious to be honest. And of course, my Mum still gotta work harder to compete. Opps. =X

They also have Kong Bak Pau! Managed to squeeze in 2 or 3 of them after the porridge meal. For the desserts, we had chocolate cakes, not sure if they have any special name for it, but they were delicious. I had 3/5 slices as the rest had already raised their white flags. Just about 2 mouthful and each slices was ended in my filled stomach.

It was a quality time with my family. Very rare and precious family time to be honest. Let's wish we can have more, though it's not in my family culture.

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Finally, my temp job has come to an end. Another bunch of good people to work with, very easy to communicate, just that probably this was a busy period, the work kept piling and piling like it's getting out of hand. The two most senior colleagues treated me a farewell lunch! Too bad, I'm not really into HR, but I'm truly grateful for the patience and trust they gave. We'll meet again if fate allows. 后会有期。

And with that, I'm back, as an unemployed...

私が欲しいものは、簡単の幸福だけです。