While we were admiring the tulips at Tao yuan Shien Valley I came across these ducks which were enjoying the scenery . It was really interesting to see them waddling around as they headed towards a nearby pond.
Grey Duck
This particular duck must love to post for pictures as it kept stopping in front of me so that I can take it’s picture.
One of the landscaped streams
If you were wondering where the ducks were waddling towards. This was the place that they were going for a dip. Doesn’t it look lovely?
A waterfall
It was really nice to see so many waterfalls in one place. They really compliment the blooming tulips that were specially grown around the landscape feature.
Multiple streams of water
It would certainly be great to have such a feature in my backyard if I do have the opportunity to stay in a landed property with a big garden. Sipping tea there in the afternoon would be heavenly.
Another waterfall on the grounds.
Don’t the flowers look absolutely lovely put in between the cascading waterfall?
There are many things that I wish to do in my life. You can say that it is on my bucket list of things to achieve while I am still physically and mentally capable.
Given the current conditions and situation that I am in at the moment it is not possible for me to achieve it as yet. I do not have the funding nor the luxury of the time on my hands to complete the task which I wish to do.
Here is a list of 8 things that I have been wanting to do but just can’t at the moment.
1. Getting my Masters
I really would like to further my education and go back to school. I miss the days I spent studying in the university. Even though it would be certainly challenging for me as it has been more then a decade since I was last in school but I welcome the challenge.
I haven’t decided as yet though what type of Masters I would like to get. It’s still a tie between a MBA or a Masters in Education.
2. Learn the Saxophone
I always love this instrument and how sexy Kenny G looks playing it. Even though I do know how to play the piano and the violin but I have never really tried playing a woodwind instrument. I don’t think it will be too difficult for me to pick it up since I already know the basics of note reading.
3. Take up a professional photography course.
It would be nice to be able to play around with a full frame DSLR with all the fancy lenses. To know exactly how to use it and have mentor who can guide me through it with hands on experience.
4. Take up a Japanese Cooking class
The kids and I love eating Japanese food and it would be great if I could make more Japanese dishes at home and learn the tricks on how they make their ramen broth so tasty. It would certainly help us save $$ as we need not eat out that often on the weekend when we have a craving for Japanese food.
5. Learn how to do Ikebana
The Japanese art of flower arrangement has always been of interest to me. It’s really intriguing seeing how a simple arrangement can really jazz up the room and add character to it’s surroundings.
6. Live and work overseas.
I would love a change of scenery and move away from the tropical heat. Staying here in Singapore I long to enjoy the changes of climate which I had when I was studying in Australia back then.
7. Spend a month touring around Europe
I love the scenery in that region and the varied architecture and landscapes. It would be great to be able to travel to the various cities in Europe and experience their rustic charm.
8. Experiencing Sky Diving
This is something which I hope to be able to experience. Even though I do have a slight phobia of heights but the adrenaline rush is what’s draws me to try it out.
