Too much to do, not enough time ...

So far I've enjoyed my tutoring experience - twice a week facilitating 'problem-based learning' for medical students. A good opportunity to keep one's own medical knowledge up to date! Other than that, my volunteer work for ski patrol has expanded to fill the available time and then some, but I must also now turn to focus on some long-standing unfinished personal matters. Yesterday it was nice to sing with my church choir again for the first time since Christmas - due to being away in the country I didn't get there very often last year so it will be nice to be a more regular participant again this year. Afterwards I had a special deal voucher for an Asian-style banquet at Chilli Padi, and with one exception the food was fantastic. The Szechuan Hot and Sour soup with chicken and wood-ear mushroom was a great starter with a lovely blend of flavours, but the chilli oil was fiery! Apart from the Pad Thai Seafood (bland, watery overcooked noodles) the main courses were delicious - Beef Rendang, steamed John Dory fillets with a ginger sauce, pan-cooked scallops and a Duck Red Curry with lychees, cherry tomatoes and pineapple (with a rice accompaniment). The only other disappointment was that there was no Chinese tea included with the banquet, but water was provided. The serves were quite generous, and as the voucher cost $20 compared to the normal $45 price of the 'Premium Banquet' it is impossible to complain, but just to make a note not to choose the noodles next time! (Voucher through 'OurDeal').