Went down to Singapore with Terri & Gladys to watch Wicked. The last time we went to Singapore together was 11 years ago. This time, we were all more grown up and matured. It's nice.
And I loved Wicked! I am going to watch it again... yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Butter Rice & Lamb Kebabs
Brought some friends to the Blue Cow for the big BBQ breakfast this morning. Bought some meat and kebabs from the same place for home as well.
The initial plan was to wait for a couple of days later to grill the kebabs, but somehow when guardian angel asked, I told her we'd have it for dinner tonight.
Interestingly, I started googling recipes for butter rice. Some recipes and methods were just too complicated, so I picked an easy one and there after took a nap. A looooong nap to the point I might not have woken up if the guardian angel had not reminded me that it is time to cook dinner.
As I was cooking even vegetables, guardian angel was beaming from ear to ear... i asked her what was she so happy about and she said that she was happy that she did not need to cook dinner tonight.. haha. it was great to be able to give her a break. And I noticed that she gets pretty excited each time I said I will cook though through experience, she might not take my word for real every time.. haha
Bro enjoyed the kebabs and told me though the butter rice could have been more fragrant (which I agreed), it was pretty good. But the kebabs were really awesome.
I realised that I do enjoy the experience of cooking.. yet my fear of how it turns out always scares me to not go ahead to attempt it. Ah well, I will be cooking for the next 2 days... some friends are coming over. Hopefully there will be improvement *cross fingers*
The initial plan was to wait for a couple of days later to grill the kebabs, but somehow when guardian angel asked, I told her we'd have it for dinner tonight.
Interestingly, I started googling recipes for butter rice. Some recipes and methods were just too complicated, so I picked an easy one and there after took a nap. A looooong nap to the point I might not have woken up if the guardian angel had not reminded me that it is time to cook dinner.
As I was cooking even vegetables, guardian angel was beaming from ear to ear... i asked her what was she so happy about and she said that she was happy that she did not need to cook dinner tonight.. haha. it was great to be able to give her a break. And I noticed that she gets pretty excited each time I said I will cook though through experience, she might not take my word for real every time.. haha
Bro enjoyed the kebabs and told me though the butter rice could have been more fragrant (which I agreed), it was pretty good. But the kebabs were really awesome.
I realised that I do enjoy the experience of cooking.. yet my fear of how it turns out always scares me to not go ahead to attempt it. Ah well, I will be cooking for the next 2 days... some friends are coming over. Hopefully there will be improvement *cross fingers*
Monday, January 23, 2012
Reunion Dinner
It is tradition that the Chinese has reunion dinner with their family members on the eve or prior to the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
And every year, I have three reunion dinners to attend; this year is no different.
While all reunion dinners are usually with lavished or scrumptious food, one of my reunion dinner experiences was really cool.
It was the reunion between Thea, her father, my brother and myself. Initially, the thought was that Thea, her father and myself would head to Curve for dinner. Since it was still early, I decided to head to the night market. It was there, my brother called and asked me to pack Nasi Lemak for him and guardian angel for dinner.
As I was queuing for my turn at the Nasi Lemak stall, a tiny mad idea struck. I made a call to the father, and asked if he would like to have Nasi Lemak for reunion dinner instead. He said, 'ok' and there you go.. that was our reunion dinner menu.
It was not a scrumptious deal with abalone, or fish, or yee-sang, or prawns... but the scrumptiousness was in the company of those uniting for the meal.
It was the coolest yet simplest reunion dinner and yet strangely, as we all were chatting by the porch, all three of us (the father, the brother and myself) agreed that it was the best reunion dinner ever... lols..
And every year, I have three reunion dinners to attend; this year is no different.
While all reunion dinners are usually with lavished or scrumptious food, one of my reunion dinner experiences was really cool.
It was the reunion between Thea, her father, my brother and myself. Initially, the thought was that Thea, her father and myself would head to Curve for dinner. Since it was still early, I decided to head to the night market. It was there, my brother called and asked me to pack Nasi Lemak for him and guardian angel for dinner.
As I was queuing for my turn at the Nasi Lemak stall, a tiny mad idea struck. I made a call to the father, and asked if he would like to have Nasi Lemak for reunion dinner instead. He said, 'ok' and there you go.. that was our reunion dinner menu.
It was not a scrumptious deal with abalone, or fish, or yee-sang, or prawns... but the scrumptiousness was in the company of those uniting for the meal.
It was the coolest yet simplest reunion dinner and yet strangely, as we all were chatting by the porch, all three of us (the father, the brother and myself) agreed that it was the best reunion dinner ever... lols..
Lunar New Year (2012)
Lunar is to mean Moon, as opposed to Chinese.
To celebrate the Lunar New Year must mean a New Moon.
Yet, is there a new Moon
or even the birth of a Full Moon,
but a new Moon ‘born’ visually in sight, in the context of the human mind,
or more truthfully,
the seeing of simply, Mind…
or even the birth of a Full Moon,
but a new Moon ‘born’ visually in sight, in the context of the human mind,
or more truthfully,
the seeing of simply, Mind…
Blessed New Moon then.
May all that you remember as joyful and loving purpose for this celebration
be yours for all appearing of the Moon within your visual sight in any moment.
be yours for all appearing of the Moon within your visual sight in any moment.
Blessed Be.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Life's Good
Life's Good...
1) the Guardian Angel has a new lap top and is embarking on her 6-months online English course soon.
2) Thea has a new study desk.
3) little Bro is at home with me most of the time.
4) the ex-partner has got a new iPhone (though an old model) to play with.
5) i have a new bed and new mattress.
6) Thea likes my new bed and new mattress.
7) we have a new magnetic whiteboard in the study room.
8) I am singing all the time.
9) *They* are with me all the time.
10) the study room is nice.
11) the book shelf is upstairs.
12) the fish pond is being treated.
13) I have an extra car (which is automatic) to drive.
14) Thea has a friend to travel to and from school with.
15) the smurf village is restored.
16) little Bro is teaching the Guardian Angel how to use her new laptop.
17) my friends in smurf village helps me to water my plants.
probably the most important thing is... I Am Being Joyful, unconditionally... :)
May you be, too.. :)
1) the Guardian Angel has a new lap top and is embarking on her 6-months online English course soon.
2) Thea has a new study desk.
3) little Bro is at home with me most of the time.
4) the ex-partner has got a new iPhone (though an old model) to play with.
5) i have a new bed and new mattress.
6) Thea likes my new bed and new mattress.
7) we have a new magnetic whiteboard in the study room.
8) I am singing all the time.
9) *They* are with me all the time.
10) the study room is nice.
11) the book shelf is upstairs.
12) the fish pond is being treated.
13) I have an extra car (which is automatic) to drive.
14) Thea has a friend to travel to and from school with.
15) the smurf village is restored.
16) little Bro is teaching the Guardian Angel how to use her new laptop.
17) my friends in smurf village helps me to water my plants.
probably the most important thing is... I Am Being Joyful, unconditionally... :)
May you be, too.. :)
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