I am in the midst of a movie and it sparked off memories.
It makes me miss authentic chinese food so much. Home-cooked. Back in those days, I wake up with a simple yet delightful breakfast whipped up and placed on the table. Mom could not decide what to make for breakfast until the morning itself. So it was something to look forward to every night since she does not say what is for breakfast, and a wonderful surprise every morning. I can still vividly remember how the menu changed as we grew up!
When I was in the afternoon session of school, there would be a plate of rice with portions of food placed in a microwave-able plate cling foiled in the fridge for me to warm up as lunch. The aroma of it was quite the same everyday! I got used to it for months and years, but I am missing that simple routine smell now. At times, if mom had the mood, we would have extra dishes she cooked the morning itself before she went for work! I wish I had all these memories in pictures. I would love to show them to you....
Oh, how we take the daily routine of life for granted.
I wonder if these memories will stay on with me even when I am old...
On a second note, I am worried how am I going to assimilate back into society back home in the future which does not seem too far away....
God Bless.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Halfway Ball...
*Fingers crossed*...We're halfway there...~
Pressure is building. Restless days. Worried times. Disturbed sleeps.
Listen to the chorus of the song...
~ We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not (not really!)
But we definitely got each other, :)
And that's a lot..
Guys, we're halfway there!
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it there (I should take urs)
We're halfway there...
We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when its all that you've got..~
Pressure is building. Restless days. Worried times. Disturbed sleeps.
Listen to the chorus of the song...
~ We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not (not really!)
But we definitely got each other, :)
And that's a lot..
Guys, we're halfway there!
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it there (I should take urs)
We're halfway there...
We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when its all that you've got..~
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Product Two
Just the other day, we had an impromptu cake session which led to a brief discussion pertaining certain issues.
And so, product two would be the cake :)
Product name: The Chocolate Gateau
Brand: Cadbury
Cost: -not known- (sorry)
Origin: Should be U.K
The cake should be consumed whilst it is CHILLED! :) I thought that it wasn't too bad. The mousse and cream were light and delightful. The portion was not too bad either. It does serve 8 - 9 portions as claimed. That would be a slice of 30 degrees of a circle with a 5 cm radius.
It was not too sweet either to my surprise. However, the only part that failed was the cake itself. The chocolate sponge was not up to standards. It was not fluffy or soft and i thought that it was rather hard and unpleasant to taste and texture. That said, this is a processed cake.
Suffice to say:
Good bites: Lovely chocolate mousse and sauce
Bad bites: Sponge cake texture
Overall score: 6 out of 10
And so, product two would be the cake :)
Product name: The Chocolate Gateau
Brand: Cadbury
Cost: -not known- (sorry)
Origin: Should be U.K
The cake should be consumed whilst it is CHILLED! :) I thought that it wasn't too bad. The mousse and cream were light and delightful. The portion was not too bad either. It does serve 8 - 9 portions as claimed. That would be a slice of 30 degrees of a circle with a 5 cm radius.
It was not too sweet either to my surprise. However, the only part that failed was the cake itself. The chocolate sponge was not up to standards. It was not fluffy or soft and i thought that it was rather hard and unpleasant to taste and texture. That said, this is a processed cake.
Suffice to say:
Good bites: Lovely chocolate mousse and sauce
Bad bites: Sponge cake texture
Overall score: 6 out of 10
Friday, February 22, 2008
Product 1
I shall be blogging about new products that I try out. It is not going to be a wide range, or many since I do not try new things out each time, but more like the little bits and pieces in this small world of mine...
=)
Since this is a new idea, let's start with something "new" too!
Product name: Orange and Mango Chewing Gum
Brand: Boots
Cost: GBP 0.49
Origin: Made in Turkey
I have not tried chewing gum with a bit of "juice" in the middle, so I thought that I might as well give this a go. The other brand option was not very popular either, so I went with home brand. I bought this from Boots at the Heath Hospital, thus choices were limited.
Anyway, I actually quite like the mango and orange flavour! It was pleasant. =D However, I thought that the sugar coating could have been better. That said, these are 'sugar free' gums (there are sweeteners obviously).
The most un-positive bit was the gum itself. It was not very chewy. Rather stiff and took quite an effort! They could have improved it by putting some kinda minty flavour to the gum too in my opinion.
Edit: btw, the middle juice bit is not coloured (orange) as it is depicted on the box! it's just plain whitish stuff! (which sounds a bit wrong).
Summary:
Good bits: Good flavour, affordable price
Bad bits: Gum was stiff/tough, flavour did not last long
Overall Score: 4 out of 10
Disclaimer: This is entirely my own opinion. No one has paid to promote or disregard the product.
Note: If any people familiar with the law knows that doing this as a personal opinion in a personal blog is against the justice system, please let me know.
=)
Since this is a new idea, let's start with something "new" too!
Product name: Orange and Mango Chewing Gum
Brand: Boots
Cost: GBP 0.49
Origin: Made in Turkey
I have not tried chewing gum with a bit of "juice" in the middle, so I thought that I might as well give this a go. The other brand option was not very popular either, so I went with home brand. I bought this from Boots at the Heath Hospital, thus choices were limited.
Anyway, I actually quite like the mango and orange flavour! It was pleasant. =D However, I thought that the sugar coating could have been better. That said, these are 'sugar free' gums (there are sweeteners obviously).
The most un-positive bit was the gum itself. It was not very chewy. Rather stiff and took quite an effort! They could have improved it by putting some kinda minty flavour to the gum too in my opinion.
Edit: btw, the middle juice bit is not coloured (orange) as it is depicted on the box! it's just plain whitish stuff! (which sounds a bit wrong).
Summary:
Good bits: Good flavour, affordable price
Bad bits: Gum was stiff/tough, flavour did not last long
Overall Score: 4 out of 10
Disclaimer: This is entirely my own opinion. No one has paid to promote or disregard the product.
Note: If any people familiar with the law knows that doing this as a personal opinion in a personal blog is against the justice system, please let me know.
Que sera sera?
If you cannot get what you want, what would you do?
- would you be contented with what you already have?
- would you strive for what you want even if it means you have to take a fall back?
- would you take the risk of the unknown?
- would you just accept the fact that this is as much as you can get?
- would your courage rise to the occasion?
I used to know what I want in life. I used to be ambitious and a high achieving girl, proud of who she is. I think I have changed..and it is not for the better. I do not feel comfortable in the person I have become, or becoming..in all context.
Things have taken a twist for me, and it is causing an obstruction, on the verge of strangulation.
- would you be contented with what you already have?
- would you strive for what you want even if it means you have to take a fall back?
- would you take the risk of the unknown?
- would you just accept the fact that this is as much as you can get?
- would your courage rise to the occasion?
I used to know what I want in life. I used to be ambitious and a high achieving girl, proud of who she is. I think I have changed..and it is not for the better. I do not feel comfortable in the person I have become, or becoming..in all context.
Things have taken a twist for me, and it is causing an obstruction, on the verge of strangulation.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Disappointments
How much / many disappointments can one take in a lifetime? Or rather, what is the rate and concentration that one can withstand disappointments? be it from yourself or from an external source.
What if you find that your days are dripping away, like a leaking tap, with them? What if the water source from this leaking tap is a limited amount? Now, not only the leaking tap would be a problem, but also the surface it drips to. What if this surface is not strong and will slowly, chronically, progressively and painfully corrode away?
How do we solve this simple complex matter? Who/which party will be willing to solve or compromise? The tap? the water source? the surface? Any others?
And it drips, as we speak.
photo taken from someone who posted it up somewhere.
What if you find that your days are dripping away, like a leaking tap, with them? What if the water source from this leaking tap is a limited amount? Now, not only the leaking tap would be a problem, but also the surface it drips to. What if this surface is not strong and will slowly, chronically, progressively and painfully corrode away?
How do we solve this simple complex matter? Who/which party will be willing to solve or compromise? The tap? the water source? the surface? Any others?
And it drips, as we speak.
photo taken from someone who posted it up somewhere.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ~
To you lot whom I love and adore..
and whom I'll always appreciate and shall cherish..
May the angels protect you
Trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when its time to go home
May you always have plenty
Your glass never empty
And know in your belly
You're never alone
May your tears come from laughing
You find friends worth having
With every year passing
They mean more than gold
May you win but stay humble
Smile more than grumble
And know when you stumble
You're never alone
I¹ll be in every beat of your heart
When you face the unknown
Wherever you fly
This isn't goodbye
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you¹re never alone
Well I have to be honest
As much as I wanted
I’m not gonna promise the cold winds won¹t blow
So when hard times have found you
And your fears surround you
Wrap my love around you
You're never alone
And when hard times have found you
And your fear surrounds you
Wrap my love around you
You¹re never alone
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
and whom I'll always appreciate and shall cherish..
May the angels protect you
Trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when its time to go home
May you always have plenty
Your glass never empty
And know in your belly
You're never alone
May your tears come from laughing
You find friends worth having
With every year passing
They mean more than gold
May you win but stay humble
Smile more than grumble
And know when you stumble
You're never alone
I¹ll be in every beat of your heart
When you face the unknown
Wherever you fly
This isn't goodbye
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you¹re never alone
Well I have to be honest
As much as I wanted
I’m not gonna promise the cold winds won¹t blow
So when hard times have found you
And your fears surround you
Wrap my love around you
You're never alone
And when hard times have found you
And your fear surrounds you
Wrap my love around you
You¹re never alone
My love will follow you stay with you
Baby you're never alone
Saturday, February 09, 2008
++++++++++
Trying to stay positive...
:)
And y'know what...there has been an absence of this feeling, and for the first time, after a long while, having something to look forward to is the best feeling one can get.
There should be more photos..but i have no idea whose camera they are stored in.
Edit: this is such a cute lovely videoclip!
:)
And y'know what...there has been an absence of this feeling, and for the first time, after a long while, having something to look forward to is the best feeling one can get.
There should be more photos..but i have no idea whose camera they are stored in.
Edit: this is such a cute lovely videoclip!
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