Boring...

Life is soooooo boring lately….. Certain things that you are very eager to do but cannot do (eg. spend money without thinking…); things that you can do or supposed to do but you lazy to do (eg. housework, housework and more housework…) and end up you don’t wish to do a single thing…

After watching the Korean F4 show, really feel like going to Korea or Japan, even my sister is also crazy about that movie and asked me whether want to plan a trip there this autumn? Sigh… if not because I already booked for my Bangkok trip in this November and my Hong Kong trip in January next year, definitely I will say yes to her….!!

I am the type of person who can’t sit still and do nothing; I must always keep myself busy. Even though I am a working mother, have a 21-month-old toddler to take care with and have some daily housework to do but I must still find something to do or at least have something for me to look forward to, so that I won’t feel my life so boring…. Hhhmmmm….. My holiday trips are still way too far... Shopping definitely a NO, NO because I’ve spent too much money on my skin care and cosmetic products.. Short trip?? Just went to Genting and KL last weekend. So, what else can I do now……??

Muahahahah!!! Finally!! I know what I am supposed to do now. My little girl’s birthday is coming soon in October, let’s plan a wonderful birthday party for her!!! Already had the theme in my mind and now I should start with the preparation, 3 months time is more than enough and I even find it a bit too long to wait.

Hhmmm… Let’s see… I have to start buying materials to do the costumes for my daughter, her friends and cousins. Noticed that a lot of people here are just too “chin chai” and always don’t bother to follow the theme. So, to make the party a more happening and memorable one, I will handmade a few costumes and let the kids have a real make-over. I believe the kids will definitely enjoy themselves and be very happy about their new looks.

Also, I will have to crack my head and think of what to get for the menu, cakes, decorations, party packs, tableware, prizes, presents, games and accessories… My daughter is just too lucky to have a mother like me, isn’t she?? Hhhmmm… Suddenly I find my world is full of colour again… ^_*

Kkot Bo Da Nam Ja

Recently, my colleague just borrowed me this korean drama, it's actually the korean version of Taiwanese Meteor Garden - the F4! I have not watched any korean drama for a very long time though I used to crazy about it when I was still in Singapore. The reason is because all my favourite actors like Bae Yong Jun, Lee Byung Heon, Won Bin seldom act anymore. The latest Korean shows' actors and actresses are mostly new faces whom I don't recognise.

The DVD shop which I always go to also strongly recommend this Korean Drama to me but I refused to buy it, reason? Very simple, just because I've watched the Taiwanese version of F4 and to me, I think the Korean version will never ever bit the Taiwanese drama.

Never thought that my colleague bought this drama and keep saying that this drama is very, very, very nice!! I am so curious to find out how nice will this drama be, so I lent it from her, and now I'm so terribly addicted to it. The main actor - Lee Min Ho really looks like Jerry Yan and both of them in the movies are damn Man and cute... Oh my gosh.. I'm going to faint... (Oih, back to reality pls..)

Hhhmmm.... ok, ok... After watching the drama, I told my hubby I want to go to a place which is cold or snowing like Korea or Japan. My hubby shook his head and said:" You watch Meteor Garden, you said you want to go to Spain; you watch Love in the Aegean sea, you said you want to go to Greece; watch taiwanese drama, you said you want to go to Taiwan (though I've been there once, but I really love this country and would like to revisit) and now watch this Korean drama, you said you want to go to Korea or Japan." Hahahaa.... that is because I love to travel and I've not been to so many countries yet.. Not like him, can travel few times in a year!! I told my hubby that I feel like going to Japan or Korea alone to look for my friends there, then he asked me what about him?? Huhh...?? Of course stay at home look after the kid lahh.. crazy..!! ^_*

Below are some photos and a nice song to share...

Annual Dinner - Wild Wild West

11 July 2009 was a special day as my company was having a very big event on that day and yes! It's my company's annual dinner - The Wild Wild West...! It'd caused a very big huh hah here and there in my company coz everybody was so excited and can't wait for the big day to come!!

As for me, I was half happy and half worried as every year this moment, I will be given a special assignment - to give speech for some awards ON THE STAGE!!! This special assignment always make me very nervous and I have to keep on practising and asking myself to cool down.. cool down.. take a deep breath.. slowly.. However, we indeed enjoyed ourselves so much especially with a bunch of crazy friends around.. ^_*

It was me giving speech on stage

The crazy cowgirls...

Cawaii neh.. ^_*

Yeohh... sexy..!!

Me and our Head of Cust Care

Me and my red indian aunt - do you believe that she actually made this costume herself..?? (Hmm.. very creative..)

With HR colleagues

Huhh... a flying kiss for you.. ^o^

Asian Charlie's Angels.. huh.. huhh...

Numbers

Every weekday afternoon, I'll go back to my mother-in-law's house for lunch as I miss my darling little girl soooo much and can't wait to see her even though it's just for an hour.

While I was having my lunch together with my hubby, my little darling started to counting numbers.. Yi, Er, San, Si, Wu, Liu, Qi, Ba, Jiu, Shi.. Yeah... Finally!! She can count from number one to 10 in chinese. For English, she's still struggling coz my in-laws all speak Mandarin to her and I'm the only person who speaks English to her. Yes, still need to give her some time. She's only a 20 months old toddler but she can already speaks very long sentences and some times, can see that she's thinking what words or sentence to use in order to make us understand what's in her mind.

HHhmmm.. really love her soo much.. ^o^

Ave Maria by Beyonce

Lately, I am so in love with this song sang by Beyonce Knowles, it's very different from the normal Ave Maria. Would like to share this beautiful song with you.. ^_*




She was lost in so many different ways
Out in the darkness with no guide
I know the cost of a losing hand
Never thought the grace of god go high
I found heaven on earth
You were my last, my first
And then I here this voice inside
Ave maria

I've been alone
When I'm surrounded by friends
How could the silence be so loud
But i still go home knowing that I've got you
There's only us when the lights go down
You are my heaven on earth
You are my hunger, my thirst
I always hear this voice inside
Singing ave maria

Sometimes love can come and pass you by
While your busy making plans
Suddenly hit you and then you realize
It's out of your hands, baby you got to understand
You are my heaven on earth
You are my last, my first
And then I hear this voice inside
Ave maria
Ave maria
Ave maria

Another Dessert

Few years back while I was in Singapore, I used to order this dessert many times. This dessert is called "Papaya Milk with Sago". Another easy-to-prepare dessert. Just put in the baby sago in slow cooker and stew it with milk, once the white colour sago become transparent, just add in the ripe papaya and continue to stew it for about another half to one hour.

As a natural remedy, papaya not only aids digestion but also helps prevent constipation. It provides relief from piles and also has anti-cancer properties. Papaya has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels, prevents the formation of urinary stones, prevents intestinal infection by parasites and aids in the proper functioning of the body’s immune system. For lactating mothers, according to traditional beliefs, papaya also helps to stimulate milk production.

Papayas are a good source of fiber. Its fiber is able to keep cancer-causing toxins in the colon away from the healthy colon cells. Those who are experiencing constipation or at risk of colon cancer should consider taking more papaya. Papaya’s folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carontene and vitamin E have been linked with reduced risk of colon cancer. Additionally, the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya have also been proven to reduce muscle inflammation and the healing of burns and wounds.

Some people even said that it'll help to improve your complexion and makes you look fairer. Don't care whether it's real or not, this dessert does taste good and full of nutrients.

Dinner in EQ

We had our dinner last night in Equatorial Hotel Malacca as there was something for us to celebrate about. Usually if we have something to celebrate, we’ll first think of Equatorial Hotel, not only the food there is nice but the service is also very good.

Below are some photos to share.


Photo taken from home before we heading to EQ


Venue: Rest House Cafe at Hotel's lobby


Mummy taking photo with Ern Ern before the dinner is served

Mummy and Daddy ordered the same main dish - Red Snapper Fillet served with mushroom sauce

An apple was given by a waitress to this adorable little girl

We took a family photo before leaving

Focusing....

Happy little fella..

Dessert

Lately, I enjoy making “thong sui” (Chinese dessert) so much. The idea actually came from the dessert which I frequently buy from a dessert shop mainly selling “Kwai Ling Ko” (Tortoise shell-Rhizome jelly). This dessert is called “Snow Fungus with Rock Sugar” and it is very easy to prepare.

Snow fungus, also known as white tree ear fungus, cloud ear or white fungus. People have been saying that snow fungus is an alternative to expensive bird’s nest for the poor man. It contains much iron, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. It is often used in soups and desserts and believed to improve the complexion.

The fat and gum like protein in it is especially nourishing to the body. It is considered a good supplement to the body. Stew snow fungus with rock sugar lubricates the colon and stimulates peristalsis. Thus, it is a mild laxative for constipation patients.

Snow fungus is also said to be effective in nourishing the lungs, healing dry cough and clearing heat in the lungs. Those who have weak lungs catch cold easily. Eating stewed snow fungus with rock sugar and red dates helps strengthen the respiratory system and thus, helps prevent cold.

Usually I’ll just cook a big pot and store the desserts in a few containers so that me and my family can have it every day.

Ingredients: Snow fungus, kei ci and rock sugar

Ingredients: Snow fungus, kei ci, rock sugar and additional red dates