I just thought of a resolution for 2010. I never really make any resolutions but since I really want to do this and alang2 it's January so can lah make it a resolution. Anyway.. I want to cook/bake more.
In my student days I've always cooked my meals. But ever since we got back here and living with my parents, on average I might have cooked only once a month. Why am I not cooking for my parents instead?? well... First, they are great cooks. Second, they get home much earlier than I do soooo they are always in the kitchen first. What about weekends? Aaahhhh they cook lunch so early that by the time I'm awake all the prep is done and all is left is to put everything on the stove. Plus I feel my cooking is inferior to theirs and since I can't handle criticism I usually let them cook.. HAHAHA.
Anyway.... I miss cooking and the food that I used to dish out. I miss experimenting with recipes. I miss smelling like food and have food stains on my tees(oh wait.. I still stain my tees because my 2 year old is a fussy eater). Plus, I think my cooking skills are getting really rusty. Also... it would be great that my daughter can help me with the baking.
Only problem is.. Asa loves cakes too much so if I bake a cake he'll have an even bigger waistline. But I want to bake a cake. I think my solution to this is to give it away to my colleagues. Yes yes.. I think that's what I'll do.
So.. yes people.. that is my resolution for the year 2010. I WILL MAKE SURE THE KITCHEN BERASAP WITH MY COOKING!!! and of course to have the courage to accept my parents' critics on my cooking. Seriously... they are so good that if we dine out, they almost always would say... "mine taste better" and it's true.. they do.. Sigh.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
oh Snniiipppeeeee
Azalia loves the movie UP so much that I bought her a helium balloon sold for RM5 at the pasar malam in Manjung. She chose a parrot(maybe because of the bird in the movie, the boy called it Kevin) and she loved loved loved it.
We brought it back to KL and she put it safely on her bed. Then my cousin came and she was so eager to show it to him she ran out of the door and the door accidently shut and snapped the string of the balloon and it floated up to the ceiling, towards the ceiling fan.
From the horrified look on Azalia's face, you would have thought it was a real bird and was about to be killed by the ceiling fan. Her cries sounded so scared that I quickly ran to the switch to turn it off.
Thankfully the balloon didn't burst otherwise I think Azalia wouldn't sleep so peacefully if she saw her bird burst into pieces.
Anyhoo..I wonder how she would react once the balloon runs out of air. Well at least when that happens, it's still intact.
We brought it back to KL and she put it safely on her bed. Then my cousin came and she was so eager to show it to him she ran out of the door and the door accidently shut and snapped the string of the balloon and it floated up to the ceiling, towards the ceiling fan.
From the horrified look on Azalia's face, you would have thought it was a real bird and was about to be killed by the ceiling fan. Her cries sounded so scared that I quickly ran to the switch to turn it off.
Thankfully the balloon didn't burst otherwise I think Azalia wouldn't sleep so peacefully if she saw her bird burst into pieces.
Anyhoo..I wonder how she would react once the balloon runs out of air. Well at least when that happens, it's still intact.
Monday, January 4, 2010
I like I like I like!!!
I got myself a treat on the last day of 2009. Am feeling absolutely giddy over it. Was thinking of getting one for my 5 years wedding anni but this pretty little thing was on sale so I can't wait can I.. hehe. Will think of something else for my anni. But a brother or sister for Azalia would be the greatest gift ever. AMEENN.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Welcome 2010!!
We started our new year with a family holiday to Swiss Garden Damai Laut, Perak. It was a fun weekend. We even went all the way to Ipoh to visit the petting zoo at The Lost Word Of Tambun (FYI, the place was set against a backdrop of limestone hills and it is just gorgeous!!!)
Anyway.. during the trip we learn a few things.
1. Azalia doesn't like the beach(yet). She doesn't like the feeling of sand under her feet and insisted to be carried on the beach and only played with the sand tools I bought at the swimming pool. Sigh.
2. GPS gets you where you want to go BUT not necessarily the road you want to take.
3. Giant, Manjung, Perak has something malls in KL don't (I think). A remote control car big enough for your kid to sit in. RM3 for 5 minutes. HAHA. Both father and daughter had fun playing with it.
4. My daughter has a problem sharing with people she doesn't know. I'm not quite sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. But what I do know, she needs to get her temper in check.
5. Azalia hates a crowded swimming pool. She prefers the bathtub if there's too many kids in the pool. Especially kids who tries to take her ball. I will never forget her coming out of the pool, stomping her feet, hands on her hips and saying "Alia nak balik. Alia tak nak mandi dah. Alia nak tido." and grunts. Only to go back to the room and climbed into the bathtub with her toys and asking for lots and lots of bubbles.
6. Azalia can handle a 4-hours car drive with only 1 stop and was seated in her car seat all the way. Of course, her books, toy laptop and toys were with her to keep her company. And it helps that she slept half way. hehe.
On the last day Azalia had diarrhea but it was manageable. A few puking incident and pooping incident but nothing major. I did worry because she didn't want to take any milk that morning and the little food that she wants to take came out not long after she consumed them. But as soon as we were in the car on our way back, she drank a bottle of milk and later another bottle so that was a relief and she was good all the way back. And her appetite came back just before she went to sleep just now. Thank God.
Overall we had a great weekend. But until Azalia can handle the beach, I think we would be satisfied with a family trip to a hotel with a pool and a zoo nearby. She just loves her animals.
Anyway.. during the trip we learn a few things.
1. Azalia doesn't like the beach(yet). She doesn't like the feeling of sand under her feet and insisted to be carried on the beach and only played with the sand tools I bought at the swimming pool. Sigh.
2. GPS gets you where you want to go BUT not necessarily the road you want to take.
3. Giant, Manjung, Perak has something malls in KL don't (I think). A remote control car big enough for your kid to sit in. RM3 for 5 minutes. HAHA. Both father and daughter had fun playing with it.
4. My daughter has a problem sharing with people she doesn't know. I'm not quite sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. But what I do know, she needs to get her temper in check.
5. Azalia hates a crowded swimming pool. She prefers the bathtub if there's too many kids in the pool. Especially kids who tries to take her ball. I will never forget her coming out of the pool, stomping her feet, hands on her hips and saying "Alia nak balik. Alia tak nak mandi dah. Alia nak tido." and grunts. Only to go back to the room and climbed into the bathtub with her toys and asking for lots and lots of bubbles.
6. Azalia can handle a 4-hours car drive with only 1 stop and was seated in her car seat all the way. Of course, her books, toy laptop and toys were with her to keep her company. And it helps that she slept half way. hehe.
On the last day Azalia had diarrhea but it was manageable. A few puking incident and pooping incident but nothing major. I did worry because she didn't want to take any milk that morning and the little food that she wants to take came out not long after she consumed them. But as soon as we were in the car on our way back, she drank a bottle of milk and later another bottle so that was a relief and she was good all the way back. And her appetite came back just before she went to sleep just now. Thank God.
Overall we had a great weekend. But until Azalia can handle the beach, I think we would be satisfied with a family trip to a hotel with a pool and a zoo nearby. She just loves her animals.
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