The Flu Bug

Am sniffing and coughing quite alot today… with bodyache and lethargy… and awful phlegm sticking to my throat... Grrr…. Really feeling quite dreadful...

Didn’t know how the flu worsened… had been some time since I felt so bad from a flu…

Thankful for a rest day tmrw, hope I’ll get better soon..

Believe it or not, im actually thinking of getting some ice cream to soothe my throat.,. a comfort for this sickly day!

Heh… :p

Change - the Only Constant

Got a day off today.. So glad to be able to spend time with the husband before he goes for his shift later!

Had Mac breakfast together, watching tv, snacking on cny goodies.. What a bliss! :p

& isn’t such little moments in the midst of our busyness that’s the sweetest?

But im gonna miss him loads again tonight…

My Comfort

This is solely for decorative purpose, NOT image of the Matcha Sundae which i ate

Had a superb Jap food feast at Tampopo (the Liang Court branch) this evening with my parents! How sweet of them! :)

Totally satisfied my sashimi craving!

& it was also the first time I tried Uni!!!

I dunno what gave me the courage to try, but I must say it is an acquired taste and I do quite like it, somewhat sweet, and melts in your mouth..

Definitely gonna try it again in future. :)

We had 3 different types of desserts, shared with my dearest sister – the light Jap cheese cake, the Scoop cake (which is a vanilla fruit cake topped with a generous helping of fresh cream), and a Matcha sundae.

The cakes tasted quite ordinary, but the green tea sundae was YUM! :)

 We were seriously filled to the brim after that. :)

Food aside, what I really enjoyed most tonight, was the companionship with my family, which I hold dear to my heart..

Really enjoyed my time with my parents and my dearest little sister, they really provided me so much comfort during this time when my husband will be away most of the time due to his work.

Their love and warmth gave me so much strength.

I really thank God for my family, beyond what words can say.

With my husband having to work evening shifts most of the time these months, this season may not be easy as I will need to handle many things on my own, and will need to grow in independence.

But I know, God and my family will always be by my side.

Amen.

It's the Bunny Year!

Strangely, I seem to be having some mixed feelings abt CNY this year..

On one hand, im happy and looking forward to celebrating CNY with my new extended family (ie. My husband’s family), yet on the other, there seems to be a tinge of moodiness which I cant really pinpoint why.. just dun seem to feel the CNY atmosphere as much this year as compared to previously..

Maybe because im staying on my own now, and am alone in the house most of the time, so the excitement which I used to share with my siblings at my old house seems to be lost? Or could it be because I’ve not been working for the past months, and CNY (and so the CNY holidays) has become just like any other days, and so dun seem so special and so yearned after anymore?

Oh wells… or could it just be due to the usual female hormonal changes?? Haha.

In fact, I should be especially happy since it’s the first year the husband and I are celebrating this occasion as a married couple.. but thinking abt the fact that my husband needs to work tmrw night, yes, on Day One of CNY, AND the weekend (!!!!), makes me miss him already… Sigh.

Ok, I was reminded not to get into my usual melancholic mood again.. Gotta see things on the bright side and enjoy this festival as much as I can.

Gonna bring out all the CNY goodies which I bought, hopefully that will add some excitement and lift up the CNY spirit in this place!!

Happy CNY everyone!! :)

Traditional CNY Nian Gao

While waiting for the husband to buy lunch back yesterday, decided to make some pan fried Nian Gao (Traditional Chinese New Year sweet cake).

I've always loved Nian Gao since young, not just cos I've got a sweet tooth, but really because my paternal grandmother knows how to make really delicious deep fried Nian Gao - I especially love the egg batter, and with those sweet gooey nian gao that simply melts in your mouth... Yummmm.... :)

But, as deep fried Nian Gao is a little too unhealthy, plus it will make my kitchen oily and sticky, I decided to make pan fried Nian Gao instead!

Tastes quite good!! Considering it was my first attempt! Haha. Brought back fond childhood memories too!

Only thing is I thought the batter could be a little lighter but more eggy... Would try using a different type of batter the next time!

Here’s the recipe for the batter I used this time:

1 egg

Half a cup self raising flour/ or plain flour

¼ cup milk

A pinch of salt

Mix the ingredients altogether until a thick batter forms.

Cut the nian gao into small pieces.

Dip them into the batter and pan fry until golden brown.

Ready to serve!

For Him Alone

The rain doesn’t seem to stop, but im really loving it. :)

Spent the whole day at home today, enjoying this rainy weather with the raindrops forming a sweet melody in my mind..

For You alone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbjg2jCp0gs&feature=related

You are the peace that guards my heart

My help in time of need

You are the hope that leads me on

And brings me to my knees

For there I find You waiting

And there I find release

So with all my heart

I’ll worship and unto You I’ll sing

For You alone deserve all glory

For You alone deserve all praise

Father we worship and adore You

Father we long to see Your face

For You alone deserve all glory

For You alone deserve all praise

Father we love You

And we worship You this day

Amen.

A very quiet, yet sweet and lovely afternoon.

May He continue to refresh my soul.

Amen.

Thank God for REST!

I has been a long while since I last updated my blog.. Had been really bz the past 1 wk, with all my evenings packed with meetings and appointments!

But thank God for an awesome wkend, where im able to just spend some time with the husband, away from our bz bz schedule!!

The husband managed to take ‘off’ over the wkend, including today!! Hoooooooray!!!!!!!

Haha.

Words cannot describe how happy I am. It has been a long long time since he last had his wkend off!

We really enjoyed the past 3 days, being able to just wake up late, go for nice buffet brunch or dim sum, followed by nice seafood dinner.. & alot ALOT of ice cream!! :p
Sorry that I kept forgetting to bring along my camera, so, no photos taken! Hee.. :p

Well, I believe there gonna be more chances in future yah! :)

Now, cny is nearing.. thinking of making some pan-fried nian gao today.. yum… haha. Well, gonna be my first time doing this, hope it’ll turn out well.

Will keep you updated! :)

Jeremiah 29:11

“ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future..” “