Food Trip Friday

Steamed Fish

Mixed Emotions

Sad: Today, it is starting to sink in. My parents are migrating to the US in less than 10 days. All my life, they have always been here, there, and everywhere for me and my brother. Their petition has been granted, soon they will be leaving. They have been going on trips outside of the country for about a week or so, but this time it's gonna be different. I am positive that I can cope with the situation but as of this very moment, I wish that time would stand still. I have been away from them since I got married 5 years ago. But that "away" word means a 5-10min drive away from where my husband and I stay. There are times when I'd get too bored at home, I go visit them. When I feel sad, I go to them. Gone are the Sunday lunch dates at home. Gone are the Saturday breakfasts. Both my parents are retirees. They have all the right to enjoy life now. For many years, they have been working hard for my brother and I, so I guess it's time for them to relax and be carefree. I just hope that they get the chance to come back home every year. That's enough for me.

Happy: Since both my parents are leaving, no one's gonna look after the house/home they have built in the early years of their marriage. My brother and sis-in-law already has a place of their own. My husband and I stay with my in-laws since both are abroad. This maybe the right time for us (the husby and I) to start on our own as well. My parents have entrusted the house to us. At first, I said no. But after some time, I finally gave in. I analyzed and have realized how much important it is to stay in the house where I grew up. A lot of our friends and relatives keep on saying to treat the situation as if we are newly-weds again. Starting all over, on our own now. All expenses, trials, challenges, happy times, will now be experienced by us both. This makes me smile. Who knows, a baby could be next. Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts...

Starting all over...

One song keeps on playing in my mind now. And if we are of the same age I bet you'd know this song too ... "and now we're starting over again, it's not the easiest thing to do..." You may ask why, what happened? Well, my domain name has expired and I could not recall or track down the account I registered it with. Long story...

So, here I am now with a new name. A new beginning, if you know what I mean. It's now time to build up this site... Traffic...  

Internet find!

If there is one site or blog on the internet wherein you'd like to stay on for hours and hours, what site/blog would it be? Will it be about fashion, cooking, entertainment? Or current events, perhaps? Ask me that question and I'd quickly reply  http://www.marcandangel.com . Yes, I am glad to have stumbled upon this blog and I am hooked since. I really am. I am indulging myself and my blog to some of the blog posts they have. See for yourself, I'm pretty sure you'd get addicted too. On the 15th of January 2012, an entry which I adore is entitled "101 Simple Truths We Often Forget". Here are 20 of the statements, phrases, or lines that I love.

1.  The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing.  Growing happens when what you know changes how you live. 

2.  Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want right now. 

3.  You can’t change other people; you can only offer guidance, and lead by example. 

4.   Right now, there’s a lot you don’t know.  And if you never challenge your own beliefs, the list will never shrink. An example would be learning how to play the guitar. Don't you think it's time to borrow the taylor guitars you saw at your friend's pad?

5.  When you spend time worrying, you’re simply using your imagination to create things you don’t want.

6.  Those who complain the most, accomplish the least.

7.  Every problem you have in your life right now is your responsibility, regardless of who initially caused it.

8.  Having a plan, even a flawed one at first, is better than no plan at all.

9.  What you don’t start today won’t be finished by tomorrow.

10.  If you’re waiting for the perfect conditions, ideas or plans to get started, you’ll never achieve anything.

11.  You cannot change what you refuse to confront.

12.  Failures are simply lessons that help you prepare for next time.

13.  Being successful is a journey, not a destination.

14.  Being busy and being productive are two different things.

15.  You have every right to be happy, but it’s up to YOU and only YOU to exercise that right.

16.  There is good reason why you should wake each morning and mindfully consider what and who you will give your day to:  Because unlike other things in life - love, money, respect, good health, hope, opportunities, and many more - time is the one thing you can never get back once it’s gone.

17.  You can’t make the same exact mistake twice. The second time you make it, it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.

18.  Making one person smile can change the world.  Maybe not the whole world, but their world.

19.  Things turn out best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out.

20.  Life is short.  If there was ever a moment to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, that moment is now.

It works.... really?

I was browsing the Woman's Day website earlier and found an interesting article they featured - 8 Home Remedies the really work. Really? Being so interested to know what they were, I immediately clicked on the link that would guide me to the page. I am wondering if this really work wonders. I would agree with   Gargle Salt Water for a Sore Throat because that's what everyone in the family does. The rest, I just don't know. I haven't tried them BUT I intend to, one of these days. Let me share with you what I have learned...

Duct Tape to Remover Warts

Vapor Rub to Cure Nail Fungus

Oatmeal to Soothe Eczema

Bite a Pencil to Cure a Headache

A Spoonful of Sugar to Cure Hiccups

Olives for Motion Sickness

Gargle Salt Water for a Sore Throat

Explanation for each of this remedies could be found here

Booking through Thursday

1. What’s your favorite time of day to read?  *Anytime of the day for as long as I am free with nothing else to do. 

2. Do you read during breakfast? (Assuming you eat breakfast.) *Yes, over a cup of coffee. 

3. What’s your favorite breakfast food? (Noting that breakfast foods can be eaten any time of day.) *Nothing in particular. I eat whatever is served. Or whatever I serve, rather. 

4. How many hours a day would you say you read? *1-2hrs

5. Do you read more or less now than you did, say, 10 years ago? *Less. I wish I could get back into the habit of reading before I sleep. 

6. Do you consider yourself a speed reader? *Sometimes. 

7. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? *The power to read other people's minds. 

8. Do you carry a book with you everywhere you go? *Yes.

9. What KIND of book? *Any book that I am currently reading. 

10. How old were you when you got your first library card? *6 yrs old

11. What’s the oldest book you have in your collection? (Oldest physical copy? Longest in the collection? Oldest copyright?) *I'm at work right now. I have to browse through my collection. Will update this once I get home. :D

12. Do you read in bed? *Yes.

13. Do you write in your books? *No.

14. If you had one piece of advice to a new reader, what would it be? *Always have a dictionary at hand. 

15. What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask? (Actually, leave the answer to this one in the comments on this post, huh? So I can find them when I need inspiration!) 

Sunday Stealing: The Never Ending Meme, Part One

Cheers to all of us thieves! 1. Song that always makes you sad? Dance with my Father 2. Last thing you bought? A bottle of beer last night (hehe) 3. Last person you argued with? The husband (woah) 4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on? I have never tried did combination. 5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid? Piggy 6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD? Nope. 7. Favorite day of the week? Sunday 8. Favorite sundae topping? Choco hot fudge 9. Did you take piano lessons? Yes. Joined quite a number of recitals as well 10. Most frequent song played? Super Bass 11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy? Secret. 12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey? Basketball 13. Date someone older or younger? Yes. 14. One place you could travel right now? Hong Kong 15. Do you use umbrellas? All the time 16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? No. 17. Favorite cheese? anything that quickly melts 18. The Smith’s or The Cure? The Cure 19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? Brunettes 20. Best job you ever had? Being "the boss" of our pastry shop which I have plans of starting again. More thieves here.

Backtrack...

13 yrs ago, we both promised that we would stay beside each other, love one another, and make it last for a lifetime. JANUARY 5, 1999 - the day when we became lovey-doveys, boyfriend-girlfriend, partners for life. 13 yrs, yes, that long. And I hope it lasts longer.