An Urge to Blog...

Notice the lack of blog entries lately? That's cos I haven't been feeling particularly motivated to blog. Haha the thought that I've got nothing very much to contribute and having to sign in made me procrastinate. However, since I've suddenly got an urge to blog (albeit about rather mundane happenings), I shall "follow my heart" and blog whatever comes to my mind, shall I? Whee here we go!

Been having a rather hectic 2 days as a result of my chronic procrastination. I finally finished my linguistics transcription, though the result has much left to be desired, seeing as I didn't have time to go consult the experienced Hokkien speakers about words which the interviewee uttered but which I couldn't make sense of. So that left quite a few blanks and words in bold and underlines. Doesn't say much about my work ethics for that, in any case. And also, I suspect another few days of me cursing myself with, "why the hell didn't I get to this sooner?" when I start on the other work. But yes, I'm getting started on it as soon as I've finished this blog entry. Oh, and I've started on it, by the way, if it's any consolation to my superego. -_-" Haha I've never gone past any deadline before, and the linguistics transcription was the first time I stayed up one night to do but stil wasn't able to finish. Definitely a first for me. =S

And... I'm rather looking forward to the Bukit Timah excursion tomorrow. I like doing things which I'd never think of doing, or which few people have done. And I like going to nature nature places. No, really, I do, contrary to popular first impressions of me that I'm a sheltered pansy who can't take the sun. =p And really, contrary to popular belief as well, I really don't mind the sun and getting tanned, just that I mind that the sun feels rather painful these days. If it was like the old days when it didn't hurt, I wouldn't be bothered to put on sunscreen. Haha. However, this isn't a debunking popular myths of Yi Ling entry, so I shall bring the focus of this paragraph forth again. I'm looking forward to Bukit Timah! At least something different and strenuous! =)

I like doing things that make me learn too, haha that's why I like going to exhibitions and museums. I love seeing things that I don't normally see. Haha I'm vaguely aware that some level of vanity has to do with this, but frankly, I like the feeling that I actually learnt something when I go somewhere. Even meeting up with friends is, I think, an experience in itself- you get to learn more about the other party, which is why I like to go out in small groups. Big groups make me shy (really!) and I feel like I don't get to know the other people as well. So, even though we might go to supposedly boring places like shopping malls or even just out for a meal, I think these are very nice things to do in small groups too, cos you get to catch up! Haha so my point is, I like variety. =)

Which brings me to my next topic. I want to go on a holiday! I saw my friend Melissa's blog the other day, and she updated her blog with stuff from her last trip to Bangkok. OMG I really want to go. I know my wardrobe's like bursting with clothes, but as I said before, I like variety. =p It's vanity speaking again, and I agree, but I like seeing variety!! I like the variety and the cheap prices Bangkok offers- it makes me very happy. Haha!!

And now I sound like I'm on a sugar high, when really, all I wanna do now is to plop into bed and sleep away, but if I do, I'd never get anything done.

And there you have it, random mindless blogging which all link together and finally tie up to make a conclusion that reminds me I've got to go do my work already.








That statement above doesn't really make sense, does it?

First Foray into Chef-dom!

Ok well it's not my first time cooking, but it was indeed my first time cooking a 3-course meal. Credit can't go to me completely of course, BUT I'm proud to say that I did most of the stuff by myself k! For those who don't know me that well, Mira is usually the one who cooks, so I seldom go into the kitchen. But because this is the hols, and I really do have to start somewhere if I am going to survive in Australia by myself next year (a big assumption that I am indeed going overseas), why not start from something fun? So.... I decided to cook a 3-course for my family and Mr Ang. What was the menu?

Soup of the Day:

Cream of mushroom soup with garlic bread

Appetiser:

Bacon, asparagus and prawn roll

Main Course:

Granny Smith pork chops

Dessert:

Sago gula melaka

The recipe's not from me though, but from Deli Aprecio Club's newest publication, Campus Cooking, which is supposed to provide easy-to-make recipes that can be accomplished in hall. Well... I have to say, dessert was not too bad, and the appetiser too, but the pork chops.... well, if I hadn't been an amateur at cooking, I might have found it easy. However, being the noob (hah! first time I use this word!) I am, I was basically just doing things by ear. The results weren't bad at all! Let me show you!

Well you'd have to excuse the cutlery used, especially for the soup. I'm quite proud of the plate used for the dessert though, totally forgot we had such cute ones. Of course, the graphic on the plate is not very appropriate, but the size and the feeling (using HK accent) of the graphic was quite good. =)

I served dinner as how a restaurant would serve it, just to give my mother a kick out of it. Haha, so I was basically the waitress, the cook, and washer (with the help of Mira, of course). And get a kick out of this she did, my mother. They were all pretty amused that I was doing all that, but I liked the feeling. I realised it's a nice feeling to cook for my loved ones, and see them getting pleasure out of it. And if I could amuse them while I was at it... why not? =)

And of course, while I'm at it, this is the book which made it possible:

Special thanks to Mira for her help in the kitchen, and to everyone who enjoyed my food! =)