Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hummus!

Just got two huge jars of tahini from No Frills yesterday!

They were only $1 each (as opposed to $5 usual price); I think they are discontinuing the product (along with a bunch of other condiments)..

Perfect timing just as I was discussing about making hummus!

My friend shared this infographic and it will be super handy in my hummus making adventures! Posting this here for my own reference and for anybody who might want to make some hummus as well!


My friend also shared this caramelized onion hummus recipe which looks absolutely divine!

http://www.onceuponacuttingboard.com/2013/11/balsamic-caramelized-onion-hummus.html?m=1

Monday, March 9, 2015

First world rant

About to list a bunch of first world problems I am facing right now:

1. Camera DIED while I was taking pictures during the making of my neapolitan rice krispies treats!

It stopped focusing all of a sudden and then the next thing I knew the lens got jammed :(

It was only 1.5 years old! Maybe it's time to switch to another brand. Have been with Canon for as long as I can remember.

2. March 8 is a much-talked-about date, but I try to forget about that date as much as I can.

Let's just say it used to be a date very close to my heart, but many years have passed and it now serves me no meaning. They say time heals all wounds, and I agree, but it may also leave a scar.

3. The clocks went forward yesterday and waking up for work today was BRUTAL. You could barely see my eyes, they were nothing but tiny slits. That is probably what death feels like.

One hour later, my body clock has kicked in and all is normal again. I AM ALIVE.

4. Okay this is majorly FWP but I had to lug a whole jar of peanut butter to work and probably lug it back because I need it both at the office and at home. Need to find a smaller jar for it.

On the bright side:

Met my bestest roommates for a chat yesterday. At first, they had invited a mutual friend whom I disliked. Can you imagine my sheer joy when she said she was sick and could not make it? I'm a horrible person.

It was a great reunion of the three of us again! Talked about all those times we were having girl talk, cooking adventures, our lives, our jobs, our guys, other people's lives (found out some shocking news, albeit late than never!)..

We also took lots of selfies in the beautiful sunshine and with the cherry blossoms :)

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Funniest conversation ever!

Soooooo funniest thing ever happened yesterday.

While I was brushing my teeth before bed, my boyfriend was looking at the texts on my phone.. He reads aloud a text from my co-worker, and then I complained about my privacy...

And then he goes, "Why? What secrets are you hiding from me?"

I responded quickly, "Oh, you know, Michaels texts me every day.."

(FYI that's random text notifications for offers at Michaels craft stores.)

He caught on right away, "Ohhh. Michaels eh? Your secret boyfriend..."

I continued: "Yeahhh.. (changes topic) When we have a kid and if it's a boy, I'm going to name him Michael..."

He went, "Sssssssssss..."

And I burst out laughing so hard (yes, while brushing my teeth).. 

It was especially funny because he has trouble with plurals and doesn't know when to add an 's' to certain things.. so I usually say "sssss" to remind him when he has to add an 's' somewhere.. and now he adds the 's' for me in Michaels.....

I thought that was funny, but he continued, "Sigh the poor kid.. Once he turns 19 [legal age] he's going to go to the court and change his name.. to remove the S from his name..."

I LITERALLY DIED RIGHT THERE.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Yeah, I have been thinking of naming my children Michaels and Daiso if it's a boy and a girl respectively. Even I don't know if I'm kidding myself.

My future kids will HATE me LOL.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Birthday thoughts

http://fb-20.sfglobe.com/2015/01/12/a-husband-tries-to-give-his-wife-a-birthday-to-remember

Funny birthday story!

and here's a random thought:

children and seniors have big birthday bashes. average adults whine about getting old with each passing year. where's the logic?

how fair is it to have your coworker take a day off on YOUR birthday and you get to do all the work? bleh.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Super cute mouse!!!

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/marty-mouse-photos

Soundtrack of my life

Do you ever feel that certain songs or music genres bring you back to certain times of your life?

I get so much emotions coming back when I hear a song from my past years.

Let me share the soundtrack of my life:


  • Pre 2000: Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Westlife
  • end 2002: Winter Sonata
  • 2002 - 2006: Hacken Lee, Mandarin pop
  • 2002 - 2010: 90s love songs (Air Supply, Celine Dion, 
  • 2010 - Present: Country music

Particular songs that make me think about the past:

Hacken Lee - Moonlight Melody

Chicago - You're the Inspiration

George Benson - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You

Air Supply - Two Less Lonely People In The World

Michael Bolton - Go The Distance (Hercules)

Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You

George Canyon - I Believe In Angels

Tim McGraw - Felt Good On My Lips

These are all the ones I can remember off the top of my head now.

Taking a trip down memory lane can bring smiles and tears :')

Thursday, January 8, 2015

I am SO devastated!

My all-time favourite TV chef personality is ending her marriage!

Why !!!!

I feel like most (if not all) people in showbiz is not genuine. Well, it's like a cause and effect cycle. You are that way because the paparrazi portrays stars that way, you become a consequence of their actions.

It's too sad.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Funny links of the day :D

Favourite part??? Getting out of the elevator XD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCocBuL2H34

This was a good read :D

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-maclean/surviving-whole-foods_b_3895583.html

HELLO MEH DONNER AUNTIE I WANT MEH NARGET

http://www.angmohdan.com/be-understood-by-the-mcdonalds-auntie-auntie/

Thursday, January 1, 2015