Enjoy the little moments in life. One day, you will look back and realize they were the greatest moments in life.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
A beautiful little moment
Today's little moment which will become tomorrow's precious memory.
Enjoy the little moments in life. One day, you will look back and realize they were the greatest moments in life.
Enjoy the little moments in life. One day, you will look back and realize they were the greatest moments in life.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Culinary journey
I'm not much of a cook. Thanks to the Movement Control Order, I've been able to experiment with cooking more and I'm pretty pleased with the outcome of these dishes at first try. A culinary journey worth documenting :)
More culinary adventures coming soon!
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On a separate note, surpassed my previous stay-in record. Longest period of staying in the house without leaving is now 12 days (29 March 2020 - 9 April 2020). Did not lose my sanity and managed to keep depression at bay.
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| Sweet and sour pork. Attempt date: 23 April 2020 |
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| Curry gravy for noodles. Attempt date: 4 April 2020 Recipe: Papa Choy |
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| Oyster sauce chicken. Attempt date: 4 April 2020 Not masterchef level but was definitely Chinese restaurant level plating and taste |
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| Chicken chop with mushroom sauce. Attempt date: 18 April 2020 |
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| Chicken rice with bean sprouts. Attempt date: 19 Mar 2020 Sam's birthday gift request - to cook chicken rice for him and his buddies. My first time deboning an entire chicken, and it was a huge ass chicken of 2kgs! He was super super pleased with the coriander sauce (his favourite sauce) and the entire dish in general. |
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| Wan Tan Noodles. Attempt date: 15 April 2020 |
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On a separate note, surpassed my previous stay-in record. Longest period of staying in the house without leaving is now 12 days (29 March 2020 - 9 April 2020). Did not lose my sanity and managed to keep depression at bay.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Three nights ago I lost my cool. It was a rough day dealing with work, the kind of day that makes me want to call it quits for good. And then, Carina spilt soup on herself, the dining chair and floor - adding to the mess that needed cleaning. Feeling frustrated, I raised my voice at Carina and she cried. I felt really terrible after, for letting out all my pent up frustrations at her. I watched her sleep that night, holding on to her hand, thankful that she is forgiving, praying in my heart that she would find happiness in her life and in her future marriage, a man that would love her unconditionally and treat her with respect.
All I needed was a little act of kindness, of empathy, of respect; proof that I am not alone and that we have equal responsibility in this journey of marriage and parenthood. Instead, I'm given apathy and silent treatment.
Never go to bed angry and with unresolved issues - thats what our premarital counsellor advised us. Yet we have slept with anger and bitterness for 3 nights, my eyes tired from tears. The tears flow even as I pen my thoughts and feelings.
Will this silent treatment end? Will love overcome pride?
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Never go to bed angry and with unresolved issues - thats what our premarital counsellor advised us. Yet we have slept with anger and bitterness for 3 nights, my eyes tired from tears. The tears flow even as I pen my thoughts and feelings.
Will this silent treatment end? Will love overcome pride?
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Pandemic pick-up lines
Damn, these pick-up lines are so good! The person who thought of them is brilliant.
1. Restricted movement or not - you've locked down my heart.
2. This virus is so infectious, just like you.
3. Soap and water may wash away a virus, but no amount of washing will wash away my feelings for you.
4. I have maggi mee….will you marry me?
5. Are you infected with the virus? Cos you take my breathe away.
1. Restricted movement or not - you've locked down my heart.
2. This virus is so infectious, just like you.
3. Soap and water may wash away a virus, but no amount of washing will wash away my feelings for you.
4. I have maggi mee….will you marry me?
5. Are you infected with the virus? Cos you take my breathe away.
Gift of time
Today: Day 11 of the Movement Control Order.
5 days 21 hrs / 141 hours (from 22/03/2020 1400hrs until 28/3/2020 0845hrs) - the longest I've ever stayed indoor without leaving the house.
Had to leave the house this morning for groceries as we were running low on supply. Even at 8.50am there was a queue into the grocer.
Feels surreal that this is happening in Malaysia and in a lot of other countries around the world.
Is the end time drawing near?
The statistics are alarming but the fear (of death, of losing a loved one) really kicked in when someone I knew became part of the statistics yesterday.
The fear of returning home after my visit to the grocer. "What if I get infected unknowingly despite all the precautions? What if I'm asymptomatic but end up infecting my loved ones and they succumb to the virus?"
Am I prepared if the worse was to happen? I'm not. And the thought scares me.
The elusive and temporary gift of time - to be with Carina, to do the chores I've always wanted to do but never had the time to, to rest, to read, to blog - while I still can.
They say "live each day like it is your last". Easier said than done.
5 days 21 hrs / 141 hours (from 22/03/2020 1400hrs until 28/3/2020 0845hrs) - the longest I've ever stayed indoor without leaving the house.
Had to leave the house this morning for groceries as we were running low on supply. Even at 8.50am there was a queue into the grocer.
Feels surreal that this is happening in Malaysia and in a lot of other countries around the world.
Is the end time drawing near?
The statistics are alarming but the fear (of death, of losing a loved one) really kicked in when someone I knew became part of the statistics yesterday.
The fear of returning home after my visit to the grocer. "What if I get infected unknowingly despite all the precautions? What if I'm asymptomatic but end up infecting my loved ones and they succumb to the virus?"
Am I prepared if the worse was to happen? I'm not. And the thought scares me.
The elusive and temporary gift of time - to be with Carina, to do the chores I've always wanted to do but never had the time to, to rest, to read, to blog - while I still can.
They say "live each day like it is your last". Easier said than done.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Lingering emotions
Come to me tonight when everyone's asleep
Say you love me
I keep seeing you deep in my heart
But you feel like the wind passing by me
Even if I have to worry about losing you every day
I want to have you in my life
Even if it breaks my heart because it is a dream that can't come true
I'd like to sincerely dream of the future
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Sunday, November 10, 2019
12092019 - 16092019 Korea (Jeju) family trip
A compilation of my favorite photos to commemorate our first trip to Korea.
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| Oedolgae Rock |
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| Jungmun Resort |
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| Sunset view from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak |
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| Sunset view 2 from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak |
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| Sunset view 3 from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak |
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| Her affectionate hugs |
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| Girl power! |
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| Black pig BBQ |
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| La familia |
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| Sooo cute! |
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| Love how happy mom looks and is every time she is with Carina |
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| Sanbanggulsa Grotto |
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| Kissing the lava frog. Her future prince might just be Korean (Cheonjeyeon Falls) |
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| Sunrise + Mt Hallasan view from our hotel (The Qube Resort) |
Friday, November 8, 2019
Medical documenting
8 September 2019
@ 0300hrs - worst ever abdominal pain in my life (to-date)
@ 0400hrs - the day the Emergency Department of General Hospital Kuala Lumpur dismissed me disrespectfully, as though my pain didn't matter
@ 0500hrs - first admission in 25 years into the Emergency Department + first CT Scan
11 September 2019
@ 0700hrs - 1900hrs - longest fasting I've ever done in my life
@ 0930hrs - 1300hrs - first time ever to have drank 4 liters of fluid in 4 hours
@ 1700hrs - first time my bowels got flushed clean with zero stool in stock
@ 1730hrs - first oesophagus gastro duodenoscopy scope and colonoscope
What amazed me most was the timing of this incident, and how there might have been divine intervention in some part. (I'm sure there was!)
For the past couple of months I'd been wanting to do a thorough abdominal check due to the frequent abdominal pains I've been having for the past few years - just to confirm that there isn't something seriously nasty growing inside me. It was my medical KPI for the year but also a condition that I had to fulfil in order for us to start family planning again. As important as it was, I procrastinated for months. The incident gave me the opportunity to do all the necessary abdominal tests, from the most basic to the most comprehensive - without having to pay a single dime! It was all covered by the company insurance. Had I not procrastinated and done it proactively on my own, it would have cost me RM 9,000.
Mom was quite certain I wouldn't make it for the Korea trip the next day. I was worried I wouldn't too. Thankfully there were no complications, just 3 minor polyps in my colon and the presence of Helicobacter pylori in my stomach - and the doctor was understanding enough to allow me to be discharged the same day after the procedure was done.
God is good.
2 November 2019
@ 1030hrs - did the urea breath test follow up check and the results for H. pylori were negative.
@ 0300hrs - worst ever abdominal pain in my life (to-date)
@ 0400hrs - the day the Emergency Department of General Hospital Kuala Lumpur dismissed me disrespectfully, as though my pain didn't matter
@ 0500hrs - first admission in 25 years into the Emergency Department + first CT Scan
11 September 2019
@ 0700hrs - 1900hrs - longest fasting I've ever done in my life
@ 0930hrs - 1300hrs - first time ever to have drank 4 liters of fluid in 4 hours
@ 1700hrs - first time my bowels got flushed clean with zero stool in stock
@ 1730hrs - first oesophagus gastro duodenoscopy scope and colonoscope
What amazed me most was the timing of this incident, and how there might have been divine intervention in some part. (I'm sure there was!)
For the past couple of months I'd been wanting to do a thorough abdominal check due to the frequent abdominal pains I've been having for the past few years - just to confirm that there isn't something seriously nasty growing inside me. It was my medical KPI for the year but also a condition that I had to fulfil in order for us to start family planning again. As important as it was, I procrastinated for months. The incident gave me the opportunity to do all the necessary abdominal tests, from the most basic to the most comprehensive - without having to pay a single dime! It was all covered by the company insurance. Had I not procrastinated and done it proactively on my own, it would have cost me RM 9,000.
Mom was quite certain I wouldn't make it for the Korea trip the next day. I was worried I wouldn't too. Thankfully there were no complications, just 3 minor polyps in my colon and the presence of Helicobacter pylori in my stomach - and the doctor was understanding enough to allow me to be discharged the same day after the procedure was done.
God is good.
2 November 2019
@ 1030hrs - did the urea breath test follow up check and the results for H. pylori were negative.
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