Bangs for the memories. LOVE IS IN THE hAIR

Front bangs - yay or nay?
10 years younger, Japanese vibe... 

Side bangs - the usual, less maintenance

Which one do you like me in?

Revelation of the day: Male hairdresser (with tats on arm) gently washing my hair and giving me a head massage is definitely in my list of top 3 favourite experiences. :p  

Double trouble ;)

First hair-cutting experience

Not too bad for a first timer! 

The satisfied customer :) 

The culinary journey continues....

The culinary journey continues.... 

Sushi time! Learning the basics from Mama Choy and hoping to apply the basics for making gimbap in the future. If there's one dine-in experience I've really missed in the last 3 months - it would be being in a Japanese restaurant, having sashimi, ebi tempura, saba and unagi. Next in my online purchase list - sushi making tool kit.

7 June 2020

Marion Grasby's tomato egg-drop soup. I love how simple she always makes cooking look, and how her recipes always use common everyday ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen. 

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.

blue and bracing

The latest addition to our two-wheeler family. 

I'm happy when I see you happy. 

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 :) 

Sweet and sour pork. Attempt date: 23 April 2020

Curry gravy for noodles. Attempt date: 4 April 2020
Recipe: Papa Choy 

Oyster sauce chicken. Attempt date: 4 April 2020
Not masterchef level but was definitely Chinese restaurant level plating and taste

Chicken chop with mushroom sauce. Attempt date: 18 April 2020

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.

Wan Tan Noodles. Attempt date: 15 April 2020

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. 

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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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.

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.
 
 
 

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