Was watching the Junior Master Chef and was so inspired by their mango cheese cake…
Yum…MO! Wonder if a durian cheese cake is nice?
Tooth fairy, no tooth fairy, tooth fairy, no tooth fairy….
Ok, this is most ridiculous! Why should a matured woman, mum of two, be so worked up over two girls, not even ten years old, arguing over whether there is a tooth fairy or not! Ok, I am not talking about myself, I am definitely more matured than that. *Grin*
Let me relate to you…
Daughter LL goes to the same ballet school as Ann. We all stay in the same compound, I have invited her to hitch a ride from us. Last week, as usual, we went for ballet together. So, LL was telling Ann that the tooth fairy visited her…
Ann : There is no such thing as a tooth fairy (maturity! you go, girl)
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't
LL : (turned to her mummy) Mummy, is there tooth fairy?
Mum : Yes, there is.
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't…
So the two little girls went on debating about the topic and soon Santa also came in….
By now, mum (repeat…NOT me) was really tensed and agitated (oh, pl…ease, they are just two little girls discussing), she turned around and looked at the girls and told them to drop the subject!
To me, I think it is perfectly healthy for kids to mentally spar each other. It is intelligent conversation. It is knowing how to speak up for your belief. What's the problem? Ann has always discussed topics like these with her classmates and no one cry at the end of the day. Read this..when Ann was in the USA pre-school, they even discussed 'Apartheid'. Of course, at a pre-school level. I always encouraged my children to engage in healthy debate. They are free to even take me on! When they grow up, they have to learn, to know that not everyone will accept their views. It is not about forcing people to accept what you think, it about letting people know what you think.
To lighten the situation, I turned to look at mum and asked, "so, do you keep all their baby teeth in bottles?"
Mum : The tooth fairy (with a smug look)
Oh God…save me… For your information, she is a beauty. Model perfect look in spite of giving birth to two kids. Chiselled face features, slender body, slim legs (I am not exaggerating ok). But you know something, when you don't have the inner beauty to help radiates the outer beauty…it is as good as nought.
Relax lah!
Ok, this is most ridiculous! Why should a matured woman, mum of two, be so worked up over two girls, not even ten years old, arguing over whether there is a tooth fairy or not! Ok, I am not talking about myself, I am definitely more matured than that. *Grin*
Let me relate to you…
Daughter LL goes to the same ballet school as Ann. We all stay in the same compound, I have invited her to hitch a ride from us. Last week, as usual, we went for ballet together. So, LL was telling Ann that the tooth fairy visited her…
Ann : There is no such thing as a tooth fairy (maturity! you go, girl)
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't
LL : (turned to her mummy) Mummy, is there tooth fairy?
Mum : Yes, there is.
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't…
So the two little girls went on debating about the topic and soon Santa also came in….
By now, mum (repeat…NOT me) was really tensed and agitated (oh, pl…ease, they are just two little girls discussing), she turned around and looked at the girls and told them to drop the subject!
To me, I think it is perfectly healthy for kids to mentally spar each other. It is intelligent conversation. It is knowing how to speak up for your belief. What's the problem? Ann has always discussed topics like these with her classmates and no one cry at the end of the day. Read this..when Ann was in the USA pre-school, they even discussed 'Apartheid'. Of course, at a pre-school level. I always encouraged my children to engage in healthy debate. They are free to even take me on! When they grow up, they have to learn, to know that not everyone will accept their views. It is not about forcing people to accept what you think, it about letting people know what you think.
To lighten the situation, I turned to look at mum and asked, "so, do you keep all their baby teeth in bottles?"
Mum : The tooth fairy (with a smug look)
Oh God…save me… For your information, she is a beauty. Model perfect look in spite of giving birth to two kids. Chiselled face features, slender body, slim legs (I am not exaggerating ok). But you know something, when you don't have the inner beauty to help radiates the outer beauty…it is as good as nought.
Relax lah!
Wonderful chocolate cake
I tried out this new recipe and it was simply heavenly.
Even the overnight cakes were still delicious. I think it has to do with adding the melted chocolate into the mixture instead of just adding cocoa powder.
http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateButterCake.html
I tried out this new recipe and it was simply heavenly.
Even the overnight cakes were still delicious. I think it has to do with adding the melted chocolate into the mixture instead of just adding cocoa powder.
http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateButterCake.html
Our bento dinner
It's mid-week and it is still raining. It hasn't stopped since Monday. Yeap, it is dreary, wet and miserable. Decided to put something on the table which will put a smile on their faces…
…and I did. Look at that happy girl. When I was about to snap, her face appeared!
What's in the bento? Grilled mackerel with unagi sauce, steamed shrimp dumplings, fried anchovies, Japanese rice seasoned with minced pork. onions, eggs and seaweed. Healthy and YUM-MO!
It's mid-week and it is still raining. It hasn't stopped since Monday. Yeap, it is dreary, wet and miserable. Decided to put something on the table which will put a smile on their faces…
…and I did. Look at that happy girl. When I was about to snap, her face appeared!
What's in the bento? Grilled mackerel with unagi sauce, steamed shrimp dumplings, fried anchovies, Japanese rice seasoned with minced pork. onions, eggs and seaweed. Healthy and YUM-MO!
The search continues…
Wooden chest. If I buy this from Lim's Arts and Crafts at Holland V, it will sure to burn a hole in my pocket
These chairs reminded me of my childhood days at my grandma's village
This is a beauty (at least to me). I actually saw it the first time but didn't get it. Went home and thought of it for the longest time, the spouse decided to get it for me
I think this colour will match my interior deco back home
Wooden chest. If I buy this from Lim's Arts and Crafts at Holland V, it will sure to burn a hole in my pocket
These chairs reminded me of my childhood days at my grandma's village
This is a beauty (at least to me). I actually saw it the first time but didn't get it. Went home and thought of it for the longest time, the spouse decided to get it for me
I think this colour will match my interior deco back home
Preached it like no one else
I love the way this pastor preaches. I love the way he dissects the Bible verses and shows us new revelations. No one does it better than him. Really.
Taken from Luke 1 : 5 – 37. Elizabeth and Mary both found out they will soon be pregnant.
A brief background to these two ladies.
Elizabeth - married to Zacharias, a certain priest. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord but have no child because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Mary - a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, descendant of David. An angel appeared before her and said that she has found favour with God and will conceive in her womb, and bear a son.
Looking at these two ladies, in our human mind, it made more sense and more believable for Elizabeth to give birth. Simple fact that she was a married woman. Instead, God chose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus. Now, through centuries, many have questioned how could a virgin give birth? Many preachers have gave the answer that Mary was the chosen one. Shouldn't Elizabeth be the chosen one too after all she was blameless, leading a holy life too.
Today, this preacher has enlightened me. To choose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus, shows that God's choice is never base on human standard but the Grace of God. It shows the miracles of God.
How true.
I love the way this pastor preaches. I love the way he dissects the Bible verses and shows us new revelations. No one does it better than him. Really.
Taken from Luke 1 : 5 – 37. Elizabeth and Mary both found out they will soon be pregnant.
A brief background to these two ladies.
Elizabeth - married to Zacharias, a certain priest. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord but have no child because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Mary - a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, descendant of David. An angel appeared before her and said that she has found favour with God and will conceive in her womb, and bear a son.
Looking at these two ladies, in our human mind, it made more sense and more believable for Elizabeth to give birth. Simple fact that she was a married woman. Instead, God chose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus. Now, through centuries, many have questioned how could a virgin give birth? Many preachers have gave the answer that Mary was the chosen one. Shouldn't Elizabeth be the chosen one too after all she was blameless, leading a holy life too.
Today, this preacher has enlightened me. To choose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus, shows that God's choice is never base on human standard but the Grace of God. It shows the miracles of God.
How true.
Roast lamb, the Moroccan style
Another Jamie O's recipe. The use of cumin and tumeric powder, a great combination with leg of lamb. Just look at the juicy, succulent meat.
Baked potato slices with onions, fennel (leaves only), salt and pepper. (These potatoes were not baked yet) Sorry, no pictures on the finished product.
The leftover roast lamb was used for making pizza, using frozen naan bread. One leg of lamb for two meals. Great choice!
Another Jamie O's recipe. The use of cumin and tumeric powder, a great combination with leg of lamb. Just look at the juicy, succulent meat.
Baked potato slices with onions, fennel (leaves only), salt and pepper. (These potatoes were not baked yet) Sorry, no pictures on the finished product.
The leftover roast lamb was used for making pizza, using frozen naan bread. One leg of lamb for two meals. Great choice!
Speaking with conviction and in boldness
Most people like to hear what they like to hear. Words that are nice to their ears…I call them 'sugar-coated words'. Not sure about you, I surely don't like that. However, to be harsh and with no compassion isn't the way to go. One must be able to speak strongly, boldly with conviction, peppered with love. I so love my pastor here.
"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, ..." Hebrews 12:5,6
Most people like to hear what they like to hear. Words that are nice to their ears…I call them 'sugar-coated words'. Not sure about you, I surely don't like that. However, to be harsh and with no compassion isn't the way to go. One must be able to speak strongly, boldly with conviction, peppered with love. I so love my pastor here.
"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, ..." Hebrews 12:5,6
One man's junk is another man's treasure
We walked the alleys of Shanghai (not modern Shanghai) and found these…
NOT a replica. See that red logo on your right hand side? That's the red flag which the CCP has been using it for decades
The dialing ring is made of copper. Cool isn't it.
Old Shanghai two seater. Very beautiful and very well-kept. No tear at all. The seller told us that it was used in an office reception area. That probably explained why it was in a great condition.
Glass lamp shades. So love the vintage look. The spouse washed and scrubbed them faithfully.
All these for my new house! How much did I pay for them? Shhhhhh. The search continues….
We walked the alleys of Shanghai (not modern Shanghai) and found these…
NOT a replica. See that red logo on your right hand side? That's the red flag which the CCP has been using it for decades
The dialing ring is made of copper. Cool isn't it.
Old Shanghai two seater. Very beautiful and very well-kept. No tear at all. The seller told us that it was used in an office reception area. That probably explained why it was in a great condition.
Glass lamp shades. So love the vintage look. The spouse washed and scrubbed them faithfully.
All these for my new house! How much did I pay for them? Shhhhhh. The search continues….
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