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Goodbye 2009:

Quite a decent year this 2009. Got a job offer, turned it down, went for more interviews but luck ran out, happy that husband sold the apartment, got a new Baby (Mylo), visited some countries on my list, got to know 1/3 of me roots, got a LV bag from the husband, family trip, parties and happy times with my cousins and family, donated $ and food to an orphanage and dog shelters and many more. Everything is so transparent on this blog

At the same time, MJ died!!!! I also felt shitty about some things in particular goals I wanted to achieve but don’t think I have, at all. Sometimes I get the feeling that everyone else is more successful than me. Not that I’m jealous but I wish to be there too. Maybe its a case of the grass is always greener on the other side? Well guess that’s it. Also am NOT happy over something that happened a month ago because it wasn’t my fault, at all. And no it has nothing to do with my husband. In any case, I think we’ve grown even closer this year and my love for him grows even when he annoys the crap out of me sometimes

Hello 2010:

My only hope for the year is to do away with all the unnecessary. The unnecessary materials, drama, general clutters in life, baggage – the unnecessary. I want to keep life at the minimum and focus on the little things that would enrich me and make me happy.

And I’d like to NOT give a shit about what others think or say about me, because deep down I know I am a good person so I can’t care less what others think. They can take their damn drama elsewhere. I just hate it and tend to get all sad when people have things to say about me when they dont know jack shit or the real deal. But never mind, karma, she’s lurking.

Ok focusing…..

Ms Shopaholic-no-more: Absolutely my number 1 vice – online shopping! Not only do I end up buying unnecessary items and loose them in the pile of growing clothes, I could easily save a shit load amount of $ if I can kick this habit. And go on more holidays! How much clothes does one need anyway right? Unnecessary!

Material-less: I am going to ‘try’ to banish all desires of owning nice things, like clothes, bags, shoes etc. You know that feeling of just having to have it and going all out to get it? Well…….need to control that.

Because the more you think about it, what can another bag do that my other bags can’t? Get a few glances from others who also desire a nice bag? Perhaps. Make me happier, perhaps. But would that be sustainable? No. Would the façade end? Most definitely because they will come up with an even better looking bag and you’ll end up lusting after that – it is a vicious cycle this retail industry and the human want list.

It’s always one want after another. One wish list to be striked off ,only for you to add more to the list. A never ending cycle. To which extent will one be totally satisfied with what they have? Most likely never, because the human greed is such. Sigh. (But I digress coz sometimes these want list can motivate us to work harder in life? Life, why are you so ironic!)

But for now I am talking about the little material things. If you step back and think about it, would these things make life better? Would my quality of life per say be much enriched by having all these fancy extras?

NO. Because I’ve seen and personally know those who have it all yet as cliche as it sounds, (because it’s true!) – they are lacking that love and happiness.

Which brings me to what i’ve always known about life and the truth of life whether you want to acknowledge it or not.

Life is always a trade off.

You may have richness, but not necessary happines, health or heck a gorgeous face, you may have a huge house but not necessarily a home, you might have a rich husband and family, but not necessary one that is always by your side , you may have all the branded goods in the world, but not necessary people that love you beyond all those brands.

Wouldn’t it be awesome if we can have it all? YES IT WOULD but no, for drama and putting the economics point to good use, God has made it a trade off. I wouldn’t trade anything at all for richness if i wasn’t going to be loved by anyone, that much I know.

Phew okay I am so the philospical and shit wise today. Shall I start a cult? Somebody shoot me if I fail to practice my preachy resos come 2010.

Moving on…..

Weighty Issues: I know this might seem so insignificant, but it is true that I have gained so much ever since getting married. I was once a slim 5’7” girl who was only 45kgs! I’m still 5′7″ though which I’m so thankful for coz if i was like dwarf sized and the weight I am, i’d be mistaken for humpty dumpty. Over 2 years of marriage, I’ve seen my weight increase significantly to the point that people I know have commented on it! Of course some swear I look better while some blatantly tell me off. Then I went on some stupid slimming juice, which worked for a short while until it started breaking me out badly. Which was a major FML moment coz I’ve been battling acne for the longest time. Thankfully it’s all okay now so yea, more exercising and eating healthily is definitely on the cards. I TOLD YOU IT SUCKS TO BE ME.

Me @ 45kgs and obviously much younger.

And now I have a arse bigger than Beyonce. I should be in a rap video!

Hopefully the big booty craze stays in 2010 Booty, booty, booty, booty, rockin’ everywhere……

Pay it Forward: “At the end of our lives, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made or how many great things we have done. We will be judged by ‘I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in.”

Mother Theresa once said those words. I won’t be going all MT, bringing in homeless people but you get the idea – do some charity to make the world a slightly better place. Because it’s quite the bitch as it is already. But it is true that GOD does not judge how much $ you make, nor would he judge what luxuries you’ve owned. When you die, you’re stripped off all materials and the only thing you bring to his foot steps is your soul. He will then judge what good you’ve done – whether you’ve lead an honest life or have been a kind soul, whether you’ve enriched this soul that he loaned your body. Then again, not only GOD would want to know that, even those around you after your passing will remember you for what you’ve done, and not what you’ve had.

So basically, in a nut shell – like what i’ve blabbed earlier – do away with the unnecessary and enrich yourself. Simple concept, no? Yet rocket science hard to implement sometimes.

Some of the things I plan to do is maybe take up a new language and if everything else permits, learn to play a new instrument. Let see how this goes.

Crap this is getting long. So with a clear conscience, good heart and soul, here’s wishing you all nothing but tranquillity, health and lots of luck for the coming 2010

May you start the new year afresh with nothing but good hopes and dreams to achieve.

Peace out 2009,
The Missus Blogs – OUT!

So your husband’s been away for weeks and he’s finally coming back (ok this is backdated coz he got back like 1.5 weeks ago and I’ve been busy ever since) You’ve missed him so much and want to show him that (although sometimes you tell him that you don’t but it’s all just for drama sake) so what’s a good wife to do?

Here I present you the ultimate guide on how to welcome a husband back (results may defer on how excited each spouse is to see each other after a long break hehe)

Step 1:

Pick your husband up from the airport / KL Sentral. Give him a BIG kiss and hug the first thing you see him. Make him feel like he’s the most loved guy on this planet. And for God’s sake, put on some makeup, do your hair – look decent woman. There’s nothing worse than coming back to a wife greeting you in her oily smelly hair, bare face and messed up torn house clothes after an absence of 2 weeks.

Step 2:

Men will always yearn for home-cooked food so when he’s back cook his favourite dish or make some delish alterations to it if you can. Yup, looks like the usual Cajun pasta I make except I’ve replaced the usual pasta with some cheese ravioli (bloody expensive stuff bugger) topped with the usual sauce, cajun chicken and cherry tomatoes. Sure it may cost like 5 times more the usual pasta price but isn’t your man worth splurging on?

Nah, must show the cheese ravioli (cost me RM25 ok)

Step 3:

Been saving that bottle of champagne for a special occasion? Well whip it NOW because your husband’s homecoming is an occasion to get tipsy and celebrate.

(Bottle is free courtesy of my friend Siew Chen, hehe)

Step 4:

Before he eats or even touches that glass of champagne, suggest a dress code. It can range from an all black dressy outfit, to some funky outfit to heck even a semi-naked/naked dinner dress code. Just don’t drop anything hot on him ok As for that night, let’s just say I got Chippendale-fantasy-come-true. Don’t go eww coz you’re just jealous

Yes thankiu I love my Fedora hat too…

Step 5:

After dinner, be ready to be rewarded, with some ahem……………….

Gifts. What were you thinking?

So this is the current book I’m reading now. Chapter 4 or 5, I forget. But it’s getting really interesting.

He asked me what I wanted from there, and all I said were shampoos To last me until his next trip next year. Simple wife, I am.

Step 6:

After opening your gifts (and don’t pretend this was something you weren’t waiting for :p) , spend some quality time like chatting, cuddling, making out, those I love you whispers followed by what you’ve been missing for that past weeks. Now you can think what you were thinking just a second ago

Step 7:

There is no step 7. After the deed, you should be asleep and too tired to do anything else If you’re not and still hyper like a chipmunk then, boy I hate to be you.

THE END

Hello munchkins, today we shall learn how to make healthy home-made burgers!

What you need:

1 tray of Minced Chicken
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon sugar
A dash (or two) pepper
½ chicken stock granules
2-3 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon cornflour
½ chopped onions
½ chopped chillis
Butter-head lettuce leaves, cleaned
1/2 Carrot chopped
3-4 medium size burger buns
Cheese

1. First place the minced chicken in a mixing bowl. Add salt, sugar, pepper, chicken stock granules, curry powder and coat meat well. Stir in chopped onions, chillis, cornflour and mix througly (with your hands ok) until mixture is sticky and springy, like this:

(Really not advisable to lick the batter okay?)

2. Then divide into 3-4 round portion and shape into patties. Flatten it and make it to the size of your burger buns. Let it marinate while you arrange your butter head lettuce leaves, carrot and cheese on your burger buns. See photo below:

(Also not advisable to eat it yet unless you’re pure vegan)

3. Now heat oil in a pan, fry the patties over medium heat for 5 minutes each side until cooked.

4. Transfer patties into burger bun. You may add in mayonnaise, mustard, chilli sauce as you please and serve with fresh veggies and tomatoes.

5. Now, dig in and enjoy your home made burgers, what are you waiting for?

Kuan Yin Show

Hutong Alley

China Subway

Malaysian jakun inside subway

Bird’s Nest also known as the Olympic Stadium. Not where they get the real bird’s nest okay?

Water Cube

China Datang?

Summer Palace (which obviously wasn’t all summer-y)

One-child Policy

The famous street food market where they sell…..brace yourself ok

Would you eat this??? Why????!

Chengde

Haunted hotel we stayed in but that’s no ghost, that’s my husband showing how funky our room is See through bathroom anyone?

BULLET TRAIN, which only took 30 mins to arrive a 2.5 hours destination. Puts our 3 hour train to Ipoh to shame la bloody hell.

Tianjin

Romancing in Tianjin

The awesome musuem

And finally, the I dont want to go home face.

I want to move to China coz I’m well-loved there, no kidding! Ok maybe only during winter….

For the rest of it, check out the album here
and here

No more holidays for the year, BOO!