About what I said in April about being happy, I'm not at all.

Late last night, I heard myself tell the partner, “I no longer desire to cook. Doing the dishes is not therapeutic for me anymore.”

So, before I go on my cooking hiatus starting next week, I shall make a large pot of seafood stew tonight.

Some things that I have learnt about myself when I cook:

1. When cooking for us, we need to cook for four. ( Read more... )

There is something so special to be able to come home, alone, on a quiet evening ( Read more... )

Since having access to my own cooking facilities, weekends have been about cooking up a storm. I realise I enjoy the prepping process of grinding, grating, chopping and love more so the washing up. But I dislike the actual act of frying and stewing. Chinese cooking is still one of the harder cuisines to learn and vegetables are more difficult to ( Read more... )

I'm going to say that my last week has been a lot of hell. I haven't been so sick in a long time and I'm actually embarrassed I had to be away from a bit of work because of a persistent high fever.

All seems to be going for the better now. I'm going to take another antibiotic and rest a little.

I miss Chinese boiled soup and roast duck.

I just have to say that after sleeping on a Sealy bed, anything else other than sleeping (when on the bed) is plain silly and a waste of time.

Seriously.

My wedding was held on the thirtieth of October, a beautiful day with perfect weather. I am so glad to report that all is over and done with.

More later.

Many have asked if I was excited about the coming of my own wedding ( Read more... )

I’m not the most fashion-conscious and fashion-forward person. My knowledge of luxurious bath and body products stop at L'occitane and Kiehl's. So when I received a gift of Molton Brown goodies, I was surprised to find out that they were not expensive chocolates (!!!) Oh, the disappointment! I found out later I would be very pleased with the hand ( Read more... )

Despite the fact that I’ve had the new place for close to a year, I’ve not stayed overnight in it until…. Monday night ( Read more... )