~LIFE~

A Visit to Sensō-ji of Asakusa in Tokyo

2019-04-11T22:37:00.000-04:00

2014-11-17T12:42:00.001-05:00

Just feeling a little blue and stressed today.
Today is one of those days that I feel I am all alone in this world.
Everyone is busy with their lives and I just feel so left out.
A case of desolation-
I have tried acting on stage, I guess, it is a way to seek temporary attention.
In fact, I just finished a stage performance yesterday but that feeling of emptiness still won't go away~
I can't share my blues on FB because I feel like this status is not wanted there.
People only want to see the cheerful sides of me.
How much longer can I keep up with this pretense of happiness?
Aren't both ups and downs part of life?
Why do people only comment on my cheerfulness?
But stayed quiet and unresponsive on my un-cheerfulness?
Maybe tomorrow will be better-
Need a little bit of blue sky and nature~

Winter Blues

2011-01-29T16:40:00.004-05:00

Saturday - 1/29
Temperature - 34F
Cloudy & Rainy

WINTER BLUES

Today is one of those days when I am feeling cold -
Cold not just the body but the heart as well.
I am curious as to why we feel the things we feel - in our heart?

Does it have anything to do with the weather? I wondered.
Does it have anything to do with the person? I pondered.
Does it have anything to do with the world? I questioned.

Who can I discuss?
Who can I consult?
Who can I ask?

Ah, the blues of winter......

How I longed for the colors of spring?
How I missed the hot summer sun?
And, how I waited for the cool autumn breeze?

Who can I open up my heart deepest desire to?
Who can I share my heart deepest pain to?
Who can I pour out my heart deepest secret to?

Ah the blues of winter......

Dinner at Queen of Sheba

2010-02-16T12:17:00.008-05:00

AN ETHIOPIAN EXPERIENCE

QUEEN OF SHEBA
650 10TH Avenue
Between 45th & 46th St
New York, NY 10036

(W) http://www.shebanyc.com
(T) 212 397 0610

Looking for a night out for your friends?
Well, my friends and I tried out this place, and it is very good~
And this is our first time ever to try anything like it.
The service is good, friendly and helpful.

We ordered:

Appetizer
[1] Sambousa (Lentil or Meat Choices. I think we got the meat. A pair of Ethiopian style triangular phyllo-dough pockets are backed with spicy stuffing)
[2] Dabo (Homemade Ethiopian Bread served with awaze dip)

Main Course
[1] Taste of Sheba (Combination of different types of beef & lamb dishes)
[2] Sheba Vegetarian Mesob (Combination of different types of vegetarian dishes)
[3] Doro Tibs (Chicken breast dice-cut and marinated with onions, olive oil, rosemary, jalapeno and sauteed in olive oil and a touch of Chardonnay

Note* Have fun eating with hands XD it's like playing with your food only it is totally allowed!

Dessert
Baklava (Layers of pastry leaves and crushed nuts are baked and soaked in honey & almond syrup)

Drinks
For Meals - House Wine
For Desserts - Ethiopian Coffee (Strong, Good!)

Conclusion
Would come again for another round of good Ethiopian cuisine~!

Food In Singapore

2009-12-05T19:15:00.017-05:00

It was well past 12am when I first arrived in Singapore. The weather was a complete opposite to that of New York. Instead of cold and dry, it was hot and humid! I was famished even though I had at least 3 meals during my 20 plus hours of flight. So...... my cousin and his wife thought it was fairly good idea to take me to East Coast Hawker Center for a midnight snack. You think, "in the middle of the night??". Yes, my friend, a lot of the hawker centers in Singapore opened past midnight until dawn, and even 24 hours. And we had, chicken & beef satay, BBQ sting fish and mee goreng. I missed these food for 4 years in USA. It was such a thrill to taste these delicious dishes. And for my following 9 days in Singapore, I tasted and researched for delicious and exotic local cuisine. I must thank my friend for this rare opportunity. If it was not for their wedding, I hadn't even thought of returning to South East Asia for this expedition~!!! I would also like to thank my cousin and his wife for taking me to some of the most delicious restaurants and hawker center, period~!!!

Food Diary:

Day 1 - Nov 21, 2009

East Coast Hawker Center
Picture: Mee Goreng & BBQ Sting Fish

Ah Mei Cafe
Picture: Roti Prata with Chicken Curry

Day 2 - Nov 22, 2009

Reunion - no food search

Day 3 - Nov 23, 2009

Japanese Table Cooking
Picture: Salmon Teriyaki

Picture: Beef Teriyaki

Picture: Side Dishes

Day 4 - Nov 24, 2009

Wee Nam Kee
275 Thomson Road, #01-05 Novena Ville
Picture: Hainanese Chicken & Rice, Chinese Broccoli, Dumpling Soup

Picture: Green Chili Sauce, Red Chili Paste sauce w/ Ginger

Goh Zha Lang Restoran Taiwan SDN. BHD. (JB Branch)
No. 191, Jln Harimau Century Garden, 80250 JB
Picture:

Day 5 - Nov 25, 2009

Korean Restaurant
Picture:

Mr. Teh Tarik
Far East Square
Picture:

SONGFA Bak Ku Teh (Clark Quay)
11 New Bridge Road #01-01 Singapore 059383
Picture:

Day 6 - Nov 26, 2009

Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice
#B1-35 Golden Mile Hawker Centre
505 Beach Road
Picture: Hainanese Chicken

Day 8 - Nov 28, 2009

Pagi Sore
88 Telok Ayer Street (Raffles Place)
Picture:

Bao Jing Tian
Picture:

Lau Pa Sat
Boon Tat Street (Raffles Place)
Picture: Street Eats

Picture: Chicken & Beef Satay

Picture: BBQ Sotong, BBQ Sting Fish

Day 9 - Nov 29, 2009

Malay Kuih
Picture: Olay-Olay

Xu Jun Sheng (Long Ji) Chao Zhou Mei Shi
59 Joo Chiat PL
Picture:

Picture: Mee Goreng

Last Night in Singapore - Dinner
Picture:

Making Omelete

2009-12-05T15:52:00.008-05:00

INGREDIENTS:

1) 2 tsp butter
2) 1/3 cup zucchini
3) 1/3 cup mushroom
4) salt
5) 1/2 cup cheese (type of cheese to preference)
6) 2 extra large eggs
7) 2 tbsp skim milk

DIRECTION:

1) Melt 1 tsp of butter in pan. Put julienne zucchini & mushroom into pan
2) Saute zucchini & mushroom with a pinch of salt until brown, turn off heat, set aside
3) Break eggs into bowl
4) Add 2 tbsp of skim milk to eggs
5) Whisk until smooth
6) Melt 1 tsp of butter in pan
7) Pour egg mixture into pan
8) Gently spread out egg mixture in pan by moving pan in circular motion
9) Let heat for 1/2 second or until egg mixture is slightly dense, add in cheese
10) Add in saute vegetable
11) Fold the omelet in half
12) Steam bread or toast
13) Garnish omelet with Japanese mayo. Ready to serve
14) Bon Appetit~!!!

"What's on the Menu?" Series

2009-10-15T21:33:00.010-04:00

What's on the Menu?

OKONOMIYAKI DESU

Biru
Okonomiyaki~ of course (^^)b oishii desu!
Yakisoba omelet
Maccha Ice Cream

o(^^)o

Flower Arrangements Series Part 2

2009-10-13T21:37:00.002-04:00

Flower Arrangements Series

2009-10-12T22:43:00.003-04:00

Some flower arrangements that I did for work during a photo shoot for one of our firm completed project~

The Plant Series

2009-10-12T22:35:00.003-04:00

Different variety of plants found at Eden Project, Cornwall~

"Red" Items Series

2009-10-12T22:19:00.004-04:00

Red, red everywhere! Not too difficult to spot them neh?

English Flower Vendor

2009-10-12T22:05:00.004-04:00

Even the vegetables are beautiful! I can't believe it.

The London Tube Series

2009-10-12T21:45:00.004-04:00

I have such great fun at London's underground tube. Not only is it clean but it is well kept, efficient and portrays the many characteristics of London City. Each station shows a different flare~

Love it!

Dessert Time

2009-10-12T21:34:00.004-04:00

Macaroon with raspberries~

Melt in your mouth~

My favorite desert~

I am going to learn to make this desert!

2009-10-05T22:05:00.004-04:00

What's for dinner?
Home make Pork & Mushroom Noodles!!
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Eat Time: ??
Ingredients: Shitake Mushroom / Oyster Mushroom / Green Peas / Pork / Green Onions / Noodles / Soy Sauce / Mirin etc

English Breakfast

2009-10-03T21:38:00.006-04:00

The English Breakfast:

Chamomile Tea
Marmalade
Blueberry Preserves
Mushroom
English Sausage
Black Pudding (My 1st time, Love it!!)
Egg
Mushroom
Harsh brown
Bacon

Yumm~

Overall Experience A+++

The Mysterious Stonehenge

2009-10-01T00:02:00.002-04:00

The sky was covered with thick blankets of cloud.
The wind was whispering in our ears;
as if trying to tell us the secrets of the silent giants.
Listen to the winds. Look up into the sky.
Even the shadows cast by these mysterious stones,
portrayed a certain air of mystery......

The Eye of London

2009-09-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

What better way to see London but through the "Eye of London"

A modern take on the idea of a Ferris Wheel.

It rises high up into the sky,
So that one may sightseeing in style;
The Sight of it is Elegant,
And the Sight from it is Breathtaking~

English Countryside

2009-09-29T23:41:00.000-04:00

The English countryside~

Vast blue sky accompanied by fluffy white clouds~

Fresh meadows of green grass~

Breathe in the fresh air~

Feel the cool breeze~

Oh~ how I wish I can live here!

St. Paul Cathedral

2009-09-29T22:35:00.000-04:00

Is was quite, and the rain was coming down softly and it was cold.

I was walking around St Paul's Churchyard, looking for an entrance but with no luck.

My shoes were wet because I accidentally stepped into a puddle of water.

As I turned to look up, I saw the most glorious sight in the rain......

St Paul Cathedral.

Beautiful with the dark, cloudy sky as it's backdrop.