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Happy New Year 2020!

2020-01-01T22:03:00.004-05:00

Here we are in a new decade, a new year and a new day!

So many dreams and hopes that will come true. Yassss good vibes only, please!

Now for the fun and exciting stuff. I'm planning an Asian trip! Excited is an understatement! We have to start saving money for sure. I might have to pick up a shift or two at Shipt to add to our "vacay money". But man oh man I am psych! I can't wait to start planning.

Another thing in my to-do list for 2020 is getting my realtor license and learning how to become a photographer. Both are going to cost pretty pennies. Especially being a photographer as I have to get a decent DSLR or mirrorless and its accessories are going to cost me $4k at the very least *sigh* I am confident that both of these will come true way before the end of the year.

Being both realtor and a photographer will be a dream come true. Both have flexible hours and I pretty much set my own schedule. The income may not be set but I'd be available for my family whenever they need me. Win-Win!

Healthwise, I've been doing Zumba 5 days a week since last November. I'm planning to add some weight training starting this month. I'm giving myself a year to get my sexy back and then whatever "left" behind will be at the mercy of 'mommy makeover' magic in 2021😉

I guess those are my 'big' plans for 2020 and they are happening!

Christmas 2019

2019-12-25T22:43:00.000-05:00

A lot has happened of course since the last time I posted anything. I thought this blog has already been deactivated due to non-activities. But here I am...

Today is Christmas 2019. We just got back from Christmas gathering at Yuli's home. It was nice to be around other people for once. Mine being an introvert is sometimes making other people reluctant to invite me because I tend to flake at the last minute. I know.. I sound like a jerk. But to be honest it was such a great idea when they invited me but when the time's come - I feel so exhausted just to think about being around other people and make pleasantries.

Anyways, 2019 has been rough. Being a stay-at-home mom is priceless. I've been blessed to be able to spend every second of every day with Lil' Miss. But man oh man do I miss the second income.

My savings account that was $50K at the beginning of my pregnancy in 2015 has been depleted to almost nothing. And it scares the shit out of me. We've been living our life as we were still a two-incomes family. It was great and all until I took a look at my savings account last month and almost fell to the floor.

I used to dream about being a stay-at-home mom. Now that I am living that dream, it is not so dreamy after all. Not when your only income has to support two-income lifestyles anyway. I've been trying to supplement but it doesn't seem to worth the hassle. I need a full-time job!

It's bitter-sweet really. I want to be available for Lil' Miss at all times but I need to have a full-time job too. I miss the comfort of having extra money. Not just for a safety net or for retirement but for doing things that we love. I miss traveling. Or doing fun things without worrying about money. I guess waiting for another year won't kill us (or me 😅) Once Lil' Miss is in school, I should be able to find a full-time job.

I've been pushing J to get a better paying job for-e-ver! Finally, now that he sees his current company is not as great as he thought, he starts to look for other opportunities. I have been sending his resume left and right, but now that he is on board too I feel that he is willing to take the chance should an opportunity arises.

I hope 2020 will bring prosperity to our home along with health, safety, peace, happiness, joy, and all-around great things the world could offer! Maybe move to Canada too 😉 AMEN!

sayur asem kuning versi almarhumah Mamih Nana

2013-09-21T13:14:00.000-04:00

Bahan:
1/2 kg tulang iga
2 bh jagung manis
daun tangkil/melinjo
nangka muda
5 bh cabe merah
6 bh bawang putih
6 bh kemiri, sangrai
2 cm jahe
lengkuas
1 sdt terasi
1/4 sdt ketumbar, sangrai
jinten
2 btg serai
3 lbr daun salam
2 cm kunyit, bakar

Cara:
- didihkan 1 1/2 liter air, rebus tulang sampai matang
- masukan tangkil, nangka & jagung
- semua bumbu kecuali lengkuas, salam dan serai di blender sampai halus, tumis hingga harum
- masukan tumisan ke dalam panci tulang/dahing iga beserta lengkuas, salam, sereh dan garam.

mamih tercinta