Overdose on DVDs

For the past few weeks I have been doing quite a bit of catching up on the movies I have missed previously.  And all for free! (thanks to the local library) Well, here's the list:

1. Definitely, Maybe (Widescreen) : A typical feel good chick flick.
2. The Darjeeling Limited:My friend recommended this but it turned out to be really slow and boring. *yawn*
3. Confessions of a Shopaholic: This one got me in the shopping mood! Ah the wonders of retail therapy....
4. He's Just Not That Into You: Wonderful cast but unfortunately I was just not that into the movie. ;)
5. Revolutionary Road: Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. This one was positively depressing and really painful to watch. I would say give it a miss.
6. Inglourious Basterds (Single-Disc Edition): Many, many thumbs up for this film! Highly suspenseful and great fun to watch if you don't mind a bit of gore. And it has my favourite man...Brad Pitt. *Drool*
7.Up in the Air: This one starring George Clooney had raving reviews online so I was mildly disappointed when it did not meet up to that expectation. But it is still a good movie to watch and it did make me feel a little wistful towards the end.
8. The Reader: Plenty of Kate Winslet and some young man in the nude.  It is rather slow moving but it had me emotionally.  Definitely worth a watch.
9. Slings & Arrows: The Complete Collection: This Canadian production TV series is really enjoyable and hilarious! A definite must see especially if you are a fan of Shakespeare. (Featured plays: Hamlet, Macbeth & King Lear). Too bad it only ran for 3 short season.
10. Divina Confusion (Spanish): Okay, you can definitely give this one a miss...

Am currently looking for some good foreign films to watch.  Worlds Apart seems interesting enough but I have yet to find it in the library. Any other good recommendations?

What happens when hubby spills orange juice on his desk?

This was from last night.  (& still sitting there today!)
I have absolutely no comments. :P

Glee

Watched Glee for the first time today and I really enjoyed it. Makes me want to break out into a song myself! Don't you just wish that life is one big musical sometimes? Well, I sure do! =)

Marriage = Engagement Ring, Wedding Ring and Suffering?!

My baby sister is getting married end of this year. Just 2 weeks ago, she told me she is already getting the wedding jitters. A tad too soon, perhaps? The couple have gotten an apartment together and even though she is mainly staying there on her own for now, his occasional stayovers are giving her second thoughts. She cannot understand why he continues to throw his food wrappers and apple cores in the living room despite her repeatedly telling him not to or why he has to leave his clothes strewn all over the ground or why he can't put his dishes in the sink...yada..yada. Sounds all too familiar? That's right, she is getting a glimpse of what married life is all about. I don't think I'm of much help when I told her things are just going to get worse from here. My mum used to take care of everything for me - I didn't have to worry about the laundry, the food, the cleanliness of the home (well, at least just my room) and she even made me tea in the morning! Then came marriage which felt like a huge slap in my face. Suddenly, I was MY mum - not only did I have to manage things I never had to think about, now I had to worry for two people in the house. It was probably the toughest challenge I had in my life and still is (I can see some of you sniggering now "Wait till a kid comes along!" ;)). The thing is marriage is a lot of work. We are talking about two people from different backgrounds/upbringing coming together to create a whole new life. But it is inevitable that our past habits gets incorporated into this little niche we have built for ourselves. Some we can tolerate. Some we simply can't. And that's when we learn to compromise. Seems like a simple enough thing to do but trust me it is easier said than done. 8 years into my marriage and we continue to argue over the same issues (usually heightened during my monthly hormonal season! heh.) The truth is, marriage does take a lot of commitment and to sustain it you really got to build a strong foundation of love, trust and respect for one another. Never take each other for granted and you must always communicate, communicate, communicate. And bear in mind that this is a continual process which means you have to constantly work on refining it. No one is asking you to change your character overnight but at least try to do whatever little part you can to make things work for the both of you. *You reading this, hubs? :P* Only then can death (not divorce) do us apart (well, unless you choose to poison your other half prematurely :P) .
Well, let's hope my sis will overcome her jitters and find happiness as she embark on the adventure of her lifetime!

Healthy Bacon Cheeseburger: An Update

How this unhealthy meal is made healthier:
95% lean ground beef
Center cut bacon
Lettuce, red onion, tomatoes
1 slice swiss cheese
Baked fries
I must admit I didn't bother with the low calories buns though.

The Verdict: Hubs says it is good! =)

*Bleah!*

I passed my driving today but FAILED the maneuver bit! *Sobs* Felt like such an idiot weaving in and out of the cones many times and still not getting it right. I really gotta practise with the right equipment (sticks and cones) to get the landmarks proper! Gonna retake the maneuver test next week. Wish me luck. Again. *Sigh*
Anyhoo, am hoping some Cirque Du Soleil action this afternoon will cheer me up! I really need that.

His Majesty Requests.

I asked hubs if there's any food he would like me to cook and he sent me this:

"I want to eat.
1. Chee Cheong Fun
2. Roti Prata.
3. Healthy Cheeseburger and Bacon
4. Nice Caesar Salad.
5. Tacos and Enchiladas."

They all seem pretty achievable EXCEPT for the "Healthy" in the cheeseburger and bacon bit. Are cheeseburgers and bacon ever healthy?! Anyway, did a google search and it seems that there are healthier alternatives. I might just give this particular recipe a try - it claims to reduce 40% of the calories in their ultra-lean cheeseburger. Not sure how closely I can stick to the recipe but I will try. For hub's sake. =)

True love is...

I love seeing how these two have bonded so well. It is true when they say there are no barriers to love. Not nationality (Singaporean vs American). Not breed. Not age (she being old enough to be his mum!). And definitely not looks (he is after all missing one ear :P). Just pure, unconditional love. And I would also like to believe that it is highly contagious. May we all be plagued by eternal love. =)

Our "Mexican" dinner

Lesson learnt: Do not ever leave roasted veggies in the oven to keep warm unless you want them shrivelled like this! *My poor asparagus!*

Freebies in my mailbox...Yay!

Cheap thrill, I know. But who doesn't like free stuff? =)
Looking forward to more in weeks to come. Heh.

Crappy, crappy day

Yesterday was such a horrible day. Started out on the wrong foot with our encounter with a stoopid traffic police. We had overlooked and parked right next to a fire hydrant. I had come out of the car first and was gathering the books and DVDs to return to the library when the police officer asked me if I could see what was in front of me. When I realised our mistake I asked hubs to back up and thanked him for pointing it out to us. That was when he accused me of seeing it but not doing anything about it. The truth was I really didn't see it and that totally pissed me off. Which idiot would park next to a fire hydrant knowingly with a traffic police standing right in front of them?!! Anyway, so that kinda ruined the morning for me. The good thing was he did not issue us a ticket so I guess we should be thankful for that.
We then had lunch at Mama Santa's Restaurant and Pizzeria at Little Italy which is supposed to serve the best pizza around here. This was what we had.


Can't say it is the best pizza we have tasted but it was still pretty good.
That was uneventful and we headed home after.
Then came evening when I had to practise the maneuvering for my driving test. Hubs had insisted that I bring the test forward to next Sat which kinda freaked me out. I am not someone who can maneuver very well which explains why my parking still sucks to this day and I haven't really had a chance to practise at all! And it didn't help that I was rolling over the cones many times yesterday! So the session ended with me and hubs arguing and me in tears. Boo.
I am going to give it one more go today. If I am still not confident, I will postpone the test. Wish me luck!
Let's hope today would be a better day.

Has technology robbed us of our humanity?

I miss the days when we used to do snail mails. The excitement of finding that a letter has arrived for you in the mailbox. The perfume scented envelope. The hand printed address. And the letters itself of course - pages of composition filled with gossip or simply reportings of day to day stuff from one excited friend to another. An occasional doodle. A random sticker. It was all so fun and so personalized then. But all that has changed with technology. All these can now happen with simply a click of a mouse- thanks to the invention of email, facebook, friendster, twitter and whatnot. You would think that this should allow us to connect better but instead we have created a certain level of superficiality in the way we communicate. Type. Click. Send. Do people even give a thought to what they write anymore?
On my birthday, I received a collective message from a bunch of friends I care about with just two words "Happy Birthday!". That was it. Can the world get any lazier than that? It is just too sad. But there is no turning back now, is there?

Meet My Neighbour

It (or he or she) is always there by the window when I am by mine sipping my morning tea. Now if only it could start scribbling messages like in this video. We could be best friends! Meow.

What will you do when you only got 100 years to live?

I am a year older today. Once you pass thirty, it's funny how all the numbers become a blur (thirty what??). So here I am in my "prime" age sitting at home thinking of all the fun things I could do while my peers are working their asses off. I guess it's not such a bad thing, is it? We really do not have much time in this lifetime. Perhaps if we are lucky, we might get to live to a hundred years. But then again, it is ONLY a hundred years. Have you gotten what you want out of life? Well, I haven't but I'm going to make sure I do. =)

Who can you trust?

To me, the people at work are like family.
I've spent more time at work than I ever did at home (well, except for now)
You work together, you hang out together and a special bond and a degree of trust is formed.
But what happens when that trust is broken?
What happens when the same person whom you've been working so closely with steals from you. Over and over again.
It is sad but they did the right thing in letting her go.
Unfortunately, the scar will remain.

What a productive morning!

Woke up early this morning. Made breakfast for hubs. Brought in the newspaper. Did my laundry. Ironed my clothes in the interim. Collected my laundry and hung them up to dry. Vacuumed my rooms. Washed the dishes I left to soak overnight. Checked my email. Facebooked. Here I am blogging and the morning is not even over yet!
Everyday should be just like this!

Ready sauce for the lazy housewife

Made these pork chops for dinner with Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Oriental Pork Chop. Absolute idiot proof. Just fry the pork chops, add the onions, stir in the sauce and voila! Mmmmm...

The Music of the Night

The hissing & whistling of the central heating.
The squeaking of the wooden paneled floor as a neighbor paces up and down in an adjacent apt.
The slamming of a door.
The occasional passing of a motor vehicle.
The sudden thud of an object falling on the roof above us.

The cacophony of sound is something we are learning to get acquainted with in our new home. It still feels a little strange and unsettling at times but I'm sure we will get used to it soon...

Alegría

I used to think Cirque Du Soleil was just another acrobatic act but I was absolutely blown away when I watched them perform Quidam in Singapore years back. Well, I'm probably the last to find out but I'm so excited they are coming to Cleveland in April! And I've got tickets as a birthday treat from hubs! *muacks!* O joy! =D

What's for dinner?

Spring onion pancakes which then became garlic pancakes because I ran out of spring onions. And...


kale chips. Slightly burnt but still really crispy and yummy! Never knew vegetables could taste this good! And hubby loved it!

Huh, it's snowing?!

It has been sunshine and some rainy weather since we arrived but mother nature decides to send some flurries of snow down on us today. Hey, I'm expecting spring already!

You know you have become an absolute bummer when...

...there is no concept of time in your life
...you need constant reminder on what the current date is
...you get to be in your PJs all day long
...you can choose to wake up at whatever time you wish (provided your husband's screaming alarm does not get you up first!)
...you can crawl back to bed at ANY time of the day (helps if you are in PJs all day!;P)
...you have all these things you need/want to do planned out in your head but you can't seem to get down to doing any of them
...you are online 24/7 (ok...not exactly but close enough)

This is what happens when you take a workaholic out of her usual crazy routine, dump her in a foreign land in a totally different timezone and confine her all alone in an apt all day long. The word is "LOST". Oh gawd, I need to work out some kind of routine for myself soon before my brain goes all mushy and moldy....*help...*

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Was craving for chicken rice all weekend so I finally got down to cooking it for dinner last night. Not as fragrant as I would like it to be but I am satisfied. ^.^

O Bloody Nose!

Since coming here, I have been suffering from dry crusty nose every night no thanks to the overzealous heating at work that is sucking every bit of humidity out of my room. It clogs up my nose pretty bad and sometimes I end up waking up a few times in the night. Slept particularly badly last night and now even my neck is sore from all that tossing and turning. Guess it's time I do something about it. Well, forget nasal sprays since I'm totally non-compliant and humidifiers are too much trouble to maintain (well, at least for lazy me). Tonight I shall hang my laundry in the room and place one big bowl of water by my bedside. Hopefully that will work! I need my sleep so badly...Zzzzzz...

When you know you have done something right...

"I guess it's because we all wanna believe that what we do is very important. That people hang on to our every word, and they care what we think. The truth is, you should consider yourself lucky if you even occassionally get to make someone, anyone, feel a little better..." - Scrubs

Woke up this morning to a nice email from a previous staff who had returned to Hong Kong to her family after spending a year working with us. She has been hired by a private hospital with a very attractive salary and is writing to thank me. "I did very well in their interview, becoz they asked me everything that you have taught me, including clinical materials and how to deal with patients' complaints! I really want to say a big "Thank you" to you!"
This last episode of scrubs mirrored how I felt when I left work. Well, it's nice to know that I have made a difference in someone's life. However small it is.

Beggars can't be choosers

The thing about settling in a new place and not knowing how long our stay would be makes it rather hard for us to make decisions on how much to invest in our new home. On one hand, we try to stick to only basic essentials so as to avoid the headache of having to rid of them should we need to move again. On the other hand, I am spending more time than I ever did at home and it is important that I am happy being at home. While in Michigan, we survived on a plastic beach table for dining with chairs we found in the apt basement and we had 2 foldable beach chairs in our living room which I lounged in to watch TV for two whole years. The main furniture we bought then was a DIY TV stand, computer table and office chair from Meijer. The most expensive buy was probably our mattress but that was it.
This time round, I have insisted on a proper dining set and sofa. We are expecting some friends to visit and it would be horrible to entertain with an empty home. And all thanks to Walmart, we are able to have all that together with a TV stand and computer desk at a very affordable price. Quality may not necessarily be the best but they will serve their purpose for now. Once again, our most expensive buy is our Sealy mattress set but I believe that is a necessity. We are also very lucky to have hubby's colleagues handing us a second hand leather office chair, a cordless phone, a flat screen 22' Samsung TV and a microwave oven for free! Well, it's nice to see our apt looking more homely now! Now to brush up on my cooking skills for my first guest! =)

Our two lovebuns

Alfonso (left), my one ear rabbit and Chewy (right), probably the most widely travelled bunny in the world.

Been wanting to write a post about our two very brave darlings. They were flown 20 odd hours in air cargo to be here with us in the States. Bunnies generally don't travel very well on planes and have been reported to have very high mortality rates. So naturally, we were scared shitless about what might happen to them on their way here. But at the same time, we know they are both really hardy bunnies. Alfonso had come out strong from his two previous surgeries for the malignant melanoma on his ear and he even seem oblivious to the fact that he is missing a ear! Chewy was adopted from an animal shelter when we were in Michigan and she had travelled all the way back to Singapore with us a few years back. Except for the fact that she is 5 years older now, we were confident that she would do just fine and were hoping that she would be an assurance to Alfonso on their journey here since they were sharing the same carrier. We also made it point to stop over in Detroit and drive instead of flying straight to Cleveland so as to minimise the number of transits they will have to go through. Well, as you can see in the pic above, they are both very much alive and very happy exploring their new territory! We are truly relieved and are so very proud of them! Well, more pics to come soon! =)

Still lovin' my Toyota!

Despite all that bad press lately, we bought ourselves a second hand Toyota Camry LE yesterday. I seriously think this whole Toyota recall/brake issue has been blown out of proportion. Thank you, New York Times for providing an alternative perspective to this mass irrationality. We've been driving the Toyota for years and it has truly served us well. And really, when it comes to quality, I don't think anyone can match the Japanese. Well, once a Toyota fan, always a Toyota fan! Can't wait to start driving it today! =)

Tortilla De Patatas

My Spanish omelette

Decided to give the Spanish omelette a try with 3 eggs, 1 big onion and 2 potatoes for dinner today to accompany my pork cutlets. It is so easy to make and I must say it turned out pretty well too! Delicious! =)

How to load a dishwasher

The apt I am renting at the moment comes with a dishwasher. It may sound backward but this is the first time I am operating a dishwasher and there is no manual. So naturally I have all these questions I need answered. How should I load the dishwasher? Can all my dishes fit in there? What is the minimum load I need before I effectively save water and energy? Since it is just me and hubs in the household is it really cost effective considering the limited kitchenware/ utensils that we have in the first place? Do I need to pre-rinse? Yada..yada...

Tried looking for answers on the web and this is what I concluded:
1. Pre-rinsing is generally not required. Apparently, pre-rinsing can take up to 20 gallons of water!
2. Do however scrape off bits of leftovers on the dishes before loading them.
3. Load glassware on the top rack and try to space them apart to avoid breakage.
4. Similarly, plastic containers goes on top to avoid melting during the dry heating since it gets hotter at the bottom rack.
5. Place plates, bowls, pots and pans at the bottom facing down towards the the spray arm.
6. Spoons, forks, knives (facing down) and other silverware goes into a basket usually located on the bottom rack and mix them up to avoid "nesting".
7.To be more energy efficient, run the dishwasher with a full load and avoid using the heat dry function.
8.And do go easy on the detergent! More is not necessarily cleaner!

On a final note, "washing dishes by hand uses much more water than using a dishwashers. Using an ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers instead of hand washing will save you annually 5,000 gallons of water, $40 in utility costs, and 230 hours of your time."

Woo..I like the sound of that...:)

My lunch today

I know, I know..it's not the most healthy of meals. Will have to learn to start cooking for one now. Guess I will be having plenty of time to experiment with various recipes! (well, preferably quick and idiot proof ones!) =)

Just keep talking!

I am currently subscribed to Vonage , a VoIP service that allows me to make unlimited calls to both local and long distance (up to 60 countries) for a flat fee a month. It is currently on promotion for $14.99/mth for the first 6 months and $25.99 thereafter for a one year contract. While some may argue that it might be cheaper to purchase a calling card, nothing beats the convenience of picking up the phone and simply dialing the numbers without having to worry abt running out of credits. The voice quality has been great so far as well! Worth considering if you are far away from home like me and wish to stay connected with family and friends back home more frequently. =)

My daily workout

Who needs to go to the gym when you gotta climb up and down three storeys to/from your apt everyday. Almost died climbing up all those steps with my bags of groceries today! I must make a mental note not to buy too much stuff at the supermarket the next time. Guess that's enough exercise for today! :P

*Btw, I cleared my driving theory today. Now to start practising for my maneuvre test!

Hello from Cleveland! *waves*

It has been about two weeks since we landed on American soil. We have since found a nice little apt and filled it up with basic essentials mostly from Walmart. (our favorite store for now! =)) The only thing we need now is a TV and sofa to keep me happy in the day while hubs is at work.
Had a nice little lunch gathering yesterday with some Singaporeans who are currently based here. Guess it is always good to know someone around here when you first start out. I am amused to find that they even have an unofficial Cleveland Clinic alumni back home with frequent meetups! =)
Gotta go study for my driving theory now. Such a pain that we will have to take the driving theory and prac test all over again! Hope they won't make me parallel park coz I'm bound to fail. Boo.
Anyhoo...I will be off to check out the malls with one of the wives later this afternoon! Yay! Wish I have more money to spend though. :P

Damn moody

Am feeling absolutely disoriented and disorganized.
My apt needs to be cleaned. My clothes remain unironed. I have a pile of laundry to wash. My bunnies' cage needs to be cleaned. I have yet to prepare my red packets for Chinese new year. My packing is in a mess...*sobs*
I need to get my act together and prioritize.

Domestic violence

Via Email

From: The Husband
To: The Wife

Subject: The gas...

... was left a little open. the bottom right one.
no wonder I was having headaches...
Hmmm. Are you trying to murder me?

From: The Wife
To: The Husband

Subject: Re: The gas...

Why are you still alive?

Quality time

A bottle of Rosemount O sparkling white wine
Cracked pepper crackers with Camembert cheese
A bright red picnic mat laid out right in the middle of our study room
Just the two of us.

Sometimes, that's all that's needed. =)

Keeping head under wraps

I've been meaning to own one of these multifunctional headwear for the longest time but I feel they are a tad overpriced. But thanks to my wonderful friends (and my shameless hinting. haha! ;)), I now own not 1 but 2 of them! Happy me! =)

Bored to smithereens...

Since stopping work last week, I've been spending my days spring cleaning and packing at home. It's amazing the amount of stuff we keep that we don't really need! Tough job having to organise and decide where all our things should go and it certainly doesn't help that I am left to do this mostly on my own. *bleah!*
Anyway, hubs came back from work the other day and asked me if I had been talking to myself at home. What a weird question to ask! :P Well, I answered "no" which was the truth. I had spent the day talking to the rabbits, the lone plastic container that I had missed to throw away, the housefly that was hovering about my apt and annoying me..yada yada...
In case you are wondering, no I am not mad. Just bloody bored. Guess house moving could be fun if I have someone to do it with me but oh well....
Anyway, it helps that I have guests coming over tomorrow and my upcoming week has been planned out with farewell lunches & dinners. At least I can have some life then! Yay! =)

So long, farewell...

It helps that my leaving the department was a fairly quiet affair. I was afterall only going away on 3 years no pay leave. So no goodbye gifts and no farewell speech which I was kinda glad since I am not good with farewells. My own team did a little surprise dinner for me (which I discovered b4 they could surprise me. ha ha!) and they took turns to say nice things about me which was really sweet. =) Had a little party at my place for my colleagues on Sunday as well. And as I waved goodbye to my last guest that night, it suddenly dawned on me that things will never be the same again. I know I will never come back to doing the same work and I am indeed moving on to the next phase of my life. As I walked up the road back to my apartment, I looked up at the barren tree set against the backdrop of a full moonlight and I felt a modicum of sadness...

Counting down...

....2 more weeks to the end of work! February will be jam packed with us cleaning out our apt for rental, packing for our move, farewell dinners, spending time with our families and with Chinese New Year right smack in the middle of it all! It is going to be a crazy month!

5 dresses and 4 tops in over a week...

It was as if I was possessed by a shopaholic spirit. Watch me die as I try to pack them all into my luggage when we leave for the States in 2 months. I deserve a good spanking. :P

Avatar

Finally got to to watch it in 3D yesterday. Hubby was going on and on about how bad the plot was but really, the stunning visuals and effects more than make up for it! I would say go watch the movie if you haven't already! =)

New Year, New Beginnings...

Lotsa changes coming our way. Once again, no new year resolutions. Am just gonna take things as they come.
It is going to be an exciting year! =)

Happy new year, ya all! =D

Kenko, my stress buster..

Love that they have an outlet located right across my workplace. Have been popping by rather frequently in the last year whenever I feel the need to soothe out those nasty knots in my muscles. Just 10 mins of massage is all it takes to make me a happy person again. Well, of course it helps that 10 mins of massage only cost $10! ;)

Tis the season to be jolly! Falalalalala!

*Could not resist stuffing my neighbor's santa stocking that's hanging on their front door. Hubs think I'm crazy! :P*

Being a non-Christian does not stop me from indulging in some festivity this season! A team of us from hospital decided to put on our santa hats and spread some good cheer to our home-based patients with christmas carols and a self assembled hamper of goodies each! It was tiring but well worth it especially upon seeing how happy our patients were! =)
We had our annual year end party where I sang Jason Mraz's "lucky" with a colleague of mine. The crowd loved it! Guess my toilet singing paid off and of course it helps that my colleague is musically very talented. Love how we all get to bring out our "hidden talents" during this time of the year! That kinda boost my confidence a little and we performed again at our friend's wedding reception last night - this time a rendition of "chasing cars" by snow patrol.
We also had a great game of secret santa in our team for a month leading into Christmas! Who would have guess that my Santee is also my Santa this year! =)
And finally, Christmas day was spent chilling out with friends at Queen and Mangosteen british pub that served really scrumptious Christmas turkey lunch. The rest of the evening was spent with hubs sipping our favourite brown brothers moscato with crackers and cheese while we watched Coraline on DVD. Nice! =)

Hope you had a good Christmas too! =)

R.I.P, Scruffy

We will miss you very very much...

Crazy weekend!

Went to yet another GF's hen party on Friday and I ended up going to bed at 4 am! Slept the whole day away yesterday and I had to haul myself outta bed for a kid's birthday party in the evening. It was quite funny because we were drinking so much (free flow of alcohol!) and running around asking men for their underwear, phone numbers and chest hair on Friday and then it was birthday cake and kids screaming on Saturday! What a contrast! Haha!

Anyhoo, this coming week is hub's birthday week! Have yet to decide on a place for dinner but I have bought tickets to Maksim Mrvica's concert (front row seats!) I'm sure it's going to be blast! Can't wait! =)

Switzerland- Pilatus

More than meets the eye...

I am not blind, ya know!

Slow cooking

Been a long time since I put my slow cooker into good use. Decided to so today since I've got a wedding to attend this evening and hubs will be having dinner on his own. Love how idiot-proof and easy it is to prepare a meal with it. Today it will be pork chops with mixed vegetables (peas and carrots) and lotsa barbecue sauce. There will be plenty of soup remaining from lunch as well. Guess that should keep hubs from eating badly when I am away! =)

Switzerland- Luzern

Jet lagged! @@

Argh..can't sleep! Still functioning on Swiss time and I've to work in a few hours! =( Let's hope my first day back at work will whisk by without me needing to use my brains too much! *fingers crossed*

Switzerland - Zurich

Am baaaack...

...from my 10 days trip to Switzerland! Actually it was sorta a mini Europe trip with one day in France and a weekend in Germany. Based myself in Basel where my friend is staying and we took the train out for day trips from there. Had a wonderful time meeting up with my friends and the Swiss Alps was absolutely gorgeous! =) This is the first time I'm traveling with just an air- ticket and zero plans and it was fantastic! ( I even forgot to bring an extra SD card for all the pictures I was going to take. Thank goodness I got to upload them onto my friend's computer so I could have space for more pics!) Wish i could stay a little longer but alas it's back to the grind tomorrow! Well, I can only look forward to my major break in 3 mths' time. Yippeee! =) Gotta do my laundry and go the the supermarket to stock up on food today. Poor hubs has been eating badly for the past week and waking up late for work because his walking talking alarm clock was missing. Haha! Alright then, I'll be posting some random pics I took on this trip in the meantime..enjoy! =)