Logo's Hope

It was a public holiday yesterday. Since I operated my shop last year, I lost count of holidays. Every day is the same to me, irregardless of holidays or working days, so not much differences.

But yesterday hubby invited me to go to Logo's Hope as it has international book fair which will be ending on 15 November. It was a hot day yesterday. We were under the hot sun for more than 30 minutes before we were able to go into the ship.

It is Logo's Hope maiden trip to Malaysia and the first stop is Kuching! Yes! Next would be in KK from 17 November to 13 December.


As you can see, this was only the first half of the queue. Luckily I brought along my umbrella. The second half of queue was much better as it was under the canopy. The queue reminded me of an hour queue for the roller coaster in Korea last year. Luckily this queue only lasted us about 30 minutes under hot sun.

Me taking photo before the queue



Our tickets and brochure. RM1 per adult. Kids below 12 is free admission


We were briefed on the operation of the ship. The famous section of the ship would be the largest floating book fair.



An insight on the crew cabin. Hubby has an idea of a double decker beds for the kids from this! Lol!


The price are in unit, since they are going to more than 40 countries.


The entrance of the book fair. It was very stuffy in there, many people. But I managed to grab 3 novels which is only RM16 per book. We spent RM204 on books and souvenirs yesterday! We did not bring the kids along, but probably I will bring little gal over this Friday since she has no school that day. Hopefully less people.

I am reading one of the novels now. Happy reading to me! *wink*

Toward recovery

The weather is damn crazy and there is no wonder we all fall sick. Baby Jay is down with diarrhea and vomitting, while I am having tonsilitis and bad cough, and so is little gal. Luckily we are recovering from our sickness. Shooo! Go away all the sickness. We don't need you here.

I went for a facial this afternoon. One of my customers operating a facial centre at her home so thought of giving it a try for first time. Reciprocal agesture; she supports and buy products from my shop and I support and done my facial. Since my facial course has used up, so it was right time to try out new place and compare their services and pricing. Near to my shop so convenient for me and I like the personal space offered by having it done at home.

I cooked at home this evening since hubby offered to take care of the kids. Both kids are still recovering, so it would be better to have them rest at home than running around at my shop. Don't want them get sick again.


I love this simple dish. When you are running out of time and don't know what to cook, you can give this dish, I called Steamed Shimeji mushrooms with Black Fungus and Chicken a try. I knew that I would not have much time after the facial, so I prepared the ingredients and keep refrigerated in the morning.



Method
Cut the lower part of the Shimeji mushrooms and wash and soak in water for few minutes.
Soak black fungus in water till it turns softer. Cut into smaller slices.
Slice some ginger, strip the Shimeji mushrooms into smaller slices (I did not have much time, so my slices are bigger) and slice boneless chicken meat into strips.
Mix the mushrooms, fungus, ginger and chicken together, add salt and oyster sauce. Mix well. Do not add water as the mushroom will release some juices.
Place into steaming dish. Steam till chicken strips are cooked under medium fire.

Voila!

Weekend Menu #16: I cook, I eat

I counted the days I cook this year. So shameful! *wink* Anyway, got the chance to cook over the weekend. The weather has been pretty wild lately. Either it rains or shines whole day but we stayed doing nothing at home over the weekend.


Felt like drinking some chicken soups. Remember we bought some of this dried fish slices from Korea last year. The Koreans used this fish for stock in soup and other dishes. Still have some leftover in the fridge so I added some slices to my chicken soup. Taste very sweet!

I do not have much time during the day since I need to open up the shop so I rely very much on slow cooker since I no need to check on it from time to time.

Red dates chicken soup
Half chicken used
10 Red dates
Few slices of dried Korean fish
Salt to taste

I put everything into slow cooker, let it cooks for 3 hours. Great taste!



On Sunday, I cooked Fu chuk (beancurd skin) pork rib soup. Very easy to prepare, and again I used slow cooker. Simple, just get ready all the ingredients in the morning and throw into the slow cooker. After came back from mass, our soup is ready.

Beancurd skin pork rib soup
Pork rib
Beancurd skin
Ginger slices
Garlic clove
Salt to taste

Thaw the pork rib in warm water for few minute. Soak the beancurd skin in cold water till it soften, then cut to desired sizes. Wash the garlic and ginger; slice the ginger into few pieces. Pour water into slow cooker and put all the ingredients in. Let it cooks for 3 hours.



As for the kids who do not really enjoy soupy dishes, I have some luncheon meat with egg for them.



After so many trials, my steamed egg is successful. *wink* But I still like my mum's steamed egg, because hers is silkier and yummier than mine. Overall, my steamed egg not so bad. *wink*

Nov is here

It is November already? Wow!! I am so looking forward to November although it is going to be a busy month for me!

Firstly, hubby's birthday is coming soon. So going to plan something nice for dear hubby.

Secondly, school holiday is going to start soon. It means no morning rush hours and we can sleep late in the morning!

Thirdly, we are going to have a family vacation end of this month. A shopping therapy for me! Lol! Yes, a short break for us and we are going to enjoy ourselves in KL before the kids going back to hometown.

And fourthly but not last, this blog is in existence for 4 years by 30th November! Wow! I have been sharing my thoughts here for 4 years. Time really flies. Thank you everyone for making this blog a wonderful place of thoughts.

Migraine hits me

I have a migraine attack this afternoon around 1something. So suddenly. Started with throbbing pain on one side of the head, then slowly going to my nose and eyes. Could not stand it, I took a nap, which amazed me because I slept for almost 2 hours! If not a phone ring from the shop, I do not know what time I will wake up.

The migraine getting worse when I woke up and I hardly can open my eyes, drive and seeing the light is difficult. Luckily it got better after I took 2 tablets of Panadol after the dinner, but after few hours the headache started again. So no choice I had my hubby to do some head massage for me. Now slightly better but I could not get some sleep. Too much afternoon nap. Lol!

Ok, off now. Still not feel right looking at the pc screen. Good night everyone. Hope the migraine goes away by tomorrow morning.

Me and kids

It is Deepavali Day today and a public holiday in West Malaysia. Over here, no holiday and everything runs as usual. It was jam and raining in the morning, took quite some times on the road than usual.

Last night my girl told me that there is no school, but I corrected her as it is not a holiday in Sarawak today. She tried to say the word "Deepavali" but a bit of tongue twister for her. Lol! And I got some ranting from her as well because you see, yesterday was her dental care day and all students are to bring napkins, cup, toothbrush and toothpaste to school. End up she did not participate because she could not find her cup (which is at the bottom of her school bag) and napkin (because I gave her a big towel since there was a swimming lesson). Lol! Kids!

Anyway, find an interesting tag from one of the blogs that I blog hopping this morning. It is about parenting style so thought it is fun to pen something about myself.....

Describe your parenting style in one word:
Strict but democratic style

Favourite TV family of all time (real or fictional)?
Full House

What’s always in your refrigerator?
Cheddar and orange juices

Last meal you made for your family?
Fried eggs and instant noodle for breakfast

Favourite book to read to your kid?
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse series count as book??

Craziest thing you’ve done while sleep-deprived?
Playing Farmville while everyone is fast asleep

A trait you hope your children don’t inherit from you?
Hot tempered and easily irritated by small matters

Favourite kids’ movie?
Baby Day Out

Kids’ TV show you can’t stand?
Dora The Explorer, because I don't understand Spanish. Now my girl is learning numbers in Spanish.

Best piece of parenting advice you ever got?
Treat your kids like how you want them to treat you.

When your kids say “Mom,” you say…
“What?”

They will work it out....

Someone I knew told me a month ago that she is making a biggest decision in her life. Divorcing her husband!!

It is not a shocking revelation from her, but please, I am not being cruel here, it is just that in first place, they married too young and secondly both are not trying hard in their marriage.

I know that such decision needs courage so as a friend, I stand by her, telling her that she has to think about her young girl and what ever decision she makes, it will affect her kid in the future. She was so convince that time that there were no U-turn for both of them.

But as the weeks go by, I heard from another friend that they are working things out. Great! And it happens I bumped into them today, shopping for crockery and kitchen utensils. And funny thing is that she has never cook in her life before and now she is cooking. I am impressed with her. Like the saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.". I am happy for both of them and hope they do work things out this time. They'll be fine.