Ramblings of the heart

I really wish that I have an extra day of weekend...I wish I don't have to go back tonight..
I didn't have enough time spent with hubby, he just got back from Jogja 10pm last night, and today a whole day of work, and I'm leaving tonight (again!) instead of Monday morning.

Yes, I am calculative, I calculate the hours I can spend with him each weekend (sleeping does not count), and this week is below adequate. I come to realize (not that I have not realized before) that one cannot have everything in life. I want a job that pays me quite good, yet I can see my husband every day.. but that it ideal right? How I envy those who have good jobs, good pay and have their husbands by their side each day.
I am not talking about those female teachers married to their businessman/doctor/lawyer/engineer husbands. I am talking about cases where both husband and wife works in MNCs. No matter how busy...you still come back home to your other half. I, on the other hand, come back to an empty room. It's not that I don't like socializing or going out, but many times, I would rather spend time doing things (such as cooking, washing car, taking a stroll at the park) with my husband. In fact, if we are both doing our own stuff, just having each other around is sufficient.

I shouldn't be complaining, I should be giving thanks that I have a good job. So am I to just be contented and not want for more? If only, circumstances are different, if only we can catch a glimpse of what God's plan for us are. I honestly do not know whether working in the government sector is good...if we keep thinking that it's secure and one will not be out of job should there be recession... then working in government is good. But there is no bonus, no profit sharing, so you still think it is good? You get free hospital fee, people from private sector pays only RM1when to go to government hospital. Even I go to private clinic, although my dad is a government servant, who can wait?

Many times, I conclude that the only way to see this, is to pray and seek God for His direction. I sometimes, do not know how to pray, to pray that hubby gets transferred to Pg? to pray that he can quit government to work in private? If I pray that he gets transferred to Pg, the problem does not end there, he will still have to move as long as he is with the government. I don't think that I am strong enough (or will ever be) to keep living apart. Then when the kids come along, how? I do not want either one of us to be the 'weekend' parent.

And when I start to think of such complicated things, I am reminded that no matter how difficult I think my life is, there is always someone in a worst situation than I am...the woman whose husband had died, and she has to take care of her child, or the newly-married woman whose husband just passed away, or the couple that is separated by distance as one is overseas.

Bottom line is.....Be thankful...and keep praying..

Daorae, Korean BBQ Restaurant

Planned with Ranjetha for the last 3 weeks to makan at this place. So, today we went (neither cough nor flu could stop me from enjoying the Korean BBQ) to Daorae at Bayan Point.

Lazy to type, so let the pictures speak for themselves..

Entrance

 

 

Some deco

Menu

Sweet sauce

Side dish 1: Seaweed soup

Side dish 2: Beansprouts

Side dish 3: Salad in peanut sauce

Side dish 4: Kimchi

Side dish 5: Anchovies

Side dish 6: Radish

Side dish 7: Century egg

Side dish 8: Long beans

Side dish 9: Spinach ( not really sure..)

Sidedish 10: Steamed egg

On the house: Korean pancake

Drink (tea) and lectuce

Yang GoGi (marinated mutton in soy sauce)

Dak Gal Bi (marinated chicken in spicy sauce)

You're suppose to wrap your meat with the lectuce and eat it....like this (see below)

My mouth not big enough....sigh!

2 very happy and contented people:) Thanks Ranjetha for the company.

Total damage: RM68.20

Our 1st wedding anniversary

Both of us piggies decided to pork-in for our 1st wedding anniversary. Since hubby loves barbecued pork, and I heart bacon with pasta, we decided to have both.

Hubby barbecued the pork, and I suggested to have slices of green apples to compliment the dish.

Barbecued pork

I, on the other hand boiled the spirali, fried the bacon bits and pour a can of Prego's portobello sauce on the pasta. Was feeling lazy to make the usual alfredo/classic spaghetti sauce.

Spirali in Portobello Sauce with bacon bits topping

Simple meal, but a hearty one. I always enjoy cooking alongside with hubby.

Dear, thanks for the wonderful moments, the ups and the downs, the love and support, the devotion and patience.

Happy 1 year anniversary!

Muaks:)

Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day, and hubby and I brought mom out for a lunch at Times Cafe. I ordered the Mother's Day lunch set for 3 (since dad couldn't make it).

Drinks: Kiwi and lychee

Green: Kiwi, White: Lychee (too sweet for my liking)

Starters: Mix vegerables and aluminium foil wrapped herbal chicken

Mix veg: Carrot and cauli flower on the raw side

There were about 6 pieces of individually wrapped herbal chicken. I like them!

Main course: Grilled teriyaki chicken and lemon chilly chicken and Dory fish in tomyam

Dory fish in tomyam (not bad..but you can't see the fish from here)

Lemon chilly chicken and grilled teriyaki chicken...both quite nice

Light bites: Vietnamese spring rolls and money pocket

Money pocket

Vietnemese Spring roll

Desert: Ice cream with fruit (each of us got a cup)

Blackcurrant ice cream with grapes (yummy!)

The highlight of the day....

Happy Mother's Day mummy...Thanks for everything. We love you:)

Sarawak Laksa

Cooked this today, using the paste MIL bought for us the last time when we were back in Kuching.

The other ingredients include:

Prawns

Shredded chicken breast

Fried egg (cut into strips)

A couple of lime (if you like sour taste)

Bee hoon

Most important is the soup (boil chicken stock, add paste, sieve, and then add coconut milk and shrimp paste)

Voila....

Our home-made Sarawak Laksa (minus taugeh, cos I dun like it)

P/S: Usually, you will be given sambal chilly to go with Sarawak Laksa. We used the instant one from Singlong.

Cafeteria Food

My company's cafeteria is always pack (except Friday's, where lunch break is 2 1/2 hours).
These cafeteria consists of small stalls selling western food, vegetarian food, noodles, economy rice, malay food, indian food, fruits and tid-bits.

I had these yesterday (spagheti with roasted chicken and mushroom soup, RM4).

All these for RM4 (after RM2 subsidy)

Today I decided to chien fei...so I had vegetarian food instead, RM1.50.

Ate halfway, then decided to snap a pic. The vegetarian food consists of potato, fake meat and kiam chai boay

I wonder what's for tomorrow....

Weddings

    Hubby and I attended both Mei Yan and Boon Ping's wedding reception and ceremony last weekend. I must say that MY looked absolutely lovely, the makeup was just nice, not overly done. BP had a big smile on his face throughout the wedding. When MY gave her speech, I couldn't but help shed a tear or two. I though of Aunty YS, and how she would be proud  MY if she is still here.

    Hubbs and I sat with Uncle David and Aunty Amelia, Karyn, Reno, Sarah, Sze Yuen and Daniel Kiew. We had a good time, laughing most of the time (although I was coughing most of the time).

Mr & Mrs Toe, with Mr & Mrs Kopial

We went for the ceremony at Gurun the next day. They played the song "This is the day" which was very meaningful and suitable for the occasion. The song is still stuck to my head now....lol! The sermon was good, and with Grandpa Khor interpreting, it made the whole sermon more alive and interesting (sometimes so funny, that we couldn't help laughing). I was amazed that MY uttered her vows in Mandarin. Do you know how difficult it is to get the right pronunciation? If you are a banana like me, most of the time, my pronunciation will "lari".  
Thank God I didn't have to say my vows in Bidayuh...muahaahaha

Aren't they sweet?

It was truly a memorable day for them, as well as for us. MY and BP, we wish you both a wonderful marriage ahead. May God bless you two as you embark on this new journey together =)