Sunday, 23 October 2011

FEELINGS心情日记: 我的妹妹


妹妹是我家里迟来的惊喜,在我当了十四年的独生女后,送子鸟才将她带到我家。自此,她就成了我生命中的开心果。那个周末我回到家里,恰好我们的表妹来到我家住宿。平时和妹妹一同睡在双人床的我,当然是把位子让给表妹,而自己则滚到角落里的床垫了。送她们入眠后,我继续看电视节目,直到午夜才入房就寝。

正当我以为妹妹早已熟睡时,她突然揉揉眼睛,说到,“姐姐,我可以跟你一起睡,一下子吗?”我顿时感到一阵温馨,于是笑笑点头。接着,妹妹便喜出望外地托着被单爬到我那个角落,挤进我和床边的空间里,然后紧紧地抱着我,满脸笑容地闭上眼睛,好像抱着一桶黄金似地入睡。我问她,“你很喜欢跟姐姐睡吗?”妹妹猛点头,说了一句拉长音的‘喜欢’。



说到把妹妹养育成人,我的功劳绝对不少(真的)。妹妹出世时,我已经上了中学。本来就喜欢小孩,加上想和母亲分担家务,所以我就学习照顾小小的妹妹。从婴儿到幼儿的阶段, 妹妹的吃喝拉撒,我都有负责。最难忘的,莫过于每个清晨她尿布里的‘宝藏’,还好她现在已经会自己上洗手间,不然我真的要向母亲辞职不干了。最棘手的,当然是喂妹妹(当时还是婴儿)吃药。嗅觉灵敏的婴儿,在你还未将药水接近她嘴边时,就已经开始在你怀里用力地挣扎抗议。于是,手要稳,心要狠,让妹妹乖乖就范,完成喂药的任务。姐姐可是为你好,你要了解啊。

总是觉得,我和妹妹的关系和一般姐妹不一样,也许是年龄的差异。有时候,会好像妈妈带小孩,一边和她玩闹,一边训责她。没有争玩具,没有谈心事,却有满满的姐妹之情。偶尔教她功课,教她上网,帮她打扮,一起玩小孩子的游戏(好像回到我小时候),再不然就床上翻滚大闹,要父亲来遏止,深怕我们在头上起‘高楼’。这些点点滴滴,都让我不亦乐乎。

看着妹妹半熟睡的样子,我轻轻问她,“你很爱姐姐吗?”她闭着眼睛,抱紧我,微笑点点头。我再问,“那姐姐以后老了,你长大了的时候,你还会‘酱’爱我吗?”妹妹仍然闭着眼睛,把我抱得更紧,以同样的笑容点头。这一刻,我永远都不会忘记。


Saturday, 15 October 2011

KITCHEN厨房日记: Cinnamon Snap Cookies

I don’t know why it is called ‘Snap’ cookies. Well, I love these cookies to the max! The texture is light and crunchy, brown in color and full of aroma from the cinnamon powder. Reminds me of Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Breadstick, time to have one I guess!


It's fun to make cookies. The interesting part of making these cookies is you will need to shape the dough into a log (cylinder) with about 2 inches diameter and slice it. The dough looks a bit like meaty loaf of ham, reminds me of the delicious ham sandwich I had in Sri Petaling 2 years back. Aww, sinful cookies, make me crave of even more food.


Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder, set aside. Then, beat butter and sugar till they are light and fluffy. Add in honey and egg, continue beating till well corporate. When the batter is done, add in the flour mixture and slowly mix them until you get smooth dough. Shape them into a log (cylinder) and wrap with plastic. Keep in the freezer for at least 2 hours, so that it will harden. Then, slice them into few mm thick and dip one side into cinnamon and sugar mixture. Arrange them on a baking tray (non stick, or greased with butter, or wrap with aluminium foil) and bake for 10 mins.

Love these cookies! It’s addictive, and perfect to be my breakfast which I eat them together with fresh milk. Yummy!

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

FEELINGS心情日记: 酒精灵

记得小时候,家里累积了好几瓶美酒/烈酒,都是新年时父亲收到的礼篮中带来的。由于家人都不是爱酒之人,所以一部分被收藏摆放在玻璃橱里,其它的就转手卖掉或者送出去。顽皮无知的我,有一年大扫除时,竟然手痒痒,将几瓶酒开了闻一闻,直说好香,气得我妈暴跳如雷。要知道,酒瓶开了,就没有价值了啊。

结果长大了,不知怎的,竟然喝不下一口酒,连啤酒都嫌又苦又辣,难以下咽,只有味道偏甜的鸡尾酒才合我心意。大学时期,看见朋友们聚餐或‘蒲吧’时都热爱杯中酒,喝个痛快,我心里有些不平衡,很羡慕,也很鄙视。大概是家庭教育,已经注入了‘喝酒是坏人’的观念。所以,我没有醉过,也很怀疑酒后乱性,醉得不省人事的说法。

然后,在认识了这班同事兼友人后,事情就有了180度的转变。九天的行程,八天出外逛,五天喝酒,简直是‘花天酒地,夜夜笙歌’(夸张修辞手法)。说来也奇怪,大伙儿才相识不到十天,却可以像老朋友般一同出游,玩个不亦乐乎。而我,突然酒量变大变好了。啤酒可以干杯,烈酒(纯,不加冰水或汽水)也可以喝下,还直呼过瘾!当然,我很快就醉,哦,不,我只是晕晕地走不稳,脑子是清醒的,但身子就好动了些。当然,我也没有胡作非为,做出什么对不起或见不得人的坏事。

其实什么酒后乱性,醉得不记得发生什么事,那是骗人的。一个人若真是醉得不行,只会倒头呼呼大睡;那些醉了口出狂言或行径怪异的人,其实是借酒壮胆,继而干出‘好事’。切记,知道自己的极限,控制自己的行为,还有确保自身安全,不要乐极生悲。所以,我还是支持政府管制酒饮的种种措施,毕竟不是每个`人都有好酒品啊。

也许是大伙儿合得来,大家忘情痛快地享受美好时光。原来我没有变,只是压抑自己太久了。我本来就是个爱玩爱逛的物质女生,为了配合我的他而逼自己收敛。这一次的行程,让我彻底地释放自己,和友人们举杯共乐。这样子很放肆吗?不,年少轻狂,这些点点滴滴是我们共同的回忆(嗯,详细情节,留在彼此心中就好)。五十年后,希望你我心中还记得彼此。




P/S:因为你们,我找回自己;因为你,我认清了自己。感激。

Friday, 7 October 2011

BEAUTY美丽日记: Bedak Sejuk


Rewind your memories back to childhood times, can you recall them? Yes, the small white ‘biji-biji’ (pebbles) that melt in water, and your mum/granma apply it on your face & neck, it dries up on your skin & leaves white powdery marks that all those uncle/aunties who saw you will say ‘so cute’!

It’s probably the cheapest skincare product, made of fermented uncooked rice that is grinded & dried up under hot sun. The elderly believe these powder will cool down your skin to avoid rashes on babies & kids. However, I found out that it controls the oil on your skin too!

My skin gets very oily when I wake up in the morning, which I don’t understand why. Anyone can explain that? Thankfully, I found the solution. I saw this at home, and just tried it on my face before I sleep (since I can’t wear the powder during day time, looks too funny). And, when I wake up the next morning, miracles happen! Not even a trace of oil on my skin! Mo more sticky & oily feeling on my face. The white powder has gone, absorbed into skin perhaps.


I’m satisfied with the result, it doesn’t cause a pinch in my pocket too. [TIPS: If you have roommate, just let them know when you put the powder on. You don’t want to scare them with those powdery marks on your face!]

Saturday, 1 October 2011

KITCHEN厨房日记: Pasta & Veggies in Creamy Milky Soup

I love to eat fish head/fish vermicelli soup (a Chinese dish back in my hometown), because of the milky and creamy texture of the soup. I had a nice one recently with my family, and I almost finished the whole bowl of soup. Then my mum reminded me, “You can cook this anytime when you want in your own way, even with just veggies and noodles.”

So, the idea strikes my mind when I had to settle my own dinner that day. Can’t remember where he was going, leaving me alone. Never mind, I am a tough girl. I used romaine, broccoli and cherry tomatoes (yes, all these for one portion of meal) for this Pasta & Veggies in Creamy Milky Soup. Firstly, sauté garlic in a pan till golden yellowish. Add in all the veggies and mix well. [TIPS: I boiled the broccoli for few minutes prior to frying them, so that they will cook at the same rate with romaine and tomatoes.]



Then, add in your preference type of noodle/vermicelli and continue cooking for a while. Pour in mixture of water/broth and milk into the pan, mix well with seasonings like salt, black pepper and spices, and keep cooking until the soup boils. Serve them in a nice bowl, and I got my precious dinner!



Oops, looks like there were more veggies than noodles in my bowl! LOL.

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