Wednesday, 2 November 2011

TALE童话日记: 来回

走着走着,爱丽思突然愣住了,到底发生什么事,为什么会在这里?不管她怎么用力想,都想不起上一秒发生什么事情。四周没有灯光,只能隐约看见身边的事物,平时最怕黑暗的她,此刻竟然还可以保持冷静地四处张望。没错,这是她的校园,三层楼的新教室,食堂,厕所,停车场等等,但是这个时间,应该是半夜时分了,她完全不记得自己怎样来到这里。于是,她毫无思绪地继续走,试图寻找答案。

终于,她看见前方有几个人影,就跑向前问个究竟。“徐蕊,徐蕊!我们怎么在这里,你们要去哪里啊?”除了徐蕊,她的好友,也是学长团团长,深受师生欢迎的领袖,还有其他同级的朋友几位,都一个跟着一个走向位于学校后方的草场。“徐蕊!你们到底要去哪里?这么夜了我们是不是该回家?徐蕊?你回一回我啊!”“宇杰?听见我吗?凯勒?听见我吗?”任凭她怎么追问,怎么截住他们,都没人理会她。

越来越靠近草场了,奇怪的是,那两排陈旧的教室里,坐满了学生,跟平时上课没什么两样。而徐蕊等人也继续往前走去,他们的表情举动并没有不妥,但爱丽思心里就是有一种诡异的感觉,似是而非的感觉。“走啊,进教室里上课啊!”他们对着她说。“不要,不要走进去,快退回来跟我回家!”她知道他们不可以再走下去了,再走就回不来了。她已经感受到那种危险,一切看似正常熟悉的情景,其实是假象,是陷阱。虽然她还是不记得发生什么事,但她知道她一定要离开这里。

爱丽思忽然看见,原来走在他们后面的,还有她暗恋了很久的亚伦。他淡定的眼神中有些迷茫,迟疑的步伐一眼就被她看穿了。平时只要亚伦出现,她总是惯性地望着亚伦,背影或侧影,慢步或快步,她都背起来了。只是,亚伦好像从来都没有留意她,但这次不一样了。“爱丽思,你也在这儿?”第一次被亚伦叫着她的名字,和她说话,让她一时没有回过神来。“跟我一起回家好吗,亚伦?”爱丽思捉着他的手肘,想要阻止他走下去。而他一脸疑惑的问道,“不是要跟他们一起走吗?就快要到了。”眼见徐蕊等人就要消失在眼前,爱丽思急得发狂,更用力地捉着亚伦。“不!不要走下去了。陪我回家好吗?我很怕。。。你就跟我一起回家,陪着我,好吗?”她水汪汪的眼睛直视着亚伦片刻,终于亚伦点点头,双手抱着她,像是在保护着她。

爱丽思知道,时间不多了,于是她指示着亚伦跪下来,两人面对面握着双手,然后她念起了从小到大妈妈就教她的咒语,“芭比雅玛米亚。。。”

不知过了多久,她心里不再害怕了,全身可以感受到阳光的温暖。她慢慢地张开眼睛,看见亚伦还在面前,两人依然握着双手,凝视对方。一阵喧闹声转移了爱丽思的注意力,将她的目光从亚伦身上转开。原来他们处在一间课室里的角落,所有同学和正在讲课的老师惊讶不已。“你。。。你们。。。是怎样进来的?”“怎么会在这里出现?你们到底去了哪里?”“到底发生什么事?其他人呢?”“对!还有徐蕊,宇杰等,有看见他们吗?”“快通知校长,打电话给他们的父母。。。”

爱丽思完全没有理会众人的问题和举动,一味儿走出课室并仔细地以360角度望着身边所有事物。是的,他们终于回来了,回到这里了!草场,停车场,课室,食堂,一切都和刚才那里一样,不一样的是这里多了阳气,少了诡异。她突然想起了小时候外婆给她说的故事,心里不寒而栗,全身发毛,崩溃地跌坐在地上。

“在某个地点,某个时辰,加上人体的元气素质,通往那里的隧道会打开门,来回走需要七天的时间。要是走过了尽头,就回不来了。”“那要怎样才能走回来呢?”“你只要记得这个故事,相信这个故事,就能回来了。”“那什么时候在什么地方,这个隧道会打开呢?”“呵呵,天机不可泄漏啊!不过你妈会提醒你,听她的话就是了。”

亚伦将爱丽思扶起,万分感激地说,“谢谢你就了我。”“是我们救了自己。”她激动地回答。警察来了,家长们来了,没有人会相信爱丽思的故事,这是个人的信念。她涌进了赶到现场的妈妈怀里,哭着重复地说“我去过那里了,还好回来了。。。”妈妈心疼地抱紧了她,“都叫你不要参加,你就是不听。。。”这时她发现,原来亚伦一直在望着她,就像她平时望着亚伦一样,两人的视线终于有了交际。
X                             X                             X
“封面头条新闻- 校园假期露营离奇失踪案:两位学生在失踪七天后已被寻获,另外五位失踪者仍下落不明。。。”

KITCHEN厨房日记: Baked Cheese Pasta with Broccoli

Amazing! These broccolis stay fresh in the fridge for 3 weeks! Since I was lazy to go out for lunch, I used them to make Baked Cheese Pasta. Another creative trial again, without any recipe as reference. *Wink*

Step 1
Step 2
I just boiled pasta and broccoli, tossed them together with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and seasonings. Then, I added a bit of milk and layered cheese on top before baking them for 15-20 minutes. Alas, I added too much milk, they did not dry up the way I want and too little cheese, they disappeared after baking!



Nevertheless, it is still a healthy meal with carbohydrates, fiber and protein. And I like the taste too!

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.

Monday, 19 September 2011

FEELINGS心情日记: 彬彬有理

年轻的时候,用时间换取金钱;年老的时候,用金钱换取时间。
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牵老婆的手,如左手牵右手--没感觉,那如果失去左手/右手,怎么样?
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外头那个,英俊潇洒,风情万种,短暂的烟花也;家里那个,平凡木讷,庸厚老实,定期的存款也。
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iPad可以做什么?我不清楚。还是SANIITARY PAD比较重要啦!
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狗狗当孩子,被女主人抱在怀里走;孩子当狗狗,被女佣人牵着绳子走。
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现在,父母送孩子去幼稚园;将来,孩子送父母去安老院。
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事业稳重的成年,茶餐厅里喝两块钱的咖啡;乳臭未干的少年,星巴克里喝十块钱的咖啡。
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上一代,结婚时没钱,日子很难过;这一代,日子很难过,有钱才结婚。
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封建时代,女性的脚踝因缠足而变形;开明时代,女性的脚踝因高跟鞋而变形。
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灰姑娘穿的是玻璃鞋,但现实中,穿着玻璃鞋只会寸步难行,甚至伤痕累累;美人鱼得不到王子的爱,是因为她没敢及时现身,让王子记得她;白雪公主笨得连陌生人给的苹果都吃下,王子怎么还爱她?

Saturday, 17 September 2011

BEAUTY美丽日记: Falsies Are My Besties!

I remember how I used to say ‘NO’ to wearing makeup. “Nah, it won’t make any difference.” “Ah, so expensive.” “No, lazy to do that.” “How? I don’t know what is suitable for me.”

Then, somehow, I don’t know how, I started to put on makeup. Starting by only lipstick/lip gloss, then eyeliner, then eye shadow, and blusher, then mascara, eyebrow, and finally, false eyelashes! (Nope, I still don’t wear foundation/face makeup, don’t like the feeling of whole face covered with cosmetics. Maybe one day I will start? LOL.) I know there are some people out there being anti-makeup, i.e. they believe in natural pretty look and all sort of blah blah blah. Well, no comment.

I did not buy and try on false eyelashes all these while as I thought it is difficult (impossible) to wear them, until my cousins and one friend’s sister convinced me that it is not difficult at all, if you use a good bottle of glue. Forget about those small tubes of glue that come with the eyelashes in the packing, they won’t work. So spend on the glue, while cheap eyelashes will do, as long as you like the pattern.

Dinner Look


Many say that one should apply mascara after wearing false eyelashes, to combine both your real and false eyelashes in one. However, I prefer the other way round, as I don’t want to spoil the structure of those eyelashes. [TIPS: And, eyeliner is a must, to cover up the small gap of skin between the false and real eyelashes.]



For Day Look
First, trim the eyelashes so that it suits the size of your eyes. Apply a small amount of glue on the roots, wait for a few seconds so that the glue is half dry. Then, look into the mirror, and place the eyelashes on your eyelid, as close as possible to the root of your real eyelashes. Hold the false eyelashes and press them gently onto your skin. Release your hand when you feel that they are secured, and that’s it!



I have two pair of false eyelashes, one for casual look (bought in DAISO, RM5 for 2 pairs) and one for dinner look (from SASA, RM20 plus). 


And this is the glue I use, also from SASA, recommended by my friend’s sister. It works well.

Thank goodness, he never object/disagree on my makeup or anything else that I like to do. Can’t tolerate with those controlling freaks who don’t like this and that. 

Friday, 16 September 2011

KITCHEN厨房日记: Shortbread Cookies

He said, “All the cookies that you’ve made, taste similar! Just like normal butter cookies.”

I said, “Can’t you be more supportive? I am lack of proper equipments and ingredients…”

So, I searched for something different and this is what I found – Shortbread Cookies. A recipe simple enough to be followed, without having to worry about the baking soda/powder! And my arm can relax this time!



Mix flour, butter, salt and sugar in a bowl with fingers (see, I told ya), then add in eggs, lemon juice and almond extract (I use pandan extract because he hates almond flavor, feel free to sub with other flavor anyway). Continue mixing and shape them into ball, wrap in plastic sheet and refrigerate overnight.

Let it cool down to room temperature and roll it into flat disk. Cut the dough with your desired shape cutter, I choose love shape since they are for my love ones. [TIPS: It’s hard to work with soft dough, try once and you know what I mean. Place the rolled-out dough in fridge for a few minutes to firm up before cutting.] Arrange them on baking tray and bake (Hah, these cookies don’t expand, since no baking soda/powder is used).

The texture is a bit chewy, since the flour content is high. Perfect for those who like to have something to bite as snacks, but not so suitable for kids and elderly.



And yes, these cookies got a nod from him, saying, “Wow! This is really homemade cookies! I like it!”

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