Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sweet Potato

Here's a picture of our sweet potato, harvested last week.
This's the biggest among all. It weighs 1.4 kg.
This giant one fills my whole hand. Not too bad at all :)

I don't dare to cook it yet, but I've tried the rest - their taste was so-so, not as sweet as expected
Maybe cos we harvested them during rainy season
Maybe I haven't cure it long enough
Or maybe cos it's not "real" Cilembu variety (I got some off Carrefour and plant it here)

Better luck next time; this time, I am satisfied with the giant size

Saturday, November 12, 2011

11 11 11

I purposely didn't want to write about 11-11-11 on the exact date. I don't want to follow those people who worship the "unique date". So what about those repetitive numbers???
Anyway, I know many people wanna get married on that date.

BUT...
"Guys, let me warn you. You'll have trouble finding excuses when you FORGOT your wedding anniversary. Good Luck!!! Haha!!!"

- did i just ruin all of your romantic fantasies? yes? ow... you're welcome -

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Yes, they are huge!!!

Aunty: Ming, you boobs look so big!!!
     Me: Can’t be, auntie, I am wearing loose shirt now
Aunty: Can’t hide such quality, u know
    Me: (try to cover up with my cardigan)
Aunty: Hey!!! You think my boobs is smaller than yours??!!!! Huh??!!! (sounds upset)
    Me: Eh? (confused)
Aunty: Mine is not smaller than yours, you know?? Look! Look! (pulling her neckline down & boost up her chest; whilst one hand pulling mine to ensure I look at her assets)
   Me: Oh yes. I can see that , auntie. Very nice
Aunty: I know *grinning*

In this kind of situation, I can’t do much but to be nice.
But what’s wrong with these aunties? Do they praise you just get praised back?
I am so sorry, auntie; never mean to look down on you.

YES, YOUR BOOBS ARE HUGE. And MORE THAN A PAIR, TOO. (pic shown)

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Toilet Stories

Bending over into seating position; rear pouting back; one hand reaching forward, pressure applied on its palm and fingertips. Heart racing, Eye widening, ears alert , breathing heavily, focus. Focus on fingertips pressure, focus on mind, focus on tummy breathing. 
Note: Sometimes, heavy breathing is not applicable at all; as you might breathe-in some toxic fumes from your neighbours.

Other hand reaching back with some paper on its finger. Do back and forth movement, repeat if necessary. 
Note: Sometimes, this position is initiated with the hand holding a piece of paper, placed over nose and mouth just to ease the breathing. (it also works to prevent puking during this exercise)

The above description is not about exotic yoga moves. I have to admit that I do this exercise most of the time while I am in public toilet. I am not being ecstatic about yoga in toilet, but sadly this position is about me: trying to answer my nature call whilst ensuring no one break- in.

During my travelling time, visiting the ladies toilet is one of the main destinations, of course, queuing is unavoidable. Ladies for some unknown reason would spend at least 3 minutes in the toilet. I usually take less than 1 minute; I have no clue what they are doing inside. For my speedy pee-ing, I once received a comment “Did you clean yourself thoroughly? Why are you so quick in the toilet?” (--> this comment is from a man. WTF?!!!)

Of course the long queue moves slowly, for some people with loose sphincter might turns rowdy, they bang the door impatiently, yelling people to be quick, or the worst act is to BREAK IN !!!
Here are some of my experiences:
1. Just entered a toilet, suddenly get a knock-knock.
        Me: Yes, please wait. I am still inside
        Ma’am: O… sorry dear
(trying to open the door, and more louder knock)
       Me: I am still here. Please wait!!!
       Ma’am: O… sorry dear. I thought you are done. Why are you still inside?
WTF. There’s only 1 door at that tiny cublicle, where else I can go? I flew? OMG!!!

2. Just entered an exotic restaurant toilet. No lock. Big room. Ms.ABC (not real name) just finished her business, and suddenly without any voice, without any knock. My fellow travelling partner pushed the door wide, looked at Ms.ABC and said “HAHA, I saw you V”.  WTF!!! Lucky it wasn't me, I would've killed someone.

3. An absent-minded-aunty broke into my hotel room (and I dunno how she entered without key, I swear I lock it). I was in the toilet washing my hands, when I heard the room’s door is opened. I rushed out and put the security chain. I pretend that I dunno what’s going on. But when I went out to gather with the group. She boasted that “Ming2 was shitting, and I almost caught her”. WTF!!!

And many more gross stories about breaking in into toilet.
But my best experience is when I was in Holland. Stupid me, when I was given laxative pills, I took it. And guess what, I had a terrible bowel movement. Lucky me, we were on “shopping time”, the whole group was concentrated at  one particular shop. I ran off to the neighbouring shop, asked for a toilet and do my business. Feel so peaceful afterwards. Suddenly, the door was banged rudely. And I quickly get out. There were 2 ladies covering their nose promptly looked at each other. And as I go out, they were arguing: 
    You go first!
No, you go first/
    So smelly/
You flush again/ 
    You…. (and they speak Medanese Chinese damn loud)

HAHAHA… The most satisfying "unloading" experience

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

me and make-up

What do you think of this picture? Hair stylist at LieKuang Semarang did some curls and bump for my hair. I look totally different. Kinda like it. And for the make up, the stylist helped me to put on some faux eye-lashes, the rest I did myself. Not too bad.
Btw, it was for Metta and Bailey's Wedding. Happy Wedding, dear friends :)
and for Superman, hope you enjoy your porkie day ... Don't fly too fast, k?

Friday, October 28, 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Brace it !!!

Here is the picture of my teeth, before and after the braces was installed yesterday. There's a gap on my lower teeth that I wanna fix.
I doubt that I can withstand it for 1.5 years. The pain I can endure, but I can't stand my inability TO EAT!!!
This's a big torture for someone who likes to eat :(
Maybe I'll have it removed within days... we'll see 

Monday, October 17, 2011

ROC Centennial Celebration

When I decided to go to Taiwan for its Double Ten day, all I had in mind is, I wanna take pictures. I didn't think much nor plan about it. So, on the 9th, I was cluelessly went to register myself for an event called "庆祝中华民国建国100年国庆四海同心联欢大会" a celebration of 100th year of Republic of China with overseas Chinese. Btw, this's my 1st visit to Taiwan.
It was true that it was attended by overseas people, a lot of them (said was attended by 22,000 ppl); all swarming at Taipei Arena. The event was somewhat grand, they have some belly dancers (tell me why?), Japanese singer, Hong Kong singer, and of course some Taiwanese singers and performers.
Anyone remember Alex To 杜德偉? He was performing as the representative singer from HK, while the young ones were so bored by the song, there were a small glittering crowd that cheering non-stop for him: it was the belly dancers: fit for the seductive song 脱掉. Hahaha.  Another Taiwanese singer, Wan Cai Hua 王彩樺 was singing BoBee 保庇 (Bless Me), the young were cheering and singing along with the super silly song, but the elders were either away for toilet-break or complaining for the irritating voices. The situation changed when Judy Ongg 翁倩玉 sang, the elders were singing along, they know every single words she sang, obviously the young ones complained about the lullaby-ing songs, about to doze off there. Hahhahaa. I can see there are generation gaps here :) 
ROC flag inside Taipei Arena//Samingad-singing her Aboriginies song//President Ma//WangCaiHua performing her BoBee//dance performance (look at the lyrics, saying 中国人!!!)// young Taiwanese singer-who?// the whole performer on stage//Ms.Judy Ongg with her super slow songs.
Despite the whole grand performances, the true star of the event was of course, President Ma 马英九.

Friday, October 7, 2011

The Whole Reason of being at Airport

A young family walked into airport, suddenly the little girl stopped and called her mom “Mommy!!!” and she demanded hugs and kisses from Mom. Mom hugged and kissed her.
Mommy:  Baby, You are so sweet (holding her hand and keep walking)
   Baby :  Daddy, why Mommy not going?
Daddy : Hum? What do you mean? We are going together, three of us
   Baby :  But I wanna kiss Mommy good bye

(Overheard at Sydney Airport)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Chocolate Alive!

Who would expect worms-invested-chocolate if you get it from Italy? Well, I wouldn’t, I always thought these European countries are so developed that there won’t be such case. Plus it's from a reputable branded chocolate. Anyway, I bought these chocolates from petrol station somewhere in Italy, bought a few packs home.
One day, I munched another piece of chocolate; I get some tiny chocolate sands on its wrapping. And then I saw something moving. Oh, no!!! Wriggly Worms!!! I checked all chocolate in that bag, and they were all infested by the worms. Good nutritional addition, but urgghh, maybe not. They were all went into the bin. Btw, I checked the expire date on the pack, it’s 2 months away (in food tech world, this is still a safe period for quality and health issue)
I never heard any worm in chocolate case before. Try to google it, although I found some entry about it, but it’s very rare. Apparently it’s a moth’s larvae, it feasts on sugar and fat (that’s why they are so plump). Suspected the chocolate is contaminated before wrapped; or maybe some moth laid eggs while it was kept in my kitchen cupboard. Maybe Mom was right, chocolate meant to be kept in the fridge. Sigh…