4 posts tagged “family”

For the first time, I cooked dinner myself. Just me. My mom went out of town for the weekend and instead of heating all those ready-to-eat-microwaveable-food, I decided to cook. :D I usually do some frying or some microwave-ing.. but never cook, cook. LOL. I wanted to surprise my family, consequently seem a little more productive than they think I am. And I ended up, cooking.

I made Beef with Chinese Broccoli and Chicken Satay. I looked up recipes in a Thai Cookbook. The beef w/ broccoli dish tasted great accdg. to my dad (believe me he wouldn't say such thing just to make me feel better, he'd go as far as opening a can of pork and beans if my dish sucked).. however, he said it wasn't really appealing to the eyes. I guess I put too much cornstarch that the sauce thickened. Not bad for a first dish. The chicken satay was for my brother since he liked food that had curry on them. He said it was perfect. He said he wouldn't have had it any other way.... and that, my friends, marks the beginning of my new hobby - COOKING. I'm inspired by those words.. and surprisingly, I enjoyed preparing ingredients, cooking, and having people appreciate it. Awesome.

...the best way to a man's heart eh?

We'll see. ♥

• My brother just told us (my family) last Sunday that he's marrying his girl. She's actually pregnant, but contrary to what most people would think, he's not forced into marrying her because of the child. They've been together for more than 6 years I think. Its just about time. However, one of my parents' concerns is that they'd live here in our house after marriage. That would entail a full-blown change in our lifestyle. We'll have a kid running around.. more people.. I dont know. Our home's pretty much quiet in most days. The home theater's the only thing that makes most of the sounds. We just don't know what to expect.
  
• I'm finally done with my ad campaign. For my Broadcast Advertising class, we were tasked to make tv and radio ads for a particular school. I've spent three days finishing the storyboard on Adobe Photoshop. I havent had sleep. If you just look below my eyes, you can tell how many days I haven't slept like rings on the tree's trunk to tell how old the tree is. Haha. Tomorrow's the big day - the presentation. I hope it turns out okay. *cross fingers*
  
• Earlier today, a friend just confessed to me that he liked me.It surely caught me off guard. But that's as far as I can tell for now.

What's something you did when you were younger that you still haven't confessed to your parents?
Submitted by Bizz.

Having had a boyfriend / having been in a relationship.

My parents are THAT strict and perhaps conservative. It's just that relationships aren't really allowed in my home. Its sad, really. I've been in a couple of relationships, some superficial and some substantial. Regardless of its nature, I have learned so much especially with regards to dealing with people and with life in general. My dad's paranoia just goes overboard.. He'd simply say.. "it's not you I dont trust, its other people." Dont you just hate that? Up until now, I am controlled by him. He stayed in China for 16 years, and during that time I know for a fact that I was bubblier and I think I was better. I was happier. I had downs too but the downs made me feel alive, if you know what I mean. Forgive me for crying out loud but I'm already 21... and each step I take is still accounted for. I've always struggled getting into a relationship. Guys actually get freaked out with my dad. I can't blame them though. There is just sooo much to say but I think I'd rather keep it to myself, at least for now. So for as long as I'm in my home, I think I'm staying single.

Please dont get me wrong I love my parents. :) A lot more than I express it. Its just that sometimes, I feel like I'm missing out so much on life that it kills me. Quite literally.

But I'm alive, right? :) I'm good.. I just know I could be better. ♥

Today's an awesome day. It's Jesus' birthday, why shouldn't it be, right?  I had some peace... I freed my mind from all the burdensome thoughts I've been having. I had a calm and happy heart. ♥ Something I haven't had for the longest time.

Last night, my bestfriend called me on my cell around 1am. We haven't talked/seen each other for a couple of months now. I miss that guy. When I'm with him, everything's just less serious and less complicated. Though at times I get irritated with his stubborn and wacky antics, but he still never fails to make me smile. :) I guess that's just what I love about him. Its effortless. He gives me a natural high. I really had fun catching up and making up for all the lost time. :)

I got to chat with my Bishie earlier today too! She's been my highschool bestfriend. We used to be more like sisters. We wrote each other looong letters even if we were in the same class, not to mention, even seatmates! Since she moved to New York though, we sort of drifted away (communication-wise). College took away some of our time and we've met new friends. If there was a chance we're both online and not busy (rare), we'd IM each other to have our usual how-are-you's. :) Anyway, we did some catching up awhile ago.. :) I'm thankful. She's actually the one who got me into blogging, chatting.. all the internet stuff. Hahaha.. what a great influence :) I miss her! She was the closest one to me in highschool. I know a lot has changed. We have our differences.. but despite all that, I'm grateful we remain good, if not the best, friends.. in short, BISHIES. ♥ We'll stick by that. I'll be ninang when she has her kids.. Haha. Got that saved here! :) No escape! I'll be looking forward to it.

Look who I found underneath our Christmas tree this morning.. hahaha.. its Pepper! :) She probably thinks she's a gift. Hmm.. she's indeed a gift to me. For the past 5 months, she keeps me sane. uhhh, except the times when I find myself talking to her. Haha! She keeps me off the emo mode. :P I hope dogs dont have thoughts, she'd definitely find me weird. Hehe.. I heart pepper! She's a baby! A very spoiled one.

Today, my family went to our annual Christmas reunion, happens every 25th. It was nice seeing the entire clan. I don't even remember know the names of my other little cousins!! We're that big a clan! hahaha.. :) We had delicious food, we exchanged gifts, and played games. :) The hosts had all the families color-coded.. we were in green. After the party, I invited my family to Starbucks to grab some coffee. :) I had a coupon that entitled me to a free drink. I just had to claim it. Nobody refuses a free Strabucks drink! It was funny when we entered the cafe and we were all wearing GREEN! As if we had a dance number or something. :) Look at us! Are we cute or what? Haha! I looove this family pic! ♥ I'll probably have it printed. I love it. Anyway, another bonus for today is that I finally got my Starbucks 2007 Planner! wooohoo! :) This is proof of my caffeine addiction.. and my OC-ness. Haha! :) (I have an extra sticker.. so Elaine, remind me about it! Its yours!)

I'm happy. ♥ That's not something I'd normally say. It's not the material things. It's just that my family were all together this Chritmas day. :) In the past years, we had different places to go to... or we stayed home locked up in our respective rooms. I think the GREEN thing helped. Hehe.. :) I love my family. I really really do. I'll bet my life on it. ♥ We're not the close type, we dont talk about personal things much (or I don't), we spend little time together.. but inspite of all that, we're just one hell of a team. We have differences, but we manage to stick together. ♥ God is good.

Happy birthday, Jesus. Though I know its your birthday, I think I've had wonderful gifts blessings today. :) Thank You so much.

It's the simple things that make life worthwhile.♥