Rambling II

I've been cooping up at home for so many days. I finally got out of hibernation as I needed to go to the supermarket to get my fresh fruits and vegetables. We are running really low of everything. What a nice change, to breathe of fresh air once again. This is how I live most of the days. I don't go out often unless it is absolutely necessary.

And I do this more in the winter. The thought of putting on layers of clothing, scarves, and jacket makes me want to stay in every single day. It's still so freaking cold outside and we will be expecting more snow again tomorrow. I just can't wait for spring to come.

While in hibernation I clean up my closet. Need to tidy up all my clothes and shoes and give some away to 'Goodwill' and I remember Cat asked me to show pictures of my shoes. So, here you are Cat ;)
I bought this new pair of shoes online last year and guess what. It was a bit too tight for my giant feet. Is a size 7 1/2 and I wanted to give it away. Just remember this shoe is much smaller then the usual 7 1/2 shoes. So any of you who wear this size send me an e.mail or leave me a comment with your address or email and I will mail it to you. Of course you have to be living here in US and is first comes first serve. No more buying shoes online for me ;)

Patio Table

Most of you know that my husband Carlos is crazy over woodworking. Here is the table he made for our patio a few years ago. I really like the table a lot especially the colorful tiles. I am not sure of the step by step procedure but I let the pictures do the talking. I only help him with the laying of the tiles on top of the table and also the little personal touch on the patio.

The top of the table

The edges of the table. It took him some time to do this.
Clamping up the edges (I think)

More fancy clamps ;)

Trying to figure out the best design for the tiles

The finish product!!

The legs of the table

Enjoying our BBQ and evening at this table

Some personal touch to the patio.

Chinese New Year Party 2008

We went to Janice & David's house for CNY gathering yesterday. We had a wonderful time meeting up with old friends and also some new ones too. We had steamboat lunch and there were plenty of food and desserts. Here are some of the pictures I took at the party.

Yee Sang by SC (they were simply the best!!)

All ready for the tossing

Just look at all the hands and chopsticks!!!

The Steamboat spread





One of the dessert I made beside ondeh ondeh and kueh bakar

Fruit platter

Assortment of homemade cookies

Sorry I can't post the pictures of other friends from the gathering as I didn't get their approval so I post the picture of us ;)
Thank you Janice & David for hosting the Party and it was nice to meet up with everyone again.

Happy Valentine's Day

To my beloved husband,

God answered my heart's deepest prayer the day he gave me you
God give me a great treasure with untold worth
for he send me someone as wonderful as you.
Happy Valentine's Day my dear.

Here's one very special song just for you :



When You Say Nothing At All (Alison Krauss)

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

The Door Is Done!!!

Carlos finally finish repairing the door and also painted the wall. It took him awhile to finish it because of the cold weather and now it look as good as new. He will be going away for a short business trip tomorrow and he told me not to get into any mishap again while he is away. No more calling the police or breaking the door down. I told him I will try my best ;)

mmmmm trying to figure out the best way to repair this

Carlos said : "See, now you know why I like to buy a lot of clamps!! "

It's as good as new.

Gong Xi Fatt Cai

With Chinese New Year just a day away Carlos and I would like to wish our family, friends and also all our blogging friends Gong Xi Fatt Cai. May the year of Mickey Mouse brings all of you health, wealth and most of all lots of happiness.