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Sunday, January 30, 2011
This has not been my month.
Two fishes died on me this month, because of a fungus outbreak. On top of that the my hose broke... so now it no longer sucks water out of the tank...
Been to Apple store many many times for my laptop. First, it was service battery. Then, it was my power adapter not charging the battery. Then, it was my HD that died, which I figured out how to replace it myself. Then, found out my DVD drive not being detected and turned out that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The replacement battery first time around I had to pay for $15X + HST. The power adapter I did not, neither did the replacement of the motherboard, which was $15XX + HST. They did the motherboard replacement for free probably because of this http://www.nvidiasettlement.com/index.html.
Skating has been sucking super bad lately.
The first week of skating after xmas had been good when my boots sprang back to its "original shape" and support had been good from lack of usage. After 2 weeks of skating, it's starting to become crooked, like my feet...turning inwards, the right boot..... again....
The drop-in session was like a mad house or an obstacle course except that the obstacles move. It is totally not worth $6.15 + HST. So now I only do one drop-in session a week (the other days, I just do public skating w/ absolutely no jumping) and that made me gained about 2 lbs..... If anymore... I won't be able to fit into my bridesmaid dress for May!!!!
The only good thing this month is that I managed to finish a 1000 piece puzzle :). Now I just need to figure out how to frame it w/o costing a fortune.
Two fishes died on me this month, because of a fungus outbreak. On top of that the my hose broke... so now it no longer sucks water out of the tank...
Been to Apple store many many times for my laptop. First, it was service battery. Then, it was my power adapter not charging the battery. Then, it was my HD that died, which I figured out how to replace it myself. Then, found out my DVD drive not being detected and turned out that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The replacement battery first time around I had to pay for $15X + HST. The power adapter I did not, neither did the replacement of the motherboard, which was $15XX + HST. They did the motherboard replacement for free probably because of this http://www.nvidiasettlement.com/index.html.
Skating has been sucking super bad lately.
The first week of skating after xmas had been good when my boots sprang back to its "original shape" and support had been good from lack of usage. After 2 weeks of skating, it's starting to become crooked, like my feet...turning inwards, the right boot..... again....
The drop-in session was like a mad house or an obstacle course except that the obstacles move. It is totally not worth $6.15 + HST. So now I only do one drop-in session a week (the other days, I just do public skating w/ absolutely no jumping) and that made me gained about 2 lbs..... If anymore... I won't be able to fit into my bridesmaid dress for May!!!!
The only good thing this month is that I managed to finish a 1000 piece puzzle :). Now I just need to figure out how to frame it w/o costing a fortune.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year
Just like that a year has come to pass.
My resolution for the new coming year is to be healthy.
Recently introduced to Greens+. Now I'm on a supplement diet that includes Greens +, Ultimate One multi-vit, salmon oil, and 1:1 Cal-Mag (taking it for the Mag in it). Hopefully, my headache will stay gone. I'm just sick of having to take Advil again and again ....
Haven't been able to go skating for 2 weeks now... hopefully it won't "hurt" too much when the session starts again.
I've yet to find my phone. It's not under my bed, sofa, or the drawers @ work. Do we really need a phone? Is it worth it to pay $36 for 3 calls a month or not even? I'm seriously thinking of discontinuing my plan, or at least change it to pay-as-u-go. I don't understand the need for smart phone. Do we really need to be "connected" 24/7? Is it worth it to pay > $50 per mth just so that we can browse the net while we're out?
My resolution for the new coming year is to be healthy.
Recently introduced to Greens+. Now I'm on a supplement diet that includes Greens +, Ultimate One multi-vit, salmon oil, and 1:1 Cal-Mag (taking it for the Mag in it). Hopefully, my headache will stay gone. I'm just sick of having to take Advil again and again ....
Haven't been able to go skating for 2 weeks now... hopefully it won't "hurt" too much when the session starts again.
I've yet to find my phone. It's not under my bed, sofa, or the drawers @ work. Do we really need a phone? Is it worth it to pay $36 for 3 calls a month or not even? I'm seriously thinking of discontinuing my plan, or at least change it to pay-as-u-go. I don't understand the need for smart phone. Do we really need to be "connected" 24/7? Is it worth it to pay > $50 per mth just so that we can browse the net while we're out?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Had company picnic last weekend. The salmon and the dessert was fantastic. We had a "Tricky Ricky" show for the kids. He was really good and funny, even I enjoyed it.
Tons of kids at the rink last week, reminds me of Richmond nite market. Forced me to work on my non-existent footwork. Starting to be able to do back loop on my right skate. From time to time, I still feel like getting my right blade re-adjusted again. I think the end of the blade is now too much towards the left... but I moved it there for a reason... that's where my ankle tends to fall in when I bend and if there is nothing underneath, my boot would start to become not-level (like my last 2 ones)... the left side lower than the right side.... sigh....
Tried some new recipes found on web and a breakfast recipe that I whipped up.
Saw "Clash of the Titans". It was ok, ending was a no-brainer. I liked "Girl with a Dragon Tattoo" that we saw last last week more.... although it's a bit grim.
Did no extra house cleaning.... very lazy.
Some more cooking that I didn't post last few weeks...
Tons of kids at the rink last week, reminds me of Richmond nite market. Forced me to work on my non-existent footwork. Starting to be able to do back loop on my right skate. From time to time, I still feel like getting my right blade re-adjusted again. I think the end of the blade is now too much towards the left... but I moved it there for a reason... that's where my ankle tends to fall in when I bend and if there is nothing underneath, my boot would start to become not-level (like my last 2 ones)... the left side lower than the right side.... sigh....
Tried some new recipes found on web and a breakfast recipe that I whipped up.
Tomato hashbrown with scrambled egg
Saw "Clash of the Titans". It was ok, ending was a no-brainer. I liked "Girl with a Dragon Tattoo" that we saw last last week more.... although it's a bit grim.
Did no extra house cleaning.... very lazy.
Some more cooking that I didn't post last few weeks...
Monday, August 02, 2010
BC Day Long Weekend
Had a pretty good long weekend. Saw fireworks with friends on Sat nite. Had dim sum with parents @ Gingeri on Mon; the food was good. Got my 3-yr anniversary gift, chapters gift card and a really nice handmade card.
I'm gonna go get the "Fever Dream" when it comes out in paperback and maybe buy the earlier ones of the Pendergast novel series. Or... should I get ireward card.. but i hate paying for membership fee....
Tried new recipe on Sat, shrimp and ham fried rice. This is by far my favorite fried rice recipe. It's so good it only lasted till morning the next day.
Did some housework, the usual vacuum, laundry, and some kitchen cleanup. This is more than 2 hrs of work. Cleaned every single thing on top of the counter and the stove.
Decorated the outside of my cafe.
Front
Side
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I'm gonna go get the "Fever Dream" when it comes out in paperback and maybe buy the earlier ones of the Pendergast novel series. Or... should I get ireward card.. but i hate paying for membership fee....
Tried new recipe on Sat, shrimp and ham fried rice. This is by far my favorite fried rice recipe. It's so good it only lasted till morning the next day.
Did some housework, the usual vacuum, laundry, and some kitchen cleanup. This is more than 2 hrs of work. Cleaned every single thing on top of the counter and the stove.
Decorated the outside of my cafe.
Front
Side
Monday, July 26, 2010
Did a lot of cleanup last weekend. Cleaned out front closet and put away the 2 luggage that were sitting at the hallway. Also cleaned up my nightstand, threw away all garbage and vacuumed the tray. Went to parents and cleaned the fish tank and filter, and put in 3 new filter media.
Did initial estimate for new project, and the more we looked at it the more number of days we added.... IMO it's a waste of time doing estimate sometimes.... in the end.. it is what it is. To me, it's there more as a formality than for practical reason.
Went to friend's bday dinner at a Japanese style bistro in downtown. The only thing I liked about that place was their drink. I ordered a melon soda, it was pretty good. It's probably the first time in N years that I'd ordered drink on the side.... and I's glad I did it. Most of their food was way too salty and too expensive for its value and quantity. Also, almost beyond possible to find parking there. Glad I got a ride from my friend.
Skating is getting better. I'm getting more speed than last year and more flow in my skating. I no longer needed to stuff in a quarter insole along the arch. Although, however, I find that I do not have enuf ankle support; way too much room around the ankle...maybe the "punching" needed to be more "pointy" but it's hard to do because of the stiffness of the boot. On the other hand, I probably won't be doing any double again anytime soon so probably don't need all that support. My "almost double" loop had completely disappeared.... probably due to the "new fit" (more broken into and no more 1/4 insole) I'm now getting from my boot.
Tried new recipe, tuna and fresh tomato spaghetti
Did initial estimate for new project, and the more we looked at it the more number of days we added.... IMO it's a waste of time doing estimate sometimes.... in the end.. it is what it is. To me, it's there more as a formality than for practical reason.
Went to friend's bday dinner at a Japanese style bistro in downtown. The only thing I liked about that place was their drink. I ordered a melon soda, it was pretty good. It's probably the first time in N years that I'd ordered drink on the side.... and I's glad I did it. Most of their food was way too salty and too expensive for its value and quantity. Also, almost beyond possible to find parking there. Glad I got a ride from my friend.
Skating is getting better. I'm getting more speed than last year and more flow in my skating. I no longer needed to stuff in a quarter insole along the arch. Although, however, I find that I do not have enuf ankle support; way too much room around the ankle...maybe the "punching" needed to be more "pointy" but it's hard to do because of the stiffness of the boot. On the other hand, I probably won't be doing any double again anytime soon so probably don't need all that support. My "almost double" loop had completely disappeared.... probably due to the "new fit" (more broken into and no more 1/4 insole) I'm now getting from my boot.
Tried new recipe, tuna and fresh tomato spaghetti
Monday, July 19, 2010
Went to Richmond center on Fri nite and Sun nite. Bought stuffs for john, socks, pajamas, underwear, and more socks.
Had a pina colada flush at the bubble tea place just outside the pet shop, for 4.xx... it was good though.
Saw "Fever Dream" is out in hardcover at Chapters. Gonna wait for the paperback version.
Went to friend's place to visit their new dog after dropping john off for his soccer volunteer thing. The dog is really cute and not afraid of being hugged or lift up several feet off the ground.
Cleaned the stove. Things that r stuck on the stove r still stuck on the stove....
Made another salad, steak mango salad
Had a pina colada flush at the bubble tea place just outside the pet shop, for 4.xx... it was good though.
Saw "Fever Dream" is out in hardcover at Chapters. Gonna wait for the paperback version.
Went to friend's place to visit their new dog after dropping john off for his soccer volunteer thing. The dog is really cute and not afraid of being hugged or lift up several feet off the ground.
Cleaned the stove. Things that r stuck on the stove r still stuck on the stove....
Made another salad, steak mango salad
Monday, July 12, 2010
Went to cousin's wedding. 2 of my friends were there too. The ceremony was a lot shorter than I had expected and the banquet was so much fun. They had a great MC. Banquet was held at Sheraton Hotel. The portion was so huge that I had a hard time finishing it. I was glad I ordered the fish and not the steak. In retrospect... maybe I should have ordered the lamb rack... the portion of that looked smaller....
I missed my own friends' once-every-n-year BBQ and john missed his BC game w/ his dad... :'(.
Went to July bday brunch the very next day. I was very surprised that I could still eat more. It was a buffet style cold cut/salad/taco/cheese/smoked salmon brunch followed by extremely heavy chocolate cake w/ homemade strawberries sauce, and cool whip and strawberries on the side. I got an IKEA gift card and a laptop cushion from my aunt and in-law, both would come in very handy. No more red thigh!! Earlier, got spice rack from friend, also very useful to me!! Got jewelery box from sis and Olympic figure skating memorabilia from john :). All in all, a very good year for me :D.
Woke up early and found one of my mangoes gone :'(
Fortunately, the other mango wasn't too small and I had just enuf to make salad with.
I missed my own friends' once-every-n-year BBQ and john missed his BC game w/ his dad... :'(.
Went to July bday brunch the very next day. I was very surprised that I could still eat more. It was a buffet style cold cut/salad/taco/cheese/smoked salmon brunch followed by extremely heavy chocolate cake w/ homemade strawberries sauce, and cool whip and strawberries on the side. I got an IKEA gift card and a laptop cushion from my aunt and in-law, both would come in very handy. No more red thigh!! Earlier, got spice rack from friend, also very useful to me!! Got jewelery box from sis and Olympic figure skating memorabilia from john :). All in all, a very good year for me :D.
Woke up early and found one of my mangoes gone :'(
Fortunately, the other mango wasn't too small and I had just enuf to make salad with.
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