Sep 30, 2008

Well, if you kids are not aware of what's happening in the world today, let me reiterate. First, Dow Jones has the biggest drop in its index in many years on Monday, Sep 29. 777 points to be exact. In Las Vegas, that would be known as a LUCKY STRIKE! But not in the stocks market. The last biggest drop (at 684 points) was the day after the 911 disaster when planes went crashing into buildings in the US. Why the drop? Because the US political scene rejected a bill to provide 700 billion dollars to the ailing financial institutions. Well, you may ask how will that concern you? Should I even bother? Since I am in Singapore, I am protected? Not really. But rest assure that your parents will help you face as little impact as possible. As for those who are already adults, be thrifty and spend wisely.

On a lighter note, besides the turbulent stock market, you may have read something about the US presidential campaign going on right now. The butt of the joke on this campaign is someone by the name of Sarah Palin. A self professed Hockey Mom, who is elected to be the Vice President for the Republicans Presidential campaign. Why her? Well, let these videos show you what everyone in US is laughing about. Not that I am asking you to laugh at somebody's weakness. However, you can learn some things from the spoofs. That is, don't claim intelligence when you are not apt for it.

Sep 21, 2008

Woo-hoooo, my car plate has finally arrived. Quick, you guys out there, go buy some 4-D. It's a good number too.....6838. What can I say....cough* cough* I always get good numbers for my car plates...my honey says. :) P.S. I had to take out the pic of my car plate, as per my honey's request.




Recognize the pics on right, Jess and Justina? Hehe...yep, they are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. We went to pick up some dougnuts from Krispy Kreme yesterday at Mountain View. It was sooo.... GOOD. Haven't had one for ages. Just need to bite into one regardless of the discomfort I will probably get later.

And if you see a football doughnut for sale at the window, you know what is in season.....YEP ! College Football Season and Stanford is having a game on that day itself. Doesn't the doughnut looks cute? We bought half a dozen of course with lemon and raspberry fillings mostly. It will probably be a while before I indulge in it again. :)














Oh....I found something really innovative for little kids and probably big adults too. A pair of chopsticks with rings for those who are learning how to eat with chopsticks. I am always amazed at those people who can think of a little something additional to make life easier. Wish I have that capability. :P

Sep 03, 2008

We are getting indian summers over here. Sometimes it could get so hot (>100 deg F) that one feels toasted under the sun. The only consolation is that weather is dry. So, discomfort is minimized quite a bit.

Over the long weekend, we behaved quite Singaporean...... First, I had char kway teow and Alex had char mee tai mak at this Malaysian restaurant, Layang Layang, in Cupertino. It was oily and sinful. Don't think I will have it again. Don't even know why I have it in the first place. Don't even like fried kway teow even when I was in Singapore. :P

Before the sinful act, I actually went to Farmers Market with Ying Ying nearby. Pic below is Ying Ying, happy to have found her heirloom tomatoes. See how different those tomatoes are from regular ones. Not cheap too. Good thing tomatoes cause acid reflux. Saves me some money since I can't indulge in them....hehehe. Look at those strawberries and raspberries. Don't they look pretty. :)

Sunday night, we had this popiah party at Grace's home. I cooked the popiah fillings while the rest prepared the rest of the stuff. It was alot of work but good thing that Alex helped. The jicamas (turnips) here looked so weird. Unlike the smooth looking ones that we are used to. Fortunately, they tasted pretty much the same. We just ate and chat, chat and ate, while Justin (Grace's son) entertained us with his little gimmicks. See his dragon suit on left? He looked so cute in it and he is just such a character. So lovable....hahaha.

And over the holiday, we did some house hunting. Seen some nice houses nearby but the district is not good. Some are smack right in the middle of lower income housing. It is hard to find a decent house in a good district with our budget. How nice if we have some rich parents who can act as sponsors. :P