"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us."

Friday, November 26, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving

I am not in a mood for this year Thanksgiving.

The First reasons is my hubby@ Steve was not in a good health, he was diagnosed for Stomach Cancer, and what depressed me the most is, the doctor here not be able to inform me the status. WTF... HELLO.....this is a living creature, my husband that you are dealing with!

With all the technologies! can any of you tell me what are the status?, can it be cure or not?, prescribe medications and whatsoever.

Yesterday, I lost my temper! and i started to be hysteric. I can't deal with no answer!

Please God, Help Me. I know we have done so much sins, but it between us two and you, God.

I am now trying to get the second and the third opinions from the specialists in John Hopkins and London Medical School Professor.

I am reaching as far as Republic of China for the lists of herbs specialists.

I can't deal my life without him. That is one of the most scary thoughts after all the scariest possible things in the world I could think for!

I am taking off my duties for 3 weeks, after the Republic of Ireland settlement.

I have promised that we will be together during good time and bad time
Always!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Our Way - Norwegian Way


I seem to spend most of the winter travelling around Northern Europe. So constantly back and forth from Head Office in Bruxelles and our home in Kristiansund, Norway by airplane!

I never regret for doing a bit of travelling (about 1 hour plus by airplane- one way) twice everyday, as long as i am with my lovely Steve!

You guys might wondering why Kristiansund, Norway? Steve was assigned here for his latest project. and being a good house wife i am, i could not bear to be distance away from him, it breaks my heart and not to mention little Sophie as well.

It always surprise me how little daughter of us be able to stay calm and get along with travelling around. First Berlin, Germany then Kristiansund, Norway.

Language is not a barrier at all in here, people are so warm and helpful. I have a good neighbor next door. I kinda fancy Scandinavian foods (mostly seafood) and design.

Today we had minus 10 Celsius. Long John in and socks and earplug as well. The popular hot drink here is called Glogg. Basically you need to cook it with spices like cinnamon, clove and lemon zest. Learn this from my neighbor.

I did a Norwegian rice pudding yesterday called riskrem with red sauce @ raspberry source.


here is the recipes

3 cups whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 cups cold rice pudding

Whip cream, sugar and vanilla until creamy and stir into porridge.

Red sauce bag (raspberry)
1 cup raspberry jam

Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans!

Monday, November 8, 2010

It's the economy and we're not dumb!


Despite the despicable election ads from partisan red and blue politicians, we, the voters, know what is important. It is not who is or isn't a witch that matters. It is the economy.

Even people who have not lost their jobs are worried about making their mortgage or rent payments. A recent poll shows concerns about housing payments have spiked since 2008 despite some economic improvements.

Fifty-three percent survey respondents said they are "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned" about having the money to make their housing payments. Worries are more intense among those with lower income and among African Americans.

And why are people still so worried? The answer, for a lot of people, is jobs, or lack thereof.

The unemployment rate is still very, very high.

So if you think of it as being about the odds of someone losing their job and not being able to find another, there is a reason to be concerned about not being able to make mortgage payments and lost your house or your life!

WTF!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Back in Kuala Lumpur

Gosh! I am back in Kuala Lumpur for works, works works! meeting, meeting, meeting!

More update coming.