Lifestyle | Food | Travel
I tend to look at license plates and saw this as I was driving into work this morning.
I’m not a big fan of crabs but I was craving it and it magically appeared!
Dad had the day off and bought some crabs. My favourite part is the orange goodness aka cholesterol. YUM!
Rocky
As this cutey is chilling on my bed, slowly falling asleep, I’m currently waiting for a fluffy chiffon cake to bake up in the oven. Mum wants to bring one to her co-workers so I was put to work.
There is an organization called the Filipino Student Association (FSA). No, I’m not Filipino, though I’ve been told I can pass as one.
Anyway, last school year I was nominated to be in the running for Philanthropy Chair. I love volunteering and was thrilled I was picked. I was also nominated for various other chairs but I turned those down.
At the end, I won and had so many ideas on what we could do to help others.
But when our future President said a few words of how he wants more new members from this year to be an officer to get ready for the Goodphil ’13 since we were in line to host it got me thinking. He even brought in two of those new members to become officers … but had no title. None of the elected officers knew their positions.
For a month and a half now, those words stung me in the heart. I am to graduate in May 2012. I am definitely not a “new member” and wasn’t going to be there for Goodphil ’13. So who am I to stand in the way of those who need to learn for the future, right?
Today, I made my decision. I called up the President to tell him my thoughts and how I was willing to step down and give my chair away but he didn’t answer.
So I went and called one of the girls he brought in. She was happy and totally accepted it on the spot. Given I told her it was up to all the other officers. (I’m sure they’ll say yes.)
I texted the President my thoughts and how she was willing to accept. I guess it’s the waiting game from here on out.
I’m starting to regret it but I’ll still be part of FSA even if I’m not an officer.
At least I’m still the Technology Chair for the For The Kids (FTK) organization. You’ll hear more about that in the future.
Okay, back to work.
I woke up this morning forgetting that I finished my tube of toothpaste the night before. I yell downstairs to ask Mum if she had an extra.
She goes and puts a bag around Rocky’s neck and sticks the toothpaste inside. We trained our dog to deliver things to members of our household. Each of us has our own names we go by when we talk to Rocky.
Rocky and I
This picture was taken two/three months ago. Look at him yawn. Our dog can be dumb at times but definitely more of a smartypants.
Cailtin from Happy Tipping Point just posted about her dog, Maggie, and how she’s dumb. Don’t worry she loves her dog just as much as I love my dog.
I finally took the time to remake my website! 😀
Found a layout I liked and made my own header. First time ever making one and it only took me an hour or so. Not the best, but it’s homemade. Hope you guys stop by to check it out!!
If you’re looking at the banner then you’ll see that it sums up my blog. It has a little bit of me, working out, and food.
Also, I use to subscribe other peoples’ sites on WordPress but I currently switched to Google Reader. Which do you prefer, and why?
We’re almost halfway through the week!!I get my Friday off this week but I think I’ll be working so I can get next Friday off instead. Oh, the joys of every other Friday off.
I woke up with a text from Sissy that consisted of purples, yellows,and blues. She and Brett are out of town for a couple of weddings. Can you guess what the picture was?
When I asked if she had caught the bouquet, her response was that “It hit me in the face!” That would happen to her. I doubt she was meaning to catch it so I guess it’s meant to be! Now we wait for a proposal. 😉
Now that we’re done with that story, Happy Father’s Day!! Dad got this day off work so we can celebrate and have family time. With Sissy gone and Brudda in Dallas I was all that was left along with Mum and June. Since Dad’s birthday was just a couple of weeks ago we always buy a big present for his birthday and nothing for Father’s day. This time was a new laptop which he loves and has used daily.
We had brunch at Dim Sum King.
The ten dishes we ordered. Mmmm … this is a pretty good dim sum place and clean. They are a tiny little restaurant, especially in the front where people walk in. When we have to wait for seats, I feel like we are packed sardines.
They have wonderful service – attentive and no mistakes.
On the left is the breakdown of all the foods we ordered. Each dish represents a cost and that’s how they track how much we pay at the end.
There’s a tea fee. (Say that ten times fast.) But everything is reasonably priced.
I would suggest you come here and try their dishes. I hope they relocate to a bigger place. They would make so much more money!
In the same shopping mall is a DVD/magazine place that my parents went into while June and I opted to go into Yannik Cafe Bakery.
Look at the array of desserts they sell. Yum! And they are so beautifully decorated.
Egg Tart | $0.80
We stood in line for our egg tarts and I could taste the buttery flavour of the flaky crust and smooth custard. Sadly it wasn’t as flaky as other egg tarts but it was still good.
We headed into the DVD/music store my parents were at and ended up picking up Raymond Lam’s Let’s Get Wet concert. I still listen to Chinese music even though I immigrated here when I was four and a half. Fluent Chinese speaker right here! He’s not the best singer but my favourite song from him is on it.
Parents then headed to the optomitrist so June and I went to various stores to goof off. Like this gem – a cute, little knitted hat.
They took longer than anticipated so we chilled at Tapioca House.
Milk Tea Tapioca | $1.99 + $0.55 (for large)
The regular sized is June’s and the large was for me so that I could share with the parentals. Tiny tapioca balls are better than the regular and the drink was perfect for such a hot day. Dad drank it all before Mum even got out of the eye exam room!
We went home to relax and unwind. Dinner was coming up. (Our family goes crazy eating when it’s a special day.)
Hours later we drove back out to Lei Lai Restaurant. So much driving.
Dinner for Four [Crab Meat Soup with Fish Maw; Salt Baked Chicken (half); Fillet of Sole (steamed) with Mixed Vegetable; Salted Pepper Squid; Garlic Vegetable; Pan Fried Noodle with Soy Sauce] | $39.50
Eggplant with Beef Clay Pot
Horrible picture but we added in the clay pot since it’s everyone’s favourite. We usually take it home and Mum puts in more eggplants to make it a bigger dish since there’s so much sauce.
Tapioca Dessert | free
Everyone came home doing their chores and such and now only Mum and I are awake. I love winding down after such a busy day. Night!