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Inspired dinner

So b/c of all the K dramas I been watching I’ve been having a craving for Kim Chee. I’ve actually never tried the Noh version, but I’m off to the K Market for the fresh authentic stuff, after we pick up J from school. I want some of the pickled radish (similar to achara), some of the cucumber, and some kim chee. Yeah I’ll be the only one enjoying the yumminess b/c the keiki turn their noses up at the stuff. And that will accompany the steamed rice and steak! And as a veggie for the kids, they can have mushroom and zucchini.

So an update on the carrot muffins. They were kinda BLAH, like what many of the other reviewers said. The keiki liked it though. Big mister says I need to slather ‘em up with some cream cheese frosting. I’m just too lazy to make it. The baking and the whole process actually did help me to feel better, so maybe tonight I’ll make some brownies.

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I’m in a baking kinda mood

So I feel as if maybe I baked something it would help me to feel better and have the house smell delicious. Now it’s a matter of WHAT to bake??? I’m kinda feeling some filled chocolate cupcakes or maybe nutty brownies. I’ve also got a TON of carrots that could seriously be made into carrot cake muffins! Only thing is I don’t have cream cheese to make the frosting. But that can always wait til tomorrow right?

Or how about it all? LMAO, yeah that’s a lot of stuff huh? But then I’m planning a visit to my ‘rents and my brother is always a good guinea pig!

[ETA: Okay so I’ve got a batch of carrot cake muffins in the oven right now. I’m hoping they turn out well. The carrots didn’t totally shred down b/c I used this grinder/ shredder type thing that my mom gave me, and well there were some chunks. Ahahah. Oh well. I seriously hope they taste good, b/c I was looking at the reviews and a small handful didn’t like it. GAH!]

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UGH!

The weather outside sucks. The lilmiss is driving me up the walls. It’s either complaining, whining, crying, or she’s up to no good somewhere. And then there’s the lilman who has been SUUUUUUUUUUPER whiney lately. We’re missing karate today b/c 1. he has so much frickin homework and 2. I don’t care to lug both children in and out of the rain. Lest we forget the parking sucks over there too. Too bad b/c they recently remodeled (they were closed all last week) and I wanted to take a peek. My shoulder is now aching b/c the mister and I had a bowling match with the Wii, I think it was like 5 or 6 games.

Yeah I’m not having a good day!

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I’m an addict

After watching My Lov.ely Ki.m S.am-So.on, at the recommendation of others, I’ve been watching F.ull Ho.use. At first I wasn’t impressed with it. But now that I’m more than halfway through it I can’t wait to find out what happens. AAACK! And check out the eye candy, Se.ong-Su Ki.m. YUMMERS! Now I need to watch the other dramas that he’s in. I’m becomg an addict.

I was talking to a friend over the weekend at the baby shower, he happens to be K.or.ean, and he said that My Lo.vely Ki.m S.am-So.on happens to be one of his favorites. I asked him some other recommendations and I think he steered me in the right direction. I can’t wait!!! Anyone else out there watch who I haven’t already asked? Any recommendations?

If you know me, you’ll know that I am soooooooo not Korean. And is only my people would make their dramas easily accesible to, I would sooooo be all over those. B/c I know Pi.olo Pas.cual is in quite a few and I would love to watch, but I need subtitles!

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Another reason to believe there must be a Pilipino writer on Family Guy

Thanks to Liza for sharing this… I had to share it here with the rest of y’all…

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Happy Anniversary

… to you. To us.
My other half. My best friend.
who would have thought our dorky selves would have made it this far.
It honestly doesn’t seem that long ago.
I can still envision sitting on that couch on Flournoy.
Standing on that corner on San Gabriel.
You walking me to classes.
Stealing over by the music class.
Chubb Rock.
06.23 and the pillow.
And so many more…
Thank you for the memories and here’s to so many more together.
I love you.

You’re still the one…

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Mundane Monday

Back home already and it’s only 3ish. Big mister had to work… again. Oh well hopefully he’ll have some time tomorrow, although he did come by the park today since we were by his work.

As I said we headed out to a park in the city, albeit a lil windy out here in our neck of the woods, it wasn’t so bad where we went. Had a mini picnic with the U family. Sammiches, fruit salad, cookies, and other picnic fare. All very yummy.

And now the kids are doing their own thing. Lil miss is knocked out on the couch and lil man is off playing with his toys. So I’ve got a bit of me time. I’m thinking we’ll have “Hawaiian Breakfast” for dinner since I need to cook that Portughese sausage that’s in the fridge. Easy peasy.

It’s turning out to be an okay kinda weekend!

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Long weekend

Lil man has a 4 day weekend but unfortunately the Big Mister is in a mix weekend and he’s been picking up a lot of hours. Good for the moola but not good on the family time. Friday night, lil man spent the night at his BFF’s. Saturday I picked him up and we headed down the peninsula to see if the Tar.get or the TRU had Wii Play. No such luck. DARN! Then we swung by Cos.tco for water and headed back towards home. Mama Toots called and invited us over for spaghetti! YUM! It was delish, I haven’t had spaghetti in ages. We got home ’round 9ish and called it a night.

Today we were supposed to go across the bridge to visit my BFF, her new house, and her “new baby”, and then head over to my sister’s and hang out. My sister called this morning to tell me my niece and nephew#2 were sick. DAMN! And then it turns out my BFF was in Pleasanton at her ‘rents. So that squashed the whole going across the bridge thing. I needed to make cheap plans for thigns to do out this way. So when Big Mister headed to work, we headed out the door, had lunch at L&L, ran into the B family, and then had some fun at Frontierland Park! Man that place is fun. So much fun that the lil miss is knocked out on the couch.

I’m just waiting on her to wake up b/c I’m supposed to meet up with someone who’s interested in purchasing the universal stroller that I posted. Kinda cool, I’ve had inquiries on ALL the things I’ve posted. Sold one and people are still interested in the other 3 things I’ve got on there. Now I need to scour the rest of the house for more things to sell .

We still have 2 more days of vacation with the lil man. We’re going to enjoy the evening with dinner in a little bit, maybe some Wii time, and possibly a Netflix flick. Tomorrow we had plans to head to a museum, but I’m not sure about that idea b/c the other family has time constraints to be somewhere else. And then on Tuesday we have nothing planned as of yet.

Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

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Moola

Money has been a lil tight around here, so I posted a bunch of N’s things that she doesn’t use anymore on Crai.g.slist! Sold the exersaucer today! My first real sale. I sold the table a couple months ago but that was to family. I put it out there to them first before I went public, and well they snatched it up. So now it’s on to selling N’s old baby gear. And tomorrow I’m meeting someone for the carseat/ carrier and universal stroller. Unless of course any of you out there want it and are willing to come to the Bay Area . Yeah I didn’t think so.

And now the mister wants me to sell some things of his!

There are a ton of things in this house that could be sold! It’s just a matter of who wants it all.

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Asian inspired dinner

I was feeling lazy today and we had some leftover Calrose rice so I scoured the cupboards and freezer for something to accompany that rice.

The “noo-noos” were for N. She loves her noo-noos! And the potstickers were for J! I loves me some LingLing Potstickets. So easy and tasty at the same time. I even opt to bring that for potluck to parties and my pan ends up emptying quick. I finished mine off with 2 hot cups of the Kirkland Green Tea. If you like green tea definitely pick some Kirkland up, it has really good flavor.

I was watching the news and I hadn’t realized how soon Chinese New Year is. I need to pick up some oranges but according to the news b/c of the cold weather the price of citrus fruits is higher than usual. I actually haven’t found any sweet oranges yet this season. I”m dying for fruits but there isn’t much variety as of late and I can only eat so many apples and bananas. Which by the way we’re finally out of.

Speakingof bananas, I tried to give her avocado this morning and she took 4 bites and was looking for ‘nanas. I could seriously go for some berries but it’s not quite season so they’re a bit pricey at the moment.

Yeah nonsense talk about food. Don’t mind me.

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Little Monkey

Every morning after I’ve changed her diaper and washed up, we trek to the kitchen and she asks for breakfast. Bananas. And that’s it. I’ve tried to mix it up and put it in a bowl with some cereal and milk and she bypasses everything else and just eats up the ‘nanas. I’ve tried nana pancakes and she’ll take a bite or two and ask for ‘nanas. I was giving her half a ‘nana and it’s just not enough. She eats a whole damned banana. Today’s ‘nana was about 12″ in length. Seriously. And now it’s gone. To the depths of her tummy. And no she’s not having poopy problems b/c she counteracts the ‘nana effects by eating apples.

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Uh oh

“My froat is getting itssssssssy!” Translation= My throat is itchy and I think I might be getting sick. DAMMIT! I took some Comtrex earlier and it did nothing for me. Lil man stayed home from school today b/c of a raging fever. And all I need is for the lil one to come down with something AGAIN! Remember right before we left for Hawaii, she was sick. Only a few days later did she recover, I’m thinking it was the warm weather. And now it’s rain, rain, and more rain for the forecast. I ran errands today sans the children in the hopes of saving people from getting sick, and look who is coming down with something. ME! I drank some Honey Green Tea earlier and I want some more, but it still doesn’t seem to be helping my itsy froat.

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I can’t believe I just did that

I just woke up from a much needed nap. Last night I went to sleep at 230. I just couldn’t sleep and I was passing the time playing Bookworm on Yahoo and I just couldn’t turn it off. Everyone else was asleep, even the big mister. Actually since I’ve come home, he’s been tuckering out before me, not an occurence prior to my 2 week trip. Today was my first official day back at being the shuttle bug mommy. Thankfully the lil miss slept in and I left her. And surprisingly enough I was wide awake to take him to school. We even left early. I didn’t want to crawl back in bed when I came home, and actually I wasn’t as tired as I thought I would be. So I grabbed my laptop, checked some email, and caught some Ray Ray. But before she even started I heard the small voice of “Mommy” come from the bedroom so I snuck over and retrieved her. Got her some breakfast and snuggled back on the couch. Sooner than I know it the big mister is awake. Before RR is even over, I’ve dozed off. Big mister is tugging at my toes and telling me he has to take G to a dr’s appt and sooner than I know it… I’ve dozed off again. I have this dream that I can totally remember and tell you about right now, but it’s not worth your time, nor mine. But I wake myself to quiet in the house other than the televsion broadcasting the Sprout. And an HOUR has passed!!!!! OMG! I call out her name, and she comes peeking out from behind the big chair that was pulled from the lil man’s room. “Chips? Mommy! Chips?” LoL. The hurricane didn’t hit as bad as she normally does when I’m even awake. I suppose I should tidy up a bit. Now if only bigmister can come home so I can take a shower.

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I’m coping

We got back Tuesday night. We’re back home although it doesn’t quite feel the same b/c my parents aren’t here. I cry every now and then when I think of them or the thought that they’re not at home, but it’s getting better I suppose. At least when I call or talk to them, my throat doesn’t well up nor do the tears.

The flight home solo with the lil miss was HORRIBLE. I swear I am never flying solo with her again. I thought for sure all would be okay since she had her own seat. Yeah NO! When she finally realized my mom wasn’t with us and the plane was moving. She freaked out. She started crying, screaming, howling. ACK! And everytime I tried to miffle the cries by covering her mouth she got LOUDER. I was getting so impatient and embarassed with her. I swear everyone was starting to hate me. She must’ve been tiring herself out b/c she started to fall asleep but then would realize it was me holding her and then would wake and start screaming again and wouldnt want anything to do with me. It lasted a half an hour. Yeah, not that long… but it seemed like FOREVER. She slept for 2 hours thankfully but she didn’t make the last 2.5 hours pleasant either. Like I said, despite her having her own seat, she still wasn’t wanting to stay in it. I tried to pull out all the stops. The laptop for AlphaBaby, the iPod with the videos, her Elmo, candy, and more candy. But she wanted out. And unfortunately there was too much turbulence to allow for anyone to walk the small aisles, unless it was to potty.

I survived though. Mom and Dad are doing well out there as well. I can’t wait to go back out. They finally got all their furniture today and my mom was saying that it looks really good. My dad actually said that it looked nice and if you know my dad, he normally doesn’t say anything about anything.

I see my sister and the kids on Saturday to give her some of the things I brought back. Already checked on my brother and he invited himself over to watch the Super Bowl. Eh don’t bother me none and that’s good for S too. So I’m making piglets in blankies, 7 layer dip, and hot wings from scratch. Should be YUM. Or at least I hope so.

So yeah I’m coping. Thankfully MB shared a lovely lil secret with me to pass the time. It’s not necessarily a good secret per se… it’s addicting. Lol. But it keeps my mind off things and helps to pass the time.

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