Of Cooking

Another goal achieved!

Earlier this month, I've started learning how to cook from Mama.

Lesson 1 - Masak lemak cili padi ikan, ayam goreng rempah, telur bungkus, sayur peria goreng.

Much to my bashfulness, Mama gave it compliments. Except for the sayur, though.. it was a bit dry and undercooked. Other than that, it was ok. Even got complimented on the rice! Haha. But, everything was pre-prepared, as in, the ingredients were already laid out and chopped by Mama. The chicken was already marinated. I still have to get my hands on the recipe.

Lesson 2 - Masak kicap cili padi ikan, sayur campur goreng

Interrupted by a chatty (otherwise supposed to be helpful) s-i-law. Didn't turn out so nice this time around.

Fish was undercooked. Kicap sauce a bit salty. Sayur sawi was not cut properly. Too much oyster sauce - salty as well. Luckily fried some ikan masin, and there was some left over sambal tumis sotong from the night before.

Lesson 3 - Trifle

Mama came to rescue the last bit of thickening the custard.

It was a near disaster, coz my love was coming to pick me up to go to Arif's birthday kenduri. The jelly was mixed with hot water too early, it was hardened before i could pour it over the fruits. Had to put it back in the microwave.

The second bowl's jelly lack hot water, causing the jelly texture to be rough.

However, all in all - Yaz liked it. So did his family, the brother even texted to say that they were all enjoying the 'pudding'. Big smiles!

Looking forward to more dishes this weekend. Next goal - curry and sambal tumis!

And, baking a cake :p

Of Nowness

Hey, my last update.. was actually written about a week or two ago.. but I only managed to post it today.

I'm at KJ office, boss has gone back, he's sick and the rest of us are doing our own things. No one is actually 'working'. Probably we haven't gotten our gears kicked in yet.

Yesterday we went for Epul and Fid's wedding. Everyone was expecting us to go next. Funny, but nice funny. We hadn't argued for about two weeks (and I don't wanna jinx but saying it) but it's all good. Last night, he suggested we open a joint account by early next month. We're so into each other. Six months official now, almost one year unofficial :)

Six months of cutting his nails for him :)

His good friend had a chat with me in the car yesterday as well, about tying the knot soon. I guess I took it as a compliment when he said that it looks like I'm the most suited one compared to the rest he's met before.

I've learnt how to cook a bit the past month (finally!). Two weeks ago was masak lemak cili padi ikan, ayam goreng rempah, telur bungkus and sauteed peria. But, it was mama who prepared the ingredients. Last weekend, was fully me - fish in soy sauce cili padi and sawi in oyster sauce. It was all salty! But mama was kind enough to say that it was quite tasty haha. I'll try again this weekend. I'm smiling. I wanna cook for him. Like, until we're old and weary.

I've unofficially stopped smoking. It's been about a month plus since I stopped smoking during office hours. About a month since I bought cigarettes. About two weeks without a full stick. The only time I smoke, or rather take one, two puffs is when I'm with him. Other than that, nada, nil. No more cigarette smells in my room.

Ramadhan's engaged. He's getting married in October. Oddly, the person I was rushing to tell was Illyaz. Beats me.

MARA approved my loan. But letter offer was sent to DU address in March. I found about it in April. They're reviewing my appeal. Regardless, I'm leaving it be first. I will apply again. Next year. This year is dedicated to this start up. rts.

I've been doing yoga the past week. I feel happier.

I am truly blessed. With my family, with him, with my colleagues, with my friends.

It's all good.