Different species but they sorta resemble.
"Wott? You talking about me?"
1/29/2009
Raccoon vs Pipi
Jessie jots...
Different species but they sorta resemble.
"Wott? You talking about me?"
Different species but they sorta resemble.
"Wott? You talking about me?"
1/28/2009
1st pound
Jessie jots...
Today mark the day I lost the 1st pound. In one week!
With all that CNY duck and pork fat, I still lose 1 pound... how exciting though. It'll be more exciting to lose 1 Kilogram!
Maybe I shouldn't be so excited yet, coz I might pack it back on. :X The duck fat might find its way!
More hamster activity to be continued.
Today mark the day I lost the 1st pound. In one week!
With all that CNY duck and pork fat, I still lose 1 pound... how exciting though. It'll be more exciting to lose 1 Kilogram!
Maybe I shouldn't be so excited yet, coz I might pack it back on. :X The duck fat might find its way!
More hamster activity to be continued.
1/26/2009
Charlotte's Wedding Card
Jessie jots...
The much awaited wedding cards! They turned out as what I envisioned them to be.
Long after we proofread the cards, Hushby forgot to tell me something interesting. He said the couple who stood next to us, saw my card after looking through gigantic books of pre-made cards, claimed our cards were "so pretty!" They went on to ask the print lady where they can find the card in the book.
Was I flattered!?
Now I hope that was true though... hope Hushby is not making it up.
The much awaited wedding cards! They turned out as what I envisioned them to be.
Long after we proofread the cards, Hushby forgot to tell me something interesting. He said the couple who stood next to us, saw my card after looking through gigantic books of pre-made cards, claimed our cards were "so pretty!" They went on to ask the print lady where they can find the card in the book.
Was I flattered!?
Now I hope that was true though... hope Hushby is not making it up.
I'm so glad I took up this assignment for myself and couldn't be more appreciative that Charlotte is such a great person to work with. Calm, affectionate and thoughtful is what I hope every bride-to-be is! If only I can possess half of her positive demeanor.
If not for her, the cards wouldn't have look pulled together and I just can't thank her enough for letting me design them. Thanks Charlotte :)
1/22/2009
Gong Xi Fa Cai, hong pau na lai!
Jessie jots...
I'm sure my parents felt the same way. Two daughters out of the way, leaving two empty-nesters at home must have give them more freedom to do whatever they want but I believe they secretly long for days when we kids give them the obligation as parents.
Days after Obama have officially took the oath and become the President of United States, there are still news all over about him... and his wife... and his kids.... and what kind of dog he's going to have. I mean come on people, enough already! Get to work! Well but then again, we can't really blame the Americans for being too excited after the eight years slump. Maybe I should stop writing about the Obamas too? Yes it's getting annoying.
On a side note, Chinese New Year is around the corner. This year will be my 7th year celebrating new year the non-traditional way - with that said, no ang pows (red packet), no fireworks, no special CNY food and no family time. All these years, it has been just Yew Wai and I celebrating CNY ourselves, even smaller scale than what we had for Christmas. Usually, I'll cook something special, something we don't normally have on a regular basis, like a roast duck or kiam chai soup just for the heck of it. We would call home on first day of CNY and let the voices of home fill our hearts' emptiness.
I'm sure my parents felt the same way. Two daughters out of the way, leaving two empty-nesters at home must have give them more freedom to do whatever they want but I believe they secretly long for days when we kids give them the obligation as parents.
Siew: You're not eating the cake are you?
Me: No no... I'm full. But why are you laughing?
Siew: I think Mom's cake is too small for you.
I was suppose to be back for CNY but have decided to change my arrival date to Penang for the fact that the price in air fare has dropped dramatically and also, that my folks and I decided it is best for me to attend my sister's graduation in St. Cloud.
So yes, I'll be going back to my home state! I can't believe I get to visit. Ah my home state, that's where I grew up and that's how I learn everything the American way. I will never forget you Minnesota! You have a special place in my heart - with all that snow!
Because of the convocation and because I have to help my sister pack and sell her stuff away, I won't have a lot of spare time to meet my good old friends. 3 days 2 nights in St. Cloud, back to LA for a week to pack my stuff along with Hushby's, and off we go to Malaysia.
With that being said, I changed my arrival in Malaysia from March to May 23rd. I can't wait! Can't wait to see you people... well whoever is looking forward to see me, and not the presents OK? Hmmm I know Siew would do otherwise.
Gosh, I can already feel the expectations from people back home even before I manage to share the news. I think with me being more visible online, long lost friends, friends of friends, parents friends and parents friends son/daughter knew I'm going back and are as excited to see me. I'm touched by the amount of love and respect given to the Chiang family. I'm equally as touched by people who remember me and are willing to entertain all that cooped up energy! My hope is that they will only feel the same amount of love and respect when I see them.
Maybe we can celebrate Chinese New Year in May? Yes I'm that desperate.
Anyway...
To all my friends and to readers of Jessie Jots...
Happy Chinese New Year!!! May you and your family be blessed with the best of wealth, health and good luck in this "neu" (cow) year!!
1/20/2009
It's a New Day!
Jessie jots...
1/20/2009 is a new day!!! The president-elect has finally become the nation's historical first American African President!
Unlike Bush, in my opinion, Obama just exude so much confidence and humility, it is so easy to admire and respect him rather than to pick his flaws and laugh at them like many had done with you know who. Watching him gave the speech, the oath and conducting his way through the people, give me goosebumps and teary eyes seeing it the historical moment fly by LIVE on ABC news.
And don't get me started Michelle Obama, what a mother figure to all citizens in United States. With intelligence and poise, a feminist who carry so much confidence and wisdom, she is the First Lady I have so much admiration for. And you know what's usually behind a very successful man?
However much people have faith in this one man and with all the hope that Obama can do it all, isn't it too much to rest all our expectations on this man alone? I'm only concern. If I'm a citizen, I would already be so satisfied to see him go through the inauguration ceremony... safely.
The atmosphere in Washington is radiating with a breath of fresh air and is vibrating with hopes and dreams. The Americans can now kick off the new year with Obama's national service and face all the major challenges in the country. Yes we can... and yes we can to what we can accomplish!
Somehow I can't share this video on my blog but please do check it out. I love this music video from wil.i.am. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHWByjoQrR8
1/20/2009 is a new day!!! The president-elect has finally become the nation's historical first American African President!
Unlike Bush, in my opinion, Obama just exude so much confidence and humility, it is so easy to admire and respect him rather than to pick his flaws and laugh at them like many had done with you know who. Watching him gave the speech, the oath and conducting his way through the people, give me goosebumps and teary eyes seeing it the historical moment fly by LIVE on ABC news.
And don't get me started Michelle Obama, what a mother figure to all citizens in United States. With intelligence and poise, a feminist who carry so much confidence and wisdom, she is the First Lady I have so much admiration for. And you know what's usually behind a very successful man?
However much people have faith in this one man and with all the hope that Obama can do it all, isn't it too much to rest all our expectations on this man alone? I'm only concern. If I'm a citizen, I would already be so satisfied to see him go through the inauguration ceremony... safely.
The atmosphere in Washington is radiating with a breath of fresh air and is vibrating with hopes and dreams. The Americans can now kick off the new year with Obama's national service and face all the major challenges in the country. Yes we can... and yes we can to what we can accomplish!
Somehow I can't share this video on my blog but please do check it out. I love this music video from wil.i.am. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHWByjoQrR8
1/19/2009
Toe Nail
Jessie jots...
*Be warn if you're having food in front of the computer, this post is not to be read!*
The day I knew I wanted to get my exercise routine started, which was on January 1st, was the day my body was unexpectedly covered with dissapointment. On the first day of new year, I work up very groggy that morning, with a strong urge of mother nature's calling. I jumped out of bed, expecting Pipi to come up to me as usual and rub herself against my calves. I gave her a second and went into the bathroom straight away. If I wasn't that drowsy, I would have usually pet her and pick her out of the bathroom... but after a late night board games fun I was so groggy, I only had half my brain working.
When I was done with business with the cat situated in the middle of the bathroom, I flushed the toilet, got up and walked towards the sink... successful not stepping onto Pipi but unknowingly I was reaching my foot to conveniently slam my pinky toe on the door's edge.
ARRRGGgggghhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHH
OUCH!
Would this incident be called as a bad omen for the new year?
ARRrrrrrrrrrrghHHHHHHHhhhhhh
I yelled in pain, so loud that Hushby was awaken. I kept pressing the toenail to ease the pain but it didn't work. Not long later, I saw blood oozing out from the side of the nail and only did I realize, my nail has been separated from the flesh. I was so scared to see it fall off but luckily that didn't happen!
So because of this... I've been immobile and have been unproductive for three weeks long until the food I've consumed over the Christmas break and weeks long unproductivity have ALL found its way around my hips and tummy.
*Be warn if you're having food in front of the computer, this post is not to be read!*
The day I knew I wanted to get my exercise routine started, which was on January 1st, was the day my body was unexpectedly covered with dissapointment. On the first day of new year, I work up very groggy that morning, with a strong urge of mother nature's calling. I jumped out of bed, expecting Pipi to come up to me as usual and rub herself against my calves. I gave her a second and went into the bathroom straight away. If I wasn't that drowsy, I would have usually pet her and pick her out of the bathroom... but after a late night board games fun I was so groggy, I only had half my brain working.
When I was done with business with the cat situated in the middle of the bathroom, I flushed the toilet, got up and walked towards the sink... successful not stepping onto Pipi but unknowingly I was reaching my foot to conveniently slam my pinky toe on the door's edge.
ARRRGGgggghhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHH
OUCH!
Would this incident be called as a bad omen for the new year?
ARRrrrrrrrrrrghHHHHHHHhhhhhh
I yelled in pain, so loud that Hushby was awaken. I kept pressing the toenail to ease the pain but it didn't work. Not long later, I saw blood oozing out from the side of the nail and only did I realize, my nail has been separated from the flesh. I was so scared to see it fall off but luckily that didn't happen!
So because of this... I've been immobile and have been unproductive for three weeks long until the food I've consumed over the Christmas break and weeks long unproductivity have ALL found its way around my hips and tummy.
*Sorry, if the pictures disgust you. You've been forewarned.*
It doesn't feel as painful now compare to the first few weeks the toe got injured. I only have to be cautious of the shoes I wear... slippers are my best bet so far.
Finally, today is the first day I started my exercise plan. YIPPEE! So glad that happened because I was beginning to feel unhealthy and lethargic. I don't know if I'll be able to lose weigh because first of all, I don't believe in diet. I love to eat too much! But I do tell myself, I'll just eat 50% less and only pick non-frying, full of fat and cheese kind of food. Wait a minute, is that a diet in itself? So clueless! Hope that will help though.
My next weigh in will be this February 19, which is a month from now... in hope to see at least FIVE LBS melt away before my very eyes!
We'll see what happens :D
1/14/2009
No, it wasn't me!
Jessie jots...
I'm sure it is easy to identify us if you've seen my sisters and I long enough or if you know me well. hehe However, for some reason, some just couldn't tell.
It's funny how we never look alike when we were little... not a single trace. In fact, when we were growing up no one ever say the three siblings look alike. Now, after puberty and all, we began to resemble each other, bits and traces of similarity through our hair, eyes and body shape. Isn;t that weird?
My youngest sister, I call her Siew, has never fail to make an impression of me when I am not in Malaysia. Even when I've been gone from home, some friends would contact me and continue to say that they spot me somewhere in the mall, or by the street, or even at my own home sweeping the floor... only to find that I have not return to M'sia at all.
What's funny that on so many occasion, people call her out "Jessie!", on which she actually look at that person blankly, puzzled and that person would continue to say "Jessie! You don't remember me??"
Or "Jessie!.... Hey..... Jessie!"
Some say it's so creepy, it's like talking to a ghost coz' Siew is very slow at responding. She likes to take her own time, thinking and constructing what to say. The thing with her is it can take up to at least a few seconds before you hear her say something. So when somebody came up to her with so many questions, in a high pitch voice talking in 30 words per second, that's too much for her to digest.
So after 10 seconds, she would reply, "I'm not Jessie, I'm her sister"
"Nooo... don't bluff!"
On one occasion, Jane came to my house and was suppose to pick me up to somewhere... I forgot. I know I was waiting for her at the back of the house and Siew was in the living room by the main entrance. Siew was watching TV with her back facing the main entrance.
When Jane came in, she thought she saw me.
Jane yelled out "Jessie, I'm here already."
Siew didn't respond thinking I heard Jane calling out.
Jane continue to yell "Hey, Jessie!......... Jessie!.......... Jessie!.........."
After so many calls, then only Siew decided to slowly turn to her, only to respond "Errrrr... Tar Jie (Big sis), Shuh Jiuan is here...."
-_-"
I'm sure it is easy to identify us if you've seen my sisters and I long enough or if you know me well. hehe However, for some reason, some just couldn't tell.
It's funny how we never look alike when we were little... not a single trace. In fact, when we were growing up no one ever say the three siblings look alike. Now, after puberty and all, we began to resemble each other, bits and traces of similarity through our hair, eyes and body shape. Isn;t that weird?
My youngest sister, I call her Siew, has never fail to make an impression of me when I am not in Malaysia. Even when I've been gone from home, some friends would contact me and continue to say that they spot me somewhere in the mall, or by the street, or even at my own home sweeping the floor... only to find that I have not return to M'sia at all.
What's funny that on so many occasion, people call her out "Jessie!", on which she actually look at that person blankly, puzzled and that person would continue to say "Jessie! You don't remember me??"
Or "Jessie!.... Hey..... Jessie!"
Some say it's so creepy, it's like talking to a ghost coz' Siew is very slow at responding. She likes to take her own time, thinking and constructing what to say. The thing with her is it can take up to at least a few seconds before you hear her say something. So when somebody came up to her with so many questions, in a high pitch voice talking in 30 words per second, that's too much for her to digest.
So after 10 seconds, she would reply, "I'm not Jessie, I'm her sister"
"Nooo... don't bluff!"
On one occasion, Jane came to my house and was suppose to pick me up to somewhere... I forgot. I know I was waiting for her at the back of the house and Siew was in the living room by the main entrance. Siew was watching TV with her back facing the main entrance.
When Jane came in, she thought she saw me.
Jane yelled out "Jessie, I'm here already."
Siew didn't respond thinking I heard Jane calling out.
Jane continue to yell "Hey, Jessie!......... Jessie!.......... Jessie!.........."
After so many calls, then only Siew decided to slowly turn to her, only to respond "Errrrr... Tar Jie (Big sis), Shuh Jiuan is here...."
-_-"
I laughed so hard when I found out Jane was out there yelling for my name for a good 2 minutes before I get to attend to her.
1/13/2009
Love it!
Jessie jots...
Yippee!!! Finally!!
I've finally found it!
Can't take credit for this template though.
It's ready-made from someone else and so ready-made for me!
Sorry for changing the template ever-so often.
You can bet on this I won't change it for a long, long time!
Yippee!!! Finally!!
I've finally found it!
Can't take credit for this template though.
It's ready-made from someone else and so ready-made for me!
Sorry for changing the template ever-so often.
You can bet on this I won't change it for a long, long time!
1/07/2009
New Year, New You
Jessie jots...
Happy New Year folks! It's another new year and here's a chance for you to take a new road to the new you! Just sound like a good excuse to do so, doesn't it?
On the road to Yosemite National Park - eeriely quiet!
Such as that you can cook with very minimal cooking utensils and that the most unexpected item can be useful to your survival.
Eating our lunch (stir-fry cabbage with rice and a sunny side up) on a box which was our dining table when we first move to O.C. This is what I meant when you had to reboot!
The box was our survival kit. The only thing that hold all our essentials, enough so that we could drink, eat and wash ourselves.
And physically losing friends who were the reminders of our root.
To depart from people who supported and BELIEVE in all that you do.
And to let go of something I truly enjoy doing: to be contributive in active charitable work as a paid feminist.
And then above all these, we continue to be bombarded with more news of the worsen political states both in Malaysia and in the US, the economy slowdown, the job retrenching, the shocking numbers of natural disasters. Of course despite it all, we're lucky Yew Wai and I not directly affected and 2008 was nice to us just that. *touch wood*
But to all that we had to lose, we gain some back.
The opportunity to travel to various places.
The chance to reunite with friends and most importantly, family eventhough being so far away.
And to find the cutest feline in the whole wide world (there, I'm bias again!).
Sorry I've been so behind. I was beginning to lose momentum on writing at one point and losing inspiration at the same time... until I started reading my own blog and going back on the archives. Now that I see the fruits of what the blog really ended up to be, I felt like it has been worth it since I started writing. Can't believe it has been a year!
Anyway, now that I'm done self-reflecting, I'm jumping on the bandwagon and be a copy cat. Just like every ordinary people making their own new year's resolutions, I wanna make mine too!Resolution #1: To see others and myself with kinder eyes. Nobody is perfect and no critics should be taken seriously.
Resolution #2: To purchase as much organic food and free-range meat as possible.
Resolution #3: To exercise at least 4 times a week, be it cardio or strength.
Resolution #4: To read a book at least once every two months.
Resolution #5: To live in the most positive, appreciative and loving way possible for myself as well as for others.
I'll want to look at this post entry again half a year from now and see if I'm on track. In fact, let's make it 3 months from now... I'll let you guys know how I'm doing.
What is your resolution?
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