28 Jan 2012
by irenein Events, Malaysia
D, mom and I spent our afternoon at The Suria Mall just so we are not lazying about at home and getting bored. D likes that it is spacious and I find myself feeling positive towards it despite my dislike for malls in general.
On our walk to the Italian restaurant, Bella, we came across a huge troop of lion dancers. There were probably 15 to 20 of them. And in all colors of the rainbow! 
Dinner was good and simple. Not exactly Italian but still pretty good.
26 Jan 2012
by irenein Malaysia
My goodness, it is just too warm and humid for me to be productive. Even my jetleg-free brain is refusing to work like usual. 
I must cool myself down and manage my time and activities efficiently.
24 Jan 2012
by irenein Malaysia, Travels
Our 3rd trip to Malaysia together. Not forgetting our sunscreen and sunglasses this time.
23 Jan 2012
by irenein Events
Today is the first day of Chinese New Year. A happy, healthy and prosperous Dragon Year to all.
22 Jan 2012
by irenein Events
Good bye to the year of the Rabbit.
21 Jan 2012
by irenein Frugal Green
Trying to be a minimalist is easier said that done. Where do you draw the lines? How to resist the temptations of stuff when they are dangled in front of you constantly? How do you deal with people around you who subconsciously and indirectly cluttered your ideals?
All one can do is to take baby steps everyday and not give up.
19 Jan 2012
by irenein Jibber Jabber
The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Rain is the best excuse to stay home and be lazy.
17 Jan 2012
by irenein Food & Drinks
It is quite a bit of work preparing meals for others. But it is also a lot of fun because I love to cook and have guests in the house. D and I have agreed to try to have more of our friends and family over for simple meals, light-hearted conversations and lots of laughters.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
~ J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jan 2012
by irenein Belgium, Events
Today, the family finally got together, had lunch and then exchanged new year gifts.
As someone who has grown accustomed to humble gifts and neglected birthdays, I was quite overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I got. Maybe they are also birthday gifts in between, who knows.
I am glad I still have sufficient storage space in my kitchen. Nevertheless, I probably need to toss out some empty boxes during this year’s spring cleaning.
13 Jan 2012
by irenein Jibber Jabber
I was probably 10 when I did an experiment that ended up with a mini explosion, a broken glass bottle and a very frightened helper. No one was hurt by the way.
I love experiments. I used to score very high points in Psychics experiments, without even trying hard. It is strange. Must be a super power.
Now, I have to be content with weird little things like the following:
- Dig and drop composting. Today, I dug in an old spot and was a bit disappointed to see a rather ‘fresh’ cauliflower stem. Maybe when it warms up…
- Not pulling up old radishes but letting them grow. I want to see how far they can go. So far, they have provided seeds and grew edible leaves.
- Recycling candles by making my own wicks and re-melting wax. Might not be such a good idea because of paraffin pollution.
- Skip-a-meal, reduce consumption. Probably bad in the long run. Most researches and health reports are against it, especially when it is breakfasts.
- Cooking. Isn’t this the ultimate experiment?
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