I just got a missed call which luckily I replied to. Cupcake Queen Jr, who shall be crowned The Queen proper, wanted to order some mini cupcakes. I was saying a few days ago that looks like I'm taking a break from baking this weekend, but like I'd suspected... Baking it is! (waiting for the butter to soften) And we shall have 2 Queens!
I was earlier in a BB class with MC, BIL as usual, did his own cardio and weights, we shall do BP together next week k? MC observed that the class this morning was much more filled up than last 2 weeks when we came - because Hobbes is back - now you know what I mean by the instructors are directly related to the attendance. MC was not convinced to join BP with me next Saturday until I told her Hobbes is going to teach that class in question. See, I'm not the only one who select classes according to instructors. Haha...
The class was very challenging, so very Hobbes. One warrior post can send your legs to agony pain when challenged by Hobbes. The best part of the class for me (besides the relaxation at the end) was the split! I couldn't do the split, but have been wanting to be able to. Though my thighs were so painful, are still very painful now, I'm sure I'm one step closer to a full split!
Oh, last night was a gathering with ex-colleagues. So much laughter, miss all of them and surely missed all those stories. And I miss you at Gym Shen. Good to know that everyone is doing so well and all of you (except for Farid who doesn't need to) are coping very well with The Devil Who Doesn't Wear Prada. That's advance level, way to go gals!
There were so much to talk about but time flies, and the mummies (I mean plural of mother) had to go back early. I was still talking when I head to the car park with Farid, and during that short journey we talked about various topics, one of which of course about guys (girls' talk usually involve talking about guys). Generally, I have barb wires and warning sign around me especially when guys approach. But I will usually be okay if the intend is casual and not TMTH - too much to handle. (new phrase courtesy of Farid). ;)
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Walnut Praline
It's really easy...
Heat up about 50gm of caster sugar with 2 tablespoon of water.
If you are distracted (like me, burnt my finger because I accidently held the metal part of the sauce pan, and had to attend to my pain first) and the sugar glazing got hard and stuck dead to the pan, just heat it slightly and it should come off easily.
When cool, break or cut them into the size you want. Very sweet, but nice.
Heat up about 50gm of caster sugar with 2 tablespoon of water.
The book didn't say whether to stir it or not, it just said till it turn nutty brown colour. But I did stir a bit after a while because I thought there were not much reaction. Haha...
Then add in the walnuts and turn them out on to the baking sheet.
If you are distracted (like me, burnt my finger because I accidently held the metal part of the sauce pan, and had to attend to my pain first) and the sugar glazing got hard and stuck dead to the pan, just heat it slightly and it should come off easily.
When cool, break or cut them into the size you want. Very sweet, but nice.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Helping hands
Last night was BP for me since I've suffered from strength lost due to low frequency of BP classes. Besides, I sometimes get bored with BC when I attended too much of it, but hey, new release coming up, sure it will be so much fun again for BC.
I was really early for BP given that the class only started at 7.50pm. Greeted me when I arrived at gym was little Bro!!! Hey, you look so thin, you sure you are eating well, like you had claimed? But I like your new hairstyle, looks great!
Later before class started, LB had showered and was all clean and cuddly, a big big hug from big sis. The class was full last night, and I had immediately spotted the space I wanted to stand, and strode purposefully over there with my board within 2 seconds. But, I suddenly realized that the board was missing one "leg"! Humph... While I was having a hard time trying to fix that with one hand (because I was holding my bottle and towel in the other one), I got a helping hand! Thanks darling!
Little Bro then gone through some "engineering" work with the board using the bar (yes the bar for the weight plates) and voila, I had my board. Phew... Meanwhile, my ideal spot has been taken. Left with one free space just in front of the instructor. Geezzz... rather uneasy since I don't know that instructor and most uncomfortable because I could see from the mirror in front that I was really blocking a few people's views.
So, throughout the class, I was trying to adjust my position to stand slightly offset from the instructor (hey, I AM tall okay, 5 feet 7 - plus another 1 inch from my Nike Shox - is quite an effective height to block just almost everyone, moreover, there is no stage in the studio). Can you imagine if it was a BC class conducted by the master? :p
Not helping the situation was this guy to my left who kept adjusting his board backwards, hey, there was LOADS of space in front of him! I couldn't have gone to the front because I will be kissing the instructor if I do so, (if it was Carebear or LB I don't mind lah) moreover, my position was just nice to fit the space between the 2 boards to my left. But this guy on my right was obviously short sighted, when come chest track, his board was just beside mine. So to get his leg space, he started moving away my reserved plates. I didn't even bother to give him any acknowledgement of approval.
FINE! I go backwards a bit okay?! But, geezzzz... big big roll eye, he kept adjusting back too! Feel like telling him (or perhaps even moving his board for him) to go front! There was another guy in front, far in front of him, so what's wrong with going further to the front?! So "shy" is it to be at front?
Alright, perhaps I was a bit overreacting. Humphh... I should have squeezed myself to the far back row and pretend I didn't see any protesting glance. Oh, I'm sure the members there are friendly enough to let me squeeze in. Next time. But having said that, I was able to check myself out in the mirror and I thought last night, gosshh... My posture during squat track was really bad. I didn't know I was hunching that much. No wonder Carebear kept telling me about that. Leave alone squat track, I think I walk and sit like that most of the time. I must work hard to get rid of this bad habit!
I was really early for BP given that the class only started at 7.50pm. Greeted me when I arrived at gym was little Bro!!! Hey, you look so thin, you sure you are eating well, like you had claimed? But I like your new hairstyle, looks great!
Later before class started, LB had showered and was all clean and cuddly, a big big hug from big sis. The class was full last night, and I had immediately spotted the space I wanted to stand, and strode purposefully over there with my board within 2 seconds. But, I suddenly realized that the board was missing one "leg"! Humph... While I was having a hard time trying to fix that with one hand (because I was holding my bottle and towel in the other one), I got a helping hand! Thanks darling!
Little Bro then gone through some "engineering" work with the board using the bar (yes the bar for the weight plates) and voila, I had my board. Phew... Meanwhile, my ideal spot has been taken. Left with one free space just in front of the instructor. Geezzz... rather uneasy since I don't know that instructor and most uncomfortable because I could see from the mirror in front that I was really blocking a few people's views.
So, throughout the class, I was trying to adjust my position to stand slightly offset from the instructor (hey, I AM tall okay, 5 feet 7 - plus another 1 inch from my Nike Shox - is quite an effective height to block just almost everyone, moreover, there is no stage in the studio). Can you imagine if it was a BC class conducted by the master? :p
Not helping the situation was this guy to my left who kept adjusting his board backwards, hey, there was LOADS of space in front of him! I couldn't have gone to the front because I will be kissing the instructor if I do so, (if it was Carebear or LB I don't mind lah) moreover, my position was just nice to fit the space between the 2 boards to my left. But this guy on my right was obviously short sighted, when come chest track, his board was just beside mine. So to get his leg space, he started moving away my reserved plates. I didn't even bother to give him any acknowledgement of approval.
FINE! I go backwards a bit okay?! But, geezzzz... big big roll eye, he kept adjusting back too! Feel like telling him (or perhaps even moving his board for him) to go front! There was another guy in front, far in front of him, so what's wrong with going further to the front?! So "shy" is it to be at front?
Alright, perhaps I was a bit overreacting. Humphh... I should have squeezed myself to the far back row and pretend I didn't see any protesting glance. Oh, I'm sure the members there are friendly enough to let me squeeze in. Next time. But having said that, I was able to check myself out in the mirror and I thought last night, gosshh... My posture during squat track was really bad. I didn't know I was hunching that much. No wonder Carebear kept telling me about that. Leave alone squat track, I think I walk and sit like that most of the time. I must work hard to get rid of this bad habit!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Blessed with Present
I'm not posting the 3 tier cake I made last night. Not very happy with it. The bottom part brownies tasted quite ok, but I'm not really a chocolate cake person, plus was a bit full just now. Still prefer cheesecake. :) Next one no matter what, the office birthday celebration cake will be a cheesecake! It was my own idea and no one requested for the cakes, but boss told me to claim back the money, oh, how nice!
Anyways, the present! I love it, it made my phone look so cute and cheerful. By the way, that's my new phone, Nokia 6500 slide, and at the background is the pen drive present MC got me.
Anyways, the present! I love it, it made my phone look so cute and cheerful. By the way, that's my new phone, Nokia 6500 slide, and at the background is the pen drive present MC got me.
Thanks Carebear!!!
Making a cake when I'm so sleepy
A preview of what I made. I'm not very happy with this cake, so much for a "naked" look. Sigh... but it's 12.30am and I'm freaking sleepy, not to mention being extremely tired due to all those episodes last 2 days, so cannot be baking another cake!
But this is for my big boss... horror!
By the way, this is the best view of the cake, so don't expect any surprises.
I hope the taste is ok though, I know the cherries taste good, very plump after soaking in Brandy for 3 nights.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Unlucky of Blessed?
Major screw-up at work yesterday. Really serious one and though we say we always learn from mistakes, but this is an expensive lesson. It happens when you take things for granted and depend on others. Always do the final check yourself, take ownership and make it your full responsibility. That, I trust should minimize error in my job. Sighsss... what to do, it had happened. Still waiting for some "lecture" and "shouting" from the big one up there. Anticipation of something unpleasant is not a very good way to pass-time, trust me.
I need something to put up on my desk to say "DON'T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED" or some sort of reminder like that. Anyone want giving me one? hehe... :p
But, while such "misfortune" had happened to me, I had realize that I am really blessed with caring family and friends. MC gave me a pen-drive present last night (THANKS!!!); on Monday night, I got a present from Carebear (I love it! Will post that soon, you must take a look of that cute stuff); Bumped into people I've not seen for a long time last night, and it gave me warmth to see their smiling faces. On top of that, I've been asking friends to help out with participating an event which involves blood (I know something so precious to everyone), and so blessed, many of you actually said yes! Thanks! Especially my step teacher, FI and Hobbes. Oh, PT as well. Also GXC in SPK too, though you don't know me well, but trust me enough. My ex-colleagues are really supportive too! Thanks guys... I feel stronger now. I'm sure I'll get through these small hiccups. In one piece.
Meanwhile, in another story, I realize that MG is really a very patient person. But must remind myself - no stepping into danger zone.
I need something to put up on my desk to say "DON'T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED" or some sort of reminder like that. Anyone want giving me one? hehe... :p
But, while such "misfortune" had happened to me, I had realize that I am really blessed with caring family and friends. MC gave me a pen-drive present last night (THANKS!!!); on Monday night, I got a present from Carebear (I love it! Will post that soon, you must take a look of that cute stuff); Bumped into people I've not seen for a long time last night, and it gave me warmth to see their smiling faces. On top of that, I've been asking friends to help out with participating an event which involves blood (I know something so precious to everyone), and so blessed, many of you actually said yes! Thanks! Especially my step teacher, FI and Hobbes. Oh, PT as well. Also GXC in SPK too, though you don't know me well, but trust me enough. My ex-colleagues are really supportive too! Thanks guys... I feel stronger now. I'm sure I'll get through these small hiccups. In one piece.
Meanwhile, in another story, I realize that MG is really a very patient person. But must remind myself - no stepping into danger zone.
Monday, March 3, 2008
SSB aka Cupcake Queen
Dear SSB aka Cupcake Queen,
It's so sudden!!! If I hadn't log onto Facebook, I wouldn't know that you are leaving. Tomorrow!
I think I always take for granted that my friends will always be around with me. I feel that I've not kept in touch much, not attended your class enough, not hang out often and had not seize that moment we last met and cherish it as the very last time we meet before you leave.
Still remember those days when we were both "married" to FF Maxis. Through you, I was always the one who was able to stay up-to-date with special events, theme classes and promotions. Not to mention being able to make you my walking-timetable for the Group X classes and would always be able to know if my favorite instructors were teaching. Thanks for all the privileges!
Don't even remember since when, I had the honour to have you as a fan of my cupcakes, not to mention having the honour to have you featuring my cupcakes in your classes. It was loads of fun making those special message cupcakes for you. Very inspiring as well.
Although really sad to know that you are leaving, but hey, congrats! It sounds like a good career advancement and I know you will hit top score on whatever you do.
Take care, stay spicy and keep blogging!
TTB
ps. Now, who's gonna be my Cupcake Queen now?
It's so sudden!!! If I hadn't log onto Facebook, I wouldn't know that you are leaving. Tomorrow!
I think I always take for granted that my friends will always be around with me. I feel that I've not kept in touch much, not attended your class enough, not hang out often and had not seize that moment we last met and cherish it as the very last time we meet before you leave.
Still remember those days when we were both "married" to FF Maxis. Through you, I was always the one who was able to stay up-to-date with special events, theme classes and promotions. Not to mention being able to make you my walking-timetable for the Group X classes and would always be able to know if my favorite instructors were teaching. Thanks for all the privileges!
Don't even remember since when, I had the honour to have you as a fan of my cupcakes, not to mention having the honour to have you featuring my cupcakes in your classes. It was loads of fun making those special message cupcakes for you. Very inspiring as well.
Although really sad to know that you are leaving, but hey, congrats! It sounds like a good career advancement and I know you will hit top score on whatever you do.
Take care, stay spicy and keep blogging!
TTB
ps. Now, who's gonna be my Cupcake Queen now?
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