#41: Hectic Week

I'm emotionally and mentally exhausted this week.

I missed my dear friend, whom I still believe in at the other end of the globe but then every single day, reality hits even stronger that I am no longer going to see him again.

Then, when I felt that I could continue where I am, I realised that sometimes, I tend to choose to only see the surface. When I bottle up all my frustrations, it just disturbs me eventually. I'm not sure if this is right for me. Am I doing more than what I should? Am I receiving what I deserve?

Honestly, I have no idea.

#40: To my dearest friend, Kyaw.

Kyaw, one of the greatest guy friends I have known. He was a sweet, compassionate young man who is always willing to give more than he received.

We weren't the closest of friends but what touched me most is that he's always willing to strike a conversation with you, that may probably put you in a shock. Overtime, I realised that's his way of showing his care and concern to people around him.

But today, I got to hear about his passing, which totally shocked me. It made me realise once again how precious and vulnerable life is. He's only 22.

I have not met him for a year or so, eventhough we do keep in contact occasionally.

To my dearest friend, I know you know that your passing has brought about a lot of tears and grieves among your family and your friends. You were an awesome friend, an awesome brother and an awesome son. However, you had to leave us earlier than what we have expected. I know that years down the road, we will meet again, in another land. I will look forward to seeing you then. Thank you for teaching me the most important lessons in life and I will learn to treasure and be thankful for every single day that I'm alive. Till then, my dearest friend.

#39: Compromise is the ultimate solution

Everyone reaches different stages of life at different period of times. Sometimes, I'm faster than you, sometimes you are faster than me.

When we are both are different stages of life, what do we do to accommodate, understand and live with each other?

There's only one option then... COMPROMISE.

#38: Off to Batam (Short Getaway)

So last weekend, I took a breather and had a short getaway to Batam. I haven't been there for more than ten years and I still had the faint impression that Batam was a kampong with lots of houseflies! 

However, I was pleasantly surprised by the trip when I went with love to Turi Beach Resort. It was a super awesome getaway, especially when you have massage, sea and the beach. 

For those three days, we probably had one of the best massage, ate one of the cheapest seafood and had the most awesome hospitality we could ever ask for! 

the beautiful Turi Beach Resort! Oh my I will be back again! 

Of course! We can't miss out the classic pool shot! 

All these seafood plus one plate of fried rice that feeds 2 barely cost $15!! 

For a short getaway, I will really head back to Batam just to relax and rejuvenate! The people are so friendly and hospitable that it makes me feel so homely when I was there! And of course, for a good massage, you guys can consider Isabella Massage House where it provides reasonable charges for the massage, body scrub, bosy mask, ear cleaning and so many others! On top of that, they provide FREE transport service to the massage house (both to and fro)! 

Hopefully I will be back soon but meanwhile, I'm back at Maple and Market baking and teaching classes! For this month, we have CHIFFON CAKES classes which I will be conducting! (EXCITED!!)

#37: Sometimes

Sometimes, I think I over-estimated what I can handle.

Can I really do it?

I don't know.

#36: Maple and Market

I know, I know, I know, its been AGES.

I have made so much progress since that the last I have blogged.

In simple words,

Graduation
Baker in Maple and Market
Cordon Bleu in a couple of months.

I have learnt and grown so much from my four months in Maple and Market. Met an awesome boss, who's willing to share all her experience, let us make mistakes and learn from them and spend time with us. She's an aspiring young baker, who provided me with so much love and space for me to prosper and grow. (Follow her at sarans-loft.com) Then the most awesome and cool colleagues that I could ever ask for, who's there with me through everything, and they are the ones that I look forward to see and talk to during work.

Of course, it doesn't just come with joy and happiness, there are days that you meet the horrible people and those that you probably hope that they do not exist in your life. They are absolutely insincere assholes and probably just criticize you for the sake of criticising! But, guess what, you don't owe them anything, just suck it up, and pretend that it did not happen and move on!

I would rather focus on the happy little things in life that I'm thankful for! So forget those idiots (pardon my language) and remember those people that cherish you, provide you for constructive feedbacks and love you for who you are. Don't forget those that have provided you with opportunities that eventually mould you to who you are! Always be thankful and give some others chances like those whenever you can!

Things are moving on and soon, it will be time for me to pack my bags and head over to Le Cordon Bleu where I will make another step in fulfilling my dreams and aspirations!

For now, I will strive to bring out the best cakes in Maple and Market and I really hope to see some of you guys there! (We are located at 34 Cassia Crescent #01-82)

Loves.

#35: Kimchi Chiggae & Abalone Porridge

I have been wanting to eat abalone porridge for a couple of weeks. I went to the nearby Korean restaurants around my place (ie Woori Nara and Kim's Restaurant) but both of them don't sell Abalone Porridge. So, of course to curb the craving, I've decided to cook Abalone Porridge.

Then, I made Kimchi Chiggae two weeks back for my boyfriend and he totally enjoyed it, so I made a smaller portion today for my family to try it out. Its less spicy today and of course, with lots of pork belly! YUMMY!

Surprisingly, the abalone porridge was really easy to cook and it was really really good!!

What a satisfying lunch! (Kimchi Chiggae with Pork Belly and Abalone Porridge with Seaweed