12/11/2017
Finished 5000 meters in 41 minutes and 11 seconds. Perhaps I can get under 41 minutes this year?!
12/11/2017
Went to watch Blade Runner 2049 in the movie theater. A really good plot, not to mention the very thought provoking. What makes human human once the reproduction barrier is removed?
14/11/2017
This cauliflower dish needs a worthy mention as this is one of the most comforting and tasty cauli dishes I've ever made. You start with cooking 1 chopped onion until golden brown. Add in grated ginger and chopped garlic. Stir in some garam masala (or any indian or middle eastern mixed spice) and cook for a couple of minutes. Mix in a can of tomatoes. Reduce the sauce slightly before adding blanched cauliflower florets. Stir in a cup of coconut milk and chopped coriander. Season with salt and pinch of sugar. Great vegan dish for non-vegan people!
Saturday, 18 November 2017
Saturday, 11 November 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 45
07/11/2017
Marie Curie was born on this day, 150 years ago. She is one of my heroes, not just as a fellow scientist but as a human being.
A woman of determination and perseverance and above all, humanity. Painstakingly crushing tonnes of stones and studying them, she and her husband studied radioactivity and discovered two new elements which led to their joint Nobel prize. Later, she was awarded her second (Nobel, of course) for measuring radioactivity. During the first world war, she designed a mobile Xray unit and used it personally in the front line with her first daughter, Irene. This is remarkable, a scientist who didn't just stay inside the lab but went all her way out to help others. After the war, she continued to research and teach until she passed away.
For me, Marie Curie is a person who defies all the odds and obstacles in life and who showed great determination for her achievements. Growing up in a time when women were not allowed for education, working on a subject when the facilities were rudimentary, and putting her belief into action. A woman of steel and compassion. A person I aspire to be.
Marie Curie was born on this day, 150 years ago. She is one of my heroes, not just as a fellow scientist but as a human being.
A woman of determination and perseverance and above all, humanity. Painstakingly crushing tonnes of stones and studying them, she and her husband studied radioactivity and discovered two new elements which led to their joint Nobel prize. Later, she was awarded her second (Nobel, of course) for measuring radioactivity. During the first world war, she designed a mobile Xray unit and used it personally in the front line with her first daughter, Irene. This is remarkable, a scientist who didn't just stay inside the lab but went all her way out to help others. After the war, she continued to research and teach until she passed away.
For me, Marie Curie is a person who defies all the odds and obstacles in life and who showed great determination for her achievements. Growing up in a time when women were not allowed for education, working on a subject when the facilities were rudimentary, and putting her belief into action. A woman of steel and compassion. A person I aspire to be.
Saturday, 4 November 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 44
29/10/2017
I just improved my running record by 10 seconds, now 41 minutes and 15 second for 5000 meters. Yeah, long dark nights, bring it on.
03/11/2017
Oeuf à la coque, what could be a more satisfying petit dejéuner than this? Ok, maybe followed by a chubby slice of panettone with dark and velvety black coffee. Bonjour!
I just improved my running record by 10 seconds, now 41 minutes and 15 second for 5000 meters. Yeah, long dark nights, bring it on.
03/11/2017
Oeuf à la coque, what could be a more satisfying petit dejéuner than this? Ok, maybe followed by a chubby slice of panettone with dark and velvety black coffee. Bonjour!
Saturday, 28 October 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 43
23/10/2017
This is the first time in 10 years that I also have a "half-term" break. No evening class this week, oohoo! How funny it feels to be excited for a break after being a student again.
24/10/2017
Annie Lennox, the one and only Goddess in pop music. Simply sublime.
This is the first time in 10 years that I also have a "half-term" break. No evening class this week, oohoo! How funny it feels to be excited for a break after being a student again.
24/10/2017
Annie Lennox, the one and only Goddess in pop music. Simply sublime.
Saturday, 21 October 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 42
19/10/2017
When I easily feel tired and for no reasons, I know it's the reduced daylight which starts to impact me. I've come to accept that side of me over the years. Shorter days and longer nights are not my friends but I will deal with it.
Just heard that our dear friend B just recovered from septicemia. This is potentially life threatening and I am so glad that our friend is now on the mend back home. Speedy recovery, B.
When I easily feel tired and for no reasons, I know it's the reduced daylight which starts to impact me. I've come to accept that side of me over the years. Shorter days and longer nights are not my friends but I will deal with it.
Just heard that our dear friend B just recovered from septicemia. This is potentially life threatening and I am so glad that our friend is now on the mend back home. Speedy recovery, B.
Saturday, 14 October 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 41
10/10/2017
Happy birthday, Taiwan. Not recognized or admitted as an official entity by many but you are the only country that I know to exist and thrive despite all odds.
I love you, Taiwan.
13/10/2017
Another Friday the 13th.
One friend who dropped me a line today asked how I was. I explained to her what I have been doing in a few lines. Then, she sent me a "thumb up" and that's the end of it. C'mon. Please don't insult me with possibly the most meaningless sign in the world.
This is how my day was rescued. Got to chat with a long-time friend. Although she's the one who has worries, I am the one who is soothed. That's the magic of her. All the best, Y-W.
Happy birthday, Taiwan. Not recognized or admitted as an official entity by many but you are the only country that I know to exist and thrive despite all odds.
I love you, Taiwan.
13/10/2017
Another Friday the 13th.
One friend who dropped me a line today asked how I was. I explained to her what I have been doing in a few lines. Then, she sent me a "thumb up" and that's the end of it. C'mon. Please don't insult me with possibly the most meaningless sign in the world.
This is how my day was rescued. Got to chat with a long-time friend. Although she's the one who has worries, I am the one who is soothed. That's the magic of her. All the best, Y-W.
Saturday, 7 October 2017
2017 Weekly - Week 40
01/10/2017
A new running record for me, 5000 meters for 41 minutes and 25 seconds. Most people can finish 5K under 40 minutes. Not me. I am not a runner but I enjoy running making my heart work harder. It's a race against myself, like many things in life.
03/10/2017
Tried a variation of Pad See Ew tonight. First time making Thai rice noodles dish, not bad at all. I soaked my dried rice noodles in freshly boiled water just under 1 minute before tossing them into a pan of cooked vegetables and omelette chunks. I served it with grilled salmon. Lime juice drizzle just before serving is highly recommended!
I will try Pad Kee Mao next (don't you just love the sound of the name?)
04/10/2017
Rediscovered black/purple rice this week. It has a nice texture (not as coarse as other wholegrain rice) and a unique fragrance. And the good thing is that it's very tolerant of the cooking as it doesn't get mushy. My preferred way of cooking is to 1) wash the rice in three changes of water, 2) bring 1 part of rice and 1.5 part of water to boil, 3) heat off and cover for 30 minutes, 4) heat on again for 10 minutes and 4) heat off and cover for another 10 minutes. Fluff and eat.
Next time I will try cooking for 20 minutes on low heat and heat off/cover for 10 minutes.
A new running record for me, 5000 meters for 41 minutes and 25 seconds. Most people can finish 5K under 40 minutes. Not me. I am not a runner but I enjoy running making my heart work harder. It's a race against myself, like many things in life.
03/10/2017
Tried a variation of Pad See Ew tonight. First time making Thai rice noodles dish, not bad at all. I soaked my dried rice noodles in freshly boiled water just under 1 minute before tossing them into a pan of cooked vegetables and omelette chunks. I served it with grilled salmon. Lime juice drizzle just before serving is highly recommended!
I will try Pad Kee Mao next (don't you just love the sound of the name?)
04/10/2017
Rediscovered black/purple rice this week. It has a nice texture (not as coarse as other wholegrain rice) and a unique fragrance. And the good thing is that it's very tolerant of the cooking as it doesn't get mushy. My preferred way of cooking is to 1) wash the rice in three changes of water, 2) bring 1 part of rice and 1.5 part of water to boil, 3) heat off and cover for 30 minutes, 4) heat on again for 10 minutes and 4) heat off and cover for another 10 minutes. Fluff and eat.
Next time I will try cooking for 20 minutes on low heat and heat off/cover for 10 minutes.
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