Package

Awesome photo Dawn!

Someone has been really naughty again! Another package arrived today, and it has Kinder Joy inside!!! Together with a pack of really addictive satay broad beans that cannot be featured here because it has to stay out of sight in order to survive. I have also never seen a paper ball though the Husby was like "huh you never seen these before?" Thank you so much Dawn and Ian, so thoughtful of you guys! But please do not send us any more things!! Must stop already okay? Pleaseeee?

Pirate squirrel and yoshi admiring paper ball. They too have never seen one before. *phew I am not the only one*

Shadow of a seagull

My intentions were to take photos of the ducks as I neared the water. But they were far away on the other end. So I was trying to take a photo of the shadow of Mr Seagull standing on one foot, but I fumbled with my camera in the chilling wind while trying not to look touristy. Little did I know I hit the video button instead. So here, the product of that mistake. Not too bad I say. Yes I am bored tonight, and it is only Monday!

Sunny days

Spring is in the air, soon there will be leaves and nests on this tree!

Early morning walk: backpack and hoodie on, spot the coffee mug hanging on the side (no wonder my drink always spills)

The clock tower and beyond is a good 15-20min workout

And in the afternoon, another stroll back. On bad days there are two trips in a day. But this was taken on a good sunny day, my favorite days.

On the dinner table

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bar: lots of yummy crumbs!

Sunday night again, the routine is finally over. Given the numerous meals ahead, the Husby and I try to cook enough food for both lunch and dinner in the coming week. This means we start cooking from 5-ish to 8-ish by the time we are done with washing up. Then there is the packing of food into lunch boxes. Bleah.

We have been trying to eat dinners at home as much as possible to save some moolah, but last week was an absolute disaster. That's life right, some ups and downs, some days we throw in the towel and eat out. Nothing fancy though, my favorite places are Chick-fil-a (yes it is fast food!) and Chipotle. Korean is often on the menu, and this year itself we have tried two new places including one that has Korean fried chicken and also the BBQ at Honey Pig (Gooldaegee - what a cute name). At home, we made these prawns lately and they were yummy! Also finally made the Shepherds Pie which lasted one week. Some time ago I baked these green tea mochi cupcakes, but the taste was not to my liking. Thank goodness my craving for oatmeal and chocolate chip bar was curbed with these addicted bars. They are so much easier to make than individual cookies, and no raisins (no-no for me, it's annoying when the raisins become sticky and get stuck to my teeth). Been craving sushi, but trying to resist eating raw fish now. This week is officially pasta week with baked turkey meatballs. Any suggestions on the next dish to put on the dining table/in my lunch box?