the whole world is busy.

no cheesy caption for this one, picture says it all, i am missing halo-halo!

Hi all,

This is resurrection. And this is the new year too.

Updates, yep, I am now a six month old immigrant on the fourth coldest place here on earth. Outside, the wind is blowing and wow, snow is falling! I light up when I see snow, you couldn’t blame me, I am a six month old giddy baby. However, i still havent done my first snow angel, nor tasted the snowflakes. That’s another story which I will share once things are confirmed and well.

So what have i been doing for the past six months. Let’s enumerate! I read a survey that people like to read things in bullets or in tabulated manner.

1. Cooking is like second nature to me now. Not! Hehe. But at least, I am more comfortable in the kitchen and in the supermarkets now than the first month I was here. I don’t think I will ever be a good cook; as long as my husband gets satisfied every meal, then I don’t think I should worry right? 🙂 I still cannot cook paella, or bake muffins, cakes, what have yous. But, basic Filipino recipes, I can. Lechon Kawali seems like a scary meal to prepare- imagine the hot, boiling, splashing canola oil – but, yeah, i can do it now. Fried Chicken ala Max’s Restaurant, home-made, crispy, golden brown, no breadings, yep, i serve it here in our cozy apartment. My Sinigang na Baboy is my in-laws favorite. They say they like how the broth gets really sour and refreshing at the same time. 😉

2. I got a job and lost that job! Well, it was only a seasonal job, just for the holidays. But during those months, I learned a lot, enjoyed every moment of it, and it was very nice to meet new people too, especially when you’re in a foreign country. I used to be really shy around them, I felt different, powerless, etc. Husband said, I should not see myself like that. So, I tried looking for a job ,to overcome that – and after some weeks, I got a call and they hired me. The greatest thing was, I got to do what i’ve been planning to do here – to be a photographer! Wish I could stay longer there, but, oh well, things happen for a reason.

3. I still havent taken my road test here. I was supposed to do that last december 4th, but i cancelled. It was snowing hard that day, and I am not, at all, experienced driving in snow. So, this spring, I am going to take my road test. Hopefully.

4. My birthday, christmas, and new year. They were all filled with love, fun, and gifts. But, the heart aches and misses familiar people. I remember, Christmas back in my island, it is always the busiest and the happiest. People from other towns go visit the city, riding their jeepneys; going to the market and doing some christmas shopping. Kids dressed in their Sunday dresses, wearing their new rubber shoes too! Traffic is not very common back there, so when there’s traffic, it’s probably the christmas season. Sidewalks are filled with vendors, from fruits to dresses to toys to firecrackers! (my favorite!). Some people might not like the hassle of long travel because of the traffic, but me and my family, oh we love to see the commotion! we love traffic! It sort of gives us a natural high. 😀

By the way, I still was able to complete the 9 Misa De Gallo (Christmas Night Masses). Online! 🙂

5. The picture above, yep, that’s a Filipino merienda or snack. Halo-Halo, that’s how we call it. I’d like to have some soon, and all the other Filipino foods I cannot seem to find here.

I miss you Pilipinas.

So far, that’s all i can think of. I am gonna write better soon.

Take care everyone.