Petite Bunny

Nothing special here in the States. I don’t feel like Chinese New Year at all beside called home and wishes everyone. Been going out since Friday to have dinner with difference friends. It’s really nice.

So, on the eve Calvin and I supposedly meet up with our friend, Quyen at the temple. But things happen and we went to the different temple. It’s my mistake I have to say. I asked Calvin if he know any temple around that area and he told me yes. And he assume should be the one he thought of, which we thought there only one temple around that area. Actually no! There have 2 temples. So, we decided to meet up next time for dinner.

Calvin never went to a night event at the temple before. So, he kinda excited and anxious what he going to see. Well, it’s a little different from my hometown. Usually, I went to the temple close to mid-night and then party with friends till dawn. Anyhow, we manage to take lotsa photos. Check it out!

Last Saturday, went all the way to San Mateo to meet up with Ivy, Cypress and Herman for an early Chinese New Year dinner together. As you guys know, we don’t have a public holidays since we not in Asia.

Anyways, they took us to a new place and they told us they have the best sweet and sour pork. And Calvin eagerly wanted to try it. I forgot the name of the restaurant but it’s a small restaurant with friendly server. The boss kept on coming to check on us which were nice of her. She did recommend some dish for us since Calvin wanted noodle so badly. LOL……..

The food was good indeed. For sure we will come back for more in the future. Beside, Calvin and I love trying new restaurants.

Black Pepper Beef

Stir-fry Eggplants

And he all smiling when he had good food

Last Friday, Calvin and I went to Shabu-shabu with some friends Betty, Rath and James. Just a mini gathering for the Chinese New Year weekend. This is Calvin’s favorite meal. I remember we always came and eat once a week but after we moved down here, we seldom go because we so loving the house.

Well, Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese style for hot pot. This dish use thinly sliced meat and vegetables and usually served with dipping sauces. However, it is starkly taste differently which shabu-shabu is more savory and less sweet. It is considered a winter dish but is eaten year-round.

It’s really easy which you can just do it at home. Calvin and I planning to get one soon which we can just stay home and watch telly while eat our favorite dish. Gosh…….. I’m all about food.

Veggies

I picked the Marble Beef (the best meat ever)

Dipping Sauces

As you might not know, Calvin and I have a turtles at home. They’re big now. Naughty but adorable. This turtles mean a lot to Calvin. Even they don’t make noise but they know how to communicate with us human. Maybe just us. They know how to ask us to turn off the light, whether it’s cold or hot. Wonder how?? They used the shell and knock the tank over and over again till we do it. And they stop make so much noise. They even tell us when they hungry. It’s really amazing how they react to just letting us know on what they need. And they’re kind of nosy too. Everything I went and cook in the kitchen, they very excited and wanted to see what I’m doing. They will follow every direction I go. Very cute indeed!

Do you ever witness turtle kiss? We did. They’re such a loving couple. Love to kiss all the time and sometimes bully each other for no reason. And we even saw the male tried to mate with the female. Very very interesting. They really bring laughter to the house even they just a turtle.
So one night, Calvin and I were watching Telly. We heard the big one making so much noise and wonder what he was doing. And we just let it be coz we were so into the show and thought we will check it out later. Then, he became so quiet and I just glance the tank to check if they sleeping. And I saw the big one standing over there and I quickly took my camera and shot it. He he he….. He stands still for me to shot him. He does love attention as always.

Well, my younger sister always asked me if we named the turtles. The answer was NO.

Tried a new recipe and decided to make Onion Baked Chicken. Turn out to be spectacular. The aromas of the chicken really smell good. And when you take the first bite, you just want more.

I took 2 photos of it. I can’t decide which one look better. Guess, You guys have to let me know either picture one or two.

Today, Calvin and I woke up early than usual. Both of us just don’t want to miss the big day for Mr. Obama. I was telling Calvin last night about how come we never thought of going there to witness it live. And Calvin replied to me about me can’t walk too far. LOL! It’s true though especially with soooooo many people.

Anyways, watching it on the tele still bring the same feeling as everyone felt. I’m so touched from his speech and witness him to be the First African American as President of the United States of America. Yes, they’re going to be a lot of obstacles to restructure the country but God has his plan as always. Watching the history made bring a lot of hope for each and everyone.
I don’t have to say much as everyone witness this special moment at every corner of the world. I just wanted to say “Congrats to President Barack Obama”!

And get well soon to Senator Kennedy.

As for who, follow my blog’s world. You should have known the previous blog about my maple trees and the serenity that I have in my home. Finally, the leaves fall to the ground. I’m not sad at all but find an interesting energy that the trees gave in this house. It’s really peaceful and brightens the rooms. It gives more sunlight coming into the house and gives a different energy to us. Sometimes I do feel I’m living in different country. A little change in life made the whole new person in us. And it made me realize, we as a human should always look forward instead of looking back. Everyone have a moment of losing everything or giving up or something that really hurt but there always a moment where we bloom later on in life. It’s the matter of timing.

I was home alone for the whole week last week. Calvin was out of town. He went to Las Vegas for the CES show. Well, it’s really different without roommates and all by myself at home. Totally has a lot of privacy and you can do whatever you want. Very quiet which I love it a lot. A lot of my friends asked me about this question. How can I stand Calvin for traveling a lot? To be honest, I really used to it. I can’t be selfish just because I needed someone all by myself but I have to think about his career and the future. I learned a lot being away from each other. The word “trust” had made us stronger. He or me won’t do anything crazy or party when we not around each other. I usually find something to do. Example scrapbook, clean the clutters at home, watch drama, read books and etc. But this time, I spent my entire time watched the Taiwan drama series


Anyhow, Calvin came back with goodies from Vegas. He stayed at Bellagio in the suite and he has the access to the VIP room. Cool right. So, he bought it home to share it with me since I didn’t go with him. No matter what, it made me feel good coz he telling me that he think of me when he’s away.

Yesterday, Calvin, Henry and I went to San Francisco to visit the museum. I know most of you must be wondering why Tuesday when it supposed to be a working day. For me, everyday it’s a holiday till I find a job. 2nd is that, Calvin and Henry is working purposes and I’m just tagging along as usual. I’m the helper when they needed me.

Let’s talk about the visit in the museum. It was interesting in some of the arts. I can’t really take photos of the arts but I took some to share with you guys. One of the security guard caught me in act. What interest me the most is the “Picturing Modernity: The Photography Collection.” As you guys know, I into photography but still in a practice level. Calvin still can’t find a time to teach me to the next level. BUT, I learned a lot yesterday in the photography section. I see things I never sees before. Especially black and white photos. I’m so into Black and White. Most photos that I edit usually Black and White. Not so into color coz I think B&W is more unique in different way. It’s hard to get the perfect lighting and moment of it. I been explore a lot to have a perfect B&W. Still learning and hopefully master it in one day.

It’s really motivating me more into photography world after seeing the art of it. Totally going to invest more on it. Maybe it’s a good thing to have something I love to do besides shopping, don’t you think? Calvin is a professional Photographer and since I’m with him and he totally busy. Really get into it even more just to spent a little time with him by having the same hobbies. He bought me into golfing too and trust me, my swing need a lot of work. And I remember he bought me to play the 9 holes. It was torturing but fun. It’s really a good sport.

Oppps…. Back to the museum. I’m totally out of the track. I’m not an art person. A lot of time, I really have to work hard to understand the meaning for the piece of art. I love exploring new things and it helps me to see the different side of everyone’s world. Anyways, I’m going to stop here and enjoy the photos that I manage to shot. Please don’t mind my blurry and uncool photos. I can only bring my normal digital camera. It’s really sux in quality.

Being Silly

Calvin enjoying the piece of Art

It's a group of Poddles

from the photo above, This is what the poddles been circle around.

He he he.... I'm admiring the piece of art

It's remind me of Frank Sinatra