Sunday, July 27, 2003
You are the Champions! *drum roll*
First of all, as the Queen of the Universe (haha), I grant Lady-ships/Princesships to the following people:
Yasemin Gunay, Pamela Romero Flores, Blandina Musvoto
for great team work, friendship, and fun during this event. You guys kept me sane... somewhat. ;)
I also grant an honourary knightship to Bryn. :) *huggles*
Now thank you to my sponsors and others who helped/supported me (in other ways)- this wouldn't have been done without you!
In alphabetical order:
Aileen, Alex, Anya, Association of Malaysian Students (AMS Curtin), Auntie Chooi Nee, Auntie Jo, Auntie Joanna Y., Auntie Mary L., Auntie May, Auntie Pat, Beck Carmody, Beck Chandler, Beck Stone, Bryn, Frances, Grandma, Jerolina, Kher Ying, Lena, Luke, Maria, Melysa, Michelle, Mike, Mum, Mona, Nicole, Sari, The Post Newspapers, Uncle Andrew, Uncle Francis, Uncle John, Uncle Michael, Vida, Zoe, and the Anonymouses.
Also: Anita, Chris, Christina, Daryl, Jade, Monsignor Michael Keating, Tamara, St Thomas More (Bateman) and everyone at the reunion last night, for letting me take photos, driving services, back massage, and just a general thanks! Sorry I couldn't go for coffee Perth (France) group (and Oliver)! Maybe next time. :)
For your information, I spent more than 24 hours awake. I spent 31 hours awake or more in total. The reason why I could not be here for the final hours was because I had to attend something. Some photos to prove it are at:
Photo 1 , Photo 2 , Photo 3 , and Photo 4
If you read this Blog for the Blogathon, you can still sponsor us until 9pm 29th July 2003 (Perth, Australia time). To sponsor me, e-mail me (Angie) at tennislurver@yahoo.com :)
Yasemin Gunay, Pamela Romero Flores, Blandina Musvoto
for great team work, friendship, and fun during this event. You guys kept me sane... somewhat. ;)
I also grant an honourary knightship to Bryn. :) *huggles*
Now thank you to my sponsors and others who helped/supported me (in other ways)- this wouldn't have been done without you!
In alphabetical order:
Aileen, Alex, Anya, Association of Malaysian Students (AMS Curtin), Auntie Chooi Nee, Auntie Jo, Auntie Joanna Y., Auntie Mary L., Auntie May, Auntie Pat, Beck Carmody, Beck Chandler, Beck Stone, Bryn, Frances, Grandma, Jerolina, Kher Ying, Lena, Luke, Maria, Melysa, Michelle, Mike, Mum, Mona, Nicole, Sari, The Post Newspapers, Uncle Andrew, Uncle Francis, Uncle John, Uncle Michael, Vida, Zoe, and the Anonymouses.
Also: Anita, Chris, Christina, Daryl, Jade, Monsignor Michael Keating, Tamara, St Thomas More (Bateman) and everyone at the reunion last night, for letting me take photos, driving services, back massage, and just a general thanks! Sorry I couldn't go for coffee Perth (France) group (and Oliver)! Maybe next time. :)
For your information, I spent more than 24 hours awake. I spent 31 hours awake or more in total. The reason why I could not be here for the final hours was because I had to attend something. Some photos to prove it are at:
If you read this Blog for the Blogathon, you can still sponsor us until 9pm 29th July 2003 (Perth, Australia time). To sponsor me, e-mail me (Angie) at tennislurver@yahoo.com :)
THAT IS ALL FOLKS :D
To all you people around the world (so ambitious) we have to apologize for all the goofiness and the naiveness when we started being part of the Blogathon 2003. It is just that we daydreamed about fundraising and there it was Angie, with such creative stuff. Everything we collected in these 24 hours will go straight to Mgbala Agwa Youth Forum, Nigeria. United Nations Online Volunteering seemed appealing to all the members involved worldwide.
We made it possible thanks to you, we gotta blaze now, so See Ya Later Folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angie, great job :D
Love u all
Omega Team
We made it possible thanks to you, we gotta blaze now, so See Ya Later Folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angie, great job :D
Love u all
Omega Team
Pepper Soup ;) Nigerian recipes
OK pls save it, print it, & cook it. Tastee
Pepper Soup (stew or sauce) Serves four to six
Ingredients
3 pounds stewing beef (optionally, goat meat or fish)
1 medium onion, chopped or ground in blender
1 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed or ground
fresh red tomatoes, chopped or ground in blender (optionally, one 6 oz can tomato paste)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
2 Maggi cubes (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (optional)
1 cup water
Equipment
stewing pot
mortar and pestle, food processor, or blender
knife
spatula or spoon
cutting board
Preparation
Cut up beef (or goat meat) in small pieces and place in stewing pot
Combine with water, salt, and onion
Boil until meat is tender
Drain
Remove meat from pot and save water in a bowl
Heat oil in stewing pot, add and brown onion
Add meat and ground tomatoes or dilute tomato paste with water and add to meat
Add the remaining ingredients one by one, stirring each as added
Simmer for ten minutes and serve with rice
"Hey, who said i was a drama queen?", Buffy.
Pepper Soup (stew or sauce) Serves four to six
Ingredients
3 pounds stewing beef (optionally, goat meat or fish)
1 medium onion, chopped or ground in blender
1 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed or ground
fresh red tomatoes, chopped or ground in blender (optionally, one 6 oz can tomato paste)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
2 Maggi cubes (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (optional)
1 cup water
Equipment
stewing pot
mortar and pestle, food processor, or blender
knife
spatula or spoon
cutting board
Preparation
Cut up beef (or goat meat) in small pieces and place in stewing pot
Combine with water, salt, and onion
Boil until meat is tender
Drain
Remove meat from pot and save water in a bowl
Heat oil in stewing pot, add and brown onion
Add meat and ground tomatoes or dilute tomato paste with water and add to meat
Add the remaining ingredients one by one, stirring each as added
Simmer for ten minutes and serve with rice
"Hey, who said i was a drama queen?", Buffy.
Who is Mgbala Agwa Youths Forum?
Taking part of Angie's initial speech-->
Mgbala Agwa Youths Forum is a community based NGO operating in Imo State, Nigeria. Their aim is to educate people on HIV/AIDS and STD's, protect the environment, alleviate poverty, and empower youths. Their main focus at the moment is HIV/AIDS and STD's which of course, as most people know, is an epidemic in Africa.
We are actually fundraising to help them finish the Library and Youth Centre. Other campaigns are to find more education materials for not only for the library, but for schools.
We are just put in the world to help each other, no matter our lives condition, if we are busy to death or never really been there for no one, this is a great chance to make a difference.
"Hey, who said i was a drama queen?", Buffy.
Mgbala Agwa Youths Forum is a community based NGO operating in Imo State, Nigeria. Their aim is to educate people on HIV/AIDS and STD's, protect the environment, alleviate poverty, and empower youths. Their main focus at the moment is HIV/AIDS and STD's which of course, as most people know, is an epidemic in Africa.
We are actually fundraising to help them finish the Library and Youth Centre. Other campaigns are to find more education materials for not only for the library, but for schools.
We are just put in the world to help each other, no matter our lives condition, if we are busy to death or never really been there for no one, this is a great chance to make a difference.
"Hey, who said i was a drama queen?", Buffy.
Bloggin' around
I think there are lots of Blogs, specially bloggers trying' to make a difference for their lives, maybe nah! they are just trying to have some fun for themselves. Then there is an attempt to touch other's lives 2. I think it is great, we might wrap up the entire world out of post it notes, lost torn sheets full of spontaneous poems, silly jokes, witty drawings and idle-time handwriting. For you who are clickin on F5 button every now and then to see what's new about The Omega Team Blogathon 2003, thank u.
"Hey, who said i was drama queen?", Buffy.
"Hey, who said i was drama queen?", Buffy.
Photos!
Ok well I'm about to leave the blog to the good hands of the other volunteers!
But just before I go... I thought I'd do a lil Niagara Falls thing. For my wonderful sister... and the oh so blonde one - to remind them of the time they got lost at Niagara Falls. Blame it on the tourists who can't speak English! Geez! *Shakes my head* hehehe :) Love ya *hugs*
But just before I go... I thought I'd do a lil Niagara Falls thing. For my wonderful sister... and the oh so blonde one - to remind them of the time they got lost at Niagara Falls. Blame it on the tourists who can't speak English! Geez! *Shakes my head* hehehe :) Love ya *hugs*
How to make a Bronx Cocktail
Ingredients
1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1 ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice
Shake with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry or small wedge of orange.
Taken from http://www.mailameal.com
1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1 ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice
Shake with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry or small wedge of orange.
Taken from http://www.mailameal.com
Perth
What can I write?
Perth is a great place to live. Yes, it can be slow at times... but I think it's all what you put into it that's what you get back. I don't think I've ever been bored here. I love to travel all around the city, Fremantle, Subiaco, Claremont, and the bush. Even if you give the city a miss, you won't be disappointed! Up north are our great coral reefs and rock formations, down south are the beautiful forrests. To the east is the dessert, gold mining, and different types of rock formations. There are great beaches every where, where you don't feel cramped - you feel like you have your own space. I may not be skilled in bushcraft like J, but I love to bush walk.
I've travelled to many places around Australia... and really, I love it here - the people, travelling around - it's really a contrast of places. I really wouldn't want to live any where else in Australia... we may be the youngest settled state, but we're growing the quickest, comapred to other states. long live WA! :D
Perth is a great place to live. Yes, it can be slow at times... but I think it's all what you put into it that's what you get back. I don't think I've ever been bored here. I love to travel all around the city, Fremantle, Subiaco, Claremont, and the bush. Even if you give the city a miss, you won't be disappointed! Up north are our great coral reefs and rock formations, down south are the beautiful forrests. To the east is the dessert, gold mining, and different types of rock formations. There are great beaches every where, where you don't feel cramped - you feel like you have your own space. I may not be skilled in bushcraft like J, but I love to bush walk.
I've travelled to many places around Australia... and really, I love it here - the people, travelling around - it's really a contrast of places. I really wouldn't want to live any where else in Australia... we may be the youngest settled state, but we're growing the quickest, comapred to other states. long live WA! :D
A reality show of our own
Pamelita says:
LOL
Pamelita says:
lmao
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
so... are you going to post right now?
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
or am i?
Pamelita says:
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
oooooooooooookkkkkkkk
Pamelita says:
mEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yes yes dear
Pamelita says:
thanks mom
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
Pamelita says:
pic doesn show
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
awww ok i'll have a look just leave it
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
ok lets just be strong and we will go through it
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yep thats right
Pamelita says:
is there any chance that u can took it out
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
found it
Pamelita says:
grrrrrrrrreat
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
w00t!
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooth
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
i proclaim myself, queen of the universe! lol
Pamelita says:
LOL
Pamelita says:with all ur divine rights
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
thats right!
Pamelita says:
hey thats a really tastee cockatil totally recommended
Pamelita says:
cocktail*
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
my canadian friend is looking forward to reading it - she loves coctails
Pamelita says:
she wont regret trying it perhaps she knows about it
Pamelita says:
perhaps shes allergic to tequila
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol you can take that up with her... took her to a pub first night she was here.. she left an empty glass on the window sill... the glass broke
Pamelita says:
yeah? lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yasemin has 10 mins to get back...
Pamelita says:
Yasemin callin up Yasemin
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dont tell me i have to call her lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yeah she did.... wonder if i should publish that story ahahaha
Pamelita says:
Yasemin is required to Section 4 BLogathon 2003
Pamelita says:
lol (about ur Canadian friend)
Pamelita says:
isnt it good to have friends?
Pamelita says:
not being sarcastic, i mean those memories are forever
Pamelita says:
i want to find out where i can post a link to the Omega Team site
Pamelita says:
any ideas?
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
your... family website
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
no um
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh
Pamelita says:
which i dont have
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hehe neither do i
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm on some board thing you go on...
Pamelita says:
i will hack Britney Spears official site and put alink on it then she will take all the credit but who cares
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
shes got 3 minutes
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yasemin i mean
Pamelita says:
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
well that's good for the world, no more britney!
Pamelita says:
NO MORE BS
Pamelita says:
thats so important as ecologic issues
Pamelita says:
ok do u want me to post anything else then its gotta be Yasemin's so its fine
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
aha
Pamelita says:
OMG
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
shes here! great
Yasmin will forget has been added to the conversation.
Pamelita says:
hey Yasemin
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wb
Pamelita says:
LOL
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
you're just in time
Pamelita says:
u took the words out of my mouth
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
the count down guy ronin just said "TIME TO POST"
yasmin will forget says:
oh my god
yasmin will forget says:
ok
yasmin will forget says:
it is ready
yasmin will forget says:
but how do I put the picture
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
go to www.angelfire.com
Pamelita says:
(i learn quickly )
Pamelita says:
tell me when u got there
yasmin will forget says:
i am here
yasmin will forget says:
never mind
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
above
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wow you learnt fast
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
ok tell me Yasemin did u already sign in
yasmin will forget says:
i hope i am not late
yasmin will forget says:
not yet
yasmin will forget says:
just a sec
Pamelita says:
its ok
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dum dum dum dum
Pamelita says:
and that means.....
yasmin will forget says:
i am signing in
Pamelita says:
great
Pamelita says:
u can do it u can do it
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
im still trying to get revved up.... i dont think luke'd give me the $10 if i dont sing his song
yasmin will forget says:
what do ı do now
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm to use html?
Pamelita says:
ok there is down below the FILE UPLOAD section
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ooh
Pamelita says:
u wanna intro a pic right? then u click on Examine and enter the file, then click on Upload
yasmin will forget says:
i am uploading
Pamelita says:
ok tell me when u got ur pic file on the list
yasmin will forget says:
i did upload
yasmin will forget says:
oopps the page closed
Pamelita says:
ok great click on the pic name and then right above there is this VIEW button, click on it and then copy and paste the URL address u get right after
Pamelita says:
noooooooooooooo
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
no wait
Pamelita says:
u can do it u can do it lmao
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dont do that noooooo yet
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
it finished uploading?
Pamelita says:
same q
yasmin will forget says:
yes
Pamelita says:
can u see ur pic file name on the list?
yasmin will forget says:
yes i did
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
didnt she say she closed the page?
Pamelita says:
yeah but some miracle kept it open
yasmin will forget says:
after I uploaded it
Pamelita says:
ok if u can see the file name on the list, u can click on the VIEW button
yasmin will forget says:
can someone send me the url for the pic
Pamelita says:
?
yasmin will forget says:
the name of the pic is korunun_alti1
yasmin will forget says:
kprunun_alti1
Pamelita says:
then it will be
yasmin will forget says:
yes
Pamelita says:
faith on me girls, one min
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
*waiting for the princess of the html universe to figure it out*
yasmin will forget says:
got it
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
guys dont mean to uh... worry you but we've got like um.. 10 more minutes left
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wait
Pamelita says:
guess is thatone
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
its
Pamelita says:
above
Pamelita says:
i did it i did it
yasmin will forget says:
it is published
Pamelita says:
great!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
actually the thing with yours was that the "> was on a seperate line
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
great
Pamelita says:
i dont really think it is my credit i think its Yasemin's LOL
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm anyone want to sing we will rock you by queen?
yasmin will forget says:
definitely!!!
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
hey where is the pic
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
into a microphone
yasmin will forget says:
that, nooooooo
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yyyyyyyyeeeeeeesssss
Pamelita says:
ok im waiting
Pamelita says:
kidding
Pamelita says:
hey how am i gonna listen to u Yasemin?
yasmin will forget says:
just a mi
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
i wanna hear i wanna hear
yasmin will forget says:
i pasted the url for the pic
yasmin will forget says:
it is there
yasmin will forget says:
but my pic is not seen. but yours are
Pamelita says:
oops
Pamelita says:
mmmm welll
Pamelita says:
some part of the guide was missing
Pamelita says:u see
yasmin will forget says:
but the link works
yasmin will forget says:
no worries
Pamelita says:
LOL LOL LOl
yasmin will forget says:
when u type in the link, the picture is visible
Pamelita says:
hey it works i can say taht
yasmin will forget says:
so it is there
Pamelita says:
hey thats a nice pic
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ooh nice
Pamelita says:
nice
Pamelita says:
yasmin will forget says:
i took it
Pamelita says:
u live close to that place
yasmin will forget says:
I live on the other side
Pamelita says:
soo cool
yasmin will forget says:
but my school is very near to that place
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hope you dont mind, i made it into a link
yasmin will forget says:
of course nto
yasmin will forget says:
it is better now
yasmin will forget says:
thank u
Pamelita says:
yasmin will forget says:
who is singing now
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummmm
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
not me
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
maybe i can talk him out of making me sing
Pamelita says:
nice hook up
yasmin will forget says:
I have a bad voice and I just woke up
yasmin will forget says:
so you would not want me to try
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hey ive been up for nearly 25 hours
Pamelita says:
but the Master of the Universe
Pamelita says:
ur*
yasmin will forget says:
angie u r experineced
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
yasmin will forget says:
u've done it before
yasmin will forget says:
why not do it again!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
actually i havent
Pamelita says:
MEGA LOL a new concept
Pamelita says:
we should a reality show of our own
Pamelita says:
have*
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
mmmmm
Pamelita says:
interesting
yasmin will forget says:
maybe that way we can raise more money
yasmin will forget says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
cept uh we live in entirely different continents
Pamelita says:
yeah!
Pamelita says:
thats the best part
Pamelita says:
we wont fight for no prize
yasmin will forget says:
i agree
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
well i for one was looking forward to a prize
Pamelita says:
why dont we post this chat into the Blogathon ? i mean, there are not private things i guess
yasmin will forget says:
ok for me!
Pamelita says:
its 1.54 am here
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
sure....
Pamelita says:
just for the record
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
i guess
Pamelita says:
it was just a late night idea, have mercy on me
yasmin will forget says:
i may sing
Pamelita says:
lol
yasmin will forget says:
i am testing my voice now
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh oh
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
5minutes
Pamelita says:
same here
Pamelita says:
ok its ok if we post hte chat? 2nd announcement
yasmin will forget says:
ok for me!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummmm ok
Pamelita says:
ok . Here we go
Pamelita says:
never forget not to post ur credit card numbers or whatever else whos got numbers
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh huh
PD: PLs Note that smileys or emoticons may not appear :( too bad
LOL
Pamelita says:
lmao
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
so... are you going to post right now?
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
or am i?
Pamelita says:
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
oooooooooooookkkkkkkk
Pamelita says:
mEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yes yes dear
Pamelita says:
thanks mom
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
Pamelita says:
pic doesn show
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
awww ok i'll have a look just leave it
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
ok lets just be strong and we will go through it
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yep thats right
Pamelita says:
is there any chance that u can took it out
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
found it
Pamelita says:
grrrrrrrrreat
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
w00t!
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooth
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
i proclaim myself, queen of the universe! lol
Pamelita says:
LOL
Pamelita says:with all ur divine rights
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
thats right!
Pamelita says:
hey thats a really tastee cockatil totally recommended
Pamelita says:
cocktail*
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
my canadian friend is looking forward to reading it - she loves coctails
Pamelita says:
she wont regret trying it perhaps she knows about it
Pamelita says:
perhaps shes allergic to tequila
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol you can take that up with her... took her to a pub first night she was here.. she left an empty glass on the window sill... the glass broke
Pamelita says:
yeah? lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yasemin has 10 mins to get back...
Pamelita says:
Yasemin callin up Yasemin
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dont tell me i have to call her lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yeah she did.... wonder if i should publish that story ahahaha
Pamelita says:
Yasemin is required to Section 4 BLogathon 2003
Pamelita says:
lol (about ur Canadian friend)
Pamelita says:
isnt it good to have friends?
Pamelita says:
not being sarcastic, i mean those memories are forever
Pamelita says:
i want to find out where i can post a link to the Omega Team site
Pamelita says:
any ideas?
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
your... family website
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
no um
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh
Pamelita says:
which i dont have
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hehe neither do i
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm on some board thing you go on...
Pamelita says:
i will hack Britney Spears official site and put alink on it then she will take all the credit but who cares
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
shes got 3 minutes
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yasemin i mean
Pamelita says:
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
well that's good for the world, no more britney!
Pamelita says:
NO MORE BS
Pamelita says:
thats so important as ecologic issues
Pamelita says:
ok do u want me to post anything else then its gotta be Yasemin's so its fine
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
aha
Pamelita says:
OMG
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
shes here! great
Yasmin will forget has been added to the conversation.
Pamelita says:
hey Yasemin
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wb
Pamelita says:
LOL
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
you're just in time
Pamelita says:
u took the words out of my mouth
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
the count down guy ronin just said "TIME TO POST"
yasmin will forget says:
oh my god
yasmin will forget says:
ok
yasmin will forget says:
it is ready
yasmin will forget says:
but how do I put the picture
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
go to www.angelfire.com
Pamelita says:
(i learn quickly )
Pamelita says:
tell me when u got there
yasmin will forget says:
i am here
yasmin will forget says:
never mind
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
above
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wow you learnt fast
Pamelita says:
Pamelita says:
ok tell me Yasemin did u already sign in
yasmin will forget says:
i hope i am not late
yasmin will forget says:
not yet
yasmin will forget says:
just a sec
Pamelita says:
its ok
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dum dum dum dum
Pamelita says:
and that means.....
yasmin will forget says:
i am signing in
Pamelita says:
great
Pamelita says:
u can do it u can do it
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
im still trying to get revved up.... i dont think luke'd give me the $10 if i dont sing his song
yasmin will forget says:
what do ı do now
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm to use html?
Pamelita says:
ok there is down below the FILE UPLOAD section
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ooh
Pamelita says:
u wanna intro a pic right? then u click on Examine and enter the file, then click on Upload
yasmin will forget says:
i am uploading
Pamelita says:
ok tell me when u got ur pic file on the list
yasmin will forget says:
i did upload
yasmin will forget says:
oopps the page closed
Pamelita says:
ok great click on the pic name and then right above there is this VIEW button, click on it and then copy and paste the URL address u get right after
Pamelita says:
noooooooooooooo
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
no wait
Pamelita says:
u can do it u can do it lmao
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
dont do that noooooo yet
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
it finished uploading?
Pamelita says:
same q
yasmin will forget says:
yes
Pamelita says:
can u see ur pic file name on the list?
yasmin will forget says:
yes i did
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
didnt she say she closed the page?
Pamelita says:
yeah but some miracle kept it open
yasmin will forget says:
after I uploaded it
Pamelita says:
ok if u can see the file name on the list, u can click on the VIEW button
yasmin will forget says:
can someone send me the url for the pic
Pamelita says:
?
yasmin will forget says:
the name of the pic is korunun_alti1
yasmin will forget says:
kprunun_alti1
Pamelita says:
then it will be
yasmin will forget says:
yes
Pamelita says:
faith on me girls, one min
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
*waiting for the princess of the html universe to figure it out*
yasmin will forget says:
got it
Pamelita says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
guys dont mean to uh... worry you but we've got like um.. 10 more minutes left
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
wait
Pamelita says:
guess is thatone
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
its
Pamelita says:
above
Pamelita says:
i did it i did it
yasmin will forget says:
it is published
Pamelita says:
great!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
actually the thing with yours was that the "> was on a seperate line
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
great
Pamelita says:
i dont really think it is my credit i think its Yasemin's LOL
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummm anyone want to sing we will rock you by queen?
yasmin will forget says:
definitely!!!
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
hey where is the pic
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
into a microphone
yasmin will forget says:
that, nooooooo
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
yyyyyyyyeeeeeeesssss
Pamelita says:
ok im waiting
Pamelita says:
kidding
Pamelita says:
hey how am i gonna listen to u Yasemin?
yasmin will forget says:
just a mi
Pamelita says:
ok
Pamelita says:
i wanna hear i wanna hear
yasmin will forget says:
i pasted the url for the pic
yasmin will forget says:
it is there
yasmin will forget says:
but my pic is not seen. but yours are
Pamelita says:
oops
Pamelita says:
mmmm welll
Pamelita says:
some part of the guide was missing
Pamelita says:u see
yasmin will forget says:
but the link works
yasmin will forget says:
no worries
Pamelita says:
LOL LOL LOl
yasmin will forget says:
when u type in the link, the picture is visible
Pamelita says:
hey it works i can say taht
yasmin will forget says:
so it is there
Pamelita says:
hey thats a nice pic
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ooh nice
Pamelita says:
nice
Pamelita says:
yasmin will forget says:
i took it
Pamelita says:
u live close to that place
yasmin will forget says:
I live on the other side
Pamelita says:
soo cool
yasmin will forget says:
but my school is very near to that place
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hope you dont mind, i made it into a link
yasmin will forget says:
of course nto
yasmin will forget says:
it is better now
yasmin will forget says:
thank u
Pamelita says:
yasmin will forget says:
who is singing now
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummmm
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
not me
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
maybe i can talk him out of making me sing
Pamelita says:
nice hook up
yasmin will forget says:
I have a bad voice and I just woke up
yasmin will forget says:
so you would not want me to try
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
hey ive been up for nearly 25 hours
Pamelita says:
but the Master of the Universe
Pamelita says:
ur*
yasmin will forget says:
angie u r experineced
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
yasmin will forget says:
u've done it before
yasmin will forget says:
why not do it again!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
actually i havent
Pamelita says:
MEGA LOL a new concept
Pamelita says:
we should a reality show of our own
Pamelita says:
have*
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
mmmmm
Pamelita says:
interesting
yasmin will forget says:
maybe that way we can raise more money
yasmin will forget says:
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
cept uh we live in entirely different continents
Pamelita says:
yeah!
Pamelita says:
thats the best part
Pamelita says:
we wont fight for no prize
yasmin will forget says:
i agree
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
lol
Pamelita says:
lol
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
well i for one was looking forward to a prize
Pamelita says:
why dont we post this chat into the Blogathon ? i mean, there are not private things i guess
yasmin will forget says:
ok for me!
Pamelita says:
its 1.54 am here
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
sure....
Pamelita says:
just for the record
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
i guess
Pamelita says:
it was just a late night idea, have mercy on me
yasmin will forget says:
i may sing
Pamelita says:
lol
yasmin will forget says:
i am testing my voice now
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh oh
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
5minutes
Pamelita says:
same here
Pamelita says:
ok its ok if we post hte chat? 2nd announcement
yasmin will forget says:
ok for me!
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
ummmm ok
Pamelita says:
ok . Here we go
Pamelita says:
never forget not to post ur credit card numbers or whatever else whos got numbers
Angie - doing the BLOGATHON!! - http://omegateam.blogspot.com says:
uh huh
PD: PLs Note that smileys or emoticons may not appear :( too bad
Kids Just Try This At Home
Margarita's!
This is a recipe for Margarita's on the rocks that will make enough for two and a very pleasant dinner. The keys to an excellent margarita are fresh squeezed lime juice and lots of ice. Limes should be ripe, soft and juicy. The Margarita's will taste smoother if they are made early.
Ingredients
3/4 to 7/8's cup tequila [The blanco (colorless) tequilas have a smoother taste than the gold]
1/4 cup triple sec
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice ( 2 or 3 limes depending on size)
lime slices
margarita salt ( not table salt )
enough ice to fill two glasses
a carafe or mixing container
a juicer (electric juicers work well and cost about $25 to 30)
two good drinking glasses ( wine glasses work well )
Mixing instructions
1. juice the limes to make 1/4 cup lime juice.
2. make lime slices to add to the top of the drinking glasses.
3. take a lime slice and rub it around the top of the drinking glasses to lightly coat them with lime juice.
4. dip the tops of the drinking glasses in margarita salt, shake off excess.
5. fill glasses to top with ice.
6. add the lime slices to the top of the glasses.
7. in a carafe or mixing container mix tequila, triple sec, water and lime juice.
8. add mixture to glasses.
9. enjoy....
This is a recipe for Margarita's on the rocks that will make enough for two and a very pleasant dinner. The keys to an excellent margarita are fresh squeezed lime juice and lots of ice. Limes should be ripe, soft and juicy. The Margarita's will taste smoother if they are made early.
Ingredients
3/4 to 7/8's cup tequila [The blanco (colorless) tequilas have a smoother taste than the gold]
1/4 cup triple sec
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice ( 2 or 3 limes depending on size)
lime slices
margarita salt ( not table salt )
enough ice to fill two glasses
a carafe or mixing container
a juicer (electric juicers work well and cost about $25 to 30)
two good drinking glasses ( wine glasses work well )
Mixing instructions
1. juice the limes to make 1/4 cup lime juice.
2. make lime slices to add to the top of the drinking glasses.
3. take a lime slice and rub it around the top of the drinking glasses to lightly coat them with lime juice.
4. dip the tops of the drinking glasses in margarita salt, shake off excess.
5. fill glasses to top with ice.
6. add the lime slices to the top of the glasses.
7. in a carafe or mixing container mix tequila, triple sec, water and lime juice.
8. add mixture to glasses.
9. enjoy....
Yay for the Net Bat!
For Amanda - also known as Manda... or Super Manda
Whilst in Toronto I had the opportunity to go to the Hockey Hall of Fame... for ice hockey, not field hockey.
One of the best experiences I've had was there... it was.. great. I'm a bit of a sports fan, so even a sport that I only watch if it's on (ie, ice hockey), is fun for me.
The winner of last last season's NHL (national Hockey League - ice hockey league in North America) were the Detroit Red Wings - who are one of Manda's fave teams.
Whilst in Toronto I had the opportunity to go to the Hockey Hall of Fame... for ice hockey, not field hockey.
One of the best experiences I've had was there... it was.. great. I'm a bit of a sports fan, so even a sport that I only watch if it's on (ie, ice hockey), is fun for me.
The winner of last last season's NHL (national Hockey League - ice hockey league in North America) were the Detroit Red Wings - who are one of Manda's fave teams.
lunch time!
But before I go... I'd like to tell you a funny story!
Funny thing - J just popped in. Hope you don't mind me telling this story!
This happened in her uh ex-home country... I guess you could call it? Anyway, she was visiting her cousin's house, and they had been baking a chocolate cake. Without the cousin knowing, a lizard had dropped into the mixture and was cooked in the cake. The cousin chopped the cake, and the remains of the baked lizards were there!
Yuk yuk yuk groooooossssss
So that's where all the protein in chocolate comes from....
Funny thing - J just popped in. Hope you don't mind me telling this story!
This happened in her uh ex-home country... I guess you could call it? Anyway, she was visiting her cousin's house, and they had been baking a chocolate cake. Without the cousin knowing, a lizard had dropped into the mixture and was cooked in the cake. The cousin chopped the cake, and the remains of the baked lizards were there!
Yuk yuk yuk groooooossssss
So that's where all the protein in chocolate comes from....
Chocolate Croissaint Pudding
Ingredients
4 croissaints, torn into pieces
100g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces
4 eggs
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tbs coarsely chopped hazelnuts
Preheat the oven to moderate 180c. Grease the base and side of a 20cm deep sided cake tin and line the bottom of the tin with baking paper.
Place the croissaint pieces in the tin, then scatter evenly with chocolate.
Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy.
Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan to almost boiling, then remove from the heat. Gradually pour into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Add the orange rind and juice and stir well.
Slowly pour the mixture over the croissaints, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Sprinkle the top with the hazelnuts and bake for 45m, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the centre.
Cool for 10m - run a knife around the edge, then turn out and invert. Cut the wedges and serve with warm cream if desired.
4 croissaints, torn into pieces
100g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces
4 eggs
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tbs coarsely chopped hazelnuts
Preheat the oven to moderate 180c. Grease the base and side of a 20cm deep sided cake tin and line the bottom of the tin with baking paper.
Place the croissaint pieces in the tin, then scatter evenly with chocolate.
Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy.
Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan to almost boiling, then remove from the heat. Gradually pour into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Add the orange rind and juice and stir well.
Slowly pour the mixture over the croissaints, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Sprinkle the top with the hazelnuts and bake for 45m, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the centre.
Cool for 10m - run a knife around the edge, then turn out and invert. Cut the wedges and serve with warm cream if desired.
lmao
thanks bryn :) well i really couldnt resist... and i wanted a break from singing. and i love that photo... though I suppose the sales assistants were probably why i was taking a photo of a cd player... hmm...
currently i'm arguing with someone (not mentioning any names) whether i'm a buffy fan or not. i'm nooooooooooooooottt. and that's final, young lady!
um um um... something to do with my theme... ahhh...
A quick guide to French:
Hello - bonjour
Thankyou - merci!
I am Australian - je suis Australien
my name is (insert here) - j'mapelle (name)
but personally, what i think is the MOST important phrases of all:
I don't know how to speak french - je ne parle pas francais
Do you speak english? - parlez-vous anglais?
i've been getting quite a number of frenchmen saying that some girl gave them my e-mail address at a nightclub... must be a popular lady. they also think i'm that girl, since many of them say that i type french very well. *blushes*
NEWSFLASH: WE (BLOGATHON) HAVE BROKEN $80,000!!! KEEP THE MONEY COMING! Sponsorship doesn't end until monday, 9pm! E-mail me - tennislurver@yahoo.com :)
currently i'm arguing with someone (not mentioning any names) whether i'm a buffy fan or not. i'm nooooooooooooooottt. and that's final, young lady!
um um um... something to do with my theme... ahhh...
A quick guide to French:
Hello - bonjour
Thankyou - merci!
I am Australian - je suis Australien
my name is (insert here) - j'mapelle (name)
but personally, what i think is the MOST important phrases of all:
I don't know how to speak french - je ne parle pas francais
Do you speak english? - parlez-vous anglais?
i've been getting quite a number of frenchmen saying that some girl gave them my e-mail address at a nightclub... must be a popular lady. they also think i'm that girl, since many of them say that i type french very well. *blushes*
NEWSFLASH: WE (BLOGATHON) HAVE BROKEN $80,000!!! KEEP THE MONEY COMING! Sponsorship doesn't end until monday, 9pm! E-mail me - tennislurver@yahoo.com :)
We Will Rock You by Queen
Aah
Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo' face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
You big disgrace
Wavin' your banner all over the place
We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make
You some peace some day
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody betta put you back into your place
We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Everybody
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
Alright
Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo' face
You big disgrace
Kickin' your can all over the place
Singin'
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
Buddy you're a young man hard man
Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
You big disgrace
Wavin' your banner all over the place
We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Buddy you're an old man poor man
Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make
You some peace some day
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody betta put you back into your place
We will we will rock you
Sing it
We will we will rock you
Everybody
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
Alright
Canadians eh?
Ok so I wanted to save myself from further singing... even though I know I've got another song to go! I thought I'd just tease my Canadian friends if they are read this.
Canadians EH? They're sooo sllllllooooowwwww EEHHH?? ;) Just to prove my point ;)
Photo from Battery Plus, Eaton Center, Toronto.
Look carefully (put on your glasses if necessary and look)
Canadians EH? They're sooo sllllllooooowwwww EEHHH?? ;) Just to prove my point ;)
Photo from Battery Plus, Eaton Center, Toronto.
Look carefully (put on your glasses if necessary and look)
The Australian National Anthem
Ladies and Gentlemen, please rise to hear the national anthem
"Australians all let us rejoice
for we are young and free.
With gold for soil and wealth for toil
our home is girt by sea.
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
for beauty rich and rare.
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia Fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair!"
Some may say that the anthem is outdated, old, and we need a more... interesting one. And that we need to make everyone learn it. I don't really have an opinion... but i mean, who still uses the word girt? well.. no offense if you do... but not many people now-a-days do.
"Australians all let us rejoice
for we are young and free.
With gold for soil and wealth for toil
our home is girt by sea.
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
for beauty rich and rare.
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia Fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair!"
Some may say that the anthem is outdated, old, and we need a more... interesting one. And that we need to make everyone learn it. I don't really have an opinion... but i mean, who still uses the word girt? well.. no offense if you do... but not many people now-a-days do.
Lawas
I don't think many people have heard of Lawas. But my cousin requested the story of my trip to Lawas. That's my father's uh birthplace or home.. villiage... or something... or where they hid during WWII. I think it's the latter. It's a fair drive from the state capital Kota Kinabalu, to Lawas. Then, you have to take a really shoddy looking boat to Lawas. I was about 10 when I went. I remember - it was like the jungle... tall grass... tall trees... to walk over to the house where my dad's family used to live you had to cross a bridge (which was now very rickety). About 14 years ago or so, the house was burned down. But you can still see the remains of the house. This place was a boat ride/long swim to the township. The township's pretty small, but it still has a really small MAS terminal/plane thing. The terminal's probably like 30 years old. I remember there were signs saying beware! Snakes! (and other miscellaneous dangerous animals).
I don't really remember much else from Lawas...
I don't really remember much else from Lawas...
Baklava
Another Turkish recipe :)
1 Pkg Fillo Sheets
1 lb Butter, melted
1 lb Walnuts, chopped
3 c Sugar, white granulated
1/2 ts Ground Cloves
1 ts Ground Cinnamon or 1/4 ts Ground and 1 Stick Cinnamon
9 x 13 Pyrex Baking Dish
Pastry Brush
1. Chop walnuts to medium fine and mix with 1 cup sugar, 1/4 Teaspoon ground Cinnamon and 1/4 Teaspoon ground Cloves.
2. Melt Butter.
3. Cut Fillo in half so that each sheet fits the bottom of the Baking Pan.
4. Generously butter the bottom and sides of the baking pan and place the Fillo, one sheet ata a time, in the baking pan. Generously spread butter on each sheet of fillo as it is placed in the pan. Every 6 to 8 sheets of Fillo spread a layer of walnut mix. Continue layering Fillo sheets and walnuts until Fillo is complete. Pour any remaining butter over top of the Baklava. The secret to good flaky Baklava is to have each sheet of Fillo well buttered so that the sheets do not stick together. 5. With a sharp knife, cut the Baklava diagonally to form diamond shaped pieces.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake the Baklava for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
7. SYRUP Mix - one cup water, two cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and either 3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon or the Cinnamon stick in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. 8. Pour the boiling syrup over the cool Baklava and allow to cool completely again.
When cool serve individual pieces with strong (Turkish) sweet coffee and dried apricots for an exquisite dessert.
1 Pkg Fillo Sheets
1 lb Butter, melted
1 lb Walnuts, chopped
3 c Sugar, white granulated
1/2 ts Ground Cloves
1 ts Ground Cinnamon or 1/4 ts Ground and 1 Stick Cinnamon
9 x 13 Pyrex Baking Dish
Pastry Brush
1. Chop walnuts to medium fine and mix with 1 cup sugar, 1/4 Teaspoon ground Cinnamon and 1/4 Teaspoon ground Cloves.
2. Melt Butter.
3. Cut Fillo in half so that each sheet fits the bottom of the Baking Pan.
4. Generously butter the bottom and sides of the baking pan and place the Fillo, one sheet ata a time, in the baking pan. Generously spread butter on each sheet of fillo as it is placed in the pan. Every 6 to 8 sheets of Fillo spread a layer of walnut mix. Continue layering Fillo sheets and walnuts until Fillo is complete. Pour any remaining butter over top of the Baklava. The secret to good flaky Baklava is to have each sheet of Fillo well buttered so that the sheets do not stick together. 5. With a sharp knife, cut the Baklava diagonally to form diamond shaped pieces.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake the Baklava for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
7. SYRUP Mix - one cup water, two cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and either 3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon or the Cinnamon stick in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. 8. Pour the boiling syrup over the cool Baklava and allow to cool completely again.
When cool serve individual pieces with strong (Turkish) sweet coffee and dried apricots for an exquisite dessert.
Old Chinese song
An old(ish) Chinese song called 最�一夜 (Zui Hou Yi Ye). *big round of applause!*
Go mum!!
Zui Hou Yi Ye
Go mum!!
Zui Hou Yi Ye
Turkish Recipes
Hmm... I don't think I've ever had real Turkish food. Here is a recipe, supplied by Yasemin, for Turkish Delight!
Ingredients
2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1 c Water
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
1 tb Flavoring ( rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon.)
Food coloring (red, yellow, green or orange) - depending on flavoring used)
1/2 c Toasted nuts, chopped
Confectioners' sugar
Method:
Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.
Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar.
Store in a plastic bag.
Mmmm... now I'm hungry... I'm going to have breakfast...
Ingredients
2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1 c Water
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
1 tb Flavoring ( rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon.)
Food coloring (red, yellow, green or orange) - depending on flavoring used)
1/2 c Toasted nuts, chopped
Confectioners' sugar
Method:
Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.
Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar.
Store in a plastic bag.
Mmmm... now I'm hungry... I'm going to have breakfast...
Polish Food
Now I don't really know much about Polish food. My friend just requested me to do it. I have 3 Polish friends (including her), but we don't really talk about Polish food. I just learn how to say silly things in Polish like, "You're crazy!".
All I know about Polish food is that there are things called pierogi, and they use cabbage quite a bit in their food. Pierogi's one of their most famous dishes, I would imagine. My friend's grandparents have a song about how they make pierogi - unfortunately, I don't know this song. Pierogi can either be meat and vegie, or just plain vegie.
Here's a recipe, from http://www.naplesnews.com/03/06/neapolitan/d939059a.htm about how to make pierogi.
You know what? These things look remarkably similar to the Chinese dumplings (also known as "jiao zi" or "sui gao")...
All I know about Polish food is that there are things called pierogi, and they use cabbage quite a bit in their food. Pierogi's one of their most famous dishes, I would imagine. My friend's grandparents have a song about how they make pierogi - unfortunately, I don't know this song. Pierogi can either be meat and vegie, or just plain vegie.
Here's a recipe, from http://www.naplesnews.com/03/06/neapolitan/d939059a.htm about how to make pierogi.
You know what? These things look remarkably similar to the Chinese dumplings (also known as "jiao zi" or "sui gao")...
My own 15 worlwide celebrity minutes
Here I was, kicking some piggy's back, which I may add was a poor guy disguised around in the bad moment at the bad place.
My ultimate dream in Llanquihue, Chile, such a strong German influence I practically found sausages, smashed potatoes and beer in every single menu no matter the price :P
Pame 6.53 pm. Bogota, Colombia, South America, Earth
My ultimate dream in Llanquihue, Chile, such a strong German influence I practically found sausages, smashed potatoes and beer in every single menu no matter the price :P
Pame 6.53 pm. Bogota, Colombia, South America, Earth
Another great Australian food icon
Or rather, no longer Australian owned... but we still love it any way. Aeroplane Jelly! (Sorry, I don't really know The Brady Bunch Theme).
I remember some of the jingle... apparently it goes:
I like Aeroplane Jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me
I like it for dinner, I like it for tea
A little each day is a good recipe
The quality's high as the name will imply
And it's made from pure fruit, one more good reason why
I like Aeroplane jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me.....ba-boom!
(from http://www.dinkumaussies.com/ICONS%2FAeroplane%20Jelly.htm)
I don't remember all of that... :S
The aeroplane Jelly song... murdered by my lack of sleep
I remember some of the jingle... apparently it goes:
I like Aeroplane Jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me
I like it for dinner, I like it for tea
A little each day is a good recipe
The quality's high as the name will imply
And it's made from pure fruit, one more good reason why
I like Aeroplane jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me.....ba-boom!
(from http://www.dinkumaussies.com/ICONS%2FAeroplane%20Jelly.htm)
I don't remember all of that... :S
The aeroplane Jelly song... murdered by my lack of sleep
Ecuador's latin affair
hi you all i love u 2, I am Pame, from the Omega Team, OMG it feels weird, I dont think I deserve to share any credit around, I am just showing up and trying to give the world something interesting. Hi Angie :P :P :P HI mom :P :P :P lmao
Since I am sure u would not visit my country just to learn the national anthem, what I am sure of is that one day you will be in a cocktail or something and right in the middle of the boredom u may add: Hey did u know that Ecuador's national anthen goes like this....Hey Angie, I will make you sing it!
We do not just put our hand in the chest like a full American patriot, I mean we are Americans cos of the continent, u know, anyway i wonder when did the USA took the entire adjective for themselves. Hey, no hurt feelings. That does not change the geopolitical situation nowadays :P
I can be considered a Latin girl, that is a good definition. That may come cos I speak Spanish, which is likely one of the Roman lingos, such as Italian, French, Rumanian, Portuguese and lots of dialects over there. All of them were once just dialects, vulgar spoken branches out of Latin, the official Roman Empire's language. Once politics make Rome an unstable spot, and the Barbarians decided to move on and settle down once and for all close to the Mediterraneum... people freaked out and ran away and eventually learned to live close to other tribes all over Europe (long long sentence).
I can make a living out of this.
Ok back to my national anthem, it is all about what was happening in the Pichincha volcano, while Spaniards, colonialists, and revolutionary groups fought against each other in May 24, 1822. Ok, I am sorry but there was barely oxygen to breathe, so high it was. The rebels, full of indigenous pretty habituated to volcanoes and ethereal summits, were winning around. Lots of people died, being poorly armed and trained, but they all gave just everything they got by then: their dreams and their passion. It is like many people may share the same lines about their country's history. Those were romantic times, where a guy called Simon Bolivar just for once daydreamed about a free America (the whole continent) and while French already fought for it and the United States were so young and pretty, he set free and established 5 nation in less than 20 years. We could have remained like a Spanish colony forever! Well, now we remain as a colony of other countries cos economical interests, but that is another blog matter :P
Hey Angie, you know all this already, don't you :P
Pame 6.05 pm Bogota, Colombia, South America,Earth.
Since I am sure u would not visit my country just to learn the national anthem, what I am sure of is that one day you will be in a cocktail or something and right in the middle of the boredom u may add: Hey did u know that Ecuador's national anthen goes like this....Hey Angie, I will make you sing it!
We do not just put our hand in the chest like a full American patriot, I mean we are Americans cos of the continent, u know, anyway i wonder when did the USA took the entire adjective for themselves. Hey, no hurt feelings. That does not change the geopolitical situation nowadays :P
I can be considered a Latin girl, that is a good definition. That may come cos I speak Spanish, which is likely one of the Roman lingos, such as Italian, French, Rumanian, Portuguese and lots of dialects over there. All of them were once just dialects, vulgar spoken branches out of Latin, the official Roman Empire's language. Once politics make Rome an unstable spot, and the Barbarians decided to move on and settle down once and for all close to the Mediterraneum... people freaked out and ran away and eventually learned to live close to other tribes all over Europe (long long sentence).
I can make a living out of this.
Ok back to my national anthem, it is all about what was happening in the Pichincha volcano, while Spaniards, colonialists, and revolutionary groups fought against each other in May 24, 1822. Ok, I am sorry but there was barely oxygen to breathe, so high it was. The rebels, full of indigenous pretty habituated to volcanoes and ethereal summits, were winning around. Lots of people died, being poorly armed and trained, but they all gave just everything they got by then: their dreams and their passion. It is like many people may share the same lines about their country's history. Those were romantic times, where a guy called Simon Bolivar just for once daydreamed about a free America (the whole continent) and while French already fought for it and the United States were so young and pretty, he set free and established 5 nation in less than 20 years. We could have remained like a Spanish colony forever! Well, now we remain as a colony of other countries cos economical interests, but that is another blog matter :P
Hey Angie, you know all this already, don't you :P
Pame 6.05 pm Bogota, Colombia, South America,Earth.
Just to get you back... (you know who you are)
The Phone Line.... you girls do not know how to stop chatting on the phone! I can't believe you heckle each other while you're on the phone either. Your limit was hogging the phone for half an hour. *taps at my clock* Ok so you're in a foreign country, under age, without your parents. I don't know how you all got up at 6am in the morning after two huge parties one after the other.
Meanwhile, I can't believe it's been a year since I met you girls. (Thanks for pointing it out too). How could I stand putting up with you for so long? *shocked* You must've cast a spell on me!
The first time I met you was in this phone line at the school. I was waiting (impatiently) for all of you to get off the phone! They should've installed more phones - just for us! ;) I met a strange tall girl with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes, who was sitting right in the middle of the corridor, blocking everyone's way. When it was her turn to go ahead in the phone queue, she stood up. Eventually, she stood next to me and started to whinge.
Her: "I rung home last night, but my brother answered. Talking to him was talking to a brick wall"
Me: "Same with my brother!"
Her: "Yeah, well I rung him and he didn't say any thing. I said, "Hello, can I speak to mum or dad?" He didn't reply. "Are they home?" Silence. "Could you tell them (insert mum happy bday), and I stood really close to the Pope?" He replied, "I'll tell them you were within spitting distance of the Pope."
Meanwhile, I can't believe it's been a year since I met you girls. (Thanks for pointing it out too). How could I stand putting up with you for so long? *shocked* You must've cast a spell on me!
The first time I met you was in this phone line at the school. I was waiting (impatiently) for all of you to get off the phone! They should've installed more phones - just for us! ;) I met a strange tall girl with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes, who was sitting right in the middle of the corridor, blocking everyone's way. When it was her turn to go ahead in the phone queue, she stood up. Eventually, she stood next to me and started to whinge.
Her: "I rung home last night, but my brother answered. Talking to him was talking to a brick wall"
Me: "Same with my brother!"
Her: "Yeah, well I rung him and he didn't say any thing. I said, "Hello, can I speak to mum or dad?" He didn't reply. "Are they home?" Silence. "Could you tell them (insert mum happy bday), and I stood really close to the Pope?" He replied, "I'll tell them you were within spitting distance of the Pope."
Malaysia Truly Asia!
Wow... Malaysian culture. When I think Malaysia, I think "Who are Malaysians?" The three main ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malays, Indians, Chinese, and indigenous groups such as the Dayaks. Unlike our Singaporean neighbours where it's more Chinese meets West, Malaysia is an Asia meets West country.
The national language is Bahasa Melayu (Malay), but people can also speak Chinese and/or Indian dialects, as well as English.
It's quite difficult to explain how diverse Malaysian culture really is, without typing great lengths. I suppose the easiest way is to break it down by festivals. It is said that Malaysia has the most public holidays. (probably due to the festivals?)
The majority of Malaysians are Malays. The most popular religion in Malaysia is Islam - but it is not a state religion. There are only 2 (or 3?) states in Malaysia that are actually strict Muslims. Malays are known to be good at creative arts. For example, batik printing, and wau making.
The next main ethnic group are the Chinese. There are all sorts of dialects spoken in different areas of Malaysia. eg, in Kuala Lumpur Cantonese is the most common Chinese dialect, while in Kota Kinabalu, Hakka is the most common Chinese dialect. Main festivals for Chinese include Chinese New Year and the Mooncake Festival.
Indians are the next main ethnic group - they speak 3 different dialects/languges - Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. They have many cultural traditions, such as dance and music. Main festivals include Deepavali (Festival of Lights).
All these cultural influences are visible everywhere. Just to prove it, Malaysia has 14 major holidays, revolving around festivals: Christmas, New Year's Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, Wesak Day, Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Festival, Festival of San Pedro, the Flora Festival, Malaysia Festival, Mooncake Festival and Deepvali.
Malaysia is truly Asia in one single country.
The national language is Bahasa Melayu (Malay), but people can also speak Chinese and/or Indian dialects, as well as English.
It's quite difficult to explain how diverse Malaysian culture really is, without typing great lengths. I suppose the easiest way is to break it down by festivals. It is said that Malaysia has the most public holidays. (probably due to the festivals?)
The majority of Malaysians are Malays. The most popular religion in Malaysia is Islam - but it is not a state religion. There are only 2 (or 3?) states in Malaysia that are actually strict Muslims. Malays are known to be good at creative arts. For example, batik printing, and wau making.
The next main ethnic group are the Chinese. There are all sorts of dialects spoken in different areas of Malaysia. eg, in Kuala Lumpur Cantonese is the most common Chinese dialect, while in Kota Kinabalu, Hakka is the most common Chinese dialect. Main festivals for Chinese include Chinese New Year and the Mooncake Festival.
Indians are the next main ethnic group - they speak 3 different dialects/languges - Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. They have many cultural traditions, such as dance and music. Main festivals include Deepavali (Festival of Lights).
All these cultural influences are visible everywhere. Just to prove it, Malaysia has 14 major holidays, revolving around festivals: Christmas, New Year's Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, Wesak Day, Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Festival, Festival of San Pedro, the Flora Festival, Malaysia Festival, Mooncake Festival and Deepvali.
Malaysia is truly Asia in one single country.
My Turn :p
The Sesame Street Count
Brought to you by Count Ange, for Anya~
You know that I am called the Count.
Because I reeeeally love to count.
Sometimes I sit and count all day.
But oh!
Sometimes I get carried away!
I count slowly. Slowly. Slowly, getting faster.
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
Faster, faster, it is so exciting.
I can count forever, count until I drop!
HAHA!
One two three four!
Ayayayaya yayayaya!
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
Hey!
One two three four!
Ayayayaya yayayaya!
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
I count the spiders in the hall.
I count the cobwebs on the wall.
I count the books upon the shelf.
When I'm alone......
I count..
myself.
Brought to you by Count Ange, for Anya~
You know that I am called the Count.
Because I reeeeally love to count.
Sometimes I sit and count all day.
But oh!
Sometimes I get carried away!
I count slowly. Slowly. Slowly, getting faster.
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
Faster, faster, it is so exciting.
I can count forever, count until I drop!
HAHA!
One two three four!
Ayayayaya yayayaya!
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
Hey!
One two three four!
Ayayayaya yayayaya!
Once I started counting, it's very hard to stop.
I count the spiders in the hall.
I count the cobwebs on the wall.
I count the books upon the shelf.
When I'm alone......
I count..
myself.
Chinese food (Australian style)
I'm starving.... Becca you did feed me well.. I'm just... hungry... This is what we had for dinner - Chinese food, Australian style.
Just some funny comments on Chinese food:
How to pronounce Hokkien noodles: The right way is Ho-key-en noodles.
The wrong ways:
Hokey pokey noodles
Ho-cane noodles
Ho-kein noodles
Ok bad linguistic jokes.. its 4:34am, give me a break!
btw mich yes i'm kind of half asleep...i'm like a walking zombie, so pardon all my singing! i cant give it that spirit atm.
"O Mio Babbino Caro
>Mi piace bello bello
>
>lalalalaalalalla.... *singing an aria* actually... *RUINING an aria*
>:_( Help I can't sing!!!!!!" <--you can sing!
Just some funny comments on Chinese food:
How to pronounce Hokkien noodles: The right way is Ho-key-en noodles.
The wrong ways:
Hokey pokey noodles
Ho-cane noodles
Ho-kein noodles
Ok bad linguistic jokes.. its 4:34am, give me a break!
btw mich yes i'm kind of half asleep...i'm like a walking zombie, so pardon all my singing! i cant give it that spirit atm.
"O Mio Babbino Caro
>Mi piace bello bello
>
>lalalalaalalalla.... *singing an aria* actually... *RUINING an aria*
>:_( Help I can't sing!!!!!!" <--you can sing!
Arghhh! Fire drill!
At 11pm/12pm at night, when we were sleeping at the school (North Albion Collegiate Institute, Etobicoke, Toronto) our fire alarm went off. A lot of the girls who were sleeping ran out of the fire exits. The boys.. well I don't know... I guess they were walking. We all gathered outside, and low and behold, it was just a fire drill.
The above picture is of Mike, who was sleeping and thought it was a real fire so he grabbed the fire extinguisher and bolted out the fire exit. (Sorry Mike!)
Middle Eastern Food
I had never had 'real' Middle Eastern food until the neighbours moved in 5/6 years ago. My neighbour was tutoring me in Chem and Intro. Calc. cos I found it boring. We gave them some fruits I think. Then the next day at lunch time, they carried a couple of plates of Persian food to our house. The food is great! If you haven't had it, you should try it.
ps-Mona, I'm still waiting for an English version of an Iranian cook book!
ps-Mona, I'm still waiting for an English version of an Iranian cook book!
Singapore travels
What can I say about Singapore? I've been there probably like, over 10 times! In fact my first 4 Christmases were spent in Singapore for some strange reason - I'm not even Singaporean.
So it's really hard to think up of one story. My girl friend suggests shopping and food. Hmm... this will be hard - Singapore has great shops! A huge shopping centre thingy is Takashimaya. It's so big, and so good! It's next to another shopping centre - but a smaller one. But hey, it's shopping - it's all good right? :))) There's an annual Singaporean Big Sale... the bargains... a shoppers delight. well, ok it's a bargain considering it's cheaper than usual.
Singapore also has great food, but it's mainly Chinese. The majority of the population in Singapore is Chinese... I think it's like 70 something % Chinese. I can't really reccommend any places, since a lot are good. But I suppose the most famous hawker centre is Newton Circus. At the bottom floor of Takashimaya there are quite a number of food stalls where you can eat. MMMMmm yyyuummm - i'm getting hungry while I type this. There is Chinese and Japanese... I can't remember what else.
Oh a place NOT to go to - Boat Quay - it's popular with tourists and ex-pats. But it's not value for money. Sure I guess it's got a nice view and every thing, but it's soooo expensive!
That's all I've got to say... I think my brain is fried with caffiene... I've had 2 cups of tea only though :S
So it's really hard to think up of one story. My girl friend suggests shopping and food. Hmm... this will be hard - Singapore has great shops! A huge shopping centre thingy is Takashimaya. It's so big, and so good! It's next to another shopping centre - but a smaller one. But hey, it's shopping - it's all good right? :))) There's an annual Singaporean Big Sale... the bargains... a shoppers delight. well, ok it's a bargain considering it's cheaper than usual.
Singapore also has great food, but it's mainly Chinese. The majority of the population in Singapore is Chinese... I think it's like 70 something % Chinese. I can't really reccommend any places, since a lot are good. But I suppose the most famous hawker centre is Newton Circus. At the bottom floor of Takashimaya there are quite a number of food stalls where you can eat. MMMMmm yyyuummm - i'm getting hungry while I type this. There is Chinese and Japanese... I can't remember what else.
Oh a place NOT to go to - Boat Quay - it's popular with tourists and ex-pats. But it's not value for money. Sure I guess it's got a nice view and every thing, but it's soooo expensive!
That's all I've got to say... I think my brain is fried with caffiene... I've had 2 cups of tea only though :S
Jaspers' Huntersauce
This is a great recipe... it's edible! Try it! It's my Belgian net pal's family recipe, taken from http://users.pandora.be/familie.jaspers/home_english.htm#The%20recepies: It's really quite simple to make.
1. The Famous Jaspers' Huntersauce: especially appreciated by some people in Meise, Grimbergen and Dallas!
cooking time: about 15'
Ingredients (4 people):
250 gr. mushrooms - 2 smaller onions - 200 gr. smoked bacon in small pieces - 1 glass of the red wine that you will drink with the meal (Preferably a Pauillac wine, but a Merlot will also do it) - 50 gr. butter - 1 spoon of tomato concentrate - 1 spoon of Maizena express - pepper
"Preparation:
Melt the butter in a saucepot, fry the bacon, put the bacon aside.
In the same pot and in the grease, fry the cut onions (small pieces), put aside with the bacon.
Again in the same fluid (add butter if necessary), fry the cut mushrooms on a high fire. A tip: NEVER clean the mushrooms using water (H2O) use dry cleaning paper to take away the dirt!.
Add the bacon and onions to the mushrooms, throw the tomato concentrate in the pot and add the wine. Bring to boiling. Add pepper, salt is not needed as the bacon will add this taste! Let softly boil for 5 minutes, add the Maizena to give the sauce some consistency (not absolutely necessary, but the sauce will look more beautiful).
Take away from the fire and add one small piece of butter that you stir in the sauce. The effect should be a more bright sauce.
Serve with chicken, steak or veal; rice, French fries or bread."
1. The Famous Jaspers' Huntersauce: especially appreciated by some people in Meise, Grimbergen and Dallas!
cooking time: about 15'
Ingredients (4 people):
250 gr. mushrooms - 2 smaller onions - 200 gr. smoked bacon in small pieces - 1 glass of the red wine that you will drink with the meal (Preferably a Pauillac wine, but a Merlot will also do it) - 50 gr. butter - 1 spoon of tomato concentrate - 1 spoon of Maizena express - pepper
"Preparation:
Melt the butter in a saucepot, fry the bacon, put the bacon aside.
In the same pot and in the grease, fry the cut onions (small pieces), put aside with the bacon.
Again in the same fluid (add butter if necessary), fry the cut mushrooms on a high fire. A tip: NEVER clean the mushrooms using water (H2O) use dry cleaning paper to take away the dirt!.
Add the bacon and onions to the mushrooms, throw the tomato concentrate in the pot and add the wine. Bring to boiling. Add pepper, salt is not needed as the bacon will add this taste! Let softly boil for 5 minutes, add the Maizena to give the sauce some consistency (not absolutely necessary, but the sauce will look more beautiful).
Take away from the fire and add one small piece of butter that you stir in the sauce. The effect should be a more bright sauce.
Serve with chicken, steak or veal; rice, French fries or bread."
Chinese Story
Sorry, this is a story in Chinese. Just to please my mum, as I haven't been studying Chinese during the holiday. (I hope my Chinese teachers at uni don't read this! I can imagine them reading it and going, "hmmm that's an F!" hey if they are reading it, it's early in the morning! Give me a break!)
Use NJStar Communicator to read this. It's in simplified Chinese characters.
WHAT I DO ON A SUNDAY(!)
星期日， 九点我起来。 我吃早饭， 看电影， 也 看SUNDAY TIMES报纸。星期日， 我的家人常常去看家。 我不这到我们看家。。。。。。 我们没有买家。。。。。。 我们住在一个大家！ 哈哈！晚上五点半， 我开车去基督教教堂BATEMAN。 我不这到什么写。。。 ：S
Use NJStar Communicator to read this. It's in simplified Chinese characters.
WHAT I DO ON A SUNDAY(!)
星期日， 九点我起来。 我吃早饭， 看电影， 也 看SUNDAY TIMES报纸。星期日， 我的家人常常去看家。 我不这到我们看家。。。。。。 我们没有买家。。。。。。 我们住在一个大家！ 哈哈！晚上五点半， 我开车去基督教教堂BATEMAN。 我不这到什么写。。。 ：S
Vegemite Song
I swear to God, I have totally utterly murdered this song. It's really hard to sing when its 1:38am, when people are sleeping. So I tried to sing softly, not to wake people up. I'm so not in tune. Argh!
Oh well... don't listen to it! You'll regret it!
Vegemite Song (*.wav format)
Long live Vegemite! It may taste really bad to non-Australians, but hey, it's good stuff! Honest!
Oh well... don't listen to it! You'll regret it!
Long live Vegemite! It may taste really bad to non-Australians, but hey, it's good stuff! Honest!
Penang
Thanks for that lovely post Bryn. I'm not too sure about making angels blush though...
Well what can I say about Penang, Malaysia? I’ve only been there once... 3 years ago, I think. A famous beach, Ferringhi Beach (spell?) is so hyped up but it’s so shoddy! It’s really small... it’s incomparable to Australian beaches, especially those in WA. :) WA's beaches ROCK!
One of the longest bridges in the world can be found in Penang. I think it’s the 3rd longest from memory... or longest in South East Asia? I can’t remember.
I think they like playing tennis there. I was so jealous - whenever we were in the car and we passed tennis courts, all these people would be playing tennis. I wanted to be out there playing tennis and *hopefully* beating them instead of being cooped up in the car!
If you can’t tell, I’m big on food. And the food in Penang is so good! From what I can tell, it’s mainly Chinese food. It’s famous for its hawker places. There are several big hawker food places – 1 for locals, and 1 for tourists. We went to one... I’m not sure whether it was the tourist one, or the local one. I remember seeing this guy who looked exactly like one of the main actors off Two Guys and Girl... and a pizza place there. You know the dorky serious guy who wants to find true love? I saw a guy who looked exactly like him. Maybe it was him!
Well what can I say about Penang, Malaysia? I’ve only been there once... 3 years ago, I think. A famous beach, Ferringhi Beach (spell?) is so hyped up but it’s so shoddy! It’s really small... it’s incomparable to Australian beaches, especially those in WA. :) WA's beaches ROCK!
One of the longest bridges in the world can be found in Penang. I think it’s the 3rd longest from memory... or longest in South East Asia? I can’t remember.
I think they like playing tennis there. I was so jealous - whenever we were in the car and we passed tennis courts, all these people would be playing tennis. I wanted to be out there playing tennis and *hopefully* beating them instead of being cooped up in the car!
If you can’t tell, I’m big on food. And the food in Penang is so good! From what I can tell, it’s mainly Chinese food. It’s famous for its hawker places. There are several big hawker food places – 1 for locals, and 1 for tourists. We went to one... I’m not sure whether it was the tourist one, or the local one. I remember seeing this guy who looked exactly like one of the main actors off Two Guys and Girl... and a pizza place there. You know the dorky serious guy who wants to find true love? I saw a guy who looked exactly like him. Maybe it was him!
Newsflash: my friend Bryn is going to do an honourary post. Some time.... :S
Be on your best behaviour, young man! Or I shall hunt you dooooowwwnnnn ;)
Be on your best behaviour, young man! Or I shall hunt you dooooowwwnnnn ;)
HK Travel Story
Hmmm... what shall I say about Hong Kong? I went there in 1998, with my mum, brother, and his friend Irwin.
Oh I know :)
The shopping is TERRIFIC! It claims to be like, the Milan of Asia. If you want a bargain for clothing, go into the back streets. It's considerably much cheaper than in normal department stores (unless they're having a sale).
We stayed in Hong Kong for a couple of days - just to have a look and visit rellies. Every day, my brother and Irwin, and mum and I would part our seperate ways and then gather before dinner time in my room so we could have dinner together. So mum asks, "So what did you boys have for lunch today?" They would reply McDonalds. It was the only thing in English they found and could pronounce, so they had a Big Mac for lunch every day, whilst mum and I had good Chinese food cos mum can speak some Cantonese. LMAO That story cracks me up every time!
Oh I know :)
The shopping is TERRIFIC! It claims to be like, the Milan of Asia. If you want a bargain for clothing, go into the back streets. It's considerably much cheaper than in normal department stores (unless they're having a sale).
We stayed in Hong Kong for a couple of days - just to have a look and visit rellies. Every day, my brother and Irwin, and mum and I would part our seperate ways and then gather before dinner time in my room so we could have dinner together. So mum asks, "So what did you boys have for lunch today?" They would reply McDonalds. It was the only thing in English they found and could pronounce, so they had a Big Mac for lunch every day, whilst mum and I had good Chinese food cos mum can speak some Cantonese. LMAO That story cracks me up every time!
Saturday, July 26, 2003
How to make milk tea
MMMM yum.... this is probably Taiwanese too, cos the only time I've had milk tea is at my Taiwanese friend's house!
Steps:
1) Make that special red tea, which is also used to make bubble tea. ("poa ba nai cha")
2) Put milk in it... to your liking
3) If you want flavoured mik tea, go for it. You can also put milo in it to make it chocolatey.
Mmmmmmm... chocolate.... milk tea.... *drooooooollllsss*
Steps:
1) Make that special red tea, which is also used to make bubble tea. ("poa ba nai cha")
2) Put milk in it... to your liking
3) If you want flavoured mik tea, go for it. You can also put milo in it to make it chocolatey.
Mmmmmmm... chocolate.... milk tea.... *drooooooollllsss*
TEA!!!
Coffee... geez... someone just asked me if I wanted coffee... I don't drink coffee. Tea rox!
When my friend Gina was visiting here, we often got into conversations about tea and Canadian coffee. She missed her 2nd Cup Coffee (she hates Tim Hortons *shocked*). Then somehow along the line, whilst she was in Australia, she met many Brits and discovered the wonders of tea. I'm still trying to convince her that tea is better than coffee. It is. It's healthier for you (supposedly).
But the best tea of all, is Teh Tarik! I really miss a good teh tarik. Teh tarik is a Malaysian/Indonesian tea. Basically it's plunger tea, with condensed milk. If you go to the right place, the people making the teh tarik put on a good show. They have the teh in two containers, and tip the tea from one pot to the other. It's really hard to explain, but once you see it, you'll enjoy it.
Taken from www.yuffy.com/tehtarik.html
The wider the distance of the containers, the better the show. :)
When my friend Gina was visiting here, we often got into conversations about tea and Canadian coffee. She missed her 2nd Cup Coffee (she hates Tim Hortons *shocked*). Then somehow along the line, whilst she was in Australia, she met many Brits and discovered the wonders of tea. I'm still trying to convince her that tea is better than coffee. It is. It's healthier for you (supposedly).
But the best tea of all, is Teh Tarik! I really miss a good teh tarik. Teh tarik is a Malaysian/Indonesian tea. Basically it's plunger tea, with condensed milk. If you go to the right place, the people making the teh tarik put on a good show. They have the teh in two containers, and tip the tea from one pot to the other. It's really hard to explain, but once you see it, you'll enjoy it.
Taken from www.yuffy.com/tehtarik.html
The wider the distance of the containers, the better the show. :)
Singaporean MRT Vs. English Underground
Tonight I went to my friend's bday party. Very smart, I know. During dinner, the birthday girl asks our friend Mich how her trip back to Indonesia was. Then she tells us she went to London too, for a week. We were all amazed, cos she didn't tell us anything! She retorted, "Didn't Aileen tell you anything??" Hmm... you're our friend Mich. Aren't you supposed to be the one to tell us stuff? You could've e-mailed us... yes, yes, I know at the Cyber cafe's, internet costs 3 pounds an hour. (Which is about AUD$9!)
Now, I'm a huge fan of the Singapoeran MRT (Mono-rail transit). It's so clean, fast, efficient. And it's not far from well... the places I stay at when I'm in Singapore. At the terminals, while you wait for the MRT, there are telly's where you can watch MTV!
I've never been to England. So I can't really comment on the underground. But according to Mich, even though there's vandalism, it's so much better!
I'd like to see that!
(on another note, i'd like to see what accent english people think i have... since people are still debating whether my accent sounds english or not...)
Now, I'm a huge fan of the Singapoeran MRT (Mono-rail transit). It's so clean, fast, efficient. And it's not far from well... the places I stay at when I'm in Singapore. At the terminals, while you wait for the MRT, there are telly's where you can watch MTV!
I've never been to England. So I can't really comment on the underground. But according to Mich, even though there's vandalism, it's so much better!
I'd like to see that!
(on another note, i'd like to see what accent english people think i have... since people are still debating whether my accent sounds english or not...)
St Catharine's, Ontario, Canada
I had the opportunity to stay there last July as part of "Days in the Diocese" for World Youth Day. It’s in southern Ontario, Canada – quite near the border to the USA. In fact, the closest major city to St Cat’s is Buffalo, New York!
I have to say, the people there are sooo nice, you just don’t want to leave them! The hospitality is fantastic – and I had great host parents - Fran and Kyle Tkachuk. *waves!* There’s a pub in St Cath’s called The Honest Lawyer Pub. As the name suggests, the place is really... ironic.
There is a bowling alley in that pub. This bowling alley’s pins were attached to strings. The bowling balls were really chipped. Bowling at that pub was interesting. For example, if you bowled down 6 pins, 7 pins may come down for your next bowl within that turn, or maybe even 3! How funny is that!
That happened to me 3 times - I took out 9 pins on my first go, and on my second go within that turn, 3 pins came down - 2 on the right side near the gutter, and 1 on the left side near the left gutter! Grr! lol
I have to say, the people there are sooo nice, you just don’t want to leave them! The hospitality is fantastic – and I had great host parents - Fran and Kyle Tkachuk. *waves!* There’s a pub in St Cath’s called The Honest Lawyer Pub. As the name suggests, the place is really... ironic.
There is a bowling alley in that pub. This bowling alley’s pins were attached to strings. The bowling balls were really chipped. Bowling at that pub was interesting. For example, if you bowled down 6 pins, 7 pins may come down for your next bowl within that turn, or maybe even 3! How funny is that!
That happened to me 3 times - I took out 9 pins on my first go, and on my second go within that turn, 3 pins came down - 2 on the right side near the gutter, and 1 on the left side near the left gutter! Grr! lol
How to make Bubble Tea
You know... bubble tea... it's Taiwanese. You can get it at Easyway Cafe and Utopia in Northbridge... they're actually opposite each other but Easyway is value for money in my opinion.
So how do you make it at home?
1) Cook the bubbles (ie, sago) by boiling it. You can buy sago at Asian food shops.
2) Make the tea. The tea isn't normal tea. It's a special red tea pronounced "poa ba nai cha", which is also available at most Asian food shops.
3) Depending on what flavour it is, just make it! For example, if you want a chocolate bubble tea, you can put milo in it.
4) Put it all together, and voila! You have bubble tea!
So how do you make it at home?
1) Cook the bubbles (ie, sago) by boiling it. You can buy sago at Asian food shops.
2) Make the tea. The tea isn't normal tea. It's a special red tea pronounced "poa ba nai cha", which is also available at most Asian food shops.
3) Depending on what flavour it is, just make it! For example, if you want a chocolate bubble tea, you can put milo in it.
4) Put it all together, and voila! You have bubble tea!
First post! :)
I can't believe it! Just to let you know, I will be picking topics out of my hat. :)
First topic - Teaching in Japan
Konnichiwa! :) *15 degree bow* ;)
Being an Asian Studies student, I look forward to working in a broad area dealing with Asia. One of these, involving my love of travel, is teaching English. I am quite looking forward to see if I can pass on my immense knowledge of English (haha), to Asians particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea.
What I didn't know is who I am going to teach. I am looking forward to hopefully teaching with a group in Japan, which teaches those who are 6-60 years old. However, I am reconsidering teaching with these groups, as my friend has told me about her classmate who used to teach English for that age group in Japan.
Some of his students were part of the Yakuza (think Japanese mafia type people). How scary is that?
Them: Give me 100% or I'll blow your brains out with my gun!
I hope they're joking though. Apparently some of his students body parts were chopped off, because if you disobey an order a part of your body gets chopped off. My friend also claims that his friend is now friends with the head of the Yakuza.
If that's true, how scary would that be? (My friend insists it's a true story... I'm talking to her right now about it).
First topic - Teaching in Japan
Konnichiwa! :) *15 degree bow* ;)
Being an Asian Studies student, I look forward to working in a broad area dealing with Asia. One of these, involving my love of travel, is teaching English. I am quite looking forward to see if I can pass on my immense knowledge of English (haha), to Asians particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea.
What I didn't know is who I am going to teach. I am looking forward to hopefully teaching with a group in Japan, which teaches those who are 6-60 years old. However, I am reconsidering teaching with these groups, as my friend has told me about her classmate who used to teach English for that age group in Japan.
Some of his students were part of the Yakuza (think Japanese mafia type people). How scary is that?
Them: Give me 100% or I'll blow your brains out with my gun!
I hope they're joking though. Apparently some of his students body parts were chopped off, because if you disobey an order a part of your body gets chopped off. My friend also claims that his friend is now friends with the head of the Yakuza.
If that's true, how scary would that be? (My friend insists it's a true story... I'm talking to her right now about it).
Count down
Approx. 7 more hours to go.... til the start time (9pm) *yikes!*
On the 27th July (Perth time), I will be joined by Yasemin and Blandina, and possibly Pame some time along the track - 3 of my fellow UNV's. :)
*prays that my ADSL internet connection doesn't stuff up again... or else my ISP are going to get many irate phone calls from yours truly*
On the 27th July (Perth time), I will be joined by Yasemin and Blandina, and possibly Pame some time along the track - 3 of my fellow UNV's. :)
*prays that my ADSL internet connection doesn't stuff up again... or else my ISP are going to get many irate phone calls from yours truly*
Friday, July 25, 2003
Sponsor me
Wow.. the Blogathon has now broken the $60,000 mark! :o (Currently we've raised $61,246.94!) Just less that $1000 in less that a day. That's amazing!
The newspaper article is out... can I say, I am totally utterly embarassed. I hope no one I know sees it. *hides*
Thursday, July 24, 2003
Breaking $50,000
We (Blogathon people) broke the $50,000 mark set last year! Currently, we've raised $54,995.70 for our charities.
I can't believe it's almost 2 days til the Blogathon. I better get prepared for the Blogathon!
DONE
§ Nicked the microphone from the karaoke player and hooked it up to the computer
§ Borrowed a digital camera
MY CHECKLIST:
§ Earl Grey Tea or Dejaarleng (spell?) tea, high energy/caffiene drinks
§ Energy bars and other good snacks
§ Find more sponsors and ask them to nominate an idea of what they want me to do on behalf of them, regarding my country theme.... and find out more about Polish food^^
§ Download the timer, or buy an egg timer that won't wake up the whole house
§ Get my website in working order!
I can't believe it's almost 2 days til the Blogathon. I better get prepared for the Blogathon!
DONE
§ Nicked the microphone from the karaoke player and hooked it up to the computer
§ Borrowed a digital camera
MY CHECKLIST:
§ Earl Grey Tea or Dejaarleng (spell?) tea, high energy/caffiene drinks
§ Energy bars and other good snacks
§ Find more sponsors and ask them to nominate an idea of what they want me to do on behalf of them, regarding my country theme.... and find out more about Polish food^^
§ Download the timer, or buy an egg timer that won't wake up the whole house
§ Get my website in working order!
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
Sponsor me :)
Paige and Paul from The Post Newspaper came around today to take a photograph of me and asked me a couple of questions about the Blogathon. I am going to be sssooo embarassed when I see that article!
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Sponsor me.. us!
Wohoo, to date, the Blogathon community has raised $45,382.05! How cool is that? Go us!
But please keep the donations rolling in.... email me at tennislurver@yahoo.com to pledge your donation, or to tell me what you want me to do for you. Or, if you're not from Perth, go to http://www.blogathon.org/sponsorsignup.php?p=614
I can't believe I'm doing this, this is so INSANE!
Only 3/4 more days to go!!
But please keep the donations rolling in.... email me at tennislurver@yahoo.com to pledge your donation, or to tell me what you want me to do for you. Or, if you're not from Perth, go to http://www.blogathon.org/sponsorsignup.php?p=614
I can't believe I'm doing this, this is so INSANE!
Only 3/4 more days to go!!
