Tuesday, October 03, 2006 . 8:47 AM

an act of kindness

Heya folks...

It's October 2006!!! 1 month to snow, 2 months to Christmas and 3 months to 2007!!! Time really flies eh? Let's see, what else is on October? Exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers, more exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers, even more exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers.... haha. It's also the Halloween month!!! So looking forward to it. There's going to be a real big halloween party around here in Wisconsin, and I "bat" we'll have lots of spooky ghoulish fun. Also, our dear Qing and Jared will turn "mouldy" (ps: if you don't get it, refer to Jan'06 entry). I want to comprain!!! I want to go for Orange and Stripes!!! I want Corduroy and Finch! I want my treats!! *protest protest* Haha....

I'll show you what have been entering my gastrointestinal tract last month. From simple self-prepared fare (top row) of pasta, steamed rice and half boil eggs (yum!), to occasional treats to fried rice, sze chuan dinner combo, and meat loaf (middle row) and at times splurge on food to make me feel good (bottom row). Had my first Jap meal a couple of Saturdays back - hey hey, not cheap ok!!! The Tonkatsu rice set cost USD13!!! But a nice warm meal sure puts a smile on my face.



















However, nothing beats Lin Ya "Jie jie"'s home-style Chinese food. It was already nearing 9pm. Tired and hungry (I haven't had dinner), I went over to a senior's place to collect some stuff. Lin Ya (another senior) happened to be at that senior's place and after learning I haven't had dinner, she kindly invited me over to her place for dinner. Learnt alot of cooking tips from her. She cooks rice with green beans as she said green beans has "toxin cleansing" properties. Her kitchen cabinets are packed with herbal tea, dried shrimps, mushrooms, all fresh from China. No wonder the old cucumber soup tasted so so good.... That's because she added dried 'sotong' into the soup. Reminded me of what I used to get at home. Felt very paiseh that I had to impose on her, but I sure am very thankful of the very seniors I have here at UW. I left her home at 10:30pm, completely gratified. Happy.















Attended UW International Dance Concert on Saturday night. Not too bad considering the concert's free. Scottish, Ghana, Carribean, Chinese, Gaelic, Indian, Mexican dances - you name it, they have it.



















Update ends here... keep me posted! :)

cheers,
dash