tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40591858279181391572011-08-22T06:22:47.441-07:00Stay-at-home-mom loves teaching kids in a creative wayCherryPienoreply@blogger.comBlogger1561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-70515229329843699002010-11-24T13:39:00.000-08:002010-11-24T13:52:14.765-08:00

[Pic: When Alana was 14 months old.]It has been months since my last entry. I looked up my blog again trying to find out what I wrote about the snow storm in 2006. Funny! We just had another storm the day before yesterday (Monday). This time, we are safe and warm at home! Steve got home from work before 2pm. We watched the news and knew that many people were stuck in traffic, taking many hours to

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-67466895004479500542010-06-12T01:06:00.000-07:002010-06-12T01:21:31.083-07:00

Well, haivng a weekly playdate with other moms allows me to gather or exchange info. Today I was told that in our school district, home based learning provided by the public school system is available. students will be given money to spend on field trips, e.g. $500 for going to the science center. Sounds very appealing. BUT, there may be lots of control from the school system since it was STILL

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-11194798305223763522010-06-10T02:30:00.001-07:002010-06-10T02:52:38.982-07:00

It's been over a month (started 4/27/10) since I officially started teaching Alana on a regular basis. We are doing Little Reader, Little Math, Your baby can read every weekday. Besides, we also do Gross motor training, fine motor training, Art, Music (Piano), outdoor activities (library story time) and of course, reading to her before bed every night. Recently, adding Brainy baby series, Muzzy (

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-5231891552298215742010-02-24T18:07:00.000-08:002010-02-24T18:09:16.088-08:00

Okay, I finally finished reading the book today. Next, I will need to make 200 single word cards. Once the prep work is done, it should be smooth... :-) Today she's walking faster with her walker, I'm sure she'll walk on her own very soon.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-72892588217360251332010-02-23T14:48:00.000-08:002010-02-23T15:00:46.896-08:00

I'm very lucky to have found a little tikes cozy coupe on craigslist for Alana. I picked it up this morning.Wow, it's not very dirty or old. I am sure Alana will have fun sitting in it and scooting around the house when I get it cleaned. :) Her rody horse finally arrived today. Yeah!! She's soooo cute. After we opened the box, I put her to sit in the box and she enjoyed it! She refused to get out

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-80742405477986500252010-02-23T00:48:00.000-08:002010-02-23T00:53:43.881-08:00

YES, I heard Alana clearly said MAMMY yesterday during a diaper change. Today, she said BABY. Nothing is happier than hearing Alana talking. She's so cute! She's been more energetic since my parents stay with us. I am sure it is definitely good for her brain development as she constantly gets attentions from extra 2 adults in the house. She seems to understand Chinese well as my parents reported.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-7911054580783519422010-02-22T10:14:00.000-08:002010-02-22T15:39:44.830-08:00

We are going for a walk! Yay!! Get out of the house to kiss the sun :-D I should put on shoes for Alana so that she can practise walking. Hehehe. I love living at the current place, with many parks nearby and very nice neighbors.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-59765692900421067532010-02-21T23:45:00.000-08:002010-02-21T23:59:54.809-08:00

Okay, today I watched the DVD 'how to teach your baby math' myself. Okay, I am skeptical. But I am also amazed every day whenever Alana demonstrates her ability to learn as a baby. She can understand both Chinese and English!! It wouldn't hurt if we give this math program a try. I have faith in her - she will learn whatever facts we show her. I do not want to waste her learning potential in her

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-44888083889058554652010-02-21T23:06:00.000-08:002010-02-21T23:38:06.865-08:00

Alright, I know I haven't typed my blog for a long time. It's been a very special year for me: I have become a mother! Alana has just turned one. I am very fortunate that I am a stay-at-home-mom which allows me to spend lots of time with my girl during the day. It was our decision right before getting married! I couldn't believe when we were still dating, Steve already said that I'd have to stay

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-27801451444873629712009-06-21T01:40:00.001-07:002009-06-21T01:40:31.583-07:00

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-80106357121024792232009-04-20T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-20T17:24:56.052-07:00

Alana was born on February 17th 2009. She is our sweetheart. She keeps me very busy every day. But it's all worth it. Now, she starts to smile and respond to our talking. I can't never be happier!

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-10928212298655523602008-05-03T08:50:00.000-07:002008-05-03T09:00:07.478-07:00

Last weekend the weather was quite nice. Steve mowed the lawn while I was squatting down and pulling weeds......in the front yard. :'-( It was not fun at all. There were too many weeds. When it was 1/4 done, I felt very tired already. I stood up and stretched and went on. I didn't want to give up too soon. Steve told me to stop though. I don't usually listen to him. :-p When it's 1/2 done,

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-37326477830636839412008-05-03T08:30:00.000-07:002008-05-03T08:48:42.885-07:00

Finally, I found the sheet music of my favorite piece of music - Mozart's Turkish March. That means, from now on, I have a new goal. Yay!!!!!!!! It is no use to just sit there and be jealous of others. Take action ^_^ I can do it, too. It was really amazing to hear Liz's brother, Mark, playing it so well last October. The piano lessons are fun. To be honest, it is very easy. I need to find a more

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-63098877657508819052008-04-04T17:09:00.000-07:002008-04-04T17:26:33.366-07:00

Tomorrow, Steve and I will take a piano lesson together!!!!!! I am SO looking forward to it...I may be too excited to fall into sleep tonight. It is a lesson for beginners. My friend wondered why I was going to a beginner's class as I already could play the 3rd Grade's songs. Well, I believe it's more fun for us to take lessons together. It was 1989 when I took my first lesson. I had training in

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-43063877294448819972008-04-04T16:34:00.000-07:002008-04-04T16:47:38.138-07:00

I have been putting off updating my blog. Actually, I started writing my blog in Chinese in my Hong Kong Yahoo Blog. It is soooooooooooooo much fun to be able to use Chinese input (finally!!) My brain loves challenges. It feels great to up something new. I am always so good at teasing people. Now, I can type Chinese to tease my friends in their blogs. Yay!! And, some of my friends (in Hong Kong)

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-42415779626940935542008-03-14T20:00:00.000-07:002008-03-14T20:15:57.350-07:00

Got up late today. Cause I stayed up watching TV last night. I love cantonese dramas. I sometimes stay up until 1am to watch the re-run dramas. We went to the restaurant at Ikea to meet Titania for lunch. She and I went to the same school. She's 4 years younger than me. Now she becomes a radiotherapist, reading x-rays, CT Scan and MRI at work. Steve and I ordered Japanese curry rice with deep

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-3591111239481131622008-03-13T19:49:00.000-07:002008-03-13T20:02:12.835-07:00

We ate seafood congee and soy sauce chow mein (stir-fried noodles) for lunch at Lucky Plaza. Then, we browsed at Seiyu department store and their food court. Wow!! It has been remodelled recently and there are a lot of up-scaled and trendy Japanese fast food booths. We really want to try their food!! We saw 'Japanese saki' ice-cream available there. Steve wants to try it. Yeah, next time when we

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-92157275898201182702008-03-12T08:02:00.000-07:002008-03-12T08:16:17.405-07:00

It's the last day of my dad's annual vacation. We went back to my parents' flat for brunch-Japanese noodles with pork soup base, fish dumplings, beef meat balls, leafy vegetables, steamed chicken. Steve liked the chicken dipped with the garlic pickle sauce very much. He ate a lot. Yes, we watched a movie, too. Then, we left together to go to have afternoon tea with my aunt and my grandma. Wow, my

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-1242186102152598442008-03-12T07:13:00.000-07:002008-03-12T08:02:28.307-07:00

Got up very early in the morning. Joined my parents and we all took the bus at Tai Wai terminal bus station. It took about 5o minutes from Tai Wai to Disneyland. Thank Goodness my brother worked there for a year and knew a co-worker. We got a VERY, VERY good price to enter Disneyland. It was beautiful!! It was composed of four main parts- Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Main street USA and

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-6526439291320063502008-03-12T07:01:00.000-07:002008-03-12T07:13:38.483-07:00

Not having specific plans. Bought some take-out pork ribs and Chinese smoked hams at ''Chinese BBQ pork King'' near our hotel. We went back to my parents flat for lunch. Watched another Chinese comedy movie again! Very funny. I kept eating while watching movie.... It's really easy to overeat when you watch TV...you're distracted and won't pay attention at how much food you eat. Alright, I

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-67092759190414794102008-03-12T06:47:00.000-07:002008-03-12T07:00:57.377-07:00

We didn't do anything special. Went back to my parents flat to have lunch together. Watched a Chinese comedy movie while having lunch. Very relaxing. Then, we walked to Sunshine city Plaza to pick up my chinese herbal medicine. It was super bitter!! I almost threw up. Anyway, after taking the previous herbal medicine, I felt much better - no longer having runny nose at night. And I slept very

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-56991532820856539322008-03-08T05:40:00.000-08:002008-03-08T06:41:32.219-08:00

We got up very early today as we had an exciting activity. My parents met us at the hotel at 8:45am. We took the bus to Tsim Sha Tsui. We arrived 45min early. We walked around ...browsed things at a convenience store and a bookstore. Since Steve wasn't from here, he was approached by a lot of Indians and Pakinstanians as we walked. They kept asking him if he was interested in copied Rolex watches

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-24360010262102525712008-03-07T05:23:00.000-08:002008-03-07T06:23:28.180-08:00

Day 1:Flew on the flight for 14 hours from Vancouver to Hong Kong, it was very tiring and boring. Fortunately, we brought books with us to read and our portable DVD player to watch movie. When we arrived, we were exhausted and sleepy. We had to wait for extra 30 minutes to pick up the baggages because of technical problems at the airport. When we arrived at the hotel, it's 9:30pm. I was a bit

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-50174253396197051232008-03-03T10:35:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:45:12.298-08:00

Yeah! Wireless internet rocks! We are waiting for our next flight at the moment. It's rainy here in Vancouver...and COLD!! 37F I believe.... It's quiet at the airport. Well, maybe it's still too early. We almost were not allowed to enter Canada because I forgot to take the confirmation email copy to show the flight numbers and our info. Luckily it was printed on the baggage verfication and the

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-75328232512046768292008-02-28T22:30:00.000-08:002008-02-28T22:45:37.181-08:00

I am thankful that...I have YOU. When you come home and give me a hug, I cheer up again.I have a piano. I don't feel lonely. Time goes faster when I play it.My friends always have me in their minds. Being my listeners when I complain.I am healthy. I don't need to take any medicines or get any surgeries.I am not lacking of anything. I feel very contented.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-14818087538196842462008-02-22T22:43:00.000-08:002008-02-22T23:13:45.440-08:00

it's broken. Do you believe trust can be restored?I am doomed to fail from the very beginning.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-40547869872702038442008-02-20T17:39:00.000-08:002008-02-20T23:15:49.951-08:00

Source:http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/AreYouPayingYourBosssTaxes.aspxGREAT! The KGB (Oh, I mean the IRS, the Internal Revenue Service) is auditing FedEx for 2004-2006. They misclassified their delivery workers as ''independent contractors''. The truth is they are employees!! As stated in the article, ''Why do companies like independents? Simple. It saves them a bundle of

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-64876746476967641942008-02-20T17:27:00.000-08:002008-02-20T17:34:20.514-08:00

What a sad news...I've just heard that Sharper Image has filed for bankruptcy protection due to losing money in 11 out of last 13 quarters. -___- It's a nice store for high-tech gadgets. Sad.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-82235808202876879902008-02-15T10:07:00.000-08:002008-02-15T10:16:24.405-08:00

Calm down, nothing bad happened. Indeed, I am the identity thief!! Hahaha!! This is NOT my puppy. This is my friend, Nadine's puppy. Oops, I forgot her name. She got a puppy while working in North Carolina. I loved the pic she sent me so much that I used it as my display picture on facebook. Please don't beat me, Nadine!!

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-9017943499422550772008-02-15T09:43:00.000-08:002008-02-15T10:25:19.711-08:00

Hehehe...first of all, he had a surprise from me. Now, I need to think about something new next time. Maybe a cake? or cookies? Anything sweet will work! Cause he is Mr.Willy Wonka. I called him to buy some sashimi for me to make sushi for dinner. It takes me an hour to prepare the food each time. Since I was afraid of gaining pounds after eating carbs, I vacuumed the whole house, danced and

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-79366657955456722042008-02-13T22:49:00.000-08:002008-02-13T23:22:18.472-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day everybody!What are you going to do with your sweetheart? I'm going to give him a surprise. Today, I baked a pan of fudge brownie and cut it with heart-shaped cookie cutter. Made some simple frosting, colored it. Pink. Drizzled the frosting on top. Put it in a box. Keep it in the fridge. At first, I was planning to hide the box and the rest of the brownie in the pan. -_- But

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-82335983550023208182008-02-13T18:11:00.000-08:002008-02-13T18:24:27.577-08:00

by Jeffrey StrainFriday, February 1, 2008provided by theStreet.comSaving money isn't all about whether or not you know how to score screaming bargains.It has more to do with your attitude toward money. Just think of those who don't fit the filthy-rich stereotype. People like Warren Buffett. As explained in the book The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, personal

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-42142685560528988392008-02-12T23:12:00.000-08:002008-02-12T23:32:44.162-08:00

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" – Ronald Reagan

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-10321588667362151532008-02-08T12:21:00.000-08:002008-02-08T12:55:30.990-08:00

As our trip to Hong Kong is approaching, we are so busy with getting everything ready recently. Since I'm not working, I have more time to plan things ahead. NICE. The other day I accidentally discovered a site where it allows you to search for and compare the prices of different off-airport parking lots. Wow. It is really expensive to park at the airport parking garage!! About $30/day???? (http:

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-48834717912324205262008-02-01T15:51:00.000-08:002008-02-01T22:51:39.548-08:00

My phone rang this morning. Since the number didn't look familiar, I didn't pick it up. Someone left me a voice mail. Damn!! That was the evil woman who tried to get my friend to do something unethical before!!!!! Oh my God!!!!!! Luckily, I didn't pick up the phone, or I couldn't stop yelling at her. I wish I could set up an automatic call forwarding to the police. Please leave me alone. I am

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-12341798529453791812008-01-30T12:38:00.000-08:002008-01-30T13:01:59.366-08:00

Okay, after lots of emails and phone calls, I fixed the tax stuff on my own. I realized that when I need help, you should not assume that people would help. So, it's imperative to be independent enough to face the challenges yourself. And, I did it. It had been so stressful lately since Steve has been super busy at work, I did not want to bother him. Well, I can sleep soundly tonight. Anyway, do

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-19875093155519010192008-01-27T21:53:00.000-08:002008-01-27T22:06:39.656-08:00

Working at the spa was one of my most stupid decisions in my life. Working for crooks/dumbasses, you name it. Those assholes messed up my life and ate my soul. Yes, I was a fool. I worked at the wrong places. I know, it IS over. I'm just still having the resentment that I can't sleep well sometimes. At least, they are going to mess up my tax again since I was there for a few months last year.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-71366602234964451752008-01-18T14:46:00.000-08:002008-01-18T15:03:17.809-08:00

.....yes, again! I hate my runny nose. I've already doing exercises. Why do I get sick?? I GUESS I might have caught the germs from shaking hands with people at the dealership last week!! Steve said I sound crazy. Hey, I don't think so. Everyone's hands are full of germs very often by touching other objects- door handles, etc. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so important to wash hands often or apply

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-79561468084422186762008-01-15T23:25:00.000-08:002008-01-16T12:42:48.504-08:00

What's keeping me busy lately? Let's see:Dance dance revolution - xbox dancing game, dance on the mat by following instruction on TV. Fun, great work-out. Blow-flex- stimulated rowing boats!! Want to work on my biceps. Working out every other day lately. Then, 1.5-2 hours practicing piano each day: trying to play the music from a popular game named Tetris. I'm practicing the type-C music even

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-69475947323768375522008-01-06T14:27:00.000-08:002008-01-06T14:53:06.022-08:00

SOOOOOOO excited about the game yesterday! I was watching the whole game. YEAH! Beat the Redskin, 35-14, in playoffs. ^___^ Marcus Trufant was exceptional. I watched his entire 78-yard interception return for a touchdown! Incredible!! Last year, I was sooo upset when the hawks was beaten by the Bears. I want to see Seahawks in the superbowl!!!!!! So do you, right? Hope that they'll bring the

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-25541854674487038662008-01-06T14:22:00.000-08:002008-01-06T14:25:45.961-08:00

Rain and snow mix outside. Flurries!! But, I prefer Oreo McFlurries.. hehehe

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-727931846005227622008-01-06T13:06:00.000-08:002008-01-06T13:56:33.254-08:00

[Pic: my OT friends.] We've already got the tickets for going to Hong Kong a while ago. However, I didn't know some days fall on Easter Holiday over there until Titania told me last night. Then, my parents told me that the hotel room was outrageously expensive; a figure that we would never ever expect. I was worrying we might not be able to find any

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-22952413292062336252008-01-04T16:56:00.000-08:002008-01-04T22:46:47.557-08:00

Source: Seattle PILast updated January 4, 2008 9:58 a.m. PTEastside day spas raided in prostitution stingBy HECTOR CASTROP-I REPORTERRedmond police arrested five women and one man at two day spas Thursday during raids prompted by a citizen's complaint.The arrests were made at the Serenity Acupressure and Wellness Center in Redmond and at the Chi Energy Spa in Bellevue, Redmond police reported.The

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-34727935422971202222008-01-04T16:53:00.000-08:002008-01-04T17:11:42.088-08:00

FROM: Seattle Times Company, Jan 4th, 2008.Massage businesses' employees arrested in prostitution caseBy Seattle Times Eastside bureauFive employees at two massage businesses have been arrested by Redmond police after an investigation determined the establishments were being used for prostitution-related activities.The investigation was begun through a citizen complaint, reported Jim Bove, police

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-51969179281513575162008-01-04T16:22:00.000-08:002008-01-04T16:26:20.708-08:00

Yay! Blowflex has been set up and I can do different exercises to strengthen my arms!! I'll be miss Popeye soon. However, it hurts my wrists a little bit. -_- Playing the piano and the keyboard hurts.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-76000094977417751662007-12-29T22:26:00.000-08:002007-12-29T22:36:56.975-08:00

Yeah! It's the best shopping time of the year! Our toaster oven has been half-broken for months. The toaster function didn't work but it's okay for baking. Yet, it's still dangerous to use it and I kept an eye on it always. I didn't want to burn down our house. Finally, today, we got it at a good price. Even better, we paid for it by using the gift card from accumulating reward points from our

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-41026723900744271122007-12-27T17:23:00.000-08:002007-12-27T17:34:10.623-08:00

Eating almost the same things every day for THREE days.Wake up- drink 8-12 oz waterBreakfast-Omelet made of 3 egg whites and 1 yolk and/or a 4-6 oz piece of grilled or broiled salmon-1/2 cooked oatmeal (not instant)-3-inch slice cantaloupe and 1/4 cup of fresh berries (blueberries, if possible)-8-12 oz water (minimum, more if desired)Lunch-4-6 oz grilled salmon or low-sodium canned tuna packed in

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-8299773475802768732007-12-25T00:05:00.000-08:002007-12-25T00:10:27.447-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone!! Feeling peaceful and graceful to celebrate Jesus Christ's birthday. May peace be with you too.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-19362952313813130492007-12-21T11:34:00.000-08:002007-12-21T11:43:17.738-08:00

Last Tuesday, I was invited to one of our neighbor's house to bake cookies together. It was SO much fun (and messy, of course!) I brought Holly and little Genevieve a loaf of my cinnamon raisin bread. I got to know another neighor, Elizabeth, and her sons, Andy and Alvin. We all had fun and made about 6 dozens of sugar cookies. I took a dozen home. ^_^ And it tasted so good. They were all gone

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-18588623156472772492007-12-21T11:01:00.000-08:002007-12-21T11:26:56.826-08:00

Besides playing the piano, I'm trying to read to kill time. Most of my friends know that I usually DON'T like reading...unless it is about FOOD or HEALTH...(Yeah, I concern about what I eat and ways to live healthily. Last Saturday, we went to the library to find the book I wanted to read again. It's called 'The Perricone Prescription'. Oh!!!! It is SO great to learn the food which helps

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-29690679397076887032007-12-21T10:54:00.000-08:002007-12-21T11:01:09.673-08:00

My flu is still bothering me. -_- A few days ago, I felt better. Then the next day I felt crappy again - swollen throat and little headache. I've been blowing my nose crazily! My head will explode soon. I am afraid that Steve might catch my flu. He's been drinking orange juice and taking supplements, lots of vitamin C! Last night, I made an extra bowl of tomato soup to load the meal with

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-13591959544716449932007-12-18T20:40:00.000-08:002007-12-18T20:49:20.244-08:00

Finally, I feel better. However, my throat is still sore. Need to keep drinking H2O. We had our 6th Anniversary on Sunday. We didn't dine out. It was rainy and windy. There's nothing better than staying home. Steve cooked steak + roasted red potatoes. It was delicious. Today, a technician came to tune the piano. The piano was very flat. But not anymore!! After more than an hour's 'surgery', it

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-69386729809882749412007-12-14T14:02:00.000-08:002007-12-14T14:07:14.436-08:00

I had very bad sore throat and stuffy nose yesterday, all of a suddenly around 4am, I couldn't breathe and so I drank a small cup of airborne. After a few hours, I drank another cup. However, I was still very sick. I slept a lot. Feel a bit better today but still, my nose is so red. I'm so glad that Steve had called somebody to tune my piano next week. ^_^

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-62312489760000554282007-12-14T13:55:00.000-08:002007-12-14T14:02:24.476-08:00

It is been a while I've got many soap pieces sitting on the soap dish. Today, I found a way to reuse them!! I put the soap pieces into an empty neutrogena facial cleanser bottle with a pump, add 1/2 cup of HOT water to dissolve the soap. Then, shake the bottle!! Yes, you can juse use it as if you use the softsoap (liquid)! ^__^ I always try to find ways to produce less waste so that our next

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-57468797058090561482007-12-13T16:05:00.000-08:002007-12-13T16:06:39.674-08:00

I got the flu. Super stuffy nose, sore throat, etc.Need to rest more... :'(

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-8437758593366959602007-12-07T10:17:00.000-08:002007-12-07T10:19:01.123-08:00

Yeah!!!!! We're going to the Leavenworth on the weekend for the Christmas lighting festival. Woooooo.... it's going to be SO cold there... 20F!! ^_^

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-14551393478056272792007-12-05T23:51:00.000-08:002007-12-05T23:57:00.984-08:00

Holly and her daughter stopped by yesterday to invite me to bake cookies with them next Tuesday. :-) That is sooooo nice!! I'm thinking about baking a loaf of bread to bring with me or a poisettia? or scented candles?? I'm glad that I finally got to know some people here. I never had a chance when I was working so long hours everyday. Monday's pouring and flooding was terrible...I couldn't

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-71609544129068967642007-12-01T21:58:00.000-08:002007-12-01T22:12:13.880-08:00

YEAH! Snow is here finally.. I had a wonderful time with mom visiting me yesterday. I cooked her fresh hot & sour soup and steam my homemade wantons for lunch. I experimented my distance healing reiki on her and yeah~~ she felt it. I know it is WEIRD. hehehe... anyway, we then went shopping at the Costco, got some groceries..and a WARM FLANNEL SHIRT for Steve. ^_^ We had pho at Pho Than Brothers

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-52753205787373166672007-12-01T21:50:00.000-08:002007-12-01T21:57:44.967-08:00

Carne Asada PizzaGrilled steak, fire-roasted mild chilies, onions, cilantro pesto, Monterey Jack, and Mozzarella cheeses topped with fresh tomato salsa and cilantro. Served with a side of tomatillo salsa.

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I've been waitingggggg for the snowwwww..... Please snow!!!!! Give me the fun part of the damn cold winter!!

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-858873179821577112007-11-28T22:39:00.000-08:002007-11-28T22:45:27.564-08:00

Hillary visited me today! Brought me Snoqualmie ice-cream!! Expresso chips!! ^_^ Thanks so much. I cooked her some chicken fried rice and miso soup. We played wii bowling and tennis. That was so much fun. Then, I experimented my reiki on her. It worked! She dropped me off at Bellevue Square and I met Kathy!! Haven't seen her for almost 2 years. We were so busy catching up with each other. Glad

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-26480051241011310682007-11-26T14:49:00.001-08:002007-11-26T14:54:05.880-08:00

My recent addiction is the facebook. Seems fun to get to contact old friends again through facebook!! However, most of my friends in HK are online at night while I am sleeping... Anyway, my friends, if you read my blog and haven't added me to your facebook, please add me!!

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No no no...we didn't go shopping on the Black Friday! First, we didn't need anything desperately. Second, we didn't like the crowds. Third, it was too chilly to get up early in the morning. Instead, we got up late. Had a big breakfast cooked by mom. Then, I played badminton with Steve for a while. Nice!! I love to move!! I don't really like to sit for too long in front of TV. I don't want to be

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-43450722140955454442007-11-26T14:28:00.000-08:002007-11-26T14:40:47.028-08:00

Even though it was only four of us, we had a very happy thanksgiving. My favorite is the gravy!! Mom gave us lots of extra food to bring home. I love pouring the gravy over my Jasmine rice...delicious~ I also love the yams very much..tender and sweet with the mashmallows and brown sugar..Last but not least..Turkey is definitely a must! juicy & tasty :-) Plus, we had dutch apple pie and Expresso

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-28582498726052648682007-11-26T14:20:00.000-08:002007-11-26T14:27:27.269-08:00

Yes!! You can keep fit without going to the gym! Like me, raking leaves in the yard and trimming trees!! It was so cold this morning. After know that the cold rain and the wind will pick up in the afternoon, I decided to eat a quick brunch and had a cup of hot tea. Then, start doing yardwork. That was a very good exercise!! I felt so warm the whole time!! I don't need to weight I gained during

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-21247719717230551472007-11-16T23:25:00.000-08:002007-11-16T23:30:17.336-08:00

I am SO glad that I will be taking reiki level 2 classes tomorrow and Sunday. It is such a wonderful thing that I think everyone should learn it to have good health. I feel so lucky that I have learnt massage, bowenwork and now reiki. Plus, music is a great tool to lift up my mood too.I LOVE my piano very much. Once I sit down, I can play for an hour. And, it's time to practice to play some

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-53102102914968025152007-11-08T21:33:00.000-08:002007-11-08T21:46:59.960-08:00

Today when I checked the mail as usual, I saw a lady go for a walk and walk toward the mail box too. I said hello to her. She told me her name and where she lived. I wasn't paying much attention. After I walked back home, I thought I could have talked a bit more and got to know her. Honestly, we don't know any neighbors in person. We always waved and smiled at others whenever we walked or drove

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-5606729001850805922007-11-08T21:25:00.000-08:002007-11-08T21:28:53.736-08:00

After I mentioned about pho here yesterday, I craved for it afterwards. So, I made my version of pho for dinner. hehe... Steve asked me to make it at home again. Okay!!

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-706821517443941672007-11-07T15:41:00.001-08:002007-11-07T15:50:32.098-08:00

I tried looking for culinary art schools... but the good school is too far away. It's in Elliot Bay. I am not going to sit in my cars for 3 hours everyday... Pastry chef? Not really, I don't know why I don't like touching the sugar or flour very much except making muffins/cookies/bread. Not a SUPER fan for sweet. Oh, and I don't like eating lambs. They smell SO gross. Lamb chops look ugly to me.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-66908165658325514902007-11-07T15:19:00.000-08:002007-11-07T15:40:47.498-08:00

These few weeks, I am SOOOOOO looking forward to the weekends. That means Steve and I can go hunt for good food. I like reading reviews of restaurants and then go there on the weekends. YEAH!! We finally tried the Pho from the Than Brothers in Redmond. SOOOOOOOO good!! I am VERY picky when it comes to the food I know very well. I believe the soup base is the soul of the Pho. After eating there, I

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-37080697703191969052007-11-07T15:13:00.000-08:002007-11-07T15:18:25.286-08:00

Ohhhhh, I've abandoned my blog for a while. BAD!!! Coz I've been HIBERNATING. I DON'T like fall very much. I absolutely DON'T like winter. The weather made me feel drowsy...I can't believe that I sleep for 12 to 13 hours a day. I am wasting my life. I am scared...the other day I read an article about shortening lifespan if sleeping for more than 9 hours a day. I don't want to die, I want to live

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-28240652854207581382007-10-13T21:02:00.000-07:002007-10-13T21:20:26.300-07:00

I want to go back to Hong Kong very soon. I want to see my friends. It is too boring for me here...Fortunately, I am living in an internet era. I can't imagine how 'fun' my life would be if I moved here 20 or 30 years ago... However, I learnt taking care of myself and lived a healthy (and boring) life-style since I moved here. These are my biggest gain. Life is fair, you gain something; you lose

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-6468539843902714452007-09-21T13:19:00.000-07:002007-10-13T21:30:05.908-07:00

Thank you so much!! I love it!! It is sooooo tiny and cute. You are really my best friend... we have the same taste~~ hohoho... It was a big surprise ^___^ !!!!!

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Steve left for Houston for an urgent business trip early Tuesday morning and will be back very late tonight. Today is Thursday... It was lonely to be celebrating birthday by myself yesterday. Oh, well. I survived. But I absolutely lost my interest in cooking when I just cook for myself. I only fed myself super junk food and made myself sick. *sigh* When I am sick, I have bad mood. It is a

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-34522717581133798822007-09-15T10:51:00.000-07:002007-09-15T10:59:02.856-07:00

~_~ Steve needs to work in Texas on my birthday... since there are some problems with one of his company's big customers! Oh, well. I will survive. But, it was still very sudden to me. I only hope that he'll have a safe trip since there was a hurricane around TX and LA a few days ago.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-24192450026907639512007-09-13T12:17:00.000-07:002007-09-13T12:32:18.542-07:00

He has been so busy since he got promoted a couple of months ago. I feel sad when he looks exhausted every day. The best way to cheer him up is to cook him good food. Yesterday, when he got home, I whipped up turkey sandwiches for him. Then, I baked a dozen of blueberry muffins and Chinese pancake (pan-fried bok chang). I am a dutiful housewife ~ ^_^Tim's wedding is approaching... He and Steve

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-6121490923488466402007-09-11T21:06:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:18:26.291-07:00

Steve and I like playing board games after dinner. Monopoly is one of them... I tried to buy every property I landed on. hehehe... Unfortunately, I really had no luck last night. v_v I landed on the hotels he built twice... and I was financially-strapped.... I declared bankrupcy within 30 minutes. It'd definitely be more fun to play with more people instead of just two of us.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-24165596981524899902007-09-11T20:45:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:02:18.336-07:00

I have been SO lazy because of them... Yep, I tried to buy my childhood memory back. These were my favorite cartoons when I was young. Thank Goodness! I never thought that I could watch them again... ^__^ Besides watching cartoon DVDs, I am still playing the piano every day. Now, I can play the 'Hungarian Dance No.5' and will learn to play 'Canon in D' next. I feel sorry for my neighbors as I am

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-50876446964157160432007-09-11T20:31:00.001-07:002007-09-11T21:03:08.479-07:00

Thank you Titania! I received the birthday card and letter yesterday. I was SO surprised. ^__^ I couldn't believe we have met for about 12 years!! My memories are back - one summer, after I was done with my summer job, I went to your house ...I brought you some sushi made by myself... :-) Actually, I am still rolling the same kind of sushi at home these days. The only difference is that I put

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-6551603051593148672007-09-05T21:11:00.000-07:002007-09-05T21:39:05.677-07:00

A few months ago, I suddenly found my portable electronic English-Chinese dictionary was broken. I liked it a lot since it contained American slang which was very helpful for me as I am still not proficient in English, comparing to a native speaker. I always carried my pocket sized dictionary in my purse. So, I tried to look on the internet. I found the similar ones in a few online auction sites.

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-8461462637402134062007-09-02T22:05:00.000-07:002007-09-02T22:25:13.952-07:00

(FUNNEL CAKE! Wait for me, I will eat you tomorrow!!) Yeah!! It is labor day tomorrow. Steve doesn't have to go to work! His long weekened started Friday. He cooked a pot of chili on Friday night and a big breakfast this morning. ^.^ His breakfast tastes better than those in waffle house. Homemade food is always the best. Tomorrow, we will go to the Evergreen State Fair together. Hopefully it

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-17356756978959317082007-09-02T21:51:00.000-07:002007-09-02T22:26:02.459-07:00

THIS is why I am not writing my blog recently. I have got a new toy!! ^.^ It was my childhood dream to have a piano. I learnt it for 2 years. When I was about 5, one day my mom took me and my brother to visit her friend. Her friend's daughter was about the same age as me. One day, we played in her bedroom and she showed me her piano. I was thrilled. But, she told me that I could not touch her

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-22988000984745680722007-08-18T23:28:00.001-07:002007-08-18T23:28:37.576-07:00

This is one of my favorites. :-)

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-52242962786462832462007-08-10T22:50:00.001-07:002007-08-10T22:55:14.606-07:00

Yeah, I finally finish the real estate course. It will be up to me to take the state exam and get a license. Anyway, I am thankful that I finally get it done! :-)Tomorrow and Sunday, I will be taking the Reiki class. Thank God. I eventually can learn Reiki. I am so excited. Then, I can clean my crystals with Reiki. I love all of my crystals. It is so lovely whenever I feel their strong vibration

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-14085698499542828882007-08-01T15:57:00.000-07:002007-08-01T16:10:41.076-07:00

You may not believe that I don't usually go out to walk in the yard even though it's quite big and beautiful. Because I am so afraid of bugs. However, the weather was super nice today and I couldn't stop going outdoor and take a few pictures. I could have taken more...I saw a huge spider web hanging on the trees and I couldn't walk any further... The first pic is the green onions. When I need it

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-9359433086660770942007-08-01T15:30:00.000-07:002007-08-01T20:40:27.250-07:00

It has been a while since we came back from Texas. Whoa, I cannot stop cooking everyday. I make sure there is no repeating dish every dinner. In fact, after I reorganized the kitchen, cook books are more accessible. (Yup, because I am short and the books used to be kept on the top of the pantry where I couldn't reach them unless stepping on a chair!) Now, I like to scan the cook book and be

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-29427560257964979562007-07-27T10:30:00.000-07:002007-07-27T12:43:08.550-07:00

As summer comes, I have seen a few yards sale along the road in our neighborhood. These people are pretty good with it by taking the advantage of holding the sale next to a busy road. Whoa, this morning, I saw the neighbor across the road selling washer/dryer, stove, couches, toys, bikes and an elliptical. It caught my eyes as I wanted one. But after thinking twice, I was not going to buy it. I

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-27829528316504340712007-07-24T13:06:00.001-07:002007-07-24T13:24:59.249-07:00

You don't know where you are going until you know where you have been...

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MUST WATCH or you'll regret.Classic Rock Rules!!Yeah, I love ROCK!!!

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When I was so frustrated during the bad times last month, I couldn't continue my study. I thought everything was over. Fortunately, I got an email from the course instructor the other day and told me to finish the last two chapters. I was very surprised to be given a second chance to complete the course. I am doing so much better after coming back from Texas. I want to go there again, preferably

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-85426698935146375232007-06-22T23:38:00.001-07:002007-06-22T23:38:52.329-07:00

My favorite kind of dogs.

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My palm got a cut yesterday when I was decluttering. It was on my right thenar muscle.. a pointed glass of a container sitting in the box poked into my palm when I was trying to reach the floor as I slipped off the sofa. It kept bleeding. When I was hoping that it would get better at night, I saw more blood staining the bandage. I was very scared. Steve told me that I would need to drive to the

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-72270088743343082922007-06-21T16:55:00.001-07:002007-06-21T17:24:04.153-07:00

I know my emotions was fluctuating again. My body has been torturing me this month. I have several problems with my body but I don't want to see the doctor again. Since June 1st, I've been to the clinic 3 or 4 times. It is like the total number of times I would go there in a year or two. What's wrong with my body lately?? And I've just got a cut on my right palm. Bleeding...1/2 inch long. It was

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-14338443968641037822007-06-20T00:27:00.000-07:002007-06-20T01:00:42.095-07:00

I can't sleep tonight. I am not felling well today. It is not easy to move here by myself. When I really need to talk to someone, I don't really want to talk to anyone. I don't call my parents. I don't want them to worry about me. I am getting more used to be by myself. I have too many things in my mind. Sorrow, disappointment and anger. Everyone has emotions. Work helped me to forget them at

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-88599338929344341002007-06-15T10:11:00.000-07:002007-06-15T10:37:28.727-07:00

I love staying home. I discovered a few things...-Enjoy the sun beam coming through the skylight during the day-The front yard has been 'invaded' by clovers-It is cool & nice to lie on the couch in the afternoon-I can sleep like a log for 8 - 10 hours-The front room isn't as warm as I thought. It's just right and comfy.Too bad, I didn't have much time to enjoy the space and tranquility of our

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-46732198515274463942007-06-08T16:48:00.000-07:002007-06-08T16:49:46.020-07:00

I am okay.I just want to spend time by myself at the moment.Thanks for everyone's concern.

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Got up after 10am instead of 6amFeel like having nothing to do, lose the goal of living?Able to cook fresh lunch at home, which is niceGot an email from Sandra, we can soon bring our kids to hang out. I need to learn to drive to South Seattle first. My driving sucks (honestly). hehehe.Plan to go for a walk to the lake tomorrow morningNeed to focus on my study Enjoy life

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-72275323902450415302007-05-30T20:57:00.000-07:002007-05-30T21:10:44.959-07:00

Trust me, I did not like eating citrus fruits my whole life. I didn't mind drinking orange juice. But, if you ask me to eat an orange, NO THANKS. But I've started eating fruits for myself and our babe since last prenatal doc. appointment. I bought bananas, strawberries and kiwis. But my friend and my mom told me not to eat bananas as the traditional Chinese medical myth believes that it increases

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-43475805175492007942007-05-27T23:00:00.000-07:002007-05-27T23:11:15.214-07:00

WORKING. But, it's fine. I will be done on 5/31. After I quit, I will be busy actually - lots of 'projects' to do. Firstly, I will finish my real estate class. Then, we'll go to Texas in July for almost 2 weeks. And I have a bunch of ideas to prepare the best for our baby. I will see my friends too. Need to find some massage continuing education classes and first-aid class to earn the CE units

CherryPienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059185827918139157.post-84927986441910813012007-05-24T22:58:00.001-07:002007-05-24T23:22:23.792-07:00

Sending emails to my family and friends to tell them the good newsTaking vitamins diligently everydayEating more fibers in my diet including nasty tasting ground flaxseeds Eating bananas and drinking orange juiceSTILL snacking on Pringles chips... hehehe...eating the 3rd one alreadyCleaning the house and Organizing the storage. Need to do more before my belly is too bigCooking Hot & Sour Soup

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