31 Jul 2010
by Elainein Blogging, Emotions, Family, Holidays, Married Life & Life, Working Life
July came… And just when you thought it’s another dull week of July, August dropped in with a big hello!
Can’t believe we’re (more than) halfway through the year!
I’m looking forward to our upcoming months…
Christmas holidays (Aust) in 5 months, my 2- years contract expires in 6 months, possible CNY holidays (back to Kuala Lumpur) in 6.5 months, the many likely episodes in 1.5 months and of course the cool winterly winds in 2.5 months!
In the meantime, i’m learning how to maintain and upkeep this blog. So if you notice bits of changes here and there, please ignore my fickle experiments.
30 Jul 2010
by Elainein Blogging, Emotions, Me Time
Happy to finally own my Scribblelicious doman! Thanks to my webby-smart husband, he exported and transferred it all clean and quick within 2 hours!
He’s now my walking XML/HTML/CSS dictionary… Bliss!!
Hopefully someday i get to re-design this whole blog soon… Meantime, am stuck with working life and such.
29 Jul 2010
by Elainein Dubai Info, Eat&Review, Married Life & Life
Woot! Thanks to husband’s colleague, we found a Chinese steamboat (Hotpot) restaurant… Authentic too!!
The hot bubbly soup experience, dunking fresh ingredients, the smell of herbs and noisy chit-chatters reminds me of home…
Although the owners are from China, they do speak basic english which comes handy for non-chinese customers. And i get to put my Mandarin into good use too (thanks to my primary education in Singapore).
You know it’s authentic when crowds of Chinese families flood in after 8pm, chatting and slurping with hunger.
But the one thing missing, was my all time favourite saltish/savory diluted chilli sauce to dip.
Looks boring on the outside?
Bah! It’s about their flavourful herbal soups and the bubbly experience that matters!
Including 2 soft drinks, one large bottle of water, we (six of us) spent Dhs308… Mmm!
XIAO WEI YANG
Location: Baniyas Road, Deira (Same street as Radisson Blu hotel)
26 Jul 2010
by Elainein Design, Me Time
One of my must-haves in my future bathroom, is a full-height glass shower cubicle!
It doesn’t have to be frosted… Crisp clear will do.
25 Jul 2010
by Elainein Emotions, Me Time, Working Life
Work used to be bouncy and dramatic… But lately, i dread the uncertainty feeling waiting to know the outcome.
Though i’m busy enough to keep myself loaded with work, the waiting feeling can turn dull in my seconds.
While the husband benefits from his prospering career, here i am hoping for some fresh air elsewhere better and exciting… Soon!
My restlessness is back!
24 Jul 2010
by Elainein Design, Me Time
Okay i quickly sketched another living room randomly without thinking in depth about funtionality and it’s purpose.
One: Placing a cabinet high up isn’t an advantage to those who aren’t tall. And it does look tacky fitted into a sleek showcase wall unit.
Two: There’s still space for a typical furniture (ie.chair/ottoman).
Oh dear.
That’s what happens when i’m all excited sketching out ideas…
23 Jul 2010
by Elainein Dubai Info, Eat&Review, Married Life & Life
I’ve never really tried Filipino cuisine/ cooking much. Upon reading an article in the local papers (early this year i think) about a newly opened authentic Filipino restaurant, i insisted to go and taste!
We’ve been regulars, dining in Barrio Fiesta eversince! Great service, meals fresh out of the kitchen consistently, thick rich gravies and the HUGE portion!
I delibrately zoomed into the large chunks of vegetables and meat, burps!
This place always reminds me of home… Asian faces, cooking style and ingredients!
We ordered:
1 pot of beef soup
1 stir-fry beans,pumpkin and tofu dish (with shrimp and coconut sauce/gravy)
1 medium sized bowl of rice to share
2 Lemon juice
Total bill was Dhs76.
We’ll always be back.
BARRIO FIESTA
Location: Burjuman Mall, Bur Dubai
Note: Barrio Fiesta entrance photo (top left) taken from google images.
21 Jul 2010
by Elainein Design, Me Time
I surprised myself with a few crisp ‘Living Room’ concepts today. Maybe because weekend is around the corner…
Among my many favourites, i personally liked modern Balinese interiors, with lesser woody feeling/ finishes involved…
The sketch below highlights (in red) selections of tasteful teak furnitures, a neutral-coloured leisure sofa and, voila!
My much-loved dream living space!
20 Jul 2010
by Elainein Emotions, Married Life & Life, Working Life
I’ve been in an irritable mood this passing week. Mainly infuriated with people who persistently assumes we are wealthy and mighty enough to own luxury cars, high-end homes, jewelleries, and the list goes on…
If you’re one of them, here’s my response to your many assumptions about us…. Oh and answers to your “Why don’t you buy a car? You can easily afford it!”, “Why not reside nearer to the city (pricier rents), no??”.
Is it any of your concern if we prefer spending on taxi/ Metro train rides during our impermanent expat life here?
So what if we’re the minority that rather save and spend within our means and needs??
Does it matter if we’re happy residing slightly away from the happening and lively expensive town??
Since being in this bling city, many we know – and noticed – splurge on (at least) a luxury purchase. Branded cars, gems, villas, weekly spas, weekly make-overs… All the wants money can buy.
And indeed, like most, we can afford too… But it was never in our veins to overspend and try playing rich to FIT into their ‘celebrity’ lifestyle!
Mainly because we both are, by default, simple contented beings. Period.
19 Jul 2010
by Elainein Design, Me Time
Not having much thoughts dressing up your tiny kitchen space?
Fret not! Plenty of space saving ideas can be found in home magazines/ books.
Here’s my idea to enjoy some cooking and food loving, a table for two, mini stove and a tall vertical cabinet- for storage purposes- helps save the already cramped room.
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