Mood: Lazy but happy
Listening to: Hands of Time by Groove Armada
There are times when I feel really, really lazy.
Like right now.
Was supposed to do some grocery on the way back but was feeling so tired, I decided to skip that and just head on home…to the comfort of my soft, fluffy couch…the privacy of my humble but reassuring abode where I can strut around in the glorious splendour of my birthday suit…letting my hair down and skin breathe…resuming my passion for reading and devouring fresh strawberries…
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Whenever I feel so lazy and tired that I sometimes (intentionally) forget to stock up on my groceries like meat and vegetables, I turn to these lifesavers…
I heart Spam. In fact, I heart canned luncheon meat. They’re easy to slice and dice, mix and match – just like my jeans, they go with anything – and taste great.
There’s no need to defrost, wash and clean – just pop open the can and slash away.
Although Spam may not taste as heavenly as the China brand, Ma Ling, at least the Lite version comes with 50% less fat.
The same goes for frozen mixed vegetables, with pre-packed freshness sealed to last longer.
There’s no need to peel or cut them up – just pop open the pack and pour ‘em on the wok.
Too easy. No dramas.
Whether I’m making fried rice or noodles, soup or stew, or whether I’m frying or grilling or steaming, Spam and frozen vegetables are truly magnificent…
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I love curry.
Love to eat ‘em, love to cook ‘em.
It’s probably one of the easiest dishes to cook, only if I use instant paste/powder and pre-packed coconut milk.
As a single working professional living alone, who slogs at the office 8 to 5 Mon through Fri, and who doesn’t have time to find a “free personal assistant” or afford a domestic helper, I don’t always have the luxury of time to leisurely prepare fresh ingredients to make proper, authentic curry the way mum does it back home. Heck, I don’t even have time to scour for those ingredients in that little Indian spice shop in Chinatown.
I need it quick and simple, fast and furious – 5 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes to cook. Wham bam, thank you ma’am.
Which is why I’m grateful for brands like Ayam and A1, among many others in the market.
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I’m so happy.
I’m happy because the BPL team I support has finalised the deal right on the wire when the transfer window closed yesterday.
My beloved Manchester United has finally brought Dimitar Berbatov to Old Trafford!
Eat your heart out, Man City who tried to sabotage the deal.
And here’s to Treble honours once again this season, at the expense of Chelsea (sorry, eiling), Liverpool (sorry, KpgNangkaBoy), and Arsenal (sorry, Sisuahlai).
So happy… 
