*Updated on 21.5.2006*

Here's a preview of what's growing in my dad's garden...

I have no idea what this is called, but judging from the stigma it looks like an upside down hibiscus.

Bouganvilleas after a heavy downpour...

White blossoms which somewhat resembles tiger lilies.

Purple flower with purported medicinal properties.

A different species of bouganvillea.

Clover... Couldn't find a four-leaf clover though. Apparently its supposed to bring good luck.

Pineapple plant from Chen's hometown. :D

Lemons the size of my palm, ready for harvest.

A very Happy Mother's day to my mommy, Twinsmom, Mrs FHo and all blogging moms. This day is dedicated to you, the very day you gave birth to a living human being who would call you mom for life. The little bundles who would, in time grow into beings as tall, or even taller than you. From the clingy little girl/chap they grow into independent individuals. But to you, they will always be the little vulnerable bundle of joy who changed your life immensely, bringing with him/her endless happiness, heartaches and challenges.

Thats what being a mother is all about, I suppose. 

We had an early Mother's day celebration on Friday evening at Pending Seafood Centre. Not going to blog about the food there simply because.. I forgot to bring my camera.

For today, aunt and I did a simple home cooked meal for my mom.. given the handful of times I'd cooked at home since I started working... it does count as something special. :P

Mommy, this is for you. May you always be happy, healthy and smart! :D

Sweetness overload!

Ahh... my favourite dish. grilled salmon with lemon and herb. Lovely...

Chicken kidneys and spare ribs soup.

This is cooked by my aunt. Ka-chang ma. I'd like to see the Cooknengr whip up his version of the Ka-changma.

On a totally unrelated note... a naughty little puppy in the neighbourhood decided to go for a mud bath today and ended up looking like this:

Read my sis's blog for the full story. hehee...

I've been a bit confused lately so I can't really do a proper write-up on this honourable occassion. Suffice to say I nearly cried when I prayed to my grandmother this morning at the temple. The compass within me is pointing to several directions at a time. I need to focus...

Here are some pictures I took during this morning's celebration.

Bathing Buddha. I took this picture before joining the queue.

The long line of devotees...

Flowers, candles and other offerings on sale.

Food fair.

Good luck candies...

Happy Wesak Day everyone.

Meet the guy of every gal's dream--- Chef Edwardo Wong. The chef extraordinare cum engineer with a keen eye for detail, killer good looks and a hot body to boot, you'd be totally daft to let him pass you by without looking at him twice.

He plays the guitar, exercises regularly, eats very healthily and whips up devilishly sexy desserts. His culinary expertise is second to none. Girls, allow yourselves to be swept away by his charm.

Don't believe me?

Girls, you may drool on your keyboard now. :P

Despite being in the State for 20 years... he is still very much the Kuching boy he was, before he left for the good ol' States. Like the old saying goes--"you can take the guy out of Kuching, but you can't take Kuching out of the guy."

And he's still very much available. Aren't you Ed?

Of course his alter ego, Chef Ah Wong occassionally makes the cameo appearance--but hey, lets not judge a book by its cover ok? Chef Ah Wong cooks mean laksa-- check out his blog for details.

:D

Finally, a handy little red book we've been waiting for which tells you your police rights. And nope Kenny, it does not tell you how you can escape from paying a fine when you forget to put on your seatbelt. (Thank you Dr. Chen!)

I've read through the .pdf version and found it quite useful, especially for people from non-law jurisdictions. This is a positive step towards transparency in the police force and would assist in increasing public awareness when it comes to dealing with the police in general.

Click here for a .pdf version of the red book.