Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Here, There and Everywhere

Here, There and Everywhere —one of my favorite songs by the Beatles— was coincidentally released the year I was born :) Though my parents deny it, I firmly believe I must’ve been conceived while a Beatles song was playing in the background ;)

My first "cheers" goal

Is just 22 cheers away!

I wanted it to be with my favorite number 8. Not only does the figure 8 represent the infinite (sideways), but it also is a beautiful symbol and has a very sensuous shape ;) I love it!

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Pozolito

For a moment, I almost selected “Not worth it” because the corn that I bought came with “heads” which took me two hours to clean —and that was just half a can :S

However, the learn part of this goal was a no-brainer since it’s really just adding the cooked corn to a broth of chicken or pork. The real cooking actually occurs in the bowl when you add chile, avocado, pork rinds, and, particularly, home-grown onion and oregano ;)

I think that the real challenge would be to cook the corn (instead of buying it by the can or bag). But the “deheading” part would detract me from this goal and make it “not worth it”. Besides, the food habits I’m trying to adopt are rather opposed to this kind of dish. Therefore, I’ll just cook it once in a blue moon…

Sep. 3, 2007

I’m grateful for:
  1. Gathering the courage to pursue my photography career
  2. An intensive working day followed by a leisure one devoted to gardening and reading
  3. Farmers Markets
  4. The home-grown blueberries received from a friend
  5. A genuine and wonderful 6-year-old birthday celebration —almost stripped of the frivolities, excess, and waste of today’s parties—, a joyous occasion indeed :)

Monday, September 3, 2007

My first conscious memory of The Beatles

Circa 1973, I recall holding a 45rpm disc with the image of a green apple, and it read “Let It Be. I loved the song. Little was I aware back then that I had unconsciously grown up with their music. I also knew little about what a huge group they were and how they’d influence all our lives with their music :)

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Sep. 1, 2007

I’m grateful for:
  1. Uma purring when I pet, hug, and kiss her —so funny her alter cat ego
  2. Relieving A from back pain by massaging him
  3. Finishing up my photographs and having them ready for tomorrow
  4. My ongoing fascination for my garden
  5. The Beatles

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Starting simple and *white*

White Album that is :)

Aug. 31, 2007

I’m grateful for:
  1. Life on 43 Things
  2. Catching up with comments
  3. Catching up with cheers —and falling behind again…
  4. Teaming up to achieve common goals
  5. Wonderful camaraderie among wonderful people and enjoying their writing