What A Great Day!

So the day started as a usual day yesterday.... later on in the day the good news started to flow. First by Tyler's phone call, he told me that he got job at Siemens-Gates Foundation. OH MY GOD! After all these time that he has been trying to find something. He finally did. Way to Go Babe, Im very proud of you for keep trying and be in a great spirit!

After I get home from work, Ty and I went to Overlake hospital to see his dad who got his third surgery, trying to fix his back and legs pain. Guess what? He was walking like a champ! The surgery is very much successful! He was joking around and was in a very good mood. We are all very very happy to see that!

The last but not least :), it is two days before our Mexico vacation! We both can hardly stand it! haha one good news after another. Someone above is definately watching over us. We thank you! I probably wont have any time to write another blog until I get back from Mexico. Have a great week guys! Talk to you or see you all when We get back!

XOXO

Michelle

Voice for a Good Cause LOL

SO I lost my voice this morning! Why? No, not because I get sick! but because I was calling bingo for Peter's Creek Residents yesterday. Aparently I wasnt loud enough even though I felt like I was yelling on top of my lung.

O 69!!!! WHATTTTTTT??????? 59????? WHAT 49???????? Okay ladies and gentlemen! IT IS SIXTY NINEEEEEE, SIXXXXXX ANDDDDD NINEEEEE Try that for an hour and a half. THE RESULT? NO VOICE THE NEXT DAY :)

So I worked again today. Some residents asked if I was sick. I said no Im not sick. I lost my voice calling Bingo yesterday. Bertha, one of the resident said OH NO WORRIES HONEY, I WILL HELP YOU FIND IT hahahahha very Clever! She is such a funny lady!

One other lady told me oh honey, it is okay. It is voice for a good cause hahaha I just laugh. I enjoyed working at PC this weekend. It will be my last weekend till I get back from Mexico! I can hardly wait!

One Year Anniversary

I cant even believe that It has been a year :) Blame it on Facebook shall we say? hahaha one of those silly emails match making thing got Tyler and I to talk to each other and finally met. Exactly one year ago today.

We have been together ever since. Sure there is ups and downs, big bumps and small bumps :) I am grateful everyday that he is in my life. Sometimes he put me to shame for acting like a little child. He definately makes me want to be a better person.

Im not going to ramble about our relationship and bore you guys out of your mind :) But things are great, Im happy and that is all that matters right?

Our trip is coming up in 8 days.... no Im not counting :) so we try to save up a little. We are going to do low key dinner and enjoying each other company. That is all :)

Happy Friday and Have a wonderful weekend!

Challenges in My Life

Yesterday was quite an interesting and challenging day needless to say. I have an ongoing issue at work since January. For some reason the central fan that is right above my desk at work passing on some cigarette smoke smells randomly almost everyday. Not only Im allergic to smoke (causing me to have ichy eyes and runny nose) but it also gives me headache.

I have been dealing with it. Trying not complain much. I wear a mask when I smell it and take some headache medication as well as eye drop. I just think it is very much ridiculous that I would have to medicate myself while Im trying to work! I finally had it yesterday. I stuttered telling my supervisor that I cant do it anymore. I broke down and cried.

Eddi (my supervisor) told me to go home. She felt bad but she has been telling the office manager to deal with it and it has been months ...nothing really happen.

Ty and I had some pho noodles for dinner last night. We went to a restaurant and waited and waited..... people who came earlier than us was served and was eating their food while Ty and I sit there and sit there..... finally I said okay lets get out of here. We just left and went to another place.

Finally home..... and I checked my email. Found out that I need to take a loan for my college while before I was supposed to not worry about it. Ty did a lot of pep talk to me on this. I am at peace with it :)

It was one of those days that everything drop on my lap at the same time. But I made it to another day again.

Love you guys! Love you Ty :)

A Great Weekend!

Busy busy weekend for Ty and I. Saturday morning was started by sleeping in! Yay!! Then throwing wheat dough for cinnamon rolls hehehe. I had to leave it for a couple hours or overnight so yeah. Hehe Ty was scared watching me throwing the dough since I was sitting on the kitchen floor kneading and throwing. Hehehe

So then........ We sat around and watch a movie :) Went to the supermall to get some easter treats for Ty's family. We got invited to go to Wade's place. In the evening, I went swimming while Ty went to have a quick visit with Dan and his family. THEENNNNN I had to get ready for the Blue Ball for Andy's Birthday in Shilshole Bay Beach Club.

The place was so much fun. 80's music and all :) I only had one shot :) Raspberry vodka with Tara. They had some wonderful Italian finger food. All very yummy! Finally after almost a year, Andy got to meet Tyler haha I know I know... I need to get a little more of a life LOL We got home almost at 1 am haha it was fun but man I was super tired! Here is a picture of us and the birthday boy :)

I had to get up at 6 am the next day heheheh I know gruesome! hahahahha Thats right folks hehehhe cinnamon rolls had to be form early since it takes 2 hours to rise for the second time :) I was barely awake while I was rolling the dough hahhaha heck I didnt remember making the cream cheese frosting! haha

They turned out really good :) I was surprise hehe Since it was made from mostly wheat flour. It isnt as soft as if it was made with white flour. We spent the day at Wade's. Just Sarah, Ty, Wade and I. We watched a movie and just relax. Wade made awesome fritata :) mushrooms, sausage, green onions and lots of cheese! YUMMYYYY!

By the time I got home. I crashed hahaha I was sooooo tired but soooo happy. I was able to manage to go to my friend's party and celebrate easter :)

The weather is really nasty and rainy but nevertheless... I had a great weekend and I hope you guys' weekend are as wonderful as mine :) Happy Easter!

Finally Friday!

It has been a long week for me. One special deal project after another. Enough to make me work even more hours than I already do. So as my excuse hahaha I ditched those morning workouts that I planned. I did only one day :( I was pretty dissapointed at myself :(

So finally it is friday! During mid morning at work, I got bouquet of flowers with Teddy bear :) The receptionist said IS IT FROM YOUR BOYFRIEND? hahaha I just wink at her hehe I didnt tell. Of course the ladies (Eddi and Marilou) are very nosy hehehe I love them though. It is from my American Parents :) They are so wonderful to me. I cant say it enough nor thank them enough. They have done so much for me and my family. I love them to pieces. They call me their Indonesian daughter :) or at least that is how they introduce me to people.

I went to my chiropractor after work. My back has been killing me! and one of the problem is I havent swim for a while! I used to do that twice or three times a week! Shame shame I know! So I went home, made some chicken curry in the crock pot and some brown rice. After I put everything together, I put on my bathing suit and went swimming for about 40 minutes. I only did 23 laps :( I was out of breath and out of shape! eghh HOWEVER! I was proud of myself that I determine to exercise!

Now Im waiting until Tyler gets here from work so I can eat dinner! haha anywayyyy Have a good weekend everyone!

So I'm Going Back To School

Finally I made a solid move on my plan to go to school. I found a school that has a perfect program for my future career. The councelor asked me what is my plan, what is it that I want to do. I said "Pretty simple, I want to be a CPA"

So Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University has a perfect program for me. Not only I will reach my goal to get my CPA cerificate but those classes I would be taking are also count as credits for my Master. It is a perfect combination!

I will be starting in July 2009. I have to skip the April one since I would be in Mexico. I dont want to skip that for sure! Im pretty excited! They waived my enrollment test since I have solid A for my Math up till my Business Calculus. Im pretty excited about that. I cant wait to go back to school but at the same time, Im really nervous! Im going to take one class for my first quarter and go from there :)

Wish me luck! Hopefully one day I can help you with your taxes! :P

Motorcycle Fun!!

It was one gorgeous day yesterday! Ty picked me up from the park and ride. I had a little snack at home then we were off to go on my second motorcycle ride. It is necessary that I mentioned the bike's name. Its "BELLA" :)

We were battling about where to go. I did the short ride before to Normandy Park by the water so I wanted to try something further. We decided to go to Puyallup and maybe stop at Adam and Kerry's house :)

Some people are dying to see me in this gigantic helmet that weight a ton! haha and my padded jacket that makes me look like a snowman! So here are some pictures!




It was about 22 miles away from my place. A fun ride although I feel like I dont have any bottoms by the time I got there :)Both parents were out but the baby sitter was there with the boys :) We got to visit for a little while with the boys, Jacob and Gavin. They are adorable! They were playing play doh from the easter bunny. I get to make an orange carrot with Jacob ;) It was fun to see them!

One lesson to learn on this ride: I NEED RIDING PANTS. By the time I got home, I was FREEZING! Even though I enjoy the ride :) Next time, I will wear proper gear :) Jeans just didnt do it!

We had awesome Greek Pizza from Trader Joe's and some salad for dinner and get to visit with Tabby (the cat) for a couple minutes because she ditched us and decided she wanted to go to bed instead :)

What a fun day!

A Great Guy Named Tyler

It sounds very foo foo-ish.... but I just cant help but share this with you guys :) I just talked to an 83 years old lady, Eva Burns who told me in happy tears. "What a fine man you have there Michelle, It brought tears in my eyes, How can I ever thank you?" I dont cook or bake anymore and he doesnt want to accept money. He said my money isnt good ....

I told her that Ty would be happy to know that he gains another friend.

So here is the story, Most of you know that I work at a retirement home during the weekend sometimes. I met Eva this last saturday while enjoying the sunshine. I approached her because she seemed sad and disturb. Come to find out that she has been living at Peter's Creek for 3 months. I asked her how come I never see her around? She said she was depress because she needed to downsize when she moved. She needs to go to an assisted living because she had a stroke.

Later in the conversation, she told me that she uses email to connect with her sons and grandsons who live in North Carolina. However, she hasnt able to do that because she is waiting for her other grandson who wasnt able to help her set up her computer.

I said okay, let me see if my boyfriend would be able to help you with that. Of course if you all know my Tyler, he jumped right in without a question. His answer to me was "OF COURSE!"

Just like every other sunday while I work at Peter's Creek, Ty comes to have brunch with Evie, our 91 years old friend who adopt both of us :) like her own. I introduce Tyler to Eva. After brunch, Ty went to Eva's apartment and start to set up her computer, printers etc. He spent a couple of hours there. Toward the end of the day, Eva came to my desk and said "What a great day it has been. We have sunshine and I have a new friend, Thank you Michelle"

It was a rewarding day for both Tyler and I. Indeed I have a fine man like Eva said and I love him very much :)

Here is The New York Cheesecake covered Cherries :)

Crust Ingredients:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 cup melted margarine


Filling Ingredients:
4 8-ounce pkgs. cream cheese

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

½ cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

5 eggs


Topping Ingredients:
½ cup sour cream

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Canned whipped cream (optional)


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place a large pan or oven-safe skillet (that the cheesecake pan will fit inside) filled with about ½-inch of water into the oven while it preheats. This will be your water bath.

2. Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon into a medium bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup melted margarine. Press the crumb into a 9-inch spring form pan that has been lined on the bottom and side with parchment paper. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and about 2/3 the way up the side. Wrap a large piece of foil around the bottom of the pan to keep the cheesecake dry when placed in the water bath in the oven. Put the crust in your freezer until the filling is done.

3. Use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese with sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend mixture for a couple of minutes or until the ingredients are smooth and creamy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and then add them to the cream cheese mixture. Blend the mixture just enough to integrate the eggs.

4. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the filling into it.

5. Carefully place the cheesecake into the preheated water bath. Bake for 12 minutes at 475 degrees, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the top of the cheesecake turns a light brown or tan color. Remove the cheesecake from the oven to cool.

6. When the cheesecake has cooled, combine ½ cup sour cream and 2 teaspoons sugar. Spread the sweetened sour cream over the entire top surface of the cheesecake. Cover and chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. To serve, slice the cheesecake into 12 equal portions. Apply a pile of canned whipped cream to the top of each slice and serve. Makes 12 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Todd Wilbur, "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2," Plume Books

"I'M DONE SITTING NEXT TO JESUS"

I write this just for Tyler :) He told me to :)

A couple of weeks ago, We took the bus to work together. We didnt take the usual bus, this one was an earlier bus and has a different number. The bus was so full that we didn't get a seat together. Ty sat accross from me with another lady and I sat next to this guy who dress like he was wearing a black robe and have dark hair and long beard. He smells like a walking marijuana. It was awful! Tyler saw my face and started to send me text messages (yes even though he sat accross from me!) I can see he is chuckling and the message was "You sit next to Jesus" Man..... was it hard to not laugh! My reply was "I dont know Jesus smokes marijuana!"

So today, once again we took the bus together and Ty asked me which bus should we take? I said, "The usual one, I'm done sitting next to Jesus!" So he couldnt stop laughing at me! He had the giggle fit! Anyway, he wants me to write this, so there :)