much better now

okay, so my post last night is quite sad. at that time, i really am. but now, i feel better. : ) so let me share some pictures from yesterday. here i am at Timezone, playing my all-time favorite - MarioKart. : ) D and i played this several times and i just loved it. : )

pictured below is what i cooked for our dinner - Shrimp Creole. : ) it is tasty and very easy to do. all of us loved it and finished it right away. : )



here's the recipe, try to make one and im sure you'll love it. : )

Shrimp Creole
4-6 servings

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1 medium green pepper, diced
3-4 garlic cloves
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
500 grams medium shrimp, peeled

- in a large casserole, melt butter and saute onions, celery, and green peppers until almost tender, about 2-3 minutes. add garlic and saute until garlic begins to brown.
- stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, and water. taste the sauce and add more water if sauce is too thick.
- add sugar, salt, and bay leaves. cover casserole partially and bring sauce to a boil. let boil for one minute.
- add shrimp and simmer until shrimp until shrimp are fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes. stir occasionally. serve with steamed rice.

after lunch today, D went out and played computer with his high school friends Bentong and Alvin. : ) i slept for an hour. im so sleepy (again) and it's just so HOT that i don't wanna go out anymore. D came back and we ate yummy asado pao from my Auntie Beng. : ) while im typing this, he's out and is playing basketball with some churchmates at YMCA. : ) it's been awhile since he last played.

now i have to go back to work on my module. good luck to me. im happy that there's no classes tomorrow. : )