Whenever Michelle Lee comes to my place, she will introduce me to some queer or funny Youtube videos that more often than not, make me crack up and then I will be smiling the whole evening..
These are some of the videos that will make you howl with laughter...Enjoy!!!
Over 60 million viewers have watched the following clip and over 250 000 of them have given it a 5-star rating. Presenting my younger boy's favorite Youtube clip, thanks to Michelle!
Another one that is quite hilarious is The Wizard Swears..12 million viewers can't be wrong :-).Enjoy!
There is something that my older boy and I love to bits. The best thing to eat at anytime of the day, anywhere in the world, indoors, outdoors, alone, with your loved ones is none other than the OREO cookie. I am not referring to the newer versions which are adulterated and a form of blasphemy to me! The peanut-butter oreos are the worst of all.
I just had my dinner and am dreaming of my oreos - that singularly, succulent sustenance which has always been numero uno in my life together with chocolates. And how do I enjoy this delectable delight?
First of all, I must make sure I have OREOs! I am kicking myself now because I forgot to buy it last night while doing my groceries at TESCO. Now, perhaps you can understand the reason for this post :-). Since OREO without milk is like Anthony without Cleopatra, the second requirement is fresh, cold milk. Yummy! Thirdly, I must have a short and fat glass - for dunking purposes, of course.
Once those materials have been gathered, I sink in my sofa, sit quietly by the lamp and start relishing my OREOs.
It is a ritual that must be executed almost with reverence. However, bear in mind that the OREOs from Singapore and US are much better than the ones we get locally and I do not need to explain why this is so because a look at the details on the packaging speaks volumes!
A greedy person would dunk the whole OREO in the milk and pop it into his/her mouth. To me, that is an abominable crime indeed. Taking one OREO at a time, slowly, steadily is vital to relish every bite making it a memorable and unforgettable event. I NEVER eat the whole cookie right away.
Turning the chocolate cookie part in a clockwise direction (but never pulling too hard as that would break the cookie and the sugary filling), I would then dunk half the chocolate piece in the glass of milk and slowly devour it - exquisite - hmmm yum yum! I would allow the chocolate flavour to be released in my mouth as my tongue twirls the half-bitten cookie. In a few seconds, the biscuit part would soften and then its taste would then merge. Bit by bit, I savor it...
The rest of the cookie would then be dunked into the milk. Sometimes, I get a bit greedy and leave it in the milk a wee bit longer and when I feel it softening, I will regretfully plonk the piece in my mouth, scolding myself for shortening the ecstatic process of enjoying my cookie because by then, it might lose its enigmatic taste and texture.
Sometimes, I do the mow the cream routine. Have you tried that? It is but a simple process, dear reader. All it takes is front teeth and two fingers. :-) Just allow your front teeth to scrape off the cream without cracking the cookie or making crumbs that would stick to your shirt. Now once I have harvested all the cream, ooo la la...the moment of victory would be celebrated as once again, I use my tongue to play with the cream until it liquidizes in my saliva. :-) Now in doing so, I am left with the cookie without the cream. If my resources allow, I would then use the chocolate pieces to make an ice-cream sandwich.
Alternatively, I could build a cookie stack i.e. to disassemble the cookies and stack them one on top of the other. The height of this cookie stack would depend on the size of your mouth, that is the bigger your mouth, the higher the stack :-).
The choice is yours what you wish to do with the stack. For me, sometimes, I squirt whipped cream around it and then surround the cream with more ice-cream :-) and garnish with Hershey's chocolate sauce. Absolutely yummy!
Ah - as I age, I do not indulge in the last procedure lest I become more horizontally challenged than what I am already. Nonetheless, I would encourage you, dear reader, to partake in this epicurean delight. OREOS and me - a sublime and ecstatic ritual of the ultimate in cookie consumption which sends me off to the Milky Way ;-) and if you don't mind, I think I need to log off now and drive to TESCO to stock up on OREOs!
Have a lovely evening, dear reader - Oreo-ing or whatever...Cheerio!
I am an addict. What? Blog addict. I tell my son and hubby I will cut down on blogging but deep inside, I know I am lying. They do too.
After my shower each morning, I need to switch on my laptop, make my coffee, sit at the dining table and ping my blog posts (I've been having lots of problems with my feedburner updates...Someone help me, please!!!) after which I will consider what to write for the rest of the day. Then, I review what I had published earlier and you might be surprised that I still edit some of my previous posts!!!
I derive so much satisfaction and fulfilment through blogging because of the strong need to write, to blog and to just express myself because this is the only outlet for my ideas. I cannot imagine going on living in a day for more than three hours without checking my blog or mails and even when on holiday, it is the same. I cannot lug my laptop with me on holiday as it is huge, heavy (17 inch screen for an oledis like moi) and so I have to go to cybercafes or IT shops :-), whichever is more convenient.
For me, blogging is the opiate of life in its purest form. I am not just addicted to blogging, but to writing and reading. Even when I go to bed, I have to read to my heart's satisfaction until my eyes can hardly open or when the lines in the book seem to blur into one.
Some of you might not know this but I must confess that I run a few blogs :-) and so that keeps me pretty busy as each blog has a different emphasis. Nonetheless, the one which is in my heart all the time is unplugged because the name says it all. Truth is, I also give myself certain projects for each blog and you might have noticed that the postings at different times of the day take on a particular theme. I leave it for you to see the pattern :-). Being the typical Miss Kiasu, I schedule my morning and evening posts in advance with the hope that in the event that something happens to me or my pc, then my blog will still be running in auto-pilot mode.
On many occasions, I wake up in the middle of the night (but since I started running again, I have stopped doing that because I sleep right through due to fatigue) and the serenity and tranquility unleashes within me, many ideas and an inspiration that bursts forth from within effortlessly.
While writing, sometimes, I imagine I am in various situations be it as a writer for the New York Times, New Yorker, New Internationalist etc. and when I see my works in the screen, my heart just swells with satisfaction and the self-actualization process is most invigorating.
Looking at visitors coming into my blog gives me a deep sense of satisfaction that somehow, somewhere, a visitor chanced upon my blog and took the time to swing by. Some friends ask me why I do not include advertisements in my blog and to think of ways in which I can earn money from blogging.
*sigh*
I am, as many would have known by now, a die-hard dreamer and idealist. I would love to earn more money but not by putting adverts because of aesthetics :-). They just be so out of synch with the template or subject matter.
As it is, I have been itching to change the template for this blog for some time. I used to change the template every three to four weeks but I kind of grew fond of this quirky valentine. Besides, I am also concerned that some readers might not like the new template.
The best part about blogging is that this is my space - where I can share my ideas, rant, inspire, try new writing styles, share inspirational articles, tickle you with jokes etc...Without blogging, I would be totally deprived of all these exciting experiences that have enriched my life. By mid-May, I would have been blogging for one year at my Masterwordsmith@Writers.Inc. and by mid-August, it will be one year at this space.
Another benefit that I truly treasure is the opportunity to make friends with people from all over the world. I have forged a few strong friendships with some blog readers and I treasure these links. Hopefully, more of you will leave comments or get in touch with me because I would really love to hear from you.
So dear reader, friends and relatives, thanks so much for visiting my blog, for your comments, emails etc. because without you, there would not be unplugged. I would be plugged up, holed up at home!!! Thanks for being an inspiration to my blogging. I still have lots to learn and would be happy to hear your comments, ideas or suggestions. Take care and may you have a lovely day!
Cheerio!
If a dog were your teacher these are some of the lessons you might learn.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest. practice obedience. Let others know when they've invaded your territory. Take naps and stretch before rising. Run romp and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do. On warm days stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree. When you're happy dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded don't buy into the guilt thing and pout run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day be silent ..... ...sit close by.
...and nuzzle them gently.
