Our land lady is nice and helpful. She is Chinese and easy to understand. Annoyingly she tells me everything 3 or 4 times, making conversation tedious. I finally figured out that she thinks I don't understand her so I started reflective listening the first time she says something and now she only repeats twice. I think in a few months we should have the whole conversation thing down.
Beruit Restaurant - Arab Quarter
There is a little step, about 2 inches tall, on the porch of our home. Most homes here have them. They are called Ghost Steps. They keep the hungry ghosts from entering your home, because they can't get over the step. Not sure why the 6 inch step into the house doesn't stop ghosts but so relieved to know that we are safe from the hungry ghosts. There is one on the back porch too in case they decide to get in that way.
Capella Resort - Sentosa Island
The ghost step does a good job keeping more than hungry ghosts out of our house. Roland has a bruised toe from the ghost step, the Relief Society president fell into the door because of that darn step, and the air con man almost bit it today. Please be careful when you come visit.
Maybe we should paint it reflective safety orange, but I worry that might cancel out the benefit of keeping hungry ghosts out and Ike is hungry enough as it is.
Maybe we should paint it reflective safety orange, but I worry that might cancel out the benefit of keeping hungry ghosts out and Ike is hungry enough as it is.
Hawker Stand - just over the border in Malaysia
5 comments:
First of all, let's get this out of the way: WHO HAVE WE EVER KNOWN THAT EVEN HAS A THIRD FLOOR IN THEIR HOME? Okay. Maybe one, or two people. Maybe.
Second of all: Now I have another thing to worry about: Hungry Ghosts.
Third of all, what is that brown gelatinous wedge in the second photo?
Fourth of all: I'm going to do that when I make humus next time (first photo: fork tines dipped in paprika and then pressed into the hummus).
Fifth of all: I don't want rice with my watermelon and strawberries.
Sixth of all: are those FUN noodles in the last photos? I mean it. Not are they fun. But are they Fun Noodles? And are you supposed to eat them with those skewers, because that is just going to turn out with you having to stop at the department store on your way home to buy a new blouse. And is that some kind of blended pork pate meatball cut in half?
Seventh of all: I don't know about the seventh of all.
Oh! I know! How does Ike like all this new food? Is he losing weight, gaining weight, or staying the same? Is he still growing taller or staying the same?
Eighth of all: I had to sign in 3 times to get this to post. LAME BLOGGER/GOOGLE ACCOUNT! But see, I expected it this time, so I copied my comment before it got lost. :)
Are hungry ghosts dangerous and do they just eat asian food or will they go for the chocolate chips hidden in the pantry? Perhaps that explains the disappearance of the latter in my house.
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oyster wedge? A fermented avocado slice?
Is that a scallop with a green pea?
Actually I think sticky rice with the fruit might be a nice complement to each.
Are those all different hummus types on 1st plate?
Was this Isaac's birthday dinner?
Are you supposed to put a small plate of food out on the step for the hungry ghost, like so many Vietnamese nail salons do for their Buddha statues?
Hey Lady,
My lovely daughter forgot to cash the check you gave her. Is that account still open?
P.S. We miss you so much!!
Whit
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