Xfinity internet's free TV week

 I have received few free TV weeks in the past. However, I have never made the use of this except this time. I decided to login to Xfinity and check it out. So, far this is good. Today, I'm watching the 3rd, movie, 1st movie was pretty cool. Second was blah...

A Simple Favor, a 2018 Mystery/Comedy. This was a fantastic movie for an evening. With Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, two beautiful sexy ladies and nice acting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Girl - 1988 Comedy, Drama, Romance 

So, far this movie is nice. IMDB has a review of 6.8 and hoping this will be a good movie as well.

Thanksgiving day today

 This year is different as the last two years, I went to have lunch/dinner at A and Js. This year due to covid, I had to pass. It will be five months, I saw them last. I want to see them but, just with rising numbers, had to say no. 

I hope to see them sometime soon. On the other hand, today talked to my friend S, so nice to talk to her. And then I made some Deviled eggs, turned out good minus a bit little too much mayo in it. To be continued....

The process of making Sushi roll

 I am not sure what made me wanted to eat Sushi so badly. I watched few videos of how to make few of the items and there I go, more hungry for sushi. 

Just a few weeks ago, I was talking to my friend M, she mentioned about the Sushi kit. I right away checked in Amazon and then ordered it last week. It came just before Thanksgiving, two days before they said, it will arrive. Awesome. 

I drove all the way to uptown to buy Seawood paper for Sushi, found wasabi powder too. Then it was time for Sticky rice for Sushi which I found in Target next door. I had everything I needed. I came home and started looking for how to make Picked Ginger. Normally, young ginger is used but, I only had regular ginger and I gave it a try. 

I thinly sliced the ginger, put some boiled water in it, let me sit for few minutes. Then, got the other stuff ready. I also, tried the stretching the Shrimp so that he would not curl. I made the Tempera batter and got Shrimp Tempura ready. I also chopped some Salmon and cooked slightly with Sriracha and Soy Sauce.

Since, I had purchased some Tilapia (whole Tilapia got it cut into small pieces). I decided to fry those, which took a while. I made some soup of the fish head too with veggies. I didn't quite liked the taste so threw it away. 

Soon, it was 6 pm and sticky rice was cooked. And I started the process, it wasn't too bad. I wanted to make Dragon roll and Spicy Salmon. I didn't have plastic wrap so, couldn't put the Avocado on top and cut it. No worries, it turned out good without it. At first, slicing was a bit challenge, but the small knife did the charm. Pickled Ginger turned out pretty good too. In the end, the only thing missing was hot sake, chilled Soju just didn't work for me. 

I even managed to make a roll with Spicy Salmon and pieces of Shrimp in it. It the one on the left plate, the big Seaweed roll. The overall taste was so good. Will I make it again? I would love to except, its a bit of work. I think next time, I might cook shrimp slightly and make it instead of frying. 

It turned out to be a bit high calorie dinner. Ate about 6-8 pieces myself. I think for sometimes, this is fun to eat.

A year with almost one to no travel

As planned, I was going to travel a lot this year and make many countries which were on hold previously. I had saved up vacation and such. Then, pandemic hit and everything changed with that. All around the world, people are not able to travel much. Even though they can, its recommended to avoid if you didn't have to. 

It was beginning of March when I started working from home and now its the end of November. I had never imagined in my life something like this to happen. I had also never worked from home for more than few days a week. Not regularly but just occasionally when I needed. 

As its almost Thanksgiving, I am starting to feel more side affect of no travel. The year of 2015, I was in Thailand this time around. It was so much fun. The heat made me feel irritated and that taught me something about me which I had not known before. That was not a pleasant experience but, now I know what heat does to me. 

The food, beautiful blue water most places just was great. Often times, when I want to entertain my thoughts, I think about those beautiful beaches. I also had another memory around that time, where babu and I held hands and walked towards that spectacular fishing area. It felt like when we were growing up, I don't remember us holding hands and walking together haha...I still remember that and brings me smile on my face. 

I hope the pandemic will pass soon, we all can travel and have a normal life ahead. I meant being able to go out, travel, eat, shop etc etc...For some pandemic gave a lot of family time, for some it gave time to extend their family and I feel so happy for them. 

The year of 2020, the year of mask, the year of working from home, the year of no travel and soon will it will be 2021. It will be a year baby boomers, a year of vaccine etc etc.

Thanksgiving week, one whole week off from work, third time this year

Pandemic hit, spring came  and gone, summer came and gone, fall came and gone and now winter is here which will remain for a long time. Its not like other seasons which goes fast 😁. 

With the pandemic, working from home, time is flying. Every year seems to fly but, this year seems to be going even faster with no travel, work from home, walk, cycling, Pilates and no gym. First time in nine years, I haven't been to the gym for this long. I guess there is a first time for everything. No gym is not a great one though. 

Since we have to finish all our PTOs,I am taking a week off this week again. Once again, this is the first time in my work life, I am taking a week off to stay home, and this is the 3rd time. After this, I will be on PTO for two and a half weeks off. That will also be the first time. I really want to fly to Australia to see Ren, Sam-ma and everyone. 

I would go if there wasn't a two week quarantine period. I miss the ocean, beach and family time. I just want to sit by the beach, listen to the waves and do nothing. Or if the beach has a chair and umbrella maybe a book with a nice drink on the side. Oh wow, that sounds so awesome. 

Well, back to reality, its a Thanksgiving week and not doing much. Hopefully, we will figure out something to do and enjoy the time.