I scalded myself on Saturday while baking a chiffon cake. Mummy only found out this morning, and insisted that I pile on the toothpaste so that the skin will be protected and won't leave a scar. Daddy suggested treating it with cream meant for burnts and got scolded. Both love me, in their own unique ways. Somehow more relaxed today, cos the tension around me eased a little, the mood lightened a little. Many thanks to a dear pal who watched Julie & Julia with me as well...really took my mind off my situation and allowed me to be myself once again. I miss those days when I can be myself in front of people who are so familiar with me, and know me for who I am. Really thank you all for allowing me to be me, instead of expecting me to be someone I'm not...really appreciate that.
I love Julie & Julia...the movie feels so real, though it was really based on a true story. The way it was shot and made, really brought me into their world. I guess the reason why I could relate with it closely was because I do know the characters that were portrayed, and the topics...so familiar and close to my heart. Writing a cookbook is indeed not easy. The amount of research, testing and troubleshooting that goes into it, one can easily tell but how foolproof the recipe really is. Some recipes were written without testing, hence the results yielded from it varies greatly. Some experience success, some extreme failure. Care needs to be taken when choosing and buying such books, cos the effort that goes into each book can make or break it.
I love the passion Julia showed in her work, her determination in excelling in her field. It's inspiring for me...shows that it's never too late to learn and neither are you doomed to fail. A book I got recently is really set apart from the other books I own. The recipes are very detailed, and every one that I've tried, were absolutely foolproof (provided you're not an idiot in the kitchen). Baking from the book is always a great experience because you know you're going to get good results...just like having her in the kitchen with you. Lovely.
Flooded with thoughts after the movie, so many scenarios, feelings that I can identify with, so real. I love it. Also, it was great to have a real friend with me, who allowed me to be myself once again. Thank you for tonight. |
