Downton Abbey and the Glass of Time

Laying down in the sofa, being wrapped in a blanket, I love to be transported to the world of Downton Abbey. Meeting the lords and ladies, watching their fancy clothes and important affairs. I also love the servants and their world. The proud and proper butler, smartly dressed valets, efficient lady's-maids, kind housekeepers, and energetic cooks. The upstairs and downstairs juxtaposed nicely in Downton Abbey.

I found an interesting book in the library which setting is rather similar to Downton Abbey. The title is The Glass of Time by Michael Cox. To be honest, it took a lot of effort for me to finish that book. It was full of details and layers . A little bit boring, but still captivating. The good thing is I did not indulge.. I read one or two chapter every night.

The book is about Esperanza Gorst, a orphan young lady who became Lady Tansor's lady's maid. She did that for the sake of a great mission. What is that great mission ? That what made me kept reading.

Coffee

My late grandma thought that it was good for a baby to drink a little bit of black coffee. It will strengthened the nerve system; thus lessen the chance of seizure when the baby had a fever. I saw her feeding my baby cousin about a quarter  teaspoon of black coffee. Since she helped my mom raising me , I believe that my encounter with caffeine started at infancy.

My dad likes his coffee black and sweet. I remember dunking my " Marie Regal " in his coffee once in a while. He did not mind at all.

During my teenage and early twenties, I was not into coffee. I preferred hot chocolate, chocolate milk ,sweet tea or soda. Later, when I was working as a scriptwriter, I drank instant coffee to stay awake when we shot something at night or doing the editing.

I started to drink coffee regularly when I become a mom.  I am thankful to be given a precious opportunity to stay home with them , but I feel my kids engulf me with their being. Their life, food, clothes, toys, books are everywhere. My heart, bag, car, home are full with them... So coffee became something really set the line of being an adult and a child . ( As you have read , my grandma had a different opinion about this matter )

I am pretty flexible in my coffee drinking . I made my own coffee, usually skim milk latte with no sugar or just a spoonful. Sometimes I drink instant coffee drink.I also love Tim Horton iced capp.
Have a nice cup of coffee !

 

Merry Christmas to All of You

Merry Christmas, Selamat Natal, Shengdan Kuaile, Feliz Navidad

Joyful William Tell

 

Timothy's Winter Recital

playing William Tell and Joyful Joyful

Christmas Snapshots around the House

Plastic Wreath

Sophie's favorite Ornament

Beautiful Homemade Cookies from a Dear Friend

Ready for School's Christmas Party

Secondhand Friday

Goodwill $13

Once Upon A Child $7

Friday morning I had 2 hours 45 minutes alone
After shopping some needed craft materials for the kids
I went secondhand shopping, which was quite relaxing

Happy Lunch

Food prep under 15 minutes
light and clean protein
colorful
warm
makes me happy

hard boiled egg with salt and pepper
a slice of Asiago cheese bread from Panera
homemade vinaigrette
( a little garlic, olive oil,
white vinegar, sugar and salt )
red kidney beans, apple, cucumber
and  A CUP OF HOT TEA !