why is it raining again?

it's well into September and yet it's raining again.. the weather has been good since i got back from Melbourne and i went to the city yesterday wearing a T-shirt and jeans! no more long sleeves! but it's quite a different story today..

anyway, the weather forecast did mention a high of 29C some time later this week.. i sure hope it doesnt rain tomorrow as i've got an interview to attend tomorrow! Geez..

it's been quiet and nice the past few days.. quite a contrast to the hustle and bustle of Melbourne.. and once again, there were yummy stuff to be consumed in this household!

that is Miyuki's Strawberry and Cream Cake.. made the day that Mum and i flew back from Melbourne.. she even text me and asked if i was coming back! she told me this is a normal cake to make in Japan.. Geez, it sure doesnt taste normal, it's absolutely yummy!

Miyuki also baked some Spinach and Feta Cheese Pastry the day Mum went home.. very yummy too.. Mum missed out on this but shared a slice of Strawberry and Cream Cake with me.. she liked it too and said, "How come you dont know how to bake?" oh well..

Jo baked a Carrot Cake last Thursday that blew me away.. it was so so good.. she proceeded to make Carrot Cupcakes! so cute!

this house is becoming more and more like a bakery.. but i'll be the consumer and not the baker, of course! wahaha..

dinner last night was Sunday Roast cooked by Jo! i have 2 servings of stuffing.. yummy..

while having dinner last night, i received a text from Sis saying that our dog was attacked by a cobra! apparently, the cobra got into the garden and both dogs found it and started barking away madly! Xiao Bao was standing too close and was barking and staring right at it! he was 'sprayed' in his eyes and face the deadly venom of the cobra!!!

but.. according to Mum, the good news is that the poor dog is a bit mad (i mean he has a mad will to constantly drive up our blood pressure~) and is up & running and alive & kicking now.. though his eyes are still a little red and swollen after Dad washed his face and eyes and is constantly using eye drops on him..

Left: his first day into the life of the How family..
Right: wobbly steps in his new environment..

caught by the camera for being naughty.. and still is today.. geez~

yup, it's a very sleepy life being a puppy.. playing all day long..

we are so glad he is alright!