homemade blues

I've been trying to get the 3-column template up and running for my blog, and I spent the whole afternoon and early evening (with some breaks in between) downloading, uploading, browsing (for the aesthetically pleasing look), tweaking and re-adjusting... And I have to say, at the end of it, I'm quite pleased...

I went through several sites (as listed below)...
http://free-web-template.blogspot.com/
http://www.finalsense.com/
http://www.blogspottemplate.com/
http://www.freetemplatesonline.com/

...before finally settling on this one, which I downloaded from http://webtalks.blogspot.com/2007/04/downlaod-three-column-new-blogger.html

... and I tell ya, it's not as easy as I earlier thought. There are lots of help on how to do it - just google it.

I also spent some time to add some emails of friends that I want inform when I publish an entry on my blog so that they can be kept updated on my comings and goings and happenings (apart from the other social networking sites that we are all members of)... :)

Update from my last entry - Nenek seems to be doing better. Ibu just told me that she's now reciting the Quran, and singing the national anthem-s (of Malaysia and Indonesia), seemingly in good spirits. Until the next episode. Oh well, just like I wrote earlier, we're just waiting...

Today I was in a cooking mood, so, for dinner, I made Easy Steak Sandwich, and Mixed Salad with chopped Grilled Chicken (leftovers, actually... :)) and Honey Mustard dressing. Both sandwich and salad dressing recipes courtesy of http://allrecipes.com/ - which I really enjoy browsing through. Anyway, I consider it a modest success as G gave it a thumbs up. Since we're on a low-carb diet plan, I've been making an effort to not have rice at meal times, which of course, is not so easy... I'm trying hard not to think of Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi, or Nasi Lemak, or Kari Ayam/Ikan, or Sayur Kobis Masak Lemak, or Kurma Daging, or Nasi Kerabu, or Ayam Goreng Berlada, or Ikan Keli Goreng... OH NO!

Don't get me started on Mee Goreng Mamak, and Char Koay Teow, or Curry Mee, or Laksa Johor... And desserts! Big Apple Donuts, Cheesecake, Apple Pie (McD punya pun jadi lah), Ice Cream (Nestle also can)... I'm drooling already!!!

Another (or two) modest success - I've lost some weight since 2 and half weeks ago. Not telling! Until it's quite significant lah, then I will. And, I've also got some muscle (biceps and calf) showing from the gym sessions. I'm quite proud of myself. Hehe...*smug look*

Now, the hard part is... to keep the momentum going. I must update on the status of my 2009 resolutions in my next entry. Hmmm...