08-08-08

8 reasons why this date has no significance for me.

1. It is not my birthday.
2. It is neither the birthday of my family nor my friends.
   
3. I am not part of the Olympics.
4. I have no important appointments.
5. It's just an ordinary working day.
6. I did not give birth.
7. I do not own any establishments that opened on this day.
8. I was not affected by the luck that is associated with the number 8.

However, the blood that courses through my veins is mostly Chinese, so I am proud how the Chinese handled the burden of hosting this year's Olympics (so far, its opening is great). I have 8 phrases/words associated with the presentation that's "made in China".

1. Wonderful synchronizations
2. Awe-inspiring
3. Chinese history
4. Admirable talents
5. Human resources
6. Visual stimulation
7. Spirit
8. Lights, sounds, action!

I got to watch the opening at my parents' home where my family and I went to have dinner with my mom, my syoti, my eldest brother and his family, my aunties from Chicago and their family. The ambiance was festive and a variety of dishes were served courtesy of my mom, my sis-in-law and my syoti. To name a few:

1. Grilled Angus beef
2. Red sauce pasta
3. Potato gratin
4. Mashed potatoes
5. Chicken with churizzo
   
6. Grilled asparagus
7. Corn soup
8. Fruit bowl with sabayon sauce

Ah! I have broken my promise to diet, again. Oh well! Like they said, "It's better to have eaten then died, rather than to die with an empty stomach." Do you agree?