Chicken and green beans

Finally posted my first entry of this year about 2 hours ago and now this is the second post - about food. This afternoon, I cooked "Chicken and green beans". I got this online and the original recipe was "Chicken and Asparagus" but I couldn't find Asparagus , therefore I substituted it with Green Beans. Also, I added ginger, shaoxing wine and rice wine =) 

 Slices of Chicken Breast, Ginger, Onion, Green Beans, Tomato (instead of cherry tomato)

 Chicken broth with thyme, cornstarch, salt and pepper

Stir fry the chicken until it is almost cooked in a pan over medium-high heat then remove to plate

 Stir fry onion until crisp tender then add green beans 

 Stir chicken broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to boil. Return chicken to pan and stir fry until the chicken is thoroughly cooked then add tomato

Chicken and green beans. Eat it with rice. *yum* Mine is slightly different from the original recipe with some extra ingredients as well as more gooey.

I find it fairly simple and I dedicate this specifically to Keith Tan so you can cook it over there. Please don't eat too much instant noodles. =)

Please click for original recipe

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End of 2011, Start of 2012

Happy New Year 2012 to everyone. I should have produced my first entry on the first few days of this jubilant year but instead I waited till now just simply because I have been occupied with work and social networking for the past 3 weeks. As what I have done previous year, I am going to sum up the happenings in 2010 in this post. 

Pharmacy internship was the focus of 2010. I have mentioned that I did my internship at Kensington Phrmacy in Whangarei. Throughout this year, I had learned a lot that range from drug knowledge, working collaboratively with other health care professionals, interactions with people of different backgrounds to acquiring problem solving skill. Kensington Pharmacy is considered a relatively big pharmacy compared to most in NZ. I am glad I did mine here and proudly say I am no longer an intern but a fully registered pharmacist meeting all the requirements of all the seven competence standards set by Pharmacy Council of NZ. Finally, I have made it after 5 years including 4 years of uni. For my success, I want to thank to all those who have supported me including Kensington Staff, families and friends and most importantly, Keith Tan. He was always there for me last year especially when I felt agrieved, and needed an ear. He also stayed awake just to make sure I was up for my oral assessment. So what's next? Currently I am working in the same pharmacy as I have signed a 2-year contract. After that I am going back to Brunei for good. I wish to stay for another year to gain more experience but I don't think I am allowed unless I want to do postgrad. I shall see what God has in His hands for me. 

 Completion of EVOLVE Intern Programme

 Yes! I am competent! 

 My official cert

 I can sell ECP now. Anyone wants some? *heee*

 What's next? Join ENHANCE, PDA, PSNZ, College of Pharmacists = $$

Another highlight of last year was my first meeting with Keith Tan. He touched down in Kiwiland on the festive Christmas Day. After spending 16 days with him physically, skipping all the details, I conclude that it was a pleasant meeting and felt very comfortable with him which is a good sign, taking both of us to another new level. I am really glad that he came over. Thank you so much for coming, poo-poo. I might blog about this in a separate entry in the future.

 At Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

 At Hamilton Garden

It was International Cultural Concert in July. This was based in Dunedin hence I flew over to help out a bit. The best part was I was on the land of snow! It was the heaviest snowfall ever, just absolutely beautiful seeing most of things covered in white snow. Due to the bad weather, I could not fly out of Dunedin in time hence I missed my connecting flight from Auckland to Whangarei. As a result, I stayed overnight in Auckland.

There are 6 parts about this event. Please go to http://aprilariez.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html for the first part

In November, I went for my OZ honeymoon trip with Juang, after our big exams and before the release of our results. Well, Juang knew hers when we were there and yes! She is officially a DOCTOR! *clapclap* Congratulation Chabo! We went to Sydney, Goldcoast and Brisbane in 10 days. I really had fun with her. Where should we go next? ;P (If I have spare time, I will write about this travelogue in more detail) =D 

 At Southbank, Brisbane

Vincent is someone who I want to mention here as well. He has gone back to his hometown for good to practise as a pharmacist. I just want to wish him all the best in his career and every other aspect of his life. He is one of my friends who I hang out with whenever I go to Auckland. Bekah is also another friend who left NZ for good. I knew her when I was in my first year of pharmacy degree and is a lovely friend to have. I also want to say good luck to Esther, Adi and Sam for their passion in obtaining another degree. Of course I won't forget the two amazing ladies who I must find when I am down in the big city - Bea and Jo. Love you two loads. For those who are going to sit for pharmacy assessment in May, GOOD LUCK! To the rest of my friends including those who are in Brunei, may 2012 bring you happiness and good luck in your life. Love all of you to bits =)

 Days before Vincent left

I may not see some of you again. All the best ~<3~

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