short leash

I love the bf. But sometimes, I feel that he keeps me on such a short leash. No, I'm not a dog but he's getting to be too possesive. I've always said I don't tell him when I go out and there's a reason. He's always afraid I'll meet someone else. But I have no desire to do so and I don't go out to meet other people anyway. He usually just pops at home when we have to go somewhere and I'm used to it. But sometimes, I also have to go out and do my thing. He sort of gets mad when I'm not there waiting for him.

Today is a good example. My girlfriends planned a get together on Saturday. It'll be a combination baby shower and bonding time. We don't always meet due to different locations and busy schedules. One girlfriend is on house arrest, as per doctor's orders, so it was agreed that we hold the party in her house. I know I'll be busy on Saturday so I decided to go grocery shopping today. Most stores I know will close tomorrow and Friday. The bf just left so I didn't bother telling him I was going out. Just as I got to the store, the bf texted and asked where I was. And I was like, do you have esp or something? So I had to call and explain where I went. Apparently, he called at home and was told I was out. Just my luck, right?

The truth is, it's okay that he's always checking up on me. But maybe he should give me a break sometimes. I don't go out and go manhunting anyway. And not that I'm complaining, mind you.

chicken rice

last sunday, we went grocery shopping. going around, i saw a rack holding this pack and other condiments. i have seen several articles online about white chicken rice and how delicious it was. unfortunately, there are no restaurants that serve this dish here. i also don't have the time to find it when i travel to the metropolis. so i decided to buy this and make my own.

the instructions were simple and i was able to do it without much difficulty. save for almost burning it, that is! hahaha! if i had to be honest, it tasted just like a dry version of arroz caldo. the instruction included cucumber and tomatoes for garnish. but i must admit eating both with the rice made it even more delicious. the chicken part was supposed to be thigh but i only had breast so i just sliced it into smaller pieces, minus the bones. pardon the styling, i need to work on it.

i sliced more cucumbers and tomatoes very thinly and paired it with the kids' leftover pineapple juice from jollibee. it made for quite a filling and delicious working lunch.