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Banning the veil in France?

2010-07-13T23:23:00.004+08:00

Oh.. is it for real?

France's parliament has approved the ban on wearing veils in public.

You'll get fine if you wear a veil in public (150 euros)
You'll get a heftier fine if you force someone to wear the veil (30,000 euros and a one-year jail term)

Oh boy... I don't know what are the reactions from various parties especially the Muslim community..
Really looking forward to see if this law will be passed in the Senate next..

Morning drive..

2010-07-13T23:03:00.003+08:00

It tends to be a dreamy drive to work daily.. After waking up and before I knew it, I'm behind the wheels..

This 30 mins can be dreamy.. So today, I was following this lil car with plate number BBB 8988. Boy.. ain't it a nice number plate... The dream starts...
If only the 9 is 8, so this fella will have BBB 8888. A plate number that some other fella may buy for thousands.
If only the 9 is 8, then he don't really need to buy 4D, Magnum or Toto, cause 8888 is a rare number that will come out.
But then again, the logic is that, the probability of 8888 coming out is the same as if a random 8273 coming out, isn't? The probability should still be (1/10)*(1/10)*(1/10)*(1/10). But if you only have RM1, and you need this bet, will u buy 8888 or 8273? :p
I recalled back the time when we were taught probability, but then it was a Malay language class.. and the word is 'kebarangkalian'.. There are more terms, converted to Malay, and I recall some of it like, 'ketumpatan', skala, jisim... Hehe.. farnie...

The lil car move on.. my mind stop wandering then, and I carry on my journey to work :)

Halted?

2010-07-04T00:10:00.003+08:00

They stopped it? Why? As I was passing by everyday after work, I noticed they had stopped demolishing the walls of the Pudu jail. I'm so curious why was it stopped/halted..

Daily Express said that questions were directed to the government why DBKL are allowed to demolish the wall?

Has they stopped because of voices of concern around them? Is it too late? Is it just right? Will they ever stop for good?

All in the name of development...

2010-06-21T22:07:00.004+08:00

The Pudu Jail wall will be demolished.. right now, at this time I'm writing this...
They are demolishing a 115 years old wall, once the longest mural wall at 384 metres, a colonial building in KL.

Why? Because they wanted to widen of the road and build some underground passage construction.

What has they become? They doesn't know how to protect our historical landmarks..
It's just so sad to know that they are terminators, destroyers, so unappreciative.. so silly and so stupid..

Other smart guys history book says, the Great Wall of China was built between 220–206 BC.. the walls has been preserved.. that's one of the UNESCO heritage site..

As for Malaysia, under the budak-budaks order, the history will read, destroy it! Build shopping center, build highways, build condominiums.. As if the place is not congested enough.. Destroy!

With this, until they wake up, Malaysia = destroy.. Malaysia will never be anything close to big because they keep destroying it..

All in the name of development, and do they know development is not just about demolishing and rebuilding?

Half Yearly Post

2010-06-21T00:33:00.003+08:00

Whoahoo.. it's been half a year since I last written here... I didn't forget you of course, just that a little busy.. But my bloggie..I'll try to come in scribble more often k..

I'm listening to some songs recently, some oldies, it makes me feel so comfortable and I enjoyed it so much. While listening to it, it sort of brings me back to the time or era, when people listen to these songs..

One of the songs I'm listening to:
Moon River
music by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Sang by: Audrey Hepburn, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra..

First Day at work!

2010-01-04T21:19:00.003+08:00

It was the first day of work in 2010.. hee, with a mixture of laziness, and excitement, and a little bit of scariness for the things awaiting me.. hee.. End of financial year.. so.. I hope there's not much issue this year..

Traffic was building up today in the morning (after being spoilt for clear traffic towards the end of year), so I spent additional RM3.20 to take NPE to office, but going home after work was a breeze. Imagine, a breeze drive on Federal highway around 7pm on a working day! Boy, I'm so excited, I barely can believe it. It's just like winning a lottery (I think this is the feeling?.. teheehee..)

Ooh, enough of that, the moral story of the day is that, "Life is full of ups and downs". You may not have gotten what you want today, but please do not lose hope.. for you may not know when you will have your dreams and wishes come true...

Happy New Year, my dear friends! (still in new year positiveness)

Cheers.

Happy New Year 2010 ! Yay! Yay!

2010-01-03T20:35:00.003+08:00

Wow... so excited that 2010 is here, it was a few relaxing and cheerful weeks towards the end of 2009.. With holidays and holidays around the corner... weren't 'prepared' yet to welcome in 2010.. but alas, 2009 ended.. I'm glad it was a good year (well, there's good and bad) as we walk our life together.. You see, it's really a blessing that me and my dearest ones are all able to live our life together, to spend time together, to laugh, to smile together and above all, that we cherish each other. Can't take things for granted, I prayed that 2010 will see us staying healthy and happy.

It's been 3 days now into 2010.. Well, it's been a great beginning, quality times spent with loved ones. Oh and I've started working on my new year resolution!.. Hee, what is it? Too many la...
But on top of my lists are, staying healthy, read up most (if not all) the books I've bought last year so I can get more without feeling guilty (tehehe..), clean up at least 50% of my junk collections in my room. I think I have more but I'll just formally put this up as more achievable goals.. So, when I revisit in 2011, I can't give excuses for not achieving them ;)

Do you have any new year resolutions? I just hope you will achieve all of them, so that you can be so proud of yourself the coming year..

Happy New Year 2010 and may your life filled with good health, happiness, and blessings..

Cheers!

Is it the end?

2009-10-03T23:14:00.006+08:00

Been hearing about the end of our Earth these past few days ... 2012 they said.
It's a disturbing myth or maybe fact. No one knows for sure what will happen tomorrow or the future, but it's what's being anticipated.. If you believe it of course..

It's not helping either, cause I'm currently reading a book ''The DEAD and the GONE", by Susan Pfeffer published in 2008, It started of with the 'something' that hit the moon off its orbit and it is much closer to Earth now.. (Whenever I say this to Wernn, he will roll his eyes :p) As I read, I start imagining myself in that situation, of what would happen if it really happens. How could we survive, or like how Pfeffer said "Only the unlucky survive".

More heartbreaking news on typhoons, then tsunami and then the earthquakes around the world. We felt the tail of the typhoon last Sunday while having our seafood dinner in KK, Sabah.. It was terrifying, and yet we were thinking that it's a norm for the locals there. Friends felt the earthquake tremors last Wednesday evening. Things that we were spared of all this while.. But many things are changing.. but seriously, are we prepared?

So, do I believe or anticipate if the earth is ending during my lifetime here? I don't know.. what about u? I just know that when people say "Appreciate today, enjoy life and life is short", it has become much more meaningful to me now and had changed my life.

[Updated]
Suddenly thought of this song, The End of the World (lovely tunes.. let's not focus on the lyrics..

Cheesecake ...

2009-09-21T16:34:00.005+08:00

Howdy, how's everyone! Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and a Happy Holiday!
It's been sometime since I post any food pictures, and even longer since I make something out.. So, during the weekend, the foodie mood in me wants to try for a cheesecake! It seems a safe and easy choice, a recipe from Jamie Oliver.. It's hard to go wrong I guess, no baking! Just put it into the refrigerator and freeze it will do..

Hmm, how it turns out? Ooook la, it turns out way better than my big muffin (KY, Baby & David knows ;)). I guess I can reduce the amount of fat, can minus out the double/thickened cream the next time around and try out some adventurous toppings..

My Mum did it again!

2009-09-21T16:25:00.006+08:00

Mum tested me again... fuyooo.... My mum really has good parking/driving skills ler. How did I drive away after that? Mum came to the rescue ;)

Tunes... 于心有愧

2009-09-11T23:13:00.006+08:00

Been listening to this song these few weeks.. Nice :)
Like how Eason presented the song, very emo!

Just how ones act, can have a big impact on another ones life..

The weekend...

2009-07-05T23:06:00.007+08:00

Gotten myself really busy with work in the past few weeks, even working from home on weekends.. The project was completed and deployed last Sunday.. I'm so glad.. It's been so long since I had a relaxing weekend and this weekend has been great, able to spend quality time with my loved ones without having to think of work now and then.. We had morning dim sum leisurely.. we ride around doing chores.. we went to pasar malam.. we walked and shopped and ate some good food. It's really a wonderful time and it's my wish that we can always be happy, that's basically what's priceless to me.. appreciate every moment I had..

Wish you a happy week ahead k!

Unagi Pizza at Pasta Zanmai, Mid Valley

First time seeing a 16% discount in a timepiece shop..

What a difference surprise this time around..

2009-07-04T14:11:00.007+08:00

Both of us set our eyes on it. Guess we make the same comment.. 'Yerrrrrrrr..'

They really doesn't have much taste, be it at their will or they're force to abide to the city council's requirements/wants/likes whatever you call it.. It's just a lousy piece of art.
Like how Wernn quotes it 'Rich people has no taste'. Weird as it is, to some extent, it's very true.

Maybe you like it and will appreciate it, but not for us. Darn, it really manage to spoils the first sight of Pavilion in my mind and heart, which used to be elegant and classy, simple yet sophisticated. There's just so much you can do at the open space.. Hold some events, promos, new openings, a gathering place, a lawn, a playground, a yoga place.. whatever it is, darn.

There you go, you've just successfully added another 'piece of art' to uglify KL.

Before.. Best picture I can get from the web, courtesy of Wikipedia,
regretted never taken a proper shot of Pavilion in the olden days.

Pavilion KL as it is now, with its new addition,
the so-called Unity Fountain with carvings of hibiscus..

The 'piece of art', of course as abstract as the word 'ART' is,
the beauty lies in the eye of the beholder..
Please enlighten me on the meaning of these 3 gigantic pots in a fountain, so I can appreciate it better?

Surprise!!

2009-06-24T22:31:00.004+08:00

So cute isn't ?

I received it! Thanks tim tim! It's so so cute and and it's Mickey.. I wish I'm there too ya.. It must be so exciting surrounded by all the cute funny cartoon characters... hehee... Thanks again for the card!

Choya for us...

2009-06-20T21:57:00.005+08:00

I knew I've fallen in love with Choya the first moment I tried it... It's a sweet & sour ume taste liquor with a tingling relaxing effect..
So, Wernn bought the Original Choya at the airport recently and we've been enjoying it. Then Wernn told me that it's nice to simply mix it with some soda water... So, I've got the opportunity to try it out today.. Indeed, it taste great.. Just love it.. Its aromatic taste, hmm... just lovely.

We can mix it with green tea, orange juice, longan juice.. ah, and the Choya promoter I met at Subang Parade told me that she even cook Wine Chicken with Choya.. That's interesting.. She offered me a free tasting of the Original Umeshu with shiso herb (red colour) which is good for ladies. It relieves fatigue and helps our body to regain energy and vitality.

This site has more info on Choya Umeshu and I'll gonna try some of their drinking ideas.. Or if you're lazy to make your own, why not head over to Pasta Zanmai. The last time I was there, I saw that they have a wide variety of Choya drinks.
Till then.... enjoy ur drinks!

Surprise!!

2009-04-26T01:11:00.003+08:00

Thanks heaps to my dear friends! It was a big surprise to receive this postcard from Cambodia today.. It's been more than a month since you guys&gals are back home, but this late greeting just make it more meaningful!

That's a message for a friendship forever! A toast for us and more gatherings in the future ya!

Driving home..

2009-04-13T22:51:00.003+08:00

Today, I left office around 7+.. Traffic was good, because it's getting late and furthermore it's a Monday.. Everyone's still blue and should have left office earlier..

Normally around this time (around 8pm), there's something I will always see (90% of the time)... Hehe, don't worry, it's just the cops.. Tonight, I saw 2 of them by the roadside talking to the driver.. di da di da.. poor them, kena again.. It's quite easy to spot them at this hour, I guess because it's their end-of-shift hours? I just guess that..
I notices a lot of the police bikes cruising around highway/town at this time. Maybe they're going home, so while they're at it, my as well check out illegal looking drivers/drivers talking on phone but without handsfree/drivers sms-ing/people speeding away..

Do you guys notice this too near your area? Be careful ya when you are driving around 8pm, who knows, they're watching us!

Seven Pounds, Shinjuku Incident, Fast & Furious 4

2009-04-12T19:12:00.003+08:00

Hmm, have been catching these 3 movies the last few weeks.. I'd went for Seven Pounds after my colleague told me that it was a good movie.. Good as it is, but I think it could have been better. The story line is indeed touching, but it was just a waste on how the movie was brought out to the audience. I have to say I slept in the early part, so were the few people sitting around me. It was moving at a slow pace, and had everyone guessing in the darkness of boredom. I'm pretty sure this was the director's intention, but I'm such a lousy audience, I should have waited till HBO/Starmovies air this movie.
Memorable part of the movie: Will Smith humming the song "Loving You"..

The next 2 movies I'd watch, was totally different from Seven Pounds. Fast paced, action packed, 18PL movie.. Shinjuku Incident to me was interesting, for there are many elements in it. Love story, brotherhood, gangsterhood and there's a moral of the story, that we reap what we sow. Memorable part of the movie: The scene where Daniel Wu was given a chestnut cart as a present, I saw the happiness on everyone's face...Only if the money was coming from a clean source...
Fast & Furious 4, was fine too, thanks to the cars, very CGI-packed actions, the cool Vin Diesel, the pretty sister and Braga's girl. It got me thinking, are the bad guys always bad? Or are they turning bad because they have no choice? Or when we have a situation, should we settle it quick rather than sit on it?
Memorable part of the movie: How they survive the racing in the tunnel ordeal.

So, for me, movie is meant to be entertaining and for us to learning something out of it, for us to see how impressive CGI has become and how filming can be so imaginative..
What about you? Had any good movies recently? I hope you had spend some quality time on it.. :)
Cheers..

It's weekend!

2009-04-11T09:29:00.002+08:00

Woke up early this morning around 7am to bring my nephew to school. Mum was attending to her garden and waking up early was great. I get to breath in fresh air, listening to the birds chirping, saw people jogging and brisk walking around the taman, maids washing their owner's cars. It's just wonderful walking around, clearing our mind from stressful stuff and appreciating the beautiful things in life..

Have you stop by to smell the flowers today? Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend!

The story of a Chicken Maryland...

2009-04-11T08:09:00.007+08:00

We stumbled upon IRC one of the days. It was coincidently their first day of business, thus the place was packed with many people. The decoration looks much like a kopitiam, and so we vowed to come and try the food on other times..

Time has come and we had our dinner at IRC, the Island Red Cafe (not Internet Relay Chat/the mIRC we used to hook on during UNI time). They have nice looking tables and chairs, PCs access with Internet connection, free WIFI and their menu does looks good!

So, since I've always been a fan of Chicken Maryland, I ordered one while Wernn ordered the Hot & Spicy Chicken complete with fresh fruit juices. Their menu even shows a whole baked tomato which is perfect in a Chicken Maryland meal. There's not much place which serves it this way.. Boy, am I excited.. Chicken Maryland always has a part in my heart, same goes for Assam Laksa. If they have either one on the menu, most probably that's what I'll order. So, I'm really looking forward to this meal until it finally came.

My Chicken Maryland came without any ompphh! I thought the waitress must have make a mistake.. Darn~ I can't believe what I see.

Chicken Maryland = Small slice of breaded chicken meat - baked tomatoes + a thin slice of tomato - banana fritters - hotdog + pathetic looking salad filled mayonnaise (to emphasize that salad was the dressing instead) + two thin slice of cucumber + french fries = Unbelievable that they called it as a Chicken Maryland meal. No way-lah

Nevertheless, I chomped down the food, because that's my choice and for the sake that, the meal is still called (by them) as Chicken Maryland.
Taste = OK-lah.
Try again = No, thanks.

Wernn's Hot & Spicy Chicken wasn't any better or I should say, they are quick on par. The fried chicken was thin and it tasted normal. We would be more satisfying eating at KFC's. I've lost count how many number of times I'd said "Pathetic".

To me, maybe they aren't the food experts, but their drinks was good (hard to get it wrong?).
I know there's so much more food varieties I've yet to try, but it doesn't appease me anymore.

Anyway, they do provide PCs for free surfing and free WIFI available. The connection was at a very good speed. Thumbs-up to them..

I think the shortname IRC indeed suits the cafe if interpreted my way of IRC chatting, go for the Internet, not for the food.

Earth Hour

2009-04-04T20:12:00.005+08:00

Haven't blog about this yet.. Hmm, time seems to passed by so fast and it's been since a week. I'm thinking if I should practice switching off the lights at 8.30pm every Saturday.. Hmm...

Back to 7 days before, we were excited to go for the Walk of Hope. Tickets? Checked. Off we go, and it was drizzling, we reached around 5.30pm to join in the event, very excited.. But heck, we were told that the T-shirts are finished, the recycle bags are finished. Really dampens the mood. Excitement totally drops 90%, left 10% of mood. But well, what can we do, the T-shirts and bags are given out for early birds and are sponsored items. But then again, how come they know how to print so many tickets, and yet, they never thought that the sponsored items are not enough for everyone? Or, they may have thought of it, but thinks it's alright? It's not that I can't live without a T-shirt, but professional organizers would have done something on this. So, to heal our broken heart, we were asked to write our correspondence for "See what we can do for you", and we were given a wristband and a CD (only can get it after justifying that I do have a valid ticket)

Ah, if that's not sad enough, the Walk never got started until 7.30pm. That's 1.5 hours difference from what we were told, which is 6pm. Malaysian time, I guess I'll have to accept that. It's been a while since I join events..

Luckily this is for a good cause, my mood shot up to 70% when we start the Walk.. There's a lot of people and I hope that everyone feels the same, that we actually understood the cause of the walk, that we actively supports the motive, that we should do all we could to save our ailing Earth.

Ops, it's 8.30pm, I'm gonna switch off my lights now.. See u guys!

P/S: Oh and, no one get back to us yet on "See what we can do for you" ;)

Taiping trip pictures (yea.. long overdue.. )

2009-04-04T17:52:00.009+08:00

Some pictures taken during trip to Taiping a month ago.. Went to the much talked about Taiping Lake Garden, which indeed is breathtaking. It was relaxing walking in the park surrounded by greens, water and mountains. Good feng shui. hehe..
We spent almost 2 hours there, but only managed to cover a small part of the garden..

Raindrops keep falling on my head.....
It really is a rainy town.

Road stretch in front of Taiping Zoo

Road stretch along Taiping Lake

Raintree reflections..

Raintree drinking water..

Simple love this stretch... aw..

Nice view..

Lovely cute bright tree

House / rest house ? Didn't get to explore on it yet.. The lake is so huge..

The sun is rising..

Love the tree..

Me and Wernn

Wernn & I
Thanks to Boey for these shots..

Rarrrrr, dinosaurs!

Me & Wernn

Posing beside them.. they are great pretenders!

Thanks to my dear friends, I have enjoyed the trip very much..

This is where we stayed.. Hotel Furama, Taiping.
But ops, I didn't take the pictures of the hotel. I enjoyed the stay and do recommend it. It was very clean, well lit, comfy bed, clean toilets, TV with Astro channels, ample free parking spaces and definitely rooms with a scenic view as it's just opposite the Taiping Lake.
All just for the price of RM70 +-

Earth Hour - Counting down to 28th March 2009

2009-03-15T13:38:00.007+08:00

Your vote:
1. To switch off your lights for an hour or;
2. To leave them on.

WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard. EarthHour is plannning to reach 1 billion of people wherever you are.. [Extract from EarthHour]

Guess this is what I'll be doing: Get out of the house (remember to switch off all the lights first & remind parents not to switch it on for at least an hour. hehe..) and join the walk of hope at Capsquare on 28th March 2009 at 8.30pm

Chinese Valentines is here, Happy Chap Goh Meh

2009-02-09T19:51:00.007+08:00

Hehe.. how does your Chap Goh Meh goes by? Mine was a..simple one spent at home.
Today started off with prayers at Guan Yin temple with parents, then we had some vegetarian meal.. and off to a quiet day at home.. It's just after dinner time now with parents, brother n sis in law.. to wrap of the 15 days of Ox Chinese New Year celebration. Each of the 15 days was fun and happy visiting relatives and friends, visiting temples at Fo Guang Zhan, Dong Zhen in Jenjarum, Thean Hou temple, enjoying watching TV and also eating throughout the time..
May the rest of the Ox year brings happiness to each and everyone of us..

Hmm, time passed by so fast and now the celebrations season are over.. time to get some serious work done like working and working (as if I wasn't working throughout the celebrations season)

But, there's many reasons to celebrate here in Malaysia.. Today is Chap Goh Meh and a replacement day off for Thaipusam, and this weekend would be western Valentines day. Hehe.. there's always a day to celebrate, but I think it's cool.. It's just like there's something to look forward to in life.. A hope. A faith. An average day came by and spent away and then came the special day to look forward to. That's life ha, it comes and goes, we separates and we gather, we work and we rest, we pack for holiday and we came back.. and it's a life cycle that goes on and on. What makes it more important and meaningful is that, it's them whom you celebrate and cycle with. Your loved ones, your friends..

So, ha.. that's my point now..
May this Chap Goh Meh brings you closer to your loved ones and have a happy life cycle!! Appreciate them, and love them more each day!

Welcoming the Ox year 2009 at FGS Dong Zhen, Jenjarum

Lion Dance

Reunion dinner at Kau Fu's house

Big mandarin orange

Valentines is coming........

2009-02-02T22:16:00.002+08:00

Hi gals, guys..

Already think about how to celebrate this day? I was introduced to RosesChoc If you want some surprises for your darling and at the same time doesn't cost a bomb, then it might suits you..

Time for some sharing and loving.. An early Happy Valentines greetings to you!

Happy 牛新年

2009-01-27T12:46:00.007+08:00

Howdy... how's your CNY celebration going ya?
It's a fun and happy one for me.. was busy the past few days, decorating house, helping mum preparing for reunion dinner and meals for relatives, visiting relatives.. And today, it's already the second day of CNY, where I get to rest a bit, eating snacks & watching TV while surfing net. So nice.. Outside, it's still the same hot weather days we always have on CNY..

Wishing all my guys gals friend out there, a happy, healthy, and prosperous Ox new year ya! May we have a quality year, spend with loved ones and enjoy our life ok..

Love ya from, megmeg.

Ang Pow

2009-01-18T21:56:00.006+08:00

Got an angpow from company this year.. Thank you!
Already in Chinese New Year mood..

weekend holiday! Off from work

2009-01-17T13:35:00.005+08:00

yes.. Im now so grateful that i don hafta work on weekends.. I helped mum cleaning up the fridge for the coming CNY. #But i have yet to clean my room.. Will, (I mean must) do that pretty soon.

Now I'm over at the salon with a hair cut and put some colour and treatment to my hair.. It's getting too boring now while waiting..

But later will be going for annual plant shopping at Sg. Buloh.. Hee.. Then to low yat and watching movie..

Need to put pressure on these guys here.. boring liow.. sien!

Back soon ya..

[10.04pm]I'm back..
Phew... It was tiring.. Went to Sg. Buloh and bought a big kumquat plant for mum.. It has a nice form as Wernn said, many kumquats, nice colours.. Love it. Gonna decorate it with some red red ribbons for the coming Chinese New Year.. Me & Wernn bought some potted plants too..

By the time we reached home, rested for a while, before we went out for dinner with Meg.. She bought us many many food! Otak-otak, 'kai chai peng', 'wong lai peng' #sounds like someone's name hor and more biscuits!! Thanks Super Meg!

After a decent modest dinner at Payathin food court, we went to Low Yat to get Wernn's external harddisk. Met this funny but with character salesman. Deal done in 5 mins. Super efficient both seller and buyer.

Back home! Mission accomplished today, but didn't have the time for Ip Man movie. Wqnted to watch this, and moreover, everyone says it is good.. Must make some time out for this movie.. seriously.. You watched it yet?

Above all, I also received gifts from my dearest friend.. Hee... Thank you for the bag(s), the key chain(s) and the unique playful earring!! Thank you so much! And the most wonderful of all, is the early angpow I get from you! Hehe, I was smiling outside, and laughing inside.. Hehe, you remembered how I always long for your angpow! Hehe.. Because of the thoughts that came in the angpow is priceless... Thank you my dear friend! Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and hubby!

Second week of January...

2009-01-11T17:33:00.006+08:00

It's just the 2nd week of 2009.. but I felt that this has been the most challenging start of a new year in my life..

It must be because I started the first day of 2009, working in the office and because of that, I missed Wernn's friend wedding dinner #they served good food e.g lamb and good wine.

Almost each of the workdays, I stayed late in office (because I need to support financial year end closing). On the second Sunday, I'm in office again, fixing and fixing. And on top of this, everyone starts calling me needing this and that urgently. All I hear is urgent.. #as if I can clone myself

Very sien working and working.. Sakit badan dy.. I wish Chinese New Year will come soon!

Forgotten to mention too, that I got trapped in a lift for slightly more than an hour last Friday.. darn.. It's just like in the movies i.e the lift shakes grr.r.g.r..rr.r and with dust falling down.. but the lights are still on.. hee.. It's my first encouter, luckily I'm not alone, with 2 friends and a stranger. We felt so separated from the world.. In the end, we have to be pulled up and out, Bomba also came.. After that "ordeal" (teehehe..), we bought toto,magnum and 1+4D, and we win nothing la... adui!

La la La ...

2009-01-05T22:31:00.007+08:00

I was a tad boring tonight.. came home early #grateful to be home by 8pm, took mummy dearests home cook dinner #having lala is a bonus, and freshen up..

It is raining outside #I love rain..
It is so relaxing, peaceful... #time to open up my lil blog for some chit chat..

Today is not my first working day in 2009 #I worked on the very first day of 2009, unplanned..
But somehow or rather, I felt like it's a brand new working day for a brand new year. It was a busy day and time flies.

Now, I'm in my room, reminiscing on what I've done in the past 2008. I remembered making resolutions of going to the dentist, saving/making more money, spend more time with parents, family and loved ones, achieve more at work, be a better girl to Wernn, giving back more to society, and other sort of stuffs.. Very realistic and achievable goals. #but I guess I could have done better in all of them.. The resolutions does motivate me, as long as I put my heart into achieving them..

Still remembered Chinese fengshui masters once said to have extra precautions on health, wealth, ones safety, be careful of quarrels, this that and those.. However, I'm glad that it's not a bad year after all. Hoping that the coming year will be a contented one too.. #haven't make any resolutions yet this year.. but hope to make some and get it going. It's a source of motivation and especially when I'm looking back just like what I'm doing now, it's an accomplishment, or rather an energy that pushes me to go further..

Rain stops.. #feels like grabbing a book now and think of some new year resolutions..

Till then, friends, hope you have something in mind in this year of 2009, big or small. Let's work towards our goal one step at a time and discover each day, that we can go further if we try..

Dear Friends

2009-01-01T00:22:00.003+08:00

To all of my dear friends,

Today marks the start of a new year.. 2009
It meant the start of a new chapter, a new beginning..
I wish that you will find happiness and cherish the moments..
I wish that good health and luck be with you throughout the year..
And that contentment be the way of life..

Forgive me for all the wrongdoings I've done on you..
To let you know that I don't mean it and that I cherish each one of you..

From the sounds of the fireworks, to the peace of the night.. let's walk our life journey together..

Happy New Year 2009

Melaka !

2008-12-29T22:40:00.004+08:00

Went to Melaka last weekend with good friends... It was a great trip amidst the hot weather.. Local boy & Janice was kind enough to show us around and it was fun having their company.. Thanks a lot ya!!

Kenlooper has penned down some really good notes on our wonderful trip.

Our last trip in the year of 2008 and may year 2009 allows us to see more, feel more, experience more and love more! Thanks to my beloved friends, you guys are great and life is so much more fun and worthy with you all. I appreciate you guys ya!

Happy New Year !

Merry Christmas !

2008-12-29T22:34:00.003+08:00

This year, just like any other year, we are celebrating Christmas at Kao Fu's house.. It was a celebration we all waited for.. it's time we can have some turkey and good food, of course there's beers and liquors offered, but we have to disappoint Kao Fu again, as we aren't avid drinkers..

We brought some gifts and placed it under the Christmas tree... It was a new green tree this year.. Kau Mou bought it at a good deal, bundle with decorations...

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and also, an early Happy New Year to you.. May the coming year be a productive, wonderful and happy year for you!

Happy Dong Zhi !

2008-12-21T13:01:00.003+08:00

Today is Dong Zhi, the arrival of winter. 冬至 aka winter solstice day aka tong yuen day..
Pa said Dong Zhi arrived one day earlier this year, Dec 21, instead of Dec 22. Since young, it's been a tradition to be at home and have dinner together, it's just as important as the Chinese New Year reunion dinner. This day reminds me to appreciate and celebrate the harmony and happiness in family.

This year, mum made some tong yuen, white in colour.. It's balls of glutinuous rice stuffed with gula melaka, and boiled in sweet ginger soup. That's how ours goes.. I bet, there's many different kinds of tong yuens, each family may have their own tradition on making tong yuens. Some with multiple colours (pink, red, green etc..)

I know each of them is tasty and represents the same thing: one happy and united family.. Happy Dong Zhi to all of you.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

2008-12-20T22:46:00.005+08:00

Today, I received an airmail from the States! I was happy to see it and guess that it as to be from Wah Nui... Hehe... Girl, thank you for the beautiful card, which has the word 'JOY' in bright red green Christmas colour. It seems to be long since receiving physical greetings card, thanks to the era of Internet technology. So, getting one is always special!

Thanks Wah Nui, I wish the same to you, that you stay happy and healthy all the way and may GOD bless you. Enjoy your Christmas, I hope it's gonna be a white Christmas for you!

To all my dearest friends, early Christmas greetings from me, wishing each one of you a great Christmas & New Year, and happy holidays. May the year of 2009 brings you closer to your dreams and stay healthy always.

Early Sunday morning

2008-12-14T08:20:00.004+08:00

Today, I woke up thinking that it was a working day, and just about to check out the time, I realize that it's a Sunday.. The feeling is heaven... hehe

So, I snuggled in bed, I know it's been raining outside last night.. it feels so good..

I slept.. till 8am.. still very early for a Sunday, but I want to get the most out of it, so I woke..
Planning to watch a movie given by Wernn.. Pick list for today: "What Happens in Vegas"

But.. the main topic today is actually about sneezing.. hehe.
I just sneezed.. I sneeze a number of times almost each morning after waking up.. I was wondering why did I sneeze once I woke, and not while I'm asleep? Or did I, but I didn't realize it? Out of curiosity, I googled for it..

Why don't you sneeze while sleeping?
[WikiAnswers says] : The irritation that initially triggers activity at nerve endings in the upper respiratory tract will wake you up before you actually sneeze.
[Meglittlemeg says]: Ah... Now, come to think of it, it did happens once before. I woke up right before I'm about to sneeze.

Reading further, it's interesting to know that the nerve that causes sneezing, will also cause our eyes to be closed. The urban legend that says your eyes will pop out if you force it open while sneezing, is a myth. Though I won't try it.. I just know for myself, when I sneeze, my facial expressions seems all jumbled up. It's so funny.

Anyway, happy Sunday to everyone!

Reuse & Recycle..

2008-12-13T23:39:00.008+08:00

My mum brings out our own Tupperware when she buys our take-away meals. Mum separates our rubbish type especially bottles and aluminum tins. Mum also do house cleanings and will pack the things that can be recycle and call the recycle guy to pick it up. Mum is really Mum and I'm gonna learn from mummy dearest...

My part??
I had make it a habit now to bring my own bags out during shopping..
It was kind of a 'shiok' sendiri feeling I have when I don't need to bring home new plastics bags when doing marketing / shopping..

I bring at least two - one in case for wet stuffs, and another for dry stuffs. When doing marketing, I will definitely need a bigger one.. My workplace gave us one big recycle bag, so, it is really handy. But now, most shopping center has their own recycle bags and can be purchased on the spot. I'm also hoping that they start to charge a fee for plastic bags given out.

I really hope that more people will start to reuse and recycle, and if everyone can do a little bit, it will make a whole lot of differences..

Let's reuse and recycle!

Being adventurous

2008-12-07T12:41:00.005+08:00

We cooked pasta the last time around, prawns and tomato pasta, then we had sardine pasta and this time, it's a mixture of self-create-dishes. But there's tomato again.
It's edible (compare to the cake I bake few years back), it's healthy and delicious!
tee..he..he (knowing that I have low requirements on food, most food are delicious for me)

Hepatitis B! I'm not protected!

2008-12-07T11:50:00.010+08:00

It all started with a blood test/medical check up at BPLab recently...

My results was out and everything seems good (Thank GOD).. Hmm, even did an upper abdomen ultrasound.. Click on the link if you wanna know more, I just know why I have to do it, after I get scanned. hee, it was my first time being ultra scan. Dr. applied a cooling clear gel over a hand held device (transducer) and go over my upper abdomen.. Dr. said everything's in good condition, just that my kidney length is long.. hee.. No news is good news.

Then, still need to have the report analysis with Dr. Came to the part of Hepatitis B.. I still remembered parents bringing us to have this vaccine sometime in primary/secondary school time, but now, it says that I'm not protected. Aiyo.. means the vaccine hilang somewhere.. So, Dr. Lim suggested that I have a booster dose. And that sounds like 'Ouch..' but I have to..

The jab was not too bad, slightly more painful than some 'people so-called ant bite blood withdrawal' (not so ant bite to me though). That jab may make one feel tired, painful joints.. but luckily I'm ok, it was at the moment of needle poking situation that got me Ouch.....

I guess all mamas to be will be screened whether they have this vaccination. What if the mama have it? I don't know how le, forgotten to ask doctor pulak. But doctor says newborns are now injected with this vaccination as part of the baby's immunization program.

Hepatitis B can spread through blood (just like HIV), and can cause life-long infection (a carrier) and there's no specific treatment for it. It infects the liver, and can cause liver cancer.
Hepatitis A meanwhile, is transmitted through our food.. Dr. says that most often people may get infected, but our body makes antibodies and cured ourselves, in fact, without us realising it. There's a vaccine too for Hepatitis A, but cost more than Hepatitis B jab. (~RM110 for Hepatitis A, RM50 for Hepatitis B)

I'm just done with the first jab for Hepatitis B, 2 more to go in the next 6 months for the complete vaccination.. ;)

Congratulations to my beer mate!

2008-11-30T00:36:00.003+08:00

To Beer mate Chris & wife Janice,

Congratulations to both of you, you both looks so perfect tonight..
Pretty & slim, handsome & smart!

Wishing you happiness and contentment .. Happy Wedded Life!

P/S: The food was delicious too with big servings, we can't finish them all!

for being early

2008-11-18T09:17:00.002+08:00

i'm in a room. Attending an awareness program that will be starting in 10mins but just few of us here.. So i really have nothing much to do and resorted to my little blog. Now i know why i'm late most of the time. Hee.

This morning while driving to work i saw a police car that has the siren and lights on and flashing.. I guess that's a sign that says 'clean the path civilians, i'm at work'. Hee. I really always wonder where are they rushing to. Have you?
My reasons:
1. They are rushing to catch thieves or robberies or kidnapping or murder case.
2. They are rushing to help in some accidents.
3. They are on call by some diplomats or politicians or anyone that have say on their job.
4. They are late for work (courtesy of wernn)
5. They just like the fun of it.

Do u think i get them right? Any police uncles out there can enlighten me? But guess not, mines not a political blog, they wont be interested one.. Hee..

Ten minutes liow. People still not much.. I should just go shopping..

Happy Notes

2008-11-16T21:52:00.003+08:00

Congratulations to both Baby and David on your newborn..
Take good care ya and enjoy the new journey of life. All my best wishes to both of you.

Weekend..

2008-11-16T21:13:00.006+08:00

It's a much awaited weekend, that I will be going for dimsum buffet with my family at Kin Ma Restaurant, Palace of Golden Horses. I've been thinking about it almost everyday..

Finally, it's the day, and happy as a bee, we went for our brunch. I always love family gatherings. I love my family !!

Then, we went to Galeri Petronas, KLCC for the artwork showcase. This time shows photographs taken by Soraya Yusof Talismail entitling Imaging Selfs. Also on display is the blog drawings from Mazen Kerbaj. It was also made 'true to life' with some sound effect... which was actually the recording he recorded on the balcony of his apartment block, the night the bombing began in Beirut.

And, we wrap it off (while waiting for the rain to stop) in Kinokuniya browsing through the wide range of wrapped books.. including one of my favourites, Tin Tin.

What's going on?

2008-11-09T18:43:00.001+08:00

We were walking around Bukit Bintang, heading towards Low Yat yesterday. Looking for a mouse.

It was a breeze walking from Pavilion, till we reach the traffic light at Lot10 junction. Cards everywhere, we have to focus to cross the road. Standing at the crossroads, we noticed a group of people (big group!) gathering right in front of Maybank. Youngsters, mostly dressed in black, with caps. I found more of who they are here.

Walking from Pavilion to LowYat via Jalan Bukit Bintang wasn't a breeze anymore. It seems that we went into a different town/country. We saw more street dancers, youngsters in black, saw a fighting among few youngster (hit the head, face, neck and shoved him to a car and continue hitting) and people in walktie-talkie running to the scene to watch/help.

What has happen to the KL I know. I've grown up here since I existed. I felt sort of a pain to see this. Where did all the youngster came from? What's their intention of burning the loser's clothes? If it's a culture / weekend activity, do it right man. Do it the legal way. Don't obstruct the traffic. Don't bring any bad impression to the tourist. Don't fight. If you have to fight, learn boxing/kickboxing/kungfu. You can go to Hollywood and get famous and do it like a man.

From the Star article, it says
"Last Saturday, things started to simmer when one or two minor scuffles broke out. Some of the kids fled, sensing things were about to get ugly. Soon enough, just as it was getting dark, a mob of around 20 angry teenagers were seen dragging a guy into a back alley. The others on the street – the youths, tourists, security guards – just watched in silence."

Said one of the 3 policemen,
"“They fight all the time, almost every week. But we can’t do much about it. There’re so many of them, and so few of us. We can’t be watching them all the time,” he said."

I saw the fight myself.. it happens and will continues...Until the authority do something about it.

Bake a feather-light gateau, anyone?

2008-11-09T18:35:00.007+08:00

This is how the gateau (pronounced as ga-toe) looks like..

The recipe is over here. I haven't try it yet, but sure would love to..

Eat vegetarian, it's good for your health

2008-11-09T18:32:00.004+08:00

Farul: Yet another makan post, hehe, can't help it. megmeg is made of food (and assam laksa)

The 1st of Nov 2008

2008-11-02T12:19:00.006+08:00

Lunch was at Ole Ole Bali, Sunway Pyramid. The menu was familiar, and yea, it shares the same menu as Bumbu Bali in Puchong. Brothers & sisters..

We had two sets of RM25 nasi ayam.. Mine was ayam bertutu - it's a 1/2 chicken marinated in some kind of spices and Wernn's was a 1/2 fried chicken.

Verdict: Great meal.. Big portions.. The next time around, we should just order 1 set of main course and a starter. I've taken some snapshots of the chicken bones but found it a little gross to put it here.. They remains in memories and thank you chickens!

Dinner was at Italiannes with buddies. They have a promotion now. At RM29.90, we can choose 4 different kinds of pasta (8 kinds to choose from). Portions = small.
Ordered a seafood pizza too, it was just right the 4 of us.. Delicious. Cost us RM37.90 for the pizza.

Having said that, need to wake up early tomorrow as it's All Souls Day. I guess all the food will be easily digested and it serves as an energy booster for a day of house works..

Over the weekend

2008-10-27T16:41:00.007+08:00

Friday:
Work till late in office.. Tiring..

Saturday:
Went to work after soooo long.. darn~ Finally, I completed the tasks.. I'm not expecting to go office again anytime soon on a weekend.. Luckily Monday is a public holiday, Happy Diwali friends.. Hehe

Lack of sleep on Friday night, so after work on Saturday, I spend some quality time at home, which does includes watching TV (Super Trio Show), reading newspapers and sleeping early..

Sunday:
It will be a fun day of eating out. Paid bills, and went for brunch makan-makan at Kin Kin Restaurant, Pandan Indah. It's a corner lot shop, near to MPAJ and Pantai Hospital. They serve good spicy pan mee. Pricing at about RM5 per bowl..

Dinner time, was at Lian Bee Hokkien Mee stall, Jalan Cheng Lock, opposite Eon Bank, next to S&M Shopping Center, near to Petaling Street.. ;) hehe..
Found this place from A Whiff of Lemongrass. After trying it, the verdict.... It was good, but not as good as the Hokkien Mee stall at Peel Road (opposite Queens park) and the one that is at Petaling Street (opposite the famous longan drink stall).

With a stuff stomach, must get the longan drink, slurping it till we reach our car.

Monday:
Happy Diwali!
Ironed clothes of 2 weeks ;)
Went shopping with mummy dearest.. Back home, blogging, reading book (Spencerville by Nelson Demille), TV-ies and rest and relax.

Tuesday:
Back to work.. and it's going to be a longgg week..

Hope everyone have a nice week ahead ya!!

Yut Kee Restaurant..

2008-10-25T22:51:00.004+08:00

Ever since we discovered Yut Kee, Wernn especially will always try to find reasons to go back again for some good food. Each time friends visit, that is always a good chance...
That applies when Alu is back this December.. k, we go for breakfast?

I finally..

2008-10-20T00:34:00.005+08:00

..went to the dentist last Saturday, 18th October 2008.

It was my first visit in a decade or more..

The experience was not as terrifying as the last time as far as I recalled.
This was how I felt.. (might be kinda gross to u)

I was in the 'surgery' (yes, that's how critical I see my appointment with a dentist) room under the bright light. Scaling was done, then polishing. Next, was the filling.

Dentist said: I can give u the injection if you feel the pain is unbearable.
Me nodded.
Me thinking: Injection??!?!!? Oh my gawddddd.. this is going to be longggggg..
Dentist at work.
Construction sounds.
A few hours seem to have passed..
Jaw and mouth was painful, open too long, can't close, nurse was pulling it open too I think.
Start to feel dizzy.
Start to feel nausea.
Me thinking: This is just the 1st filling, will I ever survive?
About another 5 long minutes..
Silent.

Dentist said: Get me the mirror..
Me asking with a numb mouth: Just done with the 1st filling?
Dentist said: Nope, done with 3 already.
Me thinking: Thank GOD. With some dizzy feeling, I am proud I survived the ordeal and walked out of the room. Time checked, I was just in there for about 35 minutes. I bet time passed by so slowly when you are bored or scared..

Somehow, I was proud of myself. After procrastinating for so long, I finally managed to resolve one of my year 2008 resolutions. Yay!!

Have you resolve yours yet?

Happy Notes

2008-10-12T17:09:00.002+08:00

The past few weeks was some cool great weeks. It saw us, surrounded by many happy notes.. It was all about love & togetherness ;) And it evolves around my 3 best friends.. Hehe.. There seems to be endless congratulations that I can say to them..
Still wanna congratulate them here!!

Ah boy & ah girls, I'm so extremely happy for you!

1. SF is pregnant
2. Jacq is getting married
3. KY is finally going steady with his girl

Happy Mid Autumn Festival to everyone...

2008-09-14T22:10:00.006+08:00

Happy Mooncake Festival! I woke up eating a slice of mooncake... and felt the festivity around..

Mum cooked some really good meals for us.. One of my all time favourites would be braised mushrooms and chicken feet.. Simply delicious~ Not forgetting, the chicken, prawns, siew yok and vegetables..

And, I'm going to bed later, with another slice of mooncake to wrap this beautiful day..

Happy Mooncake festival to my family and all my beloved friends.. May we enjoy peace and happiness through autumn, winter, spring and summer :)

Last weekend

2008-09-14T21:26:00.003+08:00

Had tea for supper in Winter Warmer, The Curve with colleagues and ex-colleagues.. Farewell is never a happy thing, but I wish you all the best, CY.

Had a meet up with D'Gang, but not all of them physically here, it's getting harder, with everyone's tight schedule. But of course, it's always a happy outing, whenever we have one.. And not forgetting you Lulu, with just a phone call away, you're just right 'beside' us.

Happy Birthday in advance to Baby & Chun Hoe!

Human statues at Pavilion, KL

2008-09-14T20:11:00.006+08:00

We were almost late, havent taken our dinner yet and about to catch movie Wall-e. After buying the tickets, we head to have our dinner, and this caught my eyes.. Human statues! They are in costumes, covering their whole face, and posing for the crowd. I was excited and wanted a picture with them. Some people even imitate their poses (though I bet they are funny).. hee

Quick shots, and we are off to dinner and movie (on time)..

I found lots more of human statues pictures on flickr.. I think they are really cool.. Full of emotions ..

http://www.flickr.com/groups/humanstatue/pool/

When we were small.. memories revisited

2008-08-31T20:56:00.009+08:00

My colleague forwarded an email to me the other day, with lots of pictures that reminds me of what we use to do, play, eat and enjoy during childhood.. It's been so many years since we have them, and oh my.. how much I miss them.. It was a happy+funny+innocent+sweet feelings whenever I see the pictures.

Do you remember them?

Foodzzz...

2008-08-17T16:21:00.003+08:00

As I was reading the papers this morning, I came across an article with few nice food pictures.. It caught my eyes, and since we are planning for a family eat-around again, this place sounds pretty nice. Especially when we are bringing pop and mum, a decent chinese meal will never go wrong.
The article was extracted from PureGlutton.blogspot.com and that would be our next family eat-around destination.

Singapore trip 25th - 30th July 2008

2008-08-04T23:46:00.011+08:00

Inside a First Coach bus
Bangsar - Novena Square RM 45
Novena Square - Bangsar RM 75

Hortpark theme gardens.
I didn't really do justice to the beautiful park, as I forgotten to capture pictures on the theme gardens (Been busy admiring them)

At Bugis Street on a Sunday, little Taiwan food fair is going on. Packed with lots of people queueing up for snacks, longest queue comes from the 'Smelly Tofu' stall.. euw...

At Singapore Zoo, I thoroughly enjoyed myself here..

Desserts on a sunny day in Chinatown

Singapore Garden Festival 2008

Hmm..

Durian Night..

2008-07-18T23:14:00.003+08:00

Wow.. brother bought some durians today... and me and pop doing what we do best.. Yes, opening the durians.. It's been a while since we had this 'activity'. We used to buy durians back in one piece.. It reminds me of the time we spent with my late aunty (Ku Cheh). But those are sweet memories. Today, I felt her appearance.. How I miss her.. I hope she is well wherever she is now. Rest in peace Ku Cheh.. I miss you.

So, back to the durians, they are great! Simple delicious.. Juicy and fleshy, as big as my palm, and they are just amazing..

Care for some?
durian puffs @ The Gardens
durian desserts @ Gohtong Jaya
durian cake @ Plaza Damansara

Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah

2008-07-12T05:07:00.001+08:00

I feel a stomach ache before I sleep. Mild one. Too bad it strikes in the middle of my sleep. It's not mild anymore.

Off to the loo. It was a satisfying one. Hee. Enough said.

Went back to room but I'm too awake to fall asleep again. I seek refuge on internet. Read www.thestar.com.my, www.chedet.com. More interesting political stories.

So exciting that me and wernn thinks film makers should jot down all details and make a movie from this saga. We can rope in some international movie stars. The scripts and movieline are good anyway. I think it'll surely be a box office. We can even get it listed in the Malaysian Books of Records too. First movie on Malaysia's era lost in transition. We'll just play the movie for the students during the school's Sejarah class. It's easy to absorb too.

Let everyone be aware of how critically-ill Malaysia has become.
Let everyone knows that history do repeats.
Let everyone knows that history is here so we learn the good and discard the bad.

Sejarah class will never be the same again? Hee.

I think I better get some sleep while it's still dark outside. And great.. It's weekend! Yay!

eat drink man woman..

2008-06-30T22:08:00.002+08:00

Saturday fun time learning English...

2008-06-21T22:05:00.005+08:00

I just came back from my relative's place after a full moon dinner..
I was writing and came across the word 'rhythms'. I wasn't sure of the spelling, so I checked it out and noticed that they have no vowel letters.. So, being free, I try to trigger more words that has no vowel letters in it..

Rhythms, try, why, hymn, myth, shy, cry, my, cysts, lymph, fly.

And did you noticed that all the words above has 'y' in it?

hehe.. now I'm trying hard to get a word -vowel -y
..
..
..
dr. tv. ms. mrs. mr. hmm. grrrrr. still can't think of any.
..
..
..

So, I seeked refuge from the Internet.. and it's getting more fun learning that 'y' is a vowel when it sounds like a long 'i'. People are debating on whether the letter 'y' is a vowel or a consonant. Some says 'y' is only used as a vowel when no main vowel exists in the word.

So, all the words I've mentioned above are thus, consider as words with vowels?!?

You have any idea? Are there any real English words that has no vowels?
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..
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CRYPT .. dang.

Great Saturday..

2008-06-01T12:19:00.017+08:00

At the 3rd International Bookfest in KL Convention Centre. There are lots of great bargains here, more so on Chinese books. Lots of varieties and price comes in from as low as RM3. Huge crowd, happy to see many book lovers around.

Then, we head to Galeri Petronas, to see what's interesting and on show. Stirring Odissi is currently on till June 22 '08, at Level 3, Suria KLCC every day except Monday, from 10am to 8pm.

Odissi III by Sivarajah Natarajan

Lotus of Life by Syed Thajudeen.

I did not get to take a picture of this, but it was on The Star, 1st June '08. I ‘printscreen’ it.. :)

Then, we head over to LowYat Plaza around 6+pm to purchase network card. It was pretty jam that day at Bintang area. I got a DLink network card for Rm18 at All IT Hypermarket. On the way back, we stop for a while to watch the World Cyber Games held outside LowYat Plaza. There was a PC football game going on between two participants. They were on stage and there's a big screen showing the game. They even have a few rows for spectators to watch the footie. Wernn said it was more exciting than the real footie. I have to agree. The footie game was fast and interesting. We got back to our car within an hour and head home for dinner with parents. We had our steamboat dinner at our old place, Hoong Kee's Steamboat.

World Cyber Games 2008

Later, we head over to Coco Banana, Sunway Pyramid, meeting up with my colleagues and Kenji. It was a great night, it's been a long time since we had a night out drinking session. Headed home around 2am and it's time for a good rest after a long day.

Cleaning my cabinet

2008-05-28T22:04:00.006+08:00

Tonight, I suddenly had the urge to clean up my cabinet.. and among those I found inside are papers and tonnes of papers, envelopes, and more papers. (Not sure why I'm keeping them, but I know I need to recycle them.. the time is finally here.. hehe)

So, I go through and found many 'red bombs' from all my beloved friends.. But I think the majority came from last year, 2007 where I had a lot of friends getting married and I'm invited to share the big day with them! And I still have their wedding invitation card! It was nice going through it.. hee.. and these are some of it.. hehee.. :)

Over the weekend .. Foodz.z.

2008-05-26T22:34:00.011+08:00

I was browsing through my PC & cleaning up some stuff. I found some pictures I've taken some time back while having dinner. Now, I've got the time to post it and share with you..

Restaurant Yue Yee Chai, opposite Shaw Parade, beside Public Bank was closed. Buttt... they sort of re-open it a few shops down the block over the corner (near to the traffic light towards Berjaya Times Square). The place is brightly lighted and the food tastes just as good. The dishes were served pretty fast too.

We ordered fried keow tiow, mushroom noodle and kangkung belacan. It was delicious.

These 2 pictures were taken from Sek Hou restaurant, near to the GSC cinema (3rd floor) in Berjaya Times Square.

The restaurant name means 'Eat Good' and I do agree with them. The food were served in a generous portion and by looking at the menu, we are definitely spoilt for choices. You get some western and eastern meals and their drinks menu are quite special.

The unique thing is that, they have meals that are specially prepared for the health conscious. At an affordable price, you get to taste herbal soups and noodles. I will take more pictures of their latest menu the next time I'm there...

Over the weekend...

Also went to visit Ayu and family in JB.. Hehe, they are one growing happy family and it's nice to see them again after a looong time. Ayu remains the hot cheeky and cute Ayu (I wonder if she ever grows old). Raul is a cute lil child .. sleeping and waking up .. and his eyes though is not as big as mine yet, but very soon, I know, he will catch up just like his big bro.

Too bad, I didn't get to take any pictures of lil Raul, coz we were busy talking and talking and eating (thanks Ayu for the best mee rebus).. I'm so glad we manage to made the trip to visit Ayu and family, it was a fun and happy trip.. and that's a great quality time I've had.

Just manage to capture some sunset pictures and the chocolate from Ayu, that keep us awake and energize till our dinner at around 930pm.

Bits and Pieces ...

2008-05-18T21:01:00.005+08:00

Over the week...

I ate some preserved guavas bought from the snacks counter in Jusco supermarket.. It's one of the best I've ever tasted. Not dry, but it's kinda juicy and fresh. Yummy....Yummy. But can't consume too much of it.. Just for snacks once a while should be fine le.... Priced at RM2.09/100gm.

I finally signed up for Facebook! After so long.. hee

I read about the new toilet bowl concept restaurant in Queensbay Mall Penang. Remember seeing some Taiwanese restaurants that has this concept long ago.. oo, now it's in Malaysia. The food appearance looks pretty acceptable ;) Not sure if they have faeces shape ice-creams like those in Taiwan.. hee..

I tested out my new phone and its EDGE connection via Bluetooth. It doesn't work. Could be caused by some security settings? So, I plugged in the USB cable and tried connection via Nokia PC Suite. Voila, I got a connection using the USB modem and it's much faster from my usual Bluetooth connection. I'm so happy...

Finally, a happy note .. Jessie got married to Cheng after 5 years of courtship. I wish them both a happy ever after and contented life.

Thank you my dear friend

2008-05-15T22:56:00.006+08:00

She was very thoughtful.. On our 10 years of friendship, she bought me the delicate and beautiful Coach wristlet. I have never owned any purse at that heavy price tag.

I was overwhelmed, dumbstruck, happy, touched, happy again and all the feelings all over again.

I noticed myself just staring at the wristlet. Smilling, and staring.

The only reason why I acted that way, I'd figure is because I was happy that I received it from my friend so faraway, yet so close to my heart. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me. Friendship forever.

our friendship is now 10 years old,

but we are still young thou..

we went through life's ups and downs

and our friendship has became my crown..

10 years had passed just like that

It's time to tell you, you're the best..

Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA 2008, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

2008-05-04T22:55:00.007+08:00

Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA 2008 is back again at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia from August 11 - 14 2008. Tech.Ed SEA 2008

When you go to this page, you'll noticed an icon on top of the banner saying Get Microsoft Silverlight, "Light Up the Web". Install it and you'll see the banner playing the animation. Quick check shows that it's a new Web presentation technology that is created to run on a variety of platforms. Currently with version 1.0 up and running, and with version 2.0 coming up tomorrow! We'll have to see how impressive this can be in time to come..

Also, in conjuction with Microsoft Tech-Ed SEA 2008, Microsoft is having a "Blog about TechEd & Win!" Contest and is calling everyone to blog about anything and everything on Tech·Ed SEA 2008~ Cool prizes awaiting.. Tech.Ed SEA 2008

Baking at Jacq's place..

2008-05-04T22:00:00.014+08:00

It was a fine Sunday and I went over to Jacq's place for a lepak-ing session. Started off with buying lunch for two. Bought it at Hoong Kee Seafood Noodle House, Taman Maluri. For RM4, I get a tasty bowl of seafood noodle soup. Next, grab a tub of Kings Macadamia, Raspberry and Chips ice cream.

While on the way, I had my experience with 'the spider' in my car. I don't know where it came from, but I noticed it on my dashboard at the traffic light. 'The spider' jump onto my 'dino-toy'. I grab the nearest paper to 'shoo-ed' it away, and it jump back to the dashboard.

The light turns green and the timing was just too right that 'the spider' jump from the dashboard all the way to 'I don't know where', but it has to be between the driver's and passenger seat. My GOD. I can see the long thread/web starting from the dashboard. I used the paper to break it, but no, it doesn't work that way. All this happens while I'm making a turn and driving. Dangerous! But there's no emergency lane to stop. My body is now getting too close to my door and I just kept mumbling in 18SX languages. Argh, it's no where to be seen.
The short 5 mins drive is enough to keep me insance but tough! (Yes 18SX languages made me tough..) Forget 'the spider'. I don't know where it went!

I reached Jacq's place. I asked Jacq to check my hair, my back for any signs of 'the spider'. No, luckily. Then, I emptied my bag. No also. I gladly concluded that 'the spider' is still in my car. (And it will be gone when I go home later).

Lunch from Hoong Kee, it's delicious, yummy. Soup is nice.

After lunch, we watch some TV, surf for some beginners butter cake recipe, Fagor oven user's manual and get things started with this.

Mixture of butter and sugar..

The flour sifter and 3 eggs...

Didn't manage to capture any more pictures beyond this, as we are busy with the 'real work' and messing up the kitchen.

Already inside the oven, bubbling.. like Earth's surface.

Our butter cake with Cadbury chocolate toppings.

It tastes better than my last cake, as far as I can remember.... We had some Chikadees, popiah floss rolls, and our cake while watching the movie 'The Messenger'.

Our girlie Sunday turns out fun and relaxing (except the horror part in the movie).. Hope we can spend more quality time together ya.

I wasted half of my Saturday because of Metalink...

2008-04-05T19:04:00.009+08:00

I had some challenging tasks at work this weekend and need to log on to the internet 24x7. Because I need Metalink's support, which did not come as fast as I anticipate. What do you do if you are bounded to the computer. I'm at hour 11 facing my computer.. Freaking out...

Crazy things I did ...

Speed test

77 words

Create your cute photo album

Hour 12:
I made myself a drink.. it's Bragg's apple cider vinegar + honey. Wernn bought it for me sometime back. He said that it was good for health, to support healthy immune system by removing toxins. The taste is awful I have to say, but mixing it with honey, makes it much more bearable.
No honey? Ah.. no no ... It will taste just like raw vinegar and imagine gulping it down. O.. honey is the saviour.

Apple cider vinegar ..

The ' mother' at the bottom of the bottle. Gotta shake well ..

The famous face..

Must add honey to 'tone' down the vinegar taste

My pure apple cider vinegar honey to keep me awake tonight ...

Barisan Nasional wins simple and denied 2/3 majority

2008-03-09T09:55:00.003+08:00

After knocking off last night, the first thing when I woke up this morning is to grab The Star Newspaper to see the results. Among the headlines are:

Barisan reels from worst-ever election performance
Barisan lost Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor, PAS strengthened grip on Kelantan
MIC in shambles with no leader in the wings
Barisan can form the next government
Sombre mood at Umno headquarters
Blogger Jeff Ooi headed for Parliament

One article that had me in thoughts.. it was an interview with Pak Lah.

Excerpts:

"On the implications to the Barisan of the losses by component parties, Abdullah said the losses had to be accepted.

“Dah kalah, kalahlah (If it’s a loss, it’s a loss),” he replied. "

I let out a "Huh??? What???"
I prefer to hear something roaring back positively.

We'll see in the next 4 years what Malaysia can achieve and will become.. Politics will just never be the same again for Malaysians.

Malaysia's 12th General Election Fever

2008-03-08T23:58:00.004+08:00

I was caught by surprise to learn that the Opposition has taken over Penang, Kedah and Kelantan..
I think this election has many ups and downs and disappointments and victories. It's much more 'excited' as far as I can remember...

And much to my own surprises, I kept pressing F5 on the malaysiakini website to get the latest news... and the latest news now is that "Guan Eng to be Penang CM".

It's about my sleeping time, but still I'm excited to know on the rest of the results. Will continue with F5... but most important of all, all I wanted is a democratic, fair, beautiful and peaceful Malaysia.

FRIM Canopy Walk & a little of jungle trekking

2008-02-24T18:58:00.027+08:00

Went to Forestry Research Insitute of Malaysia (FRIM) last weekend and spent about 4 hours there. Was looking forward to some exercises after all the CNY munching. Planned for a jog-a-walk at Kelana Jaya Recreational Park, but due to some plan changes, we opt for FRIM instead. Came to mind of FRIM when we saw the Canopy Walk on a book page cover. So, there we are, something to challenge myself too, for a 30m walk above ground and 300 m above sea levels.

After about 20mins drive from home, we reached FRIM. It was just a bit after passing Selayang Mall and Selayang Hospital if you're coming from Jalan Kuching. For details location, you can find it here...

We parked our car right outside the entrance (so we can walk in and saves RM5). We're all pack with towel, food, energy drink and starts our walk. RM1 for citizens, else it's RM5. It was nice scenery and because it wasn't sunny, I truly enjoyed the walk.

Reached the visitor information center, and quickly asked for the availability for Canopy Walk. Read it from Net that says, advanced booking is recommended, as only 250 people a day is allowed on the hanging bridge.. But luckily, we are early and after getting some guidance, we bought the tickets (RM5/person).

More walks and enjoying the forest, we climb up, down, pass some Pokok Kapur (you have to look up to see how beautiful it is). Malau (my team mate) says that they are a bunch of very harmonious trees. Then we reach the part where we start to jungle trek to reach the Canopy Walk. Sweats, rests, lizards, start to eat our food and drink our most needed energy drink and finally we reached a hut.. the start of the Canopy Walk. After a brief guidance, I started off on the bridge. I'm so scared though I knew the bridge won't fall. Malau also helps to steadies me. There are 3 platforms connecting 4 section of bridges. At the platforms, there's where I 'balanced' back myself and start shooting pictures... On the 2nd last part of the bridge, it starts shaking a little because it's a long section. O well, it is fun once I get the hang of it and I was saying to myself 'So beautiful'...

On the small platforms between the bridge, we can see the whole jungle, and also some part of the cities, as far as Sunway. It was amazing sight. When I'm back on ground, I wish I'm up there again.

Happy as a bee, we make our way down the hill and reached the track again much faster this time. Had a small picnic by the waterfall and had our way back... There are still people coming up at that time (almost 12pm), also some bikers and some uncles and aunties.

Felt so relaxed after sweating and the exercise. The sun is coming out now and then, but that's fine. We almost reached our car when we saw 2 couples taking their wedding photograph there. The background has very tall straight trees with coloured Autumn tree leaves full on the little hill slope. A beautiful scenery on a beautiful Saturday morning.

The spot where we rested

The slope we are going to climb after our rest

The Canopy Walk, built with cooperation with Germany

The view from the tree top Canopy Walk. I'm amazed at how straight the trees can grow

The walk

Long way...

It ain't a pipe, it's a tree

The rope, the planks, the wires that hold the bridges together

Last part of the walk

Looking back...

I'm not going to do this!

I wish to be up there again the next time in FRIM...

Still amazed at this straight tree

Canopy Walk

Looking up at the sky, I saw this...

Retreat Places

2007-12-20T18:34:00.006+08:00

Experience a truly different way to relax & being pampered, surrounded by mother nature.

A feeling I will not forget for a long long time, for it is indeed a luxury to have.

Sekeping Serendah

Glass House

Mud House

Seapark Brickhouse

Sharon & Lee happily ever after !

2007-12-09T21:05:00.000+08:00

Sharon girl, I'm happy that you are finally tying the knot and spending life together with Lee. Though you are so far la, but I'm happy for you. I miss you! No more kopitiam at night. No more shopping for clothes. No more late night mamaks. Adui~

But I'm happy you found such a good hubby. And must mentioned again, you are so pretty on your wedding day! Muahsssssssssssss... Miss You.

My dear Sharon's wedding favours

2007-12-09T20:42:00.000+08:00

Bought the plants on the 17th Nov weekend, about 100 of them at RM2.50 each. Luckily it wasn't raining today. Now, it's kind of a headache to think of how we are going to wrap it decently to give away to Sharon's guests...

After some try, Jacq, Esther, Wei Hoong, Wern Ching, the bride and groom helped out with the wrappings, and we get it done. Boy, aren't we happy... Hehe..

Guests love it too and find it interesting.. Happy for you girl. Go go go Sharon & Lee.

Before ...

After ...

Sungai Buloh Nurseries 1 Day Tour

2007-11-03T23:44:00.000+08:00

Went to Sungai Buloh to "view and survey" some plants. For RM3, wanna see if there's anything decent to be given to guest for Sharon's wedding favour. Got some pictures here... take a look of what we can get for RM3 there... Sharon, what you think?

International Fireworks@Putrajaya.

2007-09-10T13:25:00.000+08:00

Pictures taken by Yong Wei ... Very nice.. Have a look.

Malaysia Team
Australia Team
Japan Team
Finale

Free Free Free !!!

2007-09-06T18:34:00.000+08:00

Welcome to this site... Airmobiles.

Contains free mobile themes, mobile ring tones, mobile graphics for download.

Ugliest?

2007-06-26T13:52:00.000+08:00

Elwood, 2007 World's Ugliest Dog

Unknown type of fish... A picture my sister took.
I think this fish is really interesting... Reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean.

My half day at Subang Terminal 2, Jabatan Imigresen

2007-03-17T23:30:00.000+08:00

This article is accurate as of 17 March 2007. . .

I spent one of my loneliest half day at the Imigresen department yesterday... I was there to renew my passport which is going to expire in less than six months time. It's been long since I've been to any government department to settle the important stuffs. Finally I need to face it to go and renew it, so I can smoothly fly to Siem Reap next Friday. It was a blessing I 'suddenly' remembered that my passport will expire soon. That is, after I heard on the radio when the dj mentioned the word 'passport'.

I reached around 7.30am and the queue was like about 100 people. I know that I needed a form. I printed it out from the internet the day before. But I wasn't sure if it can be use or not. So, I queued at the 'Pembelian Borang Permohonan' lane. The office opens around 7.45 surprisingly as it was supposed to open only at 8am. Thumbs up 1.

Then, I queued to buy the RM1 form. I asked if my printed form can be used or not. No.
Cannot. Because the form MUST BE PRINTED ON A PIECE OF A4, DOUBLE SIDED. BACK & FRONT. I had it on 2 piece of A4. So, I'm still at my lane, around 10 people in front of me. Thumbs down 1.

Ok, I got my form after about 10mins. And moved quickly to the queue to get a number.
Quickly filled up my form, very carefully. Searching my bag for old passport, making sure I had my photocopy of IC and 2 piece of passport size picture. At the queue for another 1 hour or more. Thumbs down 2.

Reached the counter.
Encik : (Flip through my document) Photocopy IC ?
Me: (Search my bag) Ini boleh ar?
Encik : (Flip Flip) Aiya, tak boleh... mana boleh.
Me: Ha, tak boleh ar?
Encik : Mesti satu page. IC depan belakang on one page. You pergi photostat. Nanti datang jumpa saya, tak payah beratur semula. (Put a stamp on my form)
Me: Oh. Ok.
Thumbs down 3.

... Rush to the photostat queue. And waited for another 30 minutes++ to photostat my IC in the NEEDED format. FRONT AND BACK IC on one single page. CANNOT DOUBLE SIDED or ONE TWO PIECE OF A4. While waiting, I overheard a guy saying that his photo was rejected because it didn't look like him now. My last fear... will they reject my photo?
When it's done.. rush back to the counter to meet 'Encik' and successfully get a number.
My number was 1155, and the current number is 1065.

I forgotten to bring my earphone, so I can't listen to music.
I had my laptop and used it for a while. I played with the kids around. The kid accidentally pressed my laptop and it was shutdown. I played with kids again. I on back my laptop and do some work. I read The Sun. I people-watched. I ate my bread. I drank water. I used gmail on my mobile. I people-watched again. A kid came to me and called me 'Auntie' and needed to change some syilling to buy drinks on the vending machine ... and on and on..

It was about 11 and it's near... pretty near.. 1155 on the board. I walked towards the counter to submit my form. My last fear. The photo I brought along was about 4 years back. The girl looked at my photo and then at me. Luck is with me, and pass! Thumbs up 2.
Fingerprint. Tissue. Back to my seat.

And I waited for another 30mins++ to make payment of RM300 now. I people-watched again.

1155 on the board. I make my payments and was very happy by now. All is over. Rushed to an other empty counter.

Me : Encik, nak tanyer. Kalau saya ambil passport hari lain, boleh tak?
Encik : Boleh, asalkan jangan lebih dari 3 bulan.
Me : Oh ok. Thank you ya.
Rush off.
Rush back to the counter.
Me : Encik, er.. saya cuma bawa balik resit untuk ambil passport?
Encik: Ya, dengan IC dan awak sendiri kena bawa la.
Me : Giggle.. (A friendly government staff. I must really be in luck) Kalau saya datang awal pagi pukul 730, kena tunggu lama untuk ambil ar?
Encik: Lebih kurang setengah jam. Datang counter nie.
Me : Oh okok. Terima kasih ya.
Rush off.
Thumbs up 3.

Went back to my car... feeling lucky and happy. Finally I get it done, although half day is gone.
I'm happy because I can go for my trip and meeting friendly government staff.
I have to say, their service really improved. The staff are helpful and wouldn't show faces when you ask them more than 1 question. They give clear information and they really deserve a thumbs up. Thank you guys! Thumbs up 4.

Notes (as far as I know, this is applicable to Subang Terminal 2) :
1. Passport are now ready 2 hours, after you make your payment.
2. The Subang Terminal 2 Imigresen Department closes after lunch on every 3rd Friday.
Please call them to confirm or you may be greeted with disappointment.
3. Make sure your IC are photostated in one single sided page. The photostat queue is long and slow.
4. The vending machine does not take in notes. Get syillings ready if you need a drink.
5. Save on the RM1 form, by printing your form from the Internet, provided its printed double sided on a piece of A4 paper.

Hope this helps and have a good experience during your trip there!

Rock & Republic collection

2007-02-06T22:25:00.000+08:00

Vic Beckham's jeans collection label Rock & Republic really got me going Hoo Haa these few days. It all started when I saw it in China last few weeks. It was love at first sight at the jeans. After some bargaining (a must in China at least up to 80%) I walked out of the store. Because of my action at that time of that day, I'm now in a terrible state of mind. Terrible. Man. Duh...

The sales girl asked for RMB100 (about RM50). And I told her No, RMB70. She said No. The rest is history...

Nasi sudah menjadi bubur..
There is no use to regret over what you have decided, for there are always ways to overcome/solve it.

YES! I will get myself a pair of the Rock & Republic Crown Jeans! HERE itself in KL! or.. wherever!

Prices range from from $125 to $275. That's a lot! But there ain't any stores in KL. Singapore? I don't know. My 'agent' is searching for me.

Well o well, some links for you. I'm drooling over this pictures. I know it wont take any effort to be beautiful in this piece of jeans.
It's already a piece of art just by itself.

http://www.rockandrepublic.com/
http://www.blaec.com/rock-and-republic.shtml
http://www.eluxury.com --> Then points to Rock & Republic

Till I get one, I will be kept busy drooling over this piece of art..

Lovely Pink Roses

2006-12-26T01:42:00.000+08:00

These lovely flowers are given to me on my birthday by Ayu Siao...

Aren't they just lovely?

Yea, most of the pictures look alike, but I just can't get my eyes of it!

LOVELY!

Thank you Ayu!

~ Gmail on my phone ~

2006-11-24T13:28:00.000+08:00

Tried gmail on my phone recently, a Nokia 6230i.
Just type in http://mail.com/app at your phone web browser.
You will need to download the application for once.

Then, login using ur gmail id and ta dah! done!

I have to say that my phone screen is small, but I am satisfied and impressed that I still can read the mails easily.
Interface is cool, cute.
Accessing emails are easy. Replying is easy. It's fast I have to say.

Way easier than what I expected ~

Today...

2006-11-16T02:28:00.000+08:00

1. I found Google Page Creator. It's very cool, with AJAX.

2. I like how it can autosave my file. But I'm doomed to learn that it has limited undo.
How can I stop it from auto saving my file?

3. Google Page Creator can't run on Opera. Not for now.

4. I learned that Firefox 2.0 can restore my session after an improper shutdown. Also, Firefox will now without miss, prompt me for themes/extension updates.

5. I tried Caffe Latte and I love it.

Yay!
G'nite...

Red Date Dessert with Lotus Seed

2006-10-01T13:53:00.000+08:00

I was browsing the old Jusco's Pearl magazine and found this dessert recipe for Chinese New Year, yup.. the book is almost a year old... but who cares... recipes never go out of style...

O' well, so captivated with the picture that I 'pledged' to make this dessert for my family...

But first, let's see what are the nutritional values behind the main characters.

Red Dates / Red Jujubes (Hong Zhou)

Good for anaemics. Nourish blood. Best for fatigue, hypertension, physical exhaustion and malnutrition.

White Fungus / Snow Fungues (Suet Yee)

Nourishing the lungs, healing dry cough and clearing heat in the lung. Those who often catch cold can eat White Fungus and Red Dates together. If eaten with Hasma / Suet Kap (dried glands of a snow frog), it will give you a smooth complexion.

Sweet Preserved Apricots (Nam Hang) & Bitter Preserved Apricots (Pak Hang)

Target the lungs. Cures cough and constipation.

Dried Lotus Seed

Clear Heat and restore your health. It's always in my mind that this seed works wonders. Used to make the lotus paste (in mooncakes).

Dried longans : Dark Brown in colour. Sweet and nourishing.

Recipes courtesy from Pearl Magazine:
6-8 cups of water
40 gm white fungus (Shuet Yee)
3-5 gm Hasma (Shuet Kap)
3 gm sweet red dates (with seed removed)
1 gm sweet preserved apricots (Nam Hang)
1 gm bitter preserved apricots (Pak Hang)
180-250 gm Rock sugar(Adjust to taste)

As I didn't buy Hasma, I just replaced it with Lotus Seed (100gm or more if you like it, RM3.80/gm), dried longans and also add some Sago (for decorative purposes).

Steps:
1. Soak white fungus & hasma till soft. Blanch both in hot boiling water, rinse and drain again.
2. Rinse sweet dates, sweet and bitter preserved apricots, lotus seed and sago.
3. Put all ingredients in a pot except sago and sugar.
4. Add boiling hot water and leave to cook slowly for 2-3 hours (make sure ingredients are soft by then).
5. Add sago.
6. Then add rock sugar to taste.
7. Serve hot / cold.
8. Yummy..............

Ready to serve

Is this true, men?

2006-10-01T13:48:00.000+08:00

I think the Urinal selection part is true, I was told...
I know why you guys are extremely fast now.
Walk in, Pee, Walk Out. Less than 30seconds.

Redwire Jeans ! Gotcha... Have RM1000 to spare?

2006-09-22T13:51:00.000+08:00

I saw this jeans appearing on the papers the other day, few weeks back.. can't remember how much it is, but should be close to RM1000... Really, it's not just another pair of jeans.

Levi's Redwire Jeans

According to Levi's, it's the next big thing in the music and fashion industry :)
O well, i gotta agree. It's cool. Quite cool. So cool... Something new.

I would like wear it when I'm going travelling. It will be hassle free as I do not need to carry ipod separately. I can now push the joystick to control the songs, very handy indeed. The retractable headphone means no more wires dangling around...

Once you remove the retractable earphones and obviously your ipod, then you can wash your jeans (that's if you believe in washing your jeans) ;o)

But, since I'm a sane and low income fella, I really can't afford to have this jeans! My brain will kill my heart if I go and buy this.

But, it's nice to see Levi's coming out with this jean. Hey, it's cool!

And, please check out the Levi's Redwire Jeans website. I love it as much as the Redwire jeans.

More pictures

Rick Steve's Europe Video Podcast

2006-09-20T23:36:00.000+08:00

Do You Know?

In East Turkey, a land where wood is scarce, dried cow dungs are so important because the dungs can provide fuel. Two cows can provide fuel for an entire family - for cooking, heating everything!

My joke of the day:
If someone scolds "You are a piece of shit!"
it means
You are a piece of lovely thing coz you are important!

My philosophy of the day:
If you somehow found yourself in a 'dung', try to look around, it might not be a bad thing afterall.

Alan is going to UK afterall..........

2006-09-05T23:27:00.000+08:00

Yet another farewell, I lost count of how many farewells being thrown for friends.. leaving for UK to studies, or colleagues leaving the company. Anyway, all these farewells, make me treasure them more. Not to take things for granted. And appreciate everyday we can spend time together...

Back to last Sunday, went out with Alan and Debbie to Mid Valley for lunch at Little Vietnam. Took some pictures for remembrance. Alan! Must study hard and play hard too!

Walk around Mid Valley, and yet another stop over at Starbucks. Coz I want to explore and see and touch the precious MacbookMacbook! ! Yes,it belongs to Alan...
How I wish I can own one too..

Played with built in Isight camera and took more silly pictures..
And I learn that they there's a downloadable software called Quick Silver (equivalent as Google Desktop) for Mac.

Let me end my post today with a silent prayer...
May GOD bless my friends who are near or far, to live life to the fullest and be safe all the time.

Time to blog...

2006-08-19T18:18:00.000+08:00

I'm back with blogging, and with this, I am back to my self.. I found back "my" self ! For my beloved friends who wish me well and concern during the bad times, thank you so much! Yes, it's you.

I really appreciate you all and im so lucky to have you around me !

Last week, my ex-colleague Shirley left Malaysia for Germany to pursue her Masters in IT.. and since arriving, I'm pretty sure she is enjoying life now in UK ;) Girl, wish you all the best yea, and always miss your blurness here at home! And I will always check out your blog.. i lurve all the pics in it.. wow.. A picture sure means a thousand words!

I gotta go off now for a haircut...
But I'll be back, coz I have more to write.. yooooo

Expect the Unexpected

2006-07-26T21:25:00.000+08:00

I have some really bad problems at home starting from 2 weeks back. I got really dissapointed and sad and it struck me how some things does not and will not happen as we expected.

Too many things in the world are beyond our expectations. The optimist will love it and the pessimist will curse it. I thought I was an optimistic person all this while, trying to put aside all the bad things, and focus on the 'good things of life'. Well, we cant control when the bad things will happen... "Since we have to live each day, why not go through each day with a smile... And I do learn something from the heaps of powerpoint files in my mailbox on how to be a high EQ person.

Until this situation struck me. And I "lost" my optimist self.

For a while.

I really wish to get back my optimist self.

tiring day

2006-07-08T01:06:00.000+08:00

im so tired.. body is tired.. so restless.. just want to relax .

but mentally im still very active. that's why im blogging. Though my hand is moving at a much slower rate than my mind. By the time my hand stops, I need to rewind my brain to what Im suppose to continue the line with...

so tired, of everything...

Happy Sunday!

2006-07-02T23:43:00.000+08:00

It's already July, second half of 2006. Phew... Time flies.

Did you make any resolutions early this year? What have you achieve? Something happy, new or sad things happened in your life the past 6 months? That could have change your life?

I hope whatever happens, it will be for good and the brighter days will come and stay with you for this coming 6 months and many more months to come... For things you wished it had happen but didn't, well it's ok. Maybe it's not meant to be. Or maybe it's meant to be, but you were not working hard enough, then you still have 6 months to accomplished it in this year.
Ganbatte dudee!~

I happen to see a phrase as I was flipping the calendar. It says

"Success is getting what you want,
Happiness is liking what you get "

Pretty meaningful? Wishing you all happiness and success !

Meanwhile, there will be a Football Fever Street Party at Bukit Bintang this Sunday till late Monday, so, for those who are taking leave from work on Monday, maybe you should go and support your favourite team!

Go go go Germany!!! I still love you Kahn!

Thieves o thieves Part II

2006-06-28T19:29:00.000+08:00

This is Part II of thieves o thieves. Yes, I have a new story here, but I really don't want to continue doing Part III or IV or on and on..

Today, my colleague's handbag was snatched by a lone biker. We were walking back to the car after having lunch at Glenmarie Shah Alam. Suddenly this biker was turning in from a junction, very close to us and so close that we thought he were about to fall off from his bike. Then he snatched my colleague's handbag which she was holding at the strap. But thank GOD she was fine. Not hurt, but just scared. We all are.

It just happens everywhere. Not sure if the biker was stalking or just passing by and grab on this opportunity. It just happens. Daylight or night time. They just take the opportunity when it arrives.

Why do snatch thieves have to take away our freedom to walk and enjoy the time? Is it our mistake to walk in public?

I was sort of angry at myself for unable to do anything even though witnessing it.
I was stunned myself, can't even see the motorbike plate number. Just remembering his shirt. What use is that?

Hmm, I am very saddened with this and I just hope the thief (and others out there) will be caught soon. Caught and not released after bail. It's caught and sentenced!!!

Ladies, maybe you can just bring your purse out instead of a sling bag which may contain more things than you need to bring around during lunch.

Be extra careful during the start and end of the month as people get their salary and will have an amount of cash in the bag.

Try to recognise the snatch thief helmet colour / any stickers / unique identifiers (They will change their clothes / number plates, but most probably wear the same helmet)

If you really need to use a handbag, buy those bag with detachable straps. If the thief gets the bag, at least we won't get drag away when he pull the bag.

Carry your bag in the opposite direction from the road. If the cars are on your left, then hold it to your right and vice versa.

Always have duplicates for important accessories, for example your car keys or any keys you may have.

Please make a snatch thief police report. Ex-policeman use to tell us that some people will say they drop it, in order to simplify it. But please don't. Only when we report, then the police will know and they have a record. The police DO works. If we didn't report, the police will have the impression that our place is sooo safe, not roundings are required. So, please please, the least you could do is, report the case as a snatch thief case.

Takecare all...

Thieves o thieves

2006-06-26T18:20:00.001+08:00

It was a late Saturday night, I reached home after supper around 12pm... My brother also went out for supper&watching footie at mamak and reached home around 1am.

An hour pass.

It was 2pm. I heard a woman's voice. Shouting "No, No" and then a speeding motorcycle's sound.

Gosh, I jump out from my bed and rush down and open the door and true to my beliefs, another snatch thief case. It's just 4 doors away from my house and I can feel the situation as if I'm in her shoe's, from her shriek and narrowly being a possible victim times before.

Another case. With my pillow still in my hand, I can see all my surrounding neighbours coming out for her and talking and comforting her. She just reached home and about to open the main gate when the thieves took opportunity.

I silently thank GOD that only her belongings are stolen and not a life is stolen.
What a world I am in.

Prevention is better than cure.

If Im the king of the king of the king of world, I would ask that all the snatch thieves, and rapers be punished with life sentence.
Why so harsh?
Because, with these people around, we will live in fear, everyday. Worst still, we will lost our lives because of their action. GOD will punish them, I know for sure. But for now, what should we do?

I can't sentenced them for life. Till, the day I asked GOD, please take good precaution everyday.

From my experience,

1. Please lock your car door the moment you are in it. Be it in parking lot, outside your house, just drop your friend off or in Sahara. Even if you didn't see a single human. Just lock the door!
(I was in my car outside my house, about to go to work. Waving bye bye to my sis. A motorcycle suddenly stop few steps in front of my car and the pillion rider runs towards my car. I quickly lock my car door. He tried to open it and I looked at him. Thank GOD he run away when he cant open it. I was stunned & shocked like h**)

2. If you reached home and need to open the main gate, look at your surrounding. If you see any suspicious people especially two people on a bike, drive another round or call someone out in your house to open the door for you. They are very much in the category of thieves (Sorry for those who sincerely loves to ride in pairs). These people mainly hides near a car / park next to trees, switch on the high head lights and drive slower to see any suspects hiding nearby.

3. If you see someone following you (yes, please be observant) don't drive back home and thought you can rush into your house faster than them. Drive to the nearest police station. Yes I did that myself, I don't want to be sorry. I even make a police report. I'm glad the police entertain me and kudos for them! Please ladies & men, don't drive home. Just go to the police station.

Hope these reminders are useful for you and till then, I prayed for justice and hope everyone live in peace and harmony.

Take care all, see ya!

A cake for my dear friend...

2006-06-20T18:44:00.000+08:00

It was my friend, Cherlyn's birthday... I was cracking my head to get her something nice as a present... i've bought her bag, earrings, bracelets, skirt, books ... hmm.. i dunno what to buy!

So, i have a 'brilliant' or maybe 'not so brilliant' idea!

Bake a cake for her? Something personal?

So, the week before, I 'practise' by making a biscuit cake. I got the recipe, courtesy of Kenson and I'll share the recipe here.

250g butter
200g castor sugar (gula halus)
7 eggs
28 pieces of non creamer crackers (no flavours)

1. Beat the butter and sugar together until it is creamy and hard. After that, put it aside.

2. Take the 7 eggs and one by one put into a bowl (A) and hit for 10 - 15mins. (No need to separate egg whites and egg yolk)

3. Crush the biscuits into small pieces and put it into the bowl (A). Then, slowly put in the butter&sugar mixture. Beat it for about 5 minutes.

4. Pour the mixture into a pan/clean bowl and steam it for 35 - 40mins.

5. Ta daaaa, a nice biscuit cake. Enjoy it!

So, i make the biscuit cake... and it turns out looking and tasting more like a kuih keras rather than a biscuit cake? Fine, I post mortem and found out that's because I accidentally mix the egg and the flour and beat them together! wrong! should have beat them separately and then only mix them together. duh, try to be creative and that's what i got..

so, the very next day, i buy the ingredients again, and try my luck for the second time. This time, it turns out cool! (that's because i follow instructions this time)
Very nice looking, but a little bit oily (haven't figure out why yet) maybe i should put lesser butter the next time around (trying to be creative again....)

So, my job is done? No, i still feel something amiss and need to bake a nicer cake for my dear friend here. So, I decided to bake a chocolate cake. chipsmore, chocolate syrups.. yummy

So, the following weekend, I went to buy the ingredients (after much searching in Google; looking for 'simple and easy chocolate cake')
I make my first chocolate cake, complete with chipsmore..
Again, I share my recipe here...

A box of Pillsbury Moist Supreme Cake Mix (Devils Food)
1 and 1/4 cup of water
1/2 cup of oil
3 eggs

You can buy the Pillsbury Cake Mix at most supermarkets, I bought it from Jusco.

1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease pan with some oil.

2. Mix the cake mix, water, oil and eggs together. Beat at low speed until the mixture is moistened.

3. Then beat at high speed for 2 minutes.

4. Then beat slowly with hand (using the spatula) for 2 minutes.

5. Pour the mixture into a pan.

6. Bake around 35-40 minutes. If you want cupcakes, then bake around 20-30 minutes.
You can try to put in a toothpick and if it comes out clean, then its done!

I manage to come out with a decent cake here, and I have to say it's pretty simple for a beginner... Personally, I do love it, and i scatter some chipsmores on top of it...

And my output?? ta daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

the cake

the muffin (:p)

I made some simple wordings and presented the muffins to Cherlyn, wishing her a Happy Birthday and I hope she likes it! Personally, I was happy that the cake is 'edible' (and not hard anymore)

For next year, of course I hope to do better and maybe I can prepare her a meal complete with cakes & desserts? Meg, ganbatte.......................

See ya guys, and do try the recipe out when you have time! Ciao~

Weekends in the kitchen

2006-06-19T23:04:00.000+08:00

hmm, i had a nice and relaxing weekend.. having fun baking cakes! suddenly there's this urge to bake cake and cook! so i opened up mum's recipe book and i found recipe's dated back to the time before i was born! precious, really precious... flipping through the book till the last page (i have to say there's hundreds of recipe there).. then i go back to the first page. I guess it's the easiest cake to bake. its called the magnificent swiss roll.

Yes, i bake that.. pictures worth a thousand words.

i know it doesnt really looks like swiss roll, but but.. it taste ok... if i didnt overcooked it.
the picture looks more like a sandwich doesnt it?

I thought by baking it longer, it will turns out nicer (but NO! its proven wrong)

A cake might not puff up / raise / 'kembang' because there is not enough air in it, or the mixture is beaten too long / too short.

Lesson of the day: Trying to bake a cake longer will not make it nicer & fluffier (both outlook or taste) now i see...

I will try again the coming weeks, making sure
1. swiss roll are cylinder looking, mine looks more like a flatten sphere?
2. don't overcooked it.

hope to share more 'edible' pictures later on... see ya :)

杨千嬅 - 有过去的女人

2006-06-08T23:37:00.000+08:00

slow ? or undecided ?

2006-05-16T21:38:00.000+08:00

I dread the morning when I have to drive to work, along with some bad / plain #&^(@* drivers.

I dread it even more when I meet slow and undecided men drivers. It's not like i have discriminations towards men but, as of today, I have made that decision.

SLOW, UNDECIDED drivers are mostly men.
To be fair, men make good F1 drivers too. So men, please keep reading...

I doesn't know why, but I always drive alongside some slow undecided drivers.

SLOW in my definition is driving on the fast lane at 60kmph.
UNDECIDED is when the driver doesnt know where to go, which is turning left / going straight / turning right. So they will swerve from left to right, right to left and so on and so forth for times I lost count. Doing all this on the fast lane.

If that's not enough to drive my blood pressure high up, they will just cruise leisurely in between the middle and fast lane. Their car is just right in the middle of the white lines that was meant to say, the DIVIDER. Please dont stay on top of the divider...

duh... Humpty Dumpty...

Their act are really hazardous to the other road users, like me and the motorcylist. Most of the time, the motorcyclist will do justice by honking them, or giving the famous hand sign.

Hope that people can get more considerate, alert, selfless and please, just make a decision on where you want to move on...

Im waiting patiently, for the best things are here to come, very soon...

2006-05-14T14:50:00.000+08:00

Ya, I am counting the days.. I have to say never in my life I had this feeling... Im counting to the days till I'm heading to the cinema for The Da Vinci Code ! Wow... its been a year since we waited for this movie... and yes, its finally coming... but I hope the movie is just as good as the book! Though through years, I learn not to expect to much from movies, for the bigger the expectation, the bigger the dissapointment.. However it is, I hope to spend a good 2 hours in my life on this !

YES YES YES!

Today, I was checking my old interesting mails, those that I kept for pleasure reading and found this interesting.. Share with you here..

Leonardo da Vinci could actually write with one hand and draw with the other hand at the SAME time.
Leonardo da Vinci invented the scissors
Leonardo da Vinci was a vegetarian
Leonardo da Vinci was dyslexic and he often wrote backward

interesting...

He himself is a piece of art, that creates a lot of other interesting arts for us. Arts after so many hundreds of years for us to admire... I am not a true art expert / die-hard art lover but I've seen his beautiful Mona Lisa piece at the Louvre. If my memory does not fails me, the home of Mona Lisa was in the first floor of the Denon Gallery. I was pacing towards the painting and was eager to see the painting in such a close distance. I want to know how the painting can captured the heart of so many people, and soon, my heart...

The sight truly beholds me. There are throngs of people surrounding the painting unlike some other also beautifully painted ones. There is a bullet proof glass cabinet that protects the painting. And surprisingly, the small size of the painting. Mona Lisa greeted me with her smile. The smile I long for. The smile that comes from a woman who is sincere, but seems to be hideous. The eyes that look at me from left to right and as if she can see through me and talking to me. She seems to know something, but she is not telling me. That's my feeling. That's what I can feel from Mona Lisa. What can you feel?

Different people will have different views, but do you all think that Leonardo is trying to give some messages in his works? Well, not trying to speculate / investigate into some mysteries few hundred years back, but oh well, its just interesting to think creatively. Leave me a comment...

Till then, another week to go for the opening of The Da Vinci Code :)