Expect The Unexpected

Hong Kong Trip 2011

2012-01-24T02:39:00.005+08:00

I had the opportunity to go to Hong Kong for holiday last year. I wanted to go somewhere new, I wanted a holiday, so my parents decided that we visit Hong Kong as they have not been there for more than 20 years after they went there when they got married, and even so they were stucked in the hotel last time due to typhoon, how unfortunate.

It was a... hmm, I would say good trip, but not great. We went at the end of November, so it was quite cold for me. Well, around 14'c - 17'c but to me it was freaking cold already. We followed tour, there were free and easy time for us so I thought it was good as we would be able to have more free time to ourselves rather than following those full time tours.

I would say that you wouldn't need a tour to go to Hong Kong. Transportation and directions around Hong Kong are very, very clear and convenient. There is the monorail that is so convenient and on time and it has stops at almost every part of Hong Kong.

I always thought that Hong Kong is a one-piece-land-country but until then only I know that there's two parts. There's like a tunnel that links both sides.

The tour includes 2 days passes to Disneyland (If you don't have kids/time, one full day would be enough), one-day pass to Ocean Park, passes to Ngong Ping hill which include tour on the hill (dai yu san), and a half day Hong Kong city tour. We went Disneyland for the fireworks of course, twice, it's presented daily, it was beautiful of course, but should have just spent one day there. On the day of the free and easy, we had to use it to go to Ocean Park, so wasted another day there. It was my first time seeing dolphins, but my parents said that it's still the same as 20 years ago, nothing special.

The half day city tour just bring you around to the harbour, taking group photos and end up acting pity faces asking you to buy the photo from them, bring you to feng shui jewellery shop and herbs shop and giving you an 'optional' tour where you fork out more money to continue the day with another half day tour. So then we went to Women's Street (for just one hour), Madame Tussaud wax museum & The Peak, Avenue of Stars, and a meal which includes the famous ~~dry~~ roasted goose.

I didn't enjoy myself eating Hong Kong delicacies because I was scolded for taking styrofoam for just buying a stick of curry fish ball, I didn't get to eat stinky tofu as I didn't manage to search for it, I didn't manage to eat a lot of Hong Kong snacks. I didn't had the chance to explore those famous streets like Mongkok or Tsim Tsa Tsui or Causeway Bay. I did manage to eat at few char chan tengs, well, they're just like our coffee shops here, some are nice, some are not, but no doubt their milk teas are awesome everywhere. Just like their egg tarts, roasted goose/duck, dim sums, some are nice some are not.It was overall ok, just not as enjoyable as I expect it would be. Definitely would go back again, free and easy of course, just to eat my stinky tofu and all other goodies. My friend suggested a must-try called "Aussie Dairy" at Jordan Road. Hmm, curiousity kills.

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-01T17:52:00.002+08:00

Wishing everyone
Happy New Year
Blessed 2012
May all your dreams come true
Be happy and healthy

Last day of 2011

2011-12-31T16:51:00.004+08:00

Here I am sitting at Toast Box MV blogging on the last day of 2011. The mall is crowded with people, almost every shop is having their year end sale, i see boyfriends and husbands standing outside Vincci waiting for their other half doing their shoes shopping :p

How do i feel about 2011? Hmm, it's been tough honestly. Tough in the sense of emotionally. My 2011 was filled with much much emotions, mixtures of complicated feelings. There are good sides of it of course, and bad ones as well.

I experienced new things, such as going for marathons, I visited a new country which is Hong Kong. I am still able to find time to get together with my school and college mates whom we don't get to meet often.

I am grateful that i have friends and family who are very supportive and do include me in many activities. I sometimes do feel that due to my working hours and that i'm not a nice person to hang out with that people wont want to include me in their outings, but i'm grateful that i do get to join them. Thinking too much maybe.

I learned that there are stages in treating your friends, your loved ones and your family. I learned that there are limits, there are gaps, there are things that can be said, things that can't be said. Sometimes, truths are the words that can't be said. And sometimes, people just don't tell what's inside their heart. Express your words to your loved ones before everything becomes too late. Let them know how you feel before you regret.

I learned that health is a very important thing. I see people falling sick very frequently. Please take care of your health because without good health, nothing can be done well.

I learned that if you want to do something, you need to spend time, keep trying, have patience and do it whole heartedly to get the result that you want. I see the way my parents plant the plants in Seremban, they spend hours digging, plucking weeds under the hot sun, wrapping the fruits one by one, separating chicken dungs. They failed at some cuz some of the plants die, but they just shrug it off and plant new ones. Hmm, something to learn.

I learned that some things will never be the same again once it's gone, once you cut the string, it cant be put back together like how it supposed to be. No matter how much you pray or hope. Miracles do not happen, just like fairy tales does not exist in the real world. I learned that envy and jealousy really can kill. It did, it killed me. I've yet to forgive myself, and don't think that I'll be forgiven. Don't deserve anything. Wouldn't ask, couldn't ask. The grass is greener on the other side. I can even envy a girl I don't know on the street, thinking she's so pretty, her body is so nice. We'll never stop wanting to know, wanting to ask, wanting to question, wanting to understand, but often there are things you wouldn't be able to know or understand no matter how much you wish to.

10 years back we asked ourselves during high school how will we be when we're 25. Now that we're 25, we'd rather go back to 10 years ago, and also we wonder what's it gonna be like tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, everyday hoping for a better tomorrow, wishing that we didn't make so much mistakes, didn't caused so much sorrows, hoping that we didn't hurt people so much, wishing it didn't hurt so much as well.

I don't count myself being a good person this year, because I seemed to caused a lot of mistakes, fume and sadness to others. Rather than feeling good, i feel my self esteem went down, a lot. I lost some confidence in myself, in terms of erm... socializing i would say. Sometimes it felt like, everything I do or say seems to be wrong, seems to create anger. Nothing seems right. I need to learn so much more in treating my friends and family good, need to learn so much more not to create sins.

It wasn't a bad year for me, nor very good. There's so much more that I need to learn, that is. A lot a lot a lot a lot to learn. I have to remain 'expect the unexpected'. I have to learn not to expect. I have to learn to be good.

Happy new year to everyone out there. Have a great 2012. May you achieve more. May you be blessed with love, joy, happiness, great health and great wealth always.

-I'm sorry I over reacted, no matter what, just call my name and i'll be there when you needed.
-默默地守护
-Thank you for being in my 2011.

Updates 2011

2011-11-27T20:39:00.006+08:00

A year and a half has passed since i last updated my this blog. Last time, it used to be a daily thing to blog, now it's ran into hibernation. Not that I don't online, I still online, but slightly less frequent, and with all the current new things online like voucher buying, online shopping, food blogs hopping, facebooking, there seems to be more things to see in less time =_="

Well, well, what happened to me in the past a year and a half? Hmm, nothing unusual, nothing great, small achievements here and there, and also a lot of ups and downs. A lot of tears but a lot of laughters as well.

Someone once told me that you wouldn't know if you've never been there, you wouldn't understand if you never experience it before. Now i know what he means. You wouldn't know how happy is happy or how sad is sad if something happened more than what you expect, you wouldn't know how much you disappointed others until you heard/saw their thoughts/expression. You wouldn't feel what it's like until you reach that level, whatever level it is.

Last year, I said that I learned a lot. A lot, a lot. This year I learned more and more, a lot a lot a lot a lot. I guess it goes on and on every year. I failed to be good this year, mad at myself for failing what i promised, crossing the border. I caused myself very very unhappy this year, cuz of myself. It was painful, really really painful, was at the edge of breaking down and depression. But luckily things didn't go beyond. I can be very happy at one moment, and then sad the next. People say the past is the past, forget it and move ahead. Not easy for me. Or perhaps all girls will always remember the past, every detail, every word, every piece of memory. Be it a good memory or a bad memory. People say forgive and forget, i don't know if i'm forgiven or not, but i guess no matter what, scars always remain.

This year I enjoyed myself a lot with my 2 angels, family. Didn't do a lot of jalan jalan cari makan to try new food but hopefully i'll still get to next year. A lot of things want to do, but still left undone, haven't achieve. Hopefully i will.

This year, I learnt that this world really macam macam ada. All sorts, all kinds. "Expect the unexpected" is so so true. You wouldn't expect it would be like that. You wouldn't expect people to change to become a total different person. "Never judge a book by its cover" you wouldn't expect someone that you see is a good person to be the other way round. Scary... scary in a psychological way. And you wouldn't expect people to bang your car and then scold you instead of apologizing. Sigh. I also learnt not to trust strangers.

I think a lot about relationships and love. You will learn a lot after watching 'You're The Apple Of My Eye' :p The feelings when you look at the one you like walking down the aisle. No doubt will yearn to be in one, but i understand never to rush. I'm not desperate. Definitely will envy at happy couples and wish for one to care for but it's not my fate yet :) Single is good in some ways also. Love is all about trust for each other, neverending tolerance, patience and love for each other. it's not measured by how expensive the gift is, what brand of handbag or perfume. It's the communication and bond between two lovers. Something that only both of them will know and what others wouldn't understand. I don't need flowers, I don't need rings, I don't need gifts, to me, if to me, it's all the small little memories that matters the most :)

Work wise, I'm currently back at the meat section. Long way to go, long long way to go. Definitely is a challenge, the most challenging section has yet to come, but meat is still a very challenging one to me. People come, people go. Year end is super busy period. Hopefully I still can get through it all. Hmm.

Aiming a lot on travelling to at least 1 new country every year, hopefully can achieve, and hopefully got enough money to achieve :p And also to travel to new domestic nature area as well. Photography, diving, cooking, baking, travelling, blogging etc etc etc... so many things.

This year I started getting involved in marathons. Just managed to join three so far, one was the Taylor's College charity run 5km, one was Siemens Run 10km and just today I done the Nike Run 10km. Not a sporty person but it's definitely a good try. Siemens one was kinda tough, I walked more than run. Nike one i pushed myself to run as much as I could, I force myself to run uphill, I managed to run 3km without stopping, the last 4km was tough. I thought I did better than I expect but hmm, not really. Really salute those who run non stop. All these there were no finishing medals so no medals this year :( Better luck next year.

So much more to achieve, so much more to learn, so much more to be a better person. I guess things will never ever be the same anymore, hopefully scars will fade, and hopefully it will be a better tomorrow, a happier tomorrow. Just give and don't expect anything in return, you'll definitely feel better.

2010-05-28T03:35:00.003+08:00

3.37am

Fuhh! I've lost the passion to blog. Once a frequent motion has turned into hibernation for months. Not only that but it seems like I've also lost much communications with my friends and family. At times I don't even see my parents for a couple of days even though we stay under the same roof. By the time I wake up they're already out to work, and by the time I come home they've already slept. Friends work office hours while I work till late. The only people I hang out now is colleagues during work. Really have to appreciate the moments you get to hang out with your pals.

Gonna head for Hatyai in 5 hours time. Time to clear some annual leaves as I've not touched a single day of my annual leaves until now. It was quite a dilemma to go or not to, due to some other equally important issue to me. But since it's a rare chance to go holiday with my parents and especially my baby sayang #1, I chose for the holiday. Plus, a total of 9 of us including 4 very elderly people (my grandma, my grandpa's brother and 2 sister in laws), my dad can't possibly take care all of them by himself as he has to take care of my mom and aunt and baby sayang too if I didn't go, so apart of going for holiday, I have to go to carry their stuff.

These few weeks had been busy at work. Loads of functions, and more to come. Lack of staff on the service side and I had to help out as a service associate for like one whole week. Well, not really keen on doing service but I guess it's part of the learning process too. Everyday you learn something new.

Seemed to be making a lot of mistakes these few weeks. Some at work, but mostly in personality wise. Seems that most of my actions hurt people a lot. Hmm, well, you made a mistake, then you are bound to get punishment. The punishment was miserable, to the extend that I cried at work... twice. The feeling was just horrible.

Better go get some sleep.

Gonna miss you.

Title-less

2010-04-23T02:04:00.002+08:00

I don't know what title to put...

Life has been going pretty okay so far. Everyday wake up, work, eat, work, go home, online, sleep. The same routine goes on and on. I would say I'm performing okay in pastry. Making breads, churning ice creams, making chocolate macaroons, some cakes, crepes and bavarois. Fuh, not easy but I'm learning day by day. Learn and learn and learn. Mistakes do happen, and what I need to learn is how to alter towards perfection (quote someone), well, nothing is perfect but at least it's going that way.

Aunt called in the midnight 3 days ago saying both her kids were admitted to the hospital suspecting influenza A. They were kept in the ICU. Blood sample were taken but results only will be out the next day. My god, terrified. The youngest one is not even 1 year old. Cried the whole night wondering what will happen. Read the newspaper about kids died due to h1n1. Argh, that's shitty! Dreaded the hours until evening and aunt smsed to say result was negative. Thank the lord. Quote someone, negative doesn't always mean something bad :) But they weren't allowed to leave the hospital just yet. Went and visit them on the 3rd day. The elder one is getting much better, already without the drip and jumping around. She said she likes the hospital bed =_=" cuz can use the remote to control up and down, front and back. The baby's lung is not too good. Kept crying when she sees the doctor or nurse. Aunt sms-ed me saying just after I left the doctor came and insert a 6-inch tube into her nose down her throat to suck out the phlegm. Oh my god, I couldn't imagine if I were there to see it.

Parents are away for 10 days for holiday in China with grandma and relatives. I seriously respect working mothers who can still maintain the house so clean and tidy, what's more including washing and ironing clothes. Respect.

Money not enough. Everything around me is seductive. Lomo, fish eye, slr lens, iphone, new laptop, nike, lumix zr3, chef's knife, and I need new pants!

I need a holiday. And now, I need some sleep. Tired. Night.

040410 Broga Hill + Klang Bak Kut Teh

2010-04-10T19:08:00.006+08:00

04 April 2010

A desire arises in the mind. One will never be satisfied until its desire has been fulfilled. It's been some time since I heard and read about Broga Hill. Just a half hour drive there yet I've never heard of it until now.

Broga Hill, also known as Bukit Lalang （茅草山）[yes, the hilltops are filled with weeds], is located at Kampung Broga in Semenyih. Very near to Kajang and Seremban. And it's just a stone throw away from the expansive University of Nottingham.

Woke up at 4am+ to reach there in time for sunrise. Got lost in the way although I had directions with me. It rained on the way, so some part of our sporty spirit has been dampened thinking it will be cloudy and sunrise cannot be seen.

Reached at 6am+. The sky was still pitch black but many cars were already parked at the roadside of the way leading to the hill. You can either park at the roadside in front of the rabbit farm or inside the palm oil estate opposite the rabbit farm where u have to pay RM2.00. Walk through the palm oil estate and off you go up up and away!

The road up was ok, not to say very steep or muddy. With the place being so overrated, the steps have already been 'laid out' for you, but there are still certain challenging parts though.

It took us about 30 minutes to reach the first peak. Fuhh! It's been quite awhile since I did outdoors, luckily my stamina is still okay. By the time we reach halfway, the sky was already starting to get bright, hmm, kinda disappointed. Reach at 6am would be perfect.

There are a total of 4 peaks, according to the signboard it's 1.7km, but it was wayyyyyyyy more than 1.7km definitely! There were a lot of people up on the hilltop already when we reached, mostly avid photographers carrying all sorts brand of SLRs, we even saw two kids with their family who is so semangat-ed and keep saying 'majulah ke depan! jangan maju ke belakang!' Lol!

Well, although the sunrise was not the sunrise I expect it to be, it was nice to hike a bit and feel the ~~not-so~~ fresh air breeze, and one will only be satisfied when there's good company to it :) Thanks peeps (YSS, YSY, YYR, CSY - how come all got Y one kekeke!)

Going down is tougher than going up. You need to be very careful, one slip and you'll end up being a squashed swiss roll. Kekeke. And you need to be careful cuz some 'monkeys' might bang into you when they 'drift' down the hill. And you still will end up being a squashed swiss roll.

Things to bring if you go for sunrise: Torchlight - a must (if you forgot, there's a stall selling it there), mosquito repellent (you can apply before you go), water, towel (if you have short fringe like me that irritates you at the forehead it helps a lot!), camera. And try not to wear black.

Directions to Broga Hill: Head towards Puchong, you will pass IOI Mall, Tesco on your right, follow Putrajaya/Kajang signboard. Pass RM1.60 toll, you will come to a fork where putrajaya/cyberjaya go straight and Kajang (exit 6A) turn left. So you follow the Kajang way (exit 6A). Go all the way straight. You will pass by exit 5, exit 4 and so on. Just go straight (follow Semenyih signboard). Then you will pass two RM1.00 toll. After the second RM1.00 toll, keep left at Jalan Semenyih.

Turn right at the traffic light. You will be on some small road similar to truck roads. You might be thinking you're already heading to Seremban or something but yes you're on the right track don't worry. After some while you will pass by Restoran 69 on your left. Then a Maybank on a row of shops on your right, and then a Petronas on your right (at the Petronas also got Maybank ATM). Turn left at the traffic light where you see the Petronas. Go all the way straight, you will be in total darkness if you go before sunrise. After quite some while, you will see University of Nottingham on your left, can't miss it. Go straight still, and you will see cars parked at the roadside. You will notice a rabbit farm on your right and on your left is the palm oil estate where the Broga Hill path is located. Warm up and let's go! :)

After that, we adjourned for breakfast! Another mission accomplished! Klang bak kut teh for breakfast! Woo hoo! From one end to another end. I slept in the car :p We went to Yap Eng Bak Kut Teh at Taman Sentosa, Klang. Soup BKT, Dry BKT, Otak Otak, yum! Although it's cooked the dry way but the meat is still so tender!

All squeeky clean! Typical chinese-lang, we all love to drink soup.

The bill came up to RM74 for 5 of us.

Directions for Yap Eng Bak Kut Teh: Using the Kesas highway, go towards Klang direction. Exit at the Kampung Jawa/Kampung Bukit Kemuning exit (turn right at the traffic light), go straight until you come to a roundabout and turn left (9 o'clock), go straight for about 1km I think then you will see Yap Eng BKT on your right (red signboard), just U-turn at the nearest junction and ta daa!

060410

2010-04-07T01:18:00.003+08:00

Broga Hill posting postpone 1st :p

060410

Today was grandpa's 1st year 'anniversary'. Took leave for this. Dad and I went for Cheng Beng for dad's side in the morning. Then went back to grandma's place for prayers in the afternoon. Surprisingly I didn't cry during the prayers, I'm amazed myself too. Grandma cried, for a couple of reasons. She's been a strong person throughout this whole year, guess she just can't hold on at that moment.

Didn't have much to do throughout the evening so my cousin and I went for a movie at MV. "Clash of the Titans". Nice. The casts were all so good looking and pretty. Gemma Arterton is hot! I like her. Even Medusa is pretty :p Then had dinner at grandma's again at night, everyone came. Dinner ended quite early, stayed for awhile and then we went home. All I can say is, things will never be the same again.

Couldn't sleep the night before, so sat up and wrote a letter for grandpa. Wonder if he's enjoying sightseeing around the world. Wonder if he's looking upon us from up above.

Someone said I have to learn to let go, then I won't be so down. Hmm, I guess I choose not to let go, because no matter it's a happy or sad memory, it means a lot to me. Precious ones. Be it just a meal at mamak or my 21st birthday celebration or whatsoever. Perhaps one day I will lose my memory, wouldn't remember a darn thing, or my friends and family. Gosh, that's scary, but doesn't mean it won't happen. Hmm, I need a ton of jokes to keep the emo-ness away.

-人生就是这样，往往会感到伤悲-
-it's not the same without you-

女生

2010-04-05T02:27:00.002+08:00

对很多男生来说，女生只能用‘复杂’两个字来形容。
过度敏感，不够信任，爱耍脾气，野蛮，任性，不懂她们在想什么等等的。
对，我不否认的确有些女生是酱的，我也不明白这点。
可是我觉得男生也有同样的态度啊。
女生一直渴望的都是有安全感，有被爱护的感觉，
男生可以不懂女生在想什么，女生也一样啊。
男生天生自我中心很强，当男生脸色不好，问他们什么事时，却一句话都不说。
男生也很犹豫的，一时对你好，无端端就冷淡了。
也许男生和女生的爱情观不一样吧，所以要求的也很自然的有差别。
得到的也许不是所要求的。
要求的可能永远得不到。
真不明白你在想什么，可以告诉我吗？

～你是好人，也是个坏人～

Cracky Nails

2010-03-22T00:28:00.002+08:00

The power of inventions day by day...

Cracking nail polish!

No, it's not some photoshop effects or using any special tools... the nail polish creates the cracking effect on its own. So cool eh?

It seemed to be a long-existing invention already but not until a recent beauty fair my friend's company organized about two months ago that I saw it. According to the Taiwanese promoter, it is a hit product in Taiwan and Korea and she's trying to introduce to Malaysia.

You need two different colors to create the cracking effect. One is the base and on top of it is the cracking nail polish, then finish off with a transparent polish and glitters if you like :)

I heart the white and gold effect.

You're Being Missed

2010-03-08T02:20:00.003+08:00

I'm still alive... Wake up, work, eat, sleep like usual...
Yes i know I still owe lots of postings... pics are piling up but I am just too lazy to edit them...

Randomly...

Kennedy's wedding in Segamat... love is in the air... sweet couple... and i see 6 out of 12 people using Iphone. grr!

This is super random... but the owner of these doraemons is being greatly missed! Bu hu. I miss him on stage :( I miss his singing. I miss his lame jokes. One month plus I haven't seen him! Bu hu bu hu bu hu! And I won't be seeing him for a long long time. Triple bu hu.

My dilemma was finally solved... it was quite a complicated decision, but well, finally it's been made. I guess all I need to do now is not to look back but just march forward and live in the present.

Earth hour is coming! Do your part for the earth! *wonder if he will participate in any earth hour events*

- watched 72 tenants for 3 times, and I still wanna watch V-day... and Alice in Wonderland!
- needs new haircut and wants new piercing! Uh ohh...
- hao ren huai ren? :p

Happy Tiger Year 2010!

2010-02-15T02:08:00.004+08:00

Gong xi fa cai! It's the year of the tiger! Me year! Hippieee!
But it also means I'm older! Two dozens! Oh no...
We didn't celebrate this year due to grandpa's passing, but we still gathered for dinner on cny eve. I didn't join them for dinner cuz I was working, but I went after work, it's been ages since I see my baby, although we live so nearby.
And on the first day we gathered again at grandma's for brunch. 4th grand-auntie came to visit, and at 4pm left for MV with my two cousins to watch "72 Tenants Of Prosperity". Haha, it's darn funny. The main reason I wanna watch it because of the humongous casts of HK actors and actresses and also cuz of Wong Cho Lam. He's darn cute and short! I love his acting. For once Midvalley is jam-less on a Sunday!!! Really traffic-free! Although there's a lot of people in MV, but maybe many shops are closed so less staff parks there! I think this is the ONLY Sunday of 2010 which will be jam-less. How I wish everyday it's like that!

Still got two movies that I wanna watch! Tiger Woohoo and Valentine's Day!!! Wish I can watch V Day with my other half, but hey, i DON'T have an other half!

After movie went for dinner at Chong Qing with family. A hot day and steamboat doesn't match, but who cares! The laughter we have.

After dinner my mind keeps spinning, I don't know why but I started missing everyone... like seriously everyone that I could think of. The times we hang out together and yet we still complain time is not enough. Imagine now? I don't even see them like for years! Even if just for days but it still feels like years! And I cried... while facebooking I just cried! Cuz I miss everyone.

Had no intention to apply for leave this year... until my chef thought that my senior didn't allow me to take leave... haha... when everyone asked they were like har? no off? Well, at least the main day falls on Sunday so it's ok. Haha, hotel line is diff from office le, 6 days work and no fix leaves one ler. That's the fun part of it. Chef was nice enough to organize steamboat on the eve and we got ang pau from one of the regular guest! Wow. Special.

Do people remember what they do or said when they're drunk? Doubt so huh? Yeah, me too. Is it just me who's thinking too much?

Again, happy roarrrr year! Here's wishing you to better health, better wealth, happiness and prosperity! Eat more Tiger biscuits, drink more Tiger beers, rub Tiger balm, watch tiger shows, don't be like Tiger Woods, visit Maybank, Esso and Proton and miss the tiger baby me! Lol! Mwaks!

Kelly Chen - Shi Wo Bu Hao

2010-02-14T23:40:00.003+08:00

是我不好 Shi Wo Bu Hao
by: Kelly Chen 陈慧琳

我都醉了
灯光在我眼里都模糊了
为什么还清清楚楚记得
那天那句要我把你忘了
怎么能忘了
除非不呼吸
走到哪里才躲的掉回忆
离别就是让人怀疑着自己
连恨不恨你都不能确定
也许这一切都是我不好
是我不知道
只有真心留不住男人一个拥抱
就算眼泪会是温柔的手铐
可是爱如果是求来的
我也不想要
是我不好
是我还忘不掉
心痛只能用时间来消耗
毕竟当初是我选的一个
给不起我永远的人
就算是我不好
我都醉了
灯光在我眼里都模糊了
为什么还清清楚楚记得
那天那句要我把你忘了
怎么能忘了
除非不呼吸
走到哪里才躲的掉回忆
离别就是让人怀疑着自己
连恨不恨你都不能确定
也许这一切都是我不好
是我不知道
只有真心留不住男人一个拥抱
就算眼泪会是温柔的手铐
可是爱如果是求来的
我也不想要
是我不好
是我还忘不掉
心痛只能用时间来消耗
毕竟当初是我选的一个
给不起我永远的人
就算是我不好

2010-02-06T04:08:00.002+08:00

Gonna leave for Segamat in 4 hrs time to attend my first college mate's wedding! Oh so excited! Why am I so excited, I don't know! Haha. I love weddings. Heard it's gonna be a alcoholic night! Woopee!

Then spending one night in Singapore. Double woopee!

Don't miss me, but i'll miss you ;)

Random

2010-01-29T01:21:00.003+08:00

#1 - I'm loving this place already! Spacious and nice stage.

#2 - My ever beloved "D". First pic in 2010. Poor boy he's sick. Take care ya.

#3 - My year! 2 circles already, feel so old suddenly. Tiger, rawr! Don't feel festive this year, mainly cuz we're not celebrating this year. I don't collect tiger items, but I got 3 this year already! Thanks <3 I don't mind if anybody wanna give me more :p Come to think about it, I do have quite a few tiger stuff at home. Shall blog about it next!

Torn Between

2010-01-24T03:13:00.005+08:00

It's a tough decision to make.
Really tough.
Dilemma kau kau punya.
Will I be able to be on par?

Fate is really something indescribable.
Love too.
Is it stupidity or that's what it's all about? Unavoidable?
When cupid strikes, you smile to yourself like a mad woman thinking about him.
When it leaves a scar on your heart, it hurts so much but you just can't stop thinking about him too.
You might say you will never fall for him, but it happened.
Why? Being obsessed with a guy who won't call you. You know it won't happen, but you just keep on praying, hoping, wishing.

Work has been okay. Average achievements so far. Currently in the pastry section. Suh-weet! Hmm spell desserts backwards and you'll get? :p Urgh, I have scars all over my hands... clumsy me. Planning, focus, organize, manage, solution... Hardwork!!!

This year really craving to go travelling, be it domestically or internationally. On my mind there's Sabah, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hongkong, Australia, Macau, Switzerland, France... So many places, so little money. Boo... shall make it a yearly plan to travel!!!

More posting coming up!

Current song addicts:

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

Boys Like Girls - Two Is Better Than One

~i still need you... i still miss you

2009

2009-12-27T03:03:00.004+08:00

In 2 days time 2009 will be coming to an end... I guess everyone is doing the same - reviewing their achievements in 2009 and make new resolutions for 2010.

For me, time passed by very very quickly this year. It's been an emotional year for me. Very
emotionally worked out. A lot happened.

After a year of measuring floor, I finally stepped into the working world in March 2009. Challenging, every now and then we're learning from mistakes and try to be better and better.

Grandpa's pass away few days before I started work didn't help at all. It makes me hate the number '18' a lot. A lot. Very often you just can't help missing the past, wishing you could turn back time and just stay there. There in the Neverland.

A year that I see D the LEAST. 10 fingers can count the amount of times I see him this year. WTF. Missing him loads. But one fortunate thing is i bumped into him! Haha. Lucky me. This year, I'm like an outcast from the 'star chasing' group. From totally active to totally zero.

Met a lot of new friends, bumped into some old friends, most importantly still keeping in touch with many old friends, although the opportunities are rare. Everyone is busy at different times, not easy to plan and gather everyone at the same time. Some special people entered my life, and I cherish them a lot because they taught me a lot. Isn't it amazing fate can be? It's just unexplainable.

All I can wish for is a better, more independent, more disciplined me in 2010. Work smarter, work harder. Yes! I can do it!

Wishing all of you a Happy New 2010!!! May your 2010 be filled with prosperity, happiness and lotsa love! There's definitely some love from me! Haha! Mwaks!

My Workplace

2009-12-04T02:31:00.005+08:00

Fuhh, I think so far this is the longest period of time I've not updated my blog! Pardon me. Can't seem to think of any topics to post about.

Now, many of you knows where I'm working at but don't really know what type of food my work place serve. At Sage we don't consider our restaurant as fine dine but close to it though. Modern elegance with superior quality (yes we do have abalones, truffles)

Not say you, even my parents haven't been there before. Very normal reactions I get when people ask me the price of the food is: O_O". Typical. If I had not worked here I would have the same too. "Why is the portion of pasta so small! Can't even fill quarter of my stomach!" But trust me, you'll be full.

I brought my parents to my work place for dinner in conjunction with my mum's birthday last month, placing a reservation for the chef's degustation menu by Chef Takashi Kimura. On one hand it's the celebration, on the other hand it's to introduce my work place to both my parents. I guess it's something new for them, with all the ingredients and types of food.

The chef's degustation is a 7 course menu. 9 if you consider the amuse bouche and coffee/tea. It differs almost daily, depending on the ingredients available in season or whatever's freshest. If you or your gf/bf/parents are a food fan of japanese/french cuisine, why not give it a try. You'll be amazed. Well, we also have very normal food like oxtail pasta, roasted cod, smoked salmon, confit of duck leg etc. That will be a 3-course (appetizer, main course and dessert of your choice) or 4-course (with an additional chef's special of the day), priced at RM150 and RM170 per set respectively.

So here's an insight of how the chef's degustation menu is.

Freshly homemade bread with homemade basil dip

Our mocktail (not in the menu): Virgin Mojito :p

Amuse bouche: Smoked Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Ponzu Jelly

1st course: Tataki of Lightly Cured Saba with Aubergine and Avruga Caviar

2nd course: Fedelini Pasta with Mizudako (Japanese Octopus) and Abalone

Far view of the kitchen: Chef Counter in front, inside is the main kitchen

3rd course (my fave): Slow Cooked Venison with Foie Gras & Red Wine Sauce

Pan Fried Maine Lobster with Tai Fillet and Americaine Sauce

Mirror mirror hanging on the ceiling, the chefs at work

5th course (main course): Char Grilled Wagyu with Veal Sweet Bread and Yuzukoshou (that small lump of mustard-like paste that's yuzukoshou, a citrus chili pickle paste)

6th course: Fig and Lime Granite

7th course: Feuillantine of Mascarpone Ice Cream wth Kahlua Jelly

This is the petite four served with the coffee/tea, cute lil macaroon :)

No fancy styling of food but it's filled with flavors. Try it and you'll know.

www.sagekl.com

complicated

2009-10-19T03:07:00.002+08:00

things didn't turn out the way I want them to be..
i thought i'm strong enough to handle these emotions..
but i'm not..
it's the first time it's happening to me..
why did you ask me all those questions?
why did you make me hesitate?
why did you make me fall deeper?
it's impossible between us... 100% impossible...
it hurts so much to be close to you...
it's complicated...
fcuk it...

[Lyrics] Yuna Ito - Miss You

2009-10-18T12:09:00.004+08:00

Nice song!

Source: Meg-chan

Stay here natsu no hikari ga
Futari sugoshita kisetsu wo tsugeru koro
I'm staying here mabushii kurai ni
Kimi no egao wo omoidashite ita

Yume ni tsuzuku ashita no tame
Futari de kimeta kyori na no ni
Namida afurete tomaranai kurai
Naze konna ni mo kanashii no darou?

Koishikute koishikute kimi wo omoinagara
Sukoshi zutsu minoriyuku mainichi mo
Massugu ni massugu ni watashi no mama ni
Koete yukeru tsuyosa ga hoshii
Demo I miss you mada hitori ja irarenai yo

Together sorezore no michi
Kasanariaeru koto bakari ja nakutemo
My love kimi to deaeta
Yasashii kimochi wo wsurenaide itai

Kimi ga kureta ai wa kitto
Tabidatsu tame no tsubasa dakara
Naite bakari no watashi ja dame da yo
Itsuka negai ga kanau you ni

Aitakute aitakute kimi wo omoinagara
Sabishisa ni furikaeru koto mo aru kedo
Mayowazu ni mayowazu ni watashi no mama ni
Arukidaseru kokoro shinjite
Sou I miss you ima sunao ni tsutaetakute

Ano hi kimi to miteta
Aoi umi to kagirinai sora wa
Ima mo kawaranai kioku to tomo ni
Kono mune ni hirogatte iru kara

Koishikute koishikute kimi wo omoinagara
Sukoshi zutsu minoriyuku mainichi mo
Massugu ni massugu ni watashi no mama ni
Koete yukeru tsuyosa ga hoshii

Aitakute aitakute kimi wo omoinagara
Sabishisa ni furikaeru koto mo aru kedo
Mayowazu ni mayowazu ni watashi no mama ni
Arukidaseru kokoro shinjite
Sou I miss you ima sunao ni tsutaetakute

Tooku chikaku kanjinagara
Sayounara no sono kawari ni...

TRANSLATION:

Stay here, when the summer light
Heralds the season we spent together
I'm staying here, 'cause I remembered
Your smile so bright

We agreed to this distance
For our dreams and for the future
But these tears won't stop
Why am I so sad?

I'm yearning, yearning, thinking of you
As little by little the days bring us closer to our goals
Earnestly, earnestly, just as I am
I want the strength to make it through
But I miss you, and I can't be alone just yet

Together, each on our own road
Even if they don't always overlap
My love, I don't want to ever forget
The tenderness I found when I met you

The love you gave me
Gave me wings for my journey
I can't just cry
If I want my dreams to come true someday

I miss you, I miss you, I'm thinking of you
There are times I look back in loneliness
But I'm walking, walking, just as I am
Without hesitation, believing my heart
Yes, I miss you, and now I can say it

The blue sea and endless sky
I saw with you that day
They fill my heart even now
Along with the unchanging memories

I'm yearning, yearning, thinking of you
As little by little the days bring us closer to our goals
Earnestly, earnestly, just as I am
I want the strength to make it through

I miss you, I miss you, I'm thinking of you
There are times I look back in loneliness
But I'm walking, walking, just as I am
Without hesitation, believing my heart
Yes, I miss you, and now I can say it

Near or far, I feel you
Instead of goodbye...

Jammed

2009-10-08T02:19:00.002+08:00

Life has been pretty dull... besides working it's still working... of course, nonetheless onlining... hahaha... i'm just so lazy to do other things.

Previously I was in garde manger, handling cold dishes. A week ago there was a rotate in the sections. Now i'm in the entremetier side. Handling pastas and vegetables. The tasks are pretty simple, but it requires coordination from ur mind and ur hands. It requires control, control of the fire. Control of different things at the same time.

So what's up with me? Got a 2 days break for raya last month, being in this line, 2 days of rest means so much. Although I didn't stay put at home that 2 days :p Had a karaoke session with a bunch of friends, yum cha on a cool night. Although the day wasn't at all perfect, but it was ok. Tried to act smart trying to be a good advisor, which failed outrageously. The next day spent some quality time with friends whom I seldom meet nowadays. Had a very simple birthday this year... nothing much to report about, all I wanna say is, I'm really, really glad to have friends like you all. Thanks for the presents, thanks for the cakes and homemade banofee pie (my first time eating it ok!)

My mind is pretty jammed up right now. Jammed with the problem of human relations. Human minds are so unpredictable. You don't know what they're thinking. What's worse is when you cannot predict what they say is actually what they mean it or they're just saying it to please you. You don't know whether they treat you good is because they pity you, and behind you they talk all bad about you. You feel so bloody heart pain when they say some stupid thing about you and tell you just joking when they actually mean it. Well, I know it's their mouth and I shouldn't be bothered, but it's just suffering. You don't even know to treat them as a 'friend' or not. To share with them how's your day or not. You wonder if you put all your heart into the friendship and they take it for granted or not. Yes, it's bothering me. ANd it's bothering me a lot. I hope I have an answer. But I guess, the mystery will stay unsolved forever.

Going on a short holiday this weekend. So looking forward to it. It's gonna be a good weekend, I'm sure! I miss my floor measuring days. I miss all my true friends. You know who you are :)

Be Part of Digi's Ultimate Birthday Bash

2009-09-25T00:17:00.003+08:00

Feel like having an ultimate birthday bash for this year? Wanna have a special celebration being an Oct/Nov/Dec baby? Wanna party with celebs like Joey G, Hunny Madu, Liang & Friendz?

Come join us for Digi's first D'ultimate Birthday Bash @ Bar Celona, Sunway Pyramid on 3rd of October 2009! Lotsa fantastic prizes up for grabs, free goodies and enjoy performances from local celebs! All because you deserve to be the star of the night!

Entrance fee is only RM30 (and get a RM10 discount if you're born in Oct/Nov/Dec) and you will receive a goodies bag worth RM50! And... and... and... buy 4 get 1 free! Super great deal huh?

Have no plans for Oct 3rd yet? Make a date with Digi's Ultimate Birthday Bash now! Log on to www.digi.com.my/ubb for more information, or participate on the web contest to win RM3000 worth of prizes. For ticketing info, email soohui.propassion09@gmail.com for more details.

See you there!

For The First Time, Finally...

2009-09-15T00:55:00.002+08:00

Sounds like an interesting topic huh? But nothing much to be hoo hah-ed about. Just another unexpected incident occured today.

It's just funny how things work. How God created the varieties of human beings, different personalities, different species of animals and plants, with functions or special abilities to protect themselves and for survival. It's funny how the more you want something to happen, it won't, and the least you expected it, it just *poof* in front of you.

I think I've dreamt, wished, emo-ed about bumping into D for like years... I've heard about people around me bumping into him for like N times, in 'bucks', in 'taman' mall... Some can even tell me they bump into him at the same place I was at at that same time. I admit going to places where he always hang out to see if I can 'indirectly accidentally' bump into him... lol... No fate I guess. Hmm...

Just after work today I was walking to the mall with my friend. A group of people were standing nearby the escalator chatting. While talking to my friend I looked at one of them who was wearing a mask and with very bright hair color. It didn't occur to me it was D at first. It took me like 3 seconds to realize. He shocked me, I think I shocked him too. Haha. Can't react in time. Only managed to wave in slow motion to D and his friends. After walking passed them, my first thought was 'my god, malunyer let him see me in shorts and slippers!' Argh!!!!!!! Didn't dare to turn my head back. That's it, my first time ever bumping into him and one word - stoned. Stoned stunned shocked.

My next dream - holiday with D. Continue to dreammmMm~~ dream dream dream~~~ The HK trip is impozzible already. Dreammmmm~~~~~~~

Sage's First Anniversary

2009-09-15T00:40:00.002+08:00

912 was Sage's 1 year anniversary. Yup, the place I'm working at currently. Pronounced as "Sayj" not Sah-geh or sack or watever.

Though only a mere 5 months in the company, but everyone working there is like a family, a team. I feel the warmth. Everyone is willing to help each other. Stress is there of course, but it's a cool place to work in.

United we stand, divided we fall. Love ya all :) Mwaks!! Happy birthday Sage!

Everyday is a new chapter...

Updates

2009-09-10T01:16:00.003+08:00

I am lost in words, in finding things to write about. Nothing much has been going on, except for working and spending some very preciously rare time with my family and friends. Laziness has caught up with me, I have been cooking and baking very very very rarely nowadays. It's hard to shake off old habits. Now even weight loves me so much that I can't shave him off, and fats stick to me like glue, he adores me so much. Why do all the bad things are so crazily in love with me (or should I say the other way round) and the good ones are 184,629,831,057 miles away from me?!?

When we're still a kid, we demand for new toys, parents' attention, grand birthday parties with huge cakes bigger than the size of your own; when we're in primary we talk about 'i-don't-friend-who' and gossip about who likes who; in secondary it's all about PMR, SPM, having bf's gf's; in college we detest assignments, trying hard not to fall asleep in classes and anticipate breaks and lunch and counting the time to go home. Now, with everyone working in different industries, all we talk about during meet ups is gossiping about who's getting married, selling insurance packages, make ups etc. I hate it when friends ask to go out for a drink and end up proposing an insurance package to you. But well, I guess it's something that you need to bear with and it's just part of their job.

Triple 09 just passed. Supposingly it's a very meaningful date, but nothing so meaningful to me. It would be special for couples who get engaged or married on this date, the number '9' being a symbolic numeric for 'longevity' or 'everlasting'. For me? har har har.

Working in a place like this, I see people who can really afford to spend. Giorgio Armani, Lewre, LV, Gucci, Prada, name it you've got it. If only I can indulge in shopping, spending with elegance like them. Yeah, I need to find a rich man in the first place. Or perhaps to prepare the bait, I need to spend some money for plastic surgery first? Oh gosh.

Birthday is coming soon. Har har har. I don't exactly mention about my birthday all these while, don't I? I've stopped asking for celebrations since like... primary school? I've not asked for people to celebrate with me, nor organising a party to welcome this 'festival'. We have it every year, nothing special to hoo hah about. I guess, when people gets older, they care lesser about special occasions. I respect those who celebrate anniversaries every single year. Good for them, keep up the good job.

The Gift of Life

2009-08-25T03:13:00.004+08:00

The most precious thing on earth... is to have a newborn... to give life to someone... to nourish and care for that someone... that small little angel... something that is so fragile to hold that you're scared you'll break her bones...

Well wishes and congrats to my dearest friend Mei Ling on the birth of her little princess Benize.

Went to FHM'09 (Food and Hotel Malaysia) which is held bi-annually. Ony went for like one hour during split shift. But manage to see Chef Chong and chat for awhile :) Didn't really browse through everything but just took a few shots of stuffs over there.

Satay machine

I missed out this but it seemed to be the talk of the whole FHM. A gold winner with distinction, meaning it scored 100 points... The only one I think. (Picture credit: Roderick Wong)

Miley Cyrus - The Climb

2009-08-20T01:39:00.003+08:00

Can't believe I actually sat down and watch Hannah Montana: The Movie the other day. It was a nice show actually. Though I only watch the ending a bit. Now the song is in my head the whole time. "The Climb" & "Butterfly Fly Away".

I listen to this song for motivation when I'm down now... emo emo emo~

Miley Cyrus - The Climb

I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up-hill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I’m facing
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes might knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
*I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m gonna remember most yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on
Cause...

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up-hill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up-hill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith

Bidor 190709

2009-08-12T00:05:00.015+08:00

It was an eye opening, stomach filling, sweaty hot trip. Dad's friend decided to bing us for a day trip to Bidor to look around. I have not gone into a plantation before, and I've not seen sooooooooo many mango trees, tapioca plants in my life before. Fantastic trip indeed. Learnt a lot, and even plucked our own ciku and nangka to eat!

Started our trip at 8am, slept all the way in the car. Dad used the old road to go to Bidor, passing by Sungkai and Trolak. Reach Bidor town around 10am and stopped by at Pusat Makanan Mee Wah for wan tan mee.

Uncle Yap (dad's friend) told us that the lady works non-stop cooking the mee from the time the stall opens until closing. As we sat down and order and eat, it was true that she did not stop down at all. One hand cooking and flipping the noodles in the boiling water, the other hand arranging the plates.

Slightly different from KL wan tan mee. Less dark soy sauce. The serving size is not that big, so it's just right for breakfast/brunch portion. And the wan tan is good!

Saw a pomelo plant and some different chili plant outside the food court. Cute! First time seeing these plants.

Next, we proceed to a new village called "Cold River New Village" 冷水河新村. Don't ask me why the name, but there must be some interesting stories behind :) Heard it used to be a very lively town, with a beautiful landscaped park at the entrance of the village, but now not being taken care of. It's situated about 5km away from the Bidor town.

Makan time again! "Thunder Tea" (lui char 擂茶) at Restoran Sui Lee 水利茶餐室.

The 'mortar' used in olden days to make the 'tea' paste. Modern use blender.

Curry chicken... so so...

The condiments for the thunder tea.

This is thus the best best BEST lui char I've ever eaten. The vege smell is not strong, not like some. Healthy, pleasant taste, fragrant, lovely, DELICIOUS!!!

Then we head to Uncle Yap's parents house. They have some tapioca plants, papaya tree and potato plants at their residence. So cool!

Pineapples at Uncle Yap's friend's house.

I think most of them really make full use of empty lands... planting veges, food, fruits and even making own detergents!

Then, he brought us to visit the plantations nearby. It was the first time that I actually see plantations. There were abundance of tapioca plants, mango trees, long beans, lady's fingers, kedondong, bittergourd etc.

I think this was long bean.

Mango trees!

Can you see the bird nests on the tree. Plenty of it. Uncle Yap told us that the nest is weaved by the male birds to attract female birds to mate. If it's a nest of a tear-drop shape, means the male bird is still looking for a mate. If there's a protuding nest underneath means it has succeeded in finding a partner. That hollow space is for the female to lay eggs.

Kedondong (sah-lei)

Tapioca plants

Can you see the lady's finger? Next to the flower in the center.

Wild nangka tree. We plucked a huge one from here!

I don't know what gourd is this called... all I know it's often used in indian cuisine.

We then visited Mrs. Yap's sister's plantation, which was quite run down, I think it was left there without anyone taking care of it. Many of the plantations were the same, weeds metres tall, fruits rotting, what a waste.

At first glance it looked like white rocks, but they're actually spoiled melons... Not sure what, but looked like winter melon.

The flower of the above melon.

Ciku tree!

Basil

Dragon fruit

Limau purut

Rambutan tree

House for the swallows to make birds nest!

So hot and sweaty! We then went back to Uncle Yap's house again to eat nangka! HUGE nangka! but yummy!

To end our trip, we head to Pun Chun for the famous wu kok and duck leg noodles... Kinda disappointed with the noodles, jatuh standard kao kao... but the wu kok is yummy stuff!

Interesting trip indeed. If only we went to Teluk Intan for chee cheong fun at night. That would be superbly perfect.

I heart traveling! I heart seeing new things! Heart heart heart. Any trip in the future please include me ya? Hehehe...

[Video] Danny One温力铭 - Friends Forever排排坐

2009-08-11T23:45:00.003+08:00

Friends Forever排排坐 by Danny One 温力铭

Love this video heaps!!! Meaningful... Makes me think of all my friends, school days, college days, working life... Boo hoo!

Patrick N Friends

2009-08-09T02:15:00.002+08:00

Found this at patricknfriends... hehe so cute!!! Ok, fine it's a kids learning video... but patrick is cute!!! La la la la la~~

Multiplexcated

2009-07-27T02:27:00.005+08:00

Multiplicity + complexity + complicated = multiplexcated.

*swt*

At the beginning of the week, you anticipate for the weekend to come by. At the end of the week, you are eager for the next weekend to come by even faster. Everyday I tell myself, I must use my time more wisely, because I tend to spend too much time online/sleeping *gulp* Yes, I really must. I've wasted enough time already.

A fickle minded person I am, and with a mind that contradicts, it's hard to achieve. Life is full of dreams and wishes, demands and cravings, temptations and sins, I need to work harder and more determined to fulfill all these seductions surrounding me. It's freaking not easy to earn a bucket of gold, and to rely solely on it is even harder. Well, "never say never", I believe the puzzle will be completed one after another, do all the things you want in life, as you only have one life to do it all. I was told by a friend, time is a waste of life, life is a waste of time, so why not waste the time of your life by just enjoying it? :D

Sometimes I wish there's someone who can just see through my mind, someone who knows what I'm thinking of without me telling. I also wish that I'm not so emotional, to be less influenced by others' behaviors and attitudes. I wish I'm less fickle minded, to be able to make decisions without depending on others. I wish... for a lot of things.

Just attended the Young Express 9th Anniversary concert. It's been a long, long time since I last attend events like this. It's been AGES since I last saw D1, Kwokfai, YZ performing. Even H2T said I finally appear. Compare the times I attend events last year and this year, it's like the ratio of 100:1. Good also la, neutralize a bit, if not I think he'll vomit seeing me too much. I nearly did not go for the concert actually, maybe due to the fact that I've not been at one for so long, the mood to go was lost. The view from our place was not very satisfying, but still acceptable. I was really, really happy to see him, like finally. Although it's only seeing from afar. I've missed him from so many events. Even PK can see him shopping at G**d**s, but I don't see him at all. I wish all his events are on Sunday now.

Yasmin Ahmad, one of Malaysia's phenomenal top notch director who has filmed many inspiring ads and movies passed away yesterday. An inspiring, talented individual who everyone will remember in their hearts forever. A great loss indeed. You will remember most of the Petronas ads by heart, carrying the message of love to everyone, you will remember Sepet, Gubra and Talentime. You will remember it all, and you have to remember - Yasmin Ahmad. R.I.P.

Things are always changing... always...
I wish for you, but you're never there, because I'm invisible to you. I wish you'd know.

If I Have The Chance (and Money)

2009-07-19T23:58:00.002+08:00

If I have the chance, and money, I would get Raymond Choon or Rick Lee to cut an inverted bob haircut like Posh Spice and dye it purple.

If I have the chance, and money, I would spray my car lime green and have red Patricks all over it. (oh so cute!)

If I have the chance, and money, I would buy a bungalow as the base of my restaurant and name it 'kopitiam' :p

If I have the chance, and money, Nike would be all I wear everyday.

If I have the chance, and money, I would live in France for 3 months.

If I have the chance, and money...

Oiitt! Wake up lar!!!

祝你生日快乐

2009-07-17T01:18:00.004+08:00

大佬，生日快乐。

祝你健康D，赚多D，吃多D，玩多D，开心多D.

And，是时候考虑你的另一半了。。。

1707，我会永远记得的。

Love always.

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

2009-07-14T01:23:00.002+08:00

"Say what you mean, mean what you say"

Very true huh?

We're living in a world of kindness and joy, enriched with envy and greediness. We meet people of all sorts, who we end up as friends, or perhaps, enemy instead?

I admit, girls are very emotional. Well, you might say not all girls, but I think most of us are. And girls do use their brain a lot. To wonder subjectively. I myself think a lot, to the extend of being said thinking way too much. I guess it all leads to the existence of confidence.

The things other people say mean a lot to me. Unfortunately, It is very difficult for me to believe what others say. Some people tend to be sarcastic, they say something good but in actual they meant the opposite. Some say something bad in a joking way, but they actually do mean it. Some talk bad about another in front of you, and talk bad about you in front of another.

Say what you mean - Tell your loved ones on how you feel about them before it's too late.
Mean what you say - Whatever you say, say it from your heart.

I keep reminding myself that I only have one life to live, but a thousand dreams to achieve.

Happy 5th Birthday, baby!

2009-07-12T23:47:00.006+08:00

One cannot deny how fast time flies...

I still remember the first day I saw this angel, I was too afraid to carry her up, worrying that I'll end up crushing her tiny little bones.

Now she's a cheeky, intelligent, amazingly charming little ~~brat~~ angel who is too active that you can't even get to her even if you wanted to hug her.

Happy birthday my love.

2009-07-07T00:51:00.000+08:00

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

Slow it down
Make it stop
Or else my heart is going to pop
'Cause it's too much
Yeah, it's a lot
To be something I'm not

I'm a fool
Out of love
'Cause I just can't get enough

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show

The sun is hot
In the sky
Just like a giant spotlight
The people follow the sign
And synchronize in time
It's a joke
Nobody knows
They've got a ticket to that show
Yeah

Lenka - The Show

Bon Voyage, Isa!

2009-07-05T04:38:00.002+08:00

050709 - At this time, you should be checked in at the airport already. The French girl as we always call you. The girl with the sweetest smile and the most beautiful eyes. The friendliest girl I've ever met. Have a safe journey to Guangzhou, enjoy your work there, and do remember that all of us here will miss you dearly. Perhaps when you come back, you can speak Chinese more fluent than me! Lol!

Happy Birthday Danell

2009-07-01T01:54:00.002+08:00

A very happy birthday

to my dearest D2
Danell Lee

<3 <3 <3 <3
It's been 4 years already.
Time flies.
4 years back you're still a shy, quiet lil' boy.
4 years later you're famous throughout the country!
You've grown to be better, good looking-er, lovable-er, hardworking-er...
Just wanna tell you that, I really, sincerely, respect you.
You're not just my idol, you're someone to learn from, a teacher, a brother, a senior.
Love you and miss you always.
May you be blessed with love, joy, happiness, courage and a fruitful path ahead of you.
Career is important, but it's time for some relationship already lah~
Faster get a gf la~ Don't so choosy already.

100 days...

2009-06-25T23:31:00.002+08:00

625... this date marks a day of many occasions for me. Be it happy or sad.

1. It's my third month into work. The date which my three months probation ends. The date that I'm ~~supposed~~ to be confirmed. God knows if I'll be or not.

2. It's the first anniversary of the place I'm working in. Congrats and Happy Birthday! Make a wish? *increase salary namo namo namo*

3. To many, 100 is the number of perfection. Getting 100 in exam is excellence. When you're rated 100 on others' impression on you, you're perfect. I wonder, what is the reason of 'celebrating' the 100th day passed away? Why is 100 such a significant number? 100 days have passed by, and i'm regretting each day for not being able to see you before that day. 100 days have passed by, but i'm still missing you very very deeply. Looking through those notes that you wrote down for how much ang pow money you gave me, how much you gave for my trips, it makes things worse! I regret for not doing anything for you. For not treating you for a good dinner. And you just left... all of the sudden...

I'm so sorry, yeh yeh. So sorry. I miss you. And I will continue to miss you, for the next hundred years of 100 days...

Food Travel 揾食唔艰难 on Astro Jia Yu 家娱 Channel

2009-06-20T03:52:00.001+08:00

Every Wednesday, 9PM
on
ASTRO JIA YU (CHANNEL 304)

每逢星期三，傍晚9时
只在
ASTRO 家娱频道

Babi-ness...

2009-06-14T23:57:00.004+08:00

Just as I thought it will be a good Sunday, my only off day of the week, my only day to accompany my family...

Like usual, went for breakfast at OUG with family. And yesterday, out of the blue, I asked my dad if we could go Pudu market to take a look cuz it's been like more than 10 years I have not been there. Imagine, it's just 10 minutes drive away yet I never go for 10 years. The only thing I can remember about Pudu market is - gold fish. Yeah, there's a stall selling fishes there. When I was still a kid, I remember going there every weekend to see gold fish. Haha.

Ok, continue the story. So yeah, after breakfast we head to Pudu market. Hell it was croooooooooowded and the market is looooooooong. Freaking 50 stalls selling seafood, 50 selling pork, 50 selling chicken, 50 selling vege. And I only walked like half of it, and hell I didn't get to see gold fish :( Bought some seafood and meat for experiment and off we went home.

Didn't realize anything until like late evening when my phone in my bag rang (I carry a shoulder bag to the market). Was looking for my phone and 'ei? How come there's a hole at the side of my bag?'

First thought was, wah seh, lousy material, tear until like that... Think think think, something wrong... It doesn't look like a teared cut. Second thought - mtfk, blardy thief!!!

Well, thank goodness, nothing was stolen. Phew. Double check and I found this.

Wah lao eh! So sharp hor your knife! This was a RM10 note I just place in my bag without keeping it in my purse. The knife just slice through it. I'm impressed. So sharp. If it was a normal knife and you sharpen it so sharp, I wish you blardy thief could sharpen my knife for me, so that I can kill you with it you IDIOT! But dad said it might be a razor blade.

Nevermind, a blessing in disguise. Thank goodness nothing was taken away from me. I don't know when did it happen anyway. It could be in either market, only I never realize it.

Oh, my new toy! Woo hoo! One of the items in my wishlist this year. I thought I can only get it at a three digit price, but found a cheap one today! Hopefully it's really stainless steel. Pfffft.

PS: Girls out there, take good care of your bag always. A pouch is recommended rather than hand carry/shoulder bags. And at crowded places, please hug your bag tightly!!! You'd never know when it will happen because everything happen so quickly. And you'd never know it might be a LADY who steals it! (I suspect only la, no proof)

I'm never full, you're BLARDY FOOL! Curse you kena bang! DLGF!

Updates...

2009-06-07T18:08:00.000+08:00

Work has been ... hectic.

I wouldn't say working equals to "no life", working 6 days a week and being at work place for 12 hours a day, yet I still get Sundays off. No doubt time for entertainment and rest has been shortened drastically.

Grateful to meet new people, very very nice people. Too nice that I felt like I'm being pampered. My colleagues treat me really good, and I do hope it's how they are and who they are. *namo namo*

Learning new things daily, new items, new ingredients, new ideas, new combination, new philosophies, new advice. Gosh, there's so much to learn and remember. Especially attitude wise.

Wander and wonder. Wonder for the unknown. Wandering around the unexpected. Hopefully, things will be for the better :) Ganbate kudasai everyone. Live for the better and put aside your doubts and sadness.

Waiting... anticipating... wanting... to watch Transformer 2... mwahahahahaha!

Rude Police Stopped a harmless lady at a quiet housing area

2009-06-07T15:02:00.002+08:00

Saw this video through my friend's FB... tell me, we fear thieves and robbers, now how can we not fear policemen as well?!?

2009.5.21 @ 9am, USJ 9

I was driving to office, and found this police man, Rosly (number 104034) his motorbike was riding around my car for awhile.
As I was not breaking any laws (with my safety belt buckled, my handsfree was hooked on to my handphone, my car door lock, I was having signals for making turns) I didn't give him much attention.

But as the traffic light turned green, he gave me a sign to ask me to pull my car to aside.
But instead of normal routine that a policeman will aks you to pull you car along the roadside, he insisted me to pull my car into the housing area.
I got frighten.

I wined down my window (approximately 3 inch) and ask if I did any thing wrong, he said "Just checking"
he asked for my driving license, i handed him.
and he ask for my IC (identity card), i hesitated but i handled him.
he was looking in my car's content and also the road tax at the windscreen. NOTHING WAS WRONG.
He then asked me to come down my car and he wanted to check my car boot.

SOMETHING IS WRONG!!!
immediately this thought come in my head.

i quickly call my colleagues and told them i was being pull aside by a policeman at a housing area 5 mins away from office.
If within 30 minutes I am not reporting to office, please make a report to police station!

i stopped my engine, holding my car keys (locked my car) and having my handphone beside me (i have not put down the phone and my colleague is still at the other end of the line)

I open my car boot and it shows that it's empty.
He suspiciously check the old newspaper covering the sparetyre case.
i requested my ID and license from him.
at the same time, i proceed to my laptop case and bring out my diary.
i requested to see his batch number and wanted to have a look at his ID.

he got OFFENDED and started to shout at me and claimed "I AM A POLICEMAN, I HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO STOP ANY CAR AND DEMAND ANYONE FOR A REGULAR CHECK"

Hello!!!
I am a single lady driving a car obeying laws.
it is correct that he can check any car, but he has no right no ask me to pull my car at a place where no one will drive in or passby and requested me to come down from my car!

These days criminal has been so active and there are many cases we read from newspaper saying that false policeman use these trick to rap and kill single ladies!

Here, have a look at this man and BE ALERT at all time!!!

UPDATE:
I went to a nearby police station and requested to check this policeman ID.
unfortunately, they told me, if a policeman is wearing full suit uniform, he is a REAL policeman.

but i read newspaper today, 23 May 09.
There is 3 policeman in Seri Kembangan rape a 17-year-old Indonesian lady whom forgotten to bring her passport.

Also, i wish to thanks to Adriena Leong and NiNi whom share this link:
http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=2005&Itemid=332

It links to the Malaysian Bar Council's document teaching the public what are their rights if stopped by police.

Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson - Love Story meets Viva La Vida

2009-06-01T01:48:00.001+08:00

Addicted to this song... I'm getting obsessed with piano medleys! Should I learn keyboard?!?

Danny One 温力铭 - Friends Forever 排排坐

2009-05-30T00:00:00.002+08:00

His latest single! Heart it to the max just the first time I heard it. He recorded it with the P字头 crew. Really meaningful and lovely. Listen to it, and you will know! I don't tipu you geh... :D *wub*

Oooh, ooh OOH ooh~~~

Happy Birthday Baby Globe!

2009-05-25T00:28:00.002+08:00

525 marks the first anniversary of the birth of Baby Globe, the birth of "All In One", the birth of a stronger friendship among the Gangstas.

It also means, I 3 months never see dai lou already. Broke the record. Previously the longest time was only 2 months. Damn suffering. Sigh! :'( Seems to have lost contact with everything regarding him. Didn't even know he is hosting a food show until recently. I don't even know how is he. Sigh sigh sigh.

I need to lead a better life. Existez-vous?

Useless

2009-05-24T23:35:00.002+08:00

I feel so useless all of the sudden.
Useless that I couldn't even help at all.
I used to think that I am a good listener.
Though I don't give much advices, but I listen to their problems.
I always tell myself to put myself into others' shoes,
in order for people to respect me, I must first respect them,
in order for people to be nice to me, I must first be nice to them.
Now only I realize that, it's not always like that.

Colours

2009-05-15T02:12:00.004+08:00

The view of darkening sky, with the sun just beyond sinking out of our sight, the sky still blue, with streaks of apricot, pink and purple. Such a comforting sight after a long day's work.

Just some normal pics of the sky from my house balcony. No editing. I'm still saving to buy a good lens for landscape shots.

So much to save for...

- Wide angle lens
- Zoom lens
- Knife
- Nike
- T90
- my dream

100509 Mother's Day

2009-05-11T00:36:00.002+08:00

I feel like a total different person compared to 2 months ago. Long gone the days of US time zone (sleeping at 6am, waking up at 3pm), the days of seeing my idols every weekend, catching up with entertainment news everyday, go to mamak whenever I want. I don't even bother going online. Yes, you didn't hear me wrong, going ONLINE. Wharhhht?!?!? Onlining, for me, was just like daily dosage of nicotine for smokers, addictive gambling for gamblers, clubbing for clubbers. Friends will always see my name appear on MSN almost 24/7, but now... (CY, right?) I take a look at my portable, I lie flat on the bed.

Ohh, back to the topic. An hour ago, it was still mother's day. We never really celebrate the occasion among my immediate family *guilty* I remember buying a gift set for my mum few years back, when I don't even have income on my own. So indirectly, she's buying it herself =_=" This year, bro and I surprised her with a homemade card & few slices of Secret Recipe cakes *guilty* (last minute beli punya *gulp*). No special gift as my salary this month left only bits and pieces. Sigh! Anyhow, she was surprised.

We usually celebrate the occasion with my mum's family. This year, we couldn't have any celebration, so we just had dinner at grandma's. Since grandpa passed away, we've been spending a lot of free time together, and nonetheless every Sunday, we go for breakfast and dinner.

Dad cooked yesterday. Sang har noodles, crab noodles, kai lan siew yoke, boiled chicken, stir fried crabs. Yummeh. I made some Mango Yoghurt Pudding & Chocolate Brownies, which didn't turn out that well. Still need to try harder.

Bro asked me when was the last time I said I love you to mom, I said 'never'. I guess, we just couldn't say it out in front of our parents. I need more courage to do so.

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers in the whole wide world. You are the best, moms!

[Lyrics] 侧田 - 无言无语 Justin Lo - Mou Yin Mou Yu

2009-05-03T03:50:00.003+08:00

侧田 - 无言无语

作曲：侧田

填词：林夕

编曲：Ted Lo

监制：雷颂德

只要相信尚存爱就算多深的海难以阻碍

Ji yiu xiong sun xiong qun ngoi, zau xuin doh sum dik hoi nan yi zhor ngoi
总有天你心会开然后我会踏进来
Zong yao tin nei sum wui hoi, yin hau ngor wui dap zun loi

只要真正在乎你为那小小悲衰谁当伤害
Ji yiu zan jing zoi fu nei, wai na xiu xiu bei ngoi sui dong xiong hoi

因你一眼一喝彩难道这也不算爱
Yan nei yat ngan yat hot choi, nan dou jeh ya but shuin ngoi

无需声嘶爱意若不彻底
Mou xui seang seh ngoi yi yok but chit dai

什么想爱你十万年亦难及默契
Sum mo xiong ngoi nei sup man nin yik nan kap mak kai
情歌千首不管怎么发挥

Qing gor qin sao but goon zum moh fatt fai
那够垂头默默吻你手静静放低

Na gao cui tao mak mak mun nei sao jing jing fong dai

如要靠开口先知我在左右

Yu yiu kao hoi hau xin ji ngor joi jor yau
讲多久都也未够

Gong dor gau dou ya mei gao
神情若协奏心事能看透
San qing yok hip zau, sum qing nang hon tau

让漂亮说话化做每日美丽挽手
Yeong piu leong shuit wah fah zou mooi yat mei lai wan sao

情要说出口先知那是温柔
Qing yiu shuit chut hao sin ji na si wan yau

只因彼此爱未够

Ji yan bei qi ngoi mei gao
一拥抱颤抖比爱字还深厚
Yat yung pou chan dau, bei ngoi ji wan sum hau

无言无语才无忧
Mou yin mou yu, choi mou yao

不够资格做情圣但靠彼此双手游进生命

But gao ji gak zhou qing xing, dan kao bei qi xiong sao yau zhun sang ming
心似手语可发声才是虔诚的见证
Sum qi sao yu hor fatt sing, choi si king sing dik kin jing

无需声嘶爱意若不彻底
Mou sui sing seh ngoi yi yok but qit dai

什么想爱你十万年亦难及默契

Sum mo xiong ngoi nei sup man nin yik nan kap mak kai
情歌千首不管怎么发挥
Qing gor qin sao but goon zum mo fatt fai

那够垂头默默吻你手静静放低
Na gau chui tao mak mak mun nei sao jing jing fong dai

如要靠开口先知我在左右
Yu yiu kao hoi hau xin ji ngor zoi zoh yau

讲多久都也未够
Kong doh gao dou ya mei gao

甜言像雨花怎样能永久
Tim yin jiong yu fa, zum yong nang wing gao

让漂亮说话变做每日美丽挽手

Yeong piu leong shuit wah bin zhou mooi yat mei lai wan sao

谁要等开口先找到藉口
Sui yiu dang hoi hau xin zao dou jik hau

亲一吻吻出然后
Chan yat mun mun chut yin hau

当思绪围着你走比爱字还深厚

Dong si sui wai jiok nei zao bei ngoi ji wan sum hao
无言无语才无忧

Mou yin mou yu, choi mou yau

Currently...

2009-05-01T02:15:00.006+08:00

Currently...

Eve is watching: The Four 《少年四大名捕》

Eve is saving money to buy: Nike Zoom Sister One (I will get you, someday... someday) & a Perlini Silver necklace.

Eve is wanting to go Sabah - to climb Mount Kinabalu.

Eve is also wanting to go holiday - Cameron, Malacca, Penang, France, Ireland, UK, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand.

Eve wishes that money do fall from the sky.

Earth Day

2009-04-22T23:58:00.003+08:00

April 22 - It's Earth Day! A day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment.

Some say that in support of Earth Day, they will smoke less. Hmm, doubt it actually happened. My colleague said, it's Earth Day, to support, don't breath, less carbon dioxide will be good for earth. Lol!

I wore my All In One shirt to work today. At least it's something. Though I didn't really do anything environmental-friendly at work.

Do your deed for mother nature.

One month...

2009-04-19T02:49:00.004+08:00

现在的这一刻，突然间您的脸孔浮现在我脑海里。想了一想，一个月了，整整和正正一个月了。时间好快过哦，上个月的这个时间，才刚从医院回您家。一个月没见了，对您的思念一点都没消。您现在应该享受着环游世界吧，在哪里了？美国？欧洲？上海？

玩得快乐点哦，您最喜欢出去走走的了。我会常常写信给您的。

突然好想，好想，好想念您。

Book of Leng Chai's

2009-04-18T01:28:00.009+08:00

I remember once for my birthday LONG LONG time ago, my friend made me a scrap book compiled of all the good looking guys I love (well, of course not crushes or admired guys, but idols and artistes) Opening the book again makes me faint. They're just too 'my love' lol!

Do you see any similarities in them?

My FIRST LOVE - Jimmy Lin Zhi Ying. Used to watch his MVs everyday when I was small last time.

Nicky Byrne (Westlife). Too bad he's engaged to another. Boo hoo.

Prince William - I USED to think he's good looking. When he was like 18 years old.

Josh Hartnett - Love him since Pearl Harbour. His name in the show - Danny. Kate Beckinsale's name in the show - Evelyn. Mwahahahaha!

Kevin Richardson - Love his voice!

Danell @ Daniel Lee (Malaysian Idol II). The one I respect a lot, craze a lot, and the first whom I star-chase a lot :D

Tor+ Saksit - the talented one. He amazes me. Shy and humble. Cute!

But of course, none beats this guy for now. Danny One - king of hip hop *wub*.

They will be in my book of leng chai's always. More to come, more to come. Mwahahaha!

Black Day

2009-04-14T23:47:00.005+08:00

From wikipedia:

Black Day (April 14) is a South Korean informal tradition for single people (a.k.a. Unit Solo/Solo Regiment, lee: 솔로부대) to get together and eat Jajangmyeon (noodles with black bean sauce), sometimes a white sauce is mixed for those who did not celebrate White Day.

The idea is that those who did not give or receive gifts on Valentine's Day (February 14) or White Day (March 14) can get together and eat Jajangmyeon (짜장면), white Korean noodles with black bean sauce (hence the name), to commiserate their singledom.

Sadly I didn't eat any jajangmyeon today. Should have taken some squid ink pasta back from workplace heehee! Anyway, it's celebration! Yeah, celebration for the singles. Proud to be. Will always be. Hahaha.

Two weeks ago found a couple of small pouches of the same design of my two bags! Temptation is a sin I know. My weakness is to collect. Therefore... mwahahaha. Oh, I so miss Bangkok and Hatyai now. Damn the state of emergency.

Been craving for Delicious for many many weeks. Too bad don't have the chance to eat. Nobody wants to go with me too. Boo hoo.

Today my superior asked me what is my strength? What am I good at? I answered him 'I can type very fast.' He showed me the =_=" look. Frankly speaking, I have no idea what I'm good at in terms of my job. And it triggers me to think that if I'm in the right job. (God, I'm talking about WORK already!) Yeah yeah, this question goes on and on in my blog. I admit I have no confidence in myself at ALL. Yes, zero, kosong, ling. I don't know how I fair, whether I meet others' expectations or what they want from me. I don't know if I've done something wrong. I wouldn't want to be one who slows others down. Sigh! Maybe it'll be good if I can just marry a rich man and shake leg for the rest of my life. How I wish... I really, really wish.

*I will always be your gangsta. Forever. For life. 1 month & 23 days :'(

How Are Things?

2009-04-10T00:42:00.004+08:00

I feel like I've lost contact with everyone. It's been two weeks since I started work. I so wish to go back to my floor measuring days now. When one works, you'll really, really, really x 100000000 appreciate free time.

So how is all my faithful readers? How are things going on for you? Hope that you guys are enjoying as much as you all could.

Working makes me realize that, basics are very important. Practices are even MORE important. Everyday I learn something new. Working in the kitchen is really not easy. But I have good colleagues, so things are still okay. And, the most important thing is, I have good superiors. That's the most important thing. I think I would quit if there's a Ramsay as my ah-head :p

Funny egg among the bunch.

"There's no dumb people in this world, there's only lazy people in this world" Ganbatte kudasai Eve!

1 month & 19 days, and still counting... Guess I won't get to see you for a long, long time ='(

Into not-so-new songs nowadays. Listening to BSB, Westlife, Bryan Adams, Rascal Flatts and such. Habits are hard to change. What you like and dislike too. Please forgive me.

Please Forgive Me
by: Bryan Adams

still feels like our first night together
feels like the first kiss and it's gettin' better baby
No one can better this
still holdin' on, you're still the one
first time our eyes met -  the same feeling I get
Only feels much stronger - I wanna love you longer
You still turn the fire on…
So if you're feelin' lonely don't
You're the only one I ever want
I only wanna make it good
So if I love ya a little more than I should

Please forgive me - I know not what I do
Please forgive me - I can't stop loving you
Don't deny me - this pain I'm going through
Please forgive me - if I need ya like I do
Please believe me - every word I say is true
Please forgive me - I can't stop loving you

Still feels like our best times are together
Feels like the first touch
We're still gettin' closer baby
Can't get close enough
I'm still holdin' on - you're still number one
I remember the smell of your skin
I remember everything
I remember all your moves - I remember you yeah
I remember the night - you know I still do
So if you're feelin' lonely don't
You're the only one I ever want
I only wanna make it good
So if I love you a little more than I should

Please forgive me - I know not what I do
Please forgive me - I can't stop loving you
Don't deny me - this pain I'm going through
Please forgive me - if I need ya like I do
Oh believe me - every word I say is true
Please forgive me - I can't stop loving you

One thing I'm sure of - is the way we make love
The one thing I depend on
Is for us to stay strong
With every word and every breath I'm prayin'
That's why I'm sayin'…

Please forgive me - I know not what I do
Please forgive me - I can't stop loving you
Don't deny me - this pain I'm going through
Please forgive me - if I need you like I do
Babe believe me-every word i say is true
Please forgive me - If I can´t stop loving you
Never leave me-I don't know what I do
Please forgive me- I Can´t stop loving you

Can't stop loving you

They need a H.O.M.E. too!

2009-04-04T02:32:00.004+08:00

I've previously mentioned about my SPCA help out, feeling pity on the dogs and cats not having a proper home, not having a 'family'.

Have you ever consider getting yourself a pet? Instead of buying one, why not adopt one at H.O.M.E. carnival this coming Sunday (5th April 2009) at Summit USJ from 10am - 4pm!

H.O.M.E. (Have Our Miracle Echo) is a project my friend SH is handling, and in conjunction with Petster's 1st Anniversary, they are organizing a carnival.

Lot's of exciting stuff such as pet adoption (cute pets I assure you!), lucky draws, pet grooming, medical check up for your pets, games for your pets and so much more! There is also performances by Crossfire, Manhand, Victor Lee and Danny One! Definitely an event NOT TO MISS!

Come one, come all! See you there! ;D It's free anyway.

Date: 5 April 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Main entrance of Summit USJ

For more info, log on to projecthomeblog.blogspot.com

Did you switch off the lights?

2009-03-29T00:46:00.002+08:00

Earth Hour was just 4 hours ago. Did you do your part for the earth?

I've started working already. At a restaurant in a hotel as a kitchen commis. Surprise surprise. After a good long rest. (Lepak more like it) Am slowly adapting to everything. Have to pick up my speed and basics again. Fuhh... not easy after a year of being lazed down.

Anyway, back to Earth Hour, I was happy to see many people and organizations participated in making it happen, including the hotel I work in. During briefing we were told that only a few of other areas switching off the lights. Nearing Earth Hour, chef say we can do a part too.

Honestly I was very, very happy, although it caused some difficulty to some sections of the kitchen, but we did our part. I thought I don't have the chance to take part in Earth Hour, but at last I can! Yippee!

Some might complain that it's useless just switching off for one hour. But, if thousands of individuals and organizations do so, mama earth will get a good rest. Of course, practicing it every day is remarkably best of the best! Don't you realize that the weather is getting warmer and warmer nowadays? Don't you know the temperature in the north pole is rising, causing the ice to melt and methanol leaking out to the surface of earth?

One might not realize how much energy we consume each day, how much toxic and gases we release onto mama earth, how much heat we produce. At home you might try to save quite a bit, but at your working place? At hotels? At shopping malls? All these establishments have to on maximum air conditioning to make the place cool enough (thus release hot air out), lights are on 24/7, at hotel kitchens water keep running to wash the pots and pans, to refresh the pasta boiling machine, the ovens are on which consume high energy. All this to produce the best for the hotel guests, but the worst for mama earth.

Therefore we cannot complain that 'with only my own ability, it's equivalent to doing nothing' or 'why i do but he don't have to do?' or 'it's useless'. Each action matters! Even by using 1 ply of tissue instead of 3 ply matters! Be proud that you take part in conserving the environment. Today it might only be just melting ice, but 5 years later it might be a burning earth! We won't have enough place for landfill. No more oceans for fishes to swim in. Animals will have to eat wastages. So please do something!! Not just short term but long!!! Even a small change will make a difference.

Some things which you might be able to do:

Off the water while you're brushing your teeth, soaping your body, shampooing your hair instead of letting the water run whole time. It can save up to a whole bucket of water.
Use 1 ply of tissue to wipe your mouth/wrap your chewing gums instead of the whole 3 ply.
Carry your own water bottle/cloth bag out for shopping. Reduce plastic usage. There are plastic bag recycling bins at most major supermarkets. Just tell the cashier 'no need plastic bag, thank you' (What's so difficult in saying that?) if you don't need it necessarily.
RECYCLE!!! Be it paper, newspaper (sao gao bou ji... old newspaper... surat khabar lama...), plastic, glass, battery lama, tilam lama (tilam tilam tilam... tilam lama, tilam baru...). Keep the plastic bags for rubbish dumping or future usage because most plastic bags are not bio-degradable. It cause harm to mama earth. But mind you, there might be things that you think can be recycle actually not recyclable. Check it out first.
Water the plants or toilet bowl with the water you wash rice with. Make your own compost. Save trees, better still PLANT ONE!
Print on both pages. Don't throw away paper which you don't need anymore which only has 1 printed page. The blank page on the other side can be used as rough paper, make into your own note pad, to write drafts, diary or whatever.
Things that you don't want but still in good condition can be donated to SPCA for their jumble sale. You might don't want it but others might need it.
Be considerate. Be nice. Treat mama earth like you treat your loved ones. (Although some abuse them, wtf)
Don't simply throw wastages. (Try spitting on your house floor like you spit on the road) Handle oil wastages with care. One gallon of oil can contaminate one million gallon of clean water. You wouldn't want to bath in oily water right?

Will update the list when I can think of more. There are also a lot of recycling tips you can find online. Try reading them and why not try them!

http://www.reducerubbish.govt.nz/recycle/tips.html

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/recycle.html

http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/nav/page1982.aspx

http://www.orange-soft.net/test/crisp/content/view/41/22/

http://www.recyclenow.com/

http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/education/recycling-facts-tips.cfm

and many more...

3Rs - REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. THINK BEFORE YOU THROW!!!

[Lyrics] Toto - I Will Remember

2009-03-24T03:12:00.002+08:00

A song dedicated to my grandpa. Have fun travelling the world, grandpa.

I Will Remember
by: Toto

Source: letssingit

I was born in the land of the sun
And the tall green grass
And I don't understand
How all this has come to pass
How we've come to surround ourselves
In a sea of thieves
In a land without learning
Only the fools believe

I went driving last night
On a dark canyon road
Had the sky to myself
But I wasn't alone
Had the pain of my lifetime
For my company
How did it end up like this
For you and me

When love breaks the promise
The heart has to keep
It leaves only truth here to find
When the spirit is crushed
And the hurt is so deep
Between you and I

Even when love has come and gone
And our hearts have moved along
I will remember
There was a time we had the trust
And that always was enough
I will remember
I will remember you

As I open my eyes to one more day
The wind burns my face
As it whispers your name
As it's pulling me forward
It tears me free
And the only thing left
Is the tears for you and me

'Cause when love breaks the promise
The heart has to keep
It leaves only truth here to find
When the spirit is crushed
And hurt is so deep
Between you and I

Even when love has come and gone
And our hearts have moved along
I will remember
There was a time we had the trust
And that always was enough
I will remember

Even when love has come and gone
And our hearts have moved along
I will remember
There was a time we had the trust
And that always was enough
I will remember
I will remember you

Too late

2009-03-23T01:51:00.002+08:00

A piece of advice: Show your love to your loved ones as much as you can before it's too late, even if you have to sacrifice.

This is just damn fcuking true. I wish everything is just a dream, a nightmare. I hope I can wake up from it and realize everything is not real. I don't want this to end this way, it's just not time yet.

People tend to put things on hold, thinking that there's still tomorrow. Today you couldn't wake up for Sunday breakfast with your grandpa, thinking there's always the following week, the next thing you know you no longer can go for Sunday breakfast with him. On CNY you thought of taking a family photo with everyone since they're all back but missed the chance, thinking there's always next year, the next thing you know, the chance will always be missed. You thought of treating your grandpa for a luxurious meal upon receiving your first salary, only to know he's gone a week before you start work. You hear your dad talking on the phone with your grandpa asking him out for dinner, the next thing you know, he's not here anymore. You made cinnamon rolls for him, the next thing you know, he don't have the chance to eat it. The fears in me when I went to the hospital previously came true. Too soon to be true.

I wish I can cook more often for him. He loves eating the bread I made. He never complained if the food is not nice to eat. I wish I can go for breakfast with him every Sunday. He loved each of his grandchildren to bits, he always ask us to go gain more knowledge, travel more, study Chinese, be good and wise.

Yeh yeh, I miss you already. R.I.P. I'll be good and make you proud. IMYVVM.

Angel vs Devil

2009-03-18T04:20:00.004+08:00

I finally got something that I always thought it's the best, only to doubt now if it's really the best.
为‘义’或为‘利’，说真的，在这个情况下，我很想为‘利’咯。因为‘义’的价值真的无可接受呢。
Quote someone:
"I believe the facts that everyone have their turn to come. It is the matter of time. But i also believe that it was merely a statement to cheer up those who are falling behind. Or sorry to say.. It’s for Loser!!!"
Great, I so feel like a loser now.
至少你有天份。至少你知道喜欢做什么，要做什么。
What's greater than that?
I just squatted in front of the toilet bowl and vomitted my whole damn supper out.
Should have bought the WTF shirt I saw that day.
我们一起祷告。

Beancurd Pok?

2009-03-14T04:44:00.002+08:00

The cutest guy in Malaysia... or, some say in Singapore? Lol!

Bernard Hiew

Tor+ Saksit - Mung?

2009-03-14T02:03:00.003+08:00

Parents went Hatyai last weekend, 'tumpang' them to buy CDs for me. They manage to buy Tor's latest cd 'Mung?' for me! Yippeeeeee!!!

I love every single song in it! There's the usual Thai pop, Tor+'s style of love songs, and in this album he attempted rock and jazz! Amazingly, it's good! Gosh, this makes me love him even more. He looks so good here!

Now left his previous 'Living In C Major' to find!

'Mung?' (Perhaps?) Track Listing: (Source: darathai)
[Released 21.10.2008)

1. มั้ง? / Mung? (Perhaps?) (1st single)
2. interlude
3. ไม่อยากรู้ / Mai Yahk Roo (I Don’t Want to Know) (2nd single)
4. เพลงของหัวใจ / Pleng Kong Hua Jai (Song From the Heart) (4th single)
5. เปิดประตูหัวใจ / Pbert Pbradtoo Hua Jai (Open the Door of Your Heart)
6. ไม่รู้จริงๆ / Mai Roo Jing Jing (I Really Don’t Know)
7. โอ๊ะ โอ / Oh Oh (3rd single)
8. รักนิดๆ / Ruk Nit Nit (A Little Lovin’)
9. เพราะความรักแท้ๆ / Pror Kwahm Ruk Tae Tae (Because of True Love)
10. เพลงที่เขียนไม่จบ / Pleng Tee Kian Mai Job (The Song I Wrote Doesn’t End)
11. เล่นดนตรี(ยังจะง่ายกว่า) / Len Don Dtree (Yung Ja Ngai Gwah) ((Playing Music [Is Still Easier]))

Saw some clips on his Valentine's Day Concert 2009 on Youtube. 13 parts! I saw the 1st clip only and I already feel it's damn good. The amount of people and how they sing along with him. Wow. Shall wait for the dvd. Yippee!!!

See how the piano medley matches the pictures on the lcd screen. Amazing. Search the other 12 parts yourself. Awwww.... Tor *wub* When will I see you again? Sigh!

Fruit Delight

2009-03-12T22:41:00.003+08:00

Well, I don't know the exact name for this cake actually. Fruit delight, fruit flan, vanilla sponge with fruits... Whatever... All I know is this cake serves as my favorite cake for years and years and years. Even since kindergarten. Well, basically I like anything that is with pure vanilla sponge. Yum.

An easy one... Bake the sponge, cream the cake, arrange the fruits, voila! Looks very refreshing isn't it? But actually the cake was a bit senget! Haha, what to do, my first time creaming a cake. It's a healthy one too! I used non-dairy whipping cream. Light and yummeh!

For the sponge I used Martha Stewart's Vanilla Sponge Recipe. Easy!

Makes one 9-inch-square cake

Unsalted butter, for pan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees.Butter a 9-inch-square baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper, and butter again. Flour the pan, and set aside. In a small bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Transfer the egg-yolk mixture to a large bowl. Wash and dry the mixer bowl and the whisk attachment.
Combine egg whites and salt in the mixer bowl, and beat on medium speed until whites hold soft peaks, about 1 1/2 minutes. With mixer running, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Continue beating until stiff and glossy, about 1 minute.
Fold the egg-white mixture into the egg-yolk mixture. In three additions, fold the reserved flour mixture into this new mixture. Transfer the batter to prepared pan, and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted into middle comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool; turn out cake, and wrap it in plastic wrap until ready to use.

(I made one 8-inch round cake, plus 3 small cupcakes. You can actually use all the batter for a thicker 8-inch cake.)

Marbled Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

2009-03-12T17:33:00.003+08:00

Have been baking two days in a row for SooHui's Project Home Roadshow. Went to few places to look for dog shape cookie cutter, but end up only able to get dog bone shape :(

Used thekitchn's recipe of "Best Cut-Out Sugar Cookies" but omitted the cream cheese to save cost.

3 cups butter, softened at room temperature for an hour
3 cups sugar
3 eggs
6 ounces cream cheese (3/4 of a standard cream cheese package)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
9 cups flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and add the sugar. Cream until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until golden. Add the cream cheese and again beat until well incorporated. Add the flavorings and lemon zest.

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl then add, bit by bit, to the butter/sugar mixture.You will have chosen a large bowl for this particular recipe, I hope - mine was overflowing by this point and I ended up doing the final mix in a large plastic bag.

Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour - preferably overnight.

Heat the oven to 350° F. Divide the dough into smaller balls and roll out 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies.

Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness. The small, thinner ones started browning after about 8 minutes, and I didn't want these brown at all. The larger ones had a slight golden bottom after 11 minutes, which was perfect for my purposes.

Let cool before icing or decorating, and store in a tightly covered container.

(Mine was too sticky, so I had to add in additional few cups of flour)

Was told that the cookies lack of taste... maybe because I cut down the sugar by one cup. I always cut down the sugar by 1/3 in all recipes.

Hmm... lots more to improve... ganbate eve.

Light My Way

2009-03-10T02:39:00.003+08:00

Should I celebrate or what? Hoho, it's been a full year. Yes, 365 days gone like the wind. Poof! A year of what? A year being jobless! A year enjoying my life. A year which I took time off, supposing to do things that I want to do, but what have I done? Nothing, full stop. I'm kinda regretting now. Not on the job part, but not doing the things that I thought I should do. Sigh, useless isn't it? I should have cook everything until my stove gets rusty, I should have gone backpacking or travelling, I should have compiled the information that I needed, or perhaps, I should have WORKED?!?

WTF.

Sometimes I really feel damn annoyed on myself. I never seem to have contributed anything positive. Time management is one thing I really need to improve on. I guess I don't have it at all in the first place.

WTF.

One day I was emo-ing and SS asked me not to push myself too hard. Think think think, I'm not even pushing in the first place! I love what I'm doing, but just that it brings harm financially.

WTF.

I've thought of trying out wedding planner. Not forgetting being a part of the culinary world. I also considered the entertainment line. Or else home catering. I have thought of every single job that I think my ability permits me to do. Spinning round and round, what suits me? And I suit what? Tough tough question. I always scared that what I like might not be what I can do.

WTF.

I have so many undone tasks all piled up in front of me. (But you're not working!) Hmm, put it in this way whereby it's tasks I enjoy doing yet without any income. I have few phood blogs delayed, to help out with Project Home, do some writing etc. I just realize it and it's due tomorrow!

WTF.

I'm having super complicated feelings now. To the extend that I don't know what am I feeling. Thinking too much, expecting too much, imagining too much.

WTF.

SPCA Jumble Sale 01/03/09

2009-03-09T01:20:00.004+08:00

Last Sunday, I was asked to help out at the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Jumble Sale by SooHui. Thinking that I've never been there, and it's kinda meaningful to go help out so I went ahead. San zou lao lao woke up at 6am to meet them at Kepong and off we go to SPCA located in Ampang.

SPCA Selangor is an animal welfare organisation based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and to alleviate their suffering. We receive more than 700 unwanted, homeless or abused animals every month. We provide an adoption program, investigation of cruelty reports, humane education, assistance to community animal caregivers and run a dedicated, low-cost spay/ neuter clinic. We also lobby the Government and local municipals for humane treatment of animals and harsher penalities for perpetrators of crimes against animals. Founded in 1958, SPCA is a well-respected and trusted Non-Profit Organisation. Over the years, the organisation has gained tremendous goodwill, recognition and support from animal lovers all over Malaysia. (Source: SPCA website)

To be honest, I feel uneasy being there. Cuz of the smell of dog's poo and pee. But, heck, what do I expect? There's like hundreds of dogs and cats living there. Insufficient 'home' for these abandoned or abused animals. There are even some known as 'Last Chance Dogs' up for adoption, I guess they're too old to live, and if no one adopts them, they will be ... *breath in* euthanized.

The jumble sale funds will be used for the organization's expenses I suppose. The items are all old/unwanted stuff that people dispose. Hmm, now I know where to give all my old clothes away. At least it help out the animals.

I believe it's all of our duty to help these poor animals. I mean, why go for expensive and option for IMPORTED breeds? Help out SPCA's dogs. They are as cute as you can get. Or else, recycle your old but usable junks to them for the jumble sale. Not only for the sale, but you can also donate/contribute items that the organization need such as office stationeries, dog/cat food etc. If not, volunteer at the organization. Better still, ADOPT one! Colleges/schools can also sponsor a cage for only RM500 for 3 months.

You can check out the jumble sale which will be held every 2 or 3 months I heard. There will be books, shoes, clothes, bags, toys, household items etc which I see is in good condition. The only thing is, I think that SPCA must improve on the notification of the jumble sale date. I only see a banner hanging outside saying there will be a jumble sale on what date and what time. Don't seem to see/hear news about it in the media. Or maybe it's just me who didn't read about it lah.

Anyway, a good experience. But make me miss Bibi even more. I wish I could adopt one. Sigh!

Adopt me!

[Lyrics] Fish Leong 梁静茹 - Mei You Ru Guo 没有如果

2009-03-05T17:27:00.002+08:00

Current fave. Love the line
"世界上最遥远的距离不是生与死, 而是我就站在你面前, 你却不知道我爱你."
(The longest distance in the world is not life and death, but it's when I stand in front of you, yet you don't know that I love you)

Credits: Malaysian Chinese Albums

没有如果 Mei You Ru Guo
Fish Leong 梁静茹
Album: 静茹&情歌别再为他流泪 Fall In Love & Songs

* 如果我说爱我没有如果
*Ru guo wo shuo ai wo mei you ru guo
错过就过你是不是会难过
Cuo guo jiu guo ni shi bu shi hui nan guo
若如果拿来当借口
Ruo ru guo na lai dang jie kou
那爱是不是有一点弱
Na ai shi bu shi you yi dian ruo

如果我说爱我没有如果
Ru guo wo shuo ai wo mei you ru guo
真的爱我就放手一搏
Zhen de ai wo jiu fang shou yi bo
还想什么还怕什么
Hai xiang shen me hai pa shen me
快牵起我的手
Kuai qian qi wo de shou

有人说
You ren shuo
世界上最遥远的距离不是生与死
Shi jie shang zui yao yuan de ju li bu shi sheng yu si
而是我就站在你面前
Er shi wo jiu zhan zai ni mian qian
你却不知道我爱你
Ni que bu zhi dao wo ai ni

** 我常说
Wo chang shuo
如果人类连爱一个人都被自己绑住
Ru guo ren lei lian ai yi ge ren dou bei zi ji bang zhu
那世界末日已来到
Na shi jie mo ri yi lai dao
不需要等到地球毁灭掉的那天
Bu xu yao deng dao di qiu hui mie diao de na tian

Repeat *

如果如果
Ru guo ru guo
如果如果如果最后变成如果
Ru guo ru guo ru guo zui hou bian cheng ru guo
我也不能接受
Wo ye bu neng jie shou
错过错过
Cuo guo cuo guo
错过错过错过我为你更难过
Cuo guo cuo guo cuo guo wo wei ni geng nan guo
不会一错再错
Bu hui yi cuo zai cuo

Repeat **

别怕太快了别怕失去我
Bie pa tai kuai le, bie pa shi qu wo

Repeat *

快牵起我的手
Kuai qian qi wo de shou

Repeat * x3

如果我说爱我没有如果
Ru guo wo shuo, ai wo mei you ru guo

Iswak 2: The End

2009-03-04T03:55:00.002+08:00

ISWAK2 made me kill a lot of trees. Especially the last episode.
Yeah, call me a slow-mo. I just finished watching.
The last episode is so, so, so, so, the kns which makes people cry non stop.
I seriously cried non stop, with a blocked nose, bloated eyes and liters of tears.
One down, few more dramas to go. I feel so guilty for keeping these dramas for so long because they belonged to my friends. Hehe. Oopsie.

Hmm, at least these dramas keep my mind from thinking all kinds of craps.
Again, all sorts of 'i think', 'if' and 'what if' questions bloom like mushrooms after the rain.
I wonder why are we are so 'creative' when it comes to all these bullsh*ts and not during brainstorming sessions.
Curiosity kills. It's intolerant. Yet it's unavoidable. Comparisons too.
I just don't know why I have all these feelings of hatred inside of me.
Ok, hatred is too strong to be used. Dislike? Uncomfortable? Annoyed?
Or perhaps, it's jealousy?
I don't know.
I underestimated the varieties of human behavior, personality and attitude in this world.
Hmm, I don't have to compare the world. Just compare the range of KL is enough.
I guess I put too much hope in others to be as ~~good~~ normal as me.
How interesting life is.
And I'm sure, more to come.

Tor+ is lub

2009-03-01T22:39:00.004+08:00

I seriously don't know how or why I would fall so deeply for a guy like him. But, he just amuses me. His fingers running on the piano keys like he's born knowing how to play. Well, he started playing since three, what do you expect? :D

Who am I talking about? Tor+!!! *wub wub wub* My new idol. No, I still love Danny with all my heart. But I've always like artistes who plays the piano. And Tor+ is the best I've known so far. I only knew about him last year, when he won the MTV Asia Awards 2008 Fave Thai Artiste, and when Danell went over to Bangkok to interview him. Then, just recently I saw his video clips, and oh gosh, I am so in lurve with 'rak ter'!

So last week he was over here for his album promo. (Yeah this blog post is kinda delayed) Yippee! Unfortunately it was a promo for his Malaysia Edition of "Piano & I" and not his latest album :( I heard his latest album Munk? online, and it's really a great album!

So coincidentally, as Tor+ is from Sony Music, Danell decided to venture into hosting and became Tor's promo emcee! 2 in one hehe!

Ok, people must be wondering why is there a plus sign on his name right? Well, the plus sign is an intonation, so it's actually pronounced as the 2nd sound in Chinese. So cute! *wub* Rupa rupanya his dad is a Chinese! He speaks a little Mandarin, and is learning at the moment. And he has a Chinese name! Lol! 马盛甲 *wub wub*

Is he looking at me?? Is he? :p

Oklah, he's just my current craze at the moment. Kinda regret never join the game at his promo that day. I knew all the answers. I can even sing almost the whole song of rak ter dy. Hehe! SS-nya. He's just fantastic lah. Give him some keynotes and he can compose a whole song out of it. And his English is near perfect :) Too bad he says he likes girl who don't know music at all :( Can I pretend not to? Lol! And he's so shy! But his smile is charming! Especially when he smiles timidly :p

Ok, I'm praising him too much. But Tor+ = LOVE. He's fantastic. Hope he comes to Malaysia soon. Super super soon.

His Malaysia Edition: Piano & I. Piano & I is actually his first solo album. It's all instrumental songs with the piano (duh). With three bonus tracks.

是不是

2009-02-28T01:34:00.003+08:00

本来想写关于TOR的。。。但是照片还未整理好。。。也很懒。。。

在这个繁忙的星球上，
是不是每个人都在需要你来做一些东西时，才来找你，对你好？
而当你没有利用价值的时候，就抛你在一边。
你的帮忙要被用到时，就很好心好意酱跟你说话，
过后？你的影子他都当看不到。

其实我在别人的心中，是个怎样的人呢？
有没有人能直率的告诉我啊？
我真的很想知道。
到底是他们的恶心，或是我其实是个坏人呢？！
是我很容易被用，或者天生人性就是这样啊？
是我不知自明以为我帮到忙，其实他人不想我在那吗？
我真的怕，因我的不好，而朋友都会逐渐离开我。
我真的怕，因为我不懂。

:'(

Urban Dance Festival 2009

2009-02-20T13:02:00.002+08:00

Want to witness awesome hip hop dance moves from Astro Battleground 2008 champion ECX (Elecoldxhot)? And also the all girl group finalist Twister Genies? Not forgetting another group that I always admire - DT4! If you're interested in hip hop, and want to see how they groove, head to Cineleisure Damansara this Saturday (21 February 2009) starting at 2pm for more!

Organized by MCA, Skuad Rakan Muda and SMASH (a dance/workout studio), there are free workshops, performances and competitions to participate in.

If you're free on Saturday and Sunday, feel like learning a thing or two, go and have some fun. You get to meet lots of exciting teens, take pictures with the dance crews and perhaps, sign up for SMASH classes :)

Click on the pic below or log on to SMASH for more info.

Tor+ Saksit is coming to town!

2009-02-18T00:03:00.003+08:00

For those of you who don't pause my blog music player *stares at someone*, the artiste who sing that song is coming to Penang and KL this weekend! Yippeeee!

Tor+ Saksit is a Thai artiste and excellent pianist. That song 'Rak Ter' which means 'love you' was a five times number one hit. He's here to promote his latest Asian edition of 'Piano & I'.

His promo as below:

20 Feb 09 (Fri) 4.30pm - MY FM Phone Interview

20 Feb 09 (Fri) 8.00pm - Penang Gurney Plaza Alfresco Area

21 Feb 09 (Sat) 3.00pm - 988 Chart Show @ Studio V One Utama

21 Feb 09 (Sat) 5.00pm - Sungai Wang Concourse

And guess what? Danell will be the host for his promos! Haha, hope those who go and see Danell will support Tor as well :)

He's not really like super good looking, but I really like the way he plays the piano. Quite some number of his songs are very nice as well. His latest album 'Munk?' was very well done. I would say I like most of the songs.

And next week, Danell will be having his last promo of his "Sharing" compilation album, making it a grand one, an unplugged live band jazz showcase at Wisma MCA on 27th Feb at 8pm! Those interested and free on that day, come join us! It's gonna be a superb interesting evening, because he will be doing something special. *excited* For more info, log on to www.danell-lee.net.

Difference in you and me.
You always say the wrong thing at the right time.
Well, different mindset I guess.

[Phood] Hokkien Mee @ Jalan 222 PJ

2009-02-17T00:50:00.000+08:00

I would say that this is quite a famous place for Hokkien Mee in PJ. My parents and I often dine here. Restoran Ahwa is actually a corner shop consisting different hawker stalls such as chicken rice, grilled fish, satay, lor bak, popiah, mixed rice, soup noodles etc. But what's famous in this shop is the hokkien mee for sure. Even the shop is named with the hokkien mee in it.

Restoran Ahwa is located at Jalan 222. Well, I think it's Jalan 222, as many people I know calls it the Jalan 222 Hokkien Mee instead of saying the name of the shop.

KL Hokkien Mee

Loh Mee (this is nice too)

I've been here at least 5 times but this is my first time eating the vermicelli version. This was fantastic. The vermicelli soaked up all the sauce and aroma, very tasty indeed.

We ordered 1 small portion of 'cantonese style yee mee', it was so not nice. But others were fine.

Fried lala from the grilled fish stall. (My friend claims it's one in a million, can't find this style anywhere else)

Chicken Satay (RM7.50 for 15 pieces)

Tauhu Bakar (I like it, crispy with a lot of cucumber and bean sprout and peanut sauce inside) (RM1.50 per piece)

I can't remember how much the noodles cost. But, ahh, the satisfaction you get when your tummy is filled. Yum.

Restoran Ahwa Hokkien Mee
Jalan 222, PJ.

Directions: On the Federal Highway heading towards Klang, after you passed PJ Hilton on your left, keep left and exit at Jalan 222/Jalan Templer. Turn right at the traffic light under the flyover. Go straight and turn right at the second traffic light. You will be able to see a Shell petrol station on your right, and also the restaurant already.

Belated Valentine's Day

2009-02-15T02:34:00.003+08:00

Happy belated Valentine's Day! 情人节快乐! 不知道大家如何度过2009年的情人节呢？我啊，就去了ONE FM的LIVE CONCERT, 跟很多DJ，艺人共度最浪漫的情人节耶～有我的超级偶像DANELL啦，帅气偶像宇中啦，JOHN啦，伍家辉，曹格，卓文萱，温岚，郭晓薇，吴忠明，潘嘉丽，方炯镔，慢行还有一班DJ们-JEFF，SUMI，SUKI，JACK，KYAN，LUCAS，RYAN。

22年来，都没有庆祝过情人节，因为没有情人啊。但是刚才被人‘骂’了一顿说情人节也可以是跟朋友过的啊！今年跟很多朋友一起庆祝，不错嘛。

每个人心中都会有一个难忘的‘他’。一个在心里有着重要身份的‘他’。不要算父母啦，他们的位置都是最特殊的。我的那个‘他’，是一位普通朋友，是一位曾经同班三年的学生。当时，还在小学的我们，根本不知道什么叫恋爱，什么复杂的感情世界。但是在我心中却有着一个特别的地位。

认识他是小学二年级的事了，而且还是同一个体育队。那时的他，男生嘛，都是调皮，捣蛋的。三年级有一次体育课后他不小心用体育衣打到我，把我弄哭了。给我朋友骂了一会，过后他道歉。也许他已不记得他说过什么，但是他那句话我一生都会记得。其实学校一直都有传我们俩的‘绯闻’（哈哈，太夸张了吧）可是就没有去真正的理解。

五年级，我考进了第一班，就没有和他说话了。有一次学校旅行，朋友告诉我说他有了女朋友，好失望哦，但又有什么办法？六年级合唱团比赛他帮忙搬用具，只是说了几句话。不是，才几个字而已。有次UPSR考完试我们因巴士在不同地方要朝反方向走，走过彼此就马上低下头看地上。

中学我们俩就读不同的学校，我有尝试写信给他，也许他没有收到吧。就这样，缘分已尽。可是，不知怎样，我们又遇到，现在也有保持联络 :)

也许有一天你会读到这一篇，想告诉你的是，看死你没有去留意或在乎一切曾经发生过的事情吧。但是你说过的那一句话，你写过的纪念册（你的字体很难看咧咔咔咔！），我们最后什么时候见面，一切我都会记得的。放心，现在你不是我所需要的人，但是以前你曾经是我一个很特别的普通朋友 :)

情人节快乐。

PS: Hope this won't haunt you for life :p

Life, oh life

2009-02-12T23:56:00.003+08:00

It gives me goose bumps every time I enter a hospital. Not that I see dead people, but, the whole 'ambience' is totally... *shivers*.

Grandpa was admitted to the hospital. Just came back from visiting him. To be honest, the number of times I actually go to a hospital can be counted with my two bare hands. Not sure it's a good thing or bad though. Maybe I watched too much dramas, I tend to imagine a lot of 'negative possibilities' at the hospital, which I fear to come. Aih~

Went to 1U just now. Roses, hearts, love, sweetness everywhere. Aww... hao lang man oh... hou lum ar... I saw guys buying bouquets already! (on the 12th?!?)

My old sickness is back. I didn't sleep for the whole night again. And I did nothing. Hehehe! Ok, deprived of sleep now. Nite!

[Lyrics] Tor Saksit - Rak Ter รักเธอ

2009-02-12T04:04:00.002+08:00

OOOOhhh, i'm sooooo in love with this song now (it's playing on my mixpod now, 1st song :D) I'm waiting for him to come to Malaysia. Trying very hard to memorize the lyrics :S Of course I write out my own pronunciation la...

Rak Ter รักเธอ
by Tor Saksit
Album: Living in C Major

Source: ethaimusic

เคยไหมบางทีที่เธอต้องการพูดอะไรออกไป
koie mai baang tee tee ter dtong gaan poot a-rai ok bpai

เคยไหมบางทีคำพูดมันไม่ยอมตรงกันกับใจ
koie mai baang tee kam poot man mai yom dtrong gan gap jai

ทั้งที่พยายาม และไม่ว่าจะเตรียมตัว สักขนาดไหน
tang tee pa-yaa-yaam lae mai waa ja dtriam dtua sak ka-naat nai

เหมือนฉันเองที่กำลังเผชิญหน้าความเป็นจริง
meuan chan eng tee gam-lang pay-chern naa kwaam bpen jing

และถึงแม้ข้างในพยายามพูดออกไปให้หมดทุกสิ่ง
lae teung mae kaang nai pa-yaa-yaam poot ok bpai hai mot took sing

อย่างที่ตั้งใจ
yaang tee dtang jai

* แต่มัน ก็เหมือนเคย ไม่ว่าจะเปิดเผยสักเท่าไร
dtae man gor meuan koie mai waa ja bpert poie sak tao-rai

เมื่อต้องพูดคำนั้น เสียงฉันมันก็หายไป
meua dtong poot kam nan siang chan man gor haai bpai

** อ่านปากของฉันนะ ว่า (รักเธอ)
aan bpaak kong chan na waa ( rak ter )

อยากจะพูดอีกครั้ง ว่า (รักเธอ)
yaak ja poot eek krang waa ( rak ter )

และจะเป็นอย่างนี้ กับเธอไม่ว่านานสักเท่าไร
lae ja bpen yaang nee gap ter mai waa naan sak tao-rai

ไม่ต้องกลัวว่าฉันจะรักใคร
mai dtong glua waa chan ja rak krai

ไม่ต้องห่วงว่าฉัน เปลี่ยนหัวใจ
mai dtong huang waa chan bplian hua jai

ฉันจะเป็นอย่างนี้ จะ (รักเธอ) ตลอดไป
chan ja bpen yaang nee ja ( rak ter ) dta-lot bpai

ฉันรู้ดีว่าบางทีมันก็ดูเหมือนน่ารำคาญ
chan roo dee waa baang tee man gor doo meuan naa ram-kaan

แต่ฉันจะพยายามที่จะพูดออกไปให้หมดทุกสิ่ง
dtae chan ja pa-yaa-yaam tee ja poot ok bpai hai mot took sing

ให้หมดทั้งหัวใจ
hai mot tang hua jai

(ซ้ำ *, **)

แต่ว่ามัน ก็เหมือนเคย ไม่ว่าจะเปิดเผยสักเท่าไร
dtae waa man gor meuan koie mai waa ja bpert poie sak tao-rai

เมื่อต้องพูดคำนั้น เสียงฉันมันก็หายไป
meua dtong poot kam nan siang chan man gor haai bpai

(ซ้ำ **)

จะย้ำด้วยคำๆนี้ ว่ารักเธอ ไม่ยอมรักใคร
ja yam duay kam-kam nee waa rak ter mai yom rak krai

First Step

2009-02-12T03:12:00.003+08:00

New year is over, and gosh, time flies. Seriously. It's mid Feb already! I mean, it felt like I just celebrated Christmas last year! And I'm already 11 months being a 'floor measurer'. But, I made the first move today! Went and enquire for a job today. Nope, not interview, they didn't have vacancy, just went and ask. I was so nervous and scared. (Chew, enquire also scared?!?)

My CNY was quite well celebrated. KL-lang sure stay in KL only ler. Cut down on the visiting, but I did spend time with my secondary school mates and 'pink' friends. Had 5 lou sang throughout the 15 days! :) My family have the tradition of having dinner together on the 30th night, day 7th and chap goh mei. Day 7th was celebrated in my aunt's place, and I had a very RICH dinner on Chap Goh Mei.

Yee Sang, Cauliflower with Prawns, Sweet and Sour Fish, Wanton, Siew Yoke, Stir Fried Kailan, Kow Yoke, Steamed Chicken, and one more Steamed Prawns (not in pic)

Rich leh? So full. Samore got ice cream and cheesecake for dessert.

I didn't know in Chap Goh Mei you're supposed to eat Tang Yuen. We never had the tradition to. But I get a 'delayed' one just now. Thanks XXX it was very nice :D

CNY over. No more excuses to be lazy. Hope it'll be a good year for me and for all of you out there :D Be healthy and happy! Appreciate and be grateful for what you have. You'll never know when it will be taken away from you. Expect the unexpected.

[Recipe] Dorie Greenspan's Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes

2009-02-10T23:48:00.003+08:00

Chocolate Chocolate Cupcake

Moist and yummy! The steps are slightly complicated but the result is good! I feared Dorie's recipe before this due to my failed World Peace Cookie. But this is really a keeper! :) I skipped the glaze cuz the cupcakes were very sweet by itself already even when I cut 1/4 of the sugar! I accidentally melted the butter, but the result is still good! :)

Copied from masak-masak

For the cupcake

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 stick (8 tbs) [113gm] unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup caster sugar (I used 1/2 cup)
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk (I used a mix of yoghurt and milk instead)
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled

For the glaze

3 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 tbs cold unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces

Getting Ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan with paper muffin cups, or butter them with flour and tap out the excess.

To make the cupcakes:

Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter at medium speed until soft and creamy. Add the sugar and beat for about 2 minutes, until it is blended into the butter. Add the egg, then the yolk, beating 1 minute after each addition and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the vanilla, then reduce the mixer speed to low and add half the dry ingredients, mixing only until they disappear. Scrape down the bowl and add the buttermilk, mixing until incorporated, then mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Scrape down the bowl, add the melted chocolate and mix it in with the rubber spatula. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin molds.

Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the tops of the cakes are dry and springy to the touch and a knife inserted into their centers comes out clean. Transfer the muffin pan to a rack and let the cakes cool for 5 minutes before unmolding. Cool to room temperature on the rack before glazing.

To make the Glaze:

Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Transfer the bowl to the counter and let stand for 5 minutes.

Using a small whisk or rubber spatula, stir the confectioners’ sugar into the chocolate, followed by the pieces of cold butter. The glaze may be very thin at this point or may be perfectly spreadable. If it is too thin to spread or use as a dip, stir it over ice water for a few seconds – really less than a minute. With a small metal icing spatula, give each cupcake a crown of shiny ganache, and let the glaze set at room temperature (or in the fridge if you are in a hurry). If the ganache loses its gloss and you miss it, give the tops of the cakes a puff of hot air from a hairdryer right before serving.

R.I.P. Bibi

2009-02-08T03:27:00.004+08:00

By now, I think Bibi is in heaven already.

Bibi is my dog. Yeah, not everyone knows I have a dog. It belonged to my relative, and we took it home 8 or 9 years ago. Now that we've moved to a place where we can't own it, we had to do something. No one we know wanted it, so we're left with no choice.

Yesterday the vet called and said SPCA won't take dogs more than 10 years old. Bibi is already an old grandma. Anyway, SPCA is having problems with overloaded dogs too. No one wanted it. We had two options, put it to sleep or let it wander as a stray dog.

Yeah, call me a murderer. I am, I feel like one. Dad wanted to let it wander, but I thought putting it to sleep was less cruel. Why? At least you don't have to worry whether is she still alive, is she hit by a car, is she starving, is she cold... At least she's with You now. To make you feel better, SPCA also do so, even to puppies.

Going back to the old house to clear up my stuff would be painful now. Previously I always ask 'Feed Bibi already ah?' now it's at the slip of my tongue, only to remember she's not there anymore. Planning to fast few days a week to make myself feel better.

R.I.P. my little baby. I'll see you when I see you :)

What To Do With My Wall?

2009-02-07T02:25:00.004+08:00

Hmm, my room wall seems pretty dull. Want to do something about it but don't know what to. It's just blue blue blue everywhere! Hehe. Graffiti? Paint butterflies/leafs? Photos? Haha. Treat this post as introducing my room to you lah.

Maybe this small part of the dark blue wall as well... hmm what to do? What to do?

The view from my room. Nice? :p

My bed, with my dear Patrick :)

I have to say, I love my closet too! :p

With slide-able mirror... save space :)

Look like boutique boh? Colors category! :p

Again and again, I write the same thing over and over again. I just don't know what I really want to do? I'm scared to make the wrong choice. Well, blame all the bad experiences from people I know. I like baking and cooking, but can I do it as to the standard of fulfilling the customers' demands? Can I work in a hectic kitchen? (Imagine Gordon Ramsay oh god) I dislike management, but that's the cert I graduated from! I'm looking into so many different options which I don't even know if I suit it in the first place! Cake studio? Bread making? Hotel? Pastry? Or perhaps I don't suit kitchen at all? I even widen the scope to the entertainment line. Lol! Joke of the year deyh.

I know, I must try first. I just can't stop myself from thinking of the worst. Aih~

[Phood] Kin San Kichi @ Desa Sri Hartamas

2009-02-05T01:53:00.004+08:00

Ever since my uncle brought my parents and grandparents here, they've been praising the phood non stop! I was told a funny story where my uncle went in another restaurant and asked the owner 'owh, you renovated your shop?' only to know that he was in the wrong one! Lol!

Kin San Kichi, located in Desa Sri Hartamas, an area where you can find heaps of different type of cuisine from Japanese to Korean to Chinese to Irish. One would expect to pay a higher sum to dine in this area, but to my surprise this restaurant is not that expensive after all!

The bar

The Kitchen

There were only four of us, so we can't order much. Which means, I can't try much! But it's okay, I'll be back again!

Appetiser - Edamame (RM6)

Fresh Salmon Sashimi *drools* 10 pieces, each a centimetre thick! All round goodness! Yummy! (RM35)

Bro ordered the sukiyaki set. Kinda too salty for my liking. (RM21)

I ordered the Nabeyaki Udon (RM15) Light and nice :)

Parents shared a Miso Chashu Ramen (RM15) I think the miso soup was too salty. Ramen still lack of that 'bounciness'.

Then we shared a barbeque family set for 2. Minimum order of 2 pax (RM33 per pax) which includes:

Mixed Seafood - 2 prawns, 2 scallops, cuttlefish and butter yaki salmon (this is damn good)

The original meat given was ox tongue but we opted for pork (hmm, kinda tough)

Sliced beef (very tender and juicy! Yumm!)

Served with 2 miso soup and 2 white rice and fruits

Kin San Kichi Japanese Restaurant (Non Halal)
16, Jalan 27/70A,
Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
(Facing the open air carpark)
Tel: 03-23003889

Opening Hours: Lunch - 12.00pm - 2.30pm; Dinner - 6.00pm - 10.15pm

40 Random Things

2009-02-04T02:55:00.002+08:00

40 Random Things

1. I am a Christian, which many people don't expect me to be.

2. I can be very stubborn at times, when I want to.

3. I must online everyday (unless time does not permits me to).

4. I love white rice (especially fluffy and slightly sticky ones).

5. I think and emo a lot.

6. I always save the best for last (e.g. eat egg white then only egg yolk in sunny side up, eat the bread then only the sausage in sausage bun)

7. I love food, and everything about food - cooking, baking, books, mags, collectibles ^^

8. I blog hop every time I online.

9. I have a blog (duhh! You're reading it!)

10. I have tonnes of cookbooks in my house but I seldom cook :p

11. I heart travelling, seeing new things and new places.

12. I'm not much of a fan of trendy stuff.

13. I am not much of a fan of chocolates (which I think is abnormal, but Ferrero Rocher is an excluded case), and I only eat chocolate with nuts. Don't really fancy sweets either.

14. I don't know to categorize myself as quiet or talkative.

15. I prefer baking at wee hours :p

16. I heart Nike, Patrick the dog and lavender.

17. <-- My favorite number, my birthdate.

18. My favorite colour is blue.

19. But, my favorite colour to wear is black.

20. I always think I'm fat. Which is true.

21. I love brinjal, eggs, vanilla ice cream, carbonara, caesar salad, deep fried sotong, si ham, and salmon sashimi!

22. I drive a Kelisa.

23. I enjoy going for buffets (But I don't go often of course)

24. I am a Virgo, and a Tiger (Tigress? :p) I was born on Mooncake Festival eve :p

25. I sleep a lot. And I always have problem waking up.

26. I prefer sleeping sideways, and hugging a bolster.

27. I can cry just because people treat me nice.

28. I am very very grateful to have very understanding family members and loving friends for life!

29. I want to learn knitting, yoga and dancing!

30. My favorite idols are Westlife, Jimmy Lin, Jay Chou, Danell Lee and Danny One *wub*

31. I am soon-to-be a one year unemployed person! :p (Macam so proud, cheesh!)

32. I always fear and imagine bad things happening.

33. I am planning to name my kids Jamie and Oliver in the future.

34. My dream is to own a cafe (but it's a far away dream sigh~)

35. I like to watch dramas, but I don't get addicted. Therefore there's so many pending!

36. I 'mm seh tak' to throw things that I like. I am still keeping my primary school autograph book, gifts in standard 6 and even faded bookmarks!

37. I've been to France, China, Thailand, Singapore and Australia. Yet to go other countries. Ganbateh!

38. I love my baby cousin heeeeaaaaapppppppps!!! My precious.

39. I am aiming to climb Mt Kinabalu.

40. I am single and available. Mwahahahaha~~ (Can't think of any to write dy so saja lah)

Make use

2009-01-31T18:01:00.003+08:00

Shuts! My blog layout lari until dunno become what dy.

Look what I found at a wan tan mee stall in Taman Desa which I 'bong chan' since primary! Those who stays in Sri Lempah will definitely know this stall which sells good and cheap wan tan mee. There's some empty land around his stall so he made use of the land and plant all these!

Brinjal

Lady's finger

To be honest, this is my first time seeing brinjal and lady's finger on the plant itself. Living in a city is not that good in one way. You tend to lose all these knowledge on gardening, plants and vegetables. These actully ignite my interest to go to vege and fruit plantations, and find info on how everything grows! Where coriander seeds come from? How to grow onions and garlic? I always tell myself, I must do this, I must do that, then I tell myself 'tomorrow lah', and then... tomorrow never comes.

Was chatting with my secondary school mates yesterday when we were out visiting, Isa mentioned about make use of 2009 and make it the best year, and to do something about life, career, future etc. Make use... I wonder if I ever made use of my past 22 years of life. 23 soon, wth. Wasted a lot of time when I could make the best out of it. I should have made use of the porch of my previous house to plant, now that I'm living in a condo. I should have made more use of my stove and oven. I should have made use of time to brush up my skills. It's not too late to start doing so, but, I think I've wasted a lot a lot. Too much.

[Phood] Tenji Japanese Buffet, Solaris Mont Kiara

2009-01-30T01:24:00.011+08:00

I'm sure many of you received an email regarding this newly opened Japanese buffet restaurant in Mont Kiara, which was actually a copy of a blog posting by flogger Precious Pea. A wrongful act, but I guess through that wrong act, it actually brought many customers to this particular outlet in Soho KL, Solaris Mont Kiara.

Tenji, situated directly above Cold Storage. At first glance it looks just like any typical Japanese restaurant. Previously they were having a lunch promotion offer whereby you pay RM29.90++ for the first 2 hours, additional RM10++ for the next, and another RM10++ for another hour. When I called, they said they were fully booked till the end of the promotion period. Then they extended their promotion, only modified by paying a full RM49.90+ no matter how long you eat. It was quite difficult to get through their number, always ended up with a recorded voice message saying the operator is busy or the line is engaged. But, just keep dialing and try. I finally successed at 9pm at night, and was given a table for three on last Thursday (22 Jan).

When we reached, there was a medium-long queue outside, a long list of reservations, and everyone have to pay before they get in.

We were seated outside at a "Zen garden" which I really love how they design it. If I'm not mistaken Tenji can seat up to 300 over guests at one go. There are tables inside too, where all the food and beverages are.

Similar to Jogoya, each table is given clips for guests to drop at the food counters to order what you like. They have various counters such as Chinese, Teppanyaki, Western, Paper Cup Soup etc.

Need a private section?

A hit item at the counter. Sweet cold thirst quenching coconut! But I don't know if they throw it away after that or not, because there's still flesh inside! So wasted. I had 6 of this.

I don't know where they get such HUGEEEEE oysters! As HUGE as my palm. But i'm not an oyster fan, only had one. It wasn't cold enough, so kinda jelak after eating one.

The inner interior

Soooooooooooooo-shhheeeeeeeeeeeee

Hey! They even have a popcorn maker!

What really interest me is the flower teas! A hot pick too! Such a good idea to offer.

Wanna try all the teas but can't finish 8 pots?

You must be thinking here only got 7 types. One more is in the pot above. Rose tea. Mwahahaha! I feel so malu walking back to the table with the plate. But good idea right?? The blueberry and the peach one were pretty good. Others were kinda sour. Amaranth tasted weird. Calendula very the erm... weird too. Rose and lavender, normal la.

Prawn tempura! Gone within a second. Not crispy enough.

The portion is very small only. 5 cubes of beef, or 1 small piece of grilled teppan salmon. And the waiting is long. So make sure you place the clips early!

Cordyceps Soup (This is really nice! Very 'bou')

Steamed fish of the day - pomphret (This took half an hour to come)

Kai Lan. (A bit old though)

From the western corner. The mussel is not bad. And the potato.

My so called Paper Cup soup. You choose your ingredients and your soup base (miso/spicy). They'll heat it up at the counter, then bring to your table, and heat up on this. Kononnya heat up la, but no difference, not hot one :p)

The dessert corner is fantastic. I see so many cheesecakes! And not forgetting Haagen Daz ice cream!!! I was too full so I only had one scoop of green tea ice cream and a piece of cake. The Marble Cheesecake is good. These bunch of girls in front of me ordered one piece of each O_O"

They also have varieties of cookies available.

Manage to catch the chef marinating the lamb for dinner (Barbequed lamb only available for dinner)

The lamb carving counter

Overall, it was okay, at least I had a better impression on them rather than Jogoya. Some personal points from me:

i. The pace of refilling dishes is rather slow. Strategy or not I don't know. Especially the serve-upon-order food items. But I don't blame them, cuz too many variety, and you have to prepare one item at one time.

ii. Funny thing is, mum heard it was fully book, but at our area, there were still quite some number of tables unoccupied.

iii. Human's kiasuness, you tend to try to taste more dishes and end up filling up faster. Don't think I ate worth the price :(

iv. They must improve their staffs' menu knowledge. One table tried to order wine, not sure if they sell wine or not, but the staff didn't understand.

v. Taste wise, don't expect super delicious food. The taste is okay. Well, at least the sashimis are fresh.

PS: CNY Promotion is from 16 Jan 2009 - 15 Feb 2009. RM49.90+ for lunch.
Dinner Promo - RM88+ （For every 2 diners, a RM50 discount voucher is given for immediate use.）

Tenji Japanese Buffet Restaurant
Operated by Palm Crest Restaurant Sdn. Bhd (765661-P)
Lot L-01-01, SohoKL, Solaris Mont' Kiara
2 Jalan Solaris, 5o480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 1700801818
URL: www.tenji.com.my/blog.tenji.com.my

Operation Hours:
Weekdays:
Lunch 11.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. RM77++
Dinner 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. RM88++
Supper 10.00 p.m. - 2.30 a.m. RM88++

Weekend & Public Holiday:
Lunch 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. RM77++
Dinner 5.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. RM88++
Supper 10.00 p.m. - 2.30 a.m. RM88++

Happy "Niu" Year!

2009-01-28T03:05:00.000+08:00

I like to moo it moo it, we like to moo it moo it! Happy NIU year evlibadi! How is your CNY so far? Hot hot hot right? The weather is really hot these two days.

All home-made!!

Didn't do much these three days (including CNY eve), the usual routine every year:

CNY Eve - Dinner at grandparents'. Just a stone throw away distance from my house. We have steamboat this year. Uncle and cousin came back from Australia this year to join us. So there were 27 of us! Crowded, but we had a lovely and joyful dinner.

Yay, i finally learned how to make this! ;)

CNY Day 1 - Happy Niu year. Brunch at grandparents' place again. Traditionally, my family is not supposed to be there, cuz it's my mum's side, and married daughter shouldn't go back to the mum's place on day 1, but that's been our tradition since long ago. We have vegetarian dishes. Mock duck, mock char siew, mock siew yuk, zai choi.

We usually don't do much on day 1. Played some cards and went mamak for tea.

We have self-trained lion dance crew.

My little chunted chick ;)

That's me behind, haha.

She was so tired after a long day, she fell asleep like that.

CNY Day 2 - 'Hoi nin' at grandparents' place again. Then went to dad's ex colleague's house for lunch. His mum makes the best Hainanese chicken rice. Yum. Really eat a lot these two days. Better drink more green tea. Went home, did some baking, fell asleep at 7 plus and woke up at 10pm and went mamak for supper.

I guess this cny will be like this for the next 13 days. Don't really have the mood to go visiting also. Cuz of the weather. Anyway, have a happy and prosperous new year everybody. Get more ang pao and win more :) And, remember your seat belts! Luv.

Next up: Tenji!

Moo moo year: 1 day to go!

2009-01-25T01:36:00.003+08:00

Didn't blog for five days, but it seems like ages. Anyway, hi.. How's everyone doing? Finished shopping for CNY? It's ok, there's still one more day. And CNY is 15 days long so it doesn't really matter. Done spring cleaning? Clean or no clean, my room is always as messy. Stocked up drinks and cookies? Nvm, next year can buy from me. Lol! Bought 988's CNY album to welcome your guests? Wait what oh, go buy la deng! *zui guo zui guo* Scold ppl for the last time in the rat year :p

Somehow the CNY mood hasn't hit me yet. I just feel like, not looking forward to it anymore. Don't even mind going away for CNY already. Went to NZX thought wanna walk the cny market geh, thought it will be as interesting as last yr's, but satu bayang pun tak nampak, and only a few stalls.

Went for 988's CNY mini concert at Brem Mall last weekend, so jam! Really people mountain people sea. Walked so far just to go in the ticket zone thinking will get a better view, but end up have to look at the screen only. Just in time to see Danny singing the 十二生肖庆丰年, then went to eat to kill time since still got some time before he come out again. Went to eat at Wong Kok. When we finished, the concert already ended *dot dot dot* Wasted :( The djs and artistes were signing so managed to see the ending.

His never ending dai lou poses <3

;)

Look like a kid right? Dai lou, how do you stay so young looking?

My last pic with him for the rat year, first pic of 2009 *wub wub wub*
Gangsters heart dai lou alwayz

2009... My path still remains unclear... But I'll try... I promise, I'll try ='(

Congrats ECX!

2009-01-19T03:31:00.003+08:00

Congratulations to ECX for winning the Astro Battleground 舞极限 2008 champion!!! You guys deserve it!

Nah, I didn't go. Watched from home.

This year didn't really go for the recording every week like two years ago. Only went for a few. Never really notice ECX before, didn't realize they can dance so well! So synchronized! Even Marcus said 'I'm trying really hard to look for a mistake'. If got repeat on Wah Lai Toi please watch it!

Bravo to Astro for making this show such a success. It's so much better from 2007. So proud that Malaysia have such dance competition. And bravo to the hosts! :p (If he not good Astro also won't hire him twice ler teehee!) Danny composed and performed a song for Battleground. Awesome. *clap clap clap* *wub*

Mr Lan Bo and Mr Xue Gao *yeng yeng yeng*!!

Photo credit: Melvin Foong

I feel dumb

2009-01-16T02:30:00.002+08:00

Yeah, that's my msn nick these few days - 'i feel dumb'. Ria asked why I feel so. I'm a graduate, so I couldn't be dumb. That's the prob, I graduated, but hell I couldn't remember a single thing I learned in college, or school!

There's still so many things I need to learn. Things I'm supposed to have knew already. Actually what triggered me to feel dumb was when Ching called me up one day and ask me the purpose of flour, sugar, salt! Is white sugar sweeter or brown sugar sweeter? Why do you add salt to sweet desserts like cakes? Difference between baking powder and baking soda? Why do donuts have holes? Why do crackers have holes? Difference between prawn and shrimp? Parts of the cow, pig and lamb? Difference between French meringue and Italian meringue? I learnt before, but I can't remember. I have short term memory. Sigh~

This year, tigers will be spending a lot, and can't save much. Ang pow confirm kurang this year :(

Quote CSY: 2009 is all about money saving.
SEL: 2009 is all about learning, and focus!

Wua~~ so many things I wanna buy, so many places I wanna go!

CNY Cookies

2009-01-15T02:28:00.005+08:00

Hmm, been hiding myself at home for a few days, and wanna do so until CNY. Why? Hmm, no specific reason, but I need some time on my own. Been going out very frequent for the past few weeks so thought that it's good just to be alone at times. Nah, not in a depressed situation, I still go out when I need to. I need some time to think what to do next. Guess I'll have to answer the same question many, many times during CNY :p

That's one of the reason. Another is I'm busy baking! Testing out some recipes. My bread one sort of failed. I can't seem to make the type of bread I want to. Ish. My chocolate cake didn't turn out the way I expected it to be. Pfft.

Anyway, thought of baking some CNY cookies for sale to earn a few buck. Anyone interested? Hehe. Wait, or I should say 'anyone dares to?' I'm a novice in cny cookies, so I'm just making small batches to try. Preferably selling to friends (heehee, hint hint)

Size: 12cm (h) x 10cm (d) (consider a small bottle)
Price: RM13 nett (lucky number ma)

1. Deep Fried Arrow Roots (Nga Gu)

2. Peanut Cookies
(approx. 60 pieces)

Other cookies include:

3. Pineapple Tart/Roll

4. Peanut Puffs (Fah Sang Kok)

5. Spicy Dried Shrimp Roll

6. Cashew Cookies

7. Cornflakes with Honey & Almond Flakes

Food testing available :D SMS or leave a message here :) Thanks. (Don't worry, I won't force you to buy geh... I take it as a part of my survey only :p)

*Delivery can be negotiated

Last Trip of 2008, First Trip of 2009 - Penang & Bukit Mertajam :D

2009-01-08T01:53:00.012+08:00

30.12.08
Bertolak from KL at 10pm, driving slowly up north and reach BM at 2am. Didn't sleep the whole journey, cuz scared the driver tertidur, but didn't help much also cuz didn't chat with her. Sorry lar, I told you to tell me if you're tired mah. Reach SH/SY's house, terus zzz.

31.12.08
Woke up for lunch :p Yam rice @ Chip Heng, Taman Chai Leng. Yum yum! It was nice, but nothing fancy/special about it. Head to Penang island after that.

Went to look for CY and then head to New World Park for ice kacang!

Coming through! Moo moo celebrates be-earlied cow year! :p

RM5. Ma de, satu orang pun tak cukup makan la. Kns.

Send her home then we head to QB mall cuz scared jam. Went and walk around and had some light dinner at Oldtown (though I freaking hate that place). Then start waiting at the stage since 6pm. They had red carpet at 6.30pm, it started drizzling then. Stopped around 8pm, then 10pm like that start raining again. Ish. It was quite obvious the entire Penang was there just to see Bosco, the other artistes didn't really get good response from the crowd (except giving out goodies =_=")

家娱倒数派对FUN转QUEENSBAY MALL!!!

Danny came out before Bosco (before countdown). Sang 3 songs - Yi Qi Dao Gao, Zui Hou and a medley of Crazy, Celebration, Leng Zai and Bing Du Bao Fa. During the second song he came down to shake hands with the crowd. Lalala. *smile* And after Bosco performed they had a game among Bosco, Danny and Andrew. When Bosco saw Danny he said "Just now is it Wan Lik Ming rap ah? *looking at Danny* eh, next time we do some crossover lor ok or not?" Whoopee! See, HK artiste also praise Danny leh. Good good. So happy for him.

01.01.09
Happy new year! The fireworks were quite nice but I don't think it's the best (as claimed) and it didn't seemed 3 minutes plus (again as claimed). Finished around 12.30am, since the whole QB is jammed up, we waited there cuz the post party was at Kim Gary. Lol. Left QB at almost 2am and headed to find food. End up eating in Gurney Drive. Curry mee - my first meal of 2009 (RM3).

Reach the Pg bridge at 4am and it was jam jam jam! Took us one hour to get through! Saw few accidents on the bridge, so scary. Reach home, k.o.

Oh ya, saw this picture somewhere... tee hee!!

I like to move it move it... Haha. Oops. 够经典.

Only woke up after lunch time :p Everywhere was jam. It was hard to get in to Sunway Carnival mall so we took our breakfast cum lunch cum tea at a Thai restaurant nearby. Forgot what's the name though.

Really green colour punya Green Curry Chicken with Rice

Tom Yam Prawn (RM3.90 each)

Bought two baju from Esprit Outlet (really cheap leh) cuz it's those out of season clothes which I think is quite nice geh. Someone bought 5 baju for RM200. I think no one would believe if you say you bought it from Esprit. Also bought a nail polish colour from Elianto. Really nice turquoise colour :)

Then we head back to BM for our dinner at some hawker center. Food is cheap as compared to Penang (what more KL).

Grilled stingray

Oyster omelette (RM6) double the size of what I had in New World Park (with bigger oysters too!)

Fried kueh kark (RM2 only!) Yummy but slightly too salty

Then we went lepak at Autocity cuz SH was meeting up with her friends. Starbucks' hot beverage counter was closed so we went to Oldtown (again pfft). Made me stink of cigarette smoke even though I sat in non-smoking.

02.01.09
Bu hu, the day to go back to KL. Supposed to wake up at 8am but I end up waking at 11 plus. Yalar, I'm the laziest one la. But not my fault lor, I ask them to wake me up. But hor, they wake up then go down watch tv pulak. Sure I continue sleeping la. Hehehe.

Anyway, quickly get ready then had bak kut teh nearby. Even Taiwanese celeb chef Ah Hong also went there before.

Then headed in to the island again. Went to kek lok si even though the weather is hot! For those of you who plan to go, better wait till the Guan Yin is finished being builded. But, I think still need at least few months lor.

Peekaboo! I see you!

Went and bought Tambun biscuits then head home to wash up and pack. Then, head for dinner at Bukit Tambun! Whoopee, look forward the most for this hehe! Seafood yum yum!

The most si ham I've ever seen!!! *drooling*

Sa lei/ambula juice with sour plum (my fave)

Fried rice

Super duper fresh scallops

Balitong

Very yummy satay (no dipping sauce one cuz the sauce is grilled with the meat!)

Super duper fresh pomphret (though I prefer the soup from Long House) (RM60)

Jelly ang-ku kuih (ta pao from opposite shop)

Deep fried ice cream (not crispy enough) (RM2.50 each)

That's all! Left Bkt Tambun, went in Taiping for a cup of tea then headed back to KL. Reach home also 3am dy. *Yawn*