Sunday, October 30, 2011

Deepavali celebration

I celebrated Deepavali at Rajesh's house three days ago.


The view from her apartment.


First I was served cookies as appetizers before going to the main course.


Four dishes with steaming hot white rice.

Are you hungry already? My night shift just ended. Now back to normal sleeping pattern. :)

Sunday, October 23, 2011

♥ Macarons ♥

I update today because I have a couple of pictures to share! Thanks, Miss Nurainie for the mackies!

Do not laugh but this is the first time I have eaten one. I love the texture and the sweetness of it. Yum yum.


9 pieces altogether in the lovely box. Every colour has a different flavour!!! I have all the colours!


Refer here for the flavours. I really love this page a lot. When I look at the colours, my mood becomes better.


Top view

Tomorrow my night shift starts!!! I will not sleep tonight.

Erm.

I mean I will TRY NOT TO SLEEP TONIGHT!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

An off day without movie marathon

The week passed by so quickly that it was another off day for me again. Remember the previous off day I went movie marathon? Oh well, I didn't go for a movie marathon yesterday because I was bankrupt. Erm, more to save money for a better cause actually. :)

So I had a mission to go to Prangin to make a purchase of a new drama in the market. The initial plan was to eat chicken rice near my place but the stall was not opened. So I went straight to the mall and had my lunch there.

The char koay teow stall at Prangin Food Court also sells chicken chop rice at RM4.50 with a free fried ice-cream. He guaranteed the chicken chop rice to be delicious but I was really surprised. Not in a good way.


I think it is a bit of a rip-off because there is nothing else but chicken and rice. I thought chicken chop rice should at least have some cucumber slices at the side. But the fried ice-cream is good so no further complaints.


For dinner, I bought a dumpling from the food court and the lady asked whether I wanted to open it or not? I thought, "Sure, why not? It will definitely be easier for me to eat if I do not have to open it myself."


This is how it was packed. First time seeing someone takes a dumpling home like this? Hehehe!


Not only she helped me opened the wrapping of the dumpling, she also cut it for me and 'seasoned' it with chili sauce. Yum yum! I have never eaten dumpling in such a pampered way.

So what was the drama that I bought? You see, I plan to only buy one set of drama but I ended up buying two. Drama addicts like me are too lazy to go for another round of bus trip to purchase another drama.


The Other Truth and Man with No Shadow.

I am currently looking forward to next month. We are going to have family reunion again. You will appreciate your family more if you are working outstation and reunion like this does not come frequent. :)

On a special note:

Happy birthday, Uncle Ho!!!!! Have a blessed birthday this year. :)
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Dream House and The Cat marathon!

Today is my off day and I had an interesting outing with me and myself. With Elaine too in the evening. :)

Went for a movie marathon again today and I watched The Cat: Two Eyes That See Death and also Dream House.


This movie has the usual Korean scares and worth watching. A little bit like Dark Water at the end of the movie but... I shall let you watch it yourself. :)


The plot reminds me of Shutter Island but more interesting. There is nothing scary about the movie but the ending is unexpected. Go watch it!

As there was a break of an hour or so between the movies, I went food-hunting and saw this paratha roll kiosk so I was thinking, why not?


BBQ chicken in paratha with home-made soya bean at RM4.90. Quite a reasonable price eh? It'd delicious.


Oh, and I went to the computer shop and played around with Ipad 2. If I had the money, I would get one. No wonder so many people wanted it. It's light and easy to be carried around.

Later in the evening, I had Indian food with Elaine at Sri Ananda (opposite Sandy Bay Paradise Hotel)

These are what we ordered:


My three-layered tea. Diabetic induced. People, don't drink this often. It's bad for your health. Hahaha!!!


Briyani rice, mutton vindaloo, kadai chicken and masala naan (not in the picture)

Total cost of the dinner: RM32

After dinner, we were both very full. Next time, I shall ask my family to come here for a meal. The pricing is really affordable. Not a place for everyday dining, but it's an ideal place for a good meal once in a while. :)

Tomorrow is someone special's birthday again. Happy birthday in advance! And may you get well soon!

Sunday, October 09, 2011

First Sunday of October in Penang

Happy Sunday to all of you! Went to church this morning and the topic was on faith. One quote that I like in the sermon was

"A person can live 40 days without food, 4 days without water and 4 minutes without air but not 4 seconds without HOPE."


Isn't that inspiring? As mere human beings, we need hope to be happy and lead a worry-free life. And what might that hope be? Of course, the answer is Jesus! Count upon him in everything you do because no one can provide the hope and love greater than His.

I feel refreshed after the sermon and I realise many times, I try to be independent and solve my own problems but that is not the way God created us to be. We are made to depend on Him, in good times or bad.

Oh yea, I met a new friend today. Before the service started, there was this pretty lass who took the initiative to sit next to me. It was too bad I did not have much chance to talk to her and all I know about her was her name was Eveleen and her right shoe was broken today. Sweet girl. Hope I can see her again the next time I go for service.

I am getting so lazy to blog nowadays. Currently watching a drama entitled Lives of Ommision - a series that depict the story of undercovers.

A note to mom: Hope you get well soon. Take more rest and move less for the time being till the wound is healed. May God's healing hands continue to be upon you. :)

Monday, September 26, 2011

No Monday blues!

Another two days of working and I will be back to Ipoh for a 6-day holiday.

Another two days of working and I will be getting my salary.

Now that's something happier to share about.

This morning, Elaine and I went for breakfast at the famous nasi lemak stall opposite Rasa Sayang. Now I understand why it's famous. I've been wanting to try for a long time but because I am staying 20-minute of walking distance away, I never got the chance to. Thanks Elaine for fetching me! :)

And we ordered teh tarik as the accompaniment to the nasi lemak that we had. Bravo to mom for she guessed correctly what I had. How is that you are able to guess it's teh tarik before I tell you? You really have bionic eyes nose and eyes to see and smell what I am up to. Hehehehe!!!

Oh and the only picture I have with Joan.


At Pastamania, the empty restaurant!

I think today will be a good day although my alarm clock died on me this morning. Just changed the batteries and it is working fine again. :)

Have a great Monday, everyone!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Joan

It's my first time going out with Joan today and although it was a short outing of food and shopping, we enjoyed ourselves much.

We first had our breakfast at McD and we were the last to order breakfast for the day. The clock struck 11am when we went to our table with our tray of food. We halved the food as we were planning to have lunch at Gurney Plaza.


Joan very happy to be photographed with the breakfast tea.

We strolled around in the mall for quite a bit, going high and low the complex searching for some outlets that sold reasonable priced clothes. I was really tempted to shop but I resisted.

To think of a place to have lunch could be a headache. We could not find anything that we felt like eating at that moment at the lower ground so we went higher and higher till we reached Pastamania.


The 7-inch pizza that we halved. We shared almost everything. :)


She let me try her baked rice with ham and sausage and I let her try my potato waffles.

I was feeling a little full so I didn't order my all-time favourite lasagna.


The potato waffles at RM4.90.

This intrigued me. They actually counted how many they served!


I wonder if the figures can be counted on.

After that, we strolled for a bit and rushed off to the bus-stop to wait for the bus to fetch us to the resort.

I will miss you and your gang, Joan. :) Let's meet up again when you are in Penang or when I go to Johor!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Kim Gary, Gurney Plaza

Had dinner with Elaine at Kim Gary, Gurney Plaza last night. The food choice was quite good and I settled for noodles!

And I ordered my very first boiled Coke with ginger.


Very soothing sort of drink. I love it.


My pick! Korean Spicy Noodles with Chicken Chop! RM15.50.


Comes with kimchi too!

I definitely indulged too much. That's why I am only going to watch two movies on Monday with no popcorns! Hahaha!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I just woke up

Yes, I just woke up from my 8-hour sleep of the day. Time to cook up a blog post so you don't have to keep staring at the lazy post below. :)

Three days ago, I was in Ipoh for the Mid-Autumn Festival and I had lots of fun. I saw a dog which looked like Shaggy but it is a cross-breed between a Husky and a Poodle. He was the pet of my sis' friend, Hui Qi.

See how cute it was!


So sorry for the picture quality. I have a bad camera phone. :P


A slightly clearer shot of the cute dog.

The following day, I went for breakfast with Eunice and I ordered the most predictable American Breakfast; something that I usually have when I was still in Ipoh. It was still as delicious. I know. How could sausages and egg taste any different? They were instant food after all!

I finally got to drive my new car and I am still in the process of getting the parking right. In due time, I will be an expert!

Oh yes, I need to feature the two darlings. They are getting stronger and bigger as days go by.


Meet the Elles!

There was sort of a warehouse sale at Ipoh Parade and I managed to get a good haul for my new bed.


The whole set (comforter + bedsheet) with 330 thread count at RM89 only! The original price was at RM499! It's such a good bargain. :)

Dad took us to Sushi King for dinner on the 13th September and we ate some sushi and it amounted to RM40 something. I don't remember the exact figure but it was within the RM50 range. Next round, we must go to Sakae Sushi. Heh!

First day of night shift is over. Second night will be here in less than 7 hours! I am a vampire again for 5 nights minus the blood-sucking ritual.

I want to play the Sims 2! What a sudden craving for Sims. I don't know why.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Excuse me for being lazy.

I admit, I have been lazy in updating my blog but I am not going to give excuses of why I am lazy. There is no excuse. I just feel lazy to type.

Okay, now that is an excuse.

I realise that as I got older, I am getting more and more speechless and less and less outspoken in terms of expressing myself online. I only have one sentence to say for this post.

I AM GOING BACK HOME FOR MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL!

Till another meaningless entry.

Bye!

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Today is a Smurfy day!

I am back home and the The Smurfs is a very hilarious movie. I don't mind watching it for the second time.


From left: Clumsy Smurf, Grouchy Smurf, Papa Smurf, Smurfette (my favourite character), Gutsy Smurf and Brainy Smurf


Oh, an alternate trailer of The Smurfs


The Smurfs trailer 2 by FilmBoy-gr

The story begins in The Smurf Village where the Smurfs were all preparing for the Blue Moon Festival. On an unfortunate (or rather fortunate) twist of events, Clumsy led another five of his family into the human world via a vortex that is magically opened during the rise of the Blue Moon. And the hilarious adventure begin with Gargamel, the evil sorcerer closes in, hunting them to obtain their Smurf essence.

I was thankful that I managed to get the last eye-level ticket. Indeed, God is a wonderful. I can never thank enough.

After the movie, I saw this cute Pig Pig G phone strap and decided to get it for someone special. :)

Isn't it cute? I think it looks like the plushie in the series but mom said otherwise. Anyway, hope you really like it.

Will be working in afternoon shift for the next four days. Hope I can wake up early tomorrow. I tend to wake up late when I work in the afternoon.

The Smurfs!

Today is my off day! The initial plan is to watch The Smurfs at 2.10pm but since it rains, I postpone my plan to watch the later show at 4.05pm.

Looking forward to it!

Saturday, September 03, 2011

Golden Retrievers!

Found some interesting videos about Golden Retrievers!


From the moment they were born.




A 30-second puppy commercial break!


Pregnant at 59 days


Another video on the birthing process!


5 day-old puppies!!


At 12 days old


They are so cute!!!

Another related video but this is the birthing process of a Maltese named Muffin. Too cute to resist!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

A day out with Melanie and Co.

Melanie came to Penang and fetched me to places today (Actually, Kent drove). I was still feeling drowsy when she called as I was sleeping after came back from work. As soon as I got into the car, I suddenly became less sleepy.


Kent drove us to a cake shop for drink/ice-cream and had a little chat. I had green tea and I have to thank Kent for the treat. :)

Thank you!!!!

The next agenda was to go to Hard Rock Hotel (yes, it is a tourist spot right now) and snapped some photos. Pastor Richard and Aunty Susan as well as some of their friends joined us at this point of time. We saw the sunset (well, almost) and then headed to Tanjung Tokong Food Court for dinner as the initial plan to go to Macalister Road fell through due to the heavy traffic.

We met up with Charmaine, Noa and Siew Kuan and had dinner together. I ordered roast pork rice but I was brought a plate of chicken rice instead. Never mind, I can forgive the stall since it was busy. Ever since I work in a hotel, my patience level has been going up. Thank God for the Patience Training!

Straits Quay was up next!

I looked at the beautiful yachts and wonder about rich people. Well, I can only watch from afar and not even touch it. I can only afford to own it in my dream. :P

Some beautiful cakes I saw from Sugar.


Angry Birds!


Mommy and I forever ♥


Who moved my cheese?


The classic Charlie Brown and Snoopy!



That's the end of my eve of Triple Pay Day and First Day of Raya!

Once again, Happy Raya Merdeka to everyone!!!!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Night Shift



Yes, I have been lazy in updating again. I don't blame anyone for my laziness but I am living a bat life for five nights. That's because I am working in night shift and I sleep during the day and work during the night. But that doesn't mean I can excuse myself from blogging right? :)

I know.

So what do I think about working nights? I think it is quite interesting because it is way quieter in the night and the work pressure is less felt. I enjoy it. The downside is of course I have to sleep during the day which is not so normal. I am slowly adjusting to the shift and I have another two nights to go before going into afternoon shift.

It's going to be payday again soon! I love my work. :)


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Dinner at Claypot Place and the debut of The Car

Elaine took me to a new place for food today. After watching The Loan Shark, we headed to a place with claypots.

The dishes that we ordered or what Alfred ordered for us.


From the top left: Claypot 'Hong Bak' Pork (Nyonya style), Brinjal with minced meat and Thai style tofu.

Each dish snapped individually.


It tasted like the usual Thai style tofu from other places.


This one is special. I had so much potatoes and I thought they put a little too much potatoes. I later found out Alfred and Elaine didn't manage to eat the potatoes. Oops!


My favourite! Quite delicious and it reminded me of Poh San's cooking.

Take a look at this car!

Why are you not orange in colour?????


Sexy black car

The interior.

Will be starting my night shift on Saturday till Wednesday and I am excited! Had a crash course of what I am supposed to do during night shift. I hope I can remember everything. :)

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Love is the Only Answer

The trailer of Love is the Only Answer.

There's a little influence from My Sister of Eternal Flower at some point of the movie.

Orange pillow for the butt

I am in love with Orange. I have an orange phone and I recently bought two litres of Orange-fragrant body shampoo and now I am looking at an Orange pillow.

Maybe I should paint my car orange too.


Let's check the pillow out, shall we?


Look at the juicy orange. I wonder if it will be comfortable.


The backs of the orange.

Do you want an orange pillow too?

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Careless Whisper - Instrumental

Careless Whisper for mommy dearie!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Barley


I have been so inspiration-less that I have no idea what to blog but I thought that I should blog about BARLEY today.

There are so much goodness about barley. It has been a very long time since I have eaten home-boiled barley drink and I long to drink one now. I have had enough of powdered form barley drinks.

Barley is believed to be a preventive cure for cancer and cardiovascular disease as well as Type 2 Diabetes.


The origin of barley. This is how a barley plant looks like. It's wonderful to know that each grain has a priceless value for deterring deadly diseases.


The grains freshly plucked from the plant. This grains look very different from the regular Ipoh barley grains that I see. Hmm...


Look! These grains look more familiar, don't you think?


Another shot of the grains with a human touch to it.

I always thought barley can only be boiled but there are actually various ways to use barley in recipes.


Barley stew with onions and carrots. This picture makes me go hungry.

For those who are more into baking, you can make barley pies too!


I have never tasted barley pies. I wonder how they actually taste like? Anyone daring enough to take up the challenge to bake it? When you do, remember to leave a comment here so I can rush to where you are to have a bite. :)

After writing this post, I feel like going to a barley plantation. Any recommendation where I can find one?