Breakfast @ Old Town White Coffee
You are growing up so quickly. Mummy can see how attached you have grown to your papa. How can you not, when he plays with you ALL the time. Come to think of it, almost every night - papa will play with you after dinner until bedtime. Wow! Compared to mummy, papa is much much more with patience. He teaches you to write those complicated Chinese words, holding your little hand - and never lose his patience! Mummy on the other hand, does not know Chinese :P So actually, mummy does have a lot of "ME" time. Mummy will spend with grandma chit chatting or with your 3yee por talking about you - our favourite topic.
Travelling...
I used to love travelling. Shopping, dining, sight-seeing, etc, etc. Not anymore. No more ever since I have you, my darling darling Kar Yan. The thought of not being there to read you bedtime stories, to giggle with you and kissing you goodnight...ahh, it means so much to me.
I dread to think, what would happen if something happen to mummy. There are just so much bad news lately that mummy seems to think a lot.
That is why, mummy start to write on this blog.
Tomorrow, I need to travel for more than five hours to Shanghai. I dread it, but I cannot avoid it because it is work. All mummy wish is to go and travel back safely, and to see you, hug you and kiss you again, my baby Kar Yan.
I love you, Kar Yan.
Mummy have ordered quite a lot of things for you in Shanghai and will bring it back with me :) And this include a "swimming pool" :P
This is the first time you drew a "complete" face with two eyes and a smiley.
Yes, to mummy - it's such a fine piece of art and as lovely as the artist.
My Karat Blog
Yep..Busy + Lazy. Ok, ok..maybe...Lazy first...but then also busy.
So, why - he asked?
On the other brighter side, I would also like to keep track of how my emotional rollercoaster evolve...as I grew up....older and wiser. Memories that I wish to cherish, and although we can keep it in our hearts, but trust me, it is so much different to read it again...at that exact point of time when you are penning it down. :D
"So complicated?!! Women!!"....hahaha...yes, that was his remarks...as he shook his head to disbelief.
He should see this movie. THAT is what I call COMPLICATED!! This story is about a successful Californian food store owner (Meryl Streep) - happily divorced from former husband (Alex Baldwin) for the last ten years, but on a trip to NY to attend their son's graduation, she starts and affair with him. Yep, imagine, an AFFAIR with ex-husband! He happens to be re-married to a younger woman (hmm...alwiz the younger ones) while she becomes involved with an architect (Steve Martin) Funny movie....
Chicken OR Egg?
Chicken? Egg?
Unlike SALES. :) The REAL VIP in business.
Express Lunch @ Sushi Zen, Gardens
Sushi Zanmai Pasta Zanmai Sushi Zen. How confusing can this be?
I was at Mid Valley and had a sudden craving for Jap food. I took a brochure and searched...and found Pasta Zanmai. Hmm...ok, decided to go and try! I flipped the menu and found that, errm, they serve mainly Pasta...well...that is why they were called Pasta Zanmai anyway. With my thick skin, I walked out at the restaurant and the waiters/waitresses were puzzled. Not until I told them, "I am actually looking for Sushi Zanmai, not Pasta Zanmai..sorry :P"
Apparently, they have an outlet at the Gardens! Cool!
I walked to the Gardens, then remembered this place I used to eat many moons ago. It was quite yummy that time - I think, back in 2007....Now, it's called Sushi Zen! Cool. I thought, maybe the waiter gave me wrong info - it is Sushi Zen. So, I sat down and ordered 2 dishes, my favourite grilled unagi roll and salmon belly. PLUS a chawanmushi. Drinks? Cold Green Tea.
When the salmon belly arrived, I stared at the dish for a little while, and took a picture. Hmm. It seriously didn't look yummy. Maybe it was the lighting. If I were to give points to this dish, I would give it only 3 out of 10. I won't say it is disappointing, but really not up to my expectation.
Next came my favourite STAMINA ROLL. Hmmm. Click and took a picture as well. Seriously, didn't look too good either. Points? I would give it only a 4. And the chawanmushi...geez...I have never tasted such disappointing chawanmushi before......2 points only...and that is because at least the egg is smooth.
Toro Salmon = RM 13.00, Stamina Roll = RM 12.80, Chawanmushi = RM 4.80 and my green tea is RM 1.00
PS: Looks yummy in photos right? That is because I edited it using Photoimpact :P What an amazing software tool!!
Bugsy Eye
With Betsy around, we have created a whole new dictionary for use with the dog. Only those close to our dog will understand. Speak other ways, and my dog will give you that puzzled look..yup, she won't understand! Even my mum, speak 'em with ease!
Hat-cha-na-na = Aiyoyoyo
Monster = My sister
We'd alwiz like to say it in pairs as it sounded a lot more fun =)
Mum was away for a holiday trip in Taiwan, leaving my dog and sis in the house. Knowing my sis, she will not be home early (as usual) and my poor dog will be left alone on the house. She does not allow me to bring the dog home (even though my dog begs me to) as she watched too much JU-ON and stuff like that.
On this day, my hubby was away...I was so darn tired and it's already 9pm+. I decided to leave my poor dog home alone, and drive back to my nest. However, I can't resist but to text msg her and it turned out to be a funny moment I would like to remember:[Me] Where r u la?
[Me] I m going back d. Very tired.
[Sis] I thot u sleep at mama house 2nite?
[Me] Aiyo. Now oni home. Nx time, I will definitely take her home wif me!
And why Bugsy eye? Yes, my dog have these big eyes like Bugsy! (from movie Bedtime stories)
Old Town Kopitiam @ LCCT
Tring tring! Tring tring! Tring tring! 330am.
ZzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Tring tring! Tring tring! Tring tring! AGAIN! 345am
This time, hubby jumped out of bed as he has a flight to catch @ 7am. Yes, 7am...he is always the "gun jiong" type while I still ZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzz. I have set my alarm at 410am...but the sound of him brushing his teeth, showering, etc, etc woke me up for good! Should I continue to Zzzzzz and let him take the bus from sentral (since he already bought the ticket).....*yawn*......
This is 2010!! I wanna be a better person! Ok! I will wake up!! *yawn* We reached LCCT at *yawn* about 510am...*yawn*. I was surprised to see such a long, long queue at the check-in counter. And looks like I am the only one whom is sleepy...all of them looked so refreshing....*yawn*
Hmmm...if I were to travel to Jakarta for holiday...I think, I will try to opt for other airline and not budget airline :P I didn't know there are just SO MANY Indonesians in our country!!!!!
Anyway, after the long queue...he finally check-in his flight at 530am. We then head to OLD TOWN for breakfast! Ahh....this is what he promised me for my effort to wake up so early! Kekekeke! I just love soft boiled eggs!! Yummy!!
I suddenly noticed this guy opposite our table. He looked left, right, left, right as if he wanna do something secretly. Hmmm. He had a cup of iced white coffee.... but he looked suspicious. Is he dangerous? What he's up to? I kept spying at him...until....he took out.....a white plastic bag...and chomp on the bun!! Laaa...he is bringing outside food to eat in Old Town. No wonder!!
Our bill came to about MYR 25/= which I find quite expensive for 2 white coffee, 2 set of soft boil eggs and bread!! Nevertheless..it was a yummy breakfast!!
We said our goodbyes around 610am...when I called him at 635am...he just passed the immigration. I hope he don't have to run to the flight!!!!
My Baby's Back!!
It is exactly 22 days. If we exclude the long holidays...the Christmas, the New Year...it will be 20days...if exclude the Sat & Sun, it will be 15 days!
Yes, my Altis is back in my possession again! Finally!! Looked as new as it can be :) The repair bill comes up to RM6k++...thank god MITSUI OSK is paying for this! Else, it will be a such a WASTE of money!! Especially when it wasn't my fault in the first place!! The fact that I skidded and ram onto the divider was because of spilled diesel on the road and no one bothered to clean it up!! Luckily I suffer no injuries....except for my poor heart...aching from the fact that, my car is only a few months' old :(
My ranting in this blog is not about the accident. It is about the really, really BAD experience I encountered at the TOYOTA service centre in PJ. Yes, unbelievable BAD experience!!
I can't believe they have no system in place when it comes to the BODY & PAINT section. (Not sure about other section) There is no queue number available. There is no one to attend to you. They just direct you to the section...and well....wait.
Huh? Wait where? Wait at any cubicle that is available... There are about 6-10 desks....but most, if not all are empty!! Apparently the service personnels are either busy servicing a client or out inspecting the car's damage!
I actually stood behind a man for and waited....10 minutes...20 minutes pass, still not my turn yet...and there is still no other person that is available to attend to me. ?????
I start to wonder if I am at the right place. Am I doing the right thing? Do I continue to stand until the person in front of me leave his/her seat...geez...it is worst than the governtment department. And we are talking about TOYOTA here. I thought, they could at least have a decent system or PROCESS in place.
Finally, I saw one TOYOTA personnel walking towards her desk...I quickly move towards her, thinking she could at least help me out. "Nope, please wait at either cubicle B or C". "But "B" is empty, while "C" is busy", I said. She replied "Well...just stand behind there and wait". OMG. Where am I??!! So, I got back and continue to wait
After 30 minutes, the guy got up and walked out with the service personnel. I would assume it it to inspect his car's damage. I quickly took the seat and wait.....again. Finally, it's gonna be MY turn. By this time, there is another couple behind me...waiting patiently.
When the service personnel return with the customer, they quickly fill up a few forms, update some info onto the computer and DONE! My turn...FINALLY.
This time, the woman behind me asked "Excuse me, do I wait here like this?" And our dearest replied "Yes. I am not free at this moment".
It is such a S...T... U... P... I... D experience...as if, people have nothing better to do. If TOYOTA can't afford a queue system, at least, they should have a decent process in place.
Two weeks later, I called to check on my car's status and guess what? According to the receptionist, no one can advise me except the mechanic in charge. Isn't it crazy? A simple enquiry like "When will my car be ready?" or "What is the status of my car?" met with grumpy response from the receptionist that she have no idea, can't help but can only pass me to person in charge.
How S-T-U-P-I-D can that be??!
Really, really a test of patience. If I were asked to rate their level of service, I will give it a thumbs down. Never expect such bad service from TOYOTA.
How do you measure a reward?
Hmmm.
Even when the reward is a personal gesture...you tend to have certain level of expectation. But then, when you think about it...it is a personal gesture....it is up to the giver...not something compulsory...the giver certainly doesn't owe you anything!
But still, if you are unaware of such reward and it comes suddenly, you will be delighted to receive. But if you are aware of the reward, but have been playing the guessing game....it can be rather difficult to be happy. After all....we are human being....never contended, never enough.
Grateful, yes. Enough......nope. Sadly, this is the real world. Homosapiens ARE greedy. We want more money, more love, more understanding, more opportunity, more luck, more friends, more, more, more of the good things (of course).
We are after all, ONLY human. :)
Village Park Nasi Lemak
This place just need no introduction. It's a lazy lazy Sunday, and it was already pack with people. Luckily there's an empty table, hubby already queued up for our order! Yep, if you queue up yourself, it'll be much faster!
I personally luv the fried chicken that goes with the nasi lemak. The "rempah" that they use to marinate the chicken is simply awesome! In fact, I find it taste much much better than Madam Kwan's. The price? Only RM 4.90 for one whole yummy, juicy and crispy chicken thigh! Add another RM 2 and you'll get the fragant nasi lemak with ayam goreng! There is DEFINITELY a SECRET INGREDIENT here!
We left the place feeling so happy :) - such a satisfying brunch on a Sunday! Go try it out, it is located in Damansara Uptown. (the row of shops opposite Alliance Bank) If you still can't find, call them at 03-77107860. This shop is open from 7 am to 7.30pm daily while 7 am to 6 pm on Sunday/Public Holiday. Go, go...must try!
It has this strictly NO LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK usage sign. Judging from the size of the crowd, it is only considerate that you don't do so! Many people are waiting for table...so, be nice =)
If Tomorrow Never Comes
What will happen to my money? What will happen to my car? My house? My works? My outstanding lists of to-do, should've done but not done yet list?
Although Ronan Keating's romantic question was "Would she ever knew how much I loved her?"
But let's be realistic. There are so much more than how much I loved him. At least, I will let him know today..and everyday.
But those secrets? Those things you wanna do? Hmm.
I have decided to list down all I have, and what I wanna do IF tomorrow never comes. But, I have to decide, to whom I should share this list with. Hmm. And this list has to be updated as things around us change, and tomorrow is here! Hmm. It would be exhaustic too.
It would be nice to have people know about my thoughts. At least the ones closed to me. And this blog will serve for that purpose :)
The other secrets? My Swiss Bank account? The hole I dig to stash my jewelleries? Kakakaka...I wish I had THAT much amount of money!
Anyway, gotta pen it down...just in case..."It's called the circle-of-life folks" - go visit http://www.nataliedee.com for more fun comics.
Monday Blues
In less than ten hours from now, I will be back to work! Sigh...work, work and work. Not to mention that I have to travel to SG on Wednesday.
After such long holiday and lazy week, it is hard to imagine 2010 is here. And tomorrow, is the beginning of another year of work, work and work. If only money grow on trees, or fall from the sky...
Just need to get the engine started...
Happy Birthday!! Aiyoyo 2010 d...
Every year without fail, my hp will be flooded with smses from friends and family/relatives wishing me HAPPY NEW YEAR and HAPPY BIRTHDAY. The BBQ ended around 1am++ and by the time we reach home and shower, it is almost 3am!
Somehow, my tummy feels funny. I feel bloated and my hubby asked me to apply the Minyak Cap Kapak before going to sleep. Sigh. I woke up around 5am+ and OMG - I had diarrhea. Darn. It must be that uncook BBQ fish. Ohhh.
I have counted the number of times I went to the toilet - 10 times. 2010, and I have to poo 10 times today. I feel so weak and sleepy. ZzzzzZZzzzzzz.I finally woke up around 3pm and my tummy was ok. The diarrhea have stopped!! Yippee! Feeling fresh and hungry, I decided to cook some Korean noodles soup (sound professional but it is actually those instant noodle lah) and added some fishball. Yummy!! For drinks, I have prepared the Isotonik REVIVE (thank god we have it in the fridge) and we both sat down and had out late, late lunch.
"How about tonight? You wanna go out for dinner?" Hubby was suggesting we go somewhere for dinner to celebrate my birthday. Although I really crave Jap food that day, but after the diarrhea episode...I think I would give up sashimi for a while. Instead, I would want to have a quiet and simple dinner. So, I called my mum and told her that we'll be home for dinner since she is cooking, anyway.
We had a simple dinner at mum's house and we left around 10pm. It was raining, and I always feel romantic when it rains. Hehe. It could be the sound of the rain tapping on the window pane, or it could be the sight of rain droplets on the windscreen. I just love it, moreso if I am at home.
Anyway, hubby doesn't feel like going home yet. We decided to have a cuppa at the new Pappa Rich outlet near our place. It was pack with people. Thank god there is a place for two. He ended up ordering a Nasi Lemak while I ordered the delicious Naan with Curry Chicken.A simple birthday this year...maybe it is due to age, I am beginning to like it :) ZzzzzZZZZzzzz...
Our 1st Anniversary =)
Time really, really flies! Today, one year ago, I am still at the Emperor Garden Restaurant, waiting for all the guests to leave, packing, etc.
Today, hubby planned for a dinner to celebrate our 1st anniversary. After ordering our food, he mumbled that he need to go to the toilet or something, and left the table.
Within minutes, he walked back to our table with a bouquet of roses and a card =). OMG! This really took me by surprise!!!! He even asked the waiter to help take a picture of us!!! Wahhh. My husband. So spontaneous and "brave" =P
Thinking back, we used to come to this place during our courting days. And that was like more than 15 years ago. Until today, thank god the restaurant is still in business 'cuz, we will order the same food (almost same) each time we dine here. Hehehe! And the best part is, we both will never get tired of it =P
Actually, it is the butter garlic sauce that is such a yummy yummy!! Either 1/2 or 1 dozen, it's a MUST-HAVE!! Doesn't matter what we'll be ordering as our main, this dish must not be missed!
After ALL these years, he still luv the sizzling chicken! Come to think of it, he luvs anything that SIZZLES!! (oooooooo) He will sometimes go for mixed grill...but most of the time, this is his favourite dish!
And mine, is the Chicken Maryland! Luv the banana fritters, simply the best!! Fried food are alwiz the best, although alwiz the most unhealthy!! But still, this is the best place to have Chicken Maryland...after ALL these years! INCREDIBLE!!
Knowing that I will definitely blog about this special moment, I asked the waiter to help to take one more picture before we leave. =)
Heartache
Ouch! It really does hurt! =(
It was a perfect Wednesday morning (and so I tought), I have an important meeting with "new" boss (maybe, new) at 10am....and I remembered the faulty traffic light yesterday, so I decided to take the alternative road. Slowly...I mean slowly I make a turn to the left and OMG..I totally LOST control of the car and it skidded all the way to the right and hit the road divider!! It happened so fast! Luckily there wasn't any cars behind me!! I was calm..I slowly drive my car to the road shoulder, sat for a while....remain calm.....then came down and inspect the "injury". OH NO! MY poor 1227!! Darn!
Two guys came over, and told me that they, too skidded minutes before me! Apparently, someone must've poured some diesel onto the road - according to one motorist. He was cursing and swearing, his bike is "gone", "KAPUT"!
I looked around at the place for a while...hmm...who would do such a cruel thing? I would think that there could be a small accident earlier, thus spilling small amount of petrol/diesel on the road...
Gosh, 9:20am!!! I quickly got back to my car, start the engine - gotta rush so as not to miss my appointment!! Hmm. Something's not right. The power sterring seemed to have lost it's "power". I tried to manouvered it..but gave up after a few tries. Better be safe than sorry! So, I left my car on the roadside, call for SOS and rush off for my appointment!
Darn, I cannot MISS the appointment nor can I be late!!
What a day!! Rephrase: What a bad, bad day!!
The GYM?
Every night when I head home, I can't help but feel as though I will die. No kidding. I have counted, over and over. 8 x 10 = 80. No, no, I am not 80 years old...
Everyday, sometimes, twice a day or more (if it does happen, I will surely curse) I have to climb 80 steps to reach my home sweet home. The STAIRS is killing me!!! This is so much true as I grew shorter and shorter as each day goes by =P
I am so not fit. So not healthy. At least, for my age. Hubby can breeze up carrying tonnes of stuff in a minute while I have to struggle as if I am climbing Mount Everest!
I can't complain much as I was the one whom chose to have this unit. Despite everyone telling me the cons of climbing stairs (they just knew me so well) - I insist to have the unit at the highest floor. I want the view. I want the privacy. And heck, I can handle the stairs...that was what I thought!
I have been staying here for almost a year now, and I still huff and puff everyday! I really pray I don't fall or suddenly die of a heart attack, or worst, stroke!
Maybe it is time to join the gym again? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....................
Live Like We're Dying - Kris Allen
Sometime we fall down and can’t get back up
We’re hiding behind skin that’s too tough
How come we don’t say I love you enough
Till it’s too late, it’s not too late
Our hearts are hungry for a food that won’t come
We could make a feast from these crumbs
And we’re all staring down the barrel of a gun
So if your life flashed before you, what would you wish you would’ve done
Yeah… gotta start
Looking at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This is all we got and we gotta start thinkin’ it
Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying
(Continued after the jump)
Well if you plane fell out of the skies
Who would you call with your last goodbyes
Should be so careful who we live out of our lives
So when we long for absolution, there’ll be no one on the line
Yeah… we gotta start lookin’ at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This all we got and we gotta start thinkin it
Every second count on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying
You never know a good thing until it’s gone
you never see a crash until its head on
All these people right when we’re dead wrong,
You never know a good thing till it’s gone
Yeah… we gotta start lookin’ at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
this all we got and we gotta start thinkin it
Every second count on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying
To give or not to give...
It is always wonderful to receive gifts from friends. The thoughtfulness is simply overwhelming. One can easily tell if the gift was chosen with a heart, or if it is just a pick-and-get-it-done-with type of gift. Nevertheless, the time the person have to spend to go to the mall, to pick up that gift, get it wrapped and deliver to you...is all very thoughtful.
It is just like choosing cards. I will spend hours to choose a card =P. I will make sure that I read the card carefully, and I will only pick the one that somehow "connects" to the person I want to send.....
Christmas is coming soon. I have been wanting to get him this gift, but I know, if I do...I will end up having a "similar" gift from him too. Men will be men. They must return you with something "similar"....well, at least my hubby will.
So..should I or should I not? Hmmm...
Pasta De Gohan
People DO change!! For the umpteenth time, I am EARLY!! AGAIN!!
In order not to forget where I park my car.. I alwiz snap a pic with my hp =). And, not only do you snap at the carpark, it is VERY important that you snap the first shop you see when you exit from the lift!! Yes, I have "lost" my car many, many times. Sunway Pyramid too, remind us to do the same - pay attention to the lil' poster on the pillar:
And, if you add MYR2/= you'll get this delicious desert that comes with the dinner set! Heeeee.. thanks to Bet, whom pass on this mouth-watering dessert from her dinner set for me! Calories? What calories????
Men Loves Shopping too!
If you have been to a PC fair event, you will find it true! So so true! Hundreds, if not thousands of men found at the KL Convention Centre - busy checking out the latest technology, bargaining (yes, they do!) and testing the gadgets, etc, etc. My brother, can spend hours in a PC fair! HOURS!
It has been so many years since I last went to a PC fair, and my recent trip is really an eye-opener. From notebooks to GPS to cameras, you can hardly find a clone PC booth nowadays. Maybe it's the rental? Hmm, probably...
One thing for sure, you can see pretty babes almost everywhere! So, who is saying PC Fair is boring? And when I did a search on PC Fair, wow...you can even find collections of the PC Babes photos..Here's one that I found:
And yes, you can view more at this tomyam website =PThing is, how can men said they don't understand SHOPPING and WOMEN?! Clearly at PC fair, they are doing the same thing as we do!! My hubby whom always tells me he can't understand why we need to walk few shops to buy a pair of shoes......can now go to few shops to buy a PC. Select this, try that,compare the brands of graphic cards, and compare prices....again and again. And there I was, sitting and almost fall asleep....although the PC is for me =P
So, who says MEN don't love shopping!!