tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95655692024-03-23T20:58:34.933+08:00Food , Glorious FoodMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.comBlogger401125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-57068855549916846462014-05-23T13:47:00.001+08:002014-05-23T13:47:02.310+08:00This is Goodbye! I now blog at<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.wanderlustglutton.com/">www.wanderlustglutton.com</a></span> :)Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-40119329543190268882014-03-04T21:41:00.005+08:002014-03-04T22:05:00.977+08:00So Long, Too Long<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wow, So much has happened since the last post. Will summarized them in shortest possible so at least I still have a memory of what happened in future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I toyed with the idea of changing job for a long time but was too scared to take the leap of faith. For a long time I wasn't able to bid goodbye to my comfort zone. I also love the people I work with - many of whom I still keep close in touch. But alas, I realized it took a toll of my life. I was losing too much of the good things life offers. My relationship too suffered as I often come home frustrated with work. He too wasn't in a better position than mine - being a manager in Malaysia's biggest fitness chain with a lot of responsibilities in hand. Quarreling became our daily routine. Discussions and endless late night talks, we finally decided to man up (woman up in my case. heh!) and typed our "love letter". It was a crazy decision to be both resigning together but one that we have no regrets. We've grown so much as a couple and I can never imagine having someone else other than him as my other half. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2.<b> Moved back to Kuching for good</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was another difficult decision I had to make last year. A lot of people were surprised with the bold move I made, myself too. I knew very much that Klang Valley wasn't a place I wanted to grow old but I loved the vibrant city life. But living cost were sky rocket high and even with me earning quite a substantial amount for my age, I couldn't save at all. Worse is, people don't actually get the quality of life they deserved. It wasn't worth it anymore to be leaving home. The grass isn't greener here. I also realized that my parents aren't getting any younger and I want to be able to give back to them while I had the chance. My mum and her friends jokingly mentioned how kids nowadays only come back for funerals. It was a joke but sadly, also the truth. There were a lot of sacrifice I had to make with privacy taking the crown. Moving to Kuching also meant me living with my parents, with them invading my privacy that I had enjoyed thoroughly for a good seven years.I have to admit the first month was difficult as hell. I love my privacy <i>truly,madly,deeply</i> and having to follow to house rules was not something I favor. Glad to inform I am now doing well adapting though. ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sports has always been a huge part of my life but this time I fell in love with it. And I find myself always </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">striving to be better in everything fitness. A lot for me to learn still but I'm loving every bit of it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This was a brainchild of mine and the other half. It wasn't something we did not to earn big bucks but we saw how bad obesity in Malaysia is and we wanted to help and do our part. We wanted to let people know the importance of eating healthy and how fun it can be. Of course we also notice the booming fitness presence in Kuching and jumped at the opportunity. Demand was overwhelming and we actually had to stop orders from coming in! We were so blessed for the many support we received especially when we both do not have much friends in Kuching. I guess when you're doing something genuinely out of passion, success would be within grabs. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Food has always been my passion but unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a good metabolism. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saw too, struggled with weight all his life. So when we both struggled with work, we find love and comfort in food. Didn't take us long to balloon up and I was at the heaviest of my life. I couldn't wear most of my clothes and ended up turning to office with always the same clothing. Sucks. I had always thought losing weight were about starving yourself so I dreaded the process. Saw being the experienced and certified one, showed and guided me to losing weight the correct way. We revamped our fridge and hit the gym together. Through this continuous healthy living I was able to fit back into my old clothes - some of which I could not even put my legs into for a year! Of course this isn't my final destination, this will be a lifestyle for us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been in accidents before but nothing really major happened until this particular one. I was on the way back from a Sibu road trip. We were wide awake having just stopped for a break. A car overtooked another car from an opposite direction and didn't make it in time so we had to avoid that particular car. We lose control as the road were very slippery from the big pool of yellow mud, swift to the left and flew into someone's house. I was calm the entire time but recalling it I'll have to say it was nerve wrecking. It was also funny because we were stuck in a very dark kampung middle of the night and had to take bus back to Kuching. We were very thankful to have met nice people who helped us all the way because obviously we knew no one there! Many also commented -we were lucky to be alive. Apparently it was one of the "dirty spots" and the villagers told us at least one accident happen every month - it is always fatal. The next few days after our accident, another three accidents happen - all dead. I thank God for giving me another chance to live. Must have been one of the little good deeds I've done. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm grateful for each and everything that has happened. I've learned so much and am constantly still learning and searching the best way to live life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">oh, and please welcome me back to the blogsphere :)</span></div>
Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-48725817803748913092013-06-05T16:22:00.001+08:002013-06-05T16:22:07.309+08:00Milwaukee Steak House<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The design of the room were quite minimalist, very plain and basic. I'm no designer so no issues on that. However there are two things I find very disturbing. The switches were placed in the middle of the head board. It is extremely irritating when you constantly accidentally switch off/on the lights and tv.<br />
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Will I return? Nay, I don't think so. Even in terms of location they failed. They are located centrally, just about 10 minutes walk to Lee Garden but in order to get out to the main road, you'll need to go through an alley which I find it pretty unsafe to walk at night.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Kocik Restaurant was a place we stumbled upon when our Plan A did not work. Our initial plan was to dine in Peranakan Restaurant right opposite but upon entering, the waitress literally shoo-ed us away and repeatedly say<i> "it's full, it's full"</i> even though there are quite a few empty tables - granted they may have been reserved. I'm very <i>pantang </i>with bad service like this and we weren't even given the option to you know, wait for available table. Hmph. </span></div>
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... a.k.a the only wantan mee that I will eat. I come from the land of kolo mee and my taste bud have refused to give in to another similar egg noodle but this is the only place I give an exception. The place only opens after 6.30 pm and is open until as late as 3 a.m. The next morning the same place transform to a workshop.</div>
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The place basically serve only one type of noodle but you have a number choices of sides to come along with it. Ranging from almost all things pork - char siew, vinegar pork leg, hakka stew pork and a few other pork dishes. The two chicken dish would be the braised chicken feet and curry chicken.</div>
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I think one of the reason why I would eat the wantan mee here is the fact that the noodles is not overly drowned in dark soy sauce (still look yellow!), instead it was the pork lard used that made most of the taste in whole. The texture also is almost identical to kolo mee, more "kiu" and less the egg flavor. </div>
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The curry wildboar here is remarkable. It's rich but not overly thick and is spicy enough to give the oomph! I polished this plate clean including the gravy. hehe. I only wish the meat could have been less lean. If there is one thing you must not missed here then it is the curry wildboar!</div>
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"Nestled in the curve of Kinta Valley and is Ipoh's best secret " is their tagline and they have managed to live up to it. This is indeed Ipoh's best kept secret. </div>
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We were initially put off with the fact that the location is in Tanjung Rambutan and with so little reviews , we were quite skeptical. It was a last minute plan for Valentine's and most places do not have rooms anymore. I guess it was a blessing in disguise that most places are fully booked as this place is truly a gem. </div>
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We had booked two different room for two nights as they are fully booked. The first night we stayed at the Orchard Villa Deluxe. I felt like it was architectured perfectly for couples. The bed, the outdoor bath room and most of all the Jacuzzi! To have it outdoor right smack in a natural surrounding was mentally soothing. We spent the night soaking inside, drinking beers and repeated the same the next morning after breakfast. </div>
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It was much more private but it was located too near from the road making sleeping almost impossible. So if you're planning on a trip here then I would suggest you to book early so you'll be able to choose the rooms that suits your needs best. We appreciated the effort in accommodating our request nonetheless. </div>
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I believe you can actually swim in the river but it seems quite deep and since I can't swim I reckon it would not be too safe for me. And if the river is not for you then there's also the "modern river" to swim in. For those who can't swim like me, you can always hang out at the deck chairs or at the gazebo if your entourage/partner prefers the river.</div>
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Marketing has been kept minimal and I believed many customers are here based on word of mouth from happy guests and I hope it is kept this way - "Ipoh's secret". I would not want a beautiful place like this to be exploited in the name of greed. </div>
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Thank You The Roots for making the getaway an awesome one. Looking forward my next stay! </div>
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This place is nestled in the famous row of restaurants in ttDi and have been around for business for years now. I've read a lot of positive reviews of the place and one day the boyF just decided to be all sweet and brought me here. We don't do the "romantic" dates often so when we have it once in a blue moon, it's nice to just embrace the moment. </div>
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To be honest, I never like places like this cause the food normally looked very presentable to the eyes, but very unsatisfying to the taste buds. The boathouse proves my assumption wrong for one of the many rare occasions.<br />
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The oysters with caviar and caper buds were awesomely fresh. As jakun as this may sound, this was my virgin taste of oysters. I never dared to try, fearing that it might taste awfully fishy. It taste surprisingly good, nothing fishy of sort and so fresh. I don't know if this is cause they are good but thanks to them I had such a good 'first time' and now I can go around buffets slurping oysters.<br />
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Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-22653159270760686962012-08-10T00:29:00.001+08:002012-08-13T21:52:57.584+08:00My Australian Breakfast Experience<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">wow I finally have sometime to share some photos from my Perth trip in early May. We stayed at this beautiful apartment in Hay Street where all the cooking utensils are fully equipped and cooking was so much fun! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I took charge of most of the meals for my family. Weird how i actually managed to wake up sharp at 6.30 a.m everyday without any alarm! The trip was rather a brief one, so we all mutually agreed to get off the bunk earlier so we could start our tours and what not earlier. By 7.30 a.m, our batter are all fully charged from the heavy breakfast!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These pictures here are most of my breakfast that i've prepared whilst I was there. So it's not exactly Australian breakfast per se, but more like what I've experienced there.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello All! I'm sorry the food post came three weeks after I announced a come back. I was too busy with work. Then before I knew it, It was already time for me to go for my holidays in Perth and when I came back I went to Ipoh for a makan trip. (signals : more food post! yay!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The noodles came in two options - with or without milk. Without milk is the healthier choice but I find it lack in taste. It would be nicer if the clear soup tastes more sourish to give that 'oomp" .The fried fish used for both noodles is the same. Fresh all the time and taste good! </span></div>
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</div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-4015032853298835582012-04-24T21:25:00.000+08:002012-04-24T22:24:16.794+08:00Chefmel is back!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wow, it's been a very, very long time since I last posted anything on this blog. Always wanted to but when you spent 15 hours daily in office and have a day off, all you want to do is to laze on the bed the whole day. One thing for sure, despite all the time spent to climb the work ladder , blogging has been a luxury I miss. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Physically wise, not good. I am putting on weight! *shouts* I'm trying to fix this up. I am hitting the gym very regularly now so wish me all the best. hehe!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">and most of all, I found love when I completely stop searching. We started off quite dramatically I would say - in a good way, but I'm very assured that I am blessed with a good man. :) At least that's what I think for now. I know I am putting myself very vulnerable by the "amount" of love I have invested in a relationship so fresh but I am willing to take this leap of faith and work towards the light at the end of the tunnel. I can't believe I will write this but I fall in love over and over again when I wake up with him beside me every morning. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I hope this update made up for the lost time. I'll be back blogging and trust me, i have a lot of tantalizing food photos to be shared! Stay tuned, people :)</span></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-71691093365267956792011-11-30T00:54:00.010+08:002011-11-30T03:12:31.007+08:00Today I turn 24<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I remembered writing this meme a year ago and I realized how much I have changed since. As much as I wish to write this year's version as passionate as I did last year, I couldn't. Maybe because I have grown slightly older and well, slightly less emotional. But, here you go :</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhFVLJ5AvbVfHhpPEympPd3DgFI5OhGDUxJfvbpah_t5vvGtAAke54LwfQWIvgqT61jJo04Zw_1-O0yyaeC2avrd5dk2-S1td5_dMiiKGOsyV5yGqflIZmxqOu9cJgHvyFQ-wDg/s400/374882_10150440521977369_606857368_8677298_1624440279_n.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680490628110632530" /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " ><b>1. Was being 23 good for you?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">I would say it has. I started being 23, securing a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">permanent position for a job that is paying me more than a decent pay when a lot of young graduates are s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">tr</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">uggling to get a job. Monetary wise, I was and still am very happy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisC4DEejEJlePsFicuHmA0Dfov0Dw207cww4HiG3fHeCE-dbzoVarxKbc_jaUXjPFBLbZnmIsfweRkOaxbr_HGZUz5PbKcyTks6niig334yxbWq9L2ovmpayvatBhRm8kTwCrn7A/s400/DSCN1311.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680491042502480370" /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">But being in the rat race has make me feel like I don't really car</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">e abo</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">ut petty things as much as I did last time. Maybe because I don't have time to sit, ponder and be sour ov</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">er things.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><b>2.</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><b> What was your favorite moment when you w</b><b>ere </b><b>23</b><b>?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">I think it was inviting my parents for my convocation. I remember</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">ed telling my friend while I was studying that on my convocation, I want to able to pay for my parents,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "> from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "> the transportation, lodging and everything. I wanted it to be like an invitation and I did ju</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">st </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">that. For me to be able to do that, was very fulfilling and I know at that point of time my parents, was very </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">proud of me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>3. What was your least favorite moment of the</b><b> yea</b><b>r</b><b>?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">I'm the type that will always keep to my promises - the sole reason why I hardly make promises. I promised a friend that once I get a job I would fly to his place and visit him. So, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">on one very impulse weekend I flew to his place and flew back the next day. It should be a very romantic getaway - i mean it was, but that was also when I know, things are over and that we won't be seeing each other </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">anymore, anytime soon.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>4. What are your plans now that you are 24?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">I'm looking into some investment and buying a hut for myself. *fingers </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">crossed*</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; " ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>5. What date will remain etched in your mem</b><b>o</b><b>ry</b><b>?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">November 11, 2011. I closed not only a chapter in my life but a </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">book. and I'm very very proud of myself :)</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>6. What was your biggest achievement of the </b><b>ye</b><b>a</b><b>r?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">I would say, walking up the stage in front of thousands receiving my scroll.</span></span></span></span></span></span><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5oYbz46f5HG9pC4lB3h8s3i94ssPf_KsT_a32rtn3RlxgxO8pYkpcNsGstO1rdBlyGo05IDcWJjmbxJG6GnZ51xCHwQMrIoh4Oeg03FsmydYh7hN7VX1mWEnAy14xH1EySZMkQ/s400/image-preview+%25284%2529.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680491036762231026" /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; " ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>7. What was your biggest failure?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " >I've been working for almost a year now and I have yet to go for a real holiday. I promised myself a good beach break next year. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>8. Did you suffer any illness or injury?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " >I remembered I fainted outside a restaurant in June. Other than that, recently I had a terrible allergic reaction to some alien insects and went to see the doctor four times a week. Non of those visits work, not even two jabs. I was then referred to a specialist in Gleanegles and hallelujuah, the amazing doctor give me magic medicine! :D </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>9. What was the best thing you bought?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">My clark's leather loafers. I think that's the best RM 300 i spent on! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">And definitely my Titanium glassed Ray Ban. Since then I just wish everyday is sunny. Hahah. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; " ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKAntWWdVOpNf83HmAjgspDInBo97Fw2ad-tWzGh5gRtgr4h-9hpO4HOiEskVU3TKTnk5eCEQjBA3R0yPMjqVf22WwEhIcgMleOcVQNjhH7HYpZnhHdaFrxrkITdiVKirD38dKA/s400/image-preview+%25281%2529.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680484734553975426" /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>10. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Human. My job requires me to deal with people from all walk of life and being exposed to the</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">se makes me realize how status is just a word. These are the people that really, really give you shits.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>11. Where did most of your money go?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I finally realize I'm quite a shopaholic after all. So a lot of my mon</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">ey goes to my shopping trips.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>12. What did you get really really really excited about</b><b>?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " >Every 25th of the month. That's pay day! :D</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>13. What songs will always remind you were 23 yea</b><b>rs </b><b>ol</b></span></b></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>d once?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Muse - Unintended</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; "><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">14. Compared to when you were 23, were you :</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><b>a) Fatter or thinner? </b><span class="Apple-style-span">Thinner! :D</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><b>b) Happier or sadder? </b>Definitely, happier.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><b>c) Richer or poorer?</b> Richer. ^.^</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><b>15. What do you wish you’d done more of?</b><br />Patience, and to think more before uttering my thoughts.</span></p><div style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><b>16. What do you wish you’d done less of?</b><br />Putting a 'closed' sign in my heart. Haha</span></p></span></span><p style="font-weight: bold; "></p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>17. How will you be spending Christmas?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">I have not have any plans in particular yet but we'll see how i</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">t goes. :)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>18. Did you fall in love when you were 23?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I didn't. If you read my last year's version you know that I was head over heels in love with someone. The "deleting" process took much longer than I expected and for a very long time, I was not ready for a new relationship. While I really did m</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">ove on, I was still very much clinging to the thought of "what if". I was not ready to let anyone in my heart, let alone love someone</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">. But I woke up one day telling myself "enough is enough. <i>cukuplah sampai di sini sahaja episod kita kali ini.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; ">". I would say I'm really happy at how things is going and all I wish is for the best.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>19. How many one night stands?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >I wish I could write like 100. hahhaha! but nah, no. :p</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>20. What was your favourite TV show?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Bachelor, Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad. And this Singapore soap opera - The inlaws. I remembered sacrificing my sleep just to finish watching the dvds</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>21. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t </b><b>hate when you were </b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>23</b><b>?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Nah, I don't hate anyone last year, and I still don't this year.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>22. What was/were the best books you read when you were 23</b><b>?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >What I wish I knew when I was 20.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmk9HyUn9rixCuY3CKB6t40Ftv4hZjlSuSpyzVHMZNDSki0RxQkC0i4yIMJfdKAdYqDcyJEEMK61-aOsHvjVwc-qgJ1zfbasooRrYj0XvGCdr9f2zu05Ear30Kzdwq01WlbN5VA/s400/image-preview.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680484740372574482" /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>23. What did you want and get?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" >iPad. Wish I got it much earlier! It's the awesome!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zqwnMeucrbs0ziC2xMUP73Jp0o1kk8hxvycAJTFTN-lBbAhTfpZSNSqSIqaw4-AAo3jNZzOMQLTLG1WuILFIgMgHDJ4umIIbYaeCfv0k9cAF_l-ZfMCxn8Q9nR650hklwA7PBQ/s400/image-preview+%25282%2529.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680487797253876482" /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>24. What did you want and not get?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Nothing. I pretty much bought everything I wanted. Yes, I know I'm blessed. :)</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>25. What was the best gift you received when you were 23?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">A seiko watch. It's limited edition and there's only 2000 in this world. This is</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: small; "> the 1087th.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloTgA4DdcAPEMUVyP_DcV-KmvGpgFEV0OtlEUFpdhkjin_hutiSOTBS5RK_2TuhZ9z68iPswgc0TsDfWN91YlpRArtJXBSKMJKark5VjFBMY7ILDCK4tW6eOwIz_nTlm3NiFU4g/s400/DSCN1407.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680488706526366242" /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " ><b>26. What did you do on your 23rd Birthday?</b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; " >Stuffing myself with lots and lots of pork. lol</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; " ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBS3eAMo_8pEH8NdKNFsr4MgDCiLrV4vfTXP-D2Qy00ZooglYEqnIgmuLWWms5KUkZuYQ15uCLZwnjSm4bI4wey5O0wN7DH5LT0u-qNGNq-XEpeE95er4iHHcYgIQnUHoXrQsPQ/s400/Mr+Ho+-+table.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680488710000900786" /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>27. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying?</b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >I think it would be me doing the one day air tour on Cessna. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>28. How would you describe your personal fashion con</b><b>cept when you were 23?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" >Pretty much the same. I really like the retro (or whatever you call it, I'm no fashionista.lol) so I have a number of those GAP and pull and bear's pants that I wear to work with a plain fitted shirt. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>29. Who did you miss the most when you were 23?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;" >For the longest time it was TL*, but now, it's someone else<b>. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>30. Did you treat somebody badly while you were 23?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I don't think I did. I hope I didn't. ;p</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>31. Did somebody treat you badly when you were 23?</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I don't think so. <i>I so nais one</i>. Lol</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>32. A valuable life lesson you learned when you were 23.</b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Money can buy you happiness. It does not opens the door to happiness but it is the key to it. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcl6KfxrjTtbV_ofZ1IWnm7Kt_RaylDTXDoG9efT1sd_2g2oAx26n7H1xIgsIFc2owHr0fl62vTgL_6Y6S3z42rjjuNl3HMacqATJqVyiAWp8JI8xWmNmRarvG0xKRTpY3igOug/s400/319908_10150368101282369_606857368_8334528_1394734817_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680483884989649506" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><i>Today I am 24. I look forward to many more good things that is in store for me this year. </i></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><br /></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></span></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-29711136278290585402011-11-03T20:54:00.011+08:002011-11-05T22:43:58.624+08:00Jalan Alor Bukit Bintang<div style="text-align: justify;">For many, Jalan Alor is just another tourist trap. For me on the otherside, this is a place that brought me plethora of good memories. I used to come here a lot when I was young for family holidays. My dad loved the place and still do! So coming back here (I know I am based in KL for almost a year now, but I spend most of my time working.) was a lot like walking back to a childhood story.The fact that we still order the same food makes the memory even more vivid.<br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V3J5th11yEaVvts9LGfFsndIuRzb_tYQrczEqS59s9WOhCq5gUKJJXmRPuiLIOT0T0XWbo9xvXy9Vaq0mb0OW2DD9TDHRGenC1kldgfPUoQ_cRI4b21i2pw5VLwfKjGDl5jlaw/s1600/alor+-+alor.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V3J5th11yEaVvts9LGfFsndIuRzb_tYQrczEqS59s9WOhCq5gUKJJXmRPuiLIOT0T0XWbo9xvXy9Vaq0mb0OW2DD9TDHRGenC1kldgfPUoQ_cRI4b21i2pw5VLwfKjGDl5jlaw/s400/alor+-+alor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671518032502093810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This porridge here is from my father's favourite mee sua stall. They are famous for their pork mee sua and my dad worship this! They have it in the porridge version and taste as good! For RM5, this is worth every penny with the generous amount of pork and innards given.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OJLf1Y98JwAbw9H6ZYAy4sFXSAqyaYfnfJXOGY7DaX361GQN-DJ29qjp8STPAfko275jS8YBlcUNDWmQgsCU8dPjPDRDzuHLTo5CFUjp4i5FVylxLRyzSrBXpSOTzI_ZGVWNBQ/s1600/alor+-+porridge.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OJLf1Y98JwAbw9H6ZYAy4sFXSAqyaYfnfJXOGY7DaX361GQN-DJ29qjp8STPAfko275jS8YBlcUNDWmQgsCU8dPjPDRDzuHLTo5CFUjp4i5FVylxLRyzSrBXpSOTzI_ZGVWNBQ/s400/alor+-+porridge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671519636512532114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Clams! How can you missed this when you're having street food? The clams was from the stall nearby but as much as I love clams, I didn't like that it was prepared too bloody for my liking. Chili sauce too lack the ooomph and spiciness.<br />.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1iV9HDcLxdhT92KgxRZrgq9y1ZO-vsG-IEXX3Pjj59Y5XABWWynbt3NqgKZ383aZwCvoErqp9PAjwNl7lvKv8PqhexpGhvp3tnX4B5b2NNEvIZL5DliZ5dRhZVRATze6gzpxGg/s1600/alor+-+clams.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1iV9HDcLxdhT92KgxRZrgq9y1ZO-vsG-IEXX3Pjj59Y5XABWWynbt3NqgKZ383aZwCvoErqp9PAjwNl7lvKv8PqhexpGhvp3tnX4B5b2NNEvIZL5DliZ5dRhZVRATze6gzpxGg/s400/alor+-+clams.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671519617445641314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNX23FJTRZST1z7yAxlQ58bKMX6WZDeXKP0tkaWDqB00ggQ-fDUrk3sBEEX92LcgWbteypF5NHZz3fYVXodPVPBXS5dfPdkTMctyEczoYDm9FcfotVbvzXT_ZI-yew7BgFYHE_g/s1600/alor+-+kangkung.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNX23FJTRZST1z7yAxlQ58bKMX6WZDeXKP0tkaWDqB00ggQ-fDUrk3sBEEX92LcgWbteypF5NHZz3fYVXodPVPBXS5dfPdkTMctyEczoYDm9FcfotVbvzXT_ZI-yew7BgFYHE_g/s400/alor+-+kangkung.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671519624763671170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Feeling rather guilty from the excessive order of greasy and cholesterol laden food we ordered a plate of sotong kangkung - just to fulfill the you know, vegetable quota. :p Not too bad, but not exactly something to shout about.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzTmiPzZiysmEfFtVCfhLm9gF54pChOGMBjXBkRPNnPMZKX2ZREve1BVyXcGHdgs9zggSA7POpSyrVuzAT8djO5jkTGOtHc2AO4NBQ9rqnVg_hp90akMYlDR4TUxEuOj9RNF5_Q/s1600/alor+-+oyster.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzTmiPzZiysmEfFtVCfhLm9gF54pChOGMBjXBkRPNnPMZKX2ZREve1BVyXcGHdgs9zggSA7POpSyrVuzAT8djO5jkTGOtHc2AO4NBQ9rqnVg_hp90akMYlDR4TUxEuOj9RNF5_Q/s400/alor+-+oyster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671518399821322002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I thought the fried oyster was terrible. It was tasteless, the batter were not very cooked and the oysters were ...errm.. scarce. This costed RM 20 , definitely a killing price for a dish badly prepared. I remember it tasted really good, but back then I haven't been to Penang yet! Penang really does spoils your taste bud y'know? :)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK5Be-y1T4va3V4ZWC6lKwhVzDAvKwRb8Dnyy8kADZ48V0grJBey3Q2hBM-zk4_whaE4U3R640Zwi3TqGpGy-AO6216Ggts8KJWnJ8egnRwx0MelQeygU_CZG_2F1AhY6C6BGRQ/s1600/alor+-+oj.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK5Be-y1T4va3V4ZWC6lKwhVzDAvKwRb8Dnyy8kADZ48V0grJBey3Q2hBM-zk4_whaE4U3R640Zwi3TqGpGy-AO6216Ggts8KJWnJ8egnRwx0MelQeygU_CZG_2F1AhY6C6BGRQ/s400/alor+-+oj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671518397623197586" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />and believe it or not, this place has the best fresh orange juice. It still taste the same after so many years! I never got to know what type of orange they use but I can assure you, not even a high class hotel could beat the taste! The moment I took the first sip I felt like I was deported 15 years back, where I was young and *cough*, very innocent. :P<br /><br />My whole point of writing this is not really on Jalan Alor but how this place brought me memories and I miss my parents so much. Family holidays is something that is so hard to come by now. So if you had the privillege to work and still stays with your family, appreciate it. If you don't, make sure you call home. :)<br /></span>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-72435490247774978122011-10-12T01:03:00.010+08:002011-10-12T03:40:57.585+08:00TuneHotels.com Downtown Penang Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>*If you're not interested in the long winded complaint, you might want to scroll down for disgusting pictures first and then, that might triggered your interest to read the whole post! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Just very recently, I stayed with TuneHotels in downtown Penang. I remember writing a <a href="http://chefmel.blogspot.com/2009/04/tunehotelscom-downtown-penang-review.html">very positive review</a> for this hotel sometime back.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I love the hotel cause it provides me what I wanted when I travel - cleanliness and simplicity. I mean when we travel, we don't actually spent 24 hours in there. All we need was a place to lay our tired bodies after spending the whole day discovering a new culture. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">So, last week was my convocation. Penang was a transit for us and knowing that we will only be in Penang for few hours for two stops, I booked the hotel. It wasn't exactly cheap but I like the hotel cause I stayed there multiple times. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">For the first night I had accidentally booked the rooms for the wrong dates - it was supposed to be 2 rooms for the 2nd of October and 1 room for the 4th of October. Turns out I was booking all 3 rooms to be checked in on 4th of October. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The receptionist show no empathy or any courtesy at all but I was pretty cool with that - I mean, what do I expect? This is not a full service hotel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">However I just wish there was a slight flexibility - I made it clear to her " i don't mind the payment for the room being forfeited, can I just have the towels that I paid for that room on 4th of October, since I'm not taking the room after all." She gave no explanation but push me to dead end with a 'no.period' reply.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Of course, the main point for this post is not about me not given the towel that I paid. I returned two days later for another pit stop before I return to KL the next two days.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This time tho, was a horror of all. I arrived after a very tiring day of my convocation - I woke up at 3.30 am in the morning. Such an early morning and the day only ended 8.30 p.m - with no rest in between , when I arrive at 10.00 pm, needless to say I was exhausted.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I was given a room that made me feel like my car is a better place to sleep.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8f9MIBOFNMKUeH20vZ02ju-mGXfUPdpN94Fxf0ZJDTg6qcTm__pTErYEoJHNKaNqsUYViJB7YyNwRQed35_5Hz87cdp4iL2zrBxitzfvThCEq9HVZ5mAIyP34_-4n5ZCDwP6Mcw/s400/FotoFlexer_Photo.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662313201650734002" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The toilet reeks of urine the moment I open the glass door , the toilet roll look like it has been re-rolled (if you get what I meant - you know, the fall off and the worker re-roll them) and the whole shower place was with yellow stain. I didn't take a picture of that cause I was really tired and the next day I just couldn't wait to check out!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">And then after taking my bath, I also discovered one of the ugliest side. I don't mind the room not being maintained, scrapes of old paints - accepted. But the fact that the previous guest had spilled water and it leaves such an ugly stain and they didn't even bother to clean up just make me questioned the hygiene of the hotel. If they didn't care - one may wonder if they even wash the bed sheets!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmW8TGwtwUBl5OOPeJqMtx-5cIBeQHmxFipLKALmYgQc6IaW1s-I7wCvx5E4-NhC0tF7PuUluq_09anU-oATEna0fdVXt7nrXQMarniBBDBOuCyJEwW7050nINALSkVKwVUEasg/s400/DSCN1231.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662313192809241074" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">My parents room on the other side had this leaking roof top - which we brush off the thought that it might be from the toilet above our room. This was like a night mare for all of us. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJIhosh02WJ9oksESuEO5I3uxxcS8RNvOm4rWnerKIhEQv2PFS0s9gqMYMWDn804wVpfSj3JlYWcknN3r1NNb_j4tA6mQQnc6NmlK_-Y0xa022xaITwx0TU87OUK-rSbBVi6a_g/s400/DSCN1245.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662313197844720194" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">At that point of time, I seriously questioning why was I paying RM 180+ for Tune Hotels when that is exactly the same price Cititel - a prominent 3 star hotel in Penang is charging. Not to mention everything cost me more than RM 250 as I had another unoccupied room due to wrong booking. To begin with, I did not book the place cause it was cheap. I could afford a better place - heck I was bunking in a suite the night before! I book the place cause I like the hotel but these experience totally screw up everything. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I'm gonna be honest here. While I sound very frustrated since the beginning of this post - the only point why it triggers me to write this was the receptionist. I told the receptionist what happen to the room I was given, not only he did not respond to me, he did not even look at me! The quote 'talk to my hand' totally applies here.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Just typing this and just thinking back of the facial reaction of that receptionist make my blood boils! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: medium; "> A quick check in tripadvisor.com shows that a guest experience the same of what I felt. Exact quote "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(44, 44, 44); line-height: 19px; ">Humanity is therefore kept neutral or none if you call it. Hopefully it can be improved - basic courtesy."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I tweeted, and the manager of TuneHotels.com called me two hours or so later. I didn't think the complaint ends from that call because that call was merely addressing my complaint, there was no solution nor an apology. I do not expect compensation of any sort but just by calling me to ask me 'what I have tweeted' is not the solution. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">And, I am still waiting for the solution. My only conclusion for now is that the hotel is only good for stay when it's still new.I just recently stayed the one in Bintulu and it was beautiful cause it was still very new, but hell no will I be staying there another year later! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div> </div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-26370069815298311562011-08-27T02:17:00.006+08:002011-08-28T01:38:15.513+08:00Donald and Lily Melaka<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">wow, it's been a while since I last blogged and it's one luxury that I really, really miss.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anyway, just last week I drove to Melaka with Huai Bin for a food trip!</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The highlight of the trip for me was this place called Donald and Lily's. Huai Bin actually found the place while surfing for food while I was driving and wanted to go that night itself but it was a little late when we arrived. (Thinking back, I think we should have gone and try the ayam ponteh instead of the easily forgettable McQuek's satay celup).</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I had a really good feeling the moment I enter the place. The whole place looks entirely like a home and it feels like dining at a friend's place. Whenever I enter a place that gives me this homey feeling, i'm almost 100% sure that a great spread of food is about to be served.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I wasn't wrong. The chendol we had was spectacular. I don't know if they had made the gula melaka themselves but it tasted like no other that Ive tasted. It was so good that Huai Bin had two bowls of it. Man, I wouldn't mind to pay RM 10 for this bowl of goodness if it's available in KL.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I don't think they have a specific menu though. The food options changes by days and the waiter would actually tell you what they have on that day. I love the hospitality though. The auntie who served us is really friendly.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I went for the mee siam. My mum made really good mee siam and she has set the bar so high that no where else could compare to the one she made. I didn't like that the sauce that came along was a little sweet. The fried beehoon too taste very mild. You can skip on this.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The curry laksa that Huai Bin had was nice though and he loved it. It was not too milky to the point that you'll feel "muak" just half way finishing that bowl of laksa but just thick enough to give the rich feeling.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I also ordered Tofu Rojak to share (but I ate most of it. Huai Bin doesn't eat much! T.T) . I don't actually eat tofu but since the lady recommended it and I wanted a side dish, I went for it. The rojak is a platter of fish cake, cucumber and pineapples served with rojak paste and homemade chili sauce. I don't know if it's a "Melaka thing" but the paste is really different, very distintive in taste a lot stronger on the prawn flavor. It goes really well with the fish cake. The only thing I didn't like about the rojak was the fact that the cucumber and pineapples is cubed.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've always love how people Melaka (maybe cause I'm just a kampung girl at heart) is so laid back and you hardly see people rushing. Can't wait for my next trip to Melaka again sometime soon and yes, looking forward for that damn awesome chendol here again! </span></span>
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<br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-81761723138454763612011-07-09T23:35:00.006+08:002011-07-10T00:39:16.267+08:00Life must be better than this<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hi and Hello everyone. I hope there is still real human reading my blog. I'm sorry I no longer have time to devote myself to this blog, but I promise this is not good bye. I'm still trying to find time to start blogging again. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm feeling slightly a little emo today and ... I've been wanting to write this for the longest time.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Looking back at my personal photos, I realize now I look so haggered, tired and old. I mean I can be very bubbly, funny and cheerful at work but deep down inside of me I felt really empty.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2lBYDrrjQ584Jv8FtoVkylENebY7U8peddwVI35Mza40nYBnaIfkpNEghArSOL__Cekyp525vnujkedDor-Ymjl7HbNC-_wFQkRnjvyuXUsBJM6dTGOS1V63I-eaYCk0sLE6Bg/s1600/DSCN0724.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2lBYDrrjQ584Jv8FtoVkylENebY7U8peddwVI35Mza40nYBnaIfkpNEghArSOL__Cekyp525vnujkedDor-Ymjl7HbNC-_wFQkRnjvyuXUsBJM6dTGOS1V63I-eaYCk0sLE6Bg/s400/DSCN0724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627391555906446866" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">True enough people would say when you work, you get to buy anything you want without having to ask money from anyone. I like this part of the freedom and having no commitment, I would say my pay has allowed me to</span></span> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">shop happily.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWt1bkLX1H_4_QikBpndJFsaBBfYA1JiysAmyjQViw7x6uOqxh2pu6UmWxfiAj0HzcqlYz3GUjM-D97I2a79vkR7Cu5ZDM_4VCpKsakyJgF-4YBlb056Jp1qK871l7cp10jn8F4g/s1600/DSCN0807.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWt1bkLX1H_4_QikBpndJFsaBBfYA1JiysAmyjQViw7x6uOqxh2pu6UmWxfiAj0HzcqlYz3GUjM-D97I2a79vkR7Cu5ZDM_4VCpKsakyJgF-4YBlb056Jp1qK871l7cp10jn8F4g/s400/DSCN0807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627391561352165954" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">But put aside all that luxurious lifestyle, (it's luxurious for me because before I started working I didn't spent so much on well, say for instance a piece of tshirt?) i pretty much felt like my life is meaningless.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I go to work, come back and sleep. This routine has been repeating for the past 6 months!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Can someone tell me how to make my life more ka-rer-ful?</span></span><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-42069932432773882082011-06-17T23:31:00.007+08:002011-06-18T00:10:26.491+08:00Non Food<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anecdote of the week : </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- I fainted outside a restaurant after suffering from a bad gastric, and went for a shisha dinner. champion they say :P I told my friend to open the car door for me but before he could open, I fainted. The restaurant staff helped and massaged my head while my colleagues panicked (told by them when i sedarkan diri. lol) I woke up minutes later and first thing I asked was.. " what happen?" and my colleagues started to shout " Are you ok or not!! oi!! " It was a funny but very scary moment. Imagine if I passed out and never wake up. =s </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- I cried for the third day now because my colleague resigned. I know it's lame, very lame - especially when I haven't cried for 8 months!! </span>But it so happen that while I'm having one of the stress-est job that could really dry your brain juice up, I have a bunch of great friends. and by friends I meant genuine one. Not the kind who back stabs you and all the politics shit.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We go for trainings by batch for a month before we really started working hands on, all of us became very, very close. and this colleague who resigned is the one I'm the closest with. It felt like something is missing and for once I felt like I'm in an empty office. And I'm feeling this in a department (yes just one department!) that has 400 people ok! All of us actually cried (even the macho men!) when she left and this isn't something you usually see in office especially in a fast pace foreign organization!</span> I'm still <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">very much in an emo state btw. :( </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just let me end with something my colleague wrote on facebook : </span><br /></div><h6 style="text-align: justify; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}">"a stranger. it takes a stranger to make us realize that sometimes in real life you just cant change anything. no matter how hard you try. a stranger sometimes could make you feel so touched and lose control completely. a stranger that could make everything in the world feel less a bad place to live in. i guess a stranger can really bring colours in our life. a stranger."</span></span></h6>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-40134261588649962252011-06-01T21:24:00.008+08:002011-06-01T23:18:21.476+08:00My Firefly Experience<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Again and again, I've alwalys confessed how much I love plane rides and the aviation industry as a whole. Airports and plane rides thrills me and for me it's the best way of rejuvenating myself after working so hard. However that also meant that I tend to pamper myself and go for a full service airline. Don't get me wrong though, I have no problem on boarding a low cost airline or community airline, whichever way you may like to put it.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknlFIfaqxQIQPngMp80hJ0HGboLK53kORZnWzBG64q0nxlkfh4qFKyEBGKzJLCbPzq3zC2Zdk9MCEpCYDVza8hyphenhyphen6jjRB098m6KY_DxEjYXqIQvfgtRSpMjMn4Vsfpj69NoZhf0Q/s1600/firefly+-+boarding+pass.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknlFIfaqxQIQPngMp80hJ0HGboLK53kORZnWzBG64q0nxlkfh4qFKyEBGKzJLCbPzq3zC2Zdk9MCEpCYDVza8hyphenhyphen6jjRB098m6KY_DxEjYXqIQvfgtRSpMjMn4Vsfpj69NoZhf0Q/s400/firefly+-+boarding+pass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263899387961474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So just last week I was once again back to Kuching for a break and took Firefly for the first time. I won't say I bought it cheap tho. It was RM 198 inclusive of tax - without food and luggage check in. But again, regardless of how much I pay, a budget airline is a budget airline. I don't expect much from it. I'm not going to whine about the leg space or the fact that there's no inflight food served. (like how most people do - especially those who probably fly only once or twice and never boarded a full service airline before)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My parents took Firefly earlier this year and I did the check in for them and I was attended by two very rude staff. This time though, the ground staff were very polite and even willingly complied to my request of a seat exchange. I thought " wow, they have improved!" The flight was however delayed for almost an hour but it was a relieve for me cause I arrived the airport very late and I had wanted to get something from the airport.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgMA9w5LHj159q_dyJg_JNEY_MCShyutk3vVUq11TpTYb8sfD_IPGek3fHasE_83CkTYLGNpfMnxpwfpT1hFErYHwu9TraMAm48Q6WfacIIn7BBkp9ISJaaT213aeZJYaSWi5nA/s1600/firefly+-+cabin.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgMA9w5LHj159q_dyJg_JNEY_MCShyutk3vVUq11TpTYb8sfD_IPGek3fHasE_83CkTYLGNpfMnxpwfpT1hFErYHwu9TraMAm48Q6WfacIIn7BBkp9ISJaaT213aeZJYaSWi5nA/s400/firefly+-+cabin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263589339053090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The moment I entered the plane was when the bad experience started. I was welcome by cabin crews who looked very unfriendly, tired and errrr ... blur. I don't expect them to greet me with an ear to ear smile and guide me to my place or things like that, but <span style="font-weight: bold;">all the cabin crews looked like they are untrained?</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The major faux pas for me was when I reached my seat and have yet to even land on the seat, one cabin crew came to me and say - "Please tighten your seat belt." I gave her a dazed look and replied "what?" and even at this point I was not even seating! She then answered me like it was my first time boarding the plane - "You have to tighten your seat belt." It's ridiculous and pardon my words, stupid - because <span style="font-weight: bold;">I have yet to even sit how the heck do I even tighten my seat belt!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">When the crews have already armed the doors, I moved my luggage(just a small beg) up the seat next to me since I knew there wasn't gonna be anyone seating but one crew walked pass and said I couldn't put it on the chair. I thought ok, fine, I'll put it on the leg space of the seat and minutes later another cabin crew told me I have to put it "under" the seat. I was very irritated at that point, not only on the rules but the way I was told by the crew. I fly very often - and <span style="font-weight: bold;">I do not have any crews from any airline telling me where to put my beg! No issues when I put my luggage on the seat either!</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccDr4CVGus5oHQSEG8gRy8ahYt1fXzd3wGeq09ZXWcipiFEUfM-DWfyEOJcQWQex7-q6F7NV5gVxjdeFrwTp-phBt0bp-RSyML5buZ6xbpaxdNUwdxJ2mdAjecZBYg78zgHGZFg/s1600/firefly+-+cabin+crew+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccDr4CVGus5oHQSEG8gRy8ahYt1fXzd3wGeq09ZXWcipiFEUfM-DWfyEOJcQWQex7-q6F7NV5gVxjdeFrwTp-phBt0bp-RSyML5buZ6xbpaxdNUwdxJ2mdAjecZBYg78zgHGZFg/s400/firefly+-+cabin+crew+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263591270800434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">During the safety demonstration, I still thought they looked really blur and lacked the confidence a cabin crew should have.Thought the picture above could be an unlucky bad shot ? Let me show you another one below. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5XcAA988tuC8pzjtALF8wqRtWX3y34FE7eCMbFSlwjZPLrsz82hWO8CA1rNhDZfNjALITbJNNOCFORnzF5_QyhTvCoopiPNOPzBYBDKIkT6Pvo9OHmvudG8njY7dineCTuAjiA/s1600/firefly+-+cabin+crew+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5XcAA988tuC8pzjtALF8wqRtWX3y34FE7eCMbFSlwjZPLrsz82hWO8CA1rNhDZfNjALITbJNNOCFORnzF5_QyhTvCoopiPNOPzBYBDKIkT6Pvo9OHmvudG8njY7dineCTuAjiA/s400/firefly+-+cabin+crew+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263895412646514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Seriously the facial expression from this particular crew totally amazed me. Speaking of the crews, Firefly really, really and must I emphasize again, REALLY need to train their crews on their language<span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Their English is bad, their Malay language is embarrassingly terrible.</span></span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ngv2IMMujNHjpsRh8SgbmBhwXpOymq9pASe9FGBhBiS74yUXggj4JjRJX1Z-C-ebSmvyYltbrFuWhIFsx4wl3ZKsr5-PC_UPOE67GU4alKSYDWo9_B-H_AFQnYiqj5rR_DoNxQ/s1600/firefly+-+tea.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ngv2IMMujNHjpsRh8SgbmBhwXpOymq9pASe9FGBhBiS74yUXggj4JjRJX1Z-C-ebSmvyYltbrFuWhIFsx4wl3ZKsr5-PC_UPOE67GU4alKSYDWo9_B-H_AFQnYiqj5rR_DoNxQ/s400/firefly+-+tea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263139770052546" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Like any other budget airlines, they will start their inflight service once the seat belt sign is off. I was really tired since my flight was right after work and fell asleep minutes after take off. To my surprise, they actually woke me(and then every other sleeping customer) up to ask if I want to buy any food. Now, this is something I felt they should really improve on. I understand that they wanna make the utmost earnings from the inflight sales but <span style="font-weight: bold;">you do not and NEVER wake a sleeping customer up just to ask if they would like to buy any inflight food!</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZp9YwmCNoUo3huzEAtOyMdOKHBuSlKl_shq6342xy1mXuazjHfTszE8yrrEsa0nY3UNu_OTYP7X07eNHYpZliCCAMzqSuyxbAV1VrfEqWTOh2bXQiH1idfReVhNLt9FQ2jvTqg/s1600/firefly-nasi+lemak.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZp9YwmCNoUo3huzEAtOyMdOKHBuSlKl_shq6342xy1mXuazjHfTszE8yrrEsa0nY3UNu_OTYP7X07eNHYpZliCCAMzqSuyxbAV1VrfEqWTOh2bXQiH1idfReVhNLt9FQ2jvTqg/s400/firefly-nasi+lemak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613263136831430418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I obliged anyway since I've already woken up and I was gonna write this review. Price wise it is almost similar to the other budget airline. I had tea (RM4) and Nasi Lemak(RM10). The tea was the 3 in 1 Lipton while the nasi lemak was nothing remarkable but edible. However as much as I have really high tolerance for spicy food, I felt like the nasi lemak is a tad too spicy for cabin temperature. I actually felt quite uncomfortable after that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I think after this, I'm seriously gonna think twice or even thrice before flying with Firefly again. They gave me such a bad first experience that I have no plans to even want to put them as an option for flying domestic again.</span><br /></span></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-53010099117260203762011-05-24T23:51:00.004+08:002011-05-25T00:19:39.315+08:00Kuching, yet again!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wow, I always feel like time flies every time I blog. How did time passed? It's already almost the middle of the year! </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The past one month I've been working extra hours just to earn slightly higher pay. Ok lah, not slightly but an amount that would made a difference. Haha. At some point I was working Monday to Sunday and then Monday again! For the past two days, I was actually working 12 hours a day. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I don't know what I was chasing but the feeling of making myself feel extra tired is quite addictive. It's hard to explain but it's like drugs. haha. I'm also glad to announce that my job is starting to blend in with my life that working everyday without a break feels like something normal to me. It has become a routine and every morning I wake up feeling like I need to go to work asap! It's a good sign right? haha. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anyway, I'll be on a week break and I'm flying back to Kuching tomorrow after work! I'll have to really rush tho. My flight's at 8.45pm! Just pray that nothing goes wrong with the KLIA transit or the LRT. hehe. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Till then, much love from me. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">p/s : any of my readers (i trust I still have a few :S ) is a member of the Original Bootcamp? </span></span><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-5821360616928679152011-05-10T22:30:00.011+08:002011-05-10T23:16:12.837+08:00Double White Button Lamb Burger with Italian Rocket Salad<div style="text-align: justify;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I've been cooking quite a lot lately. Maybe cause work has settled in a little bit for me - can't deny that I still suck. lol. Complicated dishes are however very much restricted to only weekends. Not only because of time constraint, but they're quite expensive to cook =x<br /><br />Ingredients are :<br /><br />Darabif 4 x 100g Lamb Patties (RM9.98) and Heinz Mushroom Soup (RM 5.80)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7HwRZIgQFyS78jrln03uBfPfL3TOWgfp8kzeRC_EJbjRI50N2sJvxeKj1RS3fm5_ahrV9JKvRo4lUY4UTJ8aaMmT1f220cV4hV8J6uSh3Tpu6RI3c1M9VraBgsN9WyQ_2MT1wQ/s1600/lb+-+darabof.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie7HwRZIgQFyS78jrln03uBfPfL3TOWgfp8kzeRC_EJbjRI50N2sJvxeKj1RS3fm5_ahrV9JKvRo4lUY4UTJ8aaMmT1f220cV4hV8J6uSh3Tpu6RI3c1M9VraBgsN9WyQ_2MT1wQ/s400/lb+-+darabof.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605104178840543490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Burger Roll (RM 2.20) and Heinz Sandwich Spread (RM 6.80).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aLn2GW4Ga1L3qlRN0OVLs6v5Haaj9rMHnvmwEd3DhQQvTCeFcKWkcXEl1ngYTzKYXR3MVeW6OZNDkjpNu3AecdVfXQNo5ypi-nC-GK27WbtBiYA87tCTWQ42dINTGMnuLrKQIw/s1600/lb+-+bun.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aLn2GW4Ga1L3qlRN0OVLs6v5Haaj9rMHnvmwEd3DhQQvTCeFcKWkcXEl1ngYTzKYXR3MVeW6OZNDkjpNu3AecdVfXQNo5ypi-nC-GK27WbtBiYA87tCTWQ42dINTGMnuLrKQIw/s400/lb+-+bun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605104174925410706" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Canola Spread *healthy mode* (RM4.60 fr six small tub)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEX8KIyzi8ayzehKzPFbAcTBlguGqwHL2kkPj4VAl1SXURpNQN9Q0lRmiiVrT-8J60pJGvgWMzaVIr_9MB0Q29h4H394jWLPAsv-jx09uDPRcg5HGIZ3mvF2h_-nTkYggMelYqA/s1600/lb+-+canola.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEX8KIyzi8ayzehKzPFbAcTBlguGqwHL2kkPj4VAl1SXURpNQN9Q0lRmiiVrT-8J60pJGvgWMzaVIr_9MB0Q29h4H394jWLPAsv-jx09uDPRcg5HGIZ3mvF2h_-nTkYggMelYqA/s400/lb+-+canola.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605102629096003954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Fresh white button mushrooms (RM 5.99)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2te6J2-6Jf9mEa50pZxYsO2ZzCfyVODu6mkGOMVR-ADemjOJ89d5gXE0nqWCHW04cZFNfcHQdblJ4QsBjb8L9YEuf2z2N85jUOH7MG3m2ttCa6qfvmsaFo0ZPamzSt1GkhvoDrw/s1600/lb+-+butto.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2te6J2-6Jf9mEa50pZxYsO2ZzCfyVODu6mkGOMVR-ADemjOJ89d5gXE0nqWCHW04cZFNfcHQdblJ4QsBjb8L9YEuf2z2N85jUOH7MG3m2ttCa6qfvmsaFo0ZPamzSt1GkhvoDrw/s400/lb+-+butto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605104623236553858" border="0" /></a><br />This recipe is quite easy to prepare and it takes no more than 30 minutes since everything is literally "processed." First, pan fry the patties and once they're cook, put a slice of cheese over and let it melt on the patties and sandwich two patties together.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRfdIPVUwpErvfBbHVuJtAk8iDxezyM-FMl_rrdA6KjkEB3_tUDpWJckMSrB1T7otLO0xIpYt1-ZLSg29Ew1z8d45Kyu4M__LqFywPd_Wn8GJBPIRYhBD_jjxBSAPNQgrUlbtrw/s1600/lb+-+patties+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRfdIPVUwpErvfBbHVuJtAk8iDxezyM-FMl_rrdA6KjkEB3_tUDpWJckMSrB1T7otLO0xIpYt1-ZLSg29Ew1z8d45Kyu4M__LqFywPd_Wn8GJBPIRYhBD_jjxBSAPNQgrUlbtrw/s400/lb+-+patties+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605103565068274338" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Put them aside and prepare the mushroom sauce. Heat up half the can of the mushroom soup together with the fresh sliced button mushrooms. Cook till they thicken up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupBWwrROpS0mYZP6_N_IFU2_QreBX9_5YAVYvbNHlcxay27ltdiTUTiRw4tL6QPkbxTr_cV8DK_ZQbeoLdIWUgX_srTwsIZWKYCLuC4PJNUTsbzuCP1EEu3Oc9hwPIvp0FRsTkQ/s1600/lb+-+heinz.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupBWwrROpS0mYZP6_N_IFU2_QreBX9_5YAVYvbNHlcxay27ltdiTUTiRw4tL6QPkbxTr_cV8DK_ZQbeoLdIWUgX_srTwsIZWKYCLuC4PJNUTsbzuCP1EEu3Oc9hwPIvp0FRsTkQ/s400/lb+-+heinz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605103566969115346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Then it's time to scoop them up and "spread" them on your patties. oh yeah, don't forget to toast your burger rolls with the canola oil!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fTk1u_7K7n0v9dIYZjOVYWb5icDnzrzd3aEIoMabHDU-xIwuTz1ot6DwBQ3suKC5AWXokvD8DhVKjDU7gFC5OP4vA2QICS-n1W9yrPmA-7cENn-w9W9YEf02TOiq8OwHKJ7duQ/s1600/lb+-+mush.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fTk1u_7K7n0v9dIYZjOVYWb5icDnzrzd3aEIoMabHDU-xIwuTz1ot6DwBQ3suKC5AWXokvD8DhVKjDU7gFC5OP4vA2QICS-n1W9yrPmA-7cENn-w9W9YEf02TOiq8OwHKJ7duQ/s400/lb+-+mush.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605102632148201154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In my effort to stay healthy, I've also added in the rocket salad. I got them pre-packed in a bowl with all the leaves and balsamic dressing. This thing are genius! All you need to do is tossed everything in the bowl and they even come with fork and spoon!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HmOufD7Pj0sM3f07uAEJaozy6f1heSJl-dY7HMpjFQtHOFrkRTYn2qcTzFnAyjWoUlMlatwKeTvQhpQH6AojMj4GoXzuRFQyy2fCHJsG7NLCACeiSr5gNTNj0GCP4e0LqlyFtg/s1600/lb+-+salad+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HmOufD7Pj0sM3f07uAEJaozy6f1heSJl-dY7HMpjFQtHOFrkRTYn2qcTzFnAyjWoUlMlatwKeTvQhpQH6AojMj4GoXzuRFQyy2fCHJsG7NLCACeiSr5gNTNj0GCP4e0LqlyFtg/s400/lb+-+salad+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605100856280091474" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Serve the tossed salad with your burger. It's extremely filling and satisfying! Goes really well with a good pint of lager.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXPSSaE2Qli4NdFDFQUxkvN_-WH3ErTER_QdMI0vyAwa3C0S8JNfKbRIGniFQn5Wj3pwiaOwjCctIMLBdd7K2EUYxKolNkNiv_0iv5n7EpcQHcMLXx6UsTIBcru9drjZp3B31Lg/s1600/lb+-+sdone.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXPSSaE2Qli4NdFDFQUxkvN_-WH3ErTER_QdMI0vyAwa3C0S8JNfKbRIGniFQn5Wj3pwiaOwjCctIMLBdd7K2EUYxKolNkNiv_0iv5n7EpcQHcMLXx6UsTIBcru9drjZp3B31Lg/s400/lb+-+sdone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605100853405793090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Can't wait for the weekends cause I've already got idea on what to cook! I've been having so much maggi, eggs and sausages. Food that makes me feel bimbotic. lol<br /></span></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-85644035393487196322011-04-29T00:18:00.003+08:002011-04-29T00:23:27.790+08:00Loves!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Yay, after a much devastating, demotivating and all the tings last week, I'm flying back to my hometown for the weekends again!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdeLVG-bOMGGwsRGA9AaYAyRK9LETc4grSZaQYoVgfaUoPymELOEUbiTy3o-TtwKjZw36r8-jjPIe3TvqJbwexT0fHOHVvN3_pcvwn83F81L0nIJtMyNTXP9XfXKqbqUQAjyIPg/s1600/sun+set+MAS.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdeLVG-bOMGGwsRGA9AaYAyRK9LETc4grSZaQYoVgfaUoPymELOEUbiTy3o-TtwKjZw36r8-jjPIe3TvqJbwexT0fHOHVvN3_pcvwn83F81L0nIJtMyNTXP9XfXKqbqUQAjyIPg/s400/sun+set+MAS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670602444072146" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Till then, take care for the long weekends and play safe :D</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">P/s : the picture above is one of the most beautiful sunset I witnessed on the plane. It's taken approximately 3000 ft above a beach. So pretty it touched my heart when I saw the sun set! </span>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-50560754166083091552011-04-27T22:45:00.007+08:002011-04-29T00:06:02.061+08:00Bisou , Bangsar Village<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >If someone were to ask me what is the worst days of 2011 thus far, I would give an instant answer. It was last week. I was going through an extremely hard time at work and it doesn't help that it was the last week before my pay is out. I was broke, demotivated and almost committed suicide. Heh, just kidding about the last one. :P<br /><br />After much nicotine and alcohol infused to my body on weekdays, I decided that I'm gonna eat a high calorie lunch on Saturday to comfort myself and go back home to sleep.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbrQqG4EISgQ9W1LjQEAAe3GQiWhHvFq3fyCXGkQlBIO8dGBoJUJwe0kFUtQmJQs7EWQIlJCYjpxGkS7s-zORZR4tVosHywCFBxz2f5jYVLyUMdrhYCBDglVZRoT2yVNIfzEvIg/s1600/bisou+-+in.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbrQqG4EISgQ9W1LjQEAAe3GQiWhHvFq3fyCXGkQlBIO8dGBoJUJwe0kFUtQmJQs7EWQIlJCYjpxGkS7s-zORZR4tVosHywCFBxz2f5jYVLyUMdrhYCBDglVZRoT2yVNIfzEvIg/s400/bisou+-+in.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600655072744157234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Little did I know , instead of heading back home to continue sleeping, we en route to Bangsar Village. I wasn't very keen of going to be honest - I was too under dressed! Not that I'm always very well dressed, but I was in a worn out tee and it's Bangsar!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCt0vbgHCv54XS22wALgb3TiA4vUnoD77H2jBb0hsruKw8iI10I0zDjisrhPPEo1V1xoxndM076gTRJVe7a36y-aubDXlsepn9gCOJOQ0oGLHnIqSgai-wqongLdzzYXzjp5Mfw/s1600/bisou+-+red+velvet.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCt0vbgHCv54XS22wALgb3TiA4vUnoD77H2jBb0hsruKw8iI10I0zDjisrhPPEo1V1xoxndM076gTRJVe7a36y-aubDXlsepn9gCOJOQ0oGLHnIqSgai-wqongLdzzYXzjp5Mfw/s400/bisou+-+red+velvet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600652018546499378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >We were supposed to just go and get some pens in Cziplee but unfortunately it rained heavily so our supposedly 'banana leaf rice lunch' became a coffee afternoon. We chose Bisou solely because the Red Velvet cake looks very tempting. For the uninformed, Red Velvet cake is actually beet root chocolate cake sandwiched with cream cheese. It was quite dry and a little tasteless for me. RV cake in general are quite tasteless, I had the one in Delicious and it <span style="font-style: italic;">tasted as tasteless</span> too.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeuTE5oLSpJxgESqc90z2LxxG-3WvJFPxJ6_gZMQl7nrUE6tiN7Y0F4OVRSmhCMHHmqBhAzBdA3e6svMyjumh-9BEzcvxPsMXcEyuXDZDgfJLliCLCcD_KMbUORpTfsucNzK7_w/s1600/bisou+-+village+garden.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeuTE5oLSpJxgESqc90z2LxxG-3WvJFPxJ6_gZMQl7nrUE6tiN7Y0F4OVRSmhCMHHmqBhAzBdA3e6svMyjumh-9BEzcvxPsMXcEyuXDZDgfJLliCLCcD_KMbUORpTfsucNzK7_w/s400/bisou+-+village+garden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600655066704051730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Most would have known Bisou for their cupcakes but as<span style="font-style: italic;"> jakun</span> as this may sound, I never tried them before. Yes, you can go ahead and laugh but I don't see the relevance of paying RM 5 for a cupcake with fancy icing. I am not a fan of cupcakes so I find them tasting nothing above alright, but you're definitely going to get a sugar rush from the icing.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAghfvJOhqoSkV0DqknV5HSfk1QGRbcaX7xg7RqDe1v7ijZlxr9_Ps-14x16hXmfieX-vO-p5KLX-PsemNCWYR-scC3aXKNtBjqJ7ooXDYR-PYnoJu6hP-nOh941E4EgbWAzqkA/s1600/bisou+-+flat+white.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAghfvJOhqoSkV0DqknV5HSfk1QGRbcaX7xg7RqDe1v7ijZlxr9_Ps-14x16hXmfieX-vO-p5KLX-PsemNCWYR-scC3aXKNtBjqJ7ooXDYR-PYnoJu6hP-nOh941E4EgbWAzqkA/s400/bisou+-+flat+white.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600651449243034450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Moving on to the beverages side, I was very pleased with my cup of flat white. The coffee were very aromatic and what I really appreciate is that the coffee is served hot. Something most local cafe fail at.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaEU2SWRNImJSi-jDDcyuValyJt02BOalWMEAKrhNkfGupCtV4CuQY4FBNhz7O3daYQR_n5SSjA5OfBRwDcAlE-AdfPkXlT7nzNAVhQICiAWzDaIA5Ar7IVyNhi1r_C9JmMlTgQ/s1600/bisou+-+ice+capp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaEU2SWRNImJSi-jDDcyuValyJt02BOalWMEAKrhNkfGupCtV4CuQY4FBNhz7O3daYQR_n5SSjA5OfBRwDcAlE-AdfPkXlT7nzNAVhQICiAWzDaIA5Ar7IVyNhi1r_C9JmMlTgQ/s400/bisou+-+ice+capp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600651451345604258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >The ice cappucino too was very good. I don't usually order cappucino but if I do visit the place again, this is definitely going to be my drink of choice. It was intense, thick and just very very comforting. Priced at RM 10++, this is definitely worth every penny! :D</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >We finished our drinks and but guess what, we didn't go back home! We went to The Curve and I did chakra reading for the first time. Haha, not that I actually believe in crystals and stones, but it was free so why not? :P</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >oh, the best part about confessing that you're broke? everything is paid for ;p</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">*all pictures taken with BB, hence the quality ;p</span></span><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-82147361892676631882011-04-24T22:31:00.009+08:002011-04-25T00:31:28.768+08:00Sundays<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ah, looking at my blog I feel so sad that there's hardly much updates from my side. I still do check my blog everyday though and I have like a gazillion pending posts. It's just that I can't find the inspiration to blog especially after a stressful brain crunching day at work.</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On a happier note, my article was on The Star last week! It's posted under a pseunodym tho' and cause it's related to my work nature, I don't think it's safe for me to mention which article is it. But still really nice to have your article published on the local papers.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAktGLLnQD0bVHH72-SySSd5HN0bLNSUnGrwr2-UVuA8fbA1pMVzJVEuEd2tJkdfCA47GJ1IyUlRLqgQPEk6VmV8JM_Ao5AOyLgC0G0mqIKXzeMVSNg0A5BQLDPUCXs2nAKmbyuQ/s1600/nasi+goreng+sotong.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAktGLLnQD0bVHH72-SySSd5HN0bLNSUnGrwr2-UVuA8fbA1pMVzJVEuEd2tJkdfCA47GJ1IyUlRLqgQPEk6VmV8JM_Ao5AOyLgC0G0mqIKXzeMVSNg0A5BQLDPUCXs2nAKmbyuQ/s400/nasi+goreng+sotong.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599163332275823026" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anyway, in case you're wondering, I still do cook! Just not as often as I did last time, and my dishes are a lot simpler. Today I cook Spicy Seafood Belachan fried rice that tasted fucking A! :D</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvMHYPq69l8igzKgHXAvHAm6urgGWifogQScXSEjwQEjAx8BNec4G-0cm42Vp7Nc2ulLfhjiTJ7S_ZYkRxHKREuw32GmInLRFpAXzc5nYiE8wlyvFf7uOGEDz2HCtquWSu37FIA/s1600/black+pepper+chicken.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvMHYPq69l8igzKgHXAvHAm6urgGWifogQScXSEjwQEjAx8BNec4G-0cm42Vp7Nc2ulLfhjiTJ7S_ZYkRxHKREuw32GmInLRFpAXzc5nYiE8wlyvFf7uOGEDz2HCtquWSu37FIA/s400/black+pepper+chicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599166694541712706" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And the accompanying dish is Black Pepper Chicken with Potatoes. ;) I used to find cooking very therapeutic but of late, I avoid cooking if possible. Yes, it's weird bt all I wanna do on Sundays is stay in bed (preferably with a partner. oops.. what I did I just said again? No, no I didn't say anything ;p but partner can be a cat right? :D ) </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilG4pLxAG7up0A00yEHDphX9dOry1W5iA6OzRckKqfBl99q8vZ0s4Q8CLh_-F__ZLT6AirbFaS-zCiF9Q6bVEBVW68lSy3xNPnYwycD9f3YVoS0TpIr0a3M2nEUxacBoeL3II6sg/s1600/durian.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilG4pLxAG7up0A00yEHDphX9dOry1W5iA6OzRckKqfBl99q8vZ0s4Q8CLh_-F__ZLT6AirbFaS-zCiF9Q6bVEBVW68lSy3xNPnYwycD9f3YVoS0TpIr0a3M2nEUxacBoeL3II6sg/s400/durian.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599166690276979154" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Oh, and have you all been dilliegently eating durian? hahaha. I love durian and I've been eating durian every night! Sinful yeah, I know but whatheheck. :p</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5060peNpNZ7zprUEw3w493qnijJaC4SHX9tV8bFz1qNMqO0fwM4lq0E0S1CZqqR_lpkHVJ05FXPd_zcV1cRSw5ZUFfQZxcBSIq0i1bObcG7847v7lLfBgwbHqwgwwQ0dwF61FEA/s1600/starbucks+new+logo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5060peNpNZ7zprUEw3w493qnijJaC4SHX9tV8bFz1qNMqO0fwM4lq0E0S1CZqqR_lpkHVJ05FXPd_zcV1cRSw5ZUFfQZxcBSIq0i1bObcG7847v7lLfBgwbHqwgwwQ0dwF61FEA/s400/starbucks+new+logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599165116315274162" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On an unrelated note, whose with me when I say the new Starbucks logo is fugly? It's like some weird voodoo mermaid? and without the word Starbucks is just plain weird. Personal view - not meant to offend anyone. Please don't sue me. :P</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Anyway, it's the end of another beautiful weekend again. Till then, have a good week ahead beautiful people :D</span></span><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9565569.post-32129097725885491722011-04-10T17:14:00.003+08:002011-04-10T17:30:44.051+08:00Retail Theraphy<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm gonna be honest with all of you, I still really suck at my job. So many days, I come home feeling so depressed about what has gone wrong, why am I making mistakes or am I stupid. I remembered the first two weeks on the job after one month of training, I was so frustrated, I was drinking every.single.night. It's a lot better now. Emotionally of course. But there's still so much for me to learn to make things right.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihw9KvMla_Jmu9QG6wjvIOxK3Gsix4tQ7-8z44AeUQcu_cv9q-UVfgfPdgXDaRcImFAawBZjDWF7-W6XHp0Nxw6f2PA5BvrpCoiAfVFPVahTeTegSZC98yyHVhQ1NFf94Xf4B0iQ/s1600/paper+begs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihw9KvMla_Jmu9QG6wjvIOxK3Gsix4tQ7-8z44AeUQcu_cv9q-UVfgfPdgXDaRcImFAawBZjDWF7-W6XHp0Nxw6f2PA5BvrpCoiAfVFPVahTeTegSZC98yyHVhQ1NFf94Xf4B0iQ/s400/paper+begs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593883811324218322" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In the midst of the stress-ness, I found a new passion. Shopping, that is! :D Above are paper begs I collected in less than a month! That is on top of some outlets that don't provide paper begs. In a way shopping is healthy. You see, food makes you happy but fat and broke. The after math of shopping is just broke! :D</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is just a filler post. I'm feeling exceptionally headache on a Sunday evening and my head is spinning... and spinning. :'(</span></span><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12442050224516478454noreply@blogger.com6