Little Appreciation

I guess we all like to be appreciated for our efforts put forth no matter it's a huge one like overcoming the hardships faced by a company or a trivial one like sorting out the house chores everyday. Or sometimes we do a particular things which is not within our responsibility but we just think it's better to ease the burden of the other... Ok, a genuine one will not ask for a thing in return but we do love to know or listen (at least) some nice words directly from the mouth of the person involved to show that he or she appreciated what other has done for. Or it's actually a form of respect. Unfortunately, most people in this century are very hesitate to do so. I'm not sure why or is it because too much of blogging, FB-ing, tweet-ing ... etc and people less talking 'til don't know what to say?... Be caution ok? If you're one of them, please spare a while to think all over again!

This small cake is specially given to the moms (on Mother's Day in May earlier) from the lady boss of the restaurant we frequent for weekend dinner to show their appreciation on us always make a comeback. We were surprised & delighted + we continue to go back to the same place! Can you see the magic in it?

Stressful Buying Gifts...

The good thing when those kids' birthdate are very close is that I'll search for their gifts in one shot. I have 5 nieces + nephews (soon to be 6 coz a new addition of nephew will join the list). Their birthday are all fall in the month of July & August including my little monster & the my newest soon to be born nephew! So do you know it's actually stressful to choose and buy gifts to the little friends here? It's not as easy as you think or you think any toys will satisfy them? Surely not! You have to know what cartoon characters they like that is the basic hint and think of the necessary items according to their ages is another important aspect. Well I almost get the mission done pretty late this time because I hardly have time to shop relaxingly with the hyper-active baby who always climbing out of the stroller!

Enjoy During Sales

Ok still relate to the earlier topic, I never feel interested or excited when I see people queued at the marked down items (just anything from apparels, books, household items to food!) LAST TIME but I do not hesitate to join the crowd now! I enjoy buying things during sales & the best part is when I knowing how much I've save compared to buying during off sales. Of course the more the happier!

To shop for groceries after work is what I usually do now coz it's almost impossible if the little monster is tagging around. After get it done@Jusco, MV last week (J CARD privilege sales) & wanted to get some buns too so I approached to Bread Talk. Tell you, I'll feel it's like the leftover last time but those feeling already gone in me! In fact, I was so excited when I looked at the little signboard at their entrance ~ Happy Hour ~ 4 for RM10 ( which means RM2.50 each) & you know most of the buns there are cost higher than that. So I picked 4 of which I used to eat included of 2 muffins. So I kept it in the fridge & reheat it in the microwave oven in the next morning + a cup of instant coffee as quick breakfast before I left for office.

P/S: If any Bread Talk people read this, as for hygiene aspect, I think it's better to cover all the buns on the rack or get it all packed 'coz there are always flies around.

Biggest Change...

I guess the BIGGEST change in myself after married is that I tend to save from my monthly expenses. I mean I'll try to buy less for sure (but I do pamper myself too in some circumstances, hehehe...) And I'll opt for the cheaper but quality still ok brand for some household items. I think save a little here and there it means something at the end. I rather spend more on the little monster. You know all those stuffs like diapers, milk & vaccinations cost quite a BIG sum. Bringing up a kid is expensive nowadays...

My Favorite Game Show

I love watching The Gladiators so much, it's my favorite game show. I love them for being real, I mean all the participants & Gladiators themselves never "pretend". They fight with their best stamina and energy. Both men & women, their fitness is really tested in order to get themselves to the next hurdle. In comparison, I prefer Gladiator UK than Gladiator US. There's no apparent reason but I just love the UK more... The muscular Atlas & Spartan are too gorgeous! The most difficult section I guess would be the Eliminator and yet it's the most exciting part! Do you guys like watching it too? Who are the Gladiator(s) you love?

Cool Coconut Jelly

The weather this week is quite unpredictable, it can be very extreme ie. hot sunny in the morning but downpour in the evening! So you better bring along your umbrella if you are working late or you think you'll just come back late from shopping or something like that... But the pass few weeks it was quite hot and humid. You know what we had at home to keep us COOL? Yeah as the title already told ~ Coconut Jelly ~ My mum bought that to us. I can tell you it's very yummy (provided if you love coconut drinks) According to my mum, this is very popular dessert selling in the market. This is simply good to chase-away the heat in our body & perhaps you may make this into your party food!

Toys & Gifts Catalog

If you're the Star Card member from Toy 'R' Us, I'm sure you should have received their catalog as shown above. I have applied the card much earlier because having look at the fact that I need to buy gifts for my nieces & nephews for their birthdays, Christmas, CNY and for their good results in exams too... So, I gain points in long term. When I'm browsing the gifts inside there, I think I love them too! For those who are still looking for something to your kids, I guess Toy 'R' Us is the best place to get one.

My Heroes All Out!

I was again not in mood to blog these few days not because I'm lazy but my mood very much affected by the failure of my two heroes... One being my tennis God ~ Rafa. Lose in games is not a big deal but he shouldn't be defeated by someone like Gilles Simon! Rafa is much a versatile player than Simon but anyway, it's the fact which cannot be changed. So Murray is lifting the trophy in Madrid. Secondly, poor Massa in a super slow Ferrari! Even Kimi need to gave way for him to pass-over. With such condition, he seems no hope to be crowned the Champion this season!

Where Have Nice Food Gone?...

Oh yeah, it's been a while I didn't update this blog! Nothing, it's just a bit of laziness bugging me somehow. I found myself and hubby always go to the same old place for breakfast during the weekend and that's quite boring. We are not looking for some special food but those typical Chinese food like prawn noodle, curry noodle, wanton noodle, asam laksa etc. It's hardly find and if we found it, it's not nice, not delicious. It doesn't have the feel of aroma! In short, it's difficult to have a nice bowl of these kind of food now!


Is it due to the very fact that Chinese tend not to "inherit" the secret recipe to the next generation? Tell you, those selling in the cafe places are bad and they sell it very expensive. I know I should go to hawker stalls for a delicious one but I just couldn't find one satisfying my taste. The asam laksa selling at Kluang Station is really bad (tasteless) and you know the price is RM8.90!!!

Can anyone tell me where can you get a nice bowl of prawn mee? I haven't eat that for many years and I'm craving for it very much now...

Have You Received IKEA Catalogue 2009?

Both hubby and myself are fan of IKEA basically due to their simple and nice concept. Tell you, I still keep IKEA old catalogues from 2000 as I think their style in home improvement will never out of trend. Second thing I love them is that they will always think ahead of the common problems and different solutions will be given. Third is of course in relation to their price. Not many of their stuff selling expensive if you compare most of the sofas with the furniture shops. Since the new catalogue reached our place days ago, I’m always excited to check what’s new inside and surprisingly to know the prices for some hot stuffs have gone down (although not much).

Which Mooncake You like?

Mooncake festival is getting near, it falls on this Sunday. I still haven't buy any mooncakes so far. Yeah talking about mooncakes, which one you like to eat? and which one you don't like?... Last time I don't eat snow skin type but after I tried it few times, I think I love that very much. Although there are many different taste to choose at the market now, I still prefer the traditional one like pure lotus & nuts. Having that with a cup of hot chinese tea or green tea is perfect! My 3rd bro & family will be back from Penang for this festival. Yeah, I can play with my Kar Men (my niece) and newborn nephew. Can't wait to see them now!

Your Opinion?...

I'm sure you have good friends right?... If yes, sure you have encountered the situation where your friend need a very sincere opinion from you regarding some quite personal issue, have you? Actually I dislike throw my personal opinion in a very strict manner most of the time no matter dealing with what kind of issues. Why?... Because to be honest here, not many friends can take it especially when you tell him/her something which is going against his/her original planning or thought in mind. I always remind myself about this but I don't know why I was so careless that I mumbling all that I think straight from my head to a female friend recently (I don't want to list down here the details) so end up she is kind of unhappy with me. Although she didn't say that, I can feel it very much as a friend eventhough we are not very close friends. My feeling now is a mixure of disappointed & regretful...

Stopped For A While...

It's been sometime about 2-week I didn't blog at all. I know there are some buddies missed me, hehehe... I'm fine, no worry. I was just lazy after came back from a short trip to Penang. It's a family trip and going to Penang is always exciting for me although I have been there for many times. After that, I was a bit busy with works and then busy catching up with tennis matches again at US Open ( the last Grand Slam of the year). Those matches are playing at night-early morning (local time). So, I hope you understand the reason for my absent in blogsphere recently but I'm not quitting definitely!

Oh Man, This Is Small!...

I'm wondering whether this is same at your place?... Ok, I'm talking about the size of the fried chicken from KFC. One evening, my hubby bought a set of KFC as he was craving for it since we didn't eat that for so long already. We happily brought in the packet and handed it to me (I waited him at home) and he went into the washroom to wash legs and hands before started to eat. When I opened it, to my surprise...the drumstick and the chicken breast are very small! It just couldn't satisfy hubby's craving and I'm sure it can't stuff your stomach if you're in real hungry!

Isn't that look small?!...

This cheesy wedges are quite yummy but very thirsty after eating...

Stay At Home

The sales is on now 'til 1st of September'08 at most of the major shopping complexes. I have bought quite some own stuffs during the sales which means I have spent some money in the mid of July. I think I need to stop spending too much as a way to control my budget and I'm going to Penang next month, so I'll prepare some money to spend there. So we decided not to go shopping today. Hubby is still sleeping on the bed, I won't wake him up before I have finished some chores. Because he is like a kid walking here and there while I'm mopping, I don't like that. It's like when I'm cleaning one minute here, he's messing around the next minute! We'll watch a DVD he bought in the afternoon with some snack. We'll watch 10,000 BC, I guess it's a good one. Anyone watched this? Is this a nice movie?...How do you spend your Sunday today?...

Disturbance...

Actually I'm glad and love the place for where I'm staying now for its quietness and not so packed with residents at this hilly housing area. But there are a couple of issues I just can't stop complaining. Why on earth the people is like this? I guess I have mentioned this long time ago but I think I'll keep updating whenever I see they have something new at their "community".

This green piece of land is initially planned to develop for a few bangalows according to the management office. (As the Developer is the same for all the projects/properties on this hill) Since the economy is so bad, the feedback is poor and the construction has been stopped for about 1 year plus. Thus, the Indon workers stay at the construction site in their "self -built houses". Their wood houses keep increasing and people they also growing. From a few guys there last time, I can see some women and some small children. They "cultivate" the land in planting papaya and sweet potatoes. At night, their houses are light-on! They have big tank of water to use some more...Why these illegal Indons can stay here as if they own the land and you think they need to pay for the electricity bill and water bill?...Sure no need right? So, they may not worry for any price increase in electricity! They can stay they peacefully without being disturbed by the police (just abt 2km away).

Hubby and I usually go for a jog at this slope. That's a very good one for climbing the slope and jogging. But, those Indons (in red circle) are so stupid sitting there to watch people exercising as part of the pastime recently. You know, they have nothing better to do. I saw them sitting there when we started to jog and when we came back after an hour plus, they were still there. What I hate the most was they made some irritating noise there as they thought they were watching performance shows. That's why I'll go for indoor exercise if hubby doesn't accompany me for a jog.

p/s: I'm complaining the particular Indon staying illegally there & no offenses to my Indonesia buddies and readers!

Miss Some Of Friends

Today when chatting with hubby after dinner, we mentioned about some of our old friends and old classmates. So we started to talk about those funny encounters during our school days. We still meet and seeing some of them but we do not keep in touch with so many of them. I guess this could be the fact of life somehow. We leading to different path of lifestyle so it's kind of difficult to going out together like before. Many of our friends are still single and going nightspots 'til early morning whereas we both prefer some rather slow pace of lifestyle, a quality one in other words. We like chilling out at cafes instead of pubs, watching movies instead of going for karaoke. How about you? Are you still meeting your good friends? Any changes to your lifestyle after married?...

It's Still In Progress...

It's been quite some time both hubby and I haven't go for a swim at the swimming pool in our condo. It's nothing to do with laziness but it has been closed for more than three months, I guess. So when I went to the management office to pay for the service fees a couple of weeks ago, I asked what is actually happened to the swimming pool? The building manager said that there'll be a minor re-construction to the pool since there's a minor defect at a particular corner leading the pool started to sink! Is that so serious?...If it's for safety purpose, everyone is agree for the re-construction undoubtedly. But since it's a minor project, why it's still sitting there so long without any works done (it seems)? I guess all constructions in this country no matter a huge or minor one are the same in terms of taking ages to complete.

Child At Heart

My elder niece told me that her dad brought her and her family to the nearby fun fair and she asked me whether or not I knew there's such a fun fair. My routine to and flo to home usually does not passing that particular place so I was not aware of the fun fair. She even told me that she met with my little nephew with my big brother & sis in-law. Oh I refreshed my mind thinking those days when I was little, my parents brought me to fun fair too playing ferris wheel, carousel and others. That was so much fun when I won some candies and chocolates in the games. You know what? My hubby said we are going there to enjoy tonight! See my update later to catch up with what we have done there ok, see ya!

Big Sandwich

We have passing-by the Norwegian bakery many times whenever we go shopping at Ikano Power Center and Ikea. I don't know they name but always like to try their pastry because it seems fresh and attractive on the shelves. They located at the small corner which seems comfortable to have a cuppa and chat with friends too. So this may be a great place to hang out with some good old friends next time!

Hubby bought a tune sandwich from there yesterday. Oh yeah, it's Moment's Bakery. Since the sandwiches is quite a huge one, I suggested that we eat it this morning. So I put in into fridge yesterday night.

Take out from the fridge, it's still very fresh!

It doesn't look big in this pic but it's a huge one indeed. Get ready to reheat it in the microwave oven.

Smell good! I cut it into half because I can't finish the whole one. To make a cup of hot coffee, wow...that's the perfect match of my light breakfast today! The sandwich tastes ok, nothing special but I must admit that the tuna is tastier than I prepare myself, hehehe.

What's your breakfast today?...