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Giving Up!

2013-05-18T01:00:00.000+08:00

Giving Up or Letting Go? Yesterday I found a quote on the difference for it. How true is the definition? I am unsure... but this does made some sense to me at some point. Why is it so painful? Why is it so confusing? Why is it so disturbing? Why is there aching and longing involves? I'm all drenched and tired now... feeling ... no words can explain it. The mind is working overtime to think

Final Farewell

2012-10-29T08:30:00.000+08:00

To the departed whom we now remember, may peace and bliss be granted in life eternal. May they find grace and mercy before the Lord of heaven and earth. May their souls rejoice in the ineffable good which God has laid up for those who fear Him, and may their memory be a blessing unto those who treasure it. Amen. It was quite unexpected that my last grandma had already departed from us all.

Restoran Hong Hing, Bentong

2012-08-27T12:30:00.000+08:00

It was during the Raya Holidays. When dad suggested that we go about looking for food at Bentong. It is rarely that dad is adventurous in looking for food these days after. We went to this shop after it was suggested by the local goods lady from the main road. Kong Sai Tau Fu Pok – RM12 Apparently, Kong Sai Tau Fu Pok is one of their special dish as well as most of the locals are Kong

Old Man Restaurant, Bandar Baru Bangi - Revisit

2012-07-13T13:20:00.000+08:00

It was during the Mother’s Day that we headed off to Old Man Restaurant for dinner. The restaurant was nearly packed; thank goodness that my sister made a reservation. It was not the best space which we got, but it was better than none. Coconut & Chicken Soup The chicken and coconut soup is refreshing. Meat and husk together in the pot of soup. We wanted to order another type of soup but

Little Pantry, IOI Mall

2012-06-30T16:30:00.000+08:00

I had heard of this restaurant for some time. Finally, I was jumping for joy when I was extended the invitation to join my fellow friends on this review which I was just aired on the recent Ho Chak! episode on 8TV introducing Little Pantry. Headed by Chef Andrew Seah, with more than 25 years of experience in restaurant, Chef Andrew is delighting food aficionados with an array of tantalizing

Typica Cafe, Shaw Parade Plaza - Revisit

2012-06-23T15:24:00.000+08:00

This is another way way outdated post… it was Christmas, planning with Pam and YH to go down town for photography shooting. I am embarrassed to say the least. However, we dropped by at Shaw Parade for some food and light refreshments before proceed to the heart of KL for some serious photography. We made our orders promptly as both YH and I had come to this little warm café. The decoration at

Padi House, Cyberjaya

2012-05-21T17:11:00.003+08:00

We were at Cyberjaya for our company’s new datacenter cage launching in CX2. As usual, we always end the day with a company dinner. This time my colleague suggested going to Padi House which was halal and has a few options to cater for everyone’s taste buds. We were seated at a long table; me and a few other close colleagues ordered and shared our food for more variation. ──────────────

Rosemary Bites, Aman Suria

2012-05-21T17:11:00.001+08:00

Rosemary Bites which was not too far from my workplace. A night with no dinner, I dated my buddy for dinner after work. After we were seated by the friendly staff, we were recommended by their day’s special. The combo platter (if I could recall correctly) was very tempting, we were looking for something not too ‘red meat’ . . . the Salmon selection caught our eyes. Honey Miso Salmon –

Typica Cafe, Shaw Parade Plaza

2012-05-19T17:45:00.000+08:00

This is way way outdated post… I am embarrassed to mention the least. We were on our way to meet up with another friend of us when the sky turned gray and we were early to our ‘date’ therefore, my partner in crime suggested to make a short stop at Shaw Parade for a coffee session. To me, the best place to be at when it is pouring is definitely in the cozy of a café. The smell of brewing coffee

First Meeting With Little Nathalie

2012-04-12T13:24:00.000+08:00

Finally I am able to meet the little angle at her home over the public holiday. She is such a sleepy head, she could just sleep through all the talking and laughing and the process of passing from one adult to another. Stretching her little hands and feet occasionally and to frown her little face when we were talking too loud and when the sunray gets into her little face. Yet, she sleeps

Introducing The Little Angel - Nathalie Chee

2012-04-09T17:24:00.000+08:00

It is an eventful year this year! In average, there is one good news a month since CNY and I hope there will be more good news to come. =) It was in the morning when we received a SMS from the proud parents to inform us of the arrival of the ‘Easter Gift’. My closest cousin had just given birth to a little girl with a healthy weight of 3.31kg. My little "niece" or second cousin. She have the

Skippys Pizza, Phileo Damansara 1

2012-03-27T17:38:00.028+08:00

I am suppose to meet up with my friend to talk about out planned trip this coming August, and she is working in Phileo 1. The shop Skippys Pizza came to mind after reading my other friend’s blog (MF and YH) about the food there not too long ago. According to their website, Skippys Pizza is a Real Pork pizza company, which makes them obviously a NON HALAL Business. They do specialize in Pork and

Surprise!

2012-03-14T00:10:00.004+08:00

Heart shaped helium balloons. Hand bouquet of 50 stalks of red roses. Champagne bottles ready to be popped open for the successful celebration. Friends and most importantly the sparkling diamond ring in a small petite box with the ribbon. As time is ticking by, the participants waiting patiently for the arrival of the 'VIP'. Anxious about what will behold when they arrive.... time ticking and

Childhood Gathering

2012-03-02T17:22:00.000+08:00

How often one get-together with their childhood friends? Here we are dining together with not just our friends but as well with our Best Nanny! She is not as pretty as the nanny from the movie The Nanny nor as magical as Nanny McPhee. But she is definitely the best nanny one could have and ask for. With that, I am proud to say that I have the best nanny in town. Cheers to Good Health of 2012!

Chef Lim Organic Kitchen, Scott Garden

2012-03-02T17:15:00.000+08:00

Chinese New Year is coming to an end. Since we had stuffed our face with so many foods over the period of CNY, we wanted to go for something healthy. We then decided to try out this restaurant in Scott Garden as it uses organic ingredients in their dishes; which was suggested by one of my childhood friends. Moreover, our nanny is very specific with food she put into her system. The plan sounded

FGS Dong Zhen Temple, Jenjarom

2012-02-18T23:44:00.000+08:00

In the nick of time before the Lights Off Ceremony - just thirty minutes before the ceremony. We quickly walk around for some quick shots before we have to wait for another year. (Do bear with the repetitive pictures and the 'not so clear' image). Quick snap of mom and dad at the entrance. This picture would look very nice if I have brought my tripod along . . . =.= Dragon features

Restoran Ocean Point, Kota Kemuning

2012-02-18T22:53:00.001+08:00

Chinese New Year just came to an end. We headed to Kota Kemuning for dinner before we adjourn to our destination - FGS Dong Zhen Temple. I was rather surprise that the town is so much developed now. We made a rounding around before we stop at the Ocean Point restaurant which seems to have more diners compare to others – we do believe that when we do not know which restaurant to patron when we are

Chow Yang Vegetarian Restaurant, Bercham Perak

2012-02-17T16:55:00.000+08:00

Every year there will be gathering in my dad's side where everyone... well almost everyone will try to make it back to their hometown for the celebration. As we usually only travel back to Ipoh on the second day of Chinese New Year. The gathering will usually be held then. This year we had our gathering dinner at a vegetarian restaurant in Bercham, Perak. Vegetarian shops are now moving towards

Restoran Thong Lok, Tanjung Tualang

2012-02-08T22:25:00.000+08:00

Its the Chinese New Year!! We went back to Ipoh on the second day of Chinese New Year for visiting and day trip. As usual, Tanjung Tualang will be our place for lunch when we goes back to Ipoh. The restaurant which we patron last year was full and only for reservation. Left with no choice, we went to our second option. The restaurant in which our aunt had brought us there many years back. We

Long Working Years

2012-01-07T21:39:00.051+08:00

Time passes by . . . and it had been 6 years in the company. My aunt called it 6 working donkey years. Well it is true that I had worked long hours with tears and sweat for the company. My sister was showing off her anniversary pen to me few years back when she received her 3 years working appreciation gift. My mum too was showing off her anniversary watch last year for her long service award of

Banana Jam

2011-12-27T16:16:00.004+08:00

It started with my cousin who brought back the Banana jam from Mauritius when he was there for his honeymoon. It was really weird looking at the small bottle of jam which he brought back then. But it tasted rather unique and quite nice actually. I started browsing for the recipe of making the jam shortly after that. This is my first attempt on the recipe. It didn't really turn out as well as the

Coconut Jam aka Kaya

2011-12-27T16:14:00.005+08:00

It was in a gathering and my friend told me how much she like my kaya which I had given her months ago. Then my other friend who is at the gathering was staring at me and says... you what? you cook? Well I do admit I am not a good cook and I don't go around boasting about what I have cooked. Then she asked me why she wasn't given the Kaya. So I decided to make another batch since the Kaya at

Chan Kee Restaurant, Sauk Perak

2011-12-26T19:05:00.001+08:00

This is the second visit to Sauk. The first time was a year or so (here) when I was on the way back from Bentong, Thailand. This time around, it was the purpose of going to Ipoh in the first place. My cousin invited us to go to Sauk when she know that both my parents especially my dad loves fish. This time there is so many of us, 3 kids and 8 adults. We had an all fish feast at the restaurant

Wan Tan Mee, Buntong Perak

2011-12-25T18:02:00.000+08:00

Not too far away from the Ayam Tauke into the residential area, there is this Wan Tan Mee stall which my aunt says that is also very famous in the area. This is the first time I’ve been to this stall for Wan Tan Mee and definitely this is the second round of dinner for all of us. Apparently the noodle are self made from the stall owner itself, therefore it is more QQ or chewy compare to the

Restoran Ayam Tauke, Buntong Perak

2011-12-24T19:01:00.004+08:00

We had been to this place a few times and finally I remember to take my camera with me when I went for dinner this time around. It was located in Buntong, a not so small shelter of a shop lot in Buntong, opposite a school which I forgotten the name. According to my aunt, the chicken are apparently more ‘chicken’ taste to it rather than the bland taste you have when you have steam chicken and it