fookiat's web log

Of Through Thick and Thin Part II

2010-01-01T15:35:00.004+08:00

Dear friend,

I hope that you do not mind that I already have someone to replace you. She's a Japanese. All these years of hanging with you, an American has been an awesome experience. But I long for durability and dependability.

Here are a few pictures of my new friend. You will always be in my mind, friend. Goodbye.

You will always be in my mind, friend. Goodbye.

Of Through Thick and Thin

2009-07-21T13:02:00.003+08:00

Dear friend,

You have been with me for more than 4 years. Through this 4 years, we have gone through thick and thin. You have been with me through those cold nights providing me entertainment through those boring times.

Goodbye my friend. I will remember this 4 years. May you rest in peace.

Of Updates and an Uneventful Day.

2009-07-11T20:13:00.005+08:00

I know it been a long long time since I updated anything. Well, here I go. I have the mother of all bad luck all in one day. It was 11 in the night and I got a call from my friends for a yam cha session. I parked my car at a well lit area at Ipoh Garden East. I got back to my car at around 3 something and guess what I came back to?

To put it literally, my rear passenger side mirror got busted! I lost the bag that I am suppose to use for work. Nothing was valuable in there. The bag itself is however very valuable to me. It was a gift. A very precious one at that. I lost my Petronas Bumblebee. Yeah, that Transformers Bumblebee. What a waste!

To the one that got my bag, may you rot in hell. To the one that broke my glass, may all the unhappiness in the world go to you.

To the one that got my Bumblebee, may the door of heaven are close to you.

Anyway, I got myself another Bumblebee. This time, its the Transformer : Revenge of the Fallen, Deluxe Bumblebee. I never got the chance of a getting a decent Transformer figure when I was little. Manage to get one now that I have started working.

The Chevrolet Camaro Concept. An interesting car.

Manage to transform it and make it to pose. The material it is made of is not bad. It is not as filmsy as what I have imagine it would be. Might plan to buy the Human Alliance Bumblebee. If only the legs are not reversed. Sigh..

Back to my mother of all bad luck. The next morning, after sending my mom to work I was on my way to the workshop to fix my car, my car broke down in the middle of the road. So, I was stuck there, smoke coming out from my engine, wind coming in from the back, it was hot. I was lucky that it was not raining. A blessing perhaps?

I sat in my car cursing my life. Sigh..

Of Random Food Shots

2009-01-30T11:37:00.003+08:00

Takoyaki from Sushi King, Ipoh.

Pork Chop Burger with Fries from Food and Tea, Ipoh

Chicken Chop Rice from Oldtown Kopitiam, Ipoh.

Sushi's from Sky Corner, Ipoh

Cheese fondue from Breeze Cafe, Ipoh.

Of A New Phone

2009-01-23T12:27:00.003+08:00

I got myself a new phone. Its the Sony Ericcson K660i. Its a simple and minimalistic phone. Straight to the point function. Try video calling me sometimes.

Of Nuffnang Gift Ideas

2008-08-15T10:14:00.004+08:00

You have been drinking the other night, you head is heavy from the hangover and you can't even walk straight. The slightest noise makes your head banging like construction workers trying to lay down the foundation of a building.

Now, imagine waking up to the smell of a nice and aromatic cup of hot coffee that will kick start your day. Imagine this...

and this... and if it doesn't seal the deal...

IMAGINE THIS!!

And all this is possible with the Coffee-O-Maker-Matic-3000xx. Alright, I'm joking. As the Joker would say 'Why so serious?'. The real name of this baby is the

Delonghi Espresso Steam Coffee Maker - EC9

I have always fancy those US drama series. They have a coffee maker everywhere. In the office, in the house, in the boat. You name it, they have it. In the Malaysia scene, your coffee would be those typical 3 in 1 instant coffee or those really really strange and awkward 13 in 1 Tongkat Ali + Kacip Fatimah + Ginseng + xxxx. Hell, one sip from those and your nose will be bleeding non-stop.

Then are those novelty coffee stores such as Coffee Bean and Starbucks. Its not cheap you know? If I want to get a cup of genuine coffee, I would have to resolve to this...

So, what do you say? A nifty gift for a fellow Nuffnanger, right?

Of Highway Kopitiam

2008-08-14T21:11:00.004+08:00

Recently, I visited a newly opened shop near the highway entrance in which ironically, the name of the new shop is Highway Kopitiam. Coincidence? I don't think so. Anyway, I visited the shop when they were having their promotion on their 'personal steamboat'.

Basically, every table have two stoves, literally. You can adjust the intensity of the fire so that your pot can be boiling or just nicely simmering.

We ordered two pots of their 'personal steamboat'. It is call personal because each person will be given an individual pot. This is a good hygenic practice but somehow, it lacked the closeness that one will get when sharing one whole big pot. I liked the feeling of having to wait for the food to be cooked and having small chats over it.

You will be given two plates of food to be put into your pot. It contains mainly of seafood and vegetables. Nothing fancy but it is very filling. They have 2 kinds of soup, the famous one being porridge, followed by tom yam. You can ask for a refill for the soup. Drink till your hearts content. I find the tom yam to be on the spicy side. Careful guys.

The decorations of the shop is comprise mainly of a big mirror and a board with a lot of photos. The photos show what life story of the owner. Quite special really but I just connect with the photos.

My visit to Highway Kopitiam has been a satisfying experience. I wouldn't mind going again with the right company. Till then, visit their website and see their menu.

Of MIA

2008-08-13T13:46:00.002+08:00

Oh gosh! The last time I updated my blog was on May. I have been missing from the blogosphere for 3 whole months. Sorry guys! Just to keep you all updated, I am currently doing my internship at a loss adjusting company. 6 more weeks to go before I can get a job and settle down. Been going all around during my internship. I have been to the very north and the very south of Perak. Been to places that the name is so strange you will think whether this place really exist on the map.

Just hope that my next update won't need another 3 months. Will try to post something the next time I am free. Till then, take good care guys...

Of The End Of A Journey

2008-05-17T12:48:00.007+08:00

Yes, it has been ages since I have posted anything here. I have been quite busy trying to finish my final year of studies at UUM. With all that said and done I can proudly say that I have finish the journey and about to start a new journey. A journey to the working world but before that, I need to finish my internship which will last for about 4 months.

Just to keep you guys updated, currently I have a lot of free times in my hand that I spent on downloading loads and loads of drama and movie. I have just finish my 3 year study at UUM on Risk Management and Insurance and are well... currently jobless. However, I will be starting on my internship on June at an Adjuster company in Ipoh. So guys, if you wanna find me out to chat or just for those 'yam cha' sessions, do give me a ring. Its an open invitation and I'll be glad to do some catching up with you guys.

Gosh! I really cannot imagine that I have finish my studies. 3 years is neither a short nor a long time but it does get you into perspective. It makes you know what you want in life and how to achieve it. Now, I'm on the right track and I don't ever want to sway away from it. I just have to hope that good things will come my way as it always does and everything is truly a blessing in disguise. There's a few things that I'll miss about my Uni life but what I will miss the most are my partners in crime, my comrades, my coursemates. The relationship forged over the course of 3 years is indeed a close and inseparable one. I will always miss you guys.

I will miss passing through this building on my way to classes.

I will miss the library which I have borrowed so many books that I did not finish reading.

I will miss the guys...

and I will miss the gals.

I will miss the times we spent doing silly things.

And I do hope that you guys wont forget to give me a ring!

Of My 23rd Birthday Bash

2008-04-02T22:43:00.004+08:00

Having just gone through my 23rd year in my life, I can surely say that I don't have many birthday bashes or even birthday parties, let alone birthday gatherings. This time, its totally different because some guys actually remember it. Thanks guys! On to the pics...

the must have for any birthday celebration!!

that ended like this because...

its on my face!!

which I have no choice but to share the love!

thanks guys for the crystal chess set.... been ages since I touched chess..

a Rubik's Cube by Clare.. thanks Clare!!!

Love You Guys!!

err.. but not the cake on my face!!

My thanks goes to my honey, Jin Yee, Lee Shyan, Peoi Hoon, Pong Lee, Karen Kuan, Delicia, Chui Ting, Hui Jing, Liew Niew, Boon Ting, Mooi Young, Ai Phen, Kin Yuen, Phooi Leng, Chin Chuan, Jia Wen, Kan Liang, Clare Ng, Chun Yau, Yee Hui, Tian Ching, Yean Lee, Wan Peng, Kelvin for your birthday wishes. God bless you all. If I somehow forgot to put your name here, you can't really blame, I'm already a year older which means my memory is deteriorating. Thanks again guys!!

Of Gatsby

2008-03-06T13:41:00.005+08:00

Remember this ad by Takuya Kimura? Well, I was puzzled by its term of moving rubber at first. Hell, moving rubber? I imagined it was dancing condoms of some sort and Takuya Kimura is trying to emulate it by turning around and twisting his hair. I was out of hair gel at some point and decided to get something new and guess what? Something came to my house this afternoon.

I carefully unpacked the package...

to reveal an o.d.m watch

OMG!! its an O.D.M watch!!!!

Alright, that was really over reacting on my part. I don't really keep up with fashion trends these days and I don't have any idea what is an ODM watch. A little search on the net and I find it to be quite expensive, I mean.. really really expensive! What's the relation of ODM watches with getting a new hair gel?

This is what matters.

I somehow joined in the lucky draw sometime last year and i totally forgot about it. I sent in only one application form. Just ONE! In lucky draws, you need to send several dozens to even stand a chance. I guess, I got lucky... really really lucky.

Anyway, the watch is nice to look at with its minimalist approach and you won't see any buttons on the watch. There's a hidden button on the side to turn on the lights and thats it. One funky thing about the watch is, if you somehow twist the watch 45 degrees horizontally, the time will change to the current date. Words (Moving With Style) will be scrolling replacing the time from time to time(chuckles!!). I guess it acts as a screen saver or something. Thanks Gatsby for the watch! I really needed one cause my last one weren't really functioning well.

Guys, owning a watch now doesn't mean I don't need another one. My birthday is reallllllllllllllyyyyyyy soon (read: 25th of March). If you want to get me a watch, I don't really mind. One can't really complain with having too many watches.

Of A Visit To Kampung Siam, Jitra

2008-02-22T10:37:00.003+08:00

Kampung Siam have always been a personal favorite of UUM students because of its delicious seafood meals and affordable prices. Before CNY, my course mates wanted a reunion dinner and thus, we went to Kg Siam. Actually, the idea was proposed by a good friend of ours, she is known as Sunken Ship Sister but in the end she FFK us. From now onwards she will be known as Aeroplane Sister.

the stuff we ordered that night

Tom Yam Siakap, too sour for my taste, its a matter of preference really, my other course mates loved it to bits...

Don't know the exact name, I just know that the chicken got lots of curry powder, I actually like the taste of this dish.

don't really know the name of this dish either, prawns and squids with some kinda yellow gravy, doens't taste bad....

alright, this one I know, its Kai Lan with salted fish

My favorite that night, its Seafood Otak-otak, I tell you guys, this is the most enjoyable Otak-otak there is, filled with squids, prawns, and fishes, its an gastronomical delight for your taste buds. A must-try!!

The total damage? RM215.90 for 9 persons. Talk about 'affordable'

Of Etiqutte In A Jiffy

2008-02-02T09:50:00.000+08:00

OMG!! I didn't update my blog for one whole month. I was really busy with my thesis and all. Now that I'm back for CNY, I'll update regularly until I leave for Uni again. I recently attended a seminar on protocol. The purpose? I don't really know what they are trying to get into our brains in 5 hours but I attended anyway. I really need to graduate from this place.

Well, we had to endure a 2 hour talk on how to wear the suitable attire for the any occasssion, then we were lectured on how to use the cutleries on the table. Basically, we were taught the things that we already know. What I wanted to learn was how to drink red wine, the steps, how to identify good red wine. But no, we were taught how to drink soup.

the emcee

Looking at the cutleries, we were already very hungry expecting what is to come. a 2 hour talk on it seems kind of long. Dinner time was approaching and he is still talking on it. Drowsiness started to dwell in me. Instead of feeling hungry, I felt sleepy.

the setting

The oriental chicken chop was terrible, hard as a stone, as is with the soup, cold as the North Pole. We waited 2 hours for it. We should have been given a chain saw instead of dining knives. The only saving point was the bun.

the chicken chop

At the end of out meal, we were given a pudding as our dessert. It has a fancy name but the taste was truly appalling. I had a small bite and that was it. I couldn't take another bite anymore.

Cream Caramel Pudding

Yippee!! I have a certificate now, does that mean that I'm able to dine better?

Reminiscing 2007

2008-01-03T04:40:00.001+08:00

My, my, how fast time has passed me by. It seems like yesterday that 2007 have just arrived and now I already have to say good bye. 2007 have been a fruitful year. Did a lot of fun things that I never thought that I would do. Basically, below is a summary of what I did for the whole year. Its kinda long, do bear with me.

Me, myself and I :

spent time with my coursemates and we went to Sam Poh Tong,

played with the tortoise there, named a few of them after my coursemates,

Lye Huat Garden,
Kuan Yin Tong,

E-Box, the first time ever visit to a karaoke, in which I sang the only Chinese I know without reading the lyrics(I don't know any chinese letters, OK?)

had BBQ at my place,

went to Filling Station to spend some quality time, the place that I get to know that almost all my coursemates are alcoholics.

celebrated Pong Lee's birthday at Pizza Hut, Jitra after our mid sem exam,

attended the MARIM annual dinner

become the Emcee of the dinner with my buddy, Clare.

got addicted to COD4.

got surprised by the news of SC2, hell yeah! its about time!!

my brother got married

become the best man and made a silly speech on stage in front of my relatives, and I'm not even drunk!!

got a new sister in law, and possibly a niece/nephew, I'm old... I admit it..

drove all the way to Teluk Intan and back under 2 hours

had a steamboat CNY gathering at my place,

where I pawned them in Black Jack and got enough money to fund my journey back to Kedah and return to Ipoh.... twice!

got addicted to Heroes... Yatta!!!

my letter appeared in a magazine not once, not twice, but thrice...

the first time in PC Gamer where I get SWAT4, the second time in Game Axis where I get nothing and the third time in PC Gamer which I will blog as soon I get the present.

visited Bukit Merah Laketown Water Park

got to know that Malay still wears tudung while they are swimming,

swam or drowned for the first time in 3 years.

my gal left me, to UK to further her studies not breaking up, silly! LOL....

visited the Visitors' Galleria

the place that show off all Uncle Lim's achievements.

get together for reunion with my close friends,

on a table that got infested by cockroaches which in the end we demanded another table.

went to have Curry Chicken bread with YH and KY.

my car got hit by another car, in which the driver is a total bitch!!!?!?!?

got fascinated by the Rubik's cube in which I have mastered after so many years!

visited Cameron Highlands, there were a lot of changes

and yet, the flowers and the cactuses there doesn't change one bit!

my letter to the Star got published twice, I voiced out my comment on Malaysia's education.

got a new handphone, the W810i

I hope that I didn't miss out anything. Here's to another year of fun and joy, Cheers!

Of The Correct Major

2007-12-31T21:15:00.000+08:00

I should have did this two years ago. Lol... YH, I got your major. Maybe we should have exchange them or something. Lol... Guys! Take your test here.

WHAT MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

You scored as a English/Journalism/Comm

You should strongly consider majoring (or minoring) in Communication, English, Film, Journalism, Literature, or Writing.

It is possible that the best major for you is your 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th listed category, so be sure to consider ALL majors in your OTHER high scoring categories (below). You may score high in a category you didnt think you would--it is possible that a great major for you is something you once dismissed as not for you. The right major for you will be something 1) you love and enjoy and 2) are really great at it.

Consider adding a minor or double majoring to make yourself standout and to combine your interests. Please post your results in your myspace/blog/journal.

English/Journalism/Comm

81%

Accounting/Finance/Marketing

75%

Psychology/Sociology

69%

Education/Counseling

63%

HR/BusinessManagement

56%

PoliticalScience/Philosophy

44%

Visual&PerformingArts

38%

French/Spanish/OtherLanguage

38%

Physics/Engineering/Computer

31%

Mathematics/Statistics

25%

History/Anthropology/LiberalArts

25%

Nursing/AthleticTraining/Health

19%

Religion/Theology

19%

Biology/Chemistry/Geology

19%

Of Papper Sauce

2007-12-23T03:02:00.001+08:00

Taken from a recent trip to genting.....

Its room service menu...

What the hell is black papper sauce?

Of Wa Shi Legend

2007-12-16T14:40:00.000+08:00

Been watching a lot of movies nowadays. From the much anticipated Golden Compass to the unexpectedly entertaining Enchancted and now, my latest adventure would be Wa Shi Legend or I Am Legend. I first saw the trailer in TGV somewhere in October and I thought it was a much watch kind of film. Its Will Smith, who can resist Will Smith? The story is basically about Will Smith (Dr. Neville) being the last man on Earth. He is the only survivor from a cancer vaccine turned into a virus thingy that makes all the human in the Earth into vampire like creatures.

The whole idea is quite cool actually. One man against all the vampires. From the starting of the movie, you can see that Will Smith living on his own, gathering supplies, conducting experiments to reverse the virus infection and how he interacts with his dog, Samantha. There are a few funny scene here and there. The scene where Will Smith talking to mannequins is kinda funny. Don't expect a lot from this movie though. Will Smith delivers a very good performance that will get him an Oscar.

Things that you don't know about the movie:

I Am Legend is actually the fourth movie from the I Am Legend novel from Richard Matheson
Other movies are titled I Am Omega and The Omega Man where Omega is from the 'Alpha and Omega' which means 'the beginning and the end'

I Am Omega, released in DVD roughly one month before Will Smith's I Am Legend. After watching this trailer, I'm glad that I watched Will Smith's version. Its way better. Just so you know, the dog, Samantha which the real name is Abbey should get the best supporting actress (its female, silly!). I always wonder how they are able to train the dogs to act in the way they want it to.

Of Enchanted

2007-12-12T22:14:00.000+08:00

Just got back from watching 'Enchanted'. The movie was pretty cool really. It was way better than the Golden Compass. Basically, the story is about a princess from Andalasia who are transported to the middle of New York by a wicked queen. You get to watch a 15-20 minutes of animation right from the start, after that its all life action. There you will get the feeling of those classic Walt Disney animation all coming back to you. There is a beautiful princess, a handsome prince, animals, and they all sing.

Amy Adams plays Giselle, the princess.

Patrick Dempsey (Mc' Dreamy) plays Robert, the guy that the princess meets in New York.

There are a few memorable scenes throughout the movie. Like this scene where Giselle were walking in the park with Robert and she ask him how do you someone likes you. Like all princesses from Walt Disney, instead of showing him how she thinks through talking, she sang it out. Out of nowhere, people come in and sing along. Its pretty old school really. This is one movie that won't disappoint.

Of The Search of the Biggest Puree

2007-12-09T16:16:00.001+08:00

If you happen to be having your 'yam cha' session at Nasmir's and you're feeling bored ordering the same old mee or maggi goreng for the thousandth time, try ordering Puree Set and I'll assure you that you won't be disappointed.

This is what a Puree Set looks like. Yeah, it somehow looks like boobs but well you don't kiss or suck them, ok? You eat them. Basically, puree is something like tosai, the difference is, they make it bloated and its very crunchy.

You eat the puree with the sauce given. The middle part would be the potato. The other two, well.. I have no idea, you just add it in anyway. It makes the taste whole.

Well, I save the best for the last. This puree is from a mamak near my place. I kinda forgot the name though. If you want to give it a try, message me and I'll go with you. Its basically the same thing at Nasmir's. This time you get one large boob. Notice the word without the 's'?

Here, they don't give you the weird sauce from Nasmir's. Instead you get your usual curry and dhaal. I was quite surprise when the waiter brought me this puree. It was like gigantic!!! How do I even start eating it? !@#$%^&**&@

I just pressed it down and make it like the photo above. Lol.. doesn't look so big now huh. Steam can be seen escaping from it pores while i was busy mowing it down and once again, the taste doesn't disappoint. Don't forget to order this at your nearest mamak.

Of 'Stemboat'ing at Good Times

2007-12-08T14:19:00.000+08:00

There is a new place in town to have steamboat. Before, we have '2 plus 1' where we can eat all we want. We can either dip it in steamboat or fry it over a pan. The drinks are not inclusive though. Now we have 'Good Times', we can still eat all that we want but with a greater variety and its inclusive of drinks. All you need to pay is RM19.80.

You get two choose from a myriad of soup to be treated as your steamboat base. You can choose either two from a choice of 4 which includes, herbal soup, tom yam, fish head soup, porridge, and pumpkin soup if I'm not mistaken. Normally I would take the herbal soup and the porridge base as I'm not a fan of any spicy soup. Not to say that their tom yam soup is not nice, its just that I'm not a big fan.

The interior of the restaurant. You get to choose from a myriad of food that ranges from fresh seafood to fresh vegetables. The types of vegetables available is amazing. There are three types of prawns and at least two types of crabs. Lala, I think they have at least four types. And if you're the type that cannot wait for your steamboat to be ready, you can go over to their tid bit section and get some fried chicken wing, spring rolls, fried wanton or even yong tau fu. Their free drinks ranges from green tea, mango juice, milo and etc.

As for dessert, you get to choose from 8 types of ice cream available and 2 types of fruit. You can never be too tired to choose from all those food. They are quite packed during the weekends and you have to make advance booking if you want to get a good seat(read with air conditioner). Give this number a call, 016-5937771 and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. As for directions, as usual, get it from me. Did I mention that you can only get this in Ipoh?

Of The Rule Of Three and KMKG

2007-12-06T17:42:00.000+08:00

Taking from the American Pie franchise, which is a personal favourite movie of mine, the rule of three is basically how many girls or guys you have been with. If you are a girl and you say you have been with one guy, the guys will interpret it as three guys. If you are a guy and you say you have been with three girls, the girls will interpret it as only one girl. You multiply if you're a girl and you divide if its a guy. Simple right?

What do you do if you want to know the amount of people that have rejected him or her? Its simple really. You ask how many god-sister that a guy have and you ask how many god-brother that a girl have. Come on people, its not the age of the 'wuxia' or the 70's where good friends will become 'kai mui' or 'kai gor'. In this modern society, the amount of 'kai mui' you have shows how many rejections you got. The more the 'kai mui', the more rejection you have gotten yourself in. The more 'kai gor' you have, well.. you get the idea.

The 'kai mui' and 'kai gor' syndrome (KMKG) is something that the 'kai mui' and 'kai gor' do to ease the pain of the rejected. That would be the first level. You know you have hurt the guy and you feel sorry for it. You know you can't take the next step in the relationship. What do you do? You settle for something in the middle. Taking the next step but not going over the line. You become his or her 'kai mui' or 'kai gor'. This would seem like some form of consolation for that moment of courage that the rejected have shown.

For the first few weeks, the whole thing would seem like normal. You are still as close. You hang out together. You call each other 'kai gor' and 'kai mui'. You chat till late at night. Message each other. But the rejected know that he/she can't have you and slowly he/she will forget you. This KMKG syndrome will then go into the second level. You stop calling each other 'kai gor' and 'kai mui'. The rejected will contact each other less and less. How many of you can still be friends with each other once you got rejected? There is bound to be some difference in the relationship. Instead of getting closer, both of you drift farther and farther apart.

The other usage of KMKG is to give the other party some hints. Let me give you an example. THe girl know that the guy is on to him. Before the guy confesses, the girl proposes that they become 'kai gor' and 'kai mui'. This is to stop the guy's advances and to save the guy from unnecessary awkward situations.

The next time you guys sit down and have a chat in your normal yam cha session, don't ask how many girls or guys each other have been with each other as the rule of three apploes. Ask how many 'kai gor' and 'kai mui' that they have. You'll be surprised by the amount that they have and the rule of three haven't even been applied yet! In this case, the role of the rule of three would be reversed. Ask a guy how many 'kai mui' he have and he will answer. Instead of dividing, you multiply that number by three and you will know the amount of rejection that he have.

Of Stinky Tofu

2007-12-05T19:11:00.000+08:00

Many people will run away from the any first sign of smelly stuff on the streets but no... Not me. If only you would persevere, you would find some really neat stuff. If you're walking around in the pasar malam and you smell something funny, it should be the stinky tofu (chau taufu). I know you would ask me, if its smelly why would I even put it into my mouth. Well, sometimes you shouldn't be deceived by its look and in this case its smell.

You get to choose from the Taiwanese style and the Hong Kong style. You get some preserved vegetables with your tofu along with some special sauces. For those who don't like to eat it on the spot, you can opt to take away 'ta pau'. If you're afraid to leave some 'smell' in your car, don't. The lady will tie it very tightly.

This would be the Hong Kong style stinky tofu. The piece is larger and its less crunchy. You get a bigger bite.

This is the Taiwan style stinky tofu. The piece is smaller and its very crunchy and its just perfect for bite size.

Eat the tofu with the sauce provided. At first bite you may feel that its stinky but its really not. Don't let your nose fool you. Surprises can be found even in the most little of things. Again, if you are in need of directions. Message me. I'll be in Ipoh for the whole of December.

Of Halal Dim Sum

2007-12-04T18:59:00.000+08:00

Have you ever try ordering your dim sum from your seat with a lady taking your order and and not through the auntie pushing their dim sum around the place? Have you ever try halal dim sum? (read NO PORK!!!) Well, I had the opportunity to try all that and its not as bad as one thinks. I had the halal dim sum at Syuen Silver Boat Restaurant.

Prawn Dumpling (Ha Mai)

Chicken Glutinous Rice (Loh Mai Kai)

The list of dim sum available, choose to your hearts content.

Chee Cheung Fun, choose from prawn or chicken. Its halal remember?

Fish Dumpling (Yu Mai)

Good ol' Prawn Dumpling (Ha Kau)

The environment of Syuen's Silverboat Restaurant is clean (its located in a hotel after all), the atmosphere is quite pleasing as there are no aunties pushing their cart around and since its located on the first floor of Syuen, you'll get a good view of park located next to the hotel. Get your directions from me if you're interested. One final note, although its in a hotel, the price of the dim sum is not as 'hotel' as you may think. Its quite reasonable.

Of Sago/Lolo

2007-12-03T04:41:00.000+08:00

Mango Lolo and Rainbow Lolo

I recently visited the pasar malam that I rarely go. The reason for that was, it was very far from my place. Since I visited this pasar malam at that particular night, I though I would try something that I won't normally try in pasar malam. That particular food is Sago or Lolo. Normally, I would eat this at 'tong sui kai' but according to my friend, the owner from the 'tong sui kai' decided to make her business more mobile and hence the Lolo are prepared in a van. You can visit her van cum store on any pasar malam at your respective housing areas.

This is what I ordered. I have always been a great fan of mango and ordering Mango Lolo is the right thing to do. Just so you guys would know, the Lolo prepared by the auntie there is not limited to mango alone. If my memory serves me correctly, there are a myriad of choices at your disposal that ranges from kiwi to watermelon. Take your pick. If you can't make your choice, just order Rainbow Lolo. Its a combination of all the fruit available.

As you can see, Lolo are made of ice, nata, sago(most important ingredient), and a certain type of fruit (the fruit shown here is mango) plus the fruit syrup. The icy cold feeling fills you up once it enters your mouth. The fresh fruit complements the soft texture of the sago and the additional fruit syrup and ice makes the whole package not too sweet and not too bland, just PERFECT!! I'm sure after you finish your first bowl, you'll be wanting for more. For those who don't like to eat it at pasar malam, you can opt to 'ta pau' but do be careful that it is still ice and it will melt before you get home. To enjoy the whole package, just eat it there. Don't worry, the auntie is kind enough to prepare the necessary chairs and tables. Next time you guys want to go and try, give me a call. For those who don't know the directions, do give me a message.

Of Statues and Crosses

2007-12-01T13:24:00.000+08:00

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/561471

http://www.darnmalaysia.com/2007/11/23/morons-of-parliament-demolish-christian-statues-destroy-the-crosses/

http://lucialai.org/2007/11/22/demolish-the-statues-and-destroy-the-crosses/

http://lucialai.org/2007/11/24/demolish-the-statues-and-destroy-the-crosses-part-ii/

Before reading my post, it would be advised that you read all the links above to get a good grasp of the situation.

Coming from a missionary school myself, I can't do anything but to get angered by the crappy comments/remarks by these guys. I have been a Michaelian for at least half of my life. I started in St. Michaels' kindergarten and ended my studies in Form 6. I have been in St. Michaels for a total of 14 years. 14 years in the same school is a very long time mind you and not once in those 14 years that I have heard any so call Christian songs sang in the morning or even are there any effort to convert me into a Christian. I'm a Buddhist you see and I'm proud to be one. The thing is, St. Michaels respect the religions of its students. The people responsible for those irresponsible comments are shown below.

Tuan Syed Hood bin Syed Edros [Parit Sulong]

Datuk Haji Mohamad bin Haji Aziz [Sri Gading]

I would not comment word by word on what these guys had said because it has been done by the bloggers shown in the links above. All I'm going to say is, in a country where different races lived together, it would be good to practice moderation in everything that one do. It is unwise to to say something and not be responsible about it let alone have the required knowledge of the subject. There are people like me who have studied for so long in a missionary school that we find it disturbing that such comments are coming out from the mouth of such 'respectable' icons of the society.

Of My Christmas Wish List

2007-11-28T11:17:00.000+08:00

Yes, I know that I can't afford the stuff below and that is why I come out with this Wish List. Which mean that I can wish for all I want but I won't get any of them. Guys will want the latest gadgets and electronics and gals will want the latest LV handbags and the latest fashion. Well, here is my wish list for Christmas. If anyone of you want to get me any of them, please do. Don't think, just do. DO!!!!

Philip Pullman's His Dark Material Triology - The Golden Compass will be coming soon to the cinema and I can't wait to watch it. If I can't settle for this book, I don't mind you bringing me to the cinema to watch it. I need the company after all.

Ipod Nano 3rd Generation - I have always wanted an Ipod, I don't really know why but I guess I'm just fascinated by round things. Alright, that sounded perverted, I mean... the circle thingy that let you control the Ipod. If you want to get me this, please pack it nicely and tell me its fragile.

Half Life 2 : The Orange Box - I don't really like to play FPS games but Half Life 2 would be an exception. With 5 games in 1 box and a killer price of Rm175 it would be a sin not getting one of this.

SE K850i - With a 5 Megapixel built in camera, it would be handy for taking photos for my blog. The phone features will just be complementary. I just want to take photo with this phone. Do get me one... pretty please... pretty pretty please...Rubik's Revolution - I finally solved the Rubik 3 x 3 after so many years of sleepless nigths and I want to get something a little bit difficult and this would be it. This would seem like the cheapest things from all the things I have posted but don't be deceived by its look. Its damn expensive for a cube.

Dell XPS M170 - A gaming notebook are needed to play the latest games on the market. My Inspiron 6000 is already showing its age. In computer term, its already outdated. I don't really understand why games are getting prettier and prettier but my computer is getting slower and slower.

PSP Slim & Lite - The ultimate Christmas gift for anybody. It can play movies, games, GAMES!!!, Mp3, get online, etc. Nuff said.

Candle Light Dinner for 2 - A dinner for two with my beloved, it should be simple, right? NO! She's so far away and it hurts to know that I can't celebrate Christmas with her. So any of you want to sponsor me a ticket to UK? It doesn't have to be First Class. I'm asking for too much huh?

So, come on people and Santa if you are out there. I've been a good boy for so long and it should be time I'm getting something for all the good deeds that I have done. I'm a good guy, right? Guys I need your support here to persuade Santa. Lol....

Of Curry Chicken Bread

2007-11-26T19:24:00.001+08:00

Due to a constant complain from YH who wanted to eat the famous curry chicken bread from Kampar, I brought him to Yau Kee Restaurant. No, not that Kampar main branch, its the Ipoh branch. Its located at Jalan Kampar, quite ironic isn't it? The branch from Kampar is located at Jalan Kampar. Lol...

The have the usual curry chicken bread, a few famous dish that we didn't get to try and a few other types of cookies. For RM25, you can get a portion for at least 4 person. The size of all the bread are the same.

The chicken curry bread rack.

Chicken curry bread going for RM25

Guai Fa Mee

Fried Yin Yong

I gotta say that the fried yin yong is quite to my liking. A mild taste of 'tau si' and the crispiness of the fried meehon and soft texture of the kuetiaw complements each other. If you are interested to go, ask me for directions.

Contact Number : 05 - 241 6504

Of A Silly Letter

2007-11-18T14:02:00.000+08:00

I'm still having my exams and I got so much free time in my hand. Got another paper tomorrow and I know I should be spending my time studying, but what the heck. I recently received an email from the principal of my residential college. Its a 'friendly' reminder to all the students. Below are a few snippets of her letter.

Sekadar mukadimah...untuk makluman warga Kachi 1, satu perkara yang cukup panas berlaku dua hari yang lepas..saya bersama felo kita dan pengetua Kachi 2 telah berjaya menangkap pasangan bercinta di dalam toilet lelaki, di Mall...emph..kan dah kantoi...kes ni kami serahkan ke pihak UK.

Alright, you guys are so free till you want to stalk couples in the toilet. Its the toilet for heaven's sake. And what are the couple in the toilet? I think that they are just forced to make out, I mean date in the guy's toilet just because all the other places are prohibited from doing so. Come one people, get a room somewhere. Next time you kid ask you, Mama, where was I conceived? What would you answer? Err... the toilet?

malamnya...saya menegur sepasang pelajar berbangsa India yang study di cafe kat Mona yang sedang menepuk2 manja bahu teman lelakinya.

semalam pula...seorang pelajar berbangsa Cina datang berjumpa saya, kerana kes kantoi nya menunggang motorsikal berlainan jantina...

Why only Chinese and Indians? No Malays? The moral of the story is, you shall not touch your guy on the shoulder. It gives out the wrong impression to the others. Touch on the shoulder = want to make out. Can't be on the same bike. Alright, this I can understand but well, what is the big deal anyway? Its not like you will get a hard on or something. Right? Right??!?!?!

berpegang2an dan membonceng motor berlaian jantina tidak dibenarkan sama sekali dan adalah menjadi kesalahan di uum untuk semua kaum.tidak ada khusus untuk mana2 kaum.

Yeah right!! For all races? Why the hell did you only mention Chinese and Malay on the text above? No Malay? Does that mean that Malays don't hold hands? They just walk around, not holding hands and someday out of nowhere, the guy proposes. The girl agrees. The first time they get to hold hands would be in the altar. You think so? I don't.

kami ucapkan setinggi-tinggi perhargaan dan terima kasih kepada pemberi2 maklumat (identiti dirahsiakan atas sebab keselamatan)kerana usaha menyelamatkan kolej kita semalam dari dosa maksiat...harapan kami, agar selepas ini, lebih ramai yang berani untuk memberikan maklumat untuk menyelamatkan kolej dari menjadi sarang maksiat.

You are thanking stalkers and giving them honors like a war hero just because they are a voyeur? Imagine all the criminals in the jail getting an honor like that. Come on people, don't you all have a life? Stop voyeuring on others. Just because you can't get yourself someone doesn't mean that you should bother others.

Instead of spending time to catch couples making out, holding hands, or even catching them while they are on a bike, why don't you do something helpful like, oh.. I don't know... GIVING US WIRELESS IN OUR ROOMS? I do think that will solve everything. If people can download porn in their rooms, they won't resolve to doing it in the toilet. If people can chat online, they won't be holding hands in the public. If people just can online. If they just could. If I just could...

terms

kachi 1 - my residential college

kachi 2 - neighboring residential college

mona - college cafe

UK - unit keselamatan

Of MIA and a Pleasant Surprise

2007-11-09T03:49:00.001+08:00

I went to Auntie Lilian's blog today and guess what I found on her banner? A pic of Me (the first guy on the left) ?!??!?! Well, that is actually her eldest son. Looking through the silhouette, it kinda look like me, right? (I'm not trying to get Auntie Lilian to be my mom)

A picture for you all to compare. Anyway, starting from tomorrow, you guys won't be seeing me online or posting anything. I'll be busy taking my finals. For those who have just finish their exam, enjoy your holidays. I'll be seeing you all soon. Leave some free space for me in your schedule so that we can have our 'yam cha' session. Till then, have fun.

Of A Visit To Kenny Rogers Roaster

2007-11-07T15:54:00.000+08:00

I am a good son. At least I believe so. I celebrated my mom's birthday at Kenny Rogers. The newly renovated Kenny Rogers is situated on the ground floor of Jaya Jusco Ipoh. Previously, it was situated on the second floor. Not much customers go there because the bad location and the lame decorations. Now, it looks more up to date with more tables. They have the same menu, nothing special there.

Kenny Rogers' famous muffins. Choose from either Vanilla, Chocolate, or Banana.

Kenny Rogers' famous quarter chicken meal. This is the black pepper flavor, choose three from a myriad of side dishes. Will cost you around RM14.90.

The original flavor quarter chicken meal.

Would really appreciate if their meal would include a complimentary drink of some sort. A glass of carbonated drink would cost you around RM3.50. I could have bought a whole bottle. Its just outrageous. I don't mind paying RM3.50 or even RM10.00 for a cup of coffee. Carbonated drink? I would have been better off with just a glass of plain water. The service is satisfactory and the food is quite decent. Wouldn't mind to go for another visit. Just not so soon. Maybe in another six months or so.

Why I Want to Eat at Friday's

2007-11-06T22:10:00.000+08:00

Ipoh have no TGI Friday. Nuff said. The only place that we have that came close to resemble TGI Friday would be Friday Dining Place and even they have closed their place. I wrote a review on that place. Read it here. The thing is, I celebrated my birthday at Friday Dining Place and I hope I can celebrate my birthday at TGI Friday. The food there is so-so. My friend told me that the food at TGI Friday is heavenly.

The various food blog gave me positive review which makes me wanting to go to TGI Friday. It would be an honor if you could give me a free meal at TGI Friday. Its far, I know but I don't really me. Treat it as a birthday present to me on Nov, pretty please. Pretty pretty please. Alright I lied about my birthday being on Nov, its actually on March. You can't blame a guy for trying to get a free fantastic meal. A guy gotta do what a guy gotta do.

Of Disappointments

2007-11-04T11:12:00.000+08:00

Once, I did not get a call on an outing and I was so disappointed. Its was so disappointing that it hurts so badly. Hurt so badly that it was just too much. Yes, I'm being melodramatic here. The thing is, this time around, I don't feel that anymore. Which is a good thing on my part as this means the 'grasp' is not there anymore. All those months of believing in empty 'grasps' and all are just me being dramatic. Being dramatic is over rated, even for me.

Of An Afternoon Lunch and a Great Idea

2007-11-02T16:06:00.001+08:00

After ranting non stop about me not having lunch and how expensive it is nowadays to YH, I decided to prepare my own lunch. Nothing special, its just fried spaghetti with white sauce.

The ingredients which include crab meat and margarine.

Carrots, great for the eyes and for the garnishing.

I prepared the spaghetti.

Cooked the carrot together with the margarine.

Put in eggs, the meat and the spaghetti and the spaghetti white sauce.

Put in the carrots.

And WHAM! a plate of fried spaghetti. It looks easy, right?

You guys should see the mess that I made in the kitchen. That is why I don't like fancy things. Normally I just eat eggs and breads. Its so simple and the mess is minimal. Contrary to what all you guys may think. I don't really eat a lot for lunch. Its a habit that I picked up when I was in Uni. Normally my classes will be in the afternoon and I was always rushing. Sometimes I even skipped brunch and only eat my dinner.

Anyway, I got a great idea for a corny and lame romantic scene.

Gal : I seem to have a fever.
Guy : Really? Let me check. (putting his hand on the gal's forehead)
Gal : How is it? Hot?
Guy : I don't feel anything. Are you pulling my legs?
Gal : I'm not! Come, I'll give you a better feel. (approaching the guy with her forehead)

Both of their foreheads are touching. The guy was apparently shocked!!?!?!

Guy : Ok! I feel the heat and all. You're having a fever.
Gal : You believe me, right?
Guy : I do, I do. Now that you're this close, I notice you have great eyes.
Gal : Well, thanks! You have great eyes too.

A moment of silence ensues. Their eyes locked to each other. [put in romantic music]

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and they kissed.

I know, I know. Its lame and all. You can't blame me for flooding my mind with romance novels and cliche chic flicks. I'm having my study week after all.

Of Random Photos Of Insignificance

2007-10-30T08:20:00.000+08:00

The amount of people in the newly opened 24 hour drive through Mc Donald is staggering. I took the photo at midnight. The crowd is terrible. The cashiers are damn slow, their service are not really up to notch not to mention they are not that familiar with how the whole thing works. People go in, order, give money, you give them food. Not people go in, give money, you let them wait, and wait and wait. It just defeats the purpose of the fast food concept.

I have no idea now you need a dairy book to jot down the amount of milk you get from a cow on 2008. Its just silly and I got this from Jaya Jusco.

An annual event at all the major departmental stores. May I know the name of this art? This guy know his stuff and he is pretty meticulous about the whole art thingy.

A few minutes, this is what you get. I didn't stay long enough to get a good look of the final product but judging from what he had done thus far, it would have come out great anyway.

For the adventurous, I ordered fresh milk with egg. It taste kind strange at first but its OK by my standard. It will provide you with the energy to *ahhem* *ahhem*. A little advice, don't break the yolk, finish the whole thing in one gulp and you will know what I'm talking about. I ordered this from Food and Tea Hong Kong. A newly opened restaurant in Jusco. Will blog about it as soon as I get more photo from it. It just means there will be more visit from me in the future.

Of A Visit to Secret Recipe

2007-10-29T19:26:00.000+08:00

Been a while since I visited Secret Recipe. Got the chance when its my sis' birthday and my mom was treating us. We chose a secluded (read: no people) Secret Recipe shop. The one in Jusco would never be my choice. Its too airy and too crowded. Too many people were walking around and I don't want that while I'm having my meal.

Oreo Cheese Cake going for RM5.50

Dory Fish Fillet with Lobster Sauce going for RM16.90

Chicken Cordon Bleu going for RM14.50

The most expensive on the menu, Irish Lamb Stew for RM21.50

Lamb have always been a personal fave of mine. So guys, if ever you want to treat me for a dinner for whatever occasion, remember to bring me to a place with a great lamb as their main course. The Irish Lamb Stew is so heavenly. It melts in my mouth like chocolate. I wouldn't mind for a second serving but the first serving already got me full. Coupled it with a few bites of the Oreo Cheese Cake and you can say that my trip to Secret Recipe is complete. I got a bite on the Fish Fillet and the Chicken, they were quite nice too but not as nice as my Lamb. Its because I'm a great fan of the Lamb.

Of Coursemates and Our Course!

2007-10-20T10:19:00.000+08:00

We are Risk Management students but

we are also known as the gods and goddesses of gamblers.

We went to Sam Poh Tong,

and the Kwan Yin Tong

just to throw oranges at the poor poor tree.

With a compilation of cool guys

and pretty girls (ahhem...).

We got one with the palm of light,

the one that cheats people money using cards and another one that stick to the barbeque pits,

the one that rides on a little goat with hair that'll fit any shampoo advertisement,

the one with the medbox that can handle any amount of alcohol,

the one that sang the best rendition of Eason's song,

the chicken wing queen, if you have, she will get it.

the one that always cry, all you do is just stare and she will get tears in her eyes.

We are the Risk Mangement students of UUM, are you ready for us, world?

Of Watching A Movie Alone

2007-10-20T10:01:00.000+08:00

I'm the one that got a free ticket to watch Resident Evil : Extinction.

I'm the one that is seated in the middle with six couples on my left and the other six couples on my right.

I'm the one that got used to watching movie with someone that now it somehow got weird watching a movie alone.

I'm the one that walks alone into the cinema and walks alone out of the cinema.

I'm the one with another free ticket to another free ticket that I think I'll be watching alone again and I can't decide which movie to watch.

I'm the one that is babbling early in the morning.

I'm simply, the one.....

Of A Reunion and Memorable Friends

2007-10-16T21:09:00.000+08:00

Once, I went for a movie with two friends and we ended up in a 'yam cha' session. We then ordered 'maggi goreng ayam' and well it didn't went well. Being the only guy then, they shoved me all the 'ayam' they have in their plate and I ended up with maggi goreng ayam , tambah ayam, tambah ayam'. Those were the earliest memories I have of my close friends and it is memories that one should cherish and always remember. My, my, how time have passed. Now, the scenario is totally different.

Now, I have a friend that always say that she is full but yet she still keep her mouth occupied with 'whatever you name it, she can eat it' kind of food. I have another that is so fair in her complexion that I can't really differentiate her from a vampire. And then there's another that drinks beer like its drinking water and alcohol is her second nature. How time has passed and how people change. The way they act may look different but their core, their personality is still well intact.

Its time like these that we should really cherish. How many reunions can one have with your friends? I do hope that it would never come to an end.

Of Long Distance Relationships

2007-10-11T02:30:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine once told me that she doesn't believe in a long distance relationship. I replied her, I don't believe it either. Many moons have passed since then and I can surely say that the answer I had given her is wrong. It is so wrong in so many ways. I answered her using the answers of what the others had gone through. Its not always a fair justification of long distance relationship unless you experience it yourself.

A few months back, I met her again. This time she was seeing some guy. I told her how I was studying at Kedah and how my gal is studying at KL. She told me the same thing. Her reply, "so far?" I just nodded and agreed silently. Well, the actual thing that I wanted to tell her was, I believe in long distance relationship now. I manage to make it work. All those experience I heard from the others are just myth. We've been apart from each other in a journey that takes 4 hours till now in a journey that takes 14 hours.

Three years worth of relationship is the proof of stability that one needs. The security that everyone needs in starting a new relationship and ironically the most important essence in maintaining a relationship. One can be tempted by a momentarily flash of attraction but that is only a drop of water onto the vast sea. One have to hold what is most cherished to them and never let go. It is those memories that keep everything running and working.

Ask me again whether I believe that long distance relationship will work and I'll answer YES! in a heartbeat.

Of Missing In Action and the Holidays!

2007-10-07T17:12:00.000+08:00

Guys, sorry for the MIA'ing I have been doing for the past month. Its been really busy here. With my final assignment for the semester safely in my hand now, I can say that I'm free from assignment and have time to write a decent blog post. If only the finals will not come a month later, I guess I will have more time in my hands. Hari Raya is coming. I was never a big fan of Hari Raya. I'm not a racist and I won't ever be one but why does Hari Raya have all those special extra holidays like Chinese New Year or Deepavali?

The way the people fast in UUM is pretty amazing. I'll tell you what the people do here is UUM when its the fasting month.

Food

Normal
People eat their breakfast or brunches at the normal one would. Buy their dinner at 7 and come out for supper at maybe around 11 or 12. People eat a lot and well, its only Malaysian to do so.

Fasting Month

People wake up at 3 or 4 in the morning for breakfast. Do not eat till 7pm. Buy their dinner at 4, the queue is way loooooooooooonger than your normal queue. They come out for supper at 11 or 12. They eat way much more than what normal day is and you call that fasting? And no, I'm not refering to Malays.

Activities

Normal

Well, there are people that likes to play soccer or basketball late in the evening or before their dinner time. They sweat a lot, build up a lot of appetite and go for a chow later after their bath.

Fasting Month

The difference is, they play soccer or basketball early in the morning, say 2 or 3. Build up a good appetite and eat loads and loads of food to last them for the day.

The stuff that have no difference whether is the fasting month or your good old normal/boring month is you still have to push like hell to get on the bus. I do wonder where do those people get their strength from. They push and push like there's no tomorrow. Lecturers still annoy you like hell with loads of assignments and homeworks with impossible datelines. People like me will still procrastinate till the very last moment. Its not really, I blame it on my pre-holiday mood and now I'm officially in my holiday mood.

Won't be doing anything productive for now, at least education wise. For now, I'm just going to wait for a few days before I say goodbye to UUM for a measely 1 week(it does feel like a year, maybe even more). Then I would be back again for extra classes and some unavoidable chores. Happy holiday you guys! Enjoy yourself. I know I would!

Of Leaving On A Jetplane

2007-09-28T20:53:00.000+08:00

I know, I know... I didn't update my blog for ages. That post about Darth Vader doesn't count. Somehow I got this song stuck in my head for the past few weeks.

Leaving On A Jetplane

All my bags are packed, Im ready to go

Im standing here outside your door

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

But the dawn is breakin, its early morn

The taxis waiting, hes blowin his horn

Already Im so lonesome I could cry.

Chorus:

So kiss me and smile for me

Tell me that youll wait for me

Hold me like youll never let me go.

Im leavin on a jet planeI dont know when Ill be back again

Oh, babe, I hate to go.

Theres so many times Ive let you down

So many times Ive played aroundI tell you now, they dont mean a thing

Every place I go, I think of you

Every song I sing, I sing for you

When I come back, Ill wear your wedding ring.

(chorus)

Now the time has come to leave you

One more time let me kiss you

Then close your eyes, Ill be on my way.

Dream about the days to come

When I wont have to leave alone

About the times, I wont have to say,

(chorus)

And well, I don't think this post will be counted either. Just want to tell you guys that I'm still alive and I'm being hoarded by loads and loads of assignment and due dates. People have their swings and I think I'm swinging it at the widest now.

Of A Villain Turned Maestro

2007-09-13T02:02:00.000+08:00

A must watch, you at least owe yourself this!!

Of Red Hill Laketown Park

2007-09-04T12:13:00.000+08:00

WARNING! huge update!! major bandwidth!!

the entrance

During the mid-sem break, the only time that I rejoice because I finally get to clear my intestines from sub-standard food and the only time I get to go to the places I like. I went to Bukit Merah (not Red Hill, silly you!) just to spend some quality time with my beloved.

the bukit merah dress code for the pool, just thought it would be handy for you guys who would like visit red hill but don't know what to wear (I can't find anything on the net about the red hill's dress code)

you will be greeted by this big on the floor water spurting thingy

this wrap around the wrtist thingy cost me RM35, I got a 10% off using my Touch N Go to pay

enjoy the view of the jetty

the place where you get on a boat of 40 people and go to some Orang Utan Island, lame name huh!??!

some chalets sitting on the water, you have to pay loads to stay there for a night

the Orang Utan Island

meet (honestly, I forgot his name, name him what you wish, just not fookiat, OK?)

the contraception they use to feed the Orang Utan's

birth cert for the monkeys

even monkey sleep on beds (its actually a nursery for the young ones)

I don't like to get photographed by others, here is a rare shot, so.. enjoy...

you get to visit the zoo after the Orang Utan island trip, the fishes are ravenous!

this little bugger tried to steal my camera case right in front of me, you guys better be very careful with your belongings (but hell, its so cute you won't even mind)

some sick people lol! put butterflies in these cases and show it to others, I didn't pay any attention on those though

took on the skyride (another lame name) to the waterpark

to get a great overview of the pool and its attractions

here

and here

the area where you get to loan the tube

that costs you RM10, you gotta get one if you want to play the the rides and attraction

you change your clothes here

you can blame me for comparing... haha

And there you have it, my adventures or misadventures of the red hill outing. Its tiring and its lots of fun. Visit when you have the time. Give me a call when you do, I won't mind visiting again.

Of Getting Porn

2007-08-31T10:52:00.000+08:00

Ask you all a weird question. What do you do when a gal friend of yours ask you for porn. Porn as in pornography as in videos or movies where people takes off their clothes and engage in some kinky sexual acts. So... what do you do? Do you just give it to her without asking any questions? What do you do?

The first thing that ran through my mind was this. Porn? Well, if you can freely download that from the net, why in the hell would you want it from me unless you want the porn featuring me which is where this mental image comes in at below.

I wouldn't want to give her that. Its because I don't have one. I have to use my newly bought web cam (more pics on the cam later) to video all my actions and edit it into one hell of a video to impress her. Where have my mind wander. She don't want porn about me. She will want porn about hunks with six-packs not a guy with a six-in-one pack, girls with boobies so big it looks absolutely fake.

I asked her the reason and well, her reasons are above me and I don't really want to know why. She may use it as the Weapon of Mass Destruction for all she wants but I don't really care. I'm just doing my role as a good friend by spreading the love. Lolz... that sound way wrong...

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

2007-08-28T13:40:00.000+08:00

picture courtesy of NST

To the boy who got his testicle pierced by a pipe, my prayers are with you. Read the gruesome details on TheStar and NST.

you can always replace the whole thing with a gardening water hose

that can be used on flowers when you have the urge to 'release' yourself

not to mention bragging rights for the rest of your life

Of Getting Too Old For This!

2007-08-27T10:06:00.000+08:00

Those time I was on a bus, traveling 300km from North to South or vice versa makes me feel like I'm on a particular reality TV show. (Read: The Amazing Race). Racing against time to make the next stop only to get on a bus again is really taxing. All those anxiousness and uncertainty. It really kills the mood and all those checks by JPJ and the repeating news about how bus crashes on this spooky month doesn't help much either.

So, here I am complaining how much I hate to travel and yet I don't have a choice. Traveling is the only way I can see my loved ones. Traveling is the only way to make those 300km nearer and finally, traveling by bus is the cheapest alternative.

How I wish I was on an era where distance and time is somehow irrelevant. Remember that there was once a blue cat robot that can take out a door from his pocket. You open the door and suddently you are where you want to be. Well, its a dream all right and I'm starting to babble a lot. Sorry for the 'pic-less' post. Promise to have a huge update with a huge amount of photo that will break your bandwidth next time. Now I have to find a way to free myself from all this Uni-stuff to do that. Wish me luck, guys!

Tesco Extra, Ipoh

2007-08-16T10:02:00.000+08:00

There's a new shop in town and its Tesco Extra. Having been to its 'soft opening' today, I had to push my way through the crowd, pushed a few ~~aunties and uncles~~ rude people away just to get a Tesco Club Card. The thing with Tesco is, they are giving RM20 vouchers to the first 200 customers. By the time I got there, the crowd was already reaching thousands. Sigh.. There goes my RM20.

the crowd of 'si lai' and 'ah peks'

out of nowhere, leaflets of some bread promotion are given out, and this is where you see Malaysians at its best, they push and push and try to grab whatever that is left, Malaysia Boleh! huh...

do you see the hands reaching out? after getting the leaflets, the 'si lai' and the 'ah pek' said, its just some bread promotion lar.. then why in the hell you people try to reach for the papers as if your life is depending on it??!?

Well, I reached Tesco at sometime around 8.30am. They are apparently waiting for some 'gwei lo' VIPs who will reach at 9.00am. I didn't waste my time and went to the card registration counter to get me and mom a club card. Its for points accumulation purposes according to them. As usual, the crowd is plenty.

the good thing was, they handed me the card on the spot

the bad thing, you can't fill in the form yourself. I mean, I'm old enough to write, Right? Maybe those uncles and aunties need their help but I don't. Nevertheless, I gave up and in the end let the staff to fill it for me.

then, the guy asked me a funny question.

Staff : your title sir?
Me : (shocked, do I look like a girl to you?) its Mister
Staff : thank you..

There are only three choices in there. One is for Mr, which obviously is a guy, the other two options was Mrs, woman which is married and Ms, a single lady. How hard can it be? You must have filled too much form to mix up our sexes. I got my card and went in directly into the store.

only to be greeted by some guys playing some Indian instruments

your good ol' myNews.com shop on the right to get your daily dosage of the news

the good ol' accessories shop on the left for the ladies

and not to be missed, the ever typical hand phone counter

the inside of the store

the bread section

greens section

the wine shop, nothing that can set the store on fire

the food court

After walking for an hour, I called it quits. I got myself two bottles of carbonated drinks and a pair of Asadi Crocs. Been wanting to get one for ages. I don't there is much difference between Tesco Extra and Tesco. They just sell their things in a larger quantity. The layout of the store is typically Tesco. You can intuitively tell what things are put where. About the promotions, I don't really see any cheap things selling over here. Maybe its me who just got back from Kedah. I always prefer to do my shopping at Kedah. Its somehow cheaper. But you can't expect me to get everything there, right? So there are pros and cons. Anyway, Tesco Extra is a commendable addition the the family of hypermarkets that are available at Ipoh. Now I just have to find a way to get out of the traffic of the opening crowd!

Of The Suprisng Mosque

2007-08-11T14:21:00.000+08:00

One look at it and the idea will come to you. Its a mosque, right? Its got to be! Right? You believe me. Right?

I believe that it is a mosque until I saw that! Its Giant!!!

I always thought the innards of a mosque should look something like this!

Instead I got these. The interior that don't look like mosque.

Equipped with escalators. The prayers room must be way high up.

It must be pretty dark up there but somehow I find the design very, 'refreshing'

Of Yada, Yada, Yada.....

2007-08-06T22:27:00.000+08:00

Sorry guys for the lack of updates lately, been really busy with ~~watching drama~~ doing assignments. Caught of the photo above when I decided to go home on a whim. The bus was loaded, an 'ang moh' was sitting beside me. I thought I tried to initiate an conversation but he wasn't showing any signs of wanting to talk. I just let him be.

Who says that bus driver cannot be 'tough' on the road like the taxi drivers? With over 60 lives hanging on the hands of the bus driver, he can still drive like a pro and make a phone call. Unlike his counterpart the taxi driver, the most lives he have is 5 including himself. Let's say the liability is not that great.

Of The Things You Do When You Are Bored!

2007-08-02T13:07:00.000+08:00

Once in a while there comes a girl that you do not really notice. A girl that you do not think more of or think less of. She is just a girl and she is in you life. Out of nowhere, the girl is somehow the one you hang out with, A LOT! You go to places with her, start to skip tuition classes just to catch that not-so-interesting movie. What the heck! You just want her company and evidently, she want yours too.

You start to care for her, leaving her short messages everday. Not once day will pass without her messages and the sound of your cellular singing in euphony. A simple "have you gone back?" is like an angel's voice or in this case, an angel's scribbling. Guys that get near her are suddenly the object of the green-eyed monster of jealousy, YOU! Simple childish acts done to her are returned with vengeance from you. You do not know why you feel like this. You just do.

Somewhere in the middle, a good guy friend of yours sent her a love letter. She came to you and she saide that she is afraid. You felt relieved. You go through your way and help her. You talk to the guy, trying to encourage him because he is your friend. You talk to the girl, trying to encourage her too. You do not know why but it just feel right to do it although deep in your heart a slight pain is starting to emerge.

You kept that feeling deep. Convincing yourself that it is not the time time yet. You enjoy the company, the late night talks, those little cute short messages and those memorable lunches. You start to think that nothing can ever go wrong in your life. You are WRONG! You are afraid of losing her. Like the friend that you had been consoling, you know you had fallen for her.

**end of part 1**

Of Dress Ethics and Being Famous

2007-07-23T17:20:00.000+08:00

UUM, Sintok; the place I am currently studying at has had its fair share of the news. Being in the press at the wrong time and the wrong place, ultimately results in a controversy. It can be said that UUM is famous for all the wrong reasons.

There was this issue with having too much water due to the rain. This is Kedah actually, the flood caused the Uni to start classes one week later causing lots of troubles and study week was cancelled!

Then there was this issue about having no water. What happened to having just enough water? Read it here, here, and here.

And now, there is this issue of how UUM students are dressing too little. I can't really say that I am proud of my own Uni when we are in the press for all these wrong reasons. Really here! I don't want to be the one when I attend an interview next time and my interviewer asks me. "You're from UUM, the place where the girls must wear baju kurung?" I would die in shame!

Read all the issue about the UUM Dress Ethics issue here, here, here, and if you can read chinese here, and here.

The Etika Pakaian Rasmi (Official Dress Code/Ethics) have been a pain in the ass from the starting of this semester. Rumors have been flying all over about how girls must wear baju kurung to class or risk being barred or worse, being chased out from classes. Then there was this rumor about how UK (Unit Keselamatan) stopped a bus and checked on whether the girls follow the dress ethics. They fined the girls on the spot. Its ridiculous and totally preposterous. I guess its not a rumor afterall.

Somehow, the whole thing got out of hand and its all over the papers now. Like what I said earlier, famous for all the wrong reasons. How I wished that UUM can be famous for offering some rare courses such as Risk Management and Accounting Information System. But nooooooooooo, they have to do something out of this world, to be totally different from the other Uni and stir up some possible racial issues.

I can imagine what UUM will get in their future issues. Dressing up too much! Come on! Give me some faith here, and let me graduate in peace.

Of Harry Potter Craze

2007-07-22T17:03:00.000+08:00

I admit it, I pre-ordered the book way back when they was doing a promotion. Paying a hefty RM109.90 but I did not regret it even one bit. The latest and the final installment of Harry Potter, tittled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is mine but sadly its not in my hand. Sigh! That's because I am still here at Uni, stuck! How I wish I could lay my hands on the book and engage in a reading marathon.

By now you guys would have read about the commotion that was going on with the book in The Star paper here, here, here, here, and here. Sure, the book is cheap and all selling at RM69.90 but how many can they sell? I don't really think that they can supply the whole Malaysia with enough Harry Potter books and they are doing it at a loss. Which means the cost of the book is more than RM69.90.

They are selling it at nearly half the price. To me, its just their marketing tactics to attract more customers to their stores. Its not wrong to me, coming from a Risk Management student but when you think about the long haul, they are certainly in the losing end. Their reputation will be down the drain because they will be unable to cope with the demand of their customers. The four major bookstores have the majority of the stocks and they are thinking of returning to the distributors as a worse case scenario action. All those who didn't pre-ordered and are unable to get a copy from their stores will have nothing and all the blame will go to the hypermarkets.

For those who don't know, I pre-ordered the book and I got a RM10 MPH voucher, a limited edition mug, a key-chain, and the latest Harry Potter DVD. Beat that! So guys, enjoy the book and don't be a spoil sport. Keep the ending to yourself and keep the magic alive.

7 Ways To Write Hate Mails And Not Get Caught

2007-07-20T17:57:00.000+08:00

disclaimer : all the stuff that I have wrote are merely for laughing and parody purposes only, should you ever use any of the stuff I wrote, I should not be held responsible for your actions and the consequences of your actions. lolz...

Hate mails are something one write to expresses one's anger and frustration to a certain somebody that he welll, hates (duh!!). It may be good for the soul, all the built up stress may be expressed once and for all but its not really recommended as it will hurt the one you are sending the email to. Taking from Kenny Sia's post on IcyQueenGoddess. I really do feel sorry for her for all the hate mails she have receieved. No one deserves such things, especially her.

To Mr. CL Lim of Georgetown, it is very childish of you to do such actions and you deserve all the consequences. Even if you want to do it you should resort to other more safer and less stupid way which is shown below:-

The Seven Ways To Write Hate Mails And Not Get Caught

Go to a cybercafe
Its only RM2.00 per hour and you can write all the hate mails you want without the risk of exposing your identity. Instead, Mr. CL Lim of Georgetown is losing RM100. One can do simple calculations, right? Compare RM2 with RM100. You can get like 50 plates of 'nasi ekonomi' with that amount of money.
Use free wireless networks around town
Cafes such as Starbucks, Kopitiam, Coffee Bean offer free wireless services which you can use to your heart's content. You just need to order a drink and sit there all day long, what you do is to you. Nobody can really track you using this way. Now you can do all your hating while savoring a cold glass of latte or a hot cup of cappuccino. Nifty eh!?
Use you friend's computer
I know this is unethical but a guy gotta do what a guy's gotta do, right? Go to your friend's place, kindly borrow your friend's computer for a hate mail session and leave. You won't get caught but your friend will. He will be your scapegoat and I hope that you can sleep well at night. You scum!!
Use the Company's or the University's computer
The purpose is very clear, don't leave any traces of yourself. Do not use your own computer in the Company, use others. If you can, use your boss'. There's a reason why he's your boss and its not the other way round; to make your life a living hell. Repay him in kindness and frame him. If you want to use your Uni's com, don't login using your account, find some other way or use some innocent junior's account.
Do not scare the hell outta the person you are sending hate mail to
I know this kinda defeats the purpose of sending a hate mail but I don't think you want to get into any legal trouble. Write some commonly used profanity expressions such as F*CK, B*TCH, A**HOLE and lessen on those death threats. Words such as F*CK, B*TCH, A**HOLE may sound funny and it certainly doesn't sound like it could hurt a fly. The last thing one wants to hear is a death threat to his or her family. Stalking is a big No-No too.
Make sure the person you are sending the mail is not a GAL!
Face it! Gals makes everything sound so serious and when they act up on it, its normally pretty radical and out of this world. The last thing you want to do in your life is to piss off a gal. You will end up pretty f*cked out, minf you. Guys can take an enormous amount of tongue lashing, just ease up on the family stuff and you would be fine, I hope!
Use permitted hate mail/comments generators!
Once in a while, there will come somebody who give you the permission to send them all the hate mail/comments that you can and they even thrown you a hate mail/comments generator to make it easier for you. Kenny Sia is such a person. Read up his post on Kenny Sia Hate Comment Generator and you will know what I mean.

Even if you do get caught, act like a man and bear the consequences of you actions instead of asking for you dad to plead and beg for you. You should be totally responsible for your actions. Even if you fail in your mission, you have to fail as a proud man.

Of The Typical University Life, A Newspaper Clipping, and An Award

2007-07-18T09:56:00.000+08:00

If you think that I am dead, well; I'M NOT! I'm just busy attending classes and walking around the campus, trying to grab that last hard to get book on the library shelf, trying to get myself a seat on the local eateries because the others are letting their bags to sit on it and not their butts, trying to squeeze myself onto the bus because the damn juniors have no respect for their seniors, etc.

Talking about an overzealous lecturer who is trying to finish two chapters in one night, its tiring for the brain and I honestly tell you that I don't really have the concentration. Instead, I was

eating the 'cendol' that I brought,
reading 'Digital Fortress' borrowed from Clare,
playing with the Rubik cube,
keep on complainin when the class will finish,
observing the juniors and the books that they are using (which I find to be the same as mine because I took the paper last semester)
teaching a friend to do her translation homework (who would have known, reading all those malays comics would really help in this paper??!??)
cracking jokes

I took the above shot to kind of remember that 070707 fiasco did happen in my life. I didn't do anything special that day nor did anything special was organized. That is how UUM goes, things that are unimportant, they make a hell of a celebration out of it, things that happen once 100 years, they don't really care. Who would want to join some poem competition (pantun) or try to impersonate P. Ramlee and sing his songs? I don't really have a grudge on him or anything but this event is organizes every year, every semester without fail and its getting on my nerves. The poster looks recycled, even the wordings on the posters is starting to look recycled.

And guys, some how I did it again, I got my letter on TheStar's Education page again, this time without using any pseudonym, just my real name. Read it at Yes, STPM students do deserve better. All the debate on the STPM and Matrics student got my attention and I just have to send in a letter to state the real story. You guys know which is really better, right? The blood and sweat we sacrifice shall not be wasted as we reign superiority in Uni in everything we do.

I was awarded *chuckles* by Clare with the Awesome Guy Blogger award in her He Thinks that I Rock! post. Thanks Clare, I guess.... It didn't bring me any fame or fortune but its nice to know that at least somcbody thinks that I'm awesome. Aw~~~ To Clare who got her Rockin' Girl Blogger award, you somehow deserve it (haha!) with all those funny remarks on funny issues. I'll always remember the time we spend in classes not listening to the lecturer, cracking jokes, and just simple crapping.

I actually thought of writing a short post but it ended up being too long, guess the writer's block is gone and the tap is running again, signing off.

My 100th Post

2007-07-14T13:52:00.000+08:00

On the 17th of December 2005, exactly 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months, and 28 days, or 82 weeks, or 13,800 hours, or 828,000 minutes, or 49,680,000 seconds ago, I jot down my first blog post on Blogger. I didn't write anything too serious then, just a post on my bestest friends. Nothing serious, nothing too laid back either. My first official post would be my 'Dedication To Dad' when I get my first comment from Yee Hui.

He said and I quoted "dude, don't think i didn't notice the blank papers you used to cover the table, lol.anyway, as always, i'm just a call away if you need me."

Those words are still there till today, exactly 575 days ago he wrote that and I still hold him to that promise. Those very words which I will treasure for the rest of my life. How many 100th post can one get and how many 575 days can one get in their lives? Averaging 1 post every 6 days I wrote load of craps, changed a lot of templates, met a lot of new friends, and ultimately rebonded with some lost old friends.

The reason I started blogging in the first place was to put off some steam and it slowly evolved to a tool for me to keep in touch with my friends. Where else can they know what happened to me day in and day out? Where else can they know what I think on certain subjects and movie? Friends, do visit a lot. I may not be updating a lot since I'm back to UUM now.

In my blog, I don't get much comment and I blame it on you guys!! Curse you all for reading and not giving me any response! HAHA! I sometimes feel lonely blogging but a few comments here and there does make my day. The most comment I got for a post would be a measely 5 comments which is in Visit To Lye Huat Garden, Kedah and My Final Post. The least would be none and I get a lot of silent treatment from the webloggers. I don't really mind though. I blame it on my not-so-interesting way of writing and the way how I directly go to the point. Let just say that I do not like beating around the bush.

Thanks to Wai Yip, Yee Hui, Clare, Chun Yau and some other anonymous characters out there for reading my blog and showing your support through filling up my comments page and chat boxes. My resolution before reaching my next 100th post would be:-

get more comments (5 is a BIG no no, at least a 10 would be satisfactory)
stop changing templates
increase my trafiic (have more controversial posts, kekeke)
make my blog a little more interactive
increasing my friend's link (you people out there, give me your blog's link, its hard to find all of you)
get myself a domain?!? (only when I get some money from the ads, haha)
increasing my ever decreasing library of vocabulary (its not me, its UUM)

Of Fresh Meats and Cheap Discounts

2007-07-12T13:50:00.000+08:00

There is a popular saying that goes "cheap things no good things, good things no cheap things" and I find it appropriately so in the above photo. Imported beef selling for over 10 bucks, quite reasonable, right? Imagine the tender meat going into your mouth, melting, the juices slowly creeping into your creases. I don't eat beef mind you. Its all the normal projection that you will get when you buy your ol' normal beef at the supermarket.

But imagine this now, you see a cheaper alternative. The same beef selling for 1/10 of the normal price and thus been labelled with a yellow tag for easier recognition. See the texture of the beef below. The so called tender meat's complexion darkened to an abnormal color, the same piece of meat that will give you your gastronomic feat is reduced to a measely yucky vomit. Is it even allowed to be put on shelves? I know there are people who is very cheap, but to be this cheap is really an understatement.

See and vomit at the sight of 'fresh meat'!!

You Know You Are Into Risk Management when...

2007-07-08T19:41:00.000+08:00

If you guys somehow notice for the lack of post this month, I'm back to no-man's island. I will miss the civilization and the fun. This is my very first post of the month and the only time that I am free in this week. Now I am here, sitting in the computer lab with their sucky connection and terrible slow computer trying to write a post. Sounds like a desperate writer trying to sell of his writings. Now, on to my first post of the month.

You know you are into risk management when:-

You and your friends get into different buses/planes/taxis/cars or any other kinds of transportation to get to the same place because you know it will decrease the chance of all of you getting into an accident. Even if one of you did get into the accident, there will still be some of you left. That my friend is the basis of RISK MANAGEMENT, diversifying. Never put all your eggs into the same basket is the saying and it goes around nevertheless.
You are the least popular member in your group of friends because you always think of the 'worst case scenario' in every outings. Maybe it will rain and drown the whole city. Maybe the meteor will fall and destroy the whole city. Maybe Autobots will land and get the city into the midst of a turmoil and ultimately destroy the city. Friends will shy away from you as you are the group's no brainer party pooper. "Don't take this, according to statistics, it will Ya-da, Ya-da, Ya-da..." so say you..
You have the word 'risk, insurance, coverage, not covered, compensation, premium, total loss, etc' in your every sentence. Come on man, make some sense in your life. Your most common pickup line would be, 'Is it f'risky in here, or is it me?' 'I hope you have coverage on your assets because its burning'
You have in your bagpack an umbrella, a first aid kit, a pepper spray, extra bills, tissues, mini fire extinguisher, telephones lines??!?!?, etc. You think you are trying to save the world with all that? Think again, you're not Superman. You should have brought a cape and a pair of red undies instead.

Seven Things You Do Not Know About Me

2007-06-30T21:26:00.000+08:00

Clare the good friend have once again made her presence felt throughout my blog by giving me a hard to do, lazy to think about, too much to write, too little time to do kind of tag. Seven things that you guys don't know about me. I'll be lucky if I can come out with even half of those things. I am the kind of person that tells everybody almost everything about myself, provided that if they asl. If you don't know about that, it means that you got to put my number on your fast dial and call me everyday and ask me what I am doing. Be it in the toilet or the class, I won't fail to answer your call. Its a promise. You have to call me in the first place though. Now on to the list of things you do not know about me.

I can cook!

I learn how to cook from observing my dad in the kitchen. I learn from the best and I will never forget the taste that he has brought to my mouth. I think the time I was working in a store name 'Dave's Deli' did helped me a lot in sharpening my culinary skills. Nowadays, I'm just cooking dinner for my family but in the future I don't think you guys will be surprised if you see a cafe in the middle of the town named 'fookiat's Cafe'. Visit my culinary experiences/advevntures, Sushi Adventure and Food Comics.
I can sing!

This may come as a surprise to many and it is a surprise to me too. The only time I think I sing is early in the morning when the school requires us to sing the national anthem and the school rally. There was this Children's Day competition that the class requires a few volunteers to participate. I don't really what came over me. I somehow did it with my classmates. We practiced a lot and in the end we came up with singing a song. 'That Thing We Do' I sang the song while Vincent played the guitar. It was so memorable and so hilarious. It was practically a disaster. Well, miss you friend. Miss you a lot.

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I have a dog, an aquarium with fishes, and maybe even a rat.

To many I don't seem like the guy who have pets in his home. On the contrary, I have pets. Not 'a' pet but pets. Of course they are minimally monitored. Low maintenance is a must to be my pet. I still remember the time when I first had the dog. My sis and I wanted to name it. That time Meteor Garden is on, we named the dog 'Vanness'. Its so funny to name a dog that. In the end we name the dog 'Dog'. Simple and memorable. Talking about a the rat, somehow my store room got invaded by a rat. I always spend my time in the living room, watching the TV and online at the same time. Suddenly out of nowhere, I'll see the rat runnin across the living room. I thought of buying some 'candy' to get rid of it but I don't want it dying in some place I cannot access. Hence informally. the rat became a part of the family.
I make tall salads at Pizza Hut.

Those who went with me to Pizza Hut would know that I make very tall salads. Its value for money and I don't mind having a fresh salad for lunch or dinner. Okay, maybe the salad is not as tall as the salad above but I think you guys won't be able to finish the salad that I made either. My one bowl of salad can feed at least 6 people. I just wonder why all the Pizza Hut restaurant employees be it at Kedah or Ipoh have that 'one kind of look' in their eyes looking at me. Maybe they have those kind of Black Listed Book for the whole country or something.
I once ate 20 scoops of Vanilla and Strawberry ice-cream.

Now imagine this, you go to a steamboat place and that place says, EAT ALL YOU CAN. What do you do? You put everything you can lay your eyes on be it cooked or raw. Ice-cream has always been a personal favorite of mine. My current passion is to the Vanilla and Strawberry. Now imagine the ice-cream below.
Multiply it by 20 or so.
This is what I ate at the Steamboat place in just one night. Period.
I am a helluva good listener.

Back when I was in Form 4, maybe it was even earlier. I found out that I had s knack of listening and a knack in keeping secrets. I don't know why but people confided to me their deepest secrets, their unavoidable crushes and their daily problems. I just sat and listen. Maybe it wasn't literally listening (I'm using ICQ that time) but I think it works the same. People tell you something and you listen. Maybe I have a big ear or something. People look at me and they start to talk and I just listen. I give them some constructive comments once a while but I listen most of the time. The golden rule of a good listener is 90% listening, 10% talking. If somehow you are in need of a good listener, you all know where to find me. Right?
I work best when I am working alone.

I am no Lone Wolf. I repeat, I am no Lone Wolf but sometimes I wished I am. I work best when I am working alone because that diminishes the need of bureaucracy. I like to ask mind you, and I ask a lot of questions but when I ask somebody that cannot give me a proper response it kind of defeats the purpose of asking. I do assignments alone although it is a group project. I don't mind people participating in the work but when they give me shitty results and me myself have to correct them, it just turns me off. It makes me very annoyed and you do not want me to feel that. Things are somehow easier to do when you keep it simple and being alone make it even more simple. I don't mind for a little company though, no man is an island. We need friends and I am thankful for having good friends around me. Peace to you all.

I don't think I will be tagging anybody. People hate me for tagging them (A fact that Clare doesn't seem to understand, lol) If you think you want to do this tag, please do and send me the link. I will be glad to link it back to yours. Those are the seven things you do not know about me. I think I used more than half a day to do this tag. Curse you Clare, curse you!

Of Accident, a B*tch and a Jinxed Car

2007-06-29T10:35:00.000+08:00

Its confirmed, my car is jinxed. My sister got into and accident and somehow, this time I got into an accident and my car is screwed by some b*tch who keeps on accusing that I am wrong. Well, I do admit that I am wrong because on a road that I were suppose to turn left, I just drive straight ahead. The lane next to mine have the choice to turn left or go straight. The b*tch keeps on saying that it is me who is at fault. She is not wrong because she can turn or go straight. The b*tch accused me of hitting her car. The b*tch tried to show off her English proficiency by speaking in English. Well, mind you B*TCH, I'm not bad at it myself.

Her : My lane can turn left or go straight ahead.
Me : If you want to turn left, you should turn on the rear lights.
Her : Don't tell me that, YOU'RE WRONG, you should have turn left.

If you are a good driver, you should know that if the car in front is going some place where it should not be, you should stop and horned instead of keep on hitting on the pedal and hit my car. You should be in control of the car, not the other way round. If you can go straight or turn, why didn't you drive straight ahead? Instead, you have to turn your steering, knowing that the car won't turn and hit it straight on!

Me : I know that I am wrong and I am sorry, I apologize, Sorry!
Her : I don't care, YOU'RE WRONG! You hit my car!
Me : Let just be sensible and rationale here, I hit your car?
Her : Yes, and don't give me that! YOU HIT MY CAR!

Hell, your car got minor scratches and my car got major scratches and not to mention a major BUMP! How did my car hit yours when I was going straight and you turning left? I can't imagine the physics going there. I'm not scholar in physics but I do know how a car move. Something move to the front, the rear side got hit and you say that I HIT YOUR CAR? How sensible is that?

Me : I am sorry but let's face it, when it comes to an accident, both party is at fault.
Her : NO! Its your FAULT. YOU ARE WRONG! Not me!
Me : Then I have nothing to say..
Her : I have a lot of time to waste with you, I am a lawyer.
Me : I have a lot of time to waste with you too.

I damn 'tulan' that time. I kept a calm voice and calm mindset. I observed her. She asked me for my particulars and I gave it to her. She got a paper and wrote it down. Her voice were already trembling. Her hand was shaking and at that time I already know that no matter what I argue, what point I gave to her or no matter how sorry I am. Her adrenaline already kicked in and she was in the position where she will defend herself whether she is wrong or right. Its wasting my time trying to talk to her and I didn't. I snapped a few shots, got back into the car and drove away.

The funny thing is, the accident happened in front of the traffic police. He told us to settle it ourselves. Come one! You know who is at fault there. Tell it to her face. That B*TCH deserves some spanking on her *SS. It doesn't matter that she is a lawyer or not, she is an adult. I am an adult too. I said I was sorry and I apologized. I don't want to argue with someone who can't accept apologies. Instead of keep saying that I was wrong, which I certainly am, you can say that you are sorry too for not evading in time. Its because that you are a woman that I am being courteous and I tried to swallow my ego and not argue with you. Period.. B*TCH..

P/S: guys, get the plate number from me for 4D ya?
PP/S : just so you guys know, I took all the photos in front of her.
PPP/S : she called later and I don't need to pay a damn thing for her car!! My car got hit so badly, I don't know who is paying for mine. Hmmmmmph!??!!?

Of Friend, Brother, and a Remembrance

2007-06-28T12:41:00.000+08:00

Vincent Lee, I first met you when I was in Standard One. I would still remember how you played the guitar and I sang a song for Teacher's Day. Well, we didn't win but we did have lots of fun. Right? Its sad to say that you no longer here but I will always remember you. You left pieces of you to everyone. Be it sweet memories or funny jokes, you will always be in our mind. I should have written this a long time ago but only have the chance to write it now. I'm sure that you're happy beside God right now. Bless you.

You have been a good friend to me, a brother(heng dai), and my bestest bud! I regretted not having a photo of you with both of us in there. The nearest I have gotten is my hands holding the bottle on the photo above and the photo below, while I'm holding the camera. Just so you know but I think you do, I did sang for you at the funeral, I did cry for losing a good friend, and I am at loss for not getting back in time to meet you.

Of Ipoh's Delicacies

2007-06-27T17:56:00.000+08:00

To all, the name Ipoh is synonymous with White Coffee and Bean Sprout & Chicken. When we talk about Bean Sprout & Chicken, the name Lou Wong will pop up in their heads. Yesterday, I got the chance to try it. Its not the first time though. That was my n'th visit but this is the only time I took shots of the food.

The famous Bean Sprout. Its just your normal Bean Sprout. The thing that makes it different from all the bean sprout out there is the huge size of the bean sprout. You can't get this unless you are in Ipoh. This is because of the minerals contain in the water that you can only get in Ipoh. Another good thing about this water is, according to a rumor; it produces leng chai's and leng lui's.

Nothing special about these pork balls, its just something for you to bite when you're waiting for the main dishes. You can say that these are appetizers. The soup is something that I must commend. Its sweet! Not your normal sugary sweet but the 'sweetness' that comes from hours and hours of cooking the soup.

The main star of the day, the Chicken. Specially prepared using the shop's secret preparation techniques. The texture of the chicken is really tender. It basically melts in your mouth and its a must try if you come to Ipoh. Call me for directions ya.

Of 'Yam Cha' Sessions

2007-06-25T06:47:00.001+08:00

I manage to find a little shop in my place that I frequently visit because of the good food, good company and most importantly, good portion! Where else can you find your good ol' Roti Telur three times the portion you get at your local mamak and all this for the pricec of RM 1.40. I normally share the 'Roti Telur' with my gal.

Various funny stuff happen from my visits:

1st situation
Me : Boss, today your Roti Nestum not nice lar..
Boss : Like that ar.. I give you free lar, no need pay..

2nd situation
Boss : You give me RM 50 at this hour where got change?
Me : Then you give us discount lar..
Boss : Ok lar.. I will round up the figure..

3rd situation
Boss : What you wanna drink? Neslo Ice?
Me : (startled) yeah... sure..

4th situation
Boss : sorry for the guys that were dancing just now, they're so troublesome..

Me : its ok lar.. its nice to know that mamak can change to a disco with a jukebox..

5th situation
Friend : Boss! Roti Telur satu...
Boss : Ok! (he send over the roti)
Friend : Boss! Roti Pisang satu (after my friend finishes his roti telur)
Me : You can surely eat a lot..
Friend : No problem lar..

later on...

Friend : eh! help me finish it lar... too big lar the portion...
Me : serves you right!

Of a Spooky and Funny Work Experience

2007-06-22T18:24:00.000+08:00

Last year, I worked for a certain hotel as the night auditor. The work is not hard, compiling the day's data and summarize a report for it. Close the account for the day. Receive guest's call and respond to their needs. Once I received a call and it goes like this:

me : good morning, front office. (its one in the morning)
guest : i'm from room xxx and I found something weird in the room.
me : how may I help you? (its the common response, how can there be something weird? got ghost ar? haha)
guest : I was sleeping and I heard some weird noise coming from below my bed..
me : are you sure? (sound from below? I was totally freaked out!!!!?!!)
guest : can you please come up and check it for me?
me : I'll be coming right up. (trying to sound calm and profesional)

Well, I had to go up. My logic mind told me not to go up but I had no choice. I'm working there. Sigh. If you guys have any dirty minded thoughts there. Don't! A couple live in that room, aged between 40, 45. I reluctantly went up and check on that room. The lady show me where she slept. I slowly walked around the bed and try to take a peek below the bed. I was preparing myself for the worst. I mean, what if something jumped onto me? Or something possess me? Sigh..

I bend down slowly and looked under the bed.........

!@#$%&*(!@#&*@*@#$%#!#$%%$#@!@#$%&%$#@@#$%%$#@!@#$%!

There is nothing there, just the floor. I tell that to the couple and they somehow don't believe me. I had to do a more thorough check this time. I had to raise up the bed and check it and I did....

!@#$%&*(!@#&*@*@#$%#!#$%%$#@!@#$%&%$#@@#$%%$#@!@#$%!

This time there really is nothing. Plain nothing. I try to convince the couple and they finally let go of the thought. I went down to the front office and tell the experience to my colleagues. There were a number of theories being drawn. Maybe the wife is under a lot of stress and suffer from a nervous breakdown. That is why she was hallucinating. Another theory (my fave) was they were looking for a threesome partner. Lol..

Of Friends and Capabilities

2007-06-19T14:10:00.000+08:00

People are different and it is their difference that defines who they are. I have always tried to adapt and get along with the people I know and close with. Sometimes they use their differences and make it their strong point to show that they are superior to others. I sometimes feel inferior to them. One may know how to play a guitar and even know how to fix a bike. I don't know any of those but that doesn't mean that I'm inferior.

I know how to cook, I know how to blog (always a plus point), I know things that other people don't know and yet I still feel inferior. Maybe all those years of interacting and communicating had dulled my senses. Its not cool to just fixate yourself to just a few points and stick to them so strongly. I like what I learn in my Uni. Being in a Uni far from KL or even Penang doesn't make me a horrendous learner. Far from that, I excel in what I learn. I understand and I practice them in real life.

This is just a 'no-brainer' post to let off some steam.

Of Father's Day Remembrance

2007-06-18T15:07:00.000+08:00

I still remember once when I was still small, I had the faintest idea of what a Teacher's Day, Children's Day or even Mother's Day was. To me, it was just a day that we had fun and give presents to the respected figure of the day. I would bring cookies on Children's Day, I would give red pens to Teacher's Day so that they could mark our books. On Mother's Day I would be a good boy and tried to tidy up the house and won't let my mom do all the work.

But when it comes to Father's Day, all I remember was giving him a small notebook so that he could jot it all the phone numbers of his friends and companies. Its such a small present then. I was something like a 10 year old then and that is only time I remember giving him any present. Maybe I have grown up since then. For another 10 years, I didn't thought of giving him any presents. Maybe because we are guys, its hard to show our appreciation and gratitude in a manly-macho way.

It turned out to be the one thing I regretted the most in my entire life. On Father's Day, I would just like to say that I miss you a lot Dad. I missed the times we spent together. It was short 20 years but I will remember the things that you did for me. The time when you come and get my report card at school, the time I truly that you cared for me. The time when we went for an outing to the waterfalls. The time when we went to Pangkor Island.

I would still remember how you like to cook. Like how I like to cook now. The taste may not come out the same but I would still remember. I would still remember the taste of the soup that you have prepared. How I would kill to sip a taste of it now. How I would like to ask you of your experience in taking photographs. You have no idea what I would give to have a picture of you with me, standing proud. How would I...

Dad! I miss you a lot. Love you.

Of Getting Hooked On An Online Game

2007-06-16T21:14:00.000+08:00

If you see me online but I'm not replying that means I'm hooked playing a new online game. My new love is Granado Espada. Spent a few days on the game and its totally great. Where can you find a game that lets you to leave your keyboard (AFK) and level up? Coming from the legendary creator of Ragnarok Online, I think its a major revolution from other online game that I have tried. Level grinding is what you normally find on an online game but this game takes it a step higher.

Did I mention that this game's graphic is awesome? With a memorable score this game surely hit the correct keys. With minimal monitoring (in lower levels), hot chicks, awesome graphics, catchy tune, its no wonder that I'm hooked on the game. I hope I can get a life, somehow.

Of Passing The Impossble

2007-06-14T19:48:00.000+08:00

Once in a while there comes a subject in the Uni that you have no interest whatsoever but you are bloody hell FORCED to take it. There is such a subject in my Uni. There's a few even and I tend to take all those subject very early in my studies. Then, they are those subjects that you have to take with your friends and you can't take alone because its so damn BORING and the lecturer is a KILLER. KILLER is a term we loosely use on lecturers that make his/her students have the worst experience ever in the class and will use whatever in their WMD arsenal to fail you in your exam. There is such a subject in my Uni.

All of those sum up to be Business Law. I won't bored you with what I learn in there, hell, I was sleeping all the time; I don't have any clue either. Then one day, I walked into the exam hall, my hands trembling, legs shaking, and my brain all caught up in the hype that it froze. Unable to think of anything, I found a seat and somehow finish the exam. All those law terms flew around me. I tried to grab on to them but they flew away. I tried to recall my memory but what I once read a few hours ago now seems to be so ancient I have no idea what it was anymore.

And now, this fateful; the day where I get my final results. My hands are yet again trembling trying to type the correct password on the screen. My legs are shaking in anticipation. The page opened in front of me and what did I get? A !@#$%^&*!@#$% bloody hell going to the Sun and back back to the stars back to the center of the Earth and finally back to hell PASS. I barely pass the exam and I want to thank god for answering my prayers, my family for supporting me through the hard times and to NESCAFE for keeping me awake, and you too MILO for filling my hungry stomach in the middle of the night and how can I forget you my fave NESLO/MOCCACHINO that brought the uuumpph in me. Thank you all for helping me to pass my Business Law. Thank you.

Of Rain and Lunches

2007-06-12T15:56:00.000+08:00

The weather is so nice now, the moment I step out of my house's main gate, there are droplets of water coming from the sky. RAIN! I do what a normal person would do, get back into the house and continue to watch my TV. Now the weather is fine again. Is it really me or is it that the rain just hate me. I just want to buy lunch, that's all. Its not too much to ask for, right? I badly want a plate of Wan Tan Mee. Please don't rain.. please..

Of New Template, An Advertisement, and A Request

2007-06-11T11:37:00.000+08:00

If you guys notice, I got a new template to place all my stuff. Its black. Different from my previous template where I cramp everything in one column, I got a two column template. I finally got an advertisement from Nuffnang. Thanks guys! Thanks to those who visited me and raise my blog traffic. Now I got a favor to ask. Can you guys help me to do a survey from Advertlets? Its just bellow the Nuffnang add. Thanks again.

Books That I Buy But Don't Read

2007-06-11T10:56:00.000+08:00

I have a very strange habit. I buy books but I don't read them. I'm not always like this though. For the record, I bought a total of 5 books and I haven't read them.. yet. Don't get me wrong, I love reading but things happened and it kept me too occupied till I neglected them.

Normally, I went around bookstores like MPH and Kinokuniya. We only have MPH and Popular in Ipoh though. That is why when I go to KL, I'll visit Borders and Kinokuniya and grab what I can. Maybe that's the reason I don't read it.

I got this from Popular, its about guy that saves a gal from a drunk guy in the train. I think you guys will know it from the Japanese drama of the same tittle. Apparently, its a true life story. I recently read the comic and find it to be quite interesting. I watched the drama and read the comic but I still haven't read the book that I bought. I promise that I will read you.. soon..

These two books here is from my favorite author, Cecilia Ahern. If you guys are in the know about her, you will know about PS, I Love You; her debut novel. I haven't read this two books yet but the common themes found in her novels are love, redemption, togetherness, and all those mushy mushy love stuff. Who told you guys that a guys don't read lovey dovey stuffs? I do!

I got the To Kill A Mocking-Bird from a friend because it is heavily recommended by him. Sorry Ah Yau, haven't got the chance to read it yet. Maybe when I finish all those books up there. Haha. The Harmony Silk Factory is from a local writer and I got it when MPH have a discount. It got great reviews, thats why I bought it.

I still have a few books I haven't buy, namely The Divide by Nicholas Evans, the famous author who wrote The Horse Whisperer and the final book of Harry Potter. I already pre-ordered the book and I'll get it the moment it comes out. Hope that I can finish all these books before my holidays finishes. Sigh..

Risk Management 101

2007-06-09T13:52:00.000+08:00

What do you do after you got hit by a bike? What do you do if you listen to both sides and they thell their own part of the stories? She was speeding and I can't avoid and therefore I hit her, he suddenly come out of nowhere and hit my car. To put everything in order, my sister got into an accident. Somehow a guy hit the car and asked her for money or the other way around, she hit the guy.

the conversation
me : hello

sis : kor.. go to xxx, I hit a guy on a bike and he asked me for money

me: (surprised!!) ok! coming

Various thoughts surge through my mind. Was the guy those kind of guy of bullies gals and threaten them for money? I was trying to put those subjective thoughts away because I know it would be in the way to make a proper decision.

I arrive at the scene and asked my sister and the guy what happened. The guy was quite calm albeit all the injury that he had taken. A few scrapes on the knees and the palm of his hand. Blood all over his shirt(not overly exaggerated please), its just a few patch here and there. I examine his injury and the damages on his bike the damages on my car.

Then it all came to me. Risk management. The accident is right in front of my eyes. It already happen. What can I do to minimize the damages of the two parties? Loss reduction of course(on my part only though). I negotiated with the guy tell him to forget about the damages on his bike because both of us suffer damages. I told him I'll only pay for his injury.

I can't really say who is in the wrong here because both of them tell their version of the same story. I did what I had to do. I treat the injured. I sent him to the clinic and I got away with the whole thing with just 50 bucks. All liability resolved and no future or residual problems. I guess I handle the whole thing quite well. Don't you think?

Just so you all know, my sister is alright. She locked herself in the room the minute she got home. I was thinking to get some sifu to write me some 'fu'(those yellow paper with chinese writing) and burn it to mixed together with a glass of water for her to drink. Heard of 'tin keng cha'? Its something to calm the minds of those when something mind-numbing happened. Now, message me with your comments and ask me for my car's plate number so you can buy 4D(nombor ekor).

Whose Hat Is It Anyway?

2007-06-08T02:29:00.000+08:00

I have a confession to make. I fell asleep watching Pirates 3. I really did, I don't know what came over me. I just did. Okay, maybe the gaming session with my friends the night before had its effect on me but I only played till 4am. No big deal right? Woke up at 7am for breakfast with my mom. Watched the movie at 10am. Did I mention I slept at 6am?

Seriously, even if I didn't do all that, I would fall asleep eventually. The first half an hour just doesn't make any sense to me. Crabs? I was hoping Johnny Depp would faster come out to cure my boredom and kick that sleepiness out of me. BUT no.. He gotta wait for half an hour.

The final part of the movie was really interesting. It kept me on my chair. Literally, I didn't blink. Maybe the nap from before helped. It kept me awake. A mariage proposal and wedding ceremony while they are fighting loads of people, under the stormy sky, swinging here and there and all while the ship is turning non-stop in a tornado is really well, 'busily interesting'. They did it all in style!

Do stay for the credits for this one, I regretted I did but you can still watch it in YouTube. Just type 'Pirate Ending Credits'. You'll see that, after 10 years; Keira with his son is waiting for Orlando. An enjoyable movie but I don't think its worth all the hype. Of all the 3's I have watched (Spiderman 3, Pirates 3, Shrek 3) I find that Spidey rocks anytime any day.

Kopitiam 'Gau'

2007-06-06T18:07:00.000+08:00

Kopitiam has been sprouting like mushrooms after the rain after the OldTown Kopitiam were erected. People actually go there and drink coffee, as early as 8am and as late as 12 midnight. I mean, that is suppose the time you sleep or go clubbing, not drink coffee. Right?

And you know? Ordering a glass of good old white coffee is cool!! Why? Notice the word on the order sheet above? Imagine I say this to the waiter.

waiter : what would you like to order, sir?
me : can't decide what to have.. so many choices
waiter : you can try our white coffee, either hot or cold
me : you mean cool?
waiter : cold, as in we put ice in the drink..
me : I know what is cold, but its written cool here, if I drink this would I be any cooler?
waiter : this customer is 'siau'(in his mind)

At least they get it right in the menu, I don't want to get cooler every time I order a drink. I just want my drink chilled.

There's No Free Lunch In The World

2007-06-03T19:47:00.000+08:00

but apparently there's free breakfast. To you guys that don't know about these, Mc Donald's celebrated their 50th anniversary and decided to give out free Sausage McMuffins for breakfast and somehow I got in the middle of all this. Well, one morning, I was passing through Mc' D and I saw a crowd queuing up. In Malaysia, people only queue for two things, one is for something that they really want, two there are free stuff.

I thought those people wanted to buy the new Shrek 3 cushion (which I find quite cute personally) but there was something amiss. All of those people were either aunties or uncles. I thought, aunties/uncles also interested in cushions? I had no idea. I went in and saw one grumpy look Indian lady handing out vouchers. I got curious and got one of the voucher as shown above.

You see the grumpy Indian lady there? Well, another lady which was a customer apparently tried and get another voucher from the lady there and she was thoroughly rejected. The voucher clearly shows that one person can only claim one burger. I thought, its already free, why do you need to get more than one? People will get greedy but all this for a burger? Well, I won't sell myself to a burger. FYI, I got two burgers! Why? I was with my sis. Remember? One person one burger?

I was quite happy with Mc' D's way of celebration their anniversary. Giving out free food? Hell, if KFC or Pizza can do the same thing, I would be damned. The happiness is all limited though because...

the burger looks like shit. I'm sure you all heard of 'cheap things no good things, good things no cheap things' but apparently free things equals to shitty things. That's how the equations goes in Malaysia. Typical? Positively yes!

p/s : if you notice the time, I really wake up that early to have breakfast with my mother which shows how good of a son I am, muahahaha..

My Favourite Food In My State or Country - a meme

2007-05-29T15:50:00.000+08:00

Well, I just got tagged by Clare with a meme. Congrats on moving to your own domain. How does it feel to have your own place? You all can go to her new domain/blog here. The meme, my favourite food in my state or country is kind of hard to do. I have so many favorite since I'm from Ipoh and I have so little photos. I'll just do what I can now with the limited photos.

#1 Eggs and Toast

Nothing beats having a toast with two half boiled eggs together with a glass of 'teh tarik' early in the morning. The place is hard to find and not many people know about it though. Normally I have this with my mom. Always a delight to have breakfast with my mom.

#2 Siew Mai

A local favorite, totally loves it mainly because its pork. Haha. I can't help it. I'm currently studyin in Kedah and everything there is 'pork-less'. I mean how many chicken and vegetables can you eat in a week? How many biscuits can you put into your mouth? How many slices of bread can you consume. How many before you get tired and eventually craves for pork. Its not your normal siew mai either. My place, they use pork and prawn to make siew mai. Its simply lustful. I know its wrong to lust for a siew mai. Sue me!

#3 Loh Mai Kai

The food to go with the siwe mai's. A dim sum meal is not complete until one orders the Loh Mai Kai and have one's favorite pot of Chinese tea. Well, is chicken and its rice. I eat this everyday in Kedah but the fact that the food is Chinese and the food is in Ipoh makes all the difference.

#4 Tau Fu Fah

Can be eaten either hot or cold, its the ultimate dessert. The Tau Fu Fa itself is soft and tender. They use garlic sugar instead of the normal white sugar. Eaten hot, its very very nice and its worth dying for. Eaten cold, perfect for a sunny and hot day.

#5 Hot pan Lamb Chop

Well, I have a thing for lamb. The succulent meat and the texture, there is just something that I like about it. Well, there's the smell that most people don't like but in the hand of a capable cook, they will be able to take that smell off and turn it into something aromatic, something that you all will certainly like.

Final Verdict!!

I would really like to say that I loved all the food above but there can only be one. I don't really know how to use. How about you guys? Which should I choose? I can be so indecisive when it comes to food. Well, if I am forced to choose, I would take Tau Fu Fah anyday. Its more of a sentimental food really. Good for the soul.

People I Would Like To Tag

yee hui (its the obvious choice and I really want to know!)
chun yau (well, hows the food at Aussie?)
sek hee (how's the food at the states? nice?)
wai yip (you have no other choice, haha)
clare (already got tagged but still I wanna tag you, its only normal)

p/s : you guys can visit my food blog to see other food that I like

*start copy*

Proposition: What is your favorite food in your state or country?

Requirements: Find some info about the food and show delicious pictures of it.

Quantity: FIVE PEOPLE.

Tag Mode: You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.

Mybabybay loves Asam Laksa from Penang, Malaysia
JustMyThoughts loves Penang Char Koay Teow
My Lil Venture loves Laksa Sarawak
Monterssorimum loves Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun
Chinnee loves Melaka Wan Tan Mee
Peimun Leah loves Hakka Lei Cha
Hui Sia loves Crispy duck skin from China
Karen loves Pan Mee
Simple American loves Cheese Enchiladas
Nicole Tan loves Char Tau Kueh
velverse loves Otak-Otak
Giddy Tiger loves Dim Sum
Kenny Ng loves Jawa Mee
Erina Law loves Wan Tan Mee
may loves Roti Bakar
King’s wife loves Dai gau mee
Wuching loves Wood fired oven Pizzas!
Clare loves a lot of food!
fookiat loves a lot of food too!

*end copy*

Which Lightsaber Form Are You?

2007-05-28T17:48:00.000+08:00

You scored as Form IV: Ataru, The master practitioners of the “Way of the Hawk-Bat," make extensive use of acrobatic manoeuvres often thought not physically possible. Qui-Gon Jinn and Yoda were both masters of Form IV, as shown in their duels against Darth Maul and Count Dooku, respectively.

In dire situations, Form IV practitioner use the Force to aid in their acrobatics. Spinning, jumping and running very fast and very high, masters of Form IV are sometimes only seen as a blur. In order to achieve the acrobatic prowess, a Jedi Master would focus on the Force, letting it flow deeply throughout his entire physicality.

Form IV: Ataru

83%

Form II: Makashi

81%

Form VII: Juyo/ Vaapaad

75%

Form III: Soresu

72%

Form V: Shien

69%

Form VI: Niman

44%

Which Lightsaber form would you use?
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My New Blog! Its All About Food

2007-05-27T17:25:00.000+08:00

I think you guys already know but I'm telling you all again, I have a new blog and this time its all about food. Do give it a visit and give me your comments. Been wanting to do a new blog on food because food have always been a big part of my life. Visit me here. Its good for the soul.

A Funny Chat

2007-05-27T00:14:00.000+08:00

A chat on a topic in Lowyat ...

me : wow.. that coming from someone who say something 'childish' himself.. good luck to your mentality too.. haha and that link i gave ya.. its from the securities commission.. a reputable and trustworthy source.. so.. my 'FEEL' comes with proof.. comprende?

him : Do you comprehend that I have replied to the SC issue already in this thread? Or you are just plain stupid to comprehend it? Pls ask your primary school teacher to teach u how to spell too.Good luck boy

me : haha.. boy..I don't blame you since you don't understand spanish... but do visit here http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=comprende and for someone who speak sms-lingo, you have no right to correct my language.the SC issue, is just beating around the bush.. like what I say early in the first post.. the more one explains and clarify, the more fishy it sounds.. now i repeat.. comprende? haha :clap:

him : Very well, one so called smart spanish chinese boy is continuing blowing hot air :w ..

me : come on.. you can do better than that.. right? :clap:

him : ...................

He thought that he's correcting my spelling and spelt it out to me 2 times and it backfire. So funny how a who thought he knows everything turn out to be someone who don't really know everything. I really wonder. By the way guys, if you really do read the whole thing in the forum, don't join any fishy company ya!

Of Promotions and Risk

2007-05-25T10:20:00.000+08:00

I came across this at Tesco last night as I was shopping for dinner. Roast chicken for RM8 or RM9 depending on your preference. Its quite cheap really. A whole chicken! Cooked, not raw but Tesco is not famous for its culinary skills so I'm not that confident with their chicken.

Tesco have a section in their store that sells 'damaged' product at reduced prices. That's where the 'reduced to sell' term comes from. Well, I saw this roast chicken selling for half of the normal price. I wonder how it will look in there. Hmmm.. I rather not take the risk if I were you.

Venom+Sandman VS New Goblin+Spiderman

2007-05-22T16:02:00.001+08:00

Well, to me Spiderman is more of an emotional ride rather than an non-stop adventurous ride. I never expected it to end the way it did, in a good way of course. I have waited for this movie for ages (since last year when I saw the teaser poster and trailer). I have a thing for Spiderman, an ordinary guy are forced to protect the one he loves under tremendous circumstances and its all for a hot girl, Kirsten Dunst (drool!!)

I wanted to watched it the moment it go screened on the cinema but well, I was having my exam. I listed watching Spiderman 3 as my first-to-do when I got back to Ipoh and well, Spiderman didn't disappoint. The black suit is stylish till all the guys and gals drools to it but to me, its about awakening, and repent. You have to faces the consequences of your actions. Its something like what we face in our daily lifes. Well, stop with all the no-brainer chats and on to spoilers.

*spoilers ahead (but I think you saw the movie already, right? so, why bother..)

Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/Spiderman) is back in his third sequel to the ever popular Spiderman franchise. This time, he got to battle not only his adversaries, but his biggest fear, losing the one he loves. The movie start with Peter wanting to propose to Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson). His best friend, Harry Osborne now the New Goblin attacked Peter in the middle of no where and what entails is a non stop action that will the viewers out of their seat.

Next would be the Sandman. He is suppose to be the real killer of Peter's beloved Uncle Ben. Peter got to know who is the real killer from the police and decided to get his revenge. One thing I found strange was how the symbiote(black goey thing) fall from the sky and got on to Spiderman thus changing into the new black suit Spiderman that you guys oohh and aahh about. I guess, it would be too time consuming to come out with a story on it. We just have to accept it.

Well, Spidey defeated the Sandman and later Mary Jane broke up with him because of the New Goblin's threat. All these disappointments made Peter very angry and he just turned bad. Hurting Mary Jane's heart, hurting Harry with explosives, using Gwen Stacy to hurt Mary Jane, kicked Eddy Brock from his job, and the the bad things that one can imagine. Peter finally realized that what he did was wrong.

I particularly find the scene where Spidey took off his symbiote black suit very fitting. A church. Its the ideal place for one to repent his' sins. The black symbiote falls on the the disappointed Eddy Brock and he turned into Venom with all of Spidey's powers. The Sandman then cooperates with the Venom and captures Mary Jane to force Spiderman out and defeat him. The New Goblin realized his wrongs in blaming Peter and decided to help Peter and he got hurt in the process and finally passed away with his two best friends beside him. With the sun rising from their back, up on the damage skyscraper, its really a scene to remember. The movie then ends with Mary Jane finally forgiving Peter. Wow! What an emotional rolller coaster ride.

I do wish that there will be a Spiderman 4. A big hint I got was from the Professor that had helped Peter to analyzed the black-goey-stuff. He lost one of his arm. A big hint to the Lizard Man. Now I just have to wait for the Pirates 3 and Shrek 3 which will be coming on soon. Its all a movie galore this whole month.