life.love.food

Last but not least

2010-04-09T01:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the last lecture I attended.
The last lecture for my four-year program.
In another two weeks, I will attend my final examination.
Poster presentation will start after the exams and last for two days.
After the presentation, it's the time to pass up my final year project.
By the end of May,
I shall pass up the bound copy of my thesis.
And then, it will be a time to farewell.

*sad yet happy*

Random

2010-03-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

~SUDOKU~
7 years ago, I started blogging.
Flashing my memory back to that time,
I still remember...
My first post was about SUDOKU.
I wrote a comprehensive post about this puzzle game.
It was then that I realized my passion towards SUDOKU.
It never changed all these while.
In fact, I play SUDOKU up to this day.
It serves as my best companion, my best listener,
especially when I feel bad about my life and all sorts.

~GROWTH~
I just realized how things have changed in 7 years.
From secondary school to Form 6 years and then to university life,
I noticed that I did change in terms of my thinking and life perspective.
People around me too, have changed a lot.
Nothing I can do to stay forever in one stage of life.
Life keeps going, it's an cycle.
Once you start your "engine", you can only refill your "petrol" but never to "shut down"
until the time comes,
when God calls you HOME.

~STUDY~
4 years...
I have been studying in a local public university for 4 years.
While I'm in the tertiary level, I have seen many faces of people.
of good and bad.
Some just being nice to you for certain purpose.
While only a few are true friends.
This, may be the reality of the world.
To some extent,
selfishness will overpower sincerity.

Occasional Outing

2010-03-19T04:13:00.000-07:00

Went to Putrajaya yesterday.
We thought of watching hot air balloon there.
The hot air balloon will be held only from 18 March to 21 March 2010.
This year will be the second year they launch the program.

Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be cloudy on the first day.
The workers failed to launch the hot air balloon despite several attempts.
We were disappointed.
I think those who bought the tickets to ride on the balloon will be more disappointed.

Anyway, we managed to take some photos.
Mostly scenery photos.

Singapore Trip

2010-02-28T17:10:00.000-08:00

Went to Singapore for a short and brief trip.

Went on 26 Feb early morning and back to KL on 27 Feb early evening.
We stayed at Hotel 81 Rochor.
The hotel is 5 minutes walking distance to the Bencoolen Complex and 7 minutes walking distance to Bugis Street.
If you are in a group of three, the room rate for a triple room is 159 SGD.
In Singapore, better don't take risk to stay in standard room for two when you come with more than two persons.
There is strict surveillance over the hotel stay and penalty will be imposed if you go against their rules.

~Hotel 81 Rochor~

First stop, we visited the latest landmark in Singapore - the Esplanade.
Amazed to witness the creative architecture of this building using durian as its 'shell'.

~The Esplanade~

Second stop, we went to Merlion Park, just 5 minutes walking distance from the Esplanade.
Singapore has well-organized underpass and signboards which give us clear-cut direction.
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I was amazed by the uniqueness of each building in Singapore.
Even the shopping mall also has cutting edge design.

~Iluma~
~Iluma~
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Arts ~National Art Museum~

~Parliament~

~Catholic Church~

~CHIJMES~

~National Library~

~Raffles Hotel~

~At Changi Airport Terminal 1, saw this love-shaped flowers~

~Mobile post office, selling stamps and provides postage service~
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Though this trip is quite rush and I didn't even manage to go to Orchard Road, I guess I will back to Singapore again for another trip.

LOT 10 Hutong

2010-02-06T00:43:00.000-08:00

Went to Lot 10 Hutong twice.
This food court is unique in terms of serving non-halal foods.
Also, this food court gathers most of the local Chinese cuisine in KL.
You can try the foods from Imbi market up to China town.

~Hokkien Mee at Kim Liang Kee~
Heard that Kim Liang Kee only sells limited servings of Hokkien mee per day.
The stall always jam-packed with people queuing for its Hokkien mee.

~Bak Kut Teh at Mao San Gao (Klang)~
Mao San Gao serving the most popular Bak Kut Teh in Klang.
Now you no need to go that far to Klang.
Just drop by Lot 10 Hutong to satisfy your tummy.
The soup is thick and gives mouth feel.
Costs almost RM 16 for this set.

~Beef Noodle~

Forgot the stall name @@
It served the best beef noodle.
The meat balls are very elastic and fresh.

~Hong Kee porridge~

I love this porridge.
Served with meat balls inside.
Yummy.

~Sherbet at Ice Room~

Costs around RM 8 for one bowl.
Nothing very special about this dish.
It gives cool and cold sensation though. :p

Sibu, Bintangor, Sarikei and Betong Trips

2009-12-29T22:16:00.000-08:00

Arrived at Sibu Airport on the first day.

The airport really looked like Kuching Airport a few years back.
Someday, this airport will develop into one of the busiest in the state. :)

I stayed at the RH Hotel, just adjacent to the Wisma Sanyan (Shopping Complex).
The room was clean and newly renovated.
Quite a strategic location for traveler.

First destination.
Went to Jade Dragon Temple.
Located somewhere along the Sibu-Bintulu road.

~Jade Dragon Temple~

Next, we proceed to have our morning tea.
Kampua and Kompia near Sibu town area.

~Kompia (with fillings)~

Went to Jason Bakery.
Located in Sibu town.
Small shop, not easily noticeable.
They are still using the traditional way of making Kompia.
I'm lucky to witness the making process.

~making of kompia traditionally~

~Jason Bakery, selling Kompia in Sibu town~

Stop at Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum.
Being the one and only one museum in Malaysia featuring all medical equipments from past to present.
Free entrance.

~Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum~

~Sibu 7-storey Pagoda~

~Sibu Landmark: The Swan Statue~

~Fruit Ice (Sui Guo Bin)~

In Bintagor, we went to Wong Hong Ping stall for the infamous rojak.
The rojak is served with plenty of homemade peanuts with its own secret recipe of rojak sauce.
Bought the sauce and peanuts back too.

~Rojak stall~

~Rojak~

In Sarikei, we were lucky to visit a family which specialized in making Mee Sua.

~Mee Sua~

~Mee Sua~

~Mee Sua~

~Dian Pian Hu~

Went to Sebangkoi Country Resort located quite a distant from Sarikei town.

In Betong, we had prawn mee for lunch.
The locals there said that prawn mee is one of the must-try foods in Betong.

~Prawn Mee~

Christmas Dinner

2009-12-26T23:13:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas season again.

A time to show our gratitude and appreciation to loved ones.
A time to celebrate birthday of Jesus.

We went to Four Point by Sheraton in Kuching for Christmas buffet dinner.
Kinda crowded in the restaurant.
People were all wearing nice clothes.

The restaurant has several sections.
Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Indian cuisine, Italian cuisine, and many more.
We ate till the fullest.

Here are some snapshots of the gingerbread cake and some desserts.
~cakes and tarts~

~Gingerbread cookies~

Ling Loong Cafe

2009-12-08T18:43:00.000-08:00

On 6th December, we went to Ling Loong Cafe for birthday dinner.

It's situated at Jln Tun Jugah, easily spotted when you cross the flyover.
This cafe serves seafood and Chinese cuisine.
These are some the food that we've ordered.
~Belacan midin~
~oyster omelette / Or Chien~

~Bean curd cooked with pork~
~sea cucumber soup~
~Pork rib~

~Butter prawn~
~Fried Garoupa~

All in all, dining here is quite okay if you don't mind not having air-conditioning.
The price is quite affordable.
It costs around RM100 for 7 foods plus drinks.

Sunset

2009-11-27T18:10:00.000-08:00

I love sunset.
I am lucky to watch sunset everyday.
It gives me hope.
That tomorrow will always be a better day.
:)

Memories at 175 degree

2009-11-26T17:39:00.001-08:00

I went to 175 degree cafe located at Padungan Kuching with my friends yesterday.
It's formally known as Tao cafe.
Its setting is more or less similar with Tao.
Nothing much has changed.
One thing new is that it's a place combining fish spa with cafe.
The fish spa is FREE for its customers who buy food and drinks there.
Cool place to chill out with friends.
A nice place for chit chatting while putting legs for fish spa inside the cool water.

Miracle

2009-11-25T04:48:00.000-08:00

Albert Einstein once said that:
"There are two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Which will you choose?

When you wake up every morning,
don't forget to feel glad and thankful for everything.
It's a miracle that you and I live in this world.
It's a miracle for being born in a family filled with joys and love.
It's a miracle for being healthy though not wealthy.
It's a miracle for having someone to care and someone who care.
It's a miracle for having the chance to breathe the air every moment.
It's a miracle for having the courage to speak out.
Always remember that you and I exist not only because of miracle but also because
we are the CHOSEN ONE.
:)

Food: Something new I found in Marudi

2009-11-24T07:11:00.000-08:00

Have this kuey teow as breakfast at Pasar Rakyat Marudi.
Taste just like the typical kuey teow.
The only difference is its thickness.
This kuey teow is thicker than the typical one.
Nice and special.

This is the special ice kacang topped with ice creams of variety of flavors.
The cafe is called Yong Peng Peng.
This ice kacang is chilled and refreshing.
One word: Satisfied.

Trips - Kuching and Marudi

2009-11-24T06:48:00.001-08:00

16th November: back to Kuching with two friends for holidays

For the next two days, we managed to visit Tua Pek Kong temple, Cat Museum, Sarawak Museum, City Aquarium, Art Museum and Fossil exhibition. We also went to Kuching Water Front, Damai Beach and Annah Rais Hot Water Spring. We've taken lots of photos, trying to act more photogenic but I guess we failed, hehe..
18th November: went to Miri and Marudi.
Spent a night in Miri after flight delay.
Start our journey to Marudi the following morning.
A lovely town.
I like the people here.
Nice and friendly.
Marudi has many beautiful scenes.
More promotions needed to attract tourists to this hidden heaven.

Smile by Uncle Kracker

2009-09-07T23:11:00.000-07:00

I love by Uncle Kracker.
This song makes me have to courage to go through obstacles and stressful life.
Just smile and you'll realize how beautiful the life is.
No matter how bad is the day you go through now
Tomorrow will always be a better day.

Smile
by Uncle Kracker

You're better then the best
I'm lucky just to linger in your light
Cooler then the flip side of my pillow, that's right
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me,
Lets me know that it's ok, yeah it's ok
And the moments where my good times start to fade

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile
Even when you're gone
Somehow you come along
Just like a flower poking the sidewalk crack and just like that
You steal away the rain and just like that

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile

Don't know how I lived without you
Cuz everytime that I get around you
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile

Somewhere I belong

2009-07-26T04:24:00.000-07:00

I found myself lost in direction.
Reaching a crossroad, I see no where to go.
A, B, C and D - which way to choose?

I found myself alone.
Alone in a deserted place.
With no one to share my thoughts.
I wonder...
Can I tell my secret to a stranger?

I found myself struggle hard.
In between right and wrong.
I wish I could tell.
Of which is the best choice.

Somewhere I belong.
Will there be happiness and peace forever?

I am NEW

2009-06-23T22:22:00.000-07:00

I am new to blogging.
Still halfway learning to blogging.
^^