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Auto carwash center

2009-01-12T22:28:00.001-08:00

Every once in a while, we'll drive over to the auto carwash center. Say, like once a fortnight. Frankly speaking, who har the mood to wash cars by themselves in this kind me sickeningly hot weather. I would have melted before i'm done washing the car, lol. Ok, gotta go. My car is squeaky clean!!

SCS Butter

2008-11-01T08:01:00.001-07:00

This is my favorite brand of butter. It's salted butter. Maybe i'm old-fashioned. Been eating SCS Butter since i was just a kid. There is an unsalted version now. And also a spreadable version. I havent tried either. But i've always preferred salted butter. As far as spreadable types are concerned, those are for kids, lol.

Sheltered

2008-09-05T00:18:00.001-07:00

Yup. Sheltered from sun and rain here. And yet, still get to enjoy fresh air. I prefer sitting outdoor than in enclosed areas. Especially air-conditioned rooms that dries my skin. No amount of water will compensate for the water loss that way.

Triangular sandwiches

2008-08-05T00:36:00.000-07:00

Made these with my automatic sandwich maker. I arranged them this way so that the condensation doesnt turn the bottom of the sandwich soggy. This has Egg Mayo filling, which happens to be the easiest to make. We do have eggs all year round. Delicious with a glass of warm milk.

Another favorite filling of mine is Tuna Mayo. The thing is i keep forgetting to buy Tuna back each time i do my grocery shopping. I'll be going out soon. Let's hope i buy some back afterwards. Been a long time since i last ate sandwich with Tuna Mayo filling.

Late night supper at Mamak stall

2008-08-03T00:36:00.000-07:00

Cant even remember how long it's been since i last had a plate of Maggi Mee Goreng here. I love Maggi Mee Goreng. Each time i have a bite at a Mamak Stall, this is what i'll order. And also a glass of iced lemon tea. Being a fulltime blogger can be boring at times. It's good to leave the house for a breath of fresh air every now and then. With a fresh mind, i can think better and churn out better contents for my blogs.

View from the balcony

2008-08-01T00:36:00.000-07:00

I'm not at the balcony. More like behind the gates that prevent lunatics from jumping off it. Was taken away by this scenic view of the school field. Have never been inside the school compound all my life. But i guess it's just like any other school field.

A locksmith's toolbox

2008-07-31T16:22:00.000-07:00

What's there to do when the locksmith is changing your doorknob for you? For reasons known only to the door, it refused to open. The doorknob needs changing anyway. I have a feeling this will just happen anytime. The carpenter who fixed it for me last time was a lousy one.

The new doorknob cost 70 bucks, and the locksmith charged me 30 bucks for the workmanship. This took place at night. If it's midnight, i may have to pay more. I hope this new doorknob lasts forever. Or at least until i move away. Till then....

Ward 5a

2008-07-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

This is ward 5a, where my dad was hospitalised earlier. It's actually a scene from Ipoh General Hospital, now renamed to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. Long eh. No matter what you rename it to, it'll always be referred to as Ipoh GH.

I've stayed there before. On the 8th floor to be exact. Cant really remember when. Maybe when i was about 12 years old. Gosh, that was more than 2 decades ago. Time flies, huh. The place has changed a lot for the better since then. Better service and treatment.

Car keys

2008-07-30T23:34:00.000-07:00

Nah, just my set of car keys. Errrrr..... no. Not my car either. I rephrase. It's the family car keys, lol. Dont have money to buy my own car yet. With interest rates keep going up, up, up and up. Why bother buying some thing which i have no use for. Maybe just to make my porch looks better with a huge piece of metal there.

What's your dream car? I like the Volkswagen Beetle. Have always been, will always be. But i dont think i want to fork out so much for a car. Sigh.... one can always dream.

Guiling Gao

2008-07-30T04:26:00.001-07:00

Guiling Gao is a kind of Chinese herbal jelly. Good to eat on a hot day. Guiling Gao has a bitter taste to it. Some people eat Guiling Gao with honey. The bottle with the brown liquid in it is honey. I do eat Guiling Gao with honey sometimes. Have you eaten Guiling Gao before? It's an acquired taste. Kinda like a love it or hate it thingy.

Pigeons on the pavement

2008-07-29T23:20:00.000-07:00

These pigeons are very much oblivious to me snapping away at them. I was waiting for my friend who's having a hard time looking for a car park along the street. And that's when i noticed the pigeons on the pavement. I approached them slowly, scared i might frighten them away, lol.

Curious passerbys stopped to look at me. Thinking i must be mad to stand under the hot sun with my phone in hand. If only they know, haha. But who cares. Not that i have to let them know that i am a moblogger. Enjoy the pic.

Dead bird

2008-07-06T08:26:00.001-07:00

Found this dead bird beside the house. No idea how it ended up here. Maybe it once belonged to my neighbor, who has a lot of birds. To me, every bird looks the same. How to tell them apart? Only my freaky neighbor knows.

The thing now is i have to get rid of this dead bird before it starts to spread whatever killed it in the first place pronto. You know, bird flu and such. Dont play play. Can die from it, no joke. Now, where shall i bury it?

Durians

2008-06-25T10:21:00.001-07:00

I cant really remember when was the last time i had durians. Have you tasted the King of Fruits before. Its pungent and sweet taste will leave you yearning for more. I seldom eat durians nowadays. Maybe it's because no one buys any back home.

It's durian season again and the King of Fruits is sold everywhere along walkways and roadsides. Inconsiderate motorists will just stop and park their cars or motorcycles anywhere they deem fit just so they can buy a few back. Are you guilty of that? Dont, k.

Dirty Crocs

2008-06-13T06:10:00.001-07:00

Light-colored Crocs get dirty easily. See how dirty my yellow Crocs are compared to the red colored pair. I have another pair of Crocs pumps in red resin and pink canvas too but i prefer this yellow pair as it's more comfortable and airy.

I think it's time i get another pair of Crocs so that i can wear that whilst this is in the wash. The pair of Mickey Crocs looks cute and i might just pick that up on my next trip to the Crocs shop. I cant get enough of Crocs, lol. Ever since i started wearing Crocs, the rest of my shoes and heels have not seen daylight for a long time. Too bad those Crocs heels looks awful. They look way better in magazines. I dont mind buying a pair of Crocs Maryjanes too if they have the size and color that i want. I'll definitely buy dark colored Crocs this time. Cant be walking around in a pair of dirty Crocs always.

Spider crabs

2008-05-28T06:27:00.001-07:00

These huge spider crabs cost at least rm500 each. Enough for four. I dont find spider crabs special except for the size and price, lol. Another credit card busting item. I wonder how many of these spider crabs are sold each day. I wont eat these spider crabs unless someone is footing the bill. I have better use for my money than pay for spider crabs. Have you eaten spider crabs before? I'm sure spider crabs taste just like any other kinds of crabs out there.

Supper's over

2008-05-27T10:13:00.001-07:00

Had Lam Meen just now. Also ordered toast and milk tea. Feeling rather full now. The night is still early. Got a few things to wrap up before i can head to bed. This pic was taken with the O2 Zinc. It may not be the best camera phone around, but will do when the rest of my other gadgets' battery goes dead. With some tweaking with the settings, the pics are decent enough.

Not that i take pics with the O2 Zinc much. Still, it's a handy gadget with a slideout qwerty keyboard. I've ditched the N73 for the new N82. From now onwards. The rest of the pics here will be taken with N82. It really takes great pics. Just why i took so long to make the switch is beyond me, lol. Yayaya, the gadget queen is talking. Wonder what's gonna catch my eyes next...

Starbucks

2008-05-02T19:48:00.001-07:00

It's nice to sit and observe quietly from one corner. There's just so much to see and hear. But i find Starbucks a tad too cold for my liking, especially during rainy days. I should really get round to buying a good cardigan and keep it in the car in case the need for it arise. Saw one at Esprit the other day and liked it. Hope there's still one in my size.

Lok-lok

2008-03-13T12:46:00.001-07:00

I've never really liked roadside hawker food, especially lok-lok, or roadside steamboat. During my clubbing days, there was this stall right opposite the club i frequent. And each time i go there, i can see many people eating at the stall. They will dip the skewered food into the pot of boiling water, wait for it to cook, and finally, dip it into the satay sauce or chilli before stuffing it into their faces.

I really dont fancy the idea of everyone dipping their food into the same sauce before eating due to hygienic reasons on my part. Cos there are always those that will dip their uneaten pieces into the same sauce again and again. That's how diseases like hepatits A and B is spread, k. I really dont need to retch to bring anything up. One look at those people will do the trick. So, dont be stupid. Stay far far away from roadside lok-lok stalls. Unless you wanna screw up your health.

Somehow, things have changed now. I wont eat lok-lok until i see how it's being prepared and served. Unlike those days where it was more of a roadside thing. You can find lok-lok stalls at foodcourts. I took a chance an ordered some on one of my trips there. I told the stall owner to pour fresh sauce from the bottle for me and not from where people dip theirs into. And boy, it's really been a long while since i ate this. And yes, it delicious.

Silver cutlery

2008-03-05T03:43:00.001-08:00

Went to the new Kenny Roger's at Parkson Grand for a late lunch. Or rather, tea, as it's past 4pm. And these are the silver cutlery i used for my meal The chicken meal is as bland as ever. Tasteless chicken with no bite, tasteless gravy with a few miserable mushrooms in it. Spaghetti is too dry and not enough sauce. Muffins as sweet as ever. Didnt order any drinks as i prefer plain water with my meal. Dont think i'll ever dine there again.

Pomelo

2008-02-19T23:13:00.001-08:00

I rellay should be ashamed of myself. With so many tourists flocking from all over trying to get hold of one of the juiciest pomelo fruit in town, here i am, in the land where pomelos are grown and yet i dont take the trouble to even peel open one and eat. Call me lazy but i guess i'm just that. Here's the very last piece of the sweetest and juiciest pomelo fruit i've ever tasted. And boy, am i glad i sank my teeth into it. Thank god there's another pomelo lying around. Makes a great salad, yummmmm. Have you tasted a pomelo before. It's just like a huge grapefruit. I'll upload a pic of the remaining pomelo later on.

Red tanglungs

2008-02-14T08:05:00.001-08:00

This is how my porch looks like now. With two red tanglung at the front. It looks washed in the picture. I just hope there's no more thunderstorm and strong wind. Our previous red tanglungs were practically blown off the porch in the last heavy rain, lol. They do look quite good at night. But if only this is my own place, i would definitely spruce it up more.

Tea drinking for health

2008-02-02T08:24:00.001-08:00

It's been a long time since i last made myself Oolong tea. This is called South Mountain and the last pot i'm going to make. After this, i'll switch back to my regular Longjin tea, my all time favorite. I still have a new can inside the fridge. It's time to take it out. Will make the best tea to serve friends and relatives who drop by for visits during Chinese New Year.

Prosperity Rat

2008-01-30T11:57:00.001-08:00

I cannot resist taking a pic of this oh-so-cute Prosperity Rat. I bet you must have heard of the Japanese Prosperity Cat. But have you heard and seen a Prosperity Rat before? So, here you go. Isnt it cute. I had to kneel down and snap at this Prosperity Rat as fast as i could as this mall does not allow photographing in their premise, lol. If the mood arise, i just might go and but his Prosperity Rat back. Hope this Prosperity Rat will make me prosperous in the year of the Big Fat Rat. Just dont buy the Prosperity Cat back this year. It'll eat your Prosperity Rat!!!

Anatomy of an asshole

2008-01-24T09:35:00.001-08:00

As you can see this is very much a one way street. Too bad this idiot doest think so. His car was on our right when we arrived and a car was just reversing out from thr parking on our left. He prevented us from parking and drove straight in, what an asshole. Too bad there was nothing much anyone can do about. This is just one of those days that i feel like kicking someone in the groin. Prick.

Fountain at Ipoh Padang

2008-01-21T03:32:00.001-08:00

It looks horrible now. No sign of water coming out of it. Even if there is, it lacks the ooomph. This is how it's become now. Our state spent a lot of money constructing this fountain but forgot to maintain it well. Sigh.... What a waste of money. Might as well use it to construct good drainage system since it's like money gone down the drains.

McDonald's Prosperity burger

2008-01-18T08:39:00.001-08:00

I've been staring at this poster for a long time. But cant muster up the courage to go get a set and sink my teeth into the Prosperity Beef Burger. Each time i eat one, i'm guaranteed a sore throat the very next day. Just my luck, lol. But what the heck, it's only once a year. Next trip. I'll get a set and post it up here. Wait, ya.

Baby Chinese cabbage

2008-01-14T10:06:00.001-08:00

I love cabbage. Do you? I just love its color. So green, so fresh. I love it stir-fried with some chopped garlic and onions. Best if topped with some oyster sauce. My mom loves it with some dried prawns. I prefer mine plain. What about you? Plain or with condiments?

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2008-01-12T22:42:00.000-08:00

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Backlit keyboard

2008-01-12T21:16:00.001-08:00

Without my backlit keyboard, i'll not be able to work at night. Not an expensive item. Costs only about rm160 or so. Bought this backlit keyboard many months ago when i got fed up of typing in the dim light of my bedroom. Before this, i thought of buying one of those gaming keyboard as they are backlit. But, the shopowner recommended me this as he knows i'm only interested in the backlit function and those gaming keyboards cost a bomb. In the region of rm400 each. So, do you like my backlit keyboard or not.

Sinfully yours

2008-01-11T22:07:00.001-08:00

Ahhh... lovely sight, isnt it? This place sells the best cheesecakes in town. There was a time when i only wanted sponge cake for fear of getting fat. But over the years, i've come to a conclusion that i'll never ever get fat no matter how much fat i pile into me. I'm skinny as a tick and loving it. I can indulge shamelessly and get away with it, lol. So, here you see lots of cheesecakes. Raspberry cheesecake, marble cheesecake, lemon cheesecake, Oreo's cheesecake, and even healthy cheesecake, lol. So, what's your favorite cheesecake? Dont like cheesecakes? Time you head over to Secret Recipe and sink your teeth into one.

Rattan chair

2007-05-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

When i ran my own id firm last time, one of these chairs costs more than rm500 a piece. Our local manufacturers have done a really good job of mass producing them for a fraction of what we otherwise have to fork out. Some of them may be nice to look at, but may not be comfortable to sit on. This is a fine example of an uncomfortable one. It may be similar in terms of design, but the tension of the rattan seat just isnt like the real thing. It's a bit sunken making the bottom of your thighs pressing onto the horizontal bar on the front of the seat cutting off blood circulation. If you're skinny like me, then you'll feel it even more.

Lights

2007-05-17T01:43:00.001-07:00

Nice eh. Lends an olden charm to the overall ambient of the coffee shop. I like sitting inside, but i hate those flies that keeps buzzing around me as i eat. Even though the Kopitiam has an insect catcher in its premise, there are still many flies. I think it's got to do with the garbage behind the shop. They should have them cleared more often and keep the area clean and covered at all times. I wonder how the house behind the shop can tolerate this. I'm sure those flies have invaded their house too.

Chicken feet

2007-05-15T19:16:00.001-07:00

This is what we found sticking out of our plate of Hakka noodle. Isn't it vulgar? We didn't know the shop serves chicken feet with their noodles. So, we just picked it out. I seldom eat these, neither does hubs. The kids, lol... NEVER!!! But many people like eating these and even turn them into a delicacy. Thailand is famous for their pickled chicken feet. Have you tried those before. It has a very tangy taste. As for this, they shall remain on the table top until they come and clear them away.

Joss-stick urn

2007-05-08T15:51:00.001-07:00

My gawd!! It's full and my neighbour bothered to throw away the ends. And yet keep adding more to it every single day, lol. What a sight. When i was a kid, i used to play with these joss sticks. And we do have lots of it cos my mom loves to pray. It's a ritual thing for her. I'll pile them up and burn them outside at the garden. But if my mom ever found out that i did this, i'll get whacked, lol. Hey, iwas a kids then, k. That aside, i do like the hand-painted designs on the urn. I'm good at art, but i wish i can paint like that too. Wait... maybe not... I might end up painting them for a living :O

Wet mail

2007-04-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

This is one of those days when you just feel like strangling the postman. The letters were too big for our mailbox and he just slot them between the gaterails, wtf. It rained before we got home and wet everything. If these were important document, they might have got damaged by all the water. I'm going to get hubby to give him a stern warning next day. If this happens again, we're going to file a report at the post office. Cant let this happen.

Ant hill

2007-04-15T00:07:00.001-07:00

Saw this anthill when out house-hunting. Found it under a plant. Isnt it beautifully made? There were so many ants crawling in and out, in and out. It's pretty mesmerizing as they were carrying food into the anthill. Not a moment lapse. In fact, this ant was trying its best to drag the leaf into the hole. And he did manage to after a while. I saw a few ants came to help him. Seems like they do communicate with each other and very helpful too. I seldom see humans like this .Must learn from them.

Cili padi

2007-03-27T10:39:00.001-07:00

This is really hot stuff. Cili padi in soysauce. A must have item of nearly every Malaysian during mealtime. HOT HOT HOT!! I've never really liked eating Cilipadi as i find its green taste a bit weird. It's not too much about the heat it generates on the tongue. I just dont like the taste, lol. But i do like sambal belacan. Hmmmm... But i cant take too much of that too as i'm afraid of getting asore throat after that.

Bread squares

2007-03-24T01:28:00.001-07:00

A piece of untoasted wholemeal bread neatly cut into 16 small squares for easy consumption. This is how my kid likes it. I never let them eat the burnt sides. I will cut them off from each piece carefully before i cut them into smaller pieces. If i intend to toast them, i will do so once i've finished toasting them. Small pieces of bread are easier for kids to handle. I dont have to worry if they'll choke on them or not.

Mickey Mouse Sandals

2007-03-13T23:14:00.001-07:00

A pair of Mickey Mouse kiddie sandals in blue. Funny shoe design. You have to lift up the top flap to slip it onto your kids foot. The flap is fastened with velcro though. Convenient. Easy enough for any kid learning to put his shoes on. I've been teaching my kid how to put them on for a while. Took him quite some time to get it right. But then, it's a big too big for him a the moment. His feet is at those between-sizes stages. Neither here nor there, lol. He did manage in the end. Good job!!! Big boy diiii......

Rose Tea

2007-03-12T05:29:00.001-07:00

A pot of rose tea for good skin. Very fragrant and sweet. Leaves a long lingering smell of roses in your breath. I drink this whenever i blog at night. It helps me relax. The tea has a pale pinkish brownish color. It's very good for blood circulation, meaning good for the heart. I have other teas too but i wanted rose tea just now. This teapot belongs to my in-laws. I havent bought one for myself yet cos i've not found one that i really like. I want to go check out the Thermos brand teapot that has a sieve in it. I think that'll be better for me as i sit the air-conditioned room all day long. That'll keep my tea warm for me.

Macro 3m no flash.

Flickr

2007-03-10T00:39:00.001-08:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

I'm here

2007-03-10T00:26:00.000-08:00

Glad to be here. This blog will mostly feature photos and reviews about everything that i come across in my life. Or maybe snippets of my life if i feel like it. Setting up Flickr account so that i can post directly to this blog when i'm not at my pc. Have lots of thing sto tinkle with. Will update whenever possible.