MERDEKA

To all Malaysian, Happy Merdeka!! I am not the very patriotic type. But I do like my country very much. Then I think of reasons. It just snapped in me. Its mainly because my family & friends, then, all the delicious food. Not forget to mention my memories in this small country. Leave aside these, I don't see myself to hold any enthusiasm to celebrate our independence day. That was how I feel before remembering what my papa always taught me.

Its true that there are some flaws in Malaysia.
- Supposedly a moderate and stable Islamic country, there have been beer banning and Muslims protest news flashing in media. Embarrassing themselves, embarrassing those who're overseas.
- Long way to go if Malaysia truly aiming to be the democratic country. Of course there are pros & cons in every decisions. More ISA arrests in the country, death of Teoh Beng Hock. Are they signs of uncivilized? Or a balance point between democratic and despotic?
- As for everyone doubt on safety in Malaysia, where I have been asked by different nationalities. Thefts, robberies, sexual criminal happens everywhere, every country faces them. The key here is to be alert and know where NOT to go. We are responsible for our safety. Everyone can be the next criminal, same theory, everyone may be the next victim. The problem is, the chances of this to happen is on your call.

Of course, Malaysia is not perfect country. yet it is safe. Think about typhoon, earthquake, volcanic eruption and bombing happening around the world. Mind you, we don't have them in Malaysia. For other Malaysian who doesn't appreciate the country very much, think about it, its the safe environment breed you. Compare yourself to those who experienced nature disaster, losing their family, time spent on rebuilding home, I feel blessed, hoping, you too. Stop all the complaints and blames on Malaysia for your sake. Don't magnified the flaws but look into the happiness our country brought to you.

Much in merdeka-spirit. The Girl

Taste Festival

Good day folks. I had a great day at the taste festival event, and left with a full & bloated tummy and delicious picture in my camera. Trying my best to present you these eye candies to give you a grasp of the satisfaction on my taste-butt.

Last night, I bought 3 premium ticket to Taste of Melbourne 2009 via Ticketek for myself, Roy and Henry. The event were held at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton from 27-30 August 2009. Luckily we got the news night before the last day. Managed to get the advance payment offer, which means we paid $50 that include entrance pass and a $30 worth of Crowns. Brian decided to come with us before leaving home, and the premium offer stopped selling, so he got no choice but to get a standard entrance pass, $30. Crowns are the currency use in T.o.M to buy dishes and drinks at the event. $1= 1Crown.
Lets take a peek in my album of the day :)

Upon arrival. We went Box Office to collect our ticket and Crown book

Yay! Crown booklet :)

Menu Card of Restaurants

Everyone is in line for the event

Look at the long long que

When a lady is in long line, feeling bored, this is the following...

My companion, the guys smile forcefully :P

Big entrance of exhibition

Welcome to Taste of Melbourne 2009!!!!

Spotted a BANK in the event
This is the place we cash AUD to CROWN

Finding my way around

Its so crowded. People just love good food.

I am waiting at the Chef's tables

Lemon Strawberry Vodka at Lemon Bar, 10crown. I like this very much! Then, ordered Lime Pina Colada. It taste like my burning candle at home. Prefer Lemon Strawberry.
Seared Harvey Bay scallops, Thai style Sher Wagyu beef at Jacques Reymond, 12crown. Scallops are juicy and the slice of Wagyu beef brought a little sweetness for the dish. Not bad, but 12crown? Too much.

Botanical Wagyu burger at Botanical, 10 crowns. Honestly, I can't differentiate Wagyu or normal steak. But this burger certainly surprises me with tender steak and sweetness of onions for better taste.

Braised beef with Spanish paprika, saffron & potatoes at Movida, 12 crown. My waste of the day. I couldn't finish the dish. Its too heavy for a light meal dieters.

Lamb Souvlaki at Helenic Republic, 12crown. This probably the smallest souvlaki I ever ate! The meat is juicy and soft with a special sauce that brought the best of the dish. However, I find it weird to have stuff fries in it.

Natural oysters with romesco sauce & lemon at Oyster Little Bourke, 10crown. Compare to the one I had, this is nothing. Oysters from South Australia, still a fresh one but I had better one :)

Sashimi of yellow fin tuna with roasted prawn, sesame & avocado at Botanical, 12crown. Its quite a fresh one. Sashimi taste even better with sesame around the boarder. A modern style with taste of traditional Japanese food.

Milk fed veal tenderloin served with soft polenta, Swiss chard & pancetta at The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel, 12crown. The veal tenderloin is delicious. Sweet and salty. Underneath, soft polenta, chard & pancetta, a little tasteless. But the combination makes the dish not so filling.

My second favourite of the day.
Cured King-fish and Scallop salad, served with tamarind, lime, ocean trout pearls & micro leaves at The Court House, 10crown. Surprisingly a very delicious dish. Refreshing and sparkle my taste-butt. Especially when ocean trout pearls are bitten, the juice mixed with slice of king-fish and scallop and a little sense of spice from sliced chili, unexpectedly amazing. Definitely a must try!

Last but also the BEST of the day, my favourite dessert!!!!
Chocolate, honeycomb & salted caramel crunh at Circa, The Prince, 8crown. Heavenly, beautifully, my best dessert of the year. Chocolate mousse at the bottom, then chocolate cake with great combination of salted caramel crunch in the middle then topped with honeycomb. Perfectly ended my trip here! LOVE it!

Then, I brought home this!! Free goodies from Vittoria Coffee 1958


Much happy, satisfied & full, The Girl

Racism

This morning, Shen posted : OMG. Malaysians.. can you please STOP embarrassing yourselves? whats with all this "cow head" parading and racism you beardy FAILURES? I haven't been reading any happenings in Malaysia. The last one is about protest to terminate Internal Security Act (ISA) Malaysia. Then I search yahoo.com.my and found it - Malaysia Muslims protest proposed Hindu temple. Its quite a surprised, Muslims paraded with the head of a cow, a sacred animal in Hinduism, in a dramatic protest against the proposed construction of a Hindu temple in their neighborhood. Sigh. Why protests are happening so often? Its quite embarrassing. Furthermore, shouldn't us be more civilized? Protested, paraded with head of a cow, that's quite stupid. Racism happens everywhere, I understand, but why make it headlines in Malaysia? We've been living with different races for so many years. Don't embarrassed you, and our nationality.

Dinner at Oyster, Little Bourke.
We start with half bottle of Grove Estate White Wine, $28

Then, ordered a dozen of oyster
Natural Oyster, fresh lemon, shallot & red wine vinegar, $38

Oyster is a must try. They are from Sydney, Perth and Tasmania. You can clearly differentiate taste of each by their origin. I prefer Sydney, Roy heart Tasmania, Henry recommend Perth. A pinch of lemon on them and half a tea spoon of red wine vinegar. Perfectly bring out the best of the oyster.

It suppose to be a perfect evening. However, after oyster as our appetizer, silly me ordered sour & spicy soup and ice milk tea at a Chinese restaurant. This is a really bad idea. I practically feel as if I've been drinking bottle of vodka or whiskey. Meaning, I feel deadly sick. While the guys went to get our car, I happily bump into Pei Huan!! Mad Happy! I wanted to give her a big big hug. But I am too sick to stand up. Do miss this girl much. We haven't see each other for so so many years. Should really arrange a catch up soon :)

Oyster, Little Bourke
35 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Tel:+613 9650 0988


p.a Can't wait!! I am going to Taste of Melbourne 2009 tomorrow!!! Who is going come holla me :D

Much sick, The Girl

T.G.I.F

Thank God Is Friday!
Friday always give me a gush to go TGI Friday for dinner. Loaded potato skins, Jack Daniel's strip steak seared and char-grilled to perfect tenderness , Ultimate Margarita. Then head to The Pancake Parlour for a short-stack buttermilk pancake topped with ice cream. My ideal night. Please don't remind me the calories in them :)

Anyway, I skipped dinner because of the crowd and went MSAC for swimming, spa-ing and sauna session. Dinner time on Friday in Melbourne City is frustrating. Too many people hanging out at the same time, then suddenly everyone headed to different clubs around the same time. I don't want to be with that bunch of people. So, we decided to go for some activities. Last week, just the guys and this week, I am with them. Roy is very concern when another man swam by. According to him, some guys tend to touch/grab the girls boobies while swim by. But I feel total safe. I am protected by him. Had a great night. Practically felt my fats melting into the pool. Disgusting. And exaggerating. Oh, and waving pool is fun! I like it. We should do this more often :)

p.s Happy 21st Birthday to Caleen Chua & Sam Foong !!

Much tired, The Girl

Sem Break

Good day folks. Have not been feeling well for the past few days. I hate it very much when I am in this condition, nightmares are the unwelcome visitors in my sleeps, emotional take over my mind, laziness crawl in my daily. All these make me unproductive. Luckily, today is my last day, and semester break started!! And I got 11 days to snuggle at home with my assignments and preparation for mid-semester test. However, playful girl like me won't work too hard, got some dramas and entertainments from Henry, and they are all waiting for me to explore them in my hard disk.

Then, I got a call from a friend at 2.30am. My mommy is right, mid-night calls mostly come with unwanted news. And this call is not exception, a familiar couple of mine ended their relationship. Its expected. Problems have been dragging for days, we'd discussed some of it, and as same sex with his girlfriend, I certainly understand his girlfriend is trying hard to leave. One's condescending will never work when someone found a better option. Although the relationship doesn't work out right, still, we are hoping the best for each other. Breaking up is not always a bad news, rationally. However, when it come to love/relationship, one barely remember to think or react with reason, or at least close to rational. Then, when I think of myself. I smile. I feel loads of love. Roy has been giving his best and all to assure me. What more can I ask?

p.s I lOVE my new blog skin so much. Especially those black & white thumbnail of mine :D

R.I.P

I wonder if anyone still remember her. Surprisingly, I do remember this young lady. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, died in plane crash on 25th August 2001. Her "The One I Gave My Heart To" caught my eyes. She may not be pretty, or anywhere near hot, but she is a great singer. Her death is a pain lost in music world. Please listen it, and hopefully you will feel the lost I felt. R.I.P Aaliyah.

Much Love, The Girl

Miss Aussie

Rainy morning? Not good. Even worst? On Monday. When I thought things couldn't be worst, feeling of nausea is hitting me. That's not a good sign to start the week. Although its my last week before semester one week break. But it won't be a fun week. Two assignments, two semester tests after break.

Is anyone following Miss Universe? Miss Australia, Rachael Finch, my personal favourite!!!

Look at her! Toned and healthy body, angelic smile. Or maybe that's the pageant smile?

Glamorous!!

Much envy, The Girl

Beggars?

Good Sunday folks. First, Ramadan month now, so Happy Fasting to my Muslim friends.

This morning, I was waken by the weirdest dream. Its my first time dreaming of disaster. Maybe because of the trailer of "2012" or "Flood". Which ever, its not a pleasant dream because I see myself drowning. The worst way I thought myself of dying is drowning. You're right. I am a crazy little shite. I actually think its okay to bomb me out, painfully stabbed die, plane crash, or even eaten by the shark. Oh wait, they share the level of my dislike way to die! But I certainly don't want to die by drowning. Why? I don't know. Maybe I don't like the feeling of oxygen-less, filling my lungs with waters, and blood running out from my eyes, ears, mouth after death. Get my point? Hope not :p

As I read the news today, headline "Sydney homeless man makes $50,000 a year begging". Wow! I am impress by the humanity in our society. If he can make such amount of income by begging, firstly he should thank god for creating wonderful human with kind and loving heart. Without them sparing a dollar or two, he will receive nothing but a relaxing and embarrassing time sitting on street. However, I have doubt, to all beggars. Are they telling the truth? Because most of them will have a cardboard with them, explaining they need help and reasons. Are they telling the truth? Roy mostly will tell me off in giving any change to beggars. And he always has a point which I buy. Most beggar are healthy and seemingly fit to get a job themselves. We've been disappointed by lots of beggars, even some with disability. Once a man without his right leg is begging on bridge, we were thinking to give him some for his misfortune. However, when we return to him, he was missing. Standing at the side of the bridge, single legged, smoking! Shite! If you are financially less fortunate, you should not be spending it on cigarettes! Damn! I rather keep my change for Mc Donald's ice cream. Ever since, I have less sympathy on them. Although I will still give in with some of the good acting ones. But it makes me think twice before doing something good.

Much Love, The Girl

Laughing 哥

Hello people. Happy Friday, here come another weekend. Again, there is no big difference for me. Mostly because ever since I quit clubbing, my Friday is pretty much a simple but loving one. Usually movies, friends, dinner, jokes. I save lots of cash for my online shopping crave.

Woke up and stuck with assignments the whole day. But I managed to sneak out for a movie :) "Laughing Gor" directed by Herman Yau. Main character of course, Michael Tse (Laughing Gor). I shared a few laugh with friends. Some of the sentence from movie easily make you smile, or even laugh at. Effortless joke. But it sure mean something. "Laughing Gor" is the first Hong Kong movie showing in Australia cinema. I don't count Red Cliff, that I categorized as Hollywood Asian Film.

Before movie, I went Borders, again. Third time this week. Try to find "The Time Traveler's Wife" but not available. Anyway, I bought "The Gift" by Cecelia Ahern (writer of p.s I love you) and "Fat" by Rob Grant. Also a book for my mother's birthday, the title catches my attention, it is call "What's Happening to Our Girls?" by Maggie Hamilton. She sure need it to communicate with my young teenage sister :)

Have you heard of The Time Traveler's Wife? I want to read the book so badly. And of course, the movie!! Watch the trailer.

Enjoy your weekend !

Much LOVE, The Girl

Housewife Day

This morning I woke up thinking to do something different, I suppose role playing the word, and I decided to play a housewife. I always wonder what would it be, if I am married, and apparently no career, oh wait, I am a housewife, there are lots working, its a job title isn't it, what am I going to do? How am I going to spend my day?

First, I check my recipe book to decide what to cook for dinner. Wrote down all ingredients. Brought the reusable bag with me to Queen Victoria Market. 5 minutes away from my home, its pretty convenient.

Entrance of the market.
Took 20 minutes to get all my ingredients.

Preparing to cook. I'm ready!!
Cabbage, Sirloin steak, beef stock, onions, pork mince, mushroom, veggie. Now, can you guess what am I going to cook??

After preparation and start cooking the Chicken Herbs soup. I vacuum the house. Sometimes, I hate to have long hair. Or is it just me? Cause my hair is everywhere!! Basically, vacuuming once a week, at least, just to get rid of those fallen hair. Then, I left home. Arrived at Fitness First 20 minutes prior to my very first Pilates class. Number of guys in class surprises me. I always thought Pilates, Yoga, Body Balance classes are dominant by ladies, but we actually got a half half situation in this one. Paula, instructor of Pilates is friendly and I've decided to come to her class again.

Promised to took pictures of my home sweet home. Here they are:

My living room. Little black table from Ikea. And yes, there is a fruit bowl on it. Healthy me!!

Clean and tidy kitchen

Bathroom. Luckily I don't do make ups, just simple moisturizer, cleanser are enough :) Little pink girl has washing gel in it. And little blue boy is holding my toothbrush.

My bedroom. Just normal bed, so pointless to take a full view of the bed. The stairs rack held my CD player at the bottom, greenish plant on top, and few little things in between.

Self-made walk-in wardrobe. With a full body mirror. Love it much. But its packed!

My study table and shoe rack next to it. Pin board with pictures and cards from friends and family :)
And my housewife day ended with this ....

My home cook food. Pork mince cabbage stir fry (left top), mushroom beef stroganoff (top right), choi sum with garlic paste (bottom right) and mixture of red and jasmine rice.

Much fun, The Girl

Love to be Alone

My boyfriend is away with his mate. Probably whistling some hottie at the pool :) Yeah, they went swimming at Albert Park. I'm too tired to go with them, plus, I can see it will be total kill for them to have a girl around. Anyway, I like it when he leave me alone for a couple of hours. Cherish moments to be with just myself. I like it very much! But I still miss him, once in few minutes :D

My weekend started. As usual. But this weekend will be super busy one. I'll have to start doing my Investment and Quantitative Analysis assignments. Assist Sofia babe on her Organization Behaviour assignment. And also my boyfriend's International Business, Advance Financial Planning assignments. See, told you I'm busy.

I'll try to take photos of my living place. Try. Because I am so lazy :p

Much busy, The Girl

District 9

You Are Not Welcome Here!! Oh no, I'm joking. Finally watched District 9. Rush for the 3.30 p.m. session at Highpoint right after my Investment lecture ending at 2.30 p.m. Hell ya! The movie is so good. Outstanding one. I won't be surprise if its nominated and won the Best Movie of 2009 award. Heard great reviews and ratings from Rotten Tomatoes and they are definitely not overrating. District 9 simply deserve to be call as the best movie in 2009, so far, unless there is another superb one coming up.

The movie is directed by Neil Bloomkamp. Genre, science fiction I suppose. 1 hour and 52 minutes length. Don't bother asking who is starring in it. I don't know any of them. Does Sharlto Copley sounds familiar to you? Well, he is the focus-on human of the movie. The movie is film with documentary-style, with series of interviews talking about the situation. I feel as if I was watching a real documentary from Discovery Channel or similar. Wikus which is the main character of the movie (Sharlto Copley) handled an alien device which squirts some fluid into his face while inspecting suspicious alien residence. Yes, the movie is about alien, but trust me, this is not some stupid one. He then become very sick. A transformation begins to occur after exposure to the liquid. His left arm is mutated, showing signal of transforming into alien. This part, I strongly recommend children or early teen not too watch it. It was outrageous, and disgusting. I felt sick instantly. Yes, the feeling just kick on my tummy, I almost puke on the fake Blondie in front of me. And the part where a man eaten alien's body thinking it will give him their powers. OMG! Its gross!

However, think about it.
-Wouldn't some human being act like this? Trying to be alien, or to own their power, wisdom?
-Wouldn't scientist hostage them to do medical experiments claiming for bio-technology improvement sake?
-Wouldn't the public who live near to them starts feeling insecure, or just simply hate the fact that they exist, in our planet?
-Wouldn't all these reaction to alien happens in real life, which now is shown in the movie?

Now, I ask, is there really a District 9 on earth? Maybe not on land, under it? Damn. I got so many questions.

Nevertheless, this movie is a totally fresh one. Rating 10 out of 10 from me!

Have a good night :)

Much alienated, The Girl

Rain+Wind=Sunday

How's your Sunday? Melbourne has a windy and rainy Sunday. I am not very happy. Planned to go Camberwell Sunday Market, but we canceled cause of the shitty weather. End up spending hours at Queen Victoria Market. I like to be at the organic section. Everything look so fresh and healthy.

Spend the rest of my day at home. With Bulla's yogurt drink, tomatoes, Cranberry Ribena and Season 3 of Ghost Whisperer. Okay, few episode scare the shit out of me, but I can't help playing it. Boyfriend has been complaining the distraction. Sorry boy, I'm a movie/T.V girl :) I am going to finish it anyway, last three episode for the season. I wonder will there be forth? My next drama marathon would be Desperate Housewives and Entourage. Or perhaps, Underbelly. I still think Gossip Girl is not so my type. I had enough for this type of dramas in real life, I don't need a visualize of it from the screen. Anyway, before I forget, if you happen to be in Melbourne, don't forget to tune to channel 9 on Monday, 9.30 pm for Drop Dead Diva. Its so good!!

Dine in at Matsutomo in Brunswick East, with friends. I prefer Matsuya in Fairfield. The food somehow, better there. Nevertheless, its nice catching up with people. Just a dine out will do. I don't buy the whole clubbing and hardcore alcoholic involvement catch ups. You won't be enjoying as much when you're drunk!

Although I've done nothing productive. I am more happy to feel the relaxation and calm in myself. Maybe work less do equal to relax :)

Much relaxing, The Girl

Losing Track

Short one. An emotional one. I am affected by it. Felt helpless and sad. I didn't want all this to happen, especially not when I'm away. I didn't know how it happen, when it began, worst, I didn't know when and how to stop it from driving us apart. Hate to admit that we are stepping into the fragile, breakable, cracked page of the relationship. Yet, I am miles away, screaming without a sound, fighting without a move. What can I do to make you realize? What can I do to make things right? What can I do, to bring everything back to how it suppose to be? Teach me. I need guidance, I need a clue. If there is God, if our ancestors/forefathers are watching above, please, come to my dream, tell me how can I make a difference.

Much lost, The Girl

Tips & Toes

Here come the happy weekend, for most of you. I woke up feeling refreshed and happy, knowing I have a 2 o'clock appointment for spa pedicure & french manicure. Such a big spender. Watched The Ellen Show at 12noon and start doing laundry, getting ready for my appointment. Then my iTune random played A La Nanita Nana. I feel sexy singing along. Actually thank my sister for watching The Cheetah Girls, cause I heard it from the movie. Would never watch it myself anyway :) By the way, trust me, don't go search for their other songs, just this one.

I am officially going to do my manicure and pedicure only at Tips & Toes.
Okay. I am not paid. Meaning, I pay $50 for Spa Pedicure and Manicure treatment, additional $3 for french manicure. I blog about the shop because I think they worth my say. I am not paid. I did not receive free treatment, VIP cards or any sort of special treatments. Hope I make this clear before starting it. Its just base on my personal experience. They are so professional, and friendly. Offering massaging chair (is that what you call??) when you're doing spa pedicure. Totally comfortable! I have one question. Why are manicurist and pedicurist mostly Vietnamese? Or its just a coincidence that I happen to go to Vietnamese shop? Anyway, when I leave Tips & Toes, I am a happy girl, it shows on my face, my tips and my toes.

Located at 113 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Appointment is recommended, but you can walk-in
Call: 03-9348 1008

My cheap cheap outfit of the day
cardigan : Valleygirl
leopard print singlet top : Supre
Shorts : Sports Girl
Boots : Cotton On
Bag : Kwai Fong, Hong Kong

ps. My sexy song - A La Nanita Nana
Hope you'd enjoy :)

pps. Congratulation to my sister, Chelsea! She's done a great job in Sri KDU's patriotic run. 10th. I'm so proud of you, my baby girl :)

Happy Friday, The Girl

Drive-In

What a wonderful day. My heart is still up and very much in hyper mode from last night surprising outings. You'll probably heard it over my facebook status or twitters if you're following. Yes, I was at the drive-ins. Never expect that to happen so soon. I always wanted and actually dying to have experience in drive-in cinema. Its like one of my to-do before death. Last night, ♥ Roy ♥ brought me there! I was totally clueless on where we're driving to when we're suppose to be walking in the city finding food. Then, when we drove up Coburg hill and I saw the big Village lighting board, I was in shock and scream in high pitch. Sorry if I act like a three-year-old to you, but I'm too excited, well, practically jumping and planting kisses on him regardless of the car still running.

Let me do some history on this one. I am flattered to experienced the good old fashioned movie fun. Coburg Village Drive-In is located at 155 Newlands Road, Coburg, features a three screens and space for approximately 900 cars! There is a 1950s diner with variety of take away and confectionery, drive-in speakers for your window or dynamic FM stereo through your own vehicle stereo system. It is Australia's largest drive-in theater and has the widest screens in the Southern Hemisphere. Wanna know more about Coburg Drive-In? Click here!

I'd snapped a shot at the entrance, but don't put up with the bad quality. Its mobile camera, and its night time with limited lights. Our movie starts at 9.30pm so there is no bright sky, however, I think it would be pretty if there is a little, like the picture I took from Village website.

Look! How can I not excited when I see this.

And this pretty one with lovely sky is from the website :)

The movie we watched is The Ugly Truth. Yay! I watched it. And its within my wanted to watch time frame. Its a pretty good movie by Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. I just laugh so much!

Rating 8 out of 10
Grab your girlfriends and him and his boyfriends for it! Let the fun night begins.

My next movie?
- G.I Joe : Return of Cobra
- Taking of Pelham 123
- Inglorious Basterds (Because I promised to accompany my boyfriend)
- I Love You, Beth Cooper (Trailer is good. Shows potential of good laugh movie)
- My Sister's Keeper (Not too sure, maybe I'll just get the book)
- Up (3D) (Definitely a double tick for this, must watch)

Okay. I'm probably going to write tonight. As I always do, adding the edited part below. If there is any excitement, or perhaps a little criticism thoughts. Anyway, I am have a lunch date with Pui Zhen this afternoon before she leave Melbourne. Prior lunch, let me stop writing and head to the gym for some workout time. Enjoy your day!

Much Happy, The Girl

edited at 3.45 p.m

WARNING!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!!
The following may be unpleasant for you. It contained coarse language. Also, it is personal opinion based on real experienced. If you don't agree with it, stick it to yourself. If you do, high five, we're on the same page.

I had a lunch date with sort of long time no contact friend at Shark Fin House. Don't be wrong, what I mean here is the one with an elevator in it. What happened is... we had "dim sum", or "yum cha" you may say, and our conversation are on going, pretty much non-stop. We didn't realize the restaurant is closing for the afternoon or what so ever. The thing is, we don't know until I heard one of the waitress talking to another next to our table with very rude tone "成村人等緊呢台囉.. 係度慢慢吃多野講" (translate: everyone is waiting for this table, and they are still talking so much, enjoying their food). I look up and realized we are the last table. Then I told my friend we should go and that's when the manager sarcastically said "哇!終於都走喇!放工!" (translate: Wow! They are finally leaving! Job done!). When the waitress ask if we need a container, we said no thinking to leave faster. But then my friend wanted to take away for her boyfriend, so we asked for one. That fucking waitress said loudly "唔好o甘快俾佢地，我頭先問又話唔要，俾佢地等! (translate: Don't give it to them so soon. I asked just now and they said don't want, now let them wait!). Then when we finally leaving, waiting for the elevator, the manager said "係度慢慢吃... 阻住晒!' (translate: Slowly eat, stopping us to do stuff). Those are conversation they said. Under circumstances that we are practically next to them, and perfectly understands that I know the language they are speaking. Fucking retards! How can they give such bad services!! Is not like we did it on purpose, you should have come to us politely telling us you are closing. Not by talking shit, bitching, being rude and sarcastic to us! Is this how you treat your customer? People, think about it. I understand what they are saying, and they still don't give a damn and being so impolite and sarcastic to me. Imagine you don't understand their language. I assure you, the ugly truth is they talk fuck about you. I am not going back to Shark Fin House, ever! My friends are going to boycott the restaurant too. Its too rude to give all this shit. Those people I am talking about are those who work at the 2 floor at 2pm - 3.30pm. And yes, practically ALL of them!

Much hate, The Girl

Challenge 1000

Good day people. Bear with the following, okay? I am not good at advertorial or making announcement of some upcoming beside my own silly little one. I probably don't have much reader but I should give it a try anyway.

Give it up to Nuffnang Australia! Nuffnang has been around the blogger world for some times. Most active at Singapore and Malaysia. Now bringing in to Australia, already having 800 nuffies. However, there is a little challenge to pump it up. Lets push it up to a thousand, or maybe more!!

Challenge 1000 is all about bringing more Australia bloggers together. Join the team and be a nuffie! :)

Do you blog? Or your jealousy sister? Or your much annoying brother? Or your friends? Or your friend's friend? Anyone! You don't have to be a professional. You don't need a bachelor in journalism or whatever crap related. Just a heart in writing, babbling will do. Nothing complex. You're still yourself, its still your blog, your space to voice up. So, what's stopping you? Sign up with Nuffnang! Don't forget to put me as your referral.

learn more at Nuffnang's Page

I can see I'm really not good at doing this. But more practice will help, right?

Much new, The Girl

Goodbye 43

Final goodbye to 43 Bateman Road. Have been practically living in this townhouse for a year. I always have a thing with townhouse. After class, we got a call from the agent saying there are some spots to be clean. Damn! We paid $420 for the cleaning company and they left with unfinished job?! I should file complaint to the Consumer Right Association, I should, but I didn't do it. Anyway, there are just a few dirty splash on the wall, easily removed by wiping with cloth. Its good that we come back to clean up because I got an opportunity to take some pictures in the house :) cam-whore!

Good bye, 43 !

I can be a real good window model

Stairs are the new chairs in an empty house

Public fury? Universe fury, perhaps. I'm not sure if many of you heard of Baby P's abuse case. If you haven't, click here to read about it. Warning! You'll fill with anger and sympathy in no minutes.

Much fury, The Girl

Edited at 11.29 P.M

Well. Suppose to be dreaming in bed an hour ago. But got stuck with the French Mani kit I bought from Priceline - I'm cheap. LOL. Tried to do it by myself, to save money, recession!! Whatever! Even got my boyfriend to help out. After almost two hours of struggling, coating on and wiping off. He said "Baby, just pay for a beautiful one". I'm happy now. Drop off the whole home-made manicure idea. I'm going to get a professional tomorrow. Yay! Anyway, we had fun watching Commercial Breaks Adult Only and Kitchen's Nightmare in the two hours. Commercials are great in the past, clear and with a sense of humour. I personally prefer Jamie Oliver than Ramsay Gordon. However, Kitchen's Nightmare is not a bad show.

Gotta put myself in bed now. Good night loves.

Much tired, The Girl