Friday, March 28, 2008
Murphy's Law
Today I rather bad luck. Both my phones got problem. One no battery and another spoil. Usually when my phone in good condition, no one bothers to find me. Just when something like this arises, many people looking for me and cannot get me. Ah! Murphy's Law indeed!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Kuala Lumpur
I just came back from a 3D2N Kuala Lumpur trip. It is a holiday on friday and I make good use of this long weekend to fly over to KL. I took Tiger Air as the timing is good for me. But I feel it is better to take Jet Star next time. Reason is simply due to the inconvenience of taking the flight at Budget terminal at both Singapore and KL.
Any way, on the first day I reach KL central at around 1pm. I check into Boulevard Hotel at Mid Valley. This hotel is strongly recommended by a friend living in KL and is quite good. Room is quite spacious and I stayed at the executive floor at level 27. I get a nice view and get to drink and eat freely on its executive lounge. Haha.. But the breakfast variety is a bit let down. My friend staying in KL took half day off and bring me around. He first drove us to Putrajaya. This is a place where the new federal administrative centre is. It consists of several government offices. Prime minister's office is there as well. There is also the Putra Mosque.
Then, we continue our journey to a dragon fruit farm. It is somewhere near Sepang F1 International Circuit where so coincidently there is a match over the period I stay. I bought 2 dragon fruits which have red flesh for RM9 per kg.
In the evening, we went to eat steamboat buffet at Yuen restaurant recommended by my friend. There are many variety of food and the soup base is very nice! I eat until very full!
After eating, we still went to something like those 24 hours prata stall in Singapore for supper. But we were very full at that time. So we just order a mango freeze at this popular stall called Murni. The drink comes in quite huge portion! It is only until 12am+ then my friend sent me back to hotel. I was quite embarrassed as he spent a lot of time and money (road toll) bringing me around. Haha. So I invited him to Singapore.
The second day is more of a shopping trip for me. My KL friend has to go to another town for work. So he could not join us. My friend and I went on a shopping spree. We first went to Pavilion shopping mall. It opened quite recently and it is something like Paragon shopping mall where the stores are all quite upclass. This shopping mall is huge and I spent almost half a day there. Tangs opened it branch here and have a good sales. I bought 2 working shirts for 60% off! Then bought a tie over at Topman at 20% off and a t-shirt at Parkson at 50% off!! We have our lunch there at Laksa Shack. I ordered a ABC drink and Laksa. They taste quite good.
Then, we proceed to Sungei Wang and walk walk. I bought a Bluetooth dongle for RM16! It is really a steal! It is quite ex in Singapore. Guess I got a good deal. Haha. After exploring Sungei Wang which is very crowded, we pop over to Berjaya Times Square. We walk around and find nothing interesting. So we went for dinner instead at Uncle Duck. We ordered a roast duck which is their specialty and hor fun. Then, we quickly made our way to Mid Valley shopping mall and grab some toys for my niece and nephew. After that, we pop over to Jusco supermarket and grab a few packets of coffee and snacks. Finally, we end the day by catching a midnight show at the cinema Mid Valley shopping mall.
The last day we woke up, have our breakfast and dash to airport. Then, it is home sweet home. I hope to see my KL friend soon in Singapore. Any way, with budget airline, I am thinking of going to KL once a year to shop. I feel with the great discounts and lots of mega malls, I have a much better shopping experience than in Singapore.
Any way, on the first day I reach KL central at around 1pm. I check into Boulevard Hotel at Mid Valley. This hotel is strongly recommended by a friend living in KL and is quite good. Room is quite spacious and I stayed at the executive floor at level 27. I get a nice view and get to drink and eat freely on its executive lounge. Haha.. But the breakfast variety is a bit let down. My friend staying in KL took half day off and bring me around. He first drove us to Putrajaya. This is a place where the new federal administrative centre is. It consists of several government offices. Prime minister's office is there as well. There is also the Putra Mosque.
Then, we continue our journey to a dragon fruit farm. It is somewhere near Sepang F1 International Circuit where so coincidently there is a match over the period I stay. I bought 2 dragon fruits which have red flesh for RM9 per kg.
In the evening, we went to eat steamboat buffet at Yuen restaurant recommended by my friend. There are many variety of food and the soup base is very nice! I eat until very full!
After eating, we still went to something like those 24 hours prata stall in Singapore for supper. But we were very full at that time. So we just order a mango freeze at this popular stall called Murni. The drink comes in quite huge portion! It is only until 12am+ then my friend sent me back to hotel. I was quite embarrassed as he spent a lot of time and money (road toll) bringing me around. Haha. So I invited him to Singapore.
The second day is more of a shopping trip for me. My KL friend has to go to another town for work. So he could not join us. My friend and I went on a shopping spree. We first went to Pavilion shopping mall. It opened quite recently and it is something like Paragon shopping mall where the stores are all quite upclass. This shopping mall is huge and I spent almost half a day there. Tangs opened it branch here and have a good sales. I bought 2 working shirts for 60% off! Then bought a tie over at Topman at 20% off and a t-shirt at Parkson at 50% off!! We have our lunch there at Laksa Shack. I ordered a ABC drink and Laksa. They taste quite good.
Then, we proceed to Sungei Wang and walk walk. I bought a Bluetooth dongle for RM16! It is really a steal! It is quite ex in Singapore. Guess I got a good deal. Haha. After exploring Sungei Wang which is very crowded, we pop over to Berjaya Times Square. We walk around and find nothing interesting. So we went for dinner instead at Uncle Duck. We ordered a roast duck which is their specialty and hor fun. Then, we quickly made our way to Mid Valley shopping mall and grab some toys for my niece and nephew. After that, we pop over to Jusco supermarket and grab a few packets of coffee and snacks. Finally, we end the day by catching a midnight show at the cinema Mid Valley shopping mall.
The last day we woke up, have our breakfast and dash to airport. Then, it is home sweet home. I hope to see my KL friend soon in Singapore. Any way, with budget airline, I am thinking of going to KL once a year to shop. I feel with the great discounts and lots of mega malls, I have a much better shopping experience than in Singapore.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
The Spiderwick Chronicles
I just came back from watching the midnight show: The Spiderwick Chronicles. This time a bit different is I caught this in KL. Hee.. The cinema is just right below my hotel. The seat is very comfortable. Better than Singapore one and only RM11!. Any way, I feel this show is not too bad. A bit like muppets babbies. I think the movie is to target the children so not much of the violence and story a bit on the simple side. It also has it cute moments. But I feel that the ending is a bit simple. Overall, this show is watchable.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Retreat
I just came back from my company retreat. This time round I feel our retreat a bit more serious. Last time is just gather together, brain storm. eat, drink, play relax. This time round we discussed some more serious and worse thing is I got to present some issues. Boring! Any way, we end up playing bowling. Haha. Only two games and my legs already aching. Terrible! Old liao.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Jeff Chang concert
I just came back from Jeff Chang's concert. It has been a long time since he comes to Singapore for his concert. This time he worked with NAFA to put up this fine performance. The whole atmosphere is quite classy. From what I see, the seats are about 99% full. I bought the 2nd most ex ticket. He sang many of his hit songs during the 2.5 hours concert. Many are from his EMI days. But there are also many hit songs he did not sing which I am a bit disappointed. However, he did sang 2 new songs. I particularly like his "Mu Dan You" (Worrying Peony). It is beijing opera + a bit of R&B. Even my friend, who dun really like Jeff Chang, loves this song and give positive rating for his live singing. I am now waiting for his latest album to be out in April.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
IT Show 2008
This year IT show I did not go cos I was too busy. I heard from a friend that went said it is extremely crazy! The show is extremely crowded. Any way, I browse through some brochures posted online by some good people and found that the things I wanted not really have a big price cut. Goodies given also so so only. That is why I decided to give it a miss. I went to East Coast for seafood instead. Haha. Food is very nice!
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Violin
Today I had a small violin performance. It was organised by my music teacher and many of his students were involved. I was asked by him if I wanted to take part. At first I say no cos I think I will feel nervous and perform badly. But part of me wanted to perform as I think it will be fun. So I agree. I played the song "Ju Hua Tai" (Theme song of curse of the golden flower) together with a lady lawyer. I invited my friends and family to come and watch my performance. Overall, they said not too bad. Haha. Ok lah. This boost my confidence level a bit.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Hong Kong
I just came back from a 4D3N Hong Kong trip. My cousin who lives in Hong Kong invited us to attend his wedding dinner. So my family and I flew over there to attend his wedding dinner. We departed from Changi Airport Terminal 3 and it is really nice and big. But I feel it looks a bit like Hong Kong airport. Any way, it is empty now as only SIA flights arrived and departed from there. So the custom is rather fast as there are not many people.
On the first day, my mum and my sis-in-law have to set their hair for the wedding dinner. So while they are doing their hair, the rest of us just wondered around. After they are done, we went back to hotel and get ready for the wedding dinner. The dinner started quite late at around 9pm and ended at around 11.30pm. Lucky I booked the same hotel as the wedding dinner was held which is Marco Polo, a very nice 5 stars hotel. The room is huge and view is fantastic. But too bad, Hong Kong air quality is quite bad.
On the second day, we checked out the hotel and checked into the second hotel, L'Hotel which a four star hotel on Hong Kong island. This hotel is very close to where our relative stay. I stay in a suite and the room is also very nice and large. The toilet is very interesting. It is an open concept. Very suitable for couples. After a very nice morning dim sum, my relatives bring us to an offshore island Cheung Chau to eat seafood. So we spent 1 whole day there on the island. The food there is very nice. This island is more or a resort and we spend a whole day exploring the island on foot.
On the third day, we went to the peak and to Madame Tussaud. It is quite interesting to see so many wax figures of famous people. I saw Jay Chou and cannot believe how short he is. Then, we went back to hotel and take a rest and about 6pm we went to shop. After a while, we went to my auntie house cos my brother never been there before. We stayed there for 2 hours and then went to eat steamboat for dinner at around 10pm. We eat until 12.30am. I love Hong Kong! So late the restaurant still open.
Last day, I quickly do some last minute shopping cos I got only an hour plus to shop as we need to leave for airport by around 2pm. At the airport, I did manage to eat the mango dessert at Xu Liu Shan. Hehe. Any way, March weather is nice. I think I will go Hong Kong at least once a year and in March.
On the first day, my mum and my sis-in-law have to set their hair for the wedding dinner. So while they are doing their hair, the rest of us just wondered around. After they are done, we went back to hotel and get ready for the wedding dinner. The dinner started quite late at around 9pm and ended at around 11.30pm. Lucky I booked the same hotel as the wedding dinner was held which is Marco Polo, a very nice 5 stars hotel. The room is huge and view is fantastic. But too bad, Hong Kong air quality is quite bad.
On the second day, we checked out the hotel and checked into the second hotel, L'Hotel which a four star hotel on Hong Kong island. This hotel is very close to where our relative stay. I stay in a suite and the room is also very nice and large. The toilet is very interesting. It is an open concept. Very suitable for couples. After a very nice morning dim sum, my relatives bring us to an offshore island Cheung Chau to eat seafood. So we spent 1 whole day there on the island. The food there is very nice. This island is more or a resort and we spend a whole day exploring the island on foot.
On the third day, we went to the peak and to Madame Tussaud. It is quite interesting to see so many wax figures of famous people. I saw Jay Chou and cannot believe how short he is. Then, we went back to hotel and take a rest and about 6pm we went to shop. After a while, we went to my auntie house cos my brother never been there before. We stayed there for 2 hours and then went to eat steamboat for dinner at around 10pm. We eat until 12.30am. I love Hong Kong! So late the restaurant still open.
Last day, I quickly do some last minute shopping cos I got only an hour plus to shop as we need to leave for airport by around 2pm. At the airport, I did manage to eat the mango dessert at Xu Liu Shan. Hehe. Any way, March weather is nice. I think I will go Hong Kong at least once a year and in March.
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