#1 Swim class was fab! I enjoyed my one hour lesson and I can't wait for the next round. Blup blup blup! Learnt how to breathe properly and how to really use a kickboard. Been holding it the wrong way!
#2 I'm eyeing a new cam. I want something small but powerful (like me! Lol). Something that's compact and yet able to deliver. So, Canon G11, Canon S90 and Panasonic Lumix LX3 are what I have in mind. Price is of course a concern.
#3 In efforts to reduce my eye bags and lines (NOT WRINKLES) I've been sleeping earlier every night. ;) You know, I won't stay 16 forever *cough cough*
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The Time Traveler's Wife
I cried. At the movies and when reading the book. I'm always rather biased towards movies that have been adapted from books as in most cases; movies just don't do justice to the depth and richness found in books. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind such movies, it is just that I'm a book lover and would pick a good book over a movie any day. Movies provide a graphic visualisation of the book's characters and story plot and if you've enjoyed reading a certain book... chances are the movie would bring to life everything that you've imagined in your mind.
Anyway, back to the Time Traveler's Wife. There's been a lot of buzz about this movie and many have hailed this as THE most romantic movie of 2009. I read the Time Traveler's Wife before watching the movie. The book really moved me and I found myself weeping at the end (I won't include any spoilers here, don't worry). All I'm gonna say is that I'm a huge sucker for stories where the two lovers are separated against their will. The ending in the book was so utterly tragic and yet, so completely sweet --- love's unwavering promise. I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
And since I loved the book, I was pretty excited to catch the flick. Rachel McAdams proves that she can pull romance in The Notebook (another book that I cried while reading). I thought she is the perfect actress to play Clare. Thank god that McAdams and the oh-so-hunky Eric Bana (Henry) had chemistry. Overall, I thought that the movie was pretty good... except for one major gripe..... WHY CHANGE THE ENDING? The movie would've delivered more impact and been better off with the original ending. Bah.
Must Love Food
*****Before I begin with this food post, let me first warn you that it is going to be LOOOOOONG and going to take ages to load.
Ok. You have been warned. And another warning is that you are probably going to get REALLY hungry after seeing all the pictures. Please refrain from eating the person next to you for he/she could taste really bad. Raw human meat is not exactly a favourite amongst many.
If you have not already noticed, mcallie8.blogspot.com has gone through a revamp. I was bored of the previous standard blogger template and opted for something minimalistic and fresh. Also, I wanted more room in the post section to display photos big big! So, along with this new template... I have to create new pages to be linked to the pink strip under my header. This post entry is for the MustLoveFood tab.
Now, a lot of people have told me that I know how to eat. Yeah, everyone knows how to eat. Open mouth. Put food in. Chew. Swallow. But, I guess what well meaning friends mean is that I know how to eat good food and that I'm a foodie.
I never really considered myself a foodie until a few years back when I discovered that I have a hoard of food pictures and extra flab around my once flatnow fat tummy. I'm the type of person who plans what to eat ahead of meals. I like to visualise my lunch/dinner and fantasise about it until I have it. For instance, I'm headed to Sunway Pyramid for the Time Taveler's Wife tonight. I will probably have Japanese - Sushi or Pasta Zanmai, Pasta de Gohan or... maybe Canton-i or I could surprise myself and eat something random.
There are people who don't care what they eat as long as it fills their stomach, but I am not such a person. If given a chance, I would like every meal that I have to be a good one and worth the calories. I'm sure there are many fellow foodies out there who empathise with me. For the love of food, y'all! For the love of food!
Moving on, here's a summary of the food porn that I snapped. I had so many pictures to choose from and was quite lost at which ones to pick. Here's a whole load of them that I have categorised for your pleasure.
Click here for all my previous food blog entries.
First up, PORK!!!!!
Chicken Kebab at a middle eastern restaurant. Below is Hummus, another favourite of mine. Made out of chickpeas, which I love, Hummus is really tasty!
Briyani. Is that lamb or beef? I don't know!
One of my more recent loves, Foie Gras. Call me inhumane, cruel, evil and unkind. Call me everything you can think of, but I will eat Foie Gras. It is like a orgasm in your mouth--if there is such a thing.
Every since I was a little girl, I loved Hokkien Mee. Here's one of the best in KL from Weng Hing Coffee Shop in Imbi. Fishing for pork lard hidden in the dark noodles is absolutely trilling. And when you find that little bastard, quickly pop it in your mouth and crunch away... in fears that your mates might hijack it away.
Ok. You have been warned. And another warning is that you are probably going to get REALLY hungry after seeing all the pictures. Please refrain from eating the person next to you for he/she could taste really bad. Raw human meat is not exactly a favourite amongst many.
If you have not already noticed, mcallie8.blogspot.com has gone through a revamp. I was bored of the previous standard blogger template and opted for something minimalistic and fresh. Also, I wanted more room in the post section to display photos big big! So, along with this new template... I have to create new pages to be linked to the pink strip under my header. This post entry is for the MustLoveFood tab.
Now, a lot of people have told me that I know how to eat. Yeah, everyone knows how to eat. Open mouth. Put food in. Chew. Swallow. But, I guess what well meaning friends mean is that I know how to eat good food and that I'm a foodie.
I never really considered myself a foodie until a few years back when I discovered that I have a hoard of food pictures and extra flab around my once flat
There are people who don't care what they eat as long as it fills their stomach, but I am not such a person. If given a chance, I would like every meal that I have to be a good one and worth the calories. I'm sure there are many fellow foodies out there who empathise with me. For the love of food, y'all! For the love of food!
Moving on, here's a summary of the food porn that I snapped. I had so many pictures to choose from and was quite lost at which ones to pick. Here's a whole load of them that I have categorised for your pleasure.
Click here for all my previous food blog entries.
First up, PORK!!!!!
This is the infamous Char Siew that the Singaporean boys lust after
My all-time favourite Pork Chop. Only at Yut Kee in Dang Wangi KL. This is a must try. Everyone that I've brought here falls in love with the pork chop.
Roasted Pork @ Siew Yok at the food court of Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Notice how their roasted pork is so much leaner than ours? Refer to the picture below. Grandma got this Siew Yok straight from the market.
Some terror pork burger from the streets of Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Another case of looks good, but tastes mediocre.
Above and below: Pork from Checkers at Damansara Heights.
Heavenly.
Ai Yo! Where did I have this little bugger? I don't remember where. Sorry, guys!
This was snapped at Mom's birthday dinner in October. German pork something something in the Restoran Kepala Ikan Segar (Fresh Fish Head Restaurant) in USJ 4.
I've said it once, and I will shout it again....
PORK IS A WAY OF LIFE!
Are you hungry yet?
Are you hungry yet?
Next up, random pictures of meat which I cannot ascertain if it is pork, beef, lamb, duck, chicken, mutton, rabbit, veal or ........ guinea pig!!!! Noooooo.....
Note: Milk, the Greedy Pig.
Ai Yo... I really don't know what is this! But it was fab. Found@Max! Kitchen & Wines.
Standard breakfast at The Residence in Bangok. The sausage and ham are either pork or chicken.
Standard breakfast at The Residence in Bangok. The sausage and ham are either pork or chicken.
Tandoori Chicken in KL.
This is Yong Tau Foo @ Wa Kiow, Jalan Peel, KL. The reason why it is categorised as meat, is because I honestly do not know what is stuffed inside. Tastes like fish. Tastes like pork. Beats me. I don't care really because it is da bomb.
Briyani. Is that lamb or beef? I don't know!
Why, HELLO PIZZA!!!! What are you doing here! You are not meat!
One of my more recent loves, Foie Gras. Call me inhumane, cruel, evil and unkind. Call me everything you can think of, but I will eat Foie Gras. It is like a orgasm in your mouth--if there is such a thing.
I'm not all about meat, meat, meat... I also like to feast on other things....such as:
Seafood!!!
This here is yabby. Yabbies? It tasted good.
Otak-Otak Egg Omelette from Joy Cafe in OUG.
Some very famous stuffed crab dish in Kemaman, Terengganu.
Another one of my indulgences - HAM TAN HAI! Salted egg crab! Oh my love!
Sashimi at Tosaya in Wisma Cosway
My first ever oyster that I ate and did not spit out. Mother's Day celebration 2009.
Oodles of Noodles
Phad Thai in Chinatown, Bangok. The eating gems you find when wandering around the streets of Bangkok. I love Bangkok, it's like a fucking wonderland of cheap clothes, food and massages!
Pasta de Gohan. Fusion Japanese food that Vic had initially disappoved, but is now slowly learning to tolerate. MEN!
Ngau Kee Beef Ball Noodles in Tong Shin, KL.
Vegetables and Bread?
I didn't always like Caesar Salad, until I had the one at Buonasera in SS2. It became a love and addiction. I craved it all the time.
UFO? No... some deep fried potato chips.
I had this in Cameron Highlands at Summer Kaye Garden Restaurant in Cameron Highlands (which I am not sure whether it is still in operation as it looked close the last time I went). I thought it was Pumpkin Leaves, but on close inspection... I don't think it is. Mad delicious!
Dark Cherries. Sexy. Mysterious.
I eat a lot of bread. I love fresh bread. Bread can immediately taste better after you reheat it in the oven. It becomes crispier and more flavourful!
Dessert
Those on a diet, cry your heart out because I am going to show you some dessert now. You can't eat it because you are watching your sugar and calorie intake! Haha. Boohoo!
Those on a diet, cry your heart out because I am going to show you some dessert now. You can't eat it because you are watching your sugar and calorie intake! Haha. Boohoo!
Fresh Strawberries and Ice Cream at Stawberry Moment Dessert Cafe in Cameron Highlands.
Gazillion Cupcakes!!!!
Yogur Berry has a sweet spot in my heart, but my heart is torn whenever I'm in Singapore and Yami Yogurt is within reach.
I ate gold once.
Butter cake is simply irresistable! My friend Don makes FANTASTIC butter cakes. Call him at 016- 293 8291.
Pancakes@ Trader's Hotel
The Best Green Tea Ice Cream I've Ever Had at Ma Maison in Singapore. Must try if you are ever in the island.
Why Do I Love Food?
The answer is simple. I live to eat and I eat to live.
Does it make sense? Hahaha... I thought I would sound all profound and insightful leaving you in awe.
Anyway, good food makes life so much richer and enjoyable. Good food along with the company of great friends is life at its best. Cheers to that!
Remember!
I Have Eye Bags and Wrinkles
The other day during lunch, Sook Ting and Elaine were eyeing the lines under my eyes. LINES! Different than eye bags. Not enough sleep and the effects of gravity gives you eye bags.
Lines and wrinkles = SIGNS OF AGING = I AM AN OLD HAG.
Lines and wrinkles = SIGNS OF AGING = I AM AN OLD HAG.
So, true to my vain nature... I immediately bought some eye masks.
Here's my disgruntled face:
Please ignore my jammies.
I also got myself a sleeping mask for better snooze quality. When I am at work, Mookie gets to wear it.
Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel II
A few months back when Chef Chris and his Missus were down, we headed to Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill in Traders Hotel for some feasting. This is my second time here, the first was last year.
It's a real spiffy 'atas' place. Perfectly romantic with the right ambiance for a hot date, but of course... it would set you back a few hundreds (>RM250).
So, what did we feast on?
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And after all that, our tummies were about to explode!
The Chin Siblings and the New Sis-in-Law
Pretty Andrea and Carol
So, what did we feast on?
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Uber yummy foccacia! I love good fresh bread 
Cream of Porcinni Mushroom. *slurp*
Our entrée some sort of mushroom salad -porcinni, trumpet, oyster, etc
Foie Gras and Wagyu Beef. Oh la la la la....
I love you Foie Gras. I know it's inhumane and cruel the way Foie Gras is harvested... and I do feel guilty. But dammit!!! It is fantastic! Anyway, watch this cool video by Chef Dan Barber on his humane Foie Gras experience.
Lamb and Prawns
Crème Brûlée to finish it off
If I Were a Boy...
Over our girls' night out last week, Lin posed this question, "What kind of girl do you think that guys would want?". Would guys want Miss Brainy, Miss Cute, Miss Hot and Sexy, Miss No-nonsense, Miss Funny or Miss Slutty? Our answers to her question were varied and it got me thinking; if I were a guy, what sorta girl would I find attractive?
Naturally, every hot blooded male would want someone that looks like Megan Fox (just giving an example of the current sex kitten in Hollywood. If you ask me, I think she looks manly in certain angles!). If I were a guy, I would, of course want a decent looking girlfriend and hey, if she looks anything like Megan... you would not hear me complaining.
But looks aside, I'd want a smart girl -- someone that challenges me mentally and is an equal to me in most ways. The damsel in distress bit is a boost to the male ego and what man cannot resist a pretty girl who needs help? Especially if you can get some ass as reward. I kid, I kid.
Of course, this subject of attraction is subjective. If you just want ass and not kids, then who cares what you take home? It could be the bag man down the street or even the aunty who makes tea --- whatever lights your fire.
Today, a good friend (whom shall remain anonymous because she will kill me if she finds out I'm blogging about this) asked me yet another thought provoking question.
In order of importance in a life partner, rank the below:
Okay, I understand that I would need to rationalise my choice criteria in a life partner.
Mental stimulation is No.1. We have to face it, a pretty face fades over time. What happens if all that was handsome is now saggy and wrinkled? We're hoping that here's when love would kick in and make life bearable. Therefore, wouldn't it help if that person is also smart and funny? Thus providing you with mental stimulation when physical stimulation fails.
As for No.2 emotional growth. Isn't it obvious? You need someone you can grow with. A great partner allows you explore yourself and your potential. What's the point of waking up one day deciding that you need to take time off to go and find Y O U. Cannot go find yourself in a relationship ah? I strongly belief that everyone must be able to hold on to their individuality when in a relationship or they could end up losing themselves.
No.3 - Financial stability. We live in a materialistic world. Want to shit also need to pay money. Want to have kids also need to fork out dough. I hate to sound like a money grabbing bitch, but no money, no talk. Things are so expensive and it would be hard to have a family if financial stability is not in the picture. :( Providing a comfortable environment for children is vital.
No. 4- Physical attraction. Back to No.1. Of course, it is an added bonus if he looks like Clive Owen. LOL!
Disclaimer: I am by no means a relationship pro. Thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are purely from my perspective and subject to change every time I fart. This blog should not be construed as advise for failed/failing relationships. No relationship decisions should be taken without first consulting a relationship counsellor, good friends and your mother. Past performance and any forecast is not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of a relationship.
Naturally, every hot blooded male would want someone that looks like Megan Fox (just giving an example of the current sex kitten in Hollywood. If you ask me, I think she looks manly in certain angles!). If I were a guy, I would, of course want a decent looking girlfriend and hey, if she looks anything like Megan... you would not hear me complaining.
But looks aside, I'd want a smart girl -- someone that challenges me mentally and is an equal to me in most ways. The damsel in distress bit is a boost to the male ego and what man cannot resist a pretty girl who needs help? Especially if you can get some ass as reward. I kid, I kid.
Of course, this subject of attraction is subjective. If you just want ass and not kids, then who cares what you take home? It could be the bag man down the street or even the aunty who makes tea --- whatever lights your fire.
Today, a good friend (whom shall remain anonymous because she will kill me if she finds out I'm blogging about this) asked me yet another thought provoking question.
In order of importance in a life partner, rank the below:
- physical attraction
- mental stimulation
- emotional growth
- financial stability
Okay, I understand that I would need to rationalise my choice criteria in a life partner.
Mental stimulation is No.1. We have to face it, a pretty face fades over time. What happens if all that was handsome is now saggy and wrinkled? We're hoping that here's when love would kick in and make life bearable. Therefore, wouldn't it help if that person is also smart and funny? Thus providing you with mental stimulation when physical stimulation fails.
As for No.2 emotional growth. Isn't it obvious? You need someone you can grow with. A great partner allows you explore yourself and your potential. What's the point of waking up one day deciding that you need to take time off to go and find Y O U. Cannot go find yourself in a relationship ah? I strongly belief that everyone must be able to hold on to their individuality when in a relationship or they could end up losing themselves.
No.3 - Financial stability. We live in a materialistic world. Want to shit also need to pay money. Want to have kids also need to fork out dough. I hate to sound like a money grabbing bitch, but no money, no talk. Things are so expensive and it would be hard to have a family if financial stability is not in the picture. :( Providing a comfortable environment for children is vital.
No. 4- Physical attraction. Back to No.1. Of course, it is an added bonus if he looks like Clive Owen. LOL!
Disclaimer: I am by no means a relationship pro. Thoughts and opinions expressed in this blog are purely from my perspective and subject to change every time I fart. This blog should not be construed as advise for failed/failing relationships. No relationship decisions should be taken without first consulting a relationship counsellor, good friends and your mother. Past performance and any forecast is not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of a relationship.
Our Highland Fling Recorded
I think camcorders are so COOL! Thanks to Nick and his dunno-how-many-thousand-times zoom camcorder.
