28 August 2008

I left my soul in Melbourne- Part 1

I knew it...when we were leaving Melbourne... I felt that something is missing..

yes it's my SOUL!!!

I absolutely heart Melbourne!

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the New Changi Terminal 3, looks pretty good!

We took Singapore Airlines there. I must say that the standard of service for Singapore Airlines has dropped. On our way to Melbourne, our row wasn't served food at all until after an hour later. Guess we weren't sure as they were pushing the trolley up and down for several times but the air stewardress should have noticed us much earlier! Although she apologised profusely it still makes me wonder what sort of training they have nowadays for the new airstewardress. I suppose I should check with Stephanie? haha...

Couldn't really sleep throughout the flight..

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almost there! Beautiful skyline...

Finally arrived in the airport and it took us 1 hour to get through the Australian Customs. They are so strict about food products brought into Australia, which makes the wait so long!

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our room at Westin, love the comfy bed!!!

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view from our balcony! Can't believe this, love the Victorian Buildings!

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huge bathroom with shower and bath tub

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there is a study table too but no dressing table for us. Weird huh!

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Artistic staircase at the lobby

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We proceeded to Chinatown for lunch.

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Street in Chinatown. The Chinatown in Melbourne is larger than the one we have in Manchester, probably same size as the one in London or larger I think.

Did some shopping around city centre after lunch

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Major departmental store in Australia, David Jones

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lots of shopping around city centre

That's all from me as I have to pack now!

Flying back to KL tomorrow and Sat will be a trip to Bangkok with my family! I hope things won't be too bad in Bangkok because of the protest against the Thai PM. Wish me luck!

Next up: Winery in Yarra Valley!

21 August 2008

Off to Melbourne!

HELLO ALL!!!

I am going to the airport in an hour's time! Flying off at 1135 and reaching Melbourne at about 8.45am!

Hooray! I hope I am going to enjoy this FREE trip!!! HEHEHE

Oh btw, I think you guys haven't seen my latest hairstyle right!

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Ya It's sort of BLACK now....

Long story.....

So...MELBOURNE HERE I COME!

Enjoy your weekend too guys and girls!

17 August 2008

What is happiness to you?

Recently, this question keep on coming to my mind.

Whenever I feel lost in this neighbour country, I wonder If I have made the correct decision.

I think it all started after I've watch the movie Money Not Enough II. For those of you who haven't watch the movie, I think you guys should catch it. Not only because this movie is funny ( I mean funny if you understand hokkien) but there is also an important signal this movie is sending to everyone, everyone who is other's daughter or son. The mother in the movie dedicated her whole life for the upbringing of her three precious sons. But when she is sick, they cannot put up with her behaviour and her illness. Then they started to rotate her from one house to another, one of them even put her to sleep in the kitchen next to the toilet so that she can go to toilet when she wants to. True enough that they each have their own life to go through, but they have forgotten about how their mother care for them when they were in troubled.

There is a saying from this movie:A mother does not feel poor when she emptied her savings for children, but she is the poorest when she was sick, she was abandoned by her children.

As for me, since I am working in Singapore, I can't always be there for my family. Whenever I feel lost or emotional, they are not here as well. So I started to think, does happiness means earning more money or being together with the guy you love? Money is important undeniably because without money you can't support your family probably as well. If you don't even earn enough to support yourself and you in turn requires support from your family, would that it hard on them even though you are always with them? I am sure that the answer is positive because afterall we are living in a realistic world. The best of the both word is of course earn enough money to support your family as well as spending most time you have with them. However, usually if your job pays you really well, you will lose your personal time as well. This is a vicious cycle ain't it?

Parents are getting old by each and every single days, if you do not spend enough time with them now because you are always at work , then by the time you have the ability to support them and shower them with all the gifts and luxurious items they want, they might not be able to enjoy it. That's why I need to remind myself to bear in mind that if a job takes up all the time I have, then probably I should consider losing this job. Life is short, why do I want to spend all the time working? Would it be too late when I am at the position that I want to be? Would I still be able to live my life to the fullest when I am unable to take care of my parents?

Of course I understand life is not just Black or White, there are grey zones, many of us stucked inside.

Pardon me but I just don't want to live my life with regrets.I want to spend time with my family, whenever possible. How about you all?

Trailer from Money Not Enough II for you:


catch it and you will understand why it affects me so much..

14 August 2008

Shimbashi Soba, soba never tasted so good!

To be honest, I've always preferred Udon over Soba.

After having dine with this soba specialist store, Shimbashi Soba, I've changed my mind!!!

Afterall, I believe soba is not as fattening as udon, right right???

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The man behind the soba

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one picture says it all!

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healthy stuff

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this is what I had and I absolutely LOVE it! The noodles were so smooth and the soup tasted real good. SHIOK!Highly recommended!Sansai Soba (all the wild mushrooms!)$15.50

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set dinner. That soba was real good too even without any substantial ingredients and surprisingly the sashimi was so fresh that it melts in your mouth!$24

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In case you can't see clearly, it says that the wheat they use to make soba is from Tasmania, Australia.

All the soba here is freshly made when you order them.Although the price is a bit on the high side, I think it's worth it as they are really healthy food.

Location: Basement, Paragon, Orchard Road.

So, what are you waiting for?

08 August 2008

Garibaldi the star Italian restaurant

Yesterday was my dear's birthday and I picked GariBaldi to have his birthday dinner.

This restaurant was recommended by my colleague.

If you visit the website, you will see that it is an award winning Italian restaurant. Located at Purvis Street, you can either take a cab there or walk about 10mins from City Hall MRT station.

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Interior of the restaurant

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Simple yet elegant

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romantic atmosphere

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free flow of bread for Italian restaurant, as usual. The bread was good!I personally don't really like to dip the bread with olive oil, so I asked for butter. The butter was really nice!Do remember to ask for butter if you dislike olive oil.

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nice presentation for their bread

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our starter- Anttpasti Misto priced at $28 per plate

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From right to left: Parma Ham, Cheese with tomato,minced crab meat, squid and egg plant.The combination is light and very appertizing

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close up shot of the squid

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We also ordered two apple sparking wine priced at $25 per glass

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birthday boy and me

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me loving the wine Apple Prosecco

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Main Course 1. Lobster Angel Hair Pasta priced at $38- This is really good, the outburst of thick lobster taste in your mouth and the soft texture of the pasta.. HEAVEN!

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Main Course 2. Italian roast pork, this wasn't that great. I prefer chinese char siu better! :p

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birthday boy

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Complimentary tiramisu from the restaurant for his birthday!

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This is really super duper good! I haven't tasted such good Tiramisu in ages!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Us being happy...

I would recommend this place for special occasion only because the price is on the high side as it is a fine dining place. Of course, if you can afford it, why not?

Oh, did I mention the day before I got him this?
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This is the famous Awfully chocolate cake!Em, actually its alright only lah to me :p


Happy Birthday again my dear!

03 August 2008

Congratulations to Soo Hui and Swan!

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They are getting married!!!

May they always be in love and happy together, forever..............

02 August 2008

All the celebrities have gone for plastic surgery!

And the part that most of them did ----------- NOSE!

So disappointing because even the only celebrity I always thought is a natural beauty, also had plastic surgery before, according to these videos!

Who is she? SONG HYE GYO! I love her in FULL HOUSE and all other Korean dramas...SOB...

Anyway check out these videos guys!





Who is a true beauty?

I GUESS NONE OF THEM..!


Sinful Food at Suntec City!

Went to Suntec City twice recently and visited two not-bad restaurant there.

Let me share with you guys! Didn't know what to eat also at first, so hope this post can help those who has no idea what to eat in Suntec!

1. Shin Shikuya

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Interior of the restaurant.. the atmosphere is not bad I must say

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Menu menu, important book of it!

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Read about the little story of the restaurant

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free appetizer, simple but nice

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Cawanmushi, texture is smooth, quite good!

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What they are really good in, We tried: (from left to right) Chicken skin- not great, golden mushroom wrap in bacon -its good! and the pork belly -normal. There so many types! Go try them and let me know which is nice okay?

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I had their salmon don and damn..It was real good with a lot of salmon roes! If you love roe, this is a must have!

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see? so much ingredients inside.

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Me enjoying the food

2. Shillawon Korean Buffet

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$29.90 per person

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Menu

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the kimchi soup is so good!full of ingredients inside

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variety of food you can order eg. squid,pork,chicken,beef and tiger prawn. The pork slices is so thin that it's very easy to be cooked! There is also marinated or non-marinated version.However,i think the prawn is not that fresh.

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pumpkin pancake tasted good after having all the savoury stuff.

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their ala carte menu looks good too!

Will definitely return next time when I have cravings for Korean food!