When dreams become a reality, reality becomes more real than ever before

When people ask me whether I believe in true love, i'll say, "Not yet". Because deep down inside, i know true love does exist, even in this hypocritical and materialistic world today.

How bout' you guys? Do you believe in cheesy true love?

I believe there is someone made for everyone in this world - it is whether you can find him/her. I've seen people not being able to find their soul mate and i've also seen people who are so in love even after 30 years of marriage. That to me, is enough to believe my soul mate is out there. I don't want to be the scary old lady with 20 cats and no man in her life. But as for right now, I'm focusing on something i know it is worth fighting for - my career. Love come first no doubt, but there is a saying, "Why rush love?", so i'll work on my future career while love wait. :)

Wonder what's with all the love-cheesy-thingie talk? Well, because right now, i'm as happy as a jelly bean! And nooo, i'm not in love (even if i was, i won't be blogging about it).

MY SISTER IS ENGAGED!!!!!

I've been waiting for this day to happen. I'm so happy for her. It's quite predictable really. Because from the beginning, they've been talking about buying a house together and getting married, etc, etc... But they didn't really make anything official. They have been dating for 6 years? I think. I lost track on my sister's dating life but i know it's been very long.......

On her birthday last week, she had lunch with us (mom, dad, and me) and for dinner, as usual, she celebrated with her BF *ehem* and her friends at BubbaGump. It was a normal night, although according to my sis, she sense some nervous vibe from her BF. Like TGI Fridays, birthday people are expected to stand on the chair and sing a song of their choice. Right after she sang "I Believe I Can Fly", her BF help her off her chair, knelt down with a ring in hand and gave the most romantic speech i ever heard (well, i wasn't there but it feels like i was there when my sis spilled the beans)! My sister was in "awe" and tears, she couldn't even say "yes". She just gave him a hug and continued crying. Awwwwww................. I feel like i'm writing a romance novel or something.


So.. was it a yes from her?


LMAO!


I'm so happy for her. The most classic thing she did was, she MMS me a picture of the ring. I mean, come on - the least she could do is call us. MMS??? Seriously, what has technology done to us?

Anyway, i'm so, so happy for her. My parents handled it better - they didn't even react to it! They were like, "Expected already lah...". Hahaha!

So, i guess we have a wedding to plan next year?

One thing's for sure, the lovebirds have my blessing. :') *sobz*

The Teapot Cafe - Alas!

Finally! After so long, i finally got a chance to take pictures of food again! It was my sis's birthday last Friday and we wanted to go to Happy Days to celebrate but changed of plans. We went to Teapot Cafe located in SS2.

This restaurant was here for a very long time. So long that i can't even remember! This modest little cafe was opened by a Malaysian Datin (this story is according to my mom) who loves collecting all sorts of teapots from all around the world. From miniature pots to a pot shaped of a duck, this little eatery has all 4 walls of teapots.

This cafe is not high-class nor low-class, it has an ambiance of coziness and quietness to it. I always wanted to try this place but didn't have a reason to walk in. Just few days ago, i finally set foot to this cafe and i love it! The word i use to describe this place is modest. There is something about the modesty of this cafe that i just love. And i also love the cottage feeling of the cafe.

Alrite', let's talk food and service now.

The Service:
According to my sis who been there twice, said that the service is quite slow when there is a lot of people but the day i when, the service was quite satisfying. They serve their customers with a glass of water each as a complimentary.

The waitress is quite friendly and she's willing to explain the dish to you. So, the service for Teapot Cafe on the scale of 5 is 4.

The Food:

Ice Lemon Tea
Yeah.. I know. I go to Teapot Cafe and not order their tea?
However, their ice lemon tea is not the same as the rest.
You can actually taste the difference in the tea they use.
Their version to me is better cuz the tea they use is better.


Watermelon Juice
Not bad but personally, it is quite diluted.


Nescafe Coffee
Ain't a fan of coffee.
But i suppose, it's Nescafe coffee so, nothing special.


Egg Sandwich - Toasted
At first i thought it was just a small portion but when it came,
I got a shock!
Can't beat my mom's egg sandwich but this one is not
too bad either.


Chilli Fried Rice
Not really spicy as i thought it would be.
However, nothing special about it. It's not horrible,
just nothing "Wow" to it. Nicely fried, the rice is not too
hard or soft. I do wish the ikan billis (anchovies) to be crispier.


Fried Kuey Teow
Ginormous portion! That was my first thought.
Compared to your normal Char Kuey Teow from
mamak, this one is HUGE! I like their version - not too
salty, not too tasteless. Just the right amount of chewiness
and sweetness that I like.


Fish & Chips
Oh my! I finally found my favourite Fish and Chips!
Just the right amount for me. Their tartar sauce is delious!
The fish is rolled with breadcrumbs and then fried. Crispy!
Unlike some stores where their fish is smaller than it looks,
this one is "what you see is what you get" kinda fish.
The chips is just nice to the thickness and saltiness.

Chocolate Cake
What's a meal without dessert right?
Classic piece of cake - i find it kept too long actually.
The texture of the chocolate is not as smooth
which is an indication that it was kept too long.
But besides the freshness, the cake is yummy.

Overall, some of the food is so-so. I will come back to this place again just for the fish and chips and the atmosphere that i fell in love with. A recommended place for those who, like me, been around SS2 but have not tried this place, people who needs a little R&R and also for people to bring their moms to for a late branch. Perfect atmosphere.

P.S.: This is based in personal liking and taste. It may vary with different people.


Cheers!

Just so you know

I'm finally in the mood to blog again. Alrite, you may have heard this thousand times from other blogs but unlike them, i have a very valid reason. :)

One of my college assignments at the moment is well, BLOGGING! (omg! that's so easy.............)

Think again!

Image from Flickr

This assignment is not just about writing what you ate today or where have you been, etc. And you know what? It's nothing even close to that! My group mates and I have to blog about computer stuff. Yes, laugh all you want. As part of my Web technology subject, the lecturer chose to teach us coding through blogging. And now he officially made me have no time for my OWN! But i do have to thank him for all the wonderful tips about blogging. Soon, this blog will go through another revamp.

My life is basically pretty normal and seem to be back at where i left off for internship. One word=Stress. Assignments after assignments kept pouring in like how i drink water. The best part of it - it's all due before Chinese New Year. Madness, i tell you. All of a sudden the lecturers became more hardworking.

Image from helpimgoingcrazy.co.uk

Me and my classmates have to literally run an exhibition next, next month or rather next month since it's almost 45 minutes to February 1st. Quite an exciting project.

Few days ago, i was going through some pictures and i realized how much i miss MYC!. Honestly, i had a blast working there. The people there is just pure fun and amazing. *sigh* I need a visit there. (Wait.. what's the password entry again?)

Image from Pink Panther Image Archive

I'm here blabbing about myself and sorry if i bore you but hey, they didn't call this "Your Blog" for nothing right?

The next few months this blog will probably be inactive or about assignments, assignments, assignments...

Image from norashikin-jamil.blogspot.com

But if you're interested, you may visit my project blog at everything-meme.blogspot.com to read about internet memes. Trust me, it's much more interesting that how it sounds.


Cheers!

xoxo

God Bless Those Who Needs Blessing

I want to thank God for everything that God has given me - a family, friends, a heart to live, a sheltered home, and everything in between. I may complain more than i should at certain times but i come to realize today that life is very fragile and waking up everyday is already a MIRACLE.

You must be thinking, what is this post leading to.

Well, as some of you may already know, a strong earthquake struck Haiti yesterday - killing almost eevryone on the island. Precious lives are taken away, homes are destroyed, and many hearts are crushed by the pain of lost.

Picture from National Geographic Daily News

What can we do to help them?

Let's be selfless citizen and people of the Earth to help these people.

Cuz they need the help more than we do - considering you are reading this with an internet. I assume you are quite fortunate.

Think of those who are not at this very moment.

Do not view if you have a weak heart (means if you can't stand seeing pain lah)

A child lost in the moment.


Homes destructed.


Blood shattered.


Here's a few ways you can help them:

1. UNICEF

2. Save the Children

3. Red Cross

Or contact any local newspaper or NGOs to donate personally. :)


Let's stand together to help those in need.

P.S.: I am not promoting UNICEF or any of the organizations above. This is just to smack you in the face and make you realize that these people need help!

It's a Chocolate Affair

It's officially 1 week of not writing any post in my blog! Wow! I have no excuse for not posting anything except since starting my classes (college) again, my time on the internet has been taken up. It's because everytime i reach home after class, i'm so tired and all i could think about is shower and dinner! Still, that's not an excuse for not posting even a simple "hi".

Anyways, so far i've not been to any interesting places to eat yet but i'm looking forward to this weekend. Maybe, just maybe, i'll go to somewhere nice and i can take delicious picture of food again. Besides, that's what i love to do!

And also, this weekend is Malaysia Chocolate Fair 2010! If you haven't know yet, i'm a chocolate ADDICT to the MAX! I'm hoping to go and grab my parents along with me since they are both chocolate fans like i am, but my mom was like, "Traffic jam la...". Hope they change their mind about it.

Cuz the world's top chocolatiers, chocolate makers, and everything chocolate will be there! And i so want to witness it myself.

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Here's the link to the official website : www.chocolatefair.com.my/index.htm

Fingers cross that i can make it there. And if YOU are a chocolate fan or just want to get free chocolate sampling (hoping they do...), head on down to MidValley Exhibition Centre Hall 3.

This fair is going on from today onward till this Sunday (8th - 10th January 2010). 3 days of Chocoalate fair! *faints*

Fullhouse (Lifestyle Store & Cafe) - This is us!

Love them. Adore them. And on top of that, they are my long time besties of all time! No one on this planet earth can replace them! ♥♥♥

I'm talking about my school friends that i've known for many, many years... Tho some times it's hard to keep track with them, at the end of the day, it feels like an old stocking that found the other pair. Ok, i have no idea where the "stoking" idea came from but i just thought of it. You guys get the idea.

Well, this post is not going to talk about our meet-up time together or some down-memory lane grandmother story post cuz i know it'll make you yawn and the last thing i want to do is have you stare blankly at my blog.

My passion is writing and food. And what happens when i blend those 2 together? Ahh... you get what i mean...

Fullhouse Lifestyle Store and Cafe - many of us heard of this one-of-the-kind place. And we first heard of it at their very first branch, Ara Damansara (Nui Ze Xui).

I must say that their cafe is very unique but i have to point out that Fullhouse is quite identical to Garden Cafe (my review here). The similarities are, both have greenaries as part of their concept, both have white furnitures, both have small potted plants as their table setting, and both gives me the idea of an English tea house.

The difference? Garden Cafe is completely a garden concept unlike Fullhouse, greenaries and potted plants is just "part" of their interior design.

Oh, and Garden Cafe has a grand white piano as the centre of attention whereas, Fullhouse has a classic Mini Cooper as the centre of attention.

They opened their second branch at Sunway Pyramid (next to Sakae Sushi, opposite PappaRich) and that is where i get to expereince their food and atmosphere.

Their service is actually good. The female waitress where dressed as maids but of course not the male waiters. The waiter that served us with the name Martin (we asked his name. LMAO) was willing to recommend some food and also introduced their New Year menu.

But what i didn't like was that the food came earlier than the drinks, except for the tea. Even when we started with our meals, the drinks was yet to arrive but it came eventually.

So, aside from the service and surrounding, lets talk food!

Chocolate Iced Blended (RM9.90)
Ok, i don't really like to compare but when it
comes to food, you know you gonna compare with the best.
Compare to Theobroma Chocolate Lounge Iced Chocolate,
this one don't stand a chance. It's sweet, smooth but not as
chocolate-ty as Theobroma Chocolate. Sorry.


Honey Milk Topped with Green Tea (RM5.90)
It looks weird and sounds weird, yes. But it doesn't taste that bad.
Just like an ordinary milk tea with green tea. I must say, it's quite
refreshing.

Green Tea (RM2.90)
Here's the truth - it's Lipton Green Tea...
So, if anyone of you has Lipton tea at home, you know how it taste like.
It's Green Tea!

Mashed Potato (RM5.90)
It looks too nice to eat. Personally, i think the sauce is a little too
salty. The potato itself can stand alone cuz it's already salted.
Still acceptable but definitely not for people with hypertension.

Curry Laksa (RM12.90)
According to my friend who ate this, the prawns were not
properly cooked. But everything else was ok.
Tho, i have to point out - it's called "laksa" but they use
normal yellow egg noodle. Aren't they suppose to
use the white noodle? But if that's the case, they should
just rename it as Curry Noodle instead.

Schnitzel Breaded Chicken Cutlet (RM16.90)
It's actually normal chicken chop. The size of the chicken is the size
you see as it is. You know how you get your chicken half the size as it
is and the rest is flour?
Yeah, i hate that too... But this one is not!
Simple chicken chop for simple hearts (i just thought of that phrase).


Wok-Sear Chicken Chop (RM16.90)
Ahh... this is another version of chicken chop!
And i loved it!
Love the sauce, love the chicken (it left me craving for more!).
The sauce is black pepper and the little peanut size thing on it
is actually raisins! So it's salty and sweet at the same time.
It was served with mashed potato (underneath the chicken) and green veggies.


Smoothies-Fruities Fish (RM22.90)
Say what???
Yup! As predicted, the fish is served with stuff
we usually throw in the blander to make smoothies!
It tasted like mango and berry sauce but according to the menu
it's passion berries (errr??? Whatever that is).
This dish is excellent for every sweet-toothers out there.
The fish is fresh and soft and went perfect with the sweet sauce.

Overall, a nice place to have a special meal. I say special cuz besides the amazing surroundings, the price is fancy as well. What do we expect from a western/local restaurant? The price is almost like Secret Recipe (our total bill was RM115.50! And the service charge is RM10.50!!! O.O). Unless you can really splurge on these kinda meals everyday, hey, who am i to stop ya'? Food is alrite' - i have yet to discover the best of the BEST western food, so i can't label Fullhouse as the best, yet.


P.S.: This is based on personal liking and taste. It may vary with different people.


Bon appetit!

xoxo