Where to eat?!

Does this question always bug you? 

"Where do you want to eat?" 

Usual response/ reply.. 

"I don't know. Anywhere." 

My brother recently celebrated his 23rd. So a couple of days before his birthday I asked him where did he want to have his birthday dinner. This was because I had to make reservations and what nots. So, I had to ask him the question above. And as usual, I got the expected answer. Sigh. 

Thank God for eatability.com. This website is like a food review forum. Just refine your search to the area you want to dine at, and what cuisine you want and you'll get a number of different restaurants popping up. Read the reviews, look at the average score and take your pick. 

I asked my brother to do just that, and we (with the cousins) ended up at WaQu in Crows Nest. 

Sorry for not having pictures of the interior WaQu. The lightings were pretty dim and I only had my ipod touch camera with me. So the pics turned out pretty crappy. But just so you know, the interior design isn't very artsy fartsy. It's on the minimalist side of things, but very classy. 

Nonetheless, I got pictures of my food. hehe

Basil sorbet with kara-age prawns and yuzu yoghurt

Chilled corn soup with prawn consomme jelly

Sashimi 3 way

WaQu Aquarium 

Wagyu beef

Dessert. Forgot the name. But...

It was something with ice cream and rosehip soup

Strawberry cheese birthday cake!

I really enjoyed my meal and WaQu. I bet everyone else did. The service was pretty good too. (: Definitely a place to go again if you ask me. 

xX

January Review

Wow! It's February already. Time passes by so quickly it's scary sometimes. 

February marks a new decade for me as I'll be turning the big two-oh very soon. Another not so exciting fact is that, the end of February will mark the end of my uber long summer holidays. :( To be fair, I'm actually kindda looking forward to going back to uni again. I guess it's time to work my brains, before my intellectual ability goes down the drain. haha

One month has already gone by... And January has been nothing but good to me. Definitely a great start to the new year. (: 

I'm actually very grateful for being able to join my parents on a holiday again (to NZ). Even though annual overseas trips are a 'tradition' for this family of mine, I've realized that I shouldn't take it for granted. All these are just examples of blessings from God. The best part of this year's trip was that Aunty & Uncle No.3 managed to join us as well. (: I really enjoyed the time spent with all of them! One thing I've learnt or rather was reminded of this month is that the family unit is so important. Your family will be there for you no matter what.. To provide love, support and help you need. 

Keep your family close. If you have family members scattered around the world, put in effort to keep in touch! :))

Chinese New Year is in 2 days! woohooo!!! Here's the muruku I've been attacking :p 

I'm ready to welcome in the new month. Have a great month and year ahead everybody! 

xX

Good News, Brother!

Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been just very busy and lazy tired these few days. haha

This should be a quick one before I start clearing off my tutorial work. Sigh.

Well, the good news for the day is that the brother passed his Part II CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). A prestigious qualification sort after in the financial world. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. 'Cos it requires hardcore studying...I mean Hardcore. As well as brains (I think). haha..And not to mention, the passing rate is usually less than 30% worldwide.

Well, at 22 with a CFA under your belt, I guess you're set for life (I mean...Who wouldn't be when you have the  ability to demand a minimum wage of US$ 50 k per annum now???). I'm secretly very proud of you. I know you won't read this, so yea...I said it...I'm proud of you. (: The parents are obviously over the moon right now.

And now, you just set the bar Even higher for me. Thanks a lot dude! haha..Just kidding. I know, like you always say... "No pressure". But seriously??? No pressure??? I'm feeling it already! HAHAHA

Hope all the job offers will start pouring in for you. And good luck with Part III. One more to go dude! And you'll be a fully qualified Financial Analyst. Just one more step to achieving your dreams. Well, I think that's your dream. haha

I can't wait for you to get The Job. I'm still waiting for my dinner at Rockpool as well as some of the bags you say you'll get me when you get a full-time job. :P

An absolutely bright future awaits you. (:

I'll have to work hard and catch up now. hehe

xX

Simple Maths, No?

Some things just crack me up. Was having this conversation with the brother and cousin a few months back.

Bro: Eh..is this Ted Baker shirt nice?

Me: Yea...But it's 80 pounds. I'm sure you can get a Ted Baker for less than RM 400.

Bro: Yea..but it's 400.

Me: So? It's still less than 80 pounds.

Bro: The figure is so big. It's nearly 20% of a fresh grad's wage back home.

Cousin: That's why when I go back for hols I don't shop much. The figure on the price tag is like so big.

Bro: Exactly. It puts me off.

Me: Huh???

I'm still wondering to myself what's their logic. Do the conversion and it's basically the same, whether you shop in sterling pounds or aussie dollars or Malaysian Ringgit. Same thing, no?

And the thing about shopping in Malaysia, you get to 'divide', rather than 'multiply'. hehe. Although this rule doesn't apply to me cause I'm not earning any Aussie Dollars. My mom says I'm spending Malaysian Ringgit in Australia. Which means the 'multiply' rule applies to me here, and when I'm home I don't get to use the 'divide' rule. Crapp..

And you thought university graduates are able to think rationally. Hmm..Maybe they just can't do simple maths anymore. 

I find their logic hilarious!

xX

Another Day

It's been pretty cold these couple of days. I've been suffering from a head cold the whole day. :( Slept the whole afternoon, and hence a very unproductive day.

Oh well...the holidays are meant for me to take time off to relax and sleep. :P hehe..But you see, when you've parents around, they think sleeping till 11 am is a big NO NO. I get my mom screaming in my ears, waking me up every morning -.- Note to self: Let your kids sleep till whatever time they want during holidays in the future (:

Anyway, my mom was up for some baking today. Actually she's been bugging me to bake a butter cake for 3 days now. I've been putting it off due to pure laziness. haha. But we finally got to it after dinner today (:

I used a recipe for the butter cake. Haven't tried it before. And boy oh boy, my mom doesn't like to follow recipes. "You have to learn to improvise la..Don't need to follow the recipe exactly" That's what she said..

I don't know why. But in the end we added cocoa powder into the batter. Haha. So it's a cocoa butter cake. Didn't turn out so bad actually. Tastes pretty decent too (:

Our cocoa butter cake

Baking is a good mother-daughter bonding activity. You should try it! While baking my mom told me stories about the times she used to bake with my grandmother. It's kindda cool.. 'Cos I didn't have the privilege to meet my maternal grandmother. She went back to heaven before I came into existence. Stories like these help me learn more about my granny (:

Today's been a day filled with food and sleep. I'm not exactly complaining. haha. Love doing all that, but I do hope my day tomorrow is more productive.

Hope your day went well (:

xX

Vanilla!

So yes..the parents are here already (:

My initial plan was to get up at 8 to go to the gym for a morning work out, come home to do some baking and then the parents will be here.

Oh boy..my plans failed miserably. I snoozed my alarm till 9 and I fell asleep again. At 930, Daddy called to say that they're waiting for the taxi. I jumped out of bed immediately! I had to skip my morning gym. But I still managed to bake a vanilla cake! :D

I thought the cake would be a good welcome-back-to-your-apartment food. hehe. And hopefully the sweetness of the cake will blind them from all the messiness in the house. haha. Yes..I plan ahead! :P My brother thinks I'm a real suck up.Oh well...

And so...that's my vanilla cake! I failed miserably with the presentation :( But heck, it tastes realllly good. yummmm.. 

See why I need the gym now?

When my mom came in my room..the first thing she saw was my Max C. bag. She went "Goodness me. New bag again?" Oopsss..should have kept EVERYTHING! haha. My instant reaction was.."Did you bring your Chanel for me?" hehe. That question distracted her. phewww :P

Four fellas in an apartment is not all-that-fun sometimes..Hope there will be no dramas! Hehe

Have a good day you guys!

xX