Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Top 10
There's so much on my mind I wanna blog about but so lazy. I've so many other better stuff I would rather do now. Anyway, Settlers @ Katong will be opened till 6am every friday and saturday for the whole of december. All of us will be staying over at the cafe for lotsa lotsa fun and games! Oh and definitely not forgetting that Mohan will be bringing his brand new Nintendo Wii and Super Mario Party gamepack! So so so looking forward to it! There's nothing I wanna play more than super mario party games now! =D=D=D
Unfortunately, for a moment I had forgotten that mohan will be bringing his wii so I told CY that I'm willing to do the graveyard shift. Sheesh. Hope there will be no customers so I can play all night. =x
Anyway, here's a thought:
TOP 10 countries I have not visited and want to visit:
1) JAPAN!!!
For the FOOD, the beautiful scenery, the weather, the people, the culture, the merchandise, the language, the tv shows... everything about it.
2) Maldives
Love the ocean, the clean sandy beaches, the kampong style resorts. My #1 honeymoon destination.
3) Nepal
If I can't climb Mt Everest, I'd at least like to see it with my own eyes. Would love to trek along the Himalayas, stand in awe at the sight of the majestic mountains. Take some really nice pictures, experience their culture and lifestyle.
4) Vietnam
The very first country I would go backpacking to. A must-go destination for avid backpackers. Rich in history and culture. Backpacking friendly--cheap accomodation, transport, food, etc. Most places accept US currency and many people speak english. Not forgetting the beautiful scenery as well. Great place for photo-taking!
5) France
Best proprosal spot: At the top of Eiffel Tower at sunset during autumn with a large bouquet of red roses and diamond ring. Love the BREAD. Pastries... ooh I love pastries. The food, the architecture, the language.
6) Switzerland
I like how it is being compared to singapore. A multi-racial, multi-cultural, multi-lingual society. The Swiss Alps!
7) Israel
To visit the birthplace of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! To see all the places He went and to remember His works. To gain a better understanding of the bible through these experiences.
8) The U.S.A
The Big Apple for the statue of liberty, the Niagara Falls, and Times Square! L.A. for all the hollywood stuff and beaches! Texas for the ranch style ribs, the violin-playing cowboys, country music. Arizona for the Grand Canyon.
9) Eastern Australia (well that's not actually a country but I have gone to western Aus, hence to be more specific)
For the Great Barrier Reef, the 12 apostles, and I wanna see some WHALES!
10) South Africa
For the wildlife! Loves giraffes. ^__^
TOP 10 Favourite Food:
1) Pizza Hut's Spicy Drumlets
2) Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta
3) Salmon Sashimi
4) Quiche Lorraine
5) Aunt's Thai Laksa
6) BBQ Unagi
7) Shark's Fin Soup
8) Coca Steamboat Restaurant Thai Chilli Sauce (@ Taka concourse)
9) Fish & Co's Seafood Platter for 1
10) Kenny Roger's Roast chicken + Garden Pasta
TOP 10 favourite hawker food:
As you all know, I live in the joochiat/geylang area. Tons of good food. Believe me.
1) Indian rice @ Carpmael Road
Go to Muthu's for the fish head curry, Banana Leaf as a equally good and cheaper alternative, but the masala chicken here wins hands-down. No doubt abt it.
2) Braised Duck Rice @ Haig Road (Hollywood coffee shop)
#1 in Singapore IMO. Served with a generous portion of yam rice and thinly sliced non-fatty tender duck meat, topped with a scoop of their special gravy that adds flavour to the rice and makes it less dry. Also served with a special dark-coloured duck soup and really spicy chilli. Everything complements each other so well. 10/10. Usually sold out by 6plus in the evening so must go early if you want to buy it for dinner.
3) Sri Lankan Chilli/Black Pepper Crab (corner coffee shop @ upper thomson near Casaurina)
The sri lankan crabs served here are the largest I have seen so far. The taste? Above average for sure.
4) Meehoon Goreng (1st row, middle indian stall @ Haig Road Hawker Centre)
Fried to perfection. Ingredients: Indian red sauce, egg, potato, lettuce, minced mutton (tastes like beef actually).
5) Raw fish porridge (Alexander Hawker Centre)
I suppose not many people know about this stall, but I can assure you it's WAY better than Maxwell's which has crazy long queues. Both the porridge, and the raw fish is better. Have been eating this since young.
6) Fried Bee Hoon (some ulu coffee shop at Sembawang)
Also a childhood favourite. The bee hoon is very fine. As fine as the meehoon goreng's as mentioned above. The sambal belachan is simply the best. Unfortunately, it moved to another place many years ago and I'm still trying to track it down.
7) Bak Kut Teh (123 JB Bak Kut Teh @ Joo Chiat Road)
Reasonable portions and very affordable. The meat is good. Soup is dark in colour and does not have a very strong herbal tea taste. Only just right. The mei cai is #1! Unfortunately, for some reason, it closed down shortly after its opening. Kh and I are very upset about it.
8) Half-Boiled Eggs (Ya Kun Kaya Toast)
Copy their toast and tea, whatever, but there's no where else that makes better half-boiled eggs. Period.
9) Chilli Thick Bee Hoon (Hawker centre opp Goldenmile)
Tau Gay, Tau Pok, Fishcake, Pork meat, Prawns, Shallots, topped with the famous chilli sauce that has come a long way in history. That's the only thing I'll eat when I drop by the Lavender area. =)
10) Fish Bee Hoon Soup (location:???)
You gotta eat it to believe it. I've never actually followed my family to this mysterious place to eat this, but I get to eat it pretty often as dad always tar pau for me. He describes it as a place with a carlift. Hmm... I wonder.
As you probably know by now, food and travelling is all I can talk about. =x
Will dedicate another section to my #1 favourite type of food: PASTA
TOP 10 favourite pasta:
1) Smoked Salmon Cream Linguini (Coffee Club. still searching for an even better one)
2) Chicken Mushroom Cream Fusilli (Coffee Bean. didn't think it was that gd the 1st time but somehow found it rather addictive)
3) Roast Chicken Aglio Olio (Cafe Cartel. Old favourite. Cheap and good.)
4) Aglio Olio (Spageddies. Their tomato spag is bad though.)
5) Salmon Spaghetti (Marche. It was a one-time thing as it's not always available. Nevertheless, very memorable.)
6) Mushroom Spaghetti (Sketches Wine and Bar. I like it that they put wine in their spag.)
7) Crayfish tomato spaghetti (Swensens. It's the crayfish la.)
8) Plain Tomato Spaghetti (Settlers. The sauce itself is enough.)
9) Spicy Chicken Tomato Spaghetti (Astons. Spicy indeed.)
10) Chicken Bolognaise (Pasta Mania. Tried so many different pastas there. The basic is still their best. The rest quite disappointing. Always regret eating them.)
p/s: I really really liked Mcdonald's spaghetti though most ppl hate it. So sad that it's no longer available. =(
pp/s: Notice that the $40+ per plate pasta I had at a high class authentic Italian restaurant onboard the cruise did not even make it to the list! Well, probably first on the 'worst' list though. =x
Unfortunately, for a moment I had forgotten that mohan will be bringing his wii so I told CY that I'm willing to do the graveyard shift. Sheesh. Hope there will be no customers so I can play all night. =x
Anyway, here's a thought:
TOP 10 countries I have not visited and want to visit:
1) JAPAN!!!
For the FOOD, the beautiful scenery, the weather, the people, the culture, the merchandise, the language, the tv shows... everything about it.
2) Maldives
Love the ocean, the clean sandy beaches, the kampong style resorts. My #1 honeymoon destination.
3) Nepal
If I can't climb Mt Everest, I'd at least like to see it with my own eyes. Would love to trek along the Himalayas, stand in awe at the sight of the majestic mountains. Take some really nice pictures, experience their culture and lifestyle.
4) Vietnam
The very first country I would go backpacking to. A must-go destination for avid backpackers. Rich in history and culture. Backpacking friendly--cheap accomodation, transport, food, etc. Most places accept US currency and many people speak english. Not forgetting the beautiful scenery as well. Great place for photo-taking!
5) France
Best proprosal spot: At the top of Eiffel Tower at sunset during autumn with a large bouquet of red roses and diamond ring. Love the BREAD. Pastries... ooh I love pastries. The food, the architecture, the language.
6) Switzerland
I like how it is being compared to singapore. A multi-racial, multi-cultural, multi-lingual society. The Swiss Alps!
7) Israel
To visit the birthplace of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! To see all the places He went and to remember His works. To gain a better understanding of the bible through these experiences.
8) The U.S.A
The Big Apple for the statue of liberty, the Niagara Falls, and Times Square! L.A. for all the hollywood stuff and beaches! Texas for the ranch style ribs, the violin-playing cowboys, country music. Arizona for the Grand Canyon.
9) Eastern Australia (well that's not actually a country but I have gone to western Aus, hence to be more specific)
For the Great Barrier Reef, the 12 apostles, and I wanna see some WHALES!
10) South Africa
For the wildlife! Loves giraffes. ^__^
TOP 10 Favourite Food:
1) Pizza Hut's Spicy Drumlets
2) Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta
3) Salmon Sashimi
4) Quiche Lorraine
5) Aunt's Thai Laksa
6) BBQ Unagi
7) Shark's Fin Soup
8) Coca Steamboat Restaurant Thai Chilli Sauce (@ Taka concourse)
9) Fish & Co's Seafood Platter for 1
10) Kenny Roger's Roast chicken + Garden Pasta
TOP 10 favourite hawker food:
As you all know, I live in the joochiat/geylang area. Tons of good food. Believe me.
1) Indian rice @ Carpmael Road
Go to Muthu's for the fish head curry, Banana Leaf as a equally good and cheaper alternative, but the masala chicken here wins hands-down. No doubt abt it.
2) Braised Duck Rice @ Haig Road (Hollywood coffee shop)
#1 in Singapore IMO. Served with a generous portion of yam rice and thinly sliced non-fatty tender duck meat, topped with a scoop of their special gravy that adds flavour to the rice and makes it less dry. Also served with a special dark-coloured duck soup and really spicy chilli. Everything complements each other so well. 10/10. Usually sold out by 6plus in the evening so must go early if you want to buy it for dinner.
3) Sri Lankan Chilli/Black Pepper Crab (corner coffee shop @ upper thomson near Casaurina)
The sri lankan crabs served here are the largest I have seen so far. The taste? Above average for sure.
4) Meehoon Goreng (1st row, middle indian stall @ Haig Road Hawker Centre)
Fried to perfection. Ingredients: Indian red sauce, egg, potato, lettuce, minced mutton (tastes like beef actually).
5) Raw fish porridge (Alexander Hawker Centre)
I suppose not many people know about this stall, but I can assure you it's WAY better than Maxwell's which has crazy long queues. Both the porridge, and the raw fish is better. Have been eating this since young.
6) Fried Bee Hoon (some ulu coffee shop at Sembawang)
Also a childhood favourite. The bee hoon is very fine. As fine as the meehoon goreng's as mentioned above. The sambal belachan is simply the best. Unfortunately, it moved to another place many years ago and I'm still trying to track it down.
7) Bak Kut Teh (123 JB Bak Kut Teh @ Joo Chiat Road)
Reasonable portions and very affordable. The meat is good. Soup is dark in colour and does not have a very strong herbal tea taste. Only just right. The mei cai is #1! Unfortunately, for some reason, it closed down shortly after its opening. Kh and I are very upset about it.
8) Half-Boiled Eggs (Ya Kun Kaya Toast)
Copy their toast and tea, whatever, but there's no where else that makes better half-boiled eggs. Period.
9) Chilli Thick Bee Hoon (Hawker centre opp Goldenmile)
Tau Gay, Tau Pok, Fishcake, Pork meat, Prawns, Shallots, topped with the famous chilli sauce that has come a long way in history. That's the only thing I'll eat when I drop by the Lavender area. =)
10) Fish Bee Hoon Soup (location:???)
You gotta eat it to believe it. I've never actually followed my family to this mysterious place to eat this, but I get to eat it pretty often as dad always tar pau for me. He describes it as a place with a carlift. Hmm... I wonder.
As you probably know by now, food and travelling is all I can talk about. =x
Will dedicate another section to my #1 favourite type of food: PASTA
TOP 10 favourite pasta:
1) Smoked Salmon Cream Linguini (Coffee Club. still searching for an even better one)
2) Chicken Mushroom Cream Fusilli (Coffee Bean. didn't think it was that gd the 1st time but somehow found it rather addictive)
3) Roast Chicken Aglio Olio (Cafe Cartel. Old favourite. Cheap and good.)
4) Aglio Olio (Spageddies. Their tomato spag is bad though.)
5) Salmon Spaghetti (Marche. It was a one-time thing as it's not always available. Nevertheless, very memorable.)
6) Mushroom Spaghetti (Sketches Wine and Bar. I like it that they put wine in their spag.)
7) Crayfish tomato spaghetti (Swensens. It's the crayfish la.)
8) Plain Tomato Spaghetti (Settlers. The sauce itself is enough.)
9) Spicy Chicken Tomato Spaghetti (Astons. Spicy indeed.)
10) Chicken Bolognaise (Pasta Mania. Tried so many different pastas there. The basic is still their best. The rest quite disappointing. Always regret eating them.)
p/s: I really really liked Mcdonald's spaghetti though most ppl hate it. So sad that it's no longer available. =(
pp/s: Notice that the $40+ per plate pasta I had at a high class authentic Italian restaurant onboard the cruise did not even make it to the list! Well, probably first on the 'worst' list though. =x
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Random stuff
Funny that I'm blogging less during my hols than when I'm having my exams! 24 hours seems so insufficient now. I have SO MUCH I wanna do all day.
Anyways, my 6th uncle said he would take me and Kh to some northen part of thailand, north of udon to do some trekking and maybe camping as well! WOOHOO! Initially the plan was to visit Laos as well but I'm not sure if we've time for that. I've only 5 days at Udon man. There's just too much to do.
Looking forward to my thailand trip (15th dec). I've got another 5 days at Bangkok. Gonna do a bit of research on the places of interest. Ya know I don't intend to shop all 5 days. My hotel is in the Pratunam area. If anything, I'll be sick of shopping I suppose.
Was doing MTM duty at church last week. Kh and I decided to do some drawing during our free time. Heh. And I thought my art was bad....
Anyways, my 6th uncle said he would take me and Kh to some northen part of thailand, north of udon to do some trekking and maybe camping as well! WOOHOO! Initially the plan was to visit Laos as well but I'm not sure if we've time for that. I've only 5 days at Udon man. There's just too much to do.
Looking forward to my thailand trip (15th dec). I've got another 5 days at Bangkok. Gonna do a bit of research on the places of interest. Ya know I don't intend to shop all 5 days. My hotel is in the Pratunam area. If anything, I'll be sick of shopping I suppose.
Was doing MTM duty at church last week. Kh and I decided to do some drawing during our free time. Heh. And I thought my art was bad....
*ACTUAL PICTURE*
Mine... he gave me 4/10.
And gave himself 6/10. =.=
Kh: More points for abstract.
Me: =.=
And I also baked carrot cake on sunday. hehe.
Butter, brown sugar, plain flour, wholemeal flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, 6 eggs lightly beaten, 2 carrots (grated). Ah, sorry no pic of the end product. It was snapped up too quickly. >.<" Please imagine for yourself a nice brown carrot cake, slightly crispy on the outside, fluffy yet a little moist inside.
And now I can solve the Rubiks cube in 2.40mins! Okay that's really slow compared to some of the rest but ya know I used to hate this darn cube. The fact that I can solve it is an achievement to me already. Hah.
Try deciphering this message!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Woot! Another game!
Yesterday Kh and I suddenly had an impulse to buy our new favourite game, Traders of Genoa. Went all the way to PI at Midpoint Orchard to get it, but it was out of stock!!! $%@!# We felt like buying something anyway, so Kh bought Citadels. Another game to our collection! =)
Not exactly my favourite game, but it's no doubt the most popular game at PI and Settlers. Very popular among guys especially. Have experienced times when I teach a group of guys this game, and they end up playing this over and over again the whole night. And before they leave they would ask me where they can get this game. That's how popular it is. Don't ask me why. I really don't know. I believe it is a guy thing. =X
Anyway it's so cheap. $35 for the whole pack plus expansion! Other card games like this can cost like $40-$50+, without expansion, and they're not even that popular to begin with. I can actually buy this from Settlers with staff discount but Kh just couldn't wait. zzz
I do love working (definitely much more than studying). And I'm proud to be financially independent. =)
Not exactly my favourite game, but it's no doubt the most popular game at PI and Settlers. Very popular among guys especially. Have experienced times when I teach a group of guys this game, and they end up playing this over and over again the whole night. And before they leave they would ask me where they can get this game. That's how popular it is. Don't ask me why. I really don't know. I believe it is a guy thing. =X
Anyway it's so cheap. $35 for the whole pack plus expansion! Other card games like this can cost like $40-$50+, without expansion, and they're not even that popular to begin with. I can actually buy this from Settlers with staff discount but Kh just couldn't wait. zzz
Anyway, it looks like I'll be slogging my head off @ Settlers this holiday again. Was thinking of getting other higher paying jobs like (eeks!) telemarketing, but Za has put me on 36-hour shifts this week. It's so much more than I've expected. More worth it to work there now since I've got a pay rise already. Though the pay is still very pathetic, it's better than nothing!
Believe it or not, I only found out about my pay rise last month. Apparently, I had been getting it for a couple of months and I did not know it. CY and Terence didn't think it was necessary to inform me. In CY's own words,"We were not told that we have to inform you of your pay rise."
Hello? If I do not even know, then what's the point of raising my pay in the first place? Isn't it suppose to be some form of motivation? I had to knock some sense into those guys.
Btw, just realise that all the jobs I've had are very different. Hmm so typical of me... A jack of all trades, master of none. Sighs~
1) Packer (Giant, Expo Sale)
2) Sales Assistant/Cashier (Robinsons, Ladies Dept)
3) Mystery Shopper (ACNielsen)
4) Admin Assistant (Starhub, Corporate Finance)
5) Private Tutor
6) Senior Cafe Executive (Settlers @ Katong)
And I've also realised how fortunate I am to be able to work with Kh for 4 out of these 6 jobs. =D
I do love working (definitely much more than studying). And I'm proud to be financially independent. =)
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Random pics!
Yes I'm very bored. So here's some random pics!
Hello Kitty pancake. Made it for my sis the other day cuz she was hungry. VERY HARD to make! Need a very precise amount of fire, time, and pancake mix to make it like this.
Saw this at JB a couple of weeks ago. Look how fake it is. =X
Saw this at another shop in JB. Apparently is the trend there now. It's even faker den the first one. Black, and made of semi-plastic material. Should rename itself,"I AM a plastic bag." =.=
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