A Happy 2014 - Smile like Mickey Mouse (^^)

Oh my, 2014 is here in a blink of an eye! Regardless of how positive I was/ am, I can't stop myself wonder and worry how my this year will be! If you have read my previous post on the ever-increasing conditions in Malaysia, I guess it will never be an easy year. 

Anyhow, I think perhaps because of aging, I feel that I can easily emo/ depressed. Mid-life crisis comes earlier this year?! This year, my resolution is simple - be happy! (^^) Smile like Mickey Mouse (^^)!!!!! I finally dug up some photos years ago! I remembered it was taken in Midvalley, when they had an art gallery on Mickey Mouse (^^)! It was even FOC to view the art pieces ! Yup, it was that simple, be happy!

When I was a little younger, I really wanted a lot. As I grew older, perspective starts to "evolve", I feel that less is more. Spending days with your love ones, be more appreciative of what I have, accomplish self-set goals, etc.... are more like my direction of lives. 

Then, there are some people who I thought I know, just change completely opposite. They used to enjoy life, love life, appreciate life.... But, after working, I can see that some of them became cocky/ arrogant and blindly chasing things that they thought they want  - money, fame, promotion, etc.. Well, I ain't Saint, I do have desire to chase those stuffs, but not neglecting my lives!

Keep your virtue! Smile like Mickey Mouse (^^) 

Nokia 5730 Memory: Ants, Tree, Sky and The Decision

If they try to rush me, I tell them I've only got one other speed, and that's slower, Taurean Glenn Ford

Here is a new tradition of my post every now and then to include a quote. One fine day, I dug up an old exercise book from my secondary school/ high school days. It was truly inspiring as I opened the book and found meaningful phrase/ quote that I either copied from the newspaper or from the internet. My state of mind was instantly rejuvenated, seeing that myself was once a determined individual. I copied about 300++ in my book!  I would like to share out my might to keep living on (^^)

Anyway, let me talk on the phone 1st. Nokia 5730 of 3.2 megapixel phone was a phone I won 4 years ago! Yup, my slogan actually won a grand prize in a online contest. It was valued at about RM 1300++ as it was just released not long ago. The specs of the phone that time was more than impressive; not only it has a qwerty keyboard (hidden), it is also an internet phone. This meant a lot to me as it was my 1st smartphone!!!!!!! I also just want to say that Nokia's Carl Zeiss's lense is truly awesome. 

Right now, I rarely uses Nokia 5730 to take photos eversince I change my phone to Nexus 4 which is a touchscreen smartphone. Therefore, as a memory of Nokia 5730 serves me, I shall share the photos as a walk down on memory lane. (Long-winded post indeed)

The Ants, Tree and Sky was taken at my university - University of Nottingham Malaysia. Those ants were the ferocious red ants; once bitten, it would definitely hurt. I was so surprised that my Nokia 5730 had the capability to take this kind of images even though it is slightly blurry and low resolution. 

Oh, by the way, if you follow my last last last post, I was so anxious of The Decision. Yup, after venturing into an amazing Oil and Gas Consultation company for roughly a year, I decided to further my studies as a Ph.D student in Chemical Engineering Field back to my university!!!! Yes, you hear me right! It was a mixed feeling - happy, anxiety, worry, determined, doubt, ........ huge mix-pot. But, I had grounded my thought and in this future 3 years, I will walk into the Ivory Tower once again for one last time (maybe)!   

The consultation job was tough and challenging with steep learning curve. However, I was getting a hang of it and it soon became a huge part of my life. I was so glad that I had this amazing year of experience with capable people and reputable company. It moulded me into a more confident person and taught me never hide away from challenges. 

Some people argued that my job was quite excellent since it was mainly in Oil & Gas field and consultation. It would be loss if I just gave up like that. Plus, Oil & Gas is all about experience. True enough, perhaps my 3 years of studies would not be able to make up the 3 years of experience in any field. I just want to say that life is more than taking a risk; it is more like grabbing an opportunities. When it knocks, I just have to grab it. My lovely supervisor offers me a full sponsorship as a investment to my interest. This is an opportunity that I would'not want to let go. 

Another reason is that after a couple years of working, I believe that it would be difficult to go back to study life. So, I just want to sekaligus use this amazing chance and develop into a more technically-competent person that ever. So, that's all I want to say! Wish me luck pleaseeeeeee (^^)

Let the 3 year journey begins!

Nestle Photo Contest Consolation Win (^^)

It had been a while since I won anything. I was so pre-occupied with other stuffs (life, work, etc.). Anyway, I just tried my luck with an online competition with Nestle (Not promo or adver post; how I wish to do ad post (><) ).  Surprisingly, my post on the sunrise theme hit the minor jackpot as the winner of the consolation prize (^^). Yuppie! I can sense my luck is coming back to papa.!!! Hahaha!!~ Anyhow, I uploaded the photo of sunrise scenery with the caption "At the Mount KK with a Cup of Nestum".  

Those were items won for my entry! Two (2) packs of weird flavoured-Nestum-3-in-1 drinks - Ginseng and Dong Gui!!! (@@) Yup, you tell me about it! I was reluctant to try at 1st. But, it was quite okay! Especially for those who really need the energy-boost! I felt the aroma and the taste was well-blend with the oats and definitely healthy to drink it (^^)

Nestle representative even couriered me the little photo frames! How sensitive they were! Hahahaa! It was a boost to my self-esteem that my Lumix FS6, despite being a weak compact camera, can still shot some nice photos. Anyhow, it was so saddening that just yesterday my FS6 died upon me (><) after the adventurous Gua Tempurung trip. Don't feel like spending a fortune to fix it ~~ Haizzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Pumpkin Garden Steamboat (淋園) @ Cheras

Wow, I just can't believe this~ Another foodie post! I am getting so fatttttt~ Oh well, live to eat, I guess? This time around, this restaurant is quite famous with its pumpkin-soup-base steamboat ---- It is known as Pumpkin Garden Steamboat or 淋園.

It is just so happened that my friend, PS who had been living for this area for so long took us there for her birthday celebration dinner after the breakfast and lunch. Yup, ain't I full~

This was the picture of the famous pumpkin soup base steamboat!! So cool, right! It would be healthier to have this too!

As we were quite full that day, we just ordered a few paxes only which was less than actual no. of people. It was just right portion! Of course, the meal order included some nice fishballs, gao zi, toufu, etc.

To top up, we also had some nice and famous fried noodles. I absolutely adored the fried mantou! It was crunchy and niceeee (^^)

Murni @ USJ9

Working life is so far so good ~ Due to no more internet connection at my KL home, I really can't update my bloggie as frequent as I used to. So many had happened in just few months, perhaps, I shall tell you the story next year??? Hahaha, because my bloggie currently is a place with old junk memory~  Funny as it is, it is really a nice place for me to find back my naiveness and passions (^^). This time around, I am going to post another foodie post; yes, basically My Little World should be renamed as My Foodie World. 

This outlet was located at USJ9 area!~ It was roughly a year ago during my summer break. It was the 1st time for me to take a van along with my teammates to send off our masterpieces. It was not easy!!!! ~ After that, me, yellow and KC just enjoyed the celebration of the ending. The restaurant was quite spacious!

The drinks were interesting! Each of them had interesting name. For the 1st one, it was I MISS YOU!!! Yes, so funny. For the milo, it is not just any Milo; it was named MILO BOMB!!!

The above was Napoleon Chicken! Yup, quite an interesting dish! But, it was not that good for people who are having sore throat. Then, it was the Roti Hawaii with nice mayo decor; a bit fattening. Overall, the restaurant was quite okay. I am not a big Mamak fan; so, I don't have strong liking. Nonetheless, it is still worth a try (^^)

Happy Malaysia Day (^^) At Chatime~

Wow, guys!!! Sorry for the 2-week-disappearance! After my ranting on job-searching (here), I have finally found myself a job (^^) (><). What a mixed feeling! Anyhow, since of my friends have started working, it is time for me to plan my future according! Yup, this is exactly 2 weeks since I start to work in KL. Despite having to pay an expensive lunch, I shall learnt how to save money as a working adult !!!! (^^)

Happy Malaysia Day !!!!

You know where is this?? Hahaha, it is Chatime! I wonder why Chatime become a phenomenal! After drinking it for several times, I started to spend less on this~ Perhaps, one month one cup (^^) No money liao~ I also heard that drinking pearl tea is fattening (@@) ~ Therefore, I have cut down a lot~

Still my favourite flour, despite I have tried numerous ~ Which 1 is your fav??? Just leave a comment of recommendation to me !!! (^^)

Anyhow, a big thanks for those who helped me looking for a job (^^) ~~~

Thanks again!!!! 

Delicious @ Bangsar

While still searching desperately for a job, I found back some of the photos from my uni days. Ah, how nostalgic! 4 years just passed by mercilessly. Anyhow, the picture above showed the nice restaurant - Delicious @ Bangsar. We went to this place from Midvalley (apparently, there is a Delicious Outlet there 2). My friends said that Bangsar 1 is nicer~

I ordered a nice honey lemon tea with a three-mushroom sandwich. Despite for me, they were quite pricey, I have to say that their food is quite okay for my taste.

They offer a wide range of delicacies from local food (nasi lemak) to western gourmet (burger, spaghetti). I curi-curi all my friend's food to have a try. Overall, the taste was okay; but to the girls, you can order 1 plate of spaghetti and share because the portion was quite large (^^)

The birthday celebration for Elaine will never be complete with a savoury of various type of cakes (^^) My fav 1 was the cake in a glass (Tiramisu); totally worth a try (^^)

They are all my girl friends..hahaha, hope that we will keep in touch and when you all get married, can invite me (^^). All the best in your career (^^)

Lou Wong Tauge Ayam Kuetiau (老黄芽菜鸡）@ Ipoh

This is obviously one of the top restaurants in Ipoh because most tourists or other travellers know about this beansprout chicken restaurant. The reasons of its fame? (1) The juicy and big tauge! (2) Smooth chicken. Of course, due to its popularity, it is always crowded. No joke (@@).....

The image above showed the work station of the restaurant.I don;t really eat quite often. Usually, I will only accompany my family and friends to come here ~ They serve their drinks in such that it is fast and effective. Of course, I am sure that you all are anxious to have a look at the dishes, right (^^)~~~


The beansprouts are large and juicy since Ipoh is quite famous with this vegetable.The reason for this restaurant to be famous is that the chicken is always very smooth. If it is like the other shops which serve you chicken that is rough and liat, I wouldn't recommended it~


Depending on your appetite, you can order kuetiau or even rice. As for me, I am always hungry as if having a bottomless stomach; therefore, I would order rice. Their kuetiau combo with the tauge and chicken is amazing! To add on, their fishballs also make a great dish. There are a mixture of fishballs and porkballs.

With good food like this, it is so hard for me not to gain weight (><) Anyway, bon appetite!!!! ~~~

The V One @ Puchong

Omg, this post is about an event 1 year ago! On the day of last year graduation ceremony, the Gang decided to celebrate Yellow's birthday (@@) So fast, just had my graduation, still feeling surreal. The restaurant is designed based on the concept of V1, which is similar to F1 race because everything inside the restaurant is about sexy carrrsssss (^^)!!!! They even put a Ferrari in the shop!!!!

You see, even the seats are like just ripping from a real car !!!! Moreover, you can order using Ipad (^^) Memang canggih; however, that day, the boss just took our order using normal menu =.=.

 I really like the toilet design! Hehehe, won't tell you all much! But, you will definitely be surprised!!!! (^^)

 

 

With the decoration and all, you most probably will think that the food would be so-so !!!! However, I (perhaps you) are so wrong! The food was quite okay and the price was also quite reasonable !!!! As you can see from the top pics, mostly the dishes served were western gourment. Anyhow, this restaurant is really worth to try (^^) However, one thing I dislike was that the boss was practically chasing us out because we occupied the place for too long (><). Anyhow, their business was awesome !~

Lastly, Yellow, I wish you belated Happy Birthday ! Despite my person didn't come, my present did! 

Wish you all the best in your studies too (^^)!!!! 

  

 

My First Bite on Little Apple

Omg!!!! Yeahhhhh~~~ Oh Yessssss!!!! Despite a horrible ending, I managed to submit the final assignment in my life!!!!! Next is graduation before I really truthfully look for a job! Totally need to rest for a while since in my final sem, I practically used up all my "YOUTH". Anyhow, it is another fresh start for me (^^).

So, I am sure that you are curious what type of APPLE did I bit on? Hahahaha, more and more of my friends are using APPLE product. Yet, I still can't afford any product until now! Not that I use my money get it, I WON an IPOD APPLE~~~~~

From the package, I totally felt the creativeness of APPLE, no wonder they are still not bankrupt; instead, they are growing strong! I have to say that the earpieces are amazing! The music played from IPOD is impeccably clear. That's why it worth RM199~~ So expensive!!!!

I totally in love with my Little Blue Apple; despite I need to install itunes to handle the music transferring! Other than that, it won my heart over any other MP4s etc...... (^^)

   

I Got Cheryl Cole Face

Have you heard of Cheryl Cole? I didn't hear of her until last year which her song "Fight for This Love" was non-stop playing in the TV and radio. She was also voted as one of the most beautiful women in the world. Anyhow, I totally forgot what I joined last year (2011). But, one fine evening, my mom called and said that I got Cheryl Cole Face!!!! Hahaha, my parents were listening to her CD as well. 

 Her cover is so nice! There are 3 songs which I love inside this album. She is quite talented. There are crazy news on her thanks to Simon Cowell. She has her career thanks to that British guy~  Here, I really got this gorgeous lady's face ! (^^)  Have a nice WEEKEND (^^) I am sure that you all feel pranked! Hahahahaha~ 



       

Marco Pizza @ Opposite Kelana Jaya LRT!!!!~ (Pizza Battle 1)

After several boring posts about negative of KTM, it is time to move on! What is the best thing to do on Sunday?! Relax and chill, and definitely update my foodie bloggie! To date, some of my more popular posts are on food in Ipoh. Yup, I am from the heaven of good food. Anyway, today, not gonna talk about Ipoh food yet! Instead, I am gonna introduce you all a pizza shop called "Marco Pizza". The location is relatively easy to find which is just opposite the Kelana Jaya LRT.

 

Yup, as you can see from the pic, the atmosphere there was quite nice and comfy! Ok, the main reason why I wanted to try this restaurant was because I won RM60 vouchers for it! Yeah!!!!~ Seemed like my magical lamp (here) works pretty fine to me ~~~~So, I brought my mom and bro who were ngam ngam in town to join this feast. If not, I can't really finish the vouchers all by myself.  
The drinks we ordered were quite good actually (To my surprise). The mango puree wasn't too sweet with a lot of mango inside it. The cappuccino was really nice and came in large cup..hehehehehe~~~
I have to say this - their spaghetti were really nice tooooo~~ I thought it will be like not that tasty. The portion was also quite large too. 
Well, I am sure that you all can't wait to have a look at the pizzas we ordered right! Since they were the main highlight for this foodie post, we ordered 2 pizzas (Marco Pizza mah).  They were quite tasty! Actually, i would say that the flavouring for the pizzas were quite unique unlike what we tasted in Pizza hut. Therefore, my mom, bro, and I were really satisfied with the food. 

Rating

Atmosphere     : 4/5 (nice and clean)                   Taste            : 4.2/5 (unexpectedly nice)                                                                 Price           : 2/5 (without the vouchers, they really cost a leg!)      



        

Pudu Central (The Old Puduraya)

The old Puduraya has finally gone through an extreme makeover! Abundant of money was invested into the renovation process. Wah lah, here is the exterior design of the new Pudu Central! To me, the exterior design is not that important~

Let's go inside and have a look!

Well, the interior is majestically white! Most of the shop lots are still empty. But, the design is still lack of consideration! The ticket booths are situated at the 1st floor. And, before that, there is a staircase that we need to take before getting to the elevator! Imagine that old people need to carry their luggage and walk the stairs@@~~

The atmosphere there is cool because of the internal air-condition. There are ample of spaces for the visitors. So, no worry for not having enough seats! Of course, there are numerous of the digital screens to show the visitors the departure time and platform. This, I give credit~




The passage way to the bus terminal is beautifully designed. But, it is not really convenient for the visitors because the sign on how to open the doors is so small~~ Very paiseh leh, I had a hard time finding the button there..hohohoho~~~