My 2010 New Year Resolutions

The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make. A new year resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantage.
I have make a list of my 2010 new year resolutions. You may share with me about yours if you like.. :)

• Quit Bad Habits - I can't think of what bad habit i have right now.. But i will surely quit if i have!
  
• Get a Better Opportunity - More part time side income.. etc
• Eat Right & Stay Healthy- I've been eating too much junks for the past, skip dinner, lunch etc. Have to eat more healthier and food conscious. Cut down oily and junk foods.. Exercise more and get fit! ;)
  
• Get Out of Debt- Will try my best to pay off all my debts (mostly credit cards)
  
• Save Money- Save save save!! Hopefully i have enough saving for buying a house or a new car! :)
  
• Get a Better Job Performance - Hopefully my boss can see and realize that i am really trying my best! Work smart and not work hard!
  
• Reduce Stress & Enjoy Life - Learn to take things easy, not going to be over stress myself. I scare i might get a heart attack if i continue to be over stress! :D
  
• Take a Trip- This year will go for more holidays and trips with family and bf!! Definitely will make it!
  
• Be More Independent- I realized that i am too dependent. I am too used to relying on my bf for aid or supporting or etc. I must learn to be more independent so that i won't be worried whenever he is not around!
  
• Learn Something New- Anything! I would like to try and learn anything! As long as there is opportunity given.
  
• Volunteer to Help Others- I feel that there is so many people needs our help! Today you need my help and who know one day i might need someone's help too!
  
• Be Less Grumpy, Moody & Hot Temper - I know this is hard for me, but i will try my best to reduce it. I think my bf will be very happy to hear this.. (If i really change la.. Haha). I will try my best!! Control.. Control..
  
• Read More - Read more and more and more and wider my mind and enhance my knowledge.
  
• Be Good to Other - I will treat everyone good, no matter how, no matter what. Even though i have very less enemy in life. But i think surely there are people doesn't like me too, but it doesn't matter! I will still treat them good! Hatred to someone is very suffering.. :)
  
• Showing Love to Someone I Love In My Life - Life is short! I will grab every opportunity to show my love to my family, my bf and good friends! Say i love you to them, send them little gifts whenever i can and make them happy, spend more time or go holiday with my family and dada.. etc.
• Become More Environmentally Responsible - I think we all have the responsible to protect the earth and i will bring my own eco-friendly reusable shopping bag whenever i go grocery shopping to reduce the use of plastic bags.
  

2010 New Year 'Do List'

The most wonderful thing about the New Year is the feeling that, once again, we can make a fresh start. Host a party that celebrates that feeling of new beginnings as you plan the details for your New Year's Eve party.

There are few things we must or have to do on the first day of new year! ;)

1) Start the day and the year being good to your body

Not over-indulging the night before with New Years Eve revelry will go a long way toward making sure you wake up refreshed and feeling well.
Nourish yourself with a warm sudsy bath, a steam shower, a jacuzzi, a massage or a facial at some point during the day.

2) Do something positive and active today

Find something you enjoy and do it today.

3) Eat as if you are in a post-holiday mode (You are)

The holiday parties, big meals, meals out, sweets, treats and alcohol are behind you. The constant temptations, weaknesses and seasonal excuses are over. Time to get on a healthier track. Not all at once, not in the extreme, bur move toward the center, away from the extremes. Kiss the excess carbs and fats, rich foods, over-eating, and party cuisine goodbye.

4) Let your partner, family and pet feel your love

Start the New Year letting those whom you share your life and home with feel your love. You don't need a pick list for this one, you know what to do. Just do it ;-)

5) Get in touch with your grateful side

Take a few minutes to feel good about all that you are grateful for. Make a mental list or even a written one. Focusing on what you are thankful for has a positive impact on how you feel and how you perceive your life. The longer the list, the better. Think about:
- your health and intellect,
- your family and friends,
- your education, your work,
- your home and your pets,
- your hobbies and interests, accomplishments, personality...

6) Call friends to wish them a great year

Call one person or call five. Start the New Year with good wishes to the people you love and appreciate or those you are worried about. A small gesture perhaps, but a warm and upbeat one that could make someone else's day.

I got FOC penalty for second time IC replacement!! :D

Finally i have settled everything in a day. IC, car license, and all the banking matters. Fortunately i don't have to pay a single sen for the panalty of second time replacement of my IC. It is all FOC for doing my IC and car license! I got so surprised and have no idea why they don't charge me on that, as i was told that we have to pay RM210 for the second time replacement of IC. I am sorry for those who has paid for the panalty. I think it depends on which JPN branch that you go. I went to the one in PJ New Town. Before that, i checked with the Seremban branch, they said i have to pay panalty of RM210! Luckily i waited for Steven to accompany to go to the one in PJ. Perhaps you can go to the PJ New Town branch if you're facing any similar problem and who knows you might save the panalty. Good luck! :)

小林慢煎糕 & Hokkien Noodle @ Restaurant Ahwa Jln 223 PJ

Supper with mom & Joanne at Restaurant Ahwa 新青山阿华福健面 nearby our home at Jalan 223 PJ. I have been to this restaurant few years ago, Joanne decided to bring mom over to try it.

Joanne also recommended us to try some pancake. She has tried before and love it so much. This small stall is just outside Ahwa Restaurant. Many people are queing up for their orders. The name of this pancake stall is called Little Lim Penang Pancake.

All pancakes are freshly made upon order. Very fresh, clean.

The menu

There are over 20 type of selections for you to choose from the menu.

As the name goes, it's Penang style pancake. The way they make the pancake is very similar like the Malay style pancake - Apom Balik which you normally foung in the night market. But the owner of this stall is actually have a better business minded. He added more varieties in the pancake. Price ranges from as low as RM1.90 to RM4.90 per piece. You can have a simple combination of Chocolate, Banana, Peanut, Sweet Corn, Cheese and mix them all around. For something a little bit expensive, you can have a combination of Egg, Ham, Cheese and Mayonnaise.

We have ordered a piece of Ham Mayonnaise Cheese. The fresh hot crunchy feeling when you put it in your mouth. Trust me, it was so yummy!! I would love to try it again next time!! :)

The control of the fire and wok is really important to cook up with a delicious plate of Hokkien noodle.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (for Little Lim Penang Pancake), 3/5 (for Ahwa Hokkien Mee)

Price: Reasonable

Ambience: Normal Chinese kopitiam, not so clean and you might smell some stink beside the drain.

Little Lim Penang Pancake, Ahwa Hokkien Mee Restaurant

Restaurant Ahwa

66 Jalan 14/48, Petaling Jaya

(Located behind the Shell Station, near Honda Showroom Jalan 223)

Tel: +6016 407 4901

I was being robbed again!!!

Yesterday supposed to a happy day. Mom is coming to KL to shopping with me & Joanne. But it turned to be an awful unlucky black Friday to me! I got robbed again! (This is my second time being robbed but this time was pickpocket). We were shopping in MNG boutique in Mid Valley Megamall, it was super packed with people inside the boutique. Because they are having clearance sales. I was carrying an unzip handbag that time and concentrated on ‘hunting’ for some nice pieces for myself and mom. I didn’t realize that my wallet has been stolen until a lady screamed louder to everyone that who is dropping their hand phone which is falling on the floor. I was looking at the hand phone and can’t even recognized that is actually my hand phone. Because the front of the hand phone was facing down, battery and the back cover was dispersed. And you know what I just changed this new phone that was why I am not really sure and recognized that is my phone. Maybe I am so used to my old hand phone. :(
It was until someone picked up the phone and I quickly grabbed that and checked my handbag. Then I realized that my wallet has disappeared! I was so shocked and my mouth kept on trembling when my sis and mom talked to me. The first thing my sis helped me to do is cancel my credit cards and also my ATM card. It wasn’t a lot of money inside my wallet as I don’t like to keep too much money in my wallet. But what make me slack was my important belongings such as my IC, driving license, etc. We did report this to the sales persons at the cashier, hoping that they could offer helps. Although I knew it was too late to catch the thief, but at least I need some advices from them what should I do. Surprisingly they seemed to be calmed and normal. No concern, no caring.. Not at all.. And told us that the CCTV is not ON during PH and weekends! If we want to see the CCTV, we have to write in to request. I pleaded to them, but to no avail. What is this? Can you accept these excuses? Sorry I can’t! I believ someone who has experienced the same thing as me and you will understand how i feel. I knew there is no point for arguing, things won’t be settled and it only will drag my time if i keep on arguing with them.

My mind was totally blank. All I can think is talk to the concierge department of the mall. They advised me to lodge a police report at the police station which is also at the same building. When we entered in the police station i noticed that there was a lady there which she also making a police report. Her case was exactly as me. I filled up a form from the mall concierge too, so that they could contact me if they found my wallet, etc. After everything is done, I did not go home straight. Instead I accompanied mom and sis to continue shopping as I doesn’t want my mom to came all the way from Seremban and go back with empty handed. Despite my heart still not feeling well but I tell myself no point to be upset as thing has been happened. With 2 similar bad experiences, I take it as a lesson. I learned to be extra pre-caution of keeping my belongings very safely when I go out next time.

Here I would like to advice all the readers of my blog to be extra alert with your handbag and important belongings. Especially go to the crowded places.

P/S: While talking to a person in-charged at the concierge, I noticed that there is a thick file filing with tons of paper in it. All are about things missing from customers, snatch theft, robbery, pickpocket cases, etc. The security was even telling me that this kind of cases happen in MNG very often, especially during sales and that is the reason MNG hired security guards to minimize the chances of robbery and snatch theft and pickpocket cases. But I can tell you this is pointless and never depend on them! Because they only stand at the entrance and won't do anything else. Very useless! The reason I am saying this is because, they didn’t offer any help and just stand there and looked at me when i told them i got robbed. Even my hand phone dropped infront of one of the security guard from the main entrance, he doesn’t even bother to check out or pick up the phone. It would be good for enforcement authorities to check on the mall once in a while. I am sure mine is not an isolated case. Good luck to all of you!

Saturday Lunch @ New Restaurant Ipoh Chicken Rice, Jln Gasing

On the way to Midvalley, me and Steven together with another 2 friends, we had lunch in New Restaurant Ipoh Chicken Rice, Jalan Gasing. When we reached, the place was full of people but service was pretty fast. This restaurant should not be difficult to find, it's located the usual busy Jalan Gasing. Coming from KL, take the Jalan University junction and turn left at the traffic light. You should be able to find this 3 shoplot in 1 on your right hand side. The history of this restaurant started since 1977. The ambience of the restaurant which is fully air-conditioner and spacious but it always packed to brim! As i said earlier, even the place is always pack but their service is pretty fast and i have noticed that people here seems to be very rush, they normally sit down, place order, eat, pay and ready to go.

The Menu

We order 2 portions of mixed chicken. Which is steamed village chicken and rosted chicken. Not the best i have tried but certainly quite satisfying.

Char Siew & rosted pork.. Both are tasty. For rosted pork, skin is crispy while the meat is tender.


Pork meatball soup which is tasty and chewy and the soup is sweet!

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Service: Very Good, fast

Price: Reasonable

New Restaurant Ipoh Chicken Rice

107, Jalan Gasing 10/1

46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: +603 7956 0958

GPS: 3.107456, 101.65334

Sad News

Dear Christine & family,


I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Bin's grandma. I am so very sorry. This must be very difficult for you all. Please remember that you all are in my thoughts and my prayers.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always.


With deepest sympathy,
Josephine & family

Twilight Saga - New Moon

Went out to watched New Moon with Steven at Cinneleisure yesterday.

I am a fan to The Twilight Saga. But not consider as a hardcore fan. I have all the 4 books. And now i have finished half of the book of Eclipse, the third book of Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer.

The Story line:
After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost takes her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks in Washington, for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

“New Moon” effortlessly sweeps everyone along with its intoxicating passion. While being a supernatural kind of movie, “New Moon” seems to be focused more on romance – too much on them. The screenplay at times can be very draggy at times, especially it involves the slow-talking Edward, but it can surely make everyone glued to their seats.

The movie soundtrack was really captivating. Notably, the song while Bella was sitting facing the window from Oct to Dec and also the upbeat songs during the chase in the forest. Besides the audio pleasure, the visual pleasures were the topless hunky werewolves and Jacob charming smile. On the vampire side, was the elegant and stylist Alice with such good fashion sense and she looked stunning while in her sports car rushing to the Volturi. Totally awesome!!

Generally, the movie won’t disappoint its superfans, nor it’ll scare away first timers. At almost two hours of runtime, “New Moon” is well categorise as romantic flick, with actions sandwiched in between. Although no comparison to its predecessor, “Twilight,” “New Moon” is certainly a movie worth spending a few bucks on. Even my boyfriend said ok despite he was feeling quite bored at the beginning of the movie. :P

Werewolf Jacob showing off his half naked muscular sexy body

Modern, stylish and beautiful Alice

Our Christmas Tree

Finally we got our Christmas tree set up! This is our very first Christmas tree! We chosen the tree, ornaments and set it up together..

Merry Christmas!

每年的12月份，几乎是所有人都忙碌的日子。这个离新年不远的月份似乎都让大家感到丝丝的不一样。有一点的开心，也有一点点的不舍， 更有无数的感叹，因为日子总在眨眼间过去，明明才刚讲着今年要做的新内容点子，可2009年已经结束在即。地球不会为任何的人与事而停止转动， 即使有时候并不想脚步那么快或想休息一阵子， 但我们不是时间的对手，一停顿下来， 便输了。尤其是在这竞争的社会里，我们永远跟时间赛跑， 即使累了，还是得迎头赶上。

这一年，体验了蛮多的工作和生活上的喜怒哀乐，无形中也让我从学习中成长。回顾从前的脚步，才发现原来自己在努力的往前行走。走在艰苦也敖过泪水，然后渴望看见丰厚的成果！我在努力，大家也要加油！

除了努力工作，也要好好的享受人生！我很期待即将来临的X'mas聚餐与派对，不管是和喜欢的人，家人或者好朋友一起的感觉都是那么的美好！

Merry X'mas!!

Italiannies Promo - 2 Course Meal RM27.90

I was in Mid Valley shopping with Steven yesterday. We decided to go to Italiannies Restaurant for lunch.. Oops! Sorry it was a brunch for Steven.. Haha! We tried their new promotion - 2 course meal at RM27.90.

Italiannies outlet in Mid Valley The Gardens has a rather cozy and elegant interior design. With the warm lighting and magnificent view over the city, it does enhance the romance ambiance of this cozy and romantic little restaurant. I personally think sitting next to the glass window is the ideal especially during the night as you can see the view of KL city with the light from KL Tower and KLCC! Italiannies is situated next to the escalator beside Robinson and behind of Austin Chase. It is just like clandestine gems hidden at the first floor of The Gardens.

I love Italian cuisine because they always serve you delicious bread with my favorite olive (because it's so healthy and less calorie) and balsamic vinegar combination! While waiting we has a serving Tuscan bread. It was so fresh from the oven! I had only one and Steven finished the whole thing and yet he felt like eating more.. Haha! No doubt he is a bread lover! :P

For this 2 course meal, 1 appetizer and 1 main course. Customer have to choose set meal either Classic or Novelty.

I have chosen Classic and ordered toasted Bruschetta for my appetizer.

Homemade Tuscan bread topped with marinated tomatoes, Pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese.

As for Steven, he chosen Novelty and wanted to order Pizza Caprese for his appetizer. Unfortunately, the waiter told us it has sold out. So he has ordered Italian Clams Soup instead. It tasted not bad thou.. :)

A hearty soup with fresh clams and diced tomatoes.

For main course i have ordered Penne Bolognese.

Beef meat sauce served over penne pasta

Steven loves mussel very much! Eventually Spaghetti Mussel was his top choice! :P

Spaghetti tossed with fresh mussels in light tomatoes sauce. I would not recommend this to those who doesn't like herbs, as the herbs tasted very strong in this dish.

Overall Rating: 3/5
Service: Very Good
Price: Reasonable
Ambiance: Cozy, Romantic

Italiannies, The Gardens Mid Valley City
2nd Floor, The Gardens
Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-22833675

2012 - Apocalypse

With the movie 2012, premiering in theaters couple of weeks ago, the speculations are bounf to get even worse.

Type "2012" into Google and more than 200,000 results that read "The End of the World," "How to Survive Armageddon, "The year that everyone will die" or "Apocalypse", etc.. Rumors about 2012 have been thrown around since Mayan times. The Mayan "Long Count" calendar ends a 5,126-year era on December 21, 2012. Apparently this equals the death of all mankind. In addition, the sun will be aligned with the Milky Way for the first time in 26,000 years. The energy, electrical waves or the cold could potentially put us in a permanent worldwide blackout (Y2K). In all honesty, if you've ever watched Armageddon Week on the History Channel some of the theories seem pretty legitimate. But let's be real, between the Middle East, global warming and the economy, I wouldn't be surprised if we all died next week. This isn't the first time there's been hysteria over the end of the world. Y2K caused quite a panic and many people thought the devil was going to either drown or freeze us all on June 6, 2006 (6/6/06). I am not very believe in 2012, but the Mayans, it's freaky how good at math they were and how many of their calculations were so accurate. Maybe 2012 either the world will end or God will come.

Let's look on the bright side: If we all are going to die in three years, we will have died under the best circumstances. We won't ever have the chance to make the big money or get married or have kids, but who really wants that anyway. It's like a blessing in disguise.

We'll have already experienced all the good stuff but won't ever have to deal with the reality of jobs, free of debts, etc.. If you've freaking out about 2012: Relax. Whether it happens or not, we'll all go through it together. For a while, I was seriously considering dropping out and traveling the world, but soon realized that if 2012 ended up being a conspiracy theory (Y2K) I'd be in big trouble. So, stay in wherever you are now, but live it up, and take comfort in knowing that if we die, we all die together. At this moment, our life still goes on, cheer up and stop worrying about this apocalypse of 2012. If it is really happen, we can't even escape! :)

I've attached a link about 2012 Trailer, please click on the below link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz86TsGx3fc

This is a movie that worth to watch, anyway i am rated it 3 1/2 out of 5. Be ready there will be a super long Q for ticket. Good luck and enjoy the movie! ;)

La Prairie - Cellular Treatment Gold Illusion Line Filler

Found this new product from La Prairie. Another expensive and good product from La Prairie! Hmm.. But i don't think i can afford to buy it at this moment. :P Too many things has been spent recently.. :) Heard the respond on this product was pretty good.

Switzerland’s La Prairie, known as the Rolls-Royce of skincare lines, is famous for their age fighting cellular treatments. Their most recent addition – the Cellular Treatment Gold Illusion Line Filler, is designed to make fine lines and wrinkles disappear using micro gold particles.
Based on a formula that promises to create a silky texture, smooth out wrinkles, moisturize and reduce free radicals and condition skin, this gold-infused potion contains the following active ingredients:

Ursolic acid: helps prevent the formation of new wrinkles and tones down existing fine lines.
Marine collagen filling spheres: a blend of marine derived chondroitin and collagen micro-spheres that act as tiny reservoirs to provide lasting moisture and replenishment to the skin.
Exclusive cellular complex of glycoproteins, horsetail extract and ginseng also help with moisturizing, energizing and nourishing skin.

I love LV!!

LV.. Who does't like LV? I guess 90% of the people on this earth love LV! I am freaking in love with LV! :) But no $ to buy it.. :P

Saw this car infront of Pennisular Hotel.. LV again!!! :D So happy!!

The Avenue of Stars(星光大道)

The Avenue of Stars modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.

On the way to The Avenue of Stars we passed thru New World Centre

There are many loving couples getting married on this day! Because today is the Mid-Autumn Festival and it is a good day for marriage.. :)

Over the Avenue of Stars, we can see the harbour...

King of Kung Fu - Bruce Lee

People are resting here and enjoying the view of the harbour

Me @ the clock tower of Tsim Sha Tsui

Along the way, we saw people are celebrating 60th China National Day

Harbour City Mall is the lagest shopping mall in HK. It's just next to The Avenue of Stars. Make sure you bring enough $, because this mall can really make you shop 'till you drop! Haha!

Taking a picture on the staircase up to the Harbour City Mall

Steven too.. :)

Wong Tai Sin Temper

We took the subway/MTR to Wong Tai Sin

The entrance of Wong Tai Sin Temple

This board is for those who want to put on their wish and hopefully it comes true! :)

Small waterfall inside the temple

Visitor/tourist can take picture here, as there are many nice sceneries and view