Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A Cross and a Stitch - Tiring Eyes

Cross stitching is not as easy as it seem. You need lots of concentration and energy during the process. Today is not a good day for me as I start losing concentration due to not enough sleep, end up I'd stitched a few wrong knots. Anyway, i think today was a good progress.

Progress of the day~

Comparing with the image

Another view

A Cross and a Stitch - The Beginning

One of my Christmas present received this year is a pack of cross stitch (a pink sleeping doggy) from Dalian, China. After few days it lie on my desk, its time to unpack and start working on it. So, here we go~

The cover


The other side of the cover


Front view of the cross stitch


Back view of the cross stitch


Threads~


Colorful threads


Cotton


Needle and other equipment which I do not know what they are use for now


The cross stitch board


My stitch

Saturday, December 25, 2010

A visit to 1st Avenue

It had been a month since the opening of 1st Avenue develop by BelleView Group and finally I got the chance to visit this new plaza.

I'm excited to visit the place after browsing through the comment in forum. It did not let me down after all, it is even better that what I had expected.

The plaza had left me with a very nice memory even before i step into the plaza. When I'm entering the car park, I follow the security guard direction to enter through the lane that was empty. Once I'm at the ticket machine and press on the "Take Ticket" button, the LED display showing "No Tickets". End up I need to press the help button and at the same time signal the security guard about the machine that out of ticket. The security guard was good and he respond quickly to my concern and he direct me back to another lane which is working fine without letting me wait for the technician at my lane.

I'm impressed with the overall design of the multi-level car park. The walkway was very smooth and you won't feel much vibration compare with other plaza like Gurney and Time Square when you turning up to the multi-level car park.

Finally, I have my very first step on 1st Avenue and it is time to hunt for food. After loitering around the plaza, me and my mum decided to have our dinner at Master Choo Kitchen. This restaurant is the first restaurant in Penang and they have branches in Sungai Petani and Kulim.

When we enter the restaurant, we felt it is a bit warm, I think this is because the central air condition was not cold enough. But, thanks god, we sitting near a cooler, so at least it manage temporary cool us until we left the restaurant.

The Menu

Full front view


1st page view

The process of making Tart
 
Korean Pickle Mee Soup

Other Master Choo Kitchen Branches

Our orders

Nice craft on the order holder

I'd ordered a cup of Ying Yong (Coffee mixed with Tea) and a Korean Pickle Mee Soup while my mum ordered a cup of hot Milo and Chinese Cage Green Curry Cheese Drumstick Baked Rice. After waiting for 15minutes, our beverage was here follow by my mee. The waiter informed us that the baked cheese rice will required more time to bake the cheese and the last order reach after 5minutes.

Korean Pickle Mee Soup

Closer look

Chinese Cage Green Curry Chicken Drumstick Baked Rice

Focus on the drumstick

Nice cup

The food was nice, just it is a bit salty for me and my mum. Overall the restaurant is good but I hope they can improve the on the warmness in the restaurant and also can serve faster on the beverage.

Before we left the plaza, we went to Roti Boy to grab Mexico Bun as our breakfast for tomorrow.
Roti Boy stall

Outlook of the toilet

Home Made Kazaku- Shooting Star

Another anime theme song (From Naruto)



Romaji

Sora wo miagereba
Hoshitachi ga hora matataiteru
Kono hoshi no hitotachi mitai ni
Samazama na hikari wo hanatte
Sou sou dakara boku mo
Hitokiwa kagayaite itain da
Me wo tojite kokoro ni chikau
Nagareboshi ni yume wo takushite

Koko wa itsumo no kouen
Yakei ga mieru
Suberidai no ue
Mukashi kara boku no tokutouseki
Nayami ga areba koko ni kurun desu
Ano koro no mama yume no tochuu de
Ima de kanaerarezu ni irun desu
Moshikashite koko ga mou shuuten
Nante yowane wo haite shimaisou na hi mo aru
Demo sono tabi ni omoidasu
Nagareboshi wo sagashite ano hoshizora
Chiisana koro no negaigoto wa
Ima mukashi mo kawaranai mama


Sora wo miagereba
Hoshitachi ga hora matataiteru
Kono hoshi no hitotachi mitai ni
Samazama na hikari wo hanatte
Sou sou dakara boku mo
Hitokiwa kagayaite itain da
Me wo tojite kokoro ni chikau
Nagareboshi ni yume wo takushite


Yoru no kousha nakama to shinobikomi
Koe wo hisome kanaame yojinobori
Hiruma to chigau kao no guraundo wo se ni
Mezashita basho wa "puuru" to iu na no umi
Mizugi nante mon wa nai kara minna suppadaka
Dareka ga kisei wo hasshite tobikonda
Yoru no tobari ni hibiku mizushibuki
Ato ni tsuzuke to bakari ni minna, issai ni haitte
Sora miage pukapuka ukanda
Me no mae ni aru hoshi wo nagame ooku no yume katariatte
Sagashita ne ano nagareboshi


Sora wo miagereba
Hoshitachi ga hora matataiteru
Kono hoshi no hitotachi mitai ni
Samazama na hikari wo hanatte
Sou sou dakara boku mo
Hitokiwa kagayaite itain da
Me wo tojite kokoro ni chikau
Nagareboshi ni yume wo takushite


Miageta sora ni musuu no hoshii
Ima mo mukashi mo kawaranai shi
Yume wa hate shinaku kuruoshikute
Ano hoshi no you ni sugoku mabushii


Hey! Sonna ni utsumuite bakari icha
Mieru mono mo mienaku naru kara
Sora miagete keep your head up!!
Hey! "Miageta sora ni ima, nani wo omou?"
Itsuka kirameku ano hoshi no you ni...
I wanna shine


Sora wo miagereba
Hoshitachi ga hora matataiteru
Kono hoshi no hitotachi mitai ni
Samazama na hikari wo hanatte
Sou sou dakara boku mo
Hitokiwa kagayaite itain da
Me wo tojite kokoro ni chikau
Nagareboshi ni yume wo takushite


English

When I look up at the sky
The stars, see, are sparkling
Each giving off its own light
Like the people on this planet
Yeah, so I, too
Want to shine particularly bright
I close my eyes and make a vow in my heart
And entrust my dreams to that shooting star


I’m in my usual park
I can see the night scenery
On the slide
That’s been my special seat for years
Whenever I’m worried about something, I come here
Just like then, I’m on my way to my dreams
But unable to fulfil them
“Maybe this is the end of the line”
There are days when I say weak things like that
But every time, I remember
That starry sky where I looked for a shooting star
The wish I made when I was little
Hasn’t changed even now


When I look up at the sky
The stars, see, are sparkling
Each giving off its own light
Like the people on this planet
Yeah, so I, too
Want to shine particularly bright
I close my eyes and make a vow in my heart
And entrust my dreams to that shooting star


Hiding out in the schoolyard at night with my mates
We climbed the chain-link fence
The field seemed to have a different face than during the day
We headed for our sea called the pool
We didn’t have swimming trunks, so we were all stark naked
Someone jumped in with a strange yell
The splash echoed through the night
“After him!” Everyone else piled in
We floated gently, looking up at the sky
Looked at the stars in front of us, and talked about heaps of dreams
And looked for that shooting star


When I look up at the sky
The stars, see, are sparkling
Each giving off its own light
Like the people on this planet
Yeah, so I, too
Want to shine particularly bright
I close my eyes and make a vow in my heart
And entrust my dreams to that shooting star


Looking up at the sky, there are countless stars
The same number now that there was years ago
My dreams are endless and crazy
Incredibly bright, like that star


Hey! If you keep hanging your head like that
You won’t even be able to see the things you can see
Look up at the sky, keep your head up!!
Hey! “What do you think of the sky you see?”
Someday, like that shining star…
I wanna shine


When I look up at the sky
The stars, see, are sparkling
Each giving off its own light
Like the people on this planet
Yeah, so I, too
Want to shine particularly bright
I close my eyes and make a vow in my heart
And entrust my dreams to that shooting star


Sunday, December 19, 2010

Scandal - Shojo S

Recently start watching back a Japanese Animation - Bleach and heard the theme song again. It's full of power and impact  =)


sakki made to itteru koto chigau ja nai
chotto dake sugao miseta keredo
zutto iraira iraira shite wa
atashi o mono mitai ni atsukatte
sakki made to itteru koto chigau ja nai

dareka no sei ni shite wa nigekakure shiteru hibi
ate ni naranai wa I'm sorry toriaezu sayonara

anata ga inai to iya iya tte ieru wagamama
(zutto kienai you ni kesanai you ni)
aijou? yuujou? shiritai koto wa nandemo
(aimai sugite wakaranai yo)
itsuka kokoro no oku no doa o tataku anata o matteiru

sakki kara jibun no koto bakkari ja nai
chotto gurai kizutsuite mitara?

sou yatte yasashii kotoba de gomakasanaide
shinjirarenai wa kakkotsukenaide yo

nannen tatte mo itsu ni natte mo yamenaide

atashi ga inai to dame dame tte itte sunao ni
(motto hoshigatte yo tsuyogaranaide)
ai no zanzou yumemiru shoujo esukeepu
(tsukamattari nigekittari)
itsuka kokoro no kagi o kowasu you na...
anata ga inai to iya iya tte ieru wagamama
(zutto kienai you ni kesanai you ni)
aijou? yuujou? shiritai koto wa nandemo
(aimai sugite wakaranai yo)
itsuka kokoro no oku o daitekureru anata o matteiru

hoka ni wa nanimo iranai ya iya iya iya
ashita mo shinjiteitai iya iya iya iya iya iya

Reference from: http://www.leoslyrics.com/listlyrics.php;jsessionid=071E6852AF8CC59D0635137389203124?hid=GhJWIJe9i10%3D

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Falling in Love with Apple

Recently I just love the Apple products, there are the iPad and the iPod Nano that caught my eyes.

I saw iPod Nano few months ago in Gurney Plaza, Apple Retailer Store. At first, the iPod Nano 5th Generation with voice recording function, camera and video playback that caught my attention. Later on I Google for it and found out that iPod Nano 6th Generation can turn into a watch with a wristband. Since then I always dream about it.....
iPod Nano [extract from http://gadgetsin.com]
As for iPad, I like its portability, multi-sense touch screen and last but not least the multimedia applications for it. Just imagine u are lying on your sofa while reading an e-book from your iPad or playing Plant Vs Zombie.

iPad [extract from http://www.liewcf.com]
However, I did not take any action to go for this product so far as I see there are room for improvement for both products.

My opinion of what lacking in this two electronic gadgets:
iPod Nano 6th Generation
- No bluetooth
- No video playback
- No voice recording
- Camera (not weight so heavy for this)

iPad
- No camera
- No USB

Hence, I'm putting my bet for the coming iPad 2nd Generation (rumours - Feb 2011) and iPod Nano 7th Generation (Sep 2011). Hope they will not let me down.

The iPlan Proposal

Objective:
To get electronic gadgets from Apple by December 2011.

Target:
1. iPad 2nd Generation (WiFi + 3G - 32G)
2. iPod Nano 6th Generation or 7th Generation 16G (which provide the better specification)

Plan:
1. Save a minimum of RM 1.5K in Fixed Deposit with a 3 months tenure by end of January 2011
2. Save a minimum of RM 1.5K in Fixed Deposit with a 3 months tenure by end of June 2011

Projected Outcome:
1. iPad purchased by end of December 2011
2. iPod Nano purchased by end of December 2011
  
Financial Breakdown:
1. Excluding the interest earn from Fixed Deposit, Total income = RM 3K
2. Deduct the amount for iPad, RM 2.3K = RM 700
3. Deduct the amount for iPod Nano, RM 700 = RM 0

Assumptions:
1. iPad 2nd Generation (32G - WiFi + 3G) price is RM 2.3K
2. iPod Nano (16G) price is RM 700


Proposed by:
eHuey

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The Chronicle of Kua - Bok Kua to Kim Kua

After so many sad things happen on Bok Kua, he plan to give up everything he has and start a brand new life. Hence, he find Dang Kua and pass him the key of his house and the rest of his asset such as fishing rod, Bok Kua favorite bottle, etc. 


After farewell to his dearest friend Dang Kua, Bok Kua started his journey to the southern part of the island. He intended to find Lao Huang Kua to hire Bok Kua as assistant to assist him on his daily routine. Since the gold mine was managed by Lao Huang Kua alone all the while, Bok Kua thought he might have the chance to get the job.


It will be a long journey to reach the gold mine because it is the furthest area in the island from the village. Bok Kua have rest of his time having a mock interview with himself while heading to the gold mine.


Finally, after three days and two nights on the dirt road Bok Kua finally reach the gold mine. He was so excited and he went searching for Lao Huang Kua. He search all around the gold mine but he cannot find him. So, he decided to went inside the gold mine to search for Lao Huang Kua. 


Without anyone leading Bok Kua, he end up lost inside the gold mine. He shout out loud for Lao Huang Kua but there was no response. In the other hand, Lao Huang Kua was busy digging for gold mine with his super loud music headphone attached. It is impossible for Lao Huang Kua to hear anyone. 


Lao Huang Kua continue with his digging and Bok Kua continue to find his way out of the mine. Bok Kua was exhausted due to the airway in the mine is stuffy. Out of a sudden, a * flup * sound and he felt on a hole full of gold and fainted.


It back to Lao Huang Kua schedule to bring the gold outside of the mine to clean and polish before he sold it to the villagers. When he gather the gold, he accidentally carried Bok Kua along and he did not notice on it.


As usual, Lao Huang Kua will take his brush and professional polish the gold till shining. Poor Bok Kua was in the group of gold and is polished by Lao Huang Kua till shining in gold color. When Lao Huang Kua washing the gold with warm water, his act finally wake Bok Kua from blackout.


Lao Huang Kua was shocked and so do Bok Kua after saw his reflection in the water. Lao Huang Kua feel sorry for what he done and he suggest that Bok Kua work together with him to repay what he had done got Bok Kua.


It was a great news to Bok Kua as finally he got a place to live and someone to rely one. Since, Bok Kua was polished until golden color, Lao Huang Kua called Bok Kua as "Kim Kua" ( 金瓜 - pumpkin)


Bok Kua is now Kim Kua, and he live happily ever after with Lao Huang Kua 


~ The End ~

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Sardin Spaghetti

Ingredient(s)
1. Onion
2. Chili
3. Spaghetti
4. Canned Sardin
5. Salt
6. Oregano

Ingredients

Close up


Step(s)
1. Cook spaghetti till el-dente
2. Fry onion and chili on hot pan till aromatic
3. Pour in sardin with some water
4. Heat the sauce
5. Serve with the spaghetti with oregano sprinkle on top

Serve


Yum Yum~


Fried Tang Hoon

Ingredient(s)
1. Onion
2. Dried shrimp
3. Egg
4. Tang Hoon
5. Soy Sauce
6. Dark Soy Sauce
7. Pepper
8. Sesame Sauce

Onion
Dried Shrimp


Mee Sua

Egg

Step(s)
1. Boil Tang Hoon in water till el-dente
2. Fry onion and dried shrimp on hot pan till aromatic
3. Fry egg in the pan together with onion and dried shrimp
5. Fry the Tang Hoon together with other ingredient
    and pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper
6. Stir the dishes till color is even
7. Serve


Serve

Yum Yum

Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Chronicle of Kua - Huang Kua to Bok Kua

After two unfortunate events based on Huang Kua unplanned move. Poor Huang Kua had make weaken his body. Scar and cold after drop into the river, Huang Kua decided to build up his body.

Every day Huang Kua will jog up to the slippery slope and made 100 sit up. This has become Huang Kua daily schedule event and this has last for one month. Now Huang Kua has a six pax which solid muscle.

Since Huang Kua has build up a bigger and stronger body than other Kua villagers, he became Kua villager's big bully. So now the Kua villagers have to face two threat from the island, Huang Kua and the gangster from the north.

The mayor of Kua village, "Di Kua" (地瓜) want to reduce this threat from two to one which bring him an idea based on a Chinese proverbs, "One mountain cannot hide two Tigers" (一山不能藏二虎). So he set fire between Huang Kua and the gangster by telling Huang Kua that he is strong but the gangster located north of the island is much more stronger. Di Kua also mention that he will hire the gangster to protect their village.

Huang Kua was in flame and he punch Di Kua in the face. The punch so hard that Di Kua went past down after taken the hit. Huang Kua direct ran toward the North of the island to meet the gangster.

Once he reach, he challenge the gangster for a fight in the boxing ring to see who is the champion.

Although he is big and strong but he still not a match for those gangster that had been training so long in boxing. Huang Kua was knocked down in less than 5 hits but those gangster did not let him go and continue to punch him. After they satisfy, they threw him back to the village entrance and they promise that they will not come back again.

Poor Huang Kua was beaten up so badly he got bruises all over his body and his perfect body was out of shape. His green color stripes was turn to yellowish orange color and he no longer have the energy nor strength to bully people.

After this incident, the village wanted to remember what Huang Kua had done to the village, so they call him "Bok Kua" (木瓜) because he get box by the gangster. Now Di Kua is glad that both threats to the village had gone.

Cheesy Tuna Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Ingredient(s)
  1. Spaghetti
  2. Cheese
  3. Oregano
  4. Broccoli
  5. Tomato
  6. Garlic
  7. Carrot
  8. Salt
  9. Pepper
10. Tuna


Ingredient(s)

1. Blanch broccoli, carrot and tomato
2. Cook spaghetti till el-dente
2. Remove tomato skin and blend the tomato with some water
3. Fry garlic (keep some of the garlic to fry vege) on medium hot pan, then add in tuna to fry together
4. Sprinkle some oregano, salt and pepper to taste
5. Pour in the blended tomato into the pan and boiled together with cheese
6. Serve the spaghetti with the paste
7. Fry the remaining garlic and fry together with broccoli and carrot
8. Serve together with spaghetti

Ready to serve

Yum Yum~

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Fried Mee Sua

Ingredient(s)
1.   Mee Sua
2.   Celery
3.   Spring Onion
4.   Potato
5.   Dried Shrimp
6.   Soy Sauce
7.   Dark Soy Sauce
8.   Sesame Oil
9.   Egg
10. Salt


Ingredients
 Step(s)
1. Boil Mee Sua in water till el-dente
2. Fry spring onion and dried shrimp on hot pan till aromatic
3. Fry potato and celery on pan
4. Sprinkle some salt in the pan and break an egg into the pan
5. Fry the Mee Sua together with other ingredient and pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce and sesame oil
6. Stir the dishes till color is even
7. Serve
Cut potato, spring onion and celery


Egg


Dried Shrimp


Mee Sua


Serving


Yum Yum