Future inventor of Chocolate flavored chewing gum

Where are all the flowers?

2012-02-15T20:19:00.000+08:00

(|)

Came to work early but then rushed for a 10pax luncheon.
After last night, after the late Valentine dinner, the Captain forgot to give out the 110 roses to the guests hahaha.
Work was non stop till 7pm. Missed the bus so took the 7.30pm back.
Hungry and worked so hard, so bought a 3 piece chicken meal.
Matey finished yoga at 8.30pm and asked me to come over to Orchard Tower and eat delicious Thai food but I'm all beat up, cause got to start work at 8.30am tomorrow.
Bought a bag lock for the carry on luggage which I'll use this weekend.

Girls are all starting at my "Play Station" T-Shirt and then at my bouquet of roses hahaha.

Valentine Day 2012.

2012-02-14T22:57:00.001+08:00

What a dreadful day. Non stop since 10am till now at 22.48.
So tired and super smelly.
Had flu for the past two days.

Matey and I had Bfast together at Seah Im and I went to work earlier.

So many changes to the menu and everything is done last minute. Just like the lobster wrapped in wanton skin which looks like Cannolli.

Everything is cut into heart shape.
Dessert has snowflakes.

The eve before Valentine.

2012-02-13T22:12:00.001+08:00

It's now 10.04pm, been in the q for an hour to pay for my red pocket sized Moleskine Memo Pockets.
It's like my fourth visit in the past 5 days?
30% off $26.75 is a good offer.
Tired from work cause it's non stop for the prep for Valentine Day tomorrow. 130 pax!
Legs and back is killing me tonight!

Sun off.

2012-02-12T20:26:00.001+08:00

The entire week was busy and my off day is pushed all the way till today, Sun.
Really needed the rest cause last off was on last Tuesday.
Woke up late and rushed for mass at 10.30am.
Matey and I then went to Habourfront for a quick lunch.
Then it's the movie, Safe House. A great exciting movie!
Matey then suggested we head to Resorts World to try out the Malaysian Food Court.
It's a nice place but expensive! Matey's Bak Kut Teh was too skimpy on the dough fritters, $8.
My black Kl Hokkien Mee was $6. The noodles were not the real deal though. There is no 'kan sui'.
Drank soy bean from 7-11.
Came back home to do laundry, watched tv and do some accounts. Matey is studying.
I went out to buy food back for us.

Sat already, super busy.

2012-02-11T23:33:00.001+08:00

What a day! What a day!
Slept around 1.40am cause watched Discovery Channel Mythbuster.
Woke up at 7.30am and so tired.
Had Bfast with Matey nearby and came back home to shower before heading to the cinema to buy tickets for nite show at 9.15pm.
It's Underworld Awakening by Kate.
Matey and I were in Pageone for around 30mins.
Didn't buy anything, Matey said she Will come over to purchase later at nite after her Japanese class.
Ate sweet sour chicken for lunch.
Lunch was busy.
Helped the Local Kitchen chef till late at night because it was super busy!
Movie was like Wtf! Looks like there will be another sequel.

Moleskine at Pageone.

2012-02-11T01:09:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 10Feb2012].

Matey washed her hair this morning.
We went for breakfast together. Vegetarian.
I bought movie tickets for this Sun where I'll be off for this week.
Saw Pageone have increased their discounts.
English books is now 50%, Chinese books 70% and others are 30%.
Bought some Moleskine portfolio, $26 and pens.
Just last few weeks it was only 20% sale and 10% on selected stationary only.
Work was prep and a 13 set fusion dinner.
After work teman Matey to eat her dinner at Kim Gary.
Then to Pageone with Matey.
She bought some pen refills cause our favourite Pilot G1 pen is all sold out.
Ok.
I bought a huge world map at 50%.
A huge black portfolio, $90 for interviews at 30% off too.

It's now 1.04am. Just watched Discovery Mythbuster. You cannot walk in a straight line if you're blindfolded.

Ok, Matey just talked to our neighbour. Aunty is worried that her daughter is not back yet. Daughter also never informed she will be back late.

Standing Buffet.

2012-02-10T10:21:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 09Feb2012].

Started work at 8am. Finished at 10pm but reached home just before 11pm by cab.

Cdp is still on course but came back in the evening after work. Took care of ala carte till around 5.30pm before I headed to the other kitchen and helped with the live station.
There was this girl in red, omg a real hourglass!

Monthly expenses

2012-02-10T08:46:00.001+08:00

Prep you must.

2012-02-08T21:30:00.001+08:00

Cdp is still on course.
So I prep the ala carte and also the buffet and set which we will have tomorrow.
A huge menu with mostly our stuff.
Tomorrow I start work at 8am till very late.
A new student came in today to help us. Ec recommended him.
Everyone stayed back while I went to Kopitiam to have my dinner. Matey came shortly after her study in Gloria Jeans.
Accompanied Matey to eat at Kolo Mee.

A private dinner.

2012-02-07T22:31:00.001+08:00

Matey cousins woke up early to go for a morning walk.
I left them all alone cause I need to be at work by 10am.
Work was rushing cause Cdp is on a 3 days course and there is a last minute private dinner hosted by the Ec.
Started real late.
It's now 10.30p and dessert is still not served yet!
Going back by cab with Sc.

The day that I wasn't at Universal Studios.

2012-02-07T10:08:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 06Feb2012].

Woke up around 6.30am. Had Bfast nearby and it's Lor Mee.
Matey cousins sent me to work and parked nearby.
Work was busy but its going to get worst in the coming days.
Did some food tasting and got lots of feedback.
After work, I decided at the last minute to pick up Matey cousins and that was what I did.
Took them to Chinatown Smith St. for dinner.
Ate quite a lot. Long queue at the Baling Peanut Dessert.
Drove around Mount Faber.
Slept around midnight.

The day that I wasn't at Universal Studios.

2012-02-07T09:45:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 06Feb2012].

American Sniper.

2012-02-05T21:40:00.000+08:00

American Sniper is written by Navy Seal Chris Kyle.
I'm always fascinated by snipers and this is a down to earth book written by one.
In fact he is one of the most feared snipers during Dessert Storm.
A good read if you like military stuff.
Bought it online from Amazon and just finished it today.

Cousins still around.

2012-02-05T21:31:00.001+08:00

So last night after the dinner I went to Bedok to send one of the Aunty there.
Nice place.
On the way back showed them Geylang.
Went to 7-11 to buy the midnight coupon.
Slept around 1am.
Woke up around 7+ am and got ready for work at 10.30am till closing.
So today is the beginning of my first OT.
Just the Cdp and me today and we prep to the max.
We're so tired towards the end.
Matey's cousins are in Marina Bay Sands area today.
Sad I cannot accompany them because of the events we have for the past few days.

Matey cousins are here.

2012-02-04T21:42:00.001+08:00

Came to work early today cause I know it'll be busy. It's Saturday today
Finished work at 6pm and met up with Matey's cousins.
Queue was forming everywhere.
So we ended up eating at Imperial Herbal restaurant.
The eight of us had a great meal.
One of the Aunty is staying in Bedok, so Matey is sending them over while I'm taking the train over.
For the next few days I cannot accompany them cause I'll be busy with overtime.

Another Photo Shoot.

2012-02-03T21:42:00.001+08:00

Did not sleep that well cause the fan was noisy when it kicked in around 2am, ended up switching on the air con till morning.
Work was busy.
Non stop, prep for the dinner at night too, but was allowed to leave at 6pm.
No OT.
I was recommended for promotion but I doubt I'll get it cause it all depends on Ec.
After work, accompanied Matey for dinner at Habourfront.
It meal is not too bad actually. Quite good.
We also bought Toto. It's more than 10 million now.
Matey headed to her friends house to play mahjong.
I on the other hand need to wash the bathroom, toilet and do laundry.

Thursday it is.

2012-02-02T23:02:00.001+08:00

Since I work from 1pm till 9pm today, I tot I'll go to Ikea for brunch.
Before that I put up a fire blanket 6x4 ft and a noisy smoke detector using double sided tape.
We had a two set dinner at night, one was lobster bisque for 100pax.
Even though it was late, I went to City Hall to pick up Matey.
We then ate at Chinatown. The noodles was too salty, but Geylang still makes better dumplings.

From the heart of a loafer.

2012-02-01T20:48:00.001+08:00

Worked from 12.30pm to 8.35pm.
Now still waiting for bus.

Did some accounting in the morning.
Work was ok. Preping only for tomorrow and Friday.
Ok.
Listened to old Cantonese Songs.
Matey bought pork ball porridge for me at night.

CNY Msia Day 1.

2012-02-01T19:55:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 28Jan2012].

Since the new lift started operations about 2-3 weeks ago, the town council ppl is now sealing the old lift shaft.

It's a Saturday. Woke up late cause packed last minute.
Initially wanted to take bus but then cab it was.
Fare was about $18 after the increase.
Ok.
The Air Asia journey was about an hour and smooth.
My brother and his family picked Matey and I up.
He bought a new Proton Insperia? car.
Ate wet and dried Bak Kut Teh which was good. Costs RM57.
Went back home to unpacked and chilled out for a while.
'Aunty' was there. Twice I've been there in two years.
Later went out to my brother house and he lend me his other car.
Went to Matey's house and she played jimrami till after 11pm.
I went for Thai massage, 2 hours for RM90. Ate mamak roti canai alone.
Went back to my place to sleep alone but couldn't sleep well cause not used to the first night.
Matey continued to go to mamak after I left.

CNY Msia Day 2.

2012-02-01T13:24:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 29Jan2012].

It's now Sunday. Didn't sleep well cause not used to the surroundings even though it's my own room.
Matey came to my house around 9am, and we all went for breakfast. Nasi Lemak next to a drain. Food was so so.
Matey and I then went to my brother in law house, for a short visit.
Got lost finding their house.
Saw their photo album in Taiwan and The State of Victoria in Australia.
The wife was cooking lunch, fried fish with some vegetables.
Next was another old friend at Eco Park, gated community. Semi detached house with lots of old friends.
Matey went back home to attend to her errands while I went for a two hour massage at a spa, RM137. As I was about to leave, police raided the place and took our ic particulars. Nothing happened after that. Just paid and left.
At night had dinner with the entire family at the corner restaurant near me place.
I liked the sweet sour fish. There was sambal kangkung, hot plate oyster omelettes, silver prawns, roasted half chicken which was dry and home made Tofu. Total RM155.
Returned to my brothers house and played sparkles, then returned the car but he sent us to mateys house.
Took Matey's brothers car then.
Matey played Jimrami again before we headed to my home before midnight.

CNY Msia Day 2.

2012-02-01T12:22:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 29Jan2012].

CNY Msia Day 3.

2012-02-01T12:10:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 30Jan2012].

Last night slept better, perhaps cause I was tired? The first night slept alone with the lights switched on. Sprayed Sheltox earlier and used the electrical coil.
The second night slept with the air con at 25c, but didn't spray.

Woke up around 9am and had bfast with Matey at our favourite nasi lemak hangout. The rice and sambal all tasted the same!
A plate of nasi biasa costs RM1.70. The sambal has delicious fried ikan bilis and belachan. Power I tell you!

Followed my father to the bank to open a joint account.

Bought a fire blanket 6x4 ft for RM100 for my father and a smoke detector RM65 near the corner bank.

Followed Matey to the Kwan Im Temple to offer offerings.

Matey bought flowers and I bought candles for my late mother, Aunty and Matey's grandmother. Missed them greatly.

Ate Chendol at the famous place. Now it's RM1.70 per bowl.

Quite hot already.

Matey went back to shower and then we ate the best popiah, chee cheong fun and leng chee kang.

Matey went for an hour of hair wash at RM23 while I had an hour of slow relaxing massage. Everywhere was full so settled for RM50 until Matey called me to pick her up again.

Went to Jusco and after counseling with Matey I bought a RM180 Prolink 3.75g dongle modem ( Sim Lim, sells for $98 ) that fits my Prolink portable modem.

Went out with Matey's entire family for dinner. Food wasn't that great, RM658 for 10 adults and 5 kids. Sweet sour chicken and dessert was disappointing.

Matey and all the kakis played jimrami again, while I chatted with my father in law. Watched Channel 7 about a local show made in Kuala Selangor, about match making.

At nite, which is the 8th night, the fireworks all broke lose around 11pm onwards.

We noticed it was better last year but nevertheless still spectacular!
Lanterns too were lit and released.

We left around 1+ am. Packed and slept around 2am. The fireworks and crackers were still going on! But then slept nicely.

Aircon at 27c.

CNY Msia Day 4.

2012-02-01T12:03:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 31Jan2012].

Woke up around 8.30am, but only came out of bed at 9am.
I took motorcycle and Matey the car, to her house first.
We had a tight schedule, so I'm off for my teeth scaling. I was the second patient.
Took about 15-20mins to get the entire process done. Lots of tatare.
Last visit in this clinic was in June/July 2009!
I was charged RM70 this time.
Got my hair shaved cleaned with a razor. The blade was changed about 4 times. After that the aftershave and massage came along. The neck goes prak-prak. All for RM10.
Rushed to Matey's house for last minute packing and then to my house by motorcycle.
Matey continued to pack while I showered.
Ok.
Pa and 'Aunty' drove us to Lcct around 1pm. We used the Banting way to avoid the toll. Arrived at 2.20pm.
This is my first time flying off from here. Checked out the stalls. Matey and I ended up eating Nasi Marybrown. So good!
We also bought a Maxis Data 3G Prepaid card. We had to register before buying it. Costs RM20 for 4 days continuously, Have to use it within a month. 4 days for 2G.
Top up is RM8 per one day.
So at this point...
Digi prepaid data is RM5 for 5 days. Top up is also RM5 per day.
Celcom too top up is RM5 per day.

I'll activate this card during my Penang trip coming on this 17th.
It should work beautifully with the portable modem and router.

Fight took about an hour. We left around 5+. After receiving our luggage we headed to T3 for dinner at Kopitiam.

Took cab back around 8.30pm. Fare was $25.80. Included $3 surcharge and peak hour.

Did laundry and slept

5th day of CNY.

2012-01-27T21:45:00.001+08:00

Today work is from 1pm till 9pm.
Ok.
Went for massage near City Square Mall.
Rushed for work then.
Lunch was ok, but dinner was quiet.
Today we had the cheese buffet.
Gian to eat McD. Bought a Prosperity Chicken Burger for $7.10, darn they're out of twister fries.
2morrow Matey and I are leaving for Msia to celebrate CNY.

4th day of CNY.

2012-01-26T21:03:00.001+08:00

After three days of OT, today I start work at 12.30pm till 8.30pm.
Lunch was ok and dinner was quiet.
Pastry chef used mazipan to make oranges and firecrackers.
Matey left for airport to see her Japanese sinseh off.
Later at night, my other corner neighbour is coming over CNY supper.
One year once.

3rd day me CNY.

2012-01-26T00:12:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 25Jan2012].

Ok.
Woke up early again, was in the toilet and heard the Asian Koel again for the past few day.
Ok.
Work from 8am again to assist the local kitchen.
Today's service is not as bad as yesterday.
Finished work at 8.30pm and took the one of the chefs car to Vivo.
Had a quick dinner at Thai Express with Matey.
Watch The Viral Factor by Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse. Not a bad movie actually. Most of it is in Cantonese.
Took bus back.

3rd day me CNY.

2012-01-26T00:09:00.001+08:00

CNY Day 2.

2012-01-24T23:29:00.001+08:00

Didn't sleep well at all.
Woke up at 5am.
Started work from 8am till 8.30pm straight, and lunch & dinner is so super busy today.
Ok.
Most shops were still closed but Matey and I had dinner at Vivo Kim Gary.
Matey watched free Hbo today again.

Deal or no deal.

2012-01-24T11:00:00.001+08:00

I just downloaded this game on the Market called Deal or no deal, based on the Tv show.

And guess what?

I've started by choosing a case and I picked number 4, my favourite number.

And I stayed with it all the while... Even though there were lots of attractive offers but I stuck with number 4.

In the end, I won One Million Dollars!

But its only a game...

Chinese New Year, Water Dragon Day 1.

2012-01-23T21:10:00.001+08:00

Even though it's supposed to be a happy occasion for everyone, it's certainly not not for me.
(Was supposed to come at 6am but was asked to come at 8am instead).
Woke up early to start work at 8am today. Came early to assist the Local Kitchen in their prep.
I'll be staying the whole day till closing.
Called me dad around 9am and wished him Gong Xi Fa Chai.
After hanging up he called me back and this time most of my time is spend talking to his 'companion'.
Let's put it this way, she dared to give me a earful.
Wtf, I told this person that it's New Year and I'm in no mood to fight.
She brought up old stories and put me in bad light. Wtf.
Anyway, I'll only go back to Msia this Sat... and let's see what happens.

Ala carte order is quite busy during lunch.
Damn, it was also quite busy during dinner.

It rained today too.

The majority will not understand the sacrifices done by the minority.

I'm going to get some supper for Matey and I later after work.

Bought mixed rice from Food Republic food court and wondered why its unusually more expensive. Found out from the receipt that it's 20% extra. Come to think of it, it's quite usual for prices to go up even at Hawker Centers.
I just guess that ppl just have no choice but to pay to eat. Funny though my place has not increased price. Perhaps we should too?

(See Draft).

Chinese New Year Dinner.

2012-01-23T07:31:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 23Jan2012].

Worked from 10a to 6p. Yes, ala carte closes earlier today to allow fellow staff to go back and have the reunion dinner.
Although lots of places closes at 3pm or did not open at all.
Anyway, it rained heavily in the evening. Headed to my cousins place for reunion dinner with Matey.
Ok.
Left two hours later feeling tippsy.
Both of us slept early, cause I had to work 7am on CNY Day 1.
Goodbye Rabbit, Welcome Water Dragon.

Tung Lok Signature at Vivo.

2012-01-22T09:24:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 21Jan2012].

Worked from 12.30pm till 8.30pm. Ec had two Chinese set tables with him. Naturally, everything is of better quality and quantity.

It rained somewhere at night, when Matey and I had our 9pm dinner at Tung Lok Signatures Restaurant at Vivo.
Their Eight Treasures... tasted very plain. The glutinous rice was good but it would be better with more ingredients.
Rotated the bed at night and Matey changed new sheets.

Changed New Notes.

2012-01-20T19:07:00.001+08:00

Woke up early and walked around the bank to change New notes.
Little did I know that all the banks open at different times!
Maxbank at 9.15am
Dbs at 8.30am
Ocbc at 9am.
Ok, I ended up changing at Ocbc. They do not have large notes but then I told them I don't mind old ones but when they changed for me it's all new!
Sc and Cdp is going on leave from tomorrow till next Thursday for CNY holidays.
Ok.
Loh Hei at work already.
Finished work at 7pm and meeting Matey at Vivo for dinner.

Kek Lapis.

2012-01-19T22:18:00.001+08:00

+
[Backdated on 19Feb2012].

Wanted to go to Ikea for Bfast but tot otherwise and tidy up the hse a bit.
Left at 10am to start work at 11am. Bought Kfc breakfast for $4.90.
The pastry chef made Kek Lapis. Cooking layer by layer under a salamander.
I assisted the Chinese set dinner last minute, before leaving at 7pm.
I'm watching Haywire alone at Gv.
Matey is having her classes till 10am.
Sad to know now that the movie ticket now costs $7, using the Dbs Life Fresh card, up 50¢.
The movie is great!
Now at Chinatown waiting for Matey. She ain't know me here hehehe. Will be a surprise for her. I bought raw fish porridge for her.

11am to 7pm.

2012-01-18T19:23:00.000+08:00

I now start work at 11am till 7pm but today I clocked in at 8am.
My mind was on the simple lunch set menu.
Anyway.
It was another quiet day.
I'm going to buy supper back home later.

Off then suffer.

2012-01-17T20:55:00.000+08:00

It's my off day.
Bfast at Ikea and bought Pussy Willows for $7.50. Offer now. In fact its cheaper than Chinatown.
Cleaned the house.
Wash and hung laundry.
Lunch was poached eggs with Sardines, marinated herrings, Stilton cheese and crackers.
Brought out the tall porcelain vase which I only use a year.
Met up with Matey for dinner at Chinatown.
We had dinner at the corner shop just opposite The Majestic.
The noodles were freshly pulled.
Ok.
Ok.
Matey took a dump at the building where McD is but still not 'clean', we headed to Vivo where I collected my Croc shoes and bought Tiger Beer.
A carton costs $40.80. Got a free deck of cards and dices.
Gonna take cab back cause too many things to carry.

Noticed now with Android 2.3.6, I can take pictures with the camera even when the batt is low. Yahoo!

I got to stop.

2012-01-17T15:52:00.001+08:00

(+).
[Backdated on 16Jan2012].

10am to 6pm. Still no OT...
As I was about to leave, I transferred my chawanmushi from the espresso cup to coffee cups for Wed last min set lunch.
This is really a quiet month cause of the major renovations going on at the main ballroom.
Went for massage nearby, $65 for an hour. As I have some runny nose, the hot steam provided in the spa really helps to ease the spa...
Walked home!
Ate Char Kuey Teow then bussed to City Hall.
Bought Subway for Matey and I.
Walked around Chinatown before heading home.
I must really stop going for massages!

Last night upgraded this Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6.
I like the scrolling blue effect when you reach the end.
I don't like the Motion icon that replaces the Silent icon.
I want back the Share As... menu as it is.

I got to stop.

2012-01-17T15:30:00.001+08:00

(+).
[Backdated on 16Jan2012].

10am to 6pm. Still no OT.
As I was about to leave, I transferred my chawanmushi from the espresso cup to coffee cups for Wed last min set lunch.
This is really a quiet month cause of the major renovations going on at the main ballroom.
Went for massage nearby, $65 for an hour. As I have some runny nose, the hot steam provided in the spa really helps to ease the spa...
Walked home!
Ate Char Kuey Teow then bussed to City Hall.
Bought Subway for Matey and I.
Walked around Chinatown before heading home.
I must really stop going for massages!

I got to stop.

2012-01-17T15:26:00.000+08:00

(+).
[Backdated on 16Jan2012].

I got to stop.

2012-01-16T23:25:00.001+08:00

(+).

Sunday.

2012-01-15T21:28:00.003+08:00

10am to 6pm, no OT.
Helped the local SC in correcting his menu.
Headed to Marina Bay Sands after work with Matey.
Matey is still recovering from phleghm, runny nose, sore throat and cough.
Bought what claims to be Ancient Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Mee, $6.80.
Trust me, it only looks good but disappointing.
Took the newly opened train station at Mbs, back home.
Had to change many times.

Sunday.

2012-01-15T21:28:00.001+08:00

Sunday.

2012-01-15T21:24:00.000+08:00

Sat it is.

2012-01-14T22:02:00.001+08:00

10am to 6pm.
SJC made freshly baked focacia soft rolls for Valentine Day.
Watched The Great Magician by Tony Leung at 7.15pm, The Chinese actress is not bad looking too.
Quite hilarious.
Couldn't understand the movie though.
Ate at Kopitiam after that.

Yet another day.

2012-01-13T21:39:00.001+08:00

Woke up with Matey getting ready for work.
Work was quiet.
Dinner with Matey at Vivo Imperial Treasures. Had via Pork ribs with marmite, mixed vegetables and Matey insisted on eating the sweet taro dipped in ice water.
I noticed a new trainee ... Lets call her Tiger ok!
Best Denki too has this clearance sale.
It's now 9.40pm.

Contraband.

2012-01-13T08:57:00.001+08:00

+(+)
[Backdated 12 Jan 2012].
Hmmm..,
Woke up at 7.30am and Matey is already surfing on her netbook.
Had bfast at Ikea.
Breakfast was good. $4.5 including oj.
Ok.
Watched Contraband at Vivo. Really really super kan-chiong movie or it could also be the coffee that's making my heart beat faster.
Took train to Little India in the hope to find the original Old Spice Aftershave for my dad. There is one perfume shop, just before Mustafa. Costs $10.8 and I bought all 3.
Yesterday I bought the spray kind from Mustafa.
Walked around and ended up for an hour massage near City Square for $45.
Headed home and tidy up a bit before headed to pick up Matey after her class.
Since it was early I walked around Clarke Quay and Funan.
Challenger will not open 24hours anymore coming this 15th.

Contraband.

2012-01-12T21:59:00.001+08:00

+(+)
Hmmm..,
Woke up at 7.30am and Matey is already surfing on her netbook.
Had bfast at Ikea.
Breakfast was good. $4.5 including oj.
Ok.
Watched Contraband at Vivo. Really really super kan-chiong movie or it could also be the coffee that's making my heart beat faster.
Took train to Little India in the hope to find the original Old Spice Aftershave for my dad. There is one perfume shop, just before Mustafa. Costs $10.8 and I bought all 3.
Yesterday I bought the spray kind from Mustafa.
Walked around and ended up for an hour massage near City Square for $45.
Headed home and tidy up a bit before headed to pick up Matey after her class.
Since it was early I walked around Clarke Quay and Funan.
Challenger will not open 24hours anymore coming this

Special Forces.

2012-01-11T21:09:00.001+08:00

Woke up early cause someone was dragging chairs at 5.30am.
Matey slept in the guest room cause she said I farted.
Anyway, left to Shaw and watched Special Forces in French, $8.
Not a bad movie actually.
Went to Mustafa in search for Old Spice After Shave but its now in Spray type! What ever happened to the old school one? I just bought one bottle for test, $8.5
Had my Onion Rawa Thosai fix, $5.5.
Hmmm... Headed to Chinatown OG and CK and they too don't carry it.
So headed home to rest before its dinner at Aljuined for dumplings! $5.
Then its beer $5.5 and Durians for $10 per kilo. Ours was 2kg.
Ripe, soft, golden, rich, sweet, creamy and fragrant!
Took train back but now at City Hall kai kai.

Control the fire.

2012-01-11T10:16:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 10th Jan 2012].

At work brought my Macbook Air cause Sc had some issues with his.
Hmmm...
Listened to a 1.5 hour talk by Scdf, before a demo on how to extinguish the fire.
I too tried it and its not light. It's dry ice or chemical based.
1. Pull the safety pin.
2. Aim the nozzle at the fire.
3. Squeeze the trigger.
4. Shove it from left to right and back.

Scaled, portioned and freeze the $76, 4.36kg Salmon for via top ppl. Every few months I'll do this.
Dinner at Han's at Shenton Way while waiting for Matey's class to end.

Control the fire.

2012-01-11T10:14:00.001+08:00

Scaled, portioned and freeze the $76, 4.36kg Salmon for via top ppl. Every few months I'll do this.
Dinner at Han's at Shenton Way while waiting for Matey's class to end.

So it seams.

2012-01-09T23:10:00.001+08:00

Started at 12.30pm today.
In the morning did laundry and ate my fav Lontong Kering.
Work was quiet. Covered the island with cloth cause of the major cleaning by contractor. Legally we needed it biannually.
After work headed to Central for kai kai before ending up for a 60min massage, $60 at Funan IT mall (24 hour).
Since the massage ended at 10.30pm I couldn't meet up with Matey after her class.
Took a big dump after that. Must be the satay and rojak for dinner.
It's now 11pm and I'm passing Chinatown.
Hungry.

So it seams.

2012-01-09T22:59:00.001+08:00

Started at 12.30pm today.
In the morning did laundry and ate my fav Lontong Kering.
Work was quiet.
After work headed to Central for kai kai before ending up for a 60min massage, $60 at Funan IT mall (24 hour).
Since the massage ended at 10.30pm I couldn't meet up with Matey after her class.
Took a big dump after that. Must be the satay and rojak for dinner.
It's now 11pm and I'm passing Chinatown.
Hungry.

Sun it is.

2012-01-08T21:28:00.001+08:00

Sun, woke up early and had bfast with Matey.
Drank at YaKun after that.
Quite quiet today.
Tried playing Blood and Glory.
Left at 6.30pm and dinner with Matey at Food Republic.
Drank Dark Mocha at Starbucks, $7.8 Medium.
Windy and cold tonight.

Cold and Hot.

2012-01-07T21:15:00.001+08:00

Worked from 10.30am till 6.30pm.
Had bfast and dinner with Matey.
Dinner was individual hotpot called JPot at Vivo.
Cost was 56.8 for about 10 dishes with tea. Not a bad dinner actually except that we had to sit outside cause we didn't make any reservations.
The JSC played with cold gas and made Dragon Smoke for us test.

Oysters Prawns and Mussels.

2012-01-06T21:53:00.001+08:00

After two days of rest, I'm all pumped up for work today.
It's 250pax at the other kitchen.
The food is mainly local, but I assisted in the satay station.
Took the 9.30pm bus out.
Cdp was on mc three days ago.

Merry Christmas!

2012-01-06T09:39:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 04Jan12].

Oh well, clearing my Christmas holiday today.
Went for massage.
Watched Margin Call at Cathay.
Visited friends house at nite for dinner.

Prolink wifi mobile router.

2012-01-05T22:04:00.001+08:00

Woke up early and did laundry again, it's the Whites turn today.
Headed to Sim Lim Square to buy a portable wifi router.
After looking thru the shelves, I settled for Prolink Mobile Wifi Router Model Wnr1011.
It costs me $98.
I bought it after watching The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo, starring Daniel Craig. Frankly its not bad compared to the original Swedish one I watched some time ago.
The good thing about this router is when I visit hotels I can then make it into a hotspot even if they just provide the ethernet cable. The battery lasts about 6 hours and I can still charge other devices.
The bad thing is I need to buy another 3G dongle that costs another $98.
I tested out the router earlier using the RJ-45 cable that was provided and it worked beautifully!
Tidy up home and left home earlier to look-see-look-see more choices at Funan IT Mall.

Now waiting for Matey to finish her class at 10pm.

Why then buy a portable wifi router? Since my Samsung Galaxy S2 can make a hotspot, well simply because the phone batt gets eaten up, I need to use the phone for something else like games.
And most importantly Matey can use her tablet to surf anywhere!

The White Tiger by Aravind.

2012-01-05T00:45:00.001+08:00

After 1Q84, I was going thru my bookshelf and saw The White Tiger that was lying there for a year.
Finished it in about a week.
Tells the story of a kid from the slum that became a driver then an entrepuneur.
Quite an entertaining book to read too!

Bring me my phone.

2012-01-03T22:29:00.001+08:00

Slept around 1am last nite and woke up at 7am this morning.
Folded cloths, washed and hung cloths.
Watched Come Dine with Me on tv. It's about four strangers having to cook and serve among themselves everynight. Lots of bitching going around.
Matey forgot her phone so I left early and passed it to her.
Hmmm... Worked in the afternoon shift.
Prep ala carte alone cause Cdp is still not back from his leave.
Sigh, hungry so bought packed salted fried rice and egg custard dessert.
I'm off for the next two days.
Happy but need to clean the house, bring down the Christmas tree.

Mon is still a holiday.

2012-01-03T10:50:00.001+08:00

Woke up early and had bfast at Ikea with Matey and brother and sister in-laws.
The queue was bad.
They left for Woodlands Train Station before lunch and I started work at 12.30pm.
Everybody left early.
I left at 8.30pm and headed to 313 Orchard to meet up with Matey's cousin whom is working in Thailand.
I ate with Matey, the Vietnamese dry noodles was great!
Sad to hear cousin sister leaving at 7am tomorrow!

Mon is still a holiday.

2012-01-02T23:48:00.001+08:00

Working on New Year Day.

2012-01-02T08:27:00.001+08:00

It's a Sunday and lots of ppl are happy cause it's New Year.
Last nite took cab and ate at the opposite Taman.
Slept after 2am and woke up at 6.30am cause needed to start work at 8am.
Non stop orders!
Today also the old part timer joined full time.
There was a set lunch of 15pax handled by the JSC and me.
Finished workday 4pm and took a nap before leaving to Vivo for dinner with in-laws.

Working on New Year Day.

2012-01-01T22:32:00.001+08:00

Happy New Year 2012.

2012-01-01T18:30:00.001+08:00

Started work at 10.30pm. Had breakfast with Matey but the papaya juice with milk was bad. I think it's 10% juice and 90% milk.
My carrot juice didn't fair any better. Both costs $5.
The entire day was just me and another part timer. Cdp took another leave and ala carte was super non stop!
Was running up and down, up and down, up and down!
So tired but as soon as I finished work at 8.30pm I headed to Vivo and met up with my sister and brother in-laws.
Ok.
Watched Jet Li, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. Funny and serious action but lots of cgi effects.
Close to midnight we watched the fireworks on Vivo roof.
Now in first bus to get home, hopefully can get the second bus to home.
Happy New Year everyone!
Working at 8am tomorrow.

Happy New Year 2012.

2012-01-01T18:21:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year 2012.

2012-01-01T18:20:00.001+08:00

Boxing Day.

2011-12-31T08:07:00.001+08:00

[Backdated 26Dec 2011].

It's Monday and I'm off today. It's a carry on public holiday because of Christmas which fell on a Sunday yesterday.
Woke up around 7am and slept late last nite cause watched Moulin Rouge on the telly.
We had bought some bread at Breadtalk at Rws and then proceeded to wait for the 10am bus that departs every hour to Jb.
Mana tau the stupid tyre punchat and had to wait for the van to replace the flat tyre.
So we all left late and traffic was smooth, so was the customs, but its super duper long queue for Singaporeans entering Jb.
We watched White Vengeance at 12.15pm at City Square for RM23 per couple.
Matey loved the storyline while I played Front Line Commander on my phone.
Ate at the Indian shop which served lousy Nasi Lemak (without ikan bilis) and Maggi Mi Goreng, total is RM12.50 including teh tarik and teh ais.
Hmmm...
Ok, got my hair and face shaved to silky smoothness for RM12 at my favourite barber shop.
The rate is 2.402.
Matey bought a shoe from Vincci and I bought a pair of Bermudas, belts and three boxers from Reject Shop for RM183.
Had to wait 30mins for the 6pm TS8 bus to take us to Rws for RM5. Not many ppl on board, just a handful.
Later I'll cook Lamb Casserole for supper.
My sis in-law is coming down next week for New Year.

Its Cheesy Friday again.

2011-12-30T21:42:00.001+08:00

Cdp is coming back to work tomorrow after four days of leaves.
Is the sentence above even correct?

Anyway, headed to Kfc for a quick bfast.
I hear lots of ppl have not even reported back to work, most ppl are still on holiday.
Ec is cutting down the ot from most of lower ranking staff.
Oh well, looks like now it's good time to move on?
After the cheesy event, we all punched out late and waited RM long for the bus.
As I still have $20 voucher with sushi Tei, I decided to pack out cause I doubt I can use it tomorrow when my sis in-law is here.

Missed the stop.

2011-12-29T21:59:00.001+08:00

I'm now walking back to the bus stop where the bus driver missed even though I rang the bell earlier.
What were you thinking Bus Driver 145?
Work was preping for 16pax dinner.
Sigh, I'm quite tired already.
I just need a break from all this.

Last minute set.

2011-12-28T22:49:00.001+08:00

I started work at 12.30pm.
The moment I step into the kitchen its non stop preping for tonight 20pax.
Ec don't want to pay Cdp and asked him to go back early, so Sc and I stayed till 10pm to scoop ice cream.

The day after Boxing Day.

2011-12-27T19:12:00.001+08:00

Cdp is on leave till Sat. Sc went back at 6pm cause Ec is still not back from leave. Most probably he'll be back 2morrow.
Ok.
I had to top up all the prep for ala carte station.
Quite quiet today.
Everyone is on holiday and I'm spending my time here.

Dinner at Rws.

2011-12-26T21:10:00.001+08:00

We reached almost an hour later to the bus bay of Rws.
In the bus was a Malaysian girl that enquired about the bus schedule on the 3rd day of CNY. She wanted to know about the traffic conditions.
Since it was windy and Matey was in good mood, she suggested we eat at the resort.
I was suppose to cook Lamb Casserole but looks like that hv to pass.
We ate at a Chinese restaurant called Putien which is next to The Coffee Bean.
The place was packed so we had to wait.
We ordered the signature seafood mee sua dish which is a large bowl, braised Tofu with minced meat and sweet sour meat with lychee.
Walked around and took some photos around the Christmas tree.
Took bus RW8 bus out cause the monorail queue is forever long.
Stomach ache now... Still waiting for bus to go back.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T22:08:00.001+08:00

Woke up at 6.45am again to start work at 8am.
The moment I punched card I had the urge to purge so that's what I did on the 2nd floor which is usually reserved for management.
Since they were not around so I could take my time.
Roasted more turkeys and glazed ham.
It was quiet, as it was yesterday.
I asked my Cdp if I could leave at 4pm and he said ok.
So I took the bus out and lined up at the cinema which had the queue snaked all the way to Canon.
Watched Sherlock Holmes, The Game of Shadows with Matey.
She's feeling much better.
Ok.
The movie is actually quite good in fact with the strong storyline and visual effects.
Ok.
I remembered that I still hv $60 Sushi Tei voucher, so we had our supper there after the movie.
Now on the way home.
Going to Jb tomorrow to have my hair shaved.

Christmas eve.

2011-12-25T07:29:00.001+08:00

[Backdated 24Dec2011, Sat].

Woke up at 6.45am to start my 8am shift.
Helped Sc to roast turkey.
Went with Matey to 8pm mass.
Had our supper near our flat for $14.

Winter Solstice.

2011-12-24T23:25:00.001+08:00

[Backdated 22Dec2011 Thursday].

Had bfast with Matey near our hse. It has certainly been a long time since I savoured the dark carrot cake from the cocked-eyed lady.
Work was preping for 2morrow and found out last minute that the monthly cheese event has been postponed to next Fri instead.

Had a burger at Freshness Burger at Central before doing some shopping at Raffles City Hall.
Bought glutinous rice flour, $1.55 and ginger, $1.50 for the Tong Yuen festival tonight.
Not much time left but Matey is very determined to eat it but it's a surprised cause I'll do it later.
Bought a new slim umbrella for $15 that I think will fit perfectly into Matey's handbag.

I'll post up the pictures of the sweet dumplings next time as its on Mateys phone.

Winter Solstice.

2011-12-24T22:33:00.001+08:00

[Backdated 22Dec2011 Thursday].

I'll post up the pictures of the sweet dumplings next time as its on Mateys phone.

Start roasting.

2011-12-23T20:01:00.001+08:00

Here I am roasting turkey, glazed ham and 2kg ribeye Angus beef.
Hmmm.
At night at the other kitchen is 170 pax Chinese dinner.
I'm coming to work at 8am tomorrow assist Sc in roasting turkey.

Bought Samsung S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1

2011-12-22T09:04:00.000+08:00

[Backdated on 20Dec2011]

Ok. Today work is from 11am till 7pm.
Lots of prep today, washed the saba fish, made burger pattie, washed, cooked and diced gizzards.
Since I'm off early, I've decided to buy Samsung Galaxy S2, $725 and Galaxy Tab 10.1, $714 from Mobile Square for my colleague.
Matey met me at Orchard cause she needed some fresh air even though still on mc.
Met up with my colleague in front of Plaza Singapura after that.
Took the bus back.
I'm off 2morrow.

Bought Samsung S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1

2011-12-22T09:01:00.001+08:00

Off today.

2011-12-21T18:48:00.001+08:00

Matey's insurance agent sent her a hamper cause she couldn't claim insurance.
Woke up late and had bfast at Seah Im.
Took train to Serangoon Nex. Watched Twillight Breaking Dawn which was ok. Boring at first.
Headed to Farrer Park mrt and ate vegetarian rice opposite Mustafa.
Then to Vivo and watched Puss and Boots. Slept halfway cause was too tired. Maybe ate too full.
Will need to clean the hse tonight cause my brother in-law is coming this Christmas.

Sunday, Time to rest.

2011-12-20T21:46:00.002+08:00

[Backdated at 18Dec2011].

Woke up at 4am and found Matey sleeping in the guest room. Later she told me she left cause I farted.
We both woke up around 10am.
Had bfast at Vivo and got our shoes repaired.
Took bus to Marina Square and Matey did some shopping for her brother.
Watched Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol.
Great movie.
Rained so we walked to City Hall and Matey wanted to eat Bak Kut Teh.
So we're at Ah Hoon's.
It's my off after nearly two weeks of working.
So happy to spend time with Matey!
At night Matey is worried cause something is swollen.
I told her to see doctor 2morrow.

Bought Samsung S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1

2011-12-20T21:46:00.001+08:00

This too shall pass.

2011-12-19T21:55:00.001+08:00

"This too shall pass" was what I read tattooed behind a young girls back who was quite attractive in her white dress... while waiting for Matey to finish her class.
Had my dinner at the food court next to Grand Park Hotel. It's Burmese Kuey Teow.
I accompanied Matey to work and we had bfast at McD.
Matey saw the Doctor opposite the restaurant and its something that needed operating!
It was raining heavily and as we're about to leave, Matey saw an old colleague when she first started work.
I later confirmed its him when I sent him an sms. He is just on transit coming back from Australia.
U know, I committed a sin by taking someone else umbrella as I was about to leave the restaurant. As I was sitting there for more than 30mins yet still no one claimed it so I took it as I desperately needed it cause it was raining heavily.
Sc came back after a week of holiday.
He said Ec called him and said that I did a good job.
Hahaha.
It was still raining when I left work, in fact it never stopped raining.
It's now coming close to 10pm and I'm still waiting for Matey.
She said she's ok even after the minor operation.
She's on mc.

Sunday, Time to rest.

2011-12-19T00:38:00.001+08:00

[Backdated at 18Dec2011].

Sunday, Time to rest.

2011-12-19T00:37:00.001+08:00

[Backdated at 18Dec2011].

The D Day.

2011-12-18T13:19:00.001+08:00

[Backdated on 17Dec2011].
Called cab to pick me up at 5.45am for work.
When I arrived the part timer chef had already prepared most of the mornings prep.
I measured 60 litres of water separated into 2 pots for tonights 251pax mushroom soup.
It's a good thing I came early cause there was on disturbance to send things over to the other kitchen where the wedding dinner will be held.
Crash Boom Bang! Luckily almost what needed to be sent over is already done cause after lunch the lift broke down, it rained heavily and the other buggy broke down.
I was so happy and felt better after all the delivery was done.
Now all we have to wait is to cook, and that was handled exclusively by the newly joined Junior Sous Chef.
Actually the event went on smoothly, of course there were some hiccups but overall it was ok.
Now no more worries!
Left at 11.10pm

The day before D Day.

2011-12-16T21:27:00.001+08:00

Today is the day before D day for me.
Came to work at 8am and got work. Send some stuff to the other kitchen where the wedding dinner is suppose to held tomorrow for 250 pax. Today one of our regular part timer could not make it.
Seabass came today at 48 kilos. Fillet it just now, made jus, saute mushroom soup and send more items to the other kitchen.
So freaking tired. Managed to feel the responsibility more than a week ago when Sc already went on leave.
Tomorrow is show time.
Leaving at 7.30pm to vivo and hv dinner with Matey.
Thinking of coming to work at 6am 2morrow to continue preping and packing.

We're now eating at Thai Express Vivo. Matey got the curry soft shell crab with rice and mine Seafood Phad Thai.
We requested the seafood noodles with the chillies on the side. Oh man, it is Hot!