15.2.12

Back to routines.....

Hey folks...how have you been? Again, I felt I disappeared from the blog-sphere recently after CNY. In fact, I was missing in action from several so called routine 'appointments' till I start telling myself to go back to my routines. I was back at the Toastmasters club last Thursday to the surprise of the folks there and I really felt nice to be greeted by the members. :) I didn't workout lately and glad to go back to the gym again. :) However, I haven't attended church yet where two of my ex-cell group members started checking on me. Well, I gotta get myself back soon, maybe this Sunday. And, well I'm back here, blogging again!!

It was a typical past weekend again for me and family, and since my kid gotta attend school last Saturday, I only got to go out last Sunday. Well, the shopping malls were kinda quiet after the holiday seasons and I guess most of the folks hold their wallet back after spending a lot. We had a great tea break at Lavender then in Tebrau City.

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Teriyaki salmon rice
Feeling hungry but don't want to stuff myself up, I decided to ask my wifey to share a teriyaki salmon rice with me. It was my first time trying it out though been to Lavender umpteen times. It was delicious and healthy!

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Waffles
My kid had a craving for sweet stuff and asked for waffles. I thought it's a good idea too to share with his baby sis. Lavender's waffles always nice!!

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A pot of lemongrass tea
We refreshed ourselves with cups of lemongrass tea. Goood to dispel the wind from my stomach... *burp*... opps... excuse me... We back to the mall to run our errands and before we knew it , it's dinner. I suggested Japanese food at the popular Nijyumaru restaurant in Permas Jaya.

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Salmon teriyaki set
It's my wifey turn now for her favourite but authentic teriyaki salmon, as compared to the one I had earlier. Love the meaty salmon!!

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Bento set
 I was actually quite hungry then and went for their massive bento set. It was really full and I can't finish the vegetables on the right. I love the sashimi and sushi though. And, that wind up my weekend before I headed back to Singapore after the dinner.

Have a great mid week , folks!

29.1.12

After CNY

The week seems pass so fast. I remember my family and I were getting ready to get into Singapore for the reunion dinner last Sunday and the chinese new year seems over now. Well, it has been a quiet CNY for me I didn't really go anywhere except nearby malls and spent time with my entire family in Singapore. Though there are a few attractions in Singapore, like the flower exhibits in Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands, Chinatown and etc, I didn't really go out and my kids will not be able to stand the crowded places. Anyway, I have had lots of  rest as well as family bonding over the past week.Back in JB, had a nice and simple lunch with my in laws :-

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Lotus with celery
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Cod fish with teriyaki sauce
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Pork ribs
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Choy sam
I have a craving for dim sum, thus I ordered a bit of it, which are all my favourites:-
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'Har gau'

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'siew mai'
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sesame balls


, I can felt the CNY mood again in JB especially at Sutera mall. To me, it's the most happening mall in JB, and it sure lived up to its reputation by having hundreds of  lanterns all over the mall, shows, nice decors and etc.

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A 'flying dragon' at the main hall
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Cute dragons welcoming you to the mall
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The decor at the entrance

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The Fortune god at the outside of the mall

 There was also a nicely decorated mini-park nearby the mall where we can enjoy some fresh air.
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The mini park was quite an attraction too
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'Lion Dance'
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fountain

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And, my kids having a great time at the park
I be back to work tomorrow and I'm sure most of us do. Have a good week ahead.

23.1.12

Simple but warm reunion dinner...

It was raining heavily for lunar new year's eve in Singapore but with the whole family around, it translated to a warm reunion dinner. And, it helps too when mum and sis in laws are dishing out delicious food.
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sis in law and mum busy cooking
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yummy....
This is my second time ushering the lunar new year in Singapore and instead of eating out we usually prepare our reunion dinner at home. One good thing about it is we don't have to rush and take our own time eating with the tv on too. :D Here are the dishes prepared by the chief cook, my mom and assisted by my SILs.

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My fav - mushrooms, hoi sum and etc...
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Mashed prawn fritters
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Variety of vegetables
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'siew yoke'
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boiled chicken
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Home-made Lotus root soup

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'ku lou' meat

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and not forgetting a simple yee sang...
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All in all.. the food ready to be serve for the reunion dinner
And, let's toss the yee sang high for abundance and prosperity!!

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Preparing the yee sang ...

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Getting ready....
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lou ah.....
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toss higher and higher for prosperity and good health...!
That's for a nice, simple and great reunion dinner at home. :)

21.1.12

Happy Dragon Year!

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Wishing you a prosperous and happy lunar new year! 
May the year of the dragon brings you abundance, good health and happiness! 

Drive safely to those who balik kampung especially with  the congested traffic.Eat moderately, enjoy the goodies and have a good time with your friends, relatives and family. Take this time to foster and strengthens good relationships.

Have a wonderful time and enjoy your break! :)

17.1.12

Picture blogging.....

I was kinda busy since the new year has started and don't really have much time to update my blog. The Chinese New Year is around the corner and I guess you folks must be busy shopping for new clothes, food, drinks, bak kwa and other delicacies. It's the best time of the year and I hope you folks enjoy the moment. I will be celebrating my CNY in Singapore this year where my parents will be travelling over to the down south.

Lately, I was quite active in posting pictures to the iPhone app, Instagram. Well, this app has been around for quite a long while and I had been using it all along. However, of late, I'm getting more and more hooked to it and also engage the communities in the app. I notice there's an increase of folks following my profile (though it's still little) as well as I followed others. It's also similar to blogging but instead of writing, I just post the pictures to the app and folks will start commenting or like it.

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My instagram profile

It's very simple to upload photos to the app and what makes it exciting is whenever you see something special, just snap and upload. There are also filters for you to beautified your pictures. If you are on instagram, do follow me and I will follow you back :)

Anyway, I still love blogging and will continue to update my blog in the coming days, especially the CNY. Have a good time, folks!

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