A Fine Day for Secret Recipe

Today was a pretty sunshiny day and I craved for SR cakes. So I called up my partner in crime to join me and to my delight, she said yes.  We thought we would have lunch at some other place before feasting on the yummy delicious bud-tasting cake. My lunch choice was 'Ikan Pari Bakar' while Anna's was Chicken Teriyaki. After an hour or so, I went on running shoes scouting activity. I like the colour and pattern, weight, etc. but it did not have the size that best suit my feet. So, I was despair (exaggerating). While we were walking past one of the shops, can't recall the name offhand, Anna noticed Karen Mok's perfume advertisement against the shop's window. And that made us decided to put our right foot in the shop following our left foot, right foot, left foot... no hands.. Anyway, I sprayed a small amount of Karen Mok's perfume on my left wrist and to my (and Anna's) surprise, it smelled good. Fruity and refreshing. I asked the salesgirl who was standing in our circumference, not taking her eyes of our itchy hands, how much is it. And she said, "aaa this one ar.. it's RM 113 for 30 ml." Okay, thanks for the info. Then we glided down a flight of stairs to accomplish what we came for, secret recipe cakes!

I ordered the sugar-free moist chocolate cake and Anna ordered Apple Crumble Cheese cake. RM6.50 and RM6.30 respectively. Both of us were pretty satisfied with our afternoon choice but were unable to finish 'em. Then, I went to Anna's place to chill till 6pm. Went to the gym afterwards.

Here are some pictures:

Apple Crumble Cheese Cake

Sugar-free Moist Chocolate Cake

Cheers.

A Shot at Nature

Friday: With only one thing in mind, and that is to get enough rest for a 3-hour drive the following day, did not seem to materialise. Despite going to bed early feeling shoulder pains (result from sitting too long), my eyelids just would not shut. While I was thinking of ways to make my eyes tired and signal my brain to shut off partially for the night, I remembered one particular imaginary dream I had a few nights ago (I can't disclose it here, sorry). But in the mean time, I decided to pick up my latest Discovery Channel magazine and read on the article, "Bite That". It is about the dentistry profession and practice since the 2700 BC. History is pretty scary, I must say. Dentists in Pakistan drilled into the teeth of live patients circa 7000-5500BC. Yes, it was very much painful. And yes, they have discovered skulls to prove it. Believe me, it was not much of a pleasure reading that and I am certainly more alive than 15 minutes before. Next article did not help me to sleep much either.

After a while, my eyes felt tired from reading so I decided to switched off the light. *Blink blink* *blink blink*. Oh damn, I need a freaking sleeping pill!!! In the end, I dozed off.  Somehow, I think my brain was arguing with my eyes and all other body muscles and melatonin to not tell them to sleep, because, I was awaken at 4am. *Grrrr...* After less than 3 hours of sleep, a heating debate started again! Brain says, "NO NO NO! No Sleep". Eyes says, "F***ing ball of veins and useless nuts! Get me to BED! NOW!" And I had trouble going back to sleep. But, soon, I was in stage N2 of my REM sleep. Phew!

Just when I'm about to step into my stage N3, my alarm rang. 6AM it says. With a groggy (not horny like Tata Haresh, LOL) face, I took a hot bath in the seemingly Siberian cold water. Coffee is a must and combined that with a few pieces of Munchy's Cream Crackers. While I was enjoying my crack of dawn breakfast, Mum was preparing fried noodles to bring along our journey.

Saturday: Now, I have not mention where are we (my mum and I) heading to. Our destination: Karak, Pahang. It is where my dad is obligated. At exactly 7.45am, my mum roared the engine putting her right foot on the gas throttle. We had a plan. She will drive to Gemencheh which takes 60 minutes to reach and I will take over for the rest of the journey (which takes another 120 minutes). As frequent Karak goers are well aware, there are no freeway for us to be satisfied with a sleepy head, one full gas tank, and enthuse. So, we are left with no second option but to take the 'kampung' road. The journey is 167km away. Instead of reaching under 120 minutes, it took us 180 minutes to reach. Why? Blame it on the snake-like roads, winding and ever 90 degrees bends, holes, rough surfaces, farm as well as wild animals (monkeys, behemothic lizards), and last but not least, roadkills. Oh, and not forgetting the human factor. They were slow motorists (too slow) and dare devils. Stick to your own lanes! Geez!

I managed a 5th gear with 90-95km/h. At times, I have to be satisfied with a 3rd gear with 30-40km/h (GO FIGURE! The bends are really really sharp and continuous, one after another. Makes anyone dizzy.). Upon arriving at my dad's house, my palms were trembling from the very rough roads and limitless sharp bends. After unloading bags and items from the car, we set off to Karak town to wait for my 18 months elder brother. We agreed to meet at the Petronas petrol station. The day proved to be better, both parties rendezvoused at the same exact time. Great! Lunch awaits in one of the food places in town and we headed back to my dad's pad after a fulfilling tummy. 

My dad has subscribed television installed. My brother and I were glued. We took pictures of the place and I will soon upload it here and in my Facebook profile.

Fast forward to Sunday. We went to Karak town to have breakfast. Then we continued our inquisitive journey to Mentakab which is less than 60 minutes away from Karak town. After spending about half an hour (not much to see), we headed back to my dad's place. Lunch awaits.

As the sky is getting gloomy and somber, my mum and I started packing up for home. My brother did the same. At 2.07pm, we cruised home. It was not at all a pleasant journey. In addition to the ever winding road, it was raining cats and dogs. Lucky me, it was not throughout the trip. Home sweet home at last, we arrived at 4.50pm. Around 15 minutes shy away from the targetted duration.

As I promised, here are some pictures...

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Cheers.

Restoran Sup Lembu Tangkak

My mum ajak me for lunch at this new makan place called 'Restoran Sup Lembu Tangkak' in Bukit Cina. There is one in Jasin, we used to go there in my high school days. This shop is open from 8.30am till 5pm. And yup, it's HALAL. Since it's new, the place is clean and I love the marble coffee tables. Prices are RM5 (small), RM6 (medium), and RM8 (large). Only one problem, there are not many parking spots here.

Here are some pictures I took...

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Cheers.

Juice - March Issue

This year, Johnnie Walker is teaming up with the team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for this year's Malaysia Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. This world class collaboration, held in conjunction with the Grand Prix, to be held the weekend of Friday April 3rd to Sunday April 5th, will  see the big international boys and their high-octane toys in heated action.

Here are a few snapped pictures of the Juice's March issue...

"Enjoy Our Quality Responsibly"

"42BELOW: The Most Awarded Vodka"

"Adidas Originals Unleashes Obyo"

Hooded fleece tux with tail - elegantly themed after formal evening attire for a tuxedo jacket top look, it's made from cotton fleece fabric with a mix of the classical and sporting, down to the tails on the back, and tonal buttons, and is finished with drawstring fastening and tonal branding. Sleeveless tee - in tribute to late night formality, this cotton t-shirt has tuxedo styling via the innovative cummerbund and undone bow tiw prints. Fleece sweatpants - in black. A dramatic reimagining of classic Adidas looks which are full of fitness styled swagger. Made from cotton fleece, with tonal 3-stripes and a more flamboyant dose of all-over handmade baby sequins. It turns day-to-day, sportswear into a dhead-turning standout.

DOPIE - "Thre's a lot to be said for nudity but it does have is drawbacks. Covering the bits that need protection Dopie is a new kind of slip for your feet. It has a sole to protect the foot that folds up between the toes for control. No more tanlines!. Now available at Mooks at RM159.90 per pair."

Urbanattic - Located mere minutes away from Asian Heritage Row is targetted at the young and restless. The big draw here is its live music. Now that they have the space and license to be loud, from bazaars, singer-songwriter gigs, talent searches and of course jazz, Urbanattic is all out establishing itself as the place for live entertainment. On Mondays jam with the house band at the open mic night then rock on with rising underground rock bands on Tuesday's Rock Hysteria. Singer-songwriters take to the stage for Wednesday's Acoustic Awe. Thursday is all about fashion with Fashion Fix, which rotates a series of stylish events, among them the Junk in the Trunk Bazaar of new and preloved items. Friday's Urban Funk Blues starts with live blues and rock 'n' roll and ends with a DJ set from midnight, white Saturday's Billboard Attack sees DJ Bryan G going at it all night long with a chart topping pop playlist.

Make your way to this new hideaway at Urbanattic, G-46, CapSquare, 7 Persiaran CapSquare, KL. Tel: 03 2693 3808. E-mail: infor@attickl.com.

Cheers.

The Pursuit of Perfection

A MOMENT, IF YOU WILL

It seems so inconsequential: a moment.

And yet it's often the small moments, the ones you experience while getting from here to there, that can make your life richer.

Theybegan with this insight when they set out to build the kind of luxury automobiles that attend to your every need - to help you make the most of every moment.

After all, it's their philosophy that a Lexus must be breathtaking to behold and inspiring to drive.

Introducting Lexus RX 350.

AN ESSENTIAL TO THE WEEKEND GETAWAT AS SUNDAY ITSELF

Waking to toasted French-cinnamon corissants and cappuccino. Azure skies and the time to enjoy them. Gallery-hopping and discovering a new leisure pursuit. There are countless ways to define the perfect weekend, yet, one aspect remains universal: the joy of traveling in style.

And that's where the RX 350 really excels. It's a vehicle that is technologically impressive, exuberantly capable and, at the very same time, a stunning demonstration of comfort and luxury.

In other words, when it comes to weekends, it may be the next best thing to breakfast in bed.

ADVENTURE FORTH WITH ALL THE SPOILS OF LUXURY

No matter how inhospitable the terain you travel, the interior of the RX 350 cocoons you in comfort and luxury.

The control panel includes electroluminescent meter instrumentation in a stylish 3-pod layout, a large information display screen and a 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio switches. Both front seats are8-way power operated. A two-setting memory function is optionally available for the driver. This allows the exterior mirrors, tilt-and-telescopic steering column and the seating position to be tailored for individual comfort.

The multi-panel wide-opening moonroof offers a panoramic view of the world outside while driving. Being 1.5 times wider than the conventional moonroof, it is the perfect solution for those who adore the sun and yet require the space and versatility of a SUV.

V6 PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY AND REFINEMENT. CONQUERING NEW FRONTIERS IN PERFORMANCE AND POWER.

The exciting performance of the RX 350 is generated by a 3.5 litre V6 engine featuring Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence) and ACIS (Acoustic Controlled Induction System). A large bore diameter, optimising various parts including the cylinder block and pistons, and a high-performance catalyst contribute to the excellent output and torque, as well as low emissions.

With its wide gear ratios, the 5-speed automatic super ECT delivers outstanding driving performance and fuel efficiency. Compact and lightweight, it incorporates various advanced technologies such as a highly efficient "Super Flow" torque converter, uphill/downhill shift control and flex lock-up system, delivering a smooth acceleration feeling. A multi-mode automatic transmission provides the sporty shifting feel enjoyed using a manual transmission.

FULL-TIME FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE FOR SUPERB HANDLING.

The spirit of adventure is a demanding one, so naturally the RX 350 is equipped for the challenge.

The full-time 4WD system uses a viscous coupling in the center differential to automatically allocate torque between the front and rear wheels with the most traction. This enhances grip and control on a wide range of surfaces and in different weather conditions.

MacPherson Strut suspension has been adopted on the front and rear. The suspension is fine tuned to achieve the RX 350's luxurious ride comfort, control and steering stability.

The large 17-inch front brakes with the high performance 235/55R18 tires deliver greater stability and superb handling.

TRUE LEXUS LUXURY AND QUIETNESS. CAREFULLY INSULATED FROM THE HECTIC WORLD OUTSIDE. HEAR YOURSELF THINK.

Strategic placement of lightweight, high performance vibration damping and sound insulating material, together with the addition of sound absorbing material, reduces road, wind and engine noise in the cabin, creating extremely quiet driving.

The excellent aerodynamics is the product of numerous refinements to the exterior under cover. These refinements, such as shaping the door mirrors, also contributed to a class-leading reduction in wind noise.

The positioning of the engine mounts on the cradle-type anti-vibration sub frame of the front suspension contributes to the excellent noise and vibration reduction performance, especially engine noise and vibration when idling.

By positioning the main muffler in the center of the vehicle, the compact, lightweight exhaust system provides excellent noise reduction performance and power output. In addition, vibration in the idling range is significantly reduced.

The extensive use of the anti-corrosions steel sheeting protects the RX 350 from rust, helping it to keep its good looks for years to come.

FIND PEACE OF MIND. NOTHING HELPS YOU RELAX AND ENJOY DRIVING MORE THAN KNOWING YOUR FAMILY IS WELL-TAKEN CARE OF.

Give worry a day off. At least when it comes to the Lexus RX 350. It has a wealth of safety systems that has been specifically designed to inspire confidence, so you can freely focus on your next adventure.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) all comes into play during braking - probably the most crucial safety feature in any car, because you never know what's around the corner. Whatever the road condition, and regardless of what a man or nature throw in your path, your peace of mind can remain as solid as steel surrounding you and as certain as the brakes under your feet.

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps provide the driver with whiter, brighter low beams for enhanced illumination of the road and reduced glare for oncoming vehicles. To prevent glare from blinding the driver, the automatic anti-glare interior and door mirrors have built-in electrochromic elements. They automatically dim the reflection rate in response to ambient light and headlamps shining from behind, to enhance visibility at night.

The front and rear crumple zones help absorb impact energy in a collision. The high integrity cabin structure dissipates impact energy into the entire body, thus protecting occupants as deformation to the passenger compartment is minimised.

WHEN IT COMES TO PASSIVE SAFETY, THEY'RE ON YOUR SIDE. AND NEXT TO YOUR KNEE. AND BY YOUR HIP. AND IN FRONT OF YOUR CHEST. AND HEAD. AND...

The Lexus advanced SRS airbag (For the SRS airbag to work affectively, seatbelts must be worn correctly at all times. Child seats should be used in the rear seats. Please do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags should inflate. Such accessories prevent the SRS airbags from activating correctly, causing serious injury.) is a sophisticated network of sensors and airbags designed to help provide maximum passenger protection should a collision occur. Depending on factors such as crash severity and seat position, the driver's multistage airbag deploys one of three appropriate speeds for the most effective defense.

Similarly, the front passenger dual-stage airbag uses weight and crash severity sensors to determine its deployment. The RX 350 features a new front seat-mounted airbag that is larger than the conventional side airbag and designed to help protect the torso, abdomen and pelvis. And rounding out this comprehensive system are front and rear side curtain airbags and a first-in-its-class driver's knee airbag. Of course, as impressive as it is , the advanced airbag system is one feature we hope is never needed.

WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) Concept used in the front seats will help to reduce injury to the vertebra in the neck in a rear-end collision. It supports both the head and back simultaneously, helping to reduce the load to the neck.

EVERY JOURNEY IS A DELIGHT. NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU ROAM, YOU'LL ALWAYS ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL LEXUS COMFORTS.

There may be a grocer to drive to just a few blocks away, but where's the joy in that? After all, the spacious cabin of the Lexus RX 350 offers amenities that could rival the first-class cabin of an airline. For the audiophiles at heart, enjoy the soothing sound of the prestigious 11-speaker Mark Levinson® audio system. Of course, the other senses are honoured as well.

Walnut or bird's eye maple accents and leather extend a rich glove-like feel to the seating surfaces and trim. And for effortless access to the rear storage area, the available power rear door can automatically open and close with just a touch of a button. Futhermore, the exterior design is a vision to behold. All highly persuasive reasons to spend as much time in the RX 350 as possible.

OUTSTANDING VERSATILITY.

The combination of intelligent packaging gives the RX 350 superb versatility and usability. The front seatbacks can be fully reclined to a flat position, together with the rear seats; they create an extended flat area for relaxing and sleeping. The rear seatbacks fold down in moments to give you a large flat luggage space. The 60/40 split or the optional 40/20/40 split allows for maximum versatility when using cargo space. The luggage space can be expanded and formatted to accomodate a wide ranging variety of luggage.

The versatile 60:40 split push-open deck boards give easy access to an under-deck storage space. The tonneau cover can be stored here when not in use. Sundry items can be stored out of sight in the large under-deck tray which is also a first-in-its-class.

RX 350 CUSTOMISED LUXURY

Interior

• Black leather
• Ivory leather
• Light Gray leather

Trim

• Light brown (Bird's Eye Maple)
• Medium brown (Walnut)
• Dark Gray (Bird's Eye Maple)

Exterior

• White Pearl Crystal Shine (062)
• Silver Metallic (1C0)
• Beige Metallic (4R4)
• Light Olive Mica Metallic (6T1)
• Medium Green Mica Metallic (6U3)
• Copper Brown Mica (4S6)
• Dark Blue Mica Metallic (8R7)
• Light Blue Metallic (8R6)
• Dark Gray Mica (1E0)
• Black (202)

SPECIFICATION: SUMMARY

Engine

• Type: 24V DOHC V6
• Variable Valve Timing: Dual VVT-i
• Max. Output: 3,456cc
• Max. Torque: 203kW (272hp) / 6,200rpm

Performance

• Max. Speed: 180 km/h
• Acceleration (0-100km/h): 7.8 sec
• Min. Turning Radius: 5.7 m

Exterior

• Headlamps - HID (Xenon), Auto Leveling with washer
• Green Tinted, UV and IR-Cut Windshields and Windows
• Interior
• Steering Column with Automatic Tilt-away and Return
• Steering Wheel Switch Control
• Cruise Control
• Optitron Meter
• Inside Rear View Mirror (Electrochromic)
• Multi Information Display (MID)
• Clean Air Filter
• 8-way Adjustable Front Seats (with Memory - Driver seat only)
• Power Rear Door
• Illuminnated Entry System
• Dual Zone Climate Control

Safety: Active

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC)
• Traction Control (TRC)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Child Lock Protection

Safety: Passive

• Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbags
• Front and Rear Cabin Curtain Shield Airbags
• Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) for Front Seats
• 3-point seatbelts with Pretensioners and Force Limiters
• Height Adjustable Seatbelt Anchor
• Child Restraint Seat (CRS) Tether Anchor Brackets (ISOFIX-compliant)
• Side Door Impact Beam

Audio

• AM/FM Tuner, In-dash 6 CD Changer, Supports MP3, WMA, Mark Levinson® 11-speaker 240W

Security

• Anti-theft Alarm System (Immobilizer, Siren and Intrusion Sensor)

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Cheers.

Daft Hands - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Watch this! It's super dope.

Enjoy.

Cheerio.

Say Hello

After my morning class ended last Friday, I went straight home. I packed my frequently-used things into my backpack and waited for my relatives to fetch my mum and me. At 10.20am, they arrived, and we set off to KL. There was a jam at Pedas-Linggi area and we were stucked for 15 minutes. The best thing was, I saw a Nissan GT-R! A RED one coming on the opposite direction on the freeway. 4th GT-R close-up. At around noon, we arrived at Casa Damansara 2. After a short rest, all of us went to Tropicana City Mall on foot, which only took us 5 minutes to reach. GSC is opening soon, yeay! =D

Later in the evening, after my brother came back from work, we went to SS2 for dinner. My brother and I went again to Tropicana City Mall because I want to search for 'The Host' from Stephanie Meyer. And I got it! From Borders (Neither Popular or MPH have this book yet). Hooooorayyyyyy!!! Plus my brother paid the book for me.. another cheer! *giggle*. Oh! And I bought March edition of Juice.

The next day, which is a Saturday, we went to Rawang, my relatives place. They shifted to their new home so we paid a visit. We had lunch together at Kam Hee Restaurant. 

At circa 6.30pm, we arrived at KLIA. My uncle checked in and spent a moment saying our goodbyes. After he boarded the plane, Malacca is our next and final destination for the day. 

Here are some images:

Bird's nest lamp. I love it. Wish I could take it home with me.

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Cheers.

IBK (Ini Bukan Kari)

Nyonya Laksa, for more images, click here.

That was what my uncle said. IBK. What's that? 'Ini Bukan Kari'. Laksa ma... hahahahahaha... So his wife, also my aunt, cooked her nyonya laksa and I was filled. 

My brother drove back another Vios S. Here's the cup holder. (hahahaha.. takde keje laen..)

Vios S cup/bottle holder

Cheers.

When I was out for 13 hours on Friday the 13th (second time in a year... so far)

I woke up at 6.25am with groggy face. The 'BEST' part was, it rained 10 minutes later (secretly growling). I had coffee and a shortbread while watching The Biggest Loser (what a tease). It rained so heavy that I was stuck at the Pantai Hospital's traffic light twice (tunggu dua kali tau.. more than 99 seconds, dah la nak terkencing.. aduh~ tahan jer la). It took me 10 minutes more that usual to arrive to campus. More than half of the class was not there because of the pouring rain.

At 9.30am, we were dismissed. Anna and me went back to her apartment to chillax. We went out at nearly noon to JJ to buy ingredients for our home-cooked lunch, Beef Kebab (there will be pictures, even steps, just hold on to your seats). About less than 2 hours after shopping (aper tak nye 2 jam kat situ, me nak pilih comforter set pun cik mia susah - thanks Anna for deciding for me between the Akemi and Liv), we went back to her apartment (where I spotted a cun-melecun white Mark X) and start cooking. The recipe is...

Ingredients:

1 Yellow onion, sliced

1 Cinnamon (kayu manis)

1 Star anise

Beef/chicken (umm.. agak sendiri la brapa banyak nak letak, hehe..), sliced/minced

1 Beef cube

Peas (small can)

Pita bread

Butter (optional)

Cream cheese (optional)

1 Medium tomato, diced

Olive oil

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Put in yellow onion. Fry till slightly brown.

2. Throw in cinnamon and star anise. Add in sliced beef.

3. Put in beef cube and stir till beef turns brown. Let it simmer till beef is tender.

4. Remove from heat. Served with tomatoes and pita bread (with butter and cream cheese).

After lunch, we had strawberries for dessert. I just like the plain soury taste of it but Anna ate 'em with chocolate syrup (masam katenyer). After hanging around a lil' more, I went home around 6pm.

At 6.50pm, I went out again with parents and relatives for dinner in Tengkera. Yup, you're right, it's the 'Handsome Restaurant'. I'm just stuffed right now (macam ular sawa baru makan habuan yang besar giler... LOL).

Thank you to my best friend, Anna, for helping me making the beef kebab.

Beef Kebab ready to eat

Korean Stawberries

Handsome Restaurant

More pictures, click here

Thanks to Anna again. =D

Cheers.

A trip to Saravana

Anna said she would be having lunch with Pak Cik. So, the girls and I went to Saravana to fill our tummy with banana leaf. This time I remembered to take a picture, BUT, it happened halfway through suap-ing myself. Kekeke... Hungweee ler.. aper nak buat.. =P

With chicken varuvel

Cheers.

2009 Lexus RX350

Lexus claims benchmark improvements in innovation, safety, performance, comfort and efficiency. The proof of the pudding of course will be in the … er… driving, but Lexus is clearly working hard on the features, level of specification and dynamics across all of its model range.

This 3.5 litre V6 engine RX350 is an upgrade of the previous 3.3 litre V6 engine RX330. A 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, replacing the old 5-speed unit, is mated to the V6 and also provides sequential shift functionality.

Lexus launched their latest RX350 on 10th March. But on Monday, my brother and his team of experts drove 2 of those babies in one day, in 3 states.... on 9th March. So here are some pictures:

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Price? RM380K.

Cheers.

A day out for pizza

It's Wednesday and what to do? EAT! Well, I have been eating healthy dinner everyday (wholemeal bread with tuna and tomatoes, sometimes with baby carrots for snack). So, to reward myself (since I suke sangat pizza), I called up the girls for some pizza. Another reason was to use my SMS PIzza Hut Promotion that I received a few days back, and today is the last day for its validity. The text message goes like this:

"Buy 1 Free 1 @ Pizza Hut! Buy Large Supremes Pan pizza @ RM28.90, FREE Large Crunchy Family Fav. pizza worth RM25.90. Call 1300-88-2525. 13Feb-11Mar09. Quote 'VL' "

(Don't get ahead of me guys...)

Sounds tempting right? So, I said, why not use it? I picked up 2 of my friends and another friend joined in later. We arrived around 1.30pm. After we were seated by the (new) waiter, I showed him the text message. *a moment to read*. Then he said, "Oh, this one is take away." I said, "What did you say?" *curse Pizza Hut silently*. Kat dalam sms tu tak pun cakap take away ke dine in ke.. aduh.. but dah duduk, so tak nak buat malu, order jer la.

Anna and me ordered 'Sensasi Delight Set 4' which consists of 2 Personal size pizza, 2 sodas, 2 chicken soup, and garlic bread. We chose 'Waikiki Paradise' and 'Tropical Chicken' as our toppings (bukan OUR as in OUR toppings.. bukan atas kepala.. atas pizzzzaaaa...). Sherin and Adelin chose another set which consists of the same as mentioned portion but one pizza comes with Cheesy Lava crust. Those toppings were 'Waikiki Paradise' and 'Thai Chicken'. Our (new) waiter has the tendency to say 'eh' at the end of every sentence. We find it funny and I could not hold my giggle.

Makan time!

We were unable to finish our portions, so leftovers were packed. Gerak back home around 3pm. I still have 2 hours till my class starts. So, Sherin and I went to the library. I did short notes for DSS for a bit then I headed to class.

Here are the pictures....

Orange, pink, and dark red bourgenvilla blooms in my small garden.

White bourgenvilla blooms.

Chicken soup.

Garlic bread.

Cheesy Lava with Waikiki Paradise topping.

Thai Chicken topping

Tropical Chicken topping

Waikiki Paradise topping

Cheers.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Fuelled in gas yesterday for RM40 and bought the Ferrari 430 Scudedia for RM8.90. Here's the specs:

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $250,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 263 cu in, 4308cc
Power (SAE net): 503 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 347 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch<

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 102.4 in Length: 177.6 in Width: 75.7 in Height: 47.2 in

Curb weight: 3150 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):Zero to 62 mph: 3.6 secZero to 124 mph: 11.6 sec

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):

European combined cycle: 15 mpg

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia joined the road-going V8 line-up alongside the F430 coupe and the F430 Spider. The 430 Scuderia is a truly high-performance 2-seater berlinetta which demonstrates how Ferrari's Formula 1 know-how is carried across to its production cars.

This model is a special series based on the F430 and is aimed specifically at Ferrari's most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients. Development focused on light weight, minimum trimmings and innovative technology. All this to exalt the car's extremely high-performance and ability to thrill the driver.

The new car can count on an extremely low weight-to-power ratio of just 2.45 kg per hp thanks to a low dry weight of just 1250 kg - 100 kg less than the F430 - and to the naturally-aspirated 4308cc V8's 510 hp at 8500 rpm. 

Superb performance both on and off the track is assured by a series of cutting-edge solutions. There is the latest software - F1 Superfast - which reduces gearchange times to just 60 milliseconds, and new traction control which, for the first time, combines the E-Diff electronic differential and the F1-Trac traction and stability control in a single integrated system.

Vehicle dynamics, control and performance thus represent the zenith of Ferrari's achievements in terms of developing road-certified sports cars.

The 430 Scuderia wasofficially unveiled by Michael Schumacher at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt last September 2007.

Russell Peters: "Take the information and go.."

Cheers.

There's no pricetag to LOVE

Found this on one of the tables in MMU:

Girls = Money x Time
Time = Money
Girls = Money^2
Money = √Evil
Money^2 = (√Evil)^2
Money = Evil
Girl = Evil

Hahahahaha... ummmm.. we are not EVIL. We are just.. demanding? Well, it shows that our partners could cater to our needs, right? It is not all monetary. And we are not materialistic. Well, at least, I know I'm not. Some things, including actions, can be priceless and we girls only need a mental note on that. Whatever it is, do it with honesty, trust and love. =)

Cheers.

Daniel Eric Gold VS Josh Groban

Josh Groban

VS

Daniel Gold (as Matt in 'Ugly Betty)

Do they look the same to you? Matt looks so much alike Groban on Ugly Betty. Just a thought.

Cheers.

Anything but love

It's dark, and sweet, and goth, and mellow, and sad, and a sense of release.



Enjoy being on the dark side.


Cheers.

A.I.

Supercomputers and Artificial Intelligence has been closely connected over the decades. Instant examples of recent supercomputers are AUTO from Wall-E, ARIA from Eagle Eye, and Bailey from Numb3rs (Season 5, Episode 17 - First Law).

Wall-E: AUTO, the ship's auto-pilot system

Eagle Eye: ARIA, top secret intelligence supercomputer

Numb3rs: Bailey, prime suspect in the death of a cutting-edge scientist

What's next? Can't wait to know.

Cheers.

Project E.A.R. - Mara Bahaya (Official Clip)

Pop Shuvit has teamed up with Slapshock (Philippines), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Ahli Fiqir (Singapore), Thaitanium (Thailand), and Silksounds (Thailand). 'Mara Bahaya' has been in my iPod since I got the song and still is. Now, I'm waiting for this version to available on P2P so that I could bootlegged it. =P

No matter whether it's the original version or this new version, I still fancy 'em both. So, for the rest of you guys, enjoy this clip.

Cheers.

Charity Run

After coming back from The Jetty, I tried to sleep. But all I could do was blink. I was saying to myself, "C'mon Sherilyn, you need the rest for the run!" I slept off around 2.30am. At 5.55am, *Common's Make My Day*, *snooze*. Woke up, turned off the alarm. Switched off the porch light, security alarm, back light and I had myself prepared for the run. 6.55am, started the car engine, drove towards MMU. Arrived circa 7.10am. There were a few Singapore cars, participants, and EngSoc society who were still setting up at that time. Registered myself and waited for my friend. 30 minutes passed, more and more participants came and still no sign of my friend (maner plak budak nih.. ishk.. lambatnyerrr..).


He finally arrived at nearly 8am (grrrr...). The announcers said to register ourselves and take a seat for the officiating ceremony by the mayor's representative. I took a look around and they were less familiar faces (maybe cause I tak kenal Engineering students). They were veterans as well and a girl with a puppy on a leash. It seemed like the puppy is more ready for the run than some of us. It's Women's Day today and we received a round of cheers. The director for the run has bad English and grammatical mistakes *roll eyes* (buat malu MMU je). Then it was time for the mayor's representative to speak. He's stumpy and has white hair. The 3 guys sitting in front of us who I believe are Singaporeans said this, "For all you know, he's the driver for the mayor." *roll eyes* (I do not know either). Anyhow, he said that we should have started earlier, which I totally agree. Then the ribbon-cutting ceremony ended.


At exactly 8.30am, the run started. I started off fine. But got tired after about 10 minutes and I started brisk waslking. My friend was ahead of me. The path was from MMU's President Square to MITC's roundabout and back (approximately 10km). When I reached the roundabout, I was given a bottle of water and a coupon-like paper at the checkpoint to proof that I have been there. At UG's junction, Pak Cik and Anna were in the car. What a lovely surprise. They were on their way to BP. My friend and I arrived after 60 minutes of running and walking. I finished at 35th placing (out of 200 plus).


After the participants were back, the prize giving ceremony started at around 10.30am. The first place winner completed his run in 45 minutes (we were so close). Prizes were given up to the 11th place winner. And there were 5 lucky draws. The closest that I got to was the number '003' (my number was 002, taken from the receipt). I headed back, showered, had lunch, and took a 3-hour nap (geez that was long! Tak cukup tido kan...).


All in all, it was a hearty and healthy event. I was excited that I was part of it. =). All I need is a mental picture of it all. =D



P/S: To Engineering Society, it was indeed a good deed that your society is organising such events for charity as well as for the health benefits of the participants. But please, make it earlier next time. At 6.30am would be just fine. The heat was just killing us.


Cheers.

Moon Shine

At around 3pm, I received a text message from Anna asking whether I'm interested in going to The Jetty. But, I'm supposed to have dinner with my relatives at the same place that I went last Tuesday ('Leng Chai' Resturant in Tengkera). So I said, "Me, tak jadi pegi makan la.. mo pegi jetty ngan Anna." She was nagging afterwards, of course. At around 9pm, Anna and Pak Cik fetched me along with another friend of Pak Cik's. First stop: Pak Putra. I had capathi and Chicken Vindaloo. Love it! It was a full house!

Then we were off to The Jetty. Snapped pictures along the way. And here we go...

Grass berries

Holiday Inn

More at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=66867&id=829367504&l=c91a7

I arrived home at 1.20am.

Cheers.