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Food
Shrimp Off
Jul 20th
I’ve gotta admit that eating a lot has been my forte, but eating fast is somewhat unattested. Last Saturday I finally had a chance to put it to test in Red FM shrimp off challenge at Bubba Gump, Sunway Piramid.
I was driving home and as usual tuned to evening drive with Terry on Red FM enjoying the songs while waiting for the 60k music takeaway cue to sms. And as usual, there were other on-going contests and invites that you can part take – so one was this shrimp off challenge. I smsed in and bleeps later, Terry called saying I’m one of the contestants. Few songs afterwards, my conversation with Terry was played over the radio. I must say, hearing your own voice is weird… lol… I sounded like a kid.
but i digress….
So, the day had come. Most of the contestants wanted to be in JD’s team thinking that being big means big eater too. Since I never underestimated being small, I sided Terry, along with few other underdogs.
Meg who initially was just accompanying me found herself dragged into Terry’s team too. Haha… And the challenge begins – first among contestants in groups of two.
JD’s Team
VS
Terry’s Team
After the rules explained, shouting and booing exchanged, the chow down started…
Each with a bucket of shrimp and the one who got the most weight difference in 60sec will be the winner.
Surprisingly, the girls did quite well too and on Terry’s side, I was the one with most weight difference. Since it was only a point difference between me and the other guy on JD’s side, we battled it out in another round – this time in 30sec. The one who wins will get a RM100 Bubba Gump voucher. That’s enough a motivation for me but unfortunately, I lost! nooooo! All the while, the advice shouted at my ears like I was deaf was “squeeze the butt!!!”. OMG…. sorry guys, I should have squeezed harder. lol
Next was Terry and JD’s turn to settle their score.
Terry!! Your turn to squeeze the butt!
Disgusting JD
Finally, who’s the shrimp king?
The retarded JD! He must have cheated. Nevertheless, thank you and Dilly for making me laugh every morning.. Hehe.
For the fun and good sport, we were all given goodie bag.
The best of the lot – the late night love songs compilation! Haven’t got the chance to play it though cause my PC has finally KO-ed after the occasional hiccups that worsened everytime I switched it on. The shirt is cute, but way too sexy for me. urgh! Last but not least, Bubba Gump voucher worth RM30! Yeehaa.. anyone wants to join me for seafood now?
Generous June
Jun 29th
Lady luck must have been on my side as I was blessed with many kind offerings in the second half of June. I saved substantially mainly from meals. Not only that they were free, they were gastronomically satisfying as well. Ain’t my tummy happy? lol.. Heck I even won a book from a contest by Red.fm which I never intentionally meant to participate.
First off…CHI had small little parties for the Les Mills’ second quarter releases.
CHI is more than just a place to keep fit. From the staff to instructors to the friends that I’ve met, they have all added a personal touch in my life.
Then…for all the sugar rush that kept my glucose level high in the mornings and evenings.
The the warm dinner on a cold night at ‘The Apartment‘
The very appetizing clam and mussel dish is a must-try.
IYD appreciation cum Jasmina farewell poolside partey~~
FRHAM even gave gifts to those who volunteered. Free food + gift..man..couldn’t ask for more. What I should have packed more is my favourite spaghetti! Should have packed 5 packs. haha… now now.. I shouldn’t be greedy hor… I miss the lamb too.
Lastly, the books…
Nurse bought me a book entitled Taming The Tiger. Didn’t she know I’m already a tame tiger? haha. Anyway she said it was an impulsive purchase because when she sees the word ‘tiger’ she thought of me. aawwww… The book was signed by the author too, who was there to launch it. Not exactly J.K. Rowling, but thank you so much!
Now here’s a spooky story. Michael Jackson came to visit on his first dead anniversary, in a form of a book! Lol.. Here’s what happened – I was, few weeks ago, went to Red.fm webpage to check out Ally’s review on Ecoba. While at it, I saw some contest links and decided to just check what was on. And since June was the month of MJ’s untimely death, Red.fm was giving away his autobiography, which, according to the cover page, his one and only. Two weeks later, someone called to say that I’ve got it! All it took was a simple question and a sentence that I completed in less than a minute. I don’t even quite remember what I’ve wrote in the ‘complete the sentence’ part anymore. I collected the book on the 25th, the date that MJ died last year.
Thank you all
Looking forward to badminton competition in July…
Do I still have what it takes to win?
June the Month of Food
Jun 20th
Johnny’s
Finally I get to try Johnny’s. Next time must remember to boil the eggs before the soup finishes. We forgotten the eggs and had to add soup to do just that! Eggs in steamy bath! Johnny’s is okay…I like the sauce very much though.
T-Bowl
Do I want to eat in the toilet? YES! People are willing to queue to eat here man..but it’s not surprising cause the food is delicious and the price is just right. Look at the food! Yummy!
Ecoba
I’ve wanted to try this place quite a while now. Ecoba is a cool and happening place, even more so during the world cup period. If you’re planning to go, better book first cause it’s always full regardless it is a weekday or weekend. Otherwise if you’re lucky, you’ll still get a seat outside, which is still cool except it could be a little warm. I just couldn’t resist seating on the beany bag and feast like a king. Whuahahaha.
The food is okay.. not bad at all. Price wise, it’s acceptable for a place like this. Take your time to chill and chat with your friends while eating – that’s the way to enjoy Ecoba~
K.T.Z
I’d say, the food here is most delicious compared to those above and the price is also very affordable. You’ll just want to order all of them! Two thumbs up!
The best of all…the SWEET and SIAO SIAO moments…
Guess who’s this cocoon?
Whuahaha…I like this picture so much!
Thanks all! June is great… but it has not ended yet….. kekeke… More to come….Till then, cheers~
Of Dog, Bday & Booze
Mar 27th
It has been such a long time since I truly blog about something. That’s why I’m doing something about it. Not that it’s anything special but nevertheless it’s great to blog again once a while about things that you enjoy so much – that is chillin’ with fantastic friends – and while the Internet connection is still bearable.
At about 12.30pm last Tuesday after lunch in Tronoh, Kelvin, Jesse and I drove down to Ipoh for a casual getaway-from-UTP trip. First destination was a sports shop in town to get Jesse a new racquet because his old one has broken due to a clash with his faithful partner, Kelvin (sound so gay but nvm). We ended spending almost one hour there choosing racquet, getting string done myself and for them both to buy grips, and also help ourselves to some cookies and tea that the shop uncle so generously offer.
After that we went to pick up Aaron at his house. There we met our new friend, Labbie, Aaron’s cute little pet dog. She’s only 2 months old. Absolutely lovely.
Next we rounded up nearby for a nice cendol. Nothing taste better than a bowl of sweetened shaved-ice in the middle of a hot day. Feeling satisfied, we headed next for a movie called “The International” that cost us 6 bucks discounted from our worn out matrix card. After the movie, we became unsatisfied back. You know why? Because there’s not much action in it and more to conspiracy and boring politics. But Naomi Watts was looking very pretty. Can’t say the same for Clive Owen but that’s always his look to look like our matrix cards anyway.
During the movie, an sms came from Kana/Melissa asking where shall we celebrate Jesse’s birthday. Opps. I didn’t know. Kelvin (his faithful partner) didn’t know. Aaron, probably knew but didn’t mention. That was my and Kelvin’s surprise that surpass any point of the movie. Sorry Jesse for not knowing it was your birthday. All was not too late anyhow. After the movie, we met up with Kana, Melissa, Raymond, William, Edrea (wrg spelling i think) and her sister, Erica to dine in 1919 restaurant. The food there was superb and worth every cent we paid.
Still salivate like Labbie when look at the pictures.
Not long after the dinner, 4 of us headed back to Aaron’s house for another round of activity, while Kana and the gang went to buy cake and Bacardi Lemon. Their purpose was to get Jesse drunk but somehow, Aaron and I were the most affected by alcohol. That was really unnecessary, Kana. In between drinks we played murderer, big fish-small fish, switch-name game, bang-bang game, and best of all truth-or-dare.
The gang
Kelvin apologised to Jesse for breaking his racquet by kissing him.. on the lips
I have to say it is really hard to kiss another guy if you’re not gay. Not even when you’re partially intoxicated. Not even when you try to imagine that he has the quality of Jessica Alba.
It will never work. Yuck. Next, I was dared to kiss Aaron’s smelly toe. When I was nearly there to gently nick it, he yanked it into my mouth. Double yuck.
From Melissa to Kana with love. Slurped from chin to forehead.
Shamefully to admit, I puked. Wasted all the nice food that I’ve eaten earlier on. Probably not even half the nutrients were absorbed when they were forcefully jerked out of my stomach. Sad case.
But it was all in good times. It was a wonderful celebration and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSE. I wish we could both take this dog away with us… eeee so cute!
