Switch The Blade Biatch!

Venue: SwitchBlade Restaurant, Solaris Dutamas
Time: 9.00pm - 10.30pm
Pacer/Partner in crime: booTak

I passed by this restaurant (or more like a diners kot) million times with thoughts "hurm, one day nak makan sini la"
But it never happend.
So when booTak threw the idea of having dinner here, I said OK right away
BBM Ina, to check out price range and stuff then off we go

It is located at A2-G1-07, Solaris Dutamas , No.1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur. The same row as Little Taiwan and Yummy Restaurant (opening soon).



FYI, the restaurant does not serve only food, but they sell bags, accesories, clothes as well. To those who likes Avril Lavigne rock chick's look, then this is the place. Me, ermm not so much. So we'r here just for the food.



* erm, the tagline maybe did not represent us much



As mentioned earlier, they do sell accesories like bags, purses and even like decorative items like clock and stuff. The base color would be PINK, BLACK and WHITE. I like their decoration too. Minimalist but somehow it got mixed up with some other theme by accident.





* the accesories counter



The place is not that big, I think can cater around 80 customers at a time. They serve mostly western food and no liquor at all. Nice.



While waiting for our order to arrived, we went around the stores to check out whats happening. Among others on sale were phedora, baby T for girls and baby T for babies. How cute...They also have men's shirt but its all printed in so called rock on statement. Erm...me no likey...



* cek cek cek cekidout....




* some stuff for babies and little kiddo



*booTak wonders around...


So, after 20mins of waiting (erm, not so bad) our food arrived. First, my drinks. Passion Me drinks. Its actually a soda with a zip of grenadine syrup. But it is literally a zip. Only little portion at the bottom of the glass. I give it 2 stars out of 5

* Passion ME

Second, my Aglio Olio pasta with Grilled Chilli Prawn. Hurm, the portion was too small for my liking. You see, I am a girl who eat. Yah, I EAT. I aint no schizo who prevent myself from eating nor throw back what I eat. Aah aah NOPE. So this is too small for me. I think it only took me 6 times of swirling my fork around the pasta and the GONE. Lesap begitu.

Haih...

But the taste was so-so as well. Nothing to shout at actually for a pasta cost RM20.50

Hurmmmm....

* saya masih belum menyuap ketika ini


booTak ordered this, some Grilled Lamb Burger i think. Or something something lamb burger...the portion was small as well. but it taste gooooodddd...Ouh ya, its RM24.90

All in all, it was a so-so experience. They should improve in terms of the portion as well as ensuring good quality food before they serve their customer. For example, his burger bread was quite soggy or maybe we were expecting too much.

So, if you feel like spending some rock chick moment, do come here. Well, if you like la kan....

Sprint Fatgirl Sprint

Okay, that is certainly not a new title for newly reproduced version of 'Run Fatboy Run'
Aah. ahh...Nope.
Just a snippet of my next story on how mua managed to secure her first winning in Ministry of Finance Games (Athletics Event) last 2 weekends.

Ke garisan,
SEDIAAAAAA....
Pommm (mula ye maksudnya)


This is the 3rd year I ran for my organisation, representing them for the annual Ministry of Finance Games where one of the event held was athletics

I was selected to run for the Medley Relay for Senior Officer. Okay, by senior it doesn mean that Im old and the runners are those who always have their knee guard with them. Na'ah! Nope. Its 'senior' by virtue of the rank in the organisation. and Na'ah im not one of those highly ranked officer in my organisation as well, so I cant really explain why I ran for the Senior Officer
Nonetheless, I ran still.

You see my organisation rarely win event for athletics. I just dunt get it. During our internal athletics event rasa mcm dah power dah sprint beriyer dan sebagainya. Apparently, we are not good enough. So hence me running for the Medley Relay because they said they at least want to score some winning point.

For Medly Relay, there will be 4 runners. 1 women and 3 men to be exact. and the course of running will be 100m, 100m, 200m and 400m kind of relay. Yah, its weird and definitely not up to Olympic level what not. Not even Sukma kot.

So, we have 4 runners. Yours truly, Hariz, Rantai and Longson in the team. What makes it so interesting is, both of us NEVER TRAINED together before. Ehehee...bak kata abang Nas melodi, kita terjah je




* with my cuak face



* nothing to compared to Usain Bolt's gold spike. But I still love my spike


So we were running against 7 other agencies, namely LHDN, Kastam, BSN, SC, JPPH, EPF and MOF. So lets do some calculation, its 32 runners altogether.



* walking to the starting line. Ignore my huge ass pls




* again, ignore my huge ass. My back side has never been lovely


I was the first runner. Not by choice but more to like given to. Default. Women has to be the first runner. *sigh* ... I never like to be the first runner. Why? Because I freaking hate the gun off sounds of it. Its nerve wrecking especially when the official said "SEDIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA".
Sungguh berdebar

But this time around, I was quite calm. Maybe its because I just want to get it done and over with. Tak kose mak nak pikir nyah.



* mendahului (konon-kononnya)






* cuba mendekati pelari dari kastam kot yg kuning tu. Tak sempat berkenalan.

They said I was the first to hand over the baton. Hehhehe...well maybe itu ilusi optic dema sbb i was actually running on the outer part. Lane 5 to be exact so it may look like as if I gave it first

Nonetheless, we managed to get the 3rd position. Laaaaaaaaaaaaa.....3rd je ke some of you may say. But..but...I never win tau before. So kasik chance la. First place went to LHDN, Kastam follow suit and then us.
:)



* gembira di sessi penyampaian hadiah

* awek amek hadiah sure lama. mungkin itu kata abang LHDN di sebelah

All in all, it was a good race. team effort I must say. May we win again next year

Sekian terima kasih

Staying Strong!

I has always been perceived as a strong person. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Some may take it as a compliment, yah I used to gloat when people told me "Im not like you, I am not that strong"

However, being 'strong' is difficult. You have to be in the state of 'strong' at almost all time...and when somebody told me "you are the most independent women I have ever met in my life, dont get me into thinking that I was wrong all this while" its like having a big fat huge rock being thrown at me; from all angle.

I couldnt help but wonder, does this 'strong' person deserve a break? By break means will he/she allowed to have a meltdown, breakdown and all sorts of down for at least once?

I dont know about most of you but to me being strong requires whole lots of effort and lately the amount of effort needed at my side exceeded the threshold set. It is beyond my acceptable level anymore and it is weighing me down slowly. I go through day by day reminiscing all those good days and times I had before. Those days when my only worries is whether my 50bucks will keep my alive till the end of the week, and whether I will have the time to copy my friend's program for assignment as I suck big time in all sorts of computer programming (and I took IT Engineering, so if you have doubts how I managed to get my degree, I dont blame you)

I know, this is life. As you progressing, there will be time when you will be challenged in terms of all aspect. Emotion, physicall and mental.
The physical and mental bit, I can swallow. But the emotion bit, *sigh*...
It's frustrating when people around you does not communicate with you using the same language. The absence of expected similarities sometimes makes you wonder, do they really understand me at all? Does anyone ever ask themselves, what would Nana want in this situation?

*sigh*

I used to wonder, why people blog about their emotion. I mean some stuff are private and when I read some bloggers yip-yapping about how they hate their friends, bosses, mother, father, siblings, boyfriend, girlfriend (this is not an exhaustive list), I used to tell myself...
"hurm, why do they do this? ran out of methods to express their emotion ke?"

Somehow I do understand now, I understand the fact that expressing emotion through words can be fulfilling too. and the best part is the computer well in this case your blog page wont talk back, and for sure they cant criticise you. The computer only listen (well, in this case they let those words appear on the screen)

and yah sometimes, thats the only things that you need. To be listen to...


I spent 27 years of my life listened to others, I believe my cycle should be up now. I believe I deserve to be listen to.

Laughter is the BEST medicine!

WICOE
(Women In Charge Of Everything)

Is proud to announce the opening of its

EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN!
OPEN TO MEN ONLY
ALL ARE WELCOME

Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants

The course covers two days, and topics covered in this course include:

DAY ONE

HOW TO FILL ICE CUBE TRAYS
Step by step guide with slide presentation

TOILET ROLLS- DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS?
Roundtable discussion

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET & FLOOR
Practising with hamper (Pictures and graphics)

DISHES & SILVERWARE;
DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN SINK
OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES?
Debate among a panel of experts.

REMOTE CONTROL
Losing the remote control - Help line and support groups

LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS
Starting with looking in the right place
Instead of turning the house upside down while screaming -
Open forum

DAY TWO

EMPTY MILK CARTONS;
DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN?
Group discussion and role play

HEALTH WATCH;
BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH
PowerPoint presentation

REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST
Real life testimonial from the one man who did

IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY
AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS?
Driving simulation

LIVING WITH ADULTS;
BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR PARTNER
Online class and role playing

HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION
Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques

REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES
& CALLING WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE
Bring your calendar or PDA to class

GETTING OVER IT;
LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE TIME
Individual counsellors available

p/s: How I wish this course is for real. ;)

Expectation!

Its difficult to manage expectations, and its even more difficult when you cant meet those, not even at PAR. Its frustrating when it came in a complete chain, where you repeatedly letting people down and even let yourself down.

Sometimes I wonder, is it really necessary to sacrifice your own believe, your own feelings just to ensure the other parties are happy? At the end of the day the big question marks that haunt your mind is, "Is it really worth it?"

I believe I am worth to be listen to...
I believe I am worth to be considered to...
and
I believe I am worth to be recognised...

Well, at least I used to believe in those (the above)

Now, my confidence level is kinda shaky, and I felt as if the whole world is against me. Or maybe I am just another drama queen in the making.

I hope this phase will end soon...because to be frank, I am tired!

Whisk! Whisk!

Venue: Whisk Esspresso Bar/Cake Shop, Empire Subang

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Pacer? (Huhhhh!!!)/Partner in crime: Ina and Didi

*picture courtesy of http://www.rebeccasaw.com/whisk-yourself-here-empire-shopping-gallery-for-yummy-cakes/

I have been craving sweet stuff for a month already. In particular for a red velvet cake. Yum yum! After 2 failed attempt to get it, I finally got the chance to have the most famous Red Velvet cake @ Whisk Espresso Bar/Cake Shop

Words spread around famous blogger that their red velvet is too die for (not literally). And the macaroons too...uuuuuu...so the three of us finally managed to get a proper table and order the sumptious selection of cakes and dessert

Whisk is actually a family run business. Yup, from the cake baking thingy until to the person behind the cash register. They are super friendly too. How I wish I have the guts to actually ask the aunty to take her picture. Hehehe. She actually baked all the cakes herself with her 2 sisters and the son does the pizza baking job. I tell you their pizza is superb. Well I dont have picture but trust me its super awesome for RM14.90 worth of pizza.

So lets start, first you have to order la kan. So here goes:

* this is too cute

So we ordered the famous Macaroons, a slice of Red Velvet and Humming Bird Cake.

The macaroons were a little bit dissappointing I must say. Its too small for my liking and you thought that colors represent the taste of it. Errm...noooo....I cant really feel the difference between orange macaroons and coffee macaroons. Nonetheless, the texture of the filling is nice and perfect. Not too sweet.

Well, 10 macaroons for the price of RM18. (kalau beli satu je RM2). Okay la kot yeh.

So lets move to the other famous cake here. The hummingbird. It is moist and flavorful with chopped pecans, pineapple and banana. Erm...banana. Me no likey. I only eat banana for 21km race. Ehehhee..but i so love the frosting which is the delicious cream cheese.. *drool*

Ouh ya, the cake cost u RM14.50 also i think. Terlupa nak check bill.

* hum...hum...hummingbird!

Now...drum rollllll...

The Red Velvet

w00t w00t

It has a very distinctive taste. Really moist and the frosting is just heaven. Really delicious. Usually after the third bites of any cakes i would've stop already. I dunt really like an extremely sweet cake. But this one, every bite invite for another bites. Which is awesomee....

This is a place worth for re-visit. Definitely will be for another round of yummy pizza and the awesome red velvet. Ouh ya, they also have this mocha latte nutella drinks. But didi said its quite thick for her liking. Dont ask me, I dont drink coffee.

Heheehe

However, the place is quiet small. So if you plan to have party of 6 what not, errrm...think twice. The take out would be suffice.

Check it out at Empire Shopping Gallery, L03A

Plain unhappy

I dont feel happy anymore...