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Sunday, June 29, 2008

  • Shopaholic Returns

    The sales have begun.

    I'm dead.

    You would think that I would save money for my upcoming trip to Hong Kong (I leave in 4 days!).

    But no, I have to go on a shopping spree.

    I thought I had myself under control when I went shopping with Tracy and the boys on Monday. I didn't buy a thing. I only bought a necklace. Hey, it was half price. There is no resistance for that kind of bargain.

    I even spent Wednesday out of the house with the boyfriend and came home empty handed.

    Then I got the call that brought out the shopaholic diva in me.

    I mean, how can you say no to shopping with a friend you've not seen in ages, offers to drive to Midvalley, and invites you to be her guest at a sale for members only? You don't.

    Spent almost the whole day at Midvalley Megamall and the Gardens with Wendy. Literally.

    Came home with lingerie from La Senza (I can never have enough stuff from this place), a pair of pants from Zara, a top from Naf Naf and 2 shirts for the boyfriend from Marks & Spencers. While it didn't seem like much, my wallet definitely felt it bad.

    Which was really nothing compared to the following day.

    Decided to meet up with mom for lunch at KLCC. Had errands to run so ended up there late.

    Had a quick lunch at The Lawn.

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    Still can't get over the cuteness of the table numbers

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    Salmon sandwich

    Since I had time to kill, I did what I do best. Spend money.

    By the time mom got off work, my feet were aching and so were my hands. On the bright side, I got more lingerie, a dress from Zara, a bag for Tracy from MNG, 2 books from Kinokuniya, and an amazing pair of skirt/shorts from Topshop. Bad news, I need to barricade myself in my room for the next 5 months before my debts can be settled.

    Mom got off work. Since traffic was bad, we decided to eat before we headed home. Stopped at Sunway Pyramid because it was on the way. Had dinner at Dragon-i.

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    Fried tofu with salt and pepper - It's amazingly soft on the inside!

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    Fried wanton

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    Fried carrot cake

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    Fried pork chop with fried (everything seems to be fried ) rice

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    Xiao Long Bao - no other place does it as well...

    Ordered too much as usual and had to pack up the leftovers. Walked around for a bit because we had a little time for once - we usually get to Sunway Pyramid on Friday nights with just enough time for dinner. Promod was having their sale and decided to check it out for fun. Bad idea. Came out with another 2 tops.

    So much for saving for Hong Kong. Oh well.

    Carrie's cupcake project this week: Blondies which is supposed to be a pale version of Brownies.

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    Looks good, smells even better. Don't know how it tastes like since I don't like nuts.

    I don't usually eat what I bake. Weird, I know.

    You Are Black Pepper
    You may be considered ordinary by some, but you're far from boring.
    You elevate the mood of any discussion, and people miss you when you're not around.
    You are secretly very dominant and powerful. Most can only take you in small doses.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

  • Choral Festival, Cravings and Cupcakes

    If I thought May was bad, June was is crazy.

    1st of June saw the 6th Young Singers Choral Festival committee members running around like their heads had been chopped off getting last minute things done. Then, it was time to camp over at the KL Performing Arts Centre for the entire week.

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    The Choral Festival started on the 3rd of June with a Children's Choir Competition. Call time was 7.30am which meant I had to leave the house by 6.30am which in turn means I have to wake up at 5.30am. Not good considering I only got home at 11.30pm the night before and slept at 2am.

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    On the bright side, leaving that early meant there was no traffic. On the other hand, no traffic means reaching KLPac at 7am. Thus, we look like this...

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    Needless to say, we got little sleep the rest of the week. In between running around to get certificates signed, selling scores, giving out food, and others, we also had to perform. Didn't go as well as it should. Oh well.

    The moment the Choral Festival ended, there was a huge sigh of relief and it was time to release stress. Who needs sleep? The day after saw me doing some retail therapy at The Gardens.

    Didn't buy much but had good food. It was a treat for my taste buds after one week of so-so food. Had lunch at Din Tai Fung, a Chinese Restaurant.

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    Appetizer - marinated cucumbers

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    Hot and Sour soup

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    Xiao Long Bao

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    Shrimp Fried Rice

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    Black Sesame Bao

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    Seafood Udon

    Since I didn't manage to buy anything, the following Friday saw me at KLCC. Met up with mom for lunch and shopped. Got myself a new Coach bag (it was on sale!), 2 tops and a pair of shorts from Marks & Spencer (it was on sale too!), lingerie from La Senza and a cupcake recipe book from Kinokuniya.

    Walked around while waiting for mom to finish work till my feet hurt. When mom was done, we decided to eat dinner at KLCC to avoid the traffic heading back home. Had dinner at the House of Sundanese Food.

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    Appetizer - fish crackers with sambal

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    Grilled chicken with rice, tofu and vegetable

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    Deep Fried Fish

    Considering the amount I spent that day, you would have thought that I would quarantine myself at home for the next 2 months or so.

    Wrong!

    Went back to the Gardens yet again the next day. Not quite sure why. There was a reason, I just can't recall.

    What I do recall, was the huge lunch at Italiannies.

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    Their bread is amazing

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    Random shot - I liked the lighting

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    Spinach and Artichoke Formaggio

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    Italiannies Mista Salad

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    Classic Pizza

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    Marsala Mushroom Soup

    All that for 2 people. How greedy, right?

    I love food.

    Especially desserts.

    And I have been addicted to baking cupcakes. It's just so fun despite the frustration, accidents with graters and hot trays, and washing up.

    Every time I find myself in a supermarket or grocery store, I gravitate to the baking section and start buying ingredients to make cupcakes.

    The last 3 times I've been baking lemon cupcakes because mom bought a whole bag of lemons and I had to finish it. By the end of it all, I was sick of lemon cupcakes and I'm sure everyone I gave them to were too. So today, I decided to try baking something new.

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    Irish Coffee Cupcakes!

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    Complete with a shot or two or five of Baileys!

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    Don't they look yummy?

    Maybe I'll do Rum & Raisin Cupcakes the next time I bake.

    I need to start shopping for ingredients!

    You Are a Brownie
    Decadent and intense, you aren't for the weakhearted.
    Those who can deal with your strong flavor find out how sweet you really are.

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  • I'm lazy, hyper, crazy, goofy, bimbo-ish (at times, like when I get high), shy, loud and a total shopaholic with a passion for music and performing as well as procrastinating. I am multi-faceted, depending on my mood and energy level at certain times of the day. Walks around in a daze most of the time and yet be able to provide as an information service to those who do not bother to listen. A total contradiction - that's me.