ever wondered how often do we lie to ourselves? or others? one minute you'd be saying something and 5 minutes later or it could be at the same time but to another person you'd be saying something else. perhaps you may not understand what i'm trying to say here.. i just wanted to make a few things known and clear.

1) back-stabbing's the nature of life. doesn't matter if you're all friends..
2) you're responsible for your own life and therefore, you're responsible for the choices you make too. blaming others do not help.. it may make you feel better at the moment.. but it'll eat away at you slowly...
3) friendships do last, it's just whether you're prepared to make the necessary sacrifices...
4) you call yourself a friend, but where were you when those you call your 'friends' were sidetracked? let me tell you where you were... you were right there.. in the middle of it.
5) nobody's perfect... especially me. i've done so many things i'm not proud of, but i know forgiveness is important
6) you talk of broken friendships, if you really care so much about your friend's well-being, why not glue back the pieces instead of trying to 'break' them up into smaller groups?

you know who you're...

Tau Foo Fah

Finally!!! As i held the tupperware full of tau foo fah.... i was in sheer heaven [ok, that might be stretching it a lil' :)]

I was never really a big fan of tau foo fah before this. If i happen to see it during pasar malam and am in the mood for a bowl, i'd go for it. Never have i craved for it so badly before! i even discuss the possibility of me being pregnant with maarish.

Anyway, i think i've sorted out the reason behind my sudden craving... in this particular post by Jolene

Some sample pics taken from Jolene's blog:

Ah... mine :)
got mine from esquire kitchen for RM 2.53!!! if it were in a hawker center, i'd be at my 2nd and a half bowl! :(

Fate...

Do you believe in a thing called fate? Most of the time i don't, but sometimes fate's deeds are just so hard to ignore. Which makes me question whether there's indeed a higher power moving about events of our life like chess pieces.

May was coming up to kl along with her mum on sat and sun. We've tried making plans 2 weeks in advance to meet up in 1 utama on sat.. which obviously did not happen. When that plan fizzled out, we didn't bother making new ones. I went ahead with any and poh lee on fri while jac went shopping with her mum. Tried making plans with jac for saturday which also amounted to nothing. Come sunday and i couldn't stand being couped up in the house alone anymore. I took a taxi, ktm with poh lee, and made plans to meet up with jac in subang and proceed on to mid valley, all in the name of buying pras's present.

guess who we met in mid valley?! yup, may pin :P ah, sometimes i just love FATE. Unless it starts messing with my studies and my dream guy :P

we asked for a refill before our food even arrived. pigs :P

jac's fish & chips

my catch of the day
- we were so hungry and it was halfway through before i realised i haven't taken a pic of what it looked like before i ate it :(

another amber chia wanna-be

lingerie shopping @ la senza

May says she looks naked, told her it's my ''fair" arm

it's 11.20 in the morning and i'm so bored already. tried studying [the 1st time i've ever studied during the 1st week of class] , tried chatting, tried playing msn games with my sis [won 4-3 in tic-tac-toe.. but my sis's only 10] tried planning excursions to the outside world.. which have all failed miserably... let's check out what other options are available:

1) Do my laundry
2) Sweep/mop the floor
3) change my sheets
4) eat breakfast [a packet of milo and 3 pieces of chipsmore counts rite?]
5) folded my clothes
6) day-dream about the genting trip next week
7) revised microbiology

hmm.. i guess you'd be wondering what time i got up this morning since it's only 11.39am now. ;P

since i've got plenty of time to kill, i might as well fill you in on how the trip to 1 utama with any and poh lee went.

we left at about 3pm after class. any drove and i was the 'navigator'. prior to that, i got the directions from sheng yee [and the map was proof-read by ryan and andrew] we managed to get there in the end, just in time to collect our tickets for the 5.10pm pirates of the carribean 2 show. it was fab! better than the 1st even [eventhough big sean may not agree] it was quite long though, lasting slightly more than 2 and a half hour. btw, the huge winner was ms. any lee choy lan! she took the stores by storm yesterday, out-buying even the mentor herself [me lah :P] but i was so proud of myself. why?

1) any bought so many tops, 1 from plastic, 1 from forever 21, 1 from selfridges and one from zara!
2) i only bought 1[!!] shirt from plastic. i know i know, i still bought one. but if u review my previous shopping expenditures [especially in zara...] it's a huge improvement.

too bad we ran out of time.. till the last minute we were starting to blame the movie, saying it lasted too long [mostly on any's part] or that we should've separated the movie trip from the shopping trip :P

anyway, we couldn't get any dinner cos the shops were closing... we had dinner instead at a really nice place in klang called 'star pisces'. i had the fried pasta [yummy] and a pearl milk tea, any had a watermelon juice and fried sotong, poh lee had a 'winter box' and a lemon green tea :) there was a local acoustic band [consisting of a male guitarist/singer and a female singer/percusionist?] they were quite good, especially when they sang a more upbeat and 'poppy' version of lee hom's 'kiss goodbye'

was so tired when we reached home.. but i had so much fun! hehe, right now the 3 of us are planning our next 'adventure'.. hehe, it's a private joke :P

p.s: i left my shopping bag in any's car.. looks like i won't be wearing my new shirt on monday then

bye for now, i'm off to search for something to keep me from dying of boredom :(

despite my mum's on-going nagging of "stop playing with your food!' , i present to you.. my masterpiece :P






other artists hard at work

p.s: you do understand that i'm slightly bored and not too mention... mad? :)

i know jac's probably gonna kill me for doing this but sometimes i just can't help but wonder about the possibilities. :P

yuki's my bestest best friend's @ jac @ timon's pet shih-tzu. she's quite 'attractive' [especially after jac's given her a bath and a manicure] although sometimes i swear she can seem canivorous :P

i'm so totally in love with shepherd's pie! [technically, since it's beef it's cottage pie] and nic taught me how to make it. basically it's quite easy and convenient to make. and it tastes so good! now i know what they mean by 'comfort food'. anyway, i've made it once and everyone in my family loved it. so, thanks nic!

p.s: here's a pic of mine and yours. think urs looks more appetizing. [to be honest, mine kinda looks like a blob of something that comes out from... well i think u ought to be able to guess by now :P]

Original Recipe Homemade Shepherd's Pie ala Nicola Muffett style :P

during my trip in london, i bought these 'nicole richie' sunnies that i absolutely love but am a lil' apprehensive to wear while i'm in m'sia. why? one day, i wore them while i was driving around in melaka... and count this: 8 ppl stared at me!!! [i think they'd forgotten that i can still see them staring even if i've dark glasses on] one women even pointed at me... sigh... so, to make myself feel a lil better, i've found a couple of models to put them on and see how they look :)



so, what do you think? i reckon they look pretty good don't they? what the heck, i think they look perfect! :P

p.s: my dad was so un-sporting on that day. he refused to put them on :( btw, my sis in the 1st pic's trying out the 'amber chia' look :P

sorry for the delay, but i guess there was something wrong with the connection in malacca. i'm back in klang now.. feeling homesick already :(

**My trip to london was fun and it did broaden my horizons [mission accomplished dad!]

the weather was fantastic, it only rained on one of my last days. it was sunny but it was windy too which was a big plus.

hehe, but i guess the reason i enjoyed my trip so much there was the fact that my body size was average and i'm termed as slim there! i bought a sweater in xs! how cool is that?! and my shirts are all M. here?! i've to squueze myself into a L! it was so easy to find clothes that fit me. and the duration i was there, the word FAT never crossed my mind. not even when i was stuffing my face with ice-creams and chocolates.

the people there were really really friendly too. take the sales assistant for example. they actually provide SERVICE. unlike back home, it's as though we're enforcing slave labour.

it was a pleasure to watch as londoners drive around. they are such courteous drivers! they give a whole new meaning to GIVE WAY :)

and of course, the food has to be a highlight too. i was thankful to be staying with my aunt and cousins as that means i get to try out all the local delights.

transportation there's wonderful. a bit like singapore. only that their 'tubes' are much more complicated and extensive. of course, they were so punctual! i loved it! when it says 1 minute, it really came in a minute.

i reckon that if i actually live in london, i'd be shopping everyday! there's just so much to choose from. the topshop there's about 4 stories high!! it was huge! i whole floor was dedicated to accessories !

so, i've made it my mission to be the spokesperson for england :)

enjoy the pics.

Day 1
- flight was at 12pm.
- had gastric but stupidly drank coffee. therefore, stomach misbehaved the whole journey.
-arrived in heathrow at 5.47 pm [london]

Day 2


the english sure love their tea



i fell in love.....


with this!! it's so yummy!


the full english breakfast jon made for me on my 1st morning :P i was stuffed after that!


emma's [jon's gf] terrier & rottweiler dog, molly. she's so adorable!!!

Day 3

Lunch @ Zizzi's


the unconventional garlic bread


spaghetti bolognese


tiramisu~


L-R: Cam [nic's bf], me, nic, a.esther, jon, keith [nic & jon's cousin]

Day 4
- visited history and science museum
- went to central london. [oxford circus etc]
- had lunch in chinatown
- bought a lovely skirt from mng. it was so huge! 2 storeys!


subway tunnel


outside the history museum

What we probably look like when we're in our 60s
[saggy boobs etc]








nah, this ain't a club. it's the science museum. SERIOUSLY


the history museum


a.esther & nic in young chen's in chinatown


the only time i look so happy eating my greens! :P


it was so windy!


another thing i love about england's their conservation of original buildings. they were all so beautiful


@ the square




recognize this? this background has appeared in many movies


taking a break @ cafe uno


LUSH: a shop that sells the most gorgeous body stuff! soaps, creams, shampoo, massage bars etc. i'd have loved to pack the whole shop in my case!


nic's signature dish: shepherd's pie! it's delicious! i made her make it twice :P

Day 5
-spent a day in chessington theme park.
-all i can say's that thank god nic & jon plucked away my feathers
-the spinning rollercoaster was amazing

Chessington Theme Park


see the difference in height! jon's like a giant compared to me


gosh, this ride was so cute!! full of rubber duckies [shhh! it was actually a kiddies ride and also the place where we got really really wet]




what it feels like to be 12 again!


recognize this? well, this one sprays water too! poor nic got soaked!


nic trying to look comical


queueing up for donuts


it was crunchy on the outside and warm and soooo soft on the inside... donuts~



Day 6
-nic won a songwritting contest and got to meet ne-yo :)
-a.esther and i took a drive to romford where i picked up so many bargains [really nice beige wedges, true star perfume for only RM102 etc]

Morning market in Romford






one of the many beautifully crafted churches in romford

Sainsbury's


can you believe they've one whole row dedicated to potatoes?!


a university student's heaven. these ready-packed meals would end those long tortorous time we take to decide where to have dinner!


the master chef @ work :P


dessert..

Day 7
-spent a day in a recording studio watching nic record her songs
-nic, you've a beautiful voice
-lt was interesting to see how songs are created
-took another trip to romford
-headed to a place called matalan where i bought a military-styled jacket i've always wanted

Day 8
- went to oxford circus
- explored the biggest topshop i've ever been to and also GAP [where i bought this pair of very very soft jeans]
- had lunch in chinatown
- headed off to the theatre district to catch CHICAGO the musical. it was very good!


sandy cohen's breakfast [i'm so addicted to cream cheese: help!!!!]


the sky was gorgeous..gives a whole new meaning to robin blue don't you think? :P






hehe :) this is only half of the topshop building. it's my paradise!


chinatown


well.. i guess everywhere has their own 'petaling street' :P


the theatre where we watched the original 'chicago' musical. ooo~ the 3 of us agree that we've prob never seen so many guy in tights :P






heading home after another great day [anyday with shopping is bound to be a great day]


another homemade special by miss muffett





Day 9
- nic made pancakes for breakfast
- the sun was out, and so was nic right under the sun :P
-went to a couple of tile shops to help a.esther pick some stuff up for her bathroom
- explored Barkingside [where i had the famously delicious pie & mash]


homemade pancakes by miss muffett :) what other way to start a day... yum~

Barkingside










danny's [a cockney place that serves the best pie & mash!]


pie & mash @ danny's




jewish bread: the small ones are bagels... forgotten the name of the big one but absolutely luuurrrrrrve it!


mint-flavoured magnum... delicious!!!


Authentic fish & chips for dinner

Day 10
- spent the day getting ready for my first 'roast'
- started packing up some of my stuff
- started worrying cos my suitcase seems to be shrinking

Roast Lunch @ Moby Dick's


the bar


we had roast for lunch, then...


it was gone!


cam & i outside moby dick after a serious tummy-stretching session


nic making a mouth-watering choc cake!


the two football fans chilling during england vs equador match

Day 11
- my second last day
- nic had to go back to work
- went to ilford to do some last minute shopping

Ilford








a.esther was giggling like a schoolgirl in this shot. [i 'stole' these hats into the fitting rooms and there's this sensor chimes that just won't shut up]


prob the reason for my weight gain :P [you know how i can't resist food, let alone cute ones!]


A.esther and i at McDs

Some last minute cam-whoring shots...







i think a.esther said these were 'profiteros'(???!!!) anyway, they are these yummy cream filled puffs and drizzled with choc sauce


i call this the jon muffett mcdeluxe


as jon attempts to eat it


where my body rests after a day filled with fun :P

Day 12
- my last day in london
- spent the day doing last-minute packing
- left for heathrow at 5pm
- flight was at 10 pm
- goodbyes

When it was time to leave...

It was a great 12 days, and was so hard for me to leave. However silly it may sound... london felt like home and my mum was there all along with me. Thanks to Aunt Esther, Nic & Jon for making my visit a memorable and fantastic one. I loved every second of it!~ :)

p.s: i've become a football fan suddenly! :P