Tuesday, June 2, 2009

WeLoveOutings to B.A.L.I - Exploration Day 1

Gosh, we have been abandoning the blog for quite some time! Hehe! Blame me on laughing. ^^. Practically we were a bit lazy to blog, moreover, I was quite engrossed with Korean drama, and Baby Cheng was on a trip with her college's friends to Penang after completing their internship.

So, here we go, WeLoveOutings had a trip to B.A.L.I !!

Trip Details:
  • Travel Date : 23-26 May 2009
  • Participants : WeLoveOutings (Shookie & Baby Cheng), Shookie's Colleagues (Karen, Andy, Helmut, Goh, Hew, MeiMei.T, Alan)
  • Flight : AirAsia (as usual their flights were delayed for at least an hour!) Can't blame much because the tickets are cheap! We pay approximately RM110 per person for a return ticket.
  • Hotel & Tour : We bought the tour from the Matta Fair promotion. For a 3 star hotel + tour, it cost RM520 per person. We stayed at Adi Dharma Hotel, Kuta.
Day 1 (23rd May)

Let's start with our first day of trip. I'll try not to be draggy (I've lots of complaints!) because I'll be uploading lots of photos. Let the photos speak the words.

p/s: We have tonnes of nice photos! It was hard to choose and time consuming to collage all the pictures, but we manage to do it!

p/p/s: Special thanks to the BaLi trip members for their photos!

Departing LCCT
Our flight was delayed without any notice from AirAsia. We booked a 4.45pm flight 3 months back, but in the latest itinerary, the flight was scheduled as 5.15pm.

We arrived LCCT early 3 o'clock for our check-in. We were informed that the flight were delayed to 5.45pm. Again, NO NOTICE, NO SORRY. WTH!

Since we were on holiday, I try not to get pissed over this small thing. I was still in my good mood! Can't wait to reach Bali!

On our way getting to the plane

2nd irritating item for the day - We were asked by the RUDE AirAsia stewardess to change seat.

As you may have know about AirAsia's free seating policy, passengers are allowed to sit on any of their chosen seats. Little that I knew anything about the so-called "HOT SEAT", we choose to sit on the 4th row from the front since the back seats were sort of fully occupied.

After take-off, we were confronted by the AirAsia stewardess, in a very rude manner to go back to our original seat. I was pissed.
  • Why do I need to moved since it's free seating for everyone?
  • I wasn't informed of the "HOT SEAT" - seats from the front 5th rows.
  • Why only after take-off, only then I was asked about this?
  • Why wasn't there anyone to check / inform me before i sat on it?
  • IF there was no one on this seat originally, so why couldn't i continue sitting on it?
I was really pissed then, but i tried to compromise so that I would not spoilt my mood. Anyway, AirAsia staffs are slowly ruining their company's reputation with their STUPID, RUDE hospitality.

In the plane - still trying to remain happy.

Arriving Bali

Arriving at the Bali International Airport (Ngurah Rai, Denpasar)

After 3 hours of flight (which we spend playing PSP, listening to Walkman, sleep, chit chat), we finally touch down at about 9pm, and we were directly headed to Jimbaran BBQ dinner. Too bad, we had missed the sunset.

Jimbaran BBQ dinner at Intan Sari - Spicy BBQ seafood with sambal topping

After Dinner, we proceed to check-in at our Hotel - Adi Dharma Hotel . We were greeted by the Welcoming Drink (orange juice =.="""). I was actually too full to finish up the drink. Look at my expression!

Check-in at Adi Dharma Hotel

Our Spacious Room - and my luggage bag which is huge enough for me to go to London!

Comments from TripAdvisor on this hotel - Lots of MOSQUITOES !! So, before the trip, we had prepared mosquitoes repellent. Surprisingly, we don't think the hotel is as bad as commented. Not sure if it was because we had already sprayed with mosquitoes repellent before we went out.

There are some drawbacks on my room:
  • Water dripped from Air-Con. However, the hotel management had rectified the problem promptly. Bravo!
  • Sandy floor on the last day. I thought those were sand/dust resulted from the non-thorough housekeeping, but taking a closer look, those look like the wood residues, probably from termites bites. Ewwww!! We were really tired from the outings, so we ignore it by placing the hotel's towel on the floor to cover the dusty area.
We ended our 1st day of exploration by drinking at a pub (Apache) in Kuta Street. Mind you, we are not heavy drinker. We just want to celebrate our holiday and to try out the Indonesia's Bintang Beer. YEAH~~~


-Shookie-

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

It was a SWEATY mother's day celebration for us. Haha..why? Because we had "Lat Tong" dinner. We celebrated it a day earlier. No special reason or excuse. Just wanted to bring Mommy for Lat Tong food splash and since she wasn't cooking yesterday, it was a great chance!

Superb "Lat Tong" Restoran Kee V details:
Address: No. S-01 (GR) Plaza Indah 1, Taman Sepakat Indah, Sg. Chua, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.
Tel: +603-8738 4134
Link: http://restorankeev.com/index.html

I've been to this branch twice, after the gym session at TLS Fitness Center, thanks to Lavender for recommending this restaurant. The best offer that this restaurant can offer is the additional serving of the "Lat Tong" soup! Yummy..yummy..

We were there around 8+ pm. Not many patrons at this time, which was good because we will not need to wait long for the food to be served. We ordered:
  • Hot Soup a.k.a "Lat Tong"
  • Chicken With Wine a.ka. "Fa Tiu Kai"
  • Spicy Meat a.k.a. "Foh Pau Yoke"
  • Deep Fried Fish
  • Salted Vegetable Tau Foo
Most of the food that we had ordered are quite spicy and hot. Cher Hau and Mommy were the ones sweated heavily. Lolz..

Take a look at the pictures we captured:

The crowd at Restoran Kee V

Funny gestures of my dad when ordering

Our dishes [ From Top Left to Right : Hot Soup, Salted Vegetable Tau Foo, Spicy Meat, Chicken With Wine ]

Our dishes [ From Top Left to Right : Deep Fried Fish, Salted Vegetable Tau Foo, Hot Soup, Chicken With Wine ]


Our Bill

p/s: According to the boss, Restoran Kee V will be rewarding their value customers with a free "FISH" dish on Mother's Day. Anyone who has yet to have any plan, you might want to consider to pay this shop a visit!

I might not be a very filial daughter, but I'm trying my best. So how do you guys celebrated Mother's Day?

-Shookie-

A Full Loaded Freezer With ICE-CREAM !

Gosh! My freezer is full with ICE-CREAM ! Can't really believed I've fully loaded the freezer. Luckily there's another freezer for Mommy to keep hers, else she'll be strangling me.

The story begun last weekend. I've bought 3 tubes of 1 liter King's Sundae-licious ice-cream from Giant. They were on promotion - 3 for RM10.00. If I weren't wrong, the normal price for one is about RM5.90. Being "kiasu" and greedy, I've took these 3 tubes - Chocolate Caramel, Peach & Apricot, and Kiwi. I yet to try them out, but they do look good!!


On another occasion, dated 7th May 2009 (oh, it was Baby Cheng's 21st Birthday), I tried to leave office early, at 6pm since I wanted to go back home early for dinner and to get Baby Cheng a cake. Coincidently there's Nestle Ice-Cream Promotion at my office car park. The sale was fast going.

So, emm..just to try my luck, i went over to the promotion area and I managed to get myself a box of Vanilla Drumstick (20 sticks) for RM30. Again, being "kiasu" and greedy, I wanted to try the chocolate flavoured too. Hesitating on getting so many of them, I decided to call Karen, asking if she wanted to share. Ah..ha..she eventually became my friend in crime. Both of us shared two boxes of Vanilla and Chocolate Drumstick.


Not sure how long will I need to finish these. Over the time, just hope Mommy will not be irritated with the overloaded ice-cream in the freezer.

-Shookie-

Monday, May 4, 2009

Home-Made Steamboat for Mother's Day [ Pre-Celebration]

天下的妈妈们
母亲节快乐!

今年的母亲节
跟往年不一样
没有大搞
没有大鱼大肉
而是
简简单单的吃了一餐火锅

话说当天
中午12点
我妈接到小婶的电话
说晚上到她家吃火锅来庆祝母亲节
我妈说 ok
但盖了电话
我就问:“ 都几点啰,现在才讲要吃火锅,到哪里买材料哦?”
原来
小婶家附近有个市场- Puteri Mart 是24小时营业的
(Puteri Mart 是坐落于 Bandar Puteri, Puchong)

晚上7时30分
开餐啰!
(其实一开始的时候忘了拍照,吃到一半才想起,hehe!!!)





(享受-ing)


趁这个机会向你们介绍李家其中两只爱犬
为什么说 "其中两只" 呢?
因为还欠我家的 Rottweiler - Johnson



(Labrador - Oscar)



(Miniature Schnauzer - Harry)


当两只在一起的时候
你们都知道会发生什么事的啦
不就是那个啰...





Oops
忘记跟你们说 Oscar 和 Harry 都是雄的
Hehe

差点忘了
跟你们介绍一个超好吃的巧克力 - Ferrero Giotto
你们都吃过 Ferrero Rocher 吧
这就是它的 "弟弟"



(Ferrero Giotto)


FYI
Ferrero Giotto 只有在 Europe 可以买到
准确的说
是在 Germany
如果有机会到 Europe
不妨试一试吧!



Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Not So Boring Labour Day

This is how we spend the 1st of May - LABOUR DAY ! which means it's HOLIDAY !! Yuhoo~

It was a day outing with Baby Cheng and Mummy.

First, we had Fish Head Noodle for brunch. Hehe..no breakfast for me and Baby Cheng because we woke up late! Should we say "padan muka" for no breakfast? NOPE! Haha..kinda lucky to skip breakfast, else it would be really hard to finish up the noodles.

Details first ~
Stall : Woo Pin Fish Head Noodles
Location : 1, Jalan Muhibbah 4, Taman Muhibbah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Business Hour : 7.30 am - 3.00pm (close on alternate Tuesday)


This is quite a famous place for Fish Head Noodles in Seri Kembangan, although the main branch is in Cheras. The place is always fully patronized. By just looking at the crowd, one can expect good food here.


As usual, me and Baby Cheng shared a large bowl of Fish Paste Noodle. We don't fancy the Fish Head Noodle, not because it does not taste as good, but it is mainly because both of us prefer the Fish Paste better.


And yeah, this place serve Ambra Juice! My favourite drink when having Fish Paste Noodle!

Lunch after, we went to Alamanda Shopping Centre for grocery shopping. Esprit Outlet is a must visit shop in Alamanda. One should not expect the latest season of clothes in Esprit Outlet, but if you are getting something casual, so why not pay lesser to shop here? So coincidently, they are doing a promotion. From 1st to 10th of May, buy 3 pieces/items at 25% off with Citibank credit card. Good reason to shop, huh???


These were our damages:


Baby Cheng's Black Jeans @ RM69.90 + 25% off! ( It is her birthday's gift from me! )


Jeans skirt for myself. I remembered i wanted to get this pair of skirt during the Chinese New Year shopping. Huh..lucky i didn't. Managed to get hold of myself, and hehe..i save a few bucks! Jeans skirt @ RM69.90 + 25% off!


Gray vest @ RM89.90 + 25% off. Another one to add in the vest collection besides the beige MNG vest.


Yellow Polka Dot towel @ RM49.90 + 25% off. Comes with a bath towel, a hand towel and a face wash towel.

I know i should stop spending. I'm trying my best. Please distract me from going into the shopping mall.

- Shookie -

Monday, April 27, 2009

Baby Cheng on HSBC Manicure Treatment Spree

这个 post 应该是跟之前那个 post 连在一起的
但是 Shookie 硬要把它给分开
不让它们相认

当我们 shopping 完后
正想走去停车场取车时...

Shookie :" 欸, 做么那边那么多人的?"
Baby Cheng :" 是咯."
Shookie :" 我们去看看吧!"
Baby Cheng :" 好哇!"

一去到那边的时候
就有一个 girl 问我们有没有 HSBC 的信用卡
Shookie 就说有
然后那个 girl 就跑掉了
我们就愣在那里
心想 : 这个 girl 做么那么其怪的

正当我们要离开时
又跑来另外一个 HSBC 的 staff
跟我们说 :" 如果你们消费多过 RM100 或以上,你们可获得一个 HSBC 送出的杯."
既然我们都买上 RM100 的东西
为何不去拿leh

拿了个杯
突然发现到
咦,做么多了一张卡的?
那张卡写着 "free makeover"
这个 "free makeover" 有三个选择
一,化妆
二,头发造型
三,指甲彩绘




而我
当然选择指甲彩绘啦
不选化妆,原因:都已经要晚上九点了,还化什么妆啊!
不选头发造型,原因:我的头发还很短,没什么造型可选
选指甲彩绘,原因:我一直都想做,可是没机会,此外,他们用的指甲油是 O.P.I 的 leh



(指甲彩绘-ing)



(即将要完成啰



完成品

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Shookie Really Needs These !

Big holes on my pocket!

Bought myself a pair of running shoes. This time it's not about excuses, I DO really need one. The current Adidas gym shoes that I have, caused me lots of pain if I jog for more than half an hour.
(FYI, I'm undergoing training for Standard Chartered KL Marathon - 10km Run)

An average performance Adidas Ignition W running shoes, which is within my budget. Cost me RM207.90 after 20% discount (original RM 259.90). Quite happy with the design and the pricing. Well..that is because, basically there are not many designs to choose from. Most of the running shoes (from NB, Nike, Reebok to Adidas) look ugly, and expensive! huh~


In addition to that, I've restocked Clinique All About Eyes. All this while, I thought it was an eye cream, but no no..it's an eye gel. LoLz..I'm quite blur sometimes. Haha!!

Asked if there is any discount or promotion, the SA rewarded me with a miniature Clinique High Impact Mascara and a Clinique Turnaround Concentrate. Huhu..syiok! (though i still prefer my Diorshow Unlimited Mascara, this comes handy for keeping in my toiletry bag)


My damage for this - RM130.

Emm..lots of OT needed for this month to cover today's spending. *sob sob*

-Shookie-