Hey, another birthday means another year older! We went out to celebrate my birthday last night at Vincenzo Ristorante Italiano which is situated at One Bangsar. The restaurant looked very cozy and not so crowded (perhaps it was a weekday). Conversation was so much easier as we don't have to shout across to hear one another.
We had the pan seared scallop to share as apertiser, followed by scallop, salmon & prawn spagetti for me as main course and a diavola e cipolle pizza for my partner and lastly an amretto tiramisu dessert. Not forgetting some beers and white wine to go with the food. We enjoyed the food and also the delighful ambiance of the restaurant.
As the next day was a working day, we left after the sumptuous dinner and headed straight home. It is nice to have a birthday celebration but the reality is that I can't help thinking that I am getting so much older with each passing year.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Birthday celebration
Last Saturday we went to Hilton KL to celebrate my partner's birthday. We have been thinking of eating Peking Duck for a long time now hence we picked the Chynna Restaurant in the hotel. The atmosphere and the surrounding decorations are nice even though it is not really a romantic place for birthday celebration. We ordered the Peking Duck, Crispy Wantons, Stir Fried Eggplant, East Coral Trout and 2 steamed rice. The food was excellent and the price was also reasonable except for the Trout that was a bit on the pricey side. As my partner said "if the food is worth the price, then it is worthwhile eating".
After dinner we adjourned to Zeta Bar where we had a couple of drinks and stayed for about 1 hour and then we proceeded home. The traffic was slightly congested as we have to pass Brickfields where the night markets were held. Finally we arrived home safely and it was a lovely evening out for both of us.
After dinner we adjourned to Zeta Bar where we had a couple of drinks and stayed for about 1 hour and then we proceeded home. The traffic was slightly congested as we have to pass Brickfields where the night markets were held. Finally we arrived home safely and it was a lovely evening out for both of us.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Downtown Kuala Lumpur
Picture of downtown KL with Petronas and KL Tower taken on an exceptionally clear day from my apartment.Friday, October 9, 2009
Merde happens
Yesterday evening while I was driving home after work somewhere near Eastin Hotel, I noticed that the water temperature suddenly increased. I panicked and all I could think of was to drive to the nearest workshop. My heart was pumping very hard. I could feel cold sweat all over my face. It was the most horrifying feeling because I really thought that the car would explode any minute.
So after passing the Eastin Hotel just about a few metres away, more and more smoke (which was actually steam as I have been told) came out from under the bonnet of the car. I got even more frightened and I had to stop the car to let the engine cool. The worst thing was that I caused a traffic jam as I was stuck in the middle lane. I thought that if I had driven further, the car would eventually stopped and burned me inside.
I put on the hazard lights and walked as fast as I could to the nearest petrol station (BHP) and asked for help from the attendant. He gave me the number of a mechanic. Luckily he arrived 20 minutes later. After pouring some water into the radiator, he asked me to drive to the nearest cross street where he put in some more water and oil and he actually got the fan working again which was the cause of my car overheating. After he fixed the car, I paid him and I was planning to drive back to home, when I noticed the temperature rising again.
This time I made sure I parked on the side of the road and I immediately contacted him. He came to my rescue and asked me to drive the car to his brother's workshop which is nearby, thank God. I had to leave the car at the workshop so that the mechanic could thoroughly check my car the next day. Finally the mechanic sent me home and yes, this was truly a nightmare for me.
So after passing the Eastin Hotel just about a few metres away, more and more smoke (which was actually steam as I have been told) came out from under the bonnet of the car. I got even more frightened and I had to stop the car to let the engine cool. The worst thing was that I caused a traffic jam as I was stuck in the middle lane. I thought that if I had driven further, the car would eventually stopped and burned me inside.
I put on the hazard lights and walked as fast as I could to the nearest petrol station (BHP) and asked for help from the attendant. He gave me the number of a mechanic. Luckily he arrived 20 minutes later. After pouring some water into the radiator, he asked me to drive to the nearest cross street where he put in some more water and oil and he actually got the fan working again which was the cause of my car overheating. After he fixed the car, I paid him and I was planning to drive back to home, when I noticed the temperature rising again.
This time I made sure I parked on the side of the road and I immediately contacted him. He came to my rescue and asked me to drive the car to his brother's workshop which is nearby, thank God. I had to leave the car at the workshop so that the mechanic could thoroughly check my car the next day. Finally the mechanic sent me home and yes, this was truly a nightmare for me.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
May today there be peace within
My sister sent this beautiful and meaningful quotes to me recently, which I would like to share it with everyone.
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.'
- Author Unknown -
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.'
- Author Unknown -
Monday, October 5, 2009
Very rude driver
I have heard many horrible stories about how bad the drivers here. I have not really encountered such incident except for the minor rude drivers who cut into your lane without any warning, until this morning. Having said that, there are also many courteous drivers around, but with the handful of rude and aggressive drivers it is enough to give a bad impression about the drivers here.
I was at the flyover intersection traffic light nearby Centrepoint and the old Sony office when the light turned green. This intersection is always busy with early morning traffic, people rushing to work and sending their kids to school. When it was my turn to go across, the intersection was already blocked by traffic in front of me so I couldn't go, despite the traffic light being green.
There was this woman behind me who looked like in her late fifties started to horn at me. I can’t go forward so I remained put at my spot. Suddenly she swayed her car on my right to overtake me. As a result, her side of the car hit my end bumper. I went down to confront her, she refused to wind down her window and she went on shouting and yelling in the car but I couldn't hear a single word. Such aggression and rudeness shown by her really shocked me because firstly she is a woman (you will think at her age she will be more tolerant or courteous on the road) and the aggression and rudeness shown by her was just too much for me. I took down her licence registration no. with the intention of reporting her to the police.
When I finally reached the office, I inspected my car and since there wasn't any damage done I decided not to report her. This just proved to me how bad Malaysian drivers can be.
I was at the flyover intersection traffic light nearby Centrepoint and the old Sony office when the light turned green. This intersection is always busy with early morning traffic, people rushing to work and sending their kids to school. When it was my turn to go across, the intersection was already blocked by traffic in front of me so I couldn't go, despite the traffic light being green.
There was this woman behind me who looked like in her late fifties started to horn at me. I can’t go forward so I remained put at my spot. Suddenly she swayed her car on my right to overtake me. As a result, her side of the car hit my end bumper. I went down to confront her, she refused to wind down her window and she went on shouting and yelling in the car but I couldn't hear a single word. Such aggression and rudeness shown by her really shocked me because firstly she is a woman (you will think at her age she will be more tolerant or courteous on the road) and the aggression and rudeness shown by her was just too much for me. I took down her licence registration no. with the intention of reporting her to the police.
When I finally reached the office, I inspected my car and since there wasn't any damage done I decided not to report her. This just proved to me how bad Malaysian drivers can be.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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I have recently joined facebook. It is a great way to keep in touch with relatives, friends and some long lost friends which I thought I never hear of again. It is fun and interesting to know about their thoughts, daily lives and views just about anything and everything. Not only that, I get to play many games and my partner actually complains that I'm now spending too much time playing games. I think it is just a temporary phase of excitement, trying something new and I might just get bored with the games on facebook. Let's just see how long this craziness lasts for me.
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