Dinner with Oatie.

Finally had the opportunity to meet up with Oatie over dinner after an infinity of misses and postpones, I think the last time I met her was way back in August, 2006 (wedding dinner's an exemption because I only got to say Hi, Eat More & Have Fun). Jacklyn tagged along because her initial dinner kaki, couldn't make it in the last minute.

Anyway, of late, Jacklyn seems to be really addicted to Sushi Zanmai (it was Manhattan Fish Market previously) so, don't bother asking her suggesting for a place to dine, just head there directly.

Sushi Overdose! Thanks to Mr.Junn, I'm now hooked to the Roasted Tamago thingy Sushi and the Crabstick thingy Sushi every single time I dine in Sushi Zanmai

Oatie and Jacklyn.

Myself, Oatie who I am currently in the process of poison-ing her to get a Speedlite hehehe and a torn wallpaper.

Jed & Jacklyn, already married for more than 6 months but still behaving like kids.

Oh, if you're into online clothes shopping, here's another one for you, Fushimii, owned by, needless to say, Oatie. She maintains a blog as well but as of current time, its more dead than mine lols.

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Father's Day.

Was dragged out of bed early in the morning by Jacklyn to attend some Make Your Own Sausage Bun class somewhere in Mont Kiara. The class's supposed to be a Father's Day thingy, for parents and their children to bond and all that. I do not recall how she managed to persuade me to attend such an event, it was supposed to be her father instead initially.

But I recall her father rejecting and saying something along the line of her making/buying him the bun instead of having him made them on Father's Day. I must have then been blackmailed as a last resort.

The Venue. So, on Father's Day, I was surrounded kids that weren't mine. How ironic.

The pastry with sausages we made whilst waiting for the kneading process (by the machine) to be completed. Very simple anyone-can-do it stuff since the pastry can be bought from any super-marts in the form of sheets, ready made. Guess which one's mine (hint: Ugly)

Kneading the dough after dumping everything in. Does cooking make me look any sexier than I already am? And the answer to the question above revealed, the one I'm pointing at would be my masterpiece which lasted only 2 minutes Nom Nom Nom

Jacklyn cutting the kneaded and raised dough which feels all warm, soft and fluffy into pieces of 30 grams which would then be rolled into a long string and braided together. I had this strong urge to rest my head on the dough at that time.

Our final products (the sausage buns) before applying the egg wash, parsley, sesame and cheese. Didn't take anymore pictures of the buns because too occupied with Jacklyn's colleague's kids. Again, guess which one's mine (hint: Ninja)

And the moment of truth, the verdict from our parents (because its Father's Day so we passed the Sausage Buns to them and didn't try them buns ourselves):

Jac's Parents: Surprisingly, it tasted quite good
Jed's Parents: Not bad, better than the ones bought from market

Anyway, in case you're interested in attending cooking courses which are not limited to just making Sausage Buns, below are some details. Unfortunately, you won't be getting any discounts by mentioning my name nor blog because I'm not that influential, yet *laughs*

The Cooking House (just around Soul'd Out)
20-1, Jalan 31/70A,
Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2300 1070
http://www.thecookinghouse.com/ (even more details can be found here)

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That's It (HK Finale).

Traveled to Sam Sui Po to have one of the better curry fish balls. Approved by our resident curry fish ball consumer, Miss Cherrie Chan, who had tried a few around (HK) before

Us having the balls at the lorong beside the shop (notice balls on table in thick satay + curry sauce). Pretty spicy stuff as illustrated by Jacklyn and Brandon

Hui Lau Shan, taken earlier in the morning when the shop has yet to open, serves some of the best mango based desserts I have ever tasted in my life (so far). And guess what, it's just located across the street from our hotel

Irresistible. This is the Dunno what Mango with Extra Mango and Mango pudding plus Mango Ice Cream Nom Nom Nom. Why KL takde one?

Us at Lui Yan Kai doing some last minute shopping (and souvenir shopping as well) before making our way to the airport which made me realize that my (and Jacklyn's) Octopus card did not have enough credit

And thus, ends my series of Hong Kong trip posts which spanned like forever due to unwillingness to edit all the photos at once. It was indeed a really awesome and should remain at the top of my most memorable trip list for a long, long time, thanks Pete! At current time, still slowly recovering from the financial damage done for this trip over there and at the same time, thinking of planning for the next one *smiles*

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One Dim Sum Meal.

Just us being ourselves. I'm the one in jeans because it took up more luggage space which I'm lacking thanks to her hence I had to wear it sigh

Taken during our final ferry ride to Central

Settled for dim sum in Luk Yu Tea House because Tsui Wah was under renovation sigh. In Chinese, we often refer to such occasion as "Mou Hau Fook". Not sure how to translate it, loosely meaning not fortunate enough to try something (normally tied to food items). Notice the old school menu on the table?

Random decorations on the wall, this tea house dates back to the 1930s when you and I and even our parents have yet to set foot onto this world. Most of the stuff in the restaurant might just be "older" than yourself. We were seated in a room - I suspect Pete might have some "connections" with the restaurant personals that enables us this privilege

Dim Sums that will cost a few bombs, don't say you've never been warned

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Last Day in HK.

On our way back to the hotel, Jacklyn still reeling in happiness from the Disneyland trip. Dinner with Pete and Debbie. Nothing's better than a bowl of steaming hot soup to kick start your appetite after a long and tiring day

Best of the best, assorted roasted meat consisting of roasted chicken, roasted pork, BBQ roasted pork and roasted duck

A photo with Pete and Debbie, we miss both of you very much

MIDO cafe from the outside and the bunch of us outside our rooms waiting for the lift, its our final day in Hong Kong already, so sad

Enjoying the view whilst sipping on the free drink in the hotel's cafe/restaurant

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Disneyland 8: Fireworks!

The fireworks display starts around 8pm (2000 hours) and must not be missed no matter what. It made the trip to Disneyland worthwhile and almost magical (must be all those songs)

Its so pretty that at times, I would be totally fascinated and forgot to take photos, again, must be all those songs that accompanied the display

The fireworks display lasted much, much longer than initially anticipated

This is how a flash bang (a hand grenade that detonates with a flash of extremely bright light) would probably look like

Just for fun, because PhotoScape made it so easy. And I am finally done with the Disneyland trip which lasted for 8 posts, lols!

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Disneyland 7!

Almost suffered a heart attack on the mini roller-coaster like space travel thingy ride which was indoor in Tomorrowland. Nauseating would actually be a more proper representation of the ride. The interactive cineplex featuring Stitch was pretty entertaining because jokes in Canto always are/never fails.

The carousel during night time, pretty dark and gloomy if you ask me. I have always imagined it to be really bright, absolutely beautiful and almost enchanting since this is Disneyland so, it was a pretty sad sight for me

The row of 'luring' shops during night time

The castle, while awaiting for the fireworks to start. This was taken when we just exited and the preparations was just starting hence the distance. I'm still working hard filtering the hundreds of firework photos at the moment because most of them looks absolutely horrible

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Disneyland 6: Its a Small World.

On the way to a small world. Never in my life again will I nor do I want to hear so many variations of It's a Small World after all repeated again and again and again... Its almost haunting

Basically its a slow cruise on a boat along settings of various nationality, races and cultures that's on your front, back, left, right and top. Seen here is the Asia section

The amount of details paid to each section is pretty astonishing. That's the Aussie section

The all in one, if I am recalling correctly, this section is called Heaven. At this point of time, the song repetition has become really disturbing, making me wonder if there's any subliminal messages within the lyrics that encourages purchasing of souvenirs

Ferris Wheel, in accordance to the current naming trend, it can also be known as, the Eye of *Insert Location Name*

Band playing outside the Small World to erase our memory of being tortured by the attraction's theme song

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Disneyland 5!

On the carousel or more commonly known as merry-go-round. Felt slightly dizzy after the ride but still much better than the Spinner in Uncle Lim's Outdoor Theme Park

Jen and Mr.Tan in a 'I'm too cool for carousel rides so I'll just stand thank you' pose

How to be a cheapskate in Disneyland Lesson 1: Take photos of your own photos. Us at the Winnie the Pooh ride which was not even half as fun as the Buzz Lightyear ride

Bumped onto Alice in Wonderland bumping onto Pluto. Somehow, this scene looks as though Alice in Wonderland is asking Pluto to bayar hutang (return the money she lent him) lols

This photo is classic

Having an afternoon tea with Alice in Wonderland. Ah, I am finally at the last folder of the last CF card, Hong Kong trip posts gonna end pretty soon.

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Disneyland 4!

Woody, Jessy and Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story series. The third installment is coming out on June 18 next year and the trailer is already out, watch it here.

The finale, Mickey Mouse and friends. And you know what, when I was about to snap a pretty good photo of Goofy, uninterrupted by bobbing heads, my CF went card full. Of all times, it just had to be right at that moment!!!

Inside Mickey's house, kinda sad to know that Mickey was the only one who could afford a property in Disneyland

Jacklyn, already did what she does best (shopping) and pretending to do something she has no clue how to (read maps). Kinda reminds me of some stuff I read before on why most men never ask for directions and why most women are bad at reading maps. And finally, stepping into the wonderful world of Disney

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