The Big Bad Wolf Books Sale!

I'm totally broke for the next few months, you know why? Because there was this certain Big Bad Wolf that bit a big chunk out of my purse. I went crazy during this time as i missed the first Big Bad Wolf Books Sale, so i thought since i missed the first one i should compensate by buying more this time to make it up for the last one i missed, get it?

Yup, i bought a total of 80 books...YUP, you heard 80 books. I know i went overboard with it, but i bought books mostly are bestsellers and thank god i grab hold of the books on the first day, because when i went back the next day, it was all gone.

I sneak out during lunch hours and with the limited parking at Amcorp Mall, you can imagine the traffic and the jam that they caused. I parked illegally (yea..saman la), i don't really care much, i just want to get my books. I see all these people coming up with boxes of books get me all excited inside ...felt like i had a bookgasm. March up to the 3rd floor and found out that they did not allow us in. My god, you should see the amount of people jam-packed into one small area. They looked like sardines in a can and i am about to join in.

I waited for like 10 mins and they finally let us it, you see people literally running in to grab hold of those empty boxes provided and disappeared into the crowd. I remember throughout my whole half an hour of randomly picking up books, each time i have to say 'Excuse Me' and 'Sorry'. You can even stop and browse the books and you know why? Because the queue from the cashier snakes through the whole place. and you don't know where did the queue ended. Seriously, it was that bad!

I have to just follow the flow of the current of people as i can't stop. I just grab any books that i can reach, grab and grab and grab. People are very nice as they understand it's so crowded in there that we have to squeeze our way through. But there are a few bad apples you know, this guy, quite young, handsome man, dressed very formal was walking towards me, but i can't move as there are people queueing upon both sides, so i try to turn to the left to let him cross, but he was no gentleman, all he does was 'tsk'. My god, a man dress for smartly but attitute like some uneducated brat. Hello!!! We are all educated people there, all avid readers, so use your common sense and rationality when you got into the crowd. You should have expected what will happen when you get in there.

Anyway, that did not affect me, i'm too thrill that i got so many good books. I know i can't make it in time for work if i were to queue up that time. So, i reserved my books and came back towards the evening and pay for my reserved books, hehe. Luckily, Big Bad Wolf provides a little help to ease the buyings from carrying big heavy boxes, they provide trolleys...Wow, i was so thankful that i need not carry the box down 3 floors with my bare hands. Well, it made no difference as my arms ache the next day anyway :)

These are the Damages from the Big Bad Wolf Sale!


A Man called Dave and Moving Forward by Dave Pezler
Chicken Soup For the Soul
Be Happy Without Being Perfect



The Associate by John Grisham
Disclosure by Michael Crichton
Rant by Chuck Palahniuk
Cat O'Nine Tales, First Among Equals and A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer



The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Carrie, Blaze and Pet Semetry by Stephen King

Classics

Beloved by Toni Morisson
A Mercy by Toni Morisson
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson

Asian Authors
A Loyal Character Dancer, When Red is Black and Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong
20 Fragments of A Ravenous Youth and A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo
Miss Chopsticks by Xinran
Real World by Natsuo Kirino

More Asian Authors
Brilliance of The Moon, Grass For His Pillow and Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
Snow Princess by Laura Joh Rowland
Once On A Moonless Night by Dai Sijie


Second Sight, Wicked Widow and With This Ring by Amanda QuickMr. Cavendish, I Presume and The Lost Duke of Wyndham By Julia Quinn

French Women For All Season by Mireille Guiliano
Two Lipsticks and A Lover by Helena Firth Powell
Second Prize by Chris Manby
All be cause of You and Wishful Thinking by Melissa Hill
Acting Up by Melissa Nathan

Tempt Me At Twilight, Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

An Affair Before Christmas and Desperate Duchess by Eloisa James

Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

Wish You Were Here by Mike Gayle

The Road, No Country For Old Man and The Crossing by Cormac Mc Carthy

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Hurting distance by Sophie Hannah

A Spot of Brother by Mark Haddon

Christ The Lord (Road to Cana) by Anne Rice

Beyong Ugly by Constance Briscoe

Devil Bones and Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs

The Point Of Rescue by Sophie Hannah

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

Little Hut of Leaping Fishes by Chiew-Siah Tei

Heaven's Net Is Wide by Lian Hearn

Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith

How to Walk in High Heels and A Year In High Heels by Camilia Morton

Girl in High Heels by Ellouise Moore

The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker

Free Gift With Purchase by Jean Godfrey-June

The Secret Shopper Unwrap by Kate Harisson

Vintage by Olivia Darling

All these are my reads supply for the next two years or so, hehe. Bought far too many chick lits but you can never go wrong with chick lits, always funny and light and easy read without the need to crack your head.

Recently, i've develop interest in Historical Fiction. It started off with 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Phillipa Gregory and it rolls from there. I've never been this interested on anything before this, makes me want to find out more about King Henry VIII and all his six wives. Thus, the purchase of all Dukes and Duches inspired books.

Bought a lot of books with AsianThemes and Asian Authors, can't help it. Anything related to Asians just intrigues me, just something that we can relate to you know. Futhermore, you can help 'Ka Ki Lang' ma right?

Peer Pressure???

Will you consider this as peer pressure ah? i really don't know.. I am so confused these days that it has been driving me nuts. OK, let me tell you a true story...yes it's a very long and true story. I never tell a short story..no short cuts..all detailed and precise.

To cut the long story short (pun intended). Think about this.. how far will you go to help a friend? Let's put the I'll sacrifice my life to help you and all that, some people will go to that extend la. My situation here is helping a friend who is not from Kuala Lumpur, to get a simple item from a particular outlet in Sunway Pyramid. You can see it is not that difficult or complicated right? Just to get something for a friend.

Ohh..not that simple!!! There is nothing simple about my dramatic life.. full of challenges and complications. I mean, I am all with helping a friend, i am more than willing to help out a friend. But for me, when i ask a Friend to do me a favour, i will ask if it is not of too much trouble, i want to be sure that my friend is OK with it and most important if that friend of mine can find time and the convenience to do it.

Well, when my friend ask me to get it, i agreed because..hey, that's what a friend would do right? Fro then on...my nightmare begins, my friend told me on a Saturday, then in the evening, call me again to remind me..i told my friend straight that i will not promise when i will go and get it, but i will definitely go and get it. I thought to myself that no way that i will drive down to Sunway Pyramid from Klang just to collect a HANDBAG.

My very persistent friend called me again on a Sunway morning when i was still fast asleep, again to remind me to get the bag. I told again that i can't promise when...bla bla bla...but i definitely will...bla bla bla...so on and so forth. I mean, give me a break..tell me once and shut up..i will arrange my time to my convenience, you don't have to remind me every fucking minute. I am not deaf or dumb.

On Monday, when i was at work. My friend called again to remind me, damn..this is getting too much, disturbing me during working hours to remind me of her stupid handbag. I so wanted to shout at her..but no..being a good friend that i am..i controlled my temper, because i know that my friend is not an educated person (she studied on;y till form 1) and please don't ask me how i got to her know. Well, she called at 1030am to remind me...and call me at 1100am AGAIN!!! What is so big deal about this bag?? Well, it is a limited edition bag that cost RM590.00!!

At 1100am she called me to tell me that she had booked the bag and i have no choice but to go and collect today because the supervisor of that outlet didn't want to hold it because there are too many people that made bookings later cancelled. What the hell?? Giving me more pressure right? My willingness to help a friend became a chore and a task that i have to perform. For the first time i felt used and taken advantage of... No friend should make you feel that way. I felt a little guilt as i don't think a friend should complain or feel the way like i did when helping a friend.

My friend given me the outlet's number and ask me to call this person that she was talking too. I thought no hurry, I'll go out for my lunch and i will call later when i can find time after lunch. Does she give me a peaceful lunch?? Apparently no??!!!???!!! She called me midway through lunch and questioned me why have i not called the outlet because she called the outlet and checked if i called and i did not?? What the fuck!! Leave me alone will ya!!! Your handbag is so so so important that you have to call and check up on me..seriously..she has too much time in hand lor...

I was very very angry and told her in a very stern voice that i am now having lunch and will call the outlet after lunch. She even said things like 'if you can't just tell me, i will ask my husband to take me down to KL during the weekend and take it by myself'. Well, yes, she is married!! I hate it when people threaten me. Then what is the difference me going to get the bag on Friday? Does it make any difference that i go and get it on a Friday?? No right?? It is still earlier than the weekends? Then what's the rush? I just don't understand!!!

I tell you she called me 5 more times after lunch which i ignore 2 of that calls. It is really distracting you know. Lucky that Celina has helped me by calling one of her friend that is working at Sunway Resort to help me collect that stupid bag. don't know what will i do if it's weren't for her help. Now i have to trouble my friend to help me get a bag for my other friend that my friend have to ask her friend to get the stupid bag for my other friend that my friend have not even met before. Seriously..i don't know what the hell i am talking about.

What length that i have to go through to get this bag? Full of shit. Then i have to deposit money to Celina's friend bank account. Come on..people won't fork out RM600 to get that stupid bag lar.. Truthfully, after seeing that bag, all my mind could think of is 'This is one ugly piece of shit'. Who in the world would buy a small bag that cost RM 590.00 and it's in silver metallic.

Yea.. Here's the picture!!

Told you it's one ugly piece of shit.

Sigh...This is the last time i am doing anymore favour for this friend of mine.. No more! No more!! I tell you and i am saying it again.... NO MORE!!!!

Boring Weekend indeed!

Sigh, it's a very boring day for me today. Whole day i have been lazing around at home. So bored that i am too lazy to even go out for a walk. My sister and mom wanted to go for a little stroll at Jusco Bukit Tinggi, initially i really felt like joining them, then after a while i decline their invitation. They were so angry that they need to literally drag me out of the house and into the car.

Sigh, what to do. Then i join them in the end. I told myself not to buy anything, because i have already spend too much this month. I don't even know what i have bought. Let me see, hmmm.. Last month, i was at Sunway Pyramid for a purpose to get specifically a purple colour handbag. Yes, i saw a purple colour bag from a blog and it is from nose. Went there and couldn't find the same design, i guess it was the old season. So i end up buying what?

Yup, a 2000 pieces of Jigsaw Puzzle. Can't buy a bag, get a jigsaw puzzle instead. Something i can fix on my lonely weekends at home. It's glow in the dark :)

I'm crazy, 2000 pieces, it will take me years to complete fixing it. The puzzle damn small you know.

Nice or not? will take a picture when i'm finish with it.

Then last two weeks i at One Utama with both my cousin. My purpose there was also to find a purple bag. Yes, don't ask me about my obsession with purple coloured things. I just couldn't refrain myself from anything purple that i like. I end up buying this as a replacement for something that i couldn't get.

Yeah!! A purple coloured purse :)

I have spent too much, i told myself again today not to buy anything. Must control your spending, must refrain from buying anything. Sigh! Sigh! Sigh! I cannot tahan la, somebody have to stop me. I bought these.

A slipper for only RM 19.90, i know..please kill me now

Wedge Heels for only RM 27.95 (Love this one)

Yea, this one is RM 24.95 all at half price.

That's not the end ...i also bought a foundation from Body Shop. That one cost me RM 75.00. I'm telling myself. No more, no more Shopping!!!!!!!!!! Maybe like for a month only la.

I surprise myself sometimes

It's a boring day and suddenly i have the urge to unleash that inner chef talent that i have in me. So, i have decided to cook chili beans for dinner served with salad (i'm trying to be healthy here). Went to Giant and get all the ingredients that i need to prepare my chili beans, with the help of my mom (she just won't leave me alone with the cooking, she just have to add in some stuff without me seeing it).

Firstly, diced a whole big onion, a clove of garlic, 1 red paprika, some straw mushrooms (it's optional, but i just love mushrooms) and a few strips of sliced bacon. Toss the bacon into the pan with some olive oil, stir till the bacon turns brown. Next, put in the onion and wait till it turned brown and finally toss in the garlic and in a little bit, throw in the mince beef (it really depends how much meat you want).

Chopped big onions


Slice the Bacon


Minced beef


Red and Yellow Paprikas

Kidney Beans

Chick Peas

Bacon and a generous amount of olive oil

Oh, at the same time you want to boil some water and toss a few tomatoes in to make you own tomato puree. After a few mins, peel off the skin and sliced it. It is super hot, so you would want to do this with running cold water so you won't burn your fingers.

Tomatoes in boiling water


Peel off the skin

Slice it!

After the minced beef is cooked, put in 3 table spoons of chili powder(i like it spicy, you can add on or decrease the amount of chili to your liking).

Minced beef cook and add in the chili powder.

Mixed it well and you can see the meat turns red, add in the paprika and the straw mushrooms. After that, then you can add in the sliced tomatoes and also a can of whole peeled tomatoes that you can get it off the shelf from hypermarket. It's a little sweeter than the ones we boiled ourselves it also have some puree with it so your chili beans won't be too dry.

Canned whole peeled tomatoes

Lastly, put in the chick peas and kidney beans with the rest. Add some chicken stock and shimmer it for half an hour on low fire.

Add in the chick peas and kidney beans

Voila! You have your Chili beans cook to perfection. You can eat it just like that or dipped with french toast if you want. Yummy!!!

It really taste so good.

Muahaha!! I have release the inner chef in me! Not bad eh..my chili beans was a success!!

Recipe - courtesy of 'Chef at home' with Micheal Smith

Pay Less Books Warehouse Sale!!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling for all book lovers out there!!! Pay Less Books Warehouse Sale is back again! If you have read my older post, i have post about books that i have bought from this particular warehouse sale. I'm happy to announce that it is back again in 3K INN, Subang Jaya!!!
Date: 7 - 9 December 2007 (Friday - Sunday)
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm


Here's the map to 3K INN HOTEL. Click on it to enlarge.

Book lovers out there, don't miss the chance to get great books, paperbags to hardcover books at low price. It's only 5 books for RM 12. It is definitely a good bargain. I am a big Fan of Oprah Winfrey, I got most of her recommended book at the Book Fair. So, don't miss this great opportunity!!! I'll be there..so see you there!!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

Shopping...anyone?

The long awaited opening of Jusco Bukit Tinggi Klang is Today!! How can i miss it right??? Just walking distance from my home..yes..walking distance..As i have expected, the people parked their cars until the Roundabout around my housing area. Inside the building..as all of us have expected..is jammed packed with people..Klangites...Practically ah...i think the whole Klang is there la..i tell you..when i was going up the escalator and i look down, all i see is heads..heads, heads heads...i tell you..like ants man...



Look at the crowd..i can't even walk..so i stand there and took pics..hehe

Actually..i didn't want to go there as it would be over-crowded. but i don't have any transport to go anywhere. There's no extra car left for me at home... So, i can't go to the concert that Canna has offered me. It's some Korean group called 'dong shen fang qi' held in stadium merdeka. My cousin suddenly chicken out because she's afraid that there might be a big crawl in KL due to the demonstration. But hey, if i have a car..i will be the one driving, using my petrol, why does she have to worry about traffic jam. I just don't understand.


So i went over to Jusco and join in with the crowd. And i went shopping, after subconciously using my credit card in a few outlets. i realise that i have spent more than 500 ringgit. Yes, i know..i only can blame myself for not being mindful..but hey..i'm still glad i bought these stuffs..



Ohh..i like this open toe from Viss only RM 55.90


Bought this pumps with 50% discount


This sandals are also at 50% off. OK, i kinda splurge a little on this but it is a new arrival at Aussino. A King size fitted bed sheet, 2 pillow cases and 1 bolster case. HA!



ok..and these 3 items are on sale, King size comforter with fitted bed sheets and 2 pillow case for only RM 99.90. Hey, i got to buy that..and i did. others are cheap too..got a 30% discount on other items that i bought....ok at least i got an umbrella and 2008 calendar free :)


And then i saw Big Apple Doughnuts???!!!?!?? In Klang?? So quickly i jump in queue, and bought 6 doughnuts..hehe. The queue is not as bad as the ones at the Curve. I hate the long queue, the long wait makes me look desperate, hey..now i can get doughtnuts anytime..ok ok..i won't brag anymore..








Hmmmm...I think i will go again tomorrow to get some more shoes..hey..it's 50% discount. Canna, you will never hear me complaning that i have no shoes to wear. Because i am going to buy a full year supply. My God, Jusco Bukit Tinggi is only walking distance from my place. I can be the first one there when there's a Jusco Member's Day, or the Carnival sale, or whatever sale.


Sigh, I am going to be so BROKE!