Hard Rock Rocks!

I should have made this entry like months ago, but it is still not too late to do so! So, Here it is! Me and Samantha had always talked about going somewhere to have a good time, where we can eat and talk and drink and listen to good music. She always bails out because of work and time constraints. When i am free she is not and when she is free i am not! You get what i mean right?

So, we have made a date a month earlier and settled with a date so that no one will back out later. I invited my cousin Nicole and Samantha invited Yoke Ling her high school pal. Samantha was working that saturday, we went over to fetch her and head straight to Hard Rock.

We didn't make any reservation, so we went there early so that we don't need to pay any entry charges (a little info that Canna had shared). We still need to have our MAKAN ma, still have to go early :P We parked at Concorde Hotel and walked over to Hard Rock. Sam and YokeLing went in first..can't hold in their wee wee any longer ..haha!! Following behind them, we were greeted by a friendly waitress, asked for a table for 4. She asked did we make any reservation, i answered no. She looked at us with a frown on her face as she said 'we are fully booked'!! I am like...are you sure? Because i saw lots of empty tables...she looked at me and say kidding.

What a slap in the face! I so wanted to shout at her yelling..'I drive all the way from Klang, which is about an hour drive. We left early so we don't get stuck in the jam so that we can get a seat without the hassle of booking and you have the nerve to play a prank on us? This is not funny!!!' Ok ok, i didn't freak out like that. i knew we could get a place anytime. :P

Top: Samantha and YokeLing
Bottom: Me and my cousin Nicole

We were suppose to go there for their Ramadhan buffet, but my other colleagues that went there told me that it's not worth it and the food is not all that great. The ala-carte menu would be a better bargain. When Sam and YokeLing arrive at our table, Sam told me that the waitress told them that we have left because there are no table available for walk-in customers. What's with Hard Rock Cafe's waiters and waitresses with their pranks ah, haha!!

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This what we have ordered off the menu, not a bad choice, since none of them want to make a decision on what to eat. I have to make an order for all of us, Sam and YokeLing dare not eat beefs and i love beef. So i want to look for something that we can have a little bit of beef and chicken. Guess what..they have one and it is called the 'Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Combo'. It's either the Duo Combo or the Trio Combo.

JUMBO COMBO

DUO COMBO which consist of the 'Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Ribs +
Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Chicken

Chicken Caeser Salad

The food just looks so good that i have to take pictures although the girls are grumbling because they are too hungry waiting for me to finish clicking...hehe!!

The Drinks are quite affordable too. It's not like Chillis that the drinks are bottomless, you only get to refill once at Hard Rock..anyway, how much can you drink right??!! No, you'll be surprise at how much 4 girls can drink. Initially we order Ice Lemon Tea to go with the food, then our waiter came buy and told us that they have a promotion going on for happy hour. We can order any House Wine or certain selected cocktails before 9.00pm to get another free refill! I'm like really!!??!??! So, we timed ourselves, by 8.45 sharp we order a drink so it will last us till the Live Band commence and we can get another refill!! Good plan right?

Look at the drinks closely, It does looks like Ice Lemon Tea

Look at it again...It's actually our cocktail Long Island

8 Drinks on our table, 2 drinks for each of us..damn 'tham sim' man!!!!

Eh, buy one and get one free...who don't want leh?

Drink la..no need to Paiseh one la..

Nice smile!

Halfway through the night. i notice something with Sam. Like she has some theme going on with her dressing. Then finally i notice, her love for Mickey Mouse of course or perhaps Walt Disney! Her cap, Walt Disney. Her blouse, Mickey Mouse! Her panties could be covered with Mickey's head!!

Taa Daa!!! Ooopppsss!!

Ok, enough about Sam and her undergarments.

After lots of drinks and toilet visits later..time really flies and the Band has arrived. They start at 11.00pm sharp, by that time we have finish drinking both our Ice Lemon Teas and Long Islands. Damn, so we change location and order a jug of beer...Haha...It really makes me go to the toilet more. We really enjoy all the songs played by the Band, i don't really remember the Band's name, but i know there's a short and petite girl and a bald guy-they are from Indonesia by the way. Applaud for the band!!! I've been to a few places where they have live bands, but nothing could compare with this. I'll go there again for the Band!! Up for it Canna?

Want to play a game? Can you spot a hidden Mickey?
Ohh, i see it! I bet you do too!!

Cheers!!

More Mickey!

I know..enough with the Mickeys right. Poser!

I said enough! Drink, just don't get drunk.

A few drinks later....

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Started Cam-whoring!

We started hugging each other!

More hugging going on..and flirting too!! Of course la..everone else start posing!

You know, when you had so much fun you started saying things like 'Hey, we should do this more often. Why not we make it a monthly event where we go around different cafes and restaurants and try all the best food. Right! Let's set the next location and we'll meet again next month!' But it never happened! Sigh! We had this conversation too right Canna? After that there would be someone that don't have the time la, no money la, no car la, lazy la. Think la of whatever reasons. This time the 'Beh Tahan Girls' (minus Doris) can't be 'Beh Tahan Girls' because we don't have our camera queen with us! Minus Doris minus the fun lo! Miss you Doris!

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Manage to find time to snap a few pics of the KL Tower. The night view looks better. We were at the Concorde roof top parking, we went crazy a while at the roof top before everyone decide to jump in the car and head back. Everyone was sober, no one was drunk. All i can say..not enough alcohol la, i was expecting laughter right from KL till Klang like we were in Bali - of course minus the boost of alcohol la! Now i miss Bali too!! It was a great night out with the girls, we each spent RM90 for the alcohols and scrumptious food. Not bad at all. I would like to do this again, just have to wait and see la.

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Can we make it at a Restaurant that plays Jazz music girls??!! :P

Birthday Bash! And it's not mine!

This is the annual routine event that i have to attend in replace of my Live and Loud Concert! Not only did i organize this event, i have to be the cameraman too, because our cameraman blew us off. I don't have a professional SLR camera like he does. So the picture i took turns out badly. Yay!!!! Don't blame me..i am already pissed off that i miss the once in a lifetime event. Don't they blame me that the picture turns out teribbly.

Me and some of the committee were there earlier to prepare the karaoke and everything else before the rest arrive. Shhhh!! Actually we wet there early so that we can sing a few rounds. You know lah..shy ma.. So i end up dominating the stage..singing quite a number of songs..warm up before the karaoke competition.

Meanwhile, the karaoke manager is getting the food prepared. So, before they get to eat..i took a few snaps before the wild animals swarm in and the food go *Poof* in a few seconds. I refrain anyone to go near the buffet line. Want to take pictures first ma.




Roasted Barbecue Lamb Rack


Seafood Bonne Femme


Black Mushroom Chicken


Spaghetti Neapolitan


Nasi Goreng Kampung


Ais Kacang Man

As usual, after the makan-makan session, when everyone is full already..then start la the rewards and recognition prize giving session. At the same time slot in with some karaoke singing competition. Hey, i won third place for the duets. Hehe! not bad..i sang 'At the Beginning' by Donna Lewis and Richard Marx.

Take...take some more!!!

Makan!!

Makan la..makan

Here are our judges for the singing competition with their score cards. They are not pro la, it's 2 of my bosses and they are doing it because they don't want to sing and they are very sure we are going to force them into it anyway..haha!

The last event was the Birthday Bash for the 2nd half birthday boys and girls. Which went totally kelam-kabut! But i manage to snap a few pics in the midst of 'Kelam-kabut'. Prize giving for the karaoke winners and also something for the Comittee Members that make this all happen la, which is thanking me la. Boss bought us a soft toy from Ikea..nice!

Conclusion. I wish i was at the concert. End of story!

The Stork Has Arrived!

Congratulations to Tetty, my colleague and also my cubicle-mate. She has just delivered to a healthy baby girl on November 26th 2007 which she named Iman Aksho. She is now on maternity leave for 2 months and she will be back on the 25th of January. A little lonely at work now, no one beside me that i can talk to when i'm bored.

So, can't wait for her to come back to work!!

Congrats again Tet!! Wishing you and newborn Baby Iman a quick recovery and good health!!

Live and Loud Concert!!!

Most of my close friends knows my love for Jazz!!! I don't know since when i feel in love with Jazz music, that i got really obsess with it. I start searching anything Jazz. Jazz club, Jazz Pubs, Jazz Restaurant, Jazz Concert or Showcase, well..and Jazz music of course. I know Canna, you will go nuts if i say anything about Jazz again..so..this is the last time i'm going to haunt you with this..Jazz-ee, Jazz-er, Jazz-a Jazz, Jazzy, Jazzercise..HA!

Tourism Malaysia had organize an event called the Live and Loud in KL..yes..i know it's everywhere. The newspapers, the Radio, even television, I'm frustrated that i can't attend any, the media keep reminding me again and again that my life sucks! I can't attend The Best of 80's because it's over already. I can't attend the Best of R&B either because it is tonight!!! They have James Ingram..ohh i love his songs..oldies, evergreen... What about KC and JOJO, remember the song "All my Life"?? If you listen to Mix.fm, you will definitely know Kool and the Gang. Damn it..i miss all that!!! I'm sure if the will ever come down to Malaysia ever again!!!

Friday is my day, The JAZZ night at Zouk KL, hey..it's only RM 80.00 inclusive of 1 drink. I would die for this, but work comes first and it is too late for me to take leave on that day. By the time i finish work and drive my way there, it will be nearly over! But i am also afraid that it would be a disappointment like the Jazz Festival in Mont Kiara. The music they play is not really Jazz, there's no saxophone or piano trumpet...it is more like a pop rock kind of concert. I was hoping to see Sheila Majid, at least she sings good Jazz, but they are allowed to change schedule at the last minute. But what the heck, there's nothing to complain about because it is free. Sigh!! But why did the organizers held those event on a weekday??!!???!?!

Visit http://www.lnlkl.com/ for more info

I was also really looking forward for the TURN ON THE POP concert. I really intend to go..i mean truly, seriously had made plans for it. But bad luck is always on my side. I don't know why, my plans just all can't come through!!!! Even concert that i can attend for free i can't manage to attend, what more about concert that i have to pay for? 1st Dec 2007, of all days my department wish to have their 2nd Half Birthday Bash Celebration + Reward and Recognition Day! In the morning i have to go to office to run some testing. What a day!

I am in the committee for my department, which we name ourselves HACKERS! I told my colleague that i can help organize the event but i won't be able to attend it. Initially, they are ok with it. So i help set up a Buffet line, liaise with Bukit Jalil Golf Club, Book the Karaoke Lounge, Rent the Karaoke Equipments. Went for a food tasting, and lastly present to everybody that all will go smoothly..then come the BIG BANG!

The president break it to me..FYI, she is pregnant, i mean very pregnant..as you know pregnant lady is known for their mood swings. She look at me in the eye and said "Melissa, you are the one that organize this whole event, you are also the committee member and i expect to be there and there will be no excuse for you not too attend"..i told her timidly "But i have a concert to attend, a real big event" Ohh..you should see the eyes bulging and her nose flaring with smoke. "If you don't attend this event i will cancel everything and blame it all on you, and if you say you will attend but didn't turn up, don't blame me for sabotaging your car. I know where you park you know!"

Sigh!!! an official blackmail by my president! How can i refuse? How to turn it down? So, i gave in. I sacrifice my TURN ON THE POP concert for a routine event that happen every half a year. I tell you, i have to sacrifice hearing Whitney Houston pulling her high notes, sacrificing hearing Shaggy say in person that "It Wasn't Me" and the person that i wanted to see the most is Mr. Elliot Yamin. My Idol, My everything! I will never hear him say " I Will Wait for You" Damn it! Damn it!! I can't even go and see my self-proclaimed hubby sing!!

OFFICIALLY, MY LIFE SUCKS!!

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!

Bug-a-licious!!

Recently, my dad asked me to accompany him down to Thailand, just for a short holiday. My sister had to work on the weekend, so does my brother. Lucky me that i only work 5 days a week, so i agreed to follow him down to Danouk. So, it was only my dad, mom and me. That sounds fun right?!!?? **i guess**

We took a slow drive down to Penang, visited some friends and we are suppose to spend the night at Penang and proceed to the Thai borders early morning the next day. My cousin Nicole was at Penang most of the weekends because her brother is working there. So the whole family is quite a frequent visitor in Penang. It was kinda late, i think it's about 8-ish. It's about another 1 and a half hour drive down to the Thai borders from Penang. So my dad made a few calls to make sure the time that the Customs at the border close. They close about midnight, so we quickly make our way up to the Thai border.

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We manage to find a hotel..i don't even remember it's name. Quite spacious, only RM 80 per night for a suite. But the only problem is that there's a night club right beside and guess what, they play all the techno and house music and literally the walls of our hotel rooms vibrating and booming with the music. After checking in, we went looking for some food, had our dinner but still we want to get some bites. We bought the famous Thai dessert which is the mango with sweetened glutinous rice and my dad loves cuttlefish, so he was looking for some. Me and my mom went up to the hotel room first as my dad was getting some cuttlefish.

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After a few mins my dad came back with his cuttlefish and he has this look at his face. A weird smirk and he keeps smiling. Then he told us..'guess what i saw downstairs at the lobby?' Then i was in a suspense, something bad, i have this feeling lingering inside me. Then my dad finally said, 'I saw rats and cockroaches and bugs downstairs. This Hotel is dirty, then he throw a plastic bags full of silk worms...then my mom went beserk. She screamed and i just sat there laughing, so is my dad. My dad just bought the most bizzare Thai delicacy. 'FRY SILK WORMS'. We force my mom to try one of it, she reluctantly try one, one small bite at a time. Initially she didn't like it. The more she taste it, the more she liked it. After one long day, me and my dad were exhausted because we took turns driving, not long we knocked off. Unfortunately, my mom was wide awake until 2 am because she can't sleep due to the noise.

The next day we went out for breakfast, and suppose to get a cab down to Haatyai. But it was raining heavily so we canceled our intial plan and stayed at the hotel (We checked out and went to another hotel, bigger room with cheaper rates) 7-Eleven is just right beside the hotel, my dad told me that the burger at 7-eleven taste really good. I was like..'Areyou sure???' Then my dad say, maybe he was too hungry that everything he puts in his mouth tasted good. Ha, so i tried. Guess what...It tastes REALLY GOOD!!

Look at it, it's huge and it cost only 30 Bath!! Did i say it taste really good for burger that cost a mere RM3

It didn't stop raining since afternoon, at night i was getting kind of lazy. So my mom and dad went out for some dinner and i stayed alone in the room and do some reading. My parents came back with something for me. After an hour or so..they got hungry again. This time they dragged we down with them. I was sitting at a hawker stall, having a nescafe, which only cost RM1 by the way. Feels so good having a hot drink on a rainy day. I noticed my parents we both like..looking for something. Turning their heads each time a motorcycle passed by. I thought my dad was looking for some cuttlefish and my mom was looking out for him.

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Right in front of my eyes, an old lady was pushing her cart slowly. Her cart was covered with some cone like paper made thingy to cover whatever she was selling due to the rain. My parents got so excited and they went over to the cart, guess what is she selling. BUGS!!! BUGS i tell you! My mom is getting all adventurous which she is normally not. They end up buying silk worms, bee's larvae, some long, skinny type worms and lastly crickets. Do not scroll down if you are afraid of bugs. It is not for the faint of heart. Some Gruesome pictures will be displayed. Don't say i didn't warn you, scroll down at your own risk!

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Assorted bugs

Long, skinny worm (don't know what species)

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Crickets

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My mom trying to help me to get a close up

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My dad getting excited, he's the one that placed the crickets on the strofoam

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Artistic dad. WOW, worms in a fan formation

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Silk worms

Doesn't it look delicious?

Yummy Yum Yum!!!

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I like how my hair looks in this pic..sorry..focus on the worm.

Triple Treat!!!

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!