The root of all problems. -.-”

Well, actually it’s the another tooth, but this good-condition-tooth ought to solve it all – or as Dr Dentist claimed so. Haha.

Ah well, if I settled it earlier, I would have save like RM300 for the gum-laser and last week’s swelling jab. If only I was braver.

T_T

]]> http://phingelicious.com/2010/07/tooth/feed/ 2 http://phingelicious.com/2010/06/wardrobe-malfunction/ http://phingelicious.com/2010/06/wardrobe-malfunction/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:30:55 +0000 angeline http://phingelicious.com/?p=1896 It happened to me twice in the office!

Month ago, a button on my shirt came out just like that! The thread on the 3rd button from the top got loose and poof! the button fell on the floor.

How I realise it?

As I wear smock all the time, I didn’t even realise it until when I was about to go to the toilet. I have this habit of taking off my smock before going to the toilet and thanks to the habit, I found out there’s a gap on my shirt and I was thinking, oh the button had came off. I quickly button it but to my horror, the button wasn’t there! So I looked around and there it was, lying on the floor. I took it up and called most ladies I know in the office for thread and needle.

But the thing is, nobody would bring needle and thread to work! So I had to opt for pin. Luckily a colleague has it, so my shirt malfunction was fixed for the day.

And I brought a box of sewing kit to work the next day – just in case!

Today, unfortunately and fortunately – it happened when I was in toilet for the last time in the office before heading home. Also, this time it was the button on my jeans. -.-”

Due to the fact that I want to avoid being stuck in a jam as there will be an unnecessary jam in front of the office at 6pm; I hurriedly went to the toilet, hurriedly unbuttoned my pants and hurriedly too the button came out. -.-”"”"”

I took a look at the button. Apparently the thread is too ’sharp’ until it cuts through the button. Or maybe the button is too fragile. Like wtfish right? I guess cheap jeans from morning market uses cheap, fragile button too. Lol.

I knew I couldn’t just stitch the button back to my pants as there’s no holes for me to put the thread in. I had to pin them.

To think of it, both wardrobe malfunction are saved by pins! Maybe I should just stock in pins. Lol!

It is actually simple to make. Just need a pair of gloves.

… and 3 buttons.

One needs to wash the gloves first, as it’s VERY SMELLY! Yucks. I soaked the gloves with detergent and Softlan and still the smell was still there. Only after 2-3 times of washing, the smell faded. Argh.

Then it’s all about cutting, and stuffing and stitching. My stitching skill gone bad as it’s been ages since I last stitched. But still, the quality I made is top-notch!

Or I proclaimed so as the receiver didn’t complain much, so I presumed it is. Hoho!

This Apreel project took me 3 days in the length of 2 weeks, for I stitched the head and body one day, the arms and legs on the other day, and assembled them all the following week. Slow, but steady.

I forgot to buy buttons for the eyes and nose. So I turned the whole house upside down, looking for 2 small matching black buttons and a big one. Luckily, I have to get two matching buttons or else Mr. Bear would have ‘cat eyes’. Imagine a bear with the eyes of a cat. It would be a weird species. Haha.

Here’s the end result.

Yeah, I know one leg is smaller than the other. Maybe I stuff more cotton there, it’ll be as big as the other leg! Haha.

Does he looks more like a bear or a dog?

]]> http://phingelicious.com/2010/05/mr-bear/feed/ 8 http://phingelicious.com/2010/05/credit-card-persuasion/ http://phingelicious.com/2010/05/credit-card-persuasion/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 15:22:10 +0000 angeline http://phingelicious.com/?p=1794 I was busy amending the data in Excel spreadsheet when my phone rang suddenly. I looked at the caller ID – it shows ‘X bank’. I saved bank’s numbers (the one that I have accounts in) in my hp’s address book from for emergency use. Wondering what’s the matter of them calling me, I answered the call.

Me : Hello.

X : Hello. Are you Miss (my name)?

Me : Yes, speaking.

X : (my name) ah, our bank is giving a gold card to you. It’s free for life and everything is already done, now we just need maiden name which is your mum’s name.

Me : Err. I don’t want a credit card.

X : Why miss? It’s free for life and you can keep it even if you don’t want to use it.

Me : Free? But the RM50 government tax? I thought I’ll be charged RM50 for a new card even if I didn’t use it.

X : Yalah. That one we can’t do anything. But once you get up to 100,000 points (if I’m not mistaken she said 100,000 or was it 10,000?), you can waive off the RM50.

Me : Yalar. But the thing is right now I’ll be charged RM50 first. The waive off one is next year right?

X : Or you can keep the card for 6 months and then cancel it off if you like to. (starting to sound desperate)

Me : No, I don’t want be deducted RM50 like that. 6 months and 1 year is the same to me.

She paused awhile before continuing, “what card are you using miss?“

Me : I don’t have any card.

X : (surprised) Really? None?

Me : Yes, I don’t have. I use cash.

X : Oh. You sure you don’t want a card. Card will be a lot more convenient. Just swipe, no need bring cash around.

Me : Yes, very sure. I prefer cash.

X : Okay then, miss. Thank you!

Me : Okay. Bye.

The lady is very persistent, but unfortunately she couldn’t earn commission from getting a new card member as I’m firmer in my decision. If there’s no RM50 charge then I’ll gladly take the plastic. But since there’s such law, then the plastic gotta go. Haha.

Btw, Happy Wesak Day. Here’s a famous Buddha quote that I like.

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

True – to enjoy good health and happiness and peace, then I must first say NO to credit card. Haha!

The day started out with him picking me out from my house and headed over to cinema to catch a movie. We don’t have the privilege of doing so daily or weekly like other couples since we’re in LDR so to watch movie on his birthday is not a norm. Lol. After that I forced Sat to drive all the way up to Batu Ferringhi, and only instructed him to search for parking lot when I saw the signboard since I don’t really know the place. I only read the review on the restaurant few days before and I forgot to get the GPS coordinates to punch in his iPhone like what he did to me on my birthday two years ago. Haha.

We were greeted upon walking in and were asked if we’ve made reservation (which I replied No) and again asked if we would prefer to sit inside or outside.

Since the day looked lovely (at 6 something in the afternoon), I chose the garden and were led to a table near the artificial waterfall. The waitress came back with menu and then left – giving us time to look at their menu. I flipped around, and couldn’t decide on what to order.

Sat then suggested to try their sets. Since the celebration is for his birthday, I let him decides. The waitress came back to us and Sat did all the ordering while I was busy snapping around with my Olympus miu! Hoho

The drinks came, followed by a soup. Check out my glass. Slanting one wei! Lol!

The waitress came to us with a plate of two cheese breads saying this was on the house. Sat looked grateful for the breads and I was thinking they gave us that maybe because we ordered one of the most expensive sets. Haha.

Then the main course came. The portion is BIG! Both of us looked at it and wondered if we could finish the whole meal.

A closer look at the scallops. Yums!

By the time we finished the whole dish, it was getting dark and the yellow warm lights were on, making the entire place even more romantic. Each and every table was lightened up by a small transparent lamp.

If you’re wondering where we went, this romantic restaurant is the Ferringhi Garden Restaurant.

Today’s my mum’s big day! We went out yesterday to have pre-birthday dinner at Victoria Station. We haven’t been there for quite some time (I think more than 6-7 years d) and since we always go there for special occasions in past, we thought why not VS?

When we reached the restaurant, we were greeted warmly – just like the olden days and were brought to our ‘usual’ seats in the train coaches. Normally we would opt for the train head, but that compartment was full that we have no choice but to sit at the other coach. Then the lady passed us menu. I noticed that they have changed the menu cover and also renamed their dishes – if I’m not mistaken.

They were playing oldies while made me sang along ‘quite’ loud. Even my parents were humming to the tunes. Haha.

The lady captain came and took our order. Then I realised she only gave one menu. When I asked her for another one since there are 6 of us – she gave me this reasoning : “Oh, we only give one drink menu per table.”

-.-”"”

So I said to her, “Since there aren’t much people taking order now, why not you give us another one?”

But she just repeated our order and then went off, giving us extra time to look at the drink menu. She then came back to get our order and soon the first dish came – Mexican Nachos.

Seriously, I regretted ordering this. Even Chillis’ nachos are nicer and the best thing is they’re REFILLABLE! But I didn’t expect much on the refilling part since VS supposed to be you know, fine dining restaurant.

Then one of the waiters came and put down 3 breads when they were 6 of us.

Feeling weird, mum highlighted this and we asked the lady captain about this. She hesitatingly replied, “Erm.. because you only order 3 main courses, that’s why there’s only 3 breads.”

Then dad asked her to give extra 3 breads.

She clarified that the extra breads will be charged; which dad nodded in acknowledgment.

I vaguely remembered about them giving us a bread each in the past, like what mum thought earlier. To sort of pacify everyone, I told mum “Because the economy merosot d, that’s why bread also give 3 only.” Then everyone laughed.

We didn’t wait long for the main dishes. Dad ordered something about the Mermaid and Dragon – which are actually the seafood platters. The moment the dishes were placed on the table, mum immediately took her fork and wanted to stab into the lobster; but I stopped her because I need to take pictures of the food. Which I took quite hastily as I was given only 1 second to snap. T_T

After that everyone poked in and were disappointed to know there weren’t much meat in it. And it wasn’t that fresh too. Compared to the one I had with Sat at the Ferringhi Garden Restaurant, this one lose kao kao. However, their fish fillet is good! Especially with the sauce over it. Yum yum!

I am the one suggested for the lamb cutlet, supported by my sis. I thought why not lamb since we couldn’t try steak – something what VS is famous for and that’s why I don’t really feel like going there since we couldn’t eat what the restaurant is famous for. However, they didn’t really enjoy eating it because of the ‘nerves’. I on the other hand, took one piece and savoured the meat in my mouth. Yums!

By the time we finished eating, we weren’t really exactly that full but we weren’t keen on ordering their desserts. Bro suggested for NZN ice-cream in Sunway Carnival Mall but it started to rain when we got into the car and Dad just went to MCD drive-thru to get us ice cream. What a way to end the celebration. Haha.

There you have – 2 different birthday celebrations for the 2 people who are equally important in my heart.

Looks like Dorothy’s red shoes in the Wizard of Oz right? Hiak hiak hiak!

Thanks Bee for getting this on my behalf!

DO you manage to fool anyone or gotten fooled by someone else?

Well, I got mine when I was listening to Fly.Fm Rush Hour yesterday afternoon – I think that was the biggest prank ever pulled as Jules suddenly announced out that she’s leaving the radio for good! Even tho I don’t know her personally nor what, I was super duper down and was THIS ( less than an inch) close to tears knowing that I couldn’t get to listen to my favourite duo on the way back from office starting from tomorrow.

I told Sat on how sad I was, and even tweeted on how sad I was on hearing this news. I know this sounds stupid but it was a  fact that I was sad okay!

The next thing I know is a tweet from FlyFm95.8 saying that it’s just a prank!

Oh well, at least it was a happy prank. Lol.

Earlier today, I got tricked into believing Song got a job at my company. But just when I replied, “eh?” and about to ask if he’s joking, he already replied “April Fool!”. Now I’m unsure I got fooled or not. Haha.

But I got my revenge back. Muahaha!

Before I continued with my story, I want to share a happy news : I already claimed my iPhone from the Digi centre. Paid RM2,144 for the phone with 6 months deal. Digi gave lots freebies – screen protector, yellow casing, CDs etc. Woohoo!

Last Friday, Yin, Choo, Qi, Sheng, Angelong and I surprised our beloved HR at her house. This plan was masterminded by Angelong; where the plan was to crash her house with food and cake and balloons at 7 pm.

However, because I took the wrong turning and ended at God-knows-where-am-I, I reached at 7.10 pm with unblown balloons where the rest already went up and started singing Birthday song to her as she was starting to wake up from her late evening nap.

Luckily I reached in time to sing the last part of the Birthday song and witnessed her very-beautiful-moment.

Then she went to freshen up while we prepared the food and blew balloons.

Little did I know the balloons was actually a bad idea as the whole family is afraid that the balloons would burst!

So, we just blew 6 balloons I think and put them all in her room! Haha!

Qi showed me something devilish that I couldn’t stop laughing upon seeing it. I’m not going to show it here though I did take a picture of it BUT you can easily spot it in the pictures below. Keke.

Yin, Choo and Angelong bought yummylicious Ayamas chickens and 2 set of Dominos pizza for the party. We placed them all on a very cute table.

Ailing then came out, took her throne seat and pose for the camera! With the balloons behind her of couse! Wouldn’t waste our efforts in blowing those balloons mah. Haha.

Then it was time for her to cut the cake. Her parents then went out paktoring, leaving the whole house to us. And since no authorities at home, we forced her to do something which she sportingly, gladly entertained us with that. Haha.

After eating, Angelong took out her Monopoly Deal cards which got us totally hooked on it! Haha. Played few rounds until it was time to go home.

We had endless laughters, screams, curses, food, cake, balloons, and Monopoly Deals that night. I think all of us should do this often – not birthday part, but the get togethert!

Btw, I didn’t get the iPhone deal… Waiting for the rumoured iPhoneHD this summer.April Fool to those who believed that earlier! Bleks.

So I asked him, what’s not waste of time then?

He grinned and said, C A S I N O!

We went down and were stopped by the security guy at the entrance because Sat looked young. I was like, what?!!!

Sat had to show him his driver licence where he pointed to his IC number as proof that he’s over 21.

There’s nothing much to say about the casino… just the usual tai sai, jackpot machines, roulette, player banker.. so I skipped that part. Kaka.

Feeling sien after lingering in the casino,we went around, exploring again.

We went out to Deck 11 where we spotted a family of 5 lying on the lazy chairs. The parents were soundly asleep while the kids – well, they were happily chatting and singing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”

Accompanied with the kids’ singing, we sat the lazy chairs, looking for stars which were hiding behind clouds. It’s been long since I felt so relax where worries and problems seemed so far away!

Sat then took out his iPhone and checked the coordinate again. He was so eager to know where we were at that time. But the signal wasn’t strong and it took a while to reveal the location.

And we found ourselves moving up North!

We speculated that the ship was already in the International water (since the casino already opened its door) and we could be somewhere on the tip of between Peninsula and Sumatra.

Then we decided to check out the cinema. We went into the auditorium to watch Ocean Eleven for 15 minutes before heading back to the cabin for a good night sleep.

However, I discovered one of the TV channel aired same movie as the one in auditorium. So I watched the movie until I slept off. Lol!

I woke up at 6 something the morning. Took quick shower and then went to the casino again.

From the casino, we headed to the reception area to find people lining at a temporary counter. Curiously we went to the reception counter to inquire. The same lady then revealed that the counter is for claiming back our ICs/passports but one need to clear the outstanding bills first.

So I quickly paid for the Bingo and the lanyards and then got back my IC.

Had breakfast at the Ocean Palace, the breakfast buffet spread is almost the as the one in Genting.

The bread toast with kaya and thick spread of butter I supposed is HEAVENLY! Gosh, I’m craving for one now!

Other than that, there’s nothing much to shout about too; except that when we were eating, the sun rose from the horizon and I was so upset for not able to witness that spectacular moment.

After breakfast, we just walked around the ship, taking photographs. The ship was cruising by the Penang Island and somehow the island looks different! It’s like looking at Hong Kong Island! Haha.

I even spotted jellyfishes floating on the sea! I was damn happy to spot them as I used to count jellyfishes when I took ferry to and fro Penang Island during my guiding time.

I was gladly counting them though the count wasn’t high compared to about 10 years ago.

Soon, the sun began to shine so brightly that I can’t open my eyes when I was asked to smile. @_@

And I kept seeing shadows everywhere. Blinded by the sun!

Luckily the pictures look lovely! The blue sky, the white paint of the body, green floor gave out nice contrast… except for me. Hmm. I should have wear red top like what Sat did and cover my eyes with spectacles! Haha.

Now you agree too right? Haha!

The ship touched the port at exactly 9 o’clock! Went back to the cabin to grab our belongings. Took few last shots before leaving.

We then proceed with the check-out process by scanning our cruise cards at the same machine when we got in. The cards were then given back to us as souvenirs.

This overnight cruise is a good experience and great insight on the luxury ship as I always wonder what it is like in it and how to spend time on board. Moreover Star Cruise Pisces though it’s smaller than its counterparts did give us a sense of rejuvenation and relaxation at such an attractive price. It’s such a waste for not be able to try all the facilities in the Star Pisces as we have only 12 hours on board; BUT I would definitely love to board the bigger cruises like Superstar Aquarius and Superstar Virgo for more days.

Now, who says cruising is for the rich people? Haha!

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Today is the final day of Lunar New Year! Signifies the end of relaxation and celebration and glutton. Beginning of work, work and work.

Wuuwuu

Thank god for JULY! Keke!

Now, anyone throwing mandarin oranges tonight? I plan to throw a dozen, aiming at my B’s head! Muahahaha! Damn evil right me? But too bad he’s not in Penang. Oh well, gonna wait til next year only can do so. Keke!

]]> http://phingelicious.com/2010/02/chap-goh-meh/feed/ 4 http://phingelicious.com/2010/01/consolation-prize-of-the-cities-of-the-underworld-contest/ http://phingelicious.com/2010/01/consolation-prize-of-the-cities-of-the-underworld-contest/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:39:15 +0000 angeline http://phingelicious.com/?p=1207 On a fine day of 23rd December, I received an email from Astro saying that I’ve won consolation prize for the contest hosted by History Channel which I joined long time ago.

I was hoping to win the grand prize which is a trip for 2 to either Sydney or Tokyo worth RM10,000 (must be dreaming right? haha) but then I know it was kinda hard since I am kinda bad in writing slogan. So, nevermind… At least I’ve won something! Yay!

The email stated this..

Here is the prize that you have won yourself:-

A HISTORY Channel Travel Bag

We will be sending you an official letter together with your prize as stated above via courier by 30 January 2009.

The delivery came when I was having fun in Bali. However I only know bout it yesterday cz mum forgot to inform me about it.

So I immediately took out my DSLR and snapped picture of the prize!

It may look small, but when you unfold it, a travel bag revealed!

And my, the amount of things I can store into the bag! I can put in my jeans, shirts, dress, toiletries, and even slippers in! Niceeee!

It feels so nice to win something from a contest, albeit a small prize. Well, better than nothing right?