It has been awhile since I last blog about anything. I've written this one down a couple of weeks back & only managed to post it to LJ now.

Baggage - define in the dictionary: trunks, suitcases, etc., used in traveling; luggage. But what I wanted to comment here is more like things that encumber one's freedom, progress, development, or ( Read more... )

It was Sat and we decided to go to Chatucak Market for lunch & a bit of shopping. It was a blazing hot afternoon. After walking around the bazaars; only for twenty mins, I was soaked wet ( Read more... )

I took a bus back from Penang to Singapore. It was a very long journey back. Luckily I managed to sleep a bit on board.

These are pictures taken on the Penang Bridge.... crossing the bridge (on the morning; going back to Singapore).


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A trip to Penang without tasting the local delights is like going to Disneyland & not seeing Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.

Penang food has never let me down. Cheap and good. But over the years, prices have gone up or the bowl/ portion has become smaller. But they are still worth you money spent.


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Last weekend, I was in Penang for the Merdeka holiday (National Day). Malaysia celebrated their 50th year of independence on 31 Aug. I went out with my family for dinner at this Thai restaurant, Chilli Corner. The food was reasonably priced and they were quite good. It is located in a new upcoming development area around Burmah Rd.


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On 5 Sept 2007, it will be 10 years since the death of Mother Teresa (born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu). Born on 26 Aug 1910 , she was a Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) for her humanitarian work. For over 40 years, she ministered to the needs of the poor, sick, orphaned, the forgotten and ( Read more... )

I walked past a magazine rack this afternoon and noticed this new magazine. Though I don't buy much magazines except for occasional, Men's Health/ Details or Vougue Entertaining... I will try to keep abreast of the latest titles available here. I was surprised to see this new magazine on cosmetic surgery..... I think it is a Malaysian publication ( Read more... )

I've missed out on commenting last week's episode ( Read more... )

If a rat is going to cook my dish, it better washes its hands and it better be Remy.

In Ratatouille (latest from guys at Pixar), Remy, is a mouse who loves good food and appreciate the finer side of dining. Unlike any of his siblings, he doesn't pick up anything and gobble it down. He walks upright cause he doesn't want to dirty his hands, which ( Read more... )

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