Of Fast Food Outlets and Useless Globes... Saturday, July 12, 2008
There's just something about the neighbourhood fast food outlet that I love. They tend to be rather cosy, and just perfect for that quiet chat about life and its ups and downs.
Of course, the free refillable coffee helps.
It was just the other day, when the remarkable Lauren Foo drove down to Subang, then to PJ, and back to Subang again to meet up for a waffle and a rootbeer. Strangely, we discovered that A&W staff are rather friendly, with a penchant for taking photos as well.
The narcisissm in all of us. I respect the requests for privacy of the people I post on this blog, so I've used the blur filter, ala - TV3 Edisi Siasat (when they apprehend criminals make shy people anonymous)
Rather late on Friday night, I met up with Li-Lynn and Sue Ann at McDonalds, Centrepoint, and also bumped into Jo Ann and Li Shan! Again, the setting was just perfect for the serious talks and light-hearted chit chat that we always inevitably end up indulging in.
Of all things I forgot to bring, I forgot to bring my camera memory card. Thank God for camera phones.
On a totally unrelated note, I was walking home the other day when something in Louis Vitton caught my eye.
The most redundant globes I've ever seen =) Even more redundant globes.
If I was sailing around the world in 80 days, I sure wouldn't want one of these. Good thing they sell nice bags.
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A Very "Hancock"-ish Day.... Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Some of you may remember a post I had put up not too long ago, with the title, "The Malaysian Superhero". No, it wasn't for the Nuffnang tickets giveaway, rather, I thought I'd try and go a different direction, and instead, I joined the All Malaysian Bloggers Project (AMBP, for lazy typists like me) competition, the "Hancock: A Different Kind of Superhero" contest.
And, somehow, I won! (click here to read)
TheStar reception counter. As indicated by the sign.
So, on a Monday afternoon, with the aid of my cousin, Eric, I popped by TheStar office in Phileo Damansara, to claim my winnings. Michael Fredericks, the AMBP editor, wasn't around, but I managed to cajol the friendly Elizabeth into taking a photo with me.
She probably thinks I'm crazy, by now.
And the prizes were...
The Pièce de Résistance - The Sony Ericsson W660i! A Hancock (limited edition?) Namecard Holder......and In Season Double Passes! (of which I have no photo, since I've yet to claim these... I'll pop by the office again, ya?)
Cool stuff. A million thanks to the good people of AMBP! Looking forward to joining more events/contests/community service activities with you all!
However, my association with Hancock (and his merchandise) wasn't exactly over yet, as I made my way to Cineleisure for the Nuffnang screening of Hancock. Thanks to my cousin (who DID join the Nuffnang tickets giveaway), I was soon lining up to get into cinema to watch the show.
Thank God for signs. Badges, to show your support.  Thats Robb, busy handling the guests.
I actually bumped into Melody Song, and Shino, as well as new blogger friends Mayszin and Andrew!
Familiar faces and new friends You know hes a pro, with that camera he slings about his shoulder.
Strangely, I didn't snap away the whole night, like I usually do, and as such, have very few pictures. Nonetheless, it was a good movie. I've only been to Nuffnang's Pirates of the Caribbean movie screening before this, but watching the crowd in the cinema, with the flashbulbs blinking away, I'm pleasantly reminded about how a cinema full of bloggers is different from that of a normal crowd. A loud kudos and thanks to Nuffnang, for organizing the event! I'm sure there'll be more fun to look forward to, in the future.
I guess blogging has its perks. =) Now, it won't be too long before the wait for Batman: The Dark Knight, is over...
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Bowling Mania! @ Sunway Pyramid Saturday, July 05, 2008
I was about to text Karen to see if she was free to 'yamcha' on Friday, when the phone rang, and, lo and behold! it was Karen asking to see if 'boleh join' for dinner at Paris, SS2. Since I reached home from KL at about 9 something, I missed the chance for that dinner, but later managed to pop in at Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid, for a spot of bowling.
Anne, Ven Nee, and Weng Lum Julie, myself, Karen Daniel (looking good as always), myself, and Kenny (also, err, looking good)
I was persuaded to join them for a round or two of tossing a heavy urethane ball down a long strip of lacquered wood. Despite the fact that I bowl like a penguin, I still had fun (because I live in denial).
Daniel, joyfully manning the console. Julie has ball. My funky (and not so pleasant smelling) shoes. Anne has the spirit. Yeah. "My legs look longer, in this picture..."-Julie Kuan, 2008 Julie, and Weng Lum. Julie, myself, Anne (who has the spirit), Ven Nee I am pleased (because I live in denial) Credit goes to Julie, for this motion shot. Thanks! =) Karen wonders about the score.
Despite the fact we lost, I still had fun. Because points don't count (new philosophy for the night). And my wonderful teammates will support anyone through anything. It was great seeing the fellows, like Anne and Daniel, whom I've not met in years (ok, maybe a year), and still managed to retain their sense of humour, after all this time.
Well, if I can't make it to KLIA on Thursday (AND if you read this), take care, Ms. Siah! I know you'll have a fun time, and take care of yourself! See you in December!
May you always run as far as your legs can take you.
In the meantime, I should brush up on my bowling.
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Of Lonely Stations and Facebook Glitches (Part 2)... Friday, July 04, 2008
For some strange reason, my original post for this went missing. Here's a recap of what I wrote (not exactly verbatim)
After travelling to and fro from Subang to KL every morning, I've come to realize that the railway station is a pretty depressing place to be. When you're there at 6.00a.m., with the sun far from rising, about 3 hours of sleep behind you, and a whole day of grueling work to look forward to, the railway station is quite a downer.
The Depressing Railway Station The (Also Slightly Depressing) Sunrise Over Sentral
As I was telling Eelaine (whom I've bumped into twice on the monorail), seeing a friendly face among the sullen crowd is really a sight for sore eyes. At rush hour, everyone looks like a bear thats about to bite your head off. I guess travelling via public transport does that to a person.
For the benefit of the Subang girl stuck in the U.S., heres proof that the infamous shopping mall is still, well, infamous.
The Summit is still standing, don't worry.
On another note, I was browsing Facebook the other day, when I noticed something peculiar.
Do you see anything odd? Its this.
I'm quite sure I wasn't at the Zoo, and that Mei Ling didn't accidentally upload my profile picutre into a zoo album. Strange things can happen on Facebook too.
So far, all random ramblings. Stay tuned for updates of more recent events like Joshua and Ze Xin Turn Older, Fun @ A&W, and Bowling Mania! @ Sunway Pyramid!
Posted at 07:33 pm by IsaacCheah
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Goodbye Shu Ling @ Wendy's Bistro, PJ Sunday, June 29, 2008
When we say Wendy's, one would immediately think about the burger joint in Sunway Pyramid that serves humongous drinks. The lesser known Wendy's is actually a small, cosy, diner in Dataran Sunway Mentari, and it doesn't serve humongous drinks, rather, its where you can find oily, dripping, glistening pork belly and ribs.
Wonderful.
Have you been here?
We bid farewell to Shu Ling, who was going back to her home town in Penang, and decided to sample some pork during this auspicious occasion.
Kim Mi and her knives
Kenrick sometimes doesn't have enough sleep
How not to like?
The oil looks like it can catch fire anytime
We were about to take a cousin photo, when Kim Mi, who had just come back in from the washroom, decided to take part in the fun =)...
...the official cousin photo
... and the official Group Photo (with some people missing)
Take care Shu Ling! Have fun in Penang!
For those of you who like oily, glistening meat, you might also want to head on down to Meaty House, in Taipan. They serve some good pork chop (no negative connotation, or implicit meanings here)
If you're in the mood for dreamy piano music, and pictures of tantalising meat, click here to view Wendy's Bistro's Home Page.
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The Malaysian Superhero... Thursday, June 26, 2008
Its refreshing to watch the painfully bright armour that our superheroes wear get tarnished somewhat, in the form of the hapless Hancock. The moment we see Will Smith answer 1, who plays the titled superhero, throw a whale answer 2 into the sea, only to see it capsize a sailboat, we know that this movie is going to be a whole different take on the superhero scene.
Not the most graceful of heroes
Contrary to the popular image that the superhero has to come out smelling clean after every encounter, Hancock, the trash-talking, besotted drunkard is a superhero with an attitude problem.
And that just goes to show that he's human! Heck,he would fit right in here with us, the land of nasi lemak and teh tarik, where everyone has at least a slight fascination, and some degree of awe, towards superheroes.
If Hancock appeared in Malaysia...
Wouldn't it be great to learn that, despite all their vaunted powers, they're just humans like us too? It gets rather stale seeing Legolas come out of every battle looking as if he just took a bath, or Superman get shot with a gazillion bullets and never gets a scratch. We want to see the nitty-gritty, the real-life drama, and the human behind every superhuman.
Clark Kent has had one too many to drink at Zouk Even monsters want some attention from the land of bloggers (spotted along Jln Bukit Bintang)
The movie brings hope to all of us, who aspire to be heroes (or heroines), but lack the moral fibre or immense righteousness (read: kiasuness) to become one. When we look out for our heroes, we don't look for squeaky-clean, spotless, Boy Scouts, but rather, down-to-earth, sensible men and women with the right mindset.
I can be a hero too...
Who knows, we could be looking for YOU.
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