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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Movie Review - Kingsman: The Secret Service
Talking about the most recent movie I have caught up is the British spy film: "Kingsman - The Secret Service" by Matthew Vaughn. No idea who is Matthew Vaughn? Director & Writer of "Kick Ass", "Kick Ass 2", X-Men"First Class" and Producer of "Fantastic Four". This time, confirmed by 20th Century Fox, he presented us an adaptation of a comic book "The Secret Service".
The story talks about a super secret spy agency recruited and trained a seemingly hopeless street kid into a professional spy agent, called the 'Kingsman'. The film is 'nerve wrecking' from the beginning until the end, as the pace is fast and vibrant, with conspicuous structure of storytelling. It is a mixture styles of "James Bond" and "Sherlock Holmes", it combines the hyperbole method with fun and quirky into violent and gory parts. Needless to say audiences love it when all the killers (or mafia?) wear high quality London bespoke suit holding guns and gadgets, cutting off people's head!
Somehow I think Colin Firth's (playing the role as Harry Hart, the veteran secret agent) brilliant acting skills boosted the whole film. Other than winning the Oscars with "The King's Speech", the few essentials representative films of his included Pride and Prejudice (1995), Bridget Jones' Diary (2001), A Single Man (2009), and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - yes a warm up before Kingsman happening. His skilled actions and charm are simply gem of the film.
I like this spy film, second after Sherlock Holmes. Don't know about reviews in the U.S, but this film is definitely something awesome for the me! Don't trust me? Go watch it by yourself!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Xenri on Valentine's Day 2015
On this year Valentine's Day, something came out on the actual day so me and the boyfriend have decided to spend time together the next day (15th Feb). Realized this is rather a wiser decision as there are lesser customers, almost like we booked the whole restaurant, no fatigue traffic jam, no-forcing expensive set menus. This time he brought me to a classy Japanese fine-dining restaurant which was many years' Malaysia best restaurant - Xenri.
I love the ambiance so much as the interior was designed to be like a garden terrace, calming and comfortable surroundings with a little water-flowing sounds from the water fountain; and of course they are playing my favorite jazz / bossa nova music.
After making order, we were served a complementary starter - fine seaweed which was so crunchy and delicious.
Xenri is a real fine Japanese cuisine restaurant and they are really taking their food so seriously. For about 10 minutes waiting, we were served the first appetizer of the night, Soft Shell Crab Salada. Perfectly done soft shell crab salad side with an appetizing sauce, and now we are hungry!
I always like Temaki, this is California Temaki I had and Unagi Temaki the boyfriend had.
Another must-ordered in the menu is this Sake Carpaccio. It was salmon slightly cooked at the surface accompanied with surprisingly matching fungus and a sweet sauce made with apple juice and something else I forgot. It was an amazing dish.
Not forgetting my favorite dishes in any Japanese restaurant - the grilled Shiitake Mushroom and Chawanmushi.
And the boyfriend wanted to know whether the garlic fried rice here is better than the one we had in Fukuharu last time. This is good, but still he said couldn't beat Fukuharu's.
Last but not least, the luxurious platter that we have waited a whole night long, the main character of the dinner is this:
Generously served, these sushi was fresh and well done. The only turn down point was I think the rice were too loose that when I dipped into the soy sauce they all fell apart into my saucer, and they are over sticky that when I used my hand to eat the rice all stick to my fingers. Gosh.
Overall, we are delighted to dine in here and definitely going to revisit one day. We just love Japanese food so so much!
And the lovely one gave me a sweet Valentine's Day gift, thanks to him but felt so sorry because I didn't get anything for him. I, love this guy.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Rejuvenate Holiday - Ossoto Spa
I've always nagging to go to Ossoto Spa. By looking at my friends' post and photos on Facebook, and curiosity made me went searching about it on Google, reading other people's reviews and blogs made my desire got even stronger until the last Saturday, my dream has finally came true.
We called them beforehand to avoid disappointment, however the operator said there is no booking required we can just walk-in anytime. The recreational hub is 24-hours available, but just with certain services close between wee hours for cleaning-up purposes.
And so here we go to Wisma Mirama on the National Day (31st August 2014), very early at 8am. Advice- Just utilize the valet parking with only RM10 as you will be there for 24 hours, afterall its more worth the price than you take normal parking tickets. There we headed up to 5th floor lobby for checking in. I was so freaking excited.
Upon checking in, the waitresses gave us each a bracelet with locker chip. Then I was separated with the bf to enter into ladies section to keep my stuffs and change. Small thoughts in mind: by looking at the cozy and luxurious surroundings, I wondered how much they spent just purely for renovation and decoration, it was so exaggeratedly - cozy. Anyway, women will love it.
Next I've change to their pyjamas and sandals, which I think I suddenly looked like a patient staying in hospital. Please note that normally one has to take a shower before changing into their pyjamas and entering their jacuzzi, fish spa, sauna and steam room, obviously for hygiene purpose. I've taken shower before departed from home, so I skipped the shower. A little turn down here is that the pyjamas I got has stain on it, although it is a bit warm which they might just thrown into the sterilization machine but they might had neglected the stubborn stain.
Basically they provide everything you need, you'll see shampoo, shower gel and hair conditioner in the shower room; and there are a few dressers available, providing from hair dryer, contact lenses solution, face toner and hydrating cream, body lotion, comb and etc. After shower, you can head on to the second changing room to add a pink bathrobe before going out to public area. Seriously I felt like a princess!
Then we go on to have our breakfast at the restaurant in 4th floor. Buffet is served at every meal on the weekends, while you can have ala-carte menu only on weekdays. I heard that ala-carte was served better; well, we actually really think their buffet is at average standard. Simple & not impressive but fillable.
We looked for activities after fixing stomachs. Jacuzzi, Sauna and other related service in the same area is not available until 10am; thus we went explored at 3rd floor.
At 3rd floor, there are cafe lounge, public sleeping area, a number of VIP rooms, facial salon, table tennis room, gym and mini cinema. we sat down at the comfortable sofa chair at the cafe lounge, ordering my favorite hot chocolate and his Earl Grey tea with some reading materials. My hot chocolate even comes with coffee art OMG~ After the tea break and digest session, here we are at the table tennis room and to have ultimate battle. Fyi, I was president for table tennis club during high school, so basically the bf never wins when playing table tennis with me and so he doesn't like to play with me HAHAHAHA!
Seems like our body got heated up after the ping pong game, I suggested to do gym after that. Quite enjoyed as I never tried walking on the running machine with my bathrobe on and without shoes. A little reminder for girls, you have to do gym with your bathrobe, if not, guys will stare at you if you know what I mean.
After gym, we slipped in to the mini cinema to watch "Once Upon A Time In Shanghai". The massage chair is adjustable and with pressing a button you can order whatever you want while enjoying your movie.
Don't remember how long we had loafed there until lunch time. There again we filled our stomach with a lot of food included some dessert like fresh fruits and ice-cream. I guess this is what it means by "happiness of gaining weight together".
At last, me and boyfriend separately went for jacuzzi, steam room and sauna room (men's section & women's section). I enjoyed so much for some me time, despite it was really packed with many aunties and kids. I had shower before and after spa. Everything is provided, I really don't need to take out anything from the bag. When you are too tired or felt too warm after the steam and sauna, you can proceed to the rest area for some refreshments, ice water, and even ice-cream for cooling down, so sweet!!! I spent quite some time at the dresser after shower, for drying my hair, putting conditioner on it, apply toner and moisturizer on my face, and baby lotion on my hands and legs (all products provided by Ossoto).
There are lots more of things to discover but I decided to stop here. As the best experience is always: go by yourself! I recommended couples to visit Ossoto and this is a good way for rejuvenate after working like hell in normal time. Revisit? It depends. But there are more options available recently like Lavish Spa at Farenheit88 and I-Spa at Austin Heights, Johor Bahru. The boyfriend said he will bring me next time when we have short trip. Looking forward.
All in all, we had so much fun spending time together. :)
We called them beforehand to avoid disappointment, however the operator said there is no booking required we can just walk-in anytime. The recreational hub is 24-hours available, but just with certain services close between wee hours for cleaning-up purposes.
And so here we go to Wisma Mirama on the National Day (31st August 2014), very early at 8am. Advice- Just utilize the valet parking with only RM10 as you will be there for 24 hours, afterall its more worth the price than you take normal parking tickets. There we headed up to 5th floor lobby for checking in. I was so freaking excited.
Upon checking in, the waitresses gave us each a bracelet with locker chip. Then I was separated with the bf to enter into ladies section to keep my stuffs and change. Small thoughts in mind: by looking at the cozy and luxurious surroundings, I wondered how much they spent just purely for renovation and decoration, it was so exaggeratedly - cozy. Anyway, women will love it.
Basically they provide everything you need, you'll see shampoo, shower gel and hair conditioner in the shower room; and there are a few dressers available, providing from hair dryer, contact lenses solution, face toner and hydrating cream, body lotion, comb and etc. After shower, you can head on to the second changing room to add a pink bathrobe before going out to public area. Seriously I felt like a princess!
Then we go on to have our breakfast at the restaurant in 4th floor. Buffet is served at every meal on the weekends, while you can have ala-carte menu only on weekdays. I heard that ala-carte was served better; well, we actually really think their buffet is at average standard. Simple & not impressive but fillable.
We looked for activities after fixing stomachs. Jacuzzi, Sauna and other related service in the same area is not available until 10am; thus we went explored at 3rd floor.
At 3rd floor, there are cafe lounge, public sleeping area, a number of VIP rooms, facial salon, table tennis room, gym and mini cinema. we sat down at the comfortable sofa chair at the cafe lounge, ordering my favorite hot chocolate and his Earl Grey tea with some reading materials. My hot chocolate even comes with coffee art OMG~ After the tea break and digest session, here we are at the table tennis room and to have ultimate battle. Fyi, I was president for table tennis club during high school, so basically the bf never wins when playing table tennis with me and so he doesn't like to play with me HAHAHAHA!
Seems like our body got heated up after the ping pong game, I suggested to do gym after that. Quite enjoyed as I never tried walking on the running machine with my bathrobe on and without shoes. A little reminder for girls, you have to do gym with your bathrobe, if not, guys will stare at you if you know what I mean.
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Locker at the gym |
Don't remember how long we had loafed there until lunch time. There again we filled our stomach with a lot of food included some dessert like fresh fruits and ice-cream. I guess this is what it means by "happiness of gaining weight together".
At last, me and boyfriend separately went for jacuzzi, steam room and sauna room (men's section & women's section). I enjoyed so much for some me time, despite it was really packed with many aunties and kids. I had shower before and after spa. Everything is provided, I really don't need to take out anything from the bag. When you are too tired or felt too warm after the steam and sauna, you can proceed to the rest area for some refreshments, ice water, and even ice-cream for cooling down, so sweet!!! I spent quite some time at the dresser after shower, for drying my hair, putting conditioner on it, apply toner and moisturizer on my face, and baby lotion on my hands and legs (all products provided by Ossoto).
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Having my hot steam milk and snack alone after sauna and jacuzzi session :) |
All in all, we had so much fun spending time together. :)
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
An open letter - 11 April 2014
Dear Mr. Boyfriend,
Where do I begin? I've been so short of words lately after quit writing regular blog. But right here right now, I just feel like writing a letter to express my feelings towards this ever sweetest boyfriend who I've been with in the past 4 years.
Over the last 4 years, you have obviously been everything I ever have in my life, you took part of almost every single events & activities of mine - from always eating dinner with my dad, send me to work & off work whenever you are able to do so, to spent your every weekends only for me regardless you have dates with old friends or you have something else to do: your final choice will always be ME. I know you truly love me the way I always wanted to be loved.
I want to say thank you for being with me over the years, and watched me changing from being a little girl:
Where do I begin? I've been so short of words lately after quit writing regular blog. But right here right now, I just feel like writing a letter to express my feelings towards this ever sweetest boyfriend who I've been with in the past 4 years.
Over the last 4 years, you have obviously been everything I ever have in my life, you took part of almost every single events & activities of mine - from always eating dinner with my dad, send me to work & off work whenever you are able to do so, to spent your every weekends only for me regardless you have dates with old friends or you have something else to do: your final choice will always be ME. I know you truly love me the way I always wanted to be loved.
I want to say thank you for being with me over the years, and watched me changing from being a little girl:
into......still staying as a little girl.
Yes, you did it, always keep me protected, like a little girl.
It still makes me smile in my heart that in the beginning few months of our relationship, people see us together and always surprised we've just started our relationship for like few months, they thought we've been together like don't know how many years! And now there's another joke that your friends were surprised we already been together for 4 years but our relationship still seem like as sweet as "new puppy love". Yay, I have my pride, we are those kind of "sweetheart" type.
Seriously, you knew I don't particularly like flowers. I thought they are surreal stuff that dies easily, and they don't worth any penny, because they will die after all. But after so many times you present me roses, I started to appreciate how lovely a rose can be. I was wrong, they are not surreal, instead they are real thing. Yes, they are real thing that's why they die. We all die one day, that's the nature. But they lived to flourish, to let people enjoy their most beautiful splendid moment, to give people joyful sweet memories. Dear, now I loved the flowers that die, I love the charm of the sky. But still, can I have Peonies or Birds of Paradise next time? hehe ;p
I enjoyed every stress-free weekend we spent together, how we explored new places for brunch, or how we wasted our time together, with wandering around or take long afternoon nap. I enjoyed so much too when going sports with you, because you will always let me win during badminton.




And from which I don't drink coffee at all, until I tried to accept 1 sip or 2; now I quite like the taste of aromatic coffee (only with milk / cream / foam) with some artsy fartsy coffee art on top. Of course, still couldn't accept taking 1 whole cup of piccolo or espresso, I guess it will kill me. Sometimes I think back again the moment when you sip on coffee, it looks like you just got the whole new world, it's very exaggerating, but cute.
Although we fight a lot, but as much as we fight it, it only brings us closer. I know you always want to speak your opinions and know all the right things to say. I only hope you can bear with my capricious and narcissism. Promise you I will try to reduce them day by day.
Love you dear, Happy 4th Anniversary and get going to our 5th!
Love,
GF
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Music - Bossa Nova
Well, I'm gonna explain a little, our life is not just about food you know. Bread, Butter & Spices means...well...live a quality life and most importantly - ENJOY it. One of my friends once said, "Hey life's too short for you to work your ass off. Not worth it!" I partly agree with it. Don't get it wrong, it doesn't mean you do not need to work hard, it only means you do not need to work hard all the time, for the rest of your life.
I'm always trying to balance my life, like how? Try not to be angry. Yeah, that's the way. How to not angry? Keep calm. How to keep calm? Yes, listening to music. Phew, finally relate to my topic today. I'm CRAZY about Bossa Nova. I've been trying so hard to influence friends around me, I like to force them to listen to Bossa Nova. They might not be very interested to it, but at least i made them listened for the first time! Ha-Ha-Ha *Evil Grins*
Bossa Nova originated from Brazil.It was developed and popularized during 50's - 60's. It is generally a type of new style music, mixture of Jazz & Samba. Although I know nothing about Brazil or Portuguese, but I'm madly crazy over Bossa, I'm addicted to Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto's creations. Couldn't stop to listen to them.
The first Bossa Nova song I've listened to is "Maria Ninguem" by French sexy artist - Brigitte Bardot. This song was composed by the Brazilian musician, Carlos Lyra in 1956 and the lyrics express his love for Maria, such a unique woman despite her common name. Before ending this post, here I'm sharing with you my honorable readers, Maria Ninguem video and the lyrics below. Listen and watch (you can even sing along if you want), and I swear it will makes you happy! Ciao~~~
Loves,
GF
I'm always trying to balance my life, like how? Try not to be angry. Yeah, that's the way. How to not angry? Keep calm. How to keep calm? Yes, listening to music. Phew, finally relate to my topic today. I'm CRAZY about Bossa Nova. I've been trying so hard to influence friends around me, I like to force them to listen to Bossa Nova. They might not be very interested to it, but at least i made them listened for the first time! Ha-Ha-Ha *Evil Grins*
Bossa Nova originated from Brazil.It was developed and popularized during 50's - 60's. It is generally a type of new style music, mixture of Jazz & Samba. Although I know nothing about Brazil or Portuguese, but I'm madly crazy over Bossa, I'm addicted to Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto's creations. Couldn't stop to listen to them.
The first Bossa Nova song I've listened to is "Maria Ninguem" by French sexy artist - Brigitte Bardot. This song was composed by the Brazilian musician, Carlos Lyra in 1956 and the lyrics express his love for Maria, such a unique woman despite her common name. Before ending this post, here I'm sharing with you my honorable readers, Maria Ninguem video and the lyrics below. Listen and watch (you can even sing along if you want), and I swear it will makes you happy! Ciao~~~
Maria Ninguem - Brigitte Bardot
Maria ninguém É Maria e é Maria meu bem
Se eu nao sou Joao de nada Maria que é minha é Maria ninguém
Maria ninguém É Maria como as outras também
Só que tem que ainda é melhor do que muita Maria que há por aí
Marias tao frias cheias de manias Marias vazias pro nome que tem
Maria Ninguém É um dom que muito homem nao tem
Haja vista quanta gente que chama Maria e Maria nao vem
Maria Ninguém E Maria e é Maria meu bem
Se eu nao sou Joao de nada Maria que é minha é Maria ninguem
Se eu nao sou Joao de nada Maria que é minha é Maria ninguém
Maria ninguém É Maria como as outras também
Só que tem que ainda é melhor do que muita Maria que há por aí
Marias tao frias cheias de manias Marias vazias pro nome que tem
Maria Ninguém É um dom que muito homem nao tem
Haja vista quanta gente que chama Maria e Maria nao vem
Maria Ninguém E Maria e é Maria meu bem
Se eu nao sou Joao de nada Maria que é minha é Maria ninguem
Loves,
GF
Monday, April 23, 2012
Fukuharu Japanese Restaurant @ Terrace, Hock Choon
Every 30th of November is a long awaited day to be celebrated, because it is Her birthday, and a special day for me too :) This is her second birthday that we celebrated together, and we chose to celebrate this special day at Fukuharu Japanese Restaurant. Fukuharu is voted as the "Best Japanese Restaurant" by Time Out KL in 2010. The restaurant was crowned as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country and it is well known of its authentic and unpretentious Japanese cuisine.
Fukuharu is located at 241-B, Ground Floor, Lorong Nibong Off Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. It is a strategic location and you can easily find it beside Victoria Station and behind the Hock Choon Supermarket.
Fukuharu is decorated with the combination of few natural elements, included wood, stone, aluminium, and cement too. The interior design is also specially designed to meet the authentication of raw Japanese dining feel.
Another highly recommended Nigiri Sushi is Tamago Mentai ! So far i only meet it in a Japanese restaurants before Fukuharu, which is Sushi Zanmai ! ( In my opinion, Sushi Zanmai @ Lowyat Plaza is the best among its branches ). Both of them also doing well in making Tamago Mentai, for Sushi Zanmai, i prefer its taste and for Fukuharu, i prefer its layering. :)
Meanwhile, the Fukuharu's salad also can be a mouthwash dish before you entering to the so called " main course ". The salad is fresh enough and the chosen ingredients were premium too! Topping with fish roe...It is a "luxury" salad for me :D
Then here comes the Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab, a simple yet delicious meal that able to reach our satisfaction! The Soft Shell Crab didn't feel lonely, cause it was accompanied by the radish aside! And also a slice of lemon, this combination is fresh and definitely can grab a thumb up!
Teriyaki Chicken is the upcoming dish and it is O-Yi-Shi too ! Fukuharu has it own way to make it different ! You have to believe it !
Time flies, here ends our wonderful night and it's time to buy the bill. The price is reasonable and it was not exceeded RM150, which is included a seafood fried rice ! (Not able to capture the image of the seafood fried rice that night). What to blame if RM150 can buy you happiness, enjoyment, fabulous atmosphere, great ingredients, romantic night, and also fill up your stomach ! Wooohhhhh !
Fukuharu is located at 241-B, Ground Floor, Lorong Nibong Off Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. It is a strategic location and you can easily find it beside Victoria Station and behind the Hock Choon Supermarket.
Fukuharu is decorated with the combination of few natural elements, included wood, stone, aluminium, and cement too. The interior design is also specially designed to meet the authentication of raw Japanese dining feel.
I believe that through tasting the Nigiri Sushi, it is the easiest way to find out the standard and quality of a Japanese restaurant. Fukuharu did really well in preparing the raw salmon and they also make it to the perfection from cutting the salmon and sending it to our mouth. FRESH INDEED !
Meanwhile, the Fukuharu's salad also can be a mouthwash dish before you entering to the so called " main course ". The salad is fresh enough and the chosen ingredients were premium too! Topping with fish roe...It is a "luxury" salad for me :D
Teriyaki Chicken is the upcoming dish and it is O-Yi-Shi too ! Fukuharu has it own way to make it different ! You have to believe it !
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