Die-die must eat

I have always wanted to try the authentic Sarawak laksa since my first taste home-cooked Sarawak laksa by Susana in Sydney. I told myself, die-die must have it during my trip to Kuching.

First day, I arrived late in the afternoon, so I couldn't make it. Second day, I sneaked out from Susana's wedding events after church to grab the only time I could, hanging around the city and looking for any famous local food.

From left: Me, Sheau Sia, Tze Ling, Yee Pui
It was so nice of them to accompany me go jalan jalan, especially Tze Ling, carried her big tummy, walking with me under the hot weather. Anyway, walking is good for pregnant woman, easier delivery =p

It is all about CATS!!! Yeah, that is why Kuching = Cat City! Miao~ Too bad that I didn't have time to visit the only CAT MUSEUM there.

Guess what, that was the lemon+lime+coconut juice! Trust me, it taste good and cooling. Right top: Belancan Meehoon. I only had a few bites because I couldn't stand the tangy smell of belancan. Tze Ling ended up helped me to finish it. Haha...not bad to bring pregnant woman along because they usually crave for strong flavoured food. *I am bad =p* Right bottom: Kong Piah with cha siu (roasted pork) inside and some sasame sprinkled on top. Very cripsy and smell good.

Still, I did not manage to eat laksa because all laksa had already been sold out after morning =(

At night, after the wedding dinner, Susana and her hubby brought us to kopitiam for supper. I thought this time round I should be able to taste the laksa. But there was no laksa sold at night=(

Left top: Kolo mee. I love it much. The texture of the noodle was just nice, not too soggy and not too elastic. There are two types of flavor, red (with ketchup) and white (plain). I prefer red one because it smells better. Right top: Ketchup kuay tiao. It taste almost the same as wa-tan-ho but with sour taste from ketchup. Bottom: o-chian (fried oyster with egg). I like it but couldn't eat too much, it's fattening!!

Third day, everyone woke up early for breakfast (mainly for laksa) except me *paiseh*. I just couldn't open my eyes. I was extremely sleepy and exhausted. So, I missed the laksa again =(

I slept till 11am. I went for brunch with Susana's brother. But ALL laksa had already been sold out. So I had Kolo mee again. Afternoon, Sheau Sia came to fetch me. Thought we could still be able to grab the only laksa at the Spring (the biggest shopping mall in Kuching), who knows, the stall was closed (all stalls opened except that laksa stall, arrhhhhh)!! Laksa, laksa, it is destined I cannot have you! Sob sob ='(

In the end, I only had the laksa paste brought home. Sigh.....

Do we look alike?

Do you think we look alike? I heard about her from Susana long time ago until I met her last week at Susana's wedding dinner.

OMG, I myself have to admit that we do resemble each other at certain angles, especially the upper part of our face features! Don't you think so? She is same age with me but few more months older than me. We might be the missing sisters for years! LOL~

Long time ago, someone told me that there are 7 person in the world who might be resembling you and I got my first one =D

Susana's wedding

After 9+ years of long term relationship, they finally tied the knot last Monday! It is indeed not easy to maintain a relationship but they made it. Looking enviously at Susana wearing on the white gown and walking down the aisle in the church, I felt happy for her too. It was a touching moment when the bride was passed over from father to the bridegroom. It heralds another stage they will be going through together for the rest of their life.

I have not been to a wedding or being "sister" in a wedding for long time. The moment that I enjoyed the most in a wedding was how sisters playing tricks on bridegroom and brothers ;-p It made everyone on the spot laughed heartily and feeled good.


Something special about her wedding was the welcoming session at the wedding dinner.

" ......I love you....无法不爱你，babe..." the solid voice suddenly came from stage, the bridegroom was singing that seemed to surprise everyone. At the same time, the bride with red elegant gown walked in the hall and sang together at the chorus part. This was my first time to hear Susana singing! Big applause to her! He looked nervous on stage but she looked so calm and steady! Overall, it was quite a successful and well-planned wedding.

After her wedding, we had another birthday celebration for her pretty friend, Soo Li. Though it was just a three-day trip, I enjoyed it much as I got to know her friends and family.

I sincerely wish her a blissful marriage and I believe she will have her own happy family soon.

Graduation

Yesterday was my second time of graduation in life. Though it was just a small ceremony at Marriot Hotel, I still felt excited for it as I knew this would be the last to wear on academic gown.
It was very different in terms of environment and ambience as compare to my first convocation in UKM. This time, I was the only one from my course to have graduation in Singapore. For me, it seemed a little bit of “one man show”, I am not sure how to describe it but it was definitely different to have a group of coursemates celebrating together. Luckily I met two friends there and so coincident, one just sat beside me.

Instead of saying one man show, I should be blessed that I have my family to support me. It seemed like each of them played an important role in a supporting team to me! My elder brother became my assistant cum video-cameraman. He accompanied me to the hotel first, carried things for me and helped me to put on gown. My sister, my make up advisor; the makeup tools, clothes, accessories and even the heels are all sponsored by her. My second brother, the driver; he took one day off for both my elder brother and me as our driver. My sis-in-law, general assistant cum operator; to look after any matters at home. My little rascal nephew and baby niece, entertainer cum supporter; my nephew was even more excited than me, he ran here and there to really “entertain” us (phew, tough job to chase after him) and my little baby niece, lying down in the pram, once in a while, show her sweet smile. My cousin, the part time camera girl and supporter; bought me 3 big polyester cartoon flowers (yeah, she said it will last longer and it is washable =s). See, how lucky I am to have such a lovely family! Oh gosh, I love you all!!!


The ceremony was held in a small ballroom with 75 graduates and it was only last for 45 minutes. “Graduate Choo San, Yeow, specialize in Molecular Biotechnology.” Gosh, the moment my name was called, I suddenly felt so proud of myself. Oh yes, I made it, one of my dreams in life! Opps, no no no….that’s not dream anymore, I have made it real!


The feeling was good with my certificates on hands but I deeply know that the journey has just started. There is still a long way ahead, waiting for me to venture and pave my career pathway. Gambate, Susan!

Rascal at home

With him at home, the house is full of laughter and also becomes so much noisier than ever before. At times, he is adorable that makes you feel like kissing him all the time. At times, he can be very naughty that seems to test your patience.


He is a happy and lively child that has full of energy! I reckon he would be an outstanding athlete in future because he runs all the time like Forrest Gump! If not running, you’ll see him jumping or climbing up and down or crawling over the sofa as if he just can’t stop moving for single minute.


He loves dancing and singing. Whenever the music is on, he’ll start moving his body and dance with the rhythms. And so, I called him- Happy Feet. When he is in good mood, he will sing a song for you. “Twinkle twinkle little STAR, how I wonder what you ARE….” It is always the last word with clearer and louder pronunciation. Haha!


He is also very talkative. He used to carry his chair, put in front of you, slowly climb up the chair, and start giving “speech” in his language. He has got full of expressions and gestures when talking. He likes to make his eyebrows up and down (just like what the kids do in the Cadbury chocolate advertisement) and gets you a funny and cheeky look!


He loves book very much. Like a professor, he always clips and carries his favorites book under his armpit, wherever he goes and whatever he does. See, even when he is sleeping!



He also likes listening to story, even the same story has been repeated for many donkey times every day! No joke, he can remember and pronounce sharply and clearly of every last word of the sentence of the story!


He loves going out. The only quiet moment is when he’s sitting on his VIP seat in the car because he’ll be busy looking out the window, enjoying and exploring his wondering moments. Once in a while, he would point to the trees or cars outside and shout out loudly, “Trees!” “Cars!”

He, is my naughty yet lovely nephew.

Oh my dear dear nephew, I suddenly feel like singing the song.....

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are grey

You never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away!!!