Oktoberpost

Did not get to any Oktoberfest 2011 yet, but let me do Oktoberpost as I have not posted anything for this month! Keke...

** Beef noodles @ Lai Foong Kopitiam in Petaling Street **

Located at Jalan Tun H.S Lee, K.L and conveniently just beside Petaling Street, this place have been a favourite beef noodles destination for me and my dad! Dad has been a frequent patron ever since he was a young man, and I continued this "tradition" of following him there since I was a young girl.

(photo taken from google.com)

(photo taken by Joyce Yap)

The thick and flavourful beef noodles are the best in Malaysia! I especially like the stomach part.. Yummmyliciousss!!!

(dry kuey teow with beef balls)


I prefer the soup noodles with all the cow spare parts...

** Molly **

Vince adopted a puppy for Jebsen because Toro (his pet dog) died few weeks ago. Molly is the adopted puppy who had stayed with us for 1 night before we surprised Jebsen with it. And the one night of having Molly around was chaotic! Can't stand her whining when we left her outside for the night.. Just a 3-months puppy can melt your heart just by whining... seriously!

I was down with cough and flu at that time but this puppy cheered me up and having Molly around is better than any medication a doctor could prescribed to me! :)


Molly climbing up on me to kiss / lick me.. muax!


Molly just resting on my lap


Looking pale and sick but Molly is the centre of attention in all the photos! :)

** In Perfect Harmony **

SP Setia is the Gold Sponsor for a musical by Dama Orchestra. This musical bring us back to the 70's and the songs that are popular back then, and until now.



Knowing that Zainal Abidin would be the special guest, I just could not help myself but to rush for it!

It is a 2 hours 30 minutes show and every penny spent on the ticket (RM153) is worth while! Patrick Teoh (www.niamah.com) is the narrator while Douglas Lim played the D.J.

Every single song that was sung in this musical could relate to my childhood (or even my parents), and I actually prefer the first and second act where they sing Dancing Queen by the legendary ABBA, Staying Alive/Night Fever/Tragedy by Bee Gees, That's What Friends Are For (one of my favourite song) and whole lot of MJ's song like We Are The World, Thriller, Beat It, Black and White and Heal The World

My leg was shaking the entire performance, and if I could, I wanted to stand up to sing aloud and dance with them!

The third act compromises more contemporary songs from Boyzone, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga's song. It was fun to watch, but I would prefer more oldies actually.

And Zainal Abidin really WOW-ed me with his powerful voice! He may be older now, but his voice is still as powerful as when I listened to it when I was young! I just love 'Hijau' and really admire him for expressing his grieve and thoughts about our earth and environment through his song. He also sang P. Ramlee's Getaran Jiwa and the song where he sang with Sheila Majid Ikhlas Tapi Jauh.

And I had the time of my life when I get to take a photo with this iconic singer. Although he is an international artist, but he is very humble and down to earth. Truly loves him.... :)

http://www.damaorchestra.com/pdf/iphpress20.pdf


With my idol who sang Hijau, I hereby present Zainal Abidin!!! I am still in disbelief looking at this photo.

** Hanoi - Halong - Sapa - Tam Coc **

The last thing on my post is.... I WILL BE HEADING TO VIETNAM NEXT WEEK!!!

Hip hip horray!!! Look out for my next post as I may be posting lotsa incredible places and yummylicious food from Vietnam!


And when I'm back, I hope anybody would be kind enough to date me for Oktoberfest! I'm hungry for some beer!!!

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"WHY MAKE SUCH A BIG FUSS ABOUT ME HAVING A PET DOG?!!!"

Once upon a time, there is one little girl who made a wish, a very innocent wish, which is to have something to call her own. During her childhood, she has got no one to play with. All she wanted, is a pet dog. She kept this dream with her, hoping that she would grow up as fast as she can, to be an adult, to finally have her own say to get a pet dog.

She's 27 years old now. Financially independent. And as an adult, she is taking responsibility about her own life. But the big question here is "Why is her parents AGAINST the idea of her having a pet dog?".


Their explanation...

• Dogs have virus - they might make you fall sick, or even get asthma!
• You're an allergy girl - you may be sensitive towards animal's fur!
• High maintenance - dog food, grooming, injections, and more when they are sick!
• Short life span - Imagine you pour your heart and soul into a canine, and after 7-8 years, they die - how devastated will you be then?!!!

My justification..

• Not scientifically proven - Tell me this only when EVERY SINGLE dog owners have health problem because of their dogs!
• HALLOOOO - I've consulted so many skin specialist and none of them can determine what am I allergic to. I am still allergic to something now, do you see any animal in our house?! So what makes you think I'm allergic to animal's fur?!!
• I'm a working adult - I can afford it, and I don't mind spending on something I love.
• If you are afraid of losing something, you'll never own anything - I rather be extremely happy, get over my depression and loneliness for 7-8 years, then be sad for max, 1-2 years. Do the math! It's worth it! The happiness a canine gives, is PRICELESS.

The verdict..

• They win ; I lose

Reason..

• They are my parents ; and they have final say in EVERYTHING.

What I hate most..

• They never listen.
• They don't know what I REALLY WANT.
• Mum broke her promise, she said YES. I did my research and dog hunting for 2 days. Then she said NO again.
• MAJOR FLAW OF COMMUNICATION WITH MY MUM BECAUSE SHE CONSTANTLY CHANGE HER MIND!!!
• DAD IS FREAKING STUBBORN!!! (that's where I get my stubbornness from)
• My thought about the verdict -- How can we practice democracy in the country when it is not even practiced at home??!!!

What about my dream???!!!

• It's my house - it's my say.
• Even IF I can afford to move out to stay by myself now, parents would not let me.
• So to elaborate on this idea, I need to get married, to move out to a house of my own, then FINALLY... I can have my dog!!! Coz that time... parents are no longer in control of me anymore!!! HORRRAAYYY!!! YIPPIIEEEEEEE!!!
• To get this plan executed, I need at least 5 years (marriage is not masak-masak okay). I might be 32 that time, but it is never to late.

Doggie doggie.. one day, you will be mine!!!

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (puppy)

Yorkshire terrier (puppy)

Siberian husky (puppy)

Shih Tzu (puppy)

Pomeranian (puppy)



Pomeranian


 


Maltese (puppy)



Golden retriever (puppy)

Toy poodle (puppy)

Now look at them.. so adorable and lovable!!! How can anyone resist them?!! And if they fall sick, how can we find the heart to blame them for making us spend our money?!! I know I won't!!! If they are mine, I would give my world to make sure that they are happy, healthy and safe.

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