Confession of a Casio Watch Addict

Looking backwards to the watches I have owned, most of it are Casio's product. Is it because being Asian, we have accessed to one of the most digital watch manufacturer from Japan? Or am I just a casio-digital-watch-sucker?

I remembered my very first digital watch was similar to this model. This watch got lost during my high school days, no one admitted to have stolen it from me.

After the incident, did not purposely brought a watch myself. Then MaMa-tze brought me a watch in order to train me manage time better. The watch looks some what like this model, analog and digital.

This watch serve me well, until the analog stopped one fine day and were beyond repair. It was a mystery why it stopped. Came along my very first G-Shock G COOL, this is the only watch I fixed many times. Come to think it, most of the time it was broke after my brothers borrow it from me (unless I have selective-memory-lost).

During college days, a bunch of college mates brought me another Casio watch and this model has a vibration alarm. Been using this watch until now, only thing was the EL light has gone dead... but it never fails to vibrate till today.

Later I found myself looking for a serious watch with both digital and analog display. There were some nice G-Shocks but then it was HEAVY in weight and price too. Later I found myself on the cross road between these 2 watches:
1) Casio E-Databank (EBD-501)
*Pictures will be updated later this week

2) Timex Ironman Triathlon Dress Watch

Both were good watches, the Timex have a better steal too and a little heavy on the weight compare to Casio E-Databank (EDB-501). I choose Casio over Timex mainly because it looks younger, and I'm a Casio-犯賤-dude! A year later, Timex IronMan was featured in Stranger than Fiction!

However Richie.L (my casio dude) claims that I made the right choice. This Casio watch only made it to my blog, but not as famous as the Timex. Picture may not be available this time, but will post once I managed to resolved my PC issues.

G-Shocks came out with Lover Collection version of Couple-Watch, you can find out more at JayV's website in Hong Kong on the previous collections. 2008 Lover's Collection will be out from November onwards, design is almost like 2007 Collection but with more of a sleeker look.

The Casio LOV-08A-7DR

The Casio LOV-08B-7DR

Will call my dude to find out the price first, but recently Casio watch prices went up since mid 2008. Wonder if I can still get some discounts?

Hi I am tze, I am a self-confess Casio Addict. I need a sponsor.

Drop Blog: OOP.... Out Of PC

It's been a week without a PC at home, and things are looking bad. I can't get instant information from the internet as it has been my way of life all the time. This sucks big time, but I still need to wait for maintenance to fix the phone line, parts to be replaced and stuffs.

The posting are done in the office at a personal time. Next month is going to be a hectic month at work and with no PC... there will be less to blog.

(*-*) finding things to do to ease the pain away... any suggestions? My reading materials are running low.

Food: Borneo 1945 Museum Kopitiam

When I was in Sabah last year, I stayed Borneo Backpackers lounge. What I like to wake up to every morning was the Kopitiam below. Post war design theme was used to design this unique shop, you can learn a little history things that had happen here in Sabah.


WWII History Timeline above the kitchen
Kopi Botol (Coffee in Bottle) retro packaging using recycle beer bottles
Most people came to have coffee, half boiled eggs and their original charcoal-toast bread with kaya & butter. This was captured when we settle down. You can see there is Chinese chess on the table for their customers to enjoy other than the food & coffee.


there are many old posting around the coffee shop
Here is the retro Menu on a piece of flat wood:

Did I mention their bread are grilled-toasted and the bread is a round loaf ? That is to complete the 40's atmosphere.

Special set

Emelyn near the counter

Yes, this place do serve one of the best coffee in Borneo town. Recommended to drop by when you are there. In the evening I saw them serving BBQ, maybe it was a special occasion.

Food: Izzi Restaurant

Izzi restaurant is a fine dining place where Italian and Asian cuisine can be found. I have been here 3 times and the food still taste good. Izzi run many promotions from time to time, check it out here.

Parking might be a hassle if you asked me, but if you are just around the Jalan Bukit Bintang area it is just a walking distance if you know where Pizza Hut is located.


Chicken Steak with Pasta & Lasagne Bolognese

Marinara Pizza

Deserts were not serve chill enough for my taste

65% Discount on all food
Well, the atmosphere there is quite nice, 2nd Floor has a bigger space to sit with friends and family. The service is not bad at all, they serve Beer despite their origin from Indonesia. Our last visit was rather discomfort as the air condition was out, no matter.. fans were available and it was a rainy season.

Updates: Promotions now run up to 75%

Got Zap Again

I had not purchase new speakers, mainly too busy but lately it was raining cats & dogs almost everyday. Each time it rain 2 times in the afternoon and evening. This time rain came with thunders and hit one of the edges on the roof off. With a loud crash noise, then all powers were cut off. Saw some pieces of the roof on the garden.

OUT goes the PC, Modem and Printer.

Next time it rained, please shower some hard-cash on my roof!

There will be less post after this until I get some replacement parts and also get my roof fixed.

Food: Homemade Spicy Ham Spaghetti with Fries

Why I like cooking? Well you will never know when u need your cooking skills, it is always good to improve my cooking skill. I was from a family of food makers, it is a shame if I really don’t know how to make a few dishes.

Last week I was experimenting in the kitchen after hiking session. I was thinking to make Pasta sauce on mashed potatoes but ended I brought the wrong potatoes. The potatoes then were sliced, mixed with Vinegar & Olive oil and to the oven for 20mins at 200 Degree Celsius.

Campbell Spicy Pasta sauce was cooked with slices of onion, garlic, tomatoes, ham and pork meat. Once cooked, toasted on the pan with spaghetti. There you had it, a 30mins meal.

Spicy Ham Spaghetti with Fries

My recipe:
Tomatoes (Chunk Slice)
Onion (Slice)
Garlic (Slice)
Ham (Chunk Slice)
Pork (Chunk Slice)

Homemade Fries

My recipe:
Potatoes (Chunk Slice)
Vinegar
Olive Oil

I can’t rate my food here, but it taste just nice.

Food: Chestnut Moose Cake

Something Senior-Tze made on his retired free time. It taste not bad at all, even better when left overnight when the favors reveals itself. Best serve when chill.

Ingredients:
Chestnut & the rest is disclosed

Recipe:
Filed with wordings unknown to human

Senior-Tze writing is worst compare to doctors. He is THE Devil to my Die.t program.

Movie: Eagle Eye

Got a call from Emelyn, Standard Chartered was giving away 3 passes to the Eagle Eye movie. I wasn't following the movies release lately, but the movie title sure doesn't sound interesting... Eagle Eye? 

VIP Access? Ok why not, and quick search online for this movie and found these:

Cast: Shia Labeouf, Michelle Monaghan (dang), Rosario Dawson, Micheal Chiklis, Billy Bob Thorton. Director: D.J. Caruso. A movie of Steven Speilberg?

Ok, enjoyable movie as I did not read thru more details on it. Due to this movie comes with a big budget + *cast + S.Speilberg.

Towards the middle of the story when I found out the master plan of the villian, reminds me of Get Smart (2008). The storyline was a little of many movies combine, therefore I later guessed what will be the next thing to come. Waiter Rant explained it better.

"It was like HAL from 2001 and the WOPRfrom WarGames made a baby and we got to watch their love child wreak its inevitable silicon sociopathy upon humankind. Michelle Monaghan was the only reason I could keep my eyes open during the movie."

Malaysian Cinema did not show this movie where the couple smooch on the lips. Honestly, Michelle Monaghan looks like older sister tagging a younger brother on an adventure. That's just me.

Part of the movie scene from RottenTomatoes, the Eagle Eye computer trigger the pictures on the monitor to fool that security guard.

At the end of the movie, I wish there is a message for me whenever I pass by Magnum.

Hiking Days #0007

Being posting loads of food, how do I actually keep my weight to a frozen state? Its been awhile since I last keep post of my hiking days & does not mean I stop hiking. Hiking Days post are not being post each time I go for hiking. Its being more about interesting personal exploration towards hiking... like people peeing at the corner trees and stuff!?

I graduate from hiking in Bkt. Putih from Station 6, Waterfall, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. Here is the cert:

Me, Emelyn, Mrs & Mr Gan ( extra models @ rear )

I am still day dreaming for the waterfall, thou the track might be wet during these few days of heavy raining. I was hiking last Friday morning and it was wet, muddy and cold. Can't wait to get my body-aching all over again.

Oh my, Senior-tze got a new pair of hiking shoe for RM40. Something for you to admire?

Senior-Tze new Hiking Shoe next to mine 873

Venue: China Town, Kuala Lumpur

I used to study near towards China Town during my colleague days, I went to this spot in Kuala Lumpur again to do some government paper-works. If you know how to access the alleys of this town, u can reach to anyway within China Town in minutes. I must highlight the process of the Government Dept. I went to was fast, there was not much people and I just spend 10mins there. Thou the people working there don’t serve us RAKYAT with a smile.

Gate of China Town, Kuala Lumpur better known as Petaling Street

I pay my parking tickets for 1 hour, therefore I have time to walk thru China Town and get to eat some of these famous food. Today China Town has been changed as to compare to 8 years ago, many seller there are no longer locals. You can find many sellers from various Asia countries trying to make a living here. If you are coming as a visitor, do beware of your personal belongings. I wouldn’t say it is perfectly safe here thou there are Petrol Police, many things might happen. Beware of the monks and beggars on this street, they are not what they seems to be. I came across the monks change into a handsome bold ass smoking at the alleys, Senior-tze saw a crawling beggar walking to grab a taxi after working hours!

At the centre of a junction, I really can’t decide between what to drinks?


Famous Longan Drink


Uncle Bean Soy Bean Drink

I picked soya bean to clear my rumbling stomach, and where did I had lunch? I am not sure if many of u know this place, the Chinese used to called it Chung Wah alley. If you can find this place, which happens to be the Market of China Town.

Here they sell from fishs, meats to pets! Pets? Those are live pets such as cats, birds and other small animals. After passing this market, you will come to a place where they serve foods. Food such as Yong Tau Fu, Soup Noodles, Pork Noodles, Asam Laksa, Curry Laksa, economy rice and many more.

My lunch:

Chee Cheong Fun Rm1.50
Soya Bean Cold (with dark sugar) Rm1.20
I was on diet Priceless

Today, I can say the China Town is more comfortable to walk as DBKL build a huge roof on the street and also the place is much cleaner as to compare 8 years ago.

# 0002 犯賤

Nothing much to blog, except the fact I am who I am... 犯賤. What, why and when?

U see, I enjoy so many nice food and self-acclaimed to be on DIEt. 犯賤... I am.

Updates:
Philips of Snappr.net posted a comment, check out his team version of QR-Code, but I can't manage to generate the above code to print my T-Shirt. Dang

Food: HomeMade Sandwich

I don’t have a name for this sandwich but I could name it Island Ham Seaweed Finger sandwich? I like making my meals, it sometimes help relaxes me. It sounds so GAY!? Mainly, I get to enjoy the food as how I like it being made. I don’t like mayonnaise, but every time I tell the waiter… they tend to forgot all about it. I should have some papers from doctor saying I am allergic to mayo.

My ingredients were:
Tomatoes
Thousand Island Sauce
Slice Cheese
Ham
Sea Weed
Sun Flower Seed Bread loaf

Oh! by the way, Malaysia TV will air a short commercial on Kraft Cheese. Mama-tze helped on that commercial, she was the Food Advisor for the sandwiches aired. She made 1 for breakfast one day, it was great. I should blog it next time she made it again.

What sandwich do you like to make?

Drop Blog: QR Codes

Wow, me and PIP_X went to play something interesting while helping me out with my PDA phone.

If you had a QR code reader, then this code will bring you to my blog! Interesting fun... here is the link to Kaywa QR-Code Generator

Seoul Garden BBQ

Last month I visited Seoul Garden BBq with my colleague's for dinner buffet RM38++ (without tax) per head. This is my 1st visit during the Buka-Puasa Promotions, they are located at the old 1-Utama area towards One World Hotel.

The concept of their food is called the Korean Hot-Plate Steamboat. As you can see, the middle is a small steamboat pot which you can choose from herbal soups to spicy kimchi soups.


There are varieties of meats from Lamb, Chicken, Beef, Prawn, Fish, Crab to Squids available to choose for BBQ and already marinated with their own Korean recipes. There are also Yong-Tau-Foo choices of food for you to dip into the hot pot. There are certain ranges of veges too.


Being Korean, they serve Kimchis and Korean-sauce to compensate their food. My experience overall towards the food deserve a good 3/5 as I don't find the vege's serve are very fresh. You can find deserts such as Ais Kacang and Wall's Ice Creams. There are some fruit juices and hot tea for refreshment too.

The customer service is quite good, waiters do give their tender loving care to their dinners. It's a great place if you want to enjoy a long conversation and food at the same time.

Address:
1-Utama, Lot F235, First Floor Promenade (near One World Hotel)

Drop Blog: OFF after hectic week

I am having some time out from work after a hectic week, it is just a routine break schedule to recharge me-self.

Last weekend my friends and I went to conquer Bukit Putih from Level 6, 5, Waterfall, 4, 3, 2, 1 which took about 4 hours. I'm still day dreaming of that small waterfall with a man-made-tent on the side. Maybe I will go again during my break.

HiTech : Maxis Customer Kiosk

Human-Intelligent-Technology will showcase to you how money is well spend on the solutions to help company's business growth! Let's review on our very wide mobile-phone-line provider Maxis.

Being one of the top communications provider in Malaysia, Maxis have their very own Maxis Centre everywhere for better assist their customers. Somewhat like DEPOSIT-ATM machines available in the banks, Maxis have their own kiosk machine for payment purposes. I don't remember when they have such services available but it has done a great help to reduce the line up at these Maxis Centre.

Then Maxis too came out with a customer service kiosks, if you happen to be a new customer to maxis and while you are waiting for your number to be called. This Kiosks help answer normal Frequent-Ask-Questions, display latest products and promotions. Something to entertain their customers and also promote more of their products.

Like every HiTech, this is a very funny and dumb system. I went to Maxis to open a sub-line for the family-plus-plan, the system asked to choose 3 numbers. I put a tick on the 1st number 012-388XXXX and then the system went back to MAIN MENU. Wow, thinking the service was so fast and wait... how do I know if the system capture the number I wanted?

Then my queue number was called, inform the Service Agent.. and she claims I need to jot down the number myself? WTF? Wonder how much they spend on this system, no print out of the number I wanted?

I was patient, the Service Agent asked me to choose again. This time the number is gone from that list and they were not able to track it back. So I was force to choose another new number.

Over all these application issues, the Service Agent apologize but did not serve me with a smile.

My experience : TULAN

Food: Hao Hiong Klang Bak Kut Teh

This restaurant is located on the junction of the famous Cheras Taman Connaught Pasar Malam every Wednesday night. I went there for supper with my fellow friends and found the place is not very tidy and clean as compare to normal restaurants. The table I sat on had holes on it, but like any Bak Kut Teh Restaurant they serve all sorts of pork-segment in it. The soup paste is sweet and not much of herbal taste to it. This restaurant serve normal veges and some other dishes such as Vinegar Pork, Herbal Chicken, Curry Chicken and more but depends on the demand on day-to-day basis. I went there around 10pm and they were only veges and bak kut teh.



My rating of this restaurant, 2.5/5 as the place is not very clean. The waiter forgot my order, dining tools were not available when food is every served. Average customer service but the food is OK.

Food: Shabu Shabu Restaurant

RM26++ per person (including tax)? At this current Malaysian Economy state I sure said YES and went ahead with 2 lovely ladies. This restaurant make you pay first before you eat, the concept of this restaurant is like a Sushi bar. Everyone get their own individual pot of soup, you can make the soup to be anything depending on the ingredients you load into it.


The customer service is with a SMILE and they do serve dinners first with ready-cooked food such as fried dumplings, snacks and starters while you wait for your food to be cooked. The only thin slices of meat available is pork. Beef, Chicken, Lamb and fishes are cut in small portions.

I made my soup taste like the Chinese ABC Soup with loads of tomatoes, potatoes and onions.

This restaurant does not serve Ice Creams, the cold beverages they serve is ice-cold Slurpee-Like drinks.

Atmosphere in this restaurant is like any other noisy-busy-buffet restaurant. I felt its a great place to have dinner after a busy day at work or a place of gathering. Their clean environment does make a good impression of a Shabu-Shabu dining more comfortable.

Too bad I could not take more pictures as my camera went flat on batteries. I will visit again to this restaurant, but if you need more info here is a link from Food:Malaysian Most Wanted

Personal overall experience of dinning 4/5.

Address:
No. 19, Jalan Puteri 1/6, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. (Same row as Citibank)