I hate it when kids or teenagers expect you to stop for them:
1) in a mall while you are walking along a crowded aisle, or
2) driving along a school zone on the road,
by raising their hands with palms up straight at you!
Where did they learn to do this?! Those days pedestrians cross roads courteously and they usually show the indication to STOP or just to slow down when they are walking an elderly, a blind person or young children. Even then their hands were raised to only waist level.
But these kids or teenagers nowadays just do it in your face. Like "whatever then rolls eyes" kind of attitude. Pests! I hate to say this too but so happen these kids are of a certain skin colour. I could not help but feel rather racial and want to look down on them regardless of their social status. I really wonder if their parents ever thought them anything about manners. Wait. That was redundant.
Imagine, I am carrying a tray of food looking for a seat, and this kid just purposefully stops in front of me, gives me that hand and some 'smack me' kind of look and then walks away. I was stunned for a moment but woke up and just let out under my breath "you're supposed to say excuse me". I was very sure that child's family saw just what happened as I felt their eyes on me. I do not give a rat's ass though people. If I could I would show you my hand on your kid's face.
Yes, I am annoyed. It is one of those days where flies and mosquitoes would avoid me. Probably because I am having PMS and that the awesome rainy and gloomy weather decided to move elsewhere knowing full well that some of us love the cool air after it rains. Damn it.
***
A couple of weeks back my colleagues and I were treated to AUTHENTIC (I have to emphasize this) Chettinad and South Indian cuisine lunch all the way in the City. Located in Lebuh Ampang we met up with the host, one of our lecturers at Betel Leaf. We had to go upstairs as the ground floor of the shophouse was undergoing renovation. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted with many beautiful framed pictures, copper and brass statuettes and carvings (which were for sale by the way) and friendly staff. Being there for the first time our host ordered the 'specials' for us while we chatted away.
The food arrived some time after, as there were a lot of other customers that day. Nevertheless, the aroma of the dishes that were placed before us soon got our minds off the waiting. There was Gobi/Gobee (fried cauliflower kind of dish), Tikka Masala (seasoned chicken) with mint sauce (it was so green!), some chicken curry like dish, Sambal Prawns, Cheese Naan and Briyani Rice.
The first couple of bites were unforgettable. It tasted so good, my eyes teared. No kidding. No doubt I smiled the whole time while savouring every bite of the food before me. Some of the dishes such as the prawn and chicken curry were a little spicy while some like the Tikka Masala and cauliflower were not. The cauliflower was rather sweet. Yet it went very well with the rice. I love it that in all these dishes, you could taste the sweet, salty, sour and bitter all at once, thanks to the number of spices and condiments that were added to the food. The Cheese Naan on the other hand was fluffy. Yes you read that right. It was no greasy nor burnt either. Pretty good.
Later, most of us felt rather 'high'' with laughter and made a lot of noise. Realising this, our host got our attention and informed us of a 'secret' ingredient in the Briyani Rice. Apparently, we had taken 'drugs'. I had to laugh when he mentioned that the so called secret ingredient was poppy seed powder. It was unfortunate however, most of my colleagues did not know what poppy seeds were let alone the joke. It was later when I explained to them that poppy seeds came from poppy flowers, and the same flowers were used a long time ago to make opium.
"Ohhhhh.."
At the end of the meal, the host recommended Masala Tea. He said that it would help with digestion, clears the 'drug' and the feeling of fullness in the stomach. The said tea was actually spiced black tea with milk. I shared some with my colleagues and it was a delight! Firstly, I am used to drinking ginger tea and this Masala Tea had ginger, cinnamon powder and some other kinds of spice and condiments usually used for cooking. That was quite different and I like to try new things that do not sound gross. Secondly, it had fresh milk which I love in my teas. To add more joy to this experience, it came in a metal cup and saucer. I love novelty so the whole thing was perfect. I happily finished my tea :)
My two younger colleagues opinioned it was nice too but they gave up after awhile. The young girl whom we knew all the while that she loves to drink English tea with milk also said, she was not used to it. The other one, who claimed to be a big fan of tea and was showing off how much he liked tea in general, could not come to finish it. Well my friend, I guess from this experience you were only a fan of oriental tea (Chinese tea and Japanese green tea). I chose to remain quiet and let him off the hook due to his age. If not I would have openly blasted him for his attention seeking behaviour. Grow up already. It ain't cool.
Oops, I just got annoyed again. Let me retract some of this "dislike towards young loud mouth smart alecs who think they know everything and think they have done a lot of things in life just because they have gone overseas to study for a year and trying to get my attention" feeling. Ahem ahem.
Overall, the lunch treat was really good. I was so satisfied with this first experience of mine I bragged to my mum and decided that we will definitely be going there again some other time. It was from this experience also, I do not think I am able to look at or eat in the case, Cheese Naan or Tikka Masala the same way.
***
The same weekend, I went with Z to piggywiggy's second gown trying for her wedding in December. Her mum and her bestie were there too and her fiancee of course. It was more relaxed and much easier to find the gowns this time around. However, it was harder to decide on which gowns were more appropriate for each session of the day. Nevertheless, it was really great that we actually agreed on one very sweet and pretty night gown. It was 'YES' on the first try :)
After the gown trying, Z and I went to Tropicana City Mall to look for dinner dresses as well as clothing items to match the theme for the morning session of piggywiggy's wedding day. After walking around a bit, I managed to find an evening dress which was dark purple. I was afraid that it would be a bit revealing with the thin straps and low criss-crossed bodice. Surprisingly, it was not. But to be on the safe side I might just put on a tubetop on the wedding. It was not expensive either. Unfortunately, when I showed it to my mum later that day she said it looked like a negligee. I just hope I do not make a scene at the wedding then. LOL.
After the shopping session, Z and I had a good talk over dinner. It happened that the both of us have not had Kenny Rogers for a long time. So it was really enjoyable both the meal and the company.
***
Recently, I had to attend an English Placement Test for staff by the HR Department. I was surprised at first but went ahead anyway. It was a one hour test and a couple of days later, I was given the results. I had 44/50 marks. Yet I have to attend Intermediate English classes starting 1st of December. Why?!
***
Christmas is coming. My intention of getting a new Christmas Tree has been fulfilled. Now the more difficult part is to find the time to decorate it. We took out the old box of trinkets and ornaments to fill up the tree. Unfortunately, there were some pieces that were either turning yellow or broken. So we may have to get new ones from the looks of it. Let us see how it goes.
Until then, wishing all my readers the best of luck in preparation for weddings, year end holidays, Christmas and rushing to complete your work or tasks at hand prior the long holidays!
1) in a mall while you are walking along a crowded aisle, or
2) driving along a school zone on the road,
by raising their hands with palms up straight at you!
Where did they learn to do this?! Those days pedestrians cross roads courteously and they usually show the indication to STOP or just to slow down when they are walking an elderly, a blind person or young children. Even then their hands were raised to only waist level.
But these kids or teenagers nowadays just do it in your face. Like "whatever then rolls eyes" kind of attitude. Pests! I hate to say this too but so happen these kids are of a certain skin colour. I could not help but feel rather racial and want to look down on them regardless of their social status. I really wonder if their parents ever thought them anything about manners. Wait. That was redundant.
Imagine, I am carrying a tray of food looking for a seat, and this kid just purposefully stops in front of me, gives me that hand and some 'smack me' kind of look and then walks away. I was stunned for a moment but woke up and just let out under my breath "you're supposed to say excuse me". I was very sure that child's family saw just what happened as I felt their eyes on me. I do not give a rat's ass though people. If I could I would show you my hand on your kid's face.
Yes, I am annoyed. It is one of those days where flies and mosquitoes would avoid me. Probably because I am having PMS and that the awesome rainy and gloomy weather decided to move elsewhere knowing full well that some of us love the cool air after it rains. Damn it.
***
A couple of weeks back my colleagues and I were treated to AUTHENTIC (I have to emphasize this) Chettinad and South Indian cuisine lunch all the way in the City. Located in Lebuh Ampang we met up with the host, one of our lecturers at Betel Leaf. We had to go upstairs as the ground floor of the shophouse was undergoing renovation. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted with many beautiful framed pictures, copper and brass statuettes and carvings (which were for sale by the way) and friendly staff. Being there for the first time our host ordered the 'specials' for us while we chatted away.
The food arrived some time after, as there were a lot of other customers that day. Nevertheless, the aroma of the dishes that were placed before us soon got our minds off the waiting. There was Gobi/Gobee (fried cauliflower kind of dish), Tikka Masala (seasoned chicken) with mint sauce (it was so green!), some chicken curry like dish, Sambal Prawns, Cheese Naan and Briyani Rice.
The first couple of bites were unforgettable. It tasted so good, my eyes teared. No kidding. No doubt I smiled the whole time while savouring every bite of the food before me. Some of the dishes such as the prawn and chicken curry were a little spicy while some like the Tikka Masala and cauliflower were not. The cauliflower was rather sweet. Yet it went very well with the rice. I love it that in all these dishes, you could taste the sweet, salty, sour and bitter all at once, thanks to the number of spices and condiments that were added to the food. The Cheese Naan on the other hand was fluffy. Yes you read that right. It was no greasy nor burnt either. Pretty good.
Later, most of us felt rather 'high'' with laughter and made a lot of noise. Realising this, our host got our attention and informed us of a 'secret' ingredient in the Briyani Rice. Apparently, we had taken 'drugs'. I had to laugh when he mentioned that the so called secret ingredient was poppy seed powder. It was unfortunate however, most of my colleagues did not know what poppy seeds were let alone the joke. It was later when I explained to them that poppy seeds came from poppy flowers, and the same flowers were used a long time ago to make opium.
"Ohhhhh.."
At the end of the meal, the host recommended Masala Tea. He said that it would help with digestion, clears the 'drug' and the feeling of fullness in the stomach. The said tea was actually spiced black tea with milk. I shared some with my colleagues and it was a delight! Firstly, I am used to drinking ginger tea and this Masala Tea had ginger, cinnamon powder and some other kinds of spice and condiments usually used for cooking. That was quite different and I like to try new things that do not sound gross. Secondly, it had fresh milk which I love in my teas. To add more joy to this experience, it came in a metal cup and saucer. I love novelty so the whole thing was perfect. I happily finished my tea :)
My two younger colleagues opinioned it was nice too but they gave up after awhile. The young girl whom we knew all the while that she loves to drink English tea with milk also said, she was not used to it. The other one, who claimed to be a big fan of tea and was showing off how much he liked tea in general, could not come to finish it. Well my friend, I guess from this experience you were only a fan of oriental tea (Chinese tea and Japanese green tea). I chose to remain quiet and let him off the hook due to his age. If not I would have openly blasted him for his attention seeking behaviour. Grow up already. It ain't cool.
Oops, I just got annoyed again. Let me retract some of this "dislike towards young loud mouth smart alecs who think they know everything and think they have done a lot of things in life just because they have gone overseas to study for a year and trying to get my attention" feeling. Ahem ahem.
Overall, the lunch treat was really good. I was so satisfied with this first experience of mine I bragged to my mum and decided that we will definitely be going there again some other time. It was from this experience also, I do not think I am able to look at or eat in the case, Cheese Naan or Tikka Masala the same way.
***
The same weekend, I went with Z to piggywiggy's second gown trying for her wedding in December. Her mum and her bestie were there too and her fiancee of course. It was more relaxed and much easier to find the gowns this time around. However, it was harder to decide on which gowns were more appropriate for each session of the day. Nevertheless, it was really great that we actually agreed on one very sweet and pretty night gown. It was 'YES' on the first try :)
After the gown trying, Z and I went to Tropicana City Mall to look for dinner dresses as well as clothing items to match the theme for the morning session of piggywiggy's wedding day. After walking around a bit, I managed to find an evening dress which was dark purple. I was afraid that it would be a bit revealing with the thin straps and low criss-crossed bodice. Surprisingly, it was not. But to be on the safe side I might just put on a tubetop on the wedding. It was not expensive either. Unfortunately, when I showed it to my mum later that day she said it looked like a negligee. I just hope I do not make a scene at the wedding then. LOL.
After the shopping session, Z and I had a good talk over dinner. It happened that the both of us have not had Kenny Rogers for a long time. So it was really enjoyable both the meal and the company.
***
Recently, I had to attend an English Placement Test for staff by the HR Department. I was surprised at first but went ahead anyway. It was a one hour test and a couple of days later, I was given the results. I had 44/50 marks. Yet I have to attend Intermediate English classes starting 1st of December. Why?!
***
Christmas is coming. My intention of getting a new Christmas Tree has been fulfilled. Now the more difficult part is to find the time to decorate it. We took out the old box of trinkets and ornaments to fill up the tree. Unfortunately, there were some pieces that were either turning yellow or broken. So we may have to get new ones from the looks of it. Let us see how it goes.
Until then, wishing all my readers the best of luck in preparation for weddings, year end holidays, Christmas and rushing to complete your work or tasks at hand prior the long holidays!
