Its Official

Indeed, ITS OFFICIAL. I'm starting work tmrw in the wee hours of the morning, right at 4AM. How awesome can it be! I gotta wake up right at 2AM to start preparing myself and head down for taxi to cab me straight to Resort World Sentosa (RWS). But I ought to thank God that its only for a day and I've free transportation there. Maybe..I'm just thinking positively? Haha. Well, I just got to hope that the serving of buffet breakfast and lunch would go smoothly. Afterall, my task is just to refill guests' drinks as well as clearing of plates.

Anyway, what really causes such frantics isn't all about tmrw's buffet. The main reason is probably because Saturday isn't buffet at all and I gotta serve them dishes. I felt relieved since its only for 2 saturdays. It's my FIRST of waitering and I'm feeling so excited, so nervous, so frantic, so much of anticipation or rather dread. I'll just pray hard that these days would pass in a flash and I'll be back to my mooncake job after my examination week. I'll pray that I would not screw things up by splattering the plates or mugs all over the place or worst, on the guests. Lastly, I hope that my direct supervisor or manager would be a kind soul, no menacing superior please.

AMIN.

Have any of you felt like this before? For a long while, you've anticipated and waited earnestly for something yet in the end, you didn't get what you had anticipated for. It's like every bit of your anticipation is gone, just in a blink of an eye. You'd feel neglected and everybody seems to shove you away :'(

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I'm craving for some nice buffet in Singapore, right at this very second. Thus, I went to Google and search for some highly recommended hotel buffets that are known for their innovative, exquisite and interesting varieties of dishes. Of course, I did managed to find one and its halal (which signifies that I can bring bibi there to eat with me after raye) ^^ This particular buffet restaurant has received a couple of good reviews made by several buffet guides and I assume that their food is pretty worthwhile. Yeah, it's none other than Carousel Restaurant Buffet @ Hotel Royal Plaza on Scotts. (Hotel being Owned by Sultan of Brunei)

I mean, they have a really interesting range of dishes from durian pancakes to seafood (crayfish, scallops, flower crabs and the list goes on and on). I guess that it's one of the most generous buffet that you have ever come across, as mentioned by one of the reviewer. GLEE. Haha, I just love local and international cuisines, though I somewhat prefer regional ones. After looking at the prices, it made me having the urge to dine there more, it's really pocket friendly at the price of $37 for lunch or $25 for high tea (weekdays range), $39 for lunch or $32 for high tea (weekends range).

Lunch or high tea? I'm uncertain as well, though many claimed that the high tea has better value. So it's pretty much up to me to doubt beyond reasonable doubt, Cognitive is infectious. Now you know.

Where's Your Favourite Hangover?

Sugeng enjing semuanya!!

Few weeks of holidays had passed and I hadn't been to anywhere yet. School's reopening on 11st October and some part of me wishes that it would not be so soon. This may because school isn't going to be the same anymore, not going to see the same bunch of lovely people, same team with my cliques and all. I simply hate the fact that RP changes our classes every semester, i'll miss so many people. Anyway, I would still get to go to school and back home with bibi everyday, which somehows comfort me significantly. I guess I shouldn't brood on it too much since it's only August now, there's still a month odd of holidays left which I intend to enjoy it once I've completed my work. I'll probably spend it away at Changi Airport, been a while since I've been there and nonetheless, I still love that place as much. Bibi promised to bring me there and I hope he'll abide to his promises. ^^

On the other hand, VGY had launched their new collection last night after a long hiatus. I saw a couple of apparels that I set my sight on. However, the other part of me still managed to refrain myself from purchasing more apparels as I am currently on a tight budget and there's a huge amount of clothes that I had not worn before lying in my wardrobe - it's gonna burst sooner or later. Yeah, how I wish I could have a walk-in closet, this idea of mine would not perish and I'm certain that I would make it a dream come true once I've revamped my house or maybe years down the road when I own a house :P

Meanwhile, I'll be back listening to my all time favourites, WALI BAND ♥

Joy and sorrow is just a nanometre of difference.

Hi all!

Life's been pretty much of a bore since TCC has yet to call me up regarding the venue and date of my mooncake job. Everything seems like a whirl now and I'm disatisfied with their way of operation. Upon enquiring about the details of the job, an employer would just shove his shoulders and replies that he does not knows anything about it as he is not the one whose supposed to be in-charge. To make matter worst, the version of their claims actually differs from one another. One claims that we're supposed to be located in shopping malls whereas the other can claim that we are supposed to be located in a hotel. I especially hate the fact that they're contradicting themselves. Ironic, much? Whatever it is, I just hope that I can start my work and end it as soon as possible because I'm strapped of cash. Let's hope that they'll call me up soon.

On a happier note, I just received my ethnic maxi dress shipped from Indonesia. I literally swallowed a scream when I had my hands on it. Makasih kakak indah :)

Savoury of Food

If you know me well, you would have known how much I love travelling. My last getaway was dated 2 months ago to Pulau Bintan, Riau Islands, Indonesia. I must say that the island was love at first sight. Till now, I'm still immersed with the tranquility, amicablility, serenity, peaceablity and all the vocabularies that I could think out to express how much I've enjoyed myself on the little island. I just love everything on the island - ranging from its food (Nasi Goreng Jawa especially), seawater (crystal-clear water), beach (waste-free sand), air, facilities, resources, amiable staffs, sceneries, entertainments, deep blue sky, away-from-city thrills and plenty of uncountable things to describe. In my opinion, the only thing that they've lack is to sell their exclusive Jus Alpukat, which happens to be my favourite and I'll never fail to order it whenever I visit Ria Ayam Penyet (Lucky Plaza).

Definitely, its a place that's worth your visit especially its just an hour of boat ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Nonetheless, I still miss Jakarta's food. Bintan's one, though mouth-watery, is still not as original as it seems since it had altered its menu to suit the taste of most fellow Singaporeans - their main consumers are still Singaporeans.

If you're one of those whom sought after original Indonesian food and am planning to give Jakarta a visit, you may want to give these places a try.


1. Pondok Laguna (Focus on Sundanese, Jawa Barat Cuisines)
Location: Jalan Batu Tulis Raya 45 Gambir, Petojo Utara, Jakarta Pusat.
Some dishes that you must try are Gurame Goreng, Kangkung Cah, Tahu Kipas (my favourite), Sambal Cobek (my favourite), Sate Ayam and many more!


2. Seribu Rasa Restoran (Focus on Southeast Asian Cuisines)
Location: Jl. Haji Agus Salim 128, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat.
A very good ambience and appreciation of a range of Indonesian ethnic architectures since its buildings are built consisting of reminiscent of Joglo, Balinese, Sundanese and many other varieties.
Some dishes that you must try out are Semilir Brastagi, Lumpia Crab Mabuhay and more. Prices are affordable as well.

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Pictures Credit:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qmPnICPVbb74_3H4O-OexA (Pondok Laguna)
http://www.seriburasa.com/_ui/images/restaurant/exterior1.jpg (Seribu Rasa)

Jittery, not?

It's yet another bright Saturday morning. I believe most of us had been through the heavy rain these few days since August falls in the midst of the Southwest Monsoon Season (June - September). After browsing through the NEA website on Singapore's weather characteristics, I just learnt that Singapore's weather only consists of 4 months of inter-monsoon season (April - May, October - November). In other words, it spells that we, as a citizen living in this cosmopolitan island, gets to experience 8 months of monsoon season (which is twice of that of the inter-monsoon season).

So what exactly is the reason behind the Southwest Monsoon? Firstly, it is mainly caused by the "Sumatra" Squalls which develops at night over Sumatra or the Straits of Malacca. By predawn and the wee hours of the morning, it would have reached Singapore which clearly explains why most of the heavy rains during this particular monsoon period occurs early in the morning. Now, I don't like the idea of it. Why? This is because heavy rains in the morning would meant that I would tend to procrastinate to get up from the bed. So what happens after that? I would either be late for work or late for school, how's it?

To add on, the worst has yet to come. According to reports, there would be episodes of widespread prolonged haze towards the latter part of the Southwest Monsoon Season, which is predicted to be in the month of September. Thus, poor visibility in the wee hours of morning may be common and certain level of precaution should be taken into account when you are out for work or school. However, showers should be cleared by early afternoon once the "Sumatra" Squalls had passed.

Now that you've know, its time to keep all those summer apparels away and perhaps a throwover would do the job to keep you from the rain.

Anyway, I would not be able to blog so often as of today, since my scheduled mooncake job would be commencing tomorrow. Best of luck! Enjoy your weekends!

Reference: http://app.nea.gov.sg/

Salaam all.

My first posting in this new little space of mine. I'm back to blogging, once again. I just couldn't hitch off this habit of mine that I've kept for years. No doubt, you got me right. It's Borobudur, I just feel like blogging about this historical asset, existing still after restoration projects that took place over many years. Many may know that it is located at Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Yet, how many may know that this Buddhist monument had actually been through many?

What I felt and like about this historical monument is that it is based in a Javanese dominated city, whereby it adds another layer of significance by reflecting a mixture of Buddhism and Javanese culture.

Speaking of the Javanese culture, while many tourists would visit Yogyakarta for its rich heritage of its culture, yet often many are not knowing that there is still another city that possess and retains its Javanese culture - Surakarta. Hereby, I urge those who have the intention to know more about its heritage to visit both Yogyakarta and Surakarta because it is only by visiting them both, where you can actually gain a thorough understanding on such a unique culture.

On a lighter note, I hope to own a set of DSLR before I embark on this little journey of mind travelling. Would anyone be willing to get me as a present for my birthday this year? *pout*

Matur nuwun.

Reference/Picture: http://kaysha.com/post/382027975