sweet escape

Wild Poppy

2011-05-22T21:15:00.003+08:00

it's one pretty cafe you want to be in a sunny afternoon... Coffee is not cheap (cuz the cup is so small and a half of it is frothed mild!) but good - still I think Gourmet on Wray makes better coffee. They have fancy cakes and slices. I had a macademia & peacan tart... woohoo.. Excellent choice! if you go, look up the ceiling and see how lighting makes the place so cozy! The image is from http://www.flickr.com/photos/suavehouse113/4937274048/.

Delisio - pizza roman

2011-04-17T15:29:00.006+08:00

Walking around Subiaco- to be honest, I was after a restroom - we accidentally found a pizza store. The entrance was so tiny but it was big enough to see all beautiful gourmet pizza displayed! whoa... We picked up a slice of Rocking' ricotta and rocket and one with truffle, prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella. Hm... it was nice.. It's like Stuzio's.. I just realized it's in front of my work place too! The first image is from their website, www.delisio.com.au

Gourmet on Wray

2011-04-17T14:51:00.004+08:00

What a great small cafe! I love the Wray Avenue but I've never tried any of those cafes on the street... Today, we were so determined to have coffee at this cafe. It was so busy and there wasn't any seat outside so we sat inside where all food smell was killing me! Coffee came in dirty cups.. We asked them to serve another one and surprisingly she apologized sincerely. Cool! Fortunately, we moved outside table soon and we got new coffee in a clean cup. Wow.. She made great coffee! It was almost good as Frisk's! You can enjoy good coffee and good service only if you can sit outside! This is gonna be my fav cafe in Freo from now on! The image is from www.lovefreo.wordpress.com

Spirited Away

2011-04-12T21:31:00.003+08:00

How can you not love this cartoon?
I think I like this more than Astro Boy...
you just need to watch it!
The image is from IMDb.com

Ponyo

2011-04-12T21:21:00.002+08:00

I wonder how old I am.. mentally.. not physically or legally... haahaa.. Shall I wonder if I'm suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome??? I loved this movie... My friend kept asking "why... how??" There is no scientific or logical storyline in this kinda cartoons for kids.. It leaves things to kids and their imagination... You just need to enjoy it as adult without demanding answers! The image is from IMDB.com

Lincoln Lawyer

2011-04-12T21:14:00.003+08:00

How was it? "yeah... ok.." Haahaa.. it has a good story but something is missing in terms of casting... Matthew is just not a strong character to lead the whole movie.. like Naomi Watts in KingKong.. That's what I think... The image is from bscreview.com

Sentinel Bar & Grill

2011-04-11T21:34:00.004+08:00

This is kinda casual restaurant except the price of food! I'm not enjoying dining out at fancy restaurants much and I wouldn't go back there for main but I would for entree! Coffee was ok and service was good and fast. Most of all, the atmosphere was fabulous.. Easy location for city workers... especially for after work drinks.. The images are from sentinelbar.com.au

A dog's tale

2011-04-09T23:46:00.002+08:00

This is a letter sent to The Economist magazine on April 2 edition.
"It was lovely to see your reference to a New Yorker cartoon from 1993 of one canine saying to his pooch pal that "On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog"("Anonymous no more", March 12th). Recently, my dog Ursa set up a Facebook account. She has acquired more than 30 friends now, including several of my kid's acquaintances who would never friend me directly. They all know that Ursa is a dog. Mostly my wife and I post things that we think Ursa would say, and she has entered several provocative discussions.
My point is that the web has become a much more sophisticated place since 1993. Now people on the internet know you are a dog but they still treat you as an equal. Of course cats are still excluded as they continue to be evil power hungry villains."

Hope you like this!

Halo

2010-12-12T11:39:00.005+08:00

I'm working right in front of Barrack Jetty but I haven't known there was such a posh restaurant there! haahaa... Sitting along the Swan River and having a nice meal was so delicious man! Warm weather, cool breeze & nice meal.. I don't know whether it is a French restaurant or 'wanna-be' but food wise, it was all good. I had a chilled marron as a main and really enjoyed it. I had cheese collection for dessert and I think I had the best blue cheese ever! full favor but not too molded and not too creamy.. yum! Oysters for starter was ok and sides was excellent! The images are from menulog.com.au and Myrestaurants.com.au

Trip to Singapore

2010-12-12T11:09:00.003+08:00

Since I left Seoul, I've disliked busy cities.. I get very cranky with crowd. But I love Singapore! OMG.. so humid, so crowded and so busy but so clean, so much things to see and so home like... I don't know what it is.. but I loved it and I'd like to go back there for food, intensive shopping and night life! haahaa..
I was sent there for a training with workmates and I tried to maximize my 'free' biz class trip to Singapore - look at my hotel room right in front of Marina Square! I've done pretty well although i failed in getting clothing shopping done.. got four pairs of shoes tho! haahaa.. Universal studios in Santosa was very enjoyable, Merlion was impressive, Marina Square and Sky Park was awesome! Singapore wakes up around 11am then when the sun goes down it shows its real color! Double awesome!!!

Peggy Guggenheim collection

2010-11-30T20:20:00.004+08:00

Unfortunately, I don't understand art very well. Someone said there is no need to 'understand' art but just to feel it... Well, if that was so easy I wouldn't be a bean counter! haahaa.. Well, I decided not to try to figure out what they are but sometimes I cannot stop thinking what artists were thinking when they creating their arts! bahhhh.. ooops.. Anyway, I was invited to ANZ's year end function at the Art Gallery and got to see Peggy Guggenheim's collections. A lady who knows Ms Guggenheim explained about her and her collections and there were curators helping us to 'see' her collections! It was very interesting though. As much as I don't understand arts I like going to art galleries. haaha.. I know right! The function was great.. When we got there, we walked on red carpet and waiters were holding different drinks (including ANZ blue cocktail) wearing masquerade mask and costume! That was very cool! The image is from http://www.peggyguggenheim.artgallery.wa.gov.au/

The George

2010-11-30T20:02:00.003+08:00

What a gorgeous place to be! I loved all different settings and decorations but within a same theme. I love those sort of see-through screens to give some kind of open(?) privacy! haahaa... don't understand? why don't you go and indulge yourself? Well, in terms of food, it wasn't fabulous but it won't disappoint you. I had grilled barramundi with spinach and basil and I quite liked it! The serving size was pretty generous but basil with capers was a bit salty. Warm apple and blueberry pie with pistachio crumble is the one to get for dessert! Coffee? Errrr... I ordered a skinny cap and I had few sips only. :o( the images are from http://yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/the_george/

Frisk espresso in Northbridge, WA

2010-09-30T22:34:00.003+08:00

They make really the best coffee in the town! Why? Cuz it's strong enough to leave coffee flavor till the last drop but not bitter, cuz it has a consistent taste and flavor, cuz the coffee maker (human not a machine) is having fun with it! One ordinary Friday night, I found this cafe... nothing is new there except coffee beans! The photo is from their Facebook account. Mmmmm coffee...

The Graduate

2010-08-28T18:26:00.004+08:00

Woohoo.. I loved it! It was funny and pleasantly sexy! Jerry Hall still looks great and glamorously seducing audiences.. successfully! No one was trying too hard to act but everyone was performing so well in roles... I just sat down and traveled along with them.. Great.. you shouldn't miss it! The image is from planbooktravel.com.au

Twelfth Night

2010-08-28T18:16:00.005+08:00

It could have been better. I guess Shakespeare's play is still a bit difficult for me yet. However I believe everyone was acting too hard and it wasn't comfortable to watch.. well, it is just my opinion.. the image is from thelivingguide.com.au

Shrek - The Final Chapter

2010-06-23T22:16:00.003+08:00

Ohhh.. Awesome!!!! The images are from www.killerfilm.com, www.waisman.wisc.edu/EVENTS/FILMS and http://au.movieposter.com

Waiting For Godot

2010-06-03T21:34:00.006+08:00

Another great entertainment from veteran actors... Waiting For Godot! Well, it was definitely worth of watching Sir Ian McKellen on stage. I've never seen him on stage but always wanted to! He was great as expected.. in fact, everyone was great.. their facial expression .. nothing was unnatural, nothing was uncomfortable, nothing was doubful.. As he is aging.. he seems even more comfortable in that role. When you watch young and new actors' play, sometimes you get annoyed by their overacted body language or facial expression but experienced actors take you to stage..and lead you to go with script.. I believe so.. I just love watching their face.. Anyway, I've never seen this play before. It was voted "the most significant English language play of the 20th century" and as English is not my first language I was a bit worried. So I got Samuel Beckett's script and read it through. Oh, I loved the lighting on stage.. The images are from http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk, http://www.inmycommunity.com.au and www.en.wikipedia.org/

Harry Brown

2010-05-23T23:29:00.004+08:00

I don't think I watched many of his film.. No..I should say I haven't really been interested in Michael Caine although I knew he's a great actor with wonderful voice(what? I like his voice!). People called this movie "British version of Grand Torino".. When I watched Clint Eastwood's Grand Torino, I thought it wasn't very American and I quite liked the way he leads the movie. Michael Caine's Harry Brown surprises me in a similar way.. I think it's because it was Michael Caine.. Whatever other says, I really enjoyed the movie and I'd like to watch more of his movies.. The image is from http://grayza.files.wordpress.com

Ice Wine

2010-05-20T22:24:00.002+08:00

First of all, it's sweet. Second of all, it's far too expensive. But most of all, it tastes SUPER! I do love it! I didn't even know what Ice Wine is till I went to Lamont's. I don't fancy sweet dessert wine but this is great! Sweet but it's not 'eeeeeek sweet' .. it's really sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! haahaaa.. According to Wiki "Ice wine (or icewine, as one word, or in German, Eiswein) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing a more concentrated grape must to be pressed from the frozen grapes, resulting in a smaller amount of more concentrated, very sweet wine. With ice wines, the freezing happens before the fermentation, not afterwards. Unlike the grapes from which other dessert wines,....." I would like to buy one and drink it at home all by myself! ooops! The frozen grapes image and article are from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine and the other is from winelistaustralia.com

Lamont's, East Perth

2010-05-20T21:50:00.003+08:00

This time we went to Lamont's at East Perth. Ohhhh... I always wanted to dine in there whenever i passed there. It looked so posh but comfortable and the gallery located next to it helps this even more. Well, it's located in front of the water.. beautiful! White, very bright sky blue and heavy red are its colors used. Well, I quite liked this very unusually coordinated place though! haahaa... Well, food! I had tuna as an entree and it was excellent! I think I can have it every day! For a main dish, I had grilled pink snapper and it was good but not as good as tuna. Pear, figs and goat blue cheese were my dessert! Oh.. good! I think beef dishes seem very good too as everyone having beef was very satisfied. Some of dessert, especially the chocolate tart was stunning! OMG! But the best thing I had there was the atmosphere... It was a beautiful Friday afternoon -not too cold, not too hot and very sunny... and we have finished all year end works! yay! The images are from About-Australia.com

Bush tucker food

2010-05-02T22:32:00.005+08:00

Bush Tucker food... Fred cooked Aussie outback food for Claudia's birthday luncheon.... Entree to dessert... The photos is only for main. The other photo is the cookbook Fred got inspired by.. Well, as I'm having my colonoscopy in two days, I couldn't even try it.. but it looked very good... sigh..

Sunset!

2010-04-26T21:33:00.001+08:00

It was one of those beautiful sunsets... arghhhh... it's awesome! It's taken at South Beach.

Short And Tweet

2010-04-26T21:28:00.002+08:00

Also from April AFR BOSS magazine:-

Ian Lyon's social media communication tips:
1. Be brief and succinct.
2. Make sure what you're communicating is useful to your audience.
3. Answer the question. If you can't, say so.
4. Keep adjectives to a minimum.

Arrrgh... Twitter, Facebook, MySpace... what's the next?

Radical act

2010-04-26T21:11:00.002+08:00

Following is from April AFR BOSS magazine. It's very interesting!
"You might think you're a good, "active" listener but are you really? Author Nancy Kline says you can actually spark the thinking process in others if you provide silence and the means to ask the right questions. Thus listening becomes a "radical act". In her enduring book Tine to Think: Listening To Ignite the Human Mind(Ward Lock, $30.99), Kline proffers 10 components of a thinking environment:
1. Attention: Listen with respect and interest
2. Incisive question: Remove the assumptions that limit ideas
3. Equality: Treat each as thinking peers
4. Appreciation: Practice a 5-to-1 ration of appreciation to criticism
5. Ease: Offer freedom from rush or urgency
6. Encouragement: Move beyond competition
7. Feelings: Allow sufficient emotional release to restore thinking
8. Information: Provide a full and accurate picture of reality
9. Place: Create a physical environment that says to people: "you matter"
10. Diversity: Know that differences add quality"

So, do you think you can listen to my pain????

Date Night

2010-04-19T21:55:00.003+08:00

Mmmhhaaahaaaa.. very funny... It's very fast moving and funny but not trying to pause to lecture you. I couldn't stop thinking of Sarah Palin and I even confused myself Tina Fey with her! haahaa.. so the movie gets funnier! ooops... go and see the movie but if you feel like calling your partner as "roommate" after watching it.. you need to start dating night.. who knows.. you might meet hunky Mark! The photo is from www.shockya.com

Chicago

2010-04-19T21:41:00.005+08:00

Chicago! Well, I was disappointed till Roxi started playing... haahaa.. She was great. I am not so sure what to say about Velma.. hm.. I don't know about her at all but anyone can tell she is a great actor... but still .. I am not so sure her in Velma's role. Anyway, I just need to wait and see next one with different production to find whether it was a really good one or not! The image is from www.enjoyperth.com.au

Corporate Flower Service

2010-04-18T21:23:00.003+08:00

This is the photo of flowers decorating the lobby of the building that I'm going everyday for work. As it's such a big building, every week we see different flowers - one in the front, another in the reception area and the other next to elevators. Very creative and artistic... oh no, it's ART.. very beautiful... I've never paid attention to it till I heard one of workmates admiring them!

Cioccolato Espresso

2010-04-18T21:02:00.003+08:00

Whoa! What a coffee!! I had a very nice cappuccino from there on Sat. I have to be there again to check the consistency of that great coffee taste! The photos is from urbanspoon.com. It shows only the counter but the right wall when looking at the cafe from outside is beautifully decorated!

Cafe 55 in Fremantle

2010-03-27T22:04:00.003+08:00

I think I had one of best spicy Vietnamese beef noodles in Fremantle! Geee... I Really like broth!! I haven't tried other food but foods served in other tables look good. haahaa.. Only one problem - cash only and the cashier's attitude was just not pleasant at all - she didn't look happy and sounded impolite!!! I don't really want to go back there if she's still there!! Awwww... what a dilemma!

Sayers

2010-03-21T23:31:00.004+08:00

How come I've never heard about this cafe? It is very small and of course busy and noisy but coffee was great - although it comes in a tiny tiny cup! It was humid and a little bit hot but the A/C wasn't working properly so at some point my friend and I were sweating! How unpleasant is that! HOWEVER, I had a fabulous break - banana chocolate bread!! Somebody blesses the baker! It was excellent! The place was packed on Sunday. It was one of those 'Leederville' style place!

Vegetable Stack

2010-03-21T23:24:00.003+08:00

Vegetable Stack... I saw the recipe on The West Australian. I thought hm.. I could try? Fortunately, it turned out very yummy! What's in it? Eggplants, tomato, feta cheese, pumpkin and basil leaves.. The presentation was pretty good too - accidentally!

Cafes on Angrove St, North Perth

2010-03-14T00:34:00.004+08:00

There are few trendy 'humble' looking cafes on Angrove St, North Perth. What is a 'humble' looking cafe? You know.. like Cino in Leederville, everything looks 'mature', feels more comfortable as like country style B&B places or more cozy... Nothing looks new and nothing looks perfectly match but 'mix & match' settles in very well there. Anyway, on Sunday morning.. for a simple breakfast, Anne & I decided to explore there. Lots of people.. and we found seats in a long big table at one of cafes there - forgot the name but it's next to Milkd. Coffee was great and my muffin - Passionfruit & pear was good too. I pinched Anne's scrambled eggs and it was tasty and smooth! yum! I quite like it! Their decoration is 'crazy' in a way.... haahaa.. not so sure what is for decoration and what is actual furniture or utensils..

Nam Nam Buk Nyo

2010-03-04T23:46:00.003+08:00

How many people do know about the match-making business between North Korean women and South Korean men?? How many Koreans do know about its existence? I didn't! TIME has an article about it last week. It says there are few agents between them. Oh no, it's not what you think though. They are agents to connect refugees from North Korea with South Korean men. The article says some prefers to marry to South Korean man to settle quicker and to feel secure - very understandable! Interestingly, the article says "The most envied ones in North Korea today are those who have relatives in the South and get remittances". Somehow, we might get united through unexpected way! Who knows?! Oh, Nam Nam Buk Nyo means handsome guys are from the South and beautiful girls are from the North. The beautiful North Korean female image is from http://blog.joins.com/usr/ They are really pretty, aren't they?

A Single Man

2010-03-04T22:59:00.003+08:00

Yup, he's a great actor.. Who doesn't think so? Colin Firth... Man.. he's done again! The movie itself? Well, if you haven't seen any Kar Wai Wang's movies you would definitely think this is such a beautiful film with great sound tracks. However if you have seen few of his films, you would wonder if this is a Hollywood version of Wang's movie - in particular, in terms of sound tracks. Then again, it was very well made film with great camera, color and music.. of course, without Colin it wouldn't get four out of five stars. You need to feel what he feels through his face. He really conveys his emotions through the screen. Excellent! Oh, I still don't get what Julianne Moore does for this movie. The image is from http://ferdyonfilms.com

Cake decoration

2010-03-03T14:04:00.004+08:00

One of workmates is very creative. Look at what she's created! The other day she made 50 (or 60) cupcakes with various toppings! Goodness me! Some are very created and passionate! Love that passion and enthusiasm!

Shutter Island

2010-03-02T00:16:00.004+08:00

Aghhhhhh... I don't want to believe how the story intends to tell! I want to believe my ending!! It's not true! I cannot tell you the story because I don't want to get rid of 'the moment'. It's a great movie and Leonardo is an awesome actor.. I really agreed to the world now! I think I want to watch "Cape Fear" again now! The image is from www.impawards.com/

From Paris With Love

2010-02-28T01:51:00.003+08:00

First of all, John Travolta is a great actor, secondly I loved the Audi driver and finally I was so disappointed. All you see is John Travolta's brand new hair style (it suits him very well) and lots of violent scenes (sometimes you get confused if this is some kinda HK movies).. The image is from www.parentpreviews.com

Equus

2010-02-28T01:50:00.001+08:00

It's been a while since I saw this play. I liked it and enjoyed a lot. As we all know it's a dark depressing and quiet play. I experienced cultural shock though - my jaw was dropped as actors got naked on stage... It wasn't like that in Korea before.. Oh well, I wasn't very comfortable so I looked around but no one seems to be on my side! haahaa... Nothing much is happening at theaters in Perth... so it was great to see it. I'm going to see Chicago next month.. Hopefully Perth gets more good events in theaters! The image is from http://images.google.com.au

Three different types of people

2010-02-23T22:59:00.002+08:00

There are three different types of people in this world - people who can count and people who can not count..... Where did I hear this joke? I thought it was funny..!

Azure

2010-02-21T10:42:00.004+08:00

Whoa! What a wonderful to be! Awesome decoration, great food, pleasant service... It was Tuesday night and they offer $18.00 main special. We had salad and salmon. It was big enough to share unless you are a two BIG MAG person! I like the way they cook the salmon - not over done but cooked inside tender - very! The salad was super duper good. Full body olive oil was used for dressing and it was a mixture of warm (grilled or steamed) vegies, fresh green leaves and nuts. It was just right! yum yum... The image is from www.fivesensescoffee.com.au/news/2009/05/01/azure.

coffee drinkers

2010-02-16T22:48:00.004+08:00

It says "Your coffee reveals your personality" - Lisa Martin, AAP, The West Australian February 8, 2010, 9:23 am. Let me know what you think!
THE ESPRESSO DRINKER: The espresso drinker can be an experienced, exciting and consummate lover but is not known for reliability or unswerving loyalty.
THE BLACK COFFEE DRINKER: The black coffee drinker can be quiet and moody but prone to brief bursts of extroversion. "A difficult but potentially rewarding friend, colleague or partner," James and Moore say.
THE CAPPUCCINO DRINKER: The cappuccino drinker enjoys sex but is easily bored by an unimaginative partner.
THE INSTANT COFFEE DRINKER: The no-nonsense instant coffee drinker is allergic to pretentious behaviour, say James and Moore, and they are likely to keep their socks on during sex.
THE DECAF SOY MILK DRINKER: "If caffeine gives palpitations and cow's milk brings you out in spots there's little hope for you in the cockroach society that is city dwelling," James and Moore say.
THE FRAPPUCINO DRINKER: The frappucino drinker's relationships often last as long as their drink choice, according to James and Moore.
THE NON-COFFEE DRINKER: Unfortunately, the verdict isn't good. Frightened of coffee equals frightened of life, say James and Moore.
The article is partly copied from http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/food/6774893/your-coffee-reveals-your-personality/ and for more info visit this website! The image is from http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/1285147549_c673964229.jpg

Cocktail party at Belltower

2010-01-17T23:51:00.004+08:00

Have you been up there?? Did you know that you can do functions up there? I've never been there and I didn't know we can do that either! It was pretty windy but having a cocktail party under belltower's wing was cool! The image is from http://perthworst.files.wordpress.com.

perfect summer dinner at the garden

2010-01-17T23:19:00.003+08:00

Anne always makes things simple but awesome. Nothing looks super-duper-preparation-required food but nothing looks too humble either. It was a dinner with her friends from Port Headland and I was invited to meet them. I know I'm lucky! We had roasted pumpkin and spinach salad with pine nuts, marinated chicken with mango chutney, vegetarian cannelloni, potato salad and turkish bread heated from bbq. She's a great cook but the greatest thing of her cooking is things are very well matched. Her food is always great because she is creative and enjoys to fulfill her creation... if she cooks just to feed her family, it might have been different! :) Her family must be feeling so lucky! Anyway, I had another great time at her place with very delightful people!

WASO Concert 2009

2009-12-28T09:15:00.004+08:00

Another WASO summer concert with the cannon and the Bell Tower! As usual, it was good except the city council permits some noisy function right in front of the esplanade where the concert was on. Oh well, it was bloody noisy!!! Obviously the city council love 'fusion' environment if you ever call that's fusion..!

The Witch's Cauldron Restaurant

2009-12-23T20:35:00.003+08:00

The last Christmas function in 2009 was a team building lunch at the Witch's Cauldron Restaurant. It's well known for garlic prawns so seven of us had garlic prawns for entree! geeee... It was good! I had dhufish for main and it was good but wasn't fabulous. The dessert, a baked cheese cake was awesome! It's not too rich but cheesy enough! Espresso was good too! But I wouldn't go back there. The image is from their website - www.witchs.com.au

Birthday girl

2009-12-23T20:03:00.004+08:00

I rarely get invited for kids' birthdays.. I don't get very excited with an invitation for those parties tho! Anyway, I went for Holly's second birthday party at Burswood Park. There were plenty of incredibly yummy home-made food, lots of friendly people and kids (awwww...).. It was fun though as I somehow talked to many people there and took photos here and there. I'm not a good photographer but I like this photo. It remind me of my old photo taken by mom. She took lots of photo when I was little while she wasn't working. It's funny I took somehow a similar shot... although Holly is much prettier than me!

Little Stove

2009-12-23T19:26:00.003+08:00

Far far away from where I live... Bicton... It's very close to Point Walter. Well, It seems like a very popular neighborhood cafe. People seem to know each other and waiters know customers, which I quite like.. My friend and I had coffee only - I had a soy-cino and my friend had a black coffee. Coffee was so good - especially the cappuccino with soy milk was excellent. I like its decoration a lot. I would say it's more like 'bigger version of Lincon Street Cafe'.. but it's brighter and much spacious.

Christmas dinner

2009-12-15T23:36:00.003+08:00

This year, our Christmas party had a theme - Krampus night! Right... Do you wanna know what it is? Google it..! Anyway, I was told to be dressed like a devil... Ha! I don't need to dress something particular then, do I?? All those weird wigs, horns and devil tails... and finally a swiss couple showed up in fantastic costumes! Gosh... I cannot put their photos here but it was fabulous! haahaa.. We had Krampus devil food and drink... It was another great night at Roleystone with an awesome sunset and great people!

chocolate potato chips

2009-11-04T18:31:00.003+08:00

This is a sin! I've never seen this in my life... never even been able to imagine this! Chocolate coated potato chips?? We are crazy, aren't we? Today at work, a General Manager brought us a pack of chocolate potato chips. He mentioned it's the very famous Japanese one from Hokkaido - Royce. Goodness me... ! Potato chips with dark chocolate was quite amusing.. Good thing of it is two pieces of chips you are done! The image is from http://cheateat.typepad.com

Pay What You Think It's Worth

2009-10-24T00:53:00.007+08:00

C Restaurant is located at the top of this tall building and it revolves offering the whole Perth view while you are having meal! C Restaurant is offering special lunch, "Pay What You Think It's Worth" till the end of Nov and few workmates decided adventure it! Well, I think it's unique location brings more customers than its food, service or decoration. Food was OK. I had Grilled Exmouth prawns, garlic and herb butter, potato saffron pave with tomato and fennel concasse for entree and Crispy skinned saltwater Barramundi fillet, caponata vegetables, lemon basil aioli. The portion was good but food wasn't that impressive. It wasn't superb... or maybe I was expecting too much? Go and try! The image is from http://local.my247.com.au

Restaurant Bouchard

2009-10-24T00:17:00.004+08:00

What a beautiful weather for the beautiful lunch on Friday! At work, we had a lunch at the French restaurant, Bouchard. It's located near King's Park along with all those expensive mansions. First, we tried three different wine - one French, one NZ and one Aussie. I must say the French white was perfect for this Friday lunch but the Australian red was impressive! Food was fabulous.. I thought French food would be heavy and creamy but oh no,, I was so wrong! It was light and so delicate! How can you not love this kind of food! I had Poached Scallop Pillow, Celeriac Ravioli, Pea Purée, Crisp Parmesan for entree, Pan Fried Barramundi, Braised Fennel, Star Anise & Saffron Broth for main and Passion Fruit Soufflé, Yoghurt Sorbet, Candied Macadamia for dessert! Oh well, the portion is amazingly small but for me it was more than enough. If you are hungry you probably need to order Sautéed Kipfler Potatoes, Herbed Butter - it was indeed a full of carbo to die for! I'm not really a fan of scallop but this was just tasty. The barramundi was so tender and juicy, and the salad was super! Goodness me! The dessert... was too sweet for me and coffee was too bitter and hot. I think what makes the food excellent at Bouchard is how they handle the food on the heat! everything was cooked/grilled/fried just right! Very nice! The image is from bouchard.com.au.

Alfred's Kitchen

2009-10-04T17:58:00.003+08:00

Nothing was really special in terms of ingredients but my taste buds surely enjoyed their burgers! All ingredients seem very fresh and it wasn't greasy at all with no excess sauce or sodium. I tried a stake burger with cheese, a hamburger with cheese and bacon, and a lentil burger. Well, I will score the steak burger top and I must say the lentil burger wasn't impressive at all. I should have had its famous pea and ham soup.. oh well, next time... it's kinda interesting experience to wait for burgers standing right next to railroad. Well.. I quite liked it! Following is from its website(alfredskitchen.com.au) about its history! "Alfred's Kitchen has been serving up famous food since 1946. Located on the corner of Meadow and James Streets in the historic pioneer town of Guildford(1829), Western Australia, we're open for business every night from 5.00pm until late. We're Perth 's longest running roadside hamburger kitchen, and with its wandoo log seats and blazing open fire, Alfred's Kitchen is always a popular destination for a late night meal. We've got the only flame in Guildford that burns each night, winter or summer, which signifies that Alfred's Kitchen is open for business." The image of its famous pea and ham soup oven is from sunsetmag.com.au

Button

2009-10-04T17:54:00.002+08:00

Hi there, my name is Button! How are you?

Voyage kitchen & delicatessen, Sorrento

2009-10-03T23:45:00.004+08:00

Found this small cafe driving up north following the sun... Coffee was great and their home-made hashbrown was different, which was just great and healthy! I've never heard about this cafe before and I was just looking for some small cafe where I can have a good coffee with some light, inexpensive food. I think I got more than I bargained for! The cafe was well decorated and very cozy.. Staff was very kind but they kept asking if I finished.., which was really annoying.. but rather than that, it was good! The image is from lifestylefood.com.au

Taylor's Art and Coffee House, Swan Valley

2009-10-03T23:11:00.004+08:00

I found this great little cafe from The West Australian! It's an awesome place to enjoy your afternoon. I didn't try any food there but coffee was pretty good! There are so many things to see and enjoy. I could just sit down there spending all my sunny afternoon! The first image is from theswanvalley.com.au. Hope you go and enjoy one afternoon there!

selective information processing

2009-09-28T10:32:00.002+08:00

We interpret and shape our world through our perceptions. Once we, as individuals, have constructed this world we have a tendency to filter out conflicting information, selectively processing information to realfirm our world. (from CPA Study Material)
So true..Well, education, travel, readings and aging with various experience...are crucial... aren't they?

The citizen friendly version of Seoul

2009-09-27T22:01:00.004+08:00

It was just a wide space for cars right in front of Kyong Bok Gung (Kyong Bok Palace) where the King and the Queen of Choson Dynasty lived in and where the president's residence is closely located. Now, it became a new educational place and beautifully decorated. Some argues that its profound theme is not delivering to people and its educational purpose gets diminished. But that's just one way to see. It has to be attracted to us to get there first! I believe this is such a brilliant idea and place in the middle of the city in terms of many things! The big green animal plant is Haechi that is an imaginary animal with power that protects Seoul (in particular the palace) from disaster (especially from the flood). There are two Haechi in front of the palace! Is it cute... it has giant bottoms!

Buddhist temple in Seoul

2009-09-24T22:02:00.009+08:00

This is the temple mom has been going for last 30 years (probably longer).. Most Korean temples look like this.. It's quite different from those you see in Perth. The temple is located on the hill that leads to a big mountain. At the back yard, there are vegie garden and Korean traditional containers to keep home-brewed soy sauce, chili paste and so on... Well, mom prays a lot every day and she does volunteer work there as well. I used to go to the temple just for fun and free food! My favorite day was Buddha's Birthday! Of course there are heaps of food and even presents! But most of all, we made those lotus flower lanterns and at night we used to lid candles inside. Then a usual ordinary night turned to the most beautiful colorful one like utopia! Man.. I really enjoyed that, didn't I?? Man.. I'm old!

Humble(?) side of Seoul

2009-09-23T21:01:00.007+08:00

Big tall buildings fully equipped with advanced technologies and commercial screens, fancy stores, bight neon signage, westernized cafes and restaurants... That's probably one way to describe Seoul. As you know, Seoul is one of the biggest capital cities and you never know what you could see and find even though you live in there. I pretty much like these humble streets of Seoul.. maybe it's because I wasn't born and brought up in those 'superb' areas.. There are always tiny local shops to eat, high density residential buildings, food stalls, markets... Seoul is just a great city to visit!

Insadong

2009-09-21T22:37:00.004+08:00

The suburb where you see traditional Korean culture, customs and food. I love this street.. I love everything single thing there. So many things to see, eat, try.. I went there twice for spend almost 10hours there... what did I do? I just walked around, had nice tea, went to galleries and wander around...What else? The first photo shows many fortunetellers in small tents at the entrance to Insadong street. Have I been there? Of course..I had 30 mins to pass so I went there! The second one is kinda 'appetizer' which was served for FOC before the tea! Believe or not, an hour later the owner got us another free food! Yes, tea or coffee is not that cheap in Korea but it comes with extras! How cool is that? The next one is a lighting shop. They were made from paper mainly, I think.. and I bet they are hand-made. They looked just beautiful! People in the last photo show how to make traditional Korean snacks. They are very light but sweet. Excellent opportunity to taste them for free!

2009-09-13T00:42:00.004+08:00

As we have American army bases in Korea, there is a town for them as well. It's not too different from other suburbs but you could get things from America easily and most shop assistants speak good English! Oh, yes there are nice cafes and pubs! Well, my friend took me to a very famous French bakery/cafe there. I couldn't trust their coffee making skills and didn't want to waste my money for over $5 coffee so I ordered a black - it wasn't too bad. We ordered a blueberry tart and a baked cheesecake. The tart was pretty good but the cheese cake needs more cheese! However the decoration is so cute and cozy. The first photo is the little window decoration where you can see from outside! so pretty!

Where I used to live in

2009-09-13T00:29:00.003+08:00

It was a late Summer when I got there - pretty warm and humid. I enjoyed that humidity with heat! Everything was green. These photos are taken in my mom's apartment. The very cool green looking road is the entrance to the apartment block - it looks really cool huh? The view with other blocks is taken from my bedroom - it's still mine!. The green roof building is a kindergarten. The other one is the view from the living room. A mountain is just right behind her block giving her fabulous but lonely view in snowy winter!

Food!

2009-09-12T19:12:00.014+08:00

I love fruits - oh yeah.. especially Korean fruits! Look at the size of juicy pear! It's huge and so juicy and sweet! I like the yellow one - like rock melon here. I've been craving for this for last 4 years and I had 8-10 of them every day!! I think I could eat these only everyday for few years! One day mom's friend got me a Sweetpotato pizza from a local pizza shop, not those big franchise. I should give 8 out of 10 for this. Base was lite and chewy and the topping was generous but most of all, the sweetpotato topping was great! But, it was to cheesy! haahaa... The last photo is the world class free delivery meals! I was so amused by the presentation of the delivery meals and of course it tasted awesome! No disposal containers - environmental friendly! Cool, huh?

Seoul Visit 2009

2009-09-12T18:50:00.016+08:00

It seem everything has changed in Seoul after my last visit in 2005. It has more character and convenient but in a way more materialistic. I'm sure it can be improved! Less than two weeks time... I think I saw only less than 10% of this one of the biggest capital cities in the world. So many things to see, so many things to try.. Full one month would be just enough to see Seoul with 24/7 traffic jams!
My first lunch at home - mom got me fresh chilies with chili paste! They are sweet.. and mom's chili paste got even better! I think I had 10 of them but no trouble what so ever!
The pot - you wouldn't even imagine what it is for? I thought it's kinda decoration and thought it suits in mom's house. Oh well, I opened the lid and found RICE in it!! It's the yellow mud container specially for rice! ha! My best meal in Seoul was the lunch at the temple where mom's been going for last 40 years. The very vegetarian lunch was just great. It wasn't any special but just for usual days. It doesn't look great in the photo as I couldn't do better in front of that smell, but it was the best meal I had. They use very limited seasonings but it's always just great. The less is always the better..! maybe?

Strategic fit and flexibility

2009-09-12T18:45:00.002+08:00

Inevitably, fit will create contentment, overconfidente, and inertia. Therefore, while a company aims to achieve fit it must also create enough slack in the system so that, as it grows or as the external environment changes, the organizational environment can remain flexible and responsive. (Markides (2004, p.7)
It's talking about the implementation of strategy in organizations but considering an organization as an individual, how true is that?

Simon's Fusion Cafe in Fremantle

2009-08-08T22:11:00.005+08:00

I would say one of the best on Freo Cafe Strip! I mean coffee... It's smooth but strong and still has sweetness! yum! Today, I had their fruit toast.. Goodness me! It looks like the crispy fruit toast but it's soft like brioche inside! It was soooo good melting in my mouth! oh yum!!The Best Ever! I've asked where they get the loaf and they said they usually bake in-house but today they got it from the market... So you could get one from Fremantle market! Oh they sell American scones (biscuits - like the one in Popeye's). The image is from simonsfusioncafe.com.au

Point Walter

2009-08-08T21:01:00.006+08:00

It was a beautiful day and I went a perfect place for such a day - Point Walter at Bicton. Let's see what Wiki says:- Point Walter is a headland in the Swan River, Western Australia. It is located on the southern shore, and forms the western end of Melville Water. Point Walter is located in the suburb ofBicton and is on the opposite side of the river to the suburbs of Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove, and Dalkeith. Point Walter is notable for the sand bar that extends over 1km into the river, sections of which often submerge under high water. (the quote and the first image are from http://en.wikipedia.org) So what did I do there? I just tested how cold the water was.. It wasn't too bad.. I walked in the very shallow water.. It was great! I am so looking forward to the summer! It's a great place for picnic..

World's Worst Husbands!

2009-08-06T18:11:00.002+08:00

They are Australian men!! Why? Because they are not domesticated enough not helping their wife/partner with house works! Ha... The study from Oxford University said "Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, the US and Northern Ireland were judged to be the most egalitarian countries, making their men the most attractive marriage partners. Next were the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Austria and Australia in last place."
Oh boy.. I'm definitely in a wrong country!! I'm off to pack!

Fabulous dinner party

2009-08-02T14:27:00.009+08:00

Another awesome dinner gathering... this time it was to celebrate the completion of Bev's beautiful house renovation and it was beautifully done as expected - She has a great taste! Well, we are all greeted with pink Cosmopolitan cocktail that I couldn't stop sipping! Home made springrolls and salmon canape were served followed by prawn and calamari platter (no photo of that.. was too busy eating!). Bev set a table in a sunken lounge where we can overlook the Perth city.. GREAT!! Oh.. Dinner menu? Most delicious salad with ginger-lime dressing, baked baby potatoes with mint, red cabbage and green bean salad with cashew nuts, spinach ricotta cheese bake and beef stew (have no idea how to spell its real name!)... Bev cooked spinach ricotta cheese specially for me as I'm not very keen on meat dishes...I was all spoiled again!! THANK YOU BEV!!! Oh, Claudia's 'once a life' dish was really yummy... why is it once a life dish? Cuz she doesn't remember what she put ... wine explains why.. I guess? :) She's a great 'accidental cook'! haahaa..
Well, dessert.. the best baker in our group - Anne... She becomes an evil again.. making everyone feel guilty after eating that.. I'm sure everyone is on a treadmill today! She baked apple-rhubarb crumbles with cream and ice-cream and black & white baked cheesecake!! Oh god... I love baked cheese cakes and it's Anne's cake - how can i have only one serve!!!?? I had two.. It was just right!! Maybe I should go for a run now... Thanks for everyone and it was one of the most wonderful dinner party!

water, pool, ocean and swimming lesson

2009-08-02T14:13:00.004+08:00

Crazy.. It was a crazy decision and is a scary movement.. to me. I cannot swim and in Perth, if you don't swim you miss the whole summer..and whole Perth culture... Well, it was the second lesson and I got all scared again. With great help from a friend and a great coach, I can float! wow... Hey, stop laughing!! It's still scary being in the water.. I don't think I can ever be in the ocean but I'd love to try. But to be honest with you, I rather do sky-diving than swimming! Someone said human being is the only animal that cannot swim naturally... Look at this white tiger swimming! The image is from treehugger.com

Different way to celebrate your birthday!

2009-07-12T00:31:00.002+08:00

How do you celebrate your birthday? It was Peter's birthday and stupid me, I thought it was next week so I didn't prepare his present... so bad!! will get him 'the thing' I've decided a while ago tomorrow.. Well, today.. we had a beautiful guinness beef pie with roasted vegies and peas.. Anne's cooking is just taking my talking away from the table.. I shut up and eat.. I'm telling you that doesn't happen very often! It was my first time to have a guinness pie but I bet it was the best! Everyone at the table couldn't stop acting like those panel in Iron Cheft.. "oh.." "Mmmmmm".."wow..." Then we took a Maxitaxi to Perth Concert Hall to see WA Youth Symphony Orchestra. Today's theme was "Emperor" performing Stravinsky, "The Rite of Spring" and Beethoven"Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor". Stravinsky was hard ... I was wondering what was in his head/mind when composing this music! The American pianist, Thomas Hecht was performing sensational! After the concert, we taxi back then had another fabulous desserts with port wine.. Lemon Meringue was so yummy... I couldn't finish my slice so I took it home and now I'm having a bite.. Mmmmmm... It was a beautiful birthday night!!

Distracted

2009-07-12T00:03:00.005+08:00

It was one of those full-on day, which I like! From 8.30am till 11pm.. oh yeah.. Well, driving through Oxford street, I saw the white building and "Coffee" sign... did u-turn to have some quiet moment with good coffee... When I opened the door, I just fell in love with it.. it was a beautiful tiny little coffee shop selling interesting stuff and it has a hair studio in one side and a tiny art gallery in the other side. I ordered coffee first.. Coffee tastes good.. but I wish it was a little bit hot... The water comes in a funky glass bottle and coffee cups are in warm colors... lovely! I love the shop... It has only 4-5 tables.. Go and visit www.distracted.com.au

Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant

2009-07-11T01:27:00.003+08:00

I don't go to Chinese restaurants or get Chinese take-out meals.. but everyone wanted Chinese food and this restaurant was just cross the road! We've been working late this week and this came across as an easy option! Well, we ordered soups, honey chicken prawns, grilled(or bbq) chicken, chili squid, special fried rice and green vegies.. Even before we tasted the food, we were shocked as the serve is so tiny compared to its high price. Prawn was very fresh, squid was very nicely done and soup was like home made but it wasn't that great.. to me. It refused to accept the entertainment book card for take-out meals but gives 10% discount.. I think that's why the serve was so small! I don't think I'd like to go there for meals but maybe for some more soups! The photo is from www.yourrestaurants.com.au

Salman Rushdie

2009-07-11T01:01:00.002+08:00

A BOOK IS A VERSION OF THE WORLD.
IF YOU DO NOT LIKE IT, IGNORE IT, OR OFFER YOUR OWN VERSION IN RETURN.

I could but no one would be interested or that world would suck... sigh.. Things are coming when you expect least.. it's said.. but once you see things are coming.. you started expecting whatever it is.. then you get disappointed double... oh boy..

Rosso Espresso

2009-07-10T23:20:00.002+08:00

This tiny cafe is so cozy.. I love its bold interior design - it has no empty spot behind the counter. So when you are ordering you can see all beautiful decorations in front of you.. but lounge area is simple and nothing very special... Their coffee is so smooth. if you like not to strong coffee, this place is to go! The image is from www. yourrestaurants.com.au

Under the sea!

2009-07-10T23:02:00.002+08:00

Scarily beautiful... These are taken from Coral Bay.. Of course, I cannot dive.. I cannot even swim.. Someone was there enjoying warm weather, diving, having fun while I'm working so hard in a small workstation.. ! Ha..! I think the second photo is the most beautiful.. Do you know it's called anemone?? I didn't... very very pretty...

Blanket

2009-07-07T20:48:00.002+08:00

When mum came last year, she brought the blanket I made when I was at Junior High school. I thought I gave it to my grandma but I don't know what happened. Knowing my grandma's 'anything new is guilty to use for her' attitude probably sent it back to my mum. Now... what am I going to do with this?

Great night with Grace Knight

2009-07-02T00:12:00.007+08:00

Oh dear, you are such an entertainer! What a great night!! Thank you, Ellington Jazz Club! She talks, she jokes, she swears and she sings Jazz! She performed today's show like a little naughty girl.. That's how I felt.. It was awesome.. I'm going back there again! Btw, the club looks great and I really like it except annoying waiters.

double rainbows

2009-07-01T23:51:00.004+08:00

It was heavy raining but for few secs there was a rainbow then another one showed up! All of sudden it was sunny but few minutes later it all became dark and rained again..

Sunday gathering

2009-06-28T23:48:00.009+08:00

Getting together with good friends is always good. It's Sunday lunch for Korean Bulkogi burger... I was pretty much sure I forgot how to cook as I haven't cooked for a while.. Making it worse (or better) I was shamefully a bit tipsy with a half glass of wine when cooking! Goodness me! Anyway, I bet I cook better with wine! haahaa... Table was set up on my dinning-study table and entre was crackers with dip, quiche and Korean pork stir-fry on lettuce with seasoned rice. Korean bbq is too troublesome to eat so I made it simple by preparing everything ready to eat and seasoned rice with some secret stuff! Looks good and it was very popular! The burger turned out tasty.. My special hot chili paste is 'value-added' x factor only if you like hot stuff! Dessert from the swiss bakery was just fabulous! Awww... it was gusty, heavy raining outside.. Listening Jazz, we were talking about Jazz, current affairs, economy and King of the pop.. It was an awesome afternoon!

Door knob

2009-06-28T23:42:00.002+08:00

Finally I have door knobs on my door! 1 year to get these then 1 month to finally have them installed! haahaa... believe or not, they are not exactly same! Who cares!

BIG coffee

2009-06-28T23:28:00.003+08:00

Globe coffee shop on Angelo Street, Sth Perth is beautifully decorated. Well, I've been there a few years ago and had really bad coffee and service - too disappointing! I went there last year for coffee as they changed the management and I was quite happy with coffee! Well, I went there again and had a good BIG cappuccino and very tasty wholemeal break! One more place to enjoy coffee!

Cougar vs Toyboy Speed Dating

2009-06-25T22:54:00.002+08:00

Oh boy... Ten News just shows someone organized Toyboy speed dating in Australia. Maybe I should try... haahaaa...

Roger Federer and his golden outfit

2009-06-25T22:41:00.003+08:00

I hate it! I couldn't be more disappointed by Roger, one of the hottest guy on this planet... This is not just right! Has Andre Agassi ever disappoint me in this way? He was the gentleman on the court and humble like a tennis ball - Tennis balls are very humble.. you know... what do you throw to your lovely pet? Tennis ball! I thought Roger was same kind but I guess I was wrong, well at least in this way. The image is from www.telegraph.co.uk

The Ships Pass Quietly

2009-06-25T22:17:00.004+08:00

I didn't even know I was supposed to see a play tonight but I remember I said yes and I would do to any plays. Of course, I had no idea what I was watching so it was more interesting.. I was sitting there without knowing what it is about. It's about one of the greatest Russian poet, Anna Akhmatova who lost fame, husband, son and freedom to write. Story and two actors put you in the situation - you feel, you see and you get upset. There is always something for people to pass those hard times, to have hopes and simply to survive.. I guess her poem would be a powerful invisible force not to lose a hope. Acting was powerful, the music was great but the stage wasn't impressive. The image is from bocsticketing.com.au

Home sweet home

2009-06-25T01:55:00.005+08:00

I'm flying out to Seoul soon! yay! Being an accountant with this CPA study means I have a very limited time to juggle with. Luckily our financial year ends in March so we have finished all year end work but each quarter we face to 'un-negotiable deadline' so Apr, Jul, Oct and Jan are out of my control. Oh boy, then the semester starts in Aug... Well, I guess I have to start my study earlier.. Gee.. that gives me only one more week to have a life! Awww.. Anyway, this financial crisis comes cheap in air fare and the ticket to Seoul came down to 'pretty happy price'. So I changed my plan and am going home to mama! Only two weeks though.. I need to let my people know that I'm coming to them!! Super Duper!! It's always good to have something exciting to keep myself going! The image is from http://theriverreporter.files.wordpress.com

my favorite bathroom tiles

2009-06-25T00:40:00.002+08:00

Who cares about the tiles?? That's what my friend said when I show this photo. Well, I do care... bcuz I wan to have them however it's too commercial looking for private homes. The red plain matt painting suits for glossy white tiles. Where is this photo taken? It's a bathroom in McDonald!! Ooooops!

saved for dinner!

2009-06-25T00:24:00.003+08:00

If I were driving, I would have hit the car before me. It was dark, the road was wet and we were driving pretty fast when my friend was sliding the car then quickly got in position to the right to avoid any collision as cars before us were having emergency stop. I was unloading my day to him so I didn't actually see what was happening to the car before ours but I saw how fast he turned the car and how lucky we were as there was no car coming in next lane! My heart went boom boom but I really appreciated for his bloody quick reaction! Gosh.. he saved us for the yummy dinner! I don't know why I didn't feel like driving tonight so my friend was driving my car!

Kanta Japanese Restaurant

2009-06-25T00:06:00.007+08:00

My sharemate worked there and I tasted some good take-out meals from there. Finally I had a chance to get there and enjoy their awesome food. My friend who knows Japanese food very well as a non-Japanese ordered this and that and talked about stuff over wine and cozy cuisine food. Grilled octopus, deep fried squid, raw beef, skewed pork, akedashi tofu and grilled fish.. It was all good, in particular, the raw beef kept all flavor and its tenderness... my goodness I haven't had it for ages! Good company always make good meal even better! I was too busy eating to take photos of all food we had! The second image is from forums.motivemag.com

puppy

2009-06-24T23:52:00.005+08:00

I always had a dog in Korea and this was my last pet that I lost. He stayed in my room, he always sat on my lap when I'm studying, he slept putting his head between my hair... he loved it and we played with my socks!... I want to have my dog back..... It's so cute.. Oh.. I miss him!

black teapot

2009-06-20T21:44:00.003+08:00

It's cute and unique... but so girlie! Damn... I saw this in white with red second-hands almost a year ago in Freo. I liked it a lot but they didn't have another color so I HAD TO forget about it. Well, the shop opened a second branch right next to my street few months ago.. and last week finally I went there and got what I wanted! Awesome!

A rainy morning

2009-06-20T21:32:00.006+08:00

It's always good to see black clouds, rain and windy ocean.. It was so fresh to drive up there in early morning after few showers. People come and go.. there were surfers in the ocean and joggers on the road.. then people with happy dogs.. Rain comes and goes and rainbows appears and disappears.. It gets sunny and cloudy... but unfortunately no thunder storms..

winter, rain and flowers

2009-06-20T00:01:00.004+08:00

I'm not a flower person cuz it goes off ugly and sadly - I prefer trees for that reason. But I do love calla.. It's beautiful.. Getting a bunch of white calla in a raining winter day is just a great thing to do like listening December in snowy winter days! the image is from www.wholeblossoms.com.

Rainbow and rain

2009-06-19T23:54:00.005+08:00

My grandmother said if there is an rainbow on the sky I don't need an umbrella. That rule doesn't work in Perth! Rainbow comes with rain! Yup, it's from my work and I was supposed to work... haha!

Finding a good coffee in the town

2009-06-19T23:28:00.003+08:00

I'm working in ASX building in the town and I've been desperately looking for a good coffee to fulfill my craving in the morning. It shouldn't be too far cuz I don't want to miss out all good flavor on the street walking back to to work! Well, there are few so far.
1. Aroma Cafe - very mild, smooth coffee. I like their consistent taste but I don't like their attitude - 'the regular' gets their coffee faster than me and they get their smile. ha! That takes coffee taste away!
2. The one in ANZ building lobby. You can have a great coffee 'usually'. You can be unlucky!
3. Rosso - very very mild, smooth coffee. GREAT and FUNKY color scheme. Friendly staffs. I just had a coffee from there today.. gotta try few times more.. yay!
4. Exmod - there are always a long line there and almost same guys are making coffee in the morning so I tried. I won't go there again.
5. London Court Cafe - They sell very yummy scones but coffee.. hm.. I could try again.
6. The one in the building 66 - makes a good coffee but I just don't like going there.
Will try Cino soon. Cino is always great so it's gotta be good!!

Two Lovers

2009-06-19T23:00:00.004+08:00

I've been wanting to watch this film so long! Watched it and disappointed but like it! I know.. it makes no sense.. I'm just being a man here..!! Well, I expected a film with a deep, more psychologically plotted story line.. but it deals with 'situations' completely from outside.. No one tells what they really think but they just show what they might think. There is no two way loving.. A loves B, B loves C but C loves D.. When B realized C is a 'mission impossible' B turns to A.. To me, it's just too sad there - B chose A cuz there wasn't any other option. Remember what Bridget Jone said to Daniel? "that's not good enough for me".. Love is not compromising - assuming you are not dreaming of perfect Mr/Ms Right. Everybody acts fabulous. The image is from www.filmofilia.com

Class: A Guide Through the American Status System

2009-06-19T22:47:00.002+08:00

A brilliant article by Sandra Tsing Loh in Financial Review today, called "Class Action"... is about the effect of the financial crisis on American society quoting awesome three books. One of them is Paul Fussell's Class: A Guide Through the American Status System. I wouldn't discuss about the book but just read this from her article:-
The top class, according to Fussell, drink Scotch on the rocks in a tumbler decorated with sailboats and say "Grandfather died"; middles pronounce it""Martooni" and say "Grandma passed away";proles drink domestic beer in a can and say "Uncle was taken to Jesus"
Funny... I'm thinking about Frasier, Niles and Martin! Haahaa

algae

2009-06-17T23:20:00.005+08:00

The most beautiful shot of algae I've ever seen... I thought they are just slippery stuff in the water but I just learned they don't have true roots, stems and leaves so they are not plants! The beautiful photo is from adventurous researcher's facebook.

Drop Bear

2009-06-17T20:23:00.003+08:00

I thought it was real and for sure every non-Australian would be ridiculed by the drop bears! Wiki explains it as follows:- A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictional Australian marsupial said to be related to the koala. Drop bears are commonly said to be unusually large, vicious, carnivorous koalas that inhabit treetops and attack their prey by dropping onto their heads from above. They are an example of local lore intended to frighten and confuse outsiders, and amuse locals, similar to the jackalope, hoop snake, wild haggis or snipe. It is often suggested that doing ridiculous things like having forks in the hair or Vegemite or toothpaste spread behind the ears will deter the creatures. Very funny!
The image is from fictionym.com.

letters from dad

2009-06-15T22:32:00.006+08:00

I forgot about these letters that were sitting in the box in the closet. I don't remember when I received these but I do remember how much I appreciated for their existence... that was before I left home... They are written on very old letter pad or note pad my dad's name is printed on. Now, they look hundreds years old and the ink faded away but daddy's worries and loves are still there.. Reading them is, however, really sad.. I may frame them all.. I miss him..