Special Guest to Brissy~! (9th Aug 07')

Yo...lazy bum-bum Kev is back here! Been too tiring for lectures, seminars, tutorials, group discussions, works....you name it, I'll have it here~ Just back from work and decided to blog for a while...

Its about the 'GRAND' visit by YueHan from S'pore. He and I used to hang out together with other mates during our college life in Inti Int. College Penang (IICP). That's so called the '4 Musketeers' - YueHan, Jason, AhPao and I. Jason is in Melbourne while AhPao is in Perth to pursue their studies. YueHan has done with his undergrad degree in Biotechnology in Monash KL. Guess what? He is now a super duper SIA air steward...Woohoo...!


Its me and YueHan (still that muscular since ever before)

YH used to study his 1st year in Brissy at QUT (Queensland Uni. of Technology) about 2 years ago...Being study alone here, he can't resist the homesickness despite having LOTS of friends esp. girl friends...SMIRK**~ Thus, he decided to shift everything back home during the time i came over here to continue my undergrad studies...What a 'coincidence'....!! This time, he was a visitor to brissy and also his 1st official airflight service for SIA~! Definitely a sanguining experience for him!


Long-life Penangites (Me, YH, Dylan and Sam)


Lily with all the Penangites - I, YH, Dylan, Ailene and Sam

Of course, he made good use of his 1 day stay in Brissy by meeting up his dear 'girl friends'!! Haa...those were his great friends that he has known during his study life here back 2 years ago~ How happy he was...keke~


Steamboat dinner...yumm!

At the same time, we got to know Lily during lunchtime meet-up! She is originally from Taiwan, also a SIA air stewardess that on-service in the same flight as YH. Yippie, will have another local guide when my visit to Taiwan next time...I felt so honoured to have the chance to take photograph together with 2 nice and friendly SIA air-steward and stewardess. **Kev is happy**


Me, Lily and YH (Welcome to on board and thanks for flying with Singapore Airlines)


Best buddy ever!! Cheers~

Even though the direction of our dream and future is different, but I'm sure our ironed friendship will remain immutable...I sincerely wish you all the best throughout your career and hope to meet you up as soon as possible in the future, take care, YueHan!!

Invigoration~ Keep going...

Halo...its 9 minutes past 11pm here, haha...Just started my new casual work as food preparer at Fancy's Fillings...not bad, suits me as I'm a gluttony as always! Haa...

Here's a nice song that reflects my current feeling and situations...Sometimes we are not the same internally in relation to our external look...hee~ Must keep on motivating ourselves to get things going on till they reach their goals...cheers man!! **Kev is sleepy -_- ~

The song title: Garbage - You Look So Fine

WATT Modern Dining @ NewFarm, Brisbane - 29th July 07'

Hiyo! Been busy for the past few days...had a consecutive 6 hours of lectures yesterday plus an hour of tutorial today! Back to uni life, O.o ! Thought this kind of life could put on a temporary full-stop, but it seems that I still need to work harder again and no more procrastination especially in dealing with those headache yet 'lovely' assignments...

Okie, let's talk about FOOD matters to ease our heavy-stressed life, regardless working and studying life...hee~ It was 29th July, Sunday, JJ, Clara and I have decided to have a great lunch together as to celebrate my recent graduation! Haa...I get to know about this restaurant from travel websites and official Queensland Tourism website. The ever famous restaurant was the winner of the 'Restaurant and Caterers' inaugural Best Al Fresco Restaurant category for both 2004 and 2006.



Its a restaurant that provide fine dining, so already expect the food will cost a blast...Let's explore what's so special-->


Za'atar spiced lamb rump on gorgonzola polenta with wilted spinach & thyme jus (Medium cooked) - AUD$32.50 (~ RM97.50)

Starting with the 1st dish, the word 'gorgonzola polenta' (yellow triangle crispy block) immediately caught my attention. After having a bite of it, the texture is like fried cream croquette. According to JJ, gorgonzola is a kind of cheese while polenta is made of boiled cornmeal. The lamb is mediumly cooked thus still contains the original and freshness of meat juice...Absolutely thumbs up with it when you have a bite, together with the sauce provided...


Crispy skinned atlantic salmon with saffron kipfler potatoes, coriander & spicy chorizo - AUD$33.50 (~ RM100.50)

The atlantic salmon has been cooked in an interesting way...The chefs have done a great job by frying the skin of the salmon block until crisp...and accompanied with some herbs plus the ever fragrance Chorizo which is pork sausage that used dried, smoked red peppers for colouring purposes!


Pan seared pork loin with 'budgi werri' prunes, celeriac puree & apple & raisin chutney - AUD$34.50 (~ RM103.50)

The 3rd dish seems kinda normal on its outlook yet extrusive when you have tasted the tenderness of the pork. It is just so soft until you can't imagine it is actually pork loin...The use of dried fruits like prunes, apple and raisin for making the Chutney has been an innovative step involved in food preparing...


The Three Epicureans (JJ, Clara and I) - Delightful

WATT has successfully acquired modern ideas and incorporate into their dishes...Stuffs that originally use in other purposes have amalgamated with our daily food products and turn into 'God's creations'! Simply thumbs up for that...I've included into my 'Food Monster' list and will definitely visit again in the future...

Before the main dishes, we have also ordered an Entree: Freshly shucked pacific oysters with 'WATT' patrick & crispy pancetta which is cost AUD$18.50 (~ RM 55.50) and a side dish: Chips with garlic aioli - AUD$6.50 (~ RM 19.50). Therefore, the total bill for the fine lunch was AUD$125.50 (~ RM 376.50) with standard exchange rate in which AUD$1 to RM3. Hee...

For more information, please visit WATT's website --> http://www.watt.net.au

In exchange with the elating dining experiences, my wallet, had suffered 'worst drought' ever~ OMG, someone please help me~!! Just after the lunch, I immediately headed back home and baked a cake to satisfy my 'glutton and bloated' stomach...


Strawberry Butter cake...

Yumm, but I think the cake's texture is kinda hard as I've overbaked for another 5 mins...haaa...will definitely make it better next time...

That's all for my big day?! NOT YET....

Baked Cheesy Cupcake - Rich in cheese...woot O.o

'Thanks' to both Clara and JJ, for giving me this sinful rich cheesy cupcake to satisfy my tummy...I guess I need to work out for extra few hours to compensate with all the calories and fats intake....hahaaa

Haa...Its almost time for me to do some revision before going to bed...Till then, have a good one, guys and gals...!

Frosties - The adorable doggie...

Hoho, I'm back in less than 2 hours since the last post! Record huh, Joe? Keke...My new postgraduate course has been started since last Monday (23rd July), just 3 days after my undergraduate convocation !! I also feel its little bit too fast without enough of break...Hmm, that's my decision, gotta sacrifice for that to achieve my dreams...hahaa~

Yeap, Mabel (great friend from S'pore) had flied back to S'pore for good just a day after her convocation too...She left her 'gal gal' - Frosties behind as she is still applying for the permit to transport her dear doggie to S'pore from Australia. Mabel's cousin, Joycelyn, who is stilll studying her final semester here, has been Frosties's temporary guardian here till the permit get approved. The latest news from Mabel, saying that her gal gal's permit application has being granted and Frosties will be leaving Aust in 2 weeks time! Congrat Frosties, able to reunion with your mum soon...hehe.

Joycelyn had brought Frosties to my house few days ago. Both JJ and I had the chance to see Frosties and played with her for a while before she heading back to S'pore. Here's some pics taken when Frosties visited our house...


Ever cute Frosties...she is 1 and half years old...


Say hi to the camera...


JJ just loves Frosties so much

Wish ya have a brand new life back in S'pore, hope I can visit you again when I go singapore for trips next time, till then, Frosties~

YEAH, Finally...yet another Beginning ?!

Harloo, suddenly thought of blogging after a 'long rest' on the weekends, basically been busy doing my hobby --> EAT~!! Yeap, I have fully recharged after indulging with those fabulous yummilicious creations. I had 'yamcha' at FongLing (枫林）restaurant in Sunnybank with friends on Saturday and had luxurious lunch at WATT restaurant in NewFarm!! As the consequences, my wallet has suffered a 'trauma'...gotta spend wisely from now on...:-P

This post is mainly about my completion of undergraduate studies of BSc (Drug Design & Development) course at University of Queensland on 20th July 2007. After a long battle of 2 years here in Aust. plus a year in UCSI, finally my dreams came true...haaa! When I first arrived here in July 2005, I was so nervous and excited as I have made a big breakthrough in my life to pursue my dreams in Australia. Of all this, I just want to THANK my parents by giving me both physical and mental supports!! Haa...of course both my dear elder brothers for the care and supports all the time!!


Standing under the arc of Great Court @ UQ


YuMin, I, Tim and JieYi, congrat to the graduates...


Achieve to the highest point...


My great sis (ShanMin and Peppermint - that's her real name)


Usual gang members...KF,HW,Sailo,me, JZ, ZW and PW...yeah~


End of the ceremony, of coz --> Satisfy our sweet tooth @ Shingle Inn cake house....

Oh ya, for more info and pics, please click here --> My Graduation

The story hasn't end like this...again, I need to make another HARDEST decision in my life...with all the different aspects of ideas and suggestions, I have decided to STAY on to further my studies here in the same uni...~ Gotta stuck here for another 1.5 years...Awww...sacrifice for my future, think twice and its worth doing that way...this is how I console myself...hahaha @!@

Due to this decision, I've again missed out the most anticipating gathering with my great primary friends for the 2nd time in a row...ARHHH....somebody please stop the water hose in my eyes from flowing out...hahaaha! I miss all of ya, bros....take good care and apologized for 'flying airplanes' during the last minutes...Definitely will catch up with u guys as soon as possible!!


All my great buddies, trip to KL in 2005...

Alright, I sincerely wish all of you good luck in all the undertakings...for sure, will definitely try my best to keep contact with all of ya~ You all have been lighten up my life all the time...CHEERS!!!

Catch-up post, 'INTENSIVE' !!

Harlo all, its been ages since my last post, I guess it was 24th June or so~ I've even been requested by

Joelene

to update my bloggie...sorry for keep ya all waiting! Its almost a month ago and I have undergone lots of things...hmm, need to rearrange my mindset where to begin...haaa

Before getting started, I'm gonna show ya some nice pics here....


Dusk pic @ Guyatt Park


French Twist - Choco Ricotta Cheese Tart

Alright, let's start talking about my winter holidays, I suppose? My 'birthday present' from lovely parents were the return tickets to Perth, for my 22nd birthday and end-of-undergraduate studies celebration~ Thanks dad and mum~!! Hoho...Perth, here we come! CheeLyn must be very delighted since 3 of the brissy kids (HueyWen, PeiWeon and I) came all the way from Brissy purposely to visit her...lol~



UWA - Winthrop Hall...like Egypt!


CheeLyn - so called 'Chee Saw' or toilet in Cantonese, lol... Happy to see us here?


PW, CL and HW in front of the Perth tram...


Corica - Ever famous Apple Strudel in Perth...YUMM!


Hoho, let's cheers~


3 of us taking picture at Little Creature Brewery...

There are plenty of photos yet to be posted as I have already uploaded them in Multiply site! Please click on those links for more info about the whole Perth trip (from 26th June until 3rd of July 2007):

Perth Winter Trip 1

Perth Winter Trip 2

Before ending this current post, I would like to put on some mouth-watering pics, again to make yourselves HUNGER FOR MORE~ Wahahaha...


Little Caesar's Award Winning Pizzas...


Grilled CrayFish...Yummy again~


Jean-Claude Patisserie - Combi Fruits Tart....Indulgences XD

Alright, gotta prepare to go out soon, I have to stop here and definitely update again as I only have classes on Tues, Sat and Sun...OMG, my weekends are gone...ISHH!! I just went back into uni life again yesterday, will tell you guys about it in details later...see you all, take care!

Chocolate Banana Cake (Low-sugar version)

Haa...been so active blogging these days, maybe it's because I have stopped blogging for a month before that :-P ~~ The post today is under 'Pastry & Confectionery' section. I have baked a cake for my buddies as a thanksgiving treat. I was inspired by cutie Joey's brilliant idea and it is also her all-time-favourite dessert --> Chocolate Banana Cake (with low sugar content). It was my very 1st time in baking a complete chocolate flavoured cake, luckily it turned out well. However, three huge banana were being mashed and combined together with the choco cake batter before baking. Therefore, you can hardly see any trace of banana...hee~


The original look of choco banana cake (crisp crust, yumm)


Ta-dah...thx JJ for her fabulous deco idea


Piece of fluffy cakie, that's small cube of banana inside, do u see that?

Alright, its 10.04am here, its still drizzling outside...its kinda cold...wish I have a cup of hot coffee to warm me up...! Till then, will be back after a week as I will be heading to Perth for winter holiday tonite! Stay tune, ok? Cheers !

Tough Decision ?!

Hoho, good morning everybody, I'm back for another new post. Saturday was a great night for me, I'd hope it's the same for all of ya, mates! It's 25th June 2007 - Monday, I'm still thinking which way I should lead to after the current study! I'm trying to get more opinions from those 'EXPERIENCED" and compare myself for the best decision of all. Hope I get to sort it out as soon as possible with no regret, that's what Kit bro was telling me yesterday night!

Its 24th June 2007 - Sunday, as usual, I woke up around 9am to get my laundry done. When I opened the laundry door (which is situated at the ground floor of the house and all the rooms are at the 1st floor!), I saw Mr.Possie (native animal - Possum) hiding behind my laundry powder...he looked like suffering in cold or hunger...poor ya,possie~


Halo, Mr Possie...

Its almost 11am, its time for JJ to get out from her comfy and warmness bed~ We have planned to have a lunch together @ Newfarm as my birthday celebration. She kept emphasized that I've reached 22nd years old...lol!! Being a great person where I used to be (**Cheh...:-P), I just smiled and laughed back at her....keke!

After 30 mins of citycat trip plus 10 mins walk from the ferry station, we reached the popular and busy Italian restaurant - Vue @ Newfarm that serves the local authentic and unique fusion of Italian & Aussie cuisines. The menu is so simple and doesn't allowed for modification of the pre-fixed menu ingredients...Cool huh!


The Italian 'Job' - Vue @ Newfarm


Starter - Potato wedges with sweet chilly sauce & sour cream


Main dish - Oregano Pizza with Rocket topping


Main dish - Penne with grilled pumpkins & sun-dried tomatoes (Yummilicious)

One word to summarize these wonder dishes - "Bravo!" The food tasted awesome with adequate spices and sauces...moreover the prices are quite reasonable...Will definitely pen down this place in my 'Food Monster - Complete Guide of Savoury Places" !! Haa...

After the lunch, we went to city for shopping while compensate with the extra weight that we put on just now :-P . Thanks again, JJ sis...Appreciate it very much...

My 22nd Birthdeii ~!!

Harlo, here's the much anticipated birthday report!! Just back from JZ's place for dinner and I have contributed a homecook dish --> Capsicumio Chicken~ Actually its just sliced chicken thighs stir fried with capsicum + carrots...haa~

Yesterday was my special day of the year - 23rd June 2007! Its my turn to be 22nd years old this time and I feel kinda different from now on...LOL! I will start this bloggie by reporting what had happened on the day before. I was waiting for 12am in M'sia time so that I would be able to give a surprise call for HuiTing and EeChau who is having the same birthday as I am. Guess what, they are even a sweet couple for few years...really cherish them from the bottom of my heart. It was 1am (Aussie time which is 2 hours ahead) here and I have started to yawn continuously! Finally its 2am, I picked up the phone and called HuiTing to convey my birthday wishes. As expected, EeChau was also beside at the same time. HuiTing switched on her speakerphone and we congratulated with each others...its such a sweet moment!!

After hanging up the phone, its my mobile to start its own working hours....haa! Gotta thanks all my dear, sweet, cute, handsome, macho and best buddies in Aussie, M'sia and even UK, for sending their wishes through messages. I'm really delighted with all these meaningful phrases, cheers to all of ya!! Miss all of ya man!! I will definitely be a good boy as what I've promised...haaa!!

On 23rd June morning, I was struggling to get myself out from the comfy bed! Arh, its winter and everyone is still hibernating~ In the afternoon, I went to city and decided to get some desserts (Rum Ruffle & Baked cheesecake) for Chian Ee and Eddy to give them some support as they still have their last final paper on the coming Monday. Surprisingly, they came out with a sweet pressie for my birthday...Yippie~


The CKIN2U - him Fragrance set (Thanks to ShunYing, Tommy, Chian Ee and Eddy)


Refreshing eau de toilette spray!!

At night, several mates and I went to Roselie for a simple birthday dinner to celebrate with me! The whole crew members for this occasion: KinFei, ZhiWei, HuiLeng, Sailo, HW,PW, JZ and I. The tasty fish & chip has been the limelight of the day to ease our glutton stomachs...Gotta thanks especially KinFei and ZhiWei for showing up as they just had their last paper 6 hours before.


Halo to the camera~


HW, PW, me and KinFei (tired right, cool man)


Sailo, HuiLeng, ZhiWei (tough gal, thx for being here) and me


Me, JZ and PW


Crumbed Flake with salads and chips...

Hoho, its everyone's favourite time - Dessert session! At first, we were thinking of going for ice-cream @ Freestyle but it was so crowded and needed to queue up for seats. Since that, we decided to change our plan to this newly established and catchy gelato shop - Gelateria Cremona instead. The shop is operated by a happy young couple who is originally from Italy and China respectively. Their wonder shop has even shown on various local newspapers and magazines...Thumbs up for this!


Gelateria Cremona, that's the owner of the shop (man wearing cap)


Tiramisu and Pear-flavoured gelato...YUMM!!


Yea, the complete pic of all the crew members!!

Yeap, that's a simple summary of my special day of Year 2007!! Last but not least, again, gotta thanks to all of you (Yesh, its YOU) for the wishes and things have done for me...I will definitely remember all of ya for sure...Just keep contact, and CHILL~~ See ya!!