.....times of refreshing.....

13.1.15 Getting younger ...

I brought my family to Johor Premium Outlets again last weekend, which was two visits in two weekends, after never been there for almost a year! Well, no branded stuffs to buy but I thought of getting a new pair of glasses, with progressive lens. Yes, I am getting younger :P and reading seems to be challenging, though I put off the idea of getting these expensive lens as my current transition lenses were only 9 months old and I like it very much! But of late, I was really having problems reading small alphabets at reading distance and thought it's really time to get a pair. A progressive lens is a mixed of distance, intermediate and reading lens in one specs and it should very natural to the eyes as the distance zone is located at the side where I will look far while reading is located at the bottom of the lens where my eyes will look down naturally to read. I got the cheapest pair at RM870 and that's a good price from JPO compared to other outlets as well as my family optician has moved to her newly opened outlet over there.

Back in JB, I spotted a newly opened kopitiam in Permas Jaya called One Two Eat Cafe, and thought it's a good idea to try it. I love the ambience there and the place was fully of CNY music!

Look at the long dragon lantern there

I ordered a lamp chop as it looks good on the menu and cost only RM18.90. It's tasty with black pepper sauce but I find the portion is too small.

And a kao kao Vietnamese creamy coffee to end my day!

11.1.15 Injured....

ChrisAu 1:46 PM ankle injury; badminton; pastamania , 35 Comments

Not quite a good start to 2015 as I sprained my ankle while playing badminton last Wednesday. I was playing my second singles match and the tie was already at 17-19. I moved backwards to retrieve an almost baseline lob from my friend and suddenly, my left foot just twist to one side. I immediately fall down on the court with a shout and my racket flying to the sidelines. hahah... The folks there were so anxious and running to check on me. Anyway, it was not so painful and I rubbed some cream on it. The pain subsides, though I can felt a bit discomfort while walking. However, I can walk normally after a short rest.

Saw the doc the next morning and it seems to be a minor sprain, not that serious and no swelling. My doc asked me not to play badminton for 2 weeks which I nodded. Then, the silly me asked her if I can continue running and the doc replied with stern 'No', except brisk walking. hahaha... Anyway, I took the anti-inflammation and painkillers and my feet seems to be back to normal again on that day itself. I will see how it goes where I may do some light jogging few days later.

Went to the gym and did only weights workout with some rowing for cardio. I felt so uncomfortable without the sweat... sigh ... I'm really addicted to the feel good feelings after a good workout and sweat.

Anyway, I went to Pastamania for a fix of a bacon aglio olio and a chicken soup to comfort the depressing me. :)

Chicken soup for the depressing soul...

And bacon Aglio Olio with lots of cheese ...my comfort food

Thank God it was not serious and I guess I am back to my usual exercise routine soon. It seems better today, no pain after day 4.:)

7.1.15 Enjoying food in cold weather ...

ChrisAu 12:00 AM Cameron Highlands; Lavender Garden , 28 Comments

I thought I am done with my Cameron Highlands trip posts since it's just another place locally but then, I haven't post one important aspect of blogging, which is the food! OK, before that, enjoy some beautiful flowers first to calm your mind.

These pictures were taken at the Lavender Garden.

Lavenders!

Colourful!

Red and purple!

They are planting tulips!

View from the top

View from the side

A variety of the flowers there ...was it some chrysanthemum ?

At the Orchard

Then, I brought my little princess to pick strawberries and we ended having fresh strawberries there. It was so nice eating the sweet and sour fruits on the spot. (after paying!)

Strawberries dangling from the pot

Strawberries farm

My little princess was delighted and busy!

I love this ... raw grapes

Then, I was at an evening market in Tanah Rata where they sold all sorts of produces from the highlands. While my wifey and her sisters were busy shopping, I was busy eating by enjoying the hot and fresh sweetcorn and tapiocas sold there. It was heavenly, having something sweet and hot in a cold weather!!

Sweet tapioca ... tasted like the Japanese type! I like!

ooh... the corn was very sweet and it was very hot!! I had a few sweetcorns during those few days.

And, last but not least, since we knew a local who stayed there, we were brought to places with affordable yet simple but fresh food for our meals. We ordered mostly vegetables since they are so fresh there. I guess some other eateries will likely hike up the prices since they knew we are tourists.