4.7.13


Most of the time (and all the time....) , daddies like me usually leave the tutoring of homework or even crafts work to the wives. Somehow, I always felt my wife can teach my kids better....LOL. Well, there was this evening when my wife  nagged me (again) to help my kid with his school work. It's about creating a bookmark by simply drawing and painting an object on a colour cardboard and cut it out, as well as tying it with a ribbon on top. I was kinda reluctant and lazy initially and so wanting to go back to continue reading on my iPad. However, once I get started, though slowly initially, both my kid and I actually enjoyed the process. I was so focused on the work that time flies so quickly. Before I knew it, I actually spent some quality time with my kid! How nice! I was appreciating the bookmark a few times after it was completed! :)

Meanwhile, I was back at Old town cafe for some Ipoh food as this seems the only option for me to enjoy Ipoh food in JB, especially the chicken hor fun. 

My all time favourite. chicken hor fun. Definitely I will wallop a few bowls in my next trip home  to Ipoh

And, a curry laksa for my wife.... looks yummy ?

3.7.13

I posted two weeks ago that I entered a photography contest and I even solicited some votes from my dear readers here. Well, to my delight, I came out as the winner of the photography contest with 271 likes (votes) compared to second place 145 likes and third place 111 likes. Though the prizes are not very attractive, it's a great feeling to win something. And, thanks for your votes!! :)



It was also quite a fun and exciting two weeks where my competitors and I chased each other to get the top spot. In the beginning, there was this contestant 'C' who fought neck to neck with me for the likes for the first 3 days. It's either I led him with 5-10 likes and vice-versa. Then, thanks to my niece,  who was my 'secret weapon', she 'liked' my photo and I gained almost 50 likes instantly. She has a huge fans followers in her FB page and I got lots of support from her fan base. Contestant 'C' seems gave up and his likes kinda stop growing after that. *evil grin* 

Then, there was this contestant 'B' who suddenly caught up with 'C' and her likes suddenly shot up to 80 from 20 over the weekend! I was leading by 100+ then. She was very aggressive and at this rate, I might lost! Thus, I messaged my niece again and this time to share it on her timeline, and my vote count shot up to 150+.It shot up again to 200 when she shared again the following day.  LOL .... And, yeah, I also broke the morale of contestant 'B'. Her votes also slowed down after that.

It's all for the fun of it and I am going to buy my niece a good dinner! And, thanks to all who voted for me again! Anyway, I don't think I will participate in this kind voting kinda contest again as I really don't think it's a right method to choose a beautiful photo. I still prefers a judging panel. :) 

2.7.13

Strange, somehow I recalled a piece of advice from a classmates back in the 90s then. I remember he told me whenever I wanted to do something, do it wholeheartedly with 100% efforts else do not do it. We may set a lot of goals and have a lot of wish lists but somehow, if you are not interested in putting efforts to get it, chances are you will attempt it half-hardheartedly and give up. On the other hand, don't do it if you are not interested rather than being greedy in wanting this and that. What do you think ?

Btw, I had this yummy, delicious and rejuvenating beef noodles soup at Niniq bistro and bakery, JB. The soup was damn good while the beef was very tender. Dipped it in their chilli and it was really good! This should be Indonesian type of beef noodles as Niniq is famous for their Indonesian cuisines.

The beef noodles I had at Niniq Bistro in JB