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

19.5.16 Watching oldies ...

I downloaded a movie app from Microsoft Store called FreeFilms and I thought it was good! There were a lot of HD new movies like Deadpool, The 5th Wave and so on, but while searching thru the movie database, I found that classic Aliens and decided to watch it. Well, I like that horror sci-fi movie when I watched it during my early teens but during then, I didn't really grasp the details of the story line, like how long the heroine Ripley was in cryogenic from the prequel before she was rescued. So, by watching again these classics , I finally understand the details of the story.

I also watched many old movies over the years, like Star Wars episode 4-6, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Back to the Future 1-3, Terminator 1 and 2, Matrix 1-3, Lord Of the Rings 1-3 and etc. , whenever I am free and it's kinda nice to understand the 'small details' of these movies when I watched again and which I could have missed out when watching in the past.

It was raining almost daily lately and though I welcome it, the afternoon rain seems too long and it rained till the evening, which has affected my training. With the Sundown HM on next Sat night and without much training except some short 5K runs in the gym, I guess I will just enjoy the run and forget about improving my pathetic personal best (PB) timing..hahaha.. After a 5KM run on a cold rainy night in the gym, I decided to have something warm - Ginseng Chicken Soup at Seoul Garden's Hotpot.

It comes with a bowl of rice, some vegetables like kimchi and prickles and boiled chicken drumstick in the soup. It's not really cheap as this cost me S$22 but I seems addicted to it. Well, since the Ramen restaurant has closed down at the nearby mall, perhaps it's time to embrace Korean food.

Have a nice mid-week!

13.5.16 2016 Updates # 2 ...

ChrisAu 12:00 AM 26 Comments

1. I didn't really train much lately although the Sundown Marathon will be held in end-May. Well, partly thanks to my injured feet where I took time for recovery. It's getting better now and with a new pairs of shoes, it did help to cushion the feet. Although I did short runs almost daily, I only started long distance running where I did a 8KM two weeks ago and then 10KM last week. It was tough run and I ran out of breath easily, after 5-6KM. LOL ... Well, I guess I will just enjoyed the Sundown HM and enjoyed the night scenery.

2. The school holidays is around the corner and I am still thinking of where to bring my family around. I also thought of taking a short break from work as work has been kinda stressful of late. Thinking of going back to Ipoh or bring the kids to Klang Valley for Kidzania, as well as jalan-jalan around the city.

3. Watched Captain America : Civil War last week in an empty cinema (due to exams and week-night) and it was a pleasant experience in a small cinema. The movie was great too and perhaps this was the best Avengers movie to-date. Looking forward to Infinity War 1 and 2. I actually wanted to bring my kid to watch it but somehow, he's not too interested in Marvel's superheroes. I guess if its Japan's Kamen Rider or Ultraman, he will pestered me to bring him to watch ... LOL

4. It's exam week and the CIQ was unusually quiet over the weekend, though it's Mother's Day! I was expecting a crowd and glad it was a smooth journey back to SG from JB. Anyway, with the school holidays around, it will be a hell of a time at the CIQ soon. I guess I better travel early on Sunday nights!!

5. Enjoyed a simple set lunch at Asanoya Bakery with a mushroom soup, garlic bread , a Tonkatsu sandwich and black coffee. The lunch was actually quite filling! And, it's Japanese style! :)

Have a good weekend!

10.5.16 Celebrate Mother's Day at Seven Oaks , Taman Pelangi ...

ChrisAu 12:30 AM Seven Oaks Restaurant , 38 Comments

I seems to desert my blog for a week! Well, no thanks to a busy schedule and a short week, last week! Anyway, I am back and prevented my blog to turn into a cobweb! Well, I guess most of you folks celebrated Mother's Day over the last weekend! Me too, I decided to bring my wifey for some treats (as well as all of us too...LOL) and we are at the fabulous Seven Oaks Cafe in Taman Pelangi, The ambiance, decor, service and food were simply fantastic over there! No wonder its always crowded !

It looks so majestic outside and I thought this was another bridal shop initially

It looks like a hotel lobby at the ground floor! They are selling pastry and cakes at this level.

Folks checking out the pastry as well as enjoying a cup of coffee and bread/cakes.

The restaurant is located at the second floor and there was even a lift to ferry the folks up, though the building is only three storeys high. We waited for our turn and it was not a long wait.