Zestful One

Baking Kuih Raya

Posted by IcedNyior on September 29, 2008  |  4 Comments

I totally semangat to make kuih raya the other day. Aree came over to help as well. We went to Tesco to do some grocery shopping (for her) and ingredient shopping (for me). Came back and realized that I didn’t have butter at home – my mom usually buys lots because she bakes often but apparently, its finished – so we headed out to the nearest 7E to buy butter (and aree wanted to buy rokok).

So yea, I’ve always liked recipes that you can use a cookie press (dunno wut that is? click here) to make because its really convinient. So Anne posted a recipe on making Biskut Bunga Cina which is this milky sweet melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Its supposed to look like this:

But mine turned out like this :

Damn sad okay? :( Seldom my cookies and cakes tak jadi. For one thing, perhaps my oven should be put on a lower setting. Secondly, I don’t know how much condensed milk to put (she just mentioned 1 tin kecil). Thirdly, the dough hardens really fast.

Tolong Anne *nangis*

New Sunglasses

Posted by IcedNyior on September 28, 2008  |  No Comments

Now that I drive daily from Damansara to KLCC, I find that I really need to get a good pair of sunglasses. Previously, I drove mostly at night – late night yumcha sessions or clubbing nights out with the girls – so I didn’t really need it. I have one currently but its a bit scratched so its not all the comfortable to use.

I’ve read that for my kind of face (the chubby rounded type), I should use square-ish sunglasses. That means none of that huge round aviators (I don’t really like em anyway) because it will make your face look rounder.

I personally have a thing for wraparounds – the type of sporty looking sunglasses that wrap around your face. Some thing like this one from Oakley :

Nice yea? I’ve been trying many many pairs now but still have yet to find the right one. Guess I have to shop around more then.

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Online Shopping

Posted by IcedNyior on September 26, 2008  |  No Comments

Lately I’ve got some people asking me about how I do my online shopping. Well there are three ways I generally do it:

1) Buy from auction sites such as eBay or Lelong

2) Buy from forums like Lowyat.net or MalaysianBabes.com

3) Buy from websites overseas

I notice there is still that worry among the ppl about getting cheated. Something like “how if I pay and I never get the item?” Well ladies and gents, there are certain policies that ensure you will have a safe and secure transaction. For eBay there’s a point system and for forums there’s a tradelist of some sort to show the previous transactions.

Personally I like buying online because its so very convinient. Transfer the money via online banking or Paypal and just wait for the item to arrive. Plus, some websites even have discounts and promotions. Sometimes you can even use promo codes to get a better deal.

Ah..everything at our fingertips.

Twenty Three Years

Posted by IcedNyior on September 25, 2008  |  6 Comments

Orange Drenched cake with chocolate topping & banana slices

Twenty three years.

I’ve experience so much this year. Been through lots of up and downs. Felt what it was like to be the happiest person in the world and also what it felt like to have my world crashing down on me in a blink of an eye, without warning, without any remains.

I’ve accomplished many things. I think I grew up a lot this year. Started (and still planning on starting) new projects and endeavors that were an eye opener. Had a taste of how my future will be like. Gained invaluable experience.

And for this, I am utterly grateful.

…and its during times of happiness like this that I miss you the most…

The Estee Lauder Blockbuster Set

Posted by IcedNyior on September 24, 2008  |  1 Comment

I’ve been eyeing this set. Its Estee Lauder’s big promotion where you spend RM230 or more and you can get the set for RM220. The Estee Lauder Blockbuster Color Collection consists of:

• Deluxe Eye Shadow Palette (consisting of Pure Color Eyeshadow and Estee Lauder Signature) – Ivory Box (10), Candy Cube (12), Berry Ice (23), Pink Ice (01), Vintage Lavender (08), Lilac (06), Sugar Cube (30), Periwinkle (19), Amethyst (09), Peach Blossom Duo Green (10), Peach Blossom Duo Peach (10), Cinnamon (35), Sage Duo Yellow (04), Sage Duo Green (04) & Mink (45)
• Deluxe All-Over Face Compact (consisting of Estee Lauder Signature Shimmer Powder and Estee Lauder Signarue Silky Powder Blush) - Gold Pearl (01), Pink Kiss (02) & Rosette (12)
• Pure Color Crystal Lipstick – Nude Rose (3C4), Crystal Baby (301) & Crystal Pink (303)
• High Gloss – Honey (03) & Flamingo (09)
• Artist’s Eye Pencil-Crayon – Softsmudge Black (01)
• Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara – Black (01)
• Cleansing Milk
• Black Makeup Case + Makeup Pouch

My sister wanted to buy perfume so we went that day to Parkson KLCC and she bought her perfume & liquid foundation and I picked up this set as a Birthday Present for myself. I really love the colours.

However, im broke now. *sigh*

Driving to KLCC

Posted by IcedNyior on September 23, 2008  |  No Comments

I’ve been driving to and fro from Kota Damansara to KLCC every morning and evening. The toll is RM 1.80 when coming out of Kota Damansara toll and exiting at the Jalan Duta Toll. The petrol is probably less than rm10 (I’m just giving a rough guess here). Its always jammed so I guess more petrol is lost there :(  Guess everyone is see reviews on 2009 cars to find a more fuel efficient car.

Oh the other day when someone banged to back of my viva and the bumper had to be replaced, the guy who was handling us was really friendly and explained everything nicely. Kinda hard to find the best mechanic nowadays. Everyone seems out to get the money.

Speaking of cars, did u know that sometimes cars are recalled? Guess you should start thinking about getting automatically notified on every recall for your vehicle. One good article you should read is DriverSide Spotlight.

Seven Facts

Posted by IcedNyior on September 23, 2008  |  No Comments

I got tagged by Miu some days ago. Its the first time she’s tagging me too :)

Share Seven facts about yourself; some random, some weird

1. I don’t like to eat at food courts

2. I have this weird liking for baby biscuits – u know those thingy like Rusks. I particularly like the Orange flavoured one

3. I like to smell stuff. I’m a sniffer. Before i eat something, I’ll smell it. Before I take something, I’ll smell it. Weird, I know. Haha!

4. I drink A LOT of plain water everyday, unlike Miu :P. I hv a jug of water that i refill a few times a day.

5. I find it hard to sleep early at night.

I tag no one lah :P

Malaysian football sucks

Posted by IcedNyior on September 22, 2008  |  3 Comments

I watch football matches occasionally. Mostly matches from bigger games such as the world cup, EPL and the like. I dont follow a particular team but I don’t like Manchester United (MU fans, don’t hate me!) – I think they’re too “branded”, I don’t really know how to explain it. I prefer Liverpool. :P

Anyway, I never watch local Malaysian football matches – not even if you gave me tickets for free. Why? Because its boring. The games don’t feel exciting like how the international matches are. Plus its really cool to see all the players happily taking photos with the football trophies after that – they’re really hot.

Perhaps the Msian government should do more in rewarding outstanding footballers. People work better with some kinda reward. Not only in football but also in business. Bosses should start giving corporate awards to outstanding employees. That could include some gifts and a corporate trophy as well

Some random questions

Posted by IcedNyior on September 22, 2008  |  1 Comment

I just remembered that I had this in my draft so thought it doing it. Sorry uncle frog! I know this is one month late. :P

1. What is your fav chocolate? Ferrero Roche (so cliche, I know) and Cadbury – esp Cherry Ripes (only available in Australia), Old Gold with almonds (this really awesome rich dark choc) and Black forest

2.what is your 3 fav colour? Blue, red, black

3.who is the last person U talked to? My sister, before she went upstairs

4.who is the last person u msged? a fren

5.who was the first person u talked to when u woke up today? My dad who woke me up

6.who is the first person u msged when u woke up today? Najmi also

7.how many msges u received when u woke up today? Two because I slept early and switched off my phone

8.who msged you when u woke up today? Forum friends

9.who do u wanna talk to now? no one in particular

10.who do u wanna see right now? No point seeing the person who doesn’t want to see you

11.why do u wanna see that person now? refer no 10

12.what relationship are u with that person u wanna see now? nothing, nada, zilch. Not even friends, the last time i checked

13.if u could hug someone now. who will it be? Grace

14.what are u doing now? Sleepily trying to finish writing my overdue posts

15.what colour shirt are u wearing now? White T-shirt with Dolphins that I got from langkawi

16. are u attached? no

17.anyone u like? romantically? none

18.who do u like? refer no 17

19.what phone are u using? Sony Ericsson K800i

20.how much money do u have in ur wallet now? about rm20+

21.what do u love looking at? Smiles on people’s faces

22.who is the last guy u hugged? Jef, who wished me happy birthday

23.if u can choose to do something now. what would u do? Sleep – which I’m going to in a bit :)

24.how are u feeling now? reminiscing about the past 23 years of my life, especially this year.

25.if u can turn back time 3 times. where will it be? (i)Primary 5 & 6 in Miri (ii) My days in Curtin Uni (iii) January 2008

26.who are u thinking of? My gal pals. We’ve been hanging out less often lately

27.what is the 3 things u want to forget? I dunno which is worst, forgetting it never existed or never having the chance to experience it

28.who makes u happy? Me, myself and I. Only I can choose to be happy or not.

29.what is next to you? My Phone

30.last show u watched? House M.D.- Season 5 episode 1

31.how many people are u talking to now? No one, I didn’t switch on my MSN/YM

32.if u can change something in ur life.. what will it be? Im actually quite happy with my life now

33.do u have pets? Two hamsters :D

34.what do u feel like eating now? Chocolate or cheese fondue