The last of Spring Cleaning

It's finally done, done , done !! Today was yet another day of Spring cleaning for CNY. It felt like we've been cleaning forever! Today we did the ceiling fans, the grills, the floor, and I finally hung the paper cranes and ribbons on the 'pussy willow' outside the front door. Phew...

CNY is just a few days away, I'm not sure why, but this year, I'm really excited about it. It's almost like I'm counting down to 'Chor Yat'. And for a change, we are doing steamboat and a bbq at grandma's place this year, for reunion dinner. I've even got the chicken wings and lamb chops in the freezed already. And this year, we have decided to come down to KL on 'chor yat' to join the crowd at Po Po's place. It'll be a great hustle bustle for sure, with Li-Yee back from Canada as well. Ooh.. I can't wait.

As for now, I'm goin to hit Dreamland, as I need to be up and going early tomorrow, am temp-ing for cyn @ dunhill.

Good nite.

today once more

Today, 7 years ago, I made a decision that made a huge change in my life. I have it marked down in my diary as " The day I said Yes." Making that decision back then, I never anticipated the trail of events that took place after that. Moments of joy, laughter, fear and sadness followed. Together we discovered a side of us that we never knew, together we have been to places that only we would go.

On this same date, this year, I looked back, and only smiled, recalling every single moment that took place, for I only brought the happier moments with me. This way, I will never be afraid to look back at us.

I know you are there too, but I'll like to know that you are there, smiling.

: )

Heritage Station Hotel KL

I was reading Lonely Planet Malaysia online, and a short review of a hotel caught my eye. It was Heritage Station Kuala Lumpur. Located at the main railway station in Kuala Lumpur, this hotel has been around for almost a century. Like many colonial buildings around the country, this building was designed by A.B. Hubback, bearing features inspired from the Neo Moorish period.

Today, this majestic hotel is long forgotten, as many are seeking for comfort in newer and more stylish hotels.

I had an encounter with this hotel myself. About 2 years back, we stayed at this hotel for a night, we chose this place because we had to be at Pudu Terminal early in the morning the next day, plus this hotel seemed less dodgy than the ones along Petaling St and Pudu. ( I was not familiar with the idea of staying in backpackers then) The one night stay at this hotel made quite an impression as I still remember the details up till this day. As we only checked in late evening, the hotel was brightly lit. It was remarkably clean, and I remembered the manager on duty that evening was a man. He was quite friendly, informing us about breakfast the next morning. As we made our way upstairs in the ancient elevator, an eerie feeling came by, but I chose to ignore it of course. The hallway leading to our room was quite dark and the floorboards creaked with each step we took. Despite the appearance on the outside, the hotel is not at all rundown, it was pretty well maintained. Our room was simple, don't expect anything posh, the furnitures are well in lined to the hotel's name - Heritage. I'm just glad it came with good air conditioning and a shower with hot water.

After a movie and dinner in Mid Valley ( it being just 2 stops away) , we came back to our cozy little room. I went under the covers and was asleep in no time, I'm not too sure about someone though, I think he was kept away by footsteps on the creaking floorboard, and probably some wild thoughts. The hotel has been around for a while, it's location on a side of town that is away from the hustle bustle of the city, it can be pretty quiet at night. If I was alone and not dead tired, I would be sitting up all night with the TV switched on too ! Then again, if you have watched The Ring, you probably don't want the TV to be on. *grins*

We got up bright and early the next morning, and skipped the hotel breakfast. Took a few pictures in the cafe downstairs, and outside the hotel. After all, we didn't think we would be coming back for a second stay. I don't remember where the pictures are, so I borrowed this from "TripAdvisor"

I read with interest that the hotel management is working on to promote the hotel as a community hotel, rich with values of history, arts and culture. Do check out their website, and if possible, stay a night ! I think I would too. http://www.heritagehotelmalaysia.com/

Backdated: Sg Lembing Curry Mee

Totally forgot about the awesome curry mee we had in Sg Lembing until I was cleaning up some pictures. While we were driving there, Dad was talking about it, obsessing over the fact that he has seen in on Ho Chiak - a local programme promoting local delicacies. We found the stall after asking around, but after some googling, I'm not too convinced it's the same one he saw on TV ! Nevertheless, it was really good. Here's the pictures to back me up!

"Ah Foong Noodle Stall"

Which do you fancy?

I picked the curry, @RM2.50 only!!

Ding Dong

My phone went off as a text message came in. Who could it be at this hour? ooh... what a surprise hun, it's funny how i wish you good morning at this hour and it's bedtime for me, and we are just 5 hours apart!

Attended yet another interview today. Ok, I should say yesterday, cos it's 2 am now. It went on quite well, and the HR lady was really nice.. She was friendly and chatty, offered me some helpful tips about attending interviews for hotels. Bless her. I have been actively looking these few weeks, sent in applications for some that I'm really keen, hope to hear from them soon.

Hope to do more baking tomorrow, depending if I need to go out and meet my ex- employer to sort out some matters. I hope things will be settled pretty soon.. bummer

Well, I guess I really should be going to bed now.. Goodnight