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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Cinema Movie: Just Another Pandora's Box (越光宝盒)


Release Date: 18 March 2010
Language: Cantonese
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Director: Jeff Lau
Cast: Ronald Cheng, Sun Li, Gigi Leung, Athena Chu, Eric Tsang, Gillian Chung, Patrick Tam, Yuen Biao, Alex Fong, Sandra Ng.

Synopsis:

Once upon a time, in a heavenly world of magic and wonder... Rose, like many young fairies, is obsessed with the exploits of the legendary Purple Cloud. She steals the Heavenly Sword and travels to the modern day world of mortals in search of her one true love. Here, she meets Qing Yise, a young thief who sees a tidy profit in Rose's enchanted weapon. Mistaking Yise's interest for a sign that he is "the one", Rose becomes infatuated with the charismatic swindler. Horrified by the depths of Rose's affections, Yise attempts to flee... only to be apprehended by the local police.

As Rose and Yise band together to resist their captors, Yise uncovers a magical artifact: the Pandora's Box. Opening the box he is instantly transported a thousand years into the past and begins an incredible journey that is filled with fantasies, traveling through a Chinese Odyssey, Red Cliff, Kung Fu Hustle, Painted Skin, Kung Fu Panda, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and even The Matrix.

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My Comments: Today I am in 1 Utama after so long I didn't go for shopping and catch a movie. Since I come back from Bali, I had a very busy weekend with my work as well as some obstacles that blocked me from doing this. This weekend, finally I have a time to do this and it was amazing. Today, ME & Kimmy had chosen this movie Just Another Pandora's Box as our selection at GSC 1 Utama. For your information, this cinema had catch a small fire this Thursday and luckily it was small and just hit the glitters cafe. Let's begin with the comments on this movie. One word, RIDICULOUS! This is what I would like to describe bout this movie. This movie is not logic at all but what I want to admit is that it combines a lot of previous Chinese Movies just for example, Red Cliff, Kung Fu Hustle, Painted Skin, Kung Fu Panda, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and even The Matrix. With a lot of famous actor and actress acting in it, this movie has of course some laughter for you to enjoy. The most interesting actor in this movie is of course Ronald Cheng where he played a bigger role in this laughter as he is expert in it. I would not so recommended you to watch this movie because the storyline just sucks and as you know not logic at all and ridiculous but the laughter could save some points for this movie. But for some people, they love such movies as it was just entertaining as it would not so bored. MY RATING: 3.5 / 5 ; KIMMY RATING: 3/5

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Gathering & Food: Chan Chan Yong Tau Foo Restaurant, Bandar Manjarala

Welcome back to yet another edition of a gathering and of course food hunt in Bandar Manjarala in Kepong. This time around, to celebrate Jason Ng who came back to Malaysia for his work and permanent stay here in Kuala Lumpur.

This time, our selection of food would be Yong Tau Foo. We had chosen Chan Chan Yong Tau Foo Restaurant located at Bandar Manjarala. Once we sat down, we have ordered a lot of Yong Tau Foo and of course we manage to finish it. We've ordered 66 pieces of Yong Tau Foo as well as a plate of meat and a curry pork as well (see pictures). The overall dishes is average only and nothing really attractive as well. The food is just normal to consume and nothing's special too except the Yong Tau Foo, which is pretty nice as the Tau Foo skin is pretty nice to eat when you put into your mouth. That time we arrived at about 7.30pm and the restaurant is pretty crowded as well.

We had 8 members joining tonight including Sai Kit, Chloe, ME, Kimmy, Yen Peng, Jason Ng, Stanley and May Low who joined in tonight's gathering. Special thanks to our beloved organizer Yen Peng, who had organized such a wonderful event too. If you would like to try for Yong Tau Foo, I would say this restaurant is not so recommended instead you should try other restaurant such as those restaurants in Ampang where you can enjoy more quality food. MY RATING: 3/5 ; KIMMY RATING: 3/5

*Food based on the food we ordered and not the overall food.


Address:

69, Jalan 11/62A,
Bandar Manjarala,
Kepong 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-6275 9113
Business Hours: 11.00am - 3.00pm ; 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Leisure: 60 Minutes Earth Hour


Today is 27th March 2010 and it marks yet another special events which talks about the global warming. The Earth Hour 2010 is back and it will be held today from 8.30pm till 9.30pm. Show your support by turning off your lights at your home, restaurants and even high rise buildings to show support of the concerned global warming which had hit the earth bit by bit.

alexleow-kimmy.com would also would like to show support to Earth Hour 2010 by turning off the lights. What are you waiting for? Be a eco friendly person and be part of the Earth Hour and show your support to the global warming. Tell me in my blog what are you going to hang out or do during this hour? Adios!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Leisure: Maxis Broadband with New 7.2Mbps Huawei E1762 Modem


Welcome back folks,

It's time to introduce yet another gadgets for your leisure. Introducing the Maxis Broadband which comes with a free modem (22nd March - 30th April 2010). This time, Maxis introduced it's latest modem with is the Huawei Mobile Broadband Model: E1762. This modem can supports up to 7.2Mbps and you can sign up at the promotional price now. Refer Maxis website for more information.

I've subscribe to it and try out the speed. Out of my expectation, the modem performed perfectly where I can get 2MB above at my residents here in Kelana Jaya. Previously by using my own modem (up to 3.6Mbps only), I can only go up to 1Mbps only. The speed was awesome and it just took me approximately 2 minutes to load the full video (MV). Attached is also a screenshot that I take from speedtest.net website and it was brilliant to say.

If you haven't sign up, you can do so now as what I can see is that the Maxis Broadband service had improved a lot but I think it still depends on your location. If you are unsure, make sure you ask your friends who stay within that area first on how the connection would be like. For me, I would rate Maxis Broadband 5 stars. Worth a try! Better connection than streamyx. MY RATING: 5/5

Monday, March 22, 2010

Leisure: New IPHONE 3GS


Hello all,

The IPHONE 3GS is finally in my hands! Maxis is offering discounts up to RM200 for the IPhone value and it's worth taking it now. For instance, they will be coming out with the IPhone 4G pretty soon (to be announced later). So without hesitation, I have bought it and it was a very cool phone.

Do check out the maxis website for the latest promotions on the IPhone. People say Iphone is a among the powerful communication tools in the world. I have to agree this until I've tried it. It was an amazing phone. What impress me is the application on the IPhone. You can download them via ITunes Store with either a small fee or FREE of charge. Besides, the graphics was totally amazing with it's simplified 3D when you are playing the 3D games with crystal clear graphics. The touch screen was impresssive too. Although the SMS keypad is pretty tough to press as I have always made mistakes while typing it, but still the IPhone was very smart and impressive too. The sensitivity of the touch screen meanwhile was good and accurate.


I love my IPhone so much as it was an all-in-one tools for me no matter where am I. I can facebook, twitter, play games, listen to IPOD music, listen to online radio as well as check my e-mail and online wherever I am. If you would like to own one, you may do so and I will guarantee you, you will kiss it until its toes. Who knows! A COOL PHONE WITH IMPRESSIVE FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHICS. MY RATING: 5/5

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Best Of Taiwan Drama: Hi My Sweetheart (海派甜心)


English Title/英文:《Hi my sweetheart》,《Shanghai Sweethearts》
Chinese Title/中文:《海派甜心》
Cast/演員: 羅志祥 (Show Luo)、楊丞琳 (Rainie Yang)、李威 (Lee Wei)、賴亭君 (Chocolate Lai)、吳亞馨 (Maggie Wu)
Genre/類型:Romance, Comedy, 青春,浪漫,爱情 Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

Xue Hai was a certifiable dork when he first arrived in Shanghai. After his schoolmate Bao Zhu saved him from bullying, she became his first love. Then, a misunderstanding caused them to lose contact when she moved back to Taiwan. He thought she dumped him. So he transformed himself from a dork to a hunk in order to seek revenge.

Taiwan’s wealthy son Xue Hai (also known as Da Lang) heads to Shanghai to study. When his classmates bully him, senior Bao Zhu lends a helping hand, and the 2 begin their first relationship. One day, Taiwan’s advertising firm comes to the school to hold a ‘Queen Sweetheart’ competition. Bao Zhu wins first place, and from then on, everyone calls her ‘sweetheart’. However, Sweetheart’s father suddenly goes bankrupt, and he abandons her and her mother. Sweetheart has no choice but to move back to Taiwan with her mother, and due to a misunderstanding, she loses contact with Da Lang.

After being abandoned, Da Lang turns into a playboy, until one day he sees her‘Sweetheart’s Time’ show on TV. Da Lang buys the TV station, and thus begins his revenge plan on Sweetheart. However, when he sees Sweetheart go on a date with another guy, Da Lang realizes that he is still deeply in love with her, hence he decides to pursue her again. At this time, Sweetheart’s mother discovers that Da Lang’s older sister was actually Sweetheart’s father’s first love, and hence she strongly opposes their relationship, and the 2’s love heads into turmoil. MY RATING: 5/5

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初遇甜心,純愛男孩轉大人變成海派王子!再遇甜心,他要她為奪走他的純真付出代價!!! 台灣富商公子薛海化名達浪到杭州念書,同學欺負之時,學姐陳寶出手相助,兩人談起了第一次戀愛。台灣的廣告公司來到校園舉行「甜心皇后」的比賽。陳寶拿到了冠軍,從此被大家叫做「甜心」。這時甜心的父親破產,拋妻棄女。甜心得知和母親搬回台灣,因誤會和與達浪失去聯系。被拋棄的達浪成了一個玩弄感情的花花公子。直到有一天聽到電台「甜心時間」。薛海買下了電台,展開對甜心的報複,當看到甜心和別人約會的時候,薛海才發現自己仍然深愛甜心。於是薛海重新展開對甜心的追求。就在此時,甜心母親發現薛海的大姐竟然是甜心父親的初戀情人,於是強烈反對,二人的愛情期待著走出困境。MY RATING: 5/5

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Lifestyle: Robbery at Bandar Sri Damansara


It was a dry Wednesday night where I was at Kimmy house. I had dinner there and left around 11.00pm. I went to 7-11 to buy bread for my next morning breakfast and then I met a robbery there. It was an unlucky day for me as I lost RM200 plus a RM50 wallet which was given to the robber. I was so sad, shocked and suffered a bit of trauma after the incident as this is my first time being robbed.

When I was at my car and started my engine, the robber quickly jumped into my car. It was my terrible mistake as I forgot to lock the car door and as a result, the robber manage to get in and rob me. I was forced to follow his instructions before he ran away with my purse and money and the most lucky thing is, I request the cards (credit, IC) to be given back to me, the robber gave it back to me as well. How funny is this robbery isn't it? I would not go into detail on how the robber rob me but it was just an unlucky day for me.

Then I was told by Kimmy family that the robber is one of his friend son's based on the evidance that I told them and the feedback that Kimmy's family which is quite similiar to the person that rob me. I was told that this robber just came out from Tanjung Rambutan and he's a bit INSANE. Once I heard, I was so scared because an insane man just robbed me. According to source, this fella is a bit insane and then have a lot of family problems as well. He don't have work now and always spend his time out at the arcade machines store. His father doesn't like him and then always gave him RM15.00 for daily food only. This causes him to rob and this cannot continue because one fine day, he will either be ended up in police station or being beaten up. I got a bit pity for him but he should not have rob just like that. He should have find a job and work. I also heard that one day where his father don't want to give him money, he even wanna chop his father off but failed. Scary right? Luckily I did not fight or ignore his instructions or else I would be in the hospital or not here already.

Well, my final verdict is that don't let me see him again or else I will take stern action this time. I can forgive him this time based on his family background that causes him to rob. Even if he hurts me, he is not wrong because he is a bit insane. Well, I hope that everything goes fine after this and this would be MY LAST incident too. GOD BLESS ME! :)

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Food Hunt: Restaurant Piccadilly @ Millennium Square, Petaling Jaya



Hello folks,

A day after I came back from Bali, we are in search for food hunt already. On a lovely and HOT sunny Saturday afternoon, ME and Alan had a tough time deciding what to eat. Then I asked my brother Alan to decide and finally a restaurant that came into his mind. He said this restaurant is pretty cheap and you can enjoy lots of nice food including Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Malay, Western etc. So, without any hesitation, I quickly drive over there and here we go!


Finally we arrived at this restaurant. Introducing the Piccadilly Restaurant here located at the Millenium Square at Section 14 in Petaling Jaya. It was a pretty big and cozy restaurant and my brother told me that at night especially weekends, this place will be packed with people as they came here mainly to catch the English Premier League games LIVE broadcast. It was a new and yet happening place to yumcha! But ME & Alan went in the afternoon which we could only see very less people and only a few tables occupied. Once we sat down, we were given the menu and guess what, the menu is very special in design indeed. Decorated with the English Premier League football logo which is my favourite together in red color. Inside the menu, there were lots of food served and I have a tough time deciding on what to eat. After spending almost 10 minutes, I finally found out what to dine in.

Alan ordered Mutton Nasi Briyani with Ice Kacang (ABC) meanwhile I have ordered Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce served with Ice Kacang (ABC) as well (see pictures). The ABC Ice Kacang which came first and the design was awesome. The moment I saw the Ice Kacang, I would love to try it already and once I put it into my mouth, it was so delicious and yummy. It was a good kick start to our food we ordered. For Alan's Mutton Nasi Briyani, it was so delicious and nice. The curry was very 'RED' and nice to consume. The rice is also pretty soft and delicious. Alan was very satisfied with the food and then say that he would come back again to try other food next time. For my Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce, the design wasn't that attractive but still I vowed the food will be nice and there it goes! The grilled chicken was so tasty and delicious as well. Every drop and every pieces that goes into my mouth, it was marvellous and tasty! While I am writing this blog, I can still sense the taste! Haha! :)

Alan & ME would totally recommended the dish that we've ordered and you should come and try it out! I can 100% guarantee you that you will not regret it and you will love it very much and perhaps will make it a 2nd visit again. The price was reasonable and not expensive. The Mutton Nasi Briyani costs about RM8.90 and the portion is rather big as well. The Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce meanwhile costs about RM11.90 and the portion is just average and the vegetables and fries are a bit less. The Ice Kacang (ABC) was a must ordered and it's part of the mouth watering dishes before you go for the main course. It costs RM3.00 only. The total bill came and it's about RM29.00 plus tax and I would say 'VALUE FOR MONEY' once again. I would love and definately to come back again for the food and the price. Totally Recommended! MY RATING: 5/5 ; ALAN RATING: 5/5

*Rating is based on the food and drinks we ordered and not overall food.

Address:

LG006 & LG007,
Millennium Square,
Dataran Millennium PJ,
98, Jalan 14/1, 46100 Petaling Jaya

Business Hours: 11am - 2pm ; 6pm - 1am
Telephone: 03-7960 5886

Travel: Testimonial for Gusti Ngurah Jelantik

Looking for a FULL DAY OR HALF DAY tour in Bali? If yes, then I would appreciate to introduce my personal cum private tour guide, Gusti Ngurah Jelantik. He is a Balinese Hindu and he is the man you should look for. WHY?

Here is the proof. He is our personal tour guide that guide us all the way from Day 1 to Day 3. Well, he is a very nice, gentle, polite and very informative tour guide that I've ever met. Besides he is a very patience guy who knows the road very well and the most important thing is he is very punctual to pick us up. He's from Gianyar in Bali and if you would like to customize your trip, you can do so and you can also asked his opinion on how to plan your trip as he will help you to customize your trip.

I am truly happy and glad to know him as my driver and till today, I still miss him very much as our driver as he had made our dream come true by visiting the places that I would love to visit in Bali. Once we reach the place, he will explain to us this place and its history. If you go by couple, he can be your companion by taking photos for both of you too. The charges were among the cheapest you can get in Bali. A HALF DAY TOUR costs about IDR 300.000 while FULL DAY tour costs about IDR 350.000 (additional IDR 50.000 for 4 persons above). During the final day of our tour, I am glad to pass him some compliments (tips) because he had really treat us well and take care of us throughout the trips.

How to contact him? Please do your reservations early to avoid any dissapointment because many people would look for him as their personal tour guide. You can add him via Facebook (add his full name Gusti Ngurah Jelantik) or you can contact him as below:

BALI DAY TOUR


I GUSTI NGURAH JELANTIK

Phone: +62 361 7882335
Mobile: +085 857226955
Office: Jln. Raya Celuk, Gg. Cendrawasih no. 04 Batubulan, Gianyar, Bali 80582

Friday, March 12, 2010

BALI TRIP: Overview Trip Day 4

Today is the last day of our trip here in Bali and we are scheduled to leave Bali at 1.55pm. We woke up at 8.00am and then had our breakfast at about 9.00am. After having our hot buffet breakfast, we decided to take some photos at the hotel compound as after staying 4 days here, we don't really have time to look at our hotel design and walk around the hotel. So today we would like to spend some time on it. When we look at the hotel, the design was so unique just like the Bali Fusion feel and you will get to enjoy it. WINA HOLIDAY VILLA HOTEL OVERALL RATING: 5/5 ; CLEANLINESS: 3/5 ; ACCESSIBLE TO TOURIST HOTSPOT: 5/5 ; HOTEL STAR: 4 STAR HOTEL.



Then at about 10.00am, we had decided to walk out of our hotel and head towards the Kuta Beach. It just took us about 5 minutes walk to go out of the hotel and heading towards the beach. We also take this opportunity to take some pictures on the beach before heading home. Wina Holiday Villa also accessible to Jl. Pantai Kuta and within walking distance to the famous shopping heaven Jl. Legian.

We checked out at about 12 noon and then take a teksi to Ngurah Rai International Airport. We reach Kuala Lumpur at about 5.00pm.


END OF DAY 4

Thursday, March 11, 2010

BALI TRIP: Day 3 Places Of Interest

Itinerary Day 3:

Taman Ayun Temple : Royal Family Temple surrounded by big pond
Botanical Garden
Candi Kuning : Fruit ad flower Market
Bedugul : Ulun Danu Temple and lake Beratan
Tanah Lot Temple : beautiful ocean temple with fantastic sunset panorama


Today is the 2nd day and the last day of my tour here in Bali and it's a FULL DAY tour as well. Our tour guide, Mr. Gusti Ngurah Jelantik came and pick us up at about 9.00am. I am very excited to go to visit more places in Bali today as I look forward to some places of interest that I would like to visit.



The first stop is at the Taman Ayun Temple : Royal Family Temple surrounded by big pond. This place took us about 1 hour to reach the place from my hotel in Kuta. This place is huge and has a very nice scenery of a garden surrounded by a large pond in between it. It's situated in Mengwi. It was officially founded by the King of Mengwi. Inside the garden, there is also a temple which enable the people over there to do their prayers. It was a great place to take photos as the greenery of the garden gives us a good feel in the morning. There is also a tower where we need to climb some stairs where up the tower, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the whole garden and the temple over there. We spend almost 45 minutes over there taking photos and enjoy the scenery. A recommended place to visit. Entrance fees is IDR 6.000 per person.

Then we continue our journey to the Botanical Garden, which tooks about 30 minutes of our journey from Taman Ayun. The botanical garden is situated at the hill and the weather is so cooling and chilling as well. The temperature is between 18 - 24 degress of celcius. There you can actually choose to walk but it's recommended to take a car while you are touring the botanical garden because it's a very huge garden too. Our tour guide took us to look at 2 things inside the Botanical Garden. One of it is the Cactus & Orchid Farm situated at the Botanical Garden as well. Then we head towards the peak of the Botanical Garden where we can actually see the view of the Lake Beratan as well. Imagine it was a cooling weather and you can actually enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. How relaxing was it isn't it? This is what we call 'PARADISE'. A recommended place to go as well but you might spend less time there only to take photos. Entrance Fees is IDR 7.500 per person.

Our tour guide then introduced to us the fruits and flower market named the Candi Kuning. Candi Kuning sits at the top of the hill as well and is about 1KM from the Botanical Garden. There, you can see many stalls selling fruits and flowers as well. You can purchase them and it's totally fresh from farm. For ME, I bought myself Advocado fruit for my aunty meanwhile Kimmy bought Advocado and prunes for her family. The price meanwhile was slighly expensive but please consider that some fruits you will get to buy here in Malaysia. E.G. 1KG of Advocado (4-5 pcs) costs about IDR 10.000. Normally if you follow the tour guide, the tour guide will bring you here. A recommended place for shopping for flowers & fruits.

Then we continue our journey to the peak of Bedugul : Ulun Danu Temple and Lake Beratan. This place is like a heaven as it's one of the most popular and most beautiful lake and temple at the peak of the hill. Surrounded by Lake Beratan, this temple is floated in Lake Beratan and also you can see a lot of mist in between the hills because of the weather there is very cooling and chill. The amazing view makes me wanna stay there longer and we spend almost 1 hour there. We took a lot of photos of the amazing view and Kimmy & ME started to enjoy the view over there. One word AMAZING! Entrance Fees is IDR 10.000 per person.

We had our lunch later on and then head towards the last journey in our itinerary which is the Tanah Lot. It took us about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach there from Bedugul. This temple is also one of the most beautiful and famous among tourist to visit and it is also famous for its Sunset view as well. Then we spend almost 1 hour 20 minutes there to take photos and to shopping for souvenirs. The Tanah Lot temple is one of the temple that can be accessible but it depends on the level of the sea waters. If you go during evening time (4pm - 6pm) then you will able to walk to the other side of the temple because of it's shallow waters which was surrounded by the sea. We manage to walk over to the temple and take some photos and enjoy the amazing view of the Tanah Lot temple. This temple is also a must visit temple and it's included in the tour guide already if you subscribe to it. Entrance Fees is IDR 10.000 per person.


Then our tour guide send us back to hotel about 6.45pm and then we rest a while in the hotel. Then we continue our journey by walking / exploring ourselves along Jalan Pantai Kuta. We had dinner at the food court over there and then we took some photos at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bali. Then we continue our walking journey heading towards Legian Street as well and then we head towards back towards our hotel at 10.45pm.