Happy New Year 2009!

December 31st, 2008 at 12:00 · Filed Under Days in My Life · Comment 

This will be the last post in 2008. So, I am going to write something good and simple.

First, a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2009 to family, friends and readers. I also wish all of you best of health.

Secondly, eat more chocolate. It is good for your immune system and increases your brain cells. But don’t forget to brush your teeth after eating. Well, this is a fact which I learned from Dean Ornish a few days ago.

Third and so on, I have not got any clues to write about. So, I wish all of you a wonderful 2009 ahead! Cheers!

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What a dinner!

December 28th, 2008 at 23:59 · Filed Under Critiques, Days in My Life, Eating Out, Family, Malacca · Comment 

After my karate class, I went down town to pick up my parents. The traffic was massive. Getting into town took almost 30 minutes and getting out of it took another 15 minutes. When we reached home, the two older boys were ready. Dmitry was wearing his new watch. We were going out for dinner on the last Sunday of 2008. I quickly took my shower then we left the house at around 1900.

Some days ago, our friend recommended a Hakka restaurant at Taman Merdeka, Batu Berendam. We were very eager to try out this restaurant.

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Kids’ first karaoke

December 28th, 2008 at 11:25 · Filed Under At Play, Days in My Life, Dietrich, Dmitry, Dominik, Eating Out, Family, Holidays, Petaling Jaya · Comment 

We were invited by LA’s sister and her husband to Su-Ann’s be-lated birthday celebration. We embarked to PJ around 1100 yesterday and arrived at her brother’s house around 1400. Almost all of LA’s family members were there. We had some light food for lunch then took a rest.

We headed to Neway Karaoke Box in One Utama at 1700. The karaoke box was huge. The lounge was big enough to fit in all 20+ of us. It was a buffet dinner with free karaoke. The food was very nice and everyone was enjoying and had a full tummy.

As for our boys, this was their new experience, a new one. They had no idea what karaoke was about. Dmitry was really enjoying singing with his cousins. He sang Beauty and the Beast and Reflection (theme song in Mulan). I would say not bad at all at his age. He could recognize all the words in the lyrics. He was good comparing to his old daddy. Ha.. ha..

Dietrich joined him for a few kid’s songs. Dominik roaming around and having fun with all sort of food. He really enjoyed the food and the noises there.

We left for Melaka at 2245 and touched base at 0115. The kids were soundly asleep after a fun karaoke and tummy filling buffet session.

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A relaxing Christmas at home

December 25th, 2008 at 23:11 · Filed Under At Home, Days in My Life, Family, Holidays · Comment 

First, we wish all our family, friends and readers a Merry Christmas.

We decided to stay home this Christmas. The main reason was recession and heavy traffic everywhere. The price of petrol had fallen to RM1.80 per litter causing everyone to start taking to the roads with this more affordable price. Our petrol consumption has become even lower because of the cheaper price and the driving habit we picked up after the price hike a few months back. We planned our outings and routes so that we hit the roads less often.

On Sunday night, we went to the Portuguese Settlement to see Christmas decoration. Nothing unusual, same as it is every year, but for the fun of the kids. It was a four days before Christmas and the traffic there already built up. Some silly-no-brain drivers were part of the cause of the traffic jam in the settlement.

We spent whole day watching movies and listening to Christmas carols at home. What a relaxing Christmas.

Oh yea! My wishes this time… you know, don’t you?

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