I'm the King

I told you I am... XD

Tiredness

After sleeping for 7 hours, I woke up tired. Usually I will be all pumped up if I sleep for such long hours, but no... My back were aching, my throat felt dry. Must be the weather. I really dislike wet season.

• I can't drive my new shinny car out because I despise washing the mud off after that.
• I can't go shopping because I hate going out in the rain. 
• My laundry take days and lots of moonlight to dry.
• I celebrated my birthday in the rain and I hate it.
• It gets really cold in the night.
• I dislike the thought of celebrating christmas when it is raining as well.
• And I think I'm going down with flu soon.

I shall blame the weather for making me tired like this. I used to watch lots of dramas and animes during my holiday but now gah... Tired. I just want to do nothing.

Oh yea, I have been reading John Grisham's The Partner. It is really good! Better than his The Client. But oh, Carrot promised to being me to grab some more of his books today.

I have no program for christmas! Or for eve. Carrot suggested movie and dinner at Carvery. It seems like I have better celebration last year! For both christmas and birthday. Maybe Carrot is really reaching an age where they are settling down and stop partying. Oh no... Ah Phek-ness. Sigh.

I wish Lissa and people are back. At least we will enjoy some crap chats at Bing or something. Oh Lissa and people... Hurry back. I noticed that I am never good at asking my friends out for drink. It's always Lissa. See, I'm so dependant on her. Even wanting a drink, I depend on her. Le sigh... Lissa... Come back soon...

Oh, I received a nicely wrapped present from Lissa! Suddenly I feel intimidated because I did not wrap her present as nice as she wrapped mine. But thank you Lissa! I love it! 

Festive seasons are boring nowadays... T_T

ARCHIDEX08 - Part 3

Jakun never tried 1901


And was pretty trilled over big sausages

I have never felt so excited meeting up with a friend. Kelvin and Chris are irreplaceable.


Kelvin and I at KLCC

I was so excited that I literally flung myself at him when I saw him.

Chris was busy so Kelvin came alone. I know... He must be really excited to actually come all the way alone without Chris to see me. Happy.

Oh wait, we were not alone. Jakun with sausages was tailing us.

I was in the mood for Japanese food and thus Kelvin suggested that we should try Saeke Sushi for dinner.


Saeke Sushi

Saeke Sushi is something like the Sushi King we have in The Spring or Boulevard, Kuching. The typical sushi-on-conveyor-belt. However, Saeke Sushi's service is more high tech. You can place your orders through interactive menu online.


How to place orders

Every table has a dumb terminal where you can place your order and check your order status. With a few clicks, your order will appear at the kitchen, and before you know it, your food is on your table. No more hassle of waiting for waiters to take orders. DIY.


Dumb terminal

The whole system reminds me of the assignment we had to do for Software Engineering class back in college.


The best way to savor sushi is with a cup of hot green tea. They even encouraged people to make their own tea

Kelvin and I started off with something light...


Deep fried scallops


Sushi


Salmon sashimi

Adrian and Terence joined us and we started feasting.


Adrian was annoyed


Curry rice which I shared with Kel

The curry rice is a lot better than what I had in Sushi King. It was delicious, not too spicy and presentable.


Kel savoring curry rice


Adrian's salmon something


Terence's bento


Sushi set, which I shared with Kel

We ordered so much that we couldn't finish eating. We were happy and bloated.


Happy and bloated

Honestly I was worried that I could not get along with Kel after not seeing him for a year. But thank goodness, nothing can beat our friendship.


Introducing to you my best buddy, Kel

Thanks Kel, dinner was wonderful.

ARCHIDEX08 - Part 2

Part 2 came faster than I thought it would. LOL...

Upon reaching KL an hour late from schedule, Terence and I took KL-Express down to KL Sentral.


KL-Express, 29 minutes from KLIA to KL Sentral

I dropped by at Terence's hotel, Crown Princess 5-star hotel, before heading to my own.


Crown Princess Lobby

The elevator is a human eater. When I was about to exit the elevator, the door panels started to close and hit me so hard that I almost fell. The accident caused my right hand and leg to bruise. Evil elevator.


Crown Princess Room

The room was below par for a 5-star hotel standard. It was too small, the furnishing was so- so, and its interior design needs help. Crown Princess can do better.


The relatively small washroom added to Terence's disappointment.


Dirty washroom, cracked tiles. Poorly maintained

The Ascott on the other hand was luxuriously furnished and spacious. The suites are completely equipped with home entertainment system such as DVD, VCD player and TV with satellite reception. There were also iron and ironing board provided. The studio I stayed in was a three-bedrooms residence with three washrooms, a living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Late at night, I would enjoy KL night scenery out at the balcony. Best of all, The Ascott is only walking distance to KL Convention Center.


Living room and dining area


Fully facilitate kitchen


One of the bedrooms...


Bright and clean washroom


The Ascott versus Crown Princess

ARCHIDEX08 - Part 1

Was going to blog on ARCHIDEX08 sooner but got lazy and here goes nothing...

I left for KL on 3rd July morning and was extremely excited as it will be my first visit after leaving KL for almost a year...

I was anticipating to meet up with my two best buddies in KL, Chris and Kel.


This is Chris and Kel before I left KL... I was wondering if they will still look the same after a year? Yes, I know I looked so different back then XD

Of course, my main purpose was to attend ARCHIDEX08... And at the same time, meeting up with old friends. But honestly, I feel that the real purpose is the later. HEHE


My boarding pass...

Instead of traveling with the usual AirAsia, I was lucky enough to get 0 Fare from MAS. Even though AirAsia tickets will still come much cheaper compared to MAS's 0 Fare, I wanted to avoid any possibility of having my flights delayed. With AirAsia famous flight-delaying case, I went for MAS.

To my chagrin, MAS delayed my flight for an hour. My other colleagues reached KL without delay using AirAsia. Way to go, MAS.

This time, instead of traveling alone like I always did for 2 years, I traveled with one of my college mates which also happened to be going to ARCHIDEX08.


Terence and I snapping pictures during flight

Since Malaysia Airlines started on cost-cutting measures, they no longer serve hot food on the Kuching-KL flights anymore.


I actually like the design for the cold boxed sets served. Feels like high class lunch box


Water, fruits, fruit cake, green kuih which I don't know the name...


Some western style chicken rice... Can't remember what it is called


I liked this green coloured cookie. It was delicious and not too sweet


Leftovers...

The flight attendants are more helpful, hardworking and (maybe) prettier than AirAsia's flight attendants. I like the fact that I can actually check in my luggage at KL Sentral without worrying if my luggage will exceed the weight limit since I will be doing light shopping during Mega Sale.