Shiok Betul

:D

Went to the Spa on Sunday....wow, it was super shiok.

It started off with a foot scrub and massage. Followed by a relaxing and pampering session of facial and also, neck, shoulders and arms massages... Oh man...I felt I was in another world. A world where everything is so nice, comfy, relaxing and nice smelling! The aromatherapy that filled the room was amazing. The therapist was really good... She just had the right amount of pressure during the massage; you know, not too tickly and also not too soft. I felt the tension in every single muscle of my body disappearing. My eyes started to sink deeper into the socket...and yes, I actually fell asleep during this 70 minute session! haha. It was a fortune to pay...but heck, I think I deserve some pampering sometimes...keke. Think I will go again someday during stressful times.

I went to the spa with a few friends. Then, we went back to SzeLeng's house. It was her birthday, and I promised to bake a carrot cake for her. And yes I did! And I am so proud of myself. I used to be a baking virgin...but now, I think I have mastered it....and in fact, believe it or not, I love baking!!! :D Check out my carrot cake below.

The birthday girl and the carrot cake, that was baked by me! :) and it was cheesy topping.

Baking Mood

I was in the baking mood over the easter weekend...

On Sunday, I made a fruit loaf. And then, on Monday, I made chocolate brownies. It was my first time making brownies...and I am proud of myself, because it was a success! woohoo! I have never baked a cake in my life so far...it was an achievement indeed. :D

SzeL owns a fantastic cake recipe book. As it is her birthday this Sunday, I have asked her to choose her birthday cake from her recipe book....and I will bake it for her. She chose a carrot cake. So this weekend will be spent on finding the ingredients and baking the cake. I will keep this site updated on how the cake turn out.

Me & my choc brownie, Hoon & her Sarawak Laksa.

Sarawak Laksa...looked as good as from the shops! it was excellent.

My chocolate brownie, served with vanilla ice-cream, strawberry and raspberries.

Yam Seng!

All of us @ dinner.

Eggies, Chicks, and Bunnies

Happy Easter everyone!

It is time to unwrap your easter eggs/bunnies and munch them up all.

hehe... This year, I was fortunate to receive an easter egg from one of my patients. HY gave me a wee golden easter bunny that comes with a bell! :D I can't stop smiling now....coz I LOVE chocolates.

My easter project this year is super cute. hehe... I made 3 little chicks and 3 boxes. I filled the boxes with wee easter eggies...in fact, they resembled bird's eggs. I am proud of my project..:D

The 3 little chicks and their friend, white mouthless monster.

This naughty chick stepped on top of the mouthless monsters.

Origami basket filled with eggies!!

There! The final product!

Now, it is trying to be friends with the golden bunny.

Also, HY, SL and I went to Luss, a small beautiful town within The Trossachs National Park. The drive along the country roads were pretty, not to mention, the little black-faced sheeps and highland coos frolicking on the field throughout our journey. It took slightly more than an hour. We walked around Luss and had lunch at a nice cosy tartan coffee shop... It was really a good day...and it all ended with dinner at Nandos! yes... I really miss Nandos, and I am glad that I can get it here. hehe.. we all ordered the Extra Hot peri-peri 1/4 chicken... ahhh....satisfying.

Luss (snow capped mountains far far away)

A pretty garden.

A famous coffee shop in Luss....the food was not bad, but I was amazed with the decorations.. very tartan.
Check out the teapot!

The peaceful and serene view of a river that flows through the town.

A church in Luss.

That's me...

1, 2, 3, breathe...

breathe

breeaaathhheee

bbbbrreeeeeaaaatttthhheeee

I think I may require a few doses of propranolol to help with my "nerves."

In fact, I should take those yellow diazepam tablets to make me slightly whoozy.

argh. stress-nya!

On a brighter note, it is Easter weekend...but still have to go to work. But, at least I could indulge myself in chocolate eggs or bunnies! Chocolates are undoubtedly therapeutic! :)

SIGH. Guess this post doesn't make any sense...but who cares!

x-o-x-o gossip girl

Hands up who has watched the whole season of Gossip Girl?

I'm nearly at the end of the series...and man, it is seriously addictive!!

It is almost similar to The O.C, except that this whole series is based on the book, "Gossip Girl." I remember reading them a few years ago...but I think I only got to the 6th book, and never managed to continue after that. The books are really addicitve too... its like you just simply can't put the book down once you start reading it.

hehe... I'm going to continue my gossip girl marathon now! Cheers!

Show Me Your ID

I felt I needed something to calm me down, something to take my "nerves" away.

To cut straight to the point, I needed a glass of wine to chill.

So I went to Morrisons and bought a bottle of Blue Nun red wine (i thought to myself, if I am going to drink wine, might as well go for the one with more benefits...although i absolutely love white wine, red wine would be good for my heart! :P)

You know, after all the work-related stress, I feel very old. New wrinkles are popping out around my eyes, my forehead, etc. I am not young anymore.

Surprisingly, the cashier asked me, "I need to see some ID please."

"Oh, oh ok," I replied....still wondering why he would like to see my ID when I am definitely way above the age to buy alcohol.

He was a little surprised after looking at my birth date. haha.

I smiled to myself...hehe...guess I still look like I am under 21 years old!

Now, my cheeks are pink, slight palpitations, and slightly dizzy.... my muscles are all relaxed, I am ready for bed. Looks like I am calling it a day at 10 pm!! Nite nite!

Friends and Food

The best way to catch up with friends is to meet up at a nice restaurant, enjoy good food, chit chat, laugh and snap photos to catch these good memories.

Recently, Sze Ern, came up from Manchester to pay Glasgow a short visit, before he leaves this country for good. Also, it was Hoon Ying's birthday a few days ago...and we had a wee lunch party at Cafe Gandolfi Fish, Merchant City, Glasgow. We were all satisfied with our meals. The food was pricey...but man, it was really really good. :) I shall let the pictures do the talking.

Aunty Hoon, Sze Ern & me @ Yo Sushi

A hot cup of coffee is the perfect companion in this cold weather!

I was pouring a cup of "Honey spiced tea" at this cool tea shop, Tchai Ovna.

Ah Hoon & me.

More pictures to come once I get hold of them.... :)

K.O - ed

Yeah. KO-ed.

So tired that I can't sleep.

The past few days have been absolutely stressful and tiring.

I had 2 job interviews back to back. It ended this morning, but I am still having some chest discomfort after all the anxiety and palpitations.

1st interview didnt go very well.
2nd one a tad better.

I doubt they will want to hire me. But it is quite nice to be called for an interview...

What I can't understand is....why do we need to subject ourselves to such torture?

Medical interviews are scary, tormentous, demoralising, draining, ...dunno how else to describe it. We have pledged our lives to save people, we have taken the hippocratic oath...and yet, we still have to put ourselves under such undue stress to get a job to train?! Now, how is that fair??

Anyway, I don't wanna complain anymore. I am just so tired now. My eye bags have blocked my vision.....I'm just gonna wind down and enjoy a glass of wine..... nite.