JUST AFTER X'MAS!

I just missed posting on X'MAS! Nvm...it's just minutes over. I was too busy eating my KFC, X'Mas Log Cake...and I still have chewy junior donuts and bowls of dessert (pulut hitam and chestnut thing) in fridge!

MERRY X'MAS EVERYBODY!
Don't be sad if u never receive my sms greeting this yr, because I NEVER send out any. Hahaha! So I put here one shot, wish everybody k!

Thank you, to all my friends and everyone who has helped me in one way or another!

I appreciate, really.

PS: Wah I managed to post it on X'MAS, just before 12am!

Where should I go?

Wah so many things I want to do, but I have done NONE so far...ahya no mood go eat the buffets leh...donno why...

I am planning my Very Short Overseas Trip..YAY!! I really need a break ah. If don't go I getting depression liao...heh. But I not greedy, short one will do. Still got many things to do in S'pore.

Maybe 2D1N..but where ah...Genting? Malaysia? Bangkok cannot go liao..All the countries like so boring. Feel like going Taiwan and HK, but budget and time constraint la...Help me think of a cheap, fun and good place!!!

I want to buy a lot of stuff......X'mas coming..i hint hint ur buy for me can?

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My grades are bad, got a A, some B and a C. 1 more module still donno. Suddenly feel very tired, don't know how to carry on 3 and a half yrs more...

Sick of bad people...

I am thankful at least there are still good people around, i think :)

I need something to push me forward...I really don't know...

LIFE AFTER EXAMS

HELLO!
Sorry for the lack of updates...I am really very busy. Exams are just over!

These are the things I must do in this 1 month break! I wanted to come up with a list before exams, because that's the time when I feel like doing everything except studying. But once exams finish, I will lose interest in the stuff I wanted to do...and I can't remember the stuff I was so keen in doing during exams. Nevertheless, this is the list I came up with!

THINGS I MUST DO IN THIS 1-MONTH BREAK
1) Eat $10 Ice-Cream Buffet
2) Eat TungLok Buffet (Buy 1 Get 1 with UOB Card!)
3) Eat Dallas Fried Chicken
4) Meet & Catch up with many old friends.
5) Learn and Achieve Something! Golf..?
6) Go various shopping malls and Shop for New Stuff!
7) Earn more $.
8) Go Overseas! I just want a very short break! 2D1N?

Yeah...that's about it. I am sure the list will be much longer if I recorded down during my exam period, hah. Anyway, 1-month is really short. Also, I am going to start preparing on a big project really soon.

Watch out for MORE UPDATES from me soon!!!

KOI Bubble Tea

Sorry for the lack of updates. I am really, really busy these days! Many things are coming up...I will be much more free in December (i hope)...

Anyway here's KOI BUBBLE TEA from the outlet at People's Park!

TASTE: 4.5/5 (But the standard not very consistant. The recent one I tried not very good)
VALUE: 3/4 (Very ex, I think $2 plus for a normal size cup)

I like to drink bubble tea a lot since secondary school. When I am crazy, I can drink a few cups EVERYDAY in the few months. But sometimes I will just stop drinking it for a few months when I am really sick of it.

I like Koi Bubble Tea a lot. The taste is very similar to the ones in Taiwan. But the standard a bit not consistant, I think really depends on who's the staff that do it for you.

They actually have staff flown down from Taiwan! That justify their high pricing ($2-$3 double SweetTalk's pricing) I know there's outlets in Marine Parade, HDB Hub area, and Chinatown People's Park area...so go get 1 and try. Order the normal bubble milk tea or hazelnut red milk tea! (remember to ask them give LESS pearl, I don't know why they always like to fill HALF the cup with pearls!!!)

Why you should be sad and why am I so happy?

I got a COW key holder! Tks YW for the gift! The smile of the cow brightens my day! Now my bunch of keys is getting heavier...heh


Recently, I feel that people around are always busy, tired, sad, angry, unsatisfied, moody, etc. But I can understand why.
Something to make ur more depressed.


WHY U SHOULD BE SAD?
1) You are studying, slogging through endless assignments and exams, and not having a life.
OR You are working, slogging through endless work you wish you are not doing, and not having a life.
2) You have a lot of friends, and all of them are fakes. Worse if you do not realise that.
3) You realise after all these, you have nothing.
4) You pretend that you are fulfilled or content.


WHY AM I SO HAPPY?
1) I have everything I want. Material, tangible stuff I mean. What do I lack? I cant think of anything. I have everything i want.
2) I am studying full-time, and so many yrs of studying (pri-JC) are probably to get me where I am now. The best is, I don't care about all my work. I have 2 tests on Mon and I am still going to enjoy my weekends.
3) I am working (biz, teaching, etc), and they are what I want to do, and I have an income.
4) I have a bunch of real friends.

I am just kidding about the above. Seriously. I am just blaffing myself. I am miserable too.

Hm anyway...which hotel should I go for my meal later, and should I drive my ferrari or lamborghini?

Nutymax

Grabbed this box from SPC, box of 12 for $12.80 after discount (UP: $16+). It is similar to Kinder Bueno, except that the cream inside is choco hazelnut cream (thicker than Kinder Bueno). Made in Turkey.

TASTE: 3.5/5 (Tired of Kinder Bueno? Try this!)

VALUE: 3.5/5 (Even after discount, it is still ard $1.10. Slightly cheaper than Kinder Bueno)

Cadbury Desserts Fudge Brownie

Sorry for the lack of posts recently...really busy. I have so many photos and reviews backdated, will post everything up next wk!

Bought from supermarket Giant. Ard $5.50. Very sweet. Perfect for sweet tooth. But a little too sweet for me. Made in New Zealand...I hope there's no melamine. Eat a bit also won't die ba..heh

TASTE: 3/5 (The filling fudge brownie is too mushy, its a chunk of extreme sweet choc...try other flavors next time)

VALUE: 3.5/5 (Its imported...)

Chewy Junior Donut-Puffs from Bugis Junction

Chewy Junior Donut-Puffs from Bugis Junction.

Is it a donut or is it a puff?

ANS: It's a chewy donut with delicious light fluffy cream in the centre!

The texture is really unique! It's CHEWY! It's like eating a chewy dough with light cream in the centre. The cream is very good, like those fresh cream texture..similar to the Papa Beard puff's cream filling. And it costs only $1.30 each, box of 6 for $7! (Papa Beard's puff costs $2 plus for one right? I can buy 2 of these!)

Eat it fresh, and it tastes better! Or chill it, and u have light chilled cream bursting out when u bite into it! My favourite flavour is DOUBLE CHOCOLATE (as seen in the picture!)

I think the first outlet is at Tanjong Pagar..and it got famous with many newspaper reviews. U can get it now at Bugis Junction. I heard that Bugis Junction outlet's puffs tastes better(as the boss is always there). I don't know as I always buy from Bugis...never buy from Tanjong Pagar before. Quality wise is reasonably consistent. Only complaint is that the cream seems to be a little lesser than the time when I first tried it. 

TASTE: 4 to 4.5/5 (I can't think of a substitute for it? I don't see other shops offering such chewy donuts puffs! Unique products get bonus pts!)

VALUE: 4/5 (It's only $1+ each! Really worth it!)

VERDICT: MUST TRY!  

Go try it!

I think they should pay me for writing such a good review for them. 

Morinaga Milk Chocolate

Got this off the shelf from 7-11, at $2 only (UP: $2.50). Made in Japan, good quality chocolate. 

TASTE: 4/5 (Can really taste chocolate, unlike some brands which have a 'flour' taste when too low percentage of chocolate solids is used. Only complaint is that the choco bar is too thin...)

VALUE: 4/5 ($2 only! It's Japanese quality!)

Look out for the next review coming soon, on Cadbury Gourmet Dessert Chocolate Bar!...

KFC Hot Devil Drumlets

I bought a Cheesy Meltz Set and alacarte new Hot Devil Drumlets takeaway...and when I went home, my Hot Devil Drumlets was missing! So 2 days later, I went back to claim back my Hot Devil Drumlets. Its $3.75 for 3 small drums lor, so expensive, of course must get back! The staff reluctantly gave me the drumlets, and said in chinese "next time need to check hor.." Siao! 

I immediate said, "You next time need to pack all the stuff properly, it's not I check!" She gave me an embarrassed smile. Crazy, you never pack properly it's my fault ah? Due to my gracious character these days, I did not pursue further. I would have complained to HQ if this happened in the past. These days I am very forgiving...haha

KFC Hot Devil Drumlets ($3.75, 3 small drums). 2 flavours available, BBQ and Thai. I chose BBQ. 

TASTE: 3.5/5 (Seasoning/Spice not very strong...may be too mild for spicy lovers)

VALUE: 2.5/5 (Too ex, each small drum costs $1.25!)

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HANABI at Odeon Towers

On Saturday night, I went to HANABI at Odeon Towers with a group of 'Sungei Gedong Camp' friends. Great to catch up with you all! Remembering the times, everybody was just worried about "what's my detail tmr?", "how long is it? 3d2n or 5d4n?", counting down to the ORD date was just the aim. But now? Everybody is discussing about schooling or work, and are still as tired and stressed...relax man...

HANABI serves Japanese alacarte buffet at $33+++. After all the rubbish charges, it is $39 per person.
1) The food there was at best mediocre.  The chicken wings(recommended in the menu) is so salty and dry. Maybe this place is worth it only if you dare to eat sashimi(I don't take).
2) And there's basically no service. It's really hard to catch a staff to place an order. And even if you manage to place an order, half the orders do not come.
3) It is too expensive for the value i am getting.
I don't understand why is the restaurant packed when we went...I rather pay more to go to a hotel and eat buffet if I really want to spend such an amount. 

Seared Salmon with black pepper. I did not eat it as I don't take raw food.

Chawamushi...one of the more eatable dishes..

TASTE: 3/5 (Soft and smooth)

Very mediocre Tofu. 

TASTE: 3/5 (Too bland and boring)

Eel Hotpot Rice

TASTE: 3.5/5 (The rice is just plain rice with the eel soy sauce. Can be better)

Handrolls! There's prawn handroll, spider(soft shell crab) handroll, and another one I forgot. 

TASTE: 3.5/5 (The seaweed is crispy when served, good! However, ingredients are too little. The prawn was like less than half a piece. Don expect me to eat so much rice when I am paying close to $40!)

Will I go back again?: NOPE! It's totally not worth it as I don't take sashimi.

This is the 2nd time I went this yr(1st time at the Bt Timah outlet). Conclusion is that both outlets are of the same standard, mediocre. Will go back if it's free, HA!

Shokudo at Raffles City

On Thurs after my lessons, I went to have dinner with my my cousin and a friend! At Shokudo at Raffles City. Shokudo is like a Japanese version of Marche in Vivocity(Or Village in Heeren), which u get a card when u enter the restaurant. There are many many stations offering different dishes inside, and you order what u want and pass them your card. You pay only after you finish your meal and pass the card to the cashier. 

At the front of the picture, is the Pork Asparagus Stick ($2.50++). 

TASTE: 3/5 (Plain and dry, ordinary)

VALUE: 3.5/5 (Not too expensive, can try if you want)

Behind it is actually Japanese Omelette with Cuttlefish Flakes ($3.50++). The picture doesn't justify the omelette, it looks much better in real life. It's really thick and juicy, mixed with the mayonnaise and flakes, yummy! It's similar to those egg you see on top of sushi, but tastier and juicier...$3.50 is reasonable too! 

TASTE: 4/5 (Yummy!)

VALUE: 4/5 ($3.50 only! Worth it!)

Ebi & Bacon Wasabi Mayo Cheese Pizza ($8.80++)! The crust is biscuit-thin, and I really mean those super thin biscuit. I didn't really like it...the cheese is too little, and I don't like Wasabi taste. The portion is quite small, a bit expensive ($10+ aft service charge & gst)...

TASTE: 3/5 (Pretty plain and boring)

VALUE: 3/5 (Expensive for such a thin and small pizza)

Mentaiko Omu Fried Rice ($8.80++). I didn't order this dish, my friend did. I tried a little, tastes pretty good! Fried rice is fluffy and fragrant, specially 'tanpanyaki-fried' by the chef only when we placed the order. 

TASTE: 4/5 (Very good according to 2 of my friends.)

VALUE: 4/5 (Not too ex)

My bill came to $17.40 (Pizza+PorkStick+Omelette...high protein low carb)...quite ex.

But considering that it is/has...

1) Situated in prime area

2) Lavish decor 

3) Large variety of Japanese food

4) New/Innovative concept (There's even Neoprint machines inside the restaurant!)

WOULD I GO BACK AGAIN? : Yes. Will try the other dishes next time!

OVERALL TASTE: 3.5/5 (If you are looking for really good Jap food, go to other restaurants.)

VALUE: 3.5/5 (OK considering it's a restaurant in prime location)

This is not a place to looking for the best tasting Japanese food. But it has a large and interesting variety. Great if you are a large group of people, or in a family. Take a neoprint after your meal! It's good to have a new dining experience sometimes...(but not everytime)...

 

PATCHI CIGARS

A packet of Cigars...from S'pore

5 in a packet, $10 from Patchi at Takashimaya Basement.

Looking at the the back of the box for ingredients, "milk chocolate 100%...cocoa solids 42% minimum..." 

TASTE: 4/5 (Good chocolate, very thick and smooth. But a little too sweet)

VALUE FOR MONEY: 3/5 (It's very expensive for five hollow chocolate cigar sticks at $10. But I don't see any cigar chocolate in any other brands. Considered value for money as there's no exact substitutes, and it's cheaper than Godiva, unless u don't mind a box of malaysian Cadbury)

WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN: Nope. I got this using my Taka voucher and I don't have anymore!

MOF at Bugis Junction

I went for dinner at MOF (Ministry of Food) at Bugis Junction last Sat. I think this noodle is called Tam-Tam noodle. Below $10! I didnt eat this, mine was tempura bento. But i tried the soup, pretty good, has a unique sesame oil taste!

Surf 'N' Turf at Funan, Fortunate Restaurant & WALL-E!

What did I do today?

10.50am-4pm---IN SCHOOL. During break, I ordered Lobster Bisque Set ($5.35), with small piece of waffle and a cup of iced tea from Waffle Cottage. Nothing fantastic, nothing to mention about.

4pm-6pm---Went to Surf 'N' Turf at FUNAN to eat with my classmates.

Surf 'N' Turf is an american seafood and steak place...when we went in, we were the only ones in the restaurant..

We ordered Flower Crab Bisque ($4.90), Calamari ($9.90) and Steak ($10-Special Discount with purchase of sides), and the bill came to abt $30 after a little discount using credit card. Not too bad. Shall only feature on the soup since the rest is ordinary.

Flower Crab Bisque Bowl ($4.90). Pretty big bowl, the larger one is available at a dollar more. It's great, chunks of crab meat inside. Broth is not too thick, and the crab taste is strong. Good for sharing!

TASTE: 4/5 (Can be better, doesn't taste fresh enough)

PRICE: 3.5/5 (A bit pricey for soup)

7pm-11pm---10-COURSE DINNER at Fortunate Restuarant in International Building (Orchard). It's my Grandma's BD! Had a great time catching up with my cousins!!!

1145pm-1.30am---WALL-E MOVIE!!! Ordered 1 Cheesy Hotdog ($1), some popcorn, and a JASMINE BUBBLE TEA ($1.90) from Each-A-Cup to go along with the movie. The bubble tea is not bad, and can bring into the cinema! First time I know can bring bubble tea into cinema, why Lido so special ah?! I am going Lido for movie next time man.

WALL-E is very good!!!

RATING: 4/5 (Go Catch It!)

I like the part where all the people living in the other planet are so fat and just talk and eat non-stop! They don't even need to move to get food and their aim in life is just to eat and talk and shop! Isn't this what everybody wants??

I never really like watching animations in movies...thought I wouldn't really like this either...but I was proven wrong.

I realized I spent half of my day today eating...wah wallet got one hole ah. Nevertheless, it's fulfilling! 

1ST POST

My FIRST POST on 09-09-08!

This blog is officially created on the 9th Sept, 2008! 09-09-08, nice number! CopyCow is derived from copycat..haha...it's hard to find a nick that's not taken yet!

Why did I create this blog?

I need a place to store my thoughts and views on things/issues. I also want to come back here 5 years later and read the posts I put up years ago. To know if I have changes in my thinking or the way I do things!'

What will be on my blog?

CopyCow will be a light-hearted blog. I will try not to put up too much rants, complaints, etc...instead, CopyCow will be overloaded with pictures, food reviews and exciting stuff that I come across! 

Thanks for visiting!