wani & ken's brissy trip

this trip was all about food... :)
yum yum yum~~ hehe

first of all, i have to thank simon and kofanna
to pick my best friend wani and ken from goldcoast up to brisbane.
you two are always good to my friends :)
thanks sooooo much!!!!

since ken loves steak so much,
kofanna recommended fiasco steakhouse at hotel morrison .

share this with kofanna :)
looks really good

after dinner, we had dessert at sunnybank hills.
soy custard again!! :)
as the guys were so happy,
they bought some drinks at bws...
a long nite started!!!
and this is end of friday

next morning, i woke up early.
it was a lovely saturday.
i quickly did the laundry and grocery at coles.
had a chat with ken at the cafe.
haha, he made me know more about God,
and i felt much beta. :)

we were supposed to leave home at 10.00.
however, they were too tired to wake up on time...
so we ended up starting up our trip at 12.00

originally, we wanted to have barbie for lunch.
but stuck in traffic, we then went to goldcoast
to have traditional japanese ramen~

then, we headed to tropical fruit world
where the yellow dragon fruits were sold.
but this time the staff there said,
as they needed to save the fruits for the tv show.
therefore, we can't buy it on that day... :)
however, they were so nice to gave us two for ken and wani to try,
as he knew they were here for holiday. ^^

almost another hour drive,
we were at byron bay in new south wales
(not sure for the spelling, the place to see the lighthouse)
though this place is famous for seeing the sun rise...
as we were at the most easterly point of australia.
however, it was still so good to see the sunset on the other side :P

we drove back to goldcoast for dinner after the sunset.
originally, we would love to try the seafood first
and had the pork later at bavarian haus restaurant.
but since the seafood place has been moved,
we can then only had the pork... :(

dessert at copenhagen :)))) super yum!
last time because of the bus driver,
i threw this yummy ice cream in the bin...
this time... no way!!!!
all in my tummy!!! haha

so, after this we drove back to brissy for supper!!
yup, supper!
have told you, this is an all-about-food trip!
we went to a vietnamese restaurant at sunnybank.
last customers for the day,
they only cooked the beef noodles...
though we didn't have any choice,
the noodles were really good!
especially the soup!

someone was really hungry

finished our south side of brissy on saturday,
planned to go to the north side after church the next day.
however, we were exhausted.
we just walked around in the city after church.
and had lunch at jojo :)

was really good to spend time with them.
lucky we did not follow the plan :)
back home at around 17.00,
prepared the dinner straight away.
as we wanted to sleep early for the next day's flight.
i made a 4-dishes + 1 soup dinner.
um... hope they loved it! hehe.
(forgot to take the foto of the soup... it's sweet corn and carrot soup)

fried bak choy

baked ground ginger chicken thigh
the best i have ever made :)

fried chicken with broccoli

prawn with egg
they said prawns were more than eggs...

after dinner, simon brought this
tea set and tasted his tea collection

and we ended up slept at 03.00...
woke up at 5.30 on monday morning,
and i knew i will be completely KO at work...
well, never mind... v drink is always my friend :)
and you know what, i straight to bed
when i reached home after work at 18.00...
actually, i think i am immune to v drink already.... :((((

goodbye my friend...
was really wanted to cry...
as you two were really a good company.
thank God that you two came at this critical moment of my life.
taking away my sadness and bringing hopes to me.
thanks so much!!
and i am so happy that i shared my darkest secret to you,
and have a better understanding between us. :)
wish you can stay longer...
miss you soooo much.
love always. xoxox

>> see more pictures on my facebook :)

jay's mummy leave

time flies.
today is jay's last day.
and she will be a mum of two soon!!

starting from tomorrow,
gonna be bored at work....
she is my best mate in the team. :(
and she is such a funny person to work with.

we had lunch at kitchen sanitarium.
a place i never notice it ever exists....
and it is a vegetarian restaurant!!
the best place for our jay~~
i reckon this is the best ever western vegetarian food!
sure will come back and try other dishes!!!

at 16.00, we had a presentation for jay~
and we took as many pictures as we could!! haha
all the best jay! *muack*
we are waiting for your new born baby to come and visit us!!

the "P" team :)

the gift from the whole office
it was hard to choose what to buy
as jay doesn't want to know the gender of the bub
never mind, green and yellow
are suitable for both ;)

*** miss you jayyyy!!! ***

chocolate buffet@bistro allure

though i am not a fan of chocolate,
i was looking forward to it since early this month.
was a bit sad that melissa and rima can't come along.
mel got a tummy virus (hope she can get well soon!)
rima had to back home to wait for someone.
so ended up only me, SJ, TP and H can go for this spectacular buffet!

Chocolate Buffet

Chocolate Praline Profiteroles
German Black Forrest Cake
Violet Crumble Cheesecake
Strawberry Chocolate
Tarts Mandarin Tarts
Vittoria Opera Slice
Italian Tiramisu Slice
Mango White Chocolate
Mousse Strawberry Romanoff Cups

Gateaux Selection
Malt Teaser Queensland Mud
Banana & Caramel Chocolate Obscenity

Hot Station
Chocolate Macadamia Pudding
White Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate & Toffee Sauce

Ice-Cream Station
Selection of eight chocolate based Ice-creams

actually, i was a bit sick after all these...
as too much chocolate!!!!
i felt dizzy after the "dinner"
and thus i drank heaps of water
to dilute the uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. ;P

my first plate
and the close up! :)

birthday cake from the cake section!!
haha :)

>> click here to see more pictures :)

table for five at jj's

was choosing a present box in the newsagent after work.
received a call from mei who asked
if i wished to have dinner with them.
mmm... don't feel like cooking tonite...
so decided to go..

sorry kofanna,
leaving you at home so often lately... :(

went to jj's again!!!
haha table for five at our official dining restaurant
we ordered korean steam boat this time :)
after that we still had space to have desserts!!
hehe...

korean steam boat
with lots of sausages, noodles and tofu

someone said she is so beautiful
that i had to take a picture of her... = =+
haha, yeah, you are beautiful, mei~~

me and veron

me and mei

soy custard with peanut

spending time with friends,
always make me happy.
thank God that i can make good friends here.
and i know i am not alone anymore.

a quiet and relaxing sunday

after a nice lunch at church, we headed to nadyne and eug's apartment
a house warming gathering :)
and we were served a super yummy afternoon tea.
**** apple crumble with ice cream ****
i tell you, it is so good until jon thought
it was bought outside!!
wish i could make something like this!!
btw, it was always good to share homemade food! YUM > <

early celebration

since wani and ken will come over next week,

so i decided to have an early birthday celebration with the boys.

when i reached melissa's house,

justin had already at the front yard waiting for me.

he gave me a big cuddle.

very sweet!

he is such a good boy!!

justin was so curious and kept walking around my bag.

since he is a good boy, i decided to give him his present first.

i was really happy that he loves it so much.

he asked if he can open,

and so we opened together

and made the truck and car.

he is so clever that to make this all by himself.

though we did give him some hints.

what an accomplishment!

bought a wiggles guitar for luke.
unfortunately, he has already got one!!! = =+
i was very sad the whole afternoon...

after lunch, we baked the cookies.
it was supposed to use the cookie cutter
to cut the shape...
however, it was too hot,
the dough melt so quick that the shape can't stay.
therefore, we decided to make the normal cookie.
which is roll a ball and put it in the baking tray.

justin was a bit disappointed that
he can't find his number 3 cookie...
melissa comforted him and said,
darling, the weather is too hot until the shape melt.
it's still taste the same.
and we shall make it again.

it was so much fun to play with the kids.
we made a circle and dance,
it was so beautiful to see them laugh happily.

when i left, i saw this super huge grasshopper resting on the window.
so scary!!! haha

back home, totally exhausted.
4 hours sleep plus played with the kids.
completely KO...
thus, decided to eat out tonite.
korean bbq tonite~ ^^
the same restaurant that had the gas explosion the other day...
a bit scary, but still wanted to eat :)

spicy squid on hot plate

korean steam egg
looks very different from
the chinese one! haha

our bbq ingredients :)

bowl of salad :) yum!

was a very big dinner.
and we both left with a big tummy!