Sweet Memoirs of Office Life

Looking back at those years spent working especially now entering year 2015, I am truly grateful meeting wonderful colleagues who makes office life such an enjoyable ones that I really look forward to go to work... just to see each other, working with each other, having meals together :), laugh at each other with one another!

From now onwards, I will bring some short story how office life colors my life.

DOUBLE VALENTINES' DAY 2014

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL THE LOVE BIRDS IN THIS PLANET

 

This Year, this Day is extra special for you and me! 14th February 2014 is really special as the Chinese Valentine's Day (Chap Goh Meh) and Western Valentine's Day (Feb 14th) fall on the
same day :)  Isn't it beautiful ? Isn't it romantic ... with extra portion of LOVE in the air !!

Anyone that we love, we care ... our parents, our children, our spouse,our BFF are our Valentines.

This year is extra special for me because I receive early Valentine's Day present from
Rose' World and Jascraft

 Rose' World and Jascraft had co-sponsored a Valentine's Day contest and I am so blessed
to win the following sets of hearts shaped Valentine's Day Jewelry  :) It came with a personally hand-written notes too from Jascraft owner ...
  

I can insert my love ones photo into the heart-shaped pendant to be treasured forever :)
The bracelet with a touch of crystal-heart pendant is absolutely beautiful! Thanks again for
making this day EXTRA Extra Special :)

 A close-up look at this specially handmade jewelry set, silver lining with touches of sweet pink ...

 Can you see ... even when the camera captured this :  a heart-shaped goldy lights reflecting on the computer monitor (on the background) ...surprisingly phenomenon!

Since this day is double lovey dovey celebrations, I believe many couple will make proposal to their love ones. It will be perfect if one can combine the above Heart-Valentine Jewelry Set from Jascraft,  'Marry Me!' parfume from Lanvin (above photo) and a diamond ring to propose to their darlings while watching couples letting up lanterns with wishes written on it and young maiden throwing mandarin oranges by the lake .... on this Chap Goh Meh & Valentine's Day :)

All the Best and wishing all the readers here to "Treasure Every Moments,  Live Life to the Fullest and Love to the Beyond ............. "

COLOURS OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

HAPPY, HAPPY , HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!

It is less than a week now to greet and welcome this new year of Horse, as it galloping fast to bring happiness, prosperity, good health and abundant of wealth to us all :)

So, how's your Chinese New Year preparation so far? Almost there?
For myself, I have to decorate my home and office too. Since I am also incharge
of Office Administration, I decorated my office doors with the prosperous symbolic ornaments.
Have a look here ... Hampers with cookies like pineapple tarts, arrowhead chips also known as 'ngaku',  almond nut cookies, cashew nut cookies, love letters etc

 

Horse paintings and horse ornaments are my bosses' favorites too :)

 

Oh yes, what is the colour of Chinese New Year? RED of course!!

It is believe to bring good luck ....

Therefore, I need to go to the banks and other outlets to collect the RED packets

to make 'angpau' for the company's employees, friends, relatives and to make lanterns for hanging too!

 Any variants of red are welcome! I love pink, maroon, Orange .........

Orange .... Yes ..... Oranges is a must. We need to bring oranges when we go visiting our families and friends' homes as a gesture of wishing them abundance of good luck and prosperity. The pronunciation for oranges in Cantonese is 'kam' which has similar sound as 'gold' too.  Imagine receiving gold .....ahem, ahem :D

My this Chinese New Year Check List almost done except I have not shop at my favorite outlet for
my Company Chinese New Year Gathering Luncheon outfit! Almost every year I will go to Kuala Lumpur City to shop for my Chinese New Year dress, simple and nice.... can wear during CNY
and also to work.

I must think fast, we are living in a fast moving world, suddenly my mind blink with the idea
"Eureka .... I have found it!" I can shop online. It is convenient and I can browse through just a click away ....

I remembered seeing the ads before on this online shopping, so I type Chinese New Year Collection. 
A variety of designers dresses, blouses, skirts with vibrant colors are available. I am surprised that it also carries my favorite brand "Colours" ! So 'tunggu apa lagi?' I must quickly order when my size,
design, and colors still available, right ?

I would like to wish all my readers, family and friends here ...

"A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR"

TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT CNY FAMILY PROSPERITY DINNER BUFFET

 

Cherry Blossom, Lunar and Lantern ! YES, Lunar New Year is here again!

 Welcoming this Year of Horse with new possibilities and opportunities. It is a time for reunion and gathering with family, friends and business associates to feast.  Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR) is promoting its CNY Family Prosperity Dinner Buffet with sumptuous reunion dinner from 30th January till 16th February 2014 (7:30pm - 10:30pm)

 

 

To start off with this prosperity buffet, special Yee Sang will be served free for all diners. This long-held tradition of tossing 'yee sang' features a diverse array of ingredients that are mixed and tossed by all hoping for a bountiful and prosperous 2014 :)

 

You can find an array of mouthwatering 'Chinese Specialty Cuisine' such as Lotus Leaf Fried Rice, Organic Chicken with Dang Gui, Steam Fish with special sauce (see above photo), Deep Fried Prawn with Salad Sauce, Ginger Beef with spring onion and many more specially prepared by famous sous chef - Chef Tan who is very well known among the Club members for his northern style cooking.

Bazaar setting with over more than ten live stalls, sectioned and categorized by eateries such as Gerai Jalan Petaling, Gerai Yin Yang which serves famous roasted chicken and duck rice, Sotong Kangkung (photo above), Fried Kuey Teow, Long Live Noodle. Popiah, Fried Dim Sum & Chicken Lobak (photo above) & BBQ Seafood.

 

One of the many which is not to be missed would be the renowned Penang Hokkien Prawn Mee!

(see photos above)

My favorite soup of the evening " Shark Fin with Crab Meat Soup"  :D

TGCR is also very proud to promote the local tropical fruits to end the dinner such as Guava, Red Guava, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Honeydew, Watermelon, Papaya, Dragon Fruit, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Longan, Mangoes and last but not least the essential for CNY - Mandarin Oranges. (Photo above depicted the beautifully carved local fruits with flowers design and the word "Gong Xi Fa Cai")

Diners will also be spoilt for choices with generous spread of pastries such as Nyonya Kuih, Agar-agar, Ang Koo Kuih, Kuih Bakul, Chinese bread butter pudding, CNY cookies, Assorted cut cakes and many more. I personally tried the mini cup cakes, absolutely delicious.
 To me, a must have is the above "crispy, crunchy peanut filled pancake" and their ice-cream potong.

There are ample of free parking (up to 600 parking lots) for guests and 'surau' for prayers. Buggy services are also provided to shuttle members and guests before and after the dinner.

The price for CNY Family prosperity Dinner Buffet is priced at :

Adult (per pax)                 RM75++ (Members)  
Child (per pax)                  RM35++ (Members)  

 Adult (per pax)                 RM88++ (Non-Members)
 Child (per pax)                  RM40++ (Non-Members)


There are always a bonus for early birds ....

Early Bird vouchers are available at ONLY RM62++ for both members & non-members from 1st Jan - 26th Jan 2014. All prices  are subject to 6% Government Tax & 10% Service Charge.

For more information and reservation on 'CNY Family Prosperity Dinner Buffet', kindly contact 03-7804 8888 ext 306/309/325,  03-7804 1919,  014-927 0501 (Razak)

Thinking about Open House during Chinese New Year? TGCR also provides catering services with a total of few menu packages to choose from. Kindly contact Sales & Marketing Toll Free number
1 800 88 8128

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers, family and friends a very ....

               "Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year"

EADRY ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL, HAIKOU CHINA

www.eadryhaikou.com

Eadry Royal Garden Hotel

188 Haiyu Avenue, Lingshan Town, Haikou

571126 Hainan, P.R. China

Tel : 86 898 65818888   Fax : 86 898 65819999

email : hotel@eadryhaikou.com

(ee ter rui)

It is also known as 'The Forbidden City of Haikou'.

A Luxurious Imperial Lifestyle on the Tropical Island.

The Hotel complex reveals  the magnificent Chinese traditional landscape yet architectural savvy - the perfect integration of pavilion, terrace, house and tower presents the serene and supreme imperial style!

 

 The Reception Area with animated circle screens backdrop with birds and bees flying around the blossoming flowers.

 Water elements can be found at many locations to enhance the beauty of this paradise

 305 well-appointed guestrooms perfectly blend in the elegant and graceful oriental elements. Equipped with hi-tech facilities, rooms and suites are designed with fascinating charisma. There is a television fitted just above the bath tub too. The rectangular shiny mirror that you can see in the photo is actually a television indeed :)

 Nourishing SPA is also available. Dive into the swimming pool or just relax in this red wine jacuzzi. You may also dip into the herbal pool.

  Great place for photo shooting, 'outdoor - weddings' and seminars.

Carriage, horse riding, Western and Chinese restaurants, convenience store are on site.

 Sunset captured on the first day of our arrival to this beautiful hotel.

Tips to travelers :-

You may contact or email the hotel (in advance before arrival) for complimentary/free of charge pick up from the airport. They also arrange free shuttle/limousine to the airport for guests checking out. Prior arrangement needed.

The hotel also provides free shuttle to RT Supermarket at 11 am everyday (2 hours advanced reservation needed). From there, you may get taxis, bus, RT Free Bus No. 1 - 11 to other destinations of interest. Nearby the RT Supermarket,
about 15 minutes walk you can reach Hainan Museum. Entrance is free and worth going.
A great way to understand the history of Haikou and Hainan, ethnic cultures and traditions.

Also a great place to shop at RT Supermarket. KFC is located in the RT Supermarket itself and McDonald is just the next block. There are tour agency, banks etc. You may take the RT No. 6  free bus to Wu Gong temple (Wu Gong Tse) - another tourist attraction. Senior citizens 55 years old and above get half price entrance fees.

However, points to consider is that the taxi fares are a bit pricey when you need to come back to the hotel at night as most taxis will charge more as they claimed that they can't get passengers after dropping clients at the hotel. Do bargain for lower fares, they might consider ....lol

Monte's Restaurant & Wine Bar at BSC

Feel like having a Western fine dining? There is a cozy yet inviting place that I revisited recently in Bangsar Shopping Centre.

Monte's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Lot F112, Level 1, Bangsar Shopping Centre, West Wing
Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-2094 1112/3,  03-2011 1316    Fax : 03-2094 1113
Email : montesrestaurantbsc@gmail.com
Website : www.monterestaurant.com.my

They have great set lunch everyday. Here were the sets that my son and I ordered.

For entree, they serve hot bun with butter, followed by soup of the day (we got mushroom soup).

Rib Eye Steak - well done! I enjoyed every bite of it, keep telling myself to reward myself to come
back here on a monthly basis :)

 Fish & Chips, quite a generous portion.

 Ice Cream as desserts (stressed blown away once you indulged in them). We had chocolates & vanilla ice-cream with crispy wafer. Oh... not forgotten, this set luch came with a fabulous choice of drink! Coffee / Tea / Teh Tarik (Hot/Cold)....  Of course, we go for the teh tarik!!!

They serve wines too. Do visit this place if you happens to be in Bangsar Shopping Centre. Happy Dining makes Happy Moments Treasured For a long time :)

KURIYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Feel like having a Japanese fine dining? There is an interesting place that I discovered recently in Bangsar Shopping Centre.

Australia Wagyu Aburi Yaki, exceptionally delicious!

  My first taste of wagyu beef ...my verdict? Heavenly :)

Dipped in the sauce which enhance the flavour of wagyu beef.

     Tori Karaage, my son's favorite!

     Salmon Teriyaki, an all time favorite and healthy too :)

The address and contact number to this wonderful restaurant is :-

Kuriya Japanese Restaurant
T2, 3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre
285 Jalan Ma'arof, Taman Bukit Bandaraya
59000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-2093 9242              Fax : 03-2093 9261

email : kuriya_kl@res.com.my
Website : www.res.com.sg