2011 has come and gone with a few forgotten moments I choose not to dwell on and a certain few sweeter ones carefully stashed away in the mind cabinets for future reminiscing.
No longer can I say out loud that I'm in my early twenties because who am I kidding, I feel like I'm closer to mid twenties than I'll ever be.
No more gloating to people that I'm the youngest in my company because now there are two more who are much younger than I am.
Bummer.
But who's to say that it's all bad? I'm a 24 year old who has been living with her boyfriend in an incredibly tiny apartment for the past year, have finally managed to afford a duplex apartment, is giving allowances to her parents instead of the other way around and has gone through 2 salary raises and 1 promotion in her working life.
I gotta say, I feel like I've climbed mountains but the peak is still a looong way from where I'm standing.
And now here's another mountain for me to conquer - I've decided to venture into a small side business to earn some side income. Why? Because I want to be so financially stable that I can eat, shop, and travel the world with comfort. And also, I would like to buy my own property and a car sometime soon.
In doing so, I will have to bid you a temporary goodbye, because my second job requires me to spend most of my time on the computer, and I currently don't have a proper desk for my computer. So until I have moved into my new condo, posts on the jumpinjellybeans will be put on hold.
See you in April!
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Food
GO Gourmet!
You can tell from my previous post that I'm a big fan of ordering in. My line of work does not really allow me the luxury of time to go and have dinner at a restaurant or cook, as I'm usually only home at 10pm. Even now... I'm actually taking time off to blog from the office. =P
So ordering in is my best bet!
As mentioned, Mcds has given up on me, and I'm too embarrassed to order from the other fast food outlets because they tend to already recognize my voice. Also, I'm not really a huge fan of fast food.
Room Service has been extremely kind to my tummy, but not to my wallet. So on the hunt I go for something else online. And lo behold!! I found this ---> http://www.gogourmet.com.my/
God, I love the internet!
Not only is this cheaper, but they actually make the food on their own. Kinda like a restaurant that delivers. But the wide array of food selection is AMAZING! They have almost everything ranging from Japanese to Italian to Asian.
And that's what I did.. I ordered myself some Italian and Japanese just to test the waters.
After a full day of work, you tend to forget to take pictures of the food, especially if you're only having your dinner at 10.30pm. So please pardon the lack of images in this post as well. (I promise I'll have more pics for you in the next one)
I ordered the:
Smoked Salmon Carbonarra Penne - RM24.90
Japanese Crabstick, Avocado, Salmon Sashimi Salad with Ebiko - RM22.00
Ebi Tempura Reverse Rolls - RM15.00
Beef Teriyaki Bento Set - RM24.00
Total including the delivery charge of RM12.00 = RM97.90
I know it is still a little much for 2 pax, but this is honestly a lot less than what I used to spend at Room Service. Service was great as the food came on time and it was still warm-hot. No spills, portions are pretty decent and best of all... they actually taste pretty darn good.
I can now sleep a little easier knowing that I can at least order in from somewhere other than Room Service (please do not assume that they are bad. I have just been ordering from them one too many times and would like a change of...price)
Ok, back to work. Toodle doo!!
So ordering in is my best bet!
As mentioned, Mcds has given up on me, and I'm too embarrassed to order from the other fast food outlets because they tend to already recognize my voice. Also, I'm not really a huge fan of fast food.
Room Service has been extremely kind to my tummy, but not to my wallet. So on the hunt I go for something else online. And lo behold!! I found this ---> http://www.gogourmet.com.my/
God, I love the internet!
Not only is this cheaper, but they actually make the food on their own. Kinda like a restaurant that delivers. But the wide array of food selection is AMAZING! They have almost everything ranging from Japanese to Italian to Asian.
And that's what I did.. I ordered myself some Italian and Japanese just to test the waters.
After a full day of work, you tend to forget to take pictures of the food, especially if you're only having your dinner at 10.30pm. So please pardon the lack of images in this post as well. (I promise I'll have more pics for you in the next one)
I ordered the:
Smoked Salmon Carbonarra Penne - RM24.90
Japanese Crabstick, Avocado, Salmon Sashimi Salad with Ebiko - RM22.00
Ebi Tempura Reverse Rolls - RM15.00
Beef Teriyaki Bento Set - RM24.00
Total including the delivery charge of RM12.00 = RM97.90
I know it is still a little much for 2 pax, but this is honestly a lot less than what I used to spend at Room Service. Service was great as the food came on time and it was still warm-hot. No spills, portions are pretty decent and best of all... they actually taste pretty darn good.
I can now sleep a little easier knowing that I can at least order in from somewhere other than Room Service (please do not assume that they are bad. I have just been ordering from them one too many times and would like a change of...price)
Ok, back to work. Toodle doo!!
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Food
Room Service Deliveries
There once was a day.. a very very lazy day.. where I couldn't even bring myself to get out of bed. All I wanted to do was laze around at home and doze in and out of slumber while the TV drones on. But there was a problem to that.. I was hungry and the fridge was empty. Oh who am I kidding, its like that almost every single day. Lol.
So usually, I will opt for McDelivery. But until recently, they have stopped delivering to my area because it takes more than 7 minutes from their restaurant to my place. Lazy much...
Boo you!
Then I went back and forth between Popeyes and Dominos. Which isn't so bad, until they recognized my voice, which then makes me feel kinda pathetic.
On special days, I opt for O'Briens. But to be honest, O'briens is only meant to satisfy a craving, not fill you up.
Right about now... I bet you must be thinking that I'm some 500 pound girl with bed rashes and a feeder as a boyfriend. YOU'RE WRONG! Just know that I'm a really tall girl with an appetite and a metabolic rate of a swimmer. Apparently I burn more when I sleep than when I actually work out.
Now that that's out of the way...
I stumbled across THIS! as I was browsing through the net for restaurants with delivery services.
So usually, I will opt for McDelivery. But until recently, they have stopped delivering to my area because it takes more than 7 minutes from their restaurant to my place. Lazy much...
Boo you!Then I went back and forth between Popeyes and Dominos. Which isn't so bad, until they recognized my voice, which then makes me feel kinda pathetic.
On special days, I opt for O'Briens. But to be honest, O'briens is only meant to satisfy a craving, not fill you up.
Right about now... I bet you must be thinking that I'm some 500 pound girl with bed rashes and a feeder as a boyfriend. YOU'RE WRONG! Just know that I'm a really tall girl with an appetite and a metabolic rate of a swimmer. Apparently I burn more when I sleep than when I actually work out.
Now that that's out of the way...
I stumbled across THIS! as I was browsing through the net for restaurants with delivery services.
I saw Chillis, Tony Romas, Kenny Rogers, Star-fucking-bucks, Souled Out, OMFG!!!!
Scrolled around a little more and was thrilled to see the many locations they delivered to. All with different delivery charges of course. Depending on whether you live and from which restaurant you're ordering from, the delivery charges ranges from RM 12 to RM20.
Yes, its a little pricey, but I figured that if you could afford Tony Romas or Chillis, you'd be able to afford the delivery charge as well. No pain, no gain for all you lazy bums out there (me included).
You can either log on to their website or just call 1300 886 886 to register.
So yes, it was pretty cool the first few times and then it started to burn a hole in my pocket. But then, it felt pretty good to have warm food delivered right to my doorstep. Lol.
So let your curiousity take charge and order your first delivery from Room Service Deliveries now!
Just note that I should not be blamed should you overspend on this. =)
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Capricciosa in Sunway Pyramid
I've always been a fan of Italian food. The thick creamy sauces (alfredo's are my favourite!) and the freshly baked pizzas... they just light up your pallettes!
Before I start, I'd like to just apologize for the lack (more like non-existent) of images. We were too hungry and couldn't hold on any longer to snap photos and just dug in.
To really pull off a creamy pasta, the cream has to be light enough for you to not get sick of it, and creamy enough to give you that sinful indulgence. The night at Cappricciosa was definitely an indulgence on all our parts.
What we ordered:
Beef bacon carbonara - RM 19.90
Linguine pasta with Smoked salmon in Light cream sauce - RM 24.90
Some Italian meat soup (can't remember) - Unsure
Clam Chowder - Unsure
Price wise, it's pretty reasonable. The portions are a little smaller than the ones in Spaghetti Grill, but what they lacked in size, they made up with taste. The pastas were made with the right consistency of sauce and pasta (not too dry - too much pasta and not enough sauce, or vice versa), and it tasted heavenly.
The beef bacon carbonara came with a generous helping of bacon, and if you add a hint of tobassco sauce in your pasta (like I did!), you'll feel as though you've died and gone to Italy for a holiday. The linguine pasta with smoked salmon was almost perfect. The only gripe I have with the pasta was that it did not come with many chunks of salmon. Instead, it came with one big piece of salmon right in the middle of it all. It didn't make the pasta horrible, I just would have preferred the salmon chunks to be coated with the light cream sauce.
Now for the soups - I honestly cannot remember the name of this soup, but it was Italian meat-something. Lol. Doesn't matter if I can't remember the name, because up to this day, I could still remember how it tastes like. Boy was it good!! It came with a generous portion of chunky meat in creamy tomato soup. Heavenly I tell you!
There was nothing much to scream about the clam chowder. To my knowledge, chowders are supposed to be pretty thick soups. This was a little too diluted for my liking. Taste wise, nothing to complain about. Just the consistency of it.
Overall, I would definitely go back to Cappriciosa sometime soon to try out their other dishes. Especially their pizzas and parpadelles! Oh gosh, I'm drooling right now. Till next time folks!
Capricciosa Sunway Pyramid
(Opposite Sunway Lagoon main entrance)
Lot OB3.LG2.2, Oasis BoulevardSunway Pramid Shopping Mall
Tel: 603-7492 0513Fax: 603-7492 0512
Business Hour : 10am - 10pm
Before I start, I'd like to just apologize for the lack (more like non-existent) of images. We were too hungry and couldn't hold on any longer to snap photos and just dug in.
To really pull off a creamy pasta, the cream has to be light enough for you to not get sick of it, and creamy enough to give you that sinful indulgence. The night at Cappricciosa was definitely an indulgence on all our parts.
What we ordered:
Beef bacon carbonara - RM 19.90
Linguine pasta with Smoked salmon in Light cream sauce - RM 24.90
Some Italian meat soup (can't remember) - Unsure
Clam Chowder - Unsure
Price wise, it's pretty reasonable. The portions are a little smaller than the ones in Spaghetti Grill, but what they lacked in size, they made up with taste. The pastas were made with the right consistency of sauce and pasta (not too dry - too much pasta and not enough sauce, or vice versa), and it tasted heavenly.
The beef bacon carbonara came with a generous helping of bacon, and if you add a hint of tobassco sauce in your pasta (like I did!), you'll feel as though you've died and gone to Italy for a holiday. The linguine pasta with smoked salmon was almost perfect. The only gripe I have with the pasta was that it did not come with many chunks of salmon. Instead, it came with one big piece of salmon right in the middle of it all. It didn't make the pasta horrible, I just would have preferred the salmon chunks to be coated with the light cream sauce.
Now for the soups - I honestly cannot remember the name of this soup, but it was Italian meat-something. Lol. Doesn't matter if I can't remember the name, because up to this day, I could still remember how it tastes like. Boy was it good!! It came with a generous portion of chunky meat in creamy tomato soup. Heavenly I tell you!
There was nothing much to scream about the clam chowder. To my knowledge, chowders are supposed to be pretty thick soups. This was a little too diluted for my liking. Taste wise, nothing to complain about. Just the consistency of it.
Overall, I would definitely go back to Cappriciosa sometime soon to try out their other dishes. Especially their pizzas and parpadelles! Oh gosh, I'm drooling right now. Till next time folks!
Capricciosa Sunway Pyramid
(Opposite Sunway Lagoon main entrance)
Lot OB3.LG2.2, Oasis BoulevardSunway Pramid Shopping Mall
Tel: 603-7492 0513Fax: 603-7492 0512
Business Hour : 10am - 10pm
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Introduction
Back again...
Exactly one year..
It was exactly one year ago when I decided to leave this blog. One year ago when I moved to Tumblr. But almost everyday for that one year, I keep coming back to this blog.. just to have a look see around and to reminisce about the old times. I just simply love the layout of this blog, and I can't get the thought of how much time I spent looking for the right skin out of my head.
I'm venturing into the writing world again, this time to a broader range of providing articles to not only printed publications, but also to any other online platforms. And I figured that since Tumblr has become more a personal blog where I can post short talks and images, that I should maintain this for strictly writing (since I love it so much).
So here it is! I'm back on jumpinjellybeans, but with a whole new purpose to it. This blog will only contain reviews of places I've been to, movies I've seen and basically my critical opinions of everything around me. It will be my portfolio which I will showcase to those who are looking to hire me as a freelance/part time writer.
Saying goodbye to all the old personal posts... and saying hello to all the new incoming articles.
Ta-ta!
It was exactly one year ago when I decided to leave this blog. One year ago when I moved to Tumblr. But almost everyday for that one year, I keep coming back to this blog.. just to have a look see around and to reminisce about the old times. I just simply love the layout of this blog, and I can't get the thought of how much time I spent looking for the right skin out of my head.
I'm venturing into the writing world again, this time to a broader range of providing articles to not only printed publications, but also to any other online platforms. And I figured that since Tumblr has become more a personal blog where I can post short talks and images, that I should maintain this for strictly writing (since I love it so much).
So here it is! I'm back on jumpinjellybeans, but with a whole new purpose to it. This blog will only contain reviews of places I've been to, movies I've seen and basically my critical opinions of everything around me. It will be my portfolio which I will showcase to those who are looking to hire me as a freelance/part time writer.
Saying goodbye to all the old personal posts... and saying hello to all the new incoming articles.
Ta-ta!
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About Places,
Events
A much needed holiday
Its been ages since I last went on a holiday.
So when the invitation for an impromptu Penang trip came, I grabbed it without any second thought.
Chilling by the balcony, listening to good music, having some of the most awesome food available to mankind, filling our veins with alcohol and enjoying the breeze, beach and the sound of the ocean - this is my definition of a holiday.
It wasn't exactly a trip filled with constant activities planned ahead, with the need to wake up early and things like that. But we did manage to go jet skiing, 'rock climbed' to get a better view of the ocean, shop for dvds and things like that. Everything just happened spontaneously.
Pictures!
So when the invitation for an impromptu Penang trip came, I grabbed it without any second thought.
Chilling by the balcony, listening to good music, having some of the most awesome food available to mankind, filling our veins with alcohol and enjoying the breeze, beach and the sound of the ocean - this is my definition of a holiday.
It wasn't exactly a trip filled with constant activities planned ahead, with the need to wake up early and things like that. But we did manage to go jet skiing, 'rock climbed' to get a better view of the ocean, shop for dvds and things like that. Everything just happened spontaneously.
Pictures!
Christmas Present #2
Genting Trip!!
I got my second present from Zaha about an hour ago. Haha! My very first trip to Genting!
Yes, yes, I know. I've had a pretty depressing childhood considering the fact that I've never been to Genting or Camerons before and I could only venture out of Subang and Sunway at the age of 17. So I'm trying to catch up with the rest of you here.
Started off with dinner and a very good talk at Oldtaste 15 then began our journey at approximately 8.15pm.
We were grooving to Pitbull, Lil Jon and Sean Kingston on the way up there, and got lost halfway while looking for the First World Hotel parking. When we finally found the parking, all hell broke loose for the jakun-ness in me. Well, it started a little earlier during the drive when I realised we were already in Genting. Heh.
Roamed around First World Plaza for awhile, checking all the rides out and what not, then we decided to ride the Rio Float - which is a huge float that takes you around the mall in the air.
The pretty lights on the Rio Float
The Oscar Man!
The happy me
A must-tourist-pose
Zaha's true self. Hehehehe.. 
I just had to lah... Hehehe.
KFC in Genting
That's all! I had a tremendous amount of fun, but it felt especially good to get everything out on the table and clear the air. Will definitely be going back to Genting to try out the theme park next.
p/s: Zaha!! That's your job k? Hehehe..
Early Xmas Presents
Christmas this year was a little more quiet and intimate than the ones before, which is just the way I like it.
Not much drama, quality time spent with the people I love dearly and meaningful presents. *grins*
Dearest Zaha gave me my Christmas present early. Granted, it wasn't supposed to be a present, but I enjoyed myself so much that I just declared this as a present and let him off the hook. A car ride in the Alfa and then the Beetle. How can I not let him off the hook?
Actually, not really. I still want something wrapped in a box n my Genting trip!! Hehe. Demanding hor??
It was supposed to be just a drive and then some beers, then home. But that fella got such a shock at my jakun-ness that we made a detour to first the 'Sydney Bridge Replica' bridge and then the Petronas bridge in Putrajaya. And later on, went to have some 'Master Burger' before heading home. Another post on the burgers soon.
Pictures were taken and I was bullied the whole time, but it was still a good night.
The ride - Rupert!!
So thank you Zaha!! I know you read my blog so yea, thank you! Not only did you cheer me up tremendously, you gave me exactly what I needed. =)
And Pinto babe got me something I never thought I would have in my wardrobe. I'm not going to say it here, but thanking you loads too babe. You and I both know I will never wear it, but it was a cute present. =)
Possum.. oh Possum. You know me so well. Thanks for the sweet, sweet, so-sweet-till-it-made-me-look-sweeter earrings. This is going to be so corny and funny, but I can't say it to you in person, so I'll just say it here lah. The best present I could ever receive from you is your friendship and nothing else. I would have never thought we would be best friends, but now that we are, I'm not regretting a single moment of it. No, seriously.. not even one moment. I'm serious. I actually played back everything, and yes I'm very very very sure. Positively sure.
So, thanks for everything Possum. And you know I'll always be here for you. =)
Accompanied with a quiet dinner with the family, a yam cha session with those closest to me after that, and the fact that I have all these people around me... this is definitely one of the best Christmas I've had, and the one that I will definitely remember.
I love all of you.
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Tech Talk
New phone?
I am a phone freak. I love new phones. I love collecting phones. Unfortunately, I don't have the kind of money to purchase brand new phones everytime. I can, however afford to trade them in and pay the difference. Which means I won't be able to collect cause I won't be able to keep the old phone.
Anyway..
I'm planning to trade in my awesome Nokia e63 for the new, and probably even more awesome Nokia e75.
What say you?
It looks so stylish and the specs aren't that bad either. I figured I should trade in my e63 before it deteriorates even more. Not that its in a lousy condition now, but there are a few scratches here and there la.
How? How? How?
Anyone using the Nokia e75?
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