Flying September 2016

 Time sure seems to be flying very fast this year. In a blink of an eye, half October had passed. Many celebrations during September but Mamarazzi have not recorded it down for me in this blog.

Well, there was the Mooncake Festival a.k.a Mid Autumn  Festival also the day that Mamarazzi discovered that I took her camera and gave it to my friend.

 Despite bum bum blooming with flowers, I still get to enjoy playing lanterns with my friends at the Playground that evening.

 Nothing gets me down. 

Then again...it might be due to the few glasses of wine that made Mamarazzi mellowed. hence I get to play with friends though I was terribly naughty. Grounded till today.

September was also the month where we had Sport Day in my school . This year I didn't get to be selected for any competition. Got grounded by teacher on the day they select participants for the contests.

However, I was selected to join my Storm 8 Martial Art team to perform for the Sport Day event. If you are my friend, in Facebook, you will see my  performance. Mamarazzi doesn't wanna post up the video here for security reasons.

After Sport Day, my school declared an off day . Yippee....errrr....also not so yipee coz I had fever that day. Went to see the Doctor. Lucky no need to jab jab.

Apart from that, I also went for a trip with my friends. The teacher brought us to Teddy Town in Cheras.

Wow wee! Not only that we learnt to make soap but we also get free candy floss, ice creams and many more. It was fun.

There were crafting session. We can choose either build a castle or make an umbrella.  Guess what did i choose?

Mamarazzi  gave me rm10 for the trip. I bought her a packet of popcorn as i know she like caramel popcorn

I bought Papa a bar of Lavender soap as i know he likes  Lavender scent

For myself, i bought a Mr Bean Keychain. And now it's hanging on my bag.

September also "weird food" month. Anyone dares to eat Cauliflower crust pizza?

Or Kerabu Sotong with loads of home grown herbs from the garden?

Or tough "doggie bones"? Not made of doggie bones . It's grilled pork ribs. Mamarazzi didn't grilled it long enough , hence it was tough . The next day, Mamarazzi reheat the leftover, it tasted just nice.

Fried Wantan.. this one is normal...the only abnormal part is Mamarazzi stuffed it with loads of vege, carrot, mushrooms and a tiny bit of meat only. Wanna trick me to eat more vegetables ka?

September was also the month where the developer launched Meet Your Neighbour campaign and also to promote the second phase of the houses here. Loads of food and most of all Ice Cream Truck!

Each person was supposed to get one Macaron Ice Cream but end of the day they have a lot excess. Hence the Kor Kor developer gave me a bunch of vouchers for me to redeem more ice cream lor. Think that two days I had over 10 ice cream. Can't finish all so tapau home and put in freezer.

Hmmm...what else in September ya...I think that's all ...

Meantime...October sneaked in very fast. I had exam last week and this week. Final paper was o n Tuesday and I can cheerfully tell Mamarazzi I think I failed my Chinese. Aisey... when people ask, I say I am "English" mah.... dunno Chinese leh.

The Star Wars Saga Continues with Star Wars Rebels Season 3

Here’s a quick catch-up before you watch the new season premiere on Saturday, 15 October, 8am on Disney XD (Astro Ch 617 & 637), with 5 things you need to know and a handy timeline to keep you on track!

Star Wars Rebels – the animated series by Lucasfilm Animation on Disney XD, covers the events that take place fourteen years after Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and five years before Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.

At this time, the Galactic Empire is securing its control on the galaxy, while the last of the Jedi Knights are being tracked down by Darth Vader’s Imperial army. However, hope remains as the fledgling Rebel force takes form against the Empire.

Before you pop any popcorn and wield your lightsaber, get ready for a BRAND NEW Season of Star Wars Rebels by first catching up on the full Star Wars saga as shown in the movies and on Disney XD!

A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY…

STAR WARS: EPISODE I - The Phantom Menace

A trade dispute, sparked by an illegal blockade to the planet Naboo by the Trade Federation, is revealed to be a plot by Darth Sidious. With Queen Amidala of Naboo held hostage, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi attempt a daring rescue. Along the way, they encounter a young slave named Anakin Skywalker who later begins Jedi training. 

 

STAR WARS: EPISODE II - Attack of The Clones

Ten years on, Obi-Wan is a general; with Anakin at his side, they help to defend the Galactic Republic from attacks led by former Jedi Master Count Dooku. Anakin is assigned to protect the influential senator Padmé Amidala; their romance leads to a secret wedding. Meanwhile, Dooku delivers the Death Star blueprints to his Sith master, Darth Sidious, marking the beginning of the Clone wars.

STAR WARS: EPISODE III - Revenge Of The Sith

Chancellor Palpatine’s power and influence grows as the Clone Wars progresses, as well as suspicion among the Jedi Council regarding the Chancellor’s allegiance. Anakin is then asked to spy on the chancellor but the Council’s refusal to grant him the rank of Jedi Master leads to resentment. Anakin soon embraces the Dark Side, fuelled by bitterness and manipulated by the fear of losing his wife Padmé, who, unknown to him, gives birth to twins. A confrontation between Anakin and Obi-Wan leads to serious injuries; Darth Sidious saves his life, marking the ‘birth’ of the Sith Lord Darth Vader.

STAR WARS REBELS Season 1

Fourteen years later, a young orphan named Ezra meets the captain of a ship called Ghost, Hera Syndulla, and her motley crew – Sabine Wren, Zeb Orrelios, Chopper the droid, and Kanan Jarrus who is an undercover Jedi. Together they traverse planet Lothal and the surrounding Outer Rim, learning about the growing rebellion and their role in resisting the Imperial army while Ezra is trained in the ways of The Force by Kanan.

STAR WARS REBELS Season 2

The Rebels are adjusting to their new missions within a larger Rebellion taking place on planets like Garel and Lasat. They receive a call for help from Minister Maketh Tua, who convinces the Rebels to help her defect from the Galactic Empire in exchange for vital Imperial secrets. They return to Lothal only to find it under Imperial siege and soon have their first encounter with the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader.

STAR WARS REBELS Season 3

Having established a secret base on planet Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, Imperial efforts to eliminate the rebellion are now being led by the cold and analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have ever faced before. Ezra and Sabine have to take on new roles and challenges as the rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.

If you’re still unclear how things stand, here are 5 things you need to know before watching:

1. Lothal – where it all began

The Rebels started with Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, Zeb Orrelios, Chopper the droid, and Kanan Jarrus. They met and began their mission against the Galactic Empire on a planet called Lothal, traveling on a ship known as the Ghost, as shown on Season 1.

2.  Ezra Bridger battles within

While the Rebels gear up for their biggest battle against the Empire in Season 3, the battle within Ezra rages on as he’s torn between the light and dark side of the Force. The last episode of Season 2 showed him opening the Sith holocron that powered the Sith temple – something that can only be performed by someone who thinks like a Sith.

3. Darth Maul returns

Darth Maul is back since he was last seen in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, with an appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series. This time, his personal agenda to gain power continues in the third season of Star Wars Rebels, as he’s made it clear he’s neither with the Rebels nor with the Empire.

4. Kanan’s new look

After being blinded by Darth Maul’s lightsaber in the season finale of Season 2, Kanan Jarrus now sports a beard and wears a black mask. The experience has changed his perspective on life and he is made to rely more on the Force as a guide.

5. Say hello to new characters

In Season 3, the Imperial army is now led by the cold and analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, who’s strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any the Rebels have ever faced before. Meanwhile, Kanan Jarrus will meet a Force-sensitive ancient being on planet Atollon called Bendu, who claims to represent the center of the Force.

STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A New Hope

Thirty-two years after Episode III - The Revenge of The Sith, Princess Leia leads the Rebel Alliance, hiding the Death Star blueprints in the astromech droid R2-D2 before being captured by Darth Vader. An adopted farmhand Luke Skywalker discovers the droid on Tatooine and embarks on a mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi to deliver the plans to the Rebels, hiring smuggler Han Solo and his ship the Millennium Falcon. The Rebels then identify a weakness in the Death Star, planning a successful assault and destroying the Death Star.

STAR WARS: EPISODE V - The Empire Strikes Back

Three years after the Death Star is destroyed, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance base on the ice planet Hoth. Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda but leaves to rescue Han Solo and Leia when they are captured by Vader. Luke then faces Vader, loses his hand and discovers that Vader is his father. Meanwhile, Han has been frozen in carbonite and surrendered to the bounty hunter Boba Fett, to be delivered to Jabba the Hutt.

STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - Return of The Jedi

Luke and Leia, assisted by local Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian, rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt while the Galactic Empire constructs a second Death Star in order to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all. The Rebel Fleet launches a full-scale attack on the Death Star while Luke struggles to bring his father, Darth Vader, back from the Dark Side of the Force. In the fight, Vader chooses to save his son, killing the Emperor and dying from his wounds, bringing an end to the Empire's hold over the galaxy.

 

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens

Thirty years after the destruction of the second Death Star, the First Order rises from the fallen Galactic Empire with an even greater weapon – the Starkiller. Opposing them is the Resistance, led by General Leia who also searches for her brother Luke. Meanwhile a scavenger named Rey – who shows an ability to use the Force - encounters BB-8, a droid which holds a vital clue to Luke’s location, and is taken captive. Former Stormtrooper Finn, Han Solo and Chewbacca attempt a rescue, with Han confronting his son, Kylo Ren, leader of the First Order. Han is killed and the Starkiller Base is destroyed; soon after, Rey follows the map hidden on BB-8 and R2-D2 to Luke’s location on planet Ahch-To.

Now that you’re all prepared, don’t miss the premiere of STAR WARS REBELS Season 3 this Saturday, 15 October, 8am on Disney XD (Astro Ch 617 & 637)!

Sewing and Tony "Rumah"

Mamarazzi is still busy boiling "kdrama" and Mainland drama. Now becoming worse coz got two "kaki"(pals)  who are also drama addict urging each other on. Oh by the way, The Mystic Nine , a Mainland drama have lotsa lengchai and lenglui. But i I like Love020 better.

Anyway, as a result...Mamarazzi have been neglecting her sewing. She claims that my birdie kept poking holes in my pants.

Okay..if she don't do..nevermind..i can do it. I think i can do it since i observed her many times. First must put saliva on to the thread...*LOL*

There! It's  not that hard. In and out..in and out. Easy.

Got so excited that i even "sew" Papa's sarong.  Actually , i was trying to escape from doing revision. These two weeks  will be year end exam week in my school.

I had a surprise tonight . Mamarazzi made   Tony "Rumah" steak for me. Yup...Tony "Rumah" coz each time i said wanna go eat at Tony Romas, Mamarazzi will say "balik rumah" and she will make Tony "Rumah" steak/macaroni/salad etc for me. *Pengsan*

Friday Sky Watch

For some, the journey is ending. For some, the journey is just beginning.

Happy weekend!

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Friday Evening Sky Watch

This is what I am seeing now at this part of the world.

Happy long weekend to everyone!

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VV Hai Li Lao BBQ Steamboat 威威海里捞烧烤自助火锅城

 Last week Mamarazzi was busy baking. Her mooncake presentation had improved much and she baked a batch of red bean paste mooncakes for me and my girlfriend. Well, at least that was what I thought she baked la.  mana tau she also baked lotus paste with yolk mooncakes ..said for Papa to eat but actually to bring back for Ah Kong and Ah Mah.

I had a surprised last week after tuition. Uiks....car were full of stuffs... Yup...another spontaneous trip balik kampung. Mamarazzi purposely didn't tell me about the trip so that I won't be restless during tuition.

Aiyaya.... memang like this one leh. We always do things spontaneously leh. Just like the week before this. A friend texted and asked us to go out for buffet ... think think think...where to eat ah? Then recalled one of Mamarazzi's ex-colleague posted in Facebook about this buffet style steamboat restaurant in Serdang.

Mamarazzi immediately called  the number to make a reservation while her friend contact the rest of the gang. Unfortunately nobody from the restaurant answered the call . Mamarazzi sent a text message and shortly she received a confirmation from the restaurant. Off we went food hunting.

Price quite cheap looks reasonable. Our friend treat us for this makan session. Thank you very muchie ...

Guess what's the first thing I did when we arrived at the restaurant.... Check out the washroom. *LOL* . Yeah....long journey.... need to empty my bladder. Came out of the washroom, I immediately informed everyone that the washroom is air-conditioned. Wah lau eh.....!

There were large variety of food .  Two tables seafood. 

A table of red meat...marinated beef slices, lamb slices, chicken meat, marinated ikan kembung and etc.

A cooler of processed meat. 

Ingredients for steamboat were store at a separate section. There were 3 or was it 4 cabinets full of vegetable, tofu, fishballs, meat ball, mushrooms and etc that goes well in steamboat.

Mamarazzi was surprised by the drink section. Wah they also provided teapot for tea lover like Mamarazzi to make tea.

For me, of course I choose those fruit juice.

Initially we didn't know how to use the multi-tier pot provided. Went and try to BBQ the chicken wings on the pot. The hot plate was not hot enough to BBQ the chicken wings.

Asked the staff . The lady explained that the first tier is for steaming. After steaming, we may place the cooked food on the 2nd tier to keep warm . Third tier is for BBQ meat slices. while the lowest is for steamboat.

If we want to BBQ chicken wings , crabs or fish... we can use the big grill provided at the other section.

Papa went there to grill some Chicken wings...

..fishes for us. 

Mamarazzi went and "sapu" seafood. 

Guess what I "sapu" first... yup..Ice cream. Wow Wee! They have two ice cream box/cabinet. One was the  normal Nestle or was it Walls ice cream while the other was Yuyi ice.

Mamarazzi liked the Yuyi ice better than ice cream. Said tasted more refreshing. 

Each paying adult is entitled to a live crab. Ones can kiap choose the crabs from the aquarium . 

The man at the kitchen will clean the crabs for you.  The crabs can either be BBQ(they will help you to BBQ it) or you can steam it .

We divided the crabs. Some we BBQ , some we steam.

They also have this catching live prawns game. Each table is given a card. And when it is time, they will call out. Representative from each table can test their skill by catching as many prawns as possible.

We have to queue up and fish as many prawns as possible in 30 seconds and put it into the glass containers. The prawns we caught  are ours to do as we please.

Papa managed to catch a jar of prawns. Not an easy feat. The naughty prawns can swim very fast and hard to catch. They can jump very high too. 

No wonder there is a Chinese saying " kek toh sang har kum thiew". which translated to " angry till jumping like live prawns". meaning ones feeling livid. Just like Mamarazzi when she saw I mess up the house after she clean up.

Mamarazzi steamed them in the steamer. Aiyak.... they only provide garlic...tarak ginger. if got ginger will taste nicer leh.

Jeng Jeng! fresh and juice steamed prawns . 

Dessert. These are not provided by the restaurant. Our friend's ex-neighbour got them from her "dusun"(orchard). 

The restaurant  have fruits and jelly too for dessert. I ate loads of jelly and watermelon. 

Forced by Mamarazzi to pose for this photo  before we call it a night. I enjoyed the buffet very much. Didn't eat much but it was fun running up and down taking food and drinks for everyone. 

I also enjoyed watching people catch crabs and prawns. I heard that if certain table have certain  number of people, they are entitle to catching a live fish. 

For mamarazzi, this buffet is worth it. Large variety of food and drinks. Service was very good. They kept refilling the soup whenever it's low. Soup base wise..taste was average. Nevertheless, we would certainly come again if have kaki/gang to eat together. Buffet steamboat is best eaten with many kaki

God's Rays

Saw this on our way to Ah Mah's house and I said to Papa and Mamarazzi "Look ! God's rays".

On our journey  home, the sky were pretty gloomy. Rained at some parts of the highway.

The amazing thing was..though the sky and hill surrounding the highway were dark and cloudy, there are  spots where the sun's ray penetrated, making  it bright green. That's life.

So take a look at the sky at your part of the world now and see the wonder of God's rays.

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