Pressure for Perfection

I just watched a show called 'Dr Phil' this morning. This is really an interesting show. 

Dr. Phil McGraw has galvanized millions of people to "get real" about their own behavior and create more positive lives. Dr. Phil uses his “get real” approach to help guests solve their problems by stripping away their emotional clutter, and providing them with the tools they need to move confidently ahead in their lives. 

Today the show was about ' Pressure for perfection', a mum who wants her 10 years old daughter to become a baton twirling champion, makes her to practice 2 hours a day and spent more than $15,000 on costumes. However, the true behind isn't her daughter wants to become baton twirling champion but her mums wants. The mum cannot make her dream come true when she was young so she wants her daughter to do it for her. That is really not fair...Whether it’s in school, sports or hobbies, all parents want their children to succeed. But can a competitive spirit go too far?

I know that nowadays there are many parents want their children to become successful either in sports, hobbies or school. However, they never think that whether their children want to be or not. I feel really sad sometimes. While I was living in Malaysia, I saw a lots of parents sending their kids to tuition centre after school, sending them to learn piano, drawing or other hobbies /sports. I understand that the parents want their kids to be multi tasks and be talented. However, they have never thought or asked if their kids want to do it. Sometimes I can feel the kids are not happy about what their parents have arranged for them, but they don't dare to say 'NO' to their parents. How sad it is! I feel so lucky that my parents never force me to do anything except I want to. 

What I want to say to those parents is if you really love your children, you should talk to your children and understand what they like and what they want, instead of forcing them to do what you want! 

Bacon Wrap Portuguese Chicken

Today I went to Queen Victoria Market and bough some fresh chicken breast fillets, so I decided to make something different tonight - Bacon Wrap Portuguese Chicken. It's really easy to do it and it tasted so good.

 

Ingredients: 

500g               Chicken breast fillets (slice them, as picture shown)

10 pieces         Bacon

Marinade: 

3 Tsp        Portuguese Chicken Sauce (you can actually buy that in Woolworths)

1 Tsp        Chinese cooking wine 

                 (it's up to you whether to add it or not, I personally like to add it for most of my cooking)

1 tsp         Sesame oil

Some        Black pepper

Method: 

1. Marinade the chicken slices for 20 mins. 

2. Pre-heat the oven with 200 degree for 15 mins. 

3. Wrap the chicken slices with Bacon. (see photo above)

4. Put into oven with 180 degree for 25 mins. 

5. Done! Serve hot!

I stir-fry some zucchini (I love zucchini )with some salt and black pepper. Done! That is my dinner. Isn't it easy? I am sure everyone can do it. Actually, you can serve with salad. 

A year older now

I will be a year older in two days time. Time flies. I can't believe that I am moving to another stage of my life!
For the past years, I had my up and down, happiness and sadness,moving from this country to another country.  It really made a huge different to my life!

Now I am entering to another stage of my life, I really hope that something good will happen to me as my birthday gift! Of course, I've got my first birthday present from my hubby last night. It was a surprise to me. I love it! I should say THANK YOU to my hubby.

This Vintage bag I like it a lot, I wanted to buy it at the shop the other day, but I didn't. Now hubby bought me as birthday gift! haha..

Fall in love with cooking

I am so addicted to cooking since I moved to Australia. It might be the reason that I have more time to be at home or I am inspired by all the lovely kitchenware and fresh ingredients. One of my favorite shop to go now is kitchenware shop, I can spend 30mins there looking around and I will be so happy, and my favorite show to watch is the cooking show.

Yesterday, we had a late lunch at 2pm then a tea break at 4pm. We were so full for dinner, so I decided to have light salad for our dinner. I used the balsamic vinegar that I bought from the Italian shop for our salad dressing.  It was really good and refreshing!

Chocolate Sundae & Dark Chocolate Mocha Frappe for our tea break

 

Barramundi Fish & Tiger Prawn Salad 

Dressing: 

3 Tsp balsamic vinegar or to your taste (you can add more if like it sour)

2 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt, to your taste

Black Pepper, to your taste

I suggest to put some garlic, crushed, it will make the taste much different. 

Brighton Beach

Last Saturday, I went to Brighton beach with my hubby. It was a sunny day and supper warm. We had our late lunch near the beach. After the lunch, we went down to the beach and had some photo shoot! :p

My favorite breakfast

Mean Machines 2009 !

Yesterday, I went to see the mean machines 2009 in Juru, Auto City. This event is organized every year in Penang.At this event, you can see the meanest modified car. However, this year is a little bit disappointing me. The mean machines models are under my expectation and also not so many nice modified cars too.

Nice car, so of course I had to snap a photo! :P

This car is nice too! I like the way the owner modified the car. Have you noticed the sport rims?very special and with lots of blink blink diamonds on! haha...

At last, it's kelisa modified car! Recently, I bought a kelisa car for myself. So when I saw this modified car at the event, I was so excited because I didn't know it also can be modified like that! haha... now I am thinking of to modify my kelisa too. Of course I won't copy this concept with all 'LOUIS VUITON' logo on the car. :p

I am so sorry that I didn't upload any model photos here as it's more enjoyable seeing nice cars than the models.

Feed your skin with Skin Food!

Skin is very important to each girl, so we have to take a very good care of it. Choosing a suitable skincare product is important too. Nowadays, everybody likes to eat organic food to get a healthy body, so do our skin too. Have you ever fed your skin with organic food? For example, a DIY mask with cucumber, egg white and honey etc. These are very natural food that give your skin whitening and radiance. If you are lazy but you want to feed your skin with natural food daily, then you should try the new skincare product from Korea. It's called 'Skin Food'.

Skin Food is a well-known cosmetic and skincare product from Korea. The appealing factor of Skin Food is the use of natural food and produce in its original form as ingredients in their products. In addition. Their products range from makeup, skin care, body and hair products.

I have tried many kinds of skincare products before and now I am using this Skin Food product. I am currently using the 'Tomato Whitening Range'. It is made from tomato extract, which effectively lightens black or brown spots, making my skin crystal clean and clear. Haha, it's a little bit exaggerated, but I can tell you that this product is very hydrating and not oily at all. thumbs-up!

Nice packaging, right?

If you need to make up every day, then I strongly recommend you these two products which I am also using it. It's fantastic! The milk shake point makeup remover and the Oat Cinnamon Rich Foam.

1. Milk shake point makeup remover -it contains milk, gently and effectively remove the makeup for eyes and lip, easily removes waterproof mascara without irritation, while nourishing and moisturizing.


2. Oat Cinnamon Rich Foam - a moisturizing cleansing foam with oat seed grains, its rich foam gently exfoliates skins without irritation, leaving skin feeling smooth and moist.

half used! haha....very good cleansing foam!I am using every day

Having compared with other makeup remover, I think this one is the best as it's cheap and effective! Because I make up every day and put a lot of waterproof mascara, so I need a good makeup remover to remove the makeup from my eyes and face. I did try the YSL eyes makeup remover. It's also very good. I used it for almost 3 years and now changed to skin food. I changed it doesn't mean it's not good. It's because of the price. The YSL one is about RM 80+ ,but skin food is about RM 35+. haha...so which one will you choose if you were me? ..........:p

Sink Food also has the cosmetic line, so wait for me to try it first then I will share with you whether it is good or not! Stay tuned!!!

Dining@32 Mansion

We went to 32 Mansion for dinner on Sunday night to celebrate my 2X birthday. haha...I am a year older now. :-(

I think everyone in Penang should know 32 Mansion and also noted of its cozy atmosphere and tasty food. This restaurant is set by the sea and is a mansion that holds its own, even against the famed E & O Hotel that happens to be just a stone's throw away.

The night view of Thirty-two Mansion.

I ordered the set dinner, It came with salad, soup of the day, a main course, dessert and coffee or tea. This is the piquant salad with spicy lemongrass vinaigrette!

These were our soups! I think you should try the Creamy Crab Soup as it is really tasty! It had very strong crab meat taste. Yummy!!!!!!!Strongly recommended!

My main course: 6-spice marinated bbq chicken with buttered rice timbale

My hubby's choice: New Zealand Steak with black pepper sauce. I like it a lot, really tasty! You should try it if you like black pepper! :-)

Finally, it's dessert time! Since this was to celebrate my birthday, in accordance with usual practice, I should make a birthday wish lor! haha.....To be honest, this cake is delicious! It's called Austria Coffee cake! I don't think so you can try it or buy it outside of any bakery stores (including Secret Receipt). We like it very much!

Online Shopping!

Recently, I have fallen in love with online shopping! haha...My pocket is almost empty now!

I don't know if you have noticed that ‘online shopping’ is getting popular nowadays. ‘City People’ are busy with their work, a visit to a conventional retail store requires travel and must take place during business hours, and they don’t really have this kind of time to do so. Whereas, online stores are usually available 24 hours a day, so those busy people can enjoy shopping at office or home. Of course, online shopping is also for those 'Lazy People' who like to stay at home and not willing to go out to shop.

I think shopping online is a wonderful thing, you have a wider choice of goods, you have an almost unlimited supply of sellers, and you can find even the most obscure item for sale. Unfortunately, online shopping also has its drawbacks, you can't see the product in person, you can’t try it to see if it fits you, and sometimes it's hard to tell if you're getting the best price and if you can trust the seller. :-(

Although I love shopping online, there are a few things I won’t buy it online, such as, shoes, electronics devices, skin care products etc. As everyone should know that the return policy for shop online is very troublesome. When I shop online, I will only choose those trustable sellers, because they will provide quality products that surely satisfy my fussy need! Hoho….of course, sometimes I also will get some unsatisfied products but I don’t really bother to return it back (not to mention the reason here).

I am really a shopaholic, this is no doubt! I admit it. whenever I feel down or happy, I love to go shopping. Shopping makes me relieve tension or stress, shopping can make me happier. Of course make sure you have enough money on your bank account before you shop!

My warmest advice: try to avoid using your credit card to shop, spend what you have got in your pocket! :p Enjoy shopping online, friends!

Ingolf’s Kneipe German Bar and Restaurant

Today, after a visit to the Tropical Spice Garden, my hubby and I went to Ingolf’s Kneipe German Bar and Restaurant for lunch. This restaurant is situated along Jalan Sungai Kelian, off the main Jalan Tanjong Bungah.

When we arrived at the restaurant, it was full of people and we had to wait for a while to get a table. Actually, this restaurant is not very big, so it has limited seating. Prior reservation is advised if you would like to try next time.

Julian's Chef Salad, Strips of Cheese, Ham, Chicken and Egg served on a bed of Lettuce, Carnished with tomatoes and cucumbers. Topped with a slice of Cripy, Grilled Bacon, Garlic Bread.

This was my meal 'One Pork sausage with German Style Sauerkraut', the German Sausage is really nice, yummy!

My hubby ordered 'Homemade German Porkpattie ', Grilled Minced Porkpattie served with black peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, salad carnish.

Honestly, the food there were nice, but I really have no comment on the waitperson's service as it was disappointed me today!!! I don't know what reason for that, they served better to those westerner. Anyway, since they didn't charge us the service charge, so I should not be so care about their service. haha.....but I won't pay them tips lor! xixi.......

Apart from the bad waitperson's service, I think the environment of this restaurant is quite relaxed and cozy, it is a good place to hand out with friends at the weekend. The German style decoration and feeling (Music, bar,etc..) makes this restaurant quite different compare to others. A lot of people especially foreigners love to go there, chit chat or have some beer at the bar.