boon's log 0610.02: Breakfast at Jelutong; What RM18,400 sounds like...

Someone (believe her name was Vivien) won RedFM's WordUp Money bucket yesterday - the last count was a whopping RM18,400. And the answer (would you believe it?!?!) was Wang Lee Hom. Anyways, I'm sure that there are a lot of envious folks out there - especially those who called in from May of last year ('09). I even came up with a few "possibilities" of my own, but Wan Lee Hom was never one of them. Gosh...

Congrats to Vivien on the extremely biggie Angpow ;)


"Blog"

We were back at Jelutong market yesterday and had breakfast there. Trying to catch the feel of Chinese New Year, but there is much around to be felt yet, really. There were loads of people, but people are just not buying CNY goodies and stuffs as they used to. So much for a recovering economy, huh? But nothing can beat a nice (and cheap) breakfast at the market... Lurve it!


Jelutong Market WonTonMee


Mouth-watering wontonemee...

boon out...

boon's log 0510.06: We still don't get it...

Saw this in today's Star paper. And you know what they say about "a picture speaks a thousand words"? Well... I guess it really does.


To Mr. 1Malaysia: We still don't get it...

boon out...

boon's log 0410.02: Remembering SooLeong

SooLeong [1981 - 2010]

Last Friday marked another "black-day" for our family, when IL's cousin passed away - SooLeong left us at the young age of 29, after battling with cancer for almost 4 years. Many hypothesized about how his condition deteriorated, but they only remain as hypothesis. According to the doctors, it was a relapse and during the second cource of his chemotheraphy, his body finally succumbed to a series of viral attacks, and that was when he breathed his last.

His health degraded rather exponentially towards the end of his life. He was only admitted into the hospital for less than a week - i.e. after doctors observed swelling in his abdomen area, and extracted the liquid for further examination.

Many considered his leaving as rather untimely and "could have been avoided" or "prolonged". Our prayers go out to SooLeong's close family members and friends during this time of mourning - our hearts go out to them.

SooLeong leaves behind his wife, Ching, and their 6-month old son; his parents, sister and brother.

boon out...

boon's log 0310.06: Croc-blog

Finally bought myself a pair of Crocs this weekend - and it only cost me RM13 (!!!). I cannot believe it myself. It has all the signages of the Crocs that you would expect from the Croc shoes that you find off the shelf from the malls. It even came with the tags and Croc plastic bags.

This is even cheaper than the F-roc (Fake-Croc) that I bought for IL at Batu Ferringhi a few years back.


My RM13 Crocs next to Ab's jig-bit-filled Crocs...

There were a few hypothesis on how this Crocs cost only RM13:
1) Factory rejects
2) Shoes that were produced after the factory shutdown
3) Real fakes

But what the heck - you cannot tell if it is RM13 or RM150 unless if you
a) have read this blog
b) bow down at my feet and take a real close look (and smell my fee while you're at it ;))

boon out...

boon's log 0110.07: Happy New Year 2010

A very happy and prosperous 2010 to all. I hope that you had a blast celebrating the new years with your friends and families. IL, Ab and I were at our Aunt's for the count down, with the rest of our rellies. It was fun - especially for the younger cousins - who, basically had a whale of a time! ;)

We spent the rest of the holiday weekend at my parents'. Ab had a wonderful time swimming with grandpa at the newly renovated (and impressive) RPGC. They really did a good job with the reno. They even allowed us to bring "Ooo-gway" into the pool with us - that was nice.

It was also Popo's 49th-day Prayers at the temple. Most of the rellies were back for the prayers. Thanks to Ab, she managed to lighten-up the entire atmosphere during the prayer sessions with her "charm" ;) We really Thank God for her. Everyone enjoyed her a lot... and i bet she also enjoyed herself too ;)

It was also a nice and refreshing, albeit short, reunion for the most of us before we meet again in a few week's time during CNY'10 - which I'm definitely sure will never be the same again.

Here are some pics...


Buddha tiles...


Curly joss sticks...


"Cymbals"(?)


The "hymnal"?


The "priests"... or what Ab calls them - Master Sifu


"Altar ceremonial lights"

boon out...

boon's log 5209.07: Blessed Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas 2009 - from boonspot.blogspot.com

Has it really been a year already?! It was just like yesterday that we were stuck in OR during the 2008 US NW snow storm and were driving around in the snow in our neighborhood enjoying the Christmas lights and decorations. Anyways, Christmas this year is truly different - IL, Ab and I truly enjoyed ourselves. With an extended holiday (thanks to our babysitter... ;)), we really spent loads of time together this Christmas. We also managed to fulfil our "family tradition" of watching Home Alone (I) during Christmas - last year, we watched it at the Embassy Suites, Tigard.

We also got to spend some time with our cell group at the Roadhouse Grill. Too bad we did not get to stay throughout the entire time (I've heard reports that they partied on till about 2AM... them party animals!!!).

Also, this year, Ab's been asking a lot about Christmas, about Jesus and God too - she's at the "why" age, and we've been having loads of fun (and challenge) explaining the concept of God to her. We=IL, our cellgroup and I. But one thing that soothed her inquisitive mind were the bible stories... :) Thank God!


Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus... in Ab's bible.

Well, it's been a wonderful Christmas for all of us. We hope that you have had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas with your family and friends, and love ones - remembering that without Him, all this would not have been possible. May the peace, love, joy and hope of the Lord be unto you as we celebrate Christ-mas, and as we usher in the new year, 2010. Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year... Keong Hee, Keong Hee...


Christmas Party and the Lim's Residence


Christmas Party-cum-Birthday Celebration for Elliot and Robin
- Happy Birthday, guys!


Ab's gift to us... a sticker-stacker on the wall :)


boon out...

boon's log 5209.03: Dark Knight at Queens

We're taking over the fulltime babysitting job for the week because our babysitter's (a.k.a. Aunt) taking in all the Sun at Bali. :)

Today, we promised Ab that we'd bring her to see Batman at Queensbay. The Dark Knight is Queensbay Mall's Christmas theme this year. At first we were wondering what's all the hype about - with all the Batman and Joker posters all over the mall. IL was even asking if there was a new Batman movie in town.

Anyway, as part of the whole Batman theme/promo, there is also a stage show that that runs at the center court of the mall. That was what we promised Ab, that we'll bring her. The entire show was quite impressive - with the costumes, choreography and all - if only it was a little bit longer...

here are some photos...


Ab enjoying the Batman show... you can see that she is quite excited - her left hand stayed like that for at least 5 minutes


Batman-Joker in action...


"I'm not a hero..."

I was telling IL that they could also make it a little more interactive, with Batman or the Joker make surprise visits / walks in the mall and take pictures with the folks - just like in the themeparks. I'm sure people would like to have their pictures taken with them. :)

boon out...