Release of N Results 2018

I accompanied Marieann back to school to collect her N level results. As usual, I was much more anxious about it than Marieann! "Keep zen, keep zen", I was muttering to myself while seated in the hall, listening to the teacher and Principal addressing the students. By 2:20pm, Marieann had collected her results. However, by 245pm, I still had no idea how she did. In her usual manner (as with PSLE), she was comforting her classmates. 

Marieann walking to collect her results

Marieann did well enough to continue with her O levels or DPP (Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme). She decided to do her Os. 

Everything I Need - Aquaman Soundtrack - Skylar Grey [Official Video]

A really beautiful song.


Born on the wrong side of the ocean With all the tides against you You never thought you'd be much good for anyone But that's so far from the truth I know there's pain in your heart And you're covered in scars Wish you could see what I do 'Cause baby, everything you want Is everything I need You're everything to me Baby, every single part Is who you're meant to be 'Cause you were meant for me And you're everything I need You can say I'm wrong You can turn your back against me But I'm here to stay (I'm here to stay) Like the sea Should keep kissing the shoreline No matter how many times he pushes her away 'Cause baby, everything you want Is everything I need You're everything to me Baby, every single part Is who you're meant to be 'Cause you were meant for me And everything happens for a reason It's started passing in the skies I used to question who I was When now I see The answer's in your heart 'Cause baby, everything you want Is everything I need You're everything to me Baby, every single part Is who you're meant to be 'Cause you were meant for me And you're everything I need

Aquaman

Watching Aquaman brings me back to my childhood, just like Wonder Woman did! :) Thank you, DC! There's action, there's humuor, it's good fun entertainment.

Aquaman trailer (uploaded by Warner Bro. Pictures)

 Aquaman final trailer (uploaded by Warner Bro. Pictures)

Cat & Cake

A good combination any day - cat and cake 

Boss of Lola's Cafe

Honey Apple cake with ice cream at Lola's Cafe

Happy Birthday, Yaw Ming

A very Happy Birthday to my brother, Yaw Ming!

A cute Happy Snowman cake

Starbucks Christmas Limited Drink

I love trying out the various Starbucks Christmas drinks. Tried the Green Tea Java Chip Frappuccino. It's not too sweet. 

Potato Chips

I have a weakness for potato chips, especially if they are of unique flavours. 
I found this at the supermarket - Gammon & Pineapple flavour. I thought it was just ok, couldn't really taste the gammon and pineapple. The girls didn't like it though. 

Off-time

I had some off-time with Juliane since she didn't go to Penang with Marieann and I. 
We went to watch Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Marieann didn't go with us as she has already seen it with her friends.) We had a late lunch at Muji cafe after the fantastic movie. 

A quick photo before the movie started

Cat-themed Souvenir Snack

A cat-themed souvenir snack for a friend who is a cat-lover. 

Cat in Nook

Found a beautiful black cat in the most unexpected nook.

回家的感觉 @ Katasumi Koohii 一隅珈琲

Had my afternoon tea at Katasumi Koohii (一隅珈琲) situated within Grassroots Book Room (草根书室) since returning from my solo Tokyo trip. 
Going to Katasumi Koohii cafe gave me 回家的感觉. I found out by accident a while back that the owners are Taiwanese too, like my mother. No wonder. :) 
The cafe doesn't have an expansive menu but it didn't matter to me. The owners' 诚意 more than make up for the menu. I enjoyed the pairing of my Red Ruby black tea with the Salted Caramel roll cake which is soft, fragrant and not overly sweet. I enjoyed the quiet ambience of the cafe which is perfect for doing a bit of reading and/or doing a bit of work.    

Salted Caramel roll cake and Red Ruby black tea

Penang Trip 2018: Day 6/ Home

It is our last morning at Noordin Mews. We had a leisurely breakfast before leaving for the airport around 10am. We have had a great stay (again!) at Noordin Mews and we will definitely be back. 

We had the same breakfast items as our first breakfast. A full circle lol

Bye bye, Room M

This is the first overseas trip with Marieann without Juliane. We are still figuring out our differences/ similarities in travelling. I have had a wonderful trip with Marieann. I hope there will be more trips to come with Marieann. :) 

Going home

Home!

Penang Trip 2018: Day 5

It was our last day in Penang. We lazed till 1pm before heading over to Hin Bus Depot to visit the Hin Pop-Up Sunday Market. 

Peranakan shophouese along the way to Hin Bus Depot

After the Sunday market, we headed back to Lebuh Pantai, Georgetown as Marieann wanted to get a few things from the shops. 

Street art on the wall of a cafe

Incidentally saw more street art

Mareiann had late lunch/ early dinner at an Ajisen ramen equivalent while I went back to Lebuh Presgrave hawker centre for dinner after leaving Marieann at the hotel. I had fried oyster and chendol. Yummy! 

I took pity on Marieann for not having tried local food so I packed Heh Chee (fried prawn pieces, tofu, sausages, etc) and Buah Long Long drink for her to try. Kudos to Noordin Mews for their excellent service. When I returned to the hotel, the staff immediately offered to unpack the food onto a plate and brought it to our room with a big smile! 

A Noordin Mews postcard in place of snack after turn-down service tonight

My goodies from the Sunday Market

Penang Trip 2018: Day 4

It was an free and easy day for us. No schedule and no plans to follow, just went with the flow. 
Lazed around and watched tv in the room after breakfast haha. 

Fruits and Nuts Granola

We took a Grab to Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street) just after noon to browse around the area. We didn't intentionally look for Penang Street Art as we saw them back in 2014. 

I had dessert at China House, one of the famous cafes in Penang.

The highlight of China House - the bakery table with 30 different cakes available daily

I went for dinner alone while Marieann napped. I went to Lebuh Presgrave hawker centre, just a street away from our hotel. It was my best hour ever for the trip haha. I had Hokkien Prawn Mee and Ais Kacang. Yum!

The famous 888 Hokkien Prawn Mee 

I also saw 2 kittens and a cat on the way to and back from the hawker centre and played with them for a while before going back to the hotel. 

An unexpected late night entertainment happened around 1120pm. There was a fireworks display which we could view through one of the small windows. Not sure what the occasion was.

Tonight's turn-down service snack -peanut brittle