HazyDaze

Second day, we woke up late and didn’t do what we planned to do in the morning. But we got dressed up and went to Sydney Fish Market.

We die die have to have lunch there. So K got busy taking pictures while I was drooling at all the seafood there.

At the end, we had a seafood platter for 2 and Sashimi Salmon.

This big slab of fresh Salmon Sashimi is only $13.

Seafood Platter for 2.

After lunch we walked around and took some touristy pictures. Well, KL did. I just took more food pictures.

I love the fried white baits.

My favourite Oysters Kilpatick and Mornay.

I saw this and had to take a picture of it. Wish BS, NL and GL was there with us. They would love all the seafood. My best foodie mates are in SunnyLand!!! *sob!!!

I was still feeling pecking, even after the huge lunch. A lady was going around offering ice cream samples and so I bought this “Death by Chocolate”. Its soooo good. Its fudgey and yummy.

Anyway, we went out into the sun to sit a little and KL was taking pictures while I kept wanting to eat more. So off into the shed I went, looking for more food.

I saw this and had to get it.

I told KL that he can tell people that I bought him Abalone for his birthday. So generous!

Some pictures of raw food.

“Don’t eat me!”, says the yabbies.

Never tried Scampes before. Heard that it taste like prawn. Hahaa…

This must be the uglist fish ever.

Never seen a real swordfish. Wonder which way up?

We left the Fish Market feeling sad until I saw these Lalang on the side of the road. I love Lalangs. Now it just remind me of Sunnyland.

After all that eating, we went back to the city to do a little shopping. However, shopping was boring because I wasn’t allowed to walk into any shops that Melly have. So basically, I didn’t walk into most shops.

We went to QVB to have a look and this is wax figure of Queen Victoria during her coronation.

The whole QVB is damn old like a old mansion. Yes, I have to take picture of the toilet of course.

At night, we met Edwin for dinner. He picked us up and brought us to the suburbs to have this really authentic Ramen. Well, it was pretty chilly that night so the ramen was most inviting.

Here’s the menu with the address.

Edwin had the Pork in Miso Soup.

I had the Katsu Chicken in Miso soup.

KL had the Seafood Ramen which I traded my chicken for.

It was sooo good that we ate every last bit of it. Good choice, Edwin.

After dinner, we went to take some obligatory shots of the harbour, bridge, opera house. KL has some nice pictures which I am not going to steal.

I was invited to Sinny for training today - on KL’s 30th. So I got KL an airticket, paid for hotel and we celebrate his 30th with a bang in Sinny for the weekend. I even reserved dinner for 2 at Rockpool, celebrity chef.

We woke up at 5am to catch the 7.15 flight out of Melly. It was suppose to be only an hour and a half flight but we had a 2hour delay due to the brakes on the plane not working properly. I was cursing under my breath that we are flying and didn’t need any damn brakes. KL reminded me that we need it when we land. Ooops!

So, I was in training the whole day while KL went around the city to the museum, aquarium and about taking photos.

Picture of my office in Sinny taken on my way back to the hotel.

We came home rested and then made our way to The Rocks.

We didn’t expect the walk to be that short so we arrived way to early, hence I was bored and took picture of the door.

We couldn’t decide if we should have the 5 course set meal or the 12 course degustation set. At the end, we choose the 12 courses over 5 of course.

The menu for the 12 courses.

1. Lemongrass, Saffron, Mussels and Galangal Soup.

2. Sterling Caviar with Tuna Tartare and Ginger Jelly

3. Squid, Iberico Ham and Parsnip Salad with Nitro Black Pearls

4. Salad of Abalone, Mussels, Clams and Tea Smoked Oysters with Truffle Oil and Mushroom Soy Dressing

5. Grilled Quail, Pork and Prawn Pie, Sichuan Pickled Vegetableand Red Curry Sauce

6. Stir Fried Lobster with XO Sauce and Fine Noodles

7. Crisp Snapper with Cafe de Paris Butter and Spinach Sauce

8. Chinese Roast Pigeon with Prawn Stuffed Eggplant - Black Vinegar Dressing

Served with Salad (we didn’t much touch it)

9. Whipped Brie de Meaux with Quince and Pear Salad - Almond Straw

10. Vanilla Cream Cup with Raspberries and Rose Granita

11. Fig and Strawberry Chiboust Cake with Strawberry Sorbet

12. Coffee and Sweets

Seriously, by course number 5, we were so tired we want to give up and go back hotel to sleep. Still we made it to the very last course. In fact, KL even ‘tabao’ the sweets in his pockets and gave it to me the next day.

We went Vlados to celebrate KL’s birthday with the CTs and Co. Same as last year but this year with company other than me. I forgot to take pictures.

Anyway, Co got KL borders gift card. So did the CTs. Guess, KL is the nerd after all.

I’ve been having nightmares about K’s parents coming. So much so that I’m tired at work due to lack of rest.

Today we had dinner with them. I’m pretty sian about it.

Uneventful.

Aunty Stella gave angbao - $100. His mum gave $50 + a whole lot of excuses.

Sometime last week, we went to Jamon for the Wagyu special with the CTs. Trusted CT to make a lunch booking coz it’s cheaper, but I believe she messed it up and booked for dinner instead. Luckily, Charles, the chef was so nice to give us the lunch price for dinner. It’s supposed to be the Blackmore Wagyu, which is the best Wagyu of all.

We ate from 7pm to about after midnight. Here are some of the pictures I took.

Charles, the chef of Jamon. Happily cutting up his beautiful meat.

Picture of the Blackmore Wagyu beef we were eating the whole night.

Took this picture of our sushi counter table top while waiting for our dinner.

This wholesome nutrious soup with raw wagyu was absolutely yummy, that I had many many bowls of it.

Wagyu sushi making in the process.

Wagyu sushi platter.

Finally, the Wagyu steak platter.

Paloma Picasso Green Tourmaline.

This 27-carat green tourmaline is esteemed for its unusual mint green colour. Oval Faceted gemstone in white gold with diamonds.

or

This 13.88-carat ring in a diamond setting.

*strangely, these green tourmalines looks blue-ish to me.

As you can tell, I’m spending too much time at Tiffany’s website.

I found a picture of my engagement ring. Thought I should post it before I forget how it look like in picture.

Elsa Peretti® Curved band ring. Round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .18, color grade G, clarity grade VS. Platinum. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti.

Seeing other people’s diamond engagement ring being more bling and bigger than mine, i get a little envious. Well, thats me. The grass is always greener on the other side.

4.5litres vanilla ice cream

2 tablespoon green tea powder and green colouring

The last 2 weeks has been a roller coaster ride. KL returned with tales from Vegas, while I had my own tears about his absence. Soon after, a friend came to stay with us while he looked for accommodation. I never got to spend alone time with KL since he returned.

Finally, last Friday, our friend moved out but then we were hit with news that KL’s parents coming for 5 freaking weeks. We had a major meltdown on Monday complete with tears, screams, shouts, broken remote control and even promises to be kept.

I was mainly mad that it was bad time for them to come because KL is having pressures at work and possibly a major re-adjustment with management and likely a part to play. I was still coping with stressed at work having to do everything since we are one man down. How bad timing is that?

Plus, how downright despicable to take advantage of Aunty Stella’s generosity by getting her to pay for her tickets. Isn’t it also shameful to lie that you have no money (WHAT ABOUT THE $20K??) and using sympathy to scam tickets? WTF! ARGH!

Lastly, the fact that we already had plans to spend KL’s 30th in sunny Sydney. Plus, our Wedding Anniversary and my so very important birthday. I don’t want to spend it with them. I don’t like them. They are horrible people.

I want my Daddy. *wawa wah wah…

Starting from my suspicion when Aunty Stella said she’s got a surprise for KL’s birthday. I knew something is up. ARGH. Told KL and he said that I “mind-fucked” him into believing. Well, let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, if I haven’t insisted that he go find out, we would still be in the dark. Called it woman’s intuition or instinct. Whatever, it is - I’m too clever for these nonsense. Btw, what kind of sick horrible surprise is that? A surprise is getting a new Porsche with a big bow in the front. Geez. Some people have some weird twisted idea of a birthday surprise.

Anyway, after the melt-down on Monday, I think our relationship is stronger now. Although KL has made it clear that he cannot deal with his mother no matter what. But I still feel like the evil bitch who doesn’t allow my husband’s mother to come see her son. There are only a few people who truly understand how that one person can drive people insane, ruining people’s lives in the process. She is one such selfish parent who has totally no regard of her child’s happiness whatsoever. Anyway, enough of all these unpleasantness. We have decided to ignore them while they are here because KL has already told them that we are busy as hell and it is really not a perfect time. KL has decided to stand on my side if I had any sort of abuse from them. Gosh, after nearly 12 years, he has finally come to his senses.

We’ll see how from now on.

Oh, to my best friend in the whole wide world, Happy Birthday babe.

Welcome to the 30s club. I’m honoured to be the one who welcome you with open arms.
Babe, one word - Gravity! Hahaa…

Remember, we’ll age gracefully together like Grace Kelly, Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. If all else fails, we’ll be French and Saunders. I’ll be Botox-ed French and you can collagen lips Saunders. I love you babe.

Hope you like your new digital camera. Wish I was there with you all at the crab place.

I’m sick at home. Thinking of KL’s newest purchase and basically his purchases in the last 2 years, makes me think really hard why I don’t I have “dreams” like that.

Well, KL is probably the luckiest bastard in the whole world. Ahem, and I don’t mean coz he married me.

In the short short span of 2 years, he’s gotten these:

- A Digital SLR Canon Camera + set up, etc
- Spanking new Gibson Guitar
- 24 inch Mac
- GPS
and now he has bought himself a new bicycle. Taken that his 30th is coming, I guess a little indulgence is okay. I got myself a $100 tattoo on my 30th.

I’m really envious. Envious that KL can just get whatever he wants. Co said that next time he buys something expensive, I should just go out to Gucci and get myself an equal amount branded bag. But I really can’t justify a branded bag. I really can’t. GL knows that too.

Anyway, feeling really delirious with fever last night, I thought about the 3 things I really wanted and been wanting for a very long time.

1. A Canon IXUS digital Camera -because my current camera is dying and I take load of pictures coz its always in my handbag where ever I go (been wanting it for over a year)

2. A pair of diamond studded earrings - coz I wear my mikimoto pearls everyday. The bad second hand yellowish-poor-excuse-of-a-diamond from KL’s mother is way too horrid to be wearing it. Simply because I love my BLINGS. (been wanting a diamond studded earrings since I first pierce my ears in primary school)

3. A Longines Watch - because I have never own a branded watch because and have been wearing my $30 Mustafa watch for the last 3 years and before that, under $100 Guess watches and before that plastic Swatch watches and EVEN before that, no brand watches. I think at age 30, I deserve a better watch no less. (waiting it since last year because other brands are way to expensive and too showy)

I don’t know if those 3 things deserve to be in the objects of desire list because they are neccessities.

My old faithful, $30 Casio Mustafa watch has died. Well, I think it will revive if I change the batteries.

If the batteries cost me $30, what should I do?

NL is going for her Lasik tomorrow I think. Silly girl go and book herself in on the same day BS is leaving for Germany. I wonder who is going to take care of her and Bailey now that even her MIL is in KoalaLand.

Whatever it is,

NL, you are so brave. I wish I had the guts to do it.

All KL’s fault for making me watch Clockwork Orange.

Hiro Nakamura is my favourite character.

Just finished watching Episode 20 and its so exciting!!! WHOOO!!!