Desert or dessert?

I just got an email from my trusted editor-in-chief for my blog (my mama!) about my spelling blunder :P This was what the email said, among other things: "By the way I hope you did not have padang pasir (desert) at the end of your meal at Sir Crazy but instead had pemanis? (dessert)". Opppsss... My bad.. I can still taste the sand in my mouth from my 'desert'! hhehhhheeh...

I am my mama's number one fan (Itos get in line..you'd have to fight me for the position! ehhehehehh). She is the most intelligent person I know and so knowledgeable. Itos and I used to tell her to join the 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' show when they were taping the Malaysian version of it. But she never did. If she did, we'd be millionaires by now *sigh* hehehh...

I remember back in my uni days when mama would edit all my assignments. She would do it even late at night (since her beloved daughter likes to finish her assignments last minute!). And I know for a fact that she was the main reason for me getting mostly A's in my assignments! She's the best editor ever!! I love you ma.. As I write this, I miss you so so much.. I love you ma..Thank you for all that you have done for me.. I could not ask for a more perfect mother...

Picnic

Oooh, just to give you guys an idea, this was where we had our picnic. It's pretty much a huge field and people set their own stuff down (lawn chairs, blankets, tables, etc) and chill. People come with their families and friend, bring food, games etc and just have a nice evening together while they listen (we can't see the stage, it's too far!!) to the concert.

Backstreet Boys (Like ten years ago!)

Last Sunday Itos, Becs and I went to watch the Backstreet Boys (they should really think of revamping their name to something more age appropriate!! haha) concert. There we met with Mari and Lorraine. Before the concert, we headed to Dominicks (ala2 Giant, Tesco, etc.) to pick up some food for our picnic at the concert grounds. We picked up a whole roast chicken, buns, salad, crackers, hummus, as well as chocolate cake for desert. I must say that we were very satisfied with the food :)

We arrived at about 5 pm. The original plan was to arrive at 4 pm to get a good spot but that didn't work out :P Anyways after we arrived and found a spot to lepak (chill), we spread out a blanket, placed our chairs and food, and began our picnic. At around 7 pm, the concert started with Girlicious as the opening act. They performed for about 20 minutes. After that we were made to wait till about 8 pm when BSB came out to perform.

The funny thing about this concert was that Itos and I only caught a glimpse of the BSB because we were at the lawn sitting area a.k.a. cheap seats where you can't see a thing! Anyways, we had a blast. We sang along to their songs which brought back lots of memories from high school. I remember being in Form 4 (16 years old) when I was pretty much obsessed with the group.

It was a really really fun and enjoyable outing. Great food, great music (some might disagree), and great company..Who could ask for more?

Not so crazy about Stir Crazy..

Since we couldn't take Itos out last night for her birthday, Becs and I decided to take her to Stir Crazy (a Chinese/Thai restaurant) today. When it comes to Asian food, Becs and I love this place the best. Believe me, we've done our fair share of eating at Asian restaurants, so our opinion counts! ehehhehehe.. Anyways, confident of our choice, we took Itos here. We ordered our usual 'kung pao chicken noodles' and another dish which I forgot the name. We've never ordered this dish before but it's like a yellow curry kind of dish with noodles and chicken. The food was good and was gone fast :) We gals love our food ;)

So, trying my best to surprise Itos (even though I know she knows), I stood up and told them I was going to use the bathroom. Instead, I went to talk to the waiter and told him that it was Itos's birthday and could he put a candle on the desert and sing when he sends over the desert? To my surprise, he told me that they used to have sparklers (alah, bunga api with the blue cover and a black cat in front of it.. remember?) but now they don't. They didn't even have candles and they don't even sing happy birthday! I was kind of disappointed as I was trying to make the event a little more festive. *sigh* Sorry Itos, I didn't know they don't do that. I thought every restaurant does this. I know for a fact that TGIF, Red Robbins, etc does this. Cis, bedebah :P

Then our desert minus the candle came. Immediately, Becs and I knew that there was something not right with our 'Fried Wonton Banana Fritters' (not sure of the name but you get my jist). We've been there often enough and have ordered the same dessert each time so they couldn't fool us. First of all, there was no caramel drizzled on top. Also, the presentation was kind of awkward. We told this to the waiter even before he placed the plate onto the table. He told us that they've already kept the caramel (It was 9.27 pm and they close at 9.30 pm). That does not give them a reason to short change us on our order! The waiter knew that we were not very impressed with the whole desert thinggy and as a peace offering, he sent 3 vanilla ice creams our way. Still not impressed :P

And when we got home I also realized that he did not give us our fortune cookies! Aih...

Fun read..

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Isn't this nice?

Wow! I just love this picture of Itos and I. It is so so amazing. Mari, a friend of ours took this picture yesterday when we were at Ravinia watching the Backstreet Boys (more like Backstreet Men according to Itos and I agree 110%!! hehe). It's a great picture and I love it. Thanks Mari!!

Happy Birthday Itos!!

Dearest Itos,

Happy birthday to you..Happy birthday to you..Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!! Love you loads Itos.. Muacks... Have a great year in the States Itos...I know that you'll enjoy your stay and learn so much from all the experience that you have/will gain here. You will leave this country with so much more wisdom and maturity. You are an amazing and wonderful person now. You'll grow stronger and be better and better, each passing day . I am so proud of you my dearest sister. I love you with all my heart.

Love,
Nasheh