Having d Pool All 2 Myself

Yesterday morning, I decided to head out for a swim at my dad's club at Bukit Kemuning. To my suprised, it was empty despite that school holiday has started & it's a public holiday too. The swimming pool has been closed for renovation for at least 1.5 years and it was re-opened several months ago. Usually, when I go for an evening swim after my work. It was packed by the same families that I often see them each time I go. It has turned into a very quite an attraction for many after the face-lift renovation.
Yesterday, I felt so great having the whole pool to myself with only 3 pairs of dragonflies as my companion; catching each other by the water surface. Occassionally, landed on the pool side for a rest. Once a while, a group of birds flying in the sky and at times, fly down to have some drink of the pool water. Just simply serene...

I had set my alarm this morning to go for a swim once again. But, it was raining and I had to cancelled it and return to sleep. Then, I decided to drive out by 4pm to have my swim before the rain come because I already hearing some thundering in a distance... Once again, the pool is empty and I spend some time snapping pictures. Today, it was so windy that you hear it singing and the water is warm and I managed to swim for 30 minutes before it started drizzling and it got heavier and I had to come out of the pool to take my shower. Didn't even get to use the jaquzzi because yesterday, it was not functioning due to some wiring-issue.

My Cactus is Living

This cactus finally shows me that it's continue LIVING!! Hooorrraaayyyy!!!!

About a week after I got it as a gift, one evening I noticed the current brownish part become soften & lifeless. I was devastated when overnight a full green cactus turned red-brownish top-part half of it's size.

And I googled up about it, wondering what does reddish-brownish colour cactus means. Some research and reading tells me cactus do not need daily watering and needs alot of sunlight. So, I make sure it has plenty of sunlight for the whole week but condition still remain for several weeks. Thank God the bottom portion remains green and firm.

On 22nd October, I decided to re-pot this cactus as it breaks my heart to see its condition and I'm delighted that I'm finally seeing it alive again! Today, I see mini-growth whereby, it's as though "babies-cactus" growing out from the brownish portion. Two are sprouting at the top and two more sprouting in the middle; where the brownish portion ends.

BBQ Chicky-Wings on Oven

Next weekend, I'm incharge to prepare BBQ chicky-wings for the trip to Jeriau Falls; Fraser Hill. It's my first time to feed 8 adults and I had to admit, I'm not very sure it will turns out good. Since, Mom & Dad are away to Singapore, it's an opportunity to play-around in the kitchen without anyone breathing down my neck every 5 minutes. Hehehehe...

This morning, the trip to the wet-market wasn't too pleasant as it was drizzling and after purchasing the chicky-wings & breakfast, headed home to have breakfast. After that, out again to Tesco to get some dry-items for Fraser's trip and also to get the sauces to marinate the chicky-wings. Saw the squid on sale too and decided to try that out for dinner tonight.

Two marination prepared for the chicky-wings. One is with LKK-char siu sauce. Another is with soya-sauce, salt & paprika powder. As for the squid, simply just soya-sauce & salt.

1st marination with LKK-Char Siu Sauce

2nd marination with soya sauce, salt & paprika Squid marinated with soya sauce & paprika powder

Well.... pictures tell you the outcome!!

Ta-Da!!

Sucky Salsa

Today is the last day of my Module 2 salsa class...
And I feel really SUCKY about myself & my performance...
First, I did not enjoy learning it as much as I did when I was in Klang...
Second, I can't remember the footnotes well and the terms for different styles...
Third, the time is always so short & the class is rather crowded at times & I feel dizzy with lots of spinning from...
Fourth, I don't feel the sense of belonging... & it's just kinda a little stressing...


SO, I'm wondering...
should I continue with Module 3 that is starting two weeks from now?
Or u-turn back and re-join the Module 1 that had already started and have the class at 2pm-3pm?


SIGH...
I dunno if I'm going to improve for my dancing skills...
Or I'm just born not meant to have the dancing-talent in my blood-stream...
Music is my passion...
Anything with "notes" are easy...
But, what about "footnotes"??
Aaahhhh...
Is there a book that I can buy on the footnote?

Watching "UP" Online

I downloaded "UP" about a week ago and when I wanted to watch it last Friday night, turns out the version I downloaded is in Spanish language. So, I had no other choice but to delete the file and decided to look for an English version but failed. Thus, I start searching online to watch. Despite that I dislike sitting in front of the laptop to watch a movie but that's how I spend my Sunday afternoon...

Synopsis
A young Carl Fredrickson meets a young adventure spirited girl named Ellie. They both dream of going to a Lost Land in South America. 70 years later, Ellie has died. Carl remembers the promise he made to her. Then, when he inadvertently hits a construction worker, he is forced to go to a retirement home. But before they can take him, he and his house fly away. However he has a stowaway aboard. An 8 year old boy named Russell, whose trying to get an assisting the elderly badge. Together, they embark in an adventure, where they encounter talking dogs, an evil villain and a rare bird named Kevin.

CHARACTER : YOUNG CARL

CHARACTER: SENIOR CARL

CHARACTER: RUSSELL

VIDEO-SNAPSHOTS WATCH ONLINE : CLICK HERE

Salsa - Module 2

I couldn't believe it when I smsed Jason this morning and he said I should attend his Module 2 class at 4pm!!! A few days ago, I smsed him to check if the Klang dance school will continue the Thursday evening class as for the last 3 weeks, I end up being the only student of his (except for 2nd-class that Kavita joined) and because of my faithfullness (as claimed), so he told the dance school owner that he won't proceed with the Klang class unless there are 5 committed students other than me.

So, I got my refund from the Klang dance school and thus the 3 private classes (I had to declare it this way) are FOC!! How COOL that is?! Totally, didn't expect that coming...

Jason asked me to get my dance partner along since he wanted to continue his salsa lesson and since I wasn't very sure where would I fit-in in Module 2 or rather, this questions kept popping out from my brain since I got his sms, "Module 2?? Am I ready? Have I learned what I'm supposed to in other Module 1 classes?" Ooohhh... I was really lost... confused...

Since, I'm all geared-up for the class at SS18, Subang... I have to brave myself to attend the class. I was a little lost when I get into the dance center where a young girl smiled to me and asked me how she can help me. I was advised by Jason to seek the Manager's advice on the fees that I should pay but she/he is not around and won't be turning up anytime at all. Confused again, but I told the girl that I'll pay later after the 4pm class; after I speak to Jason.

We started with the man's footnote which I was a bit lost (as usual)... I just don't understand why Jason thinks I can just get into Module 2 after 3 classes with him only. I really having alot of doubts and worrying for my performance. To our surprise, FH knew one of the student and after our class started, walked in another familiar face. Hehehe... such a small little world... I had to say... the turning & spinning makes me dizzy today but, it was an enjoyable class which now becomes Jason's motto for me to salsa and I personally has to agree! "E-N-J-O-Y"

Jason complimented on my new salsa shoes and I told him it was not what I had in mind though... I'm not sure if he is always giving compliment as part of his positive-thinking or he meant it as it is. Hehehe... Anyway, I hope I don't struggle to catch-up on this Module 2 and I have to practise alot since he gave me a CD which I think if I want to improve, I got to work-hard *chuckled* Till my next scribbles on salsa... hope to take some pictures too in my classes...

Salsa Shoe

I picked up my first customed-made salsa shoe from San Lee, Cheras today. First look at it was a heart-dropped of dissapointment. I thought when I see the shoe, I would go, "wow" like the way I see the other dancers' shoes on the dance floor several occasions. But, my own shoe doesn't even "impressed or call out to me" the way I look at others. Sigh... I hope I don't grow to dislike it...

The cream colour came out to be brighter against the black... and I thought the black colour should be a material of suede and not velvet. But, I wasn't in much position to "comment" or "complaint" since this is my first time in my life to customised a pair of shoe! For RM110, I can't really whin about it either... Overall the shoes on display at the shop, I think San Lee's design are rather old fashion but I think if you read about them, they have indeed been around many years... so, I thought, I'll probably check out another shop if I plan to get another pair in the future.

With its heel that is 2.5 inch in height... I'm surprised that so far, it's been comfortable to dance with, which should be important criteria for me as a beginner0-dancer. Even the aunty that measures my feet said I had such a thin feet. Hehehe... *embarrassed*, I always called it "duckie-flat feet" and that's why I always have problem choosing the right shoes or wanting to wear pretty shoes that eventually, I don't get to own them due to my thin feet.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Attended my first jazz band performance at Dewan Philharmonic with Scott. I took a trip down to KLCC via the LRT and it was very crowded when I got to the Mall surprisingly, with the H1N1 outburst and yet people are wearing mask and still spending alot of time in the crowd. Was a little confused with the location to pick up the tickets as I thought we were in the Conventional Center instead of the Philharmonic Hall. What a blur case I was at... *knock knock head*

Had dinner at Chinoz and enjoyed our fountain view a fair bit since the performance only starts at 8.30pm. They had stopped serving/making my favorite main course; pasta serve with duck-meat & olive oil. So, had to rethink of what is tempting with a reasonable price too...

We had a great evening as the performance was very entertaining, lively & jazzy. Since there is no camera allowed in the Hall, I had an opportunity to take pictures of them & even a short video when they continue to parade out from the hall to the already-arranged tables for their autographing section.

A Short Video of Preservation Hall Jazz Band outside the Hall : Video One
A Short Video of Scott in Action : Video Two (only for the intended viewer)