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Oh Joy Oh Joy! May 21, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : The Fairer Sex , 13comments

Sorry! That was just me clicking away amateurishly at my camera *embedded* in my new Nokia N73 while we were at the Botanical Gardens last Saturday morning. Truth be known, my fingers did a whole lot more exercising than my entire body did, that’s for sure! No complaints about the camera, err…oops, the phone except that in the one week that I have had it, I encountered error messages on several occasions telling me that my 1GB memory card was not detectable. To resolve this, I have had to either restart the phone or reinsert the memory card. So later that Saturday afternoon, we scooted over to Gurney’s to report this to the guy who sold us the phone. Actually, my hubby also wanted to go and get his phone loaded with games, as he discovered that his new phone was game-less…tee-hee! Anyways, the guy kinda reconfigured my memory card and told me that it should be working all right now; so far, so good, no problems..I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

Oh yeah, we stopped by The Body Shop too, as it was the second day of their annual sale. A couple of days before the sale started, I had received an SMS and 2 voice mails informing me of the sale. And it looked like everyone in the whole of Penang got it too, because the whole shop was jam-packed so bad, it was so hard to move. It figured because The Body Shop members also get an additional 10% off during the first three days of the sale. And being a member, I could NOT resist checking out what I could grab. And look what temptation did to me…

So all in all, a weekend well-spent. We managed to contact the air-cond man to come and fix the air-conditioner in our room too. So it’s no longer leaking now. Yippee!! What a splendid 2-days I had. And what a contrast it is to today. SIGH… Again, I’m so sad it has to be Monday today. Boo hoo….

Head over Heels over Dim Sum May 18, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Close to Heart & Home, Drooling & Cooking, Memes & Tags , 30comments

I look forward to weekends because of several reasons.  Apart from the very obvious reason that I do not need to wake up early for work and confine myself to humdrum of the working world, weekends are wonderful because it is a time when I get to spend quality time with my family.  Just hanging out together, even if it is just at home.  Weekends normally seem to pass real quickly and on Sunday night, I would always wonder where the weekend had gone.  I try my best to cook at home during weekends, because both my hubby and my son loves homecooked food.  But we do treat ourselves to good food outside too.  Being discerning diners, we only go for quality food… :P And one of the outings which have become a norm for us are our Saturday brunches having dim sum.

So yes, Simple American, since you’re wondering what kind of food I adore, my vote goes to dim sumbecause of its variety and yumminess of course.  Dim sum, which originated from Hong Kong, caters to people of differing tastes; people who like steamed stuff can have the fish balls, siew mais and char siew paus, whereas people who dig fried or baked stuff can choose to have egg tarts, woo kok or prawn fritters, to name a few.   Me? I love them all!  I hail from Ipoh, which is well-renowned for its dim sum outlets.  Funnily enough though, dim sum was hardly my cup of tea when I was staying and studying in Ipoh back then.  Now in Penang, my love for dim sum  has been reignited.  And since my hubby and son love it just as much as I do (maybe more!), it suits us just fine.

Yay…it’s Friday today, the weekend is here, and dim sum, dim sum, here I come!

**Start Copy**

Proposition: What is your favorite food in your state or country?

Requirements: Find some info about the food and show delicious pictures of it?

Quantity: FIVE PEOPLE.

Tag Mode: You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.

Mybabybay loves Asam Laksa from Penang, Malaysia
JustMyThoughts loves Penang Char Koay Teow
My Lil Venture loves Laksa Sarawak
Montessorimum loves Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun
Chinnee loves Melaka Wan Tan Mee
Leah loves Hakka Lei Cha
Hui Sia loves Crispy Duck Skin from China
Karen loves Pan Mee.
Simple American loves Cheese Enchiladas
Giddy Tiger loves Dim Sum

**End Copy**

I’ve made several friends lately just by blogging, so I’m gonna pass this food tag on to them:

LB
Paris Beaverbanks
Rinnah
May
Quaint Melody

Have fun guys!

Goodbye to My Recipe Book May 18, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Rainmakers , add a comment

One of my resolutions for the year 2007 is to cook more often at home.  My hubby and son love my homecooked meals and I in turn enjoy cooking.  The problem is time…or rather, the lack thereof.  Nevertheless, I have had the opportunity to experiment with many different recipes, most of which I obtained from my Mom, who is an excellent cook.  I do like to try cooking new things all the time, just for variety and well, I do get “cook’s block” sometimes, i.e. I don’t know what to cook.  But now I’m so glad that with the advancement in technology, I can obtain free recipes at the click of a mouse!  It’s so easy to search for that elusive cheese cake recipe, or even a spectacular enchilada meal here.  What’s more, I can even share my recipes with other users in the community, review recipes and even have my own private Recipe Box containing all my favorite recipes.  This truly is a dream come true for all chefs and chef-wannabes worldwide. 

C’mon Baby Let’s Twist and Shout May 17, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Memes & Tags , 12comments

Kayu Nasi Kandar in Penang is, of course, famous for Nasi Kandar (d’oh!).  They also have a sign outside that proudly declares them as being “The Original Nasi Kandar”.  And hubby and I will go there at least once a week.  Why?  Not because the nasi kandar is exceptionally tasty, but because we fetch Ethan up at about 6:15-6:30 every work day, and we have dinner before we do so;  Kayu Nasi Kandar is one of the makan outlets which opens early.  However for the last 2 visits, I had grown a little bored with the usual fish curry, lady’s fingers and nasi kandar, so I decided to try something new.  And that’s what we did for dinner yesterday…Maggi Goreng: A TWIST to the Kayu Nasi Kandar experience.

This was not the only TWIST I experienced yesterday.  5XMom caught me lurking mysteriously around her blog, twisted my arm and demanded that I do this meme, or else…!!! Hehe…nola….actually Lilian asked me oh-so-nicely to do this: Put myself in my hubby’s shoes and tell the entire world about 10 habits of mine which annoy him.  So unfair, cos with this done, I would have 15 annoying habits and he would only have 5, from the last similar tag I did.

*drums fingers drums fingers*

Here goes nothing:

10 Annoying Habits of The Giddy Tigress, my wife

  1. She talks too much.  Even if there is nothing to discuss, she will still go onandonandon and when I ask her to clarify something she just said, she would have forgotten about it because at the rate she’s going, who could blame her?  And then she would instead blame me for not listening to her.  On top of that, she uses BIG words all the time, in the hope that I won’t be able to understand what she means.  Sometimes I doubt she even understands what she herself is saying.
  2. She rolls her eyes A LOT.  Ever since we met, this habit has been bugging me.  Especially when she does not have a comeback line, all she does is roll her eyes.  You know, I’m so scared that her eyeballs will get stuck inside her head.
  3. When she goes shopping, she takes such a long time deciding what to buy.  First she will go into one shop, then she will visit another shop to compare the price.  And then she will get sidetracked and shop for another item.  By the time she is done, we have not bought anything and we would have spent the entire day in the mall.
  4. She needs to use the quilt in all kinds of weather.  When it is freezing cold, okay la…but when it is burning hot outside, she has to wrap herself in the quilt also.   And I have no choice but to use it too……why? Hello??  Because we sleep in the same bed maaaa….
  5. She spends a lot of time on the PC, but truth be told, she only does that when she has finished whatever needs to be done at home.  Since she started blogging, her PC time has increased tremendously.  There’s another box she spends her time on a lot, and that’s the idiot box.  Now with all the new channels introduced on Astro like Discovery Home & Health, she monopolizes the TV like nobody’s business.  And that’s why I call her a TV addict.
  6. She pulls a long face when I play WarCraft.  What?  I love RPGs and killing orcs and all what.  It gives me a testosterony rush.  True, my playing WarCraft doesn’t bring me moolah like her blogging does, but I love reliving my childhood.  So sue me. :P
  7. She is possessive and jealous, and although she has changed a lot since we first met, I know that somewhere deep inside her, the green-eyed monster is lurking, and will strike at any time.
  8. Her wardrobe is full of clothes she doesn’t wear anymore.  And guess what, she just bought herself a new dress last weekend!  Every time we get a wedding dinner invite, that is an excuse for her to get a new dress.  That’s not all.  She will only wear the dress once and let it sit in the wardrobe collecting dust after that.  Her excuse is that nobody can see her wearing that same dress twice.  So before we go to any function, she will mentally list down the people who are liable to be there and make sure nobody has seen her in the dress she is going to wear.
  9. Hair hair hair everywhere! ’nuff said.
  10. She drives like a maniac, and then when I try to correct her driving skills to make a her a better driver, she protests, pouts and says I am too much of a perfectionist.  So my response is “My Love, I’m a perfectionist, that’s why I married you!” … Always does the trick to shut her up.

Okay…come out, come out all of you laughing away and then cowering nervously in the corner!  It’s your turn now.  I’m passing this twisted baton of a meme to:

Angie - I know Ben reads my blog!
Susan - A poem in the works, perhaps?
Wooi Sin - Tell me something about you I don’t already know :P
and finally, I’d like to hear from Miche & David - you can write about each other! Wuahahahahaha…..!!!

Hear ye, Hear ye…No more Yahoo Photos soon May 17, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Thoughts & Scribblings , 4comments

I just got news that Yahoo Photos will be shut down soon. This means people who have religiously stored their personal pictures, honeymoon shots and baby memories in Yahoo Photos will find them all GONE. This is what the press release has published, and I quote:

Yahoo is not forcing transition to Flickr - instead, users are being given the option of choosing among a number of top photo sharing sites. If you are a current Yahoo! Photos user, you will be given the option to export all your photos into Flickr (a one-click process) or you will be able to export to a few other services such as Photobucket, Snapfish, Kodak Gallery or Shutterfly. Most of these services have built special tools to transition users, Butterfield said. Users will also be able to download full sized original photos, or order CDs and prints at a discount to the normal price. “We have no interest in forcing anyone to switch to Flickr” Butterfield said. “We want happy users.”

I think users will be given a period of 3 months to move all their photos out. Have you moved your photos out of Yahoo yet? Better do so soon…

Game of Online Seduction May 16, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Rainmakers , 1 comment so far

How would you like to go on a hot date with a sexy celebrity like Mirelly Taylor?  Did I hear you say, Mirelly who?  Well, if you’re still scratching your head trying to figure out who she is, let me refresh your memory.  Actress, Mirelly Taylor, has appeared on movies such as Kiss Me Again and Serving Sara and television shows including “Las Vegas”, “Punk’d”, and “Numb3rs”.  Still blur?  Check out her video here, where Mirelly herself will give you instructions on how to win that date with her.

So if you’ve got the means to create a video and the guts to seduce Mirelly online using your charm, you had better get going if you want to be in the running to win this hot date.  Don’t miss out on this chance.  Head on over to Seduce a Celeb today and you won’t be sorry.  This site is an online first, and it is so exciting.  Here, the online audience actually gets to participate in the program through the mere submission of user videos.  The more videos you submit, the better your chances are!  That’s right…the beauty of this contest is that ANYONE can be a part of it.  Ain’t that awesome?

Free videos at GoFish.com, previews of the top contestants and the latest prospects, as well as voting for your favorite videos: you’ve got it all here.


I wish I may, I wish I might… May 16, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Thoughts & Scribblings , 10comments

I wish I could have a deliciously thick strawberry milkshake, right here, right now.  I am so craving it. 

I wish I could have the passion for my work which is akin to how my son enthusiastically plays with his toys.  The fervour and excitement he displays when he sees his toys and the way his eyes light up is really something.  I wish I could (maybe) have half of what he has when I approach my work.

I wish I had more time to do so many many other things.  There are so many blogs I have yet to visit, so many errands I need to run and so many hobbies I want to take up, if only I had more time.

I wish I could be more patient and tolerant.  Often I find myself losing my temper and getting irritated.  I wish I could have a longer fuse.  My fuse has significantly grown longer since I embraced motherhood and parenthood, but I still pray to have more patience cultivated in me.

I wish Singapore Airlines would fix the online miles redemption capability for the Penang -Singapore connection.  It has not been available for a week now and I really want to redeem my miles for my vacation.  I have not received a reply from them yet as to when they are expected to fix it.

I wish PayPal would fix the glitch in their system to allow Malaysians to accept our funds.  Currently, our funds in PayPal are all stuck pending the *site maintenance* PayPal is supposed to complete.  I really hope they do so within this week itself.

I wish I had more shoes.  I could never get enough shoes.  And along the same vein, I wish I had more space to keep the *more shoes* I am wishing for.

I wish the weekdays would pass at a quicker speed.  I am so looking forward to the weekend.  I wish we could have a 5-day weekend and a 2-day workweek instead.  That would be totally awesome.

And finally, I wish I had better stuff to blog about than to spew nonsense on what I am wishing for.

Who wants to win a PS3? May 15, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Rainmakers , 3comments


What’s the latest hype at PayPerPost?
What is it that excites posties the most?
An awesome opportunity that is worth every mention
A chance truly worthwhile, without any question.

An opportunity that comes not every day
But is really unique in every single way
Grab it on Tuesdays throughout this month of May
Just blog for money and a special prize will be on your way!

One opp this week will come with a PS3 attached
You’ve got to drill deep, yes, that’s the only catch
It’s incredibly simple, any post will do
Just stay close to your PC, that’s all you gotta do!

With loads of prizes up for contention
Thanks to Bid4Prizes - they are all pure satisfaction
One thing though that makes me real sad
It’s only for US posties and that’s really too bad.

So, this week get ready for so much more
For prizes that will thrill you to the core
Go ahead and get in on the action,
A slingbox or Nintendo Wii? What’s your temptation?

A great opportunity that is knocking at your door
If it excites you, what are you waiting for?
Your chance starts merely an hour away
Seize your opportunity this HDTV Tuesday!


What does Mother’s Day mean to me? May 14, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Close to Heart & Home , 7comments

Mother’s Day: a day when the price of flowers sky-rockets way high and lavish dinners are served all around the world.  We see people everywhere finding ways and means to tell their moms just how much she means to them.  In fact, when we were out shopping at Queensbay Mall yesterday, we noticed two guys carrying pink Sasa bags.  Well well…looks like their moms are getting some new lipsticks and/or eyeshadow this year!

So what exactly does Mother’s Day mean?  And for that matter, what exactly does it mean to me?  This is my second time celebrating Mother’s Day and I’m sure I don’t have that much experience in that arena to begin with.  That being said, Mother’s Day carries different meanings and connotations for mothers worldwide. 

For me, the meaning of Mother’s Day is beautifully captured in the toothy smile my adorable son gave me on Sunday morning, just as soon as he woke up.  A smile that says “Good Morning Mommy… I’m so happy to see you!”

Mother’s Day is embodied in the hug and kiss I get from my hubby, that says “Thank you for being a wonderful wife and mother.  I love you.”

Mother’s Day is celebrating the love of God in church as a family, worshipping him in unison and being thankful for all mothers worldwide.

Mother’s Day is portrayed in the loving fellowship filled with joy and laughter we shared as a family when we had lunch and dinner together.  It is the spaghetti-flavored handprints I got on my attire as I washed my son up after his meal.  And it is the tiny crumbs of roti bakar my son fed me during dinner. 

Mother’s Day means calling my Mom up just to say “I love you” and to wish her a blessed Mother’s Day.  And the happiness she feels when her grandson *wishes* her the same too, because after all Mother’s Day is for mothers and grandmothers everywhere.

Mother’s Day means catching a whiff of the glorious scent of my baby boy as he gets comfy just snuggling up to sleep with me at the end of the day.  The warmth and closeness is just heavenly.  And the feeling is simply priceless.

And finally Mother’s Day means spending extra quality time with my hubby, just watching the last matches of the English Premier League season together.  The excitement it exuberates just caps off an entirely beautifully spent Mother’s Day.

And that’s what Mother’s Day means to me.

Steamed Mushroom Chicken Rice May 14, 2007

Posted by The Giddy Tiger in : Drooling & Cooking , 11comments

When my hubby and I go out for lunch on working days, there are only several places we like to go to.  That’s really weird given the fact that we stay in Penang and Penang is supposedly brimming with a variety of hawker food and fantastic eateries.  I guess it’s because we have already tried almost everything around our workplace.  So it was really a breath of fresh air when my hubby introduced me to a stall selling steamed mushroom chicken rice.  He had gone there with a friend of his before and had liked how it tastes.  This stall is located in a small restaurant beside the Penang Snake Temple.  Parking could be a tad of a problem though, if it is during lunch time. 

What is steamed mushroom chicken rice?  Instead of the conventional claypot chicken rice or the regular chicken rice, the steamed mushroom chicken rice is exactly what it is.  Pieces of marinated chicken with mushroom placed on top of steamed rice in a ceramic bowl normally used for broiling soup, and then steamed in the old-fashioned wooden steamers, used for pau.  The result is a tasty meal of chicken rice without the drying effect of claypot chicken rice.  It tastes exceptionally good with cili padi, giving it the extra *kick*.  One serving costs only RM3.50 and it also comes with a small bowl of clear soup.  They also have it in the salted fish and pork ribs variety.

Good food for such a reasonable price.  Trust me, I had it for lunch just now. :)