Monday, August 24, 2009

First day of work was amazing!

First day of work wasnt bad at all! It was really interesting and i met many nice and very friendly people in the office! They are super laid back and the working environment isnt stressful at all. I like =) I even have my own work place and was at one point tempted to log onto msn to chat with David. HaHa.
Basically today was orientation for me. I was brought to different departments to be introduced and was shown around. Didnt realized my company was pretty big until i was brought to the auditorium and the gym room which was located on the fifth floor.
One thing that worries me about this job is that i am required to do alot of paperwork (set developmental goals with clients, develop an individualized family/child plan addressing family and child needs, etc), write reports after each session with my client, assess child developmental status, provide families with appropriate referrals and more paperwork to do T.T I admit im quite overwhelmed by the workload but im confident that I will get the hang of it very soon. This is what i always wanted to do and now that i have the opportunity, i will not waste it!
Okay, im pretty sleepy already. Hope tomorrow will be as wonderful or better than today.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Happy News

I am starting work on August 24th, 2009!!! yes, it is the official date ♫♪♪♫. wheee~

The day that ive been looking forward is just 4 days away! After being unemployed for almost 2 months, im now all ready to work my ass off. Super excited and i mean it.

To be honest im a tad worried too. Im afraid that i wont be able to handle the tasks that they give me or even worse, do silly things and embarassed myself infront of everyone. The thought of it makes me cringe. ugh.

I hope everything will turn out great.

So i have four more days to relax and enjoy my life to the max before stepping into the real world-work force.

Eat, drink, sleep, play, relax, sing, dance, shop, blog, cook, bake, shop, etc...

Lets toast. *cheers

till then ♥

La Maison du Macaron

I've finally satisfied my craving for macarons. After a whole night of researching, I've found a few very famous patisseries in NYC that sell french macarons. I realized that there are only a handful of them in NY that sell this pastry and almost all of them are high-end bakeries ...Financier, Kee's Chocolates, Payard, Bouchon Bakery, Madeleine Patisserie, Tisserie, David Bouley, and La Maison du Chocolat.

I decided to visit Madeleine Patisserie after looking at the very good reviews they received.
The sight of all the colorful macarons will blow your mind! There are seriously tons of flavors to choose from. I had a really hard time picking my macarons *swt*

This is the type of cafe i love- very cozy and beautifully appointed. When i stepped into the cafe, i thought i was in Paris for a few seconds.

I've been searching for that Eiffel Tower poster for some time. Thought of hanging it up in my bedroom. Anyone know where i could get it? ...besides Paris.



Tadaaa! These were the ones that i picked out of the many. Passion fruit, Apricot with mixed berries, chocolate and raspberry. The food was served on a doily on a nice silver platter--So French. I ♥ it!!
The outside of this pastry is delicately crisp, the inside is smooth, creamy and light, filling is luscious. It tastes like umm.. a combination of cake, icecream and very light cookie. wtf. ignore me.


I only sampled four flavors because it's ridiculously pricey. It's $2.50 for a tiny macaron (about 1.5 inch in diameter), literally one bite. Well, i think its worth the try though *grin*

Mom thinks Payard is better and said Payard is much more expensive *cry*. I however have not been to Payard before so cant compare.

Our afternoon tea costs around 30 bucks-a cup of coffee, a cup of hot chocolate, four macarons and a danish. Told you i have to save already.
After tea, we took a trip to Grace Church since sister said it's ridiculously pretty -_- Well, i think it looks like any other ordinary Catholic churches except that it was build 200 years ago. She claimed that it looks like a mini Hogwarts. lols.

Mom brought sister to Rockefeller since she hasn't been there before. As usual, that place was crowded with tourists from all over the world.

Next stop was at St. Patricks Cathedral- the largest gothic style catholic cathedral in the US.

We had our dinner in one of the famous japanese shops located at Japanese Street called Oh!Taisho. If you are thinking about sushi and sashimi then you are wrong. OH! Taisho is well known for their yakitori. Hmm..thinking of it makes me salivate. The food was as great as usual and most importantly, the food is decently priced.

Time to go to bed.

Till then ♥

Monday, August 17, 2009

What are you craving for!?!?

Who said cupcakes are trendy and pretty??! It is french macarons that are amazing! Just look at the pictures and they'll make u salivate like there's no tomorrow.

Eventhough i've never tried it before, but hey that doesnt stop me from adoring and craving for this very pretty and delicious looking french pastry!

This is what i call love at first sight. I am very sure it is gonna taste so good even without having to try it. Even if it tastes horrible, i will still insist that it's delicious. I doubt things that are pretty like this will taste horrible. Most unlikely will happen,right???

So, can some kind hearted soul please tell me where i could get this pretty looking pastry in New York? I promise i will treat you 100 macarons and unlimited cups of coffee for a year if you could do this favor for me. LOLS. I WAS JUST KIDDING, YOU GREEDY LIL PIG! I haven't forgotten about Google!

Alright, its about time for me to do a little research to figure out where to get this yummy treat! I really cant wait to try one.

Which is or are your favorite(s)? OR Which one do you think you would try? As for me, I'll definitely try ALL if possible unless if im broke and cant afford to buy more than two, i'll choose coffee, pistachio, rose petal, mango with jasmine, lily of the valley, raspberry, eh more than two already. wtf!??! i guess i have to start saving for this.

till then ♥

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Absolutely adorable song <3

If you are born in the 80s or the 90s, you will definitely know Super Mario. I hafta say it is one of my favorite video games up until today.

The title of this song is "Mario Kart Love Song" and it is composed by this gentlemen, Sam Hart. Im currently in love with this song so freaking much. Very sweet and catchy. <3



You be my princess and I'll be your toad
I'll follow behind you on rainbow road
Protect you from red shells wherever we goI promise.

Noone will touch us if we pick up a star
If you spin out you can ride in my car
When we slide together we generate sparksin our wheels and our hearts

Chorus: The finish line is just around the bend
I'll pause this game so our love will never end
Let's go again

The blue shell is coming
so I'll go ahead
If you hang behind
it'll hit me instead
but never look back
cause I'm down but not dead
I'll catch up to you

Bridge:Don't worry about Bowser or DK
Eat this glowing mushroom
and they'll all fade away

Chorusx2
to the mushroom cup
and the flower cup
and the star cup
and the reverse cup

walalalalala
walalalalalawaluigiiiiii

Sunday, August 9, 2009

What's home to you?

To me, home is a place where my family and true friends are. Its located nine thousand miles away from the place where im at now T.T I miss them alot and sometimes wonder whether they'll miss me as much as i miss them.

Home is where i feel secure, safe and loved. I can wear whatever i want and behave in whatever manner i want and nobody will judge me for that. In other words, home is a place where i can truly be myself.

Home is a place where i first experienced and learned the meaning of "love". It is a place where i can obtain unconditional love.

Home is where I hear the rapid and noisy clattering of the mahjong tiles as they are shuffled.

Home is a place that will always be stored in my mind, no matter if im far or near from it.

Home is where i share a tiny bedroom with my other two sisters and still feel very comfortable.

Home is the best place to eat.

Home is a wonderful feeling.

When i steped into this grocery store and saw all these snacks, instant noodles, drinks, can food, Malay words printed on the package, etc i felt as though i was back home once again. The smell, the sight, the sound of this place is very nostalgic!

Okay, i am homesick! Yes im pretty sure i am. T_T

PS: Mi Mi snack reminds me of SuetLi and Jamie. If im not mistaken, they used to love em.

PPS: Unlike most of you, im special. I have two homes but the one that i mentioned above and miss most is the home back in Malaysia.


“Home is one's birthplace, ratified by memory.”
Till then ♥