Friday, September 26. 2008The Mobile Domestic Goddess Here are my lifesavers. The gadgets that allow me to be a domestic goddess in my office pantry. Or even in the jungle if I so fancy. Let me introduce you to them starting from left to right: A = The amazing Aeropress that makes grit-free coffee that is smooth and perfect! (Thanks, FM!) B = Microwaveable jug to warm milk and boil noodles in the microwave oven C = Steel container and cover D = The fantastic mamak egg maker/boiler for perfectly half-boiled eggs everytime! E = Electric kettle (can be replaced with a portable stove burner when there's zit electrical sources) Here are the dazzling combinations of dishes and beverages that I can whip out with them: A + B + E + Microwave = Smooth Latte C + D + E = B + Microwave = Maggi Mee Kari A + E = Espresso Most of them are portable and require no electrical plugs to work. That means that I can have the perfect cup of latte and perfectly half boiled eggs right there in the heart of the jungle. And when I am stuck in the office because of work, I won't be starved for yummy food. Now who says I can't cook? 
Friday, October 19. 2007I Gots Me Coffee!!!
A follow-up from this entry.
After many calls from the Chek Hup sales person to locate where I was - the poor thing was unfamiliar with my territory, I finally got the precious package yesterday. Here it is in its full glory! I can't emphasize enough how elated I feel. Thank you, Chek Hup for making a good day even better!  Wow, this is HUGE!  My first glimpse of the goodies stashed inside  Ta da!!! Saturday, October 6. 2007On Chek Hup You'd never guess who emailed me the other day. And since you can never guess, here's the email for all to see: From: Ms. Leng (Customer Service) I couldn't help but squeal out in joy right there in my office cubicle. This is like a dream come true! Chek Hup noticed my humble blog!!! I quickly told my colleagues and online friends about this bit of good news and they were esctatic for me. Quite a few of them have turned to Chek Hup devotees because of my tireless promotion of it. After all, you couldn't help but mention something you absolutely love very, very often, eh? I couldn't help but think of how my tombstone would be like. Here lies Ariel - the evangelist and poster child of Chek Hup. She will be dearly missed by fans of the brand. Surely not what my pastor would want to see etched on my last monument of existence  The shots used in this blog entry are not Chek Hup coffee. They are merely representatives of the coffee clan  Had the Java brew this morning. But don't tell Chek Hup that Wednesday, May 9. 2007I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You...
Tagged by GracieGurl - Vice President of the Anti Cats Society (how could you, girl???).
Rules: For those who have been tagged, you are required to write a story about one of your crush, be it a current or previous crush. To be exactly different from the common tags, there is no questions imposed this time. All you have to do is to write a story about him/her. Also, five persons will need to be tagged at the end of the post. This tag is originated from Ms Lee (http://tsa3yun.blogspot.com). You must post up these rules before you start writing. Aiya, kena tagged again. But I guess this is a tag that I don't mind doing. What better way to confess my crush to the whole world wide web and hope to God that he gets wind of it? Anyway, here goes my story (true one, ok? Don't play-play.): Sarah* waggled something before my sleepy eyes. We just had a hefty lunch after our morning session at Elijah House. That explained the sleepy eyes. And also the tempting sachet that Sarah held in her hand. "Chek Hup 2-in-1! Omigosh, where did you get it? It's hard to find it in town these days," I cried out in surprise. "Aha, that's because I didn't get from Klang Valley. I got this from my recent trip to Ipoh." "I didn't know you were a Chek Hup fan, too. Welcome to the club!" We embraced in true sorority fashion. "Oooh, and I must tell you that I know someone who knows someone who knows the family that produce Chek Hup coffee. They are a good Christian family, I heard." "Really?? Fancy that!" My sleepiness long forgotten, I sheepishly confessed to her that my fondest dream would be to marry Mr. Chek Hup. Next to Pierce Brosnan, I have had the longest crush on Mr. Chek Hup. And now that it is confirmed that he comes from a good Christian background, surely it must mean that our stars are aligned somehow and who knows, one day we both shall meet? Visions of me swimming in a luxurious pool of coffee beans came to mind and I smiled dreamily. Sarah placed a hand upon her heart and said, "Worry not, I shall do all I can to find out about this family and if there's a single Mr. Chek Hup there. If there is, you shall be introduced." "Thank you!" I was so touched. "You are a true friend." "Ah well, don't forget us Chek Hup buddies when you dream comes true, ya?" "I won't! And you know what, I can imagine meeting him for the first time and saying this to him - 'I knew I loved you before I met you...' That'll be so cool!" So, that's the story of my current crush. If he exists and if this all ends in happily ever after, it's a round of free coffee for all on the house. I insist  * - Not her real name Saturday, May 5. 2007Elektra!
"My mom's depressed because her coffee maker broke," a friend declared one day.
"Go to Etc. They have amazing coffee machines there. Oh, and don't forget to mention my name, ya?" I immediately said, in hopes for some form of referral compensation. Mayhap a bag of beans or two. Mmmmmm... I soon forgot about that piece of conversation but my friend remembered it. Not only did he remember it, he conveyed the message to his mom lock, stock and barrel. And she bought a gleaming Elektra worth RM7k. And since I would not dream of spending RM7k on a coffee machine, this is as close as I can get to an Elektra, I guess. Aaaaah... Elektra & I |
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