Remembering Lang Lang 郎郎
8 years ago
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Dinner at Gaya Seafood Restaurant 20 April 2008
On the way back from Veda Blu to Kyrugma House, Sharon Lai asked me where I was going to have dinner with my family that night.
I told her I preferred to go somewhere other than our usual place at Gaya Sports Seafood Restaurant. Maybe Emperor’s Delight Restaurant in the city – to try the ‘xiao long bao’.
But when I arrived home and suggested to mum Emperor’s Delight, she said she still preferred Gaya Sports Seafood Restaurant. Oh well, don’t say I did not try.
The restaurant was half full when we arrived at 6.40p.m. I ordered deer meat with ginger and shallots, poached prawns, wet buttered crabs, shells and ‘kangkung’ veges.
When I went to wash my hands, I saw one of the captains Peter and chatted with him. He said I have not been patronizing the restaurant for a long time. I told him the previous time I was there was during Chinese New Year. I did not want to disturb him at the time because it was his night off. When I was taking photos of the dishes, he was curious and enquired what I was doing. I jokingly told him I was doing a write-up for a magazine. Haha! He said he wanted to see them in hard copies.
The deer meat arrived first. By the time we had dinner, as usual on a Sunday night, everyone was hungry. The deer meat was very soft but the chef did not put enough gravy on it so Alistair cannot have the gravy with the rice. As a result, he only ate white rice that night.
Next we were served the ‘kangkung’ veges. This was the only dish that did not look too appetising and the portion was too big. When too little, we complained too little. When too much, we complained too much. We are indeed a bunch of hard to please fussy customers. This was the only dish with leftovers.
The poached prawns were the third dish to be served. The prawns were slightly on the big side but tasted juicy. Mum mentioned when customers did not order the prawns fast enough, then the prawns would keep on growing until they are served on the dinner table.
The shells were the fourth dish to arrive. This time they were quite big size and Barnabas had a fun time taking them out from the shell.
Lastly, the wet buttered prawns made it grand entrance. It was the most superb dish of all but the gravy was slightly on the salty side. But if eaten with rice then it was ok. The crabs tasted very fresh and yummy. Even mum who usually does not take much of crabs had some. We thoroughly enjoyed eating this dish including Chloe.
At the end before I paid the bill, the complimentary papayas arrived. I did not take any since I do not eat papayas.
I told her I preferred to go somewhere other than our usual place at Gaya Sports Seafood Restaurant. Maybe Emperor’s Delight Restaurant in the city – to try the ‘xiao long bao’.
But when I arrived home and suggested to mum Emperor’s Delight, she said she still preferred Gaya Sports Seafood Restaurant. Oh well, don’t say I did not try.
The restaurant was half full when we arrived at 6.40p.m. I ordered deer meat with ginger and shallots, poached prawns, wet buttered crabs, shells and ‘kangkung’ veges.
When I went to wash my hands, I saw one of the captains Peter and chatted with him. He said I have not been patronizing the restaurant for a long time. I told him the previous time I was there was during Chinese New Year. I did not want to disturb him at the time because it was his night off. When I was taking photos of the dishes, he was curious and enquired what I was doing. I jokingly told him I was doing a write-up for a magazine. Haha! He said he wanted to see them in hard copies.
The deer meat arrived first. By the time we had dinner, as usual on a Sunday night, everyone was hungry. The deer meat was very soft but the chef did not put enough gravy on it so Alistair cannot have the gravy with the rice. As a result, he only ate white rice that night.
Next we were served the ‘kangkung’ veges. This was the only dish that did not look too appetising and the portion was too big. When too little, we complained too little. When too much, we complained too much. We are indeed a bunch of hard to please fussy customers. This was the only dish with leftovers.
The poached prawns were the third dish to be served. The prawns were slightly on the big side but tasted juicy. Mum mentioned when customers did not order the prawns fast enough, then the prawns would keep on growing until they are served on the dinner table.
The shells were the fourth dish to arrive. This time they were quite big size and Barnabas had a fun time taking them out from the shell.
Lastly, the wet buttered prawns made it grand entrance. It was the most superb dish of all but the gravy was slightly on the salty side. But if eaten with rice then it was ok. The crabs tasted very fresh and yummy. Even mum who usually does not take much of crabs had some. We thoroughly enjoyed eating this dish including Chloe.
At the end before I paid the bill, the complimentary papayas arrived. I did not take any since I do not eat papayas.
Icecream at Veda Blu 20 April 2008
We decided to have icecream at Veda Blue instead of ordering desserts at Bella Italia Restaurant.
There was a slight drizzle as we walked across from Jesselton Hotel to Veda Blu at Gaya Street.
Our orders were as follows.
Sophia Tsen – Belgian Chocolate
Sharon Lai – Hazelnut Chocolate
Monica Leong – Mango
Spinxie – Mango
We enjoyed ourselves so much and our laughters were the loudest in the whole shop. Sophia suggested that I took photos of the empty icecream containers. haha
There was a slight drizzle as we walked across from Jesselton Hotel to Veda Blu at Gaya Street.
Our orders were as follows.
Sophia Tsen – Belgian Chocolate
Sharon Lai – Hazelnut Chocolate
Monica Leong – Mango
Spinxie – Mango
We enjoyed ourselves so much and our laughters were the loudest in the whole shop. Sophia suggested that I took photos of the empty icecream containers. haha
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lunch at Bella Italia Restaurant 20 April 2008
I was thinking extra hard of where to have lunch for my birthday. I wanted to go somewhere where the food is excellent but would not leave a big hole in my pocket.
Then I thought of Bella Italia Restaurant. I went to this Italian restaurant at the Ground Floor of Jesselton Hotel (formerly Wishbone) about two years ago after work on a Saturday with Liew Su Li, a friend I came to know through work. I remembered we ordered a pasta each and shared a pizza. Eventhough the toppings on the pizza were slightly on the stingy side, the taste was fantastic. We saw the chef and had a ball.
As usual Sharon Lai, Monica Leong and I decided that we car pooled instead of everyone drove to the city. Sharon drove while Monica and I were the passenger.
We had a difficult time in ordering and took quite a while to do that. Even when Sophia Tsen arrived to join us, we did not manage to order yet.
Our orders were as follows.
Sophia Tsen – Fettucine Bolognese / Watermelon Juice
Sharon Lai – Fusili Marinara / Lime Juice
Monica Leong – Farfelle Gamberi / Sky Juice
Spinxie – 12” Pizza with Turkey Ham, Beef Pepperoni, Diced Pineapples and Sliced Mushrooms / OJ
The complimentary starter arrived first, accompanied by two small plates of sauce. The bread were very hard like rock. (Previously they served Su Li and I a basket of french bread with butter and jam).
The drinks arrived next. We observed that Sophia’s Watermelon Juice was on the diluted side. I liked my OJ and Sharon had no complaint about her Lime Juice. Monica forgot she ordered Sky Juice and complained that the Lemon Juice did not have any taste. Sophia and I reminded her that she only ordered Sky Juice.
Lastly the food arrived. We were taking our own sweet time in taking photos until the food became cold. Eventhough each of us ordered a dish, we shared in eating all the dishes so that everyone can sample each kind of food.
When we digged into our food, everyone gave positive reviews about the food. I was so glad everyone enjoyed the food. The ingredients inside the pastas for instance like the seafood and the minced beef were thoroughly marinated and gave out a distinct taste. The thin crusted pizza tasted superb as well. I think this time there were more ingredients on the pizza.
Eventhough the serving of each dish was not a lot, our tummy felt so full after eating. Pastas and pizza indeed are so filling.
When the bill came, the waiter also gave us a piece of paper with a red pen to comment on their food and service. We nominated Sophia to fill it in and we chose the correct person since usually only teachers are allowed to use red pen. We gave the thumbs up for food and service but mentioned that improvement needed for the Watermelon Juice.
We adjourned to Veda Blue for ice-cream.
Then I thought of Bella Italia Restaurant. I went to this Italian restaurant at the Ground Floor of Jesselton Hotel (formerly Wishbone) about two years ago after work on a Saturday with Liew Su Li, a friend I came to know through work. I remembered we ordered a pasta each and shared a pizza. Eventhough the toppings on the pizza were slightly on the stingy side, the taste was fantastic. We saw the chef and had a ball.
As usual Sharon Lai, Monica Leong and I decided that we car pooled instead of everyone drove to the city. Sharon drove while Monica and I were the passenger.
We had a difficult time in ordering and took quite a while to do that. Even when Sophia Tsen arrived to join us, we did not manage to order yet.
Our orders were as follows.
Sophia Tsen – Fettucine Bolognese / Watermelon Juice
Sharon Lai – Fusili Marinara / Lime Juice
Monica Leong – Farfelle Gamberi / Sky Juice
Spinxie – 12” Pizza with Turkey Ham, Beef Pepperoni, Diced Pineapples and Sliced Mushrooms / OJ
The complimentary starter arrived first, accompanied by two small plates of sauce. The bread were very hard like rock. (Previously they served Su Li and I a basket of french bread with butter and jam).
The drinks arrived next. We observed that Sophia’s Watermelon Juice was on the diluted side. I liked my OJ and Sharon had no complaint about her Lime Juice. Monica forgot she ordered Sky Juice and complained that the Lemon Juice did not have any taste. Sophia and I reminded her that she only ordered Sky Juice.
Lastly the food arrived. We were taking our own sweet time in taking photos until the food became cold. Eventhough each of us ordered a dish, we shared in eating all the dishes so that everyone can sample each kind of food.
When we digged into our food, everyone gave positive reviews about the food. I was so glad everyone enjoyed the food. The ingredients inside the pastas for instance like the seafood and the minced beef were thoroughly marinated and gave out a distinct taste. The thin crusted pizza tasted superb as well. I think this time there were more ingredients on the pizza.
Eventhough the serving of each dish was not a lot, our tummy felt so full after eating. Pastas and pizza indeed are so filling.
When the bill came, the waiter also gave us a piece of paper with a red pen to comment on their food and service. We nominated Sophia to fill it in and we chose the correct person since usually only teachers are allowed to use red pen. We gave the thumbs up for food and service but mentioned that improvement needed for the Watermelon Juice.
We adjourned to Veda Blue for ice-cream.
Canaanland Celebration 20 April 2008
Mr. Ha Kwan Kiang, the husband of the late Ms. Chan Wee Chu came to Canaanland Celebration on Sunday. That was the first time I saw him coming to church. He brought Luisa and Louis with him. Did not manage to ask him why Ian did not come. I am sure everyone is so happy to see them.
When it was time for the children to have their own activity while the adults listened to the sermon, Louis stuck to his dad like super glue and did not want to join the children’s activity.
When it was time for the children to have their own activity while the adults listened to the sermon, Louis stuck to his dad like super glue and did not want to join the children’s activity.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Happy Birthday to me
Yes, today is my birthday. The years flew by like a twinkling of an eye. Eventhough another milestone is coming up in the not distant future, I still feel like I am only in my twenties.
And despite of having a nightmare just when I was about to wake up this morning, I still thank God more than ever that I am alive. There is no other person just like me in this whole wide world, and even if I was not born into this world, there would never be another person like me. Each of us is indeed unique and special.
Each time my birthday comes around, I feel much loved. But please do not get me wrong. That statement certainly does not mean that I do not normally feel loved.
Birthday greetings have been coming in the last few days until today through emails, gifts, birthday day greeting card and messages in facebook; message on skpe and msn, sms and call on the mobile phone, e-greeting card and personalised home made cards from Alistair, Barnabas and Chloe (my ABC).
Thank you all for making my birthday such a special and memorable one.
And despite of having a nightmare just when I was about to wake up this morning, I still thank God more than ever that I am alive. There is no other person just like me in this whole wide world, and even if I was not born into this world, there would never be another person like me. Each of us is indeed unique and special.
Each time my birthday comes around, I feel much loved. But please do not get me wrong. That statement certainly does not mean that I do not normally feel loved.
Birthday greetings have been coming in the last few days until today through emails, gifts, birthday day greeting card and messages in facebook; message on skpe and msn, sms and call on the mobile phone, e-greeting card and personalised home made cards from Alistair, Barnabas and Chloe (my ABC).
Thank you all for making my birthday such a special and memorable one.
What a Dream or was it a Nightmare?
Last night I did not go to sleep until after midnight. This morning I woke up at 6a.m. and went back to sleep since I do not have to wake up until 8a.m.
Before I woke up I had a dream of someone from my past. We have not seen each other since I left Down Under in 1994. I have lost touch with him for a few years now.
I feel kinda of weird and puzzle to dream of him especially on my birthday and after not seeing him for fifteen years.
Before I woke up I had a dream of someone from my past. We have not seen each other since I left Down Under in 1994. I have lost touch with him for a few years now.
I feel kinda of weird and puzzle to dream of him especially on my birthday and after not seeing him for fifteen years.
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