Once Upon A Tasty Christmas @ Twenty.One

  Christmas, a season of joy and giving. Celebrated it many a time since I was a kid due to influence from my loving aunt, and till today I'm still celebrating it with her. Anyway, this Christmas, I made a trip up to 1Utama in Damansara, Selangor to meet her for Christmas dinner. And yeah I would say that each and every nook and cranny of the mall was grand and decorated with Christmas decor of all sorts. The carousal itself was spectacular with every shop-lot a Christmas design of it's own. Christmas songs in the air, hundreds of people jollying everywhere; it was a scene that made one stare, the spirit and beauty it was there. People from all around, taking pictures, shopping, having fun as they would, really worth it's while to be there as I could remember.

Candy snowmen!

Lovely decor!

Items on sale!

A very merry Christmas!!!

Presents for Boxing Day

Cookies and Cream

Chocolates on sale!

Even my favourite Famous Amos has a say this Christmas!

  Wandering about in amaze, my aunt called mii up and told that we were going to Bangsar Shopping Centre for some roasted turkey. Well, having had many of our meals in 1Utama made mii carving for something new. Hence then, Bangsar Shopping Centre it is. 15minutes away and we were there. And as one would have thought, it had it's own Christmas spirit as well. The only difference was the ambiance here was much more calm and cooler, less people on the move and the song 'Silent night' can never fail to replay over and over again in my mind. With Christmas lights lighting up the area, it really was a pleasant sight for those who loved a peaceful Christmas.

A totally different kind of Christmas in Bangsar Shopping Centre

Lighted up!

  Going up a few stories and we were soon at the entrance of Twenty.One, Tables and Terrace. We got a table then but I would advice a pre-booking if you are planning on visiting during a public holiday to get the best view in the house. The menu itself was mouth-watering, and we were served poppadom at the start. And since it was Christmas, we decided to try the Christmas special 'Jingle My Bells' consisting of a 3-course set menu. But do remember this menu lasts till end of this December only. Anyway, pictures says it all then.

Great atmosphere!

A wide range of beers and wine to choose from!

Had the usual 'Sex On The Beach', opps! XD

1. The 1st course on serving! 'Santa's Little Helpers' was the name! Tiger prawns in garlic, paprika and pumpkin sauce to add to taste, dressed with red radish and watercress salad. The taste was exquisite, especially the pumpkin sauce, making this a burst of flavour once it enters your mouth!

Santa's Little Helpers

 2. Second up, 'Stuff My Stocking'! Nicely-cooked turkey breat and roasted turkey leg as the main stars, served with chicken liver terrine, roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, giving this dish a not-to-miss label.

Stuff My Stocking

3. 'Mistletoe Kisses', the last of the course to give it a sweet ending. Strawberries, cream cheese mousse, strawberry sorbet, basil leaves and chocolate crumble; everything to give you a sweet memory to take home with. 

Mistletoe Kisses

  And if you think that was enough, we also got our hands on the normal daily menu. Seems that I'll really need to diet after this, but honestly, the food here was simply awesome, splendid! The texture, the appearance and the taste, I could really rate it amongst the best ever foods that I've tasted up till now. With a sip of wine to add to the taste, plus it was happy hour at that time, ordered my usual 'Sex On The Beach' and got another free! Simply my best Christmas ever!

Nachos to add to other wonderful dishes.

Spegetti Aglio Olio

Pan-fried Seabass

  Oh, before I forget, I really have to comment on the service here. Excellent, fast, polite and professional. The waiters, even the workers in the toilet area, I was simply impressed at the service. Five stars to say the least, and it really is a place to go back to one day. With the sky darkening, and the lights from the KL tower seen from afar, it was time to bid goodbye to such a splendid evening. Right before we left Bangsar, I also visited the area selling all kinds of Christmas goodies. It'll be Boxing Day tomorrow, and almost every item were on half price. Candies, stollens, marshmallows, chocolates, cakes, puddings and many other stuff, certainly Christmas, a really sweet one.

World Chocolate Champion from Belgium!

Belgium Champions

Sweet-tooth!

Would you believe it, it's a cake!

This as well!

  So comes to an end, my Christmas celebration. It really was one that I could never forget, you don't get so much good food to taste everyday anyway. Thx to Twenty.One for giving us a memory to keep, will be visiting you soon!!!! 

Signing off:

Nickel Low CJ

Some Random Thoughts #3 (What would it be like if the world really ended?)

  Waking up to another new day, after them, the Mayans predicted the world which should have ended on 21/12/12. Hobbling my way to the bathroom, staring right straight into the mirror, a reflection; my hair all messed up, an aftermath of the sleeping pillow harassment. Picking up le toothbrush, in it goes right left right left between those molars, teeth. A cold splash of water onto my face, with drips trickling down the edge of my chin. Eyes  they start to widen now, and a towel to touch up, brushing away those water droplets as if their presence were never felt. Fresh and ready, I took steps towards those rays and beams of sunlight, seemingly creeping through those slits in between doors and windows. The door now opened, and a burst of sunlight swept through instantly, conquered the hiding dullness in the living room. It is, a new day, another day like many other.

  Now and then, people are starting to live their lives as usual, unfazed by the words that made 21/12/12 a day many would just prick up and start chatting away. Whether it really was to be, a miscalculation of some sort or just some fantasized thoughts of people, conceiving minds of many; have you ever thought what the world would be, what you would be if the world really ended then?

  Well, based on theories like the invasion of aliens, asteroids crashing into the earth, a giant flood that would sink continents, humans becoming zombies due to a viral plague; I would say I wouldn't like to picture the aftermath of that (my hair was already bad, not to say this), one word to describe it all -- CHAOS.

  Not that I believed in the end of the world, but I do wonder what it would be like, life after doomsday. Will I be fighting zombies as in Left4Dead? Will I be boarding a ship in an evacuation process if a giant flood does happen as in the movie 2012? Will I be abducted by aliens, slayed and experimented, my brains extracted and my soul disintegrated? Rubbish thoughts but then, what gives? What thinks you then if the world did actually go 'kaput'?

  Anyway, I lived, and as promised, I'll be still blogging into the new year. Christmas is coming soon and the Chinese Winter Solstice just ended yesterday, the same day as doomsday. No one knows when this world would end, but if it did, let it end in style! And if it really did ended, I freaking wasted my whole life studying in school and collenge! WTF!!!! XD

Oh ya, check this fact out! I thought it to be so true, haha!!!!

Signing off,

Nickel Low CJ

10,000 mark at last!!!

  Finally, after a year of long hard work, my counter hit 10,000 views at last! To many, and I mean Many of those famous bloggers, this would be of no significance (Well, most probably that I'm not one who storms the world, nor one that posts outrageous articles, nor am I any pretty girl/guy) . To mii, it meant a lot, to start from nothing up till now, I was amazed that it would even reach 10,000 views in 12months time.

  This blog, which I first opened my account in 2008 was left UNTOUCHED, yea, get mii, untouched at all till the starting of January 2012. From then on, I've been trying to write my best for my readers; be it good or bad ones, contradicting or irritating either way. Throughout this one year experience, I've faced ups and downs, problems here and there. Of course with all the persistence and help from Blogger team, I've managed well actually to be fair.

  Honestly, I was aiming for only 5,000 views at the start of this, and this really has doubled my expectations. Here, I would like to sincerely thank my readers for all your support. Your comments, opinions, ideas and view counts has lifted mii significantly. I would also like to take the chance to thank all those websites from which I've used their photos in my blogs and also Blogger itself to give mii a chance to express myself through articles and stuff. I've never been more content ever since. Till then, I'll just keep on writing into the new year, and guess what, I'm writing on the end of what they call 'Doomsday'. I'm alive and kicking!! XD

Signing off,

Nickel Low CJ
22/12/2012

Food and Travel, Stories Unfold: Boston 又一城!

Food and Travel, Stories Unfold: Boston 又一城!:   Freaking long since I updated on this blog. Was busy with my other blog   http://nickel-low.blogspot.com/ , do check it o...

Jay Chou 十二新作

  Finally, Jay Chou's long-anticipated new album, 12 New Works <十二新作>  is out on the 12th of December 2012!!!!! And with a preview of a few of his new songs, it was simply awesome!

  A fan of him since his 2nd album (I missed the first one, XD), I really loved the way he has changed since the past 2 years, more muscular with abs showing through. His style hasn't changed one bit, songs are just simply amazing. Really can't wait to get my hands on the new album now!!!!

  Here's two of his latest songs, enjoy!!!!



周杰倫-《红尘客栈》
《红尘客栈》 词/方文山 曲/周杰伦 

周杰倫-《红尘客栈》
《红尘客栈》 词/方文山 曲/周杰伦 

天涯 的尽头是风沙
红尘 的故事叫牵挂
封刀隐没在寻常人家 东篱下
闲云 野鹤 古刹
快马 在江湖里厮杀
无非 是名跟利放不下
心中有江山的人
岂能快意潇洒
我只求与你共 华发
剑出鞘 恩怨了
谁笑我只求今朝 拥你入 怀抱
红尘客栈风似刀
骤雨落 宿命敲
任武林谁领风骚
我却 只为你 折腰
过荒村野桥 寻世外 古道
远离人间尘嚣
柳絮飘 执子之手逍遥
檐下 窗棂斜映枝桠
与你 席地对座饮茶
我以工笔画 将你牢牢的记下
提笔 不为风雅
灯下 叹红颜近晚霞
我说缘份 一如参禅不说话
你泪如梨花 洒满了纸上的天下
爱恨如写意 山水画
剑出鞘 恩怨了
谁笑我只求今朝 拥你入 怀抱
红尘客栈风似刀
骤雨落 宿命敲
任武林谁领风骚
我却 只为你 折腰
过荒村野桥 寻世外
古道远离人间尘嚣
柳絮飘 执子之手逍遥
任武林谁领风骚我却 只为你 折腰你回眸多娇
我泪中 带笑酒招旗风中萧萧
剑出鞘 恩怨了

周杰倫-明明就
【FM首播】周杰伦Jay Chou - 《明明就》(完整版)

周杰倫-明明就
【FM首播】周杰伦Jay Chou - 《明明就》(完整版)

糖果罐里好多颜色
微笑却不甜了
你的某些快乐
在没有我的时刻
从故事记的城市里
我想就走到这
海鸥不再眷恋大海
可以飞更远
远方传来风笛
我却在意有你的消息
深怕为爱守着秘密
而我为你守着回忆
明明就不习惯牵手
为何却主动把手勾
你的心事太多我不会说破
明明就他比较温柔
也许他能给你更多
不用抉择我会自动变朋友
糖果罐里好多颜色
微笑却不甜了
你的某些快乐在没有我的时刻
从故事记的城市里
我想就走到这
海鸥不再眷恋大海
可以飞更远
远方传来风笛
我却在意有你的消息
深怕为爱守着秘密
而我为你守着回忆
明明就不习惯牵手
为何却主动把手勾
你的心事太多我不会说破
明明就他比较温柔
也许他能给你更多
不用抉择我会自动变朋友
明明就 明明就明明就他比较温柔
也许他能给你更多
不用抉择我会自动变朋友

Signing off:
Nickel Low CJ

Some Random Thoughts #2 (End Of The World? What Will You Do Then?)

  Recently there is then the 'End Of The World' hype, of the Mayans predictions, of Hopi Mesoamerican Long Count calenders, of lines and words scripted in Bibles and Qurans. Then they say it'll happen, but some smart guy says it's on the 21st December 2012, doomsday looms they say, judgement day, the apocalypse  ''kaput'', gone, everything! Be it true or not, I just am too young to die, well at least for now.

  Of course of course, they've predicted this before. Since last year have people created speculations of how the world is gonna end. Movies like '2012', 'Apocalypse' etc, all these points towards the extinction of the proud human race.Aliens invading, the core of the Earth shattering, continents sinking to huge floods, enormous asteroids crashing into Earth, well those theories you've all heard it before. And yes, they've trolled us before. I was awaiting that day when all I got was withered leaves falling to grace at a sudden gush of wind. I'm still alive!

  Be it true or not, here comes the question: What would you do then at the brink of world's end?

  Personally, if I were to be in a place without any of my love ones nearby, I'll make two important phone calls. One to my mum and the other a personal secret. Of course if communication lines are all out, then there goes my plan. Rather than just panicking, I'll most probably be enjoying the last few moments of life, that's the least I could do at that point of time, ain't it?

  Then, I wonder what others would do if this were to be true. Asked a few of my friends and it was of all kinds of responses. What thinks you then? Do tell what you're gonna do then by replying, preferably through NuffnangX. However it is, I doubt that doomsday would come, at least with the way I looked at things, I'm gonna live through this year and proudly be blogging into the new year! ^-^

Signing off:

Nickel Low CJ

12 days before the predicted 'End Of The World'.