June 22, 2010
There’s one thing I don’t understand about the concept of foot massage here.
A foot (or a pair of feet) by definition as defined by the online dictionary, is essentially the lower extremity of the vertebrate leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking.
By that definition alone, if I go for a foot massage, I would naturally assume that the massage will be largely concentrated on my feet.What I don’t get is why most masseuse who give a foot massage would concentrate their effort on the calves and thighs rather than the feet itself. 99% of the time, the masseuse in most massage places here will tend to focus 80% of their effort and time on the calves and thighs.It’s a foot massage for crying out loud! Unless of course, you tell them upfront.
But then again, the moment you tell them to focus only on the feet, they look at you as if you are a moron, or got all confused by giving you more pressure on the calves and thighs. Sometimes, they just completely ignore you ever said anything and pretended they did not hear anything as they put your legs at their mercy.
There have been only a few times where some masseuse would acknowledge and obliged to my request of “more on the feet, please”. However, they are very far and between. I can easily count the number of those who obliged to my request and did as they were told on my one foot!
June 20, 2010
5 years we fantasized about authentic Malay food in Bangkok. FIVE.FREAKING.YEARS.
We only have Vicvanvinkle to thank, for it was she who dropped me a line complete with name and address of the place, telling me about the existence of this place. And all because she happened to see it being mentioned on one of the programs on Singapore TV. How bizarre is that! Bless you, Vic!
Anyhow, given my recent craving for some authentic Roti Prata recently, we decided to do a Sunday lunch at this halal and authentic Malaysian Restaurant. I reckon, it probably is the only ONE here.
It’s a small, cosy and a humble eatery. Not many people were there when we came in, but I was ready for some serious M
alay-style food. The menu has loads of variety of food which I am very familiar with. So familiar that I could almost
taste the individual dishes as I read the dishes on menu one by one. We ended up ordering 5 dishes:
Nasi Lemak Special, Roti Canai Telur, Nasi Goreng Ayam, Chicken/Beef Satay as well as Beef
Rendang.
While it wasn’t the best M’sian cuisine I have ever had, given I’m such a food snob when it comes to street-food, I must admit that the food experience was not all that disappointing either. Although the food is not something I would rave about, I ‘ll definitely come back should the cravings strike again. After all, there were plenty more dishes we have yet to try; and we definitely have to make several more visits to sample everything!
The
teh tarik, though, is one I’d die for. I just love that hot, raw, authentic and potent taste of a very good
teh tarek capable of taking me back to the good ole days of
teh tarek moments from a while back.
Just having that with a Roti Canai (or Prata) and I’m a very saisfied, happy camper for the day.
June 19, 2010
in·er·tia [in-ur–shuh, ih–nur-]
Definition:
Fudge’s physical mass at rest, giving the impression to her owners that she has had a rough day and needed some time out by importing herself to a different world.
State of mind:
In a serious contemplation of her impending next move of when and how to cause the next mischief.
