Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and there’s really no way of escaping it even if you ran away to a galaxy far, far away as the video would have animated. Love, as it turns out, is far more powerful than any Force in the universe, even the dark side is no match for its powers….
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Gerai Makanan Japanese BBQ @ Taman Desa: A Smokey Birthday Celebration
“Are you sure you want to eat there?” “Why wouldn’t I? I hear the food’s good.” “I have no doubt in that. It’s Hunk-san’s place after all. But it’s your birthday, wouldn’t you prefer some place fancier?” It’s funny how quickly everybody assumes that I’m a food snob with high taste just because I write…
Back to Being Strangers, Again: A Short Story
Since it’s a holiday here for us Malaysians who are enjoying the extended weekend, I thought I’d share this video with you – which I think is very well produced and written. It hit home in more ways than one for me, and I hope you can spare 15-minutes to enjoy it too – either for…
Pierre, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong: Our Grand Finale
I was out on a walk in Chinatown last weekend and noticed a peculiar sign at the back of the flower market. It read: “Please leave all your personal problems behind when you leave home for work.” What a very odd place for such a sign, I thought. I could have sworn that it was…
Sanuki Udon, Taman Bukit Desa: In the Mood for Udon
I am so excited and relieved to collaborate with Kenny Mah of Life for Beginners as my guest blogger today! As you know work has really taken a toll on my time and it’ll be as such until the end of April. Anyway, if you don’t already, you absolutely must add his blog to your…
Mum’s Beef Bourguignon on Christmas Day: Tidings of Comfort & Joy
Every year at Christmas, I’m reminded of a significant gift. This gift so pure and powerful, can only be sent from the heavens above. Christmas for me isn’t just about commemorating the birth of our Saviour but it’s also my mother’s birthday. And for us, this is truly a family holiday. While my family can…
