These pictures http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100828-234409.html were splashed all over the Chinese newspaper on Sunday. I couldn't believe it when I saw it and I was so disgusted. Not that I'm a prude but when your Public Displays of Affection (PDA) goes too far then that's when it disgusts me. For goodness sakes, get a room, has the girl got no decency at all??? Who the heck would want to make out in a dingy parking lot where you can literally see burn marks on the wall and grime on the floor????? Don't they know that there are tons of cockies running around our void decks and carparks, especially during fumigation! Not to mention all the stray cats that 'mark their territories' there. Gross me out!
But seriously, where have ppl's sense of decency and self worth gone?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
HDB Carpark
Incase you didn't know, in Singapore if you want to park your car at the parking lot downstairs of your apartnment (government or private apartments) you have to PAY for a parking permit. And it's not cheap you know! Parking permits range from $65-$100 a month. If you choose to renew your permits every month, then they will send you a letter before it expires to tell you to come and renew. They give you a 3 week timeframe usually.
We've had a car here for 7 years now and have never had any problems in the past. But this time when we tried to renew a week before the expiry, they told us all our carpark lots around our apartment was fully booked!!! We were flabbergasted!! Usually each home owner is given priority to buy a permit for one car. Now days of course a lot of home owners have multiple cars, so I really don't understand how this 'priority' thing is done when a week before our permits expire all the lots are already full! They should do something like first car gets to book first, then after the window closes then the other cars can book. (I'm making the assumption that they're not implementing this sytem).
And now because of it, we have to park our car at another lot in the next street. It is completely inconvenient, especially if we forget to take something from the car and we're already in our house.
The only comfort is that the customer officer told us that usually there are people moving in and out all the time, so we're on a 'waiting list' to have a permit for our parking lot.
So are you lost yet?
We've had a car here for 7 years now and have never had any problems in the past. But this time when we tried to renew a week before the expiry, they told us all our carpark lots around our apartment was fully booked!!! We were flabbergasted!! Usually each home owner is given priority to buy a permit for one car. Now days of course a lot of home owners have multiple cars, so I really don't understand how this 'priority' thing is done when a week before our permits expire all the lots are already full! They should do something like first car gets to book first, then after the window closes then the other cars can book. (I'm making the assumption that they're not implementing this sytem).
And now because of it, we have to park our car at another lot in the next street. It is completely inconvenient, especially if we forget to take something from the car and we're already in our house.
The only comfort is that the customer officer told us that usually there are people moving in and out all the time, so we're on a 'waiting list' to have a permit for our parking lot.
So are you lost yet?
Monday, August 16, 2010
Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant - The Heeren at Orchard Rd
I've been real busy lately and wish I could catch up on all my backlog of blogs. When a friend came back into town the other day, we went to Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant for a catch up session (which turned into 2.5 hours of eating and talking!!) and I knew I had to share the experience on my blog.
Kiseki has only been around for a few months and had taken over the basement of The Hereen, where Marche used to be. Including tax and service charge, per adult on a weekend night comes to around $38-$39. This is a bit cheaper to Kuishinbo which would've come out to around $45 for a weekend dinner. Most importantly, the food, service and ambience was much better than Kuishinbo. Readers of my blog and friends would know that I rave about Kuishinbo Japanese buffet restaurant because of its Alaskan crab legs. But Kiseki also has alaskan crab legs, prawns, mussels, scallops on the shell and baby crayfish/lobster (which I think replaced the crab legs when it had run out). There were various sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki meats cooked to order, rosti, little pizzas, tempuras, yakitoris, grilled salmon heads, salad, chawanmushi, Japanese omelet, Japanese curry, various hotpots, and a drinks and dessert bar and more! Several of the dishes were also cooked to order. I was thoroughly impressed.
They have ample seating, but I'm guessing it's because people don't know about the place yet. And there's also a section for kids to play at.
I was gutted that I didn't take a photo of the desserts and the place, but I give it two thumbs up and will probably bring my family there when they come to town next month!
Assorted Sashimi
Flower/Sand Crab, Alaskan Crab Legs
lamb, chicken and beef teppanyaki meats and stuffed crab shell
Kiseki has only been around for a few months and had taken over the basement of The Hereen, where Marche used to be. Including tax and service charge, per adult on a weekend night comes to around $38-$39. This is a bit cheaper to Kuishinbo which would've come out to around $45 for a weekend dinner. Most importantly, the food, service and ambience was much better than Kuishinbo. Readers of my blog and friends would know that I rave about Kuishinbo Japanese buffet restaurant because of its Alaskan crab legs. But Kiseki also has alaskan crab legs, prawns, mussels, scallops on the shell and baby crayfish/lobster (which I think replaced the crab legs when it had run out). There were various sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki meats cooked to order, rosti, little pizzas, tempuras, yakitoris, grilled salmon heads, salad, chawanmushi, Japanese omelet, Japanese curry, various hotpots, and a drinks and dessert bar and more! Several of the dishes were also cooked to order. I was thoroughly impressed.
They have ample seating, but I'm guessing it's because people don't know about the place yet. And there's also a section for kids to play at.
I was gutted that I didn't take a photo of the desserts and the place, but I give it two thumbs up and will probably bring my family there when they come to town next month!
lamb, chicken and beef teppanyaki meats and stuffed crab shell
sweet prawns and baby lobster
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Roadtrip to KL and Malacca
Since National Day 2010 gave us a long weekend, we decided to go on a roadtrip to KL with an overnight stop over at Malacca. I hadn't been to KL before (except passing thru on the way to Genting) so I was looking forward to it, Malacca not so much as I thought it was a little boring from last time. But it was a good 'rest stop' and it meant that we didn't have to wake up so early to drive to KL direct from Singapore.
In Malacca we opted to stay at the Holiday Inn this time. We got a Deluxe room overlooking the city. Check in staff was very friendly and parking for guests is also free. The room was very comfy, we have no complaints....except wished there was a bathtub. It's a great hotel to stay at and believe it or not we actually walked to Jonker Walk from there - 'cos the hotel staff told us it was near'. Hmmm.....well it wasn't near and it wasn't far, but coming back we daringly took a cab. Right opposite the hotel is the shopping area, so it's really very convenient.
In Jonker Walk we tried the famed Malacca Chicken Rice Balls......this was not to our liking....really don't see why anyone likes it....it has no taste and the rice was just....blah......So that was an unsatisfying dinner. Too bad cos had we walked down to the other end of Jonker, we would've found out there were other food options. But anyway....at least we did try and know what it's like.
The drive from Malacca to KL took under 2 hours. Traffic was good and we would've reached there in less time if not for the heavy downpour that caused a tiny traffic jam on the city outskirts.
In KL we stayed at the Concorde Hotel. On the outside the hotel looks pretty run down, but we got a newly renovated room so it was all good. The KL monorail station was also just in front of the hotel so it was very convenient. Parking is also free for hotel guests. KL Hard Rock Cafe is also adjacent to the hotel. Although we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, next time I don't think we'd stay there again, will stay closer to the malls.
We went to all the malls in the city, Suria KLCC, The Pavilion, Berjaya Times Square, and Bukit Bintang walk. We thought the best one was Suria KLCC - loads of shops and loads of food choices. Or maybe toss up between this and The Pavilion cos lots of yummy food there too.
In Malacca we opted to stay at the Holiday Inn this time. We got a Deluxe room overlooking the city. Check in staff was very friendly and parking for guests is also free. The room was very comfy, we have no complaints....except wished there was a bathtub. It's a great hotel to stay at and believe it or not we actually walked to Jonker Walk from there - 'cos the hotel staff told us it was near'. Hmmm.....well it wasn't near and it wasn't far, but coming back we daringly took a cab. Right opposite the hotel is the shopping area, so it's really very convenient.
In Jonker Walk we tried the famed Malacca Chicken Rice Balls......this was not to our liking....really don't see why anyone likes it....it has no taste and the rice was just....blah......So that was an unsatisfying dinner. Too bad cos had we walked down to the other end of Jonker, we would've found out there were other food options. But anyway....at least we did try and know what it's like.
cart selling sushi
Ice Cendol Cart
The drive from Malacca to KL took under 2 hours. Traffic was good and we would've reached there in less time if not for the heavy downpour that caused a tiny traffic jam on the city outskirts.
In KL we stayed at the Concorde Hotel. On the outside the hotel looks pretty run down, but we got a newly renovated room so it was all good. The KL monorail station was also just in front of the hotel so it was very convenient. Parking is also free for hotel guests. KL Hard Rock Cafe is also adjacent to the hotel. Although we enjoyed our stay at the hotel, next time I don't think we'd stay there again, will stay closer to the malls.
the view from our room
We went to all the malls in the city, Suria KLCC, The Pavilion, Berjaya Times Square, and Bukit Bintang walk. We thought the best one was Suria KLCC - loads of shops and loads of food choices. Or maybe toss up between this and The Pavilion cos lots of yummy food there too.
right outside the hotel
at Berjaya Times Square
outside The Pavilion mall
Style Cops
Oh and here's a tip: police were catching ppl who had been speeding along the freeway just before the Malaysian border. So if you speed, they WILL catch you on their cameras and stop your car before you leave! Seriously tho, the speed at which ppl were driving at were dangerously crazy! Not to mention the idiots who weave in and out of traffic almost crashing into all the cars. Ppl like this make me soo mad!
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